Englands Eben-ezer, or, Stone of help set up in thankfull acknowledgment of the Lords having helped us hitherto : more especially for a memoriall of that help which the Parliaments forces lately received at Shrewsbury, Weymouth, and elsewhere : in a sermon preached to both the honourable Houses of Parliament, the lord mayor and aldermen of the citie of London being present, at Christ-Church, London, upon the late solemne day of thanksgiving, March 12 / by John Arrowsmith ...
A SERMON Preached to both HOUSES of PARLIAMENT, at Christ-Church London, upon the late solemne day of Thanksgiving, Mar. 12. 1644. 1 SAM. 7. 12. Then Samuel took a stone,
A SERMON Preached to both HOUSES of PARLIAMENT, At Christ church London, upon the late solemn day of Thanksgiving, Mar. 12. 1644. 1 SAM. 7. 12. Then Samuel took a stone,
I am full of hope (right Honorable and worthy Senators of the Kingdome, and of the City) that your present conjunction will operate much to our future advantage.
I am full of hope (right Honourable and worthy Senators of the Kingdom, and of the city) that your present conjunction will operate much to our future advantage.
It put me in minde of what we read in Psal. 122. 3, 4. Ierusalem is builded as a City that is compact together, whither the Tribes goe up, the Tribes of the Lord unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
It put me in mind of what we read in Psalm 122. 3, 4. Ierusalem is built as a city that is compact together, whither the Tribes go up, the Tribes of the Lord unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
to prepare an habitation for him who is said to inhabit the prayses of Israel, Psal. 22. 3. I have pitched upon a Text affording many choice materials for such a structure, if a wise Master-builder had it in hand.
to prepare an habitation for him who is said to inhabit the praises of Israel, Psalm 22. 3. I have pitched upon a Text affording many choice materials for such a structure, if a wise Master-builder had it in hand.
Yet because even the little children to whom Iohn writes have leave to lisp & stammer out the prayses of their heavenly Father; in obedience to his and your commands I shall set upon the duty, hoping for assistance from him, and attention from you.
Yet Because even the little children to whom John writes have leave to lisp & stammer out the praises of their heavenly Father; in Obedience to his and your commands I shall Set upon the duty, hoping for assistance from him, and attention from you.
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Then Samuel took a stone, to wit, after the men of Israel had gone out of Mizpeh, the place of their abode when the enemy set upon them, and pursued the Philistims, & smitten them untill they came under Bethcar, the place of their retreat:
Then Samuel took a stone, to wit, After the men of Israel had gone out of Mizpeh, the place of their Abided when the enemy Set upon them, and pursued the philistines, & smitten them until they Come under bethcar, the place of their retreat:
ver. 11. And set it between Mizpeh and Shen, Iunius reads it between Mizpeh and that rock, conceiving Bethcar (of which before) to be the proper name of a Rock, and knowing Shen to be elswhere taken in such a sense, 1 Sam. 14. 4. And called the name thereof Eben-Ezer:
ver. 11. And Set it between Mizpeh and Shen, Iunius reads it between Mizpeh and that rock, conceiving bethcar (of which before) to be the proper name of a Rock, and knowing Shen to be elsewhere taken in such a sense, 1 Sam. 14. 4. And called the name thereof Ebenezer:
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To the end, that if Israel should be silent, this stone might speak the goodnesse of God, this lapis adjutorii, reminde them of the mercie received between these two places, Samuel not onely imposes the name,
To the end, that if Israel should be silent, this stone might speak the Goodness of God, this lapis adjutorii, remind them of the mercy received between these two places, Samuel not only imposes the name,
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Which three parts, will naturally yield three observations sutable to the present businesse. 1 That the Churches helpe is from the Lord. 2 That the Churches duty is to commemorate help received. 3 That principall men, are to have a principall hand in the duty of praysing God for his help.
Which three parts, will naturally yield three observations suitable to the present business. 1 That the Churches help is from the Lord. 2 That the Churches duty is to commemorate help received. 3 That principal men, Are to have a principal hand in the duty of praising God for his help.
That the Churches help is from the Lord, appears by Psal. 121. 1, 2. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence commeth my help, my help commeth from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. It comes two ways. 1 Immediately, from himselfe alone.
That the Churches help is from the Lord, appears by Psalm 121. 1, 2. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help, my help comes from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. It comes two ways. 1 Immediately, from himself alone.
for behold, I create Ierusalem a rejoycing, and her people a joy, Isa. 65. 18. Whom had Christ to cooperate with him in the work of our redemption? He alone helped us out of hell, of which some understand that in Isa. 63. 5. I looked and there was none to help, therefore my own arme brought salvation.
for behold, I create Ierusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy, Isaiah 65. 18. Whom had christ to cooperate with him in the work of our redemption? He alone helped us out of hell, of which Some understand that in Isaiah 63. 5. I looked and there was none to help, Therefore my own arm brought salvation.
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This stone which the builders refused is the true Eben-ezer, not a monument but an efficient of help, such help as no created strength could have administred;
This stone which the Builders refused is the true Ebenezer, not a monument but an efficient of help, such help as no created strength could have administered;
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The Holy Ghost in like manner, when we know not what to pray for as we ought, is graciously pleased to help our infirmities, Rom. 8. 26. when we stick fast in the mirie dungeon of sin and ignorance, he vouchsafeth to let down drawing cords of love for the helping of us out, as Ebedmelech did to Ieremie. The work of conversion is wholy his.
The Holy Ghost in like manner, when we know not what to pray for as we ought, is graciously pleased to help our infirmities, Rom. 8. 26. when we stick fast in the miry dungeon of since and ignorance, he vouchsafeth to let down drawing cords of love for the helping of us out, as Ebedmelech did to Ieremie. The work of conversion is wholly his.
He first bretahs a good will into the soule causing it to be, then breathes upon that will in the soule causing it to move, works it first, and then works by it.
He First bretahs a good will into the soul causing it to be, then breathes upon that will in the soul causing it to move, works it First, and then works by it.
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A consideration that moved Lactantius to taxe the heathens, for giving the chiefe of all their gods no higher title than of Iupiter, resolving it into Iuvans pater, a helping father.
A consideration that moved Lactantius to Tax the Heathens, for giving the chief of all their God's no higher title than of Iupiter, resolving it into Juvenal pater, a helping father.
But so scant is the language of man, when applyed to the things of God (whom to apprehend is difficult, to utter impossible) that for want of a better term,
But so scant is the language of man, when applied to the things of God (whom to apprehend is difficult, to utter impossible) that for want of a better term,
1 By visible creatures. As when he rained hailstones from heaven upon the Amorites, slaying more with them then the children of Israel did with the sword:
1 By visible creatures. As when he reigned hailstones from heaven upon the amorites, slaying more with them then the children of Israel did with the sword:
When both fire, and water, and air, took our part against the Spaniards in 88, which furnished the General of their forces at his return (after the defeat of that Armado, which by thēselves was styled Invincible ) with this excuse, That his master sent him to combate not with elements but with men.
When both fire, and water, and air, took our part against the Spanish in 88, which furnished the General of their forces At his return (After the defeat of that Armado, which by themselves was styled Invincible) with this excuse, That his master sent him to combat not with elements but with men.
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2 By invisible. Such are the Angels, whom the Lord hath appointed to encampe round about them that feare him, and to become ministring Spirits to the heirs of salvation.
2 By invisible. Such Are the Angels, whom the Lord hath appointed to encamp round about them that Fear him, and to become ministering Spirits to the Heirs of salvation.
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Lot from the flames of fire and brimstone, the Angels hale him out of Sodome. If Elisha be in danger of being surprized by a great host of men, a greater host of Angels appears in his defence;
Lot from the flames of fire and brimstone, the Angels hale him out of Sodom. If Elisha be in danger of being surprised by a great host of men, a greater host of Angels appears in his defence;
If Lazarus give up the ghost, the Angels take his departing soul, and carry it into Abrahams bosome. Suppose the son and heire of a King returning from his travell in forreigne parts, the Master of the Ceremonies meets him at the Port where he landeth, conducts him to Court,
If Lazarus give up the ghost, the Angels take his departing soul, and carry it into Abrahams bosom. Suppose the son and heir of a King returning from his travel in foreign parts, the Master of the Ceremonies meets him At the Port where he landeth, conducts him to Court,
hee is compared to a nursing Father carrying that people in his bosom as a sucking child, Numb. 11. 12. Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldst say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom (as a nursing father beareth the sucking child) unto the land which thouswarest unto their fathers? No nursing father ever had a more froward child than Israel was, yet Moses held out;
he is compared to a nursing Father carrying that people in his bosom as a sucking child, Numb. 11. 12. Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou Shouldst say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom (as a nursing father bears the sucking child) unto the land which thouswarest unto their Father's? No nursing father ever had a more froward child than Israel was, yet Moses held out;
Well may this whole Assembly joyne with me upon this solemne day of thanks in blessing God for enabling you to do the work of nursing Fathers so well, & so long:
Well may this Whole Assembly join with me upon this solemn day of thanks in blessing God for enabling you to do the work of nursing Father's so well, & so long:
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as also for inclining your hearts (though you daily meet with frowardnesse more then enough) to undergo with so much patience the manifold troubles of Church and State-nursery.
as also for inclining your hearts (though you daily meet with frowardness more then enough) to undergo with so much patience the manifold Troubles of Church and State-nursery.
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The request put up to him in a Vision by the man of Macedonia was no other but this, Come over and help us, Acts 16. 9. When he goes about to draw as it were an Inventory of the Churches goods in 1 Corinth. 3. end.
The request put up to him in a Vision by the man of Macedonia was no other but this, Come over and help us, Acts 16. 9. When he Goes about to draw as it were an Inventory of the Churches goods in 1 Corinth. 3. end.
Insomuch as when Chrysostome was like to be silenced, the people cryed out, We had better want the shining of the Sun than the preaching of Chrysostome.
Insomuch as when Chrysostom was like to be silenced, the people cried out, We had better want the shining of the Sun than the preaching of Chrysostom.
Yea, there was a time here in England some few years since, when the whole religious party throughout the Kingdom reckond upon their able and conscientious Pastor's as a principall part of their treasure, till some of late began to make it a piece of Religion to throw dirt in the face of our Ministers,
Yea, there was a time Here in England Some few Years since, when the Whole religious party throughout the Kingdom reckoned upon their able and conscientious Pastors as a principal part of their treasure, till Some of late began to make it a piece of Religion to throw dirt in the face of our Ministers,
As when Sfetigrade in Epirus was besieged by the great Turk, a Traitor within (knowing how much the Garrison souldiers abhorred the tasting of whatsoever they deemed unclean) threw a dead dog into the well which furnished the inhabitants with water;
As when Sfetigrade in Epirus was besieged by the great Turk, a Traitor within (knowing how much the Garrison Soldiers abhorred the tasting of whatsoever they deemed unclean) threw a dead dog into the well which furnished the inhabitants with water;
In like manner, now when the Church is so straitly besieged on every side, many otherwise well affected, begin to refuse the water of life held out in the publike Ministry;
In like manner, now when the Church is so straitly besieged on every side, many otherwise well affected, begin to refuse the water of life held out in the public Ministry;
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To one that supposed the Emperour would with all his Forces fall upon the Duke of Saxony, (who was the chiefe protector of Protestants) and demanded saying, Where will Luther be then? That man of God returned this quick answer, Aut in Coelo aut sub Coelo, either in heaven or under heaven;
To one that supposed the Emperor would with all his Forces fallen upon the Duke of Saxony, (who was the chief protector of Protestants) and demanded saying, Where will Luther be then? That man of God returned this quick answer, Or in Coelo Or sub Coelo, either in heaven or under heaven;
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When salvation it selfe can be destroyed, then may you that are opposers of Christ and his ways, hope to finde a succesfull issue of your undertakings.
When salvation it self can be destroyed, then may you that Are opposers of christ and his ways, hope to find a successful issue of your undertakings.
for when you shall have endeavoured all you can to undoe the people of God, the God and helper of that people will be sure to finde out a way of undoing you, according to Zephan. 3. 19. Behold, at that time I will undoe all that afflict thee.
for when you shall have endeavoured all you can to undo the people of God, the God and helper of that people will be sure to find out a Way of undoing you, according to Zephaniah. 3. 19. Behold, At that time I will undo all that afflict thee.
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The holy Ghost speaking of Victories is wont to ascribe them wholy to God, and though mention be made of the instruments, to carry the praise of all to him.
The holy Ghost speaking of Victories is wont to ascribe them wholly to God, and though mention be made of the Instruments, to carry the praise of all to him.
And God subdued on that day Jabin the King of Canaan, before the children of Israel, Also in Iudg. 7. 18. where we read of the sword of the Lord and of Gideon, the sword of the Lord is set before the sword of Gideon, as that which both gave the commission to Gideons sword, and enabled it for execution.
And God subdued on that day Jabin the King of Canaan, before the children of Israel, Also in Judges 7. 18. where we read of the sword of the Lord and of gideon, the sword of the Lord is Set before the sword of gideon, as that which both gave the commission to Gideons sword, and enabled it for execution.
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He having built a fair Colledg at Lovain, caused this inscription to be written upon the gates thereof in letters of gold, Trajectum plantavit, Lovanium rigavit, Caesar dedit incrementum (i.e.) Ʋtrecht planted me, there he was born;
He having built a fair College At Louvain, caused this inscription to be written upon the gates thereof in letters of gold, Trajectum plantavit, Lovanium rigavit, Caesar dedit Incrementum (i.e.) Ʋtrecht planted me, there he was born;
Caesar gave the increase, for the Emperour had preferred him. One to meete with his folly and forgetfulnesse, wrote underneath Hîc Deus nihil fecit, Here God did nothing:
Caesar gave the increase, for the Emperor had preferred him. One to meet with his folly and forgetfulness, wrote underneath Hîc Deus nihil fecit, Here God did nothing:
Beloved in the Lord, take we heed of saying in such succesfull seasons as this is, the Parliament hath planted by their Counsels, the City watered by their supplies, the Armies given encrease by their valour;
beloved in the Lord, take we heed of saying in such successful seasons as this is, the Parliament hath planted by their Counsels, the city watered by their supplies, the Armies given increase by their valour;
though creatures have a hand in it. Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. Isa. 26. 12. 2 Let the Lord our God be depended upon, and sought to in his own way for the further help we have need of.
though creatures have a hand in it. Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. Isaiah 26. 12. 2 Let the Lord our God be depended upon, and sought to in his own Way for the further help we have need of.
so much roughnes, both of the sword and of the pen, if there were not Esaus in it as well as Iacobs. As when the Jewes were employed in building the second Temple ( the glory whereof was to be greater then the glory of the former ) though the structure were not so magnificent, because of the personall presence of Christ, who appeared and taught in it) there was a Sanball at, a Tobiah, and other adversaries to the work:
so much roughness, both of the sword and of the pen, if there were not Esaus in it as well as Iacobs. As when the Jews were employed in building the second Temple (the glory whereof was to be greater then the glory of the former) though the structure were not so magnificent, Because of the personal presence of christ, who appeared and taught in it) there was a Sanball At, a Tobiah, and other Adversaries to the work:
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though lesse of outward pomp and state) many thousands are found to oppose it by force of Armes, beside the swarms of pernicious Sects, that like great heaps of rubbish lie in the way,
though less of outward pomp and state) many thousands Are found to oppose it by force of Arms, beside the swarms of pernicious Sects, that like great heaps of rubbish lie in the Way,
The Assembly doth what they are able towards healing the saddest of all divisions, I mean those that the servants of Christ are engaged in one against another.
The Assembly does what they Are able towards healing the Saddest of all divisions, I mean those that the Servants of christ Are engaged in one against Another.
Luther preaching upon that in Ephes. 6. 12. Wee wrestle not against flesh and bloud, but against Principalities against powers, &c. hath a passage to this purpose, Were we to deal onely with men,
Luther preaching upon that in Ephesians 6. 12. we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against Principalities against Powers, etc. hath a passage to this purpose, Were we to deal only with men,
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though they were all Kings and Emperours, we should quickly overcome them by the Ministry of the Gospel, and be able to convert an whole world in the compasse of one year.
though they were all Kings and emperors, we should quickly overcome them by the Ministry of the Gospel, and be able to convert an Whole world in the compass of one year.
Divine truth would soon captiuate humane reason, were it not for those obstructions made in mens understandings and wils, by the workings of Satan, who hath more craft and subtlety in one of his fingers, then the world hath in its whole body.
Divine truth would soon captivate humane reason, were it not for those obstructions made in men's understandings and wills, by the workings of Satan, who hath more craft and subtlety in one of his fingers, then the world hath in its Whole body.
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Israel gives them a bill of divorce, saith, Get ye hence, what have I to doe any more with Idols? We also have had our Baalim and Ashtaroth; our prelaticall innovations, popish corruptions, Arminian subtleties, Socinian blasphemies.
Israel gives them a bill of divorce, Says, Get you hence, what have I to do any more with Idols? We also have had our Baalim and Ashtaroth; our prelatical innovations, popish corruptions, Arminian subtleties, Socinian Blasphemies.
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I must professe for my own part that this proposition laid down by him, viz. It is the will and command of God, that since the comming of his Son the Lord Jesus, a permission of the most Paganish, Jewish, Turkish,
I must profess for my own part that this proposition laid down by him, viz. It is the will and command of God, that since the coming of his Son the Lord jesus, a permission of the most Paganish, Jewish, Turkish,
or Antichristian consciences and worships, be granted to all men, in all Nations and Countreys, was to me one of the greatest scandals I ever yet met with in print.
or Antichristian Consciences and worships, be granted to all men, in all nations and Countries', was to me one of the greatest scandals I ever yet met with in print.
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That of Omnium Deorum among the Romans, of Omnium Sanctorum among the Papists, offended me lesse than this of Omnium Sectarum from the pen of a Protestant.
That of Omnium Gods among the Roman, of Omnium Sanctorum among the Papists, offended me less than this of Omnium Sectarum from the pen of a Protestant.
2. Of solemne humiliation. Such was theirs, Vers. 6. They drew water and poured it out before the Lord, and fasted that day, and said there, wee have sinned against the Lord.
2. Of solemn humiliation. Such was theirs, Vers. 6. They drew water and poured it out before the Lord, and fasted that day, and said there, we have sinned against the Lord.
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3 Of earnest supplication. I will pray for you unto the Lord saith Samuel to the people ver. 5. and they to him ver. 8. Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistims.
3 Of earnest supplication. I will pray for you unto the Lord Says Samuel to the people ver. 5. and they to him for. 8. Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the philistines.
Was there evermore need? hath not peace taken her leave? doth not truth look towards the threshold? It would be most strange and ominous if the Church should not be found upon her knees,
Was there evermore need? hath not peace taken her leave? does not truth look towards the threshold? It would be most strange and ominous if the Church should not be found upon her knees,
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Samuel here vers. 9. took a sucking lamb, & offered it for a burnt-offering wholly unto the Lord ▪ thereby turning both his own and the peoples eys upon the Lambe of God, which was to come and to take away the sin of the world.
Samuel Here vers. 9. took a sucking lamb, & offered it for a Burnt-offering wholly unto the Lord ▪ thereby turning both his own and the peoples eyes upon the Lamb of God, which was to come and to take away the since of the world.
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Whensoever you approach the throne of grace let it be your principall care to exercise faith in the Lord Jesus: out of whom all our learning is but duncery, all our duties but drudgery, all our devotion but formality;
Whensoever you approach the throne of grace let it be your principal care to exercise faith in the Lord jesus: out of whom all our learning is but duncery, all our duties but drudgery, all our devotion but formality;
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bloud a type of his satisfaction, one of these was to cover the mercie seat, the other to be sprinkled upon it Levit. 16. 13, 14. He shall put the incense upon the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercie-seat,
blood a type of his satisfaction, one of these was to cover the mercy seat, the other to be sprinkled upon it Levit. 16. 13, 14. He shall put the incense upon the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy-seat,
And hee shall take of the bloud of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercie-seat, &c. to intimate that from God no mercie is to be expected but through the satisfaction and intercession of Jesus Christ; no help to be sought at any time without eying of these.
And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy-seat, etc. to intimate that from God no mercy is to be expected but through the satisfaction and Intercession of jesus christ; no help to be sought At any time without Eyeing of these.
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2 Practised. Behold, Saint Paul recording his deliverance, from the teeth of that roaring lion Nero, in 2 Tim. 4. 17. The Lord stood with me and strengthened me,
2 Practised. Behold, Saint Paul recording his deliverance, from the teeth of that roaring Lion Nero, in 2 Tim. 4. 17. The Lord stood with me and strengthened me,
Hest. 9. 21, 22, 26. in memory of what the Lord had done for them, in breaking that snare, which the malice, pride and power of Haman had twisted for the whole Nation. 2 Their Eucharisticall Songs.
Hest. 9. 21, 22, 26. in memory of what the Lord had done for them, in breaking that snare, which the malice, pride and power of Haman had twisted for the Whole nation. 2 Their Eucharistical Songs.
As in Exod. 15. for the overthrow of Pharoah, in Jud. 5. for the defeat of Jabin and Sisera, in 1 Sam. 18. for the slaughter of Goliah. Out of all which instances if it be noted, that women were wont to beare a part in such songs (for we read of Miriam in the first, of Deborah in the second, in the third of women out of all the Cities of Israel) that observation will lead us to the right understanding of a place in Psal. 68. 11. mistaken by some,
As in Exod 15. for the overthrow of Pharaoh, in Jud. 5. for the defeat of Jabin and Sisera, in 1 Sam. 18. for the slaughter of Goliath. Out of all which instances if it be noted, that women were wont to bear a part in such songs (for we read of Miriam in the First, of Deborah in the second, in the third of women out of all the Cities of Israel) that observation will led us to the right understanding of a place in Psalm 68. 11. mistaken by Some,
because the word there rendred Preachers according to the old translation, God gave the word, and great was the company of Preachers, is a word of the feminine gender.
Because the word there rendered Preachers according to the old Translation, God gave the word, and great was the company of Preachers, is a word of the Faemin gender.
The like was afterwards done by Moses in reference to what befell him in Midian, Ex - 18. 3, 4. He had two sons by Zipporah, the name of the one was Gershom,
The like was afterwards done by Moses in Referente to what befell him in Midian, Ex - 18. 3, 4. He had two Sons by Zipporah, the name of the one was Gershom,
Gen. 22. 13, 14. And Jacob when he saw the Angels of God that met him, said, This is Gods host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim, i. e. two hosts:
Gen. 22. 13, 14. And Jacob when he saw the Angels of God that met him, said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim, i. e. two hosts:
The most proper way (as I conceive) to enforce the practise of it at present, will be to parallel the mercies of this story and Text, with those of this age, and day.
The most proper Way (as I conceive) to enforce the practice of it At present, will be to parallel the Mercies of this story and Text, with those of this age, and day.
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The first mercie we meet with here is the conventing of Israel at Mizpeh in a Nationall assembly, ver. 5, 6. Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and they gathered together.
The First mercy we meet with Here is the conventing of Israel At Mizpeh in a National assembly, ver. 5, 6. Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and they gathered together.
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What devices have been used in former times, one while to keep off, another while to breake off Parliaments here in England, hee's a stranger in our Israel that doth not know.
What devices have been used in former times, one while to keep off, Another while to break off Parliaments Here in England, he's a stranger in our Israel that does not know.
A second mercie which this story acquaints us with, is, The Lords hearing the prayers that were then put up for Israel, ver. 9. Samuel cryed unto the Lord for Israel, and the Lord heard him.
A second mercy which this story acquaints us with, is, The lords hearing the Prayers that were then put up for Israel, ver. 9. Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel, and the Lord herd him.
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Hath he not done the like for us? was he ever a God hearing prayers more then of late? Our devotion hath not had a miscarrying wombe, but been fruitfull in deliverances:
Hath he not done the like for us? was he ever a God hearing Prayers more then of late? Our devotion hath not had a miscarrying womb, but been fruitful in Deliverances:
The Jews were wont to stand when they prayed, and from thence men learned to say, Sine Stationibus non subsisteret mundus, The world could not stand but for this standing in prayer.
The jews were wont to stand when they prayed, and from thence men learned to say, Sine Stationibus non subsisteret World, The world could not stand but for this standing in prayer.
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A third mercie is the Lords defeating their enemies, and that so, as to make Israel instrumentall for its own preservation, in the 10. and 11. verses, The Philistims drew neere to battail against Israel:
A third mercy is the lords defeating their enemies, and that so, as to make Israel instrumental for its own preservation, in the 10. and 11. Verses, The philistines drew near to battle against Israel:
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And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistims, and smote them, &c. We are assembled this day to praise God for shewing the like favour to us in more then one or two places.
And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the philistines, and smote them, etc. We Are assembled this day to praise God for showing the like favour to us in more then one or two places.
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When he had newly broken the yoke which Pharoah had put on his peoples neck, then, I am the Lord, saith he, that brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
When he had newly broken the yoke which Pharaoh had put on his peoples neck, then, I am the Lord, Says he, that brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Having at another time delivered the same people from Babylon, he renews in his stile the memoriall thereof, Jer. 16. 14, 15. The dayes come, saith the Lord, that it shall no more be said, the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the Land of Egypt;
Having At Another time Delivered the same people from Babylon, he renews in his style the memorial thereof, Jer. 16. 14, 15. The days come, Says the Lord, that it shall no more be said, the Lord lives, that brought up the children of Israel out of the Land of Egypt;
It is not long since he was pleased to crown the endeavours of our men of war with a triple victory, that so with a threefold cord of love he might draw us to thankfulnesse.
It is not long since he was pleased to crown the endeavours of our men of war with a triple victory, that so with a threefold cord of love he might draw us to thankfulness.
I am not able to parallel our success with theirs in all things. The chapter tels us of a defeat occasioned by miraculous thunder; here was none such:
I am not able to parallel our success with theirs in all things. The chapter tells us of a defeat occasioned by miraculous thunder; Here was none such:
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Tell me, was not the gaining of Shrewsbury unexpected by all men here? the regayning of Weymouth a thing which but few of us had in our hopes? Hath not the Lord in both these,
Tell me, was not the gaining of Shrewsbury unexpected by all men Here? the regaining of Weymouth a thing which but few of us had in our hope's? Hath not the Lord in both these,
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as Abraham did Isaack, even from the dead? may we not say upon this occasion, mutat is mutandis, as the man in the parable did of his son, Luk. 15. 32. It is meet that we should make merry and be glad:
as Abraham did Isaac, even from the dead? may we not say upon this occasion, Mutat is mutandis, as the man in the parable did of his son, Luk. 15. 32. It is meet that we should make merry and be glad:
Prayse the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps, Fire and haile, snow and vapour, stormie winds fulfilling his word, mountains and all hils, fruitfull trees and all Cedars, beasts and all cattell, creeping things and flying fowls.
Praise the Lord from the earth, you dragons, and all deeps, Fire and hail, snow and vapour, stormy winds fulfilling his word, Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all Cedars, beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying fowls.
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perhaps to imply that when the Saints set themselves to pay this tribute, they are struck into a silent admiratiō of that rich bounty and grace, which supplyes all their wants;
perhaps to imply that when the Saints Set themselves to pay this tribute, they Are struck into a silent admiration of that rich bounty and grace, which supplies all their Wants;
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wondering that the Sun of righteousnesse should vouchsafe to shine upon dunghils, and wanting words to expresse the goodnesse of their Master to such unprofitable servants.
wondering that the Sun of righteousness should vouchsafe to shine upon dunghills, and wanting words to express the Goodness of their Master to such unprofitable Servants.
Ezek. 34. 26. I will make them, and the places round about my hill (meaning his holy hill of Sion) a blessing: and I will cause the shower to come downe in season, there shall be showers of blessing.
Ezekiel 34. 26. I will make them, and the places round about my hill (meaning his holy hill of Sion) a blessing: and I will cause the shower to come down in season, there shall be showers of blessing.
I gave them the name of principall men in reference to Micah 5. 5. where wee read of Gods raising up against the Assyrian seven shepheards and eight principall men, i. e.
I gave them the name of principal men in Referente to micah 5. 5. where we read of God's raising up against the assyrian seven shepherds and eight principal men, i. e.
They as being more concerned in the publique wel-fare than Christians of a more private station, are bound to observe the wheelings of providence more than others;
They as being more concerned in the public welfare than Christians of a more private station, Are bound to observe the wheelings of providence more than Others;
and to acknowledge the hand of the Lord in every turn. Hence are Church-officers called upon so expresly, with so much importunity, both in the beginning,
and to acknowledge the hand of the Lord in every turn. Hence Are Church-officers called upon so expressly, with so much importunity, both in the beginning,
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For example, it well becomes us at this time, not onely to say in the language of that Psalme, O give thanks to the Lord of Lords, to him who alone doth great wonders, who remembred us in our low estate,
For Exampl, it well becomes us At this time, not only to say in the language of that Psalm, Oh give thanks to the Lord of lords, to him who alone does great wonders, who remembered us in our low estate,
and hath redeemed us from our enemies, ver. 3, 4, 23, 24. but more distinctly, To him that blest our forces at Plimouth, for his mercie endures for ever;
and hath redeemed us from our enemies, ver. 3, 4, 23, 24. but more distinctly, To him that blessed our forces At Plymouth, for his mercy endures for ever;
This if men of the deepest interests shall neglect, who then will be found to doe it? will not God be a looser by this omission? yea, will not they be loosers themselvs, whose engagements to the Common wealth,
This if men of the Deepest interests shall neglect, who then will be found to do it? will not God be a looser by this omission? yea, will not they be Losers' themselves, whose engagements to the Common wealth,
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or to the Church, are such as that they must needs stand or fall with it, whatever becomes of other men? The Jewes have a saying, that the world stands upon three things, The Law, holy worship, and retribution.
or to the Church, Are such as that they must needs stand or fallen with it, whatever becomes of other men? The Jews have a saying, that the world Stands upon three things, The Law, holy worship, and retribution.
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What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? I will take the cup of salvation, Psal. 116. 12, 13. he alludes to the cup of blessing used in their peace offerings, which were always accompanied with solemne thanks to the most High for his saving health.
What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? I will take the cup of salvation, Psalm 116. 12, 13. he alludes to the cup of blessing used in their peace offerings, which were always accompanied with solemn thanks to the most High for his Saving health.
and warble out the prayses of God, insomuch as, if the penmen of Scripture should come to be differenced by their characters, Solomon haply would be styled The Preacher of wisdome; Jeremiah the Prophet of lamentation.
and warble out the praises of God, insomuch as, if the penmen of Scripture should come to be differenced by their characters, Solomon haply would be styled The Preacher of Wisdom; Jeremiah the Prophet of lamentation.
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As the martyr said when she was at the stake, Now farewell hope, and welcome love ▪ because she was then going to heaven, where hope being swallowed up in fruition, was to have no longer being ( For hope that is seen is not hope, Rom. 8. 24.) so may a dying Christian say,
As the martyr said when she was At the stake, Now farewell hope, and welcome love ▪ Because she was then going to heaven, where hope being swallowed up in fruition, was to have no longer being (For hope that is seen is not hope, Rom. 8. 24.) so may a dying Christian say,
Saluation to our God which sitteth upon the Throne, and to the Lambe shall be the song even of those, that have obtained salvation to the utmost, by the Lamb with him that sits upon the throne.
Salvation to our God which Sitteth upon the Throne, and to the Lamb shall be the song even of those, that have obtained salvation to the utmost, by the Lamb with him that sits upon the throne.
he multiplies prayses even to seven times in a day, Psal. 119, 164. Seven times a day doe I praise thee, becanse of thy righteous judgements. The Application hereof followeth.
he multiplies praises even to seven times in a day, Psalm 119, 164. Seven times a day do I praise thee, becanse of thy righteous Judgments. The Application hereof follows.
What now remains, (O ye principall men, Lords, Commons, and Citizens) but that you be exhorted to have a principall hand in this duty of praysing God for his help;
What now remains, (Oh you principal men, lords, Commons, and Citizens) but that you be exhorted to have a principal hand in this duty of praising God for his help;
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I must be bold to tell such, as abuse their wits and other endowments in the service of Satan against the truth, that their lightsome candles will but serve to light them to hell;
I must be bold to tell such, as abuse their wits and other endowments in the service of Satan against the truth, that their lightsome Candles will but serve to Light them to hell;
Phil. 4. 6. Be carefull for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God, with thanksgiving.
Philip 4. 6. Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God, with thanksgiving.
Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him, saith Saint Paul, prescribing an order concerning the collection for the Saints, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. Why upon the first day of the weeke? Chrysostome hints to this reason ▪ because then in the use of those Ordinances that were dispensed on the Lords day, the spirits of Christians resenting the goodnesse of God more then at other times, would be more ready to give the Saints a taste of theirs.
Upon the First day of the Week, let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him, Says Saint Paul, prescribing an order Concerning the collection for the Saints, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. Why upon the First day of the Week? Chrysostom hints to this reason ▪ Because then in the use of those Ordinances that were dispensed on the lords day, the spirits of Christians resenting the Goodness of God more then At other times, would be more ready to give the Saints a taste of theirs.
1 Unanimously. We should all glorifie God with one minde and with one mouth, Rom. 15. 6. which is utterly impossible so long as through difference in opinion and affection, that event is looked at as a crosse by one, which appears a rich blessing to another.
1 Unanimously. We should all Glorify God with one mind and with one Mouth, Rom. 15. 6. which is utterly impossible so long as through difference in opinion and affection, that event is looked At as a cross by one, which appears a rich blessing to Another.
No such drinkers of health to hell as dissolvers of union. If my soule might have its wish, I should not desire, what Austin did, to see either Paul in the pulpit, or Rome in its pomp:
No such drinkers of health to hell as dissolvers of Union. If my soul might have its wish, I should not desire, what Austin did, to see either Paul in the pulpit, or Room in its pomp:
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to the end your chearfulness may be kept within Scripture bounds your rejoycing be such and none but such as becomes the Gospel, I shall here present you,
to the end your cheerfulness may be kept within Scripture bounds your rejoicing be such and none but such as becomes the Gospel, I shall Here present you,
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'Tis a spirituall affection that hath the Holy Ghost for its Father, Faith for its Mother, Prayer for its Midwife, the Word for its Nurse, Sincerity for its Keeper, and trembling for its Handmaid.
It's a spiritual affection that hath the Holy Ghost for its Father, Faith for its Mother, Prayer for its Midwife, the Word for its Nurse, Sincerity for its Keeper, and trembling for its Handmaid.
1 The Holy Ghost for its Father, we finde it called joy of the Holy Ghost, 1 Thes. 1. 6. They in Nehemiah kept the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, with gladnesse, and thanksgivings;
1 The Holy Ghost for its Father, we find it called joy of the Holy Ghost, 1 Thebes 1. 6. They in Nehemiah kept the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, with gladness, and thanksgivings;
Upon Philips preaching Christ, there followed great joy in the Citie of Samaria, Acts 8. 5, 8. Then Philip went down to the Citie of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Upon Philips preaching christ, there followed great joy in the city of Samaria, Acts 8. 5, 8. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached christ unto them.
that appeares by the opposition there made) but the righteous doth sing and rejoyce, Proverbs 29. 6. They in 1 Chron. 29. 29. were able to rejoyce in the service then in hand;
that appears by the opposition there made) but the righteous does sing and rejoice, Proverbs 29. 6. They in 1 Chronicles 29. 29. were able to rejoice in the service then in hand;
Be pleased to reflect upon the war which your selves have managed, and consider whether providence have not seemed to delight, as it were in checkerwork;
Be pleased to reflect upon the war which your selves have managed, and Consider whither providence have not seemed to delight, as it were in checkerwork;
Now unto him that is able to do (and hath done for us) exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us;
Now unto him that is able to do (and hath done for us) exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us;
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Si nobis cum bominibus tantum res esset (tametsi non nisi Caesares Reges & principes essent) nostro Evangelio illes mox vinceremus, ac vel intra unius anni spatium totum mundum converteremus, cùm tam clara sit veritas, &c.
Si nobis cum bominibus Tantum Rest esset (Tametsi non nisi Caesares Reges & Princes essent) nostro Evangelio illes mox vinceremus, ac vel intra unius anni Space totum Mundum converteremus, cùm tam Clara sit veritas, etc.
Gratia reparatrix bonam volantatem inspirat ut sit; deinde bon•e voluntati aspirat, ut moveatur: primùm operatur eam, deinde per eam. Hugo de Sanct. Vict.
Gratia reparatrix Good volantatem inspirat ut sit; Deinde bon•e Voluntati aspirat, ut moveatur: primùm operatur eam, Deinde per eam. Hugo de Sanct. Vict.
Ingratus est qui beneficium accepisse se negat quod accepit, ingratus est qui dissimulat, ingratus qui non reddit; ingratissimus omnium qui oblitus est.
Ingrateful est qui beneficium accepisse se negate quod accepit, Ingrateful est qui dissimulat, Ingrateful qui non Render; ingratissimus omnium qui Forgetful est.