1588. A sermon preached on the queenes day. Beeing the 17. of Nouember. 1587. at the towne of Lidd in Kent, by Isaac Colfe, preacher of the word of God
And partly the woordes of the people, who vpon the consideration of the woonderfull aduauncement of Dauid, notwithstanding all the outragious practises of his enemies:
And partly the words of the people, who upon the consideration of the wondered advancement of David, notwithstanding all the outrageous practises of his enemies:
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and of the happines therof redounding to their singular and vnspeakable benefite, with a solemne obseruation of the day therof, giue thanks to the Lord therfore:
and of the happiness thereof redounding to their singular and unspeakable benefit, with a solemn observation of the day thereof, give thanks to the Lord Therefore:
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to which latter part are these woords to be referred, which I haue at this present hereout, in respect of this present occasion through the goodnes of God so happily multiplyed vnto vs, made especiall choice off to deliuer vnto you:
to which latter part Are these words to be referred, which I have At this present hereout, in respect of this present occasion through the Goodness of God so happily multiplied unto us, made especial choice off to deliver unto you:
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They do containe 2 principall partes 1. A declaration of the woonderful and happy aduauncement of Dauid to the kingdome. 2 Theire louing and dutifull behauiour vpon the consideration thereof.
They do contain 2 principal parts 1. A declaration of the wondered and happy advancement of David to the Kingdom. 2 Their loving and dutiful behaviour upon the consideration thereof.
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For the more liuely describing, and full expressing whereof, we see, they vse a metaphor comparing the commune wealth vnto a building: the subiectes vnto stones therein:
For the more lively describing, and full expressing whereof, we see, they use a metaphor comparing the commune wealth unto a building: the Subjects unto stones therein:
wherby it must needes come to passe, that the house, yea bee it neuer so goodly and stately, neuer so firme and strong, must haue a downfall, and come to destruction:
whereby it must needs come to pass, that the house, yea be it never so goodly and stately, never so firm and strong, must have a downfall, and come to destruction:
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So hereout wee are taught, with what carefulnes euery one of vs, of what estate and condition, of what vocation and calling soeuer wee are, ought to procure according to the same, the benefite of the Common wealth, whereof we are subiects, in that we are borne to be stones in this building for the benefite of the same:
So hereout we Are taught, with what carefulness every one of us, of what estate and condition, of what vocation and calling soever we Are, ought to procure according to the same, the benefit of the Common wealth, whereof we Are Subjects, in that we Are born to be stones in this building for the benefit of the same:
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Non nobis solum nati sumus &c. which notable saying hee had out of Plato: although therefore we are borne partly for ye benefite of our selues, partly of our parentes, partly of our friends (yea & of our enemies also) yet principally for the benefite of the common wealth:
Non nobis solum Nati sumus etc. which notable saying he had out of Plato: although Therefore we Are born partly for you benefit of our selves, partly of our Parents, partly of our Friends (yea & of our enemies also) yet principally for the benefit of the Common wealth:
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and this is, first, by ordaining of good & holsome lawes according to ye present times & occasions. 2. by the diligent & faithfull execution of them being established: 3. if néed require, by spending their goods & aduenturing their lyues in ye defence of it.
and this is, First, by ordaining of good & wholesome laws according to you present times & occasions. 2. by the diligent & faithful execution of them being established: 3. if need require, by spending their goods & adventuring their lives in you defence of it.
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and as the corners of the house being taken away, the house can not stand, Iob. cap. 1. So are all the partes and members of the Common wealth sustayned and strengthened by the power of the King,
and as the corners of the house being taken away, the house can not stand, Job cap. 1. So Are all the parts and members of the Common wealth sustained and strengthened by the power of the King,
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but come to confusion. One notable example, whereof is to bee seene euen in this Common wealth of Israel, in the book of the Iudges: which albeit, it was directed and gouerned with all good and necessary lawes not inuented by man, but ordained by God himselfe:
but come to confusion. One notable Exampl, whereof is to be seen even in this Common wealth of Israel, in the book of the Judges: which albeit, it was directed and governed with all good and necessary laws not invented by man, but ordained by God himself:
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And now secondly followeth the application of the same vnto the purpose and meaning of the people, which was thereby to expresse the more fully and manifestly the aduauncement of Dauid to the kingdome:
And now secondly follows the application of the same unto the purpose and meaning of the people, which was thereby to express the more Fully and manifestly the advancement of David to the Kingdom:
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For this is the profitable vse of Metaphors, & Allegories, parables or similitudes, liuely to describe those thinges, which otherwise could not so fully be expressed.
For this is the profitable use of Metaphors, & Allegories, parables or Similitudes, lively to describe those things, which otherwise could not so Fully be expressed.
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First they begin with his reiection, that his exaltation might appeare the more glorious: for the lower the abbasing is, the more notable is the lifting vp:
First they begin with his rejection, that his exaltation might appear the more glorious: for the lower the abbasing is, the more notable is the lifting up:
Wherby first we learn yt as those things which are highly esteemed before men, are many tymes abomination in the sight of God, Luc. 16. so that on ye other side oftentimes those thinges which are reiected of the world, are most accepted of God,
Whereby First we Learn that as those things which Are highly esteemed before men, Are many times abomination in the sighed of God, Luke 16. so that on you other side oftentimes those things which Are rejected of the world, Are most accepted of God,
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Dauid, a stone refused by ye builders, but allowed & chosen of God. 2. Hereout wee learne how impossible a thing it is for a man to preuent ye purpose of God:
David, a stone refused by you Builders, but allowed & chosen of God. 2. Hereout we Learn how impossible a thing it is for a man to prevent you purpose of God:
Gen. 42. 43. And what néede more examples herein? The Lord had annointed Dauid king ouer Israel, by the Ministry of Samuel. 1. Sam. 16. the Princes withstand it,
Gen. 42. 43. And what need more Examples herein? The Lord had anointed David King over Israel, by the Ministry of Samuel. 1. Sam. 16. the Princes withstand it,
I am not come at this time into this place, worshipfull and beloued, historically to shew vnto you what hath of old come to passe vnto Dauid of Israel:
I am not come At this time into this place, worshipful and Beloved, historically to show unto you what hath of old come to pass unto David of Israel:
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Elizabeth refused, by what meanes? Elizabeth a stone of the house of England, not of any straunge countrey or forraine nation, and therefore not vnfit: yet had they refused her:
Elizabeth refused, by what means? Elizabeth a stone of the house of England, not of any strange country or foreign Nation, and Therefore not unfit: yet had they refused her:
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yea Elizabeth a stone not of the baser, but of the most pretious sorte a stone of the head corner stone, proceeding from the loines of the kings of this land: yet had they refused her:
yea Elizabeth a stone not of the baser, but of the most precious sort a stone of the head corner stone, proceeding from the loins of the Kings of this land: yet had they refused her:
these were the Councellers & Nobilitie of this Realme, in the dayes of Queene Mary her sister, who albeit they were the sworne assisters of the rightfull heire apparant to the Crown of this land:
these were the Councillors & Nobilt of this Realm, in the days of Queen Marry her sister, who albeit they were the sworn assisters of the rightful heir apparent to the Crown of this land:
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nor Peter in greater perril of beheading being fast bound in ye prison by Herod, Act. 12 nor the thrèe children in greater danger of burning when they were in the hotte burning fornace.
nor Peter in greater peril of beheading being fast bound in you prison by Herod, Act. 12 nor the thrèe children in greater danger of burning when they were in the hot burning furnace.
how this stone being refused by the builders, became notwithstanding the head of the Corner. verse. 23. This was the Lords dooing, and it is merueilous in our eies.
how this stone being refused by the Builders, became notwithstanding the head of the Corner. verse. 23. This was the lords doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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and therfore how much more the things which are greatest? Againe in the placing and disposing of the members of the bodie of man, that one member is lower or higher then another, that the head is highest and the foote lowest, it is the Lords dooing.
and Therefore how much more the things which Are greatest? Again in the placing and disposing of the members of the body of man, that one member is lower or higher then Another, that the head is highest and the foot lowest, it is the lords doing.
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it is he that raiseth ye poore out of the dust, and lifteth vp the begger from the dunghil to set him amongst the princes, that he may inhabite the seate of glorie,
it is he that Raiseth you poor out of the dust, and lifts up the beggar from the dunghill to Set him among the Princes, that he may inhabit the seat of glory,
yet most properly are those things said to be the Lords doing which by his absolute power are brought to passe without the helpe & beyond the expectation of man:
yet most properly Are those things said to be the lords doing which by his absolute power Are brought to pass without the help & beyond the expectation of man:
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and thus doe this people affirme ye aduancement of Dauid to be the Lords doing. Secondly that it was the Lords dooing, they proue by the marueilousnes therof.
and thus do this people affirm you advancement of David to be the lords doing. Secondly that it was the lords doing, they prove by the marueilousnes thereof.
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And was it not a straunge thing & woorthie to be merueiled at, that Dauid a man of a meane parentage in the common wealth of Israell, the youngest of all his brethren,
And was it not a strange thing & worthy to be marveled At, that David a man of a mean parentage in the Common wealth of Israel, the youngest of all his brothers,
for what though the kingdome successiuely by right appertained vnto her? yet if we consider the multitude and mightinesse of her enemies that withstood her:
for what though the Kingdom successively by right appertained unto her? yet if we Consider the multitude and mightiness of her enemies that withstood her:
I say if we throughly cōsider these things, and accordingly waigh them in the true ballances of an vpright mind, we shall find the aduancement of Quéene Elizabeth, a thing most marueilous in our eyes:
I say if we thoroughly Consider these things, and accordingly weigh them in the true balances of an upright mind, we shall find the advancement of Queen Elizabeth, a thing most marvelous in our eyes:
yea & I assure my selfe, & you (dearely beloued) that of all those marueilous works which through the mighty hand & outstretched arme of ye Lord, we haue either with our eyes séene in our daies,
yea & I assure my self, & you (dearly Beloved) that of all those marvelous works which through the mighty hand & outstretched arm of you Lord, we have either with our eyes seen in our days,
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or els with our eares heard in the daies of our fathers to haue come to passe, this one is the greatest & the most merueilous in the eyes of all those which throughly and vprightly consider it,
or Else with our ears herd in the days of our Father's to have come to pass, this one is the greatest & the most marvelous in the eyes of all those which thoroughly and uprightly Consider it,
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3 The benefit thereof. After that the people haue expressed the wonderfulnes of Dauids aduancement, they likewise expresse the benefit thereof, Vers. 24. This is the day which the Lord hath made, euen to the singuler benefit of the whole Common-wealth.
3 The benefit thereof. After that the people have expressed the wonderfulness of David advancement, they likewise express the benefit thereof, Vers. 24. This is the day which the Lord hath made, even to the singular benefit of the Whole Commonwealth.
and the darkenesse, Night, and so hee made the first, second, third, fourth, fift, and sixt, in which hee made the world and all the creatures therein:
and the darkness, Night, and so he made the First, second, third, fourth, fift, and sixt, in which he made the world and all the creatures therein:
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and that not of a speciall day made for the sending of a speciall plague (for thus also is the day of tribulation and of affliction for the punishment of the sinnes of the vngodly, a speciall day which the Lord hath made to a speciall vse:
and that not of a special day made for the sending of a special plague (for thus also is the day of tribulation and of affliction for the punishment of the Sins of the ungodly, a special day which the Lord hath made to a special use:
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and how greatly they were blessed thereby, hée that peruseth lib. 2. of Sam. and lib. 1. of the Chronicles, shall finde the same most truely recorded, and fully discoursed:
and how greatly they were blessed thereby, he that peruseth lib. 2. of Sam. and lib. 1. of the Chronicles, shall find the same most truly recorded, and Fully discoursed:
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Now as this people speaking of the day of the aduancemēt of Dauid to ye kingdom of Iudah, acknowledge the same to bee a speciall day wherin the Lord had shewed mercy vnto them, in pouring out his blessings vpon them:
Now as this people speaking of the day of the advancement of David to the Kingdom of Iudah, acknowledge the same to be a special day wherein the Lord had showed mercy unto them, in pouring out his blessings upon them:
so likewise haue we (dearely beloued) the people of this lande as great cause vpon the consideratiō of the aduancement of Quéene Elizabeth to ye Throne therof, to acknowledge the day thereof, a special day ordained of ye Lord our God for the singuler benefit of the same:
so likewise have we (dearly Beloved) the people of this land as great cause upon the consideration of the advancement of Queen Elizabeth to the Throne thereof, to acknowledge the day thereof, a special day ordained of you Lord our God for the singular benefit of the same:
I might expresse the blessed estate of this land, by conferring the same vnder her maiesties gouernment, with the estate of Iudah & Israel, vnder ye gouernment of Dauid, of olde:
I might express the blessed estate of this land, by conferring the same under her majesty's government, with the estate of Iudah & Israel, under the government of David, of old:
here therefore if we consider how it was gouerned & left by the on̄e, and how it hath béene maintained & gouerned by the other, the benefit of this day of the aduancemēt of Quéen Elizabeth to the Crowne of this land, shall most clearely shine,
Here Therefore if we Consider how it was governed & left by the on̄e, and how it hath been maintained & governed by the other, the benefit of this day of the advancement of Queen Elizabeth to the Crown of this land, shall most clearly shine,
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so that now with liberty of body we enioy fréedome of conscience, in stead of being strangers in other lands, our land is become a safe receptance for the godly persecuted of other natiōs:
so that now with liberty of body we enjoy freedom's of conscience, in stead of being Strangers in other Lands, our land is become a safe receptance for the godly persecuted of other Nations:
Happy did England thinke it selfe in the dayes of King Henry hir noble father: happy did it think it selfe in the dayes of king Edward her godly brother:
Happy did England think it self in the days of King Henry his noble father: happy did it think it self in the days of King Edward her godly brother:
and therefore how shal we but acknowledge this day made & appointed of the Lord our God for the happines of England? surely neuer did the Lord make any such day before it,
and Therefore how shall we but acknowledge this day made & appointed of the Lord our God for the happiness of England? surely never did the Lord make any such day before it,
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neither will he euer make any such day after for the happines of England. The Lord therefore vouchsafe to lengthen this day, not onely as the day of Iosuah,
neither will he ever make any such day After for the happiness of England. The Lord Therefore vouchsafe to lengthen this day, not only as the day of Joshua,
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so Paul. Act. 26. assuring himselfe vnfainedly to serue the Lord, wisheth that not onely Agrippa, but also all they which heard him speak that day were altogether such as hee himselfe was, onely his bandes excepted:
so Paul. Act. 26. assuring himself unfeignedly to serve the Lord, wishes that not only Agrippa, but also all they which herd him speak that day were altogether such as he himself was, only his bands excepted:
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& therfore in al godly actions which they dutifully exercise, not satisfying themselues with their owne diligence, they also stir vp one another by exhortation to ioine with them in them according to ye present occasion offered:
& Therefore in all godly actions which they dutifully exercise, not satisfying themselves with their own diligence, they also stir up one Another by exhortation to join with them in them according to you present occasion offered:
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and by the aduauncement of Ishbosheth to yt crowne of Israel, do not onely labour to keepe him backe from the Crowne of Israell, which yet hee hath not,
and by the advancement of Ishbosheth to that crown of Israel, do not only labour to keep him back from the Crown of Israel, which yet he hath not,
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Secondly, concerning the time of this reioicing, let vs (say they) reioyce and bee glad In it: that is in this day which the Lord hath made for the aduauncement of Dauid.
Secondly, Concerning the time of this rejoicing, let us (say they) rejoice and be glad In it: that is in this day which the Lord hath made for the advancement of David.
which notwithstanding is not that obseruation of dayes dissliked and reiected by the Apostle Saint Paule Gal. 4. & Coloss. 2. where only the superstitious obseruation of daies and times are condemned:
which notwithstanding is not that observation of days dissliked and rejected by the Apostle Saint Paul Gal. 4. & Coloss. 2. where only the superstitious observation of days and times Are condemned:
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but religiously to obserue those dayes wherein the Lord hath done principall thinges either for the benefitte of his Church whether generall or particular amongest vs:
but religiously to observe those days wherein the Lord hath done principal things either for the benefit of his Church whither general or particular amongst us:
nor counsaile, nor example to condemne it, so finde I manifold examples not amongest the Heathen people recorded by prophane writers (which I willingly omit):
nor counsel, nor Exampl to condemn it, so find I manifold Examples not amongst the Heathen people recorded by profane writers (which I willingly omit):
but amongest the people of God themselues, set downe in the holy scriptures (which I can not ouerslip.) What dayes the people of Israell were commaunded to keepe holy vnto the Lorde you may reade, Deut. 16. and els where euen the dayes of the Passeouer of Pētecost, Tabernacles and some others, in remembrance of those great blessinges, which they had receiued at the hands of the Lord.
but amongst the people of God themselves, Set down in the holy Scriptures (which I can not overslip.) What days the people of Israel were commanded to keep holy unto the Lord you may read, Deuteronomy 16. and Else where even the days of the Passover of Pētecost, Tabernacles and Some Others, in remembrance of those great blessings, which they had received At the hands of the Lord.
shée by the aduise of hir godly vncle Mardocheus gaue cōmaundement vnto the whole people of ye Iewes through out all the prouinces of the king Ahashuerosh, that they should euery yeare keepe the xiiii. and xv. daies of the moneth Adar holy, in remēbrance of their woonderfull deliuerance.
she by the advise of his godly uncle Mordecai gave Commandment unto the Whole people of the Iewes through out all the Provinces of the King Ahasuerus, that they should every year keep the xiiii. and xv. days of the Monn Adar holy, in remembrance of their wondered deliverance.
euen the 23. day of the second moneth should bee kept euery yeare with gladnes: 1. Mac. 13. and what neede more examples? This people here seeing Dauid aduaunced to the kingdome of Iudah,
even the 23. day of the second Monn should be kept every year with gladness: 1. Mac. 13. and what need more Examples? This people Here seeing David advanced to the Kingdom of Iudah,
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let vs reioyce and be glad In it. If euer the people of Israell had any iust cause to obserue with reioycing any day in remembrance ether of any euill auoided,
let us rejoice and be glad In it. If ever the people of Israel had any just cause to observe with rejoicing any day in remembrance either of any evil avoided,
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nay throughout ye whole course of our liues, passe ouer our heads, but that therein euery one of vs, high and low, rich and poore, young and old, do many wayes both see in others,
nay throughout you Whole course of our lives, pass over our Heads, but that therein every one of us, high and low, rich and poor, young and old, do many ways both see in Others,
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and feele in our selues the vnspeakable benefits of ye aduauncement of Queene Elizabeth: and therefore euery day ought to be vnto vs a day of reioycing:
and feel in our selves the unspeakable benefits of the advancement of Queen Elizabeth: and Therefore every day ought to be unto us a day of rejoicing:
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let the cherefulnes of our coūtenances, the decency of our garmentes, the songs of our lippes, the clapping of our hands, our melody on instruments of musicke, the making of bonefires, the ringing of belles, the sounding of trum pettes, the displaying of banners, the shooting of gunnes:
let the cherefulnes of our countenances, the decency of our garments, the songs of our lips, the clapping of our hands, our melody on Instruments of music, the making of bonfires, the ringing of Bells, the sounding of trum pettes, the displaying of banners, the shooting of guns:
yea, and whatsoeuer meanes haue bene vsed, or may bee deuised as testimonies of reioycing, let them be vsed of vs as an euident testimony of our vnfayned and harty reioycing this day,
yea, and whatsoever means have be used, or may be devised as testimonies of rejoicing, let them be used of us as an evident testimony of our unfeigned and hearty rejoicing this day,
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But who is hee that reioyceth in him, who hath bestowed those thinges on him? the people of Israell beyng brought out of Egypt from the slauery of Pharao,
But who is he that rejoices in him, who hath bestowed those things on him? the people of Israel being brought out of Egypt from the slavery of Pharaoh,
and of the Egiptians, they were, no doubt glad thereof and reioyced therat, but as Dauid speaketh, Psal. 106. They forgat God their Sauiour which had done great things in the land of Egipt, wonderous woorks in the land of Ham,
and of the egyptians, they were, no doubt glad thereof and rejoiced thereat, but as David speaks, Psalm 106. They forgot God their Saviour which had done great things in the land of Egypt, wondrous works in the land of Ham,
in whō therefore should we reioyce but in him? for in whom should wee reioyce but in him who hath bene the woorker thereof? hee onely is woorthy of the praise, who alone hath done the worke:
in whom Therefore should we rejoice but in him? for in whom should we rejoice but in him who hath be the worker thereof? he only is worthy of the praise, who alone hath done the work:
& yet such is the mercy of our God vnto our weaknes, as that this onely hee requireth at our handes for al his vnspeakable benefits in so ouerflowing a measure powred vpon vs,
& yet such is the mercy of our God unto our weakness, as that this only he requires At our hands for all his unspeakable benefits in so overflowing a measure poured upon us,
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what shall I render vnto the Lord for all his benefites bestowed vpon mee? Psal. 116 thereby acknowledging that hee was both altogether vnwoorthy of them:
what shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits bestowed upon me? Psalm 116 thereby acknowledging that he was both altogether unworthy of them:
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& all which hee could geue was no proportionall recompence for them, and at the length resoluing himselfe what recompence to geue, breaketh foorth into these woords.
& all which he could give was no proportional recompense for them, and At the length resolving himself what recompense to give, breaks forth into these words.
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God forbid yt our vnthankfulnes vnto him should bereaue and depriue vs of Elizabeth, & of this so great happines which we haue so long time enioyed,
God forbid that our unthankfulness unto him should bereave and deprive us of Elizabeth, & of this so great happiness which we have so long time enjoyed,
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as Dauid could not without the helpe of the Lord obtaine the kingdome: so nether could he without the helpe of the Lord defend himselfe and gouerne it:
as David could not without the help of the Lord obtain the Kingdom: so neither could he without the help of the Lord defend himself and govern it:
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and therefore as they saw iust occasion to reioyce in him for the one, so they saw as iust occasion to pray vnto him for the other, saying verse. 25. O Lord I pray thee saue now:
and Therefore as they saw just occasion to rejoice in him for the one, so they saw as just occasion to pray unto him for the other, saying verse. 25. O Lord I pray thee save now:
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O Lord I pray thee now geue prosperitie. Where wee say they pray for two thinges in the behalfe of Dauid the King: first Saluation, secondly Prosperity.
Oh Lord I pray thee now give Prosperity. Where we say they pray for two things in the behalf of David the King: First Salvation, secondly Prosperity.
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without, he had the Philistines and other nations oft times making war vpon him of both which you may read plētifully. 2. Sam. 5. wherfore they séeing Dauid subiect to so many perils, they pray for saluatiō at the hands of God, saying, O Lord I pray thee saue now:
without, he had the philistines and other Nations oft times making war upon him of both which you may read plentifully. 2. Sam. 5. Wherefore they seeing David Subject to so many perils, they pray for salvation At the hands of God, saying, Oh Lord I pray thee save now:
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how cā he prosper in any thing which he taketh in hand? how shal he prosper in his counsails? how shal he prosper in his enterprises? If the Lord build not the house, in vaine do they labour that build it.
how can he prosper in any thing which he Takes in hand? how shall he prosper in his Counsels? how shall he prosper in his enterprises? If the Lord built not the house, in vain do they labour that built it.
The example of this people (dearly beleued) teacheth vs that in the middest of this our reioycing this day for the happy aduauncement of our most gratious Soueraigne, Queene Elizabeth, we must not forget to ioyne prayer therunto for her,
The Exampl of this people (dearly believed) Teaches us that in the midst of this our rejoicing this day for the happy advancement of our most gracious Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth, we must not forget to join prayer thereunto for her,
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first by her rebellious subiectes within, who for the aduauncemēt of an Ishbosheth, nay of a Iezabell to the Crowne, both by open insurrections, leuying of armies, displaying of Banners, and pitching of fieldes:
First by her rebellious Subjects within, who for the advancement of an Ishbosheth, nay of a Jezebel to the Crown, both by open insurrections, levying of armies, displaying of Banners, and pitching of fields:
O Lord I pray thee now geue prosperity vnto Elizabeth, béeing safely couched vnder the shadow of thy winges, prosper thou her, O Lord, prosper thou the counsailes of her hart, prosper thou the woorks of her hands:
Oh Lord I pray thee now give Prosperity unto Elizabeth, being safely couched under the shadow of thy wings, prosper thou her, Oh Lord, prosper thou the Counsels of her heart, prosper thou the works of her hands:
yea Now, O Lord, geue prosperity vnto her, as thou hast hetherto prospered her gouernment aboue al other Kinges and Princes of the earth, to the terror of thy enemies, to the comfort of thy chosen, to the admiration of all men:
yea Now, Oh Lord, give Prosperity unto her, as thou hast hitherto prospered her government above all other Kings and Princes of the earth, to the terror of thy enemies, to the Comfort of thy chosen, to the admiration of all men:
if it be feruent, as Iames speaketh cap. 5. And then how much more forceable is the prayer of the whole congregatiō of ye righteous being assembled together before him in his house, which is the house of prayer.
if it be fervent, as James speaks cap. 5. And then how much more forceable is the prayer of the Whole congregation of the righteous being assembled together before him in his house, which is the house of prayer.
yea & at what time soeuer, vpō any other occasiō we assemble our selues together into ye Church of God (that I speake nothing of priuate prayer in all places) lifting vp cleane handes and purifyed hartes, let vs pray.
yea & At what time soever, upon any other occasion we assemble our selves together into you Church of God (that I speak nothing of private prayer in all places) lifting up clean hands and purified hearts, let us pray.
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For as this is the duty of all men one towards another, but principally of subiects towards their Kinges and Princes, to commend thē in their prayers vnto God. 1. Tim. 2 so yet chiefly it standeth vs vpon, which are ye subiectes of this Common-wealth to pray for the safety & prosperity of our Queene Elizabeth:
For as this is the duty of all men one towards Another, but principally of Subjects towards their Kings and Princes, to commend them in their Prayers unto God. 1. Tim. 2 so yet chiefly it Stands us upon, which Are you Subjects of this Commonwealth to pray for the safety & Prosperity of our Queen Elizabeth:
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for in the safety of Elizabeth consisteth ours: in her peace, ours: in her prosperity, ours: in her life, ours: in her death, ours: in her destruction, ours:
for in the safety of Elizabeth Consisteth ours: in her peace, ours: in her Prosperity, ours: in her life, ours: in her death, ours: in her destruction, ours:
If the Lord either by timely or vntimely, either by naturall or vnnaturall death should take away Elizabeth from Englād, it would indeed be a ioyful and happy Elizabeth,
If the Lord either by timely or untimely, either by natural or unnatural death should take away Elizabeth from Englād, it would indeed be a joyful and happy Elizabeth,
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3 A blessing, verse. 26. Blessed is he that commeth in the name of the Lord: we haue blessed you out of the house of ye Lord. Which words, ye most vsuall translations do set downe after the forme and maner of wishing or desiring.
3 A blessing, verse. 26. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of you Lord. Which words, you most usual Translations do Set down After the Form and manner of wishing or desiring.
But the most approued translatiō according to the Hebrew set them downe by way of affirmation, Blessed is hee, &c. Wherin the people do affirme Dauid their King to bee the blessed of the Lord.
But the most approved Translation according to the Hebrew Set them down by Way of affirmation, Blessed is he, etc. Wherein the people do affirm David their King to be the blessed of the Lord.
not thrusting himself thereunto, but hauing the same thrust vpon him by the Lord: not vsurpingly aduauncing himselfe, but beeing miraculously thereunto aduaunced by the Lord: and therefore Dauid is blessed:
not thrusting himself thereunto, but having the same thrust upon him by the Lord: not usurpingly advancing himself, but being miraculously thereunto advanced by the Lord: and Therefore David is blessed:
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as appeareth Num. 6. and also Deut. 10. or else more generally euē of all those that belong to the house of the Lord, that is, which purely woorshippe him in his Sanctuary, in Sion:
as appears Num. 6. and also Deuteronomy 10. or Else more generally even of all those that belong to the house of the Lord, that is, which purely worship him in his Sanctuary, in Sion:
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hee blesseth those whom his Church blesseth: and hee curseth those whom his Church curseth. But his Church euen the Congregation of his chosen Children, beeyng blessed by Dauid: haue blessed Dauid:
he Blesses those whom his Church Blesses: and he Curseth those whom his Church Curseth. But his Church even the Congregation of his chosen Children, being blessed by David: have blessed David:
In like sorte, (dearely beloued) this can not but bee vnto a singuler comfort and consolation continuing our hope of the safetie and prosperitie of our gracious Quéene Elizabeth,
In like sort, (dearly Beloved) this can not but be unto a singular Comfort and consolation Continuing our hope of the safety and Prosperity of our gracious Queen Elizabeth,
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Gen. 27. Then how much more constant shall the Lorde bee in continuing his blessing vpon those his children whom he hath once not vnwittingly but willingly blessed, notwithstanding all the teares, outcries, cursings,
Gen. 27. Then how much more constant shall the Lord be in Continuing his blessing upon those his children whom he hath once not unwittingly but willingly blessed, notwithstanding all the tears, Outcries, cursings,
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And if the Lord blesse, who shall curse? How shal I curse, where the Lord hath not cursed (saith Balaam to Balaac) or how shall I detest where the Lorde hath not detested? or if they curse,
And if the Lord bless, who shall curse? How shall I curse, where the Lord hath not cursed (Says balaam to Balaam) or how shall I detest where the Lord hath not detested? or if they curse,
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so it blesseth her amongst all the mightie kings and princes of the earth, there is none by whom the house of the Lord, the Church of Christ hath béene so wonderfully blessed,
so it Blesses her among all the mighty Kings and Princes of the earth, there is none by whom the house of the Lord, the Church of christ hath been so wonderfully blessed,
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by her it is that the banished children of Christ, not hauing a place where to rest their heades, are louingly receaued, and carefully fed and nourished:
by her it is that the banished children of christ, not having a place where to rest their Heads, Are lovingly received, and carefully fed and nourished:
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The consideration whereof, (dearly beloued) as I said before can not but greatly comfort and confirme the certainty of our hope, concerning the safety and prosperity of our most gracious Soueraigne, Queene Elizabeth, that notwithstanding, shee is cursed by the Pope, the maister of misrule, and author of all mischiefe:
The consideration whereof, (dearly Beloved) as I said before can not but greatly Comfort and confirm the certainty of our hope, Concerning the safety and Prosperity of our most gracious Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth, that notwithstanding, she is cursed by the Pope, the master of misrule, and author of all mischief:
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yea and for his Church sake, which béeing blessed by her, hath blessed her, he will geue safety and prosperity vnto Elizabeth, to the continuance of the glory of his name,
yea and for his Church sake, which being blessed by her, hath blessed her, he will give safety and Prosperity unto Elizabeth, to the Continuance of the glory of his name,
