A sermon preached before the King at VVhite-Hall, the third of December. By Robert Skinner chaplaine in ordinary to His Maiestie. Published by His Maiesties command
Some referring vs to the placing of the Arke of God, in the citie of David; when with great solemnity it was brought from the house of Obed-Edom: Some resolving it was ordered to be sung at the finishing of the Temple: but others,
some referring us to the placing of the Ark of God, in the City of David; when with great solemnity it was brought from the house of Obed-Edom: some resolving it was ordered to be sung At the finishing of the Temple: but Others,
For that it was sung at the placing of the Arke, we have it expressely 1. Chron. 16. And (all inducements according) why might it not serve and be sung,
For that it was sung At the placing of the Ark, we have it expressly 1. Chronicles 16. And (all inducements according) why might it not serve and be sung,
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as well in the Temple, as before the Arke? and in the second Temple, as well as in the first? which occasioned the Seventie to inscribe it as they did, A Song NONLATINALPHABET,
as well in the Temple, as before the Ark? and in the second Temple, as well as in the First? which occasioned the Seventie to inscribe it as they did, A Song,
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Adorate, worship: II. the proper and peculiar object of this Act: Dominum, the Lord. III. The speciall place of this worship, recommended unto us by two properties:
Adorate, worship: II the proper and peculiar Object of this Act: Dominum, the Lord. III. The special place of this worship, recommended unto us by two properties:
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for first it is an holy place, in atrio Sancto, a place of Holinesse; Then it is a beautifull place, in decore Sanctitatis, in the beauty of Holinesse. IIII. We meete with a strong perswasion;
for First it is an holy place, in atrio Sancto, a place of Holiness; Then it is a beautiful place, in decore Sanctitatis, in the beauty of Holiness. IIII. We meet with a strong persuasion;
and bend our knees, and direct our steps, O worship the Lord, in the beautie of Holinesse. What, first; Adorate Dominum: where, afterward: worship the Lord wee must; So we are commanded;
and bend our knees, and Direct our steps, Oh worship the Lord, in the beauty of Holiness. What, First; Adorate Dominum: where, afterwards: worship the Lord we must; So we Are commanded;
but wee shall finde it to hold upon this ground, That in lowlinesse of minde each esteeme other better than themselves, Phil. 2. Hee must bee our better,
but we shall find it to hold upon this ground, That in lowliness of mind each esteem other better than themselves, Philip 2. He must be our better,
for adorare is a great deale more than honorare: Yee may honour him for his singular gifts whom yee never saw, by a gracious tongue, or some honourable favour;
for adorare is a great deal more than honorare: Ye may honour him for his singular Gifts whom ye never saw, by a gracious tongue, or Some honourable favour;
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As when David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himselfe before King Saul, 1. Sam. 24. And Nathan the Prophet bowed himselfe before King David, with his face to the ground, 1. King. 1. To adore then, is to honour in the highest degree, that is, with the lowliest expression;
As when David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself before King Saul, 1. Sam. 24. And Nathan the Prophet bowed himself before King David, with his face to the ground, 1. King. 1. To adore then, is to honour in the highest degree, that is, with the lowliest expression;
Nay, moreover it is not complete worship, without a cleare Demonstration of our subiection: without genuflection, or prostration, or some other inclination or submission of the body.
Nay, moreover it is not complete worship, without a clear Demonstration of our subjection: without genuflection, or prostration, or Some other inclination or submission of the body.
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for the word in Hebrew (so often rendered by adorare ) properly signifies incurvari, to assure us, our adoration is lame and imperfect, unworthy the name, without an outward manifestation:
for the word in Hebrew (so often rendered by adorare) properly signifies incurvari, to assure us, our adoration is lame and imperfect, unworthy the name, without an outward manifestation:
good Hezekiah and all his companie, when they had made an end of offering, bowed themselves and worshipped, 2. Chron. 29. ver. 29. And now perceiving what it is to worship, let us further consider whom we are to worship; O worship the Lord, &c.
good Hezekiah and all his company, when they had made an end of offering, bowed themselves and worshipped, 2. Chronicles 29. ver. 29. And now perceiving what it is to worship, let us further Consider whom we Are to worship; O worship the Lord, etc.
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Exalt the Lord our God and fall downe before his footestoole for the Lord our God is holy, Psal. 99. There can be no question, all are to worship, à vermiculo ad Angelum, from the basest worme to the most glorious Angell;
Exalt the Lord our God and fallen down before his footstool for the Lord our God is holy, Psalm 99. There can be no question, all Are to worship, à vermiculo ad Angelum, from the Basest worm to the most glorious Angel;
from him that sitteth on the throne, to her that grindeth at the Mill, all come under Adorate Dominum; And know they must, in adoring the Lord, they honour themselves;
from him that Sitteth on the throne, to her that grindeth At the Mill, all come under Adorate Dominum; And know they must, in adoring the Lord, they honour themselves;
for if to be neere about a gracious King, bee iustly counted a singular grace, what an honor must it needs be, to be joyned to the Lord, 1 Cor. 6. to adhere and cleave to the King of Kings; to goe boldly to the throne of grace, and all this is daily done by adoring:
for if to be near about a gracious King, be justly counted a singular grace, what an honour must it needs be, to be joined to the Lord, 1 Cor. 6. to adhere and cleave to the King of Kings; to go boldly to the throne of grace, and all this is daily done by adoring:
for we may not imagine, when the Prophet enjoynes us to worship the Lord, that his meaning is, wee should worship him ad libitum, every one his owne way, according to his owne fancie:
for we may not imagine, when the Prophet enjoins us to worship the Lord, that his meaning is, we should worship him and libitum, every one his own Way, according to his own fancy:
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are strangely taken with our owne inventions; and were wee at a Loose, what a various prodigious worship would be found amongst us? For the manner, one sitting, another standing, a third kneeling, a fourth walking, a fifth leaning:
Are strangely taken with our own Inventions; and were we At a Lose, what a various prodigious worship would be found among us? For the manner, one sitting, Another standing, a third kneeling, a fourth walking, a fifth leaning:
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for He searcheth the heart, and tryeth the spirits, Ier. 17. He is styled by Moses, the god of all spirits, and all spirituall worship is due unto him:
for He Searches the heart, and trieth the spirits, Jeremiah 17. He is styled by Moses, the god of all spirits, and all spiritual worship is due unto him:
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Before the King as the Lords anointed, as the supreme minister of God for the Common good, In our Churches phrase — In thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed word and ordinance. But before the Lord;
Before the King as the lords anointed, as the supreme minister of God for the Common good, In our Churches phrase — In thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed word and Ordinance. But before the Lord;
Before the King, within certaine circumscriptions, of time, and place, and occasion; But before the Lord, unrestrainedly, in all places, at all times, upon all occasions:
Before the King, within certain circumscriptions, of time, and place, and occasion; But before the Lord, unrestrainedly, in all places, At all times, upon all occasions:
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whereby we confesse his illimited power his eternall essence, his ubiquitary presence; when we worship the Lord without bodies, it ought to bee with a speciall Adoration:
whereby we confess his illimited power his Eternal essence, his ubiquitary presence; when we worship the Lord without bodies, it ought to be with a special Adoration:
Quoniam si honos idem tribuitur allis, ipse omnino non colitur, A good rule it is in Lactatius, If the same worship be given to any other, God is not worshipped at all;
Quoniam si honos idem tribuitur allis, ipse Omnino non colitur, A good Rule it is in Lactantius, If the same worship be given to any other, God is not worshipped At all;
What King will admit of a sharer or co-partner, in his tribute or Homage? and what saith the Prophet? I am a great King, saith the Lord of Hosts, Mal. 1.14. It were sacriledge them to offer him a sharer.
What King will admit of a sharer or copartner, in his tribute or Homage? and what Says the Prophet? I am a great King, Says the Lord of Hosts, Malachi 1.14. It were sacrilege them to offer him a sharer.
And though the World be unapt to beleeve it (incredulous ever in vvhat is chargeable) the Lord expecteth vve honour him as vvell vvith our personall estates, as vvith our persons:
And though the World be unapt to believe it (incredulous ever in what is chargeable) the Lord Expects we honour him as well with our personal estates, as with our Persons:
And how may that bee? By giving to the Lord in a proper way; by devoting some part of your plentie and superfluitie to those sacred uses vvhich redound immediately to Gods glory.
And how may that be? By giving to the Lord in a proper Way; by devoting Some part of your plenty and superfluity to those sacred uses which redound immediately to God's glory.
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Take away, and hold fast, vvithout any thought of restitution, this is the manner of too many, that yet vvould bee thought to deale very worshipfully too;
Take away, and hold fast, without any Thought of restitution, this is the manner of too many, that yet would be Thought to deal very worshipfully too;
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O worship the Lord in the beautie of holinesse. In his holy Courts, in his holy Sanctuarie, in his glorious magnificent Sanctuarie; Thus, Interpreters varie:
Oh worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. In his holy Courts, in his holy Sanctuary, in his glorious magnificent Sanctuary; Thus, Interpreters vary:
Can we imagine, but Cain and Abel had where to bring their sacrifices? And they that called on the name of the Lord, Gen. 4. had a place for their meetings, a meete place.
Can we imagine, but Cain and Abel had where to bring their Sacrifices? And they that called on the name of the Lord, Gen. 4. had a place for their meetings, a meet place.
even where the Lord appeared unto him, Gen. 12. expresly called the place of the Altar, Gen. 13. Isaac also erected an Altar, and there he called on the name of the Lord, Gen. 26. And when we reade that Rebeckah went to enquire of the Lord;
even where the Lord appeared unto him, Gen. 12. expressly called the place of the Altar, Gen. 13. Isaac also erected an Altar, and there he called on the name of the Lord, Gen. 26. And when we read that Rebekah went to inquire of the Lord;
When afterward the Children of Israel were upon often remooves in the wildernesse, the Lord ordained them a mooveable Tabernacle; to which every one resorted that sought the Lord, Exod. 33.7. and it was therefore called, The Tabernacle of the Congregation.
When afterwards the Children of Israel were upon often removes in the Wilderness, the Lord ordained them a moveable Tabernacle; to which every one resorted that sought the Lord, Exod 33.7. and it was Therefore called, The Tabernacle of the Congregation.
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But when the Church began to be happy in a setled state, in the dayes of King David, his religious heart could no longer endure the Arke should abide within Curtaines,
But when the Church began to be happy in a settled state, in the days of King David, his religious heart could no longer endure the Ark should abide within Curtains,
And now the Lords people come hither all, whether to receive instruction, or expresse devotion; Here they addresse their vowes, commence their prayers, present their oblations before the Lord;
And now the lords people come hither all, whither to receive instruction, or express devotion; Here they address their vows, commence their Prayers, present their Oblations before the Lord;
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but in his infancie it pleased him, to bee presented in the Temple. And at twelve yeeres old to dispute in the Temple, Luk. 2. And after his baptisme, he daily taught in the Temple, and preached in the Synagogues. After his ascention where were his Apostles? but continually in the Temple, Luk. 24. Or where were the faithfull? but daily with one accord in the Temple, Act. 2.46.
but in his infancy it pleased him, to be presented in the Temple. And At twelve Years old to dispute in the Temple, Luk. 2. And After his Baptism, he daily taught in the Temple, and preached in the Synagogues. After his Ascension where were his Apostles? but continually in the Temple, Luk. 24. Or where were the faithful? but daily with one accord in the Temple, Act. 2.46.
What? have yee not houses to eate and to drinke in, or despise yee the Church of God? 1. Cor. 11. Againe, Let your women keepe silence in the Churches, and let them aske their husbands at home, 1. Cor. 14. Now let Saint Ignatius speak for the next Generation — NONLATINALPHABET,
What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in, or despise ye the Church of God? 1. Cor. 11. Again, Let your women keep silence in the Churches, and let them ask their Husbands At home, 1. Cor. 14. Now let Saint Ignatius speak for the next Generation —,
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and, NONLATINALPHABET, All to one place, all to the Temple of God, in his undoubted. Epistle to the Magnesians. As for succeding Ages, all testimonies are superfluous;
and,, All to one place, all to the Temple of God, in his undoubted. Epistle to the Magnesians. As for succeeding Ages, all testimonies Are superfluous;
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And is not this enough, to put to silence those unreasonable men with their sectaries that survive, who in the height of malice and sacriledge, endeavoured presumptuously this last age, to lay desolate and wast, all the Synagogues of God in the land? What should the Prophet have said to such a generation? O worship the Lord; Where? no matter where:
And is not this enough, to put to silence those unreasonable men with their sectaries that survive, who in the height of malice and sacrilege, endeavoured presumptuously this last age, to lay desolate and wast, all the Synagogues of God in the land? What should the Prophet have said to such a generation? Oh worship the Lord; Where? no matter where:
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and under the Gospell, there have beene ever due to the celebration of Gods worship sequestred places, either Altars, or Tabernacles, or Temples, or Churches, or Chappels, or the like;
and under the Gospel, there have been ever due to the celebration of God's worship sequestered places, either Altars, or Tabernacles, or Temples, or Churches, or Chapels, or the like;
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And an holy place it is, a place of Holinesse; and a beautifull place, the very beautie of Holinesse, — O worship, &c. In atrio Sancto, or in Sanctuario, In his holy Courts, or in his holy Sanctuary;
And an holy place it is, a place of Holiness; and a beautiful place, the very beauty of Holiness, — Oh worship, etc. In atrio Sancto, or in Sanctuary, In his holy Courts, or in his holy Sanctuary;
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The dedication of the Tabernacle, we have at large let down, Numb. 7. The dedication of the Temple, 1 Kings 8. And it stands with all good reason and religion, that houses of God, be sequestred now by solemne consecration, as well as heretofore.
The dedication of the Tabernacle, we have At large let down, Numb. 7. The dedication of the Temple, 1 Kings 8. And it Stands with all good reason and Religion, that houses of God, be sequestered now by solemn consecration, as well as heretofore.
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For wherefore I pray you, did Salomon dedicate the Temple? and after him Ezra the Priest upon the restauration? And the Priests againe under Iudas Maccabeus, when it had beene polluted? Or wherefore did Iacob consecrate a pillar of stone by powring oyle upon it;
For Wherefore I pray you, did Solomon dedicate the Temple? and After him Ezra the Priest upon the restauration? And the Priests again under Iudas Maccabeus, when it had been polluted? Or Wherefore did Iacob consecrate a pillar of stone by Pouring oil upon it;
It was rectified reason, and godly wisedome, which directed them by a publique dedication, as it were by a publique declaration, to manifest to the world the religious conveiance of Sacred places, to Sacred uses;
It was rectified reason, and godly Wisdom, which directed them by a public dedication, as it were by a public declaration, to manifest to the world the religious conveyance of Sacred places, to Sacred uses;
And then it followes, that as Bethel of old, and the Sanctuary: so likewise our Bethels are holy, being solemnly hallowed and devoted in the name of God,
And then it follows, that as Bethel of old, and the Sanctuary: so likewise our Bethels Are holy, being solemnly hallowed and devoted in the name of God,
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for did he not take possession, when the Cloud covered the Tent, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle? Exod. 40.34. What did hee else by that sacred inumbration, but take as it were Liverie and Seisin? And just so it was at the finishing of the Temple:
for did he not take possession, when the Cloud covered the Tent, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle? Exod 40.34. What did he Else by that sacred inumbration, but take as it were Livery and Seisin? And just so it was At the finishing of the Temple:
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And can any Christian doubt, whether hee bee present in our Christian Congregations? where holy Prayers are powred forth, his holy Gospel preached, his holy Sacraments administred, his most holy Body and Blood communicated.
And can any Christian doubt, whither he be present in our Christian Congregations? where holy Prayers Are poured forth, his holy Gospel preached, his holy Sacraments administered, his most holy Body and Blood communicated.
And now it begins to be open day with us, we may clearely perceive, why the Prophet would have us worship rather in the place of holinesse than elsewhere:
And now it begins to be open day with us, we may clearly perceive, why the Prophet would have us worship rather in the place of holiness than elsewhere:
True, the Lord will be found of his humble devout servants in what place soever; and I would have nothing understood, to the prejudice of private prayer:
True, the Lord will be found of his humble devout Servants in what place soever; and I would have nothing understood, to the prejudice of private prayer:
For Moses in the Sea, Iob on the Dunghill, Ieremie in the Dungeon, Daniel in the Den, Ionas in the Whale, the Children in the Furnace, S. Peter and Paul in Prison, calling upon God, were heard, as S. Basil noteth.
For Moses in the Sea, Job on the Dunghill, Ieremie in the Dungeon, daniel in the Den, Ionas in the Whale, the Children in the Furnace, S. Peter and Paul in Prison, calling upon God, were herd, as S. Basil notes.
And therefore the Apostle would have men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, 1. Tim. 2. Yes, every where, with holy hands. But are holy hands every where? What shall the sinner doe, that is destitute of holy hands? What else,
And Therefore the Apostle would have men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, 1. Tim. 2. Yes, every where, with holy hands. But Are holy hands every where? What shall the sinner do, that is destitute of holy hands? What Else,
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and may speed the better, be graciously accepted for their sakes, as Iobs friends for his sake, Iob 42. In my devotions, let me joyne with the righteous,
and may speed the better, be graciously accepted for their sakes, as Jobs Friends for his sake, Job 42. In my devotions, let me join with the righteous,
Nay, and how shall my charitie be augmented, my zeale kindled, my faith confirmed, when I heare the whole congregation, quasi manu factâ, to implore and send up an army of prayers, for the pardon of my sinnes:
Nay, and how shall my charity be augmented, my zeal kindled, my faith confirmed, when I hear the Whole congregation, quasi manu factâ, to implore and send up an army of Prayers, for the pardon of my Sins:
It vvas certainly part of the Prophets meaning, that the very name of Holinesse should make us beware of prophanenesse. He termes it rather a place of Holinesse,
It was Certainly part of the prophets meaning, that the very name of Holiness should make us beware of profaneness. He terms it rather a place of Holiness,
For Holinesse becommeth thy House, O Lord, for ever, Psal. 93. to put us in minde to looke well to our feete when wee goe to the House of God, Eccl. 4. To our Feete, not to make that a walking place;
For Holiness becomes thy House, Oh Lord, for ever, Psalm 93. to put us in mind to look well to our feet when we go to the House of God, Ecclesiastes 4. To our Feet, not to make that a walking place;
NONLATINALPHABET, In the Church unlawfull even to speake but to a neighbor (saith S. Chrysostome ) and much more unlawfull to contrive & drive a Bargaine there,
, In the Church unlawful even to speak but to a neighbour (Says S. Chrysostom) and much more unlawful to contrive & drive a Bargain there,
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and to worship the Lord most high, and most holy. Let us passe on now from this holy place (as it is holy) and behold it a while as beautifull; for beautifull it is,
and to worship the Lord most high, and most holy. Let us pass on now from this holy place (as it is holy) and behold it a while as beautiful; for beautiful it is,
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as well as holy, even the beautie of Holinesse; O worship &c. Expositors finde themselves at a losse, and therefore strive to make it up as they may, by various expressions.
as well as holy, even the beauty of Holiness; Oh worship etc. Expositors find themselves At a loss, and Therefore strive to make it up as they may, by various expressions.
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Now put them together, and the Place recommended, is holy, comely, stately, sumptuous, glorious; not more holy, than comely; nor more sacred, than sumptuous:
Now put them together, and the Place recommended, is holy, comely, stately, sumptuous, glorious; not more holy, than comely; nor more sacred, than sumptuous:
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But is not our Prophet mistaken heere? Or is not this combination made up of inconsistents? For, can Holy and Stately, Beautie and Sanctitie, runne in a Line? Yes, may and ought, as much as may be:
But is not our Prophet mistaken Here? Or is not this combination made up of inconsistents? For, can Holy and Stately, Beauty and Sanctity, run in a Line? Yes, may and ought, as much as may be:
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And on the other side, what is a great ungodly man (without amendment) but like a great unsound Cedar, every day fitter and fitter for the fire? But where Greatnesse and Goodnesse, Highnesse and Holinesse, Sanctitie and Sublimitie meet, there Gods worship is in the full, there God is magnified indeed;
And on the other side, what is a great ungodly man (without amendment) but like a great unsound Cedar, every day fitter and fitter for the fire? But where Greatness and goodness, Highness and Holiness, Sanctity and Sublimity meet, there God's worship is in the full, there God is magnified indeed;
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for doe vvee not finde our selves otherwise affected, vvhen vve come into a naked, deformed, ruinous Temple, adorned with nothing but dust and cobwebs,
for do we not find our selves otherwise affected, when we come into a naked, deformed, ruinous Temple, adorned with nothing but dust and cobwebs,
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and vvhen vve come into a goodly reverend beautifull Church, wherein we may behold on every side remarkeable testimonies of devout Magnificence? Doth not the very Fabricke and fashion,
and when we come into a goodly reverend beautiful Church, wherein we may behold on every side remarkable testimonies of devout Magnificence? Does not the very Fabric and fashion,
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and if any man shall pollute this beautie, or defile this temple, him shall God destroy, 1. Cor. 3. But how the inward grace of these living Temples, should be thought prejudiciall to the outward grace of the beautie of Holinesse, is I confesse beyond my capacitie.
and if any man shall pollute this beauty, or defile this temple, him shall God destroy, 1. Cor. 3. But how the inward grace of these living Temples, should be Thought prejudicial to the outward grace of the beauty of Holiness, is I confess beyond my capacity.
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For whether wee looke backe to the manner of Gods Service under the Law, or to the choisest times under the Gospel, wee shall soone discover Beautie and Holinesse sweetly accorded, till the love of the World had gotten the upper hand of the love of God.
For whither we look back to the manner of God's Service under the Law, or to the Choicest times under the Gospel, we shall soon discover Beauty and Holiness sweetly accorded, till the love of the World had got the upper hand of the love of God.
When the Queene of Sheba beheld it, the majesticall beautie and service thereof so filled her heart, that there was no more spirit in her, 1. Kings 10.5. And very memorable it is;
When the Queen of Sheba beheld it, the majestical beauty and service thereof so filled her heart, that there was no more Spirit in her, 1. Kings 10.5. And very memorable it is;
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Now what might be the reason of this incredible magnificence in the first, or of this religious emulation in the second Temple? Take the reason from King Salomon, who had studied the point;
Now what might be the reason of this incredible magnificence in the First, or of this religious emulation in the second Temple? Take the reason from King Solomon, who had studied the point;
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This made Constantine the Great, and Iustinian the Emperour, and Charles the Great, and Charles the fourth, to honour the Gospell of Christ with so many stately monuments of their pietie all the world over:
This made Constantine the Great, and Iustinian the Emperor, and Charles the Great, and Charles the fourth, to honour the Gospel of christ with so many stately monuments of their piety all the world over:
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And Eusebius reporting of the spacious and beautifull Church at Tyre, which was built anew by the famous B. P. Paulinus, sayes, the lusture and splendour was such — NONLATINALPHABET, as made beholders amazed to behold it.
And Eusebius reporting of the spacious and beautiful Church At Tyre, which was built anew by the famous B. P. Paulinus, Says, the lustre and splendour was such —, as made beholders amazed to behold it.
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And generally thus it was, wheresoever Churches of note were repaired (which infidels had desolated) they evermore added — NONLATINALPHABET, a more exquisite beautie than ever before;
And generally thus it was, wheresoever Churches of note were repaired (which Infidels had desolated) they evermore added —, a more exquisite beauty than ever before;
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The Iewes had their beautie of holinesse more conspicuously in the Tabernacle and the Temple; but Christians more especially in their Diocesian and mother Churches; even ever since the Gospell and Christian Faith were well setled;
The Iewes had their beauty of holiness more conspicuously in the Tabernacle and the Temple; but Christians more especially in their Diocesian and mother Churches; even ever since the Gospel and Christian Faith were well settled;
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And it is strange to reade how the Iewes did excell in bountie, for better preserving that eminent beautie; For as Casaubon and Cuneus have faithfully collected, all, even they also of the dispersion, from all parts and quarters sent yeerely Contributions to Hierusalem for the maintenance of the Temple;
And it is strange to read how the Iewes did excel in bounty, for better preserving that eminent beauty; For as Casaubon and Cuneus have faithfully collected, all, even they also of the dispersion, from all parts and quarters sent yearly Contributions to Jerusalem for the maintenance of the Temple;
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And here I cannot but congratulate the present times, wherein the Beautie of Holinesse in Citie and Countrey seemes to revive and flourish as never more:
And Here I cannot but congratulate the present times, wherein the Beauty of Holiness in city and Country seems to revive and flourish as never more:
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Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers who hath put such a thing as this in the Kings heart, to beautifie the house of the Lord which is in Hierusalem, Ezra 7.27.
Blessed be the Lord God of our Father's who hath put such a thing as this in the Kings heart, to beautify the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, Ezra 7.27.
And blessed bee those many Worthies which have strengthned the hands of the workemen, to take away the reproach from Israel by removing the abomination of desolation. And blessed be all that incourage the worke by their cheerefull beneficence, even to the poore widow, that shall cast in her two mites;
And blessed be those many Worthies which have strengthened the hands of the workmen, to take away the reproach from Israel by removing the abomination of desolation. And blessed be all that encourage the work by their cheerful beneficence, even to the poor widow, that shall cast in her two mites;
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and all the Benefactors, and above all our most gracious Zerubbabel, might (when all is finished) worship the Lord, in that beautie of Holinesse; Howsoever this shall bee written for the generations to come,
and all the Benefactors, and above all our most gracious Zerubbabel, might (when all is finished) worship the Lord, in that beauty of Holiness; Howsoever this shall be written for the generations to come,
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For what can make a more honourable testimony, or truer evidence, of our unfeined esteeme of Holinesse, of our love to God, of our zeale for his Gospell,
For what can make a more honourable testimony, or truer evidence, of our unfeigned esteem of Holiness, of our love to God, of our zeal for his Gospel,
than thus to reach out a liberall hand to the supportation, and a bountifull hand to the exornation of that sacred edifice, where from age to age beyond all discovery, Holinesse hath had her habitation? As for Tatnai, and Shetherbosnai, and Sanballat, open or clandestine enemies to the beauty of Holinesse, Fill their faces with shame, that they may seeke thy name, O Lord;
than thus to reach out a liberal hand to the supportation, and a bountiful hand to the exornation of that sacred edifice, where from age to age beyond all discovery, Holiness hath had her habitation? As for Tatnai, and Shetherbosnai, and Sanballat, open or clandestine enemies to the beauty of Holiness, Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek thy name, Oh Lord;
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and pure hearts, delight to worship the Lord, in the proper place of his Worship, the beauty of Holinesse. I haue done at last with the properties of the place, Holy, and beautifull; Now followes the Prophets entreaty which I shall treate of in very few words, and so conclude;
and pure hearts, delight to worship the Lord, in the proper place of his Worship, the beauty of Holiness. I have done At last with the properties of the place, Holy, and beautiful; Now follows the prophets entreaty which I shall Treat of in very few words, and so conclude;
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I was glad when they said unto me, We will goe into the House of the Lord, Ps. 122. It joyed him to be seene, In medio Ecclesiae, in the midst of the Congregation will I prayse thee, Ps. 22. Hee would pay his Vowes (in an exemplarie way) in the presence of all his people, Ps. 116. And wee cannot otherwise understand him here;
I was glad when they said unto me, We will go into the House of the Lord, Ps. 122. It joyed him to be seen, In medio Ecclesiae, in the midst of the Congregation will I praise thee, Ps. 22. He would pay his Vows (in an exemplary Way) in the presence of all his people, Ps. 116. And we cannot otherwise understand him Here;
And a blessed sight it was, to see Religion countenanced, and the people religious, not more by his Regall Precepts and Edicts, than his Presence and Practice; Now blessed are the people that be in such a case.
And a blessed sighed it was, to see Religion countenanced, and the people religious, not more by his Regal Precepts and Edicts, than his Presence and Practice; Now blessed Are the people that be in such a case.
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I will hearken what the Lord God will say, Psal. 85. Et quaeram in Templo ejus, and I will enquire in his Temple, Psal. 27. And he tells us, hee could not be satisfied, till hee went into the Sanctuary of God, Psal. 73. For the Sanctuary of old was the set place for satisfaction in doubtfull cases,
I will harken what the Lord God will say, Psalm 85. Et Quaeram in Templo His, and I will inquire in his Temple, Psalm 27. And he tells us, he could not be satisfied, till he went into the Sanctuary of God, Psalm 73. For the Sanctuary of old was the Set place for satisfaction in doubtful cases,
even from Moses to David; — omnis populus qui habebat aliquam quaestionem, Exod. 33. All that had ought to say, any doubt to bee resolved, resorted thither for expedition:
even from Moses to David; — omnis populus qui habebat aliquam quaestionem, Exod 33. All that had ought to say, any doubt to be resolved, resorted thither for expedition:
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And now it is a cleere case, it might vvell import him as a King to be earnest in this point, that his people vvould goe and receive instruction in publique, in the place appointed, the right place;
And now it is a clear case, it might well import him as a King to be earnest in this point, that his people would go and receive instruction in public, in the place appointed, the right place;
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because Conventicles, and private meetings, under colour of Religion, too often serve unto dangerous practises; Seditious opinions, and turbulent positions have beene ever first invented and vented in private.
Because Conventicles, and private meetings, under colour of Religion, too often serve unto dangerous practises; Seditious opinions, and turbulent positions have been ever First invented and vented in private.
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There it is, that peremptory pens, and sawcie tongues are thought consciencious, because audacious, and hee commonly reputed the best man, that is the worst subject.
There it is, that peremptory pens, and saucy tongues Are Thought conscientious, Because audacious, and he commonly reputed the best man, that is the worst Subject.
For the only way this, to preserve Religion and the truth untainted, to have Holinesse duely taught, in the beautie of Holinesse. Your intermingling and adulterate doctrines have beene still begotten in private,
For the only Way this, to preserve Religion and the truth untainted, to have Holiness duly taught, in the beauty of Holiness. Your intermingling and adulterate doctrines have been still begotten in private,
and have passed by peece-meale from the Chamber to the Chappell, and so to Church; For when or where I pray you, did the envious man sowe his tares? it was, dormientibus hominibus while men slept;
and have passed by piecemeal from the Chamber to the Chapel, and so to Church; For when or where I pray you, did the envious man sow his tares? it was, dormientibus hominibus while men slept;
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But David (they will say) though a King and a Prophet, was under the Law, and is he a fit president for professours of the Gospell? Let them appeale then (if they will) from David, to the sonne of David our blessed Saviour. And how stood he affected? That he was all in all for the publique, most manifest it is by the good confession which he made, Ioh. 18.20.
But David (they will say) though a King and a Prophet, was under the Law, and is he a fit president for professors of the Gospel? Let them appeal then (if they will) from David, to the son of David our blessed Saviour. And how stood he affected? That he was all in all for the public, most manifest it is by the good Confessi which he made, John 18.20.
For that our Saviour could not away with this Parlour-preaching, and these Chamber-congregations, plaine it seemes by that charge which he left to his Church, Matt. 24.26. If they shall say unto you, behold hee is in the desart, goe not forth:
For that our Saviour could not away with this Parlour-preaching, and these Chamber-congregations, plain it seems by that charge which he left to his Church, Matt. 24.26. If they shall say unto you, behold he is in the desert, go not forth:
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For I beseech you where hath beene the meeting place of our Anti-Canonicall Canonists, and where have they enacted their Antisynodicall Sanctions, but, in deserto, or in Cubiculo? there is therefore no beleeving them.
For I beseech you where hath been the meeting place of our Anti-Canonicall Canonists, and where have they enacted their Antisynodicall Sanctions, but, in Deserto, or in Cubiculo? there is Therefore not believing them.
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Alas, when they have set up once in private, the great idoll of their own imaginations, & have consulted their grand Oracle, I was saying, at the Idols table, they will not sticke to say and decree any thing.
Alas, when they have Set up once in private, the great idol of their own Imaginations, & have consulted their grand Oracle, I was saying, At the Idols table, they will not stick to say and Decree any thing.
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And now, represent we David to our thoughts as a King or a Prophet, we must needs confesse that this entreatie here is to singular good purpose, that it makes very much for truth, and unitie, and pietie. Now the God of peace and truth leade us into all truth,
And now, represent we David to our thoughts as a King or a Prophet, we must needs confess that this entreaty Here is to singular good purpose, that it makes very much for truth, and unity, and piety. Now the God of peace and truth lead us into all truth,
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