Prayer and praise, a two-fold tribute to be payed by all loyal subjects to their supream and subordinate soveraign a subject entred upon April 23, 1661, being the day of the solemn inauguration of King Charles the II and finished the Lord's Day following / as it was delivered to the Church of God at Great Yarmouth by John Brinsley ...
A Two-fold TRIBUTE TO BE Payed by all Loyal Subjects TO THEIR SUPREAM, AND Subordinate Soveraigns. PSAL. 72.15. Prayer also shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised.
A Twofold TRIBUTE TO BE Paid by all Loyal Subject's TO THEIR SUPREME, AND Subordinate Sovereigns. PSALM 72.15. Prayer also shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised.
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AS this whole Psalm by the greatest part of Orthodox Expositors is, so this parcel of it, which I have now singled forth as sutable to the present solemnity, may be looked upon two wayes. 1. Literally, th•n Mystically. Literally, as relating to King Solomon; Mystically, as relating to King Iesus, of whom Solomon was a Type.
AS this Whole Psalm by the greatest part of Orthodox Expositors is, so this parcel of it, which I have now singled forth as suitable to the present solemnity, may be looked upon two ways. 1. Literally, th•n Mystically. Literally, as relating to King Solomon; Mystically, as relating to King Iesus, of whom Solomon was a Type.
The Literal sense ▪ look upon the words as relating to King Solomon. So doth this whole Psalm, as we may take notice from the Title of it, where we find it inscribed Leselomo, Ipsi Selomo, to, or for Solomon ;
The Literal sense ▪ look upon the words as relating to King Solomon. So does this Whole Psalm, as we may take notice from the Title of it, where we find it inscribed Leselomo, Ipsi Selomo, to, or for Solomon;
where it is said, The Prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended ▪ Intimating that this was the last of those set and solemn prayer, which was composed by David not long before his Death,
where it is said, The Prayers of David the son of Jesse Are ended ▪ Intimating that this was the last of those Set and solemn prayer, which was composed by David not long before his Death,
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Prayer also shall be made for hi• •ontinuall• ▪ ] Wherein we may take notice of two particulars, Quid and Quando. The Tribute it self which is to be payed,
Prayer also shall be made for hi• •ontinuall• ▪ ] Wherein we may take notice of two particulars, Quid and Quando. The Tribute it self which is to be paid,
So it is upon a Christian account, as the Apostle chargeth it in that known Text, 1 Tim. 2.1. I exh•rt therefore (saith he) that first of all Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.
So it is upon a Christian account, as the Apostle charges it in that known Text, 1 Tim. 2.1. I exh•rt Therefore (Says he) that First of all Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.
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NONLATINALPHABET; All kinds of Prayers made for all kinds of men, according to their occasions and necessities, of what Nation, State, Quality, or Condition soever;
; All Kinds of Prayers made for all Kinds of men, according to their occasions and necessities, of what nation, State, Quality, or Condition soever;
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Be they Jews or Gentiles, Christians or Pagans ▪ good or bad, Fri•nds or Enemies, rich or Poor, publick or private persons, Prayer is • common Tribute due unto all.
Be they jews or Gentiles, Christians or Pagans ▪ good or bad, Fri•nds or Enemies, rich or Poor, public or private Persons, Prayer is • Common Tribute due unto all.
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So King D••i•• looked upon it, who making and sending forth a Decree for the advancing and furthering of the great work which the Jews had then in hand, the rebuilding of the Temple at Ierusalem ;
So King D••i•• looked upon it, who making and sending forth a decree for the advancing and furthering of the great work which the jews had then in hand, the rebuilding of the Temple At Ierusalem;
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he taketh order that they should be accommodated and furnished with all such things as were requisite for the due administration of their publick Worship and Service, expecting that they should pay this Tribut• unto him,
he Takes order that they should be accommodated and furnished with all such things as were requisite for the due administration of their public Worship and Service, expecting that they should pay this Tribut• unto him,
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That which they have need of, &c. let it be given them day by day without fail, That they may offer Sacrifices of a sweet savour to the God of Heaven,
That which they have need of, etc. let it be given them day by day without fail, That they may offer Sacrifices of a sweet savour to the God of Heaven,
Such a one was King I•r•b•am, one of the worst of Kings, whom we find stigmatized with this brand, Who did sin, and made Israel to Sin, 1 King. 14.16.
Such a one was King I•r•b•am, one of the worst of Kings, whom we find stigmatized with this brand, Who did sin, and made Israel to since, 1 King. 14.16.
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He did Sin himself ▪ this he did as in othe• waye•, so speci•lly by setting up an Idolatrous Worship, making those two golden Calves, the one of which he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan (as we find it), 1 King. 12.28, 29. And he made Israel to Sin, by causing the People of God within his Dominio•s to leave the Temple of the Lord,
He did since himself ▪ this he did as in othe• waye•, so speci•lly by setting up an Idolatrous Worship, making those two golden Calves, the one of which he Set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan (as we find it), 1 King. 12.28, 29. And he made Israel to since, by causing the People of God within his Dominio•s to leave the Temple of the Lord,
so to them (as it there followeth), ver. 30. And in this Sin of his he was obstinate, insomuch that when the Man of God, by a speciall Command from God himself, came and prophesied ag•inst his Altar at Bethel ;
so to them (as it there follows), for. 30. And in this since of his he was obstinate, insomuch that when the Man of God, by a special Command from God himself, Come and prophesied ag•inst his Altar At Bethel;
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and became as it was before (so it there followeth), ver. 6. And the like Office• are Christians, both Ministers and People, to be ready to do to the worst of Kings,
and became as it was before (so it there follows), for. 6. And the like Office• Are Christians, both Ministers and People, to be ready to do to the worst of Kings,
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the Roman Emperours, being then Heathen, they were Enemies to the Church, cruel and bloody persecutors of the Saints, Lyons (as Paul is conceived to call Nero, • Tim. 4.17.) Insomuch that some haply might make it a Question,
the Roman emperors, being then Heathen, they were Enemies to the Church, cruel and bloody persecutors of the Saints, Lyons (as Paul is conceived to call Nero, • Tim. 4.17.) Insomuch that Some haply might make it a Question,
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whether they ought to pray for such as they were, or rather pray against them: but the Apostle here resolveth that doubt by instancing particularly in them;
whither they ought to pray for such as they were, or rather pray against them: but the Apostle Here resolves that doubt by instancing particularly in them;
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so long as they are not so Titulo, their Title being just and right, they are to be prayed for by those that are under their Government: Such is the Apostles Precept.
so long as they Are not so Titulo, their Title being just and right, they Are to be prayed for by those that Are under their Government: Such is the Apostles Precept.
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So much we may take notice of, from that known and remarkable passage of that antient Fa•her Tertullian, who setteth forth what their manner then was in their publick meetings, Illuc suspicientes (saith he) lifting up our Eyes to Heaven, Nos Christiani, manibus expansis,
So much we may take notice of, from that known and remarkable passage of that ancient Fa•her Tertullian, who sets forth what their manner then was in their public meetings, Illuc suspicientes (Says he) lifting up our Eyes to Heaven, Nos Christians, manibus expansis,
deni { que } sine monitore, quia de pectore oramus pro omnibus Impera•oribus, Without any other Monitor, to prompt or help us save only our own hearts and spirits;
Deni { que } sine monitore, quia de pectore oramus Pro omnibus Impera•oribus, Without any other Monitor, to prompt or help us save only our own hearts and spirits;
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we pray for all Kings and Emperours, begging for them Vitam prolixam, Imperium securum, &c. A long Life, a secure Governments, &c. Thus did they readily pay this Tribute to those Emperours, •ough Heathen ▪ and bloody persecutors of them and their Religion.
we pray for all Kings and emperors, begging for them Vitam Prolixam, Imperium Secure, etc. A long Life, a secure Governments, etc. Thus did they readily pay this Tribute to those emperors, •ough Heathen ▪ and bloody persecutors of them and their Religion.
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how much more to Graciou• Soveraigns, to good Kings and Prince, such as are vertuou• and pious, wise and just, merciful and •ender hearted towards their Subjects, Friends both to Church and State, Nursing F••her to both, such a• God promiseth to give unto his Church in the 〈 ◊ 〉 dayes, Esay 49 ▪ 23. Being such Rulers, such Governours,
how much more to Graciou• Sovereigns, to good Kings and Prince, such as Are vertuou• and pious, wise and just, merciful and •ender hearted towards their Subject's, Friends both to Church and State, Nursing F••her to both, such a• God promises to give unto his Church in the 〈 ◊ 〉 days, Isaiah 49 ▪ 23. Being such Rulers, such Governors,
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now those who are under thei• Government, receiving so many and great benefits by it as they do, they stand engaged after a special manner to be earnest with God on their behalf; to pray for them.
now those who Are under thei• Government, receiving so many and great benefits by it as they do, they stand engaged After a special manner to be earnest with God on their behalf; to pray for them.
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He being a wise and a good Prince, he made no question, but that his People, his Loyal and Obedient Subjects, would be ready to powre out their prayers on his behalf. 2. Yea, and that Continually :
He being a wise and a good Prince, he made no question, but that his People, his Loyal and Obedient Subject's, would be ready to pour out their Prayers on his behalf. 2. Yea, and that Continually:
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There is the second particular which here we take notice of; the Time when, and how often this Tribute is to be payed. Tamith, Iugiter, Alwaies, Continually.
There is the second particular which Here we take notice of; the Time when, and how often this Tribute is to be paid. Tamith, Yoke, Always, Continually.
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So they are directed by our Saviour to do, Luke 18.1. who is there said to speak a Parable to his Disciples, ( viz. that of the importunate widow ), to this end, that men ought alwayes to pray. And again, Luke 21.36. Watch ye therefore, and pray alwayes.
So they Are directed by our Saviour to do, Lycia 18.1. who is there said to speak a Parable to his Disciples, (viz. that of the importunate widow), to this end, that men ought always to pray. And again, Lycia 21.36. Watch you Therefore, and pray always.
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And so Paul calleth upon his Ephesians to do, Eph. 6.18. Praying alwayes. And so upon his Colossians, Col. 4.2. Continue in prayer. And w•iting to his Thessalonians, he requireth them to pray without ceasing, 1 Thess. 5.17. NONLATINALPHABET, that is, incessantly, constantly:
And so Paul calls upon his Ephesians to do, Ephesians 6.18. Praying always. And so upon his colossians, Col. 4.2. Continue in prayer. And w•iting to his Thessalonians, he requires them to pray without ceasing, 1 Thess 5.17., that is, incessantly, constantly:
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not that Christians are to spend all their time in prayer, and do nothing else (as the Euchites, and some other Hereticks of old have thought and taught),
not that Christians Are to spend all their time in prayer, and do nothing Else (as the Euchites, and Some other Heretics of old have Thought and taught),
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And the like are Ministers to do For their Peopl•, and People for their Ministers; Parents for their Children, and Children for their Parents. And so are Subjects to do for their Soveraignes ;
And the like Are Ministers to do For their Peopl•, and People for their Ministers; Parents for their Children, and Children for their Parents. And so Are Subject's to do for their Sovereigns;
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they being their Political Fathers, Pa•res patriae, Fathers of their Country, they are upon all occasions to be mindful of them, praying for them, and that continually.
they being their Political Father's, Pa•res patriae, Father's of their Country, they Are upon all occasions to be mindful of them, praying for them, and that continually.
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First, The great need that they have of it. What the Apostle saith to his He•rews concerning Patience, Hebr. 10.36. Ye have need of Patience, may truly be said of Kings and Princes concerning Prayers ;
First, The great need that they have of it. What the Apostle Says to his He•rews Concerning Patience, Hebrew 10.36. You have need of Patience, may truly be said of Kings and Princes Concerning Prayers;
Infirmities, Diseases, Casualties, which they are subject to as well as others, they have many Enemies. As Paul saith it was with him, that he had NONLATINALPHABET, many Adversaries, 1 Cor. 16.9.
Infirmities, Diseases, Casualties, which they Are Subject to as well as Others, they have many Enemies. As Paul Says it was with him, that he had, many Adversaries, 1 Cor. 16.9.
Being such as are truly vertuous and pious, such as will own God's Religion and his People, such as will countenance vertue and piety, and discountenance vice and impiety;
Being such as Are truly virtuous and pious, such as will own God's Religion and his People, such as will countenance virtue and piety, and discountenance vice and impiety;
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Such was David 's Condition, whom we may hear frequently complaining of his Enemies. Of the multitude of them, They compassed me about like Bees, Psal. 118.12. Of the malice of them, how they hated him without a cause, They that hate me without a Cause, are more then the hairs of my Head, Psal. 69.4.
Such was David is Condition, whom we may hear frequently complaining of his Enemies. Of the multitude of them, They compassed me about like Bees, Psalm 118.12. Of the malice of them, how they hated him without a cause, They that hate me without a Cause, Are more then the hairs of my Head, Psalm 69.4.
They also that seek after my life, lay snares for me, Psal. 38.12. Attempting his destruction, They that would destroy me, being mine Enemies wrongfully are mighty, Psal. 69. 4. And the like, must pious Kings and Princes look for;
They also that seek After my life, lay snares for me, Psalm 38.12. Attempting his destruction, They that would destroy me, being mine Enemies wrongfully Are mighty, Psalm 69. 4. And the like, must pious Kings and Princes look for;
being such as David was, men after God's own heart, they will want no Enemies, nor their Enemies malice. So as, upon this account, their dangers are more and greater then others:
being such as David was, men After God's own heart, they will want no Enemies, nor their Enemies malice. So as, upon this account, their dangers Are more and greater then Others:
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So it is, high Towers feel more of the Wind and Weather than lower Cottages. And so it is with men of high Place, they are exposed to more and greater Temptations than those of lower condition.
So it is, high Towers feel more of the Wind and Weather than lower Cottages. And so it is with men of high Place, they Are exposed to more and greater Temptations than those of lower condition.
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The Devil never thought he had our Saviour at so g•eat an advantage, as when he had got him upon the Pinacle of the Temple. And surely, of all other, none are more exposed to Satans Temptations,
The devil never Thought he had our Saviour At so g•eat an advantage, as when he had god him upon the Pinnacle of the Temple. And surely, of all other, none Are more exposed to Satan Temptations,
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Thus have Supream Governours great need of prayers greater then others, in respect of their Persons, being subject to more and greater dangers then others,
Thus have Supreme Governors great need of Prayers greater then Others, in respect of their Persons, being Subject to more and greater dangers then Others,
which lyeth as a he•vy weight upon their Shoulder. So the Government of Christ is said to do upon his, Esay 9.6. The Government shall be upon his Shoulder.
which lies as a he•vy weight upon their Shoulder. So the Government of christ is said to do upon his, Isaiah 9.6. The Government shall be upon his Shoulder.
Yet so is it not with good and gracious Soveraigns, their Crowns sit heavy upon their Heads, their Heads and Hearts being filled and taken up with a constant care,
Yet so is it not with good and gracious Sovereigns, their Crowns fit heavy upon their Heads, their Heads and Hearts being filled and taken up with a constant care,
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They h•d need to be furnished with a more than ordi•ary stock of vertues a•d graces for the discharge of this their Trust. This our Solomon, the wisest of Kings, was well aware of:
They h•d need to be furnished with a more than ordi•ary stock of Virtues a•d graces for the discharge of this their Trust. This our Solomon, the Wisest of Kings, was well aware of:
And therefore, when being newly come to his Kingdom, God made him a proffer, that he should ask what he would have him to give him, he begs nothing but an understanding heart, 1 King. 3.7, 8, 9. And now, O Lord my God, (saith he) thou hast made thy Servant King in stead of David my Father: And I am but a little Child, (not in respect of years,
And Therefore, when being newly come to his Kingdom, God made him a proffer, that he should ask what he would have him to give him, he begs nothing but an understanding heart, 1 King. 3.7, 8, 9. And now, Oh Lord my God, (Says he) thou hast made thy Servant King in stead of David my Father: And I am but a little Child, (not in respect of Years,
And therefore the chief thing that he wisheth him, is this, Only the Lord give thee Wisdom and understanding, 2 Chron. 22.12. Kingly Government being so great a Charge, it calleth for a large heart, for the right managing of it.
And Therefore the chief thing that he wishes him, is this, Only the Lord give thee Wisdom and understanding, 2 Chronicles 22.12. Kingly Government being so great a Charge, it calls for a large heart, for the right managing of it.
considering what an interest they have in their Supream Governours, and how much their welfare depends upon them ▪ upon their right managing of their Government.
considering what an Interest they have in their Supreme Governors, and how much their welfare depends upon them ▪ upon their right managing of their Government.
So much David here in this Psalm maketh promise of to the People under the Government of this his son Solomon. He being a righteous Governour, there should be peace and plenty in his Dominions.
So much David Here in this Psalm makes promise of to the People under the Government of this his son Solomon. He being a righteous Governor, there should be peace and plenty in his Dominions.
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There should be peace under his Government; which accordingly there was, as we find it, 1 King. 4.25. Iudah and Israel dwel• safely, every man under his Vine, and under his Fig-Tree;
There should be peace under his Government; which accordingly there was, as we find it, 1 King. 4.25. Iudah and Israel dwel• safely, every man under his Vine, and under his Fig-tree;
And again, ver. 16. in the words nex• after the Text, There shall be an handfull of Corn in the Earth upon the top of the Mountains, the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon,
And again, ver. 16. in the words nex• After the Text, There shall be an handful of Corn in the Earth upon the top of the Mountains, the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon,
Thus should his Subjects abound in Temporal ; and as in Temporal, so in Spiritual blessings. True piety and godliness should flourish under his Government, so the fifth ve•se hath it:
Thus should his Subject's abound in Temporal; and as in Temporal, so in Spiritual blessings. True piety and godliness should flourish under his Government, so the fifth ve•se hath it:
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And are not all these worthy of the prayers of those who live under it? that they should be instant and earnest with God in the behalf of those whom he hath set over them? Upon this account the Apostle in that Text fore-cited, 1 Tim. 2.2. exhorts Christians, not to be wanting in this Duty.
And Are not all these worthy of the Prayers of those who live under it? that they should be instant and earnest with God in the behalf of those whom he hath Set over them? Upon this account the Apostle in that Text forecited, 1 Tim. 2.2. exhorts Christians, not to be wanting in this Duty.
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And therefore it behoveth them who would have their share in these blessings, to cast this Tribute into the common Treasury, to contribute their prayers and supplications, seeking God in the behalf of their Governours, that God would protect them, direct them, assist them, giving his Judgments to them, that so they may rule his People in his fear.
And Therefore it behooveth them who would have their share in these blessings, to cast this Tribute into the Common Treasury, to contribute their Prayers and supplications, seeking God in the behalf of their Governors, that God would Pact them, Direct them, assist them, giving his Judgments to them, that so they may Rule his People in his Fear.
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why they should pray as for all in Authority, so in a special manner for those who are Supream, which Kings are within their Dominions (as St. Peter tells us, 1 Pet. 2.13).
why they should pray as for all in authority, so in a special manner for those who Are Supreme, which Kings Are within their Dominions (as Saint Peter tells us, 1 Pet. 2.13).
what shall we then say to those, who instead of praying for them, pray against them, and it may be seek to make a prey of them. Amongst which there are some that are averse to the Calling to the Office, wishing that there were no such thing as a King upon Earth.
what shall we then say to those, who instead of praying for them, pray against them, and it may be seek to make a prey of them. among which there Are Some that Are averse to the Calling to the Office, wishing that there were no such thing as a King upon Earth.
Such spirits there have been of late times, who in a direct opposition to the People of Israel, whom no Governour would content but a King, they have at least seemed averse to Monarchical Government, as being inconsistent with the Government of Christ, insomuch that they would by no means endure that the Supream Government of this Nation should be in a single Person. A King! the very Title was odious unto them:
Such spirits there have been of late times, who in a Direct opposition to the People of Israel, whom no Governor would content but a King, they have At least seemed averse to Monarchical Government, as being inconsistent with the Government of christ, insomuch that they would by no means endure that the Supreme Government of this nation should be in a single Person. A King! the very Title was odious unto them:
which whilst it was, surely they had fo•gotten that Promise which informs us and them, what benefit the Church may expect from Kings in the latter daye•, Esay 49.23. Kings shall be thy Nursing Fathers, and Queens thy Nursing Mothers.
which while it was, surely they had fo•gotten that Promise which informs us and them, what benefit the Church may expect from Kings in the latter daye•, Isaiah 49.23. Kings shall be thy Nursing Fathers, and Queen's thy Nursing Mother's.
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as that dead Dog Shimei did David, for which Abishai judged him worthy to dye, Because he cursed the Lord 's Anointed, 2 Sam. 19.21. A thing which our King Solomon, the wisest of Kings, gives a Caution against, bidding all to beware of it, Curse not the King, no not in thy thought, Eccles. 10. ult.
as that dead Dog Shimei did David, for which Abishai judged him worthy to die, Because he cursed the Lord is Anointed, 2 Sam. 19.21. A thing which our King Solomon, the Wisest of Kings, gives a Caution against, bidding all to beware of it, Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought, Eccles. 10. ult.
I, it may be that which is not called for ▪ even as it is said of the Kings of the East, that they should do unto King Solomon, ver. 10. The Kings of Tars•ish, and of the Iles shall bring Presents, the Kings of Sheba and Seba shall over Gifts.
I, it may be that which is not called for ▪ even as it is said of the Kings of the East, that they should do unto King Solomon, ver. 10. The Kings of Tars•ish, and of the Isles shall bring Presents, the Kings of Sheba and Seba shall over Gifts.
But, in the mean time, Where are their Prayers? their hearty and affectionate prayers unto God for him, which are more worth then all other Gifts they can present him with.
But, in the mean time, Where Are their Prayers? their hearty and affectionate Prayers unto God for him, which Are more worth then all other Gifts they can present him with.
as by drinking and Carouzing of Healths to him, drinking by measure without measure? Which however they cannot but take notice how disrelishing a Sacrifice it is unto him to whom it is offered (which he hath sufficiently declared to them and to the World);
as by drinking and Carousing of Healths to him, drinking by measure without measure? Which however they cannot but take notice how disrelishing a Sacrifice it is unto him to whom it is offered (which he hath sufficiently declared to them and to the World);
But when was the time, or where is the place that ever they fell upon their knees in private to seek God for him? Alas, very far are they from doing what David here saith his Son Solomon 's good Subjects should do unto him;
But when was the time, or where is the place that ever they fell upon their knees in private to seek God for him? Alas, very Far Are they from doing what David Here Says his Son Solomon is good Subjects should do unto him;
see that we be not wanting in this Duty, in paying of this Tribute to our now dread Soveraign King Charls the Second, whom God by his Providence and Ordinance hath set over us, restoring him in a wonderful way to his just Right of Government in and over this and the Neighbour-Nations.
see that we be not wanting in this Duty, in paying of this Tribute to our now dread Sovereign King Charls the Second, whom God by his Providence and Ordinance hath Set over us, restoring him in a wondered Way to his just Right of Government in and over this and the Neighbour-Nations.
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Which as it is his due, so it is a Service acceptable •nto God. So much our Apostle tells us in that Text which I have before had recourse unto, 1 Tim. 2.3.
Which as it is his endue, so it is a Service acceptable •nto God. So much our Apostle tells us in that Text which I have before had recourse unto, 1 Tim. 2.3.
Now such are the things which Christians are to set themselves to do, such things as are well-pleasing in his sight (a• St. Iohn hath it), 1 Ioh. 3.22.
Now such Are the things which Christians Are to Set themselves to do, such things as Are Well-pleasing in his sighed (a• Saint John hath it), 1 John 3.22.
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what need our dread Soveraign hath of Prayers. Which he hath, and that not only upon those general accounts of his Person and Government, which are common with him to all other Princes,
what need our dread Sovereign hath of Prayers. Which he hath, and that not only upon those general accounts of his Person and Government, which Are Common with him to all other Princes,
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which having lien for so long a time under such sad Distractions as they have done, he who is to be under God the chief Physitian, the chief Instrument for the healing of them, had need of a more then ordinary direction and assistance in this so great and difficult a Work.
which having lain for so long a time under such sad Distractions as they have done, he who is to be under God the chief physician, the chief Instrument for the healing of them, had need of a more then ordinary direction and assistance in this so great and difficult a Work.
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To this add, As our Prayers are needful for him, so they will be profitable unto us. Water being powred at the Root, the Branches receive the benefit of it:
To this add, As our Prayers Are needful for him, so they will be profitable unto us. Water being poured At the Root, the Branches receive the benefit of it:
Oyl being in a good quantity powred out upon the Head, it runneth down, not only to the Beard, but to the Skirts of the Garment, (as it is said of Aaron, Psal. 133.2.) And the Dew or Rain falling upon the Mountains, maketh the Vallies fruitful (as it there followeth).
Oil being in a good quantity poured out upon the Head, it Runneth down, not only to the Beard, but to the Skirts of the Garment, (as it is said of Aaron, Psalm 133.2.) And the Due or Rain falling upon the Mountains, makes the Valleys fruitful (as it there follows).
upon this account the Lord willeth his People, the People of the Jews, to pray for Babylon ; Jer. 29.7. Pray unto the L•rd for it, for in the peace thereof ye shal• have peace. So it was;
upon this account the Lord wills his People, the People of the jews, to pray for Babylon; Jer. 29.7. Pray unto the L•rd for it, for in the peace thereof you shal• have peace. So it was;
So we find it both ordered and practised at the Coronation of this King spoken of in the Text, King Solomon, 1. King. 1. Where David appointing this his Son to be anointed King over-Israel by Zadok the Priest, and Nathan the Prophet ;
So we find it both ordered and practised At the Coronation of this King spoken of in the Text, King Solomon, 1. King. 1. Where David appointing this his Son to be anointed King over-Israel by Zadok the Priest, and Nathan the Prophet;
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he ordereth, that for the greater Solemnity, the Trumpet should be blowen, and that all should say, God save the King, ver. 34. which was accordingly done,
he Ordereth, that for the greater Solemnity, the Trumpet should be blown, and that all should say, God save the King, ver. 34. which was accordingly done,
but do it seriously and cordially, in an affectionate way, heartily begging fo• him the Lords Salvation, th•t God would direct him in the business of the day,
but do it seriously and cordially, in an affectionate Way, heartily begging fo• him the lords Salvation, th•t God would Direct him in the business of the day,
NONLATINALPHABET, (as Paul there hath it, Eph. 6.18.) Omni tempore, at all times and seasons, in publick, in private ▪ as we have occasion to make our solemn addresses unto God, le• him be remembred.
, (as Paul there hath it, Ephesians 6.18.) Omni tempore, At all times and seasons, in public, in private ▪ as we have occasion to make our solemn Addresses unto God, le• him be remembered.
This is all that Paul beggeth of the Churches in his own behalf, Brethren, pray for u• ▪ 1 Thess. 5. 2•. and a Thess. •. 1. A•d again (if that Epistle be his), Heb•. 13.18. Pray for u•. Where this Tribute is duly payed, other Trib••• wilt no• b• with holde•.
This is all that Paul beggeth of the Churches in his own behalf, Brothers, pray for u• ▪ 1 Thess 5. 2•. and a Thess •. 1. A•d again (if that Epistle be his), Heb•. 13.18. Pray for u•. Where this Tribute is duly paid, other Trib••• wilt no• b• with holde•.
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They who have no other Presents to bring to their Prince, no Gold of Ophir or S•eba, to present him with (which is here said to be given to King Solomon );
They who have no other Presents to bring to their Prince, no Gold of Ophir or S•eba, to present him with (which is Here said to be given to King Solomon);
as Peter said to that poor Cripple, lying at the beautiful Gate of the Temple, begging an Alms of him, Acts 3.6. Silver and Gold have I none, but such as I have I give thee ;
as Peter said to that poor Cripple, lying At the beautiful Gate of the Temple, begging an Alms of him, Acts 3.6. Silver and Gold have I none, but such as I have I give thee;
For resolution, I might send you to that antient Father Tertullian, who in that place fore-mentioned giveth us an account of what things they were that the Christians in his time were wont in their prayers to beg for their Soveraigns.
For resolution, I might send you to that ancient Father Tertullian, who in that place forementioned gives us an account of what things they were that the Christians in his time were wont in their Prayers to beg for their Sovereigns.
Oramus pro omnibus Imperatoribus, We pray for all Emperours, that God would give them, Vitam prolixam, a long life, Imperium securum, a secure Empire, Domum tutam, a safe Habitation, Exercitus fortes, valiant Armies, Senatum fidelem, a faithfull Counsell, Populum probum, a good People, Orbem quietum, a quiet World, & quaecun { que } Hominis,
Oramus Pro omnibus Imperatoribus, We pray for all emperors, that God would give them, Vitam Prolixam, a long life, Imperium Secure, a secure Empire, Domum tutam, a safe Habitation, Exercitus forts, valiant Armies, Senatum Fidelium, a faithful Counsel, Populum probum, a good People, Orbem quietum, a quiet World, & quaecun { que } Hominis,
And all these let us beg for this our dread Soveraign, that God would blesse him with all kinds of Blessings, blessings of his right hand and left, blessings Spiritual and Temporal.
And all these let us beg for this our dread Sovereign, that God would bless him with all Kinds of Blessings, blessings of his right hand and left, blessings Spiritual and Temporal.
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Spiritual, that God would write all his Laws in his heart, giving him his Judgments; which is David 's prayer for his son Solomon, verse first of this Psalm;
Spiritual, that God would write all his Laws in his heart, giving him his Judgments; which is David is prayer for his son Solomon, verse First of this Psalm;
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Give the King thy Iudgments, O God, and thy Righteousnesse to the Kings Son. That so he may be such a King as the Lord maketh promise of unto his People, Esay. 32.1. Behold, a King shall R•ign in Righteousnesse, and Princes shall Rule in Iudgment.
Give the King thy Judgments, Oh God, and thy Righteousness to the Kings Son. That so he may be such a King as the Lord makes promise of unto his People, Isaiah. 32.1. Behold, a King shall R•ign in Righteousness, and Princes shall Rule in Judgement.
and be able at the finishing his course to appeal unto him, as he doth, Esay 38.3. Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart ▪ and have done that which is good in thy sight.
and be able At the finishing his course to appeal unto him, as he does, Isaiah 38.3. remember now, Oh Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart ▪ and have done that which is good in thy sighed.
•e turneth it whithersoever he will, as Solomon tells us, Prov. 21.1.) would hold the heart of this his anointed Servant in his own hand, making use of him as an happy Instrument,
•e turns it whithersoever he will, as Solomon tells us, Curae 21.1.) would hold the heart of this his anointed Servant in his own hand, making use of him as an happy Instrument,
This David there beggeth for, and of, his son Solomon, in the verse foregoing, 1 Chron. 22.11. Now my Son, the Lord be with thee, and prosper thou, and build the House of the Lord thy God.
This David there beggeth for, and of, his son Solomon, in the verse foregoing, 1 Chronicles 22.11. Now my Son, the Lord be with thee, and prosper thou, and built the House of the Lord thy God.
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that that may be peaceable and happy; that God would perform unto him what he promised to David, Psal. 132.18. His Enemies will I clothe with shame, but upon himself shall his Crown flourish.
that that may be peaceable and happy; that God would perform unto him what he promised to David, Psalm 132.18. His Enemies will I cloth with shame, but upon himself shall his Crown flourish.
Wherein he was second•d by Solomon 's Servants, ver. 47. who coming to David, after his Son Solomon was anointed King, they said unto him, God make the Name of Solomon better then thy Name,
Wherein he was second•d by Solomon is Servants, ver. 47. who coming to David, After his Son Solomon was anointed King, they said unto him, God make the Name of Solomon better then thy Name,
To which David was ready to say Amen, declaring his assent, by bowing himself upon the Bed. These and all other blessings, which may be any wayes requisite or expedient, let us beg in the behalf of our dread Soveraign;
To which David was ready to say Amen, declaring his assent, by bowing himself upon the Bed These and all other blessings, which may be any ways requisite or expedient, let us beg in the behalf of our dread Sovereign;
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which at her departure she acknowledged, as we find it, 1 King. 10.6, &c. And she said unto the King, It was a true report that I heard in mine own Land of thy Acts, and of thy Wisdom.
which At her departure she acknowledged, as we find it, 1 King. 10.6, etc. And she said unto the King, It was a true report that I herd in mine own Land of thy Acts, and of thy Wisdom.
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thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the Fame which I heard ▪ Blessed be the Lord thy God which delighteth in thee, to set thee on the Throne of Israel;
thy Wisdom and Prosperity exceeds the Fame which I herd ▪ Blessed be the Lord thy God which delights in thee, to Set thee on the Throne of Israel;
Notwithstanding his case was much like unto David 's, who complaining unto King Saul of his hard Usage from his malicious Enemies, saith, They have driven me out this day from abiding in the Inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go serve other gods, 1 Sam. 26.19. Being by their means driven and kept out of his own Land, where he enjoyed the Ordinances of God freely, he was forced to wander from place to place, from Country to Country, to have his abode in Idolatrous Nations;
Notwithstanding his case was much like unto David is, who complaining unto King Saul of his hard Usage from his malicious Enemies, Says, They have driven me out this day from abiding in the Inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go serve other God's, 1 Sam. 26.19. Being by their means driven and kept out of his own Land, where he enjoyed the Ordinances of God freely, he was forced to wander from place to place, from Country to Country, to have his Abided in Idolatrous nations;
As also his Moderation and Meekness, which he hath declared by granting such indulgence to consciences truly tender, which he would not have pressed under the burden of offensive & unnecessary observances;
As also his Moderation and Meekness, which he hath declared by granting such indulgence to Consciences truly tender, which he would not have pressed under the burden of offensive & unnecessary observances;
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as by desiring and endeavouring an accommodation of differences ▪ that there might be (as to matters of lesser concernment) a Christian compliance amongst persons of different perswasions.
as by desiring and endeavouring an accommodation of differences ▪ that there might be (as to matters of lesser concernment) a Christian compliance among Persons of different persuasions.
To all which, add the Zeal which he hath shewen against those Epidemical Sins of Swearing and Drunkenness, which through too much indulgence have been sorife in this Nation.
To all which, add the Zeal which he hath shown against those Epidemical Sins of Swearing and drunkenness, which through too much indulgence have been sorife in this nation.
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that they sitting quietly under his shadow, may enjoy the Gospel of peace, and the peace of the Gospel, havi•• all the Ordinances of God continued to them with Liberty and Purity. That so they, being blessed in him, may blesse God for him;
that they sitting quietly under his shadow, may enjoy the Gospel of peace, and the peace of the Gospel, havi•• all the Ordinances of God continued to them with Liberty and Purity. That so they, being blessed in him, may bless God for him;
THese words (as you lately heard) may be looked upon two wayes, Literally and Mystically. Literally, as relating to King Solomon; Mystically as relating to King Iesus. With the former of these I have done.
THese words (as you lately herd) may be looked upon two ways, Literally and Mystically. Literally, as relating to King Solomon; Mystically as relating to King Iesus. With the former of these I have done.
That he was so, I presume it will not be questioned by any who understand the meaning of his Name. Solomon, Pacifious, Peaceable ▪ So we find it expounded, 1 Chron. 22.9. where the Lord giveth unto David the reason of imposing this Name upon this his Son:
That he was so, I presume it will not be questioned by any who understand the meaning of his Name. Solomon, Pacifious, Peaceable ▪ So we find it expounded, 1 Chronicles 22.9. where the Lord gives unto David the reason of imposing this Name upon this his Son:
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And herein was he a Type of Christ, whom we find described to be such a Prince, having this Name given unto him, Esay 9.6. His Name shall be called, The Prince of Peace;
And herein was he a Type of christ, whom we find described to be such a Prince, having this Name given unto him, Isaiah 9.6. His Name shall be called, The Prince of Peace;
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yea, diverse of those whom we account to be the best Interpreters, by their manner of Interpretation (applying it only to Christ ), may seem to have thought little lesse:
yea, diverse of those whom we account to be the best Interpreters, by their manner of Interpretation (applying it only to christ), may seem to have Thought little less:
Which acquaints us with a two-fold Tribute due (as unto Solomon, so) unto Christ: Prayer and Praise ▪ Prayer, [ Prayer also shall be m•de for him continually. ] Praise.
Which acquaints us with a twofold Tribute due (as unto Solomon, so) unto christ: Prayer and Praise ▪ Prayer, [ Prayer also shall be m•de for him continually. ] Praise.
But what? Prayer made for him, for Christ ? How can this be? What, doth he stand in n•ed of our Prayers? that men upon Earth should make prayers for him being in Heaven? Here t•e Iew• fall foul upon us Christians,
But what? Prayer made for him, for christ? How can this be? What, does he stand in n•ed of our Prayers? that men upon Earth should make Prayers for him being in Heaven? Here t•e Iew• fallen foul upon us Christians,
who if he be (what we believe him) God, how then can this passage agre• unto him, that prayers should be made for him? What, pray for our God? Prayers are to be put •p to him, not fo• him. For answer to this:
who if he be (what we believe him) God, how then can this passage agre• unto him, that Prayers should be made for him? What, pray for our God? Prayers Are to be put •p to him, not fo• him. For answer to this:
yet his Kingdom hath, his Church, which is as it were a part of himself, his Body ▪ whereof he is the Head. He is the Head of the Body, the Church, Col. 1.18. his Mystical Body. Which in re•ard of the near relation it hath to him, is called sometimes by his N••e; as 1 Cor. 12.12. As the Body is one, and hath many members, &c. So is Christ. And again, Gal. 3.16. Now to Abraham, and to his Seed were the promises made, &c. which Seed is Christ ;
yet his Kingdom hath, his Church, which is as it were a part of himself, his Body ▪ whereof he is the Head. He is the Head of the Body, the Church, Col. 1.18. his Mystical Body. Which in re•ard of the near Relation it hath to him, is called sometime by his N••e; as 1 Cor. 12.12. As the Body is one, and hath many members, etc. So is christ. And again, Gal. 3.16. Now to Abraham, and to his Seed were the promises made, etc. which Seed is christ;
meaning the Mystical Body of the Church, whereof Christ is the Head, and his Elect People the Members. Now though he being the Head, is out of the reach of our prayers,
meaning the Mystical Body of the Church, whereof christ is the Head, and his Elect People the Members. Now though he being the Head, is out of the reach of our Prayers,
So they are taught by Him himself in that Patern and Form of prayer which he hath left them ▪ After this manner pray ye, Hallowed be thy Name, thy Kingdom come, Matth. 6.10. The Kingdom of God, the Government whereof is committed to Jesus Christ as Mediatour;
So they Are taught by Him himself in that Pattern and From of prayer which he hath left them ▪ After this manner pray you, Hallowed be thy Name, thy Kingdom come, Matthew 6.10. The Kingdom of God, the Government whereof is committed to jesus christ as Mediator;
which it shall be to the end of the Wo•ld, being defended and maintained by the power of Jesus Chris• against all the Enemies of it, whether Men or Devils.
which it shall be to the end of the Wo•ld, being defended and maintained by the power of jesus Chris• against all the Enemies of it, whither Men or Devils.
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So he tell• Pe•er in that known Text, Matth. 16.18. [ Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock will I build my Church, and th• Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
So he tell• Pe•er in that known Text, Matthew 16.18. [ Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock will I built my Church, and th• Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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] Upon this Rock, not the rock Confessing, but Confessed; not upon Peter, but upon that Confession which he had then made, ver. 16. Thou art Christ the Son of the living God, upon this Rock (•aith he) I will build my Church ;
] Upon this Rock, not the rock Confessing, but Confessed; not upon Peter, but upon that Confessi which he had then made, ver. 16. Thou art christ the Son of the living God, upon this Rock (•aith he) I will built my Church;
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that is, all the pow•r and policy of Satan and his Instruments, (alluding to the custom of antient times, w••rein the Gates of Cities were the chief places of strength,
that is, all the pow•r and policy of Satan and his Instruments, (alluding to the custom of ancient times, w••rein the Gates of Cities were the chief places of strength,
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as for the continuance, so for the increase and inlargment of this Kingdom of Christ, that his Kingdom may come, that his S••pter may be lifted up, his Government advanced, his Church inlarged, that it may be made a glorious Church. So it shall be in the latter dayes:
as for the Continuance, so for the increase and Enlargement of this Kingdom of christ, that his Kingdom may come, that his S••pter may be lifted up, his Government advanced, his Church enlarged, that it may be made a glorious Church. So it shall be in the latter days:
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As (among other) that of the Prophet Esay, Chap. 2. ver. 2, 3. (repeated by the Prophet Micah in the same terms, M•e. 4.1.) It shall come to passe in the last dayes, that the Mountain of the Lords House shall be established in the top of the Mountains;
As (among other) that of the Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 2. ver. 2, 3. (repeated by the Prophet micah in the same terms, M•e. 4.1.) It shall come to pass in the last days, that the Mountain of the lords House shall be established in the top of the Mountains;
[ Shall be established in t•e top of th• Mountains, and exalted above the Hills ] ▪ it shall be settled and exalted, being in the spiritual glory of it advanced far above all secular States and Kingdoms in the World.
[ Shall be established in t•e top of th• Mountains, and exalted above the Hills ] ▪ it shall be settled and exalted, being in the spiritual glory of it advanced Far above all secular States and Kingdoms in the World.
[ And all Nations shall flow unto it ] ▪ ••ws and Gentiles out of all parts of the World shall by whole Flocks and Sho•ls come in and joyn themselves to the Church ▪ embraci•g of the Gospel,
[ And all nations shall flow unto it ] ▪ ••ws and Gentiles out of all parts of the World shall by Whole Flocks and Sho•ls come in and join themselves to the Church ▪ embraci•g of the Gospel,
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The Children of Israel shall abide many dayes without a King, and without a Prince, and without a Sacrifice, &c. (having neither any form of a Commonwealth amongst them,
The Children of Israel shall abide many days without a King, and without a Prince, and without a Sacrifice, etc. (having neither any from of a Commonwealth among them,
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nor yet the exe•cise of their Religion in that way and manner that formerly they had.) Afterward• they shall return and seek the Lord their God, and David their King ;
nor yet the exe•cise of their Religion in that Way and manner that formerly they had.) Afterward• they shall return and seek the Lord their God, and David their King;
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So the Prophet Esay most plainly fore-telleth it, Esay 60. where setting forth the glory of the Church under the Gosspel in the abundan• access of the Gentiles, he bidd•th her arise ▪ v•r. 1. [ Arise, shine, for thy light is come,
So the Prophet Isaiah most plainly foretelleth it, Isaiah 60. where setting forth the glory of the Church under the Gospel in the abundan• access of the Gentiles, he bidd•th her arise ▪ v•r. 1. [ Arise, shine, for thy Light is come,
And so he goeth on, ver. 9. Then thou shal• se•, and fl•w tog•th•• ▪ •nd thine heart shall fear and be inlarged ▪ bec••se the 〈 … 〉 of the Sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.
And so he Goes on, ver. 9. Then thou shal• se•, and fl•w tog•th•• ▪ •nd thine heart shall Fear and be enlarged ▪ bec••se the 〈 … 〉 of the Sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.
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] Such and so great should the confluence of People from all par•s of the World be that should joyn themselves to the Church, that it should be a matter of great admiration and wonder to them that should behold it.
] Such and so great should the confluence of People from all par•s of the World be that should join themselves to the Church, that it should be a matter of great admiration and wonder to them that should behold it.
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So he sets it forth, ver. 8. where •e bring in the Church speaking after that manner ▪ Who are these tha• fly as a Cloud, 〈 ◊ 〉 as the Do•e• to their Windows? Like as Clouds, which come oft-times from •emote quarters, •eing driven swiftly by the Wind or,
So he sets it forth, ver. 8. where •e bring in the Church speaking After that manner ▪ Who Are these tha• fly as a Cloud, 〈 ◊ 〉 as the Do•e• to their Windows? Like as Clouds, which come ofttimes from •emote quarters, •eing driven swiftly by the Wind or,
as D•v•s or Pigeons ▪ that flye in great Flocks, and with much speed to their Dove-coa•• ▪ such incomes should there be to the Church, which should be wonderfully augmented and increased.
as D•v•s or Pigeons ▪ that fly in great Flocks, and with much speed to their Dove-coa•• ▪ such incomes should there be to the Church, which should be wonderfully augmented and increased.
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so saith the Prophet Esay, Chap. 4. ver. 2. speaking of the Messiah, whom we find sometimes called a Branch, the Branch, as Zach. 3.8. I will bring forth my Servant the Branch.
so Says the Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 4. ver. 2. speaking of the Messiah, whom we find sometime called a Branch, the Branch, as Zach 3.8. I will bring forth my Servant the Branch.
Of this Branch it is there said, it shall be beautiful and glorious. And so it shall be in that day, viz. when the Church shall be increased and inlarged as it shall be, all Nations being brought under the Government of Jesus Christ.
Of this Branch it is there said, it shall be beautiful and glorious. And so it shall be in that day, viz. when the Church shall be increased and enlarged as it shall be, all nations being brought under the Government of jesus christ.
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Hereof God the Father maketh a Promise to his Son, Psal. 2.8. Ask of me, and I will give thee the Heathen for thi•e Inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the Earth for thy Possession ;
Hereof God the Father makes a Promise to his Son, Psalm 2.8. Ask of me, and I will give thee the Heathen for thi•e Inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the Earth for thy Possession;
And this promise (as already in part it is, so) it shall be fully made good to him in the latter dayes, viz. after the destruction of Anti-christ. So we find it foretold, Rev. 11.15. where we read of a gratulatory Acclamation made by the People of God at that great alteration and change that should be made in the Church.
And this promise (as already in part it is, so) it shall be Fully made good to him in the latter days, viz. After the destruction of Antichrist. So we find it foretold, Rev. 11.15. where we read of a gratulatory Acclamation made by the People of God At that great alteration and change that should be made in the Church.
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and it shall prosper and flourish, it shall be made a praise in the Earth. And for this are all that profess themselves the Subjects of Christ to pray.
and it shall prosper and flourish, it shall be made a praise in the Earth. And for this Are all that profess themselves the Subject's of christ to pray.
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Behold my Servant (saith the Lord, speaking of the Messiah, his Son Christ, whom he calleth his Servant NONLATINALPHABET, in regard of that great Service which he was to do in working of the Redemption and Salvation of his Elect People,) shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted,
Behold my Servant (Says the Lord, speaking of the Messiah, his Son christ, whom he calls his Servant, in regard of that great Service which he was to do in working of the Redemption and Salvation of his Elect People,) shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted,
and Might and Dominion, Eph. 1.20, 21. And so he shall be in his Kingdom, his Church, which he governing with so much prudence and wisdom as he doth,
and Might and Dominion, Ephesians 1.20, 21. And so he shall be in his Kingdom, his Church, which he governing with so much prudence and Wisdom as he does,
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So the Prophet Esay hath it, Esay 33. The Lord is exalted, for He dwelleth on High, He hath filled Zion with Iudgment and Righteousness. And again, ver. 10. Now will I arise (saith the Lord), now will I be exalted,
So the Prophet Isaiah hath it, Isaiah 33. The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on High, He hath filled Zion with Judgement and Righteousness. And again, ver. 10. Now will I arise (Says the Lord), now will I be exalted,
and executing any signal Judgments upon his and their Enemies. Now his Name is exalted, as the same Prophet hath it, Esay 12.4. where exciting the People to bless God for his great mercies to his Church, In that day (saith he) shall ye say, Praise the Lord, ca•• upon his Name, declare his doings among the People, make mention that his Name is exalted.
and executing any signal Judgments upon his and their Enemies. Now his Name is exalted, as the same Prophet hath it, Isaiah 12.4. where exciting the People to bless God for his great Mercies to his Church, In that day (Says he) shall you say, Praise the Lord, ca•• upon his Name, declare his doings among the People, make mention that his Name is exalted.
1. To themselves, that Christ may enter and take a full possession of their hearts. These are the Gates, those everlasting Doors, which the Psalmist calleth upon to lift up their heads, that the King of Glory may enter in, Psal. 24.7, 9. which however it may be understood literally of the Gates of the Temple, and metaphorically of the Gates of Heav•n, which were set open to receive Christ at his Ascension thither;
1. To themselves, that christ may enter and take a full possession of their hearts. These Are the Gates, those everlasting Doors, which the Psalmist calls upon to lift up their Heads, that the King of Glory may enter in, Psalm 24.7, 9. which however it may be understood literally of the Gates of the Temple, and metaphorically of the Gates of Heav•n, which were Set open to receive christ At his Ascension thither;
yet may it mystically be applyed to the hearts of men, who being the Temple of God, (as Believers are called, 1 Cor. 3.16.) their hearts are as Gates and Doors to let Christ in to their Souls.
yet may it mystically be applied to the hearts of men, who being the Temple of God, (as Believers Are called, 1 Cor. 3.16.) their hearts Are as Gates and Doors to let christ in to their Souls.
and take up his dwelling there, ruling and reigning there till •he hath put all his Enemies under his Feet, that so they may have a more sweet and full Communion with this their Lord and Saviour.
and take up his Dwelling there, ruling and reigning there till •he hath put all his Enemies under his Feet, that so they may have a more sweet and full Communion with this their Lord and Saviour.
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2. And as they are to do this for themselves, so for others. For this cause Paul tells his Ephes••ns, that he bowed his knees to the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ on their behalf, That he would grant unto you (saith he) according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man, That Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith.
2. And as they Are to do this for themselves, so for Others. For this cause Paul tells his Ephes••ns, that he bowed his knees to the Father of our Lord Iesus christ on their behalf, That he would grant unto you (Says he) according to the riches of his Glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man, That christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith.
And this are Christians to beg for their Brethren as the cho•sest mercy, that the Kingdom of Christ may thus come unto them, that his Sc•pter may be set up in their hearts, that so they may become his true Loyal and Obedient Subjects.
And this Are Christians to beg for their Brothers as the cho•sest mercy, that the Kingdom of christ may thus come unto them, that his Sc•pter may be Set up in their hearts, that so they may become his true Loyal and Obedient Subject's.
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The number whereof being increased and multiplyed, it will tend much to the honour of this their King. So Solomon tells us it d•th to a Temporal Prince;
The number whereof being increased and multiplied, it will tend much to the honour of this their King. So Solomon tells us it d•th to a Temporal Prince;
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When thes• things begin to come to pass, (viz. when they should see the signs of his coming there spoken of) then look up, and lift up your heads, for your Redemption draweth nig• ;
When thes• things begin to come to pass, (viz. when they should see the Signs of his coming there spoken of) then look up, and lift up your Heads, for your Redemption draws nig•;
So the Apostle sets it forth ▪ 2 Thess. 1.7, 10. When the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, &c. He shall then come to be glorified in his Sain•s,
So the Apostle sets it forth ▪ 2 Thess 1.7, 10. When the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, etc. He shall then come to be glorified in his Sain•s,
And for this all his Subjects do, or ought to wait. So Paul saith his believing Corinthians did, 1 Cor. 1.7. Ye come behind in no Gift, waiting for the coming of our Lord Iesus Christ.
And for this all his Subject's do, or ought to wait. So Paul Says his believing Corinthians did, 1 Cor. 1.7. You come behind in no Gift, waiting for the coming of our Lord Iesus christ.
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And the like he saith of his Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 1.10. Being turned from Idols to serve the true and living God, they waited for his Son from Heaven.
And the like he Says of his Thessalonians, 1 Thess 1.10. Being turned from Idols to serve the true and living God, they waited for his Son from Heaven.
Which he prays for them, that they might still do, and that with Patience, 2 Thess. 3.5. And the Lord direct your hearts into the Love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
Which he prays for them, that they might still do, and that with Patience, 2 Thess 3.5. And the Lord Direct your hearts into the Love of God, and into the patient waiting for christ.
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The Church, which is Christ's Bride, by the motion of the Spirit working such a desire in the hearts of true Believers, earnestly ▪ wisheth and prayeth for the coming of Christ.
The Church, which is Christ's Bride, by the motion of the Spirit working such a desire in the hearts of true Believers, earnestly ▪ wishes and Prayeth for the coming of christ.
1. This doth He for them, being a continual Intercessor on their behalf, He ever liveth to make Intercession for them, Hebr. 7.25. 2. They have need thus to pray for him upon their own account, that he who hath begun to take up his lodging in their Souls, may continue to dwell there;
1. This does He for them, being a continual Intercessor on their behalf, He ever lives to make Intercession for them, Hebrew 7.25. 2. They have need thus to pray for him upon their own account, that he who hath begun to take up his lodging in their Souls, may continue to dwell there;
3. Again they have need so to do upon the Churches account, which being beset with so many and great Enemies, who are continually at work, being unwearied in their endeavours for the damage and prejudice of it,
3. Again they have need so to do upon the Churches account, which being beset with so many and great Enemies, who Are continually At work, being unwearied in their endeavours for the damage and prejudice of it,
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and of all the true members thereof, (your Adversary the Devil, as a roaring Lyon walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5.8; and so do his Instr•ments), it hath need of a continuall Guard to pro•ect and defend it.
and of all the true members thereof, (your Adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5.8; and so do his Instr•ments), it hath need of a continual Guard to pro•ect and defend it.
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1. By h•s open and professed Enemies, who will not own and acknowledg his Soveraignty. Such were the Iews, We have no King but Caesar (say the chief Priests unto Pilate), Ioh. 19.15.
1. By h•s open and professed Enemies, who will not own and acknowledge his Sovereignty. Such were the Iews, We have no King but Caesar (say the chief Priests unto Pilate), John 19.15.
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And as it was with the Iews, so was it then, and at this day is with many, the greatest part of the Gentiles, with whom we find the Psalmist contesting about this their Rebellion, Psal. 2.1, 2, 3. Why do the Heathen rage,
And as it was with the Iews, so was it then, and At this day is with many, the greatest part of the Gentiles, with whom we find the Psalmist contesting about this their Rebellion, Psalm 2.1, 2, 3. Why do the Heathen rage,
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and the People imagine a vain thing? The Kings of the Earth set themselves, and the Rulers take Counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed;
and the People imagine a vain thing? The Kings of the Earth Set themselves, and the Rulers take Counsel together against the Lord, and against his Anointed;
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2. Are there not some, and too many, who go for his Subjects, guilty of the like disloyalty? Such as have taken the Name of Christ upon them, professing themselves to be Christians, yet are they far from praying for this their Soveraign, as they ought to do.
2. are there not Some, and too many, who go for his Subject's, guilty of the like disloyalty? Such as have taken the Name of christ upon them, professing themselves to be Christians, yet Are they Far from praying for this their Sovereign, as they ought to do.
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It may be they say, and that as oft as any other, Thy Kingdom come, but they mean it not, they do not unfeignedly desire it ▪ which if they did, they would not oppose his Government as they do.
It may be they say, and that as oft as any other, Thy Kingdom come, but they mean it not, they do not unfeignedly desire it ▪ which if they did, they would not oppose his Government as they do.
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So was it not with the People of God in Babylon, whose affection to Hi•rusalem we have se•t forth, Psal. 137. ver. 5, 6. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
So was it not with the People of God in Babylon, whose affection to Hi•rusalem we have se•t forth, Psalm 137. ver. 5, 6. If I forget thee, Oh Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
How is it then that so many, who professe themselves Christians, should be so little affected as they are with the sad state and condition of the Church at this Day? They do not remember it,
How is it then that so many, who profess themselves Christians, should be so little affected as they Are with the sad state and condition of the Church At this Day? They do not Remember it,
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No, they are far from joyning with the Spiri• and the Bride in saying, Come Lord Iesus. This is a thing which they do not firmly believe, that he will come.
No, they Are Far from joining with the Spiri• and the Bride in saying, Come Lord Iesus. This is a thing which they do not firmly believe, that he will come.
And surely it can be no otherwise with some, with many, even with all obstina•e and rebellious Sinners, such as will not have Christ to Reign in them, and over them here.
And surely it can be no otherwise with Some, with many, even with all obstina•e and rebellious Sinners, such as will not have christ to Reign in them, and over them Here.
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Who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power (as the Apostle sets it forth, 2 Thess. 1.7, 8, 9.) Oh! this will be to them a dreadfull coming.
Who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power (as the Apostle sets it forth, 2 Thess 1.7, 8, 9.) Oh! this will be to them a dreadful coming.
and hide us from the f•ce of him that •i•teth upon the Throne, and from the wrath of the La•• ▪ And as they shall then deprecate and pray against his coming,
and hide us from the f•ce of him that •i•teth upon the Throne, and from the wrath of the La•• ▪ And as they shall then deprecate and pray against his coming,
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let not us be wanting in this our Duty, in paying this Tribute unto him, in praying for him, and that cont•nually, that his Kingdom may come ▪ and that power, that he may reign and prosper.
let not us be wanting in this our Duty, in paying this Tribute unto him, in praying for him, and that cont•nually, that his Kingdom may come ▪ and that power, that he may Reign and prosper.
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Which that it is meant of Jesus Christ, i• not to be questioned, that being •oo high • Titl• to be given to any but him, to be called, Iehovah T•idkenu, The Lord our Right•ousnesse.
Which that it is meant of jesus christ, i• not to be questioned, that being •oo high • Titl• to be given to any but him, to be called, Jehovah T•idkenu, The Lord our Right•ousnesse.
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That what is here in this Psalm said of Solomon, and his Government in a literall sens•, may be made good in a mysticall •nd spiritu•ll sense in the Government of Christ ▪ That he judging the People with Righteousnesse, and th• Poor with Iudgmen•;
That what is Here in this Psalm said of Solomon, and his Government in a literal sens•, may be made good in a mystical •nd spiritu•ll sense in the Government of christ ▪ That he judging the People with Righteousness, and th• Poor with Iudgmen•;
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2. And whilst we pray, that he may thus come to his Church in generall, beg we the like for our selves in particular ▪ that he may come unto us, come into our hearts, taking a full possession of them, dwelling and ruling there, that so we may be happy and blessed under his Government, being blessed with all spirituall Blessings in heavenly places (or things) in him, and have a more sweet and full Communion with him in his Kingdome of Grace here,
2. And while we pray, that he may thus come to his Church in general, beg we the like for our selves in particular ▪ that he may come unto us, come into our hearts, taking a full possession of them, Dwelling and ruling there, that so we may be happy and blessed under his Government, being blessed with all spiritual Blessings in heavenly places (or things) in him, and have a more sweet and full Communion with him in his Kingdom of Grace Here,
when he went, in that mean Garbe, riding into Ierusalem upon an Asse, (as we have the story, Matth. 21.) the People, many of them, received and entertained him with the like solemnity as Princes in their Coronations usually are (and as our dread Soveraign lately was in passing thorow his Royal City); some spreading their Garments in the way, other's cutting down Branches from the Trees,
when he went, in that mean Garb, riding into Ierusalem upon an Ass, (as we have the story, Matthew 21.) the People, many of them, received and entertained him with the like solemnity as Princes in their Coronations usually Are (and as our dread Sovereign lately was in passing thorough his Royal city); Some spreading their Garments in the Way, other's cutting down Branches from the Trees,
and strowing them in the waye • And the multitude that went before, and tha• followed, cryed, saying, Hosannah to the Son of David, Blessed is he that cometh in the Name •f the Lord, Hosannah in the highest.
and strowing them in the Way • And the multitude that went before, and tha• followed, cried, saying, Hosannah to the Son of David, Blessed is he that comes in the Name •f the Lord, Hosannah in the highest.
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and to which the four Beasts (or living Wights, NONLATINALPHABET) say, Amen, ver. 14. And herein let us joyn in consort with them ▪ thus blessing and praising this our Soveraign, giving unto him all possible Honour and Glory.
and to which the four Beasts (or living Wights,) say, Amen, ver. 14. And herein let us join in consort with them ▪ thus blessing and praising this our Sovereign, giving unto him all possible Honour and Glory.
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and Glory, and Blessing, ver. 12. And so he must be acknowledged to be by us, both in respect of what he is in himself, and what he is to us. In himself he is a King, a great King, King of Kings,
and Glory, and Blessing, ver. 12. And so he must be acknowledged to be by us, both in respect of what he is in himself, and what he is to us. In himself he is a King, a great King, King of Kings,
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and Lord of Lords, (that is the Name which is said to be written on his Vesture, and on his Thigh, Revel. 19.16.) The blessed and only Potentate, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords;
and Lord of lords, (that is the Name which is said to be written on his Vesture, and on his Thigh, Revel. 19.16.) The blessed and only Potentate, King of Kings, and Lord of lords;
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who only hath immortality, dwelling in the Light which no man can approach unto (so the Apostle describeth him), 1 Tim. 6.15, 16. Such is his Greatnesse. And such is his Goodnesse, his goodness to us, which he hath already many wayes expressed;
who only hath immortality, Dwelling in the Light which no man can approach unto (so the Apostle Describeth him), 1 Tim. 6.15, 16. Such is his Greatness. And such is his goodness, his Goodness to us, which he hath already many ways expressed;
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as in leaving the bosome of his Father, coming down from Heaven, abasing himself to take our Náture upon him, in that Nature doing and suffering what Justice required at our hands, Rede•ming us to God by his Blood, Revel. 5.9. All which call for this Tribute to be payed unto him by all those who have an interest in him.
as in leaving the bosom of his Father, coming down from Heaven, abasing himself to take our Náture upon him, in that Nature doing and suffering what justice required At our hands, Rede•ming us to God by his Blood, Revel. 5.9. All which call for this Tribute to be paid unto him by all those who have an Interest in him.
And the preparations which he hath made for us, being gone before to prepare a place for us, that we may not only be with him, beholding his Glory, but also be made partakers of it ▪ To which I might add, The righteousnesse and graciousnesse of his Government ;
And the preparations which he hath made for us, being gone before to prepare a place for us, that we may not only be with him, beholding his Glory, but also be made partakers of it ▪ To which I might add, The righteousness and graciousness of his Government;
The Righteousnesse of it, The S•epter of thy Kingdom is a Scepter of Righteousnesse, Hebr. 1.8. The graciousnesse of it, in admitting all that will to come unto him, Him that cometh 〈 … 〉, I will in no wise cast out, Joh. 6.37.
The Righteousness of it, The S•epter of thy Kingdom is a Sceptre of Righteousness, Hebrew 1.8. The graciousness of it, in admitting all that will to come unto him, Him that comes 〈 … 〉, I will in no wise cast out, John 6.37.
Come unto me ye that are weary and he•vy laden, and I will give you rest, Matth. 11.28. Upon these and many other accounts is this our King to be blessed and praised.
Come unto me you that Are weary and he•vy laden, and I will give you rest, Matthew 11.28. Upon these and many other accounts is this our King to be blessed and praised.
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And, that Daily, [ And daily shall he be praised ] ▪ Inasmu•h as he daily loadeth us with his Benefits, giving us every day new experiences of his goodnesse, in bestowing upon us so many Blessings both Temporal and Spiritual ▪ all which call for a grateful acknowledgment.
And, that Daily, [ And daily shall he be praised ] ▪ Inasmu•h as he daily loadeth us with his Benefits, giving us every day new experiences of his Goodness, in bestowing upon us so many Blessings both Temporal and Spiritual ▪ all which call for a grateful acknowledgment.
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