New-Englands choicest blessing and the mercy most to be desired by all that wish well to this people cleared in a sermon preached before the court of election at Boston on May 28, 1679 / by James Allen ...
AFter I had received the invitation and call to this service, I cannot express the Soul tremblings I had, (indeed sense of my own unfitness at any time to speak before such an Assembly as this, and upon such an occasion;
After I had received the invitation and call to this service, I cannot express the Soul tremblings I had, (indeed sense of my own unfitness At any time to speak before such an Assembly as this, and upon such an occasion;
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And now humbly beg this may be the wish of this whole Assembly, all the Lords people in it, that God may be with me as he hath been with those who have formerly spoken in his Name, upon the like occasion;
And now humbly beg this may be the wish of this Whole Assembly, all the lords people in it, that God may be with me as he hath been with those who have formerly spoken in his Name, upon the like occasion;
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2. By this holy and pathetical wish and desire, as comprehensive of all the particular mercyes before prayed for, God might so be with that Generation as with the former, with the end and effect of that desire, ver. 57, 58. 3. His further desire & wish for them, that what he had particularly mentioned in his Prayer before, might be accepted of God for them, ver. 59. and performed:
2. By this holy and pathetical wish and desire, as comprehensive of all the particular Mercies before prayed for, God might so be with that Generation as with the former, with the end and Effect of that desire, ver. 57, 58. 3. His further desire & wish for them, that what he had particularly mentioned in his Prayer before, might be accepted of God for them, ver. 59. and performed:
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4. His holy Counsel and advice to them, how they should carry it to the Lord, that they might enjoy the good desired for them, ver. 61. The Text is the second way by which he blesseth them, wishing all that good to them, that truly will make them blessed, such a presence of God with them,
4. His holy Counsel and Advice to them, how they should carry it to the Lord, that they might enjoy the good desired for them, ver. 61. The Text is the second Way by which he Blesses them, wishing all that good to them, that truly will make them blessed, such a presence of God with them,
and here acting in an extraordinary way, doing that God commanded should be done by Aaron and his Sons, Numb. 6.24, to the end To which he promised the ratifying it,
and Here acting in an extraordinary Way, doing that God commanded should be done by Aaron and his Sons, Numb. 6.24, to the end To which he promised the ratifying it,
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1. The wish, or that is desired, 1. What is meant by the presence of God or his being with us. 2. Our Fathers. 3. As with them. 4. Not to leave nor forsake, and why that is added.
1. The wish, or that is desired, 1. What is meant by the presence of God or his being with us. 2. Our Father's. 3. As with them. 4. Not to leave nor forsake, and why that is added.
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or whatever their state is, Psal. 139.7, 8. So fills heaven and earth, Jer. 23.24. Comprehends all things, places, contained of none, none can hide from the knowledge, nor fly from the power of it.
or whatever their state is, Psalm 139.7, 8. So fills heaven and earth, Jer. 23.24. Comprehends all things, places, contained of none, none can hide from the knowledge, nor fly from the power of it.
2. His providential or voluntary Presence, that is either common or special, 1. Common, and that ordinary, or more extraordinary: Ordinary, Act. 17.18.
2. His providential or voluntary Presence, that is either Common or special, 1. Common, and that ordinary, or more extraordinary: Ordinary, Act. 17.18.
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Extraordinary, when the Lord raiseth and enables any that know him not, to doe some notable thing in the world for the service of the Church, Isa. 45.1, 2, 3, 4. so sometimes as afflictive to his people as Nebuchadnezzar. 2. Special,
Extraordinary, when the Lord Raiseth and enables any that know him not, to do Some notable thing in the world for the service of the Church, Isaiah 45.1, 2, 3, 4. so sometime as afflictive to his people as Nebuchadnezzar. 2. Special,
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that is the complement of their happiness, Psal. 16. ult. Its Gods gracious presence here meant with his people on earth as their Covenant God, that we may call his new-Covenant Presence, Let our God be with us.
that is the compliment of their happiness, Psalm 16. ult. Its God's gracious presence Here meant with his people on earth as their Covenant God, that we may call his New-covenant Presence, Let our God be with us.
This gracious Presence imports two things, 1. Conferring all good, his vigilant and efficacious providence for their good. 2. Delivering and defending from all evill, both these are Covenant mercies, Gen. 15.1. by which he encourages Abraham, tells him what he might expect from his being in Covenant with him, to be his shield and exceeding great reward.
This gracious Presence imports two things, 1. Conferring all good, his vigilant and efficacious providence for their good. 2. Delivering and defending from all evil, both these Are Covenant Mercies, Gen. 15.1. by which he encourages Abraham, tells him what he might expect from his being in Covenant with him, to be his shield and exceeding great reward.
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And the signs of Gods Presence with Israel were the Pillar of Fire, and Cloud, the one for day, the other for night, which was to guide them in the way,
And the Signs of God's Presence with Israel were the Pillar of Fire, and Cloud, the one for day, the other for night, which was to guide them in the Way,
and afterwards bring me to his glory. Ps. 84.11. he is said to be a Sun and a shield, which first is expounded to be his free communication of all good, not witholding it, i.e. powerfully conveying it.
and afterwards bring me to his glory. Ps. 84.11. he is said to be a Sun and a shield, which First is expounded to be his free communication of all good, not withholding it, i.e. powerfully conveying it.
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as well as natural Parents, those in the generation before them, or long before, with whom God was most eminently present, Psal. 44.1, 2, 3. Of those of old,
as well as natural Parents, those in the generation before them, or long before, with whom God was most eminently present, Psalm 44.1, 2, 3. Of those of old,
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and the Judges God raised up extraordinarily to be their Saviours, yet in no Age was there a more gracious presence of God then in the Age before Solomon.
and the Judges God raised up extraordinarily to be their Saviors, yet in no Age was there a more gracious presence of God then in the Age before Solomon.
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or such a presence. 1. In wonder-working, and as gloriously as for them as in the success David had over all the Enemies of Israel, 1 Chron. 11.9. 2 Sam. 8.6, 14, 15. 2. That presence,
or such a presence. 1. In wonder-working, and as gloriously as for them as in the success David had over all the Enemies of Israel, 1 Chronicles 11.9. 2 Sam. 8.6, 14, 15. 2. That presence,
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filling us with his glory, even in those signs of his presence as in those best times, ver. 5, 6. as David found it when he fetched the Ark to his place, 2 Sam. 6.12, 13.14, 15. as to their Communion with,
filling us with his glory, even in those Signs of his presence as in those best times, ver. 5, 6. as David found it when he fetched the Ark to his place, 2 Sam. 6.12, 13.14, 15. as to their Communion with,
so right knowledge of the things of Gods house, and that converting Presence of God there, Isai. 54.13. made David say, Psal. 84.11. one day there was worth a thousand else where.
so right knowledge of the things of God's house, and that converting Presence of God there, Isaiah 54.13. made David say, Psalm 84.11. one day there was worth a thousand Else where.
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As also in civil order, Ezek. 48.35. was said of them, so might be of us, this may be the Name, Jehovah Shammah, the name of our Courts and Churches, be with us as with them in these respects.
As also in civil order, Ezekiel 48.35. was said of them, so might be of us, this may be the Name, Jehovah Shammah, the name of our Courts and Churches, be with us as with them in these respects.
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As God promises those that seperate from the world, 1 Cor, 15.10. Paul he acknowledgeth he had it whence he did so much work, & in such a manner, Act 14.1.
As God promises those that separate from the world, 1 Cor, 15.10. Paul he acknowledgeth he had it whence he did so much work, & in such a manner, Act 14.1.
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& perswasive, not by excelling in common gifts above many that come after, but having a fuller presence of God, there was a more full pouring forth of the Spirit, Zec. 12.8. that which will make the feeble as David, & David as an Angel of God.
& persuasive, not by excelling in Common Gifts above many that come After, but having a fuller presence of God, there was a more full pouring forth of the Spirit, Zechariah 12.8. that which will make the feeble as David, & David as an Angel of God.
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Answ. As, 1. Imports that kind of presence they had sometimes, the similitude and not the degree, 1 Pet. 1.15. 2. It doth not alwayes limit the measure;
Answer As, 1. Imports that kind of presence they had sometime, the similitude and not the degree, 1 Pet. 1.15. 2. It does not always limit the measure;
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Doct. The obtaining and continuance of God's eminently gracious Covenant presence with his People ought to be sincerely & mainly desired by those that truly wish their happiness and prosperity.
Doct. The obtaining and Continuance of God's eminently gracious Covenant presence with his People ought to be sincerely & mainly desired by those that truly wish their happiness and Prosperity.
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1. It ought to be so, it is that they have done, which had the greatest love to Israel, as Moses, Exod. 33.15. Let thy presence go with us, or carry us not hence.
1. It ought to be so, it is that they have done, which had the greatest love to Israel, as Moses, Exod 33.15. Let thy presence go with us, or carry us not hence.
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and it was the usual Salutation among the Jews, Ruth. 2.4. 1. It is the most necessary blessing, nothing else is absolutely necessary but the presence of God, we may be happy without Creatures, the Israelites found Clothes, houses, food, was not necessary, not the ordinary way of its supply, God could supply it another way; but this cannot, Luk. 10.42. there is one thing necessary, that is, the gracious presence of God, therefore Moses chuseth the Wilderness with Gods presence, rather then Canaan without him, Exod. 33.15. Heaven is not desireable without it, Psal. 73.25. 2. It is the most suitable blessing to the People of God, nothing more pleasing as well as profitable to them, Psal. 4.6. therefore the best blessing.
and it was the usual Salutation among the jews, Ruth. 2.4. 1. It is the most necessary blessing, nothing Else is absolutely necessary but the presence of God, we may be happy without Creatures, the Israelites found Clothes, houses, food, was not necessary, not the ordinary Way of its supply, God could supply it Another Way; but this cannot, Luk. 10.42. there is one thing necessary, that is, the gracious presence of God, Therefore Moses chooseth the Wilderness with God's presence, rather then Canaan without him, Exod 33.15. Heaven is not desirable without it, Psalm 73.25. 2. It is the most suitable blessing to the People of God, nothing more pleasing as well as profitable to them, Psalm 4.6. Therefore the best blessing.
3. It is a sufficient good, you cannot desire a more comprehensive blessing, this is enough, Gen. 33.11. Jacob when he had obtained it by earnest prayer, he acknowledgeth he had all, nothing less will make a people happy, more is superfluous.
3. It is a sufficient good, you cannot desire a more comprehensive blessing, this is enough, Gen. 33.11. Jacob when he had obtained it by earnest prayer, he acknowledgeth he had all, nothing less will make a people happy, more is superfluous.
It is a saving, and it is a satisfying presence, Jer. 14.8. all good is in it, it is sufficient for defence against danger, Rom. 8.31. Psal. 27.2.23, 4. To support assist, and succeed, in every duty, Hag. 1.14. Math. 28.20. Gen. 39.2. so that promise intimates thus much, as was made to Joshua, and applyed to the use of every Believer, Heb. 13.5. against fears of Enemies, or of want, you cannot want providing for, that have God graciously with you, Psal. 144.15. 4. The most distinguishing favour, Exod. 33.16. our experience proves it.
It is a Saving, and it is a satisfying presence, Jer. 14.8. all good is in it, it is sufficient for defence against danger, Rom. 8.31. Psalm 27.2.23, 4. To support assist, and succeed, in every duty, Hag. 1.14. Math. 28.20. Gen. 39.2. so that promise intimates thus much, as was made to joshua, and applied to the use of every Believer, Hebrew 13.5. against fears of Enemies, or of want, you cannot want providing for, that have God graciously with you, Psalm 144.15. 4. The most distinguishing favour, Exod 33.16. our experience Proves it.
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Reas. 2. The want of it is the greatest evil, so God threatheth it, Hos. 9.12. and the Prophet in the Name of the Lords people, Jer. 14.9. deprecates it, as the worst that can befal them:
Reas. 2. The want of it is the greatest evil, so God threatheth it, Hos. 9.12. and the Prophet in the Name of the lords people, Jer. 14.9. deprecates it, as the worst that can befall them:
at this gap all other evils enter, if God forsakes, Ordinances will leave you, any benefit by them, friends will forsake, all comforts, he carryes all with him, they are but his Attendants, Creatures and other enjoyments are but umbra Dei, especially,
At this gap all other evils enter, if God forsakes, Ordinances will leave you, any benefit by them, Friends will forsake, all comforts, he carries all with him, they Are but his Attendants, Creatures and other enjoyments Are but umbra Dei, especially,
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& Enemies will know our shadow is removed, Num. 14.14. It was that kept off Enemies from Israel, they heard the Lord was among them, that encouraged the Psalmist Enemies, Psal. 71.11.
& Enemies will know our shadow is removed, Num. 14.14. It was that kept off Enemies from Israel, they herd the Lord was among them, that encouraged the Psalmist Enemies, Psalm 71.11.
A praying, zealous, reformed and reforming Magistracy, Ministry and People, Isa. 62.7, 8. that upon your walls give God no rest, that promote & keep up the seperation between the precious and the vile, Jer. 15.19. Ezek. 22.26.30. These are your gap-men who prevent Gods going away, and ruine coming;
A praying, zealous, reformed and reforming Magistracy, Ministry and People, Isaiah 62.7, 8. that upon your walls give God no rest, that promote & keep up the separation between the precious and the vile, Jer. 15.19. Ezekiel 22.26.30. These Are your gap-men who prevent God's going away, and ruin coming;
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and fain would be rid of them? The old and faithfull ones, that have seen the works of the Lord, doe you not wish others were in their room, that you might have more elboe room? Doe you not dig pits for their soul, that pray for yours,
and fain would be rid of them? The old and faithful ones, that have seen the works of the Lord, do you not wish Others were in their room, that you might have more elboe room? Do you not dig pits for their soul, that pray for yours,
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for a converting presence of God, that you might be with him as your fathers were? Jer. 18.20. Thy best dayes are gone O New-England, if their Prayers should be turned against you.
for a converting presence of God, that you might be with him as your Father's were? Jer. 18.20. Thy best days Are gone Oh New england, if their Prayers should be turned against you.
Job. 21.14, 15. There are such men as would fain be rid of the presence of God, some such bold sinners, they say it with their mouthes, would have no Sabbaths,
Job. 21.14, 15. There Are such men as would fain be rid of the presence of God, Some such bold Sinners, they say it with their mouths, would have no Sabbaths,
and that have fullness of the world, have all their carnal hearts doe wish, they love not the presence of God, its not the way to sinfull pleasure or profit or credit in the world, Mal. 3.14. Isa. 30.10, 11, 12. will not endure plain distinguishing, seperating preaching, but must be soothed, pleased in a sinfull way;
and that have fullness of the world, have all their carnal hearts do wish, they love not the presence of God, its not the Way to sinful pleasure or profit or credit in the world, Malachi 3.14. Isaiah 30.10, 11, 12. will not endure plain distinguishing, separating preaching, but must be soothed, pleased in a sinful Way;
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3. Hence see how to make a right judgement of the happiness or misery of any people, it is according to the presence of God among them, his gracious presence, Exod. 33.19. It is that makes the most noted difference between one people and another, the same people in one time and in another, according to the manifestation of his presence, Psal. 144.15.
3. Hence see how to make a right judgement of the happiness or misery of any people, it is according to the presence of God among them, his gracious presence, Exod 33.19. It is that makes the most noted difference between one people and Another, the same people in one time and in Another, according to the manifestation of his presence, Psalm 144.15.
and the holy government of it, who hath appointed the places and times of every person. Act. 17.26. 3. To insist upon a wrong cause, and charge the positive and meritorious evil upon the times;
and the holy government of it, who hath appointed the places and times of every person. Act. 17.26. 3. To insist upon a wrong cause, and charge the positive and meritorious evil upon the times;
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4. To judge the want of outward things, or presence of outward evils to be the cause deficient or privative of worse times, that mens trade and estates grow worse;
4. To judge the want of outward things, or presence of outward evils to be the cause deficient or privative of Worse times, that men's trade and estates grow Worse;
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ƲSE 2. Of Exhortation, To this great Assembly, That you would sincerely desire the presence of God with this People, as with their Fathers. I am encouraged to press this upon you, being well perswaded, I speak to a great many, that love the prosperity of Jerusalem,
ƲSE 2. Of Exhortation, To this great Assembly, That you would sincerely desire the presence of God with this People, as with their Father's. I am encouraged to press this upon you, being well persuaded, I speak to a great many, that love the Prosperity of Jerusalem,
Direction for your endeavour better cannot be given then what is in 2 Chron. 15.2 being from the immediate guidance & inspiration of the Spirit of God. 1 Chr. 28.9. The visible gracious presence of God is conditional with a visible People, see that you fulfil it, performing your Covenant duty to God in your several Relations you stand in to him and his People:
Direction for your endeavour better cannot be given then what is in 2 Chronicles 15.2 being from the immediate guidance & inspiration of the Spirit of God. 1 Christ 28.9. The visible gracious presence of God is conditional with a visible People, see that you fulfil it, performing your Covenant duty to God in your several Relations you stand in to him and his People:
nor place, were it is allowed, Am. 3.2. if two walk together they must be agreed, bewaile and reform Sensuality, want of first love, lukewarmness in Religion, Animosities, unbelief, you have been frequently minded of those sins you all know to be so, find and clear each of you your personal guilt in any of them.
nor place, were it is allowed, Am. 3.2. if two walk together they must be agreed, bewail and reform Sensuality, want of First love, lukewarmness in Religion, Animosities, unbelief, you have been frequently minded of those Sins you all know to be so, find and clear each of you your personal guilt in any of them.
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and when you submit, to his providences, Deu. 3.17, 24. 3. Give him good content, value and highly prize his presence, the Lord is not wont to leave any till undervalued by them, Psal. 81.12.
and when you submit, to his providences, Deu. 3.17, 24. 3. Give him good content, valve and highly prize his presence, the Lord is not wont to leave any till undervalved by them, Psalm 81.12.
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so to the signs of it in his Ordinances, Isai. 52.7, 8. value Ministry, and the faithful Ministers, esteem them as choice Covenant blessings, Jer. 3.15.
so to the Signs of it in his Ordinances, Isaiah 52.7, 8. valve Ministry, and the faithful Ministers, esteem them as choice Covenant blessings, Jer. 3.15.
and yet a need of it, Isai. 57.15. be thankful for the least discoveries of it, and yet earnestly desirous of the most, especially value God's Son, Psal. 2.12.
and yet a need of it, Isaiah 57.15. be thankful for the least discoveries of it, and yet earnestly desirous of the most, especially valve God's Son, Psalm 2.12.
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for it is a fruit of the right managing that other Covenant priviledge, the Lord hath betrusted you with, Jer. 30.20. to have our Governours from among our selves.
for it is a fruit of the right managing that other Covenant privilege, the Lord hath betrusted you with, Jer. 30.20. to have our Governors from among our selves.
Solomon saith, wisdome with an Inheritance is good, that is most true here, or it is good, I mean that he be an heir of glory, be truly gracious, other qualifications must not be severed from,
Solomon Says, Wisdom with an Inheritance is good, that is most true Here, or it is good, I mean that he be an heir of glory, be truly gracious, other qualifications must not be severed from,
If otherwise, there is no Reason to complain of any, but your selves, therefore you should humble your selves before God as deserving such a Judgement;
If otherwise, there is no Reason to complain of any, but your selves, Therefore you should humble your selves before God as deserving such a Judgement;
If their missing it further your prayers, that is the best way to rectifie their proceedings, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. whence you were solemnly exhorted to it the last year, by a faithful Servant of Christ 3. obey them;
If their missing it further your Prayers, that is the best Way to rectify their proceedings, 1 Tim. 2.1, 2. whence you were solemnly exhorted to it the last year, by a faithful Servant of christ 3. obey them;
therefore Rom. 13.1, 2. Christians were bound for conscience sake to obey evill ones, when got into place, much more when good, 1 Tim. 6.1. and a further obligation you have then other people, to ready obedience, they are of your own choice.
Therefore Rom. 13.1, 2. Christians were bound for conscience sake to obey evil ones, when god into place, much more when good, 1 Tim. 6.1. and a further obligation you have then other people, to ready Obedience, they Are of your own choice.
2. A word to those that are, and may be our Rulers, Honoured in the Lord, much may be done by you to obtain and maintain the presence of God with this People: One faithfull man on the Bench, may stop the gap,
2. A word to those that Are, and may be our Rulers, Honoured in the Lord, much may be done by you to obtain and maintain the presence of God with this People: One faithful man on the Bench, may stop the gap,
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and continued with them, not only a promise they should have such a Ruler, but a precept what they should be, that are Rulers of Israel. More particularly,
and continued with them, not only a promise they should have such a Ruler, but a precept what they should be, that Are Rulers of Israel. More particularly,
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1. For the People of God, these are dear to God, and as the Apple of his Eye, Zech. 2.8. as he is sensible of the least wrong done to them, so of every kindness and favour shewed to them, you are as the visible covers to these Eyes, their outward defence under God lyes upon you;
1. For the People of God, these Are dear to God, and as the Apple of his Eye, Zechariah 2.8. as he is sensible of the least wrong done to them, so of every kindness and favour showed to them, you Are as the visible covers to these Eyes, their outward defence under God lies upon you;
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it is both a manifestation of it, and a sign of more, Zech. 12.5, 6, 8. when God will make Jerusalem a burthensome stone to all that heave at them,
it is both a manifestation of it, and a Signen of more, Zechariah 12.5, 6, 8. when God will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all that heave At them,
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To these the Lord promiseth great success, as fire is to the wood laid upon it in the Hearth, &c. so shall they be to their Enemies, they shall prevail against them.
To these the Lord promises great success, as fire is to the wood laid upon it in the Hearth, etc. so shall they be to their Enemies, they shall prevail against them.
I am far from thinking, Magistrates in New-Testament times, have nothing to do with, either the restraining or encouraging outward acts of men referring to the first Table:
I am Far from thinking, Magistrates in New testament times, have nothing to do with, either the restraining or encouraging outward acts of men referring to the First Table:
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The commended Examples in Old-Testament times, that were moral actions are for our Instruction, as well as moral precepts (where those actions were not extraordinary,) As those about the worship of God and religious observation of the Sabbath, that then were under divine Institution as to that time, and mode of Service:
The commended Examples in Old-Testament times, that were moral actions Are for our Instruction, as well as moral Precepts (where those actions were not extraordinary,) As those about the worship of God and religious observation of the Sabbath, that then were under divine Institution as to that time, and mode of Service:
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But to wave the dispute of it, what is the duty, is the greatest difficulty, and made the darker, by the various apprehensions of worthy and excellent men.
But to wave the dispute of it, what is the duty, is the greatest difficulty, and made the Darker, by the various apprehensions of worthy and excellent men.
1. Defend them that are the most pretious things of this people, & then liberty to enjoy the Ordinances of God in their purity, you must use your Authority for their defence, not only from open, but secret Enemies;
1. Defend them that Are the most precious things of this people, & then liberty to enjoy the Ordinances of God in their purity, you must use your authority for their defence, not only from open, but secret Enemies;
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But if any under pretense of Religion will endeavour the subversion of that is true, and so esteemed by those in Authority, such endeavours ought to be prevented by them, and powerfully obviated.
But if any under pretense of Religion will endeavour the subversion of that is true, and so esteemed by those in authority, such endeavours ought to be prevented by them, and powerfully obviated.
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I am perswaded, that all the people of God are agreed in the end, that injury, at least ruine should be hindred Authoritatively, the greatest doubt is about the means, what is the best way to overthrow the designs of those that are Enemies,
I am persuaded, that all the people of God Are agreed in the end, that injury, At least ruin should be hindered Authoritatively, the greatest doubt is about the means, what is the best Way to overthrow the designs of those that Are Enemies,
That I would humbly commend is, when you cannot all agree upon the way, use condescendency to each other, that you may agree, vis unita fortior. That which is done with greatest Concurrence you may expect most of Gods presence with,
That I would humbly commend is, when you cannot all agree upon the Way, use condescendency to each other, that you may agree, vis unita fortior. That which is done with greatest Concurrence you may expect most of God's presence with,
2. Let them have your countenance and encouragement, that is by your Example and Authority maintain and uphold the true worship of God, 2 Chron. 17.6, 7, 8. Jehoshaphat was commended for his care that all places might have a faithful teaching Minister, see ver. 9. how the Lord was with them, Neb. 13.11. Nehemiah he took care that the house of God it might not be forsaken by withdrawing necessary supports for those that attend the service of God, oyle there must be to maintain the Lights.
2. Let them have your countenance and encouragement, that is by your Exampl and authority maintain and uphold the true worship of God, 2 Chronicles 17.6, 7, 8. Jehoshaphat was commended for his care that all places might have a faithful teaching Minister, see for. 9. how the Lord was with them, Neb. 13.11. Nehemiah he took care that the house of God it might not be forsaken by withdrawing necessary supports for those that attend the service of God, oil there must be to maintain the Lights.
and it was well with him and his People, ver. 3, 4. Jer. 5.1. and Righteousness exalts a Nation, Prov. 14.34. the contrary evil is its Reproach, Justice saith the Philosopher, is all virtue.
and it was well with him and his People, ver. 3, 4. Jer. 5.1. and Righteousness exalts a nation, Curae 14.34. the contrary evil is its Reproach, justice Says the Philosopher, is all virtue.
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as he was with them. One Jehojadah, of how much use was his Faithfulness to God in the matters of his worship, 2 King. 12.2. 1. Endeavour the like agreement and union, in promoving the Truths of the gospel.
as he was with them. One Jehoiada, of how much use was his Faithfulness to God in the matters of his worship, 2 King. 12.2. 1. Endeavour the like agreement and Union, in promoving the Truths of the gospel.
applyes to the Ministers of the Gospel, and I believe it had as eminent a fulfilling in those faithful and pretious Elders, that were first planters of the Churhes here,
Applies to the Ministers of the Gospel, and I believe it had as eminent a fulfilling in those faithful and precious Elders, that were First planters of the Churches Here,
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and manifested it in that Platform of Discipline, which was published as the Judgement of the Ministers of New-England, asserting the Authoritative Rule of the Elders with the liberty of the Brethren.
and manifested it in that Platform of Discipline, which was published as the Judgement of the Ministers of New england, asserting the Authoritative Rule of the Elders with the liberty of the Brothers.
1. Considering how singularly they were qualified for that discovery, Ezek. 43.11. though it is true, in improvements of natural light, that may be encreased by industry,
1. Considering how singularly they were qualified for that discovery, Ezekiel 43.11. though it is true, in improvements of natural Light, that may be increased by industry,
but it is not so in spiritual things, the further knowledge of which depends upon Revelation, Eph. 1.17. and the humble the Lord teacheth, Psal. 25.9. Rev. 4.1, 2, 3. In that glorious discovery is Gods glorious inthroning himself in the midst of his Church, affording gracious supplyes and protection to them, is manifested to John when prepared by an heavenly Extasie, which was the Theater in which he did behold it.
but it is not so in spiritual things, the further knowledge of which depends upon Revelation, Ephesians 1.17. and the humble the Lord Teaches, Psalm 25.9. Rev. 4.1, 2, 3. In that glorious discovery is God's glorious Enthroning himself in the midst of his Church, affording gracious supplies and protection to them, is manifested to John when prepared by an heavenly Ecstasy, which was the Theater in which he did behold it.
2. They were free from outward Temptations to please men, having a people ready to receive what should be made known to them, upon their serious searching out the mind of God in his word:
2. They were free from outward Temptations to please men, having a people ready to receive what should be made known to them, upon their serious searching out the mind of God in his word:
3. We shall not find in Scripture, or other Histories of the Church, that the next Age after any considerable progress in Reformation, did go beyond the first, but the contrary, Judg. 2.10. there have been gradual declinings till that light hath almost been extinguished;
3. We shall not find in Scripture, or other Histories of the Church, that the next Age After any considerable progress in Reformation, did go beyond the First, but the contrary, Judges 2.10. there have been gradual declinings till that Light hath almost been extinguished;
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& our Lord Jesus blames the Ephesian Church for forsaking their first love, and where love decayes light doth not increase in practical Truths, Rev. 2.5. This was New-Englands glory and design, they came not hither to assert the prophetical or Priestly office of Christ so much, that were so fully owned in Old England, but his kingly, to bear witness to those truths concerning his visible Kingdome, the maintaining of these lyes much with you.
& our Lord jesus blames the Ephesian Church for forsaking their First love, and where love decays Light does not increase in practical Truths, Rev. 2.5. This was New-Englands glory and Design, they Come not hither to assert the prophetical or Priestly office of christ so much, that were so Fully owned in Old England, but his kingly, to bear witness to those truths Concerning his visible Kingdom, the maintaining of these lies much with you.
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I am perswaded, that the truth concerning the Kingdome of Christ, is that word of Christs patience, that the Phyladelphian Church is commended for Rev. 3.10. and hath that gracious presence of Christ promised to it, that they shall be kept from the hour of temptation coming upon the whole world.
I am persuaded, that the truth Concerning the Kingdom of christ, is that word of Christ patience, that the Phyladelphian Church is commended for Rev. 3.10. and hath that gracious presence of christ promised to it, that they shall be kept from the hour of temptation coming upon the Whole world.
1. It is that Christ suffered for, John 18.37. This cause was written upon his Cross, Chap. 19.19. 2. His Kingdome is as yet a Kingdome of Patience, therefore the word concerning it must be a word of patience, Rev. 1.9. and they that own it, their Patience will be exercised.
1. It is that christ suffered for, John 18.37. This cause was written upon his Cross, Chap. 19.19. 2. His Kingdom is as yet a Kingdom of Patience, Therefore the word Concerning it must be a word of patience, Rev. 1.9. and they that own it, their Patience will be exercised.
4. It is the last truth to be suffered for, which Suffering ushers in the Kingdome of his Power, Rev. 11.11, 12, 15. 2 Endeavour to save this People, pray and preach for their Conversion, not so much to please as profit them;
4. It is the last truth to be suffered for, which Suffering ushers in the Kingdom of his Power, Rev. 11.11, 12, 15. 2 Endeavour to save this People, pray and preach for their Conversion, not so much to please as profit them;
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let it be seperating Preaching, Ier. 15.19. Rom. 9.1, 2, 3. Chap. 10.1. 3. Be faithfull to Christ in teaching all, and only what Christ hath commanded.
let it be separating Preaching, Jeremiah 15.19. Rom. 9.1, 2, 3. Chap. 10.1. 3. Be faithful to christ in teaching all, and only what christ hath commanded.
Math. 28.18, 20. that is, all that is necessary for their salvation and edification. Act. 20.27. 4 Be examples to the Flock. 1 Pet. 5, 3. of Meekness, Humility, Self-denial and Sobriety.
Math. 28.18, 20. that is, all that is necessary for their salvation and edification. Act. 20.27. 4 Be Examples to the Flock. 1 Pet. 5, 3. of Meekness, Humility, Self-denial and Sobriety.
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Honoured Sirs, you have given me the opportunity thus to speak to you, yet my message is from above, I speak to you now under the influence of a greater authority then yours, or any under heaven.
Honoured Sirs, you have given me the opportunity thus to speak to you, yet my message is from above, I speak to you now under the influence of a greater Authority then yours, or any under heaven.
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Let me humbly beseech and advise you, as those I beleive seek the welfare of this people, to doe your part that the gracious presence of the Lord may be with us as in former times.
Let me humbly beseech and Advice you, as those I believe seek the welfare of this people, to do your part that the gracious presence of the Lord may be with us as in former times.
nay, assure your selves men you cannot please, the Lord you may, Prov. 6.7. and though hard and hazardous work is before you, if the Lord set you upon it, he will not leave you in it; Hag. 2.4. This is the way to have God engage with you, when you trust all with him;
nay, assure your selves men you cannot please, the Lord you may, Curae 6.7. and though hard and hazardous work is before you, if the Lord Set you upon it, he will not leave you in it; Hag. 2.4. This is the Way to have God engage with you, when you trust all with him;
what he saith of Church society is true of any of the Assemblies of the People of God, be at peace and the God of peace will be with you, and if with you,
what he Says of Church society is true of any of the Assemblies of the People of God, be At peace and the God of peace will be with you, and if with you,
and shall not Christians for him, and that at a time when there is so general a Conspiracy and consent among the Enemies of the Truth, against all the Professors of it? Believe not reports of each other, take not up prejudices,
and shall not Christians for him, and that At a time when there is so general a conspiracy and consent among the Enemies of the Truth, against all the Professors of it? Believe not reports of each other, take not up prejudices,
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if you have prejudged their persons, you will make no right Judgement of what they say, press not things wherein there may be different apprehensions, too hard,
if you have prejudged their Persons, you will make no right Judgement of what they say, press not things wherein there may be different apprehensions, too hard,
The Agreement of this Court would have an healing influence upon all other Societies under you, your practice of it would speak more then all other desires of it,
The Agreement of this Court would have an healing influence upon all other Societies under you, your practice of it would speak more then all other Desires of it,
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3. Your being with God, will much appear in the Laws you make, to be the Rules of others walking under you, see that none of them be repugnant to the Laws of heaven,
3. Your being with God, will much appear in the Laws you make, to be the Rules of Others walking under you, see that none of them be repugnant to the Laws of heaven,
as much of the wisdome of a people is seen in their making laws, so is their authority in the due execution of them, & their holiness Deu. 5.8. if you do not make the Laws speak by executing of them, what men falsly charge on God, may be too truly on men, Psal. 50.21.
as much of the Wisdom of a people is seen in their making laws, so is their Authority in the due execution of them, & their holiness Deu. 5.8. if you do not make the Laws speak by executing of them, what men falsely charge on God, may be too truly on men, Psalm 50.21.
4. Suffer not Plantations to be without a godly and faithful Minister, not to set down without Gods Ordinances, which are signs of Gods presence, Exod. 20.24. and means also by which, and in which he is among a People, 2 Chron. 15.34. without the true God, when without teaching Priests, and no way of visible worship.
4. Suffer not Plantations to be without a godly and faithful Minister, not to Set down without God's Ordinances, which Are Signs of God's presence, Exod 20.24. and means also by which, and in which he is among a People, 2 Chronicles 15.34. without the true God, when without teaching Priests, and no Way of visible worship.
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Where persons are not fit to judge for themselves who are fit to administer the holy things of God, provide some way that Heterodox and ungodly ones may not be encouraged;
Where Persons Are not fit to judge for themselves who Are fit to administer the holy things of God, provide Some Way that Heterodox and ungodly ones may not be encouraged;
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5. Acquaint your selves with the History of the glorious works of God, for this people in former times, those manifestations of Gods presence with our Fathers,
5. Acquaint your selves with the History of the glorious works of God, for this people in former times, those manifestations of God's presence with our Father's,
and Fathers should tell it to their Children, Psal. 44.1, 2, 3. you are our publick Fathers, tell it then to your Children, the knowledge of this by Solomon was the ground of his wish for the like.
and Father's should tell it to their Children, Psalm 44.1, 2, 3. you Are our public Father's, tell it then to your Children, the knowledge of this by Solomon was the ground of his wish for the like.
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It was usual with the People of God in former times that had not the way you have to communicate remarkable Providences to after Ages, to do it by erecting Monuments,
It was usual with the People of God in former times that had not the Way you have to communicate remarkable Providences to After Ages, to do it by erecting Monuments,
or putting a name upon the place, Gen. 22.14. so to preserve the memory of famous Providences, Exod. 17.14, 15. so Moses by divine direction kept a Record of that victory over Amalec, Psal. 70, &c. many Psalms there are to call to remembrance, thence it was Bethel had its Name, Gen. 28.19. so that Well, Gen. 16.14. Josh. 4.3, 4. God himself gives himself a new Title upon it, Gen. 22.12. and it is a means of Gods presence and blessing, Psal. 78.3, 4. that they may set their hope in God.
or putting a name upon the place, Gen. 22.14. so to preserve the memory of famous Providences, Exod 17.14, 15. so Moses by divine direction kept a Record of that victory over Amalek, Psalm 70, etc. many Psalms there Are to call to remembrance, thence it was Bethel had its Name, Gen. 28.19. so that Well, Gen. 16.14. Josh. 4.3, 4. God himself gives himself a new Title upon it, Gen. 22.12. and it is a means of God's presence and blessing, Psalm 78.3, 4. that they may Set their hope in God.
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be not willing to let go your hold on him; Argue the Case with humble and holy boldness as Moses, Exod. 33.15. Numb. 14.13, 14. Jer. 14.9. say as she, Ruth 1.16. as Jacob, Gen. 32.26. resolve to take no denyal, Magistrates should pray he may be with this people, and the People he may be with them, with our Courts, our Ministers, in our Churches, with those that chuse, &c. 1 King. 8.58. To stir up your endeavour and desire.
be not willing to let go your hold on him; Argue the Case with humble and holy boldness as Moses, Exod 33.15. Numb. 14.13, 14. Jer. 14.9. say as she, Ruth 1.16. as Jacob, Gen. 32.26. resolve to take no denial, Magistrates should pray he may be with this people, and the People he may be with them, with our Courts, our Ministers, in our Churches, with those that choose, etc. 1 King. 8.58. To stir up your endeavour and desire.
and those more potent, you have fewer friends, and those less powerful, your work is greater, difficulties more formidable, such Mountains as cannot be removed by humane might or power,
and those more potent, you have fewer Friends, and those less powerful, your work is greater, difficulties more formidable, such Mountains as cannot be removed by humane might or power,
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but alone by the Spirit of the Lord, Zec. 4.7. And divine help, Math. 8.26. What will not men doe when the Ship is ready to sink, and those in it to perish? O therefore awaken Christ with your Cry!
but alone by the Spirit of the Lord, Zechariah 4.7. And divine help, Math. 8.26. What will not men do when the Ship is ready to sink, and those in it to perish? O Therefore awaken christ with your Cry!
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2. Consider how much of that gracious Presence of God seems to be withdrawn from us, that our Fathers enjoyed, may we not humbly expostulate the case with our selves,
2. Consider how much of that gracious Presence of God seems to be withdrawn from us, that our Father's enjoyed, may we not humbly expostulate the case with our selves,
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and lead his People through the greatest streights? that guiding, assisting, succeeding and defending Presence of God? that heart humbling, converting, sanctifying Presence in Ordinances,
and led his People through the greatest straights? that guiding, assisting, succeeding and defending Presence of God? that heart humbling, converting, sanctifying Presence in Ordinances,
How many Stayes hath he made among us, by stilling the tumult of the Heathen, removing Sickness? Doth he not say as Hos 5.15. O New-England are you willing to have me still? then seek him early. Hos. 5.15. His preventing evills from abroad, removing the worst of your enemies; 1 Sam. 12.22. The argument Samuel useth to further their endeavour to keep him with them, and recover his presence among them, the glory of his free mercy and goodness engageth him with you, Psal. 132.11. He hath chosen this for his habitation, He is your God:
How many Stays hath he made among us, by stilling the tumult of the Heathen, removing Sickness? Does he not say as Hos 5.15. O New england Are you willing to have me still? then seek him early. Hos. 5.15. His preventing evils from abroad, removing the worst of your enemies; 1 Sam. 12.22. The argument Samuel uses to further their endeavour to keep him with them, and recover his presence among them, the glory of his free mercy and Goodness engageth him with you, Psalm 132.11. He hath chosen this for his habitation, He is your God:
This will be light to you in your darkness, deliverance in dangers, strength in weakness, Psal. 27.1. Supplies in all your wants, Psal. 23.1. and 46.1. &c. A present, a powerfull help, success in all affairs, Gen. 39.2. it is a full and a sufficient blessing, this will be your Glory, and a defence upon it, Isa. 4.4, 5. This will heal all our breaches, recover all our losses, restore such a Magistracy to you as at the first, Isa. 1.26. and such a people to them:
This will be Light to you in your darkness, deliverance in dangers, strength in weakness, Psalm 27.1. Supplies in all your Wants, Psalm 23.1. and 46.1. etc. A present, a powerful help, success in all affairs, Gen. 39.2. it is a full and a sufficient blessing, this will be your Glory, and a defence upon it, Isaiah 4.4, 5. This will heal all our Breaches, recover all our losses, restore such a Magistracy to you as At the First, Isaiah 1.26. and such a people to them:
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When you shall lay your heads in the dust, you will have the best Legacy to leave with your Children, that which good old Jacob did with Joseph, Gen. 48.21. I dye, but God shall be with you :
When you shall lay your Heads in the dust, you will have the best Legacy to leave with your Children, that which good old Jacob did with Joseph, Gen. 48.21. I die, but God shall be with you:
the succeeding Generation will bless God for you, & call you Blessed, & may then be encouraged to the same desire and endeavour for their Generation, that God may be with them as he was with their Fathers, he would not leave nor forsake them;
the succeeding Generation will bless God for you, & call you Blessed, & may then be encouraged to the same desire and endeavour for their Generation, that God may be with them as he was with their Father's, he would not leave nor forsake them;
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