for, whereas many kindes of comfortes, are dispersed throughout the holy Scriptures, for the strengthening of the man of God, some of euery kin• are heere gathered together in one,
for, whereas many Kinds of comforts, Are dispersed throughout the holy Scriptures, for the strengthening of the man of God, Some of every kin• Are Here gathered together in one,
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O miserable man that I am, Rom. 7. 24. who shall deliuer me from this body of 〈 ◊ 〉? So despleasant was it to him to liue in that body, wherein he found the motions of sinne rebelling against the law of his God.
O miserable man that I am, Rom. 7. 24. who shall deliver me from this body of 〈 ◊ 〉? So despleasant was it to him to live in that body, wherein he found the motions of sin rebelling against the law of his God.
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And if the Apostle accounted this bu•then so waightie to him, Alas how should we complaine ▪ and what cause haue we with Ezcchi• to walke weakely in the bitternes•e of our •ou•es all our dayes ▪ in whom the life and power of that sinning sinne is •arre lesse restrained? Yet least wee should be so cast downe with the sense of sinne, that we despeare & perish, being swallowed vp with griefe ▪ the Lord furnisheth vs with many comforts against it, frō the beginning of this Chap. to the middest of the 17. verse.
And if the Apostle accounted this bu•then so weighty to him, Alas how should we complain ▪ and what cause have we with Ezcchi• to walk weakly in the bitternes•e of our •ou•es all our days ▪ in whom the life and power of that sinning sin is •arre less restrained? Yet lest we should be so cast down with the sense of sin, that we despeare & perish, being swallowed up with grief ▪ the Lord furnisheth us with many comforts against it, from the beginning of this Chap. to the midst of the 17. verse.
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which as he doth in many other par•es of holy Scripture, so specially from the 17. verse of this Chapter, to the 30. wherein the Apostle aboundes with consolation;
which as he does in many other par•es of holy Scripture, so specially from the 17. verse of this Chapter, to the 30. wherein the Apostle abounds with consolation;
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shewing himsel•e a fayth•ull Steward in the house of God, most carefull to lead as it were by the hand, the weary Son•es and Daughters of the liuing God, into the Lords Wine-seller;
showing himsel•e a fayth•ull Steward in the house of God, most careful to led as it were by the hand, the weary Son•es and Daughters of the living God, into the lords Wine seller;
there to refresh and stay vs with the Flagons of his wine, and to comfort vs with his Apples; to ••rengthen vs with his hid Manna, and to make vs merry with that Milke and Honny, which out immortall Husband Iesus Christ, hath proulded for vs to sustaine vs,
there to refresh and stay us with the Flagons of his wine, and to Comfort us with his Apples; to ••rengthen us with his hid Manna, and to make us merry with that Milk and Honey, which out immortal Husband Iesus christ, hath proulded for us to sustain us,
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That this is the Apos•les purpose, and order of proceeding in this Chapter, I thinke his conclusion makes it manifest, which you haue from the 31. verse to the end;
That this is the Apos•les purpose, and order of proceeding in this Chapter, I think his conclusion makes it manifest, which you have from the 31. verse to the end;
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as to sinne, he triumphes against it, verse 33. and 34. Who will lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? It is God that iustifieth, Who shall condemne? It is Christ, who is dead,
as to sin, he Triumphos against it, verse 33. and 34. Who will lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? It is God that Justifieth, Who shall condemn? It is christ, who is dead,
and makes request for vs. As to Affliction, hee begins his triumph against it, verse 35. Who shall separate vs from the •oue of Christ? his answere mountes vp by a gradation, Will tribulation, or anguish do it? yea, will death it selfe do it? or that which is much more;
and makes request for us As to Affliction, he begins his triumph against it, verse 35. Who shall separate us from the •oue of christ? his answer mounts up by a gradation, Will tribulation, or anguish do it? yea, will death it self do it? or that which is much more;
Our af••ictions are so far from being preiudicial to our saluation, that by the contrary, through the Lords marueilous working, they tend to the aduancment thereof, & he enlarges the comfort:
Our af••ictions Are so Far from being prejudicial to our salvation, that by the contrary, through the lords marvelous working, they tend to the advancement thereof, & he enlarges the Comfort:
Also, that is, besides all the comfortes which I haue giuen to you before, I giue you yet this further, learning vs, that albe•t our troubles be many, yet our comforts are more.
Also, that is, beside all the comforts which I have given to you before, I give you yet this further, learning us, that albe•t our Troubles be many, yet our comforts Are more.
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Euery horne that riseth against vs to push vs, hath attending vpon it an hammer to repres•e it, (saith the Prophet.) Esau mourned vpon his father Isaac: although he was prophane,
Every horn that Riseth against us to push us, hath attending upon it an hammer to repres•e it, (Says the Prophet.) Esau mourned upon his father Isaac: although he was profane,
yet he cried pittifully, Hast 〈 ◊ 〉 but one Blessing my Father? But wee (with the holy Apostle) may blesse our heauenly Father, who comforteth vs so in all our tribulations;
yet he cried pitifully, Hast 〈 ◊ 〉 but one Blessing my Father? But we (with the holy Apostle) may bless our heavenly Father, who comforts us so in all our tribulations;
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The Lord our God hath not dealt 〈 ◊ 〉 nor spa•ingly with vs, but a good measure of co••olatio•s, pr•ssed downe and running ouer hath he giuen to vs in our bosome; his name be praysed therefore:
The Lord our God hath not dealt 〈 ◊ 〉 nor spa•ingly with us, but a good measure of co••olatio•s, pr•ssed down and running over hath he given to us in our bosom; his name be praised Therefore:
Wee know. If you ponder the Apostles words, you shall finde, that by an Emphasis, hee restraynes this knowledge to the Children of God, excluding Worldlings and Naturalistes from it.
we know. If you ponder the Apostles words, you shall find, that by an Emphasis, he restrains this knowledge to the Children of God, excluding Worldlings and Naturalists from it.
The spiritual man discerneth all thinges: but hee himselfe is iudged of no man. A naturall man can not vnderstand the things that are of God. The Gospell is Wisedome indeede;
The spiritual man discerneth all things: but he himself is judged of no man. A natural man can not understand the things that Are of God. The Gospel is Wisdom indeed;
but the Iewels of Gods kingdome such as Peace, Righteousnesse, ioy in the Holy Ghost, can be knowne of none but of the Christian onely, who inioyes them.
but the Jewels of God's Kingdom such as Peace, Righteousness, joy in the Holy Ghost, can be known of none but of the Christian only, who enjoys them.
If you goe and speake to a Worldling of inwar• Peace, of Spirituall ioy, or of the priuiledges of a Christian, you shall seeme to him a Barbarian, or one that speaketh a strange language which he vnderstandeth not;
If you go and speak to a Worldling of inwar• Peace, of Spiritual joy, or of the privileges of a Christian, you shall seem to him a Barbarian, or one that speaks a strange language which he understandeth not;
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or if he himselfe speake of them which he sees learnedly hearing or reading, yet shal he speake like a bird, vttering voyces which she vnderstandeth not.
or if he himself speak of them which he sees learnedly hearing or reading, yet shall he speak like a bird, uttering voices which she understandeth not.
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As the bruite Beast knoweth not the excellencie of a mans life, and therefore delighteth it selfe with Hey and Prouander, seeking no better; because it knoweth no better.
As the bruit Beast Knoweth not the excellency of a men life, and Therefore delights it self with Heigh and Prouander, seeking no better; Because it Knoweth no better.
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& euents of things therein, to the good of them that loue him? Oh that we had prosited so much in the schoole of Christ all our dayes, that without doubting,
& events of things therein, to the good of them that love him? O that we had prosited so much in the school of christ all our days, that without doubting,
or making any exception, we could beleeue this which heere the Apostle layeth for a most sure ground of comfort, that so we might change all our thoughts and cares into one;
or making any exception, we could believe this which Here the Apostle Layeth for a most sure ground of Comfort, that so we might change all our thoughts and Cares into one;
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The Souldier with courage entreth into the Battaile, vnder hope to obtaine the victorie. The Marriner with boldnesse committeth himselfe to the stormie Seas, vnder hope of vantage:
The Soldier with courage entereth into the Battle, under hope to obtain the victory. The Mariner with boldness Committeth himself to the stormy Seas, under hope of vantage:
But the Christian, runnes not as vncertaine; but as one sure to obtaine the Crowne: for he knowes that the God of peace, shall shortly tread Satan vnder his seete.
But the Christian, runs not as uncertain; but as one sure to obtain the Crown: for he knows that the God of peace, shall shortly tread Satan under his feet.
that all the Watriers of Iesus shall become more then Conquerours through him? If we will onely stand still, we shall see the saluation of the Lord, Gideon & his 300. sought against the great Hoste of Midian without feare, because he was sure of victorie.
that all the Watriers of Iesus shall become more then Conquerors through him? If we will only stand still, we shall see the salvation of the Lord, gideon & his 300. sought against the great Host of Midian without Fear, Because he was sure of victory.
The Lord strengthen our Fayth, that through these mistie cloudes of afflictions, which now compasseth vs, we may see that comforttable end, which the light of God hath discouered vnto vs.
The Lord strengthen our Faith, that through these misty Clouds of afflictions, which now Compasseth us, we may see that comfortable end, which the Light of God hath discovered unto us
But wee are to beware of the subtile sleightes of Satan, who to the end, he may spoyle vs of this comfort in trouble, endeauoreth by many meanes, either else to quench this light of God in our mindes;
But we Are to beware of the subtle sleights of Satan, who to the end, he may spoil us of this Comfort in trouble, endeavoreth by many means, either Else to quench this Light of God in our minds;
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or else to darken and obscure it by the precipitation of our vnbeleeuing heartes, carrying vs headlong to iudge of the workes of God, by their beginings;
or Else to darken and Obscure it by the precipitation of our unbelieving hearts, carrying us headlong to judge of the works of God, by their beginnings;
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wee haue so much the more to beware of this precipitation, because the dearest seruants of God haue fallen through it, into fearefull sinnes against the Lord their God,
we have so much the more to beware of this precipitation, Because the dearest Servants of God have fallen through it, into fearful Sins against the Lord their God,
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yet such is the power and prouidence of that supreame gouernour our heauenly Father, that All of them, workes together to the good of them that loues him.
yet such is the power and providence of that supreme governor our heavenly Father, that All of them, works together to the good of them that loves him.
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And herein doth his Power and Wisedome appeare more clearely, then in the tempering of this great vniuerse, making Elements of so contrary qualities to meete together,
And herein does his Power and Wisdom appear more clearly, then in the tempering of this great universe, making Elements of so contrary qualities to meet together,
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and selles him againe to Poliphar, his Mistris accuses him, his Maister condemnes him, the Butlet (after long ingratitude) recommendes him, and Phara•h exaltes him. O what Instruments are heere!
and sells him again to Poliphar, his Mistress accuses him, his Master condemns him, the Butlet (After long ingratitude) recommends him, and Phara•h exalts him. O what Instruments Are Here!
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All the wayes of the Lord (sayth Dauid) are Mercie and Trueth. Marke what he sayth, and make not thou an exception, where God hath made none: All, none excepted.
All the ways of the Lord (say David) Are Mercy and Truth. Mark what he say, and make not thou an exception, where God hath made none: All, none excepted.
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Sometime the Lord walkes in the way of anger, seeming angie with his Children, and to walke stubbornly against them, which hath mooued them to powre out the like of these pittifull Lamentes.
Sometime the Lord walks in the Way of anger, seeming angie with his Children, and to walk stubbornly against them, which hath moved them to pour out the like of these pitiful Laments.
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It is enough that wee know, All the wayes of God, yea euen when he dealeth most hardly with his Children, are mercy, and tendes to the good of those that loue him.
It is enough that we know, All the ways of God, yea even when he deals most hardly with his Children, Are mercy, and tends to the good of those that love him.
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and all these weapons whereby he intendes to destroy the worke of Gods grace into vs, shall the Lord make forcible to destroy the workemanship of Satan into vs, I meane that whole bastard Generation of sinfull afflictions, which Satan hath begotten vpon our mutable nature, by a most vnhappy and vnlawfull copulation:
and all these weapons whereby he intends to destroy the work of God's grace into us, shall the Lord make forcible to destroy the workmanship of Satan into us, I mean that Whole bastard Generation of sinful afflictions, which Satan hath begotten upon our mutable nature, by a most unhappy and unlawful copulation:
for what fruite haue I of all the sinnes wherein I tooke pleasure, but terrour and shame? And shall I looke that this forbidden Tree, shall tender any better fruite hereafter? O what a faythlesse traytor is Satan, hee inticeth man vnto sinne;
for what fruit have I of all the Sins wherein I took pleasure, but terror and shame? And shall I look that this forbidden Tree, shall tender any better fruit hereafter? O what a faithless traitor is Satan, he enticeth man unto sin;
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And who feeles not this? that the grace of feruent Prayer, wherein otherwise we faint, (our handes being more readie to fall downe then the handes of Moses, except they be supported) is greatly wakened,
And who feels not this? that the grace of fervent Prayer, wherein otherwise we faint, (our hands being more ready to fallen down then the hands of Moses, except they be supported) is greatly wakened,
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So they wakened the holy Apostle, and stirred him vp to such feruencie in prayer, that he besought the Lord thrise, that is, many times, to deliuer him from them:
So they wakened the holy Apostle, and stirred him up to such fervency in prayer, that he besought the Lord thrice, that is, many times, to deliver him from them:
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So can no Worldlings vnderstand, that Tribu•ation bringeth out Patience: and that our light & momenta••e afflictions,2. Cor. 4. 17. causeth vnto vs a farre more excellent and eternall waight of glorie:
So can no Worldlings understand, that Tribu•ation brings out Patience: and that our Light & momenta••e afflictions,2. Cor. 4. 17. Causes unto us a Far more excellent and Eternal weight of glory:
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neither can we be as liuing Stones, to be placed in the Wall of the heauenly Ierusalem, except so long as we are heere, the h•nd of God beat from vs our prou• lumpes, by the hammer of Affliction.
neither can we be as living Stones, to be placed in the Wall of the heavenly Ierusalem, except so long as we Are Here, the h•nd of God beatrice from us our prou• lumps, by the hammer of Affliction.
And Moa• keyes is sent, (sayth the Prophet) because he was not powred from vessell to vessell, Ier. 48. 11. but hath been at rest euer since •is youth. And therefore, O Lord!
And Moa• keys is sent, (say the Prophet) Because he was not poured from vessel to vessel, Jeremiah 48. 11. but hath been At rest ever since •is youth. And Therefore, Oh Lord!
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alway Lord, with a protestation, that thou stand to thy promise made to the Sonnes of Dauid, I will visit them with my roddes, Psal. 89. if they sinne against mee:
always Lord, with a protestation, that thou stand to thy promise made to the Sons of David, I will visit them with my rods, Psalm 89. if they sin against me:
and though our bodyes seeme to be consumed, yet are they but sowen like graines of Wheate, into the •ielde and husband••e of the Lord, which must die, before they be quickness;
and though our bodies seem to be consumed, yet Are they but sown like grains of Wheat, into the •ielde and husband••e of the Lord, which must die, before they be quickness;
whose eyes, the God of this world hath blinded, that no more then the blind Aegiptians, can you see the light of God, that shineth in G•shan, that is, his Church; although yee be in it:
whose eyes, the God of this world hath blinded, that no more then the blind egyptians, can you see the Light of God, that shines in G•shan, that is, his Church; although ye be in it:
And thus wee see, how that not onely our present Afflictions, but Satan, Sinne, and Death, are made, to worke for the best, to them that loue the Lord.
And thus we see, how that not only our present Afflictions, but Satan, Sin, and Death, Are made, to work for the best, to them that love the Lord.
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When Dauid was going forward in the Batta•le against Israel with Achish King of Gath, (vnder whom he soiourned for a while, in the time of his bani•hment) the remanent Princes of the Philistines, comm•unded him to goe backe;
When David was going forward in the Batta•le against Israel with Achish King of Gaza, (under whom he sojourned for a while, in the time of his bani•hment) the remanent Princes of the philistines, comm•unded him to go back;
In this straite, the wit of man can finde him no outgate, but the prouident mercie of God deliuers him in such sort, that no occasion of o•fence is giuen to S•ul & his people,
In this strait, the wit of man can find him no outgate, but the provident mercy of God delivers him in such sort, that no occasion of o•fence is given to S•ul & his people,
For such is thy prouidence, O Lord, whereby in mercy thou watchest ouer those that loue thee, that these euilles that are intended against them, by thee, are turned into good to them.
For such is thy providence, Oh Lord, whereby in mercy thou watchest over those that love thee, that these evils that Are intended against them, by thee, Are turned into good to them.
It is the portion of Abraham, alber• the Father of the Faythfull, yet one of Gods Children, I will blesse them that blesse thee, end cursse them that c•rsie thee:
It is the portion of Abraham, alber• the Father of the Faithful, yet one of God's Children, I will bless them that bless thee, end curse them that c•rsie thee:
And shall it not belong (thinke wee) to all the congregation of the first borne? Will not the Lord be a Wall of fire rounde about Ierusalem, Zach. 2. 5. and the glory in the middest of her? Will bee not keepe her as the apple of his eye? Shall not Ierusalem be as a Cuppe of Poyson vnto all her enemies, and a heauie Stone? Yea surely all that lift it vp shall be torne,
And shall it not belong (think we) to all the congregation of the First born? Will not the Lord be a Wall of fire round about Ierusalem, Zach 2. 5. and the glory in the midst of her? Will be not keep her as the apple of his eye? Shall not Ierusalem be as a Cup of Poison unto all her enemies, and a heavy Stone? Yea surely all that lift it up shall be torn,
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and hee gouerneth all the Kingdomes of the earth in such sort, that their rysinges and fallinges, their changes and mutations, are all dispensed for the good of his Church:
and he Governs all the Kingdoms of the earth in such sort, that their risings and fallings, their changes and mutations, Are all dispensed for the good of his Church:
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for there is but one of two sentences, wherein all the Iudges of the world may iudge of themselues, and see clearely their end. Either that, which Mordecai sayd:
for there is but one of two sentences, wherein all the Judges of the world may judge of themselves, and see clearly their end. Either that, which Mordecai said:
Ester, •ster. 4. 14. Who knowes if for this thou art come to the Kingdome, that by thee deliueraunce might come to Gods people? Or else that which Moses in Gods name sayd to Pharaoh, (the first oppressor of Gods Church in his adulescencie) I haue set thee vp to declare my power,
Ester, •ster. 4. 14. Who knows if for this thou art come to the Kingdom, that by thee deliverance might come to God's people? Or Else that which Moses in God's name said to Pharaoh, (the First oppressor of God's Church in his adulescencie) I have Set thee up to declare my power,
as an Obiect of his Power and Iustice? If we will marke the course of the Lords proceeding euer since the beginning of the world, wee shall finde, that as he orders the state of earthly Power,
as an Object of his Power and justice? If we will mark the course of the lords proceeding ever since the beginning of the world, we shall find, that as he order the state of earthly Power,
and by whom Phar•oh was ma•e so •auourable to Iacob, that he was allowed to dwel in G•shen: but when such time came ▪ that he would translate his Church from Aegipt to Canaan, then hee altered Pharaohs countenance;
and by whom Phar•oh was ma•e so •auourable to Iacob, that he was allowed to dwell in G•shen: but when such time Come ▪ that he would translate his Church from Egypt to Canaan, then he altered Pharaohs countenance;
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hee raysed vp a new King, which knew not Ioseph, and turned the Aegiptians heartes away from Israel, so that they vexed Israel, and caused them to serue by crueltie ▪ and all this the Lord did, to the end his people should become wearie of Egipt, and inforced by violence to make forward to Canaan, whereas otherwayes (as it well appeares) if they had been danted as in the beginning, they would haue neglected the promised Land,
he raised up a new King, which knew not Ioseph, and turned the egyptians hearts away from Israel, so that they vexed Israel, and caused them to serve by cruelty ▪ and all this the Lord did, to the end his people should become weary of Egypt, and enforced by violence to make forward to Canaan, whereas otherways (as it well appears) if they had been daunted as in the beginning, they would have neglected the promised Land,
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and afterward, when the sinnes of his people drew to that ripenesse, that they had caused their dayes to draw neare, & were come to their tear•e, the Lord sturred vp the King of Babel, as the Rod of his wrath, and Staffe of his i•dignation, he s•nt him to the dissembling Nation,
and afterwards, when the Sins of his people drew to that ripeness, that they had caused their days to draw near, & were come to their tear•e, the Lord stirred up the King of Babel, as the Rod of his wrath, and Staff of his i•dignation, he s•nt him to the dissembling nation,
and then that the Lord might be auenged of the sinnes of Israel, he subdued all Kingdomes round about them vnder the King of Babel, that no sloppe or impediment should be in their way to hold off the iudgement from them:
and then that the Lord might be avenged of the Sins of Israel, he subdued all Kingdoms round about them under the King of Babel, that no slop or impediment should be in their Way to hold off the judgement from them:
But yet againe, when the Lord had accomplished all his workes vpon Mount Sion, and the appoynted time of mercie was come, and the 70. yeares of Captiuitie was expired, the• the Lord visited the proude heart of the King of Ashur; and for his Churches sake, he altered againe the gouernment of the whole earth, translating the Empire to the Medes and Persians, that Cyr•s the Lords annoynted, might performe to his people the promised deliuerance.
But yet again, when the Lord had accomplished all his works upon Mount Sion, and the appointed time of mercy was come, and the 70. Years of Captivity was expired, the• the Lord visited the proud heart of the King of Ashur; and for his Churches sake, he altered again the government of the Whole earth, translating the Empire to the Medes and Persians, that Cyr•s the lords anointed, might perform to his people the promised deliverance.
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All which, should learne vs in the greatest changes and alterations which can fall out in the world, to rest assured, that the Lord wil worke for the good of his Church, though the earth should be mooued,
All which, should Learn us in the greatest changes and alterations which can fallen out in the world, to rest assured, that the Lord will work for the good of his Church, though the earth should be moved,
yea though the waters thereof rage and be troubled, yet there is a Riuer whose streames shall make glad the Cittie of our good God, in the midst of it,
yea though the waters thereof rage and be troubled, yet there is a River whose streams shall make glad the city of our good God, in the midst of it,
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because I haue sinned against him, vntill hee plead my cause, and execute iudgement for mee, he will bring me foorth to the light, and I shall see his righteousnesse:
Because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgement for me, he will bring me forth to the Light, and I shall see his righteousness:
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for as a Riuer which is smallest at the beginning, incre•seth as it proceedes by the accession of other Waters into it, till at length it be swallowed vp into the deepe;
for as a River which is Smallest At the beginning, incre•seth as it proceeds by the accession of other Waters into it, till At length it be swallowed up into the deep;
deceiuing, and being deceiued (sayth the Apostle.) Proceeding from euill to worse (sayth Ieremy, ) till at length he be swallowed vp in that Lake that burneth with Fire and Brimstone.
deceiving, and being deceived (say the Apostle.) Proceeding from evil to Worse (say Ieremy,) till At length he be swallowed up in that Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone.
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And this the Apostle expresseth most significantly, when he compares the wicked man vnto one gathering a treasure, wherein he heapes vp wrath to himselfe, against the day of wrath:
And this the Apostle Expresses most significantly, when he compares the wicked man unto one gathering a treasure, wherein he heaps up wrath to himself, against the day of wrath:
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For euen as the Worlding, who euery day casteth in a peece of money in his treasure, in few yeares multiplies such a summe, the particulers whereof hee him selfe is not able to keepe in minde;
For even as the Worlding, who every day Cast in a piece of money in his treasure, in few Years multiplies such a sum, the particulars whereof he him self is not able to keep in mind;
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to what a reckoning thinkest thou, shall thy sinnes amount in the end, though thou forget them as thou committest them? Yet the Apostle telleth thee, that thou hast laid them vp in a treasure,
to what a reckoning Thinkest thou, shall thy Sins amount in the end, though thou forget them as thou Committest them? Yet the Apostle Telleth thee, that thou hast laid them up in a treasure,
and not onely so, but with euery sinne, thou hast gathered a portion of wrath proportionable to thy sinne, which thou shalt perfectly know in that day wherein the Lord shall breake vp thy treasure,
and not only so, but with every sin, thou hast gathered a portion of wrath proportionable to thy sin, which thou shalt perfectly know in that day wherein the Lord shall break up thy treasure,
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that is, to haue fellowship any more with the vnfruitfull workes of darknesse, but that like the redeemed of the Lord, wee may Wak•from strength to strength, Psal. 84. 7. till we appeare before the •ace o• •ur God in S•on.
that is, to have fellowship any more with the unfruitful works of darkness, but that like the redeemed of the Lord, we may Wak•from strength to strength, Psalm 84. 7. till we appear before the •ace o• •ur God in S•on.
How can we but take vp a bitter lamentation for many of you, whom in this time of Grace, wee see to be strangers from Grace? We wish from our hearts, yee were not like the Kinsmen of L•t, who thought he was scorning, when hee tolde them of a Iudgement to come; and therefore for no request would goe with him out of Sodom, but ta••yed while the fire of the Lords indignation consumed them.
How can we but take up a bitter lamentation for many of you, whom in this time of Grace, we see to be Strangers from Grace? We wish from our hearts, ye were not like the Kinsmen of L•t, who Thought he was scorning, when he told them of a Judgement to come; and Therefore for no request would go with him out of Sodom, but ta••yed while the fire of the lords Indignation consumed them.
and euen vppon the next day, redacted to so great poue•tie with him that despised Lazarus, that he had not so much as a drop of cold Water to coole his tongue with:
and even upon the next day, redacted to so great poue•tie with him that despised Lazarus, that he had not so much as a drop of cold Water to cool his tongue with:
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onely you are carelesse of the Lord Iesus, though hee be that incomparable Iewell, that brings light in darkesse, life in death, comfort in trouble, mercie against al Iudgement ▪ you should set him as a Signet on your heart,
only you Are careless of the Lord Iesus, though he be that incomparable Jewel, that brings Light in darkesse, life in death, Comfort in trouble, mercy against all Judgement ▪ you should Set him as a Signet on your heart,
and like raging waues of the Sea, cast out their owne dirt to their shame. Yea, what speake I of these thinges, euen their table shalbe a snare to them:
and like raging waves of the Sea, cast out their own dirt to their shame. Yea, what speak I of these things, even their table shall a snare to them:
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Heere followes the second part of the verse, conteyning a description of the persons to whom this priuiledge appertaineth, together with a reason of the former comfort:
Here follows the second part of the verse, containing a description of the Persons to whom this privilege appertaineth, together with a reason of the former Comfort:
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of force All thinges must worke for the best, (that is to saluation) to them that loue God, because they are called (namely to saluation) according to Gods purpose. The strength of this reason, standes in the necessitie and immutabilitie of the Purpose of God, more stable then the Decree of the Medes and Persians; for what he hath decreed, can not be reuoked, annulled, not impeded.
of force All things must work for the best, (that is to salvation) to them that love God, Because they Are called (namely to salvation) according to God's purpose. The strength of this reason, Stands in the necessity and immutability of the Purpose of God, more stable then the decree of the Medes and Persians; for what he hath decreed, can not be revoked, annulled, not impeded.
It is that supreame cause of all, which orders all inferiour causes and incidents whatsoeuer, in such sort, that they must worke to the aduancement of that most high purpose of God.
It is that supreme cause of all, which order all inferior Causes and incidents whatsoever, in such sort, that they must work to the advancement of that most high purpose of God.
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This reasō is made clearer in the subsequent verse, where the Apostle lets vs see how the linkes of the golden Ch•ine of our Saluation are knit togeather inseparable, by the hand of God, that no power in heauen or earth can sunder them:
This reason is made clearer in the subsequent verse, where the Apostle lets us see how the links of the golden Ch•ine of our Salvation Are knit together inseparable, by the hand of God, that no power in heaven or earth can sunder them:
and partakers of all that is his, Gl••ification is the last, and it is that Grace of God whereby wee shalbe entered in the due time, full heires to our heauenly Father.
and partakers of all that is his, Gl••ification is the last, and it is that Grace of God whereby we shall entered in the due time, full Heirs to our heavenly Father.
And last of all, the Christian shall be entered to the full fruition of his inheritaunce, with such ioy and trumph in the glorious assemblie of the Sainctes,
And last of all, the Christian shall be entered to the full fruition of his inheritance, with such joy and triumph in the glorious assembly of the Saints,
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but the two middle linkes of the Cheyne, to wit, Calling and Iustification, the Lord hath le••en them downe from the Heauen to the Earth, that wee should g••pe and apprehend them;
but the two middle links of the Cheyne, to wit, Calling and Justification, the Lord hath le••en them down from the Heaven to the Earth, that we should g••pe and apprehend them;
Then thou, who wouldst be comforted with the assurance of thy saluation, take heed to this, making it knowen to thine owne Conscience by a holy life, that God hath called thee, and iustified thee:
Then thou, who Wouldst be comforted with the assurance of thy salvation, take heed to this, making it known to thine own Conscience by a holy life, that God hath called thee, and justified thee:
To make this yet more plaine, we are to remember, this mortal life of ours, is a short interiected poynt of Time betwixt two Eternities (if so I may call it:) or like a stepping Stone betwixt two Gulphes, wherevpon some in feare and trembling, worke out their saluation;
To make this yet more plain, we Are to Remember, this Mortal life of ours, is a short interjected point of Time betwixt two Eternities (if so I may call it:) or like a stepping Stone betwixt two Gulfs, whereupon Some in Fear and trembling, work out their salvation;
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Others againe, in wantonnesse & carelesse securitie, drinkes in Iniquitie with greedinesse, and so steppes from the decree of Reprobation, that most iustly they procure their euerlasting condemnation:
Others again, in wantonness & careless security, drinks in Iniquity with greediness, and so steps from the Decree of Reprobation, that most justly they procure their everlasting condemnation:
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Where the tree falles, it shall lie there, the wicked dies in their sinnes, and so steppes downeward to the deepe Pit and Gulph, out of die which there is no redemption.
Where the tree falls, it shall lie there, the wicked die in their Sins, and so steps downward to the deep Pit and Gulf, out of die which there is no redemption.
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if we make our whole life a proceeding from Election to Glorification, and that through Calling and Iustification; which two, is inseparably following them, the Sanctification & Renouation of the whole man, The Lord make vs wise in time, that we may consider our course,
if we make our Whole life a proceeding from Election to Glorification, and that through Calling and Justification; which two, is inseparably following them, the Sanctification & Renovation of the Whole man, The Lord make us wise in time, that we may Consider our course,
First, the Purpose of God: Secondly, his Calling according to his Purpose: Thirdly, the euident token according to Gods calling, which is, the loue of God. The Purpose of God, concerning thy saluatiō, thou mayest know by thy Calling: and if againe thou wilt try thy, Calling, try it by the Loue of God, which thou findes in thee.
First, the Purpose of God: Secondly, his Calling according to his Purpose: Thirdly, the evident token according to God's calling, which is, the love of God. The Purpose of God, Concerning thy salvation, thou Mayest know by thy Calling: and if again thou wilt try thy, Calling, try it by the Love of God, which thou finds in thee.
According to his Purpose. Heere you see then how the Apostle draweth our Calling from the Purpose of God: and so when he will comfort vs with the certaintie of our Saluation, hee leades vs out of our selues, vp to the Rocke that is higher then wee;
According to his Purpose. Here you see then how the Apostle draws our Calling from the Purpose of God: and so when he will Comfort us with the certainty of our Salvation, he leads us out of our selves, up to the Rock that is higher then we;
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hee teacheth vs to cast our Anchor within the Vaile, and to fasten our Soules vpon that vnchangeable Purpose of God. It is most expedient for the children of God, to marke this,
he Teaches us to cast our Anchor within the Veil, and to fasten our Souls upon that unchangeable Purpose of God. It is most expedient for the children of God, to mark this,
because the manifold changes we find in our selues, do often times interrupt the peace of our mindes, that the Lord our God hath in such sort dispensed our Saluation, that the ground thereof is layd in his owne immutable Purpose; but the markes, tokens,
Because the manifold changes we find in our selves, do often times interrupt the peace of our minds, that the Lord our God hath in such sort dispensed our Salvation, that the ground thereof is laid in his own immutable Purpose; but the marks, tokens,
The tokens are changeable, as wee our selues in whom they are, are changeable, but the ground holdes fast, being layde in the vnchangeable God, in whom falles no shadow of alteration ▪ and this should comfort vs against our dayly vicis•itudes, changes, defectes, and temporall desertions:
The tokens Are changeable, as we our selves in whom they Are, Are changeable, but the ground holds fast, being laid in the unchangeable God, in whom falls no shadow of alteration ▪ and this should Comfort us against our daily vicis•itudes, changes, defects, and temporal desertions:
our Fayth may faint, our spirituall life may languish, our Hope hoouer, our Heartes in praying fall downe like the infeebled handes of Moses; yet let vs not despaire, no change in vs, can alter the Lords vnchangeable Purpose: hee who hath begun the worke in vs, will also perfect it.
our Faith may faint, our spiritual life may languish, our Hope hoouer, our Hearts in praying fallen down like the infeebled hands of Moses; yet let us not despair, no change in us, can altar the lords unchangeable Purpose: he who hath begun the work in us, will also perfect it.
that poyson of pride, which Satan powred in our first Parents, whereby he prouoked them to aspire to be equall with God, doth yet appeare in their posteritie:
that poison of pride, which Satan poured in our First Parents, whereby he provoked them to aspire to be equal with God, does yet appear in their posterity:
many causes without himselfe, found he without himselfe, moouing him to execute Iustice; but a cause moouing him to shew mercie found he neuer, saue onely.
many Causes without himself, found he without himself, moving him to execute justice; but a cause moving him to show mercy found he never, save only.
Surely except the Lord had reserued Mercie for vs, we had been like Sodome and Gomorrah, but it hath pleased him in his Mercie, of the same lumpe of Clay, to make vs vessels of Honour, whereof he hath made others vessels of dishonour;
Surely except the Lord had reserved Mercy for us, we had been like Sodom and Gomorrah, but it hath pleased him in his Mercy, of the same lump of Clay, to make us vessels of Honour, whereof he hath made Others vessels of dishonour;
and who is able sufficiently to thinke of so great a benefite? Therefore let the Redeemed of the Lord, cry out with a louder voyce then Dauid ▪ O Lord! what are wee, that thou hast been so mindfull of vs? Not vnto vs O Lord!
and who is able sufficiently to think of so great a benefit? Therefore let the Redeemed of the Lord, cry out with a Louder voice then David ▪ Oh Lord! what Are we, that thou hast been so mindful of us? Not unto us O Lord!
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The Purpose of God, which is sufficient in it selfe, is made knowne and manifest to vs by his Calling: for our Calling is a declaration of the Decree of our Election, and as it were the secret Voyce of God, bringing from the Heauens to our Soules, this comfortable message, That wee are the Sonnes of God.
The Purpose of God, which is sufficient in it self, is made known and manifest to us by his Calling: for our Calling is a declaration of the decree of our Election, and as it were the secret Voice of God, bringing from the Heavens to our Souls, this comfortable message, That we Are the Sons of God.
And in the third Circle, which is of smallest compasse (in regard of the rest) stands those, who beside the outward calling of God by his Word, are called also inwardly and effectually by his Holy Spirit.
And in the third Circle, which is of Smallest compass (in regard of the rest) Stands those, who beside the outward calling of God by his Word, Are called also inwardly and effectually by his Holy Spirit.
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These are Christes litle Flocke, the few chosen, the communion of Saincts, the Lords third part, so to speake with Zacharie; the two partes shall be cut off and die,
These Are Christ's little Flock, the few chosen, the communion of Saints, the lords third part, so to speak with Zacharias; the two parts shall be Cut off and die,
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This inward Calling, is the communication of Christs sauing Grace, wherby the minde is inlightned, the heart purified by Faith, the affections sanctified, and the whole man reformed:
This inward Calling, is the communication of Christ Saving Grace, whereby the mind is enlightened, the heart purified by Faith, the affections sanctified, and the Whole man reformed:
said the Lord, & remaine barrē my selfe? and this his gracious promise hath he most aboundantly performed in our dayes this name be p•aysed therefore.
said the Lord, & remain barren my self? and this his gracious promise hath he most abundantly performed in our days this name be p•aysed Therefore.
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where it is wonderfull to see the distinction which is made betwix• man & man in all ranckes & estates, by this effectuall Calling of two Brethren, as Iacob and Esau: of two Prophets,
where it is wonderful to see the distinction which is made betwix• man & man in all ranks & estates, by this effectual Calling of two Brothers, as Iacob and Esau: of two prophets,
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and thus the Arme of the Grace of God, goes through to euery corner of the earth, according to his pleasure, culling out by his Word, from among the remnant of the world, those who belong to this Election. This Grace of God, it enters in a Land, and not into euery Cittie:
and thus the Arm of the Grace of God, Goes through to every corner of the earth, according to his pleasure, culling out by his Word, from among the remnant of the world, those who belong to this Election. This Grace of God, it enters in a Land, and not into every city:
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ye•, and it will enter in a Familie, and yet not come to euery person of the Familie, of husband and wife, of maisters and seruants, of parents and children, of brethren and sisters;
ye•, and it will enter in a Family, and yet not come to every person of the Family, of husband and wife, of masters and Servants, of Parents and children, of brothers and Sisters;
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It came to Iericho, and weyled out Zacheus: It came to Philippi, and weyled out Lidia and the Iaylor: It came to Nero his Court, and not to him selfe:
It Come to Jericho, and weyled out Zacchaeus: It Come to Philippi, and weyled out Lidia and the Jailer: It Come to Nero his Court, and not to him self:
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The Gospell is preached to many, but the Blessing brought by the Gospell, lights onely vpon the Children of Grace ▪ And hereof aryseth this dayly distinction which we see betweene man and man:
The Gospel is preached to many, but the Blessing brought by the Gospel, lights only upon the Children of Grace ▪ And hereof ariseth this daily distinction which we see between man and man:
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nor apprehend this for a sensible cursse, that 30. or 40. yeares the showers of sauing and renewing Grace, hath descended vpon many people round about thee;
nor apprehend this for a sensible curse, that 30. or 40. Years the showers of Saving and renewing Grace, hath descended upon many people round about thee;
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for if this effectuall Calling by Grace, go by thee in time to come, as it hath done is time bygan, it is an euident declaration, that thou art a man reserued to wrath, and not ordayned to mercie.
for if this effectual Calling by Grace, go by thee in time to come, as it hath done is time bygan, it is an evident declaration, that thou art a man reserved to wrath, and not ordained to mercy.
Now that this Calling flowing from Election, may be yet made sure to our consciences for our greater comfort, let vs marke the maner of the Lordes proceeding into it,
Now that this Calling flowing from Election, may be yet made sure to our Consciences for our greater Comfort, let us mark the manner of the lords proceeding into it,
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For we can neither know the Lord to feare and loue him, neither yet our selues and our sinnes •right, till the Lord who commaunded light to shine out of darknesse, shine also into our hearts, to giue vs the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus Christ:
For we can neither know the Lord to Fear and love him, neither yet our selves and our Sins •right, till the Lord who commanded Light to shine out of darkness, shine also into our hearts, to give us the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus christ:
and this light of God discouers to vs so many workes of darknesse, wherewith in ignoraunce we defiled our consciences, that we begin to be ashamed of our selues in the sight of God;
and this Light of God discovers to us so many works of darkness, wherewith in ignorance we defiled our Consciences, that we begin to be ashamed of our selves in the sighed of God;
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And thus the Lord proceedes from the minde to the heart, working into it such a contrition and godly sorrow, as causeth repentance vnto saluation, whereby the heart that was senselesse before, being dead in sinne and trespasses, begins now to stirre and moue;
And thus the Lord proceeds from the mind to the heart, working into it such a contrition and godly sorrow, as Causes Repentance unto salvation, whereby the heart that was senseless before, being dead in sin and Trespasses, begins now to stir and move;
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and the hearts of those penitent Iewes which were pricked at the sharpe Sermon of Peter: then feeling our selues vnder death through sinne, we begin to bethinke vs of the way of life, and to aske (with the Iaylor) What shall we do, that we may be saued? These motions, meltings, and prickinges of ▪ the heart, wrought, in the elect, by the hearing of Gods word, are the very pluckes of the hand of God, translating thee out of Nature into Grace: yet must we not rest heere,
and the hearts of those penitent Iewes which were pricked At the sharp Sermon of Peter: then feeling our selves under death through sin, we begin to bethink us of the Way of life, and to ask (with the Jailer) What shall we do, that we may be saved? These motions, meltings, and prickings of ▪ the heart, wrought, in the elect, by the hearing of God's word, Are the very plucks of the hand of God, translating thee out of Nature into Grace: yet must we not rest Here,
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If the Lord commaund, the Christian answereth, O Lord! quicken mee according to thy louing kindnesse, that I may apply my heart to keepe thy Statutes alwayes to the end.
If the Lord command, the Christian Answers, Oh Lord! quicken me according to thy loving kindness, that I may apply my heart to keep thy Statutes always to the end.
That loue God. And last of all, to returne to the wordes againe, the whole effectes of our Inward Calling, the Apostle compriseth vnder one, to wit, The loue of God; and that most properly,
That love God. And last of all, to return to the words again, the Whole effects of our Inward Calling, the Apostle compriseth under one, to wit, The love of God; and that most properly,
Loue, speakes with the tongue of euery Vertue, Pittie biddes thee helpe the Indigent, Iustice biddes thee giue euery man his owne, Mercy biddes forgiue, Patience biddes suffer:
Love, speaks with the tongue of every Virtue, Pity bids thee help the Indigent, justice bids thee give every man his own, Mercy bids forgive, Patience bids suffer:
euen so holy L••e, being a sp•rke of the heauenly Fire, kindled in our heartes by the •oly Ghost, doth rauish vs alwayes vp•ard towar•e, the Lord, •rom whom it came, and 〈 ◊ 〉 vs neuer to rest while we en•oy him:
even so holy L••e, being a sp•rke of the heavenly Fire, kindled in our hearts by the •oly Ghost, does ravish us always vp•ard towar•e, the Lord, •rom whom it Come, and 〈 ◊ 〉 us never to rest while we en•oy him:
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but longeth more and more till she receiue 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ So the Soule which is wounded with the Loue of I•sus her immortall Husband, hath a continuall desire to be at him.
but Longeth more and more till she receive 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ So the Soul which is wounded with the Love of I•sus her immortal Husband, hath a continual desire to be At him.
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but how is it then thou longest not to see him, neither desirest to be with him? yea a small appearance of the day of death, wherein we should goe 〈 ◊ 〉;
but how is it then thou longest not to see him, neither Desirest to be with him? yea a small appearance of the day of death, wherein we should go 〈 ◊ 〉;
Thou that contents thee with the gy••s of God, & thinkest not long for him selfe, thou art •ut like an 〈 ◊ 〉 woman, who if she possesse the goods of her husband, regards not,
Thou that contents thee with the gy••s of God, & Thinkest not long for him self, thou art •ut like an 〈 ◊ 〉 woman, who if she possess the goods of her husband, regards not,
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and that no contentment euer come to our hearts, till we get the full fruition of our louing husband Christ I•sus. If the Loue of men compelled the Apostle to •ay to the Corinthians, It is not yours,
and that no contentment ever come to our hearts, till we get the full fruition of our loving husband christ I•sus. If the Love of men compelled the Apostle to •ay to the Corinthians, It is not yours,
Can you say with the godly Gouernour Dauid, I loue the Lord• then will yee also say with him, What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefites? How shall I shew to the Lord my Loue? and what shall I do in my time,
Can you say with the godly Governor David, I love the Lord• then will ye also say with him, What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits? How shall I show to the Lord my Love? and what shall I do in my time,
If yee honour the Lord as Dauid did, the Lord shall blesse you as he did Dauid. Dauid sware vnto the Lord, that hee would not rest, till he found out a place for the Lord,
If ye honour the Lord as David did, the Lord shall bless you as he did David. David sware unto the Lord, that he would not rest, till he found out a place for the Lord,
The last tryall of Loue, whereof I will speake at this time (leauing many other) is, Boun••fulnesse. Loue (sayth the Apos••) is bountifull. Experience prooues this:
The last trial of Love, whereof I will speak At this time (leaving many other) is, Boun••fulnesse. Loue (say the Apos••) is bountiful. Experience Proves this:
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Yee loue your Bellies, and therefore are bountifull dayly to them in feeding them: Yee loue your Children, and therefore lettes them want nothing that is needfull for them:
Ye love your Bellies, and Therefore Are bountiful daily to them in feeding them: Ye love your Children, and Therefore lets them want nothing that is needful for them:
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onely you say you loue the Lord, but wherein are yee bounti•ull toward him? It is true, that in nothing can a man be •r•fitable to the Almightie, sayth Iob. But are there no workes which should so shine before men, that by them our heauenly Father may be 〈 ◊ 〉? Though workes can be no merites, yet are they your witnesses:
only you say you love the Lord, but wherein Are ye bounti•ull towards him? It is true, that in nothing can a man be •r•fitable to the Almighty, say Job But Are there no works which should so shine before men, that by them our heavenly Father may be 〈 ◊ 〉? Though works can be no merits, yet Are they your Witnesses:
yet where is your delight that should be in his Saincts, and excellent ones vpon earth? Where is your compa•sion and loue towarde the Brethren? Are not the men of this age like the •ig-tree, that haue faire Leaues,
yet where is your delight that should be in his Saints, and excellent ones upon earth? Where is your compa•sion and love toward the Brothers? are not the men of this age like the •ig-tree, that have fair Leaves,
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hau••g the sh•w of godlin•sse, but hath de•ied the p•wer there•f, rendring wordes ynough, but no •ruites to adorne the glorious Gospell of our Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 And so, (if wee might proceed) •uery tryall of 〈 ◊ 〉, should di•coue• th'hypocrisie and bastard Christianitie of the most part of Professors of this age.
hau••g the sh•w of godlin•sse, but hath de•ied the p•wer there•f, rendering words enough, but no •ruites to adorn the glorious Gospel of our Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 And so, (if we might proceed) •uery trial of 〈 ◊ 〉, should di•coue• hypocrisy and bastard Christianity of the most part of Professors of this age.
I turne mee toward you (whom I know, hath set your heart• to seeke the Lord) that I may leaue my last blessing behind mee vnto you, beeing no more purposed to speake to you from this place;
I turn me towards you (whom I know, hath Set your heart• to seek the Lord) that I may leave my last blessing behind me unto you, being no more purposed to speak to you from this place;
Faint not therefore (• beseech y•u) in the course of Go•lynes•e, but 〈 ◊ 〉 in the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ st•••fast in the power if his might, praying to the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉, that he would stablish that which he hath wr•ught in you,
Faint not Therefore (• beseech y•u) in the course of Go•lynes•e, but 〈 ◊ 〉 in the grace of our Lord Iesus christ st•••fast in the power if his might, praying to the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉, that he would establish that which he hath wr•ught in you,
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and to giue you inheritaunce among them that are sanct•fied in Christ Iesus: to whom, with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be all honour, prayse, and glory, for euer. Amen. FINIS.
and to give you inheritance among them that Are sanct•fied in christ Iesus: to whom, with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be all honour, praise, and glory, for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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