Virginia. A sermon preached at White-Chappel, in the presence of many, honourable and worshipfull, the aduenturers and planters for Virginia. 25. April. 1609 Published for the benefit and vse of the colony, planted, and to bee planted there, and for the aduancement of their Christian purpose. By William Symonds, preahcer at Saint Sauiors in Southwarke..
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and beasts) was prouided for man a while to inhabite, who after was to be receiued into glory, like vnto the Angels. Hereupon the Lord (who by his great decree, set downe by his whole Trinitie, had determined that man should rule among the creatures) did make man, both male and female, After his owne image, that is, Iesus Christ; and gaue them this blessing, Bring forth fruit and multiplie,
and beasts) was provided for man a while to inhabit, who After was to be received into glory, like unto the Angels. Hereupon the Lord (who by his great Decree, Set down by his Whole Trinity, had determined that man should Rule among the creatures) did make man, both male and female, After his own image, that is, Iesus christ; and gave them this blessing, Bring forth fruit and multiply,
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and fill the earth, and subdue it, &c. And howsoeuer this precept might seeme to finde interruption by the sinne of man, that had incurred the curse to die the death: yet we see that God would not,
and fill the earth, and subdue it, etc. And howsoever this precept might seem to find interruption by the sin of man, that had incurred the curse to die the death: yet we see that God would not,
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Not onely to the ouerthrow of their ambition, who sought a great name; but also to depriue them of his spirituall grace of saluation, one being not able to vnderstand the other:
Not only to the overthrow of their ambition, who sought a great name; but also to deprive them of his spiritual grace of salvation, one being not able to understand the other:
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The place from whence, is not described Cosmographically, but Morally, conteining three important reasons, in all good sort, to rest him where hee was.
The place from whence, is not described Cosmographically, but Morally, containing three important Reasons, in all good sort, to rest him where he was.
a stronger reason then the very sweetnesse of Paradise could be vnto a faithful man. These promises doe partly concerne Abram himselfe, partly those among whom he shall liue.
a Stronger reason then the very sweetness of Paradise could be unto a faithful man. These promises do partly concern Abram himself, partly those among whom he shall live.
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Concerning the Temporall estate of those amongst whom hee liueth, God will dispose of, as they dispose themselues towards Abram: For the Lord will blesse them, and cause them to prosper, that seeke the blessing and prosperitie of Abram. And againe,
Concerning the Temporal estate of those among whom he lives, God will dispose of, as they dispose themselves towards Abram: For the Lord will bless them, and cause them to prosper, that seek the blessing and Prosperity of Abram. And again,
So that nothing they haue shall prosper, vntill they be gracious and fauorable to Abram. That which concerneth their Spirituall estate, is, indeede an argument to a faithfull man, stronger then chaines of Adamant;
So that nothing they have shall prosper, until they be gracious and favourable to Abram. That which concerns their Spiritual estate, is, indeed an argument to a faithful man, Stronger then chains of Adamant;
euen all the families of Noah, by whom the nations of all the earth were diuided; In these words, And in thee, shall all the families of the earth bee blessed.
even all the families of Noah, by whom the Nations of all the earth were divided; In these words, And in thee, shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
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But when he is called to a certaine place, and vnder certaine conditions, it is also plaine, that withall, he had a special and extraordinary calling, either by dreame or by vision,
But when he is called to a certain place, and under certain conditions, it is also plain, that withal, he had a special and extraordinary calling, either by dream or by vision,
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as from the Sacrament of their saluation: witnes be Naboth, that answered the King; The Lord keepe me from giuing the inheritance of my fathers vnto thee.
as from the Sacrament of their salvation: witness be Naboth, that answered the King; The Lord keep me from giving the inheritance of my Father's unto thee.
and would not acknowledge God, might be constrained to fall down, and say, I haue sinned against the Lord. The cause also of the captiuity of the Iewes in Babilon, in the secrete prouidence of God, was, that the Monarkes of the world, who thought there was no God could come neere them in greatnes, might be as beastes before God, acknowledging, that it is God, that giueth Kingdomes to whom he will.
and would not acknowledge God, might be constrained to fallen down, and say, I have sinned against the Lord. The cause also of the captivity of the Iewes in Babylon, in the secret providence of God, was, that the Monarchs of the world, who Thought there was no God could come near them in greatness, might be as beasts before God, acknowledging, that it is God, that gives Kingdoms to whom he will.
yet would not God fore-slowe the inforcing of his precept, Fill the earth. For whereas, by reason of his promise, he could not send the people abroad till Christ came, to make his glory knowne, he brought vpon them Gog and Magog, with their numbersome Armies:
yet would not God foreslow the enforcing of his precept, Fill the earth. For whereas, by reason of his promise, he could not send the people abroad till christ Come, to make his glory known, he brought upon them Gog and Magog, with their numbersome Armies:
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Then here must wee know, that what inducement Abraham had, to goe out of his Countrey, by a generall calling, the same doth binde all his sonnes, according to the faith, to goe likewise abroad,
Then Here must we know, that what inducement Abraham had, to go out of his Country, by a general calling, the same does bind all his Sons, according to the faith, to go likewise abroad,
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And that this point may be euidently conuicted vnto vs, Christ our Sauiour hath, according to his infinite wisedome, reuiued the olde law, of filling the earth, in a most excellent manner:
And that this point may be evidently convicted unto us, christ our Saviour hath, according to his infinite Wisdom, revived the old law, of filling the earth, in a most excellent manner:
Gaue hee this Commaundement to his Apostles onely? haue not also the labours of godly Preachers, which they haue spread ouer the face of the whole earth, beene bestowed by the power of this Commandement? And though the words,
Gave he this Commandment to his Apostles only? have not also the labours of godly Preachers, which they have spread over the face of the Whole earth, been bestowed by the power of this Commandment? And though the words,
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Neither can there be any doubt, but that the Lord that called Abraham into another Countrey, doeth also by the same holy hand, call you to goe and carry the Gospell to a Nation that neuer heard of Christ.
Neither can there be any doubt, but that the Lord that called Abraham into Another Country, doth also by the same holy hand, call you to go and carry the Gospel to a nation that never herd of christ.
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Vnto whom agreeth the Prophet Isatah: The children of thy barrennesse shall say againe, in thine eares, the place is too strait for me, giue me place, that I may dwell.
Unto whom agreeth the Prophet Isaiah: The children of thy Barrenness shall say again, in thine ears, the place is too strait for me, give me place, that I may dwell.
And heere might we haue proceeded to the next point, were it not for one scruple, which some, that thinke themselues to be very wise, do cast in our way; which is this in effect.
And Here might we have proceeded to the next point, were it not for one scruple, which Some, that think themselves to be very wise, do cast in our Way; which is this in Effect.
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then to giue sentence of that, which in ruling is the most waightie, namely, warres, which are done with the greatest counsell, must needes bee a labour too heauie for a priuate mans shoulders.
then to give sentence of that, which in ruling is the most weighty, namely, wars, which Are done with the greatest counsel, must needs be a labour too heavy for a private men shoulders.
But whatsoeuer the rest can say for their owne defence, the Lord himselfe doth say thus much for Cyrus: Thus saith the Lord vnto Cyrus, his anointed: whose right hand I haue holden to subdue nations before him:
But whatsoever the rest can say for their own defence, the Lord himself does say thus much for Cyrus: Thus Says the Lord unto Cyrus, his anointed: whose right hand I have held to subdue Nations before him:
and call of the meanest of the people to be thy partners in that indignitie? Dauid, how vvilt thou answere for the blood thy sword hath shed? which thou vvast vvont to praise, There is none to it.
and call of the Meanest of the people to be thy partners in that indignity? David, how wilt thou answer for the blood thy sword hath shed? which thou waste wont to praise, There is none to it.
teach vs to say somevvhat in thy defence. (For one graine of thy wisedome is of more worth then a talent of their leaden wits, that we are constrained to answere.) Giue an account of his innocencie that said vnto thee:
teach us to say somewhat in thy defence. (For one grain of thy Wisdom is of more worth then a talon of their leaden wits, that we Are constrained to answer.) Give an account of his innocence that said unto thee:
Girde thee vvith thy sworde vpon thy thigh, O thou most mightie, — Thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things, - The people shall fall vnder thee.
Gird thee with thy sword upon thy thigh, Oh thou most mighty, — Thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things, - The people shall fallen under thee.
Thy father, the sonne of Ishai, made a sinfull prayer for thee (as our obiecters blaspheme) vvhen he said, thou shouldest so enlarge thy borders, that Thy dominion should be from sea to sea,
Thy father, the son of Jesse, made a sinful prayer for thee (as our Objectors Blaspheme) when he said, thou Shouldst so enlarge thy borders, that Thy dominion should be from sea to sea,
Sure I am persvvaded that at the onely naming of so mightie Monarches, and holy conquerors, our obiecters out of their modestie vvill vvith some distinction qualifie their proposition,
Sure I am persuaded that At the only naming of so mighty Monarchs, and holy conquerors, our Objectors out of their modesty will with Some distinction qualify their proposition,
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or vvhich he left in hell, in his cabinet of Abstruse Studies, (locked safe, till hee found out the Iesuits his trustie secretaries to keepe them:) I say none of them all can arme a subiect against his prince vvithout sinne.
or which he left in hell, in his cabinet of Abstruse Studies, (locked safe, till he found out the Iesuits his trusty secretary's to keep them:) I say none of them all can arm a Subject against his Prince without sin.
But he that will set open his schoole in the fantasticall shop of his addle imagination, (for he will be hissed out of the Vniuersities) and take vpon him to nurture princes, as petties:
But he that will Set open his school in the fantastical shop of his addle imagination, (for he will be hissed out of the Universities) and take upon him to nurture Princes, as petties:
telling them that they must not make offensiue warres, if it were to gaine the whole world to Christ, shall neuer be bidders of guests to the marriage of the kings sonne, who are required to compell them to come in. And if I might be so bold, I would faine aske one question of these obiecters, that come dropping out of some Anabaptists Spicery:
telling them that they must not make offensive wars, if it were to gain the Whole world to christ, shall never be bidders of guests to the marriage of the Kings son, who Are required to compel them to come in. And if I might be so bold, I would feign ask one question of these Objectors, that come dropping out of Some Anabaptists Spicery:
whether (if it be vnlawfull to conquere) the crowne sit well on the head of our most sacred soueraigne? ( whose dayes be as the dayes of heauen O Lord ) For by this obiection they shew, that had they power to vntwist that, which in so many ages hath beene well spunne, they would write him crownelesse,
whither (if it be unlawful to conquer) the crown fit well on the head of our most sacred sovereign? (whose days be as the days of heaven Oh Lord) For by this objection they show, that had they power to untwist that, which in so many ages hath been well spun, they would write him crownelesse,
nor heard of before? must we needs burne millions of them, and cast millions into the sea? must we baite them with dogges, that shall eate vp the mothers with their children? let such be the practises of the diuell, of Abaddon the sonne of perdition, of Antichrist and his frie, that is of purple Rome.
nor herd of before? must we needs burn millions of them, and cast millions into the sea? must we bait them with Dogs, that shall eat up the mother's with their children? let such be the practises of the Devil, of Abaddon the son of perdition, of Antichrist and his fry, that is of purple Room.
for thy seruants haue no pasture, &c. They can with Sampson liue peaceably with the Philistims, till they bee constrained by iniustice, to stand vpon their defence.
for thy Servants have no pasture, etc. They can with Sampson live peaceably with the philistines, till they be constrained by injustice, to stand upon their defence.
and (no not in this stouping age, of the gray headed world, ful of yeres and experience) haue not as yet attained vnto the first modestie that was in Adam, that knew he was naked, where they know no God but the diuell,
and (no not in this stooping age, of the grey headed world, full of Years and experience) have not as yet attained unto the First modesty that was in Adam, that knew he was naked, where they know no God but the Devil,
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nor sacrifice, but to offer their men and children vnto Moloch. Can it be a sinne in Philip, to ioyne himselfe to an Aethiopian charet? Is onely now the ancient planting of Colonies,
nor sacrifice, but to offer their men and children unto Moloch. Can it be a sin in Philip, to join himself to an aethiopian chariot? Is only now the ancient planting of Colonies,
and hath bene a vertue in all others, must be sinne in vs? And if our obiecter bee descended of the Noble Saxons bloud, Let him take heede lest while he cast a stone at vs, he wounds his father, that first brought him in his loynes from forreigne parts into this happie Isle.
and hath be a virtue in all Others, must be sin in us? And if our obiecter be descended of the Noble Saxons blood, Let him take heed lest while he cast a stone At us, he wounds his father, that First brought him in his loins from foreign parts into this happy Isle.
and most fruitful soyle that was in the worlde ▪ For it lieth betweene the two great riuers Euphrates and Tygris, which serued not, as other riuers do in other places, to bring fatnes into the country:
and most fruitful soil that was in the world ▪ For it lies between the two great Rivers Euphrates and Tygris, which served not, as other Rivers do in other places, to bring fatness into the country:
His kindred was euery way of the best, and noblest stocke of the sonnes of Noah; namely the families of Shem, of whom God said, Blessed be the God of Shem. So blessed were his tents, to wit the houses and families of his posterity, that,
His kindred was every Way of the best, and Noblest stock of the Sons of Noah; namely the families of Shem, of whom God said, Blessed be the God of Shem. So blessed were his tents, to wit the houses and families of his posterity, that,
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God perswade Iapheth, and his posteritie (of which we are a parte) to dwell in the tents of Shem. It seemeth then a matter of as greate a perill, to leaue that kindred,
God persuade Japheth, and his posterity (of which we Are a part) to dwell in the tents of Shem. It seems then a matter of as great a peril, to leave that kindred,
For though some interpreters think, that he was commanded to remoue, because his Fathers house was idolatrous, it is not so, It is true indeed, that they were idolaters,
For though Some Interpreters think, that he was commanded to remove, Because his Father's house was idolatrous, it is not so, It is true indeed, that they were Idolaters,
because Iosuah doth say, to the children of Israell: your fathers dwelt be yond the floud in olde time, Terah the Father Abraham, and the Father of Nachor,
Because Joshua does say, to the children of Israel: your Father's dwelled be yond the flood in old time, Terah the Father Abraham, and the Father of Nahor,
His father also was very wealthy, hauing many possessions, much cattell, a numbersome and great family of seruants, All which is nothing obscurely implied in that which was spoken of Abram: Abram was verie rich in cattell, in siluer & in gold: and that when Abram heard that his brother was taken, he armed of them that were borne & brought vp in his howse, three hundred and eighteene.
His father also was very wealthy, having many possessions, much cattle, a numbersome and great family of Servants, All which is nothing obscurely implied in that which was spoken of Abram: Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver & in gold: and that when Abram herd that his brother was taken, he armed of them that were born & brought up in his house, three hundred and eighteene.
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The reason is giuen by Christ, that also called sonnes from their fathers, ovvners from their houses, and lands: brethren from their brethren: fathers, from their children:
The reason is given by christ, that also called Sons from their Father's, owners from their houses, and Lands: brothers from their brothers: Father's, from their children:
It is a treasure hid in the field, a pearle of greate price, vvhich, if hee hath the heart of a man, that findeth, he vvill s•ll a•l that he hath, and buy it.
It is a treasure hid in the field, a pearl of great price, which, if he hath the heart of a man, that finds, he will s•ll a•l that he hath, and buy it.
Indeede it is true, that if any thing could affoord a man a sufficient excuse to deferre obedience vnto Gods commandement, of this kinde, it may bee easilie found in one of these branches.
Indeed it is true, that if any thing could afford a man a sufficient excuse to defer Obedience unto God's Commandment, of this kind, it may be Easily found in one of these branches.
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I am not ignorant, that many are not willing to goe abroade and spread the gospell, in this most honorable and christian voyage of the Plantation of Virginia. Their reasons are diuerse according to their wits.
I am not ignorant, that many Are not willing to go abroad and spread the gospel, in this most honourable and christian voyage of the Plantation of Virginia. Their Reasons Are diverse according to their wits.
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but nothing so fruitfull, as Virginia, and the people in their nakednes did arme themselues in a coate armor of Woad, fetching their Curets and Polderns, from a painters shop:
but nothing so fruitful, as Virginia, and the people in their nakedness did arm themselves in a coat armour of Woad, fetching their Curets and Polderns, from a Painters shop:
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The people blessed be God, doe swarme in the land, as yong bees in a hiue in Iune; insomuch that there is very hardly roome for one man to liue by another.
The people blessed be God, do swarm in the land, as young Bees in a hive in Iune; insomuch that there is very hardly room for one man to live by Another.
And were it not, that the honest and christian merchant doth often helpe, who putteth all his estate vpon the prouidence of God, which they call venturing, to bring corne into the land,
And were it not, that the honest and christian merchant does often help, who putteth all his estate upon the providence of God, which they call venturing, to bring corn into the land,
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The poore mettall man vvorketh his bones out, and swelteth himselfe in the fire, yet for all his labour, hauing charge of wife and children, hee can hardly keepe himselfe from the almes box.
The poor mettle man worketh his bones out, and swelteth himself in the fire, yet for all his labour, having charge of wife and children, he can hardly keep himself from the alms box.
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she worketh with her needle and laboureth with her fingers, her candle goeth not out by night, she is often deluding the bitternes of her life with sweete songs, that she singeth to a heauy heart. Sometimes shee singeth:
she works with her needle and Laboureth with her fingers, her candle Goes not out by night, she is often deluding the bitterness of her life with sweet songs, that she sings to a heavy heart. Sometime she sings:
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she neuer saith, O Lord, but a salte teare droppeth from her sorrowfull head, a deep sigh breatheth as a furnace from her aking hart, that weepeth vvith the head for company, vvith teares of svveetest bloud.
she never Says, Oh Lord, but a salt tear drops from her sorrowful head, a deep sighs breathes as a furnace from her aching heart, that weeps with the head for company, with tears of Sweetest blood.
Many such svveets are in England, vvhich I knovv not how better to interpret then to say the strong olde bees doe beate out the younger, to svvarme & hiue themselues elsevvhere.
Many such sweets Are in England, which I know not how better to interpret then to say the strong old Bees do beat out the younger, to swarm & hive themselves elsewhere.
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Take the opportunity, good honest labourers vvhich indeede bring all the hony to the hiue, God may so blesse you, that the prouerbe may be true of you, that A May swarme, is worth a kings ransome.
Take the opportunity, good honest labourers which indeed bring all the honey to the hive, God may so bless you, that the proverb may be true of you, that A May swarm, is worth a Kings ransom.
Thus doth the Apostle to the Hebrewes, render this place, By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyd God, to goe into a place, which afterwards he should receiue for inheritance,
Thus does the Apostle to the Hebrews, render this place, By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed God, to go into a place, which afterwards he should receive for inheritance,
For at the commaundement of the Lord, they pitched, and at the commaundement of the Lord, they iourneyed, keeping the watch of the Lord, at the commaundement of the Lord.
For At the Commandment of the Lord, they pitched, and At the Commandment of the Lord, they journeyed, keeping the watch of the Lord, At the Commandment of the Lord.
or by some carnall inducement? We know the diuell saith to God of Iob, Doth Iob feare God for nought, hast thou not made a hedge about him & about his house? And we also know what Christ saith to them that followed him.
or by Some carnal inducement? We know the Devil Says to God of Job, Does Job Fear God for nought, haste thou not made a hedge about him & about his house? And we also know what christ Says to them that followed him.
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hee let them see no possibilitie to liue in the world, but susteined them by extraordinary miracle, giuing them Manna and Qua•les, that they might follow the steps of their father Abraham: and know, that man liueth not by bread onely, but by euery word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, doth man liue.
he let them see no possibility to live in the world, but sustained them by extraordinary miracle, giving them Manna and Qua•les, that they might follow the steps of their father Abraham: and know, that man lives not by bred only, but by every word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God, does man live.
as the land of Canaan, was better then the roaring wildernesse, ought vve to be vvilling to goe, vvhither God calleth? The children of Israell had vvord by their spies.
as the land of Canaan, was better then the roaring Wilderness, ought we to be willing to go, whither God calls? The children of Israel had word by their spies.
Sure if such motiues as these could not make them readie to runne to the place, it appeared that they had neither the feare of God, that vvould not be perswaded by him;
Sure if such motives as these could not make them ready to run to the place, it appeared that they had neither the Fear of God, that would not be persuaded by him;
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like a stiffenec•ed people as they were, refused to goe, fell into a mutiny, and made a commotion, vpon the newes that the Land had fenced cities, and walled townes exceeding great. And because there were the sonnes of Anak:
like a stiffenec•ed people as they were, refused to go, fell into a mutiny, and made a commotion, upon the news that the Land had fenced cities, and walled Towns exceeding great. And Because there were the Sons of Anak:
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They forgat that God was the creator of the mountaines, whereof one of the least, is stronger then all the sonnes of Anak. They forgat that God putteth away all the vngodly of the earth like drosse.
They forgot that God was the creator of the Mountains, whereof one of the least, is Stronger then all the Sons of Anak. They forgot that God putteth away all the ungodly of the earth like dross.
There are but poore Arbors for Castles, base and homely sheds for vvalled townes. A Mat is their strongest Portcullis, a naked brest their Target of best proofe:
There Are but poor Arbours for Castles, base and homely sheds for walled Towns. A Mathew is their Strongest Portcullis, a naked breast their Target of best proof:
And the house of Dauid as Gods, as the Angel of the Lord before them, that destroyed the most puissant Armie of the Assyrians, that came against Ierusalem.
And the house of David as God's, as the Angel of the Lord before them, that destroyed the most puissant Army of the Assyrians, that Come against Ierusalem.
It appeareth also by the storie of Hannah, of whom it is said, her aduersary vexed her sore, which was her husbands other wife, for she vpbraided her, because the Lord had made her barren.
It appears also by the story of Hannah, of whom it is said, her adversary vexed her soar, which was her Husbands other wife, for she upbraided her, Because the Lord had made her barren.
What wilt thou giue me (for the Text doth say hee was exceeding rich) seeing I goe childlesse: As if he had said, that he preferred the blessing of multiplication before all the vvorld beside.
What wilt thou give me (for the Text does say he was exceeding rich) seeing I go childless: As if he had said, that he preferred the blessing of multiplication before all the world beside.
Not so, but obey the commandement, And God will open the barren wombe, and make her to dwell with a family, and to be a ioyfull mother of children. Prayse the Lord.
Not so, but obey the Commandment, And God will open the barren womb, and make her to dwell with a family, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord.
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What is meant by this blessing the Patriarke Isake doth, in part, make plaine, vvhen hee disposeth of this blessing to Iacob vvhich his Father Abram had of God, and left to him. His vvords are these.
What is meant by this blessing the Patriarch Isake does, in part, make plain, when he Disposeth of this blessing to Iacob which his Father Abram had of God, and left to him. His words Are these.
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the remainder of this blessing vvhich indeede is most excellent, conteyneth the substance, vvherof those temporall blessings vvere but the type and shadovv,
the remainder of this blessing which indeed is most excellent, Containeth the substance, whereof those temporal blessings were but the type and shadow,
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as all the promises vvhich vvere deliuered in a temporall Phrase had a spirituall sence, To vvhich purpose is that in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, By faith Abraham abode in the land of promise, as in a strange countreye,
as all the promises which were Delivered in a temporal Phrase had a spiritual sense, To which purpose is that in the Epistle to the Hebrews, By faith Abraham Abided in the land of promise, as in a strange country,
for hee looked for a City hauing a foundation, whose builder and maker is God, that is an heauenly one, In this blessing then are there all good things, hauing the promise of the life present, and of that which is to come,
for he looked for a city having a Foundation, whose builder and maker is God, that is an heavenly one, In this blessing then Are there all good things, having the promise of the life present, and of that which is to come,
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To this the Lord replieth, that to him that doth wilfully with the breach of Gods commandement run into tentation, the Lord doth bring vpon him the curse that Dauid forewarneth his sonne of, If thou forsake him, hee will cast thee off for euer.
To this the Lord Replieth, that to him that does wilfully with the breach of God's Commandment run into tentation, the Lord does bring upon him the curse that David forewarneth his son of, If thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
But if a man leaue his Country at Gods commandment, the blessing of the Lord shall euer waite vpon him to feede his body and sanctifie his soule. The trueth is;
But if a man leave his Country At God's Commandment, the blessing of the Lord shall ever wait upon him to feed his body and sanctify his soul. The truth is;
So is Dauid registred for a worthie, and so are all his worthies recorded by the holy Ghost, to stirre vp other ages to imitate their vertues, that they may inherit their prayses,
So is David registered for a worthy, and so Are all his worthies recorded by the holy Ghost, to stir up other ages to imitate their Virtues, that they may inherit their praises,
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This swift flying and loud sounding fame, doeth the Lord promise shall bee spread abroad of Abram, if hee will obey God and forsake his country. A thing which proued true:
This swift flying and loud sounding fame, doth the Lord promise shall be spread abroad of Abram, if he will obey God and forsake his country. A thing which proved true:
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Christ saith truely in the Particular of a Prophet, which is also true of euery vertuous man, A Prophet is not without honour ▪ saue in his owne Country, and in his owne house.
christ Says truly in the Particular of a Prophet, which is also true of every virtuous man, A Prophet is not without honour ▪ save in his own Country, and in his own house.
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For so doe wee often reade the phrase in the Scripture, where it euer doth import so good a reputation among others, that they hold themselues blessed for his company.
For so do we often read the phrase in the Scripture, where it ever does import so good a reputation among Others, that they hold themselves blessed for his company.
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but that he bestowed those blessing vpon the barbarons people, by the hand of that generall prouidence whereby he maketh his Sunne to shine on the euill, & the good,
but that he bestowed those blessing upon the barbarous people, by the hand of that general providence whereby he makes his Sun to shine on the evil, & the good,
And so heere is an answer to a fourth obiection of them that say, what should a man do out of his country? He shall bee but a hissing and a gasing stocke,
And so Here is an answer to a fourth objection of them that say, what should a man do out of his country? He shall be but a hissing and a gazing stock,
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For on the contrary I wil encline the heart of thy strangers so to respect thee, that they shall holde thee to bee the onely blessing that euer came among them,
For on the contrary I will incline the heart of thy Strangers so to respect thee, that they shall hold thee to be the only blessing that ever Come among them,
When a man of worth is among many men of like worth, he is accounted rather a curse then a blessing, such is the corruption of flesh and bloud, infected with enuy and with pride.
When a man of worth is among many men of like worth, he is accounted rather a curse then a blessing, such is the corruption of Flesh and blood, infected with envy and with pride.
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If any good come to any land by reason of any good man, yet is there such wrestling for the garland, that he that hath the most friends, will set the better leg before,
If any good come to any land by reason of any good man, yet is there such wrestling for the garland, that he that hath the most Friends, will Set the better leg before,
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God will make him a greate nation. Then must Abrams posteritie keepe them to themselues. They may not marry nor giue in marriage to the heathen, that are vncircumcised.
God will make him a great Nation. Then must Abrams posterity keep them to themselves. They may not marry nor give in marriage to the heathen, that Are uncircumcised.
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whereas by keeping the feare of God, the Planters in shorte time, by the blessing of God, may grow into a nation formidable to all the enemies of Christ,
whereas by keeping the Fear of God, the Planters in short time, by the blessing of God, may grow into a Nation formidable to all the enemies of christ,
But especially the sonne of perdition, that body of Poperie is by this Text made abhominable, that once wrote to the Lords of the Counsell of this Land, that Poperie would much profit the Land,
But especially the son of perdition, that body of Popery is by this Text made abominable, that once wrote to the lords of the Counsel of this Land, that Popery would much profit the Land,
because by the single life of Priests and Nunnes, and Monkes, and Friers, the Common-wealth should not be so charged with multitude of children. They fitly say, not charged;
Because by the single life of Priests and Nuns, and Monks, and Friars, the Commonwealth should not be so charged with multitude of children. They fitly say, not charged;
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so long before the abstruse studies ▪ came from hell into the hands of Iesuites, what shall wee thinke of these latter daies? But to rake no further into that stinking kennell, I must tell them to their teeth, that when they say the kingdome is better for the smallnes of the number of the subiects,
so long before the abstruse studies ▪ Come from hell into the hands of Iesuites, what shall we think of these latter days? But to rake no further into that stinking kennel, I must tell them to their teeth, that when they say the Kingdom is better for the smallness of the number of the Subjects,
Whereas God doeth promise to blesse him in his Iourney, as hee did indeede, giuing him the gift of a Prophet to teach, of a Priest to pray, of a King to rule, of plentie in his Temporall estate,
Whereas God doth promise to bless him in his Journey, as he did indeed, giving him the gift of a Prophet to teach, of a Priest to pray, of a King to Rule, of plenty in his Temporal estate,
You must bee diligent to heare the word of God ▪ reuerent in beleeuing and receiuing of it, fruitfull in the Christian practise of it, that the blessing of God may come vpon you.
You must be diligent to hear the word of God ▪ reverent in believing and receiving of it, fruitful in the Christian practice of it, that the blessing of God may come upon you.
And lastly, whereas God doth promise, that Abram shall be a blessing, you must know it your dutie to walke wisely towards those that are without, redeeming the time, because the dayes are euill.
And lastly, whereas God does promise, that Abram shall be a blessing, you must know it your duty to walk wisely towards those that Are without, redeeming the time, Because the days Are evil.
And still remember that, as the diuels children will needs be a curse, so the sonnes of Abraham will alwayes labour to be a sweete blessing, where euer they come.
And still Remember that, as the Devils children will needs be a curse, so the Sons of Abraham will always labour to be a sweet blessing, where ever they come.
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Vpon this blessing of God was it that Dauid said to his sonne Salomon. Shew kindnes vnto the sonnes of Barzillai the Gileadite, - for so they came to me,
Upon this blessing of God was it that David said to his son Solomon. Show kindness unto the Sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, - for so they Come to me,
and ye gaue me meat, &c. Which afterwards he doth thus explaine, Verely I say vnto you, in as much as ye haue done it to one of the least of these my brethren ye haue done it to me.
and you gave me meat, etc. Which afterwards he does thus explain, Verily I say unto you, in as much as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers you have done it to me.
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But here we must vnderstand, that when he saith, I will blesse them that blesse thee, the word thee, did not signifie personall Abraham; but Abraham and all his posteritie, which were in his loynes,
But Here we must understand, that when he Says, I will bless them that bless thee, the word thee, did not signify personal Abraham; but Abraham and all his posterity, which were in his loins,
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Blessed is hee that blesseth thee. Laban was blessed for Iacobs sake, and the keeper of the prison, with his whole charge, was blessed because of Ioseph. The midwiues, that did spare the children of the Israclites,
Blessed is he that Blesses thee. Laban was blessed for Iacobs sake, and the keeper of the prison, with his Whole charge, was blessed Because of Ioseph. The midwives, that did spare the children of the Israelites,
And againe, And because the widowes feared God, therefore he made them house ▪ Rahab also, that harboured and hid the Lords spies, found the blessing that Ioshuah saued her, and her fathers houshold,
And again, And Because the Widows feared God, Therefore he made them house ▪ Rahab also, that Harboured and hid the lords spies, found the blessing that Joshua saved her, and her Father's household,
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And so the meaning is, that the Lord will spend all his plagues vpon such as doe bring any affliction vpon Abraham, yea the Lord will reuenge them in his wrath.
And so the meaning is, that the Lord will spend all his plagues upon such as do bring any affliction upon Abraham, yea the Lord will revenge them in his wrath.
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So saith the Lord Iesus Christ, He that shall offend one of these little ones, that beleeue in me, it were better for him, that a milstone were hanged about his necke:
So Says the Lord Iesus christ, He that shall offend one of these little ones, that believe in me, it were better for him, that a millstone were hanged about his neck:
And Egypt is hanged vp a table, in all mens eyes, to let them see, that the Lord hath innumerable fearefull plagues, to spend vpon them that will deale craftily, and cruelly with his people;
And Egypt is hanged up a table, in all men's eyes, to let them see, that the Lord hath innumerable fearful plagues, to spend upon them that will deal craftily, and cruelly with his people;
And thus the Prophet Zacharie bringing foorth God expressing his meaning to be, that there is so strickt an Vnion, betweene God and his people, that what is done to his seruants, hee taketh as done to himselfe;
And thus the Prophet Zacharias bringing forth God expressing his meaning to be, that there is so strict an union, between God and his people, that what is done to his Servants, he Takes as done to himself;
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His words be these, He that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of mine eye. To this purpose is that of our Sauiour Christ, He that receiueth you, receiueth me:
His words be these, He that touches you, touches the apple of mine eye. To this purpose is that of our Saviour christ, He that receiveth you, receiveth me:
Ester and Mordecai, found more fauour at Shusan, then many of their better found at Ierusalem. Hee that raised vp those godly men friends abroad, will also prouide for you abroad,
Ester and Mordecai, found more favour At Susan, then many of their better found At Ierusalem. He that raised up those godly men Friends abroad, will also provide for you abroad,
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if ye continue his faithfull seruants, as Abram did. And further, here wee see, that such as loue Gods people shall prosper; though they be but heathen.
if you continue his faithful Servants, as Abram did. And further, Here we see, that such as love God's people shall prosper; though they be but heathen.
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and also to hold a league and concurrence, euen with the well affected Heathen, that God hath stirred vp, to be the means of his Blessings vnto vs. So is it said to Abram, When he had occasion to rescue his brother Lot from Chedor-Laome•, Then came one that escaped,
and also to hold a league and concurrence, even with the well affected Heathen, that God hath stirred up, to be the means of his Blessings unto us So is it said to Abram, When he had occasion to rescue his brother Lot from Chedor-Laome•, Then Come one that escaped,
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and told Abram the Ebrew, which dwelt in the plaine of Mamre, the Amorite, brother to Eshcol, and brother to Aner, which were confederate with Abram.
and told Abram the Hebrew, which dwelled in the plain of Mamre, the Amorite, brother to Eshcol, and brother to Aner, which were confederate with Abram.
The seed of the diuel will be spighting and biting, doe what a man can. This our Sauiour foretelleth to his holy Apostles, In the world you shall haue trouble.
The seed of the Devil will be spighting and biting, do what a man can. This our Saviour foretelleth to his holy Apostles, In the world you shall have trouble.
A thing which if the children of Israel had knowen as they ought, they would neuer haue refused to enter the land which God commanded them to possesse:
A thing which if the children of Israel had known as they ought, they would never have refused to enter the land which God commanded them to possess:
Lastly, our text doth tell vs, that he will curse them that curse Abram, This the witch Balaam knew that if any would open his mouth to curse the people of God, hee should bee cursed himselfe:
Lastly, our text does tell us, that he will curse them that curse Abram, This the witch balaam knew that if any would open his Mouth to curse the people of God, he should be cursed himself:
And generally, they shall come vnto shame and confusion, as many as haue euill will at Ziion. Here then is a warrant that where godly men are constrained to encounter with cursers, such as are the Priests of the Gentiles;
And generally, they shall come unto shame and confusion, as many as have evil will At Ziion. Here then is a warrant that where godly men Are constrained to encounter with cursers, such as Are the Priests of the Gentiles;
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as the children of Israel did Balam. Here is also a promise, that, if we keepe our selues to Abrams faith and obedience, God will bring a curse vpon all our enemies.
as the children of Israel did Balaam. Here is also a promise, that, if we keep our selves to Abrams faith and Obedience, God will bring a curse upon all our enemies.
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I hope out of these words thus generally deliuered, euery true hearted Protestant, can frame out an answere vnto the obiection, that is thought much to impeach this Plantation in VIRGINIA.
I hope out of these words thus generally Delivered, every true hearted Protestant, can frame out an answer unto the objection, that is Thought much to impeach this Plantation in VIRGINIA.
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The perill, say the obiecters, is great by the Papists that shall come on the backe of vs. What Papists doe you feare? the Princes? Sure, such as are in aliance with our Nation, will thinke other thoughts, and take better aduice.
The peril, say the Objectors, is great by the Papists that shall come on the back of us What Papists do you Fear? the Princes? Sure, such as Are in alliance with our nation, will think other thoughts, and take better Advice.
But as for the popish Church, an vnruly beast, exempt from all good gouernment, Ciuill and Diuine, onely adoring him, that hath exalted himselfe aboue all that is called God,
But as for the popish Church, an unruly beast, exempt from all good government, Civil and Divine, only adoring him, that hath exalted himself above all that is called God,
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So they iuggled, and did many strange tricks, and much mischiefe, till the Plague of the Scab light vpon them at Naples, more then an hundred yeere agoe:
So they juggled, and did many strange tricks, and much mischief, till the Plague of the Scab Light upon them At Naples, more then an hundred year ago:
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but since, though their industrie hath bene nothing inferior to the diuels, that came from compassing of the earth, to and fro; yet they may cast a wofull accompt:
but since, though their industry hath be nothing inferior to the Devils, that Come from compassing of the earth, to and from; yet they may cast a woeful account:
so haue they bene, euen Bread for vs. Aske what is become of those imperiall armies, that went into Boeme, against the Hussites, in the time of Sigismund the Emperour:
so have they be, even Bred for us Ask what is become of those imperial armies, that went into Boeme, against the Hussites, in the time of Sigismund the Emperor:
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whether it armed not the Hussites that wanted? Aske what is become of the many shippes that came into the Narrow seas in the yeere 1588? I am sure much of their Ordinance furnished the Netherlanders.
whither it armed not the Hussites that wanted? Ask what is become of the many ships that Come into the Narrow Seas in the year 1588? I am sure much of their Ordinance furnished the Netherlanders.
Will they come to you? Sure GOD that made Israel rich of the spoiles of Egypt, can by his prouidence make them furnish you with shippes, with Munition, with Victuall, with money: let this be your hope. But feare not their feares.
Will they come to you? Sure GOD that made Israel rich of the spoils of Egypt, can by his providence make them furnish you with ships, with Munition, with Victual, with money: let this be your hope. But Fear not their fears.
Thinke ye that it is possible for Princes, whose treasure is exhausted, and honour impeached, by their inchaunments, not to require satisfaction for these wrongs? and, to that purpose, pull all their Mammon from vnder their Altars? I am perswaded, the Armour they haue in the roufes of their Churches, will one day helpe to arme a company of good fellowes, that will come to Church, it may bee vnder pretence of hearing a Masse,
Think you that it is possible for Princes, whose treasure is exhausted, and honour impeached, by their inchaunments, not to require satisfaction for these wrongs? and, to that purpose, pull all their Mammon from under their Altars? I am persuaded, the Armour they have in the roufes of their Churches, will one day help to arm a company of good Fellows, that will come to Church, it may be under pretence of hearing a Mass,
and that which is heere rendred families, afterward is called Nations in the speech of the Lord of Abraham, All the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him.
and that which is Here rendered families, afterwards is called nations in the speech of the Lord of Abraham, All the Nations of the earth shall be blessed in him.
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By blessing in this place, seeing the seed is Christ, and the word, Thee, did so far point out Abraham, as it had relation to Christ in his loynes, of force it must signifie that blessednesse, which Christ doth bring vnto men.
By blessing in this place, seeing the seed is christ, and the word, Thee, did so Far point out Abraham, as it had Relation to christ in his loins, of force it must signify that blessedness, which christ does bring unto men.
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nor any doctrine out of Bookes that are Apocripha, can make a wise man depart from a doctrine of the Canonicall Scriptures. It is true that Gregories credit was wont to bee great in the times that men knew no better, who confidently affirmed the iudgement to bee at hand;
nor any Doctrine out of Books that Are Apocrypha, can make a wise man depart from a Doctrine of the Canonical Scriptures. It is true that Gregories credit was wont to be great in the times that men knew no better, who confidently affirmed the judgement to be At hand;
but besides the confutation of a thousand yeares, which haue bin since hee so affirmed, the pregnant & cleere Scripture confoundeth the proud coniecture of him and his followers.
but beside the confutation of a thousand Years, which have been since he so affirmed, the pregnant & clear Scripture confoundeth the proud conjecture of him and his followers.
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And this doth also appeare by the Apostasie of some Papists that in their bookes lately Printed at Rome, haue departed from the sentence of so great a Pope,
And this does also appear by the Apostasy of Some Papists that in their books lately Printed At Room, have departed from the sentence of so great a Pope,
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But neither by their authority, nor arguments, but by the force of such Texts as cannot be deluded, do I affirme, That all the Nations of the world shall be blessed in Christ.
But neither by their Authority, nor Arguments, but by the force of such Texts as cannot be deluded, do I affirm, That all the nations of the world shall be blessed in christ.
They that mince and pare this Text, that they make it as sore as the Shechamits were with their circumcision, say, that, take away the ouerlashing hyperbole,
They that mince and pare this Text, that they make it as soar as the Shechamits were with their circumcision, say, that, take away the overlashing hyperbole,
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and, Their sound is gone out into all the world, will serue the turne. A simple blessing God knoweth and little differeth from The sauor of death vnto death.
and, Their found is gone out into all the world, will serve the turn. A simple blessing God Knoweth and little differeth from The savour of death unto death.
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then for that Citie, howsoeuer they heard the sound of the worde of God. This stumbling blocke, fewe wise men will say was this Blessednesse promised to Abram.
then for that city, howsoever they herd the found of the word of God. This stumbling block, few wise men will say was this Blessedness promised to Abram.
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The Iewes hunt counter as fast on the other side, For when as, in the second Psalme, they reade of their Messtas, that he shall haue the heathen for his inheritance,
The Iewes hunt counter as fast on the other side, For when as, in the second Psalm, they read of their Messias, that he shall have the heathen for his inheritance,
that he shall crush them with a scepter of yron, and breake them in peeces like a potters vessel, they affirme, that all the world must bee subdued by force and violence vnto Messiah, An opinion that preuailed much in the time of Christ,
that he shall crush them with a sceptre of iron, and break them in Pieces like a potters vessel, they affirm, that all the world must be subdued by force and violence unto Messiah, an opinion that prevailed much in the time of christ,
Lord wilt thou at this time restore the kingdome to Israel. But they also make but an vncomfortable blessing of this blessednes of Abraham. The phrase is plaine, that in Abraham all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
Lord wilt thou At this time restore the Kingdom to Israel. But they also make but an uncomfortable blessing of this blessedness of Abraham. The phrase is plain, that in Abraham all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
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A blessednes then must the Gentiles trust to receiue from Abraham. Particuly these things are deliuered in the Scripture, which, I thinke, no distinctions of hyperbole, nor spiritually, nor at the last iudgement, can delude, which are the ordinary refuges of them that, out of preiudice, would faine put by the truth.
A blessedness then must the Gentiles trust to receive from Abraham. Particulary these things Are Delivered in the Scripture, which, I think, no Distinctions of hyperbole, nor spiritually, nor At the last judgement, can delude, which Are the ordinary refuges of them that, out of prejudice, would feign put by the truth.
the last enemy that shall be destroyed is death, The other part of Daniels speech, Dauid doth thus expresse in the Psalme. Thou Lorde shalt inherit all nations. And this point the Prophet Zachary doth render thus.
the last enemy that shall be destroyed is death, The other part of Daniel's speech, David does thus express in the Psalm. Thou Lord shalt inherit all Nations. And this point the Prophet Zachary does render thus.
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The kingdome and dominion, and greatnes of his kingdome vnder the whole heauen shall be giuen to the holy people of the most high, whose kingdome is an euerlasting kingdome,
The Kingdom and dominion, and greatness of his Kingdom under the Whole heaven shall be given to the holy people of the most high, whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom,
But least any man should say, it may bee some ▪ but what is that to the rest? Dauid answereth thus, The Kings of Tarshish, and of the Iles shall bring presents.
But least any man should say, it may be Some ▪ but what is that to the rest? David Answers thus, The Kings of Tarshish, and of the Isles shall bring presents.
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God reigneth ouer the heathen &c. If any do yet think that they shall serue him as the Kings did Iosuah, when he set his feet on their necks: the blessed scripture saith no.
God Reigneth over the heathen etc. If any do yet think that they shall serve him as the Kings did Joshua, when he Set his feet on their necks: the blessed scripture Says not.
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When saw we thee an hungred, or a thirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sicke or in prison & c? And as the scripture is very particular in setting down the state of the kings,
When saw we thee an hungered, or a thirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick or in prison & c? And as the scripture is very particular in setting down the state of the Kings,
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and in euery place incense shall be offred vnto thy name, and a pure offring. The Psalme saith also, The princes of the people are gathered vnto the people of the God of Abraham.
and in every place incense shall be offered unto thy name, and a pure offering. The Psalm Says also, The Princes of the people Are gathered unto the people of the God of Abraham.
But partly, for want of Grammer learning, to know the meaning of the word Come, and partly for want of Logick, to lay out those places to their due times:
But partly, for want of Grammar learning, to know the meaning of the word Come, and partly for want of Logic, to lay out those places to their due times:
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those Scriptures, and many more, are racked by such men out of their ioints: which rightly vnderstood, haue a cleane other sense, then that for which they are alleadged:
those Scriptures, and many more, Are racked by such men out of their Joints: which rightly understood, have a clean other sense, then that for which they Are alleged:
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yet questionlesse, Christ must sit at the right hand of his Father, till all his enemies bee made his footestoole, and then shall come from thence to iudge the quick and the dead.
yet questionless, christ must fit At the right hand of his Father, till all his enemies be made his footstool, and then shall come from thence to judge the quick and the dead.
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Our pretence of zeale, is cleare discouered to be but hypocrisie, when we rather choose to minde vnprofitable questions at home, then gaining soules abroad.
Our pretence of zeal, is clear discovered to be but hypocrisy, when we rather choose to mind unprofitable questions At home, then gaining Souls abroad.
It is a singular sin for men to be ouercome with euill, it is a shame that the Iesuites and Friers, that accompany euery ship, should be so diligent to destroy souls,
It is a singular since for men to be overcome with evil, it is a shame that the Iesuites and Friars, that accompany every ship, should be so diligent to destroy Souls,
A captiue woman, was the meanes of conuerting Iberia, now called Georgia. Eedesius, & Frumentius ▪ two captiue youthes, were the meanes of bringing the gospell into India. God makes the weake thinges of the worlde confound the mighty,
A captive woman, was the means of converting Iberia, now called Georgia. Eedesius, & Frumentius ▪ two captive youths, were the means of bringing the gospel into India. God makes the weak things of the world confound the mighty,
