Gods blessing in blasting, and his mercy in mildew Tvvo sermons sutable to these times of dearth: by Iames Rowlandson B. in D. and pastor at East-Tysted in Hampshire.
Yet the Iewes here in my text, though beaten with the same rods of Blasting and Mildew, wherewith the Israelites were smitten in Amos, sinned not after the like manner.
Yet the Iewes Here in my text, though beaten with the same rods of Blasting and Mildew, wherewith the Israelites were smitten in Amos, sinned not After the like manner.
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The Temple was yet standing, when Amos prophesied to the Israelites: which happened in the daies of Ieroboam the latter, the sonne of Ioash the thirteenth King of Israel, two hundred forty six yeeres before the desolation of it by the Assyrians, or thereabout.
The Temple was yet standing, when Amos prophesied to the Israelites: which happened in the days of Jeroboam the latter, the son of Joash the thirteenth King of Israel, two hundred forty six Years before the desolation of it by the Assyrians, or thereabouts.
So the Israelites forsooke not the Temple for the ruines of it, but for the rent which Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat had made from the house of Dauid; from which time they were turned Idolaters,
So the Israelites forsook not the Temple for the ruins of it, but for the rend which Jeroboam the son of Nebat had made from the house of David; from which time they were turned Idolaters,
And whereas the Lord had commanded them for publique worship to resort to the Temple, they left the place which he had chosen, and following their master Pilot, Ieroboam, (whose policy steered all their piety towards the landing of himselfe at a kingdome) carried all their sacrifices to Dan and Bethel; and so became more brutish in their seruice,
And whereas the Lord had commanded them for public worship to resort to the Temple, they left the place which he had chosen, and following their master Pilot, Jeroboam, (whose policy steered all their piety towards the landing of himself At a Kingdom) carried all their Sacrifices to Dan and Bethel; and so became more brutish in their service,
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and so were forced to desist from the worke till the second yeere of Darius king of Persia, Ezra. 4. vers. 24. Yet though thus wee might plead for them,
and so were forced to desist from the work till the second year of Darius King of Persiam, Ezra. 4. vers. 24. Yet though thus we might plead for them,
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Now, that they were set about this worke by the Lord himselfe, is plaine, Ezra. 1.5. Where it is said, that he raised vp their spirits to build the Temple:
Now, that they were Set about this work by the Lord himself, is plain, Ezra. 1.5. Where it is said, that he raised up their spirits to built the Temple:
Whatsoeuer motion would transport thee beyond thy calling, or lift vp thy thoughts aboue the pitch and measure of thy gifts, obserue it with a iealous eie:
Whatsoever motion would transport thee beyond thy calling, or lift up thy thoughts above the pitch and measure of thy Gifts, observe it with a jealous eye:
Gods people corrected as forreiners, true worshippers as hated idolaters; sincere professors as back-sliding reuolters; Iuda here, as Israel in Amos there;
God's people corrected as foreigners, true worshippers as hated Idolaters; sincere professors as backsliding revolters; Iuda Here, as Israel in Amos there;
Stay we but a little Gods leisure, till at his great comming hee purge his floore, and wee shall discerne betweene the righteous and the wicked, betweene him that serueth God and him that serueth him not.
Stay we but a little God's leisure, till At his great coming he purge his floor, and we shall discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
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and it was Dauids choise ye know, Let vs now fall into the hands of the Lord, (for his mercies are great) and let vs not fall into the hand of man.
and it was David choice you know, Let us now fallen into the hands of the Lord, (for his Mercies Are great) and let us not fallen into the hand of man.
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In all my troubles the Lord himselfe is troubled; Atque dolet quoties cogitur esse ferox. How should it be otherwise? for as his maiestie, such is his mercie; both are infinite, and euerlasting.
In all my Troubles the Lord himself is troubled; Atque Dolet How often cogitur esse ferox. How should it be otherwise? for as his majesty, such is his mercy; both Are infinite, and everlasting.
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and the next word though it speake of smiting, yet but of smiting. It is the Lords mercy, that when we are smitten of him, wee are not consumed, because his compassions faile not; I smote you. You:
and the next word though it speak of smiting, yet but of smiting. It is the lords mercy, that when we Are smitten of him, we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not; I smote you. You:
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You: not the men by destroying them, but their corne, and wine, and oile, that by diminishing these things, they might haue recourse vnto their heauenly Father,
You: not the men by destroying them, but their corn, and wine, and oil, that by diminishing these things, they might have recourse unto their heavenly Father,
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Yet it was but in the workes of their hands, in their fields which they had sowne, in their Vineyards and Orchards which they had planted, and the like.
Yet it was but in the works of their hands, in their fields which they had sown, in their Vineyards and Orchards which they had planted, and the like.
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And first for the Author, I smote you, saith the Lord. Blasting, and Mildew, and Haile, were but mine instruments, I was the mouer, I strooke you with these.
And First for the Author, I smote you, Says the Lord. Blasting, and Mildew, and Hail, were but mine Instruments, I was the mover, I struck you with these.
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Whatsoeuer bee the rods wherewith at any time we are chastened, for certaine the hand is Gods that correcteth vs. Be it dearth, it is he that breakes the staffe of bread:
Whatsoever bee the rods wherewith At any time we Are chastened, for certain the hand is God's that Correcteth us Be it dearth, it is he that breaks the staff of bred:
or disastrous aspects of starres and planets, it is hee that holds them all in his hands, that calls them by their names, that restraineth the sweet influences of the Pleiades,
or disastrous aspects of Stars and planets, it is he that holds them all in his hands, that calls them by their names, that restraineth the sweet influences of the Pleiades,
Be it plague or pestilence, they are his arrowes; or war, it is his arme; or enemies, they are his armies; for he is the Lord of Hosts, and the shields of the world are his.
Be it plague or pestilence, they Are his arrows; or war, it is his arm; or enemies, they Are his armies; for he is the Lord of Hosts, and the shields of the world Are his.
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Briefly, there is no publique calamitie inflicted on man, or other creatures, of which wee may not say as the Prophet of the Assyrian tyrant, that it is the rod of Gods anger;
Briefly, there is no public calamity inflicted on man, or other creatures, of which we may not say as the Prophet of the assyrian tyrant, that it is the rod of God's anger;
The Lord hath giuen, the Lord hath taken away, &c. The Prophet Ionas, though a very passionate man, (as appeareth by the conclusion of his prophesie) yet patiently tooke his deserued affliction.
The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, etc. The Prophet Ionas, though a very passionate man, (as appears by the conclusion of his prophesy) yet patiently took his deserved affliction.
And whereas the hands of the Mariners had heau'd him ouer shipboord, he saies it was the Lord that did cast him into the bottome in the midst of the sea.
And whereas the hands of the Mariners had heaved him over shipboard, he Says it was the Lord that did cast him into the bottom in the midst of the sea.
Reuiling Shimei that threw stones at Dauid, with bitter obloquies (harder to be endured than stones themselues) was yet himselfe but as a stone throwne at Dauid by God,
Reviling Shimei that threw stones At David, with bitter Obloquies (harder to be endured than stones themselves) was yet himself but as a stone thrown At David by God,
But if when one shall come to a mow or an heape of twenty measures, he shall happen to finde but ten, let not the rich then complaine of Blasting, or Mildew;
But if when one shall come to a mow or an heap of twenty measures, he shall happen to find but ten, let not the rich then complain of Blasting, or Mildew;
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nor let the poore cry out vpon cormorants, but let vs all remember what God saies heere in our Prophet, I smote you; the rich not vndeseruedly, and the poore as worthily;
nor let the poor cry out upon cormorants, but let us all Remember what God Says Here in our Prophet, I smote you; the rich not undeservedly, and the poor as worthily;
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Seeing the Lord doth not succour you, how shall wee helpe you with the barne or with the wine-presse? If in our diseases with Asa we seeke first to the Physitian, or goe at all to the god of Ekron with Ahaziah, how iustly may the Lord make our maladies to be mortall,
Seeing the Lord does not succour you, how shall we help you with the bairn or with the winepress? If in our diseases with Asa we seek First to the physician, or go At all to the god of Ekron with Ahaziah, how justly may the Lord make our maladies to be Mortal,
Which when wee haue found, let vs with patience resigne vp our selues into his hands, saying (as old Eli) It is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth him good.
Which when we have found, let us with patience resign up our selves into his hands, saying (as old Eli) It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good.
else we being but as stubble, and he as a consuming fire, how could we at all stand before him, and not finally perish? Therefore he smites vs in mercy, and not in furie.
Else we being but as stubble, and he as a consuming fire, how could we At all stand before him, and not finally perish? Therefore he smites us in mercy, and not in fury.
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and then cutteth and weepeth, and weepeth and cutteth againe, Nec parcit vt parcat, nec miseretur vt magis misereatur, as S. Ierome speaketh, (for otherwise sparing would be spilling:) so deales this great Physitian of our soules;
and then cutteth and weeps, and weeps and cutteth again, Nec parcit vt parcat, nec miseretur vt magis misereatur, as S. Jerome speaks, (for otherwise sparing would be spilling:) so deals this great physician of our Souls;
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he smites but to heale vs, and neuer strikes vs but with compassion, mixing intreaties with his threatnings, O Ephraim what shall I doe vnto thee? O Iudah how shall I entreat thee? and euer mingling teares with his strokes which he must giue vs, as hee wept ouer Ierusalem, which Titus that scourge of the Iewes, was afterwards to whip and weepe for.
he smites but to heal us, and never strikes us but with compassion, mixing entreaties with his threatenings, Oh Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? Oh Iudah how shall I entreat thee? and ever mingling tears with his Strokes which he must give us, as he wept over Ierusalem, which Titus that scourge of the Iewes, was afterwards to whip and weep for.
nor will I tell it to that end) that God hath a secret retiring place, to which at certaine times, he vseth to withdraw himselfe euery day, where bewailing the desolation of Israel, and the miserable dispersion of the Iewes with many teares, he doth beshrew himselfe that in his anger hee subuerted the Temple and holy citie.
nor will I tell it to that end) that God hath a secret retiring place, to which At certain times, he uses to withdraw himself every day, where bewailing the desolation of Israel, and the miserable dispersion of the Iewes with many tears, he does beshrew himself that in his anger he subverted the Temple and holy City.
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but because hee, who is immutability in the highest degree, doth speake with those that are mutable after the manner of them with whom hee speaketh, saith Gregorie. And therefore lift vp that grosse relation of the Rabbines from an earthly to an heauenly acception;
but Because he, who is immutability in the highest degree, does speak with those that Are mutable After the manner of them with whom he speaks, Says Gregory. And Therefore lift up that gross Relation of the Rabbis from an earthly to an heavenly acception;
and it is true, that God takes so little pleasure in punishing of his people, that (were it possible for the thrice sacred and all place filling Deity, to immure it selfe into a melancholicke cell,
and it is true, that God Takes so little pleasure in punishing of his people, that (were it possible for the thrice sacred and all place filling Deity, to immure it self into a melancholic cell,
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Therefore the Lord to magnifie his powerfull mercy hauing smitten this people ( I smote you, saith hee) comes to trie as it were another course with them:
Therefore the Lord to magnify his powerful mercy having smitten this people (I smote you, Says he) comes to try as it were Another course with them:
and sends them a Prophet who by three weekes preaching and a little more, (for the word came to Haggai the first day of the sixth moneth, and the twenty fourth day of the same moneth they began to build ) obtained that of them which forty yeeres correction could not extort.
and sends them a Prophet who by three weeks preaching and a little more, (for the word Come to Chaggai the First day of the sixth Monn, and the twenty fourth day of the same Monn they began to built) obtained that of them which forty Years correction could not extort.
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so true that which he saith by his Prophets, The word which goeth out of my mouth shall not returne vnto me void, it shall accomplish that which I will,
so true that which he Says by his prophets, The word which Goes out of my Mouth shall not return unto me void, it shall accomplish that which I will,
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That they may remember their affliction wherewith the Lord hath chastened them and their fathers for the space now of forty yeeres, they must heare of it,
That they may Remember their affliction wherewith the Lord hath chastened them and their Father's for the Molle now of forty Years, they must hear of it,
and yet how few (as it may be iustly feared) haue recourse to God that smites them? Though that neither be sufficient, I meane only to visit him in our troubles, then and neuer else to poure out a praier but when his chastening is vpon vs. We hold him scarce a friend that neuer comes to see vs but when some exigencie driues him;
and yet how few (as it may be justly feared) have recourse to God that smites them? Though that neither be sufficient, I mean only to visit him in our Troubles, then and never Else to pour out a prayer but when his chastening is upon us We hold him scarce a friend that never comes to see us but when Some exigency drives him;
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but if wee will not stirre but when the spurre is in our sides, there is but a little good metall in vs. If we be generous Christians, such as so runne that we may obtaine, not miseries only present,
but if we will not stir but when the spur is in our sides, there is but a little good metal in us If we be generous Christians, such as so run that we may obtain, not misery's only present,
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He that of a Potters son became afterwards a Sicilian Prince, is renowned for it, that he would be serued at his Table partly in earthen vessels, to remember him daily of his former meane condition or parentage;
He that of a Potters son became afterwards a Sicilian Prince, is renowned for it, that he would be served At his Table partly in earthen vessels, to Remember him daily of his former mean condition or parentage;
When the Prophet would take downe the pride and boasting of Ephraim, he puts them in remembrance of the afflictions of their father from whom they were descended:
When the Prophet would take down the pride and boasting of Ephraim, he puts them in remembrance of the afflictions of their father from whom they were descended:
And thus the greatest houses, would they but respect the rock from which they were digged out, may finde beggerie or pouertie in their first foundations;
And thus the greatest houses, would they but respect the rock from which they were dug out, may find beggary or poverty in their First foundations;
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for there is no nobilitie whose base on which it stood, was not sometimes basenesse, and which God cannot againe resolue into its former principles of meannesse and obscuritie.
for there is no Nobilt whose base on which it stood, was not sometime baseness, and which God cannot again resolve into its former principles of meanness and obscurity.
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Fourthly, to be much and frequent in this meditation, sets a greater price vpon Gods blessings while we haue them, the worth whereof wee better vnderstand by calling to minde our former wants of them.
Fourthly, to be much and frequent in this meditation, sets a greater price upon God's blessings while we have them, the worth whereof we better understand by calling to mind our former Wants of them.
Thus to moue the Israelites to tender heartednesse towards strangers and seruants, that man of God tels them againe, that they were seruants in the land of Egypt.
Thus to move the Israelites to tender heartedness towards Strangers and Servants, that man of God tells them again, that they were Servants in the land of Egypt.
And should not this argument preuaile with Christian masters as much, if not more than with Iewes; seeing Christ of Satans vassals hath made them free denisons aboue?
And should not this argument prevail with Christian Masters as much, if not more than with Iewes; seeing christ of Satan vassals hath made them free Denizons above?
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Briefly it stirres vp the heart to continuall thankfulnesse, when together with the remembrance of our former troubles, wee cannot but be mindfull of Gods mercies that either ceased or eased,
Briefly it stirs up the heart to continual thankfulness, when together with the remembrance of our former Troubles, we cannot but be mindful of God's Mercies that either ceased or eased,
The Church stories report, that the woman cured by our Sauiour of her issue of bloud, onely by touching the hemme of his garment, returning to her house at Philippi, caused two Statues to bee set before her doores, one resembling her selfe an humble suppliant on her knees with her hands lifted vp;
The Church stories report, that the woman cured by our Saviour of her issue of blood, only by touching the hem of his garment, returning to her house At Philippi, caused two Statues to be Set before her doors, one resembling her self an humble suppliant on her knees with her hands lifted up;
an herbe called Panace, which that age (as Plinie also more than two hundred yeeres before Eusebius ) seemed to haue held soueraigne against all diseases.
an herb called Panace, which that age (as Pliny also more than two hundred Years before Eusebius) seemed to have held sovereign against all diseases.
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These trophees which shee had set vp in the honour of Christ, were to be seene (saith the same Eusebius ) in his time, that is, at least three hundred yeeres after Christ.
These trophies which she had Set up in the honour of christ, were to be seen (Says the same Eusebius) in his time, that is, At least three hundred Years After christ.
All are not able with this woman to erect before our houses in the honour of our great Physitian, such monuments as may remember vs of his mercy so often as wee goe in or out by our doores:
All Are not able with this woman to erect before our houses in the honour of our great physician, such monuments as may Remember us of his mercy so often as we go in or out by our doors:
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but all may and should daily set vp before the eyes of their minde a two-fold Memento; one of their former calamities which they haue felt, by suffering;
but all may and should daily Set up before the eyes of their mind a twofold Memento; one of their former calamities which they have felt, by suffering;
for not Crucifixes worne in our bosomes or about vs, but former crosses together with Gods ancient mercies borne in faithfull memorie, are powerfull amulets to saue vs from the euill of ensuing dangers.
for not Crucifixes worn in our bosoms or about us, but former Crosses together with God's ancient Mercies born in faithful memory, Are powerful amulets to save us from the evil of ensuing dangers.
And therefore to affect them more feelingly with these afflictions, hee tels them, that whiles but these things were strucken, themselues were smitten; I smote you. Take out this lesson then:
And Therefore to affect them more feelingly with these afflictions, he tells them, that while but these things were strucken, themselves were smitten; I smote you. Take out this Lesson then:
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For, Behold we haue sinned, we haue done wickedly, but the corne and other fruits of the earth, what haue they done? Nay, the profane gluttonie of the times, that men feede themselues without feare;
For, Behold we have sinned, we have done wickedly, but the corn and other fruits of the earth, what have they done? Nay, the profane gluttony of the times, that men feed themselves without Fear;
The wantonnesse of the times, that men like fed horses neigh after vnlawfull lusts, are sinnes that haue made the whole body of our nation foule and very filthy.
The wantonness of the times, that men like fed Horses neigh After unlawful Lustiest, Are Sins that have made the Whole body of our Nation foul and very filthy.
and to send leanenesse into our soules (as Dauid phraseth the worst of famines, when men eat and are not satisfied ) he doth it in wisdome to procure cleanenesse of soule.
and to send leanenesse into our Souls (as David Phraseth the worst of famines, when men eat and Are not satisfied) he does it in Wisdom to procure cleanenesse of soul.
For certaine if our ouergrowne sinnes did not require a slender diet, we should not need to feare a dearth, that Blacke horse, as the Scripture calls it,
For certain if our overgrown Sins did not require a slender diet, we should not need to Fear a dearth, that Black horse, as the Scripture calls it,
But now that I am about for this time to conclude my labour, and that I would not that it should set in so blacke a cloud as is a threatning, heare I pray you the wholesome words of instruction;
But now that I am about for this time to conclude my labour, and that I would not that it should Set in so black a cloud as is a threatening, hear I pray you the wholesome words of instruction;
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MY Text heere parted it selfe into two streames, like that riuer Himera in Sicilie (as it is reported) the one somewhat salt, rather well seasoned, which I called Gods mercifull correction of this people, I smote you with Blasting,
MY Text Here parted it self into two streams, like that river Himera in Sicily (as it is reported) the one somewhat salt, rather well seasoned, which I called God's merciful correction of this people, I smote you with Blasting,
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In the former I noted, first, the Author, (I) secondly, the Act, (smote) thirdly, the Obiect, (You) (points already handled with their seuerall obseruations) fourthly, the rods or instruments with which hee smote them, Blasting, Mildew, Haile;
In the former I noted, First, the Author, (I) secondly, the Act, (smote) Thirdly, the Object, (You) (points already handled with their several observations) fourthly, the rods or Instruments with which he smote them, Blasting, Mildew, Hail;
With Blasting, and with Mildew, and with Haile ] These are the rods wherewith the Lord smote them, which though they seeme to be bound vp in one bundle,
With Blasting, and with Mildew, and with Hail ] These Are the rods wherewith the Lord smote them, which though they seem to be bound up in one bundle,
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and how it hurteth the fruits of the earth, sometimes in the bud, sometimes in the blossome, sometimes interrupting their growth, sometimes dashing both them and our hopes when they are come to their ripenes & maturity.
and how it hurteth the fruits of the earth, sometime in the bud, sometime in the blossom, sometime interrupting their growth, sometime dashing both them and our hope's when they Are come to their ripeness & maturity.
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But for the two former, neither is their difference so plaine, nor their operation in annoying the profits of the ground so apparant to sense, till they haue done the hurt.
But for the two former, neither is their difference so plain, nor their operation in annoying the profits of the ground so apparent to sense, till they have done the hurt.
though generally it bring them in thus yoaked together, Blasting and Mildew; for first if the originall here bee consulted, the words run thus, With Blasting, and with Mildew, and with Haile;
though generally it bring them in thus yoked together, Blasting and Mildew; for First if the original Here be consulted, the words run thus, With Blasting, and with Mildew, and with Hail;
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Secondly, the Scripture neuer speakes of these two, but it doth expresse them by words that cannot bee confounded, tearmes I meane so different in signification that they cannot be wrought to note the same thing;
Secondly, the Scripture never speaks of these two, but it does express them by words that cannot be confounded, terms I mean so different in signification that they cannot be wrought to note the same thing;
the Septuagint NONLATINALPHABET, a combustion or adustion: others vredinem; others ventum vrentem, a burning winde; others ventum orientalem, a scorching East winde.
the septuagint, a combustion or adustion: Others vredinem; Others ventum vrentem, a burning wind; Others ventum orientalem, a scorching East wind.
And therefore though he seeme to confound these two Blasting & Mildew, yet the Maker of Nature, God himselfe, who knew more than Plinie a searcher of it, hath in his neuer-deceiuing word (as it seemes to mee) put a plaine difference betweene these two.
And Therefore though he seem to confound these two Blasting & Mildew, yet the Maker of Nature, God himself, who knew more than Pliny a searcher of it, hath in his never-deceiving word (as it seems to me) put a plain difference between these two.
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Which Vatablus obseruing, sets this note vpon my text, Haec sunt duo vitia segetum, quorum vnum nimia siccitate & aestu prouenit, alterum nimia humiditate:
Which Vatablus observing, sets this note upon my text, Haec sunt duo Vices segetum, quorum One Nimia siccitate & aestu prouenit, alterum Nimia humiditate:
and therefore might I but a little with your patience speake as a Philosopher in differencing these two (I meane as a Philosopher no waies repugning the sacred truth of Diuinitie) I should thinke Blasting, to be referred to an hurtfull winde;
and Therefore might I but a little with your patience speak as a Philosopher in differencing these two (I mean as a Philosopher no ways repugning the sacred truth of Divinity) I should think Blasting, to be referred to an hurtful wind;
This once, Philosophie and our owne experience teacheth, that winde is of a piercing nature by reason of the subtlenesse of it, which openeth and entereth the pores or secret passages, in all bodies penetrable.
This once, Philosophy and our own experience Teaches, that wind is of a piercing nature by reason of the subtleness of it, which Openeth and entereth the pores or secret passages, in all bodies penetrable.
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For as winde and heat by nature, so frost is also a drier by a certaine antiperistasis, (as they call it) when one qualitie encompassed with another that is contrary, is intended or made more vehement;
For as wind and heat by nature, so frost is also a drier by a certain antiperistasis, (as they call it) when one quality encompassed with Another that is contrary, is intended or made more vehement;
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Now as all windes are of themselues hot and drie, so the Eastwinde especially, and therefore in the Scripture we finde, that to dry vp fountaines, and to dry vp the fruits of the ground, is ascribed to the Easterne winde. Yea let the dreame of Pharaoh confirme what I say:
Now as all winds Are of themselves hight and dry, so the Eastwind especially, and Therefore in the Scripture we find, that to dry up fountains, and to dry up the fruits of the ground, is ascribed to the Eastern wind. Yea let the dream of Pharaoh confirm what I say:
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for the seuen thinne eares of corne there mentioned, are said to be burned or blasted, and that with an Eastlie winde. So then it is the winde that doth blast, especially the East winde in those places;
for the seuen thin ears of corn there mentioned, Are said to be burned or blasted, and that with an Easterly wind. So then it is the wind that does blast, especially the East wind in those places;
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as that which caused Ionas to faint, and which Iunius and Tremellius doe translate Eurum silentem, a calme East winde, to distinguish it from the common ruffling East winde that breakes the ships of Tharshish.
as that which caused Ionas to faint, and which Iunius and Tremellius do translate Eurum silentem, a Cam East wind, to distinguish it from the Common ruffling East wind that breaks the ships of tarshish.
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but that which the Scripture speakes of here, and in other places, is vsually by a feruent (not a boisterous) but a burning East winde, as sundry Translators giue it.
but that which the Scripture speaks of Here, and in other places, is usually by a fervent (not a boisterous) but a burning East wind, as sundry Translators give it.
Now for Mildew, whether it be so called because it is a mild-dew, or a milb-tewe (as some thinke) of the German word milben, that signifies a worme or moth that consumeth garments,
Now for Mildew, whither it be so called Because it is a mild-dew, or a milb-tewe (as Some think) of the Germane word milben, that signifies a worm or moth that consumeth garments,
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But either wee may conceiue it to be a rotten dew, (as Philosophers call it) which by a hurtfull touch stoppeth the growth of some fruits of the earth that are obnoxious to it,
But either we may conceive it to be a rotten due, (as Philosophers call it) which by a hurtful touch stoppeth the growth of Some fruits of the earth that Are obnoxious to it,
as on the contrary wholesome dew doth nourish them: or some putrifying mist which makes them to rust, eating out their state and substance, as canker fretteth iron;
as on the contrary wholesome due does nourish them: or Some Putrifying missed which makes them to rust, eating out their state and substance, as canker fretteth iron;
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For as there are winds that doe blast, as well as winds that blow vitally and refreshingly, causing the earth to fructifie, which are therefore called Zephyrus and Venti Fauonij, because they quicken and foster the increase of the earth;
For as there Are winds that do blast, as well as winds that blow vitally and refreshingly, causing the earth to fructify, which Are Therefore called Zephyrus and Venti Fauonij, Because they quicken and foster the increase of the earth;
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and these couering and keeping too close the fruits of the ground vnder them, as vnder thicke mantles, doe cast that corne or kind of graine which is subiect to this maladie,
and these covering and keeping too close the fruits of the ground under them, as under thick mantles, do cast that corn or kind of grain which is Subject to this malady,
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Now this sweetnesse once exhausted or drawne out at the stalke or straw, sticks close vnto it being burnt or made adust, by some extraordinary heat of the Sunne,
Now this sweetness once exhausted or drawn out At the stalk or straw, sticks close unto it being burned or made adust, by Some extraordinary heat of the Sun,
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as it happeneth, especially in the Canicula• dayes, which (as it may seeme) made the Romans to sacrifice a dogge to Mildew, as Ouid tels vs. So that in corne thus smitten we may behold the straw speckled with blacke spots as it were of soot, which I take to be nothing else but the sweet moisture of the reede exhaled in a faint sweat through a foggie mist or Mildew, and then afterwards by some extraordinary heat turned into a burnt and blacke matter.
as it Happeneth, especially in the Canicula• days, which (as it may seem) made the Romans to sacrifice a dog to Mildew, as Ovid tells us So that in corn thus smitten we may behold the straw speckled with black spots as it were of soot, which I take to be nothing Else but the sweet moisture of the reed exhaled in a faint sweat through a foggy missed or Mildew, and then afterwards by Some extraordinary heat turned into a burned and black matter.
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And therefore leauing this speculation, seeing the Lord hath but of late smitten vs in our grounds with a burning wind, and with Mildew, know it is our duty not so much to dispute or enquire what they are,
And Therefore leaving this speculation, seeing the Lord hath but of late smitten us in our grounds with a burning wind, and with Mildew, know it is our duty not so much to dispute or inquire what they Are,
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and sticke not to sacrifice both a good name and a good conscience to demerit it? And what is worldly prosperity (to speake in a worldlings language) but Fortunes sultry winde? indeed a spirituall blasting that shrinkes and blighteth vertue in her growth? For as the riuer Nilus, when it riseth too high,
and stick not to sacrifice both a good name and a good conscience to demerit it? And what is worldly Prosperity (to speak in a worldlings language) but Fortune's sultry wind? indeed a spiritual blasting that shrinks and blighteth virtue in her growth? For as the river Nilus, when it Riseth too high,
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And tis an axiome in Diuinity, that excessiue plentie is no friend to grace. For as misfortunes slay the wicked, so the prosperity of fooles destroyeth them.
And this an axiom in Divinity, that excessive plenty is no friend to grace. For as misfortunes slay the wicked, so the Prosperity of Fools Destroyeth them.
or like our English Ieat, that is fired in water and quenched with oyle, (as a learned country man of our owne obserueth) for it hath euer growne more feruent by affliction,
or like our English Jeat, that is fired in water and quenched with oil, (as a learned country man of our own observeth) for it hath ever grown more fervent by affliction,
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Thus the Halcyon daies of the Church hauing but breathed a little betweene the ninth & tenth persecution, brought forth contentions amongst the learned,
Thus the Halcyon days of the Church having but breathed a little between the ninth & tenth persecution, brought forth contentions among the learned,
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and much hypocrisie in all sorts, which prouoked Gods iudgements, as Eusebius noteth. It is the warmth of Goats bloud (saith Solinus ) that dissolues the Adamant,
and much hypocrisy in all sorts, which provoked God's Judgments, as Eusebius notes. It is the warmth of Goats blood (Says Solinus) that dissolves the Adamant,
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when neither hammer nor other massie engines of violence can breake it. And it is the heat of prosperity, which weakens vertue more than many heauy troubles.
when neither hammer nor other massy Engines of violence can break it. And it is the heat of Prosperity, which weakens virtue more than many heavy Troubles.
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Therefore to be too far in loue with worldly felicity, that so blighteth goodnesse and pietie, what is it but with the Thurij to make an idoll of the winde,
Therefore to be too Far in love with worldly felicity, that so blighteth Goodness and piety, what is it but with the Thurii to make an idol of the wind,
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For other mens sinnes are direct obiects to our eies, but our owne sinnes, like our owne eies, we see not but by reflexion either of conscience within,
For other men's Sins Are Direct objects to our eyes, but our own Sins, like our own eyes, we see not but by reflection either of conscience within,
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Whereas the deceitfull spectacles of false flatterie, which shewes their good parts (if they haue any) greater and better than they are indeed, they put in their bosomes,
Whereas the deceitful spectacles of false flattery, which shows their good parts (if they have any) greater and better than they Are indeed, they put in their bosoms,
and saue one place that is the 41. of Genesis, I finde not any place wherein they are not brought in, coupled thus, with Blasting and Mildew. Nor is it a wonder that Gods corrections should come by couples at least,
and save one place that is the 41. of Genesis, I find not any place wherein they Are not brought in, coupled thus, with Blasting and Mildew. Nor is it a wonder that God's corrections should come by couples At least,
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or by leashes as heere, Blasting, Mildew, Haile, when mens corruptions goe not only by couples, Gluttonie and drunkennesse, chambering and wantonnesse, strife and enuying; but thus in troupes;
or by leashes as Here, Blasting, Mildew, Hail, when men's corruptions go not only by couples, Gluttony and Drunkenness, chambering and wantonness, strife and envying; but thus in troops;
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There is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the Land. By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and whoring, men breake out, and bloud toucheth bloud.
There is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the Land. By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and whoring, men break out, and blood touches blood.
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For should not full viols of wrath be powred downe on men full of all vnrighteousnesse, and those other sinnes named by the Apostle, which are so monstrous, that but to remember them is an horrour;
For should not full viols of wrath be poured down on men full of all unrighteousness, and those other Sins nam by the Apostle, which Are so monstrous, that but to Remember them is an horror;
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Yet neither are they so monstrous, nor so many, but that (without slandering our times and Nation) we may affirme, that too many Christians (as they would be reputed) succeed the Gentiles in those foule euils there mentioned by the Apostle, if not exceed them also.
Yet neither Are they so monstrous, nor so many, but that (without slandering our times and nation) we may affirm, that too many Christians (as they would be reputed) succeed the Gentiles in those foul evils there mentioned by the Apostle, if not exceed them also.
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Therefore as the Prophet speakes to Niniueh, Art thou better than No, meaning Alexandria, which was full of people, that lay in the riuers, and had the waters round about it, whose ditch was the Sea,
Therefore as the Prophet speaks to Nineveh, Art thou better than No, meaning Alexandria, which was full of people, that lay in the Rivers, and had the waters round about it, whose ditch was the Sea,
but, to Godward better affected) than Bohemia? or art thou lesse sinfull than France, or the Palatinate? or some other places also, in which haue beene acted so many wofull Tragedies of late,
but, to Godward better affected) than Bohemia? or art thou less sinful than France, or the Palatinate? or Some other places also, in which have been acted so many woeful Tragedies of late,
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Indeed he hath of late smitten vs in some places, but (magnified be his mercy for euer) only with rods of men, not with men-rods, only with blasting and mildew. And in stead of the noise of drums,
Indeed he hath of late smitten us in Some places, but (magnified be his mercy for ever) only with rods of men, not with men-rods, only with blasting and mildew. And in stead of the noise of drums,
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and for streames of bloud which fat other lands with the gore of the inhabitants, we haue suffered but mists and mildewes, that haue somewhat shrunke the fruits of our Land. O that we would be thankfull, he hath smitten vs only with blasting and mildew. Yet neither had he thus corrected vs or this people in my text,
and for streams of blood which fat other Lands with the gore of the inhabitants, we have suffered but mists and mildews, that have somewhat shrunk the fruits of our Land. O that we would be thankful, he hath smitten us only with blasting and mildew. Yet neither had he thus corrected us or this people in my text,
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No wonder then (and let it be our next obseruation) if it trouble and peruert the course of nature, by causing the Maker to turne kindly winds into blasting, the mornings wholesome moisture into mildewes,
No wonder then (and let it be our next observation) if it trouble and pervert the course of nature, by causing the Maker to turn kindly winds into blasting, the morning's wholesome moisture into mildews,
Then began the creatures some to rebell against him that reuolted from his Maker, and the rest to doe him homage but with sighes and groanes. Then the earth by enforcement of labour to yeeld her fruits to nourish him;
Then began the creatures Some to rebel against him that revolted from his Maker, and the rest to do him homage but with sighs and groans. Then the earth by enforcement of labour to yield her fruits to nourish him;
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Then the father slew his posteritie which were not yet borne. Then the brother imbrued his sauage hands in the bloud of his brother. Then Nature turned vnnaturall;
Then the father slew his posterity which were not yet born. Then the brother imbrued his savage hands in the blood of his brother. Then Nature turned unnatural;
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but with those foolish people in Aul•s Gellius, to fight with the winde that dried vp their waters? or with vaine Xerxes in Herodotus to beat the Hellespont that broke downe his bridge.
but with those foolish people in Aul•s Gellius, to fight with the wind that dried up their waters? or with vain Xerxes in Herodotus to beatrice the Hellespont that broke down his bridge.
and therefore that Prester Iohn (through whose country it runneth, and in which it ariseth from the hils called the Mountaines of the Moone ) can at his pleasure drowne a great part of Aegypt by letting out into the riuer certaine vast ponds and sluces, the receptacles of the melted snow from the mountaines.
and Therefore that Prester John (through whose country it Runneth, and in which it arises from the hills called the Mountains of the Moon) can At his pleasure drown a great part of Egypt by letting out into the river certain vast ponds and sluices, the receptacles of the melted snow from the Mountains.
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which tribute when the great Turke not long since denied to pay, till by experience he found this to be true, he was afterwards forced with a greater summe of money to renue his peace with that Gouernour of the Abissines, and to continue his ancient pay.
which tribute when the great Turk not long since denied to pay, till by experience he found this to be true, he was afterwards forced with a greater sum of money to renew his peace with that Governor of the Abyssinians, and to continue his ancient pay.
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But this we all beleeue, that the great Emperour of heauen and earth, who sits aboue vs, can at his pleasure make our land and all the regions of the earth, fruitfull or barraine, by restraining or letting loose the influences of his blessings from aboue.
But this we all believe, that the great Emperor of heaven and earth, who sits above us, can At his pleasure make our land and all the regions of the earth, fruitful or barren, by restraining or letting lose the influences of his blessings from above.
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for hee hath dams and ponds rather, an whole Ocean of iudgements in store, which he can (when it seemes him good) let downe vpon vs to make both the land fruitlesse,
for he hath dams and ponds rather, an Whole Ocean of Judgments in store, which he can (when it seems him good) let down upon us to make both the land fruitless,
or snow, or stormy windes, but euen whole vollies and vollumes of curses moe than can bee numbred, are prest to doe his will, to afflict and vexe them that grieue his good spirit by their sins and reuoltings especially from the truth.
or snow, or stormy winds, but even Whole volleys and volumes of curses more than can be numbered, Are pressed to do his will, to afflict and vex them that grieve his good Spirit by their Sins and revoltings especially from the truth.
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Why then doe we taint the aire with rotten speeches? Why doe we with oathes and blasphemies euen blast his heauens that can blast our earth? Why send we vp daily so many noysome vapours of our sinnes, against him that can send to vs so many wrathfull messengers of his displeasure? They of Tyre and Sydon shall rise vp in iudgement against vs, to condemne vs of folly.
Why then do we taint the air with rotten Speeches? Why do we with Oaths and Blasphemies even blast his heavens that can blast our earth? Why send we up daily so many noisome vapours of our Sins, against him that can send to us so many wrathful messengers of his displeasure? They of Tyre and Sidon shall rise up in judgement against us, to condemn us of folly.
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And shall wee by continuance in these and other sinnes, dare the all-commanding Maiestie that is aboue, by whose blessings the earth, heere below, ministreth seed to the sower,
And shall we by Continuance in these and other Sins, Dare the All-commanding Majesty that is above, by whose blessings the earth, Here below, Ministereth seed to the sour,
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and bread to him that eateth? Doe we so reward the Lord, ô foolish people and vnwise? What are we stronger than he? or haue wee not read it, that none can deliuer out of his hands? For how shall any hand warre against him and preuaile, without whom no hand can worke and prosper,
and bred to him that Eateth? Do we so reward the Lord, o foolish people and unwise? What Are we Stronger than he? or have we not read it, that none can deliver out of his hands? For how shall any hand war against him and prevail, without whom no hand can work and prosper,
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If all their labours of what kinde soeuer, none excepted, were vnderstood, then their seeled houses which they built, and all the workes of their mechanicall trades, should haue beene subiect to Blasting and Mildew, which were childish to thinke.
If all their labours of what kind soever, none excepted, were understood, then their seeled houses which they built, and all the works of their mechanical trades, should have been Subject to Blasting and Mildew, which were childish to think.
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for it is reported of Nebuzaradan, the king of Babels Steward, after the sacking of Ierusalem, that hee left of the poorer sort of the people to dresse Vineyards, and to till the land.
for it is reported of Nebuzaradan, the King of Babels Steward, After the sacking of Ierusalem, that he left of the Poorer sort of the people to dress Vineyards, and to till the land.
though no tillers of ground, as much if not more to be blamed, for not building the Temple? for this was the principall cause why thus the Lord smote them:
though no tillers of ground, as much if not more to be blamed, for not building the Temple? for this was the principal cause why thus the Lord smote them:
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Whence first obserue how much the happinesse or miserie of a people dependeth vpon the good or ill successe of the ploughmans labours and other parts of husbandrie:
Whence First observe how much the happiness or misery of a people dependeth upon the good or ill success of the ploughman's labours and other parts of Husbandry:
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Surely the noble hand of tillage is that which feeds the world, the King also (and he was the wisest and greatest King that said it) consisteth by the field that is tilled.
Surely the noble hand of tillage is that which feeds the world, the King also (and he was the Wisest and greatest King that said it) Consisteth by the field that is tilled.
and how is that but specially by tillage? Some wretched courses of life, as the Vsurers, the Brokers, the Proiectors, the Monopolists, and the like gathering host of Dan, are as the spleene, the fuller and bigger their bags are, the leaner and lanker goes it with the Common-wealth:
and how is that but specially by tillage? some wretched courses of life, as the Usurers, the Brokers, the Projectors, the Monopolists, and the like gathering host of Dan, Are as the spleen, the fuller and bigger their bags Are, the leaner and lanker Goes it with the Commonwealth:
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if it waste, it proues Macies in corpore toto, a consumption to the whole. Therefore to stop the plough, is in Gods account to starue at least the poore.
if it waste, it Proves Macies in corpore toto, a consumption to the Whole. Therefore to stop the plough, is in God's account to starve At least the poor.
Such then as decay both houses and husbandrie, by ioyning house to house, and field to field, till there be no place for the poore, that so they may be placed by themselues in the midst of the earth, are neither Caesars friends,
Such then as decay both houses and Husbandry, by joining house to house, and field to field, till there be no place for the poor, that so they may be placed by themselves in the midst of the earth, Are neither Caesars Friends,
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this sinne cries so high, that he doth not only heare it, but it is a continuall vexation vnto him, (as if it were some ringing in his eares that he would be rid of) or an incessant clamour that night and day importunately sollicited iustice and called for vengeance:
this sin cries so high, that he does not only hear it, but it is a continual vexation unto him, (as if it were Some ringing in his ears that he would be rid of) or an incessant clamour that night and day importunately solicited Justice and called for vengeance:
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Yea to such (saith that Prophet) pertaines a Woe, and he cries it so loud, that another after him answers like an Eccho, Woe, for they couet an euill couetousnesse, and consult shame to their owne houses,
Yea to such (Says that Prophet) pertains a Woe, and he cries it so loud, that Another After him answers like an Echo, Woe, for they covet an evil covetousness, and consult shame to their own houses,
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whiles by destroying many people they make their possessions fields of bloud, purchased in effect with the hazard of the liues of Gods inheritance for want of food:
while by destroying many people they make their possessions fields of blood, purchased in Effect with the hazard of the lives of God's inheritance for want of food:
for how can they be but enemies to the liues of many, that hinder those labours which should feed all? and which when God smiteth, he would haue it noted as a correction on the whole Nation,
for how can they be but enemies to the lives of many, that hinder those labours which should feed all? and which when God smites, he would have it noted as a correction on the Whole nation,
though the curse fall immediatly but vpon the works of the Husbandman, as here, I smote you in all the labours of your hands, and yet all these labours (to speake properly) were but the labours of the Husbandman.
though the curse fallen immediately but upon the works of the Husbandman, as Here, I smote you in all the labours of your hands, and yet all these labours (to speak properly) were but the labours of the Husbandman.
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That the sinnes of a whole Land or people are sometimes corrected but in some one or another calling or trade of life, by not blessing which the Lord yet would chasten all.
That the Sins of a Whole Land or people Are sometime corrected but in Some one or Another calling or trade of life, by not blessing which the Lord yet would chasten all.
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The neglect of building the Temple was generally the fault of all, of the Priest as of the people, of the Gouernours as of the common sort, of Tradesmen as of Ploughmen;
The neglect of building the Temple was generally the fault of all, of the Priest as of the people, of the Governors as of the Common sort, of Tradesmen as of Ploughman;
As when the whole body is sicke, the Surgeon labours to cure it, by opening a veine in some one part or other, by which hee doth abate the rankenesse of the humours in all the rest:
As when the Whole body is sick, the Surgeon labours to cure it, by opening a vein in Some one part or other, by which he does abate the rankness of the humours in all the rest:
if the poore to crie (murmure they should not) that haue mouthes and no meat, hands and no worke, which (God bee mercifull to our nation) is a double miserie;
if the poor to cry (murmur they should not) that have mouths and no meat, hands and no work, which (God be merciful to our Nation) is a double misery;
Yet neither is this but an argument of Gods mercy, who as a shepherd, sends his barking dogs of dearth and pouerty after vs his wandring sheepe, not to deuoure vs,
Yet neither is this but an argument of God's mercy, who as a shepherd, sends his barking Dogs of dearth and poverty After us his wandering sheep, not to devour us,
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for as a man suffereth those beasts which he appointeth shortly to be slaine, to goe in his deepest pastures and to breake his hedges without restraint, to the end they may be sooner fatted for the shambles,
for as a man suffers those beasts which he appoints shortly to be slain, to go in his Deepest pastures and to break his hedges without restraint, to the end they may be sooner fatted for the shambles,
or would wee amend our liues, we should not lacke it, might it be good for vs. But hee knowes that fulnesse of bread, through mans corruption causeth much filthinesse.
or would we amend our lives, we should not lack it, might it be good for us But he knows that fullness of bred, through men corruption Causes much filthiness.
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Touching such as with the dog returne to his vomit, and with the swine that was washed to her wallowing in the mire, is that said, Hee that is filthy let him be filthy;
Touching such as with the dog return to his vomit, and with the Swine that was washed to her wallowing in the mire, is that said, He that is filthy let him be filthy;
for it is a worke which hee will haue done, to which while his people doe not cheerefully consecrate their hands, he can curse them in other labours of their hands,
for it is a work which he will have done, to which while his people do not cheerfully consecrate their hands, he can curse them in other labours of their hands,
In all ] These all, are properly but all the labours of the Husbandman (as hath beene said) yet because all smarted whiles but these were smitten, he speakes it indefinitely to all, not excluding any, I smote you in all the labours of your hands.
In all ] These all, Are properly but all the labours of the Husbandman (as hath been said) yet Because all smarted while but these were smitten, he speaks it indefinitely to all, not excluding any, I smote you in all the labours of your hands.
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Which in the third place lights another candle to let vs see how we ought to sympathise one with another, in those seuerall afflictions that befall vs. I would vtter it in this proposition:
Which in the third place lights Another candle to let us see how we ought to sympathise one with Another, in those several afflictions that befall us I would utter it in this proposition:
The crosses that befall others in their lawfull callings, doing their honest endeuours, wee should esteeme partly our owne, according to that rule of the Apostle;
The Crosses that befall Others in their lawful callings, doing their honest endeavours, we should esteem partly our own, according to that Rule of the Apostle;
Now all these as fellow members should worke for the good of all, and should be so combined in affection, that the hurting or weakening of any one, should make the rest sensible of hurt done to them. For instance;
Now all these as fellow members should work for the good of all, and should be so combined in affection, that the hurting or weakening of any one, should make the rest sensible of hurt done to them. For instance;
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If Clothiers and clothing, the ancient honour and rich commodity of our Nation goe downe, all other Trades and men of other callings should haue a fellow feeling of those miseries:
If Clothiers and clothing, the ancient honour and rich commodity of our nation go down, all other Trades and men of other callings should have a fellow feeling of those misery's:
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But if in stead of commiseration and compassion one towards another in our seuerall callings, there be nothing but repining against, and vndermining of one another:
But if in stead of commiseration and compassion one towards Another in our several callings, there be nothing but repining against, and undermining of one Another:
and God knowes how, haue strangely melted in the hands of many since they landed) If thus one sort bite and deuoure another, let vs take heed (saith the Apostle) lest we be deuoured one of another.
and God knows how, have strangely melted in the hands of many since they landed) If thus one sort bite and devour Another, let us take heed (Says the Apostle) lest we be devoured one of Another.
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as Solomon; and in the practise of it, as Vzziah. And that the greatest should not be ashamed to learne the mysterie of it, the Lord (who is greater than all) is said to teach it,
as Solomon; and in the practice of it, as Uzziah. And that the greatest should not be ashamed to Learn the mystery of it, the Lord (who is greater than all) is said to teach it,
for thus the Prophet of the Husbandman, His God instructeth him. Christ yet the more to grace it, hath called his Father an Husbandman, his Church a field, his Ministers labourers in it;
for thus the Prophet of the Husbandman, His God Instructeth him. christ yet the more to grace it, hath called his Father an Husbandman, his Church a field, his Ministers labourers in it;
mans heart reformed, Gods husbandrie; his owne word, the seed; good works, the fruits, Angels the reapers, and the generall iudgement the Lords great haruest. Nor is it more honest than vsefull,
men heart reformed, God's Husbandry; his own word, the seed; good works, the fruits, Angels the reapers, and the general judgement the lords great harvest. Nor is it more honest than useful,
or the excellencie thereof, in that they nourish life, which gold and siluer cannot doe. The earth as an Oliue berrie hath our food without, not within;
or the excellency thereof, in that they nourish life, which gold and silver cannot do. The earth as an Olive berry hath our food without, not within;
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This, Aesope, or whosoeuer else he was, sweetly conueyed to our vnderstanding in that parable of the Husbandman, who when he died, told his sonnes that he had left vnto them gold, buried but a little vnder ground in his vineyard:
This, Aesope, or whosoever Else he was, sweetly conveyed to our understanding in that parable of the Husbandman, who when he died, told his Sons that he had left unto them gold, buried but a little under ground in his vineyard:
And this hath quandam vniuersalem influentiam in omnia opera bona, an vniuersall influence into all good endeuours, which when God will restraine, in vaine man wearieth himselfe.
And this hath quandam vniuersalem influentiam in omnia opera Bona, an universal influence into all good endeavours, which when God will restrain, in vain man wearieth himself.
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so with it and by it all our lawfull works shall prosper, though the world and malice it selfe should be set to crosse vs. When an Alderman of London was giuen to vnderstand by a Courtier, that Queene Mary in her displeasure against the city, threatned thence to diuert both Terme and Parliament to Oxford; hee asked of him the question,
so with it and by it all our lawful works shall prosper, though the world and malice it self should be Set to cross us When an Alderman of London was given to understand by a Courtier, that Queen Marry in her displeasure against the City, threatened thence to divert both Term and Parliament to Oxford; he asked of him the question,
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When either enuy of meaner men repineth, or the anger of greater persons rageth against our thriuing, wee shall doe well to remember that there is a riuer whose streames shall make glad the city of God:
When either envy of meaner men repineth, or the anger of greater Persons rages against our thriving, we shall do well to Remember that there is a river whose streams shall make glad the City of God:
a current (I meane) of Gods blessings, which while he vouchsafeth to our honest labours and lawfull callings, no malice of man or deuill shall euer be able to stop or auert.
a current (I mean) of God's blessings, which while he vouchsafeth to our honest labours and lawful callings, no malice of man or Devil shall ever be able to stop or avert.
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To omit other proofe of a doctrine so plaine, euen that of the Prophet shall now serue the turne, Cursed is he that doth the worke of the Lord negligently. Hence inferre this conclusion;
To omit other proof of a Doctrine so plain, even that of the Prophet shall now serve the turn, Cursed is he that does the work of the Lord negligently. Hence infer this conclusion;
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The Temple of the Lord (saith he) are these (as it is in the last translation:) what are those? It followeth in the fift verse, To redresse our waies and our workes, to execute iudgement betweene man and man;
The Temple of the Lord (Says he) Are these (as it is in the last Translation:) what Are those? It follows in the fift verse, To redress our ways and our works, to execute judgement between man and man;
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to shed no innocent bloud, nor to walke after other Gods, &c. For this is the will, yea and the worke of God too, Euen our sanctification, 1 Thess. 4.3. Againe, Saint Paul tells vs what it is;
to shed no innocent blood, nor to walk After other God's, etc. For this is the will, yea and the work of God too, Even our sanctification, 1 Thess 4.3. Again, Saint Paul tells us what it is;
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So then we our selues are this Temple, which must bee built in faith, Iude verse 20. and renewed in knowledge, Col. 3.10. and reedified by loue, 1 Cor. 8.1. and repaired by repentance: for thus saith the Lord;
So then we our selves Are this Temple, which must be built in faith, Iude verse 20. and renewed in knowledge, Col. 3.10. and reedified by love, 1 Cor. 8.1. and repaired by Repentance: for thus Says the Lord;
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The Babylonians defaced the first materiall Temple, and the Iewes were charged to build it againe, which while they neglected to doe, God smote them in all their labours.
The Babylonians defaced the First material Temple, and the Iewes were charged to built it again, which while they neglected to do, God smote them in all their labours.
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The ghostly enemie of our soules, through enuie and malice hath razed and demolisht in vs that goodly frame of innocency, in which we were created at first, after Gods owne image, in righteousnesse and true holinesse.
The ghostly enemy of our Souls, through envy and malice hath razed and demolished in us that goodly frame of innocency, in which we were created At First, After God's own image, in righteousness and true holiness.
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Be renewed in the spirit of your minde, Ephes. 4.23. and Put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge, after the Image of him that created him, Col. 3.10.
Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind, Ephesians 4.23. and Put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge, After the Image of him that created him, Col. 3.10.
This is his worke, and if we make it not ours also, that is, By working out our owne saluation with feare and trembling, how iustly may the Lord curse vs in all our labours,
This is his work, and if we make it not ours also, that is, By working out our own salvation with Fear and trembling, how justly may the Lord curse us in all our labours,
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If we will not plough vp our hearts with a godly sorrow, that the seed of his word may take root; and bring forth fruit, he can make our seed-to rot vnder the clods,
If we will not plough up our hearts with a godly sorrow, that the seed of his word may take root; and bring forth fruit, he can make our seed-to rot under the clods,
or by corrections moe than we can imagine, smite it in its growth, and euen frustrate our fairest hopes, be we neuer so skilfull in chusing of the soile to sowe in,
or by corrections more than we can imagine, smite it in its growth, and even frustrate our Fairest hope's, be we never so skilful in choosing of the soil to sow in,
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first, to seeke the kingdome of God, and to recouer that by Christ which we lost in Adam. A Persian King (were it Darius Hystaspis, or Xerxes, it is not certaine) when the Grecians had taken from him Sardi a famous citie in Asia the lesse, in Saint Iohns time one of the seuen Churches, charged that euery day at dinner, one speaking aloud should remember him, that the Grecians had taken the citie Sardi from him.
First, to seek the Kingdom of God, and to recover that by christ which we lost in Adam. A Persian King (were it Darius Hystaspes, or Xerxes, it is not certain) when the Greeks had taken from him Sardi a famous City in Asia the less, in Saint Iohns time one of the seuen Churches, charged that every day At dinner, one speaking aloud should Remember him, that the Greeks had taken the City Sardi from him.
and repaire our ruines. O that still we would bee calling vpon him to remember his losse and ours, (for ours is his) till we haue regained by him, that which at first was taken from vs by the enemie,
and repair our ruins. Oh that still we would be calling upon him to Remember his loss and ours, (for ours is his) till we have Regained by him, that which At First was taken from us by the enemy,
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and giue the temples of our head no rest, till we haue found out in our selues a place for this Temple of the Lord, that we may be a spirituall habitation for the mighty God of Iaakob? Yea this should bee our care still, by repentance to reedifie the ruines of our soules;
and give the Temples of our head no rest, till we have found out in our selves a place for this Temple of the Lord, that we may be a spiritual habitation for the mighty God of Jacob? Yea this should be our care still, by Repentance to re-edify the ruins of our Souls;
As first, the goodnesse of God in his corrections of vs, that he intends them to be but directions and instructions, to teach vs how to returne vnto him,
As First, the Goodness of God in his corrections of us, that he intends them to be but directions and instructions, to teach us how to return unto him,
for that was the end here wherefore he smote this people, that they should returne; and it is his aime in all those afflictions which he sends and we suffer,
for that was the end Here Wherefore he smote this people, that they should return; and it is his aim in all those afflictions which he sends and we suffer,
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If as he had spent his portion, he had also lost the comfortable assurance of his fathers loue and relenting goodnesse to re-accept him, he had still wallowed in his sins,
If as he had spent his portion, he had also lost the comfortable assurance of his Father's love and relenting Goodness to re-accept him, he had still wallowed in his Sins,
When physicke works not with the Patient, what comfort? When crosses teach not, what hope? And therefore (good Lord) mingle thy grace with thy rods, that they may driue vs home to thee, whose armes of mercy are euer open to receiue the penitent;
When physic works not with the Patient, what Comfort? When Crosses teach not, what hope? And Therefore (good Lord) mingle thy grace with thy rods, that they may driven us home to thee, whose arms of mercy Are ever open to receive the penitent;
That so suffering with our Sauiour, we may reigne with him, and come at length to that kingdome of rest, where thou wilt wipe away all teares and feares from our eyes. FINIS.
That so suffering with our Saviour, we may Reign with him, and come At length to that Kingdom of rest, where thou wilt wipe away all tears and fears from our eyes. FINIS.
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