The wicked mans plot defeated, or, The wicked man laughed out of countenance as it was represented in a sermon preached in St. Mary Wool-Church, London, May 11, 1656, by Thomas Baker.
as so far to startle their confidence in this providence, as to justle them to a foul Apostacy from the Kings Highway of righteousness, they may, more then probably, have proposed unto themselves to measure:
as so Far to startle their confidence in this providence, as to justle them to a foul Apostasy from the Kings Highway of righteousness, they may, more then probably, have proposed unto themselves to measure:
So is this verse, now read, with the preceding, nothing else but a Prolepsis or Preoccupation, of an Objection may be framed against the course of this providence of his.
So is this verse, now read, with the preceding, nothing Else but a Prolepsis or Preoccupation, of an Objection may be framed against the course of this providence of his.
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Wherein (not to perplex your memories with any intricate Divisions) I shall only charge them with the recognition of these two special Observables: The Manner of thi• Defea•anc•. Cause
Wherein (not to perplex your memories with any intricate Divisions) I shall only charge them with the recognition of these two special Observables: The Manner of thi• Defea•anc•. Cause
The Subalt••nate, is the near approach of this day; His Day is comming. The Principal, Gods foresight of this dayes near approach, He hath seen it. These the Par•s.
The Subalt••nate, is the near approach of this day; His Day is coming. The Principal, God's foresight of this days near approach, He hath seen it. These the Par•s.
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There is a Fable, amongst the Poets, of Iupiter, that, having married Metis, and devouring her, being with childe by him, himself is at last delivered of an armed Pallas out of his head.
There is a Fable, among the Poets, of Iupiter, that, having married Metis, and devouring her, being with child by him, himself is At last Delivered of an armed Pallas out of his head.
and then say in their hearts, as it is in the preceding Verse, who shall bring us down to the ground? And as those in that other prop•et, Amos 9. 10. No evill shall overtake, or prevent us.
and then say in their hearts, as it is in the preceding Verse, who shall bring us down to the ground? And as those in that other prop•et, Amos 9. 10. No evil shall overtake, or prevent us.
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not unlike that cloud, Ixion embraced instead of Iuno; yea, Aegri s•mnium; no other, then a sick mans Dream: as, when one dream•th (as the Prophet wordeth it, Esay 29. 8.) that he drinketh;
not unlike that cloud, Ixion embraced instead of Iuno; yea, Sick s•mnium; no other, then a sick men Dream: as, when one dream•th (as the Prophet wordeth it, Isaiah 29. 8.) that he Drinketh;
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The All-seeing Spectator, and infallible Judge, of Heaven and Earth, laugheth at these their ridiculous Enterludes, at these their self-gulling Scenes. And,
The All-seeing Spectator, and infallible Judge, of Heaven and Earth, Laugheth At these their ridiculous Interludes, At these their self-gulling Scenes. And,
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Herod Ascalonita (saith Lyra upon the words) that maketh a bloudy Inquisition after the Saviour of the World, upon his first sal••tion thereof, Mat. 〈 ◊ 〉 An• Herod Antipas, that 〈 … 〉, by arraying him in a purple Robe,
Herod Ascalonite (Says Lyra upon the words) that makes a bloody Inquisition After the Saviour of the World, upon his First sal••tion thereof, Mathew 〈 ◊ 〉 An• Herod Antipas, that 〈 … 〉, by arraying him in a purple Robe,
now he is upon the point of giving it his last valediction, Luke 23. And the Rulers, i. e. Pilate, and the chief priests (saith the same Lyra) take counsel together against the Lord, and this his Anointed.
now he is upon the point of giving it his last valediction, Lycia 23. And the Rulers, i. e. Pilate, and the chief Priests (Says the same Lyra) take counsel together against the Lord, and this his Anointed.
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He that dwelleth in Heaven (saith the same prophet of ours, in the following verses) shall laugh them to scorn, (as him of the same stampe here in the Text) the Lord shall have them in derision.
He that dwells in Heaven (Says the same Prophet of ours, in the following Verses) shall laugh them to scorn, (as him of the same stamp Here in the Text) the Lord shall have them in derision.
the glasse of the Divine Essence, which these Heavenly Spirits are still, with unspeakable joy, contemplating, reflecteth upon them, not so much the species of their own visages,
the glass of the Divine Essence, which these Heavenly Spirits Are still, with unspeakable joy, contemplating, reflecteth upon them, not so much the species of their own visages,
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So that, as there a multitude of the Heavenly Host with the Shepheards, cha•ting out that chearefull D•x•logy, of 〈 ◊ 〉 be to God on high ▪ on earth peace, as soone as one Angel hath acquainted them with the glad •idings of our Saviours Birth, Luk. 2. No sooner doth the Almighty put his countenance into a Smiling-Frowning posture,
So that, as there a multitude of the Heavenly Host with the Shepherds, cha•ting out that cheerful D•x•logy, of 〈 ◊ 〉 be to God on high ▪ on earth peace, as soon as one Angel hath acquainted them with the glad •idings of our Saviors Birth, Luk. 2. No sooner does the Almighty put his countenance into a Smiling-Frowning posture,
as that now he shall have the advantage of washing his footsteps in his his bloud (as it is Psal. 58. 9.) as soon as he shall discover the Almighty (as him here in the Text) to make him the subject of his scornful, and so wrathfull, laughter.
as that now he shall have the advantage of washing his footsteps in his his blood (as it is Psalm 58. 9.) as soon as he shall discover the Almighty (as him Here in the Text) to make him the Subject of his scornful, and so wrathful, laughter.
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and now we have seen and known it, as it is Lam. 2. 16. And laugh at them with an Aha, we have devoured them, as it is Psa. 35. 25. VV•e unto you that laugh now (you know, is our Saviours ovvn doom) for you shall mourn and weep, Luke 6 ▪ 25. The son of Sirach, Ecclus. 27, 29. runneth a sad Descant upon this ground;
and now we have seen and known it, as it is Lam. 2. 16. And laugh At them with an Aha, we have devoured them, as it is Psa. 35. 25. VV•e unto you that laugh now (you know, is our Saviors own doom) for you shall mourn and weep, Lycia 6 ▪ 25. The son of Sirach, Ecclus 27, 29. Runneth a sad Descant upon this ground;
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and knowing that the time is at hand, when they shall see him stand with great confidence before their faces (as it is, VVisd. 5.) may you heare, in great anguish of spirit, antedating their owne sad Destiny,
and knowing that the time is At hand, when they shall see him stand with great confidence before their faces (as it is, Usivd. 5.) may you hear, in great anguish of Spirit, antedating their own sad Destiny,
Indeed, the success of a wicked Man, whilest hee groweth Elated with his politick, and mischievous, practices upon the Righteous prospered, may afford him such a kinde of Superficiall Merriment, NONLATINALPHABET;
Indeed, the success of a wicked Man, whilst he grows Elated with his politic, and mischievous, practices upon the Righteous prospered, may afford him such a kind of Superficial Merriment,;
Yea and minister unto them such matter of Flickering Laughter, as that, like that of the Preachers fool, Eccles. 7. 6. it shall make a crackling Noise,
Yea and minister unto them such matter of Flickering Laughter, as that, like that of the Preachers fool, Eccles. 7. 6. it shall make a crackling Noise,
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as Thornes under a Pot. But, or ever the Pots of their Hearts be made hot with th•se thornes, Indignation (our Prophet is peremptory, Psal. 58. 8.) shall vexe them, and lye heavy upon them, as a thing that is Raw.
as Thorns under a Pot. But, or ever the Pots of their Hearts be made hight with th•se thorns, Indignation (our Prophet is peremptory, Psalm 58. 8.) shall vex them, and lie heavy upon them, as a thing that is Raw.
Their Laughter shall in conclusion appear to be no other then Risus Sardonicus; as the Laughter of those that have eaten of the Herbe Sardoa; whose forced Merriment,
Their Laughter shall in conclusion appear to be no other then Risus Sardonic; as the Laughter of those that have eaten of the Herb Sardinia; whose forced Merriment,
and the end of such mirth is always heaviness, Prov. 14. 13. So that then just reason may St. Iames seem to have for the Allarming of the Rich Men of his time, those that by unjust practices have heaped them up Riches, Go to now ye Rich men, weep and howl for the miseries that shall come upon you;
and the end of such mirth is always heaviness, Curae 14. 13. So that then just reason may Saint James seem to have for the Alarming of the Rich Men of his time, those that by unjust practices have heaped them up Riches, Go to now you Rich men, weep and howl for the misery's that shall come upon you;
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your Laughter shall be turned into mourning; and your Ioy into heavines. Jam. 4. Yea, the Lords own word it is to those that forsake him; forget his Holy Mountain;
your Laughter shall be turned into mourning; and your Joy into heaviness. Jam. 4. Yea, the lords own word it is to those that forsake him; forget his Holy Mountain;
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as that their Joy no Man shall take from them, as our Saviour sometimes to his Discipes in the like case, Joh. 16. 22. Then with their Persecutors that may perhaps for some short space Revel in all manner of jollity,
as that their Joy no Man shall take from them, as our Saviour sometime to his Disciples in the like case, John 16. 22. Then with their Persecutors that may perhaps for Some short Molle Revel in all manner of jollity,
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that we are rather so farre prone to turn the Day into Night, as to trifle away every hour of this Day in stretching us upon our Ivory Beds; in Dreaming them out in secure slumbers;
that we Are rather so Far prove to turn the Day into Night, as to trifle away every hour of this Day in stretching us upon our Ivory Beds; in Dreaming them out in secure slumbers;
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and so suck the Bloud of our innocent Neighbour? And yet the Light of this Day (like those Northern people, that have the Equinoctial for their Horizon ) we will needs have (as have they in their proper seasons) still Lasting.
and so suck the Blood of our innocent Neighbour? And yet the Light of this Day (like those Northern people, that have the Equinoctial for their Horizon) we will needs have (as have they in their proper seasons) still Lasting.
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for that we are Idly disposed, we will needes have the Time of this Day so far from passing, that we will neede• perswade our selves, that we have a like command upon it,
for that we Are Idly disposed, we will needs have the Time of this Day so Far from passing, that we will neede• persuade our selves, that we have a like command upon it,
The Spirit of God, in the mean time, whose peculiar office it is to bring all things to the Remembrahce of these, he inspireth, Joh. 14. 26. becommeth every where, throughout the Sacred Volu•es,
The Spirit of God, in the mean time, whose peculiar office it is to bring all things to the Remembrahce of these, he inspireth, John 14. 26. becomes every where, throughout the Sacred Volu•es,
as they, that went before him, were affrighted, Job 18. 20. Remember the children of Edom, O Lord in the Day of Hierusalem (you know is our Prophets Address unto him in her behalf, Psal. 137. 7.) how they cried Down with it, Down with it, even to the Ground.
as they, that went before him, were affrighted, Job 18. 20. remember the children of Edom, Oh Lord in the Day of Jerusalem (you know is our prophets Address unto him in her behalf, Psalm 137. 7.) how they cried Down with it, Down with it, even to the Ground.
I saw (is the Lords own word, wherin he, no less justly then sharply, taxeth his people of Israel) that in the Day, wherein strangers carried away the Forces of your Brother Jacob, and Forreigners entred into the Gates, and cast Lots upon Hierusalem;
I saw (is the lords own word, wherein he, no less justly then sharply, Taxes his people of Israel) that in the Day, wherein Strangers carried away the Forces of your Brother Jacob, and Foreigners entered into the Gates, and cast Lots upon Jerusalem;
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Obad. 11. 12. And it is that other Prophets just Exe•cration upon the Wicked, after that hee hath capitulated with the Almighty about their prosperity;
Obadiah 11. 12. And it is that other prophets just Exe•cration upon the Wicked, After that he hath capitulated with the Almighty about their Prosperity;
when God distributeth sorrowes unto them in his Anger, and the Night of their Destruction commeth upon them, their Candle, that they might now at last hope should afford them some poore, weake, Light of Comfort, is, not seldome, put out,
when God distributeth sorrows unto them in his Anger, and the Night of their Destruction comes upon them, their Candle, that they might now At last hope should afford them Some poor, weak, Light of Comfort, is, not seldom, put out,
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when he shall now finde this Day, or rather this Day made Night (as it is Amos 5. 8.) unawares to overtake him, which he had put farre away from him? Especially when hee shall heare the Almighty vying an high Roare of Laughter with his loud-yelling Accent of Anguish of Spirit, upon his clear Fore-sight of this Days neare Approach.
when he shall now find this Day, or rather this Day made Night (as it is Amos 5. 8.) unawares to overtake him, which he had put Far away from him? Especially when he shall hear the Almighty vying an high Roar of Laughter with his loud-yelling Accent of Anguish of Spirit, upon his clear Foresight of this Days near Approach.
and shall therefore, with the five Foolish Virgins, Mat. 25. betake them to slumbrings, and sleepings; and, with that Evil servant, in the 24 of the same Gospel, to Eating, and Drinking, and smiting his Fellow servants; whom therefore his Master, comming in a Day, that he looketh not for him;
and shall Therefore, with the five Foolish Virgins, Mathew 25. betake them to slumbrings, and sleepings; and, with that Evil servant, in the 24 of the same Gospel, to Eating, and Drinking, and smiting his Fellow Servants; whom Therefore his Master, coming in a Day, that he looks not for him;
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whose Feare is as his Faith, the Evidence of things not seen, will look upon this Day, of whose Indefinite, and Indeterminate Advent hee is here thus cautioned,
whose fear is as his Faith, the Evidence of things not seen, will look upon this Day, of whose Indefinite, and Indeterminate Advent he is Here thus cautioned,
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And therefore it is well worthy our best observation, that, when the Prophet Ezekiel, 7th. of his Prophesie, giveth the Inhabitants of Hierusalem a shrill Allarum of their inevitable Destruction at Hand, the Future,
And Therefore it is well worthy our best observation, that, when the Prophet Ezekielem, 7th. of his Prophesy, gives the Inhabitants of Jerusalem a shrill Alarum of their inevitable Destruction At Hand, the Future,
And yet, vers. 6. we hear of nothing else but the found of Present Destruction: An End is come; the End is come; it watcheth for thee: Beho•a! it is come.
And yet, vers. 6. we hear of nothing Else but the found of Present Destruction: an End is come; the End is come; it watches for thee: Beho•a! it is come.
Mat. 23. 38. So that then, see I Uncleanness, Excess, Sacriledge, Barbarisme, Cruelty, Blasphemy, Hypocrisie, all manner of Iniquity, to abound in an Age? and yet, not to scape with Impunity onely;
Mathew 23. 38. So that then, see I Uncleanness, Excess, Sacrilege, Barbarism, Cruelty, Blasphemy, Hypocrisy, all manner of Iniquity, to abound in an Age? and yet, not to escape with Impunity only;
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but to be sped of all manner of successfull Prosperity? shall I now conclude, that they shall finally escape for this their wickedness? as it is Psal. 56. 7. No;
but to be sped of all manner of successful Prosperity? shall I now conclude, that they shall finally escape for this their wickedness? as it is Psalm 56. 7. No;
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and Destructive, Practices? I justly conclude, that there is a present Storme of Fowle weather, that boadeth, not others onely from them, but even themselves.
and Destructive, Practices? I justly conclude, that there is a present Storm of Foul weather, that boadeth, not Others only from them, but even themselves.
Nay, as the Floud commeth upon the old world, and sweepeth them all away, whilest they are Ea•ing and Drinking, Building and Planting, Marrying, and giving in Marriage.
Nay, as the Flood comes upon the old world, and sweeps them all away, whilst they Are Ea•ing and Drinking, Building and Planting, Marrying, and giving in Marriage.
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Matth. 24. 38. See 1 Men securely promising themselves an happy continuance, and prosperous successe, in their never-so Irregular, Courses? upon this Security of theirs I look,
Matthew 24. 38. See 1 Men securely promising themselves an happy Continuance, and prosperous success, in their never-so Irregular, Courses? upon this Security of theirs I look,
The Lord heard, and forbore, Thou hast Abhorred, and Forsaken thine Anointed, saith the same prophet, Psal. 89. 37. St. Hierome readeth, 〈 ◊ 〉; Thou hast Forborn him.
The Lord herd, and forbore, Thou hast Abhorred, and Forsaken thine Anointed, Says the same Prophet, Psalm 89. 37. Saint Jerome readeth, 〈 ◊ 〉; Thou hast Forborn him.
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Gods Forbearance of a Sinner in his wicked wayes for a time, is so far from being a Testimony of his Favour, that it is rather an irr•fragable Argument of his highly incensed Displeasure.
God's Forbearance of a Sinner in his wicked ways for a time, is so Far from being a Testimony of his Favour, that it is rather an irr•fragable Argument of his highly incensed Displeasure.
What, if God, willing to show his wrath (saith the Apostle) and to make his Power known, endured with much Long-sufferance the vessels of wrath, fitted to Destruction? Rom. 9. 22. So that then, see I Men to despise the Riches of Gods Goodnesse,
What, if God, willing to show his wrath (Says the Apostle) and to make his Power known, endured with much Long-sufferance the vessels of wrath, fitted to Destruction? Rom. 9. 22. So that then, see I Men to despise the Riches of God's goodness,
and to make his Power eminently knowne, — NONLATINALPHABET — as upon vessels of wrath, that all this while have beene fitting themselves to Destruction.
and to make his Power eminently known, — — as upon vessels of wrath, that all this while have been fitting themselves to Destruction.
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yet at last (the Preacher is peremptory) it shall not go well with him, Eccles. 8. And therefore, however you may observe the Almighty to dance Attendance upon wicked Miscreants a long time, in a continued expectance of their Conversion;
yet At last (the Preacher is peremptory) it shall not go well with him, Eccles. 8. And Therefore, however you may observe the Almighty to dance Attendance upon wicked Miscreants a long time, in a continued expectance of their Conversion;
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for why will you Die, O yee House of Israel? Ezek. 33. 11. Thou gavest them place of Repentance (saith the Wiseman of the People) not being ignorant that they were a Naughty Generation, that their Malice was bred in them;
for why will you Die, Oh ye House of Israel? Ezekiel 33. 11. Thou Gavest them place of Repentance (Says the Wiseman of the People) not being ignorant that they were a Naughty Generation, that their Malice was bred in them;
For whose drawing up to the head though hee may take some time (as St. Hierome ) to give them fair warning that they stand within the reach of his Arm:
For whose drawing up to the head though he may take Some time (as Saint Jerome) to give them fair warning that they stand within the reach of his Arm:
And, when Gods judgements are furthest adjourned, for point of Execution, they still leave, when they come to be executed, the most deadly Scar behind them.
And, when God's Judgments Are furthest adjourned, for point of Execution, they still leave, when they come to be executed, the most deadly Scar behind them.
And then woundeth to the purpose the Hairy Scalp of such an one, as goeth on still in his wickedness, as it is Psal. 68. 21. And that Dreadful Day of vengeance the Hand of his Justice will at last be sure to bring on, which the Eye of his omniscience hath foreseen,
And then wounds to the purpose the Hairy Scalp of such an one, as Goes on still in his wickedness, as it is Psalm 68. 21. And that Dreadful Day of vengeance the Hand of his justice will At last be sure to bring on, which the Eye of his omniscience hath foreseen,
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Nothing of him will sink with us, but that his Mercy is great, and that he will be pacified for the multitude of his sins, as it is Ecclus. •. 6. That vision in the mean time, that Ezekiel in the first of his Prophesie, seeth, of four several creatures appearing, each having four several Faces, is well worth our best Heeding;
Nothing of him will sink with us, but that his Mercy is great, and that he will be pacified for the multitude of his Sins, as it is Ecclus •. 6. That vision in the mean time, that Ezekielem in the First of his Prophesy, sees, of four several creatures appearing, each having four several Faces, is well worth our best Heeding;
Job 40. 12. Look upon every one that is Proud, (saith he) and bring him L•w. And with these, by our Prophets verd•ct (answering that Holy Mans Desire) as he beholdeth the Proud a far off, Psal. 138. 6. so doth he see the comming of the Wicked Mans Day.
Job 40. 12. Look upon every one that is Proud, (Says he) and bring him L•w. And with these, by our prophets verd•ct (answering that Holy men Desire) as he beholdeth the Proud a Far off, Psalm 138. 6. so does he see the coming of the Wicked men Day.
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It is the saying of the Lord to Samuel now, by a Commission from 〈 ◊ 〉 being to annoint one of Iesse 's sons for King over his People, he is now fixing his Eyes,
It is the saying of the Lord to Samuel now, by a Commission from 〈 ◊ 〉 being to anoint one of Iesse is Sons for King over his People, he is now fixing his Eyes,
and upon the point of laying his Hands, upon Eliab, The Lord seeth not as man seeth, 1 Sam, 16. 7. The Apostle, 1 Cor. 13. 12. giveth us as clear a Representation,
and upon the point of laying his Hands, upon Eliab, The Lord sees not as man sees, 1 Sam, 16. 7. The Apostle, 1 Cor. 13. 12. gives us as clear a Representation,
Yea, whilest, through our weak Perspicils, wherewith we look upon the Aspects and Influences of the Heavens, wee will needs bee taking upon us a faculty of Divining of things to come;
Yea, whilst, through our weak Perspicils, wherewith we look upon the Aspects and Influences of the Heavens, we will needs be taking upon us a faculty of Divining of things to come;
as those in that other Prophet, Zach. 10. 2. The Diviners amongst us have seen a •ye? and told false Dreames? It is otherwise with this All-seeing God.
as those in that other Prophet, Zach 10. 2. The Diviners among us have seen a •ye? and told false Dreams? It is otherwise with this All-seeing God.
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Rom. 14. 17. And therefore pregnant is that the Prophets words of him, Esay 7. 18. Hee shall hiss for the Flye, that is in the uttermost parts of Egypt;
Rom. 14. 17. And Therefore pregnant is that the prophets words of him, Isaiah 7. 18. He shall hiss for the Fly, that is in the uttermost parts of Egypt;
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Nay Eyes as Thunderbolts, and those Right-aiming (saith the Wiseman) which discharged from the Clouds, as from a well-drawn Bow, readily flye to the Mark.
Nay Eyes as Thunderbolts, and those Right-aiming (Says the Wiseman) which discharged from the Clouds, as from a well-drawn Bow, readily fly to the Mark.
I will ba••en my word (is his own word) to p•rform it. Jer. 1. 12. And this time, of his Acceleration of vengeance upon a •e•ple, far is hee from being so reserved,
I will ba••en my word (is his own word) to p•rform it. Jer. 1. 12. And this time, of his Acceleration of vengeance upon a •e•ple, Far is he from being so reserved,
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Shall I hide from Abraham (is the same Lords solemn debate with himself about the destruction of Sodom) that thing ▪ which I intend to do? Gen. 18. 17. No! the Prophet maketh a present and positive Answer to this the Lords Quere, Amos 3. 7. Surely the Lord will do nothing,
Shall I hide from Abraham (is the same lords solemn debate with himself about the destruction of Sodom) that thing ▪ which I intend to do? Gen. 18. 17. No! the Prophet makes a present and positive Answer to this the lords Quere, Amos 3. 7. Surely the Lord will do nothing,
after that he hath denounced Vengeance against Bethsaid•, Chorazin, and Capernaum; I thank thee Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast Hid these things from the Wise, and Prudent;
After that he hath denounced Vengeance against Bethsaid•, Chorazin, and Capernaum; I thank thee Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast Hid these things from the Wise, and Prudent;
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yea, but of a Child of God! of a very Babe in Grace! That, when Franticke Enthusiasts shall vainly, and groundlesly, boaste them of their Brain-sicke Revelations;
yea, but of a Child of God! of a very Babe in Grace! That, when Frantic Enthusiasts shall vainly, and groundlessly, boast them of their Brainsick Revelations;
The observation of the successe, Designes have b•en sped of in Times past, may well enable the observers to Presage how the like shall succeed for the Time to come.
The observation of the success, Designs have b•en sped of in Times past, may well enable the observers to Presage how the like shall succeed for the Time to come.
But then, the Reading of Holy Histories, of Divine Records, must needes much more be of signal vertue to inspire the Reader• with a Prophetique Spirit.
But then, the Reading of Holy Histories, of Divine Records, must needs much more be of signal virtue to inspire the Reader• with a Prophetic Spirit.
And then just reason may St. Paul seeme to have for the magnifying of his Timothy, that, from a childe he• hath studied the Holy Sciptures, which are able to make him wise unto Salvation.
And then just reason may Saint Paul seem to have for the magnifying of his Timothy, that, from a child he• hath studied the Holy Scriptures, which Are able to make him wise unto Salvation.
1 Tim. 3. 15. So that then, if the Jews, by the Fig trees putting forth her Leaves, could Divine of the Summers neare Approach, Matth. 24. 32. perhaps, out of these sacred Records, some Prognosticks, not improbable, may bee collected of the neare approach of a Wicked Mans Day.
1 Tim. 3. 15. So that then, if the jews, by the Fig trees putting forth her Leaves, could Divine of the Summer's near Approach, Matthew 24. 32. perhaps, out of these sacred Records, Some Prognostics, not improbable, may be collected of the near approach of a Wicked men Day.
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Soul, th•n hast much Goods laid up for many years, is, by the Almighty himselfe, intterrupted with a Dolefull Dirge; Thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soule be required of thee, Luke 12. 20. And the Apostle taketh it for an irrefragable conclusion, that, when Men cry Peace, and Safety,
Soul, th•n hast much Goods laid up for many Years, is, by the Almighty himself, intterrupted with a Doleful Dirge; Thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee, Lycia 12. 20. And the Apostle Takes it for an irrefragable conclusion, that, when Men cry Peace, and Safety,
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1 Thes. 5. 3 And if, when God calleth to VVeeping and Mourning, to Baldnesse and Sack•loth, there shall bee flaying of Oxen, and killing of Sheep, eating Flesh,
1 Thebes 5. 3 And if, when God calls to Weeping and Mourning, to Baldness and Sack•loth, there shall be flaying of Oxen, and killing of Sheep, eating Flesh,
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and are all this while treasuring up themselues wrath, against the Day of wrath, and the Revelation of Gods Righteous judgements, Rom. 2. 5. If all the plagues wherwith God visiteth Pharaoh; and all the Qualifications of Long-sufferance, hee sweetly tempereth with them, can at last make no impression upon him,
and Are all this while treasuring up themselves wrath, against the Day of wrath, and the Revelation of God's Righteous Judgments, Rom. 2. 5. If all the plagues wherewith God Visiteth Pharaoh; and all the Qualifications of Long-sufferance, he sweetly tempereth with them, can At last make no impression upon him,
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or rather so pursued with Guilt of Conscience, that (what Zebul sometimes to Gaal 〈 ◊ 〉. 9. 36. Thou seest the sh••••es of the Mountains as if they were Men ) they shall bee so affrighted with Shadowes,
or rather so pursued with Gilded of Conscience, that (what Zebul sometime to Gaal 〈 ◊ 〉. 9. 36. Thou See the sh••••es of the Mountains as if they were Men) they shall be so affrighted with Shadows,
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and shall so, by way of a strange kinde of Antiperistasis, encourage the spoyled to come against the Fortresse, as it is Amos 5. 9. but finde none the least Cordial of Counsel in the mean time,
and shall so, by Way of a strange kind of Antiperistasis, encourage the spoiled to come against the Fortress, as it is Amos 5. 9. but find none the least Cordial of Counsel in the mean time,
it cannot now appear a matter of great difficulty, without any great help of Art, to Divine, that the Ruine of such is closely treading upon their Heels.
it cannot now appear a matter of great difficulty, without any great help of Art, to Divine, that the Ruin of such is closely treading upon their Heels.
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If an Hideons Noise of Trembling come once to be heard in the Campe of the Philistines, they presently melte away, beating one another. 1 Sam. 14, 15. 16. The fifth, Hy• pocrisie. Ye Hypocrites (saith our Saviour to the Pharisees, boasting of their Religious Corban Mat 15. 7.) When the the Word of God must give place (I say not to Mens received Traditions so much as) to their, not to be paralel•'d, Self• ends;
If an Hideons Noise of Trembling come once to be herd in the Camp of the philistines, they presently melt away, beating one Another. 1 Sam. 14, 15. 16. The fifth, Hy• pocrisie. You Hypocrites (Says our Saviour to the Pharisees, boasting of their Religious Corban Mathew 15. 7.) When the the Word of God must give place (I say not to Men's received Traditions so much as) to their, not to be paralel•ed, Self• ends;
such Clay (yea, perhaps I may, not amisse, • say Claw) Feet cannot long keep the Head (though it may appeare all of pure Gold ) long upon the Shoulders.
such Clay (yea, perhaps I may, not amiss, • say Claw) Feet cannot long keep the Head (though it may appear all of pure Gold) long upon the Shoulders.
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Every Mans work shall bee made manifest (saith the Apostle) for there will be a Day, that shall declare it. 1 Cor. 3. 13. The sixth, Oppression ▪ When Men shal be practi•-sing to appeare such Mighty Nimrods, as to Hunt every man his brother with a Net, then is the Day of their Visitation, and Perplexity at Hand.
Every men work shall be made manifest (Says the Apostle) for there will be a Day, that shall declare it. 1 Cor. 3. 13. The sixth, Oppression ▪ When Men shall be practi•-sing to appear such Mighty Nimrods, as to Hunt every man his brother with a Net, then is the Day of their Visitation, and Perplexity At Hand.
When the sense of Punishent may possibly have produced, what the guilt of Fault hath hitherto beene farre from being able to effect, a startling you out of your secure slumbers, the Confession of, what perhaps by deare-bought Experience you shall then be instructed in;
When the sense of Punishment may possibly have produced, what the guilt of Fault hath hitherto been Far from being able to Effect, a startling you out of your secure slumbers, the Confessi of, what perhaps by dear-bought Experience you shall then be instructed in;
When Men will be above Ordinances; and, by a Spirit (neither I, nor they, know what) shall assume unto themselves a Gift of Prophesying, before they are sent;
When Men will be above Ordinances; and, by a Spirit (neither I, nor they, know what) shall assume unto themselves a Gift of Prophesying, before they Are sent;
and therefore, for the bringing the Priests Function into contempt, whose Lips ought so to preserve Knowledge, as that the People are (as at an Oracle) to seek the Law at his Mouth onely,
and Therefore, for the bringing the Priests Function into contempt, whose Lips ought so to preserve Knowledge, as that the People Are (as At an Oracle) to seek the Law At his Mouth only,
for that he is the only true Messenger of the Lord of Hosts, as it is Mal. 2. 7. shall practise the exposing them to the Beggerly Rudiments or Elements (as the Apostle in another case, Gal. 4. 9.) of a Necessitous, and calamitous, condition;
for that he is the only true Messenger of the Lord of Hosts, as it is Malachi 2. 7. shall practise the exposing them to the Beggarly Rudiments or Elements (as the Apostle in Another case, Gal. 4. 9.) of a Necessitous, and calamitous, condition;
2 Chron. 36. 16. And if Hierusalem shall but so stone the Prophets, as I say not to make Bread of stones for them (a conclusion yet the Devil would sometimes fain have perswaded our Saviour, in his extremity of Hunger, to have tried, Math. the 4. and the 3.) but (like unnatural Parents rather, Matth. 7. 9.) shall give them stones for Bread;
2 Chronicles 36. 16. And if Jerusalem shall but so stone the prophets, as I say not to make Bred of stones for them (a conclusion yet the devil would sometime fain have persuaded our Saviour, in his extremity of Hunger, to have tried, Math. the 4. and the 3.) but (like unnatural Parents rather, Matthew 7. 9.) shall give them stones for Bred;
Behold! your House is left unto you Desolate, Luk. 13. 34. So that then, see I Men, with Ionah to sleep securely in their Rebellious courses? when they have too just reason to fear, that the Tempest of Gods too justly incensed Displeasure may speedily swallow them up? See I them to stretch their Plumes beyond the compass of their Nests? and, forgetting the Rock, from whence they are Hewen; and the Pit, out of which they are Digged;
Behold! your House is left unto you Desolate, Luk. 13. 34. So that then, see I Men, with Jonah to sleep securely in their Rebellious courses? when they have too just reason to Fear, that the Tempest of God's too justly incensed Displeasure may speedily swallow them up? See I them to stretch their Plumes beyond the compass of their Nests? and, forgetting the Rock, from whence they Are Hewn; and the Pit, out of which they Are Dug;
to insult over those, God hath placed in an Eminent Sphear above them? See I them turning the Grace of God into wantonness? and to look upon his judgements as no other then Scar-crowes? Bug-bears, meerly made up for the affrighting of children? See I them Machinating to make Machiavel speak the Language of Canaan? Yea to make that Heavenly Language a Gentleman-usher to lead in the most Hellish practises? Nay all Religion, upon the Result, to be concluded to be nothing but the Spawn of a Poetick Brain? purposely excog•tated to keep Men in awe? and to Broke for Politick ends? See I them eating up the people of God daily,
to insult over those, God hath placed in an Eminent Sphere above them? See I them turning the Grace of God into wantonness? and to look upon his Judgments as no other then Scarecrows? Bugbears, merely made up for the affrighting of children? See I them Machinating to make Machiavel speak the Language of Canaan? Yea to make that Heavenly Language a Gentleman-usher to led in the most Hellish practises? Nay all Religion, upon the Result, to be concluded to be nothing but the Spawn of a Poetic Brain? purposely excog•tated to keep Men in awe? and to Broke for Politic ends? See I them eating up the people of God daily,
as if they would eat Bread? whilest they scarce leave them crums of Bread to eat? but give them up, most mercilesly, to depend upon their Prayers for Daily Bread? To say no more, see I Men practising to leave the Israel of God without a Right-Teaching Prophet? or at best, to propose them to themselves for Trumpets of their own Designes? or else these Trumpets must give, I say not as the Apostle,
as if they would eat Bred? whilst they scarce leave them crumbs of Bred to eat? but give them up, most mercilessly, to depend upon their Prayers for Daily Bred? To say no more, see I Men practising to leave the Israel of God without a Right-Teaching Prophet? or At best, to propose them to themselves for Trumpets of their own Designs? or Else these Trumpets must give, I say not as the Apostle,
then the Accomplishment of their whatever self-ends be crossed, or obstructed? Here (as it is 2 Chron. 15. 7.) no longer may a People look for continuance of Peace;
then the Accomplishment of their whatever self-ends be crossed, or obstructed? Here (as it is 2 Chronicles 15. 7.) no longer may a People look for Continuance of Peace;
however some amongst you may look with a Prejudicate Eye upon, and turn the Deaf Ear unto, such Plain dealing Tell-Troths; Ora, Dei jussu, non unqu•m credita;
however Some among you may look with a Prejudicate Eye upon, and turn the Deaf Ear unto, such Plain dealing Tell-Troths; Ora, Dei jussu, non unqu•m credita;
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lest seeing with your Eyes, and Hearing with your Eares, you should bee converted and H•aled, as it is, Esa. 6. 10. just reason, in •he mean time, I take up a confidence, that (what St. Paul some•times to his Ephefian Elders, Acts 20.) I am Pure from the Bloud of all Men;
lest seeing with your Eyes, and Hearing with your Ears, you should be converted and H•aled, as it is, Isaiah 6. 10. just reason, in •he mean time, I take up a confidence, that (what Saint Paul some•times to his Ephefian Elders, Acts 20.) I am Pure from the Blood of all Men;
What great reason that our soules look out for Doves wings? Radit iter liquidum; wherewith we be farre from Hovering over out old sensual lusts? but flying away with all possible speed? that (as the Apostle, 1 Thes. 5. 4.) that Dreadfull Day overtake us not as a Thie•? Certainly, high time can we not but conclude it for us to run (as the same Apostle adviseth Heb. 12. 1.) with Patience, and yet with cheerfulnes too, the Race that is set before us.
What great reason that our Souls look out for Dove wings? Radit iter liquidum; wherewith we be Far from Hovering over out old sensual Lustiest? but flying away with all possible speed? that (as the Apostle, 1 Thebes 5. 4.) that Dreadful Day overtake us not as a Thie•? Certainly, high time can we not but conclude it for us to run (as the same Apostle adviseth Hebrew 12. 1.) with Patience, and yet with cheerfulness too, the Raze that is Set before us.
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and how the shadows of the Evening, of the Evening of Ignorance, yea and Vengeance too, are still every Minute, stretching them out more signally over us.
and how the shadows of the Evening, of the Evening of Ignorance, yea and Vengeance too, Are still every Minute, stretching them out more signally over us.
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And indeed, there are but two Dayes (as already you have had intimated) or rather a Day and a Night, that dichotomize the whole life of Man; the Day of Grace;
And indeed, there Are but two Days (as already you have had intimated) or rather a Day and a Night, that dichotomize the Whole life of Man; the Day of Grace;
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And now, shall wee so farre turne Gods Grace into wantonnes, as to spend the Day assigned unto this Grace, in worldly Lusts, in sensual Pleasures, in the Pressures of our poor Brethren;
And now, shall we so Far turn God's Grace into wantonness, as to spend the Day assigned unto this Grace, in worldly Lustiest, in sensual Pleasures, in the Pressures of our poor Brothers;
great reason, that, in Anguish of Spirit, we still conceive, we hear a voice speaking unto us, not unlike that in the Prophet, Ezech. 7. The morning is come upon thee, the Day of trouble is near;
great reason, that, in Anguish of Spirit, we still conceive, we hear a voice speaking unto us, not unlike that in the Prophet, Ezekiel 7. The morning is come upon thee, the Day of trouble is near;
And (will wee hear Apollinarius? ) NONLATINALPHABET ▪ jointly, and entirely, chanted out by the Prophets Zachary, and Haggee, at the Re-edification of the City, and Instauration of the Temple;
And (will we hear Apollinarius?) ▪ jointly, and entirely, chanted out by the prophets Zachary, and Haggee, At the Re-edification of the city, and Instauration of the Temple;
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Whereof this pregnant instance of his careful Providence, for those of the Meanest, and least of Dignity in his Family (which just reason we entertain for a strong pledge of the care, he will still be sure to take,
Whereof this pregnant instance of his careful Providence, for those of the Meanest, and least of Dignity in his Family (which just reason we entertain for a strong pledge of the care, he will still be sure to take,
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not unlike that, our Saviour, using this very instance of the Text, a Minori ad Majus, presseth upon his Disciples, Math. 6. 26. If God so feed the Fowles of the Ayr, are not you much better then these? Wherein, I shall onely commend unto your Observations these two Generals; The Master, and his Care. Family, and their Duty.
not unlike that, our Saviour, using this very instance of the Text, a Minori ad Majus, Presseth upon his Disciples, Math. 6. 26. If God so feed the Fowls of the Air, Are not you much better then these? Wherein, I shall only commend unto your Observations these two Generals; The Master, and his Care. Family, and their Duty.
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But Divinity in the mean time, upon which all other Arts, and Sciences (as the Virgins upon the Kings Daughter, Psal. 45. 15.) are, as Handmaids to attend; informeth us, of a NONLATINALPHABET;
But Divinity in the mean time, upon which all other Arts, and Sciences (as the Virgins upon the Kings Daughter, Psalm 45. 15.) Are, as Handmaids to attend; Informeth us, of a;
and (with Pharaoh 's Magicians, Exod. 8. 19.) putteth us in Minde of Digitus Dei; the Finger of this Great God, that pointeth out unto us his powerful Presence,
and (with Pharaoh is Magicians, Exod 8. 19.) putteth us in Mind of Digitus Dei; the Finger of this Great God, that pointeth out unto us his powerful Presence,
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I form the Light, and create Darknsfs, is his owne word, Esa. 45. 7.) As there is no Evil of punishment (for it is that Evil onely, which, without Blaspheming his Honour, •ee can father upon him) so much less any Good of recompence,
I from the Light, and create Darknsfs, is his own word, Isaiah 45. 7.) As there is no Evil of punishment (for it is that Evil only, which, without Blaspheming his Honour, •ee can father upon him) so much less any Good of recompense,
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— Labor improbus omnia vincit; that nothing is too hard for hard Labour to master, as it was the position of an Heathen, so was it a meer Heathen position.
— Labour Improbus omnia vincit; that nothing is too hard for hard Labour to master, as it was the position of an Heathen, so was it a mere Heathen position.
And to this true pricked Note, strange may it not seem to hear our sweet-singer tuning his Melodious voice in Consort, Psal. 127 ▪ 1. Except the Lord build the House, it is but lost labour of them, that build it.
And to this true pricked Note, strange may it not seem to hear our sweet-singer tuning his Melodious voice in Consort, Psalm 127 ▪ 1. Except the Lord built the House, it is but lost labour of them, that built it.
but put them in a broken Bag, as it is, Hag. 1. 6. yea, thou shalt be followed with a curse worse then that of thy first Father, Adam. Gen. 3. 19. So that •n the ex•reamest sweat of thy Brow, thou shalt not be able to eat thy Bread.
but put them in a broken Bag, as it is, Hag. 1. 6. yea, thou shalt be followed with a curse Worse then that of thy First Father, Adam. Gen. 3. 19. So that •n the ex•reamest sweat of thy Brow, thou shalt not be able to eat thy Bred.
ye• shall all thy counsel, like that of Achitophel, 2 Sa. 15. 31. be •urned into Foolishness; thy Ph•s•ck prove li•e that of As•hs, 2. Chron. 16. 12. not able to preserve thee from a lingring Death:
ye• shall all thy counsel, like that of Ahithophel, 2 Sa. 15. 31. be •urned into Foolishness; thy Ph•s•ck prove li•e that of As•hs, 2. Chronicles 16. 12. not able to preserve thee from a lingering Death:
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17. And the Brighthess of his Fathers Glory Feedeth no less then Five thousand Persons, with no more then five Loaves, and two Fishes, Matt•. 14. Against meanes;
17. And the Brighthess of his Father's Glory Feeds no less then Five thousand Persons, with no more then five Loaves, and two Fish, Matt•. 14. Against means;
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as a meanes, for the Cure of the Man ▪ that is born blinde, Ioh. 9. So that then, just reason may this same Saviour of ours seem to have for •is Answer to the Devil,
as a means, for the Cure of the Man ▪ that is born blind, John 9. So that then, just reason may this same Saviour of ours seem to have for •is Answer to the devil,
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when, 〈 ◊ 〉 the satisfaction of his Hu••er, in his extreme necessi•y, he would have perswade• him to make Bread of stones, Mat•h 4. Man liveth not by Bread onely,
when, 〈 ◊ 〉 the satisfaction of his Hu••er, in his extreme necessi•y, he would have perswade• him to make Bred of stones, Mat•h 4. Man lives not by Bred only,
Yea, and no less our Prophet here, for the entituling of the Lord to the preservation of the young Ravens, when their Parents, which should, by the Law of Nature, afford them sustenance, desert them. And Feedeth the young Ravens.
Yea, and no less our Prophet Here, for the entitling of the Lord to the preservation of the young Ravens, when their Parents, which should, by the Law of Nature, afford them sustenance, desert them. And Feeds the young Ravens.
I would not willingly have any so farre misconstrue me, as to conceive that, whilst I minde you of a necessity of Gods Blessing upon your endeavours, I would work in you a careles neglect of the means;
I would not willingly have any so Far misconstrue me, as to conceive that, while I mind you of a necessity of God's Blessing upon your endeavours, I would work in you a careless neglect of the means;
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Admotam manu Fortunam invocare: first to pray to God for a Blessing upon our Designes, and then to use the Meanes, which God hath appointed to that purpose.
Admotam manu Fortunam Invocare: First to pray to God for a Blessing upon our Designs, and then to use the Means, which God hath appointed to that purpose.
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yet must hee apply a Bunch of Figs to his s•re, ••a. 38. Paul, that hee shall come 〈 ◊ 〉 to Rome; but then may not any one of them, that are embarqued, in a fancied hope of safety, forsake the Ship, Act. 27. The summe is,
yet must he apply a Bunch of Figs to his s•re, ••a. 38. Paul, that he shall come 〈 ◊ 〉 to Room; but then may not any one of them, that Are embarked, in a fancied hope of safety, forsake the Ship, Act. 27. The sum is,
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To seal up this point in a word, look how some exquisite picture of a Dear Friend, which he hath left with us, still, upon sight thereof, reneweth in us the Memory of him that left it:
To seal up this point in a word, look how Some exquisite picture of a Dear Friend, which he hath left with us, still, upon sighed thereof, Reneweth in us the Memory of him that left it:
in like manner ought every Blessing, wee expect, or enjoy ( Iupiter est quodcunque vides — as in every of these clearly may wee discerne the Lineaments of such a picture) still minde us (as the Romish Church pretendeth to use her pictures) of praising that God,
in like manner ought every Blessing, we expect, or enjoy (Iupiter est quodcunque vides — as in every of these clearly may we discern the Lineaments of such a picture) still mind us (as the Romish Church pretendeth to use her pictures) of praising that God,
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yea, let him still, by us, be acknowledged, what he proclaimeth himself to be, Apoc. 1. 8. A and NONLATINALPHABET the Sea, from which the Source of all Blessings is originally derived upon us;
yea, let him still, by us, be acknowledged, what he proclaims himself to be, Apocalypse 1. 8. A and the Sea, from which the Source of all Blessings is originally derived upon us;
yet of little avail will all Humane Diligence at last appear, without Divine Assistance. So that then, finde wee our Garners stored with plenty? Our Bags stuffed with Coin? Our Tables served with all manner of varieties? And all things succeeding according to our h•arts desires? Shall we now say as N•buchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 30. Are not these the great Babels, which I have built with the strength of mine own Arm? No, rather as good old Iacob, Gen. 32. 10. (a consideration the new upstarts of our times you may observe studiously to banish their Memories) in Humility of Spirit, acknowledge wee, I am not worthy the least of thy Mercies;
yet of little avail will all Humane Diligence At last appear, without Divine Assistance. So that then, find we our Garners stored with plenty? Our Bags stuffed with Coin? Our Tables served with all manner of varieties? And all things succeeding according to our h•arts Desires? Shall we now say as N•buchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 30. are not these the great Babels, which I have built with the strength of mine own Arm? No, rather as good old Iacob, Gen. 32. 10. (a consideration the new upstarts of our times you may observe studiously to banish their Memories) in Humility of Spirit, acknowledge we, I am not worthy the least of thy mercies;
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and now I am become two Bands; I am arrived to this higth of condition. Disclaim we whatever Power, or Efficacy, Flesh and Bloud may assume to it self;
and now I am become two Bans; I am arrived to this highth of condition. Disclaim we whatever Power, or Efficacy, Flesh and Blood may assume to it self;
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Which fi•ly bringeth mee from the contemplation of the Person of the great Master ( He ) unto the Care of his Family; which wee have in the word Feeding. He feedeth.
Which fi•ly brings me from the contemplation of the Person of the great Master (He) unto the Care of his Family; which we have in the word Feeding. He feeds.
Abundance is the Mother of Presumption; Want of Despair. Abundance of Envy, want of Contempt. Abundance of prodigal Licentiousness, want of excessive Carfulness.
Abundance is the Mother of Presumption; Want of Despair. Abundance of Envy, want of Contempt. Abundance of prodigal Licentiousness, want of excessive Carfulness.
Listen wee to the great Ethique Master for Morals, and hee will tell us: NONLATINALPHABET; that Excess is incident to Transgression; Defect to Prevarication;
Listen we to the great Ethic Master for Morals, and he will tell us:; that Excess is incident to Transgression; Defect to Prevarication;
and how true shall we prove of all, for the general, what Germanicus, in Tacitus, sometimes spake of the Chatti: Pavidi adversis, inter secundas, non Divini, n•n Humani, juris Memores? That in Adversity they are Fearful;
and how true shall we prove of all, for the general, what Germanicus, in Tacitus, sometime spoke of the Chatti: Pavidi adversis, inter secundas, non Divine, n•n Humani, Juris Memories? That in Adversity they Are Fearful;
in Prosperity unmindeful of the Laws, both of God, and Man? Nay, let me but appeal to the consciences of you, that have too Little (as you are too prone uncessantly to cōplain) whether the immoderate Care of compassing of the things of this Life, drive you not sometimes to take, at least to think of, sinister, and indirect projects, and practices:
in Prosperity unmindful of the Laws, both of God, and Man? Nay, let me but appeal to the Consciences of you, that have too Little (as you Are too prove uncessantly to complain) whither the immoderate Care of compassing of the things of this Life, drive you not sometime to take, At least to think of, sinister, and indirect projects, and practices:
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scarce one of a thousand can speak this language of Canaan ) whether the care of Disposing of what you have gotten, Distract you not as much as the other care of Getting;
scarce one of a thousand can speak this language of Canaan) whither the care of Disposing of what you have got, Distract you not as much as the other care of Getting;
And yet, how true appeareth it of more then a good many of us, that which the Satyrist sometimes spake of the Romans: Prima fere vota — The Prayers, that, most frequently resound Within our Temples, are that wealth abound? We enlarge our Desires, like Hell;
And yet, how true appears it of more then a good many of us, that which the Satirist sometime spoke of the Romans: Prima fere vota — The Prayers, that, most frequently resound Within our Temples, Are that wealth abound? We enlarge our Desires, like Hell;
nothing within the Orbicular compass of the World, can fill up the Dimensions of our Triangular hearts. Some are covetous Spend-thrifts; some are covetous Hold fasts.
nothing within the Orbicular compass of the World, can fill up the Dimensions of our Triangular hearts. some Are covetous Spendthrifts; Some Are covetous Hold fasts.
when thou shalt have it in thy possession, hee wisheth thee to contemn? How shall it stand with his Honour to gratifie thee with those things, in the use whereof he knoweth that thou wilt Dishonour him? The Egyptians, that,
when thou shalt have it in thy possession, he wishes thee to contemn? How shall it stand with his Honour to gratify thee with those things, in the use whereof he Knoweth that thou wilt Dishonour him? The egyptians, that,
like Tongue-less men (the sad Fate of many a true Israelite, yea voice of the Lord, in these Dayes of ours) delivered all by signes, whi•h they termed Hieroglyphiques, were wont to clap a Bushel upon the head of the Sunne, to intimate the measure, that even in the best things is to be observed.
like Tongueless men (the sad Fate of many a true Israelite, yea voice of the Lord, in these Days of ours) Delivered all by Signs, whi•h they termed Hieroglyphics, were wont to clap a Bushel upon the head of the Sun, to intimate the measure, that even in the best things is to be observed.
Give us this Day our daily bread, Luk. 11. 3. Certainly, that of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 6. 8. just reason we entertain for a Liberal gloss upon that our Saviours Text;
Give us this Day our daily bred, Luk. 11. 3. Certainly, that of the Apostle, 1 Tim. 6. 8. just reason we entertain for a Liberal gloss upon that our Saviors Text;
Si Ventri bene, si Latere, Pedibus que tuis, nil Divitiae poterunt Regales addere majus: If Belly, Sides, and Feet, be well at •ase, A Princes Treasure cannot better please.
Si Ventri bene, si Later, Pedibus que tuis, nil Divitiae poterunt Regales addere Majus: If Belly, Sides, and Feet, be well At •ase, A Princes Treasure cannot better please.
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and so reckoning without his Host, as wee say, is met with by a sharp counterblast from the Almighty, is but Emblematically to demonstrate (as you may see) that Mans Lise consisteth not in the Abundance of those things, he possesseth, Luke 12. 15. Alas, my Beloved!
and so reckoning without his Host, as we say, is met with by a sharp counterblast from the Almighty, is but Emblematically to demonstrate (as you may see) that men Lise Consisteth not in the Abundance of those things, he Possesses, Lycia 12. 15. Alas, my beloved!
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shall wee measure our Happiness meerly by those things, that are before us, how much wiser shall we approve our selvs then country people, at a Puppet-play;
shall we measure our Happiness merely by those things, that Are before us, how much Wiser shall we approve our selves then country people, At a Puppet-play;
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but never think of the man, that moveth them from within the Engine? And so (as our Prophet of the Proud, Psal ▪ 10. 4.) God, upon the Result, is not, all this while, in our Thoughts? who yet onely is that Spirit, that giveth Energy,
but never think of the man, that moves them from within the Engine? And so (as our Prophet of the Proud, Psalm ▪ 10. 4.) God, upon the Result, is not, all this while, in our Thoughts? who yet only is that Spirit, that gives Energy,
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Christ, by the Apostle, is termed the Fulness of him that filleth All in All, Ephes. 1. 23. So that then he that filleth All in All ▪ and of whose Fulness Christ himself receiveth, is onely God.
christ, by the Apostle, is termed the Fullness of him that fills All in All, Ephesians 1. 23. So that then he that fills All in All ▪ and of whose Fullness christ himself receives, is only God.
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as God knoweth, I speak, without ostentation) to please him, I have found some, that formerly have been mine enraged Enemies, not to bee at Peace onely with mee;
as God Knoweth, I speak, without ostentation) to please him, I have found Some, that formerly have been mine enraged Enemies, not to be At Peace only with me;
And then, as we finde the case to stand with Ioseph; the bright Appearance of Gods Providence in his Eye so darkeneth the sight of his Brethrens Malitious practises,
And then, as we find the case to stand with Ioseph; the bright Appearance of God's Providence in his Eye so darkeneth the sighed of his Brothers' Malicious practises,
It is not you, that sent me hither, but God, Gen. 45. 8. Gods Hand, in the working of second Causes (as Ezechiels Hand from under the wings of the Cherubims, Ezech. 1. 8.) ought still so conspicuously, upon all Emergencies, to appear unto us,
It is not you, that sent me hither, but God, Gen. 45. 8. God's Hand, in the working of second Causes (as Ezechiels Hand from under the wings of the Cherubims, Ezekiel 1. 8.) ought still so conspicuously, upon all Emergencies, to appear unto us,
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and, for a time, not a little, perplexed about the choise of the Person, hath David at last pointed out unto him, 1 Sam. 16. 12. in the perusal of the Range,
and, for a time, not a little, perplexed about the choice of the Person, hath David At last pointed out unto him, 1 Sam. 16. 12. in the perusal of the Range,
Which fitly bringeth mee from the Contemplation of the Person of the Master, and his Care; unto that of those of the Meanest quality in the Family, the young Ravens. And •eedeth the yo•ng Ravens.
Which fitly brings me from the Contemplation of the Person of the Master, and his Care; unto that of those of the Meanest quality in the Family, the young Ravens. And •eedeth the yo•ng Ravens.
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Psal. 104. 28. He openeth his hand, and filleth all things living with plenteousness. So Hospital, and Magnificent, is he, that he shutteth not up his Gates against Rich, or Poor;
Psalm 104. 28. He Openeth his hand, and fills all things living with plenteousness. So Hospital, and Magnificent, is he, that he shutteth not up his Gates against Rich, or Poor;
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as the Canaanitish woman sometimes, in that her Pathetical Debate with our Saviour, Matth. 15. 27. will hee not much more (thinke wee) carefully provide, that the children be accommodated with the portions of Olive branches? And, (as this Master himself to his Disciples, instancing in these very Ravens, in the Text here specified, Luk. 12. 24.) if he Feed them, what just reason wee account our selves of an higher Estimate with him then they? St. Chrysost•m hath observed of the Raven, that, of all Creatures, she is Notoriously NONLATINALPHABET; void of Natural Affection;
as the Canaanitish woman sometime, in that her Pathetical Debate with our Saviour, Matthew 15. 27. will he not much more (think we) carefully provide, that the children be accommodated with the portions of Olive branches? And, (as this Master himself to his Disciples, instancing in these very Ravens, in the Text Here specified, Luk. 12. 24.) if he Feed them, what just reason we account our selves of an higher Estimate with him then they? Saint Chrysost•m hath observed of the Raven, that, of all Creatures, she is Notoriously; void of Natural Affection;
And then, well might the same Father magnifie Gods Mercy, and Loving kindeness, towards Elijah, as Miraculous, 1 King. 17. 6. that he should Feed him by Ravens; Creatures, Naturally so unnatural, that they neglect to Feed their own young. And that therefore this Great Master,
And then, well might the same Father magnify God's Mercy, and Loving kindness, towards Elijah, as Miraculous, 1 King. 17. 6. that he should Feed him by Ravens; Creatures, Naturally so unnatural, that they neglect to Feed their own young. And that Therefore this Great Master,
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and so, having hitherto no Appearance but of a Bastard Brood, hee would have them to be the less Faulty, shal they all this while prove Remiss in providing for them.
and so, having hitherto no Appearance but of a Bastard Brood, he would have them to be the less Faulty, shall they all this while prove Remiss in providing for them.
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And this is that, which hee would have, not obscurely, intimated by the picture of Patience, 38. of his Booke 41. Who provideth for the Raven his Food,
And this is that, which he would have, not obscurely, intimated by the picture of Patience, 38. of his Book 41. Who Provideth for the Raven his Food,
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If the Daughter shall not appear, in every Lineament to resemble the Mother, as it is Ezek. 16. 44. shee shall utterly be disclaimed by her for her Daughter.
If the Daughter shall not appear, in every Lineament to resemble the Mother, as it is Ezekiel 16. 44. she shall utterly be disclaimed by her for her Daughter.
and the Blinde support the Lame, till at last it may be Feared, or Hoped for rather, that both may fall into the Pit of Destruction. Nor may it escape us without special observation, that they are young onely,
and the Blind support the Lame, till At last it may be Feared, or Hoped for rather, that both may fallen into the Pit of Destruction. Nor may it escape us without special observation, that they Are young only,
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and not the old over-grown, Ravens, that God is here said thus Emphatically to Feed. Those old Birds of Rapine, that are perfect in the Trade of Preying for themselves;
and not the old overgrown, Ravens, that God is Here said thus Emphatically to Feed. Those old Birds of Rapine, that Are perfect in the Trade of Preying for themselves;
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that make no Distinction of the Flesh of Men, of Wormes, of Flyes, of Fruits, of Seeds (as the Naturallists observe of these Birds) but pel-mell flye at all, whatever Goods,
that make no Distinction of the Flesh of Men, of Worms, of Flies, of Fruits, of Seeds (as the Naturalists observe of these Birds) but pellmell fly At all, whatever Goods,
as t• Heap up unto themselves Tea•chers, as it is 2 Tim. 4. 3. they are as little of this Great Masters Teaching, as are the othe• of his Feeding. But Receive• with Meekness (saith St. Iames the engra•ted Word, which is a•ble to save your Souls, Jam. 1. 2• It is the word, not that grow•eth up of the wilde stock o• an Irregular, B•ain-sick, uncommissioned, Fancy;
as t• Heap up unto themselves Tea•chers, as it is 2 Tim. 4. 3. they Are as little of this Great Masters Teaching, as Are the othe• of his Feeding. But Receive• with Meekness (Says Saint James the engra•ted Word, which is a•ble to save your Souls, Jam. 1. 2• It is the word, not that grow•eth up of the wild stock o• an Irregular, B•ain-sick, uncommissioned, Fancy;
but of the Rage of Persecution, which, for the whole time of his mortal pilgrimage here upon Earth, might justly seem to Dis-colour him (for which cause his Spouse, the Church, is said to be Black too, Cant. • 5.) but for that his voice • that of the Raven likewise • Cras, To-morrow; for th• hereafter his servants are t• expect their Reward. You sha• be comforted; you shall ob•tain mercy;
but of the Rage of Persecution, which, for the Whole time of his Mortal pilgrimage Here upon Earth, might justly seem to Discolour him (for which cause his Spouse, the Church, is said to be Black too, Cant • 5.) but for that his voice • that of the Raven likewise • Cras, Tomorrow; for th• hereafter his Servants Are t• expect their Reward. You sha• be comforted; you shall ob•tain mercy;
And therefor• that word of his Father Iaco• to Laban, Gen. 30. 33. ma• well seem to become him, tha• is Born of his Seed; My righ•teousness shall answer for me •time to come:
And therefor• that word of his Father Iaco• to Laban, Gen. 30. 33. ma• well seem to become him, tha• is Born of his Seed; My righ•teousness shall answer for me •time to come:
or (as it is in th• Margent) to-Morrow. But forbear further to enquire in• •o this the Masters care, in this way of his Provision for this part of his Family.
or (as it is in th• Margin) to-Morrow. But forbear further to inquire in• •o this the Masters care, in this Way of his Provision for this part of his Family.
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That they •ee in some good measure Taught, as well as Fed, I shall onely, in one word, leave them a short Lesson of their Duty towards this Master of theirs, which is their Calling upon him, and so take leave, both of them, and you.
That they •ee in Some good measure Taught, as well as Fed, I shall only, in one word, leave them a short lesson of their Duty towards this Master of theirs, which is their Calling upon him, and so take leave, both of them, and you.
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We justly account it an easie way of compassing a Blessing, when we may have it for Ask•ing. Our way of being spe•• of any Favour at the Almigh•ties hands is no more Difficult.
We justly account it an easy Way of compassing a Blessing, when we may have it for Ask•ing. Our Way of being spe•• of any Favour At the Almigh•ties hands is no more Difficult.
It is bu• Ask, and Have; but opening our Mouth, and we shall be sure to have it filled ▪ If the Widow had not wanted Vessels, whose mouthes shee might have opened,
It is bu• Ask, and Have; but opening our Mouth, and we shall be sure to have it filled ▪ If the Widow had not wanted Vessels, whose mouths she might have opened,
13. 19. If we finde our selves, at any time, destitute of any Blessing, we would fain bee provided of, none shall wee have reason to blame but our selves, that are remiss in the Duty of opening our Mouths in Prayer. No reason that we charge the Almighty, that is still ready to do exceeding abundantly above all, that we can Ask,
13. 19. If we find our selves, At any time, destitute of any Blessing, we would fain be provided of, none shall we have reason to blame but our selves, that Are remiss in the Duty of opening our Mouths in Prayer. No reason that we charge the Almighty, that is still ready to do exceeding abundantly above all, that we can Ask,
as to conclude that •here is no Mercy to be had at Gods hands without its previous Mediation. And it shall come to pass (is his own word to his People) that before they call, I will answer;
as to conclude that •here is no Mercy to be had At God's hands without its previous Mediation. And it shall come to pass (is his own word to his People) that before they call, I will answer;
Ne taceat pupilla oculitui: Let not the apple of thine Eye cease, Lam. 2. 18. Upon which words Bellarmine (more temperate in his Contemplations then Controversies) Clames assidue ad Deum; non Lingua, sed Oculis; non Verbis, sed Lachrymis;
Ne taceat Pupil oculitui: Let not the apple of thine Eye cease, Lam. 2. 18. Upon which words Bellarmine (more temperate in his Contemplations then Controversies) Clames assidue and God; non Lingua, sed Oculis; non Verbis, sed Lachrymis;
Certainly, as Olympias sometimes of Antipater, when hee had written her a long Letter, fraught with most unjust Aspersions upon her son, Alexander; Ignorare videtur Antipater, quod una Matris L•chrymula centum delebit Epistolas:
Certainly, as Olympias sometime of Antipater, when he had written her a long letter, fraught with most unjust Aspersions upon her son, Alexander; Ignorare videtur Antipater, quod una Matris L•chrymula centum delebit Epistolas:
Antipater (saith she) seemeth to be ignorant, that the least tear of a Mother is able wash out the stains of the foulest calumnies against a Son: let the Devil, in the most malitious manner, present our Heavenly Father with the most Black,
Antipater (Says she) seems to be ignorant, that the least tear of a Mother is able wash out the stains of the Foulest calumnies against a Son: let the devil, in the most malicious manner, present our Heavenly Father with the most Black,
all thy waves, and stormes, are gone over me, Psal. 42. 9. That portion then, that Achsah, Calebs Daughter, desireth of her Father, Vpper, and Nether Springs, Jo•. 15. 19. may well seem to be the portion, that every childe of God,
all thy waves, and storms, Are gone over me, Psalm 42. 9. That portion then, that Achsah, Calebs Daughter, Desires of her Father, Upper, and Neither Springs, Jo•. 15. 19. may well seem to be the portion, that every child of God,
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Eph. 5. 1. If the waters of Distressed Suppliants tears, wherewith you may every where see their Furrowed cheeks, upon the tender sense of this their Distress, Blubbered, shall no more soften your Hearts,
Ephesians 5. 1. If the waters of Distressed Suppliants tears, wherewith you may every where see their Furrowed cheeks, upon the tender sense of this their Distress, Blubbered, shall no more soften your Hearts,
how dwelleth the love of God, nay, what the least Resemblance of him appeareth there yet in you? But let the cries of tears, wrung from them by their Distresse, enter into your ears;
how dwells the love of God, nay, what the least Resemblance of him appears there yet in you? But let the cries of tears, wrung from them by their Distress, enter into your ears;
receive the Kingdome, prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech thee, O Merciful, Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediatour and Redeemer;
receive the Kingdom, prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech thee, Oh Merciful, Father, through jesus christ, our Mediator and Redeemer;
to whom, with thee, O Father, and the Blessed Spirit, be all Honour, Glory, Praise, Power, Might, Majesty, and Dominion; now, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
to whom, with thee, Oh Father, and the Blessed Spirit, be all Honour, Glory, Praise, Power, Might, Majesty, and Dominion; now, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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THat, in the Latter Dayes (whereof I shall not need to minde you, Deterior Posterior; that the latter the worse still) false Prophets shall Arise, that in their Desert,
THat, in the Latter Days (whereof I shall not need to mind you, Deterior Posterior; that the latter the Worse still) false prophets shall Arise, that in their Desert,
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as we have our Saviour himself expresly averring, V. 24. of this Chap. So have we him withal Verse 26. sagely cautioning, not to give over hasty credit unto them.
as we have our Saviour himself expressly averring, V. 24. of this Chap. So have we him withal Verse 26. sagely cautioning, not to give over hasty credit unto them.
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as it is, Act. 8. 9. even so Great, that (will we hear St. Augustine ) hee gave out, that it was he, that, in the Person of the Father, gave the Law to the Israelites, upon Mount Sinai; he, that, in the Reign of Tib•rius Caesar, suffered, in the Person of the Son;
as it is, Act. 8. 9. even so Great, that (will we hear Saint Augustine) he gave out, that it was he, that, in the Person of the Father, gave the Law to the Israelites, upon Mount Sinai; he, that, in the Reign of Tib•rius Caesar, suffered, in the Person of the Son;
Our Saviour, for the invalidating of the Authority, and Energy, any such Impostours may have upon the Faith of any of his, which may otherwise expect the solemnity of Signes to usher in his comming to judgment, telleth them,
Our Saviour, for the invalidating of the authority, and Energy, any such Impostors may have upon the Faith of any of his, which may otherwise expect the solemnity of Signs to usher in his coming to judgement, Telleth them,
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The Text then you cannot but see what just reason I might have to say that it is a Summary Description of the Magnetical Vertue, shall appear in our Saviours Person, at his comming to judgement;
The Text then you cannot but see what just reason I might have to say that it is a Summary Description of the Magnetical Virtue, shall appear in our Saviors Person, At his coming to judgement;
yea Princes (whereof these Eagles here, as hereafter will more at large appear, may well bee looked upon as proper Emblems) with no better Fare then a Carkas.
yea Princes (whereof these Eagles Here, as hereafter will more At large appear, may well be looked upon as proper Emblems) with no better Fare then a Carcase.
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Some Interpreters I meet with, that, for the Declination of this seeming Gross Soloecism, rea•e NONLATINALPHABET, Body. Where the Body is, there will the Eagles bee gathered together.
some Interpreters I meet with, that, for the Declination of this seeming Gross Solecism, rea•e, Body. Where the Body is, there will the Eagles be gathered together.
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But, be it read NONLATINALPHABET, as here, a Dissolution; of the Primitive NONLATINALPHABET; which the Latins render Ca•aver; and our Translation a Carkas; of Cado, to Fall: yet,
But, be it read, as Here, a Dissolution; of the Primitive; which the Latins render Ca•aver; and our translation a Carcase; of Cado, to Fallen: yet,
It cannot but seem to suit with the Rules of all Reason, and Justice, that Christ in that place should judge the World in Righteousness, where himself heretofore was unrighteously condemned;
It cannot but seem to suit with the Rules of all Reason, and justice, that christ in that place should judge the World in Righteousness, where himself heretofore was unrighteously condemned;
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though wee have more then enough in us of the more Generous Eagles, whose Guise is (saith the same Naturallist) not to bee pleased with any other Prey,
though we have more then enough in us of the more Generous Eagles, whose Guise is (Says the same Naturalist) not to be pleased with any other Prey,
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Every step of a Christians progress to Glory may you, as in a Map, see Graphically delineated before you, Psal. 110. whose Rise however it be all of a Triumphant strain;
Every step of a Christians progress to Glory may you, as in a Map, see Graphically delineated before you, Psalm 110. whose Rise however it be all of a Triumphant strain;
for their Glorious investiture with a Crown of Immortality, in the Life to come, with those men that bowed down their Heads to drink water, Iudg. 7. 6. wee must resolve to bow down,
for their Glorious investiture with a Crown of Immortality, in the Life to come, with those men that bowed down their Heads to drink water, Judges 7. 6. we must resolve to bow down,
for the taking of a Deepe, and Bitter, Draught of the Brook of Mortification, and Tribulation, and Persecution, whilest wee are here in the way of this Life: sit down in Bochim ▪ before we can come to Beracah; sow in Tears, before wee can reape in Ioy; and (as St. Peter hath it 1 Epist. cap. 4. v. 19.) suffer pa•iently, according to Gods will, committing our souls to him, in well doing, as unto a Faithful Creatour.
for the taking of a Deep, and Bitter, Draught of the Brook of Mortification, and Tribulation, and Persecution, whilst we Are Here in the Way of this Life: fit down in Bochim ▪ before we can come to Beracah; sow in Tears, before we can reap in Joy; and (as Saint Peter hath it 1 Epistle cap. 4. v. 19.) suffer pa•iently, according to God's will, committing our Souls to him, in well doing, as unto a Faithful Creator.
& postea Regnare cum Christo, saith St. Augustine. It sav•ureth of the Horse-leaches appetite, to affect a Frolicking here in this Life with the world,
& postea Reign cum Christ, Says Saint Augustine. It sav•ureth of the Horseleeches appetite, to affect a Frolicking Here in this Life with the world,
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yea approve we our selves patient, shall he please to lay upon our Necks the heavy yoke of all manner of Tribulation, and Persecution; yea confine us to the Austere Diet of Contrition, and Mortification; and let this Vultur, this Raven.
yea approve we our selves patient, shall he please to lay upon our Necks the heavy yoke of all manner of Tribulation, and Persecution; yea confine us to the Austere Diet of Contrition, and Mortification; and let this Vulture, this Raven.
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for that then we shall be sensible, that (as it is 2 Cor. 4. 17.) the light Afflictions of this Life, that are but for a Moment, have all this while bin working for us a far most Excellent, and Eternal, weight of Glory.
for that then we shall be sensible, that (as it is 2 Cor. 4. 17.) the Light Afflictions of this Life, that Are but for a Moment, have all this while been working for us a Far most Excellent, and Eternal, weight of Glory.
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Wheresoever the Cark•ss is, there the Eagls will be gathered together. You have already had an intimation, that by the Eagles the Saints are hee•e intended.
Wheresoever the Cark•ss is, there the Eagles will be gathered together. You have already had an intimation, that by the Eagles the Saints Are hee•e intended.
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Now, fo• the Proof of this supposition, what Lineaments of Resemblance between the one, and the others countenances are to be discovered, will not bee unworthy the Expence of some of our Time, and Paines, for a Summary Enquiry.
Now, fo• the Proof of this supposition, what Lineaments of Resemblance between the one, and the Others countenances Are to be discovered, will not be unworthy the Expense of Some of our Time, and Pains, for a Summary Enquiry.
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You have seene (is the Lords own word to his People) how I bare you on Eagls Wings, Exod. 19. 4. The Pitch, the Eagle flyeth at, favoureth of a well-feathered Plume; It is Potent, Princely, Royal. For which cause I finde, that the Romans, the greatest Potentates, the Suns Eye ever beheld, stil bore the Eagle in their Standard.
You have seen (is the lords own word to his People) how I bore you on Eagles Wings, Exod 19. 4. The Pitch, the Eagl flies At, favoureth of a well-feathered Plume; It is Potent, Princely, Royal. For which cause I find, that the Roman, the greatest Potentates, the Suns Eye ever beheld, still boar the Eagl in their Standard.
And such Eagls are the Saints. The Prince of the Kings of the Earth (saith St. Iohn) hath made us Kings, Apoc. 1. 6. And therefore that Gloss of Saint Greg. upon those words of Iob, 36. of his Book 7. Hee withdraweth not his Eyes from the Righteous;
And such Eagles Are the Saints. The Prince of the Kings of the Earth (Says Saint John) hath made us Kings, Apocalypse 1. 6. And Therefore that Gloss of Saint Greg. upon those words of Job, 36. of his Book 7. He withdraweth not his Eyes from the Righteous;
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but with Kings are they on the Throne; is well worthy our best Observation: Reges sunt, quia Tentationum suarum Motibus, non consentiendo succumbere, sed Regendo Praeesse noverant:
but with Kings Are they on the Throne; is well worthy our best Observation: Reges sunt, quia Tentationum suarum Motibus, non consentiendo succumbere, sed Regendo Presse noverant:
Making thee young, and lusty, as an Eagle, saith the Kingly Prophet, Psal. 103. 5. Now, the way of this the Eagles Renovation, is, by Interpreters, variously related.
Making thee young, and lusty, as an Eagl, Says the Kingly Prophet, Psalm 103. 5. Now, the Way of this the Eagles Renovation, is, by Interpreters, variously related.
against which striking off the excresc•cy of the upper part of their Beaks, which hindred their Feeding, they hereby enable themselves to Feed afresh;
against which striking off the excresc•cy of the upper part of their Beaks, which hindered their Feeding, they hereby enable themselves to Feed afresh;
When the Excrescency of our worldly Desires, and Carnal Lusts, shall so entirely have deaded our spiritual Appetites (that as David in another case, Psal. 102. 4.) we forget to eat our Bread;
When the Excrescency of our worldly Desires, and Carnal Lustiest, shall so entirely have deadened our spiritual Appetites (that as David in Another case, Psalm 102. 4.) we forget to eat our Bred;
we should be converted, and Healed, as it is Isa. 6. 10. our parts it shall be to betake us unto the Rock, Christ (for so 1 Cor. 10. 4. I finde him expresly stiled) to put off all manner Dulness,
we should be converted, and Healed, as it is Isaiah 6. 10. our parts it shall be to betake us unto the Rock, christ (for so 1 Cor. 10. 4. I find him expressly styled) to put off all manner Dullness,
as it is Mal. 4. 2. Looking unto Jesus (saith the above praised Apostle) the Author, and Finisher, •f our Faith, Heb. 12. 2. and so become Renewed in the Spirit of our Minds, Ephes. 4. 23. Lastly (not to stretch the strings of the Analogy so far, as to endanger the cracking them) Eagles (as in part you have already had intimated) Flye a great heighth from the earth;
as it is Malachi 4. 2. Looking unto jesus (Says thee above praised Apostle) the Author, and Finisher, •f our Faith, Hebrew 12. 2. and so become Renewed in the Spirit of our Minds, Ephesians 4. 23. Lastly (not to stretch the strings of the Analogy so Far, as to endanger the cracking them) Eagles (as in part you have already had intimated) Fly a great height from the earth;
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Yea, as Araun•h is said to give as a King unto the King, 2. Sam. 24. 23. these Kings of Birds get them up near unto the King of Starres, the Sunne; by the undaunted,
Yea, as Araun•h is said to give as a King unto the King, 2. Sam. 24. 23. these Kings of Birds get them up near unto the King of Stars, the Sun; by the undaunted,
or rather, as Prsmires, crawling, up and downe the Ant-heapes of this world; our Conversation, our Burgeship, the strength of our Affection, shall appear to bee in Heaven;
or rather, as Prsmires, crawling, up and down the Ant-heapes of this world; our Conversation, our Burgesship, the strength of our Affection, shall appear to be in Heaven;
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nay, if, as Houses, built upon Rockes, wee shall cheerfully weather the most violent Gusts of all manner of Tribulation, and Persecution; if neither the enchanting sounds of whatever Musical instruments, nor the Dreadful Apprehension of the Torments of the Ho••est •iery Furnace, shall bee able so farre to work upon us,
nay, if, as Houses, built upon Rocks, we shall cheerfully weather the most violent Gusts of all manner of Tribulation, and Persecution; if neither the enchanting sounds of whatever Musical Instruments, nor the Dreadful Apprehension of the Torments of the Ho••est •iery Furnace, shall be able so Far to work upon us,
whether it be the heigth of hoped for Preferment, or the depth of Dreaded Distress, as it is Rom. 8. 39. but that wee steadily resolve to continue Faithful unto Death; then may wee undoubtedly assure our selves that we are our Heavenly Fathers Legitimate Sonnes, and so Heyres, yea Co heyres, with our Elder Brother Christ, of the Crown of Glory.
whither it be the heighth of hoped for Preferment, or the depth of Dreaded Distress, as it is Rom. 8. 39. but that we steadily resolve to continue Faithful unto Death; then may we undoubtedly assure our selves that we Are our Heavenly Father's Legitimate Sons, and so Heirs, yea Co Heirs, with our Elder Brother christ, of the Crown of Glory.
And so, having done with the General Notion of these Guests, as Eagles; we are now to take a short Glimpse of them, in the more special consideration of their sweet inclination to Accord,
And so, having done with the General Notion of these Guests, as Eagles; we Are now to take a short Glimpse of them, in the more special consideration of their sweet inclination to Accord,
or discord, during the whole time of their sitting. They are gathered together. Wheresoever the Carkass is, there the Eagles will be gathered together.
or discord, during the Whole time of their sitting. They Are gathered together. Wheresoever the Carcase is, there the Eagles will be gathered together.
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Yea, no less then seven Devils can Peaceably cohabite in one Mary Magdalen, Luk. 8. 2. Yea, the Evangelical Prophets Prediction of the time of Christs comming, Isa. 11. 6. you may see to bee, that the Wolf, shall Dwell with the Lamb; the Leopard, with the Kid; the Lion, and the Calf; shall lie down together.
Yea, no less then seven Devils can Peaceably cohabit in one Marry Magdalen, Luk. 8. 2. Yea, the Evangelical prophets Prediction of the time of Christ coming, Isaiah 11. 6. you may see to be, that the Wolf, shall Dwell with the Lamb; the Leopard, with the Kid; the lion, and the Calf; shall lie down together.
And then strange may it not seem to hear, that the little Flock of Christs Lambs, the small Multitude of Beleevers, in the Apostles Divine Actuary, Act. 4. 32. should be of one Heart, and one Minde.
And then strange may it not seem to hear, that the little Flock of Christ Lambs, the small Multitude of Believers, in the Apostles Divine Actuary, Act. 4. 32. should be of one Heart, and one Mind.
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as if that curse from the God of Iacob were signally faln upon us, that fell from Iacob sometimes upon his two bloudy Sons, Gen. 49. 7. I will Divide them in Iacob, and Scatter them in Israel;
as if that curse from the God of Iacob were signally fallen upon us, that fell from Iacob sometime upon his two bloody Sons, Gen. 49. 7. I will Divide them in Iacob, and Scatter them in Israel;
nay, as if that cursed Harvest of the Cadmus Teeth, so long since •own, were now, in a lothsome Plenty, come up amongst us, — Domus catulos non alit uno du•s;
nay, as if that cursed Harvest of the Cadmus Teeth, so long since •own, were now, in a loathsome Plenty, come up among us, — Domus catulos non alit Uno du•s;
nay, as the Spaniard 〈 … 〉 on the Indians, we try co〈 … 〉ions which of us shall leave an impression of the Deepest scarre upon those poor Innocents, we have enslaved.
nay, as the Spaniard 〈 … 〉 on the Indians, we try co〈 … 〉ions which of us shall leave an impression of the Deepest scar upon those poor Innocents, we have enslaved.
being, not onely so far divided in opinion for point of Government, that one crieth up Monarchy, another Aristocracy, a third Democracy; but for Religion too;
being, not only so Far divided in opinion for point of Government, that one cries up Monarchy, Another Aristocracy, a third Democracy; but for Religion too;
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one a Socinian, another an Anabaprist, another an Antinomian, another an Arrian; one a Separatist, another an Anti-Scripturist; one a Ranter, another a Quaker, another a Seeker: yea indeed all, upon the matter, to seek for such a pure Religion;
one a Socinian, Another an Anabaprist, Another an Antinomian, Another an Arrian; one a Separatist, Another an Anti-Scripturist; one a Ranter, Another a Quaker, Another a Seeker: yea indeed all, upon the matter, to seek for such a pure Religion;
And so, what Tacitus sometimes of the Romans; ubi Solitudinem faciunt, Pacem appellant; whil'st wee seem to interpret a mere Desolation, and Annihilation, of Religion for a Peaceable,
And so, what Tacitus sometime of the Roman; ubi Solitudinem faciunt, Pacem appellant; whilst we seem to interpret a mere Desolation, and Annihilation, of Religion for a Peaceable,
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— of appearing, every Day, in a New Trim, and Dress, of Religion; Nusquam qui ubique; we have scarce any thing indeed of true Religion left amongst us.
— of appearing, every Day, in a New Trim, and Dress, of Religion; Nusquam qui ubique; we have scarce any thing indeed of true Religion left among us.
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Nay, unto that sharpness of contention (as Paul, and Barnabas, Act. 15. 39.) are we grown in these cases, that (what Tacitus sometimes of Segestes, and Ariminius, the one the Father, the other the Son, in Law) Quae apud concordos vincula charit•tis, Incitamenta Irarum apud infensos sunt;
Nay, unto that sharpness of contention (as Paul, and Barnabas, Act. 15. 39.) Are we grown in these cases, that (what Tacitus sometime of Segestes, and Ariminius, the one the Father, the other the Son, in Law) Quae apud concordos vincula charit•tis, Incitamenta Irarum apud infensos sunt;
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And therfore wo•ld I have you to follow Love, and Peace, with all Men, that call upon the Name of the Lord, 2 Tim. 2. 22. but so as to follow this Love and Peace, in Truth, Ephes. 4. 15. lest otherwise,
And Therefore wo•ld I have you to follow Love, and Peace, with all Men, that call upon the Name of the Lord, 2 Tim. 2. 22. but so as to follow this Love and Peace, in Truth, Ephesians 4. 15. lest otherwise,
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Singularity, and Humour, and Turbulency of spirit, whether in Opinion, or Affection, where-ever they are, are far from being symboles of a Christian Temper.
Singularity, and Humour, and Turbulency of Spirit, whither in Opinion, or Affection, wherever they Are, Are Far from being symbols of a Christian Temper.
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Nay, as they say of Bees, that, whensoever there ariseth stir, and strife, amongst them, it is an infallible signe that their King is about to remove, and to leave his H•ve:
Nay, as they say of Bees, that, whensoever there arises stir, and strife, among them, it is an infallible Signen that their King is about to remove, and to leave his H•ve:
however our Spiritual Can•ers may vant themselves as they please, as they if had engrossed the great God of heaven for their own peculiar; and (as is that just Sarcasme upon the Fathers of the Trent Councel, that they had the Holy Ghost every week sent them in a Cloak-bag) had conjured,
however our Spiritual Can•ers may vant themselves as they please, as they if had engrossed the great God of heaven for their own peculiar; and (as is that just Sarcasm upon the Father's of the Trent Council, that they had the Holy Ghost every Week sent them in a Cloak-bag) had conjured,
as long as by Schism, by Faction, by Division, they break the Unity of the Spirit, which should tye all •he Members of Christs Body together in the Bond of Peace, it is not onely a clear presage that the King of Heaven is upon the point of Leaving;
as long as by Schism, by Faction, by Division, they break the Unity of the Spirit, which should tie all •he Members of Christ Body together in the Bound of Peace, it is not only a clear presage that the King of Heaven is upon the point of Leaving;
Nay Elect (saith St. Peter to his scattered strangers) according to the Fore knowledg of the Father, through the sanctification of the Spirit, and the sprinkling of the Bloud of Christ, • Pet. 2. 2. Where there is no appearance of the descent of the Holy Ghost upon a Man,
Nay Elect (Says Saint Peter to his scattered Strangers) according to the Before knowledge of the Father, through the sanctification of the Spirit, and the sprinkling of the Blood of christ, • Pet. 2. 2. Where there is no appearance of the descent of the Holy Ghost upon a Man,
Carnal Men (how spiritual soever our Novel selfe-justiciaries, or rather New-modelled Pharisees, may cry themselvs up for) as are prone to be divided by Discords,
Carnal Men (how spiritual soever our Novel selfe-justiciaries, or rather New-modelled Pharisees, may cry themselves up for) as Are prove to be divided by Discords,
But the Birds, the Pigeon, and the Turtle Dove, Creatures, that have no Gall in them, Spiritual Men, such as are proper Rec•pracles of the Grace of the Holy Ghost, of the Fathers Love in Electing,
But the Birds, the Pigeon, and the Turtle Dove, Creatures, that have no Gall in them, Spiritual Men, such as Are proper Rec•pracles of the Grace of the Holy Ghost, of the Father's Love in Electing,
Rom. 14. 17. And then just reason may the same Apostle seem to have, for the apposing of his Corinthians with this Poinant quaere; As long as there are st•ifes,
Rom. 14. 17. And then just reason may the same Apostle seem to have, for the apposing of his Corinthians with this Poignant quaere; As long as there Are st•ifes,
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and Divisions, amongst you, are you not Carnal? 1 Cor. 3. 4. As long as we practice nothing but the Defrauding, the Depraving, the Spoiling, the Murthering, one another, can wee ever hope to finde in our selves any pledg• 〈 … 〉, of the Holy Ghosts descent upon us? Or of the Fathers Predestination, or the Sons Redemption, of us? I shall take leave of you, with the same leave, that the same Apostle taketh of the same Corinthians of his. 2 Cor. 13. 11. My Brethren bee of one Minde, live in Peace,
and Divisions, among you, Are you not Carnal? 1 Cor. 3. 4. As long as we practice nothing but the Defrauding, the Depraving, the Spoiling, the Murdering, one Another, can we ever hope to find in our selves any pledg• 〈 … 〉, of the Holy Ghosts descent upon us? Or of the Father's Predestination, or the Sons Redemption, of us? I shall take leave of you, with the same leave, that the same Apostle Takes of the same Corinthians of his. 2 Cor. 13. 11. My Brothers be of one Mind, live in Peace,
and then shall we sensibly find, that those three, that bear record in Heaven, 1 Ioh. 5. 7. and sweetly accord in an unity of of Divine Essence, shall jointly seal up unto us an Assurance of an Inheritance of 〈 … 〉 in Light;
and then shall we sensibly find, that those three, that bear record in Heaven, 1 John 5. 7. and sweetly accord in an unity of of Divine Essence, shall jointly seal up unto us an Assurance of an Inheritance of 〈 … 〉 in Light;
