A sermon of repentance preached before the honourable House of Commons, assembled in Parliament at Westminster, at their late solemn fast for the setling of these nations, April 30, 1660 / by Richard Baxter.
and their grief of heart, was but the fruit of their hardness of heart; and their sharpest sufferings, of their foul pollutions; and therefore God promiseth a methodicall cure;
and their grief of heart, was but the fruit of their hardness of heart; and their Sharpest sufferings, of their foul pollutions; and Therefore God promises a methodical cure;
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and when this promise was to be made good to the Jews, as Nationally considered, is a matter that requires a longer disquisition then my limited hour will allow:
and when this promise was to be made good to the jews, as Nationally considered, is a matter that requires a longer disquisition then my limited hour will allow:
The evil which they Repent of is, in general, all their iniquities, but especially their idolatry, called their abominations. Their Repentance is foretold,
The evil which they repent of is, in general, all their iniquities, but especially their idolatry, called their abominations. Their Repentance is foretold,
as it is in the understanding and thoughts, and as in the will and affections. In the former its called [ Remembring their own evil wayes ] In the latter its called [ Loathing themselves in their own sight, for their iniquities and abominations.
as it is in the understanding and thoughts, and as in the will and affections. In the former its called [ Remembering their own evil ways ] In the latter its called [ Loathing themselves in their own sighed, for their iniquities and abominations.
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When the Septuagint translates it by [ displeasure ] and the Chaldee by [ groaning ] and the Syriack by [ the wrinkling of the face ] and the Sept. in c. 20. 43. by [ smiting on the face:
When the septuagint translates it by [ displeasure ] and the Chaldee by [ groaning ] and the Syriac by [ the wrinkling of the face ] and the Sept in c. 20. 43. by [ smiting on the face:
] the Arabick here perverts the sense, by turning all to Negatives [ ye shall not, &c. ] yet in c. 20. 43. he turns it by [ the tearing of the face. ] I have purposely chosen a Text, that needs no long explication, that in obedience to the foreseen straits of time, I may be excused from that part,
] the Arabic Here perverts the sense, by turning all to Negatives [ you shall not, etc. ] yet in c. 20. 43. he turns it by [ the tearing of the face. ] I have purposely chosen a Text, that needs no long explication, that in Obedience to the foreseen straits of time, I may be excused from that part,
2. And it is not all self-loathing that will signifie true Repentance. For there is a self-loathing of the Desperate and the damned soul, that abhorreth it self,
2. And it is not all Self-loathing that will signify true Repentance. For there is a Self-loathing of the Desperate and the damned soul, that abhorreth it self,
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and teareth and tormenteth it self, and cannot be restrained from self-revenge, when it finds that it hath wilfully, foolishly and obstinately been its own destroyer:
and teareth and torments it self, and cannot be restrained from Self-revenge, when it finds that it hath wilfully, foolishly and obstinately been its own destroyer:
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But the self-loathing of the truly penitent, hath these following properties. 1. It proceedeth from the predominant Love of God, whom we have abused and offended:
But the Self-loathing of the truly penitent, hath these following properties. 1. It Proceedeth from the predominant Love of God, whom we have abused and offended:
It is a judging of our selves, and makes us call our selves with Paul, foolish, disobedient, deceived, yea mad (as Acts 26. 11.) and with David to say, I have done foolishly, 2 Sam. 24. 10. 2. It containeth a deep distaste, and displeasure with our selves;
It is a judging of our selves, and makes us call our selves with Paul, foolish, disobedient, deceived, yea mad (as Acts 26. 11.) and with David to say, I have done foolishly, 2 Sam. 24. 10. 2. It Containeth a deep distaste, and displeasure with our selves;
2. Note also, that when self-loathing proceedeth from meer conviction, and is without the Love of God and holiness, it is but the tormentor of the soul,
2. Note also, that when Self-loathing Proceedeth from mere conviction, and is without the Love of God and holiness, it is but the tormentor of the soul,
as witness and as judge: It is our selves that are naturally nearest to our selves; and our own affairs that we are most concerned in. It is our selves that must have the Joy or Torment:
as witness and as judge: It is our selves that Are naturally nearest to our selves; and our own affairs that we Are most concerned in. It is our selves that must have the Joy or Torment:
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or for our poverty and want, that penitents are said to loath themselves: But for their iniquities and abominations. For 1o this loathing is a kind of Justice done upon our selves;
or for our poverty and want, that penitents Are said to loath themselves: But for their iniquities and abominations. For 1o this loathing is a kind of justice done upon our selves;
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and therefore is exercised not for meer infelicities, but for crimes. Conscience keepeth in its own Court, and medleth but with moral evils, which we are conscious of. 2o And also it is sin that is loathed by God, and makes the creature loathsom in his eyes: And Repentance conformeth the soul to God,
and Therefore is exercised not for mere infelicities, but for crimes. Conscience Keepeth in its own Court, and meddleth but with moral evils, which we Are conscious of. 2o And also it is since that is loathed by God, and makes the creature loathsome in his eyes: And Repentance conformeth the soul to God,
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5. Note also, that it is here implyed, that till Repentance, there was none of this Remembring of sin, and Loathing of themselves. They begin with our conversion,
5. Note also, that it is Here employed, that till Repentance, there was none of this Remembering of since, and Loathing of themselves. They begin with our conversion,
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For (to consider them distinctly) 1o The deluded soul that is bewitched by its own concupiscence, is so taken up with Remembring of his fleshly pleasures, and his alluring objects, and his honours, and his earthly businesses and store, that he hath no mind or room for the Remembring of his foolish odious sin,
For (to Consider them distinctly) 1o The deluded soul that is bewitched by its own concupiscence, is so taken up with Remembering of his fleshly pleasures, and his alluring objects, and his honours, and his earthly businesses and store, that he hath no mind or room for the Remembering of his foolish odious since,
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They have a memory for sin and the flesh, to which they are alive; but not for things spiritual and eternal, to which they are dead. They Remember not God himself as God, with any effectual remembrance:
They have a memory for sin and the Flesh, to which they Are alive; but not for things spiritual and Eternal, to which they Are dead. They remember not God himself as God, with any effectual remembrance:
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God is not in all their thoughts, Psalm 10. 4. They live as without him in the world, Eph. 2. 12. And if they remember not God, they cannot remember sin as sin, whose malignity lyeth in its opposition to the Will and Holiness of God.
God is not in all their thoughts, Psalm 10. 4. They live as without him in the world, Ephesians 2. 12. And if they Remember not God, they cannot Remember since as since, whose malignity lies in its opposition to the Will and Holiness of God.
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Alas, they remember not (effectually and savingly) what they are, and why they were made, and what they are daily nourished and preserved for, and what business they have to do here in the world.
Alas, they Remember not (effectually and savingly) what they Are, and why they were made, and what they Are daily nourished and preserved for, and what business they have to do Here in the world.
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and take up all his thoughts and cares, in despight of all the little trifling matters that would avert them, that we should think almost of nothing else;
and take up all his thoughts and Cares, in despite of all the little trifling matters that would avert them, that we should think almost of nothing Else;
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yet) these, even these, that nothing but deadness or madness should make a reasonable creature to forget, are daily forgotten by the unconverted soul, or uneffectually remembred.
yet) these, even these, that nothing but deadness or madness should make a reasonable creature to forget, Are daily forgotten by the unconverted soul, or uneffectually remembered.
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or any thing, then to forget an endless life, which is so undoubtedly certain, and so near. A man that hath a cause to be heard to morrow, in which his life or honour is concerned, cannot forget it: A wretch that is condemned to die to morrow, cannot forget it.
or any thing, then to forget an endless life, which is so undoubtedly certain, and so near. A man that hath a cause to be herd to morrow, in which his life or honour is concerned, cannot forget it: A wretch that is condemned to die to morrow, cannot forget it.
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And yet poor sinners, that are continually uncertain to live an hour, and certain speedily to see the Majesty of the Lord, to their unconceivable joy or terrour,
And yet poor Sinners, that Are continually uncertain to live an hour, and certain speedily to see the Majesty of the Lord, to their unconceivable joy or terror,
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could you ever keep your rule and dignity, or your earthly life in any state, you had some little poor excuse for not remembring the eternal things, (as a man hath, that preferreth his candle before the Sun:) But when death is near and inexorable, and you are sure to die as you are sure you live;
could you ever keep your Rule and dignity, or your earthly life in any state, you had Some little poor excuse for not remembering the Eternal things, (as a man hath, that preferreth his candle before the Sun:) But when death is near and inexorable, and you Are sure to die as you Are sure you live;
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when every man of you that sitteth in these seats to day can say, [ I must shortly be in another world, where all the pomp and pleasure of this world will be forgotten,
when every man of you that Sitteth in these seats to day can say, [ I must shortly be in Another world, where all the pomp and pleasure of this world will be forgotten,
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and to Remember the trifles and nothings of the world, while you forget that everlasting All, whose reality, necessity, magnitude, excellency, concernment and duration, are such,
and to remember the trifles and nothings of the world, while you forget that everlasting All, whose reality, necessity, magnitude, excellency, concernment and duration, Are such,
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as should take up all the powers of your souls, and continually command the service and attendance of your thoughts, against all Seekers, and contemptible competitors whatsover.
as should take up all the Powers of your Souls, and continually command the service and attendance of your thoughts, against all Seekers, and contemptible competitors whatsoever.
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But, alas, though you have the greatest helps (in subserviency to these commanding objects) yet will you not Remember the matters which alone deserve remembrance. Sometimes the Preachers of the Gospel do call on you to Remember; to Remember your God, your souls, your Saviour, your ends and everlasting state,
But, alas, though you have the greatest helps (in subserviency to these commanding objects) yet will you not remember the matters which alone deserve remembrance. Sometime the Preachers of the Gospel do call on you to remember; to remember your God, your Souls, your Saviour, your ends and everlasting state,
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or treated about uncertain things, and spoke not to them from the God of heaven, and about the things that every man of you shall very shortly see or feel.
or treated about uncertain things, and spoke not to them from the God of heaven, and about the things that every man of you shall very shortly see or feel.
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but conscience is silenced, because it will not be conformable to your lusts. But little do you think what a part your too-late-awakened conscience hath yet to play,
but conscience is silenced, Because it will not be conformable to your Lustiest. But little do you think what a part your too-late-awakened conscience hath yet to play,
But that which is spoken to all, or many, doth seem to most of them as spoken unto none. Sometime the voice of particular judgements, seizing upon your families, persons or estates, doth call on you to remember the evil of your wayes:
But that which is spoken to all, or many, does seem to most of them as spoken unto none. Sometime the voice of particular Judgments, seizing upon your families, Persons or estates, does call on you to Remember the evil of your ways:
He sets your sins in order before you, Psal. 50. 21. and expostulateth with you the cause of his abused love, despised Soveraignty and provoked Justice;
He sets your Sins in order before you, Psalm 50. 21. and expostulateth with you the cause of his abused love, despised Sovereignty and provoked justice;
and asketh the poor sinner, Hast thou done well to waste thy life in vanity? to serve thy flesh? to forget thy God, thy soul, thy happiness? and to thrust his service into corners,
and asks the poor sinner, Hast thou done well to waste thy life in vanity? to serve thy Flesh? to forget thy God, thy soul, thy happiness? and to thrust his service into corners,
and whither it is that the flesh will lead them? and what will be the fruit and end of all their lusts and vanities? and how they will look back on all at last? and whether an holy or a sensual life will be sweetest to a dying man? and what judgement it is that they will all be of, in the controversie between the flesh and spirit, at the later end? Though they have life,
and whither it is that the Flesh will led them? and what will be the fruit and end of all their Lustiest and vanities? and how they will look back on all At last? and whither an holy or a sensual life will be Sweetest to a dying man? and what judgement it is that they will all be of, in the controversy between the Flesh and Spirit, At the later end? Though they have life,
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If we should kneel to them, and with tears beseech them, but once a day, or once a week, to bestow one hour in serious consideration of their latter end,
If we should kneel to them, and with tears beseech them, but once a day, or once a Week, to bestow one hour in serious consideration of their latter end,
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and to remember the time, and place, and persons, and all the circumstances of them, What a change will it make upon the most stout or stubborn of the sons of men? What a difference will there then be between that trembling self-tormenting soul,
and to Remember the time, and place, and Persons, and all the Circumstances of them, What a change will it make upon the most stout or stubborn of the Sons of men? What a difference will there then be between that trembling self-tormenting soul,
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and the same that now in his gallantry can make light of all these things, and call the messenger of Christ that warneth him, a Puritane or a doting fool!
and the same that now in his gallantry can make Light of all these things, and call the Messenger of christ that warneth him, a Puritan or a doting fool!
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Your memories now are somewhat subject to your wills; and if you will not think of your own, your chief, your everlasting concernments, you may choose. If you will choose rather to employ your noble souls on beastly lusts,
Your memories now Are somewhat Subject to your wills; and if you will not think of your own, your chief, your everlasting concernments, you may choose. If you will choose rather to employ your noble Souls on beastly Lustiest,
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and waste your thoughts on things of nought, you may take your course, and chase a feather with the childish world, till overtaking it, you see you have lost your labour.
and waste your thoughts on things of nought, you may take your course, and chase a feather with the childish world, till overtaking it, you see you have lost your labour.
But when Justice takes the work in hand, your Thoughts shall be no more subject to your Wills: You shall then Remember that which you are full loth to remember;
But when justice Takes the work in hand, your Thoughts shall be no more Subject to your Wills: You shall then remember that which you Are full loath to Remember;
O what would they not give that they could but forget the time they lost, the mercy they abused, the grace which they refused, the holy servants of Christ whom they despised, the wilful sins which they committed,
O what would they not give that they could but forget the time they lost, the mercy they abused, the grace which they refused, the holy Servants of christ whom they despised, the wilful Sins which they committed,
If I advise them to cast away such thoughts, and turn their minds to other things, they tell me they cannot; it is not in their power; and I have long found, that I may almost as well perswade a broken head to give over aking.
If I Advice them to cast away such thoughts, and turn their minds to other things, they tell me they cannot; it is not in their power; and I have long found, that I may almost as well persuade a broken head to give over aching.
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is it not better to Remember your sins on earth, then in hell? before your Physitian, then before your Judge? for your cure, then for your torment? Give me leave then,
is it not better to remember your Sins on earth, then in hell? before your physician, then before your Judge? for your cure, then for your torment? Give me leave then,
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before I go any further, to address my self to you as the Messenger of the Lord, with this importunate request, both as you stand here in your private, and in your publick capacities.
before I go any further, to address my self to you as the Messenger of the Lord, with this importunate request, both as you stand Here in your private, and in your public capacities.
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nor doth he make such a stir by his Word, and Messengers, and Providences against an harmless thing? Nor doth he threaten Hell to men for small indifferent matters:
nor does he make such a stir by his Word, and Messengers, and Providences against an harmless thing? Nor does he threaten Hell to men for small indifferent matters:
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and their own matters, their greatest matters, should seem unworthy to be thought on; when they have thoughts for their honours, and their lands, and friends;
and their own matters, their greatest matters, should seem unworthy to be Thought on; when they have thoughts for their honours, and their Lands, and Friends;
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Is God and Heaven less worth then these? Are death and Judgement matters of less moment? Gentlemen, you would take it ill to have your wisdom undervalued, and your reason questioned:
Is God and Heaven less worth then these? are death and Judgement matters of less moment? Gentlemen, you would take it ill to have your Wisdom undervalved, and your reason questioned:
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If brutish objects be your employment and delight, do I need to tell you what you make your selves? If you would be noble indeed, let God and everlasting Glory be the object of your faculties:
If brutish objects be your employment and delight, do I need to tell you what you make your selves? If you would be noble indeed, let God and everlasting Glory be the Object of your faculties:
If you would be High, then seek the things that are above, and not the sordid things of earth, Col. 3. 1, 2, 3. And if you would be safe, look after the enemies of your peace:
If you would be High, then seek the things that Are above, and not the sordid things of earth, Col. 3. 1, 2, 3. And if you would be safe, look After the enemies of your peace:
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O that I might have now but the grant of this reasonable request from you, that among all your Thoughts, you would bestow now and then an hour in the serious Thoughts of your misdoings,
O that I might have now but the grant of this reasonable request from you, that among all your Thoughts, you would bestow now and then an hour in the serious Thoughts of your misdoings,
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and whether you have lived for the work for which you were created? One sober hour of such employment might be the happyest hour that ever you spent,
and whither you have lived for the work for which you were created? One Sobrium hour of such employment might be the Happiest hour that ever you spent,
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and that the work of mans Conversion, and holy Conversation, is so much carryed on by Gods exciting of our Reason; and that the misery of the ungodly is, that they have Reason in faculty, and not in use, in the greatest things, that I perswade you to this duty with the greater hopes:
and that the work of men Conversion, and holy Conversation, is so much carried on by God's exciting of our Reason; and that the misery of the ungodly is, that they have Reason in faculty, and not in use, in the greatest things, that I persuade you to this duty with the greater hope's:
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If the Lord will now perswade you but to retire from vanity, and soberly exercise your Reason, and Consider your wayes, and say, What have we done? and What is it that God would have us do? and What shall we wish we had done at last? I say, could you now but be prevailed with, to bestow as many hours on this work,
If the Lord will now persuade you but to retire from vanity, and soberly exercise your Reason, and Consider your ways, and say, What have we done? and What is it that God would have us do? and What shall we wish we had done At last? I say, could you now but be prevailed with, to bestow as many hours on this work,
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as you have cast away in idleness, or worse, I should not doubt, but I should shortly see the faces of many of you in Heaven, that have been recovered by the use of this advice.
as you have cast away in idleness, or Worse, I should not doubt, but I should shortly see the faces of many of you in Heaven, that have been recovered by the use of this Advice.
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and find out the disease of, and remedy for your own souls? Are those men likely to take care of the happiness of so many thousands, that will still be so careless of themselves? Once more therefore I entreate you, Remember your misdoings, lest God remember them:
and find out the disease of, and remedy for your own Souls? are those men likely to take care of the happiness of so many thousands, that will still be so careless of themselves? Once more Therefore I entreat you, remember your misdoings, lest God Remember them:
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And I beseech you observe here, that it is your Own misdoings that you must Remember. Had it been only the sins of other men, especially those that differ from you,
And I beseech you observe Here, that it is your Own misdoings that you must remember. Had it been only the Sins of other men, especially those that differ from you,
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or have wronged you, or stand against your interest, how easily would the duty have been performed? How little need should I have had to press it with all this importunity? How confident should I be, that I could convert the most, if this were the Conversion? It grieves my soul to hear how quick and constant high and low, learned and unlearned are at this uncharitable contumelious remembring of the faults of others:
or have wronged you, or stand against your Interest, how Easily would the duty have been performed? How little need should I have had to press it with all this importunity? How confident should I be, that I could convert the most, if this were the Conversion? It grieves my soul to hear how quick and constant high and low, learned and unlearned Are At this uncharitable contumelious remembering of the Faults of Others:
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How commonly Brethren have made it a part of their service of God, to speak or write uncharitably of his servants; labouring to destroy the hearers charity, which had more need in this unhappy time, of the bellows then the water! How usual it is with the ignorant that cannot reach the truth,
How commonly Brothers have made it a part of their service of God, to speak or write uncharitably of his Servants; labouring to destroy the hearers charity, which had more need in this unhappy time, of the bellows then the water! How usual it is with the ignorant that cannot reach the truth,
the most uncharitable words seeming moderate which they give; and all called intemperate that savoureth not of flattery, which they receive! Were I calling the several exasperated factions now in England, to remember the misdoings of their supposed adversaries, What full-mouth'd and debasing Confessions would they make? What monsters of Heresie,
the most uncharitable words seeming moderate which they give; and all called intemperate that savoureth not of flattery, which they receive! Were I calling the several exasperated factions now in England, to Remember the misdoings of their supposed Adversaries, What full-mouthed and debasing Confessions would they make? What monsters of Heresy,
It is a wonder to observe, how the case doth alter with the most, when that which was their adversaries case, becomes their own. The very prayers of the godly,
It is a wonder to observe, how the case does altar with the most, when that which was their Adversaries case, becomes their own. The very Prayers of the godly,
and their care of their salvation, and their fear of sinning, doth seem their crime in the eyes of some that easily bear the guilt of swearing, drunkenness, sensuality, filthiness,
and their care of their salvation, and their Fear of sinning, does seem their crime in the eyes of Some that Easily bear the guilt of swearing, Drunkenness, sensuality, filthiness,
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and lest yet your memories should need more help, is it not my duty to mind you of some particulars? which yet I shall not do by way of accusation, but of enquiry: Far be it from me to judge so hardly of you, that when you come hither to lament your sins, you cannot with patience endure to be told of them.
and lest yet your memories should need more help, is it not my duty to mind you of Some particulars? which yet I shall not do by Way of accusation, but of enquiry: far be it from me to judge so hardly of you, that when you come hither to lament your Sins, you cannot with patience endure to be told of them.
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cloathed with the best, and faring deliciously every day? in gluttony or drunkenness, chambering and wantonness, strife or envying, not putting on Christ,
clothed with the best, and faring deliciously every day? in gluttony or Drunkenness, chambering and wantonness, strife or envying, not putting on christ,
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nor walking in the Spirit, but making provision for the flesh, to satisfie the lusts thereof, Rom. 13. 13, 14. Is there none among you that spend your precious time in vanities, that is allowed you to prepare for life eternal? that have time to waste in complements and fruitless talk and visits;
nor walking in the Spirit, but making provision for the Flesh, to satisfy the Lustiest thereof, Rom. 13. 13, 14. Is there none among you that spend your precious time in vanities, that is allowed you to prepare for life Eternal? that have time to waste in compliments and fruitless talk and visits;
and pampering your flesh? Gentlemen, if there be any such among you, as you love your souls, Remember your misdoings, and bewail these abominations before the Lord, in this day of your professed humiliation.
and pampering your Flesh? Gentlemen, if there be any such among you, as you love your Souls, remember your misdoings, and bewail these abominations before the Lord, in this day of your professed humiliation.
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accounting those that go beyond you, especially if they differ from you in your modes and circumstances, to be but a company of proud, Pharisaical, self-conceited hypocrites,
accounting those that go beyond you, especially if they differ from you in your modes and Circumstances, to be but a company of proud, Pharisaical, self-conceited Hypocrites,
If there should be one such person here, I would entreat him to remember, that it is the solemn asseveration of our Judge, that Except a man be converted,
If there should be one such person Here, I would entreat him to Remember, that it is the solemn asseveration of our Judge, that Except a man be converted,
Joh. 3. 3, 5. Mat. 18. 3. That if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. That if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature;
John 3. 3, 5. Mathew 18. 3. That if any man have not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. That if any man be in christ, he is a new creature;
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old things are past away, and all things are become new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. That without holiness none shall see God, Heb. 12. 14. That the wisdom that is from above, is first Pure and then Peaceable, Jam. 3. 17. That God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth, John 4. 23, 24. That they worship in vain, that teach for Doctrines the commandments of men, Mat. 15. 8, 9. And that Except your righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven, Matth. 5. 20. And I desire you to remember that its hard to kick against the pricks;
old things Are passed away, and all things Are become new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. That without holiness none shall see God, Hebrew 12. 14. That the Wisdom that is from above, is First Pure and then Peaceable, Jam. 3. 17. That God is a Spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in Spirit and in truth, John 4. 23, 24. That they worship in vain, that teach for Doctrines the Commandments of men, Mathew 15. 8, 9. And that Except your righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven, Matthew 5. 20. And I desire you to Remember that its hard to kick against the pricks;
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and to have been cast into the bottom of the Sea, Matth. 18. 6. It is a sure and grievous condemnation, that waiteth for all that are themselves unholy: but to the haters or despisers of the holy Laws and Servants of the Lord,
and to have been cast into the bottom of the Sea, Matthew 18. 6. It is a sure and grievous condemnation, that waits for all that Are themselves unholy: but to the haters or despisers of the holy Laws and Servants of the Lord,
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If there be any such, let them Remember their iniquities, and cry for mercy, before the cry of the poor to heaven, do bring down vengeance from him that hath promised, to hear their cry,
If there be any such, let them remember their iniquities, and cry for mercy, before the cry of the poor to heaven, do bring down vengeance from him that hath promised, to hear their cry,
4. Enquire, Whether there be none that live the life of Sodom, in Pride, fulness of bread and idleness, Ezek. 16. 49. and that are not pust up with their estates and dignities,
4. Inquire, Whither there be none that live the life of Sodom, in Pride, fullness of bred and idleness, Ezekiel 16. 49. and that Are not pust up with their estates and dignities,
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but its now observed among the gallants, that (except in spots) the notes of vanity are more legibly written on the hair and dress of a multitude of effeminate males, then on the females;
but its now observed among the gallants, that (except in spots) the notes of vanity Are more legibly written on the hair and dress of a multitude of effeminate males, then on the females;
God himself hath set it home, and awakened his conscience, and held it on, till he hath made him understand that the consuming fire is not to be jested with.
God himself hath Set it home, and awakened his conscience, and held it on, till he hath made him understand that the consuming fire is not to be jested with.
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and of the unspeakable mercy contained in the promise of everlasting life: And to find that he hath sinned against all this mercy, doth constrain him to abhorre himself.
and of the unspeakable mercy contained in the promise of everlasting life: And to find that he hath sinned against all this mercy, does constrain him to abhor himself.
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and therefore as a man that hath the Leprosie doth loath himself because his nature is contrary to his disease, so is it (though operating in a freer way) with a converted soul as to the Leprosie of sin.
and Therefore as a man that hath the Leprosy does loath himself Because his nature is contrary to his disease, so is it (though operating in a freer Way) with a converted soul as to the Leprosy of since.
But so far are they from this loathing of themselves for all their iniquities, that sin is to them as their element, their food, their nature, and their friend.
But so Far Are they from this loathing of themselves for all their iniquities, that since is to them as their element, their food, their nature, and their friend.
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It concerneth us to enquire of it, as we love you and the Nation, and would fain see the marks of Gods return in mercy to us, in your self-loathing and return to God.
It concerns us to inquire of it, as we love you and the nation, and would fain see the marks of God's return in mercy to us, in your Self-loathing and return to God.
Have you had such a sight of your naturall and actuall sin and misery, of your neglect of God, your contempt of Heaven, your loss of precious hasty time, your worldly, fleshly, sensuall lives,
Have you had such a sighed of your natural and actual since and misery, of your neglect of God, your contempt of Heaven, your loss of precious hasty time, your worldly, fleshly, sensual lives,
have you had such a sight and sense of these, as hath filled your souls with shame and sorrow? and caused you in tears or hearty grief to lament your sinfull careless lives, before the Lord.
have you had such a sighed and sense of these, as hath filled your Souls with shame and sorrow? and caused you in tears or hearty grief to lament your sinful careless lives, before the Lord.
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and before the souls delight in God, and before the unspeakable everlasting pleasures? was there any comparison between the bruitish pleasures of the flesh,
and before the Souls delight in God, and before the unspeakable everlasting pleasures? was there any comparison between the brutish pleasures of the Flesh,
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and the spirituall delights of a believing soul, in looking to the endles pleasure which we shall have with all the Saints and Angels in the glorious presence of the Lord.
and the spiritual delights of a believing soul, in looking to the endless pleasure which we shall have with all the Saints and Angels in the glorious presence of the Lord.
what have they left but a sting behind them? How neer is the time when my departing soul must look back on all the pleasures and profits that ever I enjoyed,
what have they left but a sting behind them? How near is the time when my departing soul must look back on all the pleasures and profits that ever I enjoyed,
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as delusory vanities, that have done all for me that ever they will doe, and all is but to bring my flesh unto corruption (Gal. 6. 8.) and my soul to this distressing grief and fear!
as delusory vanities, that have done all for me that ever they will do, and all is but to bring my Flesh unto corruption (Gal. 6. 8.) and my soul to this distressing grief and Fear!
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but be levelled with the poorest, and my body laid in loathsome darkness, and my soul appear before that God whom I so wilfully refused to obey and honour. O wretch that I am!
but be leveled with the Poorest, and my body laid in loathsome darkness, and my soul appear before that God whom I so wilfully refused to obey and honour. O wretch that I am!
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and to seek that treasure, that Kingdome, that delight, that will fully satisfie my expectation, and answer all my care and labour, with such infinite advantage.
and to seek that treasure, that Kingdom, that delight, that will Fully satisfy my expectation, and answer all my care and labour, with such infinite advantage.
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As sure as you live, yea as sure as the word of God is true, you must all be such converted men, and loath your selves for your iniquities, or be condemned as impenitent to everlasting fire.
As sure as you live, yea as sure as the word of God is true, you must all be such converted men, and loath your selves for your iniquities, or be condemned as impenitent to everlasting fire.
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and neat expressions, and ornaments of reading, and other things that are the too common matter of ostentation, with men that preach Gods word in jeast,
and neat expressions, and Ornament of reading, and other things that Are the too Common matter of ostentation, with men that preach God's word in jest,
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Nor is it the stiffest conceits that you shall be saved in an unconverted state, or that you are sanctified when you are not, that will do any more to keep you from damnation,
Nor is it the stiffest conceits that you shall be saved in an unconverted state, or that you Are sanctified when you Are not, that will do any more to keep you from damnation,
alas how little, till you shall be every man in Heaven or hell! (unless you are Infidels you dare not deny it.) And it is only Christ and a holy life that is your way to Heaven, and only sin, and the neglect of Christ and holiness that can undo you.
alas how little, till you shall be every man in Heaven or hell! (unless you Are Infidels you Dare not deny it.) And it is only christ and a holy life that is your Way to Heaven, and only since, and the neglect of christ and holiness that can undo you.
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or a plague that were broken out upon the City, where you are? O then how zealously would you all concurre to promote the interest of Holiness in the Land,
or a plague that were broken out upon the city, where you Are? O then how zealously would you all concur to promote the Interest of Holiness in the Land,
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How severely would you deal with those, that by making a mock of Godliness, do hinder the salvation of the peoples souls? How carefully would you help the Labourers that are sent to guid men in the holy path? and your selves would go before the Nation,
How severely would you deal with those, that by making a mock of Godliness, do hinder the salvation of the peoples Souls? How carefully would you help the Labourers that Are sent to guide men in the holy path? and your selves would go before the nation,
If therefore there should be any among our Rulers, that are not cured of this mortall malady, what friendship can be expected from them to the cause and servants of the Lord? If you are all the children of God your selves,
If Therefore there should be any among our Rulers, that Are not cured of this Mortal malady, what friendship can be expected from them to the cause and Servants of the Lord? If you Are all the children of God your selves,
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All men can say, that Ministers must teach by their lives, as well as by their doctrines; (and woe to them that do not.) And must not Magistrates as well govern by their lives, as by their Laws? Will you make Laws which you would not have men obey? Or would you have the people to be better then your selves? Or can you expect to be obeyed by others,
All men can say, that Ministers must teach by their lives, as well as by their doctrines; (and woe to them that do not.) And must not Magistrates as well govern by their lives, as by their Laws? Will you make Laws which you would not have men obey? Or would you have the people to be better then your selves? Or can you expect to be obeyed by Others,
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when you will not obey the God of Heaven and Earth your selves? We beseech you therefore for the sake of a poor distressed Land, let our recovery begin with you.
when you will not obey the God of Heaven and Earth your selves? We beseech you Therefore for the sake of a poor distressed Land, let our recovery begin with you.
If we see our Representative body begin in loathing themselves for all their iniquities, and turning to the Lord with all their hearts, we should yet believe that he is returning to us,
If we see our Representative body begin in loathing themselves for all their iniquities, and turning to the Lord with all their hearts, we should yet believe that he is returning to us,
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and will do us good after all our provocations, Truly Gentlemen, it is much from you that we must fetch our comfortable or sad prognosticks, of the life or death of this diseased Land. Whatever you do, I know that it shall go well with the righteous;
and will do us good After all our provocations, Truly Gentlemen, it is much from you that we must fetch our comfortable or sad Prognostics, of the life or death of this diseased Land. Whatever you do, I know that it shall go well with the righteous;
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1. It is the creatures rebellion or disobedience against the absolute universall Soveraign. 2. It is the deformity of Gods noblest creature here on earth;
1. It is the creatures rebellion or disobedience against the absolute universal Sovereign. 2. It is the deformity of God's Noblest creature Here on earth;
5. God himself doth loath the creature for sin, and for nothing else but sin, Zech. 11. 8. My soul loathed them. Deut. 32. 19. When the Lord saw it he abhorred them,
5. God himself does loath the creature for since, and for nothing Else but since, Zechariah 11. 8. My soul loathed them. Deuteronomy 32. 19. When the Lord saw it he abhorred them,
] For he is of purer eyes then to behold iniquity, Hab. 1. 13. In a word, it is the sentence of God himself, that a wicked man is loathsome and cometh to shame, Prov. 13. 5. ] so that you see what abundant cause of self-abhorrence is among us.
] For he is of Purer eyes then to behold iniquity, Hab. 1. 13. In a word, it is the sentence of God himself, that a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame, Curae 13. 5. ] so that you see what abundant cause of self-abhorrence is among us.
3. Do they loath themselves for all their sins, that cannot endure to be reproved, but loath their friends, and the Ministers of Christ that tell them of their loathsomness?
3. Do they loath themselves for all their Sins, that cannot endure to be reproved, but loath their Friends, and the Ministers of christ that tell them of their loathsomeness?
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4. Do they loath themselves that take their pride it self for manhood, and Christian humility for baseness, and brokenness of heart for whining hypocrisie or folly, and call them a company of Priest-ridden fools, that lament their sin,
4. Do they loath themselves that take their pride it self for manhood, and Christian humility for baseness, and brokenness of heart for whining hypocrisy or folly, and call them a company of Priestridden Fools, that lament their since,
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and the strange attyre, the haughty carriage, the feasting, idleness and pomp, the marks of such as loath themselves for all their abhominations? why then was fasting, and sack cloth and ashes, the badg of such in ancient times?
and the strange attire, the haughty carriage, the feasting, idleness and pomp, the marks of such as loath themselves for all their abominations? why then was fasting, and sack cloth and Ashes, the badge of such in ancient times?
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5. Do they loath themselves for all their sins, who loath those that will not do as they? and speak reproachfully of such as run not with them to the same excess of ryot, 1 Pet. 4. 4. and count them precisians that dare not spit in the face of Christ, by wilfull sinning as venturously and madly as themselves.
5. Do they loath themselves for all their Sins, who loath those that will not do as they? and speak reproachfully of such as run not with them to the same excess of riot, 1 Pet. 4. 4. and count them Precisians that Dare not spit in the face of christ, by wilful sinning as venturously and madly as themselves.
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and will not by all the obtestations, and commands, and intreaties of the Lord, be perswaded to forsake them? How farre all these are from this self-loathing, and how farre that Nation is from happiness where the Rulers or inhabitants are such, is easie to conjecture.
and will not by all the obtestations, and commands, and entreaties of the Lord, be persuaded to forsake them? How Far all these Are from this Self-loathing, and how Far that nation is from happiness where the Rulers or inhabitants Are such, is easy to conjecture.
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Though through the great mercy of the Lord the body of this Nation, and the sober part, have not been guilty of that Covenant-breaking persidiousness, treason, sedition, disobedience, self-exalting,
Though through the great mercy of the Lord the body of this nation, and the Sobrium part, have not been guilty of that Covenant-breaking perfidiousness, treason, sedition, disobedience, Self-exalting,
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That Profaness aboundeth on the other side, and drunkenness, swearing, fornication, lasciviousness, idleness, pride and covetousness, do still survive the Ministers that have wasted themselves against them,
That Profaneness Aboundeth on the other side, and Drunkenness, swearing, fornication, lasciviousness, idleness, pride and covetousness, do still survive the Ministers that have wasted themselves against them,
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That people professing the Christian Religion, should scorn the diligent practise of that Religion which themselves profess! That obedience to the God of Heaven, that imitation of the example of our Saviour who came from Heaven to teach us Holiness, should not only be neglected, unreasonably and impiously neglected,
That people professing the Christian Religion, should scorn the diligent practise of that Religion which themselves profess! That Obedience to the God of Heaven, that imitation of the Exampl of our Saviour who Come from Heaven to teach us Holiness, should not only be neglected, unreasonably and impiously neglected,
and the Saints and their communion! that they that pray for the hallowing of Gods Name, the coming of his Kingdom, and the doing of his will even as its done in Heaven, should make a mock at all this that they pray for!
and the Saints and their communion! that they that pray for the hallowing of God's Name, the coming of his Kingdom, and the doing of his will even as its done in Heaven, should make a mock At all this that they pray for!
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How much further think you is it possible, for wicked souls to go in sinning? Is it not the God of Heaven himself that they make a scorn of? Is not Holiness his image? Did not he make the Law that doth command it;
How much further think you is it possible, for wicked Souls to go in sinning? Is it not the God of Heaven himself that they make a scorn of? Is not Holiness his image? Did not he make the Law that does command it;
lest God should take away your glory, and enter himself into judgment with you, and plead against you the scorn that you have cast upon the Creator, the Saviour, the sanctifier to whom you were engaged in your baptismall vows!
lest God should take away your glory, and enter himself into judgement with you, and plead against you the scorn that you have cast upon the Creator, the Saviour, the sanctifier to whom you were engaged in your baptismal vows!
Lest when he plagueth and condemneth you he say, Why persecuted you me? (Acts 9. 4.) Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it unto me. ] Read.
Lest when he plagueth and Condemneth you he say, Why persecuted you me? (Acts 9. 4.) Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it unto me. ] Read.
When Israel mocked the messengers of the Lord, and despised his words, and misused his Prophets, his wrath arose against his people till there was no remedy, 2 Chron. 26. 16. And O that you that are the Physicions of this diseased Land, would specially call them to Repentance for this, and help them against it for the time to come.
When Israel mocked the messengers of the Lord, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, his wrath arose against his people till there was no remedy, 2 Chronicles 26. 16. And Oh that you that Are the Physicians of this diseased Land, would specially call them to Repentance for this, and help them against it for the time to come.
And cui plus licet quam par est, plus vult quam licet (Gell. l. 17. c. 14.) We have all seen the evils of Liberty to be wanton in Religion: Is it not worse to have Liberty, to deride Religion? If men shall have leave to go quietly to hell themselves, let them not have leave to mock poor souls from Heaven.
And cui plus licet quam par est, plus vult quam licet (Gell. l. 17. c. 14.) We have all seen the evils of Liberty to be wanton in Religion: Is it not Worse to have Liberty, to deride Religion? If men shall have leave to go quietly to hell themselves, let them not have leave to mock poor Souls from Heaven.
for what is the foaming rage of mad men to be regarded? But that in England God should be so provoked, and souls so hindered from the pathes of life, that whoever will be converted and saved, must be made a laughing stock (which carnall mindes cannot endure,) this is the mischief which we deprecate.
for what is the foaming rage of mad men to be regarded? But that in England God should be so provoked, and Souls so hindered from the paths of life, that whoever will be converted and saved, must be made a laughing stock (which carnal minds cannot endure,) this is the mischief which we deprecate.
The eyes of the Nation, and of the Christian world, are much upon you, some high in hopes, some deep in fears, some waiting in dubious expectations for the issue of your counsels.
The eyes of the nation, and of the Christian world, Are much upon you, Some high in hope's, Some deep in fears, Some waiting in dubious Expectations for the issue of your Counsels.
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Though I would not by omitting any necessary directions or admonitions to you, invite the world to think that I speak to such as cannot endure to hear,
Though I would not by omitting any necessary directions or admonitions to you, invite the world to think that I speak to such as cannot endure to hear,
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and that so Honourable an Assembly doth call the Ministers of Christ to do those works of their proper office, which yet they will be offended if they do;
and that so Honourable an Assembly does call the Ministers of christ to do those works of their proper office, which yet they will be offended if they do;
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Only in generall, in the Name of Christ, and on the behalf of a trembling yet hoping Nation, I most earnestly beseech and warn you, that you own and promote the power and practise of Godliness in the Land, and that as God whose Ministers you are (Rom. 13. 4.) is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Heb. 11. 6. and hath made this a principall Article of our Faith;
Only in general, in the Name of christ, and on the behalf of a trembling yet hoping nation, I most earnestly beseech and warn you, that you own and promote the power and practice of Godliness in the Land, and that as God whose Ministers you Are (Rom. 13. 4.) is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Hebrew 11. 6. and hath made this a principal Article of our Faith;
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so you would imitate your absolute Lord, and honour them that fear the Lord, and encourage them that diligently seek him. And may I not freely tell you, that God should have the precedencie? and that you must first seek his Kingdom and the Righteousness thereof, and he will facilitate all the rest of your work.
so you would imitate your absolute Lord, and honour them that Fear the Lord, and encourage them that diligently seek him. And may I not freely tell you, that God should have the precedency? and that you must First seek his Kingdom and the Righteousness thereof, and he will facilitate all the rest of your work.
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and become the strength and glory of the Soveraign (under God?) And though with grief and shame we see this work so long undone (may we hope that God hath reserved it to this season.) Yet I have the confidence to profess, that (as the exalting of one party by the ejection and persecuting of the rest, is the sinfull way to your dishonour and our ruine,
and become the strength and glory of the Sovereign (under God?) And though with grief and shame we see this work so long undone (may we hope that God hath reserved it to this season.) Yet I have the confidence to profess, that (as the exalting of one party by the ejection and persecuting of the rest, is the sinful Way to your dishonour and our ruin,
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And to shew you the facility of such an agreement, were it not that such personall matters are much liable to misinterpretations, I should tell you, that the late Reverend Primate of Ireland consented (in less than half an hoursdebate) to five or six Propositions which I offered him,
And to show you the facility of such an agreement, were it not that such personal matters Are much liable to misinterpretations, I should tell you, that the late Reverend Primate of Ireland consented (in less than half an hoursdebate) to five or six Propositions which I offered him,
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O that the Lord would yet shew so much mercy to a sinfull Nation, as to put it into your hearts to promote but the practise of those Christian principles which we are all agreed in:
O that the Lord would yet show so much mercy to a sinful nation, as to put it into your hearts to promote but the practice of those Christian principles which we Are all agreed in:
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I hope there is no controversie among us whether God should be obeyed and hell avoided, and Heaven first sought, and Scripture be the rule and test of our Religion, and sin abhorred and cast out.
I hope there is no controversy among us whither God should be obeyed and hell avoided, and Heaven First sought, and Scripture be the Rule and test of our Religion, and since abhorred and cast out.
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These are the summe of our requests: 1. That Holiness may be encouraged, and the overspreading prophaneness of this Nation effectually kept down. 2. That an able diligent Ministry may be encouraged,
These Are the sum of our requests: 1. That Holiness may be encouraged, and the overspreading profaneness of this nation effectually kept down. 2. That an able diligent Ministry may be encouraged,
and not corrupted by temporall power. 3. That Discipline may be seriously promoted, and Ministers no more hindred by Magistrates in the exercise of their office,
and not corrupted by temporal power. 3. That Discipline may be seriously promoted, and Ministers no more hindered by Magistrates in the exercise of their office,
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then Physicions and Schoolmasters are in theirs; seeing it is but a Government like theirs, consisting in the liberty of conscionable managing the works of our own office that we expect:
then Physicians and Schoolmasters Are in theirs; seeing it is but a Government like theirs, consisting in the liberty of conscionable managing the works of our own office that we expect:
I foretell you, that you shut out me and all that are of my minde, if you would force us to administer Sacraments without Discipline, and without the conduct of our own discretion, to whom the Magistrate appoints it;
I foretell you, that you shut out me and all that Are of my mind, if you would force us to administer Sacraments without Discipline, and without the conduct of our own discretion, to whom the Magistrate appoints it;
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as if a Physicion must give no Physick but by your prescript. The antidisciplinarian Magistrate I could as resolutely suffer under as the superstitious; it being worse to cast out Discipline, then to erre in the circumstances of it.
as if a physician must give no Physic but by your prescript. The antidisciplinarian Magistrate I could as resolutely suffer under as the superstitious; it being Worse to cast out Discipline, then to err in the Circumstances of it.
The question is not, whether Bishops or no? but whether Discipline or none? and whether enow to use it? 4. We earnestly request that Scripture sufficiency as the test of our Religion, and only universall Law of Christ may be maintained:
The question is not, whither Bishops or no? but whither Discipline or none? and whither enough to use it? 4. We earnestly request that Scripture sufficiency as the test of our Religion, and only universal Law of christ may be maintained:
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and godly people of this Nation, did never consent to King-killing, and resisting Soveraign Power, nor to the change of the ancient Government of this Land;
and godly people of this nation, did never consent to King-killing, and resisting Sovereign Power, nor to the change of the ancient Government of this Land;
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the oft declared sense of England, and the warres and sad estate of Scotland, have all declared before the world, to the shame of calumniators, that the generallity of the orthodox sober Protestants of these Nations, have been true to their allegiance,
the oft declared sense of England, and the wars and sad estate of Scotland, have all declared before the world, to the shame of calumniators, that the generality of the orthodox Sobrium Protestants of these nations, have been true to their allegiance,
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And though the Land hath ringed with complaints and threatnings against my self, for publishing a little of the mixture of Jesuiticall and Familisticall contrivances,
And though the Land hath ringed with complaints and threatenings against my self, for publishing a little of the mixture of Jesuitical and Familistical contrivances,
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yet I am assured that there is much more of this confederacie, for the all-seeing God to discover in time, to the shame of Papists, that cannot be content to write themselves for the killing of Kings when the Pope hath once excommunicated them,
yet I am assured that there is much more of this confederacy, for the All-seeing God to discover in time, to the shame of Papists, that cannot be content to write themselves for the killing of Kings when the Pope hath once excommunicated them,
and taking the advantage of successes and ambition, withdraw men at once from their Religion and allegiance, that they may cheat the world into a belief, that Treasons are the fruits of the Protestant profession,
and taking the advantage of Successes and ambition, withdraw men At once from their Religion and allegiance, that they may cheat the world into a belief, that Treasons Are the fruits of the Protestant profession,
As a Papist must cease to be a Papist if he will be truly and fully loyall to his Soveraign (as I am ready to prove against any adversary;) so a Protestant must so farre cease to be a Protestant before he can be disloyall.
As a Papist must cease to be a Papist if he will be truly and Fully loyal to his Sovereign (as I am ready to prove against any adversary;) so a Protestant must so Far cease to be a Protestant before he can be disloyal.
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But that you will be friends to serious preaching and holy living, and will not ensnare our consciences with any unscripturall inventions of men, this I would beg of you as on my knees: 1. As for the sake of Christ, whose cause and people it is that I am pleading for. 2. For the sake of thousands of poore souls in this Land, whose salvation or damnation will be much promoted by you. 3. For the sake of thousands of the dear servants of the Lord, whose eyes are waiting to see what God will do by your hands. 4. For your own sakes, who are undone if you dash your selves on the rock you should build on,
But that you will be Friends to serious preaching and holy living, and will not ensnare our Consciences with any unscriptural Inventions of men, this I would beg of you as on my knees: 1. As for the sake of christ, whose cause and people it is that I am pleading for. 2. For the sake of thousands of poor Souls in this Land, whose salvation or damnation will be much promoted by you. 3. For the sake of thousands of the dear Servants of the Lord, whose eyes Are waiting to see what God will do by your hands. 4. For your own sakes, who Are undone if you dash your selves on the rock you should built on,
and set against the holy God, and turn the cries of his servants to Heaven for deliverance from you, Luk. 18. 8. If you slumble on Christ he will break you in pieces; but if he fall upon you he will grind you to powder. 5. For the sake of your posterity, that they may not be bred up in ignorance or ungodliness. 6. For the Honour of the Nation and your selves;
and Set against the holy God, and turn the cries of his Servants to Heaven for deliverance from you, Luk. 18. 8. If you slumble on christ he will break you in Pieces; but if he fallen upon you he will grind you to powder. 5. For the sake of your posterity, that they may not be bred up in ignorance or ungodliness. 6. For the Honour of the nation and your selves;
that you turn by all the suspicions and fears that are raised in the Land. 7. For the honour of sound Doctrine and Church Government, that you may not bring schisme into greater credit then now you have brought it to deserved shame. For if you frown on godliness under pretence of uniformity in unnecessary things, and make times worse then when Libertinisme and schisme so prevailed, the people will look back with groans and say, what happy times did we once see? and so will honour schisme, and libertinisme,
that you turn by all the suspicions and fears that Are raised in the Land. 7. For the honour of found Doctrine and Church Government, that you may not bring Schism into greater credit then now you have brought it to deserved shame. For if you frown on godliness under pretence of uniformity in unnecessary things, and make times Worse then when Libertinism and Schism so prevailed, the people will look back with groans and say, what happy times did we once see? and so will honour Schism, and libertinism,
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See Psal. 1. 1, 2. & 101. & 15. 4. It is the conscionable, prudent, godly people of the Land that must be the glory and strength of their lawfull Soveraign.
See Psalm 1. 1, 2. & 101. & 15. 4. It is the conscionable, prudent, godly people of the Land that must be the glory and strength of their lawful Sovereign.
Their Prayers will serve him better then the hideous Oaths and Curses of the prophane. Woe to the Rulers that set themselves against the interest of Christ and holiness.
Their Prayers will serve him better then the hideous Oaths and Curses of the profane. Woe to the Rulers that Set themselves against the Interest of christ and holiness.
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Read Psal. 2. or that make snares for their consciences, that they may persecute them as disobedients, who are desirous to obey their Rulers in subordination to the Lord.
Read Psalm 2. or that make snares for their Consciences, that they may persecute them as disobedients, who Are desirous to obey their Rulers in subordination to the Lord.
