The glorious name of God, The Lord of Hosts opened in two sermons, at Michaels Cornhill, London, vindicating the Commission from this Lord of Hosts, to subjects, in some case, to take up arms : with a post-script, briefly answering a late treatise by Henry Ferne, D.D. / by Jer. Burroughes.
IN this Chapter wee have Gods mercie to his Church, threatning the destruction of Babylon. When Babylon is used as Gods rod, it is then cast into the fire.
IN this Chapter we have God's mercy to his Church, threatening the destruction of Babylon. When Babylon is used as God's rod, it is then cast into the fire.
If Israel when God was about to deliver from Babylonish Captivity should aske the Question that Moses thought would be asked upon his sending to be their Deliverer from the Egyptian bondage, What is his Name? Exod. 13. 3. The Prophet answers here, The Lord of Hosts is his Name.
If Israel when God was about to deliver from Babylonish Captivity should ask the Question that Moses Thought would be asked upon his sending to be their Deliverer from the Egyptian bondage, What is his Name? Exod 13. 3. The Prophet answers Here, The Lord of Hosts is his Name.
But how can this deliverance be here? Can Babylon bee destroyed? Babylon is strong, who shall bring downe her power? Yes, there is one can doe it, The Lord our Redeemer, The Lord of Hosts is his Name.
But how can this deliverance be Here? Can Babylon be destroyed? Babylon is strong, who shall bring down her power? Yes, there is one can do it, The Lord our Redeemer, The Lord of Hosts is his Name.
The work then I have to do in this Sermon, is to teach you how to sanctifie the Name of the Lord in this his glorious title, The Lord of Hosts. It is the duty of the Saints to observe what the way of God is in the times of their generation;
The work then I have to do in this Sermon, is to teach you how to sanctify the Name of the Lord in this his glorious title, The Lord of Hosts. It is the duty of the Saints to observe what the Way of God is in the times of their generation;
And we shall not know how to sanctifie it, except wee search into it, to see how much of Gods glory there is in it, which we shall find much more then at first view seems to be,
And we shall not know how to sanctify it, except we search into it, to see how much of God's glory there is in it, which we shall find much more then At First view seems to be,
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we find it not lesse then two hundred times in the Old Testament, and most frequently in the Prophecie of Zechariah, Chap. 1. ver. 3. we have it three times in one verse,
we find it not less then two hundred times in the Old Testament, and most frequently in the Prophecy of Zechariah, Chap. 1. ver. 3. we have it three times in one verse,
it is but twice that I remember in all the New Testament, and in one of those two places it is quoted out of the Old Testament, Rom. 9. 29. There the Hebrew word is retained, The Lord of Sabbaoth, not of Sabbath, as many take it.
it is but twice that I Remember in all the New Testament, and in one of those two places it is quoted out of the Old Testament, Rom. 9. 29. There the Hebrew word is retained, The Lord of Sabbaoth, not of Sabbath, as many take it.
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There is a great difference between these two, The Lord of Sabbath, and The Lord of Sabbaoth: The one is the Lord of rest, the other is the Lord of Hosts: those words come from a different root in the Hebrew.
There is a great difference between these two, The Lord of Sabbath, and The Lord of Sabbaoth: The one is the Lord of rest, the other is the Lord of Hosts: those words come from a different root in the Hebrew.
In the New Testament we have Gods Titles fuller of sweetnesse and grace, as The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The God of all consolation, The Father of mercies, The God of peace, &c. The more cause have we to be humbled, who live in the times of the Gospel,
In the New Testament we have God's Titles fuller of sweetness and grace, as The Father of our Lord jesus christ, The God of all consolation, The Father of Mercies, The God of peace, etc. The more cause have we to be humbled, who live in the times of the Gospel,
This Title is in it selfe a very fearfull one, and yet before we have done with it we shall find it like that name of Christ, Cant. 1. 3. Thy name is as an ointment poured forth, a sweet refreshing pleasant ointment.
This Title is in it self a very fearful one, and yet before we have done with it we shall find it like that name of christ, Cant 1. 3. Thy name is as an ointment poured forth, a sweet refreshing pleasant ointment.
In the 2. of Sam. Chap. 6. ver. 2. the Lord speaks of this name of his set between the Cherubims, Whose name is called by the name of the Lord of Hosts that dwelleth between the Cherubims.
In the 2. of Sam. Chap. 6. ver. 2. the Lord speaks of this name of his Set between the Cherubims, Whose name is called by the name of the Lord of Hosts that dwells between the Cherubims.
Now you know the Mercy-seat was between the Cherubims, and that which I shall endeavour this day is, To shew you this name of the Lord of Hosts written upon the mercy-seat between the Cherubims.
Now you know the Mercy-seat was between the Cherubims, and that which I shall endeavour this day is, To show you this name of the Lord of Hosts written upon the mercy-seat between the Cherubims.
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We have already seen in this Kingdom the Lord of Hosts upon his Mercy-seat, making this his dreadfull title to be amiable and lovely to us, from thence dispensing grace and abundance of mercy in the manifestation of this his glorious title.
We have already seen in this Kingdom the Lord of Hosts upon his Mercy-seat, making this his dreadful title to be amiable and lovely to us, from thence dispensing grace and abundance of mercy in the manifestation of this his glorious title.
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but God challengeth a more speciall and peculiar ackowledgment of his work of Providence about War-like affaires, in regard whereof he takes this title to himselfe, The Lord of Hosts.
but God Challengeth a more special and peculiar acknowledgment of his work of Providence about Warlike affairs, in regard whereof he Takes this title to himself, The Lord of Hosts.
That he might expresse himselfe the more clearly, and fully interested in War-like affaires, Exod. 15. 3. he styles himselfe A man of War. God seemes to glory much in his workings about War-like affaires.
That he might express himself the more clearly, and Fully interested in Warlike affairs, Exod 15. 3. he styles himself A man of War. God seems to glory much in his workings about Warlike affairs.
It was a proud speech of Pompey, when one of his Officers told him they wanted men, Let me (sayes he) but stampe with my foote upon the ground of Italy, and I shall have men enough, Footmen and Horsemen come from every corner.
It was a proud speech of Pompey, when one of his Officers told him they wanted men, Let me (Says he) but stamp with my foot upon the ground of Italy, and I shall have men enough, Footmen and Horsemen come from every corner.
yet it is alwayes true of this Lord of Hosts, let him but speak the least word, doe the least thing to gather Armies, they presently come together, to fight his battels:
yet it is always true of this Lord of Hosts, let him but speak the least word, do the least thing to gather Armies, they presently come together, to fight his battles:
when he pleaseth he can stir up the hearts of the Kings of the earth to hate the whore, to make war with her, Rev. 17. 16. The ten Kings shall hate the whore,
when he Pleases he can stir up the hearts of the Kings of the earth to hate the whore, to make war with her, Rev. 17. 16. The ten Kings shall hate the whore,
It is a wonder that they stay all this while, that they rise not with a spirit of indignation against her, considering what base bondage they are in under her.
It is a wonder that they stay all this while, that they rise not with a Spirit of Indignation against her, considering what base bondage they Are in under her.
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as one would think the spirit of a man could not beare it, much lesse the spirit of a King. But when Gods time is come, the spirits of the Kings of the earth shall be suddenly raised to war against her.
as one would think the Spirit of a man could not bear it, much less the Spirit of a King. But when God's time is come, the spirits of the Kings of the earth shall be suddenly raised to war against her.
It is an observation of Abulensis upon 1 Chro. 14. 8. that Gods providence was very observable towards David, that he should have no wars raised against him by the Philistims those seven yeers he was in Hebron, which time he was but weak, being King onely over the house of Judah; but when all Israel came to him,
It is an observation of Abulensis upon 1 Chro 14. 8. that God's providence was very observable towards David, that he should have no wars raised against him by the philistines those seven Years he was in Hebron, which time he was but weak, being King only over the house of Judah; but when all Israel Come to him,
until we had an Army to resist? If God had called for the sword before these things, what had become of us? Oh the mercifull providence of God towards England in this thing!
until we had an Army to resist? If God had called for the sword before these things, what had become of us? O the merciful providence of God towards England in this thing!
God is much seen in the provocations to wars, consultations about them, enclining mens hearts to them, taking them off from peace, &c. It was from the Lord that Pharaohs heart was so hardned against the people of Israel, to goe forth to battel against them, because God had a purpose to destroy him.
God is much seen in the provocations to wars, Consultations about them, inclining men's hearts to them, taking them off from peace, etc. It was from the Lord that Pharaohs heart was so hardened against the people of Israel, to go forth to battle against them, Because God had a purpose to destroy him.
It was of God that Rehoboam was so set to hearken to the counsel of young Cavalliers, and to harden his heart against his wise Counsellors, that God might rend ten Tribes from him.
It was of God that Rehoboam was so Set to harken to the counsel of young Cavaliers, and to harden his heart against his wise Counsellors, that God might rend ten Tribes from him.
Thirdly, it is God that musters up the Army, Esay 13. 4. The Lord of Hosts mustereth the Host of the battel, The Lord of Hosts is himselfe the Muster-master in Armies.
Thirdly, it is God that musters up the Army, Isaiah 13. 4. The Lord of Hosts mustereth the Host of the battle, The Lord of Hosts is himself the Master of the muster in Armies.
He thus condescends in his expressions, that he might the more particularly, and so the more fully shew the workings of his Providence in Military affaires.
He thus condescends in his expressions, that he might the more particularly, and so the more Fully show the workings of his Providence in Military affairs.
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Fourthly, the Lord brings forth weapons out of his Armory, Jer. 50. 25. The Lord hath opened his Armory, and brought forth the weapons of his indignation,
Fourthly, the Lord brings forth weapons out of his Armoury, Jer. 50. 25. The Lord hath opened his Armoury, and brought forth the weapons of his Indignation,
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There was a time when God shut up his Armory from Israel, and then there was neither sword nor speare found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan, onely with Saul and Jonathan there was found. 1 Sam. 13. 22. Fiftly, It is the Lord that gives his people their Banners to display, Psal. 60. 4. Thou hast given a Banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.
There was a time when God shut up his Armoury from Israel, and then there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Johnathan, only with Saul and Johnathan there was found. 1 Sam. 13. 22. Fifty, It is the Lord that gives his people their Banners to display, Psalm 60. 4. Thou hast given a Banner to them that Fear thee, that it may be displayed Because of the truth.
and because of this thou hast given them Banners that they may be dispayed, because of this truth; God would have us contend for the truth, Jude 1. 3. Yea earnestly contend, fight for it,
and Because of this thou hast given them Banners that they may be dispayed, Because of this truth; God would have us contend for the truth, U^de 1. 3. Yea earnestly contend, fight for it,
As thus, I am with you to assist you, I am with you to direct you, I am with you to encourage you, to blesse, to save you, to comfort you, to reward you, &c. I am with you, saies God.
As thus, I am with you to assist you, I am with you to Direct you, I am with you to encourage you, to bless, to save you, to Comfort you, to reward you, etc. I am with you, Says God.
It is apparent this was Christ, for Joshua fell on his face, and worshipped, and said, What saith my Lord unto his servant? And the Captaine of the Lords Host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoes from off thy feet,
It is apparent this was christ, for joshua fell on his face, and worshipped, and said, What Says my Lord unto his servant? And the Captain of the lords Host said unto joshua, Lose thy shoes from off thy feet,
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but this great Generall, The Lord of Hosts, that he might encourage his people the more in his battels, he blows the Trumpet himselfe to them, Zach. 9. 14. And the Lord shall blow the trumpet,
but this great General, The Lord of Hosts, that he might encourage his people the more in his battles, he blows the Trumpet himself to them, Zach 9. 14. And the Lord shall blow the trumpet,
If ye see the South-wind, ye say it will be hot, (sayes Christ) and so it commeth to passe, Luk. 12. 54, 55. If we think our General follows too slowly, this great General, The Lord of Hosts, follows swiftly enough.
If you see the south wind, you say it will be hight, (Says christ) and so it comes to pass, Luk. 12. 54, 55. If we think our General follows too slowly, this great General, The Lord of Hosts, follows swiftly enough.
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In the words before, The arrowes of the Lord are said to goe forth like lightning. Swiftnesse in an Army is of great consequence, it hath been a special advantage to our adversaries.
In the words before, The arrows of the Lord Are said to go forth like lightning. Swiftness in an Army is of great consequence, it hath been a special advantage to our Adversaries.
He workes in the upholding parties, bringing in supplyes, breaking asunder treaties, &c. We are ready presently to cry out, How long shall the sword devour? but when God gives Commission to the sword, it must stay;
He works in the upholding parties, bringing in supplies, breaking asunder treaties, etc. We Are ready presently to cry out, How long shall the sword devour? but when God gives Commission to the sword, it must stay;
but how sore would the misery be, if it should come into our Cities? but if abide in our Cities, what miserable spoile and ruine would there be? If wee would be delivered from so great an evill, let us take heed of our own counsels:
but how soar would the misery be, if it should come into our Cities? but if abide in our Cities, what miserable spoil and ruin would there be? If we would be Delivered from so great an evil, let us take heed of our own Counsels:
If God leaves Parliament or City to their own counsels, the sword will abide amongst us longer time then we for the present imagine, even until it hath devoured.
If God leaves Parliament or city to their own Counsels, the sword will abide among us longer time then we for the present imagine, even until it hath devoured.
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King Rehoboam was incensed against the ten Tribes falling off from him, he was in as great a heat and rage against them as we can imagine a man could be put into.
King Rehoboam was incensed against the ten Tribes falling off from him, he was in as great a heat and rage against them as we can imagine a man could be put into.
an hundred and fourescore thousand men, a mighty force, and it was but to bring the Kingdome to the house of David: Well, their power was great, their rage was fierce, their cause they questioned not, they were going forth with a high hand, with cruel and bloody intentions.
an hundred and fourescore thousand men, a mighty force, and it was but to bring the Kingdom to the house of David: Well, their power was great, their rage was fierce, their cause they questioned not, they were going forth with a high hand, with cruel and bloody intentions.
How was all stilled now? You shall find, that The word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the Prophet, saying, Speak to Rehoboam, — Thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not goe up to fight against your brethren, returne every man to his house.
How was all stilled now? You shall find, that The word of the Lord Come to Shemaiah the Prophet, saying, Speak to Rehoboam, — Thus Says the Lord, You shall not go up to fight against your brothers, return every man to his house.
so much of his Kingdome rent from him, and there comes onely a poore Prophet and speakes to him in the name of This Lord of Hosts, that hee should not fight against his brethren, and all is stayed, he returnes back again, and sits down quiet.
so much of his Kingdom rend from him, and there comes only a poor Prophet and speaks to him in the name of This Lord of Hosts, that he should not fight against his brothers, and all is stayed, he returns back again, and sits down quiet.
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Oh that now some Prophet of the Lord might have accesse to His Majesty, and tell him that hee must not goe this way he doth, that he is drawn aside by evill men about him, that there is a misunderstanding betweene him and his people, that nothing is done by us but according to the minde of God, that we doe not endeavour to deprive him of any lawfull power he hath given him by God or man,
O that now Some Prophet of the Lord might have access to His Majesty, and tell him that he must not go this Way he does, that he is drawn aside by evil men about him, that there is a misunderstanding between him and his people, that nothing is done by us but according to the mind of God, that we do not endeavour to deprive him of any lawful power he hath given him by God or man,
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yea, in great part hee hath done it already, and how is it devouring, even almost round about us? the guilt of the misery our brethren have suffered, the guilt of their blood is upon the whole Kingdome, in as much as the whole Kingdome hath not risen even as one man to prevent it,
yea, in great part he hath done it already, and how is it devouring, even almost round about us? the guilt of the misery our brothers have suffered, the guilt of their blood is upon the Whole Kingdom, in as much as the Whole Kingdom hath not risen even as one man to prevent it,
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but wee suffer our brethren in severall places to bee devoured one after another: one countrey hopes it will not come there, and another countrey hopes it shall escape,
but we suffer our brothers in several places to be devoured one After Another: one country hope's it will not come there, and Another country hope's it shall escape,
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(They are come from the Countrey to the City, the Countrey is to them but as a wildernesse in comparison of the City) For the Sword shall devoure from the one end of the Land to the other, no flesh shall have peace, Jer. 25. 15. The Lord bade the Prophet take the cup of the wine of his fury,
(They Are come from the Country to the city, the Country is to them but as a Wilderness in comparison of the city) For the Sword shall devour from the one end of the Land to the other, no Flesh shall have peace, Jer. 25. 15. The Lord bade the Prophet take the cup of the wine of his fury,
God hath given other Nations this cup of his fury, France, Holland, Germany, have beene drinking these 24. yeeres, Spain, Italy have had it, a little of the top of it Scotland had;
God hath given other nations this cup of his fury, France, Holland, Germany, have been drinking these 24. Years, Spain, Italy have had it, a little of the top of it Scotland had;
we were afraid of it then here, and they and we cryed to God, If it be possible let this cup of blood passe from us, and God in his great mercie caused it to passe from us,
we were afraid of it then Here, and they and we cried to God, If it be possible let this cup of blood pass from us, and God in his great mercy caused it to pass from us,
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and whether God intends that wee shall drinke the dregs of it we know not, wee had neede doe as Christ did in his Agonie, Luk. 22. 44. yet pray more earnestly, the second and third time, If it be possible, let this cup of bloud passe from us.
and whither God intends that we shall drink the dregs of it we know not, we had need doe as christ did in his Agony, Luk. 22. 44. yet pray more earnestly, the second and third time, If it be possible, let this cup of blood pass from us.
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Esay 28. 24, 25, 26, 27. The Lord accounts it his glory that hee teacheth the Plowman to plow his ground, to sow his seede, to thresh his corne, his God doth instruct him to discretion, the Text sayes;
Isaiah 28. 24, 25, 26, 27. The Lord accounts it his glory that he Teaches the Plowman to blow his ground, to sow his seed, to thresh his corn, his God does instruct him to discretion, the Text Says;
This war was raised up against David for his sin, and yet God heares Davids prayer against Achitophel: The same counsell was given against our Army of late by a great Achitophel, when the question was,
This war was raised up against David for his since, and yet God hears Davids prayer against Ahithophel: The same counsel was given against our Army of late by a great Ahithophel, when the question was,
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because they were weary and weake, not being together, and how hath God turned that counsail into folly? it hath bin our safety and preservation, but their shame.
Because they were weary and weak, not being together, and how hath God turned that counsel into folly? it hath been our safety and preservation, but their shame.
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There God wrought for David in that Achitophels counsail was not followed, although it was a more politique counsail, it had more warlike wisdome in it then Hushaies had,
There God wrought for David in that Achitophels counsel was not followed, although it was a more politic counsel, it had more warlike Wisdom in it then Hushai's had,
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Thus Isai. 19. 11. Surely the Princes of Zoan are fooles, the counsails of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh are become brutish, where are they? where are the wise men? and again, The Princes of Zoan are become fooles.
Thus Isaiah 19. 11. Surely the Princes of Zoan Are Fools, the Counsels of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh Are become brutish, where Are they? where Are the wise men? and again, The Princes of Zoan Are become Fools.
Because Zoan was the Metropolis of Egypt, where the great counsail of Egypt was, and verse 14. The Lord hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof:
Because Zoan was the Metropolis of Egypt, where the great counsel of Egypt was, and verse 14. The Lord hath mingled a perverse Spirit in the midst thereof:
13. The spirit of valour and courage is also from this Lord of Hosts. When the Spirit of the Lord came upon Sampson, Gideon, and others of the Worthies of the Lord, what great things did they? Heb. 11. 33, 34. Who through faith subdued Kingdomes, stopped the mouthes of Lyons, out of weaknesse were made strong, waxed valiant in sight, turned to slight the Armies of the Aliens.
13. The Spirit of valour and courage is also from this Lord of Hosts. When the Spirit of the Lord Come upon Sampson, gideon, and Others of the Worthies of the Lord, what great things did they? Hebrew 11. 33, 34. Who through faith subdued Kingdoms, stopped the mouths of Lyons, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in sighed, turned to slight the Armies of the Aliens.
It were the unworthiest, yea, the most horrible thing that ever was in this world, that now people should forsake Nobility, those they have chosen in Parliament,
It were the Unworthiest, yea, the most horrible thing that ever was in this world, that now people should forsake Nobilt, those they have chosen in Parliament,
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Oh that a spirit of indignation would arise in the whole Kingdome, that they may not suffer themselves to be baffled out of their Religion, their Liberties, their estates, by a generation of vile men that are risen up amongst us.
O that a Spirit of Indignation would arise in the Whole Kingdom, that they may not suffer themselves to be baffled out of their Religion, their Liberties, their estates, by a generation of vile men that Are risen up among us.
What worthy thing have they ever done? have they ever stood before those that opposed them? All their valour is in going up and down to Countrey houses in a poore unworthy manner, pillaging and pilfring: A spirit in people raised by God, would scorne to be brought under by men of such spirits as these.
What worthy thing have they ever done? have they ever stood before those that opposed them? All their valour is in going up and down to Country houses in a poor unworthy manner, pillaging and pilfering: A Spirit in people raised by God, would scorn to be brought under by men of such spirits as these.
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Ps. 76. 5 The stout hearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep, & none of the men of might have found their hands, at thy rebuke, O Lord, the horse & chariot are cast into a dead sleep:
Ps. 76. 5 The stout hearted Are spoiled, they have slept their sleep, & none of the men of might have found their hands, At thy rebuke, Oh Lord, the horse & chariot Are cast into a dead sleep:
and v. 12. He shal cut off the spirit of Princes, he is terrible to the Kings of the earth, he shall wipe them off as a man will doe a flower between his fingers,
and v. 12. He shall Cut off the Spirit of Princes, he is terrible to the Kings of the earth, he shall wipe them off as a man will do a flower between his fingers,
How was this made good, that no weapon formed against thee shall prosper? The adversary was enraged at this, they said, they thought the devil was in the powder:
How was this made good, that no weapon formed against thee shall prosper? The adversary was enraged At this, they said, they Thought the Devil was in the powder:
Art not thou he that hast cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? We have here in one verse three times crying to God to awake. God hath strength enough to help his people.
Art not thou he that hast Cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? We have Here in one verse three times crying to God to awake. God hath strength enough to help his people.
We are now to look back to former times, to see how God hath manifested himself The Lord of Hosts, and to cry to him, that now in our dayes hee would shew forth the glory of this glorious title of his,
We Are now to look back to former times, to see how God hath manifested himself The Lord of Hosts, and to cry to him, that now in our days he would show forth the glory of this glorious title of his,
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First, it beseemes then those who are in Armies, to be godly, because their great Generall is The Lord of Hosts; and this Lord of Hosts is likewise The holy one of Israel.
First, it beseems then those who Are in Armies, to be godly, Because their great General is The Lord of Hosts; and this Lord of Hosts is likewise The holy one of Israel.
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and ver. 11. hee is said to bee glorious in holinesse: and Esay 6. 3. where the Cherubims and Seraphims are magnifying his glory, they cry out, Holy, holy, holy, Lord of Hosts.
and for. 11. he is said to be glorious in holiness: and Isaiah 6. 3. where the Cherubims and Seraphims Are magnifying his glory, they cry out, Holy, holy, holy, Lord of Hosts.
It is very observable, that Gods holinesse is joyned with this title of his The Lord of Hosts; surely then holinesse and valour in us are not onely consistent one with another, but subservient one to another.
It is very observable, that God's holiness is joined with this title of his The Lord of Hosts; surely then holiness and valour in us Are not only consistent one with Another, but subservient one to Another.
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It it is an abominable maxime of Machiavil, that Religion makes men cowards; the most valorous souldiers in the world have beene the most eminent in Religion.
It it is an abominable maxim of machiavelli, that Religion makes men cowards; the most valorous Soldiers in the world have been the most eminent in Religion.
Souldiers use to endeavour to be like their Generall in any thing, yea, in their naevis: Alexanders Souldiers accounted it a gracefull posture to hold their heads aside,
Soldiers use to endeavour to be like their General in any thing, yea, in their naevis: Alexanders Soldiers accounted it a graceful posture to hold their Heads aside,
Plutarch reports of a Theban Band of souldiers which they called the Holy band, in which there was more considence put then in any, because they prospered above others.
Plutarch reports of a Theban Band of Soldiers which they called the Holy band, in which there was more confidence put then in any, Because they prospered above Others.
Deut. 23. 9. When the Host goeth forth against the enemy, then keep thee from every wicked thing, yea they must keep from outward bodily uncleannesse, they must carry a paddle with them to cover it, ver. 14. the reason is there given, For the Lord thy God walketh in the middest of thy Campe,
Deuteronomy 23. 9. When the Host Goes forth against the enemy, then keep thee from every wicked thing, yea they must keep from outward bodily uncleanness, they must carry a paddle with them to cover it, ver. 14. the reason is there given, For the Lord thy God walks in the midst of thy Camp,
One day the Lord will convince the world, that the strength of Nations and Kingdomes consist in the interest that the godly have in this Lord of Hosts. Zach. 12. 5. And the Governours of Judah shall say in their hearts, Our strength is in the inhabitants of Jerusalem, in the Lord of Hosts their God:
One day the Lord will convince the world, that the strength of nations and Kingdoms consist in the Interest that the godly have in this Lord of Hosts. Zach 12. 5. And the Governors of Judah shall say in their hearts, Our strength is in the inhabitants of Jerusalem, in the Lord of Hosts their God:
Who hath the burden of the great worke in this State layne upon but the Religious party? hath it not beene published in your City by chiefe men in the Army, that the great things in the Army were done by those that are called Round-heads? We hope our Governours will every day be more and more convinced that their strength is in these.
Who hath the burden of the great work in this State lain upon but the Religious party? hath it not been published in your city by chief men in the Army, that the great things in the Army were done by those that Are called Roundheads? We hope our Governors will every day be more and more convinced that their strength is in these.
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Revel. 17. 14. Hee is the Lord of Hosts, the King of Kings, and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithfull, and therefore it is said the Lamb shall overcome: They are not such as are called faithfull,
Revel. 17. 14. He is the Lord of Hosts, the King of Kings, and they that Are with him Are called, and chosen, and faithful, and Therefore it is said the Lamb shall overcome: They Are not such as Are called faithful,
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It is a blessed thing for a Kingdome when their Army may be said to be as it was said of that Army, Luke 2. 13. a heavenly Host. This great Lord of Hosts, who is the God of Heaven will certainly doe great things by such an Host.
It is a blessed thing for a Kingdom when their Army may be said to be as it was said of that Army, Lycia 2. 13. a heavenly Host. This great Lord of Hosts, who is the God of Heaven will Certainly do great things by such an Host.
As the estate of marriage is much honoured in that Christ is pleased to expresse (the great mystery of the Gospel) the blessed union betweene him and his Church by it;
As the estate of marriage is much honoured in that christ is pleased to express (the great mystery of the Gospel) the blessed Union between him and his Church by it;
which is a great engagement to those in such a condition, that they walke so as their lives may put in minde of the excellencie of Christs Communion with his Church:
which is a great engagement to those in such a condition, that they walk so as their lives may put in mind of the excellency of Christ Communion with his Church:
So the calling of a Souldier is much honoured in this, that God himselfe will set forth his glory by this title, The Lord of Hosts; or, The Lord of Armies. Psalm 24. 10. The Lord of Hosts is the King of glory;
So the calling of a Soldier is much honoured in this, that God himself will Set forth his glory by this title, The Lord of Hosts; or, The Lord of Armies. Psalm 24. 10. The Lord of Hosts is the King of glory;
The Latine expresses a souldier and a Knight by the same word, Miles. The serving under this or that Captaine, they expressed by this phrase, Mereri sub hoc vel illo duce.
The Latin Expresses a soldier and a Knight by the same word, Miles. The serving under this or that Captain, they expressed by this phrase, Mereri sub hoc vel illo duce.
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In any lawfull service, you serve under The Lord of Hosts; but the more the service concerns his glory and the good of his Saints, the more will God own it.
In any lawful service, you serve under The Lord of Hosts; but the more the service concerns his glory and the good of his Saints, the more will God own it.
The very Chronicles or Records of the wars of the Church, the Lord is pleased to have styled, The Booke of the wars of the Lord, Numbers 21. 14. The Name of the Lord is exceedingly much interessed in these wars.
The very Chronicles or Records of the wars of the Church, the Lord is pleased to have styled, The Book of the wars of the Lord, Numbers 21. 14. The Name of the Lord is exceedingly much interested in these wars.
And when you are in the service, seeing it is so honourable, take heed you stain it not as others have done, of whom it may be said as it was of the children of Ephraim, Psal. 78. 9. The children of Ephraim being armed turned back in the day of battel, They kept not the covenant of God.
And when you Are in the service, seeing it is so honourable, take heed you stain it not as Others have done, of whom it may be said as it was of the children of Ephraim, Psalm 78. 9. The children of Ephraim being armed turned back in the day of battle, They kept not the Covenant of God.
Hence the oath that a souldier took when he came to his Captain, the Romans called Sacramentum. A brand of dishonour was upon Ephraim, Judges 12. 4. Yee fugitives of Ephraim. Let not such a Brand be upon any of you, ye Fugitives of such a county, of such a town;
Hence the oath that a soldier took when he Come to his Captain, the Roman called Sacramentum. A brand of dishonour was upon Ephraim, Judges 12. 4. Ye fugitives of Ephraim. Let not such a Brand be upon any of you, you Fugitives of such a county, of such a town;
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Plutarch tells of Scipio Africanus, shewing a friend of his three hundred of his souldiers exercising their Armes neare the Sea where there was a high tower, There is never a one of all these, said he, but if I bid him climbe up that steepe tower,
Plutarch tells of Scipio Africanus, showing a friend of his three hundred of his Soldiers exercising their Arms near the Sea where there was a high tower, There is never a one of all these, said he, but if I bid him climb up that steep tower,
What, will not you be ready to shew more respect to your General this Lord of Hosts, then any heathen shall do to a Heathen General? be willing to venture your lives for him;
What, will not you be ready to show more respect to your General this Lord of Hosts, then any heathen shall do to a Heathen General? be willing to venture your lives for him;
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If in this cause you should turn your backes upon your enemies, with what face could you ever after look upon your friends? Psal. 69. 6. Let not them that waite for thee O Lord of Hosts, be ashamed for my sake.
If in this cause you should turn your backs upon your enemies, with what face could you ever After look upon your Friends? Psalm 69. 6. Let not them that wait for thee Oh Lord of Hosts, be ashamed for my sake.
Take this Text with you into the Army, and pray to God, O Lord grant that I may so behave my selfe in this great businesse I have undertaken, that none of those that waite on the Lord, that have prayed for,
Take this Text with you into the Army, and pray to God, Oh Lord grant that I may so behave my self in this great business I have undertaken, that none of those that wait on the Lord, that have prayed for,
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I have read of one Abaga a Tartarian, that had this device to make cowards valiant, he caused them that ran away from the battell ever after to weare womens clothes;
I have read of one Abaga a Tartarian, that had this device to make cowards valiant, he caused them that ran away from the battle ever After to wear women's clothes;
I do not say that there should be this brand of dishonour, but one brand or other it is fit should be upon such as basely forsake such an honourable worke, such an honourable cause as this is.
I do not say that there should be this brand of dishonour, but one brand or other it is fit should be upon such as basely forsake such an honourable work, such an honourable cause as this is.
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Thirdly, If God be the Lord of Hosts, hence there is no war to be undertaken but for God and according to Gods will, it must bee by commission from this great General.
Thirdly, If God be the Lord of Hosts, hence there is no war to be undertaken but for God and according to God's will, it must be by commission from this great General.
But if any shall say, We are afraid we goe not by the Commission of The Lord of Hosts, because we goe against the King: Doth God give Commission for Subjects to fight against the King?
But if any shall say, We Are afraid we go not by the Commission of The Lord of Hosts, Because we go against the King: Does God give Commission for Subject's to fight against the King?
For first, It is not against the King, it is defensive onely, to defend our lawfull liberties, our estates, which we inherit as truly as the King inherits any thing he hath.
For First, It is not against the King, it is defensive only, to defend our lawful Liberties, our estates, which we inherit as truly as the King inherits any thing he hath.
And the Scripture warrants this, you know David gathered 600. souldiers together to defend himselfe against any injury Saul intended and indeavoured against him.
And the Scripture warrants this, you know David gathered 600. Soldiers together to defend himself against any injury Saul intended and endeavoured against him.
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And when the children of Benjamin and Judah came to him to the hold, 1 Chron. 12. 16, 17, 18. The spirit came upon Amasai, and he said, Peace be to thee, and peace be unto thy helpers, for thy God helpeth thee.
And when the children of Benjamin and Judah Come to him to the hold, 1 Chronicles 12. 16, 17, 18. The Spirit Come upon Amasai, and he said, Peace be to thee, and peace be unto thy helpers, for thy God Helpeth thee.
but when he does suffer them to come there and abide there, yet they must be taken away; if a Representative kingdome hath not power to take them away, who hath?
but when he does suffer them to come there and abide there, yet they must be taken away; if a Representative Kingdom hath not power to take them away, who hath?
If we be either actively or passively subject to the Lawes of that country wherein we live, we fulfill the very letter of that Scripture that commands us to be subject to the highest powers.
If we be either actively or passively Subject to the Laws of that country wherein we live, we fulfil the very Letter of that Scripture that commands us to be Subject to the highest Powers.
These things were never heard of since England was a Kingdom, therefore we can expect no presidents of what determinations there can be in these cases;
These things were never herd of since England was a Kingdom, Therefore we can expect no Presidents of what determinations there can be in these cases;
so that it is apparent by the frame of Government in our Kingdom, that the Parliament is supreame Judge of what is Recta ratio, Right reason in cases of difficulty and controversie;
so that it is apparent by the frame of Government in our Kingdom, that the Parliament is supreme Judge of what is Recta ratio, Right reason in cases of difficulty and controversy;
If mens consciences be not satisfied in these things, what shal they do? Now therefore because that which is urged upon mens consciences is the authority of man, that we must obey, we can never satisfie our consciences untill we know what this authority of man is;
If men's Consciences be not satisfied in these things, what shall they do? Now Therefore Because that which is urged upon men's Consciences is the Authority of man, that we must obey, we can never satisfy our Consciences until we know what this Authority of man is;
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It is necessary therefore that men understand what kind of government they live under, that they may know when they offend against Authority, and when not;
It is necessary Therefore that men understand what kind of government they live under, that they may know when they offend against authority, and when not;
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But yet it may further be said, Grant the Parliament to be the Judge, how can it judge without the King? For the Parliament consists of three Estates, the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the King:
But yet it may further be said, Grant the Parliament to be the Judge, how can it judge without the King? For the Parliament consists of three Estates, the House of Commons, the House of lords, and the King:
In cases that are brought before them in the punishment of Delinquents, they doe not send to the King for his assent to joyne with them in their determinations,
In cases that Are brought before them in the punishment of Delinquents, they do not send to the King for his assent to join with them in their determinations,
so if these men who are in place of authority, do such things as the Laws and Government of the Countrey will not bear them out in, they are but as other men;
so if these men who Are in place of Authority, do such things as the Laws and Government of the Country will not bear them out in, they Are but as other men;
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1. In a defensive way they were resisted, as appears by what was said before in the case of David, gathering up 600. men to defend himselfe against Saul.
1. In a defensive Way they were resisted, as appears by what was said before in the case of David, gathering up 600. men to defend himself against Saul.
3. We reade, 2 King. 6. 32. when the King of Israel sent a messenger to kill the Prophet, the Prophet being amongst the Elders of the people, calls the King the son of a murtherer, and bade that they should shut the door against the messenger,
3. We read, 2 King. 6. 32. when the King of Israel sent a Messenger to kill the Prophet, the Prophet being among the Elders of the people, calls the King the son of a murderer, and bade that they should shut the door against the Messenger,
because the Subject may have some to call to account in case of injury, not being fit to molest the Kings own Person for every dammage the Subject suffers.
Because the Subject may have Some to call to account in case of injury, not being fit to molest the Kings own Person for every damage the Subject suffers.
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And if we would goe to bare example, we shall finde that ten Tribes brake off from Rehoboam, because he would follow the counsel of his young Cavaliers, to make their yoaks heavie, to make his little finger heavier then his fathers loynes:
And if we would go to bore Exampl, we shall find that ten Tribes brake off from Rehoboam, Because he would follow the counsel of his young Cavaliers, to make their yokes heavy, to make his little finger Heavier then his Father's loins:
Every Countrey in the first constitution of the Government, hath power to divide the Government, so much to the King, so much to the Nobles, so much to the Commons,
Every Country in the First constitution of the Government, hath power to divide the Government, so much to the King, so much to the Nobles, so much to the Commons,
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but that it should be thus or thus, all in one, or divided into many, that is left to humane prudence, going according to rules of Justice, for the publique good.
but that it should be thus or thus, all in one, or divided into many, that is left to humane prudence, going according to rules of justice, for the public good.
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If the kinds of Civil government were of Divine institution, it must be all the same in every compleat Common-wealth, which no man that I know wil affirm.
If the Kinds of Civil government were of Divine Institution, it must be all the same in every complete Commonwealth, which no man that I know will affirm.
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First, we will examine the Scripture out of which this Objection is raised, and see whether there be any such sense in it as is ordinarily taken for granted:
First, we will examine the Scripture out of which this Objection is raised, and see whither there be any such sense in it as is ordinarily taken for granted:
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For the first, This Scripture is 1 Chron. 26. 22. and Psal. 105. 15. it is the same in both places. 1. They both speak of times before ever there had been any Kings of Israel. 2. The Anointing here is apparently meant of the people of God, of the Church, of the Saints;
For the First, This Scripture is 1 Chronicles 26. 22. and Psalm 105. 15. it is the same in both places. 1. They both speak of times before ever there had been any Kings of Israel. 2. The Anointing Here is apparently meant of the people of God, of the Church, of the Saints;
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The Church of God being separated from the world to God, being consecrated to God, Gods sanctified ones are here called Gods anointed: and that it is meant of people, it is plain if you consider this Scripture, from the 12. ver. to this 15. ver. When they were but few in number,
The Church of God being separated from the world to God, being consecrated to God, God's sanctified ones Are Here called God's anointed: and that it is meant of people, it is plain if you Consider this Scripture, from the 12. ver. to this 15. ver. When they were but few in number,
yet God accounts them his anointed ones, and will not have them touched; but if Kings shall meddle with them to doe them any hurt, he will reprove thē for their sakes.
yet God accounts them his anointed ones, and will not have them touched; but if Kings shall meddle with them to do them any hurt, he will reprove them for their sakes.
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and mark further how the reproofe is, when their inheritance is but touched, Jer. 12. 17. Thus saith the Lord against all the evill neighbours that touch the inheritance, &c. Behold I will pluck them out of the Land;
and mark further how the reproof is, when their inheritance is but touched, Jer. 12. 17. Thus Says the Lord against all the evil neighbours that touch the inheritance, etc. Behold I will pluck them out of the Land;
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If they do but touch my peoples inheritance, I will pluck them out of the Land. And Isa. 10. 27. all this care of God over his people is laid upon their anointment, The burden shall be taken off their shoulder,
If they do but touch my peoples inheritance, I will pluck them out of the Land. And Isaiah 10. 27. all this care of God over his people is laid upon their anointment, The burden shall be taken off their shoulder,
but as they were anointed, so Priests were anointed, Prophets were anointed, yea other Magistrates and Captaines of Gods people are called the anointed ones.
but as they were anointed, so Priests were anointed, prophets were anointed, yea other Magistrates and Captains of God's people Are called the anointed ones.
And you know the Prophet Elijah anointed Elisha. And Zac. 4. 14. speaking of Zerubbabel and Joshua, the text saies, these are the anointed of the Lord:
And you know the Prophet Elijah anointed Elisha. And Zac. 4. 14. speaking of Zerubbabel and joshua, the text Says, these Are the anointed of the Lord:
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and by whom was he invested with this, but by the people? and what subjected the consciences of people to acknowledge this man or this family, more then another man,
and by whom was he invested with this, but by the people? and what subjected the Consciences of people to acknowledge this man or this family, more then Another man,
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The consequence that follows from hence is cleerly this, That no private man in his own cause, (for so was David then) by his own power may seize upon the person of a King in an offensive way, especially such a King which had his call immediatly from heaven:
The consequence that follows from hence is clearly this, That no private man in his own cause, (for so was David then) by his own power may seize upon the person of a King in an offensive Way, especially such a King which had his call immediately from heaven:
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as conceiving it for the present most conducing to their ends, who have preached up that all is the Kings, that his wil is our Law, that whatsoever he cōmands must be obeyed, either by doing or suffering.
as conceiving it for the present most conducing to their ends, who have preached up that all is the Kings, that his will is our Law, that whatsoever he commands must be obeyed, either by doing or suffering.
for if he useth it not as they please, they can excommunicate him, they can free their Subjects from their allegiance: yea, being by them excommunicated.
for if he uses it not as they please, they can excommunicate him, they can free their Subject's from their allegiance: yea, being by them excommunicated.
Marke what follows, it is one of the Canons of Pope Urbans, We take them not in any wise to be man slayers, who in a certaine heate of Zeale towards the Catholique Church their mother, shall happen to kill an excommunicated person.
Mark what follows, it is one of the Canonas of Pope Urbans, We take them not in any wise to be man slayers, who in a certain heat of Zeal towards the Catholic Church their mother, shall happen to kill an excommunicated person.
the Prelats have upheld their tyrannicall power by infusing this principle of the absolute power of Kings into their eares and the cares of the people;
the Prelates have upheld their tyrannical power by infusing this principle of the absolute power of Kings into their ears and the Cares of the people;
yea, although Kings do governe by the Laws of their Kingdom, yet because they are against the Catholique Religion, Subjects may rise up against their King and kill him.
yea, although Kings do govern by the Laws of their Kingdom, yet Because they Are against the Catholic Religion, Subject's may rise up against their King and kill him.
or seduced by others, shall in an illegal way seeke to deprive us of them, now we may defend our selves, and in this we resist not the Kingly authority,
or seduced by Others, shall in an illegal Way seek to deprive us of them, now we may defend our selves, and in this we resist not the Kingly Authority,
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Have not the reformed Churches in Holland, in France, in Germany done this? Did not Queene Elizabeth take the Holanders taking up Armes to defend their Religion and liberty against their King into her protection,
Have not the reformed Churches in Holland, in France, in Germany done this? Did not Queen Elizabeth take the Holanders taking up Arms to defend their Religion and liberty against their King into her protection,
And did not our King Charles send aid to the Protestants in France, defending their Religion and liberty against their King at the Isle of Ree? and is not the Prince of Aurania, whom we usually call the Prince of Orange, the General to the Army of the States, defending themselves against the K. of Spain, whose Countries those once were? Yea,
And did not our King Charles send aid to the Protestants in France, defending their Religion and liberty against their King At the Isle of Ree? and is not the Prince of Aurania, whom we usually call the Prince of Orange, the General to the Army of the States, defending themselves against the K. of Spain, whose Countries those once were? Yea,
yea, a great deale more? they were indeed at first called Traitors and Rebels, in the prayers the Prelates sent about and commanded to bee read in Churches,
yea, a great deal more? they were indeed At First called Traitors and Rebels, in the Prayers the Prelates sent about and commanded to be read in Churches,
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K. James so renowned for learning and deep understanding was fully of that minde, that his brother the K. of France had no better Subjects in his Kingdome then the Protestants, which yet stood up to defend their liberties by force of Armes.
K. James so renowned for learning and deep understanding was Fully of that mind, that his brother the K. of France had no better Subject's in his Kingdom then the Protestants, which yet stood up to defend their Liberties by force of Arms.
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I dare promise to my selfe that my most honoured brother the King of France will beare in mind the great and faithfull service of those who in matter of Religion dissent from His Majesty,
I Dare promise to my self that my most honoured brother the King of France will bear in mind the great and faithful service of those who in matter of Religion dissent from His Majesty,
I am perswaded my brother of France will beleeve, that his liege people pretended by the Lord Cardinall to be hereticks, are nor half so bad as my Roman Catholike subjects, who by secret practices undermine my life, serve a forraigne Soveraigne, are bound (by the Maximes and rules published and maintained in favour of the Pope,
I am persuaded my brother of France will believe, that his liege people pretended by the Lord Cardinal to be Heretics, Are nor half so bad as my Roman Catholic subject's, who by secret practices undermine my life, serve a foreign Sovereign, Are bound (by the Maxims and rules published and maintained in favour of the Pope,
before this full and famous assembly of the Estates of Paris) to hold me for no lawfull King, are by his Lordship there taught and instructed, that Pauls commandment concerning subjection to the higher powers, adverse to their professed Religion, is onely a provisionall precept, framed to the times,
before this full and famous assembly of the Estates of paris) to hold me for no lawful King, Are by his Lordship there taught and instructed, that Paul's Commandment Concerning subjection to the higher Powers, adverse to their professed Religion, is only a provisional precept, framed to the times,
Surely then it is impossible but that His Majesties heart must needs confide in us, (although seeking to maintain our lawfull liberties) rather then in any Papists whatsoever.
Surely then it is impossible but that His Majesties heart must needs confide in us, (although seeking to maintain our lawful Liberties) rather then in any Papists whatsoever.
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Yea yet further, heare what K. James his thoughts were of the Protestants in France, towards the latter end of his former Answer to Cardinall Perron he hath these words, During the minority of K. Francis the second, the Protestants of France were only a refuge & succour to the Princes of bloud,
Yea yet further, hear what K. James his thoughts were of the Protestants in France, towards the latter end of his former Answer to Cardinal Perron he hath these words, During the minority of K. Francis the second, the Protestants of France were only a refuge & succour to the Princes of blood,
I meane the Grandfather of the King now raigning, and the Grandfather of the Prince of Conde, when they had no place of safe retreat besides in the whole Kingdome.
I mean the Grandfather of the King now reigning, and the Grandfather of the Prince of Conde, when they had no place of safe retreat beside in the Whole Kingdom.
In regard of which worthy and honourable service, it may seeme the French King hath reason to hold the Protestants in the princely Ark of his gracious remembrance.
In regard of which worthy and honourable service, it may seem the French King hath reason to hold the Protestants in the princely Ark of his gracious remembrance.
and shall Protestants be cast out of the heart of a Protestant King, and that onely for defending their lawfull liberties in a just way? God forbid.) Yet further, heare the fidelity of Protestants to their Prince.
and shall Protestants be cast out of the heart of a Protestant King, and that only for defending their lawful Liberties in a just Way? God forbid.) Yet further, hear the Fidis of Protestants to their Prince.
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And at this day the King of France hath in pay betweene three and forescore thousand Protestant Souldiers for the defence of himselfe and his Dominions, he maintains so many yeerly, his chief Commanders being Protestants,
And At this day the King of France hath in pay between three and forescore thousand Protestant Soldiers for the defence of himself and his Dominions, he maintains so many yearly, his chief Commanders being Protestants,
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Was it ever knowne when Parliaments have been Papists, and the Kingdome Papists, that ever any dared venture to put Kings upon such things as might provoke such a Parliament,
Was it ever known when Parliaments have been Papists, and the Kingdom Papists, that ever any dared venture to put Kings upon such things as might provoke such a Parliament,
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Why was it that the Laws against Papists have been so remissely followed, and not onely Law, but Will against the Puritans have beene so hotly pursued,
Why was it that the Laws against Papists have been so remissly followed, and not only Law, but Will against the Puritans have been so hotly pursued,
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but this, they were afraid of papists that they would doe some mischiefe, but for Puritans, they were confident they would not stir, they would doe no hurt but beare,
but this, they were afraid of Papists that they would do Some mischief, but for Puritans, they were confident they would not stir, they would do no hurt but bear,
and therefore they might doe what they list with them, they needed not feare exasperating them, they were taught obedience to Governors out of conscience,
and Therefore they might do what they list with them, they needed not Fear exasperating them, they were taught Obedience to Governors out of conscience,
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I am confident, if wee could have seene into many of their bosomes, we should have found these reasonings in them, It is true, Puritans have beene taught obedience to Authority out of conscience,
I am confident, if we could have seen into many of their bosoms, we should have found these reasonings in them, It is true, Puritans have been taught Obedience to authority out of conscience,
and howsoever Princes may bee exasperated against Puritanicall Preachers, as they call them, yet they are as much beholding to them as to any people in their Kingdomes for bringing people out of conscience to obey Authority;
and howsoever Princes may be exasperated against Puritanical Preachers, as they call them, yet they Are as much beholding to them as to any people in their Kingdoms for bringing people out of conscience to obey authority;
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There is no great feare they can do much hurt, if there be 40. Papists to oppose one Anabaptist; But surely it is an unhappy mistake to say that there is any one Anabaptist in the Army,
There is no great Fear they can do much hurt, if there be 40. Papists to oppose one Anabaptist; But surely it is an unhappy mistake to say that there is any one Anabaptist in the Army,
But doth not the King professe that he will maintain the Protestant Religion, and governe onely by the Laws? What need we trouble our selves then any farther?
But does not the King profess that he will maintain the Protestant Religion, and govern only by the Laws? What need we trouble our selves then any farther?
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The Answer to the Kings Professions and Protestations the Parliament hath already given; it is far more fit for them to answer, then that any particular should:
The Answer to the Kings Professions and Protestations the Parliament hath already given; it is Far more fit for them to answer, then that any particular should:
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But yet further, perhaps some may say, We doe not take that which is done to be done by both Houses of Parliament, many of them are gone, but few remaining.
But yet further, perhaps Some may say, We do not take that which is done to be done by both Houses of Parliament, many of them Are gone, but few remaining.
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3. When I heare of such and such men going from the Parliament, who ought to stay, it puts me in mind of what I have read of Aeneas Sylvius, before he was Pope himselfe, he was of that judgement that a generall Counsel was above the Pope,
3. When I hear of such and such men going from the Parliament, who ought to stay, it puts me in mind of what I have read of Aeneas Sylvius, before he was Pope himself, he was of that judgement that a general Counsel was above the Pope,
They saw which way preferment went, and which way it was like to goe; They have not seen Offices and great places of preferment bestowed by the Parliament.
They saw which Way preferment went, and which Way it was like to go; They have not seen Offices and great places of preferment bestowed by the Parliament.
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those who are gone, dare not challenge it to themselves, nor none for them. They remember that the Prelats were too bold in nullifying what was done in Parliament, because they were absent.
those who Are gone, Dare not challenge it to themselves, nor none for them. They Remember that the Prelates were too bold in nullifying what was done in Parliament, Because they were absent.
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and the choice being made by that Representative Body, aftervvards the Country should refuse obedience upon that scruple, that many vvere not present at that time the choice vvas made, some did dislike it;
and the choice being made by that Representative Body, afterwards the Country should refuse Obedience upon that scruple, that many were not present At that time the choice was made, Some did dislike it;
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4. There was more danger of faction in the Prelates Convocations, where the most of the Members were Bishops and their creatures, in servile subjection to them.
4. There was more danger of faction in the Prelates Convocations, where the most of the Members were Bishops and their creatures, in servile subjection to them.
Heretofore the not submitting unto the illegall Canons and Decrees, Injunctions, Orders of every Prelat, yea every paltry Commissaries court was accounted schisme and faction;
Heretofore the not submitting unto the illegal Canonas and Decrees, Injunctions, Order of every Prelate, yea every paltry Commissaries court was accounted Schism and faction;
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but who is the Schismatike, who are the factious men now? Now although there be Ordinances from the highest Court of Judicature in a Kingdom, these men forget what arguments they were wont to use to poore Country men in their Courts to be obedient to Authority,
but who is the Schismatic, who Are the factious men now? Now although there be Ordinances from the highest Court of Judicature in a Kingdom, these men forget what Arguments they were wont to use to poor Country men in their Courts to be obedient to authority,
yea, and far better then many of them there, and why should not they have been chosen in as well as those that are? this pride and envie of theirs makes them swel at every thing the House of Cōmons doth;
yea, and Far better then many of them there, and why should not they have been chosen in as well as those that Are? this pride and envy of theirs makes them swell At every thing the House of Commons does;
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it makes them forget that the liberties of themselves and posterities, together with the whole Commons of the Kingdom are maintained in such a way of choise of the Members of that House, howsoever for the present it hath not falne upon themselves;
it makes them forget that the Liberties of themselves and Posterities, together with the Whole Commons of the Kingdom Are maintained in such a Way of choice of the Members of that House, howsoever for the present it hath not fallen upon themselves;
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besides many of thē had rather inslave themselves & their posterities to those above them, then not to have their wils upon those that are under them:
beside many of them had rather enslave themselves & their Posterities to those above them, then not to have their wills upon those that Are under them:
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and all the country people, the pesants, bee under them as slaves, they live in miserable bondage under the Gentrey there, who generally are Cavalliers.
and all the country people, the peasants, be under them as slaves, they live in miserable bondage under the Gentry there, who generally Are Cavaliers.
yea, and their Farmers and workmen under them, doe live in that fashion and freedome as they doe in England, in all other places they are slaves in comparison, their lives are so miserable as they are not worth the enjoying, they have no influence at all into the government they are under, nothing to doe in the making of Laws,
yea, and their Farmers and workmen under them, do live in that fashion and freedom as they do in England, in all other places they Are slaves in comparison, their lives Are so miserable as they Are not worth the enjoying, they have no influence At all into the government they Are under, nothing to do in the making of Laws,
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This freedome many of the proud Gentry are vexed at, and hence it is their hearts rise so against those that are chosen by them, and against their Ordinances.
This freedom many of the proud Gentry Are vexed At, and hence it is their hearts rise so against those that Are chosen by them, and against their Ordinances.
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as Saul, Agathocles, and others? would it not be accounted an high offence, yea Treason for any to refuse obedience to a Prince upon this ground, that when he and that Family was chosen, perhaps neither he nor his family was the fittest and ablest that might have been had? No, we are to rest in the choice being made.
as Saul, Agathocles, and Others? would it not be accounted an high offence, yea Treason for any to refuse Obedience to a Prince upon this ground, that when he and that Family was chosen, perhaps neither he nor his family was the Fittest and Ablest that might have been had? No, we Are to rest in the choice being made.
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Is not the reason the same in this, although the degree inferiour? The one is the supreme man in authority, the other a Member of the supreme Court of Judicature, and regulating all authority.
Is not the reason the same in this, although the degree inferior? The one is the supreme man in Authority, the other a Member of the supreme Court of Judicature, and regulating all Authority.
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every one is there for himself, and for the good of the Kingdom, because in regard of his estate and honour that he is born to, hee hath a deeper share then other men in the good of the kingdome.
every one is there for himself, and for the good of the Kingdom, Because in regard of his estate and honour that he is born to, he hath a Deeper share then other men in the good of the Kingdom.
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4. Such is the constitution of the Government of this Kingdom, that the Commons of the Land choosing so many to represent them, have that power that they may so moderate the Government by Nobility & Monarchie, that neither of them may grow into a Tyrannie,
4. Such is the constitution of the Government of this Kingdom, that the Commons of the Land choosing so many to represent them, have that power that they may so moderate the Government by Nobilt & Monarchy, that neither of them may grow into a Tyranny,
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But what would the Lords or Commons have? hath not the King graciously yeelded to them, almost in all things they can desire? why doe they now stand out so as they doe?
But what would the lords or Commons have? hath not the King graciously yielded to them, almost in all things they can desire? why do they now stand out so as they do?
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then surely the Act of Commons & Lords must have their due praise in preparing such good things first, in voting them and presenting them to his Majesty,
then surely the Act of Commons & lords must have their due praise in preparing such good things First, in voting them and presenting them to his Majesty,
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if Papists, Prelats, Popish and Prelatical men, Atheists, Delinquents so infinitely discontent, whom we had cause enough to fear that they would endeavour to get power that they might disanul all,
if Papists, Prelates, Popish and Prelatical men, Atheists, Delinquents so infinitely discontent, whom we had cause enough to Fear that they would endeavour to get power that they might disannul all,
if wee may not have the Militia of the Kingdome, that is the onely positive Legall way next to that we have from the Law of Nature, to resist such power as would endeavour to undoe all.
if we may not have the Militia of the Kingdom, that is the only positive Legal Way next to that we have from the Law of Nature, to resist such power as would endeavour to undo all.
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for go I must, if he refuseth, and will onely consent to such aid as I not without good grounds have cause to suspect to be as dangerous even as those that lie in wait for me,
for go I must, if he Refuseth, and will only consent to such aid as I not without good grounds have cause to suspect to be as dangerous even as those that lie in wait for me,
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yea, it may be I can prove that even some principal ones of those he would have for my aid & safety, are confederate and of the same company with those that lye in wait for me.
yea, it may be I can prove that even Some principal ones of those he would have for my aid & safety, Are confederate and of the same company with those that lie in wait for me.
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Now I demand what advantage is it to me that the debt is paid me, supposing I must go & have no other way to help my self but that which he denies to me? is it not all one to me as if he had refused to pay the debt? Doe you think that good words would be enough to you in such a case,
Now I demand what advantage is it to me that the debt is paid me, supposing I must go & have no other Way to help my self but that which he Denies to me? is it not all one to me as if he had refused to pay the debt? Do you think that good words would be enough to you in such a case,
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they have ventured their estates, their lives, their children, their servants for the safety of King, Kingdome and Parl. Never was Parl. so engaged to any party in England, as they are engaged to these now:
they have ventured their estates, their lives, their children, their Servants for the safety of King, Kingdom and Parl. Never was Parl. so engaged to any party in England, as they Are engaged to these now:
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Many people when they hear of the word Peace, they are so pleased that they run away with that, not knowing what bloody cruel designes may lye under it,
Many people when they hear of the word Peace, they Are so pleased that they run away with that, not knowing what bloody cruel designs may lie under it,
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whereas in truth it is that they might prevent cruel bloodshed, and the outragiousnesse of war as much as in them lies, which they see in all probability may follow upon giving the aversary that advantage he desires,
whereas in truth it is that they might prevent cruel bloodshed, and the outrageousness of war as much as in them lies, which they see in all probability may follow upon giving the aversary that advantage he Desires,
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We reade 1 Sam. 11. 2. when the men of Jabesh Gilead would make a covenant with Nahash, he told thē that upon this condition he would make a covenant with them, that he might thrust out all their right eyes,
We read 1 Sam. 11. 2. when the men of Jabesh Gilead would make a Covenant with Nahash, he told them that upon this condition he would make a Covenant with them, that he might thrust out all their right eyes,
you must take heede of disinabling your selves, to maintain what your conditions of agreement bind to, especially if you have to deale with Papists, whose principle is, that no faith is to be kept with Heretiques,
you must take heed of Disabling your selves, to maintain what your conditions of agreement bind to, especially if you have to deal with Papists, whose principle is, that no faith is to be kept with Heretics,
4. As things now stand great care had neede bee taken that the hearts of people who have shewne themselves forward, venturing their lives, exhausting their estates, may not be discouraged,
4. As things now stand great care had need be taken that the hearts of people who have shown themselves forward, venturing their lives, exhausting their estates, may not be discouraged,
1. How can men of understanding, who have estates in the Kingdome, and have posteritie to live here, imagine that the Kingdome should be better governed by the King, with those Cavalliers about him,
1. How can men of understanding, who have estates in the Kingdom, and have posterity to live Here, imagine that the Kingdom should be better governed by the King, with those Cavaliers about him,
2. If the Parliament should now be over-powred and spoiled because they have gone according to their consciences for the good of the Kingdom, must not all Parliaments hereafter lye at mercie?
2. If the Parliament should now be overpowered and spoiled Because they have gone according to their Consciences for the good of the Kingdom, must not all Parliaments hereafter lie At mercy?
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3. If these men prevaile, is there not danger lest things should be carried as they please? if they get power into their hands, who knows but that they wil presume to give Laws to us, that things shal be done according to their minds rather then the Kings? doth not the King forbid plunderings now,
3. If these men prevail, is there not danger lest things should be carried as they please? if they get power into their hands, who knows but that they will presume to give Laws to us, that things shall be done according to their minds rather then the Kings? does not the King forbid plunderings now,
how then is it possible that the Kingdome should not generally rise with a spirit of indignation against these men, who are thus risen up to make such spoile and waste in the Kingdome? Although they doe not yet stir in many places, hoping there may be some help of these things some other way;
how then is it possible that the Kingdom should not generally rise with a Spirit of Indignation against these men, who Are thus risen up to make such spoil and waste in the Kingdom? Although they do not yet stir in many places, hoping there may be Some help of these things Some other Way;
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They will never so unworthily desert those whom they have chosen, and betrusted with their estates, liberties and lives, those who have been so faithfull to them, spending their strength in their indefatigable labours night and day, wasting their estates,
They will never so unworthily desert those whom they have chosen, and betrusted with their estates, Liberties and lives, those who have been so faithful to them, spending their strength in their indefatigable labours night and day, wasting their estates,
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Plutarch reports of one Cyneas, discoursing of the opinions of the Epicurians, that they thought the gods tooke no care of, had no regard of mens doings,
Plutarch reports of one Cynias, discoursing of the opinions of the Epicureans, that they Thought the God's took no care of, had no regard of men's doings,
Fabritius hearing this, cryed aloud, and said, The gods grant that Pyrrus and the Samnites were of such opinions, as long as they have wars against us:
Fabritius hearing this, cried aloud, and said, The God's grant that pyrrhus and the Samnites were of such opinions, as long as they have wars against us:
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and speak so vilely of God, and blaspheme his name so as they doe, that they are not much to be feared, they wil never be able to doe any great matters, the wrath of the Almighty will pursue them.
and speak so vilely of God, and Blaspheme his name so as they do, that they Are not much to be feared, they will never be able to do any great matters, the wrath of the Almighty will pursue them.
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And as Antigonus once said to his souldiers, when they said that their enemies were more in number, Why how many doe you reckon me for? So I may say in this case,
And as Antigonus once said to his Soldiers, when they said that their enemies were more in number, Why how many do you reckon me for? So I may say in this case,
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But if men wil not shut their eyes, and stop their ears, they cannot but know the cause of our disturbance hath been the pride and cruelty of Prelates, forcing illegall things both upon our brethren in Scotland, and upon us;
But if men will not shut their eyes, and stop their ears, they cannot but know the cause of our disturbance hath been the pride and cruelty of Prelates, forcing illegal things both upon our brothers in Scotland, and upon us;
Is it not as clear as the Sun, that the disturbance began with their imposition of their own Service-book upon them? Have not they & their Preachers sought to infuse such principles into Kings, that all is theirs, to dispose on as they please, That they are bound to no Laws? A doctrine condemned by the Heathens.
Is it not as clear as the Sun, that the disturbance began with their imposition of their own Service book upon them? Have not they & their Preachers sought to infuse such principles into Kings, that all is theirs, to dispose on as they please, That they Are bound to no Laws? A Doctrine condemned by the heathens.
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We reade of Trajan the Emperour, when he ordained any Pretor, giving him the sword, he would bid him use the sword against his enemies, in just causes;
We read of Trajan the Emperor, when he ordained any Praetor, giving him the sword, he would bid him use the sword against his enemies, in just Causes;
Thus it was in the Primitive times, if there were any evils upon the Countries where the Christians dwelt, they cryed out of them as the cause of all, the voice presently was, Christianos ad Leones, bring forth the Christians to the Lyons:
Thus it was in the Primitive times, if there were any evils upon the Countries where the Christians dwelled, they cried out of them as the cause of all, the voice presently was, Christians ad Leones, bring forth the Christians to the Lyons:
& in what they cannot yeeld active, they yeeld passive, and what can man require more of them? Onely they wil not yeeld to mens wils and lusts beyond that authority they have over them,
& in what they cannot yield active, they yield passive, and what can man require more of them? Only they will not yield to men's wills and Lustiest beyond that Authority they have over them,
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as those that are thus called Round-heads? Will it not be found that some few of these in the City of London have disbursed more of their estates for the Kings service in this thing, to keepe this his lawfull inheritance in his possession,
as those that Are thus called Roundheads? Will it not be found that Some few of these in the city of London have disbursed more of their estates for the Kings service in this thing, to keep this his lawful inheritance in his possession,
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and for his posterity, then all those thousands that are now with the King in his Army? And heretofore, who were the men that were most free with their estates to assist the Parl and to have recovered the Palatinate,
and for his posterity, then all those thousands that Are now with the King in his Army? And heretofore, who were the men that were most free with their estates to assist the Parl and to have recovered the Palatinate,
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Doth not all lie at the stake? is not the very life of the Kingdom in danger? is it not time for us now to have our hearts raised above these things? Let us take heed our covetousnesse be not our undoing;
Does not all lie At the stake? is not the very life of the Kingdom in danger? is it not time for us now to have our hearts raised above these things? Let us take heed our covetousness be not our undoing;
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God hath been beforehand with us in many mercies, and he hath yet more rich and glorious mercies for us, that surely will pay for all at last over and over again.
God hath been beforehand with us in many Mercies, and he hath yet more rich and glorious Mercies for us, that surely will pay for all At last over and over again.
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We think these charges much, but there is not one yeare wherein our neighbours in the Low Countries are not at far more charge then we have been at this chargeable yeare;
We think these charges much, but there is not one year wherein our neighbours in the Low Countries Are not At Far more charge then we have been At this chargeable year;
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It is true, the lenity of the Parliament on the one side, and the cruelty of the other party on the other side, hath been a great prejudice to the one, and advantage to the other:
It is true, the lenity of the Parliament on the one side, and the cruelty of the other party on the other side, hath been a great prejudice to the one, and advantage to the other:
What blood hath beene of late shed by them, even in coole blood? But how unreasonable is this so to reason, The Parliament is more just and gentle, the other more cruell and mischievous,
What blood hath been of late shed by them, even in cool blood? But how unreasonable is this so to reason, The Parliament is more just and gentle, the other more cruel and mischievous,
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God will judge these evill thoughts of yours, and yet you may be mistaken, in this your device to save your estate, you may prove false to the Parliament,
God will judge these evil thoughts of yours, and yet you may be mistaken, in this your device to save your estate, you may prove false to the Parliament,
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Platina tels us, that when the citizens of Papia in Italy were at dissention by reason of the faction betweene the Guelphes and the Gibellines: The Gibellines procured a favourer of theirs called Facinus Cajus to assist them, covenanting that hee should have the goods of the Guelphes for his labour;
Platina tells us, that when the Citizens of Papia in Italy were At dissension by reason of the faction between the Guelphes and the Gibellines: The Gibellines procured a favourer of theirs called Facinus Cajus to assist them, covenanting that he should have the goods of the Guelphes for his labour;
Job 27. 8. What hope hath an hypocrite though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soule? If men by hypocriticall devises should gaine as they desire,
Job 27. 8. What hope hath an hypocrite though he hath gained, when God Takes away his soul? If men by hypocritical devises should gain as they desire,
when God curses them for the present, and when their soules are taken away at last? what hope can they have then? It is just that the curse of God should pursue them, who will be of any side for their own advantage.
when God curses them for the present, and when their Souls Are taken away At last? what hope can they have then? It is just that the curse of God should pursue them, who will be of any side for their own advantage.
but what you may with a good conscience undertake, by Commission from this great Generall The Lord of Hosts. Be not therefore daunted with such words as those, What? will you fight against the King? If you fight against the King, who doe you fight for? surely it must be for his enemies? and who are they? You know,
but what you may with a good conscience undertake, by Commission from this great General The Lord of Hosts. Be not Therefore daunted with such words as those, What? will you fight against the King? If you fight against the King, who do you fight for? surely it must be for his enemies? and who Are they? You know,
what shall the Parliament and the Kingdome be accounted enemies to the King? how can they be under his protection if they be his enemies? and if the King should put them out of his protection, what doe you thinke would follow upon this? No certainly,
what shall the Parliament and the Kingdom be accounted enemies to the King? how can they be under his protection if they be his enemies? and if the King should put them out of his protection, what do you think would follow upon this? No Certainly,
Those men who goe up and downe pillaging and plundring, and doing mischiefe to all extremity wheresoever they come, who make a spoile of this Kingdome,
Those men who go up and down pillaging and plundering, and doing mischief to all extremity wheresoever they come, who make a spoil of this Kingdom,
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These are the men who wrong the King, rendring him to the Subject as if he were another Maxentius, who reduced the City of Rome into such a condition,
These Are the men who wrong the King, rendering him to the Subject as if he were Another Maxentius, who reduced the city of Room into such a condition,
These men doe what lyes in them to put men upon examining, Whether the relation between King and people may not possibly be broke? Whether Kingly power be such an indelible character upon any person,
These men do what lies in them to put men upon examining, Whither the Relation between King and people may not possibly be broke? Whither Kingly power be such an indelible character upon any person,
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as nothing can ever possibly put it out? Whether that which is by compact and covenant, do not bind mutually? Are not they then like to perjudice the King more then any? If there be any possibity of such thoughts risen in people, what can occasion them sooner then the doing such open violence,
as nothing can ever possibly put it out? Whither that which is by compact and Covenant, do not bind mutually? are not they then like to Prejudice the King more then any? If there be any possibity of such thoughts risen in people, what can occasion them sooner then the doing such open violence,
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and committing such outrages aganst the Subjects in all places, and that with boldnesse and confidence in the name of the King? If it were as they say,
and committing such outrages against the Subject's in all places, and that with boldness and confidence in the name of the King? If it were as they say,
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even to destroy us? Where doth the Scripture say so? It need be a very cleare Scripture that shall tye us to this, to lie down under such intollerable burdens as these are, to see our ruine,
even to destroy us? Where does the Scripture say so? It need be a very clear Scripture that shall tie us to this, to lie down under such intolerable burdens as these Are, to see our ruin,
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what? can nothing therfore discharge the Priest of his priestly office, and my acknowledging of his priestly power? What, did our forefathers so far give all power out of their hands,
what? can nothing Therefore discharge the Priest of his priestly office, and my acknowledging of his priestly power? What, did our Forefathers so Far give all power out of their hands,
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as they have not left us so much as the benefit of the Law of Nature to help our selves withall? What hath God made such difference between man and man,
as they have not left us so much as the benefit of the Law of Nature to help our selves withal? What hath God made such difference between man and man,
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and doe nothing to helpe themselves? Hath God made all the world to bee under the lusts of twenty or thirty men? Nature hath not made such a difference betweene one man and another, wee see them to bee of the same mould wee are of;
and do nothing to help themselves? Hath God made all the world to be under the Lustiest of twenty or thirty men? Nature hath not made such a difference between one man and Another, we see them to be of the same mould we Are of;
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or that when the most abominable injustice and violence that is offered, men did not presume so audaciously to make use of the name of the King, these reasonings would never bee occasioned in mens hearts:
or that when the most abominable injustice and violence that is offered, men did not presume so audaciously to make use of the name of the King, these reasonings would never be occasioned in men's hearts:
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How dangerous a temptation is this to Princes, to have such an apprehension infused into them, whatsoever they doe, whatsoever spoile of Kingdomes they make,
How dangerous a temptation is this to Princes, to have such an apprehension infused into them, whatsoever they do, whatsoever spoil of Kingdoms they make,
and violence they offer, they shall still enjoy what they had, and be acknowledged as they were? That Land is in a sad condition where these thoughts are applyable to the Prince thereof, and lie boiling in the hearts of the people.
and violence they offer, they shall still enjoy what they had, and be acknowledged as they were? That Land is in a sad condition where these thoughts Are appliable to the Prince thereof, and lie boiling in the hearts of the people.
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and therefore we judge it is the best service we can doe for the King, to deliver him from these mischievous men, that his throne being established in righteousnesse, his Crown may slourish upon him and his posterity.
and Therefore we judge it is the best service we can do for the King, to deliver him from these mischievous men, that his throne being established in righteousness, his Crown may slourish upon him and his posterity.
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These things I have spoken out of conscience of my duty to God, and to the Kingdome, knowing that if some do not open these things as they are able, to satisfie the ignorant,
These things I have spoken out of conscience of my duty to God, and to the Kingdom, knowing that if Some do not open these things as they Are able, to satisfy the ignorant,
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and doubting, and erroneous consciences of many, they will he found guilty of betraying themselves, their brethren, their posterities, their religion and liberties.
and doubting, and erroneous Consciences of many, they will he found guilty of betraying themselves, their brothers, their Posterities, their Religion and Liberties.
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Now having endeavoured to cleare, that what wee doe, we doe by commission from the Lord of Hosts, the way is cleare to fetch soul-staying, supporting, satisfying comfort from this glorious Name of God.
Now having endeavoured to clear, that what we do, we do by commission from the Lord of Hosts, the Way is clear to fetch soul-staying, supporting, satisfying Comfort from this glorious Name of God.
This Title is an exceeding vast treasurie of comfort and encouragement, Deut. 30. 3, 4. Heare O Israel, you approach this day to battell against your enemies, let not your hearts faint, feare not, do not tremble, neither be terrified.
This Title is an exceeding vast treasury of Comfort and encouragement, Deuteronomy 30. 3, 4. Hear Oh Israel, you approach this day to battle against your enemies, let not your hearts faint, Fear not, do not tremble, neither be terrified.
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If so much encouragement meerly from Gods going with us to fight for us, what is there from all those severall workings of God in battels, which this Lord of Hosts is pleased to declare himselfe in? Psal. 46. 7. The Lord of Hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge:
If so much encouragement merely from God's going with us to fight for us, what is there from all those several workings of God in battles, which this Lord of Hosts is pleased to declare himself in? Psalm 46. 7. The Lord of Hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge:
Luther was wont in sad tumultuous times to say to those about him, Come, let us sing the 46. Psal. It is a Psalm most sutable for these times to be sung often.
Luther was wont in sad tumultuous times to say to those about him, Come, let us sing the 46. Psalm It is a Psalm most suitable for these times to be sung often.
Isa 51. 12. Who art thou that thou shouldest be afraid of a man? Surely thou doest not know what thy priviledge is, thou knowest not what interest thou hast in the Lord of Hosts, that thou art afraid of a man that must die;
Isaiah 51. 12. Who art thou that thou Shouldst be afraid of a man? Surely thou dost not know what thy privilege is, thou Knowest not what Interest thou hast in the Lord of Hosts, that thou art afraid of a man that must die;
Thirdly, Yet further I will tell you how you shall know whether you have any speciall interest in this Lord of Hosts or not, from that Scripture, Psal. 84. 3. O Lord of Hosts my King and my God.
Thirdly, Yet further I will tell you how you shall know whither you have any special Interest in this Lord of Hosts or not, from that Scripture, Psalm 84. 3. Oh Lord of Hosts my King and my God.
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but may confidentlie goe further to the other, my God: If you can out of the uprightnesse of your hearts say, O Lord thou knowest the desires of our Soules are that thou mayest rule over us, O when shall we heare that blessed voice, The Kingdomes of the earth are the Lords & his Christs,
but may confidently go further to the other, my God: If you can out of the uprightness of your hearts say, Oh Lord thou Knowest the Desires of our Souls Are that thou Mayest Rule over us, Oh when shall we hear that blessed voice, The Kingdoms of the earth Are the lords & his Christ,
The speciall reason (thou knowest) why we are willing to venture our selves as we do, to endure any hardship, to part with our estates, is that Antichrist may never rule amongst us againe,
The special reason (thou Knowest) why we Are willing to venture our selves as we do, to endure any hardship, to part with our estates, is that Antichrist may never Rule among us again,
Now then for the full comfort and encouragement the Church of God may take from this glorious name, Consider the Relation that the Church hath to this Lord of Hosts, and the Relation this Lord of Hosts hath to the Church.
Now then for the full Comfort and encouragement the Church of God may take from this glorious name, Consider the Relation that the Church hath to this Lord of Hosts, and the Relation this Lord of Hosts hath to the Church.
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For the first. 1. The Church is the City of the Lord of Hosts, it is not onelie Gods Citie, but his Citie, under this Title, Psal. 48. 8. As we have heard, so have we seen in the City of the Lord of Hosts;
For the First. 1. The Church is the city of the Lord of Hosts, it is not only God's city, but his city, under this Title, Psalm 48. 8. As we have herd, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of Hosts;
As the City of Breda in the Low-Countries, when that was besieged, it was soon won by the Army of the Prince of Orange, because that City was the Princes own City, his proper inheritance;
As the city of Breda in the Low countries, when that was besieged, it was soon wone by the Army of the Prince of Orange, Because that city was the Princes own city, his proper inheritance;
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Thus saith the Lord of Hosts, I was jealous for Sion with great jealousie, I was jealous for her with great fury, He gives the reason in the latter end of the 3. ver. Jerusalem shall be called the City of truth,
Thus Says the Lord of Hosts, I was jealous for Sion with great jealousy, I was jealous for her with great fury, He gives the reason in the latter end of the 3. ver. Jerusalem shall be called the city of truth,
It is a great priviledge God grants to his Church, that it is the place he chooseth to set his name there, Exod. 20. 24. Nehem. 1. 9. As God would have us highly to esteem that place, to seeke after that place,
It is a great privilege God grants to his Church, that it is the place he chooses to Set his name there, Exod 20. 24. Nehemiah 1. 9. As God would have us highly to esteem that place, to seek After that place,
and thither shalt thou come, & thither shall you bring your burnt Offerings and Sacrifices, &c. — So surely God himself puts a high price upon that place, and he will preserve it.
and thither shalt thou come, & thither shall you bring your burned Offerings and Sacrifices, etc. — So surely God himself puts a high price upon that place, and he will preserve it.
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God hath yet a further and more glorious Kingdome to be set up in his Church then ever hath been, at which all the glory of the world shall be darkned by reason of the brightnesse of this glory,
God hath yet a further and more glorious Kingdom to be Set up in his Church then ever hath been, At which all the glory of the world shall be darkened by reason of the brightness of this glory,
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Surely then all the Hosts shall have their strength put forth in defence of, and providing for this place of this glorious reigne of their great Generall.
Surely then all the Hosts shall have their strength put forth in defence of, and providing for this place of this glorious Reign of their great General.
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They in their pride lift up themselves, and magnifie themselves against the Saints, as if they were a company of silly weak men, they doe not know that they are the people of the Lord of Hosts,
They in their pride lift up themselves, and magnify themselves against the Saints, as if they were a company of silly weak men, they do not know that they Are the people of the Lord of Hosts,
And thus you have the Relation of the Church to God, revealing himselfe in this name, The Lord of Hosts, yet marke further, the Relation that God hath to them in this his name: As
And thus you have the Relation of the Church to God, revealing himself in this name, The Lord of Hosts, yet mark further, the Relation that God hath to them in this his name: As
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1. The Lord of Hosts is the portion of his Church, Jer. 10. 16. The portion of Jacob is not like them, hee is the former of all things, The Lord of Hosts is his name.
1. The Lord of Hosts is the portion of his Church, Jer. 10. 16. The portion of Jacob is not like them, he is the former of all things, The Lord of Hosts is his name.
The Lord undertakes the redeeming of his people under this title of his, on purpose that the multitude, the greatnesse, the fury of their enemies might not daunt them.
The Lord undertakes the redeeming of his people under this title of his, on purpose that the multitude, the greatness, the fury of their enemies might not daunt them.
and they seeke to ravish the Church, the Spouse of the Lord of Hosts, and do you think he will suffer this before his face? Shall not all the Armies in heaven and earth rather come together,
and they seek to ravish the Church, the Spouse of the Lord of Hosts, and do you think he will suffer this before his face? Shall not all the Armies in heaven and earth rather come together,
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Now then if all these things be thus, we have cause then to quiet our hearts in the midst of all our fears and distractions, to stand still, and see the salvation of God, the salvation that this Lord of Hosts is working for us.
Now then if all these things be thus, we have cause then to quiet our hearts in the midst of all our fears and distractions, to stand still, and see the salvation of God, the salvation that this Lord of Hosts is working for us.
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Surely if the Lord of Hosts hath such a relation to his Church, and the Church such a relation to him, he cannot but be exceedingly provoked against any that shall meddle with his Church to doe it hurt.
Surely if the Lord of Hosts hath such a Relation to his Church, and the Church such a Relation to him, he cannot but be exceedingly provoked against any that shall meddle with his Church to do it hurt.
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God here speaks angerly, What am I the Lord of Hosts, and will you offer this? What mean you? As when we flie upon a man in anger, (whom we see doth things to our prejudice,
God Here speaks angrily, What am I the Lord of Hosts, and will you offer this? What mean you? As when we fly upon a man in anger, (whom we see does things to our prejudice,
or the prejudice of any neer to us, in an absurd maner) we say, What doe you mean to do thus? what are you mad ▪ Doe you know what you doe? Doe you know who they are you thus abuse?
or the prejudice of any near to us, in an absurd manner) we say, What do you mean to do thus? what Are you mad ▪ Do you know what you do? Do you know who they Are you thus abuse?
From all these gracious expressions of this Lord of Hosts to the comfort and encouragement of his people, the result is that in the 8. of Esay 12, 13. Say not, A confederacy to them that say, A confederacy; oh!
From all these gracious expressions of this Lord of Hosts to the Comfort and encouragement of his people, the result is that in the 8. of Isaiah 12, 13. Say not, A confederacy to them that say, A confederacy; o!
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Upon what we have seene in this title of God, we may well say to the fearful in heart, be strong, feare not, as we have it Isa. 35. 4. Let women and all such as are naturally feareful, take heed of sinfull feare.
Upon what we have seen in this title of God, we may well say to the fearful in heart, be strong, Fear not, as we have it Isaiah 35. 4. Let women and all such as Are naturally fearful, take heed of sinful Fear.
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and going up and down wringing their hands, and making dolefull outcries, may do abundance of hurt, exceedingly hinder the work that the Lord hath now in hand.
and going up and down wringing their hands, and making doleful Outcries, may do abundance of hurt, exceedingly hinder the work that the Lord hath now in hand.
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Let women take heed they be not hindrances, but let them learne to exercise faith and take spirit to themselves, that they may further their Husbands, children,
Let women take heed they be not hindrances, but let them Learn to exercise faith and take Spirit to themselves, that they may further their Husbands, children,
As Abraham is most commended for his faith, and so by beleeving wee are the children of Abraham, so it seemes Sarah his wife in those difficulties that Abrabam went through, she was no hinderance but a furtherance to him, she did not cry out to him,
As Abraham is most commended for his faith, and so by believing we Are the children of Abraham, so it seems Sarah his wife in those difficulties that Abraham went through, she was no hindrance but a furtherance to him, she did not cry out to him,
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so saies Peter, who speaking to Christians who lived in troublesome and dangerous times, You shall shew your selves the daughters of Sarah, if you have such a spirit as Sarah had, not to be afraid with any amazement, not through your inordinate feare, either hinder your selves, your husbands,
so Says Peter, who speaking to Christians who lived in troublesome and dangerous times, You shall show your selves the daughters of Sarah, if you have such a Spirit as Sarah had, not to be afraid with any amazement, not through your inordinate Fear, either hinder your selves, your Husbands,
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and that was Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. 11. Shee vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of Hosts if thou wilt indeed looke on the affliction of thine handmaid, &c. Secondly, One of the principallest Psalms wherin this title of the Lord of Hosts is most magnified, is a Psalme tuned to that Musical instrument that virgins and women use to play on, from whence the Psalme hath its title, A Song upon Alamoth, Ps. 46. Which is as much as A song upon the Virginals:
and that was Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. 11. She vowed a Voelli, and said, Oh Lord of Hosts if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, etc. Secondly, One of the principallest Psalms wherein this title of the Lord of Hosts is most magnified, is a Psalm tuned to that Musical Instrument that Virgins and women use to play on, from whence the Psalm hath its title, A Song upon Alamoth, Ps. 46. Which is as much as A song upon the Virginals:
3. The most brave expression of a strong, valiant spirit, triumphing over enemies in time of battel, is from a woman, Jud. 5. 21. it is the speech of Deborah, O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
3. The most brave expression of a strong, valiant Spirit, triumphing over enemies in time of battle, is from a woman, Jud. 5. 21. it is the speech of Deborah, Oh my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
or in humane story amongst any of the great Captaines and Conquerours that ever were? I cannot but repeat it again, O my soule, thou hast trodden down strength.
or in humane story among any of the great Captains and Conquerors that ever were? I cannot but repeat it again, Oh my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
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I will give you a notable speech comming neer this from another woman that Ecclesiasticall story records of, one Julitta; there are many famous things recorded of her,
I will give you a notable speech coming near this from Another woman that Ecclesiastical story records of, one Julitta; there Are many famous things recorded of her,
but this speech of hers to other women of her acquaintance is most remarkable, Cease to accuse (sayes she) the fragility of the Foeminine sexe, What? are not we made of the same matter that men are? Yea after Gods Image are we made as wel as they.
but this speech of hers to other women of her acquaintance is most remarkable, Cease to accuse (Says she) the fragility of the Faemin sex, What? Are not we made of the same matter that men Are? Yea After God's Image Are we made as well as they.
We should not hearken after or speake of Warres onely as matter of news, but observe what the way of God is in them, what his aim looks to in ordering of them, what his intentions work at,
We should not harken After or speak of Wars only as matter of news, but observe what the Way of God is in them, what his aim looks to in ordering of them, what his intentions work At,
Whosoever lives to see the issue of these great stirs and warlike commotions amongst us, shall see that God had a hand in them to bring great things to passe, that the mercy he intended for us was worth all the trouble these have brought upon us,
Whosoever lives to see the issue of these great stirs and warlike commotions among us, shall see that God had a hand in them to bring great things to pass, that the mercy he intended for us was worth all the trouble these have brought upon us,
God hath many promises to his Churches to accomplish, many Prophecies to fulfil, many glorious things to declare, many mercies for his Saints to bestow,
God hath many promises to his Churches to accomplish, many Prophecies to fulfil, many glorious things to declare, many Mercies for his Saints to bestow,
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If this be not done, against whomsoever else vve fight, vve fight with infinite disadvantage. Now we must seek to make our peace with him, by our unfained-humiliations before him,
If this be not done, against whomsoever Else we fight, we fight with infinite disadvantage. Now we must seek to make our peace with him, by our unfained-humiliations before him,
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it made the Children of Israel fly before the men of Ai. If any accursed thing (though secret) be such a disturbance in the Camp, much more accursed Officers.
it made the Children of Israel fly before the men of Ai. If any accursed thing (though secret) be such a disturbance in the Camp, much more accursed Officers.
Let us all know, and especially those who are in service in the Army, the great General, the Lord of Hosts cals to us, he cals to you to returne to him,
Let us all know, and especially those who Are in service in the Army, the great General, the Lord of Hosts calls to us, he calls to you to return to him,
yet returne now to me, and I professe my selfe notwithstanding all that you have done, I am here ready and willing to returne to you, all shall be forgiven,
yet return now to me, and I profess my self notwithstanding all that you have done, I am Here ready and willing to return to you, all shall be forgiven,
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but in the fire? where for valour & victory, but in the Lord of Hosts? The Heathens were wont to offer their Sacrifices to God in times of War. Hence a Sacrifice hath the name Hostia, because when they went against enemies, they offered it.
but in the fire? where for valour & victory, but in the Lord of Hosts? The heathens were wont to offer their Sacrifices to God in times of War. Hence a Sacrifice hath the name Hostia, Because when they went against enemies, they offered it.
Saul thought it a very hard thing to goe forth to War, not having offered Sacrifice before. 1 Sam. 13. 12. Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal,
Saul Thought it a very hard thing to go forth to War, not having offered Sacrifice before. 1 Sam. 13. 12. Therefore said I, The philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal,
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When Jehosaphat heard of an Army comming out against him, before he would goe out to battail, he set himselfe to seek the Lord, 2 Chron. 20. 3. He gave his whole selfe, so the words are.
When Jehoshaphat herd of an Army coming out against him, before he would go out to battle, he Set himself to seek the Lord, 2 Chronicles 20. 3. He gave his Whole self, so the words Are.
The praying Christians in Marcus Aurelius his Army, were called The thundring Legion. Sozomen and Nicephorus tel us that Theodosius by Prayer made the weapons of enemies turne upon themselves.
The praying Christians in Marcus Aurelius his Army, were called The thundering Legion. Sozomen and Nicephorus tell us that Theodosius by Prayer made the weapons of enemies turn upon themselves.
I am sure it hath done as great things. One of the strangest victories that ever was heard of, was that we have recorded Numb. 31. 8. They slew five Kings of Midian, they slew all the males,
I am sure it hath done as great things. One of the strangest victories that ever was herd of, was that we have recorded Numb. 31. 8. They slew five Kings of Midian, they slew all the males,
Elisha hath his sword to slay, as well as Jehu and Hazael. 1 King. 19. 15, 16, 17. when Elijah thought there was no help, Yes, saith God, Goe and anoint Hazael, and Jehu, and Elisha.
Elisha hath his sword to slay, as well as Jehu and hazael. 1 King. 19. 15, 16, 17. when Elijah Thought there was no help, Yes, Says God, Go and anoint hazael, and Jehu, and Elisha.
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Where brake he them? there in Salem, in Sion, where his Tabernacle was, in the congregation of Saints praying, there the arrow of the bow, the shield and the speare is broken.
Where brake he them? there in Salem, in Sion, where his Tabernacle was, in the congregation of Saints praying, there the arrow of the bow, the shield and the spear is broken.
and what great things did he in a little time? In this Gods servants have the advantage of their adversaries, they can pray to the Lord of Hosts, the other cannot:
and what great things did he in a little time? In this God's Servants have the advantage of their Adversaries, they can pray to the Lord of Hosts, the other cannot:
There must be depending upon God added to crying unto God; wee must so cry to God as to make account here is good to be done, here is our strength and helpe when all is done.
There must be depending upon God added to crying unto God; we must so cry to God as to make account Here is good to be done, Here is our strength and help when all is done.
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It was a notable speech that Josephus reports Herod made to his Souldiers, it came from the mouth of a Herod, but it well beseeme the mouth of the most godly Christian Captain, Some may say, sayes he, our cause is just,
It was a notable speech that Josephus reports Herod made to his Soldiers, it Come from the Mouth of a Herod, but it well beseem the Mouth of the most godly Christian Captain, some may say, Says he, our cause is just,
It was an observation of Origen, that others since have observed, that God in all the victories he gave his people to possesse them of Canaan, he never used the help of horses.
It was an observation of Origen, that Others since have observed, that God in all the victories he gave his people to possess them of Canaan, he never used the help of Horses.
It was a most brave expression of a valiant Commander of Joab, 2 Sam. 10. 12. Be of good courage, let us play the men for our people & for the Cityes of our God,
It was a most brave expression of a valiant Commander of Joab, 2 Sam. 10. 12. Be of good courage, let us play the men for our people & for the Cities of our God,
From this glorious name of God, we learne how infinitely fit it is that those who have a speciall interest in this God, who have him to be their God, their Father, that they should have spirits full of courage, and fortitude;
From this glorious name of God, we Learn how infinitely fit it is that those who have a special Interest in this God, who have him to be their God, their Father, that they should have spirits full of courage, and fortitude;
What Captain, what Souldier of renown, but delights to see his children and alliance, those who challenge any interest in him to be valiant? It is reported of Manlius Torquatus his son, that having by a spirit of valour overthrown the enemies of the Romans,
What Captain, what Soldier of renown, but delights to see his children and alliance, those who challenge any Interest in him to be valiant? It is reported of Manlius Torquatus his son, that having by a Spirit of valour overthrown the enemies of the Roman,
and killed with his own hands a man of note in single combat, being full of joy, hee seeks out his father who was the General of the Army, bearing in his hands the spoiles of his enemies, and saying aloud:
and killed with his own hands a man of note in single combat, being full of joy, he seeks out his father who was the General of the Army, bearing in his hands the spoils of his enemies, and saying aloud:
If we have a spirit of courage sutable to our Father, we may with more comfort and better acceptance come to this Lord of Hosts to be acknowledged for his children;
If we have a Spirit of courage suitable to our Father, we may with more Comfort and better acceptance come to this Lord of Hosts to be acknowledged for his children;
We read of Alexander the Great, who having a Souldier in his Army of his name that was a coward, he comes to him & bad him either change his name or be valiant:
We read of Alexander the Great, who having a Soldier in his Army of his name that was a coward, he comes to him & bade him either change his name or be valiant:
If Alexander thought it a dishonour to him to have one of his name to be a coward, he would have thought the dishonour much more if he had had one of his blood, his own childe a coward.
If Alexander Thought it a dishonour to him to have one of his name to be a coward, he would have Thought the dishonour much more if he had had one of his blood, his own child a coward.
What an unworthy thing were it for the son of such a brave warrior as the K. of Sweden was to be of a low, mean poor, cowardly spirit? hee would be a reproach to his Father,
What an unworthy thing were it for the son of such a brave warrior as the K. of Sweden was to be of a low, mean poor, cowardly Spirit? he would be a reproach to his Father,
Christians, do not you professe God to be your Father? do you not know your Father is the Lord of Hosts? where are your spirits of magnanimity and fortitude, of courage and valour, beseeming the children of such a glorious Father the Lord of Hosts? If you be of the right breed, you must needes be generous;
Christians, do not you profess God to be your Father? do you not know your Father is the Lord of Hosts? where Are your spirits of magnanimity and fortitude, of courage and valour, beseeming the children of such a glorious Father the Lord of Hosts? If you be of the right breed, you must needs be generous;
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it is impossible but you should have something of his spirit in you; if you be of low, unworthy, sensuall, cowardly spirits, you are not begotten of him;
it is impossible but you should have something of his Spirit in you; if you be of low, unworthy, sensual, cowardly spirits, you Are not begotten of him;
All Gods children are here members of the Church militant, it is fit for them to be skilful, not onely in the use of the spirituall Armour, but of bodily also.
All God's children Are Here members of the Church militant, it is fit for them to be skilful, not only in the use of the spiritual Armour, but of bodily also.
Who so fit to be used in the battels of the Lord, as they who have most interest in the Lord? who so fit to venture his body to the sword in time of war,
Who so fit to be used in the battles of the Lord, as they who have most Interest in the Lord? who so fit to venture his body to the sword in time of war,
Isay 13. 3. Souldiers whom God chooseth for his battails are called his sanctified ones, an honourable title given to souldiers, Gods sanctified ones, and who so fit to be Gods sanctified ones, set apart for such services,
Saiah 13. 3. Soldiers whom God chooses for his battles Are called his sanctified ones, an honourable title given to Soldiers, God's sanctified ones, and who so fit to be God's sanctified ones, Set apart for such services,
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as those who are sanctified by his Spirit, set apart for himself eternally? The valour of that people, the Gaules, was admired by the Romans; it proceeded from that instruction they had from their Druides, of the immortality of the soul.
as those who Are sanctified by his Spirit, Set apart for himself eternally? The valour of that people, the Gauls, was admired by the Romans; it proceeded from that instruction they had from their Druids, of the immortality of the soul.
Those are fittest to venture their lives in fight, who are able to see beyond life, to see what is on the other side of the shore of this mortality, even eternall life and glory:
Those Are Fittest to venture their lives in fight, who Are able to see beyond life, to see what is on the other side of the shore of this mortality, even Eternal life and glory:
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In this every souldier of this Lord of Hosts, hath a spirit above the great renowned Souldiers of the World, Alexander, Pompey, Themistocles, &c. they were all vassals to their lusts.
In this every soldier of this Lord of Hosts, hath a Spirit above the great renowned Soldiers of the World, Alexander, Pompey, Themistocles, etc. they were all vassals to their Lustiest.
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Philo Judaeus reports of a Heathenish people, who in their wars, used onely this expression to put spirit into their Souldiers, Estote viri, libertas agitur, be men, your liberty is in question.
Philo Judaeus reports of a Heathenish people, who in their wars, used only this expression to put Spirit into their Soldiers, Estote viri, Libertas agitur, be men, your liberty is in question.
That famous expression of Paul hath the like true Christian valour sparkling in it, when it was prophesyed that he should be bound at Jerusalem, at which many of the Saints with him fel on weeping, Why do you weep and break my heart? sayes Paul: I am not onely ready to be bound at Jerusalem,
That famous expression of Paul hath the like true Christian valour sparkling in it, when it was prophesied that he should be bound At Jerusalem, At which many of the Saints with him fell on weeping, Why do you weep and break my heart? Says Paul: I am not only ready to be bound At Jerusalem,
it is in an Epistle of his to the congregation of Trallis, Let the fire, the gallows, the devouring of wild beasts, the breaking of bones, the pulling asunder of my members, the bruising or pressing of my whole body,
it is in an Epistle of his to the congregation of Trallis, Let the fire, the gallows, the devouring of wild beasts, the breaking of bones, the pulling asunder of my members, the bruising or pressing of my Whole body,
The like had Luther, when he said, If all the tyles of the houses of the City of Wormes were devils, he would go thither, knowing he was called by God to witnesse to the truth there.
The like had Luther, when he said, If all the tiles of the houses of the city of Worms were Devils, he would go thither, knowing he was called by God to witness to the truth there.
This resolutenesse of spirit manifests it self in dangerous times, in a readinesse to joyne with our brethren in difficult services, wherein there is much hazard and trouble.
This resoluteness of Spirit manifests it self in dangerous times, in a readiness to join with our brothers in difficult services, wherein there is much hazard and trouble.
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Romanū est fortia pati, a speech of Mutius Scaevola: More true, Christianum est fortia pati; if part of a Romane to suffer great things, much more of a Christian. If you be dainty,
Romanū est Fortia pati, a speech of Mutius Scaevola: More true, Christian est Fortia pati; if part of a Roman to suffer great things, much more of a Christian. If you be dainty,
and cryed for deliverance, & God had delivered them with a mighty hand, yet when they met with any danger, they would begin to repent that ever they came out of Egypt, and wish themselves there again.
and cried for deliverance, & God had Delivered them with a mighty hand, yet when they met with any danger, they would begin to Repent that ever they Come out of Egypt, and wish themselves there again.
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But what would they have done then if they had presently met with wars, when the Spies told them of the children of Anak, that they must fight with? When they were even at the borders of Canaan, they were disouraged,
But what would they have done then if they had presently met with wars, when the Spies told them of the children of Anak, that they must fight with? When they were even At the borders of Canaan, they were disouraged,
These were men of a poore vile spirit, hence God sware against them, that none of them should ever come into Canaan, onely Caleb and Joshua, who were men of another spirit, as the holy Ghost testifies of them, they should go in & possesse the land.
These were men of a poor vile Spirit, hence God sware against them, that none of them should ever come into Canaan, only Caleb and joshua, who were men of Another Spirit, as the holy Ghost Testifies of them, they should go in & possess the land.
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Thus it is this day with us, how did we not long agoe groan under our bondage? our liberties, our religion, our estates were almost gone, we scarce knew what was our own;
Thus it is this day with us, how did we not long ago groan under our bondage? our Liberties, our Religion, our estates were almost gone, we scarce knew what was our own;
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our Ministers were banished, every man that departed from evill made himself a prey, superstition, oppression, cruelty prevailed throughout the Land. The whole Kingdome was filled with complaints,
our Ministers were banished, every man that departed from evil made himself a prey, Superstition, oppression, cruelty prevailed throughout the Land. The Whole Kingdom was filled with complaints,
But now because some troubles arise, because we see war in our gates, how vile & unworthy are the spirits of many? they begin to wish themselves to be as formerly, they would rather return into Egypt again, we were better be as we were, we were not wont to hear the beatings of the Drum, the noise of the Cannon, the ratling of warlike instruments amongst us.
But now Because Some Troubles arise, Because we see war in our gates, how vile & unworthy Are the spirits of many? they begin to wish themselves to be as formerly, they would rather return into Egypt again, we were better be as we were, we were not wont to hear the beatings of the Drum, the noise of the Cannon, the rattling of warlike Instruments among us.
2. This strength of spirit doth so support him under the heaviest, sorest afflictions, that he will never seek to deliver himself out of them, by forsaking the cause of God,
2. This strength of Spirit does so support him under the Heaviest, Sorest afflictions, that he will never seek to deliver himself out of them, by forsaking the cause of God,
or using any shifting indirect means, but as Paul told those officers that were sent from the Magistrates of Philippi to fetch him out of prison, Acts 16. 35, 36, 37. They have cast us into prison, let them come themselves and fetch us out:
or using any shifting indirect means, but as Paul told those Officers that were sent from the Magistrates of Philippi to fetch him out of prison, Acts 16. 35, 36, 37. They have cast us into prison, let them come themselves and fetch us out:
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now temptation shewes some back door to get out of it slily, Nay, saies a spirit of courage, certainly I will never go out that way, let the Lord come himself and fetch me out.
now temptation shows Some back door to get out of it slily, Nay, Says a Spirit of courage, Certainly I will never go out that Way, let the Lord come himself and fetch me out.
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and enjoying great things from God, although with hazard of great troubles and afflictions, rather then will sit down with small things that are to be done or enjoyed with ease and safety;
and enjoying great things from God, although with hazard of great Troubles and afflictions, rather then will fit down with small things that Are to be done or enjoyed with ease and safety;
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If God hath high things to accomplish, these Sanctified ones, mighty ones, will rejoyce in this highnesse of God, contrary to that spirit of Issachar, of whom Gen. 49. 14, 15. Issachar is a strong Asse couching down betweene two burthens,
If God hath high things to accomplish, these Sanctified ones, mighty ones, will rejoice in this highness of God, contrary to that Spirit of Issachar, of whom Gen. 49. 14, 15. Issachar is a strong Ass couching down between two burdens,
For you shall finde in the division of the Land of Canaan that Issachars lot fell in Galile, Josh. 19. from the 18. ver. to the 23. The description of their lot there from the cities,
For you shall find in the division of the Land of Canaan that Issachars lot fell in Galilee, Josh. 19. from the 18. ver. to the 23. The description of their lot there from the cities,
The example of David in this case is very remarkable in 1 Sam. 18. When Sauls servants told David that he might be the Kings sonne in law, David was troubled at it,
The Exampl of David in this case is very remarkable in 1 Sam. 18. When Saul's Servants told David that he might be the Kings son in law, David was troubled At it,
and did not seeme to entertain the motion, ver. 22, 23. but when they after told him of the termes upon which he should have this honour put upon him, that it was to bring an hundred of the foreskins of the Philistims, ver.
and did not seem to entertain the motion, ver. 22, 23. but when they After told him of the terms upon which he should have this honour put upon him, that it was to bring an hundred of the foreskins of the philistines, for.
and goe to our soft beds, and have the curtains drawne close, we pitty poore souldiers that now lye abroad in the stormes, upon cold earth, who drinke water,
and go to our soft Beds, and have the curtains drawn close, we pity poor Soldiers that now lie abroad in the storms, upon cold earth, who drink water,
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A true souldier like spirit is in his true element when he is in the midst of all the hardships of warres, he loves to live and dye in such a condition.
A true soldier like Spirit is in his true element when he is in the midst of all the hardships of wars, he loves to live and die in such a condition.
Thus the Apostle, a true souldier of Christ, Rom. 5. 2. We glory in tribulations. Moses accounted the reproach of Christ greater riches then all the treasures of Egypt, Heb. 11. 27. Ignatius hath this expression, He had rather be a Martyr then a Monarch:
Thus the Apostle, a true soldier of christ, Rom. 5. 2. We glory in tribulations. Moses accounted the reproach of christ greater riches then all the treasures of Egypt, Hebrew 11. 27. Ignatius hath this expression, He had rather be a Martyr then a Monarch:
When he heard his bones crash between the wilde beasts teeth, Now, sayes he, I begin to be a Christian, Cruaelitas vestra est gloria nostra, sayes Tertullian to the persecutors, Your cruelty is our glory.
When he herd his bones crash between the wild beasts teeth, Now, Says he, I begin to be a Christian, Cruaelitas Vestra est gloria nostra, Says Tertullian to the persecutors, Your cruelty is our glory.
Many of the Martyrs prepared themselves for their sufferings, as Brides use to prepare themselves for their Bridegroomes, with joy and gladnesse of heart.
Many of the Martyrs prepared themselves for their sufferings, as Brides use to prepare themselves for their Bridegrooms, with joy and gladness of heart.
The reason of all is, because their spirits are raised above creature-comforts, their happinesse consists not in them, they are not beholding to them for their peace and joy, they can finde matter of joy in the parting with them,
The reason of all is, Because their spirits Are raised above Creature comforts, their happiness consists not in them, they Are not beholding to them for their peace and joy, they can find matter of joy in the parting with them,
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Cornelius the Souldier, the Centurion of the Italian band, is commended for his feare of God, Act. 10. 2. a strange commendation of a souldier to be commended for feare, yes, for the feare of God:
Cornelius the Soldier, the Centurion of the Italian band, is commended for his Fear of God, Act. 10. 2. a strange commendation of a soldier to be commended for Fear, yes, for the Fear of God:
9. He reserves all his valour for this Lord of Hosts, he hath no valour at all for sin, there he is very fearfull, his heart shakes at the very temptation to it,
9. He reserves all his valour for this Lord of Hosts, he hath no valour At all for since, there he is very fearful, his heart shakes At the very temptation to it,
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but when the cause is Gods, then his heart rises, there you may try him; many people have passionate gunpowder spirits, soon on fire in their own cause:
but when the cause is God's, then his heart rises, there you may try him; many people have passionate gunpowder spirits, soon on fire in their own cause:
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but in Gods cause they have no such spirit, they are far enough from resolutenesse and courage there, they are not valiant for the truth, as Jer. speaks, Chap. 9. 3. But it is our wisdome,
but in God's cause they have no such Spirit, they Are Far enough from resoluteness and courage there, they Are not valiant for the truth, as Jer. speaks, Chap. 9. 3. But it is our Wisdom,
The losse of them wil be better then that enjoyment we shall have of them (if I may at all call it an enjoyment) that wee are like to have of them, if nothing now be ventured;
The loss of them will be better then that enjoyment we shall have of them (if I may At all call it an enjoyment) that we Are like to have of them, if nothing now be ventured;
What will our estates or lives be worth, if our Religion be gone, faithful Ministers be gone, the Saints be fled, imprisoned or massacred? When our Liberties are gone, our Lives then wil hardly be worth the account of the lives of Men, much lesse of Christians.
What will our estates or lives be worth, if our Religion be gone, faithful Ministers be gone, the Saints be fled, imprisoned or massacred? When our Liberties Are gone, our Lives then will hardly be worth the account of the lives of Men, much less of Christians.
Wee reade of Anchises, Aeneas his father, when Aeneas would have saved his life in such a way as he judged not to be honourable, he makes this answer to him, Absit ut excisa possim supervivere Troja, God forbid that I should out-live Troy. If it be spoiled, what is my life worth? Wil our lives be worth the taking up in the streets,
we read of Anchises, Aeneas his father, when Aeneas would have saved his life in such a Way as he judged not to be honourable, he makes this answer to him, Absit ut excisa possim supervivere Troy, God forbid that I should outlive Troy. If it be spoiled, what is my life worth? Wil our lives be worth the taking up in the streets,
if we out-live our Religion and Liberties? Put all these together, and here is a spirit indeed beseeming our relation to this Lord of Hosts: Had wee such spirits,
if we outlive our Religion and Liberties? Put all these together, and Here is a Spirit indeed beseeming our Relation to this Lord of Hosts: Had we such spirits,
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The world and devil would have little heart to meddle with us, we should free our selves from many temptations, we should honour our profession, we should do God abundance of service,
The world and Devil would have little heart to meddle with us, we should free our selves from many temptations, we should honour our profession, we should do God abundance of service,
He shewed us that it should not be by a multitude that hee would helpe us, it was by his spirit comming mightily upon a handful that were left in comparison of the adversaries.
He showed us that it should not be by a multitude that he would help us, it was by his Spirit coming mightily upon a handful that were left in comparison of the Adversaries.
& that I may set forth unto you the fulnesse and freenesse of Gods goodnesse to us in our preservation, from being delivered up to the rage of vile men:
& that I may Set forth unto you the fullness and freeness of God's Goodness to us in our preservation, from being Delivered up to the rage of vile men:
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and they being returned, built the Temple and the wals of Jerusalem, there was a glorious reformation, the work of the Lord went on prosperously, through many and great difficulties.
and they being returned, built the Temple and the walls of Jerusalem, there was a glorious Reformation, the work of the Lord went on prosperously, through many and great difficulties.
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but towards the pleasant Land, that is, towards the Land of Judea, for indeede it was a pleasant Land. The word signifies Decus, gloria, ornamentum, towards the glory and ornament of the whole world.
but towards the pleasant Land, that is, towards the Land of Judea, for indeed it was a pleasant Land. The word signifies Decus, gloria, ornamentum, towards the glory and ornament of the Whole world.
for he was a younger brother, and had beene a prisoner not long before in Rome, but now having got liberty and some command, he rageth especially against the people of God, ver. 10. He waxed great even to the Host of heaven.
for he was a younger brother, and had been a prisoner not long before in Room, but now having god liberty and Some command, he rages especially against the people of God, ver. 10. He waxed great even to the Host of heaven.
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Here the Church is called The Host of heaven; howsoever despised by the world, yet this Lord of Hosts accounts his Church The Host of heaven, and yet Antiochus waxeth great against this.
Here the Church is called The Host of heaven; howsoever despised by the world, yet this Lord of Hosts accounts his Church The Host of heaven, and yet Antiochus Waxes great against this.
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We have many through Gods mercy in our Host, godly and faithfull, but we presume not to give it this title that God gives his people, The Host of heaven,
We have many through God's mercy in our Host, godly and faithful, but we presume not to give it this title that God gives his people, The Host of heaven,
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They stamp for anger that they have them not, and if they had them, how would they stamp then? That which one Antiochus did there, many Atheists and Papists would gladly doe amongst us if they had power;
They stamp for anger that they have them not, and if they had them, how would they stamp then? That which one Antiochus did there, many Atheists and Papists would gladly do among us if they had power;
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Oh! what rage even against God himselfe? what horrid blasphemies are there against this Prince of the Host of his people? but although he doth magnifie himselfe and blaspheme,
Oh! what rage even against God himself? what horrid Blasphemies Are there against this Prince of the Host of his people? but although he does magnify himself and Blaspheme,
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and cast it down the truth to the ground, and it practised, and prospered, upon which the people of God were exceedingly troubled, ver. 13. One Saint speakes to another Saint asking this question, (with hearts full of sorrow enough, God knowes) How long shall the vision be concerning the daily sacrifice,
and cast it down the truth to the ground, and it practised, and prospered, upon which the people of God were exceedingly troubled, ver. 13. One Saint speaks to Another Saint asking this question, (with hearts full of sorrow enough, God knows) How long shall the vision be Concerning the daily sacrifice,
Here you see that for any to set himselfe against Gods worship, is to set himselfe against God himselfe, proud malicious adversaries, especially aime at this,
Here you see that for any to Set himself against God's worship, is to Set himself against God himself, proud malicious Adversaries, especially aim At this,
yea so far was God provoked with the transgression of his people, as that hee suffered this Host raised against them, to cast downe the truth to the ground, to practise and to prosper.
yea so Far was God provoked with the Transgression of his people, as that he suffered this Host raised against them, to cast down the truth to the ground, to practise and to prosper.
but oh the riches of the infinite goodnesse of our gracious God! he hath not suffered them, he hath turned the rage of man to his praise, hee hath wrought gloriously for us, he hath delivered us out of their power, (although many of our brethren suffer hard things) we may yet have the daily Sacrifice and the Sanctuary, that is, the true worship of God amongst us if we will,
but o the riches of the infinite Goodness of our gracious God! he hath not suffered them, he hath turned the rage of man to his praise, he hath wrought gloriously for us, he hath Delivered us out of their power, (although many of our brothers suffer hard things) we may yet have the daily Sacrifice and the Sanctuary, that is, the true worship of God among us if we will,
yet the truth is preached in our Congregations, it is held forth in the beauty and excellencie of it, it is not cast down to the ground, they indeed have practised,
yet the truth is preached in our Congregations, it is held forth in the beauty and excellency of it, it is not cast down to the ground, they indeed have practised,
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Yea, yet further, for the setting out mercie to us, that glory may be given to this Lord of Hosts, Consider what the Holy Ghost sayes, ver. 23, 24, 25. of this 8. Chap. concerning Gods taking advantage against his people for their sins, which hee hath not done against us, as it appeares this day.
Yea, yet further, for the setting out mercy to us, that glory may be given to this Lord of Hosts, Consider what the Holy Ghost Says, ver. 23, 24, 25. of this 8. Chap. Concerning God's taking advantage against his people for their Sins, which he hath not done against us, as it appears this day.
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When the transgressors are come to the full, a King of fierce countenance, one of an extream bold daring spirit, a Prince that will venture upon such desperate things,
When the transgressors Are come to the full, a King of fierce countenance, one of an extreme bold daring Spirit, a Prince that will venture upon such desperate things,
if any of his Nobles or others come before him and speake any thing to him not agreeable to his designes, he lookes with a fierce countenance upon them, his countenance shewing the extreame fiercenesse of his spirit:
if any of his Nobles or Others come before him and speak any thing to him not agreeable to his designs, he looks with a fierce countenance upon them, his countenance showing the extreme fierceness of his Spirit:
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Surely if the power against the Church be Gods rather then the adversaries own, then the power for deliverance of the Church must be acknowledged to bee Gods rather then our own,
Surely if the power against the Church be God's rather then the Adversaries own, then the power for deliverance of the Church must be acknowledged to be God's rather then our own,
It follows, he shall prosper and practise, he shall not be alwayes consulting, demurring, delaying, but he shall bee doing, and thereby he shall prosper:
It follows, he shall prosper and practise, he shall not be always consulting, demurring, delaying, but he shall be doing, and thereby he shall prosper:
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Alexander was asked, How he did so great things in so little a time? He answered, By neglecting no advantage. I have read of Charles, the sonne of Charles Duke of Anjou, who was King of Sicily and Jerusalem, he was called Carolus Cunctator, that is, Charles the Delayer, but not in that sense that Fabius, who was the Shield of Rome in his time, he was called likewise Cunctator, but that was because he used to stay till opportunity came,
Alexander was asked, How he did so great things in so little a time? He answered, By neglecting no advantage. I have read of Charles, the son of Charles Duke of Anjou, who was King of Sicily and Jerusalem, he was called Carolus Cunctator, that is, Charles the Delayer, but not in that sense that Fabius, who was the Shield of Room in his time, he was called likewise Cunctator, but that was Because he used to stay till opportunity Come,
but the other used to stay till opportunity was lost, Antiochus was no such Cunctator, stayer till opportunity was lost, he practised and so prospered;
but the other used to stay till opportunity was lost, Antiochus was no such Cunctator, stayer till opportunity was lost, he practised and so prospered;
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There is a famous story of Pompilius, being sent by the Senate of Rome to this Antiochus, to declare to him the pleasure of the Senate, that he must not goe to Egypt; Antiochus now requires time to deliberate,
There is a famous story of Pompilius, being sent by the Senate of Room to this Antiochus, to declare to him the pleasure of the Senate, that he must not go to Egypt; Antiochus now requires time to deliberate,
and told him he must not goe out of that circle, til he had given his absolute answer, I or No: But Antiochus would faine have put him off with a complement,
and told him he must not go out of that circle, till he had given his absolute answer, I or No: But Antiochus would feign have put him off with a compliment,
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These speedy resolutions are of mighty advantage in many of the great affaires of the world, esecially when we have to deale with cunning adversaries, who lye to catch advantages.
These speedy resolutions Are of mighty advantage in many of the great affairs of the world, esecially when we have to deal with cunning Adversaries, who lie to catch advantages.
The Text farther sayes, He shall destroy wonderfully, he shall make such spoile of faire plentifull countries, make such waste where he comes, leave all so poore and miserable,
The Text farther Says, He shall destroy wonderfully, he shall make such spoil of fair plentiful countries, make such waste where he comes, leave all so poor and miserable,
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When he hath got an advantage any way, by falsifying promises, protestations, or by what means soever, it shall please him at the heart, he shall magnifie himself in his very heart,
When he hath god an advantage any Way, by falsifying promises, protestations, or by what means soever, it shall please him At the heart, he shall magnify himself in his very heart,
they shal promise to themselves to be delivered from many troubles by comming in to him, Surely he will have the better of it, it is best for our safety (if we would hold our lands and estates) to come in & joyne with him, and thus by his peace he shall destroy many.
they shall promise to themselves to be Delivered from many Troubles by coming in to him, Surely he will have the better of it, it is best for our safety (if we would hold our Lands and estates) to come in & join with him, and thus by his peace he shall destroy many.
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When he seems to be quiet, and comes not against them in a hostile way, even then shall he destroy many, yea hee shall stand up against the Prince of Princes.
When he seems to be quiet, and comes not against them in a hostile Way, even then shall he destroy many, yea he shall stand up against the Prince of Princes.
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He shall not acknowledge the Majesty, the power of God, he shal set himself against those waies of Providence that are apparently against him, howsoever he will not see it;
He shall not acknowledge the Majesty, the power of God, he shall Set himself against those ways of Providence that Are apparently against him, howsoever he will not see it;
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if not rise above them, seeing so many of them are got together, and they are growne to such a height in their rage, it is onely from this great Lord of Hosts that they break not in upon us as a deluge of the most hideous woes,
if not rise above them, seeing so many of them Are god together, and they Are grown to such a height in their rage, it is only from this great Lord of Hosts that they break not in upon us as a deluge of the most hideous woes,
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We reade 2 Sam. 12. 27, 28. when Joab fought against Rabbah, when the work was almost done, he sent to David to come and take the City, that he might have the glory of it, that the Kings Crowne which was of gold and precious stones might be, set upon Davids head.
We read 2 Sam. 12. 27, 28. when Joab fought against Rabbah, when the work was almost done, he sent to David to come and take the city, that he might have the glory of it, that the Kings Crown which was of gold and precious stones might be, Set upon Davids head.
I find in a Treatise of Plutarchs about the evill of taking honour to ones selfe, a notable relation of one Pytho, who having slaine a great enemie of the countrey, whose name was Cotys, whilst the officers of the people were striving who should doe him most honour, he speaks thus unto them:
I find in a Treatise of Plutarchs about the evil of taking honour to ones self, a notable Relation of one Python, who having slain a great enemy of the country, whose name was Cotys, while the Officers of the people were striving who should do him most honour, he speaks thus unto them:
It is true, the General and many of our Captains and Souldiers have done worthily, but it is as true that they have onely lent their hands to this work.
It is true, the General and many of our Captains and Soldiers have done worthily, but it is as true that they have only lent their hands to this work.
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If we would expresse our respects to the General, and honour him as he hath deserved, in this thing especially, we should doe it to speake well of him before this Lord of Hosts, and to pray much for him.
If we would express our respects to the General, and honour him as he hath deserved, in this thing especially, we should do it to speak well of him before this Lord of Hosts, and to pray much for him.
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It was a custome among the Romans, when a victory was got, to use solemne Processions for many dayes together, offering Prayers and Sacrifices to their gods in behalfe of their Generall.
It was a custom among the Roman, when a victory was god, to use solemn Procession for many days together, offering Prayers and Sacrifices to their God's in behalf of their General.
The manner was, after the victory to send to the Senate Letters dight with Laurel, wherein was required that they would decernere Supplicationes, appoint such solemne Supplications for the Generall.
The manner was, After the victory to send to the Senate Letters dight with Laurel, wherein was required that they would decernere Supplicationes, appoint such solemn Supplications for the General.
but passe through all, to this our strong redeemer the Lord of hosts. Let that Doxologie of the Angels, Esay 6. 3. be ours this day, Holy, holy, holy, Lord of Hosts.
but pass through all, to this our strong redeemer the Lord of hosts. Let that Doxology of the Angels, Isaiah 6. 3. be ours this day, Holy, holy, holy, Lord of Hosts.
although they be many thousands, yea Myriads of thousands as we have it here, there never is any mutiny amongst these Souldiers, their harmony is most blessed, their union firm, indissoluble.
although they be many thousands, yea Myriads of thousands as we have it Here, there never is any mutiny among these Soldiers, their harmony is most blessed, their Union firm, indissoluble.
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That which your English turns, Twenty thousand, even thousands, is Myriades thousands, and the word translated Angels is not elsewhere found in Scripture in that signification, it comes of Shanah to second,
That which your English turns, Twenty thousand, even thousands, is Myriads thousands, and the word translated Angels is not elsewhere found in Scripture in that signification, it comes of Shanah to second,
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as in Sinai, that is, as God was in Sinai with ten thousand of his holy ones when hee gave the Law, Deut. 33. 2. so he is in Sion likewise, the Angels Gods Hosts, makes Sion as dreadfull to all her enemies,
as in Sinai, that is, as God was in Sinai with ten thousand of his holy ones when he gave the Law, Deuteronomy 33. 2. so he is in Sion likewise, the Angels God's Hosts, makes Sion as dreadful to all her enemies,
The windes are the Hosts of God, Psal. 148. together with the haile, and snow, there reckoned up with many others, fire, and vapour, beasts, and creeping things. Livy reports of the windes in Cannensi pugna, raising dust in the eyes of the Romans while they went in fight that they could not see:
The winds Are the Hosts of God, Psalm 148. together with the hail, and snow, there reckoned up with many Others, fire, and vapour, beasts, and creeping things. Livy reports of the winds in Cannensi pugna, raising dust in the eyes of the Roman while they went in fight that they could not see:
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The locusts are Gods Hosts, Joel. 2. 25. What an Host did God muster up against Pharaoh? frogs and flies, lice and caterpillers; They were all the Armies of God against him.
The Locusts Are God's Hosts, Joel. 2. 25. What an Host did God muster up against Pharaoh? frogs and flies, lice and caterpillars; They were all the Armies of God against him.
The greatnesse of an Army is the glory of a Generall, now Gods Army onely of his Angels that are about him, is very great, Dan. 7. 10. Thousand thousands ministred unto him,
The greatness of an Army is the glory of a General, now God's Army only of his Angels that Are about him, is very great, Dan. 7. 10. Thousand thousands ministered unto him,
God did but send one of his Captains he hath with him in heaven, and in one night he slew one hundred fourscore and foure thousand of the Host of Senacherib, 2 Kings 19. 35.
God did but send one of his Captains he hath with him in heaven, and in one night he slew one hundred fourscore and foure thousand of the Host of Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19. 35.
3. He hath multitudes of Armies, it is the glory of a great Prince to have many Armies in the field at once, one in one place, another in another place,
3. He hath Multitudes of Armies, it is the glory of a great Prince to have many Armies in the field At once, one in one place, Another in Another place,
The Lord of Hosts hath Armies in the heavens, Armies in the aire, armies in the seas, Armies on the earth dispersed in every Countrey, all the whole world is filled with the multitudes of the Armies of the Lord.
The Lord of Hosts hath Armies in the heavens, Armies in the air, armies in the Seas, Armies on the earth dispersed in every Country, all the Whole world is filled with the Multitudes of the Armies of the Lord.
they are in battel array, evermore ready armed to doe the pleasure of their Generall: No Prince, no Commander hath thus his Armies always in readinesse;
they Are in battle array, evermore ready armed to do the pleasure of their General: No Prince, no Commander hath thus his Armies always in readiness;
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How many men, who think themselves great, demeane themselves as if they thought themselves above Gods Commandments? but the Angels that excel in strength, they doe his Commandments, they hearken to the voice of his word:
How many men, who think themselves great, demean themselves as if they Thought themselves above God's commandments? but the Angels that excel in strength, they do his commandments, they harken to the voice of his word:
And that which is said of the Angels, is true of all Gods Hosts, for so it followes, ver. 21. Blesse ye the Lord all ye his Hosts, ye ministers of his that do his pleasure:
And that which is said of the Angels, is true of all God's Hosts, for so it follows, ver. 21. Bless you the Lord all you his Hosts, you Ministers of his that doe his pleasure:
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Plutarch in the life of Pompey tels of him, that hearing of his soldiers offering violence in an unjust way, he caused all their swords to be sealed up,
Plutarch in the life of Pompey tells of him, that hearing of his Soldiers offering violence in an unjust Way, he caused all their swords to be sealed up,
6. Yea God forceth his enemies to fight for him, and can turn their weapons against themselves, which is a high power beyond all other Captains and Generals in the world.
6. Yea God forceth his enemies to fight for him, and can turn their weapons against themselves, which is a high power beyond all other Captains and Generals in the world.
Sozomen and Nicephorus tell us of a great work of God in the defence of that good Emperour Theodosius, by a mighty wind the arrows of his enemies were turned upon them, which Claudian likewise mentions, Oh thou beloved so exceeding much of God,
Sozomen and Nicephorus tell us of a great work of God in the defence of that good Emperor Theodosius, by a mighty wind the arrows of his enemies were turned upon them, which Claudian likewise mentions, O thou Beloved so exceeding much of God,
7. The glory of Gods infinite wisdom appeares in all his Armies, in putting of them into most comely order, guiding, keeping them constantly in their severall ranks;
7. The glory of God's infinite Wisdom appears in all his Armies, in putting of them into most comely order, guiding, keeping them constantly in their several ranks;
even in the works of nature, which they know nothing of themselves? Is it possible for any man that should see a mighty Army marching along all in comely order,
even in the works of nature, which they know nothing of themselves? Is it possible for any man that should see a mighty Army marching along all in comely order,
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and yet think that all these men fell into this order meerly by accident, as they came running together? must he not needs be convinced that here surely hath been the military art of some skilfull Commanders working? The same conviction of a God, of his wisdome must there needs be,
and yet think that all these men fell into this order merely by accident, as they Come running together? must he not needs be convinced that Here surely hath been the military art of Some skilful Commanders working? The same conviction of a God, of his Wisdom must there needs be,
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whereas upon the judgement of the Haile, he did but promise that he would let Israel goe, Exod. 9. 28. but upon Gods Army of flies he bids them goe, Chap. 10. 8. But that place Joel 2. is most remarkable for this;
whereas upon the judgement of the Hail, he did but promise that he would let Israel go, Exod 9. 28. but upon God's Army of flies he bids them go, Chap. 10. 8. But that place Joel 2. is most remarkable for this;
observe what high expressions God hath of a mighty Army of his, and the truth is, it was but an Army of Locusts and Caterpillers. Ver. 2. he calls the day of their comming, A day of darknesse, of gloominesse, a day of thick darknesse:
observe what high expressions God hath of a mighty Army of his, and the truth is, it was but an Army of Locusts and Caterpillars. Ver. 2. he calls the day of their coming, A day of darkness, of gloominess, a day of thick darkness:
& would not feare the mighty God, even these stout hearts shall tremble before the Locusts. God will put so much terror into these poore creatures, that all faces shall gather blacknesse, they shall look swarte for feare of them.
& would not Fear the mighty God, even these stout hearts shall tremble before the Locusts. God will put so much terror into these poor creatures, that all faces shall gather blackness, they shall look swart for Fear of them.
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They shall run to and fro in the City, they shall climb up upon the houses and enter in at the windows. Ver. 10. The earth shall quake before them, the heavens shall tremble;
They shall run to and from in the city, they shall climb up upon the houses and enter in At the windows. Ver. 10. The earth shall quake before them, the heavens shall tremble;
As Commanders speak with a voice of majestie before their Armies, so the Lord shall utter his voice before this his Army, he shall even glory to be the Leader of such an Armie as this;
As Commanders speak with a voice of majesty before their Armies, so the Lord shall utter his voice before this his Army, he shall even glory to be the Leader of such an Army as this;
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the day of the Lord is great, and very terrible, and who can abide it? All this still is the army of Locusts and Worms, for so it is ver. 25. I will restore to you the years that the Locusts have eaten, the canker-worm,
the day of the Lord is great, and very terrible, and who can abide it? All this still is the army of Locusts and Worms, for so it is for. 25. I will restore to you the Years that the Locusts have eaten, the cankerworm,
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10. This great Generall is himselfe the strength of all his Armies, and he hath infinite strength in himselfe alone, beyond what all his Armies in heaven and earth have, the power of his Hosts is but a little of his power given to them;
10. This great General is himself the strength of all his Armies, and he hath infinite strength in himself alone, beyond what all his Armies in heaven and earth have, the power of his Hosts is but a little of his power given to them;
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amongst men it is otherwise, the strength of a Captain a Generall, is in the strength of the Soldiers of the Army, not the strength of the Army in their Captain or Generall;
among men it is otherwise, the strength of a Captain a General, is in the strength of the Soldiers of the Army, not the strength of the Army in their Captain or General;
if the Souldiers leave them, if they faile, what can the General doe? but it is otherwise here, God gives all the strength, he supports it, he draws stout, he blesseth it, it is onely in the power of his might that any of them is able to doe any thing;
if the Soldiers leave them, if they fail, what can the General do? but it is otherwise Here, God gives all the strength, he supports it, he draws stout, he Blesses it, it is only in the power of his might that any of them is able to do any thing;
let it strike a reverentiall feare into our hearts. Psal. 76. 4. Thou art more glorious and excellent then the mountains of prey. The stout-hearted are spoiled:
let it strike a reverential Fear into our hearts. Psalm 76. 4. Thou art more glorious and excellent then the Mountains of prey. The stouthearted Are spoiled:
David, Psal. 27. though alone, yet he thinks himselfe safe enough with the Lord of Hosts, ver. 3. Though an Host shall encampe against me, my heart should not feare;
David, Psalm 27. though alone, yet he thinks himself safe enough with the Lord of Hosts, ver. 3. Though an Host shall encamp against me, my heart should not Fear;
If we be with the Lord, we may be sure that we shall ever have with us more then against us. 2 Chron. 32. 7, 8. Be strong and couragious, be not afraid nor dismayed for the King of Assyria,
If we be with the Lord, we may be sure that we shall ever have with us more then against us. 2 Chronicles 32. 7, 8. Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the King of Assyria,
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If we look upon God onely in this latter consideration of him as The Lord of Hosts, we need never feare want of Souldiers, seeing all creatures in heaven and earth are his armed trained Souldiers,
If we look upon God only in this latter consideration of him as The Lord of Hosts, we need never Fear want of Soldiers, seeing all creatures in heaven and earth Are his armed trained Soldiers,
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and encouraging a Scripture as any I know, Zach. 1. 17. The Lord had professed in the beginning of the Chapter, that he had been sore displeased with their Fathers, ver. 2. yea and it appeares by the 3. and 4. ver. that they were no better then their Fathers,
and encouraging a Scripture as any I know, Zach 1. 17. The Lord had professed in the beginning of the Chapter, that he had been soar displeased with their Father's, ver. 2. yea and it appears by the 3. and 4. ver. that they were no better then their Father's,
and shall yet choose Jerusalem, and all these from the Lord of Hosts, yea and from the Lord of Hosts sorely dispeased, yea although he was provoked to indignation. We have sinned, — cry yet. We have provoked wrath, — shall yet be spread.
and shall yet choose Jerusalem, and all these from the Lord of Hosts, yea and from the Lord of Hosts sorely displeased, yea although he was provoked to Indignation. We have sinned, — cry yet. We have provoked wrath, — shall yet be spread.
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Thou troubled, distressed soule, look up to him, as making himselfe knowne by this glorious name, cry to him by this name, Lord thou commandest Angels, heavens, earth, seas,
Thou troubled, distressed soul, look up to him, as making himself known by this glorious name, cry to him by this name, Lord thou Commandest Angels, heavens, earth, Seas,
give commandement from heaven to this distemperd heart of mine, to yeeld to submit to thee, to these lusts that rise against thee, that they may be subdued, yea destroyed.
give Commandment from heaven to this distempered heart of mine, to yield to submit to thee, to these Lustiest that rise against thee, that they may be subdued, yea destroyed.
Lastly, how dreadfull must this glorious name of God needs be to all ungodly ones, who walk on in wayes of enmity against such a God? Esay 45. 9. Woe to him that striveth with his Maker:
Lastly, how dreadful must this glorious name of God needs be to all ungodly ones, who walk on in ways of enmity against such a God? Isaiah 45. 9. Woe to him that striveth with his Maker:
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With what infinite indignation must God needs look upon such vile wormes, who dare resist such a glorious Majesty as he is? God can but speak to any humour of thy body,
With what infinite Indignation must God needs look upon such vile worms, who Dare resist such a glorious Majesty as he is? God can but speak to any humour of thy body,
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The Angels stand prepared, Lord shall but one of us goe and cut off that wretch who dares presume to blaspheme thy name, to lift up himselfe against thee? As Abishai said to David, 2 Sam. 16. 9. Why should this dead dog curse my Lord the King? let me goe and take off his head.
The Angels stand prepared, Lord shall but one of us go and Cut off that wretch who dares presume to Blaspheme thy name, to lift up himself against thee? As Abishai said to David, 2 Sam. 16. 9. Why should this dead dog curse my Lord the King? let me go and take off his head.
and tear him? Thy meat, thy drink, Shall we choak him, or be bane to him? Thou art in the midst of Gods Hosts, compassed about on every side. 1 Chron. 13. 14. When Judah looked back, behold the battel was before and behind,
and tear him? Thy meat, thy drink, Shall we choke him, or be bane to him? Thou art in the midst of God's Hosts, compassed about on every side. 1 Chronicles 13. 14. When Judah looked back, behold the battle was before and behind,
how terrible is that to such a conscience, as to Caligula and others? The Prophet Elisha prayed to God to open the eyes of his servant to see Gods Hosts about him, to deliver him from feare:
how terrible is that to such a conscience, as to Caligula and Others? The Prophet Elisha prayed to God to open the eyes of his servant to see God's Hosts about him, to deliver him from Fear:
if thy eyes were open, it would be with thee as it was with those who came there against Elisha, when their eyes were opened they saw themselves in the midst of Samaria, in the midst of their enemies.
if thy eyes were open, it would be with thee as it was with those who Come there against Elisha, when their eyes were opened they saw themselves in the midst of Samaria, in the midst of their enemies.
lay down thy weapons of enmity, cry out bitterly of thy desperate folly, make it thy great work above all things in the world, to make up thy peace with him.
lay down thy weapons of enmity, cry out bitterly of thy desperate folly, make it thy great work above all things in the world, to make up thy peace with him.
