The beavvties of Beth-el Containing: sundry reasons why euery Christian ought to account one day in the courtes of God, better then a thousand besides. Preached in Cambridge, and now published especially for the benefite of those that were the hearers.
THE Prophet Dauid being through the practise and tirannie of his enemies debarred frō all accesse vnto the publick worship & seruice of God, amongst the rest of the people of God, he maketh a mournfull and greeuous complaint of this his banishment, in the former part of this Psalme, accounting his estate in this regarde, more miserable then some of the bruite creatures themselues, which had liberty to build their nests,
THE Prophet David being through the practice and tyranny of his enemies debarred from all access unto the public worship & service of God, among the rest of the people of God, he makes a mournful and grievous complaint of this his banishment, in the former part of this Psalm, accounting his estate in this regard, more miserable then Some of the bruit creatures themselves, which had liberty to built their nests,
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And recounting with himselfe the condition of such persons as then enioyed those liberties & priuiledges, hee pronounceth vpon them one blessednesse in the neck of another;
And recounting with himself the condition of such Persons as then enjoyed those Liberties & privileges, he pronounceth upon them one blessedness in the neck of Another;
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yea if with much inconuenience, through drought and wet, which are signified by the valley of Mulberries, and the raine couering the pooles; yea with much toile and difficulty they could enioy such an earthly happinesse.
yea if with much inconvenience, through drought and wet, which Are signified by the valley of Mulberries, and the rain covering the pools; yea with much toil and difficulty they could enjoy such an earthly happiness.
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In the second part of the Psalme, hee lifteth vp an earnest request vnto the Lord, to turne his eare, vers. 8. and his eye vnto him, vers 9. that so he would be pleased to draw him out of this necessitie:
In the second part of the Psalm, he lifts up an earnest request unto the Lord, to turn his ear, vers. 8. and his eye unto him, vers 9. that so he would be pleased to draw him out of this necessity:
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And although by the house of God is meant some-time the Church triumphant, Iohn 14. 2. In my fathers house are many mansions, that is, in heauen where the Saints enioy the presence of GOD:
And although by the house of God is meant sometime the Church triumphant, John 14. 2. In my Father's house Are many mansions, that is, in heaven where the Saints enjoy the presence of GOD:
and some-times the Church Militant, 1. Tim. 3. 15. That thou mayest know how to behaue thy selfe in the house of God, which is the Church of the liuing God. Yet here is it taken in neither of those sences,
and sometimes the Church Militant, 1. Tim. 3. 15. That thou Mayest know how to behave thy self in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God. Yet Here is it taken in neither of those Senses,
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ioyning together in the confession of their sinnes, and of their faith, in hearing the worde, receiuing the Sacraments, publicke prayers, &c. Thus Salomon calleth the Temple the house of GOD almost twentie times, in 1. Kings 8.
joining together in the Confessi of their Sins, and of their faith, in hearing the word, receiving the Sacraments, public Prayers, etc. Thus Solomon calls the Temple the house of GOD almost twentie times, in 1. Kings 8.
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Ioshua 4, vers. 13. Fortie thousand went before the Lord to battle against Iericho, that is before the Arke of the Lord. 2. because hee especially reueiled himselfe here,
Ioshua 4, vers. 13. Fortie thousand went before the Lord to battle against Jericho, that is before the Ark of the Lord. 2. Because he especially revealed himself Here,
For where can a man be either sooner or surelier found then at his owne house? hence was the place of Gods worship called the face of God, which wee are commanded to seeke, from which Caine was cast out. Not that in such places were any false vizors or formes whereby God might bee remembred:
For where can a man be either sooner or surelier found then At his own house? hence was the place of God's worship called the face of God, which we Are commanded to seek, from which Cain was cast out. Not that in such places were any false vizors or forms whereby God might be remembered:
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but because his pure worship, praescribed by himselfe, and accordingly by his children performed, is that ordinance, in which his face is seene glorious, and not out of it.
but Because his pure worship, prescribed by himself, and accordingly by his children performed, is that Ordinance, in which his face is seen glorious, and not out of it.
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yea so ardently that the very vehemencie of his desire, conflicting with deniall of it, brought leannesse into his flesh, drynesse into his bones, and consumption into his parts;
yea so ardently that the very vehemency of his desire, conflicting with denial of it, brought leanness into his Flesh, dryness into his bones, and consumption into his parts;
The former is drawne from the consideration of the time. One day spent in these Courts of GOD, is better then a thousand elsewhere: as though he had said.
The former is drawn from the consideration of the time. One day spent in these Courts of GOD, is better then a thousand elsewhere: as though he had said.
The latter comparison is drawne from consideration of the estate & condition of men: of whom some are in eminent place and dignity, some in meaner and baser degree.
The latter comparison is drawn from consideration of the estate & condition of men: of whom Some Are in eminent place and dignity, Some in meaner and baser degree.
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It may be true here which some lerned obserue, that Dauid in mention of a doore-keeper in Gods house, had respect vnto the Chorits, to whose custody this psalm was comitted for their incouragemēt against the contempt of lewd men:
It may be true Here which Some learned observe, that David in mention of a doorkeeper in God's house, had respect unto the Chorits, to whose custody this psalm was committed for their encouragement against the contempt of lewd men:
but whether he had or no, their office being to keepe the doores of the tabernacle, the truth is, he yt had preferred the very sparrows and swallows aboue himselfe, in this regard that they might resort to the tabernacle, & make their nests there;
but whither he had or no, their office being to keep the doors of the tabernacle, the truth is, he that had preferred the very sparrows and Swallows above himself, in this regard that they might resort to the tabernacle, & make their nests there;
did much more account the Chorites far more happie then himselfe, because they by their office were tied to be euer, day & night in their courses about the tabernacle:
did much more account the Chorites Far more happy then himself, Because they by their office were tied to be ever, day & night in their courses about the tabernacle:
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that therefore he would please to vouchsafe him a comfortable returne vnto the holy exercises of religion, that he might pertake in the publick duties thereof with his people:
that Therefore he would please to vouchsafe him a comfortable return unto the holy exercises of Religion, that he might partake in the public duties thereof with his people:
But one thing he wanted, which he desired of the Lord, euen that hee might dwell in the house of the Lord all the daies of his life, to behold the beauty of the Lord & to visit his temple.
But one thing he wanted, which he desired of the Lord, even that he might dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life, to behold the beauty of the Lord & to visit his temple.
yea the King him-selfe taken, his eies put out, his feet put in fetters, and him-selfe carried to Babel. Infinite and vnspeakable was the losse both of the Cittie & Temple,
yea the King himself taken, his eyes put out, his feet put in fetters, and himself carried to Babel. Infinite and unspeakable was the loss both of the city & Temple,
that the Lord would turne away his anger, and wrath from the Citty of Ierusalem, and in that long prayer hee intreateth not, that he with his people might bee returned into their former possessions and inioy their houses, landes, orchards, vineyards and commodities:
that the Lord would turn away his anger, and wrath from the city of Ierusalem, and in that long prayer he intreateth not, that he with his people might be returned into their former possessions and enjoy their houses, Lands, orchards, vineyards and commodities:
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He prayeth indeed for the Cittie Ierusalem: But because it was Gods holy mountaine Vers, 16. and because it was the Cittie where-vpon his name was called.
He Prayeth indeed for the city Ierusalem: But Because it was God's holy mountain Vers, 16. and Because it was the city whereupon his name was called.
but with strong cryes intreated the Lord, for the Lords sake, that is, for his Christ sake, he would cause his face to shine vppon his sanctuary which then lay waste: and this may be obserued not onely in the Prophets of the Lord,
but with strong cries entreated the Lord, for the lords sake, that is, for his christ sake, he would cause his face to shine upon his sanctuary which then lay waste: and this may be observed not only in the prophets of the Lord,
but also in the Lords people, who, how-soeuer before their captiuities it was hard to say whether they more despised Gods holy ordinances, or imbraced their outward profits;
but also in the lords people, who, howsoever before their Captivities it was hard to say whither they more despised God's holy ordinances, or embraced their outward profits;
yea the meanes whereby ordinarily the fellowship of the Saints with God, and their mutuall Communion one with an other is heere begun in the Kingdome of grace,
yea the means whereby ordinarily the fellowship of the Saints with God, and their mutual Communion one with an other is Here begun in the Kingdom of grace,
in the want of we, people must needs perish; as such as want both ye rule and guide to direct & lead them vnto true felicity. 3. They are such as haue tasted (in som measure) how sweet ye Lord is in these ordināces;
in the want of we, people must needs perish; as such as want both you Rule and guide to Direct & led them unto true felicity. 3. They Are such as have tasted (in Some measure) how sweet you Lord is in these ordinances;
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or els could they neuer thirst after the liuing God: they haue met with God in Sion who hath enlightned their minds, perswaded their harts; cōforted their consciences;
or Else could they never thirst After the living God: they have met with God in Sion who hath enlightened their minds, persuaded their hearts; comforted their Consciences;
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furnished thē with coat-armor of proof, against satans subtilties and batteries, fortified them against their owne weaknesses, supplyed them with preseruatiues against the poison of euill example, which as a corrupt ayer infecteth not a few:
furnished them with Coat-armor of proof, against Satan subtleties and batteries, fortified them against their own Weaknesses, supplied them with preservatives against the poison of evil Exampl, which as a corrupt air Infecteth not a few:
beutified them with the graces of faith, hope, loue, humilitie, patience, sobriety and the rest, clothed thē with the righteousnes of Christ whom their faith hath clasped and wil not let go, in comparison of whom al gain is losse,
beautified them with the graces of faith, hope, love, humility, patience, sobriety and the rest, clothed them with the righteousness of christ whom their faith hath clasped and will not let go, in comparison of whom all gain is loss,
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we see nothing but this Mannah there is too much preaching, and what should so much of it do? And againe where God in iudgement hath denied this blessing of a faithful Ministery vnto a people, it is neuer asked after:
we see nothing but this Manna there is too much preaching, and what should so much of it do? And again where God in judgement hath denied this blessing of a faithful Ministry unto a people, it is never asked After:
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In the want of neuer so base an outward commodity, men can complaine, yea and lay their counsels and purses together, to get their want supplied in season.
In the want of never so base an outward commodity, men can complain, yea and lay their Counsels and purses together, to get their want supplied in season.
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but neuer a word of the want of instruction, of the want of a painfull teacher, of the want of the knowledge of God, of the want of the practise of piety either in the parish, or in the familie.
but never a word of the want of instruction, of the want of a painful teacher, of the want of the knowledge of God, of the want of the practice of piety either in the parish, or in the family.
& further many who are not without all knowledge nor the means, but take themselues to haue better part in Christ then the former, may here finde the vnsoundnesse of their soules:
& further many who Are not without all knowledge nor the means, but take themselves to have better part in christ then the former, may Here find the unsoundness of their Souls:
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for many reputed christians because they are not only within the visible church, but pertak also in al the outward exercises of religiō, hear the word read, preached, receiue the sacraments, contēt themselues in these works done, without any great inward affection to any of them:
for many reputed Christians Because they Are not only within the visible Church, but partake also in all the outward exercises of Religion, hear the word read, preached, receive the Sacraments, content themselves in these works done, without any great inward affection to any of them:
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they would wish to want the aire to breath in as soon as these sweet meanes no lesse necessary to a comfortable christian life then the aire to a natural.
they would wish to want the air to breath in as soon as these sweet means no less necessary to a comfortable christian life then the air to a natural.
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thou now by vnder-valuing these vnvaluable priuiledges of Gods people declarest thy selfe (for all thy profession) to bee no better then cockle in the field,
thou now by under-valving these unvaluable privileges of God's people declarest thy self (for all thy profession) to be no better then cockle in the field,
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Can there by any greater losse then the losse of a mans soule? or can there bee a greater want then for a man to be starued to death? or if this losse, this want, be brought vpon any man, can any recompence bee made vnto such a party answerable vnto either? what a griefe then should it bee to a godly heart to see whole townes lye vnder that curse of God, Amos 8. 11. euen vnder a famine, not of bread and water,
Can there by any greater loss then the loss of a men soul? or can there be a greater want then for a man to be starved to death? or if this loss, this want, be brought upon any man, can any recompense be made unto such a party answerable unto either? what a grief then should it be to a godly heart to see Whole Towns lie under that curse of God, Amos 8. 11. even under a famine, not of bred and water,
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yet if the absence of it else-where greeue vs not, we lay not to heart the distresses of Gods people as we ought, our bowels are too ayery, wee are too priuatly minded,
yet if the absence of it elsewhere grieve us not, we lay not to heart the Distresses of God's people as we ought, our bowels Are too Airy, we Are too privately minded,
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If any mans outward estate were broken, his wealth by force and violence snatched out of his hands, here would be sence and sorrow (more then inough) for the losse:
If any men outward estate were broken, his wealth by force and violence snatched out of his hands, Here would be sense and sorrow (more then enough) for the loss:
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shall then thy inward state be crackt? the liberties of the ministerie, and of the assemblies be infringed? the sanctuarie of God desolate? the exercise of pure religion together with Gods worship be hindred or abolished,
shall then thy inward state be cracked? the Liberties of the Ministry, and of the assemblies be infringed? the sanctuary of God desolate? the exercise of pure Religion together with God's worship be hindered or abolished,
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and all this cause no sorrow, nor set any griefe to thy heart? Is this such a dispositiō as becommeth him who professeth himselfe to be the Lords? no surely:
and all this cause no sorrow, nor Set any grief to thy heart? Is this such a disposition as becomes him who Professes himself to be the lords? no surely:
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for such (as they haue cause) fill their mouthes with complaints of the desolations of Sion. A iust cause of sorrow was it to Dauid, when he saw the enemie lift vp axes,
for such (as they have cause) fill their mouths with complaints of the desolations of Sion. A just cause of sorrow was it to David, when he saw the enemy lift up axes,
Eli a good old man (notwithstanding his weaknesse towards his sonnes) when the Arke was carried to the battaile against the Philistines, it is said his heart feared for the Arke of God, (1. Sam. 4. 13.) and when tidings came that the battaile went against Israell, that Hophni & Phineas his sonnes were slaine and the Arke taken:
Eli a good old man (notwithstanding his weakness towards his Sons) when the Ark was carried to the battle against the philistines, it is said his heart feared for the Ark of God, (1. Sam. 4. 13.) and when tidings Come that the battle went against Israel, that Hophni & Phinehas his Sons were slain and the Ark taken:
Hee had likewise a good daughter in law Phineas his wife, who when she heard of all these tidings, the text noteth also of her, that it was not the death of her father, her brother,
He had likewise a good daughter in law Phinehas his wife, who when she herd of all these tidings, the text notes also of her, that it was not the death of her father, her brother,
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The like is worthy noting in that faithfull Captaine Vriah, who when he was called and commanded by Dauid to goe home and eate and drinke and company with his wife, hee vtterly refused,
The like is worthy noting in that faithful Captain Uriah, who when he was called and commanded by David to go home and eat and drink and company with his wife, he utterly refused,
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and therefore hee could take no delight in any thing at home, because it was not well with the Arke and Israell abroad. 2. Sam. 11. 11. Euen so should wee neuer thinke our selues well,
and Therefore he could take no delight in any thing At home, Because it was not well with the Ark and Israel abroad. 2. Sam. 11. 11. Eve so should we never think our selves well,
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Daniel was well enough, highly in fauour with the King, had libertie of conscience euen in that Idolatrous kingdome, to worship the GOD of Israel purely, he was in no bondage nor affliction:
daniel was well enough, highly in favour with the King, had liberty of conscience even in that Idolatrous Kingdom, to worship the GOD of Israel purely, he was in no bondage nor affliction:
but yet so long as GODS people were in calamitie Gods temple in desolation, Gods worship in contempt, he could not but sorrow, fast and pray in their behalfe.
but yet so long as GOD'S people were in calamity God's temple in desolation, God's worship in contempt, he could not but sorrow, fast and pray in their behalf.
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The like wee read recorded of that faithfull captaine Nehemiah, he was a great man in the Court of King Artaxerxes, in an office very honorable and neere the Kings person, for he was his Cup-bearer;
The like we read recorded of that faithful captain Nehemiah, he was a great man in the Court of King Artaxerxes, in an office very honourable and near the Kings person, for he was his Cupbearer;
euen such as hee could not hide, but that the King (before whom no mournefull spectacle might come) did read the deepe sorrow of his heart in his countenance:
even such as he could not hide, but that the King (before whom no mournful spectacle might come) did read the deep sorrow of his heart in his countenance:
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his owne aduancement and honour could not comfort him, so long as hee saw God dishonored abroad, the Citie dedicated to his name, now defaced by Heathen Princes:
his own advancement and honour could not Comfort him, so long as he saw God dishonoured abroad, the city dedicated to his name, now defaced by Heathen Princes:
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Nehem. 13. wherein wee read our owne lesson, that our selues enioying the pretious libertie of our assemblies, we ought to pitty the distresse of our countrymen, who sit still in the shadow of death,
Nehemiah 13. wherein we read our own Lesson, that our selves enjoying the precious liberty of our assemblies, we ought to pity the distress of our countrymen, who fit still in the shadow of death,
then such as haue it must be wise hearted to make precious account of it: and while they enioy it, store them-selues with such necessaries as shall after-wards besteed them.
then such as have it must be wise hearted to make precious account of it: and while they enjoy it, store themselves with such necessaries as shall afterwards bestead them.
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Why then doe not such as professe themselues the children of wisdome, fore-cast and prouidently fore-see their future necessities? especially seeing this ouer-sight will cost them so many teares,
Why then do not such as profess themselves the children of Wisdom, forecast and providently foresee their future necessities? especially seeing this oversight will cost them so many tears,
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but now vnder the Turke and Pope are sunke to hell, in the profession of Mahometisme and Anti-christianisme: yea of golden Candle-stickes which once held out the glorious Gospell and word of truth, are become the very cells and dennes of diuells.
but now under the Turk and Pope Are sunk to hell, in the profession of Mahometism and Antichristianism: yea of golden Candlesticks which once held out the glorious Gospel and word of truth, Are become the very cells and dens of Devils.
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whether hee shall haue no vse of faith, of direction, of comfort, of patience, of sence of Gods loue, of assurance of pardon of his sinne, of strength against such temptations,
whither he shall have no use of faith, of direction, of Comfort, of patience, of sense of God's love, of assurance of pardon of his sin, of strength against such temptations,
that whensoeuer the Lord shall begirt thee, and lead thee into any of these conditions; if the word bee not thy comfort, thou art sure to perish in thy trouble;
that whensoever the Lord shall begirt thee, and led thee into any of these conditions; if the word be not thy Comfort, thou art sure to perish in thy trouble;
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yea if thou hadst begun to bee heauenly couetous, when thou beganst first to breath. Wouldest thou then be armed against sinne, superstition, heresie, popery in thy life time;
yea if thou Hadst begun to be heavenly covetous, when thou beganst First to breath. Wouldst thou then be armed against sin, Superstition, heresy, popery in thy life time;
and nakedly layde open to all terrors of conscience, accusations of sinne, and temptations of Sathan? Wouldest thou not bee giuen vp to impatience, to a sence of Gods wrath, to shutte vp thy dayes in an horrible apprehension of an hell in thy soule afore-hand? Oh then now while God offereth his grace in the ministerie of the word, acknowledge the acceptable time and day of saluation:
and nakedly laid open to all terrors of conscience, accusations of sin, and temptations of Sathan? Wouldst thou not be given up to impatience, to a sense of God's wrath, to shut up thy days in an horrible apprehension of an hell in thy soul aforehand? O then now while God Offereth his grace in the Ministry of the word, acknowledge the acceptable time and day of salvation:
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Make roome in the house of thy hart by remouing all the trash in it, such as is infidelity, impenitency, earthlynesse, voluptuousnes and whatsoeuer sauoureth of the flesh:
Make room in the house of thy heart by removing all the trash in it, such as is infidelity, impenitency, earthlynesse, voluptuousness and whatsoever savoureth of the Flesh:
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the case being ye same with vs as somtimes it was with Israel when they had with GODS Commandement all the incouragements which Moyses could vse to speed them forward vnto Canaan; they would not go,
the case being the same with us as sometimes it was with Israel when they had with GOD'S Commandment all the encouragements which Moses could use to speed them forward unto Canaan; they would not go,
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it seemes the times were much like ours wherein to call men to the house of God, to speake of Pastors, preaching, Scriptures and holy exercises is to glut and surfet men,
it seems the times were much like ours wherein to call men to the house of God, to speak of Pastors, preaching, Scriptures and holy exercises is to glut and surfeit men,
neither their sweet melody of instruments, nor their pleasant walks, nor their christall riuers can affect them with ioy, seeing they were now banished and excommunicate from the publike exercises of religion before the Lord at Sion. And it were to be wished that euen such as belong to the Lord did not vnderprize such gratious pledges of Gods presence in the presence and plentifull fruition of them;
neither their sweet melody of Instruments, nor their pleasant walks, nor their crystal Rivers can affect them with joy, seeing they were now banished and excommunicate from the public exercises of Religion before the Lord At Sion. And it were to be wished that even such as belong to the Lord did not underprize such gracious pledges of God's presence in the presence and plentiful fruition of them;
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who yet can with sighs mourne after them, being withdrawne from their eyes, no otherwise then when all Israel lamented after the Lord when the Arke was in Kiriath-iearim, 1. Sam. 7. 2. The Lord Iesus woing his Church most louingly intreateth entrance into her.
who yet can with sighs mourn After them, being withdrawn from their eyes, no otherwise then when all Israel lamented After the Lord when the Ark was in Kiriath-jearim, 1. Sam. 7. 2. The Lord Iesus wooing his Church most lovingly intreateth Entrance into her.
Open vnto mee my well beloued for my head is full of dew, &c. Oh no shee hath putte of her caules, shee will not disease her selfe so farre as to put them on;
Open unto me my well Beloved for my head is full of due, etc. O no she hath put of her caules, she will not disease her self so Far as to put them on;
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because it is with many a mā, as it was with the people of Ephesus: whē Paul was taking his leaue of the Elders of Ephesus, he told them that he knew they should see his face no more:
Because it is with many a man, as it was with the people of Ephesus: when Paul was taking his leave of the Elders of Ephesus, he told them that he knew they should see his face no more:
euen so a number of men are neuer sorry nor weepe, are without al affections to the Ministry & Ministers, til they be taking their leaue and say they shall see their face no more;
even so a number of men Are never sorry nor weep, Are without all affections to the Ministry & Ministers, till they be taking their leave and say they shall see their face no more;
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these consideratiōs are so much ye more seasonable to you the present hearers, yt now at the first entrance of this blessing you may lay hold of it,
these considerations Are so much you more seasonable to you the present hearers, that now At the First Entrance of this blessing you may lay hold of it,
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that it is a note of a good man more to reioice in the prosperity of the Church and the holy exercises of the ministry, then in al the delights among the sonnes of men besides.
that it is a note of a good man more to rejoice in the Prosperity of the Church and the holy exercises of the Ministry, then in all the delights among the Sons of men beside.
For who can condemne in this holy man of God such an holy desire as this is? Nay who can deny but that our affections & wishes ought to be in some measure sutable vnto his? And therefore that it is our part with him, to prefer the reioycing and comfort of one day within the Church, aboue a thousand elsewhere, not excepting the Pallaces of Princes:
For who can condemn in this holy man of God such an holy desire as this is? Nay who can deny but that our affections & wishes ought to be in Some measure suitable unto his? And Therefore that it is our part with him, to prefer the rejoicing and Comfort of one day within the Church, above a thousand elsewhere, not excepting the Palaces of Princes:
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yea and that wee might bee so happy in the fruition of this desire, to choose a very meane estate with it, rather then the most glorious condition of the earth without it.
yea and that we might be so happy in the fruition of this desire, to choose a very mean estate with it, rather then the most glorious condition of the earth without it.
or in the Ministery that could so rauish and affect him? For men of common eies cannot see any such extraordinary thing in them so violently to draw them;
or in the Ministry that could so ravish and affect him? For men of Common eyes cannot see any such extraordinary thing in them so violently to draw them;
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The former appeareth, Psalm, 27. 4. One thing I desired of the Lord, and I will desire it, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the daies of my life.
The former appears, Psalm, 27. 4. One thing I desired of the Lord, and I will desire it, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
and might therefore haue drawne carnall mindes vnto it (as at this day the sensible and plausible splendor and beauty of the Church of Rome doth many superstitious people) yet was neuer any good and sincere heart (such as Dauids was) satisfied with externall things in Gods worship:
and might Therefore have drawn carnal minds unto it (as At this day the sensible and plausible splendour and beauty of the Church of Room does many superstitious people) yet was never any good and sincere heart (such as David was) satisfied with external things in God's worship:
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there are therfore other beauties which the stranger entreth not into ye beholding of; yea such as cānot be beheld but with eyes as cleare as christall.
there Are Therefore other beauty's which the stranger entereth not into you beholding of; yea such as cannot be beheld but with eyes as clear as crystal.
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and are no other then the presence chambers of this euerlasting King of glory. Here he sitteth in a chaire of Estate, as formerly he sate between the Cherubins:
and Are no other then the presence chambers of this everlasting King of glory. Here he Sitteth in a chair of Estate, as formerly he sat between the Cherubim:
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For how could the second Temple wanting 1. Gods presence between the Cherubins. 2. the Vrim and Thumim. 3. the inspiration & raizing vp of extraordinary prophets. 4. the Arke it selfe the seat of God, which was taken in the captiuity. 5. fire from heauen to consume their sacrifices:
For how could the second Temple wanting 1. God's presence between the Cherubim. 2. the Urim and Thumim. 3. the inspiration & razing up of extraordinary Prophets. 4. the Ark it self the seat of God, which was taken in the captivity. 5. fire from heaven to consume their Sacrifices:
how could (I say) the second Temple wanting all these, be truly said to exceed the glory of the former, which had thē al? But only in regard of Christs bodily presence which by entring into it was to beautifie it? And yet the effectuall presence of his spirit now with vs, is farre more powerful and glorious,
how could (I say) the second Temple wanting all these, be truly said to exceed the glory of the former, which had them all? But only in regard of Christ bodily presence which by entering into it was to beautify it? And yet the effectual presence of his Spirit now with us, is Far more powerful and glorious,
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the contract beeing alreadie made, and the daye of their marriage apointed, and approching) desire any socyetie more then his? Nay ought not euerie beleeuing soule to wish one houre spent in his socyetie and fellowshippe, rather then ten thousand with any besides? So as hitherto Dauid was not wide in his wish and reioycing.
the contract being already made, and the day of their marriage appointed, and approaching) desire any socyetie more then his? Nay ought not every believing soul to wish one hour spent in his socyetie and fellowship, rather then ten thousand with any beside? So as hitherto David was not wide in his wish and rejoicing.
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where by the worke and presence of the spirit, he may so happily inrich himselfe vnto life euerlasting, rather then else-where, where is nothing but spiritual pouerty, nakednesse, and beggery?
where by the work and presence of the Spirit, he may so happily enrich himself unto life everlasting, rather then elsewhere, where is nothing but spiritual poverty, nakedness, and beggary?
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but now in the preaching and deliuery of the Ghospell, the verie Angells in heauen, are after a sort shaken beeing rauished & rapt into the admiration of it.
but now in the preaching and delivery of the Gospel, the very Angels in heaven, Are After a sort shaken being ravished & rapt into the admiration of it.
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& be affected with them? and who can b•ame him that can come to prize these beauties aboue all that the earth can afford besides? Seeing the Angells themselues who are stript frō all earthly desires and delights, are said to admire these, but neuer the other:
& be affected with them? and who can b•ame him that can come to prize these beauty's above all that the earth can afford beside? Seeing the Angels themselves who Are stripped from all earthly Desires and delights, Are said to admire these, but never the other:
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and their propertie is described, that they flye as a clowde, and flocke as the Doues vnto these windowes. Which prophesie although it bee properlie to bee vnderstood of the vniuersall and generall calling and concurse of the Gentiles vnto the Church, who should come with such celerity and swiftnesse as if a cloud were with violence of windes carried from one side and region of heauen to the other;
and their property is described, that they fly as a cloud, and flock as the Dove unto these windows. Which prophesy although it be properly to be understood of the universal and general calling and concourse of the Gentiles unto the Church, who should come with such celerity and swiftness as if a cloud were with violence of winds carried from one side and region of heaven to the other;
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yet this propertie is so peculiar vnto persons once called and conuerted, as by which the holie Ghost pleaseth to expresse them, rather then by any other title, that they are such as flocke to the windowes of the Church, by which the Lord conueyeth to his people his light of instruction, of consolation, of grace, of glory.
yet this property is so peculiar unto Persons once called and converted, as by which the holy Ghost Pleases to express them, rather then by any other title, that they Are such as flock to the windows of the Church, by which the Lord conveyeth to his people his Light of instruction, of consolation, of grace, of glory.
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So else-where, the scriptures note them to bee such as seeke the Lord in his ordinances, such as seeke the face of the Lord, such as call one another to the house of the Lord, and such as cheerfully and couragiously march on,
So elsewhere, the Scriptures note them to be such as seek the Lord in his ordinances, such as seek the face of the Lord, such as call one Another to the house of the Lord, and such as cheerfully and courageously march on,
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Secondly, wee must (notwithstanding the multitude of prophane & hypocriticall persons in the congregation,) frame our iudgements vnto Gods, who esteemeth the assemblies frō the better part, and not from the greater;
Secondly, we must (notwithstanding the multitude of profane & hypocritical Persons in the congregation,) frame our Judgments unto God's, who esteems the assemblies from the better part, and not from the greater;
How much more beautiful then and glorious are the cōgregations of Gods people, in regard of such who are truly the Lords holy ones? allied vnto Christ, Saints by calling,
How much more beautiful then and glorious Are the congregations of God's people, in regard of such who Are truly the lords holy ones? allied unto christ, Saints by calling,
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but the presence of the King, Queene, Prince, Lords, Ladies, and other their attendants answerably where the exercises of religion are established, are beauties no whit inferiour, but farre passing the former.
but the presence of the King, Queen, Prince, lords, Ladies, and other their attendants answerably where the exercises of Religion Are established, Are beauty's no whit inferior, but Far passing the former.
but within costly for the matter, and curious for the exquisite workmanshippe, and like to the beauty of Christ him-selfe in whom men sawe neither forme nor beautie, partly because their infirmities cloude their beautie,
but within costly for the matter, and curious for the exquisite workmanship, and like to the beauty of christ himself in whom men saw neither Form nor beauty, partly Because their infirmities cloud their beauty,
no wonder if eyes still gazing vpon such clouds bee held from seeing the hidden glory of the Saints, no otherwise then Elishaes seruant was, who could not see the glorie which shone rounde about him.
no wonder if eyes still gazing upon such Clouds be held from seeing the hidden glory of the Saints, no otherwise then Elisha's servant was, who could not see the glory which shone round about him.
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and if in our priuate course we ought to edifie our selues by this, & by our conuersing with them, partake of their graces and encrease or stir vp our owne:
and if in our private course we ought to edify our selves by this, & by our conversing with them, partake of their graces and increase or stir up our own:
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much more should we with all cheerefulnesse partake with them in the publicke worship of God, by whose presence, behauiour and praiers our ioy is more full, and our seruice more acceptable.
much more should we with all cheerfulness partake with them in the public worship of God, by whose presence, behaviour and Prayers our joy is more full, and our service more acceptable.
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Especially seeing this whole Psalme sheweth how our Prophet from this consideration did not a little prouoke his heart and best affections vnto the assemblies.
Especially seeing this Whole Psalm shows how our Prophet from this consideration did not a little provoke his heart and best affections unto the assemblies.
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Now to end this point, seeing wee are taught that here is the Court of the King of glorie, the holy God sitteth here in the holie assemblies, the holy Angels of God are heere present;
Now to end this point, seeing we Are taught that Here is the Court of the King of glory, the holy God Sitteth Here in the holy assemblies, the holy Angels of God Are Here present;
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if wee espie not and turne not our eyes vnto such beauties? what a fearefull delusion is befallen them, who are so easily wone to the painted beautie of an harlot,
if we espy not and turn not our eyes unto such beauty's? what a fearful delusion is befallen them, who Are so Easily won to the painted beauty of an harlot,
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as by scorning the holy exercises of our publicke meetings, and reproching the Preachers, and Ministers of them, seeke to turne this our glory into shame? but more of this in the vses following the doctrine.
as by scorning the holy exercises of our public meetings, and reproaching the Preachers, and Ministers of them, seek to turn this our glory into shame? but more of this in the uses following the Doctrine.
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Thus much wee haue spoken of the honorable persons present in our congregations, the dutifull respect of whō (if we wanted othermotiues) were forcible enough to draw Godly hearts with cheerfulnesse vnto our meetings.
Thus much we have spoken of the honourable Persons present in our congregations, the dutiful respect of whom (if we wanted othermotiues) were forcible enough to draw Godly hearts with cheerfulness unto our meetings.
euen holy things: namely the whole publike worship of God, standing especially in the Ministerie of 1. Word, 2. Sacrament, 3. Prayer, 4. Keyes of the Church:
even holy things: namely the Whole public worship of God, standing especially in the Ministry of 1. Word, 2. Sacrament, 3. Prayer, 4. Keys of the Church:
and that both reade and preached, the weaker of which meanes wanteth not his fruitfull vse in the Church, that whosoeuer ascribeth not much vnto the publicke reading of the Scriptures:
and that both read and preached, the Weaker of which means Wants not his fruitful use in the Church, that whosoever ascribeth not much unto the public reading of the Scriptures:
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well considereth not the necessity of that ancient ordinance of God, who of olde would haue Moses reade euery sabboth, and instituted a lecture of the law and Prophets.
well Considereth not the necessity of that ancient Ordinance of God, who of old would have Moses read every Sabbath, and instituted a lecture of the law and prophets.
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The which ordinance of God, not onely the holie Apostles: but the sonne of God himselfe graced, yea honored not with his presence onely; but also with his ministery;
The which Ordinance of God, not only the holy Apostles: but the son of God himself graced, yea honoured not with his presence only; but also with his Ministry;
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First, It is a notable meanes to come to the knowledge of the history of the Scriptures, wherein the chiefe workes that euer the Lord did in the Church are recorded,
First, It is a notable means to come to the knowledge of the history of the Scriptures, wherein the chief works that ever the Lord did in the Church Are recorded,
3. To direct our iudgements in proouing of all things; and holding that which is good, as the Baereans searched the Scriptures, to see whether the things were so as Paul preached, which if it bee a fruite of priuate reading (as the rest also are) much more of publicke.
3. To Direct our Judgments in proving of all things; and holding that which is good, as the Bereans searched the Scriptures, to see whither the things were so as Paul preached, which if it be a fruit of private reading (as the rest also Are) much more of public.
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In regarde of the vnconuerted, it is the ordinarie meanes to beget them to God, by enlightening their eyes, opening their eares, mollifying their hearts,
In regard of the unconverted, it is the ordinary means to beget them to God, by enlightening their eyes, opening their ears, mollifying their hearts,
and working faith in their soules, which commeth by hearing. And what a blessed worke is this whereby the sonnes of wrath become the sonnes of GOD? whereby those who are layd lowe in hell by sinne, are raised vnto the glory of the highest heauen? and whereby the iust heyres of damnation are entituled into the state of saluation, to receiue inheritance among those that are sanctified, In this excellent vse is it called a Ministerie of reconciliation, of peace, a word of grace, of saluation, and of life. 2. In respect of those who are conuerted:
and working faith in their Souls, which comes by hearing. And what a blessed work is this whereby the Sons of wrath become the Sons of GOD? whereby those who Are laid low in hell by sin, Are raised unto the glory of the highest heaven? and whereby the just Heirs of damnation Are entitled into the state of salvation, to receive inheritance among those that Are sanctified, In this excellent use is it called a Ministry of reconciliation, of peace, a word of grace, of salvation, and of life. 2. In respect of those who Are converted:
Secondly, to strengthen and encrease their faith, bringing it with dayly progresse from the infancie and weaknesse of it, till the beleeuer attaine his tallnesse and strength in Christ.
Secondly, to strengthen and increase their faith, bringing it with daily progress from the infancy and weakness of it, till the believer attain his tallness and strength in christ.
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partly while they are counselled in their doubts, finding the word in this Ministerie, especially the man of their counsels. Partly while they are admonished of such wayes as are disagreeable to such an high calling as they haue vndertaken.
partly while they Are counseled in their doubts, finding the word in this Ministry, especially the man of their Counsels. Partly while they Are admonished of such ways as Are disagreeable to such an high calling as they have undertaken.
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Fiftly, to raise them out of falls, by discouering vnto them the nature and danger of sinne, the working of their owne infirmities, the bitter roote of originall corruption: the poysoned fruites of it:
Fifty, to raise them out of falls, by discovering unto them the nature and danger of sin, the working of their own infirmities, the bitter root of original corruption: the poisoned fruits of it:
and by many motiues continually prouoking their repentance, which was the scope Christs fore-runners Sermon; yea of his owne preaching, and of his Apostles. Sixtly, most absolutely to direct them through their whole Christian course.
and by many motives continually provoking their Repentance, which was the scope Christ forerunners Sermon; yea of his own preaching, and of his Apostles. Sixty, most absolutely to Direct them through their Whole Christian course.
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And if they bee to deale with others, it enableth them to become great lights; ready and furnished to instruct, and comfort abroade, to bee as eyes to the blinde:
And if they be to deal with Others, it enableth them to become great lights; ready and furnished to instruct, and Comfort abroad, to be as eyes to the blind:
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and at home to teach and pray with their family, so as their houses become little Bethels, and houses of GOD, in which the Lord is truely and constantly worshipped,
and At home to teach and pray with their family, so as their houses become little Bethels, and houses of GOD, in which the Lord is truly and constantly worshipped,
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and of the godly whose number by the same meanes are dayly augmented and accomplished, the appearing of Christ vnto Judgement is hastened, which the Saints ought to long after,
and of the godly whose number by the same means Are daily augmented and accomplished, the appearing of christ unto Judgement is hastened, which the Saints ought to long After,
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Secondly, in the Sacraments wee drinke yet deeper of the Lords bountie, who contenteth not himselfe to bring his children vnto the faith by the former meanes,
Secondly, in the Sacraments we drink yet Deeper of thee lords bounty, who contents not himself to bring his children unto the faith by the former means,
The former sealing vp their vnion, ingrafting and fellowship with Christ, from whom as from a roote, they draw and sucke the moysture of grace, without which they are but dead, and withered branches.
The former sealing up their Union, engrafting and fellowship with christ, from whom as from a root, they draw and suck the moisture of grace, without which they Are but dead, and withered branches.
and how wonderfull are the blessings which are vouchsafed the Church from God, in and by meanes of this holy dutie, especially when they are assembled in the house of prayer? In the former regarde is it sayd by the Prophet, Praise waiteth for thee in Sion.
and how wonderful Are the blessings which Are vouchsafed the Church from God, in and by means of this holy duty, especially when they Are assembled in the house of prayer? In the former regard is it said by the Prophet, Praise waits for thee in Sion.
For what greater honour can befall the Lord, then first in petition to bee acknowledged the giuer of euery good and perfect gift? to bee depended vpon for all comfort, instruction and euery good grace:
For what greater honour can befall the Lord, then First in petition to be acknowledged the giver of every good and perfect gift? to be depended upon for all Comfort, instruction and every good grace:
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to bee acknowledged the author and finisher of our faith, the beginner and accomplisher of all our workes, in vs and for vs? and in the confession of our indignity and misery (euen the best) to haue his free grace amplified,
to be acknowledged the author and finisher of our faith, the beginner and accomplisher of all our works, in us and for us? and in the Confessi of our indignity and misery (even the best) to have his free grace amplified,
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I will forgiue? Secondly, in prayses to be magnified by his whole Church for the fruites of his free loue, manifestlie shining in his workes of creation, redemption, preseruation, and saluation of his Church:
I will forgive? Secondly, in praises to be magnified by his Whole Church for the fruits of his free love, manifestly shining in his works of creation, redemption, preservation, and salvation of his Church:
In the second respect, what a singular priuiledge is it that wee haue leaue giuen vs by our requests to speake and commune with our God? and where-as the riche treasures of grace and good things are with him surely kept as vnder locke and key:
In the second respect, what a singular privilege is it that we have leave given us by our requests to speak and commune with our God? and whereas the rich treasures of grace and good things Are with him surely kept as under lock and key:
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how happily may wee by this meanes vnlocke and open them all vnto our selues? Yea that when wee cannot by any thing in vs or from vs demerite the least blessing (wee beeing lesse then the least mercy) yet if wee can but lift vppe one request of faith wee haue preuayled,
how happily may we by this means unlock and open them all unto our selves? Yea that when we cannot by any thing in us or from us demerit the least blessing (we being less then the least mercy) yet if we can but lift up one request of faith we have prevailed,
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and much more mutually incouraged to the practises of piety, & loue one towards another. Publike breaches are soone made vp if many Moysesses stand vp in the gap.
and much more mutually encouraged to the practises of piety, & love one towards Another. Public Breaches Are soon made up if many Moysesses stand up in the gap.
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Publike peace if it be wanting is speedily and happily procured when many Eliases lift vp requests vnto the Lord, euery one of which are as strong as the Horsemen and Chariots of Israel. Publike blessings are easily obteyned when many Iacobs wrastle together with the Lord:
Public peace if it be wanting is speedily and happily procured when many Elias lift up requests unto the Lord, every one of which Are as strong as the Horsemen and Chariots of Israel. Public blessings Are Easily obtained when many Iacobs wrestle together with the Lord:
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and such as cannot come vpon their owne feet (as the man sicke of the palsie ) are lette downe by the cordes of the churches prayer and sette before Christ.
and such as cannot come upon their own feet (as the man sick of the palsy) Are let down by the cords of the Churches prayer and Set before christ.
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Fourthly, if vnto the three former we shal ad the last part of the ministry performed in our holy meetings, we shall see both the glory of God further inlarged,
Fourthly, if unto the three former we shall and the last part of the Ministry performed in our holy meetings, we shall see both the glory of God further enlarged,
Now what glory is it to the almighty when his iust sentence is before hand denounced against the vngodly of the earth? Where by him-selfe is cleared in his iudgement and the sinner more iustlie wrapped vp in the bandes of death which he had no care to preuent.
Now what glory is it to the almighty when his just sentence is before hand denounced against the ungodly of the earth? Where by himself is cleared in his judgement and the sinner more justly wrapped up in the bands of death which he had no care to prevent.
only men must look towards it in their prayers. And within that Arke were hidde and chested vppe the tables of the couering representing the VVord, read and preached:
only men must look towards it in their Prayers. And within that Ark were hid and chested up the tables of the covering representing the Word, read and preached:
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In the Tabernacle also was the golden potte of Mannah a speciall type of our Sacraments: and the rod of Aaron shadowing the rod of the church Discipline. How much more should wee (were wee not so blockish as men hewne out of hard okes) reioyce in such an open and glorious face of Iesus Christ? Yea with the Prophet account it our Blessednesse to dwel in the Lords house, where we may euer praise him:
In the Tabernacle also was the golden pot of Manna a special type of our Sacraments: and the rod of Aaron shadowing the rod of the Church Discipline. How much more should we (were we not so blockish as men hewed out of hard oaks) rejoice in such an open and glorious face of Iesus christ? Yea with the Prophet account it our Blessedness to dwell in the lords house, where we may ever praise him:
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which if men could see with bodily eyes, (as they cannot bee perceiued but by such as haue cleared eies) they would excite admirable loue and affection towardes them.
which if men could see with bodily eyes, (as they cannot be perceived but by such as have cleared eyes) they would excite admirable love and affection towards them.
and the rather that such as perhaps little regard the glory of God, shining in his ordinances, brighter then the Sunne in his strength, might yet for their owne aduantage and profitte bee perswaded with diligence and reuerence in this his house to seeke the face of the LORD.
and the rather that such as perhaps little regard the glory of God, shining in his ordinances, Brighter then the Sun in his strength, might yet for their own advantage and profit be persuaded with diligence and Reverence in this his house to seek the face of the LORD.
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The first work that the Lord doth in these little worlds (as once in the great) is to seperate light and darknes in such as are in Christ created againe vnto good workes.
The First work that the Lord does in these little world's (as once in the great) is to separate Light and darkness in such as Are in christ created again unto good works.
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Heere in his house (setting a coppy to all maisters of familyes what to doe in their houses) hee openeth his treasures of wisdome, and teacheth no triuiall matters:
Here in his house (setting a copy to all masters of families what to do in their houses) he Openeth his treasures of Wisdom, and Teaches no trivial matters:
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Third, for their vse such as perswade the truth, preserue frō error, raize such as are faine, strengthen those that stand, comfort the afflicted, pacifie the conscience, confirme the certaine hope of life eternall,
Third, for their use such as persuade the truth, preserve from error, raze such as Are feign, strengthen those that stand, Comfort the afflicted, pacify the conscience, confirm the certain hope of life Eternal,
& indeed the benefit of our redemption and whole saluation by Christ were little worth without these holy meanes whereby it is reuealed and applyed vnto vs. This is that benefit which our Prophet expresseth in the beginning of the verse following.
& indeed the benefit of our redemption and Whole salvation by christ were little worth without these holy means whereby it is revealed and applied unto us This is that benefit which our Prophet Expresses in the beginning of the verse following.
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For the LORD GOD is the Sunne That is look what the Sunne is to the World, that is the LORD GOD to his Church the Sunne of the World is not so necessary to lighten the day,
For the LORD GOD is the Sun That is look what the Sun is to the World, that is the LORD GOD to his Church the Sun of the World is not so necessary to lighten the day,
Here the great King prepareth a great supper, killeth his fatlings, prepareth his milke and wine, spreadeth his table, setteth on it Iesus Christ the bread and water of life: whose flesh is meat indeed; whose blood is drinke indeed:
Here the great King Prepareth a great supper, kills his fatlings, Prepareth his milk and wine, spreadeth his table, sets on it Iesus christ the bred and water of life: whose Flesh is meat indeed; whose blood is drink indeed:
peace of good conscience, ioy in the holy Ghost, watchfulnesse against sinne, comfort in tribulation, quicknesse and strength in good duties, boldnesse in good causes,
peace of good conscience, joy in the holy Ghost, watchfulness against sin, Comfort in tribulation, quickness and strength in good duties, boldness in good Causes,
Heere hee inricheth the poore soule with treasures of grace and godlynesse. Heere by the fire of his spirit hee warmeth and reuiueth the staruen soule.
Here he enricheth the poor soul with treasures of grace and godliness. Here by the fire of his Spirit he warmeth and reviveth thee starven soul.
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whereas when men are cast out of the sight of God (as vnbeleeuers who are without the pale of Gods protectiō) they ly opē vnto the sword, famine, captiuity, to the dogs to teare, to the foules of heauen, & the beasts of the field to deuour:
whereas when men Are cast out of the sighed of God (as unbelievers who Are without the pale of God's protection) they lie open unto the sword, famine, captivity, to the Dogs to tear, to the fowls of heaven, & the beasts of the field to devour:
Hence is it that to the members of the church, safety is promised vnder the shadow of the winges of the almighty, especially while they are in the performāce of publick duties before the Lord,
Hence is it that to the members of the Church, safety is promised under the shadow of the wings of the almighty, especially while they Are in the performance of public duties before the Lord,
and it is worthy our obseruing that the Lord in making that law of the three feastes, wherein all the men three times euery yeare must repaire before the Lord & continue each time in his worshippe together many daies, preuenteth all their obiections:
and it is worthy our observing that the Lord in making that law of the three feasts, wherein all the men three times every year must repair before the Lord & continue each time in his worship together many days, preventeth all their objections:
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for they might say, but wil not this giue great aduantage to the enemy to watch such times to win their coūtries again, Which in any one of those three times in our so long absence from our houses, leauing none to defend thē but women & childrē they might easily enter vpō? Or were it not fit if there must be three such meetings yt the people of one prouince should assemble at one of them,
for they might say, but will not this give great advantage to the enemy to watch such times to win their countries again, Which in any one of those three times in our so long absence from our houses, leaving none to defend them but women & children they might Easily enter upon? Or were it not fit if there must be three such meetings that the people of one province should assemble At one of them,
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the like we may obserue in their gathering of Mannah euery day in ye morning wc was not only an obediēce vnto gods cōmandemēt but a special resemblance and shadow of seeking Iesus Christ in ye parts of his worship.
the like we may observe in their gathering of Manna every day in you morning which was not only an Obedience unto God's Commandment but a special resemblance and shadow of seeking Iesus christ in you parts of his worship.
hee had great cause to long after that defence and safety which the Lord reacheth out to such as haue libertye with good heartes to worship before him in his Temple.
he had great cause to long After that defence and safety which the Lord reaches out to such as have liberty with good hearts to worship before him in his Temple.
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all things fall out to the best to them that loue God. Thus the Lord maketh good his promise to such as conscionably seeke him in his ordinance, as one whom his mother comforteth so shall you in Ierusalem.
all things fallen out to the best to them that love God. Thus the Lord makes good his promise to such as Conscionably seek him in his Ordinance, as one whom his mother comforts so shall you in Ierusalem.
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behold their sighs, put their teares into his bottle, send no man awaie emptie, and cast none in the teeth for his importunity so it bee guided aright.
behold their sighs, put their tears into his Bottle, send no man away empty, and cast none in the teeth for his importunity so it be guided aright.
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Which of vs haue not as much reason to wish the fruition of such a gratious presence of GOD were it but for one day, aboue all other all our dayes as Dauid did? This holy man well knewe that one day was but short in comparison of many dayes:
Which of us have not as much reason to wish the fruition of such a gracious presence of GOD were it but for one day, above all other all our days as David did? This holy man well knew that one day was but short in comparison of many days:
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But yet their reioycing with the Church in the Church assemblyes for one daie was worthily to bee preferred before the reioycing of many dayes without the Church;
But yet their rejoicing with the Church in the Church assemblies for one day was worthily to be preferred before the rejoicing of many days without the Church;
where in the next vers he addeth that the Lord is (not onely the Sun & shield) but grace in his church, that is, gratiously accepteth in his Christ, 1. the persons,
where in the next vers he adds that the Lord is (not only the Sun & shield) but grace in his Church, that is, graciously Accepteth in his christ, 1. the Persons,
Hee said, This is the house of GOD, this is the gate of heauen, in like manner may wee conceiue and speake of these places in which it pleaseth the LORD so gratiously to appeare vnto vs;
He said, This is the house of GOD, this is the gate of heaven, in like manner may we conceive and speak of these places in which it Pleases the LORD so graciously to appear unto us;
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And the Scriptures attribute saluation (but yet ministerially) to the wombe, brests, and lappe of the Church, which is the Mother of vs all. And of Sion is it sayd, that many are borne in her.
And the Scriptures attribute salvation (but yet ministerially) to the womb, breasts, and lap of the Church, which is the Mother of us all. And of Sion is it said, that many Are born in her.
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Nor that onely in the Church the Lord reueileth his glorie, but also because he leadeth his children vnto it by the meanes there by his wisdome appointed.
Nor that only in the Church the Lord reveileth his glory, but also Because he leads his children unto it by the means there by his Wisdom appointed.
the priuiledges of Gods people so preacious and aboundant in all these regardes, can we doe lesse then wish our portions and shares in them? and doth it not now seeme a most reasonable and religious wish to spend if it were but one day here, rather then a thousand else-where? or shall wee still neede many goads to prouoke vs to loue,
the privileges of God's people so preacious and abundant in all these regards, can we do less then wish our portions and shares in them? and does it not now seem a most reasonable and religious wish to spend if it were but one day Here, rather then a thousand elsewhere? or shall we still need many goads to provoke us to love,
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or rejoyce in Ierusalem, where wee may thus suck and bee satisfied with the brest of her consolation, where wee may milke out and bee delighted with the brightnesse of her glory?
or rejoice in Ierusalem, where we may thus suck and be satisfied with the breast of her consolation, where we may milk out and be delighted with the brightness of her glory?
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If wee would haue our hearts iustifie vs in this holy reioysing, our labour must bee to see dayly further into these beauties of Gods house, which may rauish our hearts with the loue of it aboue all other places in the earth.
If we would have our hearts justify us in this holy rejoicing, our labour must be to see daily further into these beauty's of God's house, which may ravish our hearts with the love of it above all other places in the earth.
The Scriptures not in a few places aduanceth and highly extolleth such assemblies as wherein God and his people are mette together to the former purposes;
The Scriptures not in a few places Advanceth and highly extolleth such assemblies as wherein God and his people Are met together to the former Purposes;
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It was bounded and shutte vppe in a small modell and compasse of ground, and for strength and power, came farre short of the great kingdomes of Assyria, Aegipt, &c.
It was bounded and shut up in a small model and compass of ground, and for strength and power, Come Far short of the great kingdoms of Assyria, Egypt, etc.
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his administration here farre excelling Salomon in all wisdome, the owner of it being the true Salomon, the God of Israel, who as a great housholder, out of his goodnesse fostereth, out of his wisdome teacheth, out of his power ruleth,
his administration Here Far excelling Solomon in all Wisdom, the owner of it being the true Solomon, the God of Israel, who as a great householder, out of his Goodness fostereth, out of his Wisdom Teaches, out of his power Ruleth,
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Secondly, if our hearts bee sound in this reioysing, then can wee not but in heart and affection ioyne our selues vpon all good occasions vnto the Church of God in her meetings,
Secondly, if our hearts be found in this rejoicing, then can we not but in heart and affection join our selves upon all good occasions unto the Church of God in her meetings,
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And if such multitudes of sundrie sortes of people, and such as could not finde their names in the genealogie, came out of Aegipt, and out of Babilon with the Israelites, onely because they saw GODS blessing following that people:
And if such Multitudes of sundry sorts of people, and such as could not find their names in the genealogy, Come out of Egypt, and out of Babylon with the Israelites, only Because they saw GOD'S blessing following that people:
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But those mens hearts are not right within them that neede but the wagging of a strawe to keepe them from Church, much lesse of those who place their felicitie in turning away from GOD, from his ordinances,
But those men's hearts Are not right within them that need but the wagging of a straw to keep them from Church, much less of those who place their felicity in turning away from GOD, from his ordinances,
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And heere it shall not bee amisse to meete with some of them, especially such as are scarcely to be mette with-all euen there where some writers haue to verye fruitefull purpose set them-selues to answere the most obiections of this kinde.
And Here it shall not be amiss to meet with Some of them, especially such as Are scarcely to be met withal even there where Some writers have to very fruitful purpose Set themselves to answer the most objections of this kind.
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1. And first to admonish such as neede no other thing then theyr owne wilfulnesse to excommunicate and banish them-selues from the house of God, and assemblies of the faithfull.
1. And First to admonish such as need no other thing then their own wilfulness to excommunicate and banish themselves from the house of God, and assemblies of the faithful.
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but sties of vncleane beasts, cages of filthy birds, and rudiments of Babilon. Thus they vexe themselues aboue measure, in seeking Ministers, callings, people of God, and Churches:
but sties of unclean beasts, cages of filthy Birds, and rudiments of Babylon. Thus they vex themselves above measure, in seeking Ministers, callings, people of God, and Churches:
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What? is our Mother so black as shee hath no comlinesse? or because perhaps she wants some beautie, hath shee lost her face? sure I am, that where there is the face of God in the midst of his people there is a face of the Church:
What? is our Mother so black as she hath no comeliness? or Because perhaps she Wants Some beauty, hath she lost her face? sure I am, that where there is the face of God in the midst of his people there is a face of the Church:
Wee haue the presence of the blessed spirit of God (which they cannot deny) enlightning the vnderstandings, softning the hearts, comforting the consciences;
we have the presence of the blessed Spirit of God (which they cannot deny) enlightening the understandings, softening the hearts, comforting the Consciences;
powring forth his graces of faith, of hope, of loue, and that in aboundant manner in this his owne ordinance vpon many thousand soules which are dayly added vnto the Church:
Pouring forth his graces of faith, of hope, of love, and that in abundant manner in this his own Ordinance upon many thousand Souls which Are daily added unto the Church:
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2. An other sorte of them who wilfully by excommunicating themselues out of our assemblies, deliuer them-selues to Sathan, are Popish minded persons, who because they cannot see neither their little breaden God in our Sacraments;
2. an other sort of them who wilfully by excommunicating themselves out of our assemblies, deliver themselves to Sathan, Are Popish minded Persons, who Because they cannot see neither their little breaden God in our Sacraments;
nor so much as the rudements of his worshippe and seruice: hence they refuse all communication with vs in worde, Sacraments, Prayers, and Church seruice;
nor so much as the rudements of his worship and service: hence they refuse all communication with us in word, Sacraments, Prayers, and Church service;
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and ioyne themselues in a worshippe wherein they neede not bee at the paines to seeke a God sitting so high as in the heauens, seeing they can haue him at home in a boxe;
and join themselves in a worship wherein they need not be At the pains to seek a God sitting so high as in the heavens, seeing they can have him At home in a box;
yet their Church hath a treasurie, which (vpon another condition,) can supply them of good workes, which some man who in his life time was too good bequeathed to such purposes.
yet their Church hath a treasury, which (upon Another condition,) can supply them of good works, which Some man who in his life time was too good bequeathed to such Purposes.
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And were these things true, who could blame him that hath resolued to liue and dye a Papist? but alas that poore soules should bee held in such chaines of darknesse and death!
And were these things true, who could blame him that hath resolved to live and die a Papist? but alas that poor Souls should be held in such chains of darkness and death!
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The Lord in his good time open the prison doores, and strike off the boults from so many as belong to him, that they may see them-selues set free from such woefull estate,
The Lord in his good time open the prison doors, and strike off the bolts from so many as belong to him, that they may see themselves Set free from such woeful estate,
and yet are setled vpon their lees, vpon no better ground then like so many Barzillaes, that they haue beene so long accustomed to the worse, that they despise the better;
and yet Are settled upon their lees, upon no better ground then like so many Barzillaes, that they have been so long accustomed to the Worse, that they despise the better;
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their sences are past them, they cannot taste the truth, they cannot see the wisdome of GOD shining round about them, they cannot heare the voyce of the charmer;
their Senses Are passed them, they cannot taste the truth, they cannot see the Wisdom of GOD shining round about them, they cannot hear the voice of the charmer;
Then Iacob awooke out of his sleepe and said, surely the Lord is in this place and I was not aware, and this is the case of many a superstitious person.
Then Iacob awoke out of his sleep and said, surely the Lord is in this place and I was not aware, and this is the case of many a superstitious person.
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they are not without sundry coulours and pretenses which they thinke are reasonable inough to absent them-selues from our assemblies. And therefore they aske;
they Are not without sundry colours and pretences which they think Are reasonable enough to absent themselves from our assemblies. And Therefore they ask;
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What can wee not bee Christians vnlesse wee trotte so often to Church? haue wee not the Scriptures and other good bookes at home to reade vppon, can wee not praye at home?
What can we not be Christians unless we trot so often to Church? have we not the Scriptures and other good books At home to read upon, can we not pray At home?
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and is it meet that any priuate exercise should crosse so publicke ordinances? No the wisdome of GOD admitteth no such inconuenience in making his lawes,
and is it meet that any private exercise should cross so public ordinances? No the Wisdom of GOD admitteth no such inconvenience in making his laws,
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Answ. Can I beleeue any man that saith he seeth, when I see him shut his eyes? can I thinke that a man hath any true knowledge of God, who desireth not to growe in grace,
Answer Can I believe any man that Says he sees, when I see him shut his eyes? can I think that a man hath any true knowledge of God, who Desires not to grow in grace,
yet did not he acknowledge himselfe greatly to stand in need of stirring vp by these meanes giuen of God for that end? And yet thou a man of little or no faith, a nouice and pettie in the schoole of Christ,
yet did not he acknowledge himself greatly to stand in need of stirring up by these means given of God for that end? And yet thou a man of little or no faith, a novice and Petty in the school of christ,
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If any man had house, land or legacy befalling him, would he reason thus? Why I care not for it I haue liued now 40. or 50. yeares well ynough & in good credit without it;
If any man had house, land or legacy befalling him, would he reason thus? Why I care not for it I have lived now 40. or 50. Years well enough & in good credit without it;
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Is euery man a good mason or carpenter that can say, I know as much as the best workeman can teach or tell me, to build an house is but to lay the foundation, and lay on the roof:
Is every man a good mason or carpenter that can say, I know as much as the best workman can teach or tell me, to built an house is but to lay the Foundation, and lay on the roof:
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& more these duties of loue must bee expressed in infinite actions through the whole life, all which if a man bee not particularly instructed in, his loue of God and his neighbor is but in word and tongue, but there is noe deed nor truth in either.
& more these duties of love must be expressed in infinite actions through the Whole life, all which if a man be not particularly instructed in, his love of God and his neighbour is but in word and tongue, but there is no deed nor truth in either.
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so long as they turne their eares from hearing the law: such prayers are not only reiected but abhominable. As acceptable as the feruent prayers of those deuout women that would haue stoned Paul. And lastly,
so long as they turn their ears from hearing the law: such Prayers Are not only rejected but abominable. As acceptable as the fervent Prayers of those devout women that would have stoned Paul. And lastly,
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wheras their hearts ar so good to God-ward, in that also ye spirit of God giueth them the lye, who affirmeth that without knowledge the minde is not good.
whereas their hearts Are so good to Godward, in that also you Spirit of God gives them the lie, who Affirmeth that without knowledge the mind is not good.
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Ans: This indeed is an old subtiltie of the diuell by which hee hath in all ages mightely hindered the worke of the word in the heartes of vnbeleeuers.
Ans: This indeed is an old subtlety of the Devil by which he hath in all ages mightily hindered the work of the word in the hearts of unbelievers.
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And the rich mans brethren would rather bee taught by one from the dead, then by Moyses and the Prophets. And therefore seeing this deceipt secretly stealeth vppon many a man;
And the rich men brothers would rather be taught by one from the dead, then by Moses and the prophets. And Therefore seeing this deceit secretly steals upon many a man;
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then of an ordinary Minister, who is but a weake man yet) herein bewraied his infinite. 1. mercy. 2. loue. 3. wisdom, in establishing this holy ordinance,
then of an ordinary Minister, who is but a weak man yet) herein bewrayed his infinite. 1. mercy. 2. love. 3. Wisdom, in establishing this holy Ordinance,
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or send his Angels furnished with power and strength for the present execution of vengeance vppon all such as deny their present obedience to their word:
or send his Angels furnished with power and strength for the present execution of vengeance upon all such as deny their present Obedience to their word:
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And this appeared plainely in giuing the law, when the people once hearing the voyce of God came trembling to Moyses, and made request in these wordes.
And this appeared plainly in giving the law, when the people once hearing the voice of God Come trembling to Moses, and made request in these words.
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Yea Moyses him-self could not haue beheld the back-partes of the LORD, if the LORD had not hidde him in the cleft of a Rocke, and couered him with his hand till he passed by.
Yea Moses himself could not have beheld the Back parts of the LORD, if the LORD had not hid him in the cleft of a Rock, and covered him with his hand till he passed by.
What an aduancement is it to the nature of man, that the high GOD should sanctifie their tongues, to deliuer his good pleasure to the sonnes of men? to be trust them with such high misteries,
What an advancement is it to the nature of man, that the high GOD should sanctify their tongues, to deliver his good pleasure to the Sons of men? to be trust them with such high Mysteres,
His wisdome discouereth it selfe in this ordinance sundry waies. 1. In that teaching man by man hee preuenteth the danger of deceipt and delusion which wee should lye open vnto if we should bee taught by reuelations,
His Wisdom Discovereth it self in this Ordinance sundry ways. 1. In that teaching man by man he preventeth the danger of deceit and delusion which we should lie open unto if we should be taught by revelations,
Blessed be that wisedom of God yt hath deliuered vs a more certain word of the Prophets & Apostles, shutting out al rouing Enthusiasmes & reuelations not contained within it selfe;
Blessed be that Wisdom of God that hath Delivered us a more certain word of the prophets & Apostles, shutting out all roving Enthusiasms & revelations not contained within it self;
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Second, hereby hee sheweth the mighty power of the word which (although it seeme in the hand of a weake man, a foolish meane of mens conuersion) yet by this foolishnes of preaching the Lord saueth such as beleeue: This Paul teacheth.
Second, hereby he shows the mighty power of the word which (although it seem in the hand of a weak man, a foolish mean of men's conversion) yet by this foolishness of preaching the Lord Saveth such as believe: This Paul Teaches.
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VVe haue this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of that power might bee of God (that is knowne to bee of God) and not of vs: and this one thing hath confounded all the wisdome of flesh, to see such weake and vile and dispised thinges bring such great things to passe.
We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of that power might be of God (that is known to be of God) and not of us: and this one thing hath confounded all the Wisdom of Flesh, to see such weak and vile and despised things bring such great things to pass.
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When Peter had healed a Cripple that lay at the beautifull gate of the Temple, all the people came running, and gazing on him and Iohn, too much admiring their persons from whome they had seene such an euident worke:
When Peter had healed a Cripple that lay At the beautiful gate of the Temple, all the people Come running, and gazing on him and John, too much admiring their Persons from whom they had seen such an evident work:
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Yea men of Israel, why looke you so stedfastly on vs as though we by our own power or godlines had made this man go? And wisheth them to look vpward to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Iacob, who had glorified his sonne Iesus;
Yea men of Israel, why look you so steadfastly on us as though we by our own power or godliness had made this man go? And wishes them to look upward to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Iacob, who had glorified his son Iesus;
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& their chiefe Priest to offer sacrifice to him and Barnabas: which when the Apostles saw, they rent their clothes and staid them from yt horrible Idolatry.
& their chief Priest to offer sacrifice to him and Barnabas: which when the Apostles saw, they rend their clothes and stayed them from that horrible Idolatry.
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3. The wisedome of GOD hereby would proue and try our obedyence, whether we will heare his Ministers beeing men like our selues, no otherwise then wee would heare himselfe,
3. The Wisdom of GOD hereby would prove and try our Obedience, whither we will hear his Ministers being men like our selves, no otherwise then we would hear himself,
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An. To which I answer that euen we (secondarily) are to be heard and receiued with the same respect and certainty so farre forth as wee follow and deliuer to the Church the doctrine of the Apostles.
Nias To which I answer that even we (secondarily) Are to be herd and received with the same respect and certainty so Far forth as we follow and deliver to the Church the Doctrine of the Apostles.
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And further as the mercy, loue and wisedome of God hath established this ordinance, so also it will not be amisse in a word to see how hee hath euer maintained this his owne order in his Church.
And further as the mercy, love and Wisdom of God hath established this Ordinance, so also it will not be amiss in a word to see how he hath ever maintained this his own order in his Church.
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And although the LORD imployed them in priuate messages vnto priuate persons; yet I remember not that euer in the publicke Ministry their office was to preach,
And although the LORD employed them in private messages unto private Persons; yet I Remember not that ever in the public Ministry their office was to preach,
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which the Prophets were to deliuer to the Church, but the Church was not to depend on the ministry of the Angels but on ye Ministry of man. One Angel commaundeth another to teach Zachary a prophecy which he must deliuer vnto the church concerning the building and repayring of the Citty and Temple, Go tell this young man.
which the prophets were to deliver to the Church, but the Church was not to depend on the Ministry of the Angels but on you Ministry of man. One Angel commandeth Another to teach Zachary a prophecy which he must deliver unto the Church Concerning the building and repairing of the city and Temple, Go tell this young man.
But why did not the Angel teach the Eunuch him-selfe? Was it because he could not? Or if he could might not hee in such an extraordinary time haue saued Philip that tedious iourney between Gaza & Azotus, which were distant a sunder about six & thirty miles? Yes hee could haue taught him,
But why did not the Angel teach the Eunuch himself? Was it Because he could not? Or if he could might not he in such an extraordinary time have saved Philip that tedious journey between Gaza & Azotus, which were distant a sunder about six & thirty miles? Yes he could have taught him,
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and who would haue beene much more respected then Paul; why doth not hee go and preach in Macedonia? Surely because it was as farre as his calling extended to set Paul to this businesse;
and who would have been much more respected then Paul; why does not he go and preach in Macedonia? Surely Because it was as Far as his calling extended to Set Paul to this business;
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Yea further when he was ascended into his glory, hee would from thence shew him-selfe powerfull to Paul to the casting him to the ground, to ye humbling of his heart by terror & astonishment,
Yea further when he was ascended into his glory, he would from thence show himself powerful to Paul to the casting him to the ground, to you humbling of his heart by terror & astonishment,
he leaueth al yt function vnto Ananias. Wherin he expresly in his own example teacheth that it was his good pleasure that, that ministry of Pastors,
he Leaveth all that function unto Ananias. Wherein he expressly in his own Exampl Teaches that it was his good pleasure that, that Ministry of Pastors,
for the worke of the Ministry and the edification of the body of Christ should bee inuiolably preserued in the Church till his comming againe, wherein wee shall all meete together in the vnity of the faith and knowledge of the sonne of GOD,
for the work of the Ministry and the edification of the body of christ should be inviolably preserved in the Church till his coming again, wherein we shall all meet together in the unity of the faith and knowledge of the son of GOD,
So we say that those who will not beleeue the Lord speaking in our Ministery, lette an Angel come from heauen, lette a diuell come from hell, yet will they not beleeue. And the reason is plaine;
So we say that those who will not believe the Lord speaking in our Ministry, let an Angel come from heaven, let a Devil come from hell, yet will they not believe. And the reason is plain;
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it followeth that who-soeuer despiseth the meanes in which the spirit worketh, wanteth that spirit of God which ordinarily worketh not without those meanes, which spirit so long as they want, they would not beleeue Angels nor men, dead nor liuing,
it follows that whosoever despises the means in which the Spirit works, Wants that Spirit of God which ordinarily works not without those means, which Spirit so long as they want, they would not believe Angels nor men, dead nor living,
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And thus hauing somwhat more largely satisfied yt allegation, we come to take out of the wayes of two sorts of protestants such Lions as they faine, to lye betweene them and the Church.
And thus having somewhat more largely satisfied that allegation, we come to take out of the ways of two sorts of protestants such Lions as they feign, to lie between them and the Church.
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that when it commeth to seeke them, and freely offereth it selfe vnto them; yet will they not disease them-selues to stirre ouer their threesholds for it.
that when it comes to seek them, and freely Offereth it self unto them; yet will they not disease themselves to stir over their threesholds for it.
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And truly too common is the experience of the lamentable fruites hereof in very many (in their owne and others account) Christians, whose hearts and loues are full fraught with noysome lusts threatning destruction;
And truly too Common is the experience of the lamentable fruits hereof in very many (in their own and Others account) Christians, whose hearts and loves Are full fraught with noisome Lustiest threatening destruction;
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if such men and women conceiued aright of this ordinance of God, and that in it the Lord of this great house had appointed vs his stewards to breake vnto his family the bread of life;
if such men and women conceived aright of this Ordinance of God, and that in it the Lord of this great house had appointed us his Stewards to break unto his family the bred of life;
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how can wee thinke him any better, that vpon no other ground is resolued to starue his soule being his better part? which yet no lesse needeth his dayly bread then the bodye doth.
how can we think him any better, that upon no other ground is resolved to starve his soul being his better part? which yet no less needs his daily bred then the body does.
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for although they some-times vnthankfully fell out (like children with their meate,) yet it seemes they grudged not their labour of gathering it dayly:
for although they sometimes unthankfully fell out (like children with their meat,) yet it seems they grudged not their labour of gathering it daily:
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And surely the very Iewes shall rise vp in iudgement against all such Christians who will bee at no paines to seeke and finde Iesus Christ the true bread of life, of whom whosoeuer tasteth hee shall liue for euer:
And surely the very Iewes shall rise up in judgement against all such Christians who will be At no pains to seek and find Iesus christ the true bred of life, of whom whosoever tasteth he shall live for ever:
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and after them all the while that the ceremoniall law stood in force, euery male must thrice a yeare appeare before the Lord at Ierusalem, were his dwelling neuer so remote or distant from the temple:
and After them all the while that the ceremonial law stood in force, every male must thrice a year appear before the Lord At Ierusalem, were his Dwelling never so remote or distant from the temple:
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yea they could goe marching forward with-out fainting through droughts and droppes, and would not giue ouer vntill they mette the Lord in Sion. Now if they tooke so much paines to seeke Christ in shadowes and obscurity in comparison;
yea they could go marching forward without fainting through droughts and drops, and would not give over until they met the Lord in Sion. Now if they took so much pains to seek christ in shadows and obscurity in comparison;
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But although the Lord hath granted vs liberty to make shorter cuttes, and neede not so tire out ourselues in wearie pilgrimage to seeke his face, this is our condemnation that wee will not scarce goe out of our doores to meete with our GOD.
But although the Lord hath granted us liberty to make shorter cuts, and need not so tire out ourselves in weary pilgrimage to seek his face, this is our condemnation that we will not scarce go out of our doors to meet with our GOD.
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The Queene of Saba that measured so many miles to heare the wisdome of Salomon, shall certainely rise vppe in iudgement against our people, who hauing a greater then Salomon here, are so farre from admiring, that they despise and contemne his wisdome.
The Queen of Saba that measured so many miles to hear the Wisdom of Solomon, shall Certainly rise up in judgement against our people, who having a greater then Solomon Here, Are so Far from admiring, that they despise and contemn his Wisdom.
and sword, and banishment, and all to enioy our liberties, which a number of vs (their posteritie) count so slightly of as of the paring of our nailes?
and sword, and banishment, and all to enjoy our Liberties, which a number of us (their posterity) count so slightly of as of the paring of our nails?
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or more miles, a small Sabboth dayes iourney to heare a Sermon? such sweetnesse they found in the word, such a sweete face of God they beheld in his house, that they would haue gone a foote,
or more miles, a small Sabbath days journey to hear a Sermon? such sweetness they found in the word, such a sweet face of God they beheld in his house, that they would have gone a foot,
while they were cast into the fire to bee burnt vp in sacrifice vnto the idoll Molec? what of the trauells and paines of the Scribes and Pharisies, that would compasse sea and land to make a Proselite? What of Baals Priests lancing and cutting their flesh, before their idoll?
while they were cast into the fire to be burned up in sacrifice unto the idol Moloch? what of the travels and pains of the Scribes and Pharisees, that would compass sea and land to make a Proselyte? What of Baal's Priests lancing and cutting their Flesh, before their idol?
The blinded Papists at this day whip them-selues, make their faces leane with fasting, waste and consume their bodies with tedious pilgrimages to see some dead and rotten bones, and visit some apish idolls:
The blinded Papists At this day whip themselves, make their faces lean with fasting, waste and consume their bodies with tedious Pilgrimages to see Some dead and rotten bones, and visit Some apish Idols:
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Fourthly what doth this heauinesse vnto these ordinances argue but hearts out of heart with the best desires? for what we loue and desire, no paines seemeth painfull for it.
Fourthly what does this heaviness unto these ordinances argue but hearts out of heart with the best Desires? for what we love and desire, no pains seems painful for it.
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In like manner did the loue of God and Christ take vp the heart of any man (as euery member of the true Church is sicke of this loue) the sweetnesse of the exercises of religion, in which it is more and more conueyed into beleeuing soules, would bee sweeter then wine:
In like manner did the love of God and christ take up the heart of any man (as every member of the true Church is sick of this love) the sweetness of the exercises of Religion, in which it is more and more conveyed into believing Souls, would be Sweeten then wine:
Which truth is euident, in that wheresoeuer the spirit of God delighteth to dwell, there hee stirreth vp the heart to some good measure of cheerefulnesse in well-dooing,
Which truth is evident, in that wheresoever the Spirit of God delights to dwell, there he stirs up the heart to Some good measure of cheerfulness in welldoing,
For the office of the spirit is not onely to enlighten the eye of the soule, that it can behold the beauties of Gods house, which it could neuer prie into before:
For the office of the Spirit is not only to enlighten the eye of the soul, that it can behold the beauty's of God's house, which it could never pry into before:
the vnreadinesse which foiled his good duties before is in part foiled, & according to the measure of knowledge and faith, is the measure of his obedience daily increased: which things whosoeuer:
the unreadiness which foiled his good duties before is in part foiled, & according to the measure of knowledge and faith, is the measure of his Obedience daily increased: which things whosoever:
2. They are lead by the spirit of sathan who ruleth in the hearts of the disobedient, whose old pollicie it is by this very perswasion of ease, to keepe such from the pure worship of God,
2. They Are led by the Spirit of sathan who Ruleth in the hearts of the disobedient, whose old policy it is by this very persuasion of ease, to keep such from the pure worship of God,
When the Lord had commanded all Israell that they should appeare before him to worship him in spirit and truth at Ierusalem: the diuell deuised a tricke, of which hee made Ieroboam his instrument, which indeed turned to the corruption of all the ten tribes with most horrible idolatrie.
When the Lord had commanded all Israel that they should appear before him to worship him in Spirit and truth At Ierusalem: the Devil devised a trick, of which he made Jeroboam his Instrument, which indeed turned to the corruption of all the ten tribes with most horrible idolatry.
By this argument drawne from their ease, hee wonne all the people of God from their allegeance and seruice of their true GOD, to the worship of two Calues:
By this argument drawn from their ease, he won all the people of God from their allegiance and service of their true GOD, to the worship of two Calves:
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and yet all was but out of pollicie, for hee feared if the people should goe to Ierusalem to worship, that their hearts would bee turned to their LORD euen to Rehoboam.
and yet all was but out of policy, for he feared if the people should go to Ierusalem to worship, that their hearts would be turned to their LORD even to Rehoboam.
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And therefore hee dayly suggesteth and perswadeth them to fauour them-selues, it is too great paines to goe to Church, you can pray at home, read at home, goe some time to Church to auoyde danger of lawe,
And Therefore he daily suggests and Persuadeth them to favour themselves, it is too great pains to go to Church, you can pray At home, read At home, go Some time to Church to avoid danger of law,
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3. They haue a seale of perdition vpon them, whosoeuer forsake carelesly the assemblies of Gods people here in earth, they shall certainely bee seperated from them,
3. They have a seal of perdition upon them, whosoever forsake carelessly the assemblies of God's people Here in earth, they shall Certainly be separated from them,
And indeede what other can such sworne enimies of Christ looke for, when cold Christians are sent away with such colde comforte euen from the dooing of those duties, which the other eyther neglect or contemne? for if the Lord threatneth his people, that although they might serue him in some outward seemely sorte,
And indeed what other can such sworn enemies of christ look for, when cold Christians Are sent away with such cold Comfort even from the doing of those duties, which the other either neglect or contemn? for if the Lord threatens his people, that although they might serve him in Some outward seemly sort,
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if such shall bee sent away with a cursse on their heads, can such as will neither haue part nor fellowship in this businesse, euer looke to bee heyres of blessing? Let them repent therefore of these their wickednesse,
if such shall be sent away with a curse on their Heads, can such as will neither have part nor fellowship in this business, ever look to be Heirs of blessing? Let them Repent Therefore of these their wickedness,
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nor difficultie of way, nor tediousnesse of weather, nor weaknesse or wearinesse of body could with-holde them from the beholding of in the place where hee had put his name.
nor difficulty of Way, nor tediousness of weather, nor weakness or weariness of body could withhold them from the beholding of in the place where he had put his name.
And is the sight of the face of the Lord so happilye vncouered in our Ministerie, not worth the paines of looking vpon? thy paines in this behalfe may entitle thee to all the priuiledges of Gods people before mentioned.
And is the sighed of the face of the Lord so happily uncovered in our Ministry, not worth the pains of looking upon? thy pains in this behalf may entitle thee to all the privileges of God's people before mentioned.
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And if those were not inough for thee, yet the God whom thou seekest (if thou so seeke him as hee is found of thee) hee is liberall and louing inough to make thy cup to runne ouer aboundantly aboue all that wee haue spoken or can thinke,
And if those were not enough for thee, yet the God whom thou Seekest (if thou so seek him as he is found of thee) he is liberal and loving enough to make thy cup to run over abundantly above all that we have spoken or can think,
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Hee challengeth the seruants in his Temple, whether euer any of them did so much as open the doores, or kindle a fire for sacrifice freely and without wages;
He Challengeth the Servants in his Temple, whither ever any of them did so much as open the doors, or kindle a fire for sacrifice freely and without wages;
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The latter sorte, which is also the last of which wee propounded to speake, are timerous and fearefull Christians, who thinke it better sleeping in a sound skinne, then in a sound conscience:
The latter sort, which is also the last of which we propounded to speak, Are timorous and fearful Christians, who think it better sleeping in a found skin, then in a found conscience:
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They will not in such a way as men coūt haeresie; or Praecisenes serue the God of their fathers, they will keepe an euen course and a good report while they haue it,
They will not in such a Way as men count heresy; or Preciseness serve the God of their Father's, they will keep an even course and a good report while they have it,
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Nay seeing Satans mallice is no whit abated neither in him-selfe, nor in his instruments, wee affirme that there cannot a childe so soone be borne into the Church,
Nay seeing Satan malice is no whit abated neither in himself, nor in his Instruments, we affirm that there cannot a child so soon be born into the Church,
And this is rather a matter of reioycing, to partake of Christs sufferings yea, it is a peece of the blessednesse of Christians to suffer for well doing and to bee railed vppon for Christes sake:
And this is rather a matter of rejoicing, to partake of Christ sufferings yea, it is a piece of the blessedness of Christians to suffer for well doing and to be railed upon for Christ's sake:
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And therefore a Christian must with Moyses esteeme these rebukes of Christ his greatest riches, although hee hadde the treasures of a Kingdome before him;
And Therefore a Christian must with Moses esteem these rebukes of christ his greatest riches, although he had the treasures of a Kingdom before him;
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Neuer therefore professe the name of Christ into which thou art baptized, if thou beest ashamed of it before men, neuer professe loue to Christ any longer,
Never Therefore profess the name of christ into which thou art baptised, if thou Best ashamed of it before men, never profess love to christ any longer,
indure more lashes of the tongue, and more forrowes then soe, if GOD call thee vnto it, rather then misse of such comfortes and matter of true ioy as before the Lord thou maist meete withall.
endure more Lashes of the tongue, and more furrows then so, if GOD call thee unto it, rather then miss of such comforts and matter of true joy as before the Lord thou Mayest meet withal.
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And seeing thou maist bee bolde so long as thou haste a good cause and a good conscience, putte on the spirit of that worthy Nehemiah. When hee had a prophecy (though a false one) that if hee did not take the Temple for his sanctuary that night, the enemies would come and slay him: his answer was:
And seeing thou Mayest be bold so long as thou haste a good cause and a good conscience, put on the Spirit of that worthy Nehemiah. When he had a prophecy (though a false one) that if he did not take the Temple for his sanctuary that night, the enemies would come and slay him: his answer was:
I know whatsoeuer men accoumpt of mee whose corrupt iudgements would condemn euen the innocency of Christ him-selfe if hee liued againe vpon the earth,
I know whatsoever men account of me whose corrupt Judgments would condemn even the innocency of christ himself if he lived again upon the earth,
and seeing his word doth iustifie my waies & my dilligence in his house, I am at a poynt, I care not what man can say, I feare nothing hee can doe against me.
and seeing his word does justify my ways & my diligence in his house, I am At a point, I care not what man can say, I Fear nothing he can do against me.
3. Vse. If our hearts delight be in these assemblies, then wee cannot but breake out into the praise of God where euer we see these ordinances established:
3. Use. If our hearts delight be in these assemblies, then we cannot but break out into the praise of God where ever we see these ordinances established:
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Now what is yt greatest blessednesse that God him-selfe can either promise or performe to the sonnes of men liuing in earth? surely euen this, to set his tabernacle amongst men, to dwell with them;
Now what is that greatest blessedness that God himself can either promise or perform to the Sons of men living in earth? surely even this, to Set his tabernacle among men, to dwell with them;
But what speake I of the Saints vpon earth, seeing the Saints in heauen make it the matter of their heauenly songes, that out of all kindreds and tongues, and people,
But what speak I of the Saints upon earth, seeing the Saints in heaven make it the matter of their heavenly songs, that out of all kindreds and tongues, and people,
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Dost thou see the desolate haue children as well as the marryed wife? Dost thou see the truth of the church inlarged? seest thou ye coūtries of hir habitatiō spred out? Perceiuest yu the increase of her on the right hand and on the left? Examine here whether thy heart breaketh forth into holy reioycings, in that the barres are put into the rings of the Arke, whereby the glory of the Lord,
Dost thou see the desolate have children as well as the married wife? Dost thou see the truth of the Church enlarged? See thou the countries of his habitation spread out? Perceivest thou the increase of her on the right hand and on the left? Examine Here whither thy heart breaks forth into holy rejoicings, in that the bars Are put into the rings of the Ark, whereby the glory of the Lord,
The Prophet Dauid though he was a King yet became such an humble companion of all them that feared the Lord, that hee thought it no disgrace to bee called by his people to ye Tabernacle.
The Prophet David though he was a King yet became such an humble Companion of all them that feared the Lord, that he Thought it no disgrace to be called by his people to you Tabernacle.
yt he gaue them contentmēt and incouragement, in such an honorable motion as yt was. Faith in the heart will not so retire it selfe, but it will bee kindling, & calling on others:
that he gave them contentment and encouragement, in such an honourable motion as that was. Faith in the heart will not so retire it self, but it will be kindling, & calling on Others:
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Vse. 4. If our chief delight be in the assemblies of Gods people, then wee cannot but prefer a meane outward estate with the fruition of the exercises of religion before a wealthy and glorious conditiō in the want of them:
Use. 4. If our chief delight be in the assemblies of God's people, then we cannot but prefer a mean outward estate with the fruition of the exercises of Religion before a wealthy and glorious condition in the want of them:
& last in ye tabernacle, before a glorious and easie life in the Pallaces of the mighty in which hee should bee deteyned from the places of Gods worship.
& last in you tabernacle, before a glorious and easy life in the Palaces of the mighty in which he should be detained from the places of God's worship.
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Euen so whosoeuer would carry such an heart as Dauid (who was a man according vnto the Lords owne heart) must esteeme of a poore life vnder a powerfull Ministry, more happy and comfortable,
Eve so whosoever would carry such an heart as David (who was a man according unto the lords own heart) must esteem of a poor life under a powerful Ministry, more happy and comfortable,
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But how do men proclaime that this reioycing neuer entred into their hearts, who with Lot chuse Sodom before Canaan, and delight rather in the Mountains of Samaria then in Sion hil which indeed is the fruitfull part of the earth? Some choose habitations for friends, ayre, waters, woods, walkes, fruitfulnesse,
But how do men proclaim that this rejoicing never entered into their hearts, who with Lot choose Sodom before Canaan, and delight rather in the Mountains of Samaria then in Sion hill which indeed is the fruitful part of the earth? some choose habitations for Friends, air, waters, woods, walks, fruitfulness,
if it be absent it is neuer a whit the worse, they care but a little too liue in the common ayre of Gods people, the familiaritie of Gods friends, the pleasures of Gods house, the sweete fruites of the spirit of God are not enquired after, nor tasted.
if it be absent it is never a whit the Worse, they care but a little too live in the Common air of God's people, the familiarity of God's Friends, the pleasures of God's house, the sweet fruits of the Spirit of God Are not inquired After, nor tasted.
They neuer aske themselues that question which the Lord asked Eliah, What doost thou here Eliah? they say not, what doe I here in this caue? this is not a place where I should bee, to liue where the Diuell dwelleth, or where God dwelleth not:
They never ask themselves that question which the Lord asked Elijah, What dost thou Here Elijah? they say not, what do I Here in this cave? this is not a place where I should be, to live where the devil dwells, or where God dwells not:
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they heare not the Lords voyce speaking to them as vnto Eliah. Vp, get thee to Sarepta, I haue appointed there one to feed thee: They are well content to be fed by Rauens still.
they hear not the lords voice speaking to them as unto Elijah. Up, get thee to Sarepta, I have appointed there one to feed thee: They Are well content to be fed by Ravens still.
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Whosoeuer therfore thou art, yt hast any care of thy soule; neuer liue if it be possible vnder an idoll, but where the worde is setled, and the ministery duly discharged.
Whosoever Therefore thou art, that haste any care of thy soul; never live if it be possible under an idol, but where the word is settled, and the Ministry duly discharged.
or other comforts, in such a barren soile as no paines can ouer-come the inuincible stifnesse of the ground? and yet in such a place were it more comfortable for a godly heart to liue,
or other comforts, in such a barren soil as no pains can overcome the invincible stiffness of the ground? and yet in such a place were it more comfortable for a godly heart to live,
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and if our delights bee in the places where the Lord delighteth not to shew the presence of his grace, our affections come short of our example here commended vnto vs. The face of God shining in his ordinance must be our Naomi, to which we must say, Where thou goest I will go,
and if our delights be in the places where the Lord delights not to show the presence of his grace, our affections come short of our Exampl Here commended unto us The face of God shining in his Ordinance must be our Naomi, to which we must say, Where thou goest I will go,
A far iourney of many daies trauel. A seruice of long continuance, seuen daies at a time, their wiues might be indangered, their virgins violated, their goods spoiled.
A Far journey of many days travel. A service of long Continuance, seuen days At a time, their wives might be endangered, their Virgins violated, their goods spoiled.
