Noahs doue, or Tydings of peace to the godly A comfortable sermon preached at a funerall. By Samuel Smith minister of Gods word at Prittlewel in Essex.
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And amongst many other infirmities that the godly are subiect vnto here in this life, this is not the least, that they grudge and repine at the prosperity of the wicked, whom they finde to be free from troubles,
And among many other infirmities that the godly Are Subject unto Here in this life, this is not the least, that they grudge and repine At the Prosperity of the wicked, whom they find to be free from Troubles,
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and as for outward prosperity, to florish like a greene Bay tree, which makes the godly to thinke that they haue cleansed their heart in vaine. Now against these assaults and temptations, Gods spirit doth •ence vs & strēgthen vs in this Psalme, giuing vs to vnderstand, that howsoeuer the wicked haue here abundance of prosperity for a time, it is but for a time.
and as for outward Prosperity, to flourish like a green Bay tree, which makes the godly to think that they have cleansed their heart in vain. Now against these assaults and temptations, God's Spirit does •ence us & strengthen us in this Psalm, giving us to understand, that howsoever the wicked have Here abundance of Prosperity for a time, it is but for a time.
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and suddenly shall come to an end. From the seauenth verse to the eleuenth. Thirdly, he sheweth that how miserable soeuer the godly seem to liue in this world,
and suddenly shall come to an end. From the Seventh verse to the Eleventh. Thirdly, he shows that how miserable soever the godly seem to live in this world,
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The verse wee haue in hand containes in it matter of exhortation, that we diligently marke and behold the vpright man, the man that is godly religious, makes conscience of holy duties,
The verse we have in hand contains in it matter of exhortation, that we diligently mark and behold the upright man, the man that is godly religious, makes conscience of holy duties,
& that in all things labours to keepe a cleere conscience before God and all men, that howsoeuer this man be exercised with sore afflictiō, vndergoes much hardship at the hands of others, bee neglected or little regarded,
& that in all things labours to keep a clear conscience before God and all men, that howsoever this man be exercised with soar affliction, undergoes much hardship At the hands of Others, be neglected or little regarded,
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Marke and beholde, these words of attention make known vnto vs that there is some waightie matter within this Text, which Almighty God would haue vs well to cōsider of For so indeed in the sacred Scripture, these two words marke and behold, are euer vsed vpon extraordinarie occasions.
Mark and behold, these words of attention make known unto us that there is Some weighty matter within this Text, which Almighty God would have us well to Consider of For so indeed in the sacred Scripture, these two words mark and behold, Are ever used upon extraordinary occasions.
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Now this serues to put vs in minde of our owne dulnesse and backwardnesse to good duties, that wee thus stand in neede of such prouocations to put vs in minde of the same;
Now this serves to put us in mind of our own dulness and backwardness to good duties, that we thus stand in need of such provocations to put us in mind of the same;
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whether wee looke to the heauens aboue, or to the earth belowe, or vpon what creature soeuer, still wee haue Gods Phylosophy Lecture read vnto vs in the Creature, to teach man his dutie towards his Creator.
whither we look to the heavens above, or to the earth below, or upon what creature soever, still we have God's Philosophy Lecture read unto us in the Creature, to teach man his duty towards his Creator.
But amongst all other creatures whatsoeuer, the Lord sends vs to beholde man to this ende, that wee should marke and consider what is Gods manner of dealing towardes the sonnes of men, both in his punishing of the wicked, and rewarding the godly; Marke the vpright man.
But among all other creatures whatsoever, the Lord sends us to behold man to this end, that we should mark and Consider what is God's manner of dealing towards the Sons of men, both in his punishing of the wicked, and rewarding the godly; Mark the upright man.
The Doctrine is, that euery Christiā mā is boūd in a special maner to obserue what is Gods dealing with men, both with the godly and with the wicked,
The Doctrine is, that every Christian man is bound in a special manner to observe what is God's dealing with men, both with the godly and with the wicked,
and that to this ende, that wee might bee incouraged in the wayes of godlinesse by the examples of the godly, the Lord highly honouring them with a blessed memory vpon earth,
and that to this end, that we might be encouraged in the ways of godliness by the Examples of the godly, the Lord highly honouring them with a blessed memory upon earth,
We must not be sencelesse of Gods dealings in the world, but duely to record his workes and dealings with men, not onely to see and behold the seuerity of God towards others,
We must not be senseless of God's dealings in the world, but duly to record his works and dealings with men, not only to see and behold the severity of God towards Others,
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For traytors Iudas: For all Apostates Lots wife: And so the Apostle Iude telleth vs that Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Cities about them, which the Lord destroyed for following strange flesh, were and are set foorth for a warning and example to all filthie and beastly minded men.
For Traitors Iudas: For all Apostates Lots wife: And so the Apostle Iude Telleth us that Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Cities about them, which the Lord destroyed for following strange Flesh, were and Are Set forth for a warning and Exampl to all filthy and beastly minded men.
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and their care and conscience to walke with God, in obedience to his commandements, their admirable faith, wonderfull patience, meekenesse, temperance, &c. These things must be obseru'd by vs, that so we may by their examples be incoraged in the waies of well doing,
and their care and conscience to walk with God, in Obedience to his Commandments, their admirable faith, wonderful patience, meekness, temperance, etc. These things must be observed by us, that so we may by their Examples be encouraged in the ways of well doing,
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you haue heard of the patience of Iob saith Iames: and in the Epistle to the Hebrewes there are diuerse remembred vnto vs, that were famouzed in their times for their faith,
you have herd of the patience of Job Says James: and in the Epistle to the Hebrews there Are diverse remembered unto us, that were famouzed in their times for their faith,
and behold their ends, as an incouragement vnto vs in walking in their pathes. Howsoeuer the godly are afflicted heere for a time, the latter end of that man shall be peace.
and behold their ends, as an encouragement unto us in walking in their paths. Howsoever the godly Are afflicted Here for a time, the latter end of that man shall be peace.
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so their deathes haue been without comfort, behold in them thy owne condition, remember that God is iust, the same iudgements waite vpon the same sinners.
so their deaths have been without Comfort, behold in them thy own condition, Remember that God is just, the same Judgments wait upon the same Sinners.
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Beholde their life, and beholde their death, if their liues haue beene religious, though accompanied with many outward afflictions, their deathes haue neuer wanted comfort:
Behold their life, and behold their death, if their lives have been religious, though accompanied with many outward afflictions, their deaths have never wanted Comfort:
And let the same incourage thee in well doing, because God is not mutable, hee changeth not, In euery nation hee that feareth God and worketh righteousnes is accepted of him:
And let the same encourage thee in well doing, Because God is not mutable, he changes not, In every Nation he that fears God and works righteousness is accepted of him:
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Secondly, by these are the men that God delights in, these feare him, these honour his Name, these haue learned first to seeke the kingdome of God and the righteousnesse thereof, these do not disgrace the Gospell and holy profession of Christ,
Secondly, by these Are the men that God delights in, these Fear him, these honour his Name, these have learned First to seek the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, these do not disgrace the Gospel and holy profession of christ,
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Thirdly, it may be sayd of the godly as it was sayd of Dauid, that they are men after Gods own heart, these are they that haue learned to deny vngodlinesse,
Thirdly, it may be said of the godly as it was said of David, that they Are men After God's own heart, these Are they that have learned to deny ungodliness,
& to say in their hearts, this example is set out to warne me and to teach mee, that if I commit the same sinne God is iust still, I shall bee sure to partake of the same punishment,
& to say in their hearts, this Exampl is Set out to warn me and to teach me, that if I commit the same sin God is just still, I shall be sure to partake of the same punishment,
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But alas, though wee see and heare daily of neuer so many fearefull examples of Gods iudgements against sinne and sinners, where is the man that saith,
But alas, though we see and hear daily of never so many fearful Examples of God's Judgments against sin and Sinners, where is the man that Says,
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Secondly, this ministers matter of instructiō vnto all, that we marke well the vpright: It is the counsell the Holy Ghost giues vnto vs heere, followe them as they haue followed God, bee carefull to imitate their vertues,
Secondly, this Ministers matter of instruction unto all, that we mark well the upright: It is the counsel the Holy Ghost gives unto us Here, follow them as they have followed God, be careful to imitate their Virtues,
And euer remember that God is vnchangeable, true, hee that stood by them and carried them out through all their miseries and afflictions, will bee as strong in thee if thou be carefull to walke with him as they haue done.
And ever Remember that God is unchangeable, true, he that stood by them and carried them out through all their misery's and afflictions, will be as strong in thee if thou be careful to walk with him as they have done.
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These titles wee see are frequent & often vsed in the Scriptures, and the Lord doth honor his seruants with them, whence we are taught this instruction.
These titles we see Are frequent & often used in the Scriptures, and the Lord does honour his Servants with them, whence we Are taught this instruction.
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That Gods seruants in this life may attaine vnto that measure of grace and sanctication, as that they may truely be called vpright and iust men. Thus doth the Lord commend Iob to bee an vpright and iust man: It was the cōmendations of Zacherie, Cornelius, & diuerse others mentioned in the Scripture.
That God's Servants in this life may attain unto that measure of grace and Sanctification, as that they may truly be called upright and just men. Thus does the Lord commend Job to be an upright and just man: It was the commendations of Zacharias, Cornelius, & diverse Others mentioned in the Scripture.
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Which Doctrine indeed deserues to bee vrged and pressed to stop the mouthes of those that are euer disgracing Gods people with their taunts, Oh you are holy, you are an vpright man, you are a iust man:
Which Doctrine indeed deserves to be urged and pressed to stop the mouths of those that Are ever disgracing God's people with their taunts, O you Are holy, you Are an upright man, you Are a just man:
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But if I should stand vpon this point I should bereaue you of some other instruction more fitter for this present occasion, which I would willingly impart vnto you.
But if I should stand upon this point I should bereave you of Some other instruction more fitter for this present occasion, which I would willingly impart unto you.
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The Prophet hauing before exhorted vs to marke and behold the life of the vpright man and iust man, comes now to shewe wherein hee is happy aboue others, hee shall haue peace. Peace is promised vnto him frō God,
The Prophet having before exhorted us to mark and behold the life of the upright man and just man, comes now to show wherein he is happy above Others, he shall have peace. Peace is promised unto him from God,
this he shall bee sure of, Sathan, the world, nor his owne corruption shall neuer be able to take it frō him, it is an inseparable companion of grace and vertue, haue thou grace, thou shalt be sure of peace. But marke heere, it is at their latter end: they are not sure of it at all times, no, no, Gods seruants are heere in a warfare, they are to fight against the Diuell,
this he shall be sure of, Sathan, the world, nor his own corruption shall never be able to take it from him, it is an inseparable Companion of grace and virtue, have thou grace, thou shalt be sure of peace. But mark Here, it is At their latter end: they Are not sure of it At all times, no, no, God's Servants Are Here in a warfare, they Are to fight against the devil,
That looke how many will truely feare the Lord, that carefully will endeauour to walke in Gods commandements to the end of their dayes, they shall haue crosses and troubles, so true is that of the Apostle, That all that will liue godly in Christ Iesus must suffer persecution.
That look how many will truly Fear the Lord, that carefully will endeavour to walk in God's Commandments to the end of their days, they shall have Crosses and Troubles, so true is that of the Apostle, That all that will live godly in christ Iesus must suffer persecution.
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Innumerable troubles (saith Dauid) haue compassed mee from my youth (may Israel now say) they haue oftentimes afflicted mee from my youth, but they could not preuaile against mee.
Innumerable Troubles (Says David) have compassed me from my youth (may Israel now say) they have oftentimes afflicted me from my youth, but they could not prevail against me.
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I might instance this Doctrine by infinite examples, Abraham in exile, Iob on the dunghil, Ioseph, innocent Ioseph in the prison as a malefactor in an high degree, Ieremy in the stocks, Daniel in the denne, the people of Israel, euen the Israel of God in miserable bondage vnder the Egyptitians: So that I conclude, that look how many of vs as intēd to be righteous, we must looke for afflictions and troubles,
I might instance this Doctrine by infinite Examples, Abraham in exile, Job on the dunghill, Ioseph, innocent Ioseph in the prison as a Malefactor in an high degree, Ieremy in the stocks, daniel in the den, the people of Israel, even the Israel of God in miserable bondage under the Egyptitians: So that I conclude, that look how many of us as intend to be righteous, we must look for afflictions and Troubles,
yea and prepare our hearts thereunto, & not to bee dismayed at them when they fall vpon vs, had though some strange thing had happened vnto vs, according to that of the Apostle, Dearely beloued, think it not strange concerning the fiery tryall which is amongst you to prooue you,
yea and prepare our hearts thereunto, & not to be dismayed At them when they fallen upon us, had though Some strange thing had happened unto us, according to that of the Apostle, Dearly Beloved, think it not strange Concerning the fiery trial which is among you to prove you,
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and if wee breake his Satutes and keep not his Commandements, no maruaile though the Lord doe visit our iniquities with his rod, and our sinnes with scourges.
and if we break his Statutes and keep not his commandments, no marvel though the Lord do visit our iniquities with his rod, and our Sins with scourges.
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The consideration of this is for excellent vse vnto the godly, to comfort them in the midst of all their troubles and afflictions here, that they doe not thereby iudge of Gods fauour or displeasure:
The consideration of this is for excellent use unto the godly, to Comfort them in the midst of all their Troubles and afflictions Here, that they do not thereby judge of God's favour or displeasure:
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Such must not thinke the worse of themselues, but the better, onely they are to labour to make their calling and election sure, that hauing assurance of Gods fauour in Iesus Christ, they may thereby haue their afflictions sanctified vnto them.
Such must not think the Worse of themselves, but the better, only they Are to labour to make their calling and election sure, that having assurance of God's favour in Iesus christ, they may thereby have their afflictions sanctified unto them.
if searching their hearts they can finde their vprightnesse, and trying their owne waies they prooue to bee righteous, there is not that cause of sorrow or discontent to that man to thinke his state eyther desperate or irrecouerable.
if searching their hearts they can find their uprightness, and trying their own ways they prove to be righteous, there is not that cause of sorrow or discontent to that man to think his state either desperate or irrecoverable.
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yet in the middest of iudgement the Lord remembreth mercy, & howsoeuer sorrow may indure for a night, ioy commeth in the morning, Their latter end shall be peace.
yet in the midst of judgement the Lord Remember mercy, & howsoever sorrow may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning, Their latter end shall be peace.
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Ob. But shal not the later end of all men be alike? doth not Salomō say, There is one end to the righteous and the wicked, to the cleane and vncleane, to him that sacrificeth and to him that sacrificeth not, the end is all alike:
Ob. But shall not the later end of all men be alike? does not Salomō say, There is one end to the righteous and the wicked, to the clean and unclean, to him that Sacrificeth and to him that Sacrificeth not, the end is all alike:
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And first concerning the godly, the Holy Ghost doth heere assure them of peace, & that presently vpon their going hence they are happy, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, from thenceforth they rest from their labours.
And First Concerning the godly, the Holy Ghost does Here assure them of peace, & that presently upon their going hence they Are happy, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, from thenceforth they rest from their labours.
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This appeares in Abraham to whom it was promised that hee should goe vnto his fathers in peace. And of Isaac his sonne it is sayd, That he gaue vp the ghost and died peaceably, being old & full of dayes:
This appears in Abraham to whom it was promised that he should go unto his Father's in peace. And of Isaac his son it is said, That he gave up the ghost and died peaceably, being old & full of days:
The like may bee sayd of Iacob, of Ioseph, of Iosuah, Moses, Dauid, and it is true of all Gods seruants, that their latter end is peace. An exellent place of Scripture wee haue to this purpose by the Prophet Esay; Hee shall enter into peace,
The like may be said of Iacob, of Ioseph, of Joshua, Moses, David, and it is true of all God's Servants, that their latter end is peace. an excellent place of Scripture we have to this purpose by the Prophet Isaiah; He shall enter into peace,
This wee haue confirmed by that we read of Lazarus, who was carried immediately after his death into Abrahams bosom, in his life time a man little regarded, at his end the Angels are his seruants.
This we have confirmed by that we read of Lazarus, who was carried immediately After his death into Abrahams bosom, in his life time a man little regarded, At his end the Angels Are his Servants.
Yea the wicked themselues haue confessed & shall acknowledge that the godly are blessed in their deaths, witnes that speech of cursed Balaam, who desired to die the death of the godly;
Yea the wicked themselves have confessed & shall acknowledge that the godly Are blessed in their death's, witness that speech of cursed balaam, who desired to die the death of the godly;
and they are tossed from post to pillar, as the Israelites in the wildernesse, yet in their deaths they had peace. I will not spend much time herein, I hope our iudgements are sufficiently conuinced concerning the truth of the Doctrine, I will briefly set downe the Reasons.
and they Are tossed from post to pillar, as the Israelites in the Wilderness, yet in their death's they had peace. I will not spend much time herein, I hope our Judgments Are sufficiently convinced Concerning the truth of the Doctrine, I will briefly Set down the Reasons.
First, the godly are sure of peace at last, in regard of the accomplishment of Gods promise, who hath sayd that peace shall come, that They shall rest in their beds, euery one that walketh before the Lord, which promise of his, the Lord hath euer made good from time to time,
First, the godly Are sure of peace At last, in regard of the accomplishment of God's promise, who hath said that peace shall come, that They shall rest in their Beds, every one that walks before the Lord, which promise of his, the Lord hath ever made good from time to time,
vnto all the faithfull, after all their labour and trauailes giuing them rest, and from their troubles and afflictions, in the ende to giue them peace, his promise requireth it.
unto all the faithful, After all their labour and travails giving them rest, and from their Troubles and afflictions, in the end to give them peace, his promise requires it.
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Secondly, the godly haue peace with God, with whom they are reconciled by Christ, which is their peace: This peace the godly haue in this life in the midst of their greatest miseries heere, which serues to sweeten the Crosse,
Secondly, the godly have peace with God, with whom they Are reconciled by christ, which is their peace: This peace the godly have in this life in the midst of their greatest misery's Here, which serves to sweeten the Cross,
they must needs haue peace with God going out of the worlde, who goe to enioy God, who haue such peace in the worlde where they are absent from the Lord in their bodies.
they must needs have peace with God going out of the world, who go to enjoy God, who have such peace in the world where they Are absent from the Lord in their bodies.
First of all, seeing Gods seruants doe die in peace, and that this shall bee the portion they shall receiue from the Lord after all their labours & trauailes peace at last.
First of all, seeing God's Servants do die in peace, and that this shall be the portion they shall receive from the Lord After all their labours & travails peace At last.
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Doest thou goe on in thy sinnes, in thy prophane course of vncleanenesse, drunkennesse, swearing, Sabaoth-breaking, &c. and yet thinkest to die in peace, this is altogether impossible.
Dost thou go on in thy Sins, in thy profane course of uncleanness, Drunkenness, swearing, Sabbath-breaking, etc. and yet Thinkest to die in peace, this is altogether impossible.
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So what peace can there bee at thy death, so long as thy whoredomes remaine, thy drunkennesse, vsury, oppression remaine, it is grace in life that hath the promise of peace in death.
So what peace can there be At thy death, so long as thy whoredoms remain, thy Drunkenness, Usury, oppression remain, it is grace in life that hath the promise of peace in death.
Let not the godly bee discouraged in their worke in Gods vineyard, what though they beare the heate & burthen of the day, the euening commeth when they shall rest, the Lords penny, this peace at last will make amends for all,
Let not the godly be discouraged in their work in God's vineyard, what though they bear the heat & burden of the day, the evening comes when they shall rest, the lords penny, this peace At last will make amends for all,
and then wee shall see and confesse with the Apostle, that these light and momentary afflictions here, are not worthie of such a recompence of rewarde.
and then we shall see and confess with the Apostle, that these Light and momentary afflictions Here, Are not worthy of such a recompense of reward.
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Looke still to the end of wel-doing, peace at last, this shall be thy portion. In the meane time doe as the husband man doth, waite for the pretious fruite, and haue long patience.
Look still to the end of welldoing, peace At last, this shall be thy portion. In the mean time do as the husband man does, wait for the precious fruit, and have long patience.
when the waters enter into their soule, that God hath forsaken them, and that he hath forgotten to be gracious, that hee hath shut his louing kindnesse in displeasure, that God hath no mercy in store for them, and the like.
when the waters enter into their soul, that God hath forsaken them, and that he hath forgotten to be gracious, that he hath shut his loving kindness in displeasure, that God hath no mercy in store for them, and the like.
for will God cast away his people? God forbid. Such may be the nature of the disease, that fuming vp into the braine may cause such a distemper for the time present.
for will God cast away his people? God forbid. Such may be the nature of the disease, that fuming up into the brain may cause such a distemper for the time present.
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But mans changeable tongue can neuer alter Gods decree, which is vnchangeable, he hath sayd it, That the end of the vpright and iust man shall bee peace at last, and who shall hinder it, shall Sathan lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen, when God doth iustifie any:
But men changeable tongue can never altar God's Decree, which is unchangeable, he hath said it, That the end of the upright and just man shall be peace At last, and who shall hinder it, shall Sathan lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen, when God does justify any:
The last thing wee are to take notice of, from the authority of this Scripture, is, that if peace bee promised of the Lord vnto the vpright & iust man, The end of that man shall be peace.
The last thing we Are to take notice of, from the Authority of this Scripture, is, that if peace be promised of the Lord unto the upright & just man, The end of that man shall be peace.
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Then on the contrary, there is peace to the wicked, whose liues haue beene gracelesse, their deathes haue beene comfortlesse, what though the wicked flourish in this world, waxe olde and growe in wealth, what though their houses be peaceable and without feare,
Then on the contrary, there is peace to the wicked, whose lives have been graceless, their deaths have been comfortless, what though the wicked flourish in this world, wax old and grow in wealth, what though their houses be peaceable and without Fear,
what though they spend their dayes in pleasure, they shall suddenly to hell, saith Iob; There is no peace to the wicked, saith my God. The Doctrine then will bee cleare.
what though they spend their days in pleasure, they shall suddenly to hell, Says Job; There is no peace to the wicked, Says my God. The Doctrine then will be clear.
What ioy had Belshatzar in his banquet, when in the midst of his cups hee beheld the hand writing vpon the wall, contayning in it the sentence of his finall downfall:
What joy had Belshazzar in his banquet, when in the midst of his cups he beheld the hand writing upon the wall, containing in it the sentence of his final downfall:
I might lay here before your eyes a multitude of examples, Had Saul peace, had Ahab peace, had Iesabel peace, had Iudas peace: There is no peace vnto the wicked.
I might lay Here before your eyes a multitude of Examples, Had Saul peace, had Ahab peace, had Jezebel peace, had Iudas peace: There is no peace unto the wicked.
Take all the pleasantest delicates that the earth may affoord, and offer them to a condemned wretch going to execution, will he glut himselfe with them,
Take all the Pleasantest delicates that the earth may afford, and offer them to a condemned wretch going to execution, will he glut himself with them,
This shall bee the woefull estate and condition of those that put from thē the euill day, that will not be acquainted with Gods wayes, their liues hauing beene dissolute and sinfull, their deathes shall be wretched and without comfort.
This shall be the woeful estate and condition of those that put from them the evil day, that will not be acquainted with God's ways, their lives having been dissolute and sinful, their deaths shall be wretched and without Comfort.
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whereas Gods seruants are afflicted and suffer want, and therefore the Iustice of God requireth that their conditions should bee changed on both sides.
whereas God's Servants Are afflicted and suffer want, and Therefore the justice of God requires that their conditions should be changed on both sides.
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This serues first of all to awake the Carnall man, which is euer singing the sweete dittie of peace vnto his Soule, that seemeth to haue made a league with death,
This serves First of all to awake the Carnal man, which is ever singing the sweet ditty of peace unto his Soul, that seems to have made a league with death,
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This is Gods iust iudgement for the contempt of grace before offered vnto him. Oh the miserie of this poore creature, that is so payned that hee cannot liue:
This is God's just judgement for the contempt of grace before offered unto him. O the misery of this poor creature, that is so pained that he cannot live:
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This is the condition, & these will be the outcries of those that will not in time bee warned, to seek to worke out their peace betimes in their life time,
This is the condition, & these will be the Outcries of those that will not in time be warned, to seek to work out their peace betimes in their life time,
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this they knowe, and that they haue presumptuously, euen against knowledge & conscience resisted the Lord, hardning their owne hearts against his ordinance: this they knowe.
this they know, and that they have presumptuously, even against knowledge & conscience resisted the Lord, hardening their own hearts against his Ordinance: this they know.
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Their own cōscience telleth thē that their estate is damnable, & 〈 ◊ 〉 if the Lord should at this instance of time call them to accoūt, they must needs perish,
Their own conscience Telleth them that their estate is damnable, & 〈 ◊ 〉 if the Lord should At this instance of time call them to account, they must needs perish,
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Are Theeues and Robbers and such like offenders bound ouer to the Assises, to the end they may receiue honor or shame? to be put into the Commission and taken vp to the bench,
are Thieves and Robbers and such like offenders bound over to the Assizes, to the end they may receive honour or shame? to be put into the Commission and taken up to the bench,
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If those fiue wicked Nations had not beene destroied, before the Iewes had seated themselues in the Land of Canaan, where had beene their peace? Seeing then that the case is so dangerous, let Agag bee slaine, the Cananits cast out,
If those fiue wicked nations had not been destroyed, before the Iewes had seated themselves in the Land of Canaan, where had been their peace? Seeing then that the case is so dangerous, let Agag be slain, the Canaanites cast out,
I meane let vs kill our sinnes, and break off our iniquities by repētance, that so wee may procure our peace, doubtlesse then shall wee possesse our soules in peace while we liue heere,
I mean let us kill our Sins, and break off our iniquities by Repentance, that so we may procure our peace, doubtless then shall we possess our Souls in peace while we live Here,
