For, that we may know by what spirit they were acted, we shall find that the very first temptation, whereby the Devil did set upon our Saviour, was to desire such a sign of his Divinity from him, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread, so these, show us a sign from Heaven.
For, that we may know by what Spirit they were acted, we shall find that the very First temptation, whereby the devil did Set upon our Saviour, was to desire such a Signen of his Divinity from him, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bred, so these, show us a Signen from Heaven.
Our Saviours absolute refusal, both then and here, to satisfie this bold and unwarrantable curiosity, leaves us this Observation, That where ordinary meanes for the attaining of faith may be had, there it is nothing else but a tempting of God to request a Miracle.
Our Saviors absolute refusal, both then and Here, to satisfy this bold and unwarrantable curiosity, leaves us this Observation, That where ordinary means for the attaining of faith may be had, there it is nothing Else but a tempting of God to request a Miracle.
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but Gods visible store-house and treasure of good things must be first searched and ransacked, before that other way may be, so much as in a wish, attempted.
but God's visible storehouse and treasure of good things must be First searched and ransacked, before that other Way may be, so much as in a wish, attempted.
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You are, saith he, very carefull to observe the Heaven, and from the various aspects of it, are able to collect what kind of Weather the following day will produce;
You Are, Says he, very careful to observe the Heaven, and from the various aspects of it, Are able to collect what kind of Weather the following day will produce;
which industry of yours in that which is of so small concernment, argues you to be but Hypocrites, in that you neglect to take notice of the times, the signes of which are as visible and as easie to be known,
which industry of yours in that which is of so small concernment, argues you to be but Hypocrites, in that you neglect to take notice of the times, the Signs of which Are as visible and as easy to be known,
and, because of their rejecting of Christ, would certainly come upon the Jews. So is the word NONLATINALPHABET here rendred times, to be understood in other places;
and, Because of their rejecting of christ, would Certainly come upon the jews. So is the word Here rendered times, to be understood in other places;
So when our Saviour wept over Jerusalem, in contemplation of those miserable slaughters and devastations which were then coming upon them, he used these words, Oh! that thou hast known in this thy day, (i. in which I warn thee of thy approaching danger) the things that belong to thy peace:
So when our Saviour wept over Jerusalem, in contemplation of those miserable slaughters and devastations which were then coming upon them, he used these words, Oh! that thou hast known in this thy day, (i. in which I warn thee of thy approaching danger) the things that belong to thy peace:
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But because they regarded them not, but went on secure and carlesse, therefore he acquaints them, that their enemies, the Romans, should very shortly demolish their City, because, saith he, thou knowest not, NONLATINALPHABET the time or season of thy visitation, i. that time, wherein mercy is offered, the refusal of which will inevitably bring a sudden and irreparable judgment.
But Because they regarded them not, but went on secure and careless, Therefore he acquaints them, that their enemies, the Roman, should very shortly demolish their city, Because, Says he, thou Knowest not, the time or season of thy Visitation, i. that time, wherein mercy is offered, the refusal of which will inevitably bring a sudden and irreparable judgement.
And the truth of this is evident, not only from matter of fact and story, (for we read not in the whole Scripture, of any judgement that God ever sent upon the Israelites, (who had the sole priviledge of being his people) but he alwayes sent some previous warnings and admonitions of it, which were his signs ) but likewise it appears from these two Reasons.
And the truth of this is evident, not only from matter of fact and story, (for we read not in the Whole Scripture, of any judgement that God ever sent upon the Israelites, (who had the sole privilege of being his people) but he always sent Some previous Warnings and admonitions of it, which were his Signs) but likewise it appears from these two Reasons.
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Eclypses, like failing of the eyes, and such other unusual prodiges (which have an Analogy and resemblance to the accidents that happen to the body of man, should commonly precede that •ine, wherein any one State or Nation is 〈 ◊ 〉 to be involved.
Eclipses, like failing of the eyes, and such other unusual prodiges (which have an Analogy and resemblance to the accidents that happen to the body of man, should commonly precede that •ine, wherein any one State or nation is 〈 ◊ 〉 to be involved.
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As when our Saviour died, the Sun was darkned, the Rocks were rent, the Earth shook by a kind of natural sympathy and compassionate horror at so dreadfull and amazing a spectacle;
As when our Saviour died, the Sun was darkened, the Rocks were rend, the Earth shook by a kind of natural Sympathy and compassionate horror At so dreadful and amazing a spectacle;
so when Jerusalem was to be destroyed, our Saviour himself foretels, that there should be Earth quakes, and Famines, and Pestilences, and fearfull sights, and great signes, as the van-carriers and outguard to that more terrible desolation which was to follow them.
so when Jerusalem was to be destroyed, our Saviour himself foretells, that there should be Earth quakes, and Famines, and Pestilences, and fearful sights, and great Signs, as the van-carriers and outguard to that more terrible desolation which was to follow them.
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What the Apostle therefore sayes elegantly concerning future Glory, that the whole Creation, which was made subject to vanity and misery for mans sinne, doth groane, and as it were travaile in pain,
What the Apostle Therefore Says elegantly Concerning future Glory, that the Whole Creation, which was made Subject to vanity and misery for men sin, does groan, and as it were travail in pain,
Secondly, The second Reason may be taken from the gracious and mercifull disposition of God, who is unwilling at once to stir up all his anger, and therefore warns often before he strikes.
Secondly, The second Reason may be taken from the gracious and merciful disposition of God, who is unwilling At once to stir up all his anger, and Therefore warns often before he strikes.
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In the Covenant God made with David, are expressed the termes wherein all Gods Covenants do run, either to the Jews or any other people who stand under that relation;
In the Covenant God made with David, Are expressed the terms wherein all God's Covenants do run, either to the jews or any other people who stand under that Relation;
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before he proceeds to cut off the Entaile, and utterly to disinherit him: So deals God with a professing people, he shews some apparent signes of his anger,
before he proceeds to Cut off the Entail, and utterly to disinherit him: So deals God with a professing people, he shows Some apparent Signs of his anger,
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He makes the characters and tokens of his indignation legible, and unlesse they blind their eyes, and harden their hearts, he will not let it fall with its whole weight and surcharge upon them.
He makes the characters and tokens of his Indignation legible, and unless they blind their eyes, and harden their hearts, he will not let it fallen with its Whole weight and surcharge upon them.
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and what in each of them is most for their good,) but my people know not the judgement of the Lord, ( i. e. they heed not that judgement, which by all marks and tokens, they might easily perceive God is bringing upon them) The Church therefore,
and what in each of them is most for their good,) but my people know not the judgement of the Lord, (i. e. they heed not that judgement, which by all marks and tokens, they might Easily perceive God is bringing upon them) The Church Therefore,
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First, Because this is the end why God doth send these forerunners, that they may be taken notice of as when God made the Rain-bow to be a token of the Covenant between himself and Noah, he saies, My how shall be seen in the cloud, i. e.
First, Because this is the end why God does send these forerunners, that they may be taken notice of as when God made the Rainbow to be a token of the Covenant between himself and Noah, he Says, My how shall be seen in the cloud, i. e.
Intimating, that to be incurious and indiligent heeders of any of Gods works, especially of his works of mercy, would onely adde wings and weight unto his judgements, to make them more speedy and withall more intolerable.
Intimating, that to be incurious and indiligent heeders of any of God's works, especially of his works of mercy, would only add wings and weight unto his Judgments, to make them more speedy and withal more intolerable.
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Secondly, This will make the godly more than ordinarily carefull and observant of their wayes. As, when no enemy is near, the Souldier is apt to relax his Discipline;
Secondly, This will make the godly more than ordinarily careful and observant of their ways. As, when no enemy is near, the Soldier is apt to relax his Discipline;
But when the Parent can say to his sonne as the forme is prescribed in Deuteronomy, Thou art a glutton and a drunkard, and likewise stubborn and rebellious,
But when the Parent can say to his son as the Form is prescribed in Deuteronomy, Thou art a glutton and a drunkard, and likewise stubborn and rebellious,
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One of which causes is, their not attending to those preparatory strokes and items of future vengeance, whereby God shewed himself willing to be prevented,
One of which Causes is, their not attending to those preparatory Strokes and items of future vengeance, whereby God showed himself willing to be prevented,
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and that we may do so, the best way will be to examine first what are those signes, which fatally and inevitably forerun some great and signal calamity.
and that we may do so, the best Way will be to examine First what Are those Signs, which fatally and inevitably forerun Some great and signal calamity.
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For we must not think, that those Predictions were only made against the Jews, but they equally concerne any Nation, which succeeds into their priviledge and relation;
For we must not think, that those Predictions were only made against the jews, but they equally concern any nation, which succeeds into their privilege and Relation;
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Therefore when Moses threatens the Israelites for their disobedience, amongst other judgements, he reckons this for one, Thy Heaven that is over thy head shall be brasse,
Therefore when Moses threatens the Israelites for their disobedience, among other Judgments, he reckons this for one, Thy Heaven that is over thy head shall be brass,
Accordingly when Samuel would declare how angry God was with the People, for their wantonnesse in desiring a change of their Government, he tells them that he would call for thunder and rain, which at that time of the year in those parts, was altogether strange;
Accordingly when Samuel would declare how angry God was with the People, for their wantonness in desiring a change of their Government, he tells them that he would call for thunder and rain, which At that time of the year in those parts, was altogether strange;
And when upon this the Lord sent thunder and rain, the people were so apprehensive of their danger, that immediately they cry out to Samuel, Pray for thy servants,
And when upon this the Lord sent thunder and rain, the people were so apprehensive of their danger, that immediately they cry out to Samuel, Pray for thy Servants,
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So when Bread-corn, which is called in Scripture, the stay and staff, begins to fail, we need not doubt but some worse judgement is at the doore, and just entring in.
So when Breadcorn, which is called in Scripture, the stay and staff, begins to fail, we need not doubt but Some Worse judgement is At the door, and just entering in.
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Under this head of extraordinary mutations, I may rank Eclypses, Comets, unusual Apparitions and strange Accidents in any of the Elements, which our Saviour sayes should and (as we read in Josephus, ) did actually precede the destruction of Jerusalem. But of these I spoke before.
Under this head of extraordinary mutations, I may rank Eclipses, Comets, unusual Apparitions and strange Accidents in any of the Elements, which our Saviour Says should and (as we read in Josephus,) did actually precede the destruction of Jerusalem. But of these I spoke before.
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Secondly, Another Sign of an approaching judgement, is, when the heart and affections of such as God sends to Preach in his Name, are mightily drawn out to speak against the abominations of a Land,
Secondly, another Signen of an approaching judgement, is, when the heart and affections of such as God sends to Preach in his Name, Are mightily drawn out to speak against the abominations of a Land,
Among the aggravations of Zedekiahs sinnes, this is reckoned as one, That he humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, speaking from the mouth of the Lord.
Among the aggravations of Zedekiah's Sins, this is reckoned as one, That he humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, speaking from the Mouth of the Lord.
And likewise of Herods, who, though he were an incestuous and voluptuous wretch, yet saith the Text, He added this above all, that he put John Baptist (a sharp and severe Preacher) in prison. As if his other sins were small in comparison of this.
And likewise of Herods, who, though he were an incestuous and voluptuous wretch, yet Says the Text, He added this above all, that he put John Baptist (a sharp and severe Preacher) in prison. As if his other Sins were small in comparison of this.
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It is therefore recorded as the cause which did both hasten and compleate the ruine of Jerusalem, That, The Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending;
It is Therefore recorded as the cause which did both hasten and complete the ruin of Jerusalem, That, The Lord God of their Father's sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending;
But, sayes the Text, they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his Prophets, and what followed, Untill the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, and there was no remedy.
But, Says the Text, they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, and what followed, Until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, and there was no remedy.
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As David avenged the outrage offered unto his Embassadors, in the utter slaughter and devastation of the Ammonites. When the Jews had arrived to that degree of complacency in sin,
As David avenged the outrage offered unto his ambassadors, in the utter slaughter and devastation of the Ammonites. When the jews had arrived to that degree of complacency in since,
It is so unpleasant a taske, so contrary to flesh and blood, and so full of apparent hazard, to reprove sinne in the world, that whereever God stirs up the spirit of any to do it, with those Cautions and in that manner which the Word of God warrants, such an one will have Gods power to stand by and to defend him;
It is so unpleasant a task, so contrary to Flesh and blood, and so full of apparent hazard, to reprove sin in the world, that wherever God stirs up the Spirit of any to do it, with those Cautions and in that manner which the Word of God warrants, such an one will have God's power to stand by and to defend him;
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There is a certain fixed measure and fullnesse of sinne, which when it is once made up, the stroke of the Clock doth not more certainly follow the motion of the Hand,
There is a certain fixed measure and fullness of sin, which when it is once made up, the stroke of the Clock does not more Certainly follow the motion of the Hand,
This is expressed in Scripture under the similitudes of an Harvest and a Vintage; as in Jeremy, God saith of Babylon, The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing-floore, it is time to thresh her;
This is expressed in Scripture under the Similitudes of an Harvest and a Vintage; as in Jeremiah, God Says of Babylon, The daughter of Babylon is like a Threshing-floor, it is time to thresh her;
come get you down, for the presse is full, the fats overflow, for their wickednesse is great, or according to the Greek, NONLATINALPHABET is multiplyed. i. e.
come get you down, for the press is full, the fats overflow, for their wickedness is great, or according to the Greek, is multiplied. i. e.
and to take vengeance of the wickednesse of men, and therefore he waits till they have filled up their measure, Till the harvest of the earth be ripe, and sinne like a common contagion hath once more overspread the face of all Lands, he will not command his Angel to thrust in his sickle.
and to take vengeance of the wickedness of men, and Therefore he waits till they have filled up their measure, Till the harvest of the earth be ripe, and sin like a Common contagion hath once more overspread the face of all Lands, he will not command his Angel to thrust in his fickle.
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And therefore it will be dreadfull to live at the end of the world; for as a stone that descends to its center, the nearer it approaches, the more speed and swiftnesse,
And Therefore it will be dreadful to live At the end of the world; for as a stone that descends to its centre, the nearer it Approaches, the more speed and swiftness,
Quest. But some may ask, How shall we know when the iniquities of a Nation are arrived unto that measure and proportion, against which judgement is decreed.
Quest. But Some may ask, How shall we know when the iniquities of a nation Are arrived unto that measure and proportion, against which judgement is decreed.
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Answ. I answer, By comparing the event of the Prophets predictions against Jerusalem, in these two fatall Epocha's, when their City and Temple was burnt up,
Answer I answer, By comparing the event of the prophets predictions against Jerusalem, in these two fatal Epocha's, when their city and Temple was burned up,
first by the Chaldeans, and after that by the Romans; it will appear that a Nation which professeth to serve God, in the truth and purity of Religion, hath then filled up its measure of sinne, and consequently lies under the immediate arrest of some great and irreparable judgement,
First by the Chaldeans, and After that by the Romans; it will appear that a nation which Professes to serve God, in the truth and purity of Religion, hath then filled up its measure of sin, and consequently lies under the immediate arrest of Some great and irreparable judgement,
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This is that which the Prophets by joynt consent take notice and sadly complain of in the people of Israel. Esay having recounted the sad estate of the Jews, by reason of the many enemies which did surround them, Yet, saith he, for all this, his, i. Gods anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still:
This is that which the prophets by joint consent take notice and sadly complain of in the people of Israel. Isaiah having recounted the sad estate of the jews, by reason of the many enemies which did surround them, Yet, Says he, for all this, his, i. God's anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still:
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For as it is in Ezekiels words, Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee, i. e.
For as it is in Ezekiel's words, Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee, i. e.
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Secondly, The sins of a Nation then seem to have attained their full measure, when there is a general and an allowed corruption in the publick Preachers of the Word:
Secondly, The Sins of a nation then seem to have attained their full measure, when there is a general and an allowed corruption in the public Preachers of the Word:
Such in the Apostle Pauls phrase, as do NONLATINALPHABET, we render it, corrupt the Word, but properly it is, to deal with the Word as bankrupt Merchants do with their Wine, i.e. dash and allay it by mingling water with it;
Such in the Apostle Paul's phrase, as do, we render it, corrupt the Word, but properly it is, to deal with the Word as bankrupt Merchant's do with their Wine, i.e. dash and allay it by mingling water with it;
and by robbing it of its plainnesse, do as far as they can, take away likewise its power. Such as Peter speaks of, who NONLATINALPHABET, by counterfeit and cunning words, make merchandize of men, i. e.
and by robbing it of its plainness, do as Far as they can, take away likewise its power. Such as Peter speaks of, who, by counterfeit and cunning words, make merchandise of men, i. e.
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which long since was decreed against them, lingreth not, or is not idle. And their damnation, or punishment slumbreth not. And it were well for Nations,
which long since was decreed against them, lingereth not, or is not idle. And their damnation, or punishment Slumbereth not. And it were well for nations,
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And if vain-Preaching doth thus provoke God, much more doth vicious living: For if the salt becomes unsavoury, it is not only to be thrown away it self,
And if vain-Preaching does thus provoke God, much more does vicious living: For if the salt becomes unsavoury, it is not only to be thrown away it self,
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what belonged unto their proper dtuy, yet they could look to their profit well enough, They all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter:
what belonged unto their proper dtuy, yet they could look to their profit well enough, They all look to their own Way, every one for his gain, from his quarter:
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They strengthen the hands of evil doers, that none doth return from his wickednesse. Therefore I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall;
They strengthen the hands of evil doers, that none does return from his wickedness. Therefore I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of Gall;
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3. Lastly, The sins of a Nation are then full and ripe for vengeance, when those commands of God are most commonly broken, which God hath most particularly pressed upon our observance;
3. Lastly, The Sins of a nation Are then full and ripe for vengeance, when those commands of God Are most commonly broken, which God hath most particularly pressed upon our observance;
Of this sort I might mention many, As 1. Oppression of the poore: which who so practiseth, reproacheth his Maker: and therefore ought to expect, that God will vindicate his quarrel. 2. Adultery and uncleanness; which is said greatly to defile a Land:
Of this sort I might mention many, As 1. Oppression of the poor: which who so Practiseth, Reproacheth his Maker: and Therefore ought to expect, that God will vindicate his quarrel. 2. Adultery and uncleanness; which is said greatly to defile a Land:
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and God seems by his manner of enforcing them (which he doth in more words than he spends upon all the rest) to have a principal esteem and concernment for them.
and God seems by his manner of enforcing them (which he does in more words than he spends upon all the rest) to have a principal esteem and concernment for them.
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This Precept therefore is broken, not only when Images are erected, and divine honour given to them, which is but a gross and dull part of Idelatry, (and yet as stupid and sensless as it is, it is at this day, in these very terms, practised and enjoined among the Papists) but also when we have inventions and devises of our own, to adorn as we think,
This Precept Therefore is broken, not only when Images Are erected, and divine honour given to them, which is but a gross and dull part of Idolatry, (and yet as stupid and senseless as it is, it is At this day, in these very terms, practised and enjoined among the Papists) but also when we have Inventions and devises of our own, to adorn as we think,
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This was the sin of which the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty in our Saviours, who worshipped God after the commandments and traditions of men, for which he threatens, that they should be rooted up:
This was the since of which the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty in our Saviors, who worshipped God After the Commandments and traditions of men, for which he threatens, that they should be rooted up:
God doth so much disdain to have his worship squared by mens modell, that he will root up all such impious pretenders, who by giving way to their own imaginations, do secretly tax the goodness of God,
God does so much disdain to have his worship squared by men's model, that he will root up all such impious pretenders, who by giving Way to their own Imaginations, do secretly Tax the Goodness of God,
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Which, saith God, I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart. And in another place, My people hath forgotten me, they have burnt incense to vanity,
Which, Says God, I commanded them not, neither Come it into my heart. And in Another place, My people hath forgotten me, they have burned incense to vanity,
and they have caused them to stumble in their wayes, from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a way not cast up, i. in a way, which God never chalked out for them.
and they have caused them to Stumble in their ways, from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a Way not cast up, i. in a Way, which God never chalked out for them.
Whereupon it is recorded as a great aggravation of Jeroboams sin, that he offered to God in the fifteenth day of the eigth moneth, even in the moneth which he had devised of his own heart.
Whereupon it is recorded as a great aggravation of Jeroboams since, that he offered to God in the fifteenth day of the Eighth Monn, even in the Monn which he had devised of his own heart.
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And this corrupt principle is the true spring of all invented, uncommanded, and therefore unwarrantable forms of Worship. In defence of which, whoever pleads custome and antiquity, doth only use Names,
And this corrupt principle is the true spring of all invented, uncommanded, and Therefore unwarrantable forms of Worship. In defence of which, whoever pleads custom and antiquity, does only use Names,
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because they have despised the Law of the Lord, and have not kept his Commandments, and their lies caused them to erre, after the which their fathers walked:
Because they have despised the Law of the Lord, and have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err, After the which their Father's walked:
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They it seems pleaded custome too, and tradition from Fathers, but this very thing did so little abate, that it is mentioned as a cause of their punishment.
They it seems pleaded custom too, and tradition from Father's, but this very thing did so little abate, that it is mentioned as a cause of their punishment.
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And it is very observable, that when the people of Israel were flat Idolaters, God did content himself with punishing them only by seventy years captivity.
And it is very observable, that when the people of Israel were flat Idolaters, God did content himself with punishing them only by seventy Years captivity.
But in our Saviours time, when in great zeal, not for Gods Law, but for their own false glosses and Comments upon it, (by which they sought to uphold their superstitious usages,) they rejected Christ,
But in our Saviors time, when in great zeal, not for God's Law, but for their own false Glosses and Comments upon it, (by which they sought to uphold their superstitious usages,) they rejected christ,
and would not endure the simplicity of his Gospel (At which time they were so far from idolatry, that they would not brooke so much as the Emperours Statue to be set upon the Temple;) yet God did look upon that refined and more subtle Idolatry, that will-worship of theirs, to be so great and so incurable a sin, that he soon after fulfilled all those wees, which our Saviour had denounced against them,
and would not endure the simplicity of his Gospel (At which time they were so Far from idolatry, that they would not brook so much as the emperors Statue to be Set upon the Temple;) yet God did look upon that refined and more subtle Idolatry, that will-worship of theirs, to be so great and so incurable a since, that he soon After fulfilled all those wees, which our Saviour had denounced against them,
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2. The second Command which God hath fenced with a commination, is that against taking Gods name in vain, concerning which, he affirms that he will not hold the doers of it guiltlesse, i. e.
2. The second Command which God hath fenced with a commination, is that against taking God's name in vain, Concerning which, he affirms that he will not hold the doers of it guiltless, i. e.
The cases of Joshua and the Gibeonites, which was an Oath got by fraud; of Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar, which was an Oath extorted by force, might seem to have something pleadable in their excuse:
The cases of joshua and the Gibeonites, which was an Oath god by fraud; of Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar, which was an Oath extorted by force, might seem to have something pleadable in their excuse:
but Gods indispensable punishing the violatours of those solemn Vowes, sufficiently showes us, that those persons who have been in the same case, must needs expect the same punishment,
but God's indispensable punishing the violators of those solemn Vows, sufficiently shows us, that those Persons who have been in the same case, must needs expect the same punishment,
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I shall therefore omit the prosecution of the guilt of perjury, against which so many curses are denounced in Scripture, that as certain as God is true, so certain is it, that that sin will never long scape unpunished.
I shall Therefore omit the prosecution of the guilt of perjury, against which so many curses Are denounced in Scripture, that as certain as God is true, so certain is it, that that since will never long escape unpunished.
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and therefore it is expresly prohibited by him, because it proceeds NONLATINALPHABET From that evill one who delights in all manner of superfluity of naughtiness, (as the Apostle James calls sinne ) and therefore needless and unnecessary Oaths must needs take their first rise from his instigation.
and Therefore it is expressly prohibited by him, Because it proceeds From that evil one who delights in all manner of superfluity of naughtiness, (as the Apostle James calls sin) and Therefore needless and unnecessary Oaths must needs take their First rise from his instigation.
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as that an Oath by the Altar did not bind, though an Oath, by the gold upon the Altar did, and the like) Our Saviour first tells them, that every Oath they swear, by any thing how light and trivial soever, was sacred and obligatory;
as that an Oath by the Altar did not bind, though an Oath, by the gold upon the Altar did, and the like) Our Saviour First tells them, that every Oath they swear, by any thing how Light and trivial soever, was sacred and obligatory;
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And if they would plead, that they did not mention the name of God, but only swear by the creature, as by their head, &c. the crime is so much the worse,
And if they would plead, that they did not mention the name of God, but only swear by the creature, as by their head, etc. the crime is so much the Worse,
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An Oath is a religious tye, and therefore ought to be solemn as well as sacred. When therefore a Nation abounds with oaths and cursing; when swearing, and banning, and blaspheming becomes our ordinary language;
an Oath is a religious tie, and Therefore ought to be solemn as well as sacred. When Therefore a nation abounds with Oaths and cursing; when swearing, and banning, and blaspheming becomes our ordinary language;
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Lastly, The third command which is especially recommended to us, and therefore the breach of it cannot but be very dangerous, is that about keeping the Sabbath, which begins with a Memento, to shew, that it is very remarkable;
Lastly, The third command which is especially recommended to us, and Therefore the breach of it cannot but be very dangerous, is that about keeping the Sabbath, which begins with a Memento, to show, that it is very remarkable;
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Ezekiel therefore having told the people of the Jews, that God had given them his Sabbaths, to be a sign between him and them, that they might know, saith he, that I am the Lord which do sanctifie them.
Ezekielem Therefore having told the people of the jews, that God had given them his Sabbaths, to be a Signen between him and them, that they might know, Says he, that I am the Lord which do sanctify them.
And here I shall advise you not so much to cast your eyes abroad, in beholding the state of others (though that likewise is to be done) as to turn your eyes inward,
And Here I shall Advice you not so much to cast your eyes abroad, in beholding the state of Others (though that likewise is to be done) as to turn your eyes inward,
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Survey your past actions, and discern, what measure your sins in particular have contributed to fill up the Nations Cup. For as when the Sea roars and swels, the parts of water which lye next the bank,
Survey your past actions, and discern, what measure your Sins in particular have contributed to fill up the nations Cup. For as when the Sea roars and Swells, the parts of water which lie next the bank,
When Job would testifie his integrity, and thereby use an argument, why God should ease him a little of his heavy load, he sayes, I did not cover my transgressions,
When Job would testify his integrity, and thereby use an argument, why God should ease him a little of his heavy load, he Says, I did not cover my transgressions,
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As God himself prescribes the method, return, saith he to me, and I will not let my anger to fall upon thee, Only acknowledg thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God.
As God himself prescribes the method, return, Says he to me, and I will not let my anger to fallen upon thee, Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God.
2. Prevent the growth of future judgments, by a particular and serious repentance. Confession and repentance must be joyned together, like the purge and the plaister;
2. Prevent the growth of future Judgments, by a particular and serious Repentance. Confessi and Repentance must be joined together, like the purge and the plaster;
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And when he came to punish Jerusalem, he descends to a lower proportion, and declares, that if there had been but one, but a man that executed judgment, Ier. 5.1. and that sought the truth, and he would pardon it.
And when he Come to Punish Jerusalem, he descends to a lower proportion, and declares, that if there had been but one, but a man that executed judgement, Jeremiah 5.1. and that sought the truth, and he would pardon it.
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for the land, that he might not destroy it, but he found none. Thou sinner, whoever thou art, that now lyest surfeiting in thy wickedness, thou knowest not,
for the land, that he might not destroy it, but he found none. Thou sinner, whoever thou art, that now liest surfeiting in thy wickedness, thou Knowest not,
