No treason to say, Kings are Gods subjects, or, The supremacy of God, opened, asserted, applyed in some sermons preached at Lugarshal in Sussex by N.B. then rector there, accused of treason by James Thompson, Vicar of Shalford in Surry, and the author ejected out of the said rectory for preaching them : with a preface apologetical, vindicating the author and sermons from that false accusation, relating the manner of his ejection, and fully answering the narrative of the said Vicar, now also parson of Lurgarshal / by Nehemiah Beaton ...
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but even of Royalty it self, my thoughts directed me to this Portion of Scripture, as a most seasonable and suitable Subject to discourse of at this time.
but even of Royalty it self, my thoughts directed me to this Portion of Scripture, as a most seasonable and suitable Subject to discourse of At this time.
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do they things never so unreasonable or unjust, who may say unto any of them, What dost thou? Eccles. 8. 4. Against them there is no rising up, Prov. 30. 31. Well,
do they things never so unreasonable or unjust, who may say unto any of them, What dost thou? Eccles. 8. 4. Against them there is no rising up, Curae 30. 31. Well,
which wretched opinion, though it have no countenance from any place in holy Scripture, yet meets it not with so notable and plain a check in any as in my Text.
which wretched opinion, though it have no countenance from any place in holy Scripture, yet meets it not with so notable and plain a check in any as in my Text.
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What is certainly in our power to do, we use thus to express, It is in my hand, such a ones life or estate are in my hand, i. e. 'tis in my power to deprive them of it.
What is Certainly in our power to do, we use thus to express, It is in my hand, such a ones life or estate Are in my hand, i. e. it's in my power to deprive them of it.
alas, how easily can we turn our hand about, and that with it which we can well hold in it? as easily as we can turn our hands can God turn the hearts of Kings, which he hath and holds in his own hand.
alas, how Easily can we turn our hand about, and that with it which we can well hold in it? as Easily as we can turn our hands can God turn the hearts of Kings, which he hath and holds in his own hand.
nor is it necessary to spend much time in the explication of terms, there being but one word that requires it, that is the heart. By which (to omit tedious and impertinent Discourses of the several acceptations of the word in Scripture) I conceive with Aquinas, the Will principally intended in my Text,
nor is it necessary to spend much time in the explication of terms, there being but one word that requires it, that is the heart. By which (to omit tedious and impertinent Discourses of the several acceptations of the word in Scripture) I conceive with Aquinas, the Will principally intended in my Text,
And in so doing we shall observe that rule given by great Divines, That words of Scripture are to be expounded in the largest sense they admit of, and the place will bear.
And in so doing we shall observe that Rule given by great Divines, That words of Scripture Are to be expounded in the Largest sense they admit of, and the place will bear.
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1. In a way of Mercy, furnishing them with that Wisdom, Spirit of Government, and those excellent Endowments of minde, which the difficulties, uncertain accidents,
1. In a Way of Mercy, furnishing them with that Wisdom, Spirit of Government, and those excellent Endowments of mind, which the difficulties, uncertain accidents,
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and dangers of Government, make absolutely necessary for a Prince. Solomon telleth us, Eccles. 10. 10. that in mechanical imployments wisdom is profitable to direct;
and dangers of Government, make absolutely necessary for a Prince. Solomon Telleth us, Eccles. 10. 10. that in mechanical employments Wisdom is profitable to Direct;
Now this Wisdom and ability to govern, which Princes that have had the best Education and all other advantages, have not been able to acquire, God can immediately and suddenly bestow and infuse.
Now this Wisdom and ability to govern, which Princes that have had the best Education and all other advantages, have not been able to acquire, God can immediately and suddenly bestow and infuse.
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He can take Saul, a man of the smallest of the Tribes of Israel, and of the least of all the Families of the Tribe, 1 Sam. 9. 21. accustomed to mean and base imployments, ver. 3. and without the help of Study or Tutors, all on a sudden can fill him with all that Knowledge, Wisdom, Skill,
He can take Saul, a man of the Smallest of the Tribes of Israel, and of the least of all the Families of the Tribe, 1 Sam. 9. 21. accustomed to mean and base employments, ver. 3. and without the help of Study or Tutors, all on a sudden can fill him with all that Knowledge, Wisdom, Skill,
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so that take a King of greatest wisdom and experience, whose Policy and potent Abilities make him the wonder of the Age in which he lives, God can at any time,
so that take a King of greatest Wisdom and experience, whose Policy and potent Abilities make him the wonder of the Age in which he lives, God can At any time,
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When Nebuchadnezzar is boasting of his Greatness and Power, and glorying in that Wisdom and Policy by which he had obtained them, he is immediately by this King turned into a Beast;
When Nebuchadnezzar is boasting of his Greatness and Power, and glorying in that Wisdom and Policy by which he had obtained them, he is immediately by this King turned into a Beast;
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King Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12. from v. 1. to v. 18. he was the Son of the wisest of Kings, who doubtless was very exact in the education of this his only Son,
King Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12. from v. 1. to v. 18. he was the Son of the Wisest of Kings, who doubtless was very exact in the education of this his only Son,
'tis but to dissemble his displeasure, and give the People a few good words, and he may defeat Jeroboam, and secure the Kingdom to himself for ever, there was no more in it;
it's but to dissemble his displeasure, and give the People a few good words, and he may defeat Jeroboam, and secure the Kingdom to himself for ever, there was no more in it;
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the People are crying out of Taxes, Burdens, and Tributes, and he sends a Tax-gatherer Adoram, one whose imployment made him most odious and hatefull to the People, the sight of whom doth further enrage them; they stone him with stones;
the People Are crying out of Taxes, Burdens, and Tributes, and he sends a Tax-gatherer Adoram, one whose employment made him most odious and hateful to the People, the sighed of whom does further enrage them; they stone him with stones;
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How comes Artaxerxes a Heathen to intend and resolve the re-building of Jerusalem, and to grant Nehemiah all that he desir'd for the promoting of that work? Neh. 2. 8. This the King granted me, according to the good hand of God upon me.
How comes Artaxerxes a Heathen to intend and resolve the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and to grant Nehemiah all that he desired for the promoting of that work? Neh 2. 8. This the King granted me, according to the good hand of God upon me.
How came it into his heart to write so gracious a Letter to give so large a Commission to Ezra? alas this would have been far enough from him, had not God put it into his heart, Ezra 7. 21. Blessed be the Lord who hath put such a thing as this into the Kings heart, to beautifie the House of the Lord.
How Come it into his heart to write so gracious a letter to give so large a Commission to Ezra? alas this would have been Far enough from him, had not God put it into his heart, Ezra 7. 21. Blessed be the Lord who hath put such a thing as this into the Kings heart, to beautify the House of the Lord.
2. As he can make them intend what otherwise they never would, so when they have of themselves, according to their own proper apprehensions and humours, intended, purposed,
2. As he can make them intend what otherwise they never would, so when they have of themselves, according to their own proper apprehensions and humours, intended, purposed,
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Instances of this we have many, but shall content our selves with one famous and notable of Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther; he by the suggestions and perswasions of Haman his Favourite, fully resolves the destruction of the Jews;
Instances of this we have many, but shall content our selves with one famous and notable of Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther; he by the suggestions and persuasions of Haman his Favourite, Fully resolves the destruction of the jews;
Esth. 3. 12, 13, 14, 15. What now shall Mordecai, Esther, and the poor Jews do? is there any hopes that they can change the Kings Resolution? No, they despair of it;
Esth. 3. 12, 13, 14, 15. What now shall Mordecai, Esther, and the poor jews do? is there any hope's that they can change the Kings Resolution? No, they despair of it;
and immediately after by what a series of strange and wonderfull Providences doth God turn the heart of this King? as you may reade at large in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth Chapters of that Book, which I desire you to reade at leisure,
and immediately After by what a series of strange and wonderful Providences does God turn the heart of this King? as you may read At large in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth Chapters of that Book, which I desire you to read At leisure,
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the next morning they shall adjudge to the gallows, Esth. 7. What a strict League and Friendship was between Abimelech and the Schechemites? they help him to his Kingdom,
the next morning they shall adjudge to the gallows, Esth. 7. What a strict League and Friendship was between Abimelech and the Schechemites? they help him to his Kingdom,
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but God will break the League, and turn this Kings love into hatred, Judg. 9. 23. Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem. 3. Their Courage and Valour, without which, however otherwise furnished, they are altogether unmeet for the Regal Office, this God can furnish them with, or deprive them of.
but God will break the League, and turn this Kings love into hatred, Judges 9. 23. Then God sent an evil Spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem. 3. Their Courage and Valour, without which, however otherwise furnished, they Are altogether unmeet for the Regal Office, this God can furnish them with, or deprive them of.
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He can make the feeblest King as David, and the House of David as the Angel of the Lord, Zech. 12. 8. On the other side, He can cause the heart of the King to perish,
He can make the feeblest King as David, and the House of David as the Angel of the Lord, Zechariah 12. 8. On the other side, He can cause the heart of the King to perish,
and the heart of the Princes, Jer. 4. 9. And cause the heart of these mighty ones to be as the heart of a woman in her pangs, Jer. 49. 22. I have but one thing more to do e're I come to Application, to give you the Reasons and Grounds of this Point; which are four.
and the heart of the Princes, Jer. 4. 9. And cause the heart of these mighty ones to be as the heart of a woman in her pangs, Jer. 49. 22. I have but one thing more to do ever I come to Application, to give you the Reasons and Grounds of this Point; which Are four.
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The poor and rich meet together, and the Lord is the Maker of them both, Prov. 22. 2. Yea, the hearts of Kings, Psal. 33. 15. He fashioneth their hearts alike.
The poor and rich meet together, and the Lord is the Maker of them both, Curae 22. 2. Yea, the hearts of Kings, Psalm 33. 15. He fashioneth their hearts alike.
'tis in him they live, move, and have their beings, Acts 17. 28. They cannot move or act according to those Natures and Properties bestowed on them in Creation, without Gods immediate concourse;
it's in him they live, move, and have their beings, Acts 17. 28. They cannot move or act according to those Nature's and Properties bestowed on them in Creation, without God's immediate concourse;
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Christ had affirmed it impossible for a rich man to be sav'd, v. 24. which exceedingly amazeth the Disciples, v. 25. and they cry out, Who then can be saved? Why, saith Christ, with man this is impossible;
christ had affirmed it impossible for a rich man to be saved, v. 24. which exceedingly amazes the Disciples, v. 25. and they cry out, Who then can be saved? Why, Says christ, with man this is impossible;
1. Learn hence to admire and adore this glorious Power of the great Jehovah. When the Mariners saw Christ command and govern the Winds and Sea, they cannot but worship him,
1. Learn hence to admire and adore this glorious Power of the great Jehovah. When the Mariners saw christ command and govern the Winds and Sea, they cannot but worship him,
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the heart of a King, much deeper, and more hardly fathom'd than that great Deep, the Will and Resolutions of that Heart, more heady and hard to be turned than the swiftest course of the mightiest waters, the Affections and Passions of a King, more furious and boysterous than the highest and fiercest winds, searched and sounded, turned and changed, quieted and allayed, without the least labour and toyle, by the great God of Heaven.
the heart of a King, much Deeper, and more hardly fathomed than that great Deep, the Will and Resolutions of that Heart, more heady and hard to be turned than the swiftest course of the Mightiest waters, the Affections and Passion of a King, more furious and boisterous than the highest and Fiercest winds, searched and sounded, turned and changed, quieted and allayed, without the least labour and toil, by the great God of Heaven.
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When you hear therefore God in Scripture saying, I will make them a new heart, I will give them another heart, Can you forbear wondring at this power? It is observable, that that proud and haughty King Nebuchadnezzar, who had seen the wisdom of God in revealing his secrets to him, Dan. 2. 47. who had observed the mighty power of God in preserving his Servants in the midst of the fire, which greatly astonisheth him, Dan. 3. 29. yet neither of these raise him to so high a pitch of admiration as when he saw and felt God exercising this power and dominion over his heart.
When you hear Therefore God in Scripture saying, I will make them a new heart, I will give them Another heart, Can you forbear wondering At this power? It is observable, that that proud and haughty King Nebuchadnezzar, who had seen the Wisdom of God in revealing his secrets to him, Dan. 2. 47. who had observed the mighty power of God in preserving his Servants in the midst of the fire, which greatly astonisheth him, Dan. 3. 29. yet neither of these raise him to so high a pitch of admiration as when he saw and felt God exercising this power and dominion over his heart.
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What humble Confessions, what notable expressions doth this extort from him? Dan. 4. throughout, especially v. 3. How great are his signs? How mighty are his wonders? His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, &c. Let us give then unto God the glory of this his mighty power;
What humble Confessions, what notable expressions does this extort from him? Dan. 4. throughout, especially v. 3. How great Are his Signs? How mighty Are his wonders? His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, etc. Let us give then unto God the glory of this his mighty power;
It is indeed a very stately and lofty expression of the greatness of God, and vastness of his power, that he hath gathered the wind in his fist, Prov. 30. 4. And that is yet higher, Isa. 40. 12. Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,
It is indeed a very stately and lofty expression of the greatness of God, and vastness of his power, that he hath gathered the wind in his fist, Curae 30. 4. And that is yet higher, Isaiah 40. 12. Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,
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But methinks this exceeds them all, that he holds the hearts of Kings in his hand, and turneth them, &c. 2. As this should raise our apprehensions and esteem of God, so should it teach us not to think of men, no not of Kings, more highly than we ought to think.
But methinks this exceeds them all, that he holds the hearts of Kings in his hand, and turns them, etc. 2. As this should raise our apprehensions and esteem of God, so should it teach us not to think of men, no not of Kings, more highly than we ought to think.
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How commonly doth the outward splendour, Majesty, and glory of Kings and earthly Po•entates so dazle the eyes of poor Mortals, that they mistake them for Deities,
How commonly does the outward splendour, Majesty, and glory of Kings and earthly Po•entates so dazzle the eyes of poor Mortals, that they mistake them for Deities,
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and whom they will they can keep alive, whom they will they set up, and whom they will they put down, Dan. 5. 19. All under them must obey them and comply with them.
and whom they will they can keep alive, whom they will they Set up, and whom they will they put down, Dan. 5. 19. All under them must obey them and comply with them.
and when they have lavish'd never so much Silver and Gold upon them, yet even then are they not able to stir themselves, They must needs be born because they cannot go, Jer. 10. 5. The very same, I say, may we affirm of the mightiest Monarch in the World,
and when they have lavished never so much Silver and Gold upon them, yet even then Are they not able to stir themselves, They must needs be born Because they cannot go, Jer. 10. 5. The very same, I say, may we affirm of the Mightiest Monarch in the World,
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or if the consideration or fear of their greatness, be like to draw us from our allegiance and obedience to the great God, let us then call to mind and meditate on this truth,
or if the consideration or Fear of their greatness, be like to draw us from our allegiance and Obedience to the great God, let us then call to mind and meditate on this truth,
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That it hath pleased the King graciously to declare his firm adherence to the Protestant Religion, his tender love and regard to the Civill Liberties of these Nations, his great esteem of,
That it hath pleased the King graciously to declare his firm adherence to the Protestant Religion, his tender love and regard to the Civil Liberties of these nations, his great esteem of,
and affection to Parliaments, his gracious Pardon to all those that have in any kind offended him, his declining Forraign assistance, together with many other gracious and excellent expressions which his Majesties Declaration and Letter are full of.
and affection to Parliaments, his gracious Pardon to all those that have in any kind offended him, his declining Foreign assistance, together with many other gracious and excellent expressions which his Majesties Declaration and letter Are full of.
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That an Army engaged by Oath and Interest against it, an Army, whose valour and success had quite dispirited the Nation, should have their hearts so awed,
That an Army engaged by Oath and Interest against it, an Army, whose valour and success had quite dispirited the nation, should have their hearts so awed,
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Alas, if we consider what wickedness is amongst us, how by all sorts and kinds of sins we have provoked the Lord, we may wonder that instead of the voice of joy that we hear this day, the Lord had not caused us to hear the voice of weeping;
Alas, if we Consider what wickedness is among us, how by all sorts and Kinds of Sins we have provoked the Lord, we may wonder that instead of the voice of joy that we hear this day, the Lord had not caused us to hear the voice of weeping;
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we are so apt to fail herein, and 'tis a sin that the jealous God is so highly provoked by, that although I have already much pressed it, I cannot but once more urge it upon you, God will let no creature share with him;
we Are so apt to fail herein, and it's a since that the jealous God is so highly provoked by, that although I have already much pressed it, I cannot but once more urge it upon you, God will let no creature share with him;
5. Lastly, If there be in us any fear of God, any love to the King, let not any of us dare this day to call or count that an expression of joy and thanksgiving which is a breach of Gods Law,
5. Lastly, If there be in us any Fear of God, any love to the King, let not any of us Dare this day to call or count that an expression of joy and thanksgiving which is a breach of God's Law,
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To what a height of impudence in sin were some graceless wretches grown amongst us, Drunkenness, Swearing, Cursing and reviling those that refused to run into the same excess of riot with themselves;
To what a height of impudence in since were Some graceless wretches grown among us, drunkenness, Swearing, Cursing and reviling those that refused to run into the same excess of riot with themselves;
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In the mean time those that had any fear of God, and true affection to the King, were grieved at the very soul at this horrible wickedness, knowing it did highly offend and provoke God, dishonour,
In the mean time those that had any Fear of God, and true affection to the King, were grieved At the very soul At this horrible wickedness, knowing it did highly offend and provoke God, dishonour,
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For how fully and excellently hath his Majesty declared himself? So fully that we may say, What can the man say that comes after the King? Hear again his Majesties words, Pulchra sunt his dicenda; and so I again repeated his Majesties Declaration to them.
For how Fully and excellently hath his Majesty declared himself? So Fully that we may say, What can the man say that comes After the King? Hear again his Majesties words, Beautiful sunt his dicenda; and so I again repeated his Majesties Declaration to them.
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Had it been a Proclamation for the encouragement of Vice and Wickedness, you should never have heard any one of these made any question of the truth of it.
Had it been a Proclamation for the encouragement of Vice and Wickedness, you should never have herd any one of these made any question of the truth of it.
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a lover and encourager of Prophaneness, else what mean they when they say, this cannot be the Kings Declaration? Now what can be more dishonourable to the King? 2. Their words shew you what that love and affection to the King, of which they boast, was grounded on, viz. a hope and perswasion that he would not cross them in their sinful courses. 3. These words are guilty of Rebellion, they open a gap to all disobedience;
a lover and encourager of Profaneness, Else what mean they when they say, this cannot be the Kings Declaration? Now what can be more dishonourable to the King? 2. Their words show you what that love and affection to the King, of which they boast, was grounded on, viz. a hope and persuasion that he would not cross them in their sinful courses. 3. These words Are guilty of Rebellion, they open a gap to all disobedience;
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yet will not seek the Princes favour in this affair, till he had first begged of God to grant him mercy in the sight of that man, Neh. 1. 11. Prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day,
yet will not seek the Princes favour in this affair, till he had First begged of God to grant him mercy in the sighed of that man, Neh 1. 11. Prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day,
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yet if thou art one that carest for the prosperity and happiness of the Church and Kingdom in which thou livest, see here a way how thou may'st be serviceable to them, and promote their happiness.
yet if thou art one that Carest for the Prosperity and happiness of the Church and Kingdom in which thou Livest, see Here a Way how thou Mayest be serviceable to them, and promote their happiness.
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It was one great end why I choose this Text, that I might excite and provoke my self and you faithfully to discharge our duty in this point, that we may not only in compliance with the commands of Authority,
It was one great end why I choose this Text, that I might excite and provoke my self and you faithfully to discharge our duty in this point, that we may not only in compliance with the commands of authority,
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First, Consider the condition of the greatest and best Kings is such, that they stand in great need of the prayers of their religious and faithful Subjects. For,
First, Consider the condition of the greatest and best Kings is such, that they stand in great need of the Prayers of their religious and faithful Subject's. For,
they have need therefore of sanctifying and renewing Grace, which none can bestow but the heart-changing and ruling Jehovah, and for the obtaining whereof,
they have need Therefore of sanctifying and renewing Grace, which none can bestow but the Heart-changing and ruling Jehovah, and for the obtaining whereof,
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Secondly, As their condition is such that they want prayers, so our own condition, either as Members of the Church or Commonwealth, is such, that we had need pray much for them;
Secondly, As their condition is such that they want Prayers, so our own condition, either as Members of the Church or Commonwealth, is such, that we had need pray much for them;
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we may be unable to express our loyalty by rich presents, by counsell, by fighting for him, &c. but nothing can hinder us from praying for him but the want of loyalty and true affection.
we may be unable to express our loyalty by rich presents, by counsel, by fighting for him, etc. but nothing can hinder us from praying for him but the want of loyalty and true affection.
the ancient Christians, though under heathen Kings, and persecuting Emperours, knew not, so far were they from practizing, the wicked Doctrines and opinions of the lawfulness of opposing Kings and Magistrates;
the ancient Christians, though under heathen Kings, and persecuting emperors, knew not, so Far were they from practicing, the wicked Doctrines and opinions of the lawfulness of opposing Kings and Magistrates;
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be they such as have an interest in the God of heaven, and will they but improve that interest at the Throne of Grace in frequent and fervent Prayer for the King, what blessings may they be instrumental to procure him? For Prayer can do almost every thing with God,
be they such as have an Interest in the God of heaven, and will they but improve that Interest At the Throne of Grace in frequent and fervent Prayer for the King, what blessings may they be instrumental to procure him? For Prayer can do almost every thing with God,
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5. By the light of this Doctrine you may discover some (I wish I could not say many) amongst us to be desperate and dangerous enemies to the King, who yet reckon themselves his best and most loyal Subjects.
5. By the Light of this Doctrine you may discover Some (I wish I could not say many) among us to be desperate and dangerous enemies to the King, who yet reckon themselves his best and most loyal Subject's.
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as the Disciples when Christ told them there was a Traytor among them, Is it I? Is it I? To hold you therefore no longer in suspence, 'tis every prophane, ungodly, dissolute man or woman, that have taken occasion from the Kings return to grow more bold and impudent in sinning;
as the Disciples when christ told them there was a Traitor among them, Is it I? Is it I? To hold you Therefore no longer in suspense, it's every profane, ungodly, dissolute man or woman, that have taken occasion from the Kings return to grow more bold and impudent in sinning;
those that call their lewdness their loyalty, that count their open rebellion against God, a testimony of their good affection to the King, this is he, these are they whom I,
those that call their Lewdness their loyalty, that count their open rebellion against God, a testimony of their good affection to the King, this is he, these Are they whom I,
then those that do what they can to provoke this God to exercise his dominion over the heart of their King in a way of justice, are certainly his most mischievous enemies.
then those that do what they can to provoke this God to exercise his dominion over the heart of their King in a Way of Justice, Are Certainly his most mischievous enemies.
or saith not the Scripture the same also? That will tell you, that the wickedness of a People proves destructive to their Prince, 1 Sam. 12. 25. If ye will still do wickedly, (the people are there spoken to) ye shall be consumed, both ye and your King.
or Says not the Scripture the same also? That will tell you, that the wickedness of a People Proves destructive to their Prince, 1 Sam. 12. 25. If you will still do wickedly, (the people Are there spoken to) you shall be consumed, both you and your King.
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As Subjects suffer many times through the folly and for the faults of their King, so do Kings frequently suffer and fall for the wickedness of their People.
As Subject's suffer many times through the folly and for the Faults of their King, so do Kings frequently suffer and fallen for the wickedness of their People.
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Suppose some Forraign Prince had gotten our King into his hands, and having secured him in some strong Castle, from whence it were utterly impossible his Subjects by force could rescue him, should declare, that if his Subjects here in England would but for one moneth forbear all Acts of Hostility, he would safely restore him to them,
Suppose Some Foreign Prince had got our King into his hands, and having secured him in Some strong Castle, from whence it were utterly impossible his Subject's by force could rescue him, should declare, that if his Subject's Here in England would but for one Monn forbear all Acts of Hostility, he would safely restore him to them,
In this case, should not he, and would not he be accounted a Traytor to the King, that under pretence of affection should go about by open force to rescue him? Surely you are all ready to pass sentence on such an one.
In this case, should not he, and would not he be accounted a Traitor to the King, that under pretence of affection should go about by open force to rescue him? Surely you Are all ready to pass sentence on such an one.
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The King of Kings, that hath the heart, life, and happiness of our King in his hand, hath expresly declared, That if we will walk in waies of sin and rebellion against him,
The King of Kings, that hath the heart, life, and happiness of our King in his hand, hath expressly declared, That if we will walk in ways of since and rebellion against him,
May we not then safely conclude them enemies to the King that do that, for the very doing of which God hath threatned him? You therefore that boast of your loyalty and affection to the King,
May we not then safely conclude them enemies to the King that do that, for the very doing of which God hath threatened him? You Therefore that boast of your loyalty and affection to the King,
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which conclusion, though it do not so much as shake the freedom of the will, yet doth it quite overturn free-will, as the Pelagians understand and assert it;
which conclusion, though it do not so much as shake the freedom of the will, yet does it quite overturn freewill, as the Pelagians understand and assert it;
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yet will not this satisfie them, they are guilty of Cicero his crime, Qui sic homines voluit esse liberos ut fe•it sacrilegos, counting it no robbery to make men equall with God as a first and independent cause.
yet will not this satisfy them, they Are guilty of Cicero his crime, Qui sic homines voluit esse Liberos ut fe•it Sacrilegos, counting it no robbery to make men equal with God as a First and independent cause.
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as some have dared to affirm, in the power of our Wills, when God hath done all he can, to refuse what he would have us choose? What is this but in other words to deny what Solomon in the words of my Text affirms? Can he be said to have our Wills in his hands,
as Some have dared to affirm, in the power of our Wills, when God hath done all he can, to refuse what he would have us choose? What is this but in other words to deny what Solomon in the words of my Text affirms? Can he be said to have our Wills in his hands,
let our hearts by this Text be established in this present truth, the belief and consideration of which is of unspeakable use and comfort, especially to two sorts of men.
let our hearts by this Text be established in this present truth, the belief and consideration of which is of unspeakable use and Comfort, especially to two sorts of men.
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2. Gods heart-changing power may exceedingly comfort and incourage those Ministers whose lot providence hath cast amongst a stubborn and rebellious people, who do alwaies resist the Holy Ghost, who entertain all their messages from the Lord with contempt and scorn,
2. God's Heart-changing power may exceedingly Comfort and encourage those Ministers whose lot providence hath cast among a stubborn and rebellious people, who do always resist the Holy Ghost, who entertain all their messages from the Lord with contempt and scorn,
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the hope of converting souls was that which engaged him in that difficult employment, but now alas he mourns as without hope, he plows and sows as without hope;
the hope of converting Souls was that which engaged him in that difficult employment, but now alas he mourns as without hope, he blows and Sovus as without hope;
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though many are loved and respected by them, yet usually there is some one singled out by them whom they delight to honour, whom they are not ashamed to call their friends,
though many Are loved and respected by them, yet usually there is Some one singled out by them whom they delight to honour, whom they Are not ashamed to call their Friends,
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every one of his people are loved by him, but they are not all men so greatly beloved as Daniel. God reckons up Noah, Daniel, and Job as three Favourites, that could do far more with him than other ordinary Saints, Ezek. 14. 14. Now my Text and Doctrine will resolve whether of these are the most honourable and happy;
every one of his people Are loved by him, but they Are not all men so greatly Beloved as daniel. God reckons up Noah, daniel, and Job as three Favourites, that could do Far more with him than other ordinary Saints, Ezekiel 14. 14. Now my Text and Doctrine will resolve whither of these Are the most honourable and happy;
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as far as God is exalted above the King in my Text, so far is the condition of the Favourites of heaven advanced above the condition of the Favourites of earthly Kings; but alas! the blind World judgeth otherwise;
as Far as God is exalted above the King in my Text, so Far is the condition of the Favourites of heaven advanced above the condition of the Favourites of earthly Kings; but alas! the blind World Judgeth otherwise;
Well, thus it is in the World, but if you compare the conditions of these two sorts of Favourites together, you will find that as far as the heaven is above the earth,
Well, thus it is in the World, but if you compare the conditions of these two sorts of Favourites together, you will find that as Far as the heaven is above the earth,
or be secured from any real hurt by their displeasure, Rom. 8. 31. If God be for us, who can be against us? Oh then whilst others are greedily hunting after the favour of Princes, let us seek after the favour of that God whose Creatures they are, who is all,
or be secured from any real hurt by their displeasure, Rom. 8. 31. If God be for us, who can be against us? O then while Others Are greedily hunting After the favour of Princes, let us seek After the favour of that God whose Creatures they Are, who is all,
you cannot see the face, or enjoy one drachme of the favour of God whilst you are out of Christ, 'tis only in the Beloved that we are or can be accepted.
you cannot see the face, or enjoy one drachma of the favour of God while you Are out of christ, it's only in the beloved that we Are or can be accepted.
and the more sincerely you obey him, the more shall you have of the heart and love of God, Joh. 16. 26. The Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me.
and the more sincerely you obey him, the more shall you have of the heart and love of God, John 16. 26. The Father himself loves you, Because you have loved me.
whilst then you are in an unregenerate, unconverted estate, whilst you are under the raign and dominion of sin, know assuredly 'tis utterly impossible thou shouldst enjoy the favour of God, Rom. 8. 8. They that are in the flesh cannot please God, nor is it enough that you are washed from your filthiness,
while then you Are in an unregenerate, unconverted estate, while you Are under the Reign and dominion of since, know assuredly it's utterly impossible thou Shouldst enjoy the favour of God, Rom. 8. 8. They that Are in the Flesh cannot please God, nor is it enough that you Are washed from your filthiness,
Enoch walked with God, and had this Testimony, He pleased him, Heb. 11. 5. And then what an high honour and special mark of favour did God put upon him in his translation? Be then sincere and uniform in your obedience,
Enoch walked with God, and had this Testimony, He pleased him, Hebrew 11. 5. And then what an high honour and special mark of favour did God put upon him in his Translation? Be then sincere and uniform in your Obedience,
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and have respect to all Gods Commandements, for a man fulfilling all his wills is a man after Gods own heart, Acts 13. 22. The upright in the way are his delight, Prov. 11. 20.
and have respect to all God's commandments, for a man fulfilling all his wills is a man After God's own heart, Acts 13. 22. The upright in the Way Are his delight, Curae 11. 20.
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4. If you desire to be high in Gods esteem, you must be low in your own eyes, the high and lofty one delights to dwell and converse with lowly and humble spirits, Isa. 57. 15. Princes Favourites usually wear something given them by their Lord,
4. If you desire to be high in God's esteem, you must be low in your own eyes, the high and lofty one delights to dwell and converse with lowly and humble spirits, Isaiah 57. 15. Princes Favourites usually wear something given them by their Lord,
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whoever wears this livery, whoever is cloathed with humility, that man which God hath adorned with this grace, he is the man whom this King delights to honour.
whoever wears this livery, whoever is clothed with humility, that man which God hath adorned with this grace, he is the man whom this King delights to honour.
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and yet Job in this place, and at this time is a perfect man, fearing God and eschewing evill, Job 1. 1. Daniel keeps close to God in the Babylonish Court.
and yet Job in this place, and At this time is a perfect man, fearing God and Eschewing evil, Job 1. 1. daniel keeps close to God in the Babylonish Court.
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Noah, when all flesh had corrupted his way, he remains upright in his Generation, Gen. 7. 1. If then when others turn aside from following the Lord, we fulfill after him,
Noah, when all Flesh had corrupted his Way, he remains upright in his Generation, Gen. 7. 1. If then when Others turn aside from following the Lord, we fulfil After him,
7. The more strong we are in faith, the more stedfast we are in believing, the more shall we have of Gods heart, the more we act faith on Gods Al ▪ sufficiency;
7. The more strong we Are in faith, the more steadfast we Are in believing, the more shall we have of God's heart, the more we act faith on God's All ▪ sufficiency;
yea, to fill their hearts with joy and gladness, that God who hath taken them into Covenant with himself, who is not ashamed to be called their Friend and Father, whose love to them passeth the love of women;
yea, to fill their hearts with joy and gladness, that God who hath taken them into Covenant with himself, who is not ashamed to be called their Friend and Father, whose love to them passes the love of women;
