Mercy in the midst of judgment by a gracious discovery of a certain remedy for London's languishing trade : in a sermon preached before the right honourable, the lord mayor and the citizens of London, on September 12, 1669, at the new repaired chappel at Guild-Hall / by D. Barton ...
yet most certain if it be applyed to the mistical Sea of Gods Judgments, (which the Royal Prophet compares to a great deep) and the dry land of his mercy:
yet most certain if it be applied to the mystical Sea of God's Judgments, (which the Royal Prophet compares to a great deep) and the dry land of his mercy:
When God landeth his people in the Haven of prosperity, he would have them look back on the tempestuous Sea from which they are escaped, and fear his Justice:
When God landeth his people in the Haven of Prosperity, he would have them look back on the tempestuous Sea from which they Are escaped, and Fear his justice:
Thus doth the most Gracious God in the midst of Judgment remember Mercy, and giveth even the vally of Achor, the vally of trouble for a door of hope,
Thus does the most Gracious God in the midst of Judgement Remember Mercy, and gives even the valley of Achor, the valley of trouble for a door of hope,
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but also gives them a faithful representation of their present state and condition, with the by-path that brought them into it, that so they might be induced to consider their waies,
but also gives them a faithful representation of their present state and condition, with the bypath that brought them into it, that so they might be induced to Consider their ways,
So that my Text is made up of the two parts of Davids Song, Psalm 101. 1. Mercy, and Judgment, which in God are alwayes twisted together, Gracious and righteous is the Lord, Psal. 25. 8. and all his pathes are mercy and truth, v. 10, Not one path of mercy,
So that my Text is made up of the two parts of Davids Song, Psalm 101. 1. Mercy, and Judgement, which in God Are always twisted together, Gracious and righteous is the Lord, Psalm 25. 8. and all his paths Are mercy and truth, v. 10, Not one path of mercy,
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and the object of your Attentions Judgment and Mercy, the former included in the very words of my Text, the latter in the designe and scope of those words.
and the Object of your Attentions Judgement and Mercy, the former included in the very words of my Text, the latter in the Design and scope of those words.
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The Judgment very dreadfull, the inflicter most powerful, the cause provoking exceeding sinful. And first of the Judgment, which we shall consider, first in it's nature: Secondly, In it's severity.
The Judgement very dreadful, the inflicter most powerful, the cause provoking exceeding sinful. And First of the Judgement, which we shall Consider, First in it's nature: Secondly, In it's severity.
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And this is a sore, and dreadfull Judgment, King David choseth the Pestilence as the lesser evil, which yet was so destructive, that there died of the people in less then three daies space, threescore and ten thousand men, of whose destructive nature too, he could not be ignorant, having an instance in the law of Moses (wherein he meditated day and night) of three and twenty thousand slain by it,
And this is a soar, and dreadful Judgement, King David chooses the Pestilence as the lesser evil, which yet was so destructive, that there died of the people in less then three days Molle, threescore and ten thousand men, of whose destructive nature too, he could not be ignorant, having an instance in the law of Moses (wherein he meditated day and night) of three and twenty thousand slave by it,
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fourscore pieces of Silver (ten pound sterling) for an Asses head, and five pieces of Silver (12 s. and 6 d. ) for the fourth part of a Kab (which is but halfe a pint) of Doves dung, 2. King. 6. 25. The Aegyptians who were famous,
fourscore Pieces of Silver (ten pound sterling) for an Asses head, and five Pieces of Silver (12 s. and 6 d.) for the fourth part of a Cab (which is but half a pint) of Dove dung, 2. King. 6. 25. The egyptians who were famous,
And in England An. 1316. Men did eat one another, and thieves newly brought into the Goale were torn in pieces and eaten halfe alive, by them that had been longer in: nay it stifles natural affection.
And in England Nias 1316. Men did eat one Another, and thieves newly brought into the Goal were torn in Pieces and eaten half alive, by them that had been longer in: nay it stifles natural affection.
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But we shall better understand how sad, and dreadful this Judgment was, if we shall consider it in relation to several circumstances hinted in the Text.
But we shall better understand how sad, and dreadful this Judgement was, if we shall Consider it in Relation to several Circumstances hinted in the Text.
that there should be scarcity in such a fruitfull Land, is the first aggravating circumstance. The second is, That it was National, universal, an over-spreading Famine;
that there should be scarcity in such a fruitful Land, is the First aggravating circumstance. The second is, That it was National, universal, an overspreading Famine;
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There, very probably, they had meat after their labour, and though they trod out the Corn, their mouths were not muzled, their masters sometimes lifted up the Yoake, and set meat before them.
There, very probably, they had meat After their labour, and though they trod out the Corn, their mouths were not muzzled, their Masters sometime lifted up the Yoke, and Set meat before them.
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as to Job, did throng upon them, one at the heeles of another, which was none of the smallest aggravations of this Calamity, that it followed so immediatly on the neck of the other.
as to Job, did throng upon them, one At the heals of Another, which was none of the Smallest aggravations of this Calamity, that it followed so immediately on the neck of the other.
A fifth print of the Severity of this Judgment, was the loss of their labour. It is very frequent, and scarce ever otherwise, to see the Sluggards hopes blasted;
A fifth print of the Severity of this Judgement, was the loss of their labour. It is very frequent, and scarce ever otherwise, to see the Sluggards hope's blasted;
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or Canine appetite, being a disease common at such times, when in the fulness of their sufficiency (as Zophar in Job speaks of the wicked) they are in streights;
or Canine appetite, being a disease Common At such times, when in the fullness of their sufficiency (as Zophar in Job speaks of the wicked) they Are in straights;
And this he can do so easily because he is the Lord of Hosts; a title frequently used by these three last Prophets, Haggai, Zachary, and Malachy, who prophesying after the Jews return from the Babylonian Captivity,
And this he can do so Easily Because he is the Lord of Hosts; a title frequently used by these three last prophets, Chaggai, Zachary, and Malachy, who prophesying After the jews return from the Babylonian Captivity,
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that they may thank themselves, and blame their sin, as the Mother of their misery, and cause of their Calamity, O Israel thou hast destroyed thy self, Saith God.
that they may thank themselves, and blame their since, as the Mother of their misery, and cause of their Calamity, Oh Israel thou hast destroyed thy self, Says God.
If these Jewes would but have considered their own waies, as God himselfe exhorts them twice in a breath, vers 5. and 7. They might have easily found the Serpent that bit them, to be lurking in their own bosom;
If these Jews would but have considered their own ways, as God himself exhorts them twice in a breath, vers 5. and 7. They might have Easily found the Serpent that bit them, to be lurking in their own bosom;
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This House, which God Challengeth to himself, as his own possession, was that glorious fabrick of the Temple at Jerusalem, built by King Solomon, and consecrated by him to Gods immediate worship,
This House, which God Challengeth to himself, as his own possession, was that glorious fabric of the Temple At Jerusalem, built by King Solomon, and consecrated by him to God's immediate worship,
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yet it was his good pleasure, that Solomon should build him an house, wherein as to his manifestative presence, he was resolved to dwell more especialy among his people the Children of Israel, whither he would have the Tribes goe up, the Tribes of the Lord, unto the Testimony of Israel to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
yet it was his good pleasure, that Solomon should built him an house, wherein as to his manifestative presence, he was resolved to dwell more especially among his people the Children of Israel, whither he would have the Tribes go up, the Tribes of the Lord, unto the Testimony of Israel to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
Fasting as well as fulness may breed diseases, and make work for the Sexton or Physitian. Not onely the commission of evill sinks men to Hell, but the omission of goodness.
Fasting as well as fullness may breed diseases, and make work for the Sexton or physician. Not only the commission of evil sinks men to Hell, but the omission of Goodness.
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Ye are all self-seekers private-spirited persons, all for your own Interest, none for the honour and glory of God. They were like the Tortoyse, Toti in se, wholly drawn up into themselves,
You Are all self-seekers private-spirited Persons, all for your own Interest, none for the honour and glory of God. They were like the Tortoise, Totius in se, wholly drawn up into themselves,
Secondly, This self-seeking is aggravated in two particulars; First, In the persons guilty; and Secondly, In their earnestness in that guilt. First, In the persons guilty. The first universally; Secondly, Emphatically. First, Ye; universally;
Secondly, This self-seeking is aggravated in two particulars; First, In the Persons guilty; and Secondly, In their earnestness in that guilt. First, In the Persons guilty. The First universally; Secondly, Emphatically. First, You; universally;
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every man of you, even the best of you, Zerubbabel, and Joshua too. When all Flesh have corrupted their way, when all the foundations are out of course,
every man of you, even the best of you, Zerubbabel, and joshua too. When all Flesh have corrupted their Way, when all the foundations Are out of course,
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but for publick persons to have private aims, to have such narrow souls as to mind themselves only, this is an aggravation of the crime. Secondly, Ye, emphatically;
but for public Persons to have private aims, to have such narrow Souls as to mind themselves only, this is an aggravation of the crime. Secondly, You, emphatically;
be ye far from thence, and a peremptory Decree, That whosoever should alter that sentence, that the Wood should be pulled down from his House and he hanged thereon;
be you Far from thence, and a peremptory decree, That whosoever should altar that sentence, that the Wood should be pulled down from his House and he hanged thereon;
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And lastly, a direful imprecation on all those, whether Kings or People, that should put their hands to alter and destroy the House of God which is in Jerusalem; the History whereof you may read at large in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah; when these shall thus zealously,
And lastly, a direful imprecation on all those, whither Kings or People, that should put their hands to altar and destroy the House of God which is in Jerusalem; the History whereof you may read At large in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah; when these shall thus zealously,
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and earnestly promote the work, and the Jews themselves universally, who were most concerned, be careless and negligent, this is a first aggravation of the sin.
and earnestly promote the work, and the jews themselves universally, who were most concerned, be careless and negligent, this is a First aggravation of the since.
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A Second is their diligence and earnestness in their own private interest, Ye run every man, &c. When ye do not so much as creep, crawl, or go to Gods House.
A Second is their diligence and earnestness in their own private Interest, You run every man, etc. When you do not so much as creep, crawl, or go to God's House.
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It is in vain to serve the Lord, and what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance, say these very men, Mal. 3. 14. The shortest time is thought cast away;
It is in vain to serve the Lord, and what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance, say these very men, Malachi 3. 14. The Shortest time is Thought cast away;
The time is not come, The time that the Lords House should be built, say they, vers. 2. They followed the business of their own Houses earnestly and industriously, but of Gods very negligently; which, if nothing else; were enough to condemn them.
The time is not come, The time that the lords House should be built, say they, vers. 2. They followed the business of their own Houses earnestly and industriously, but of God's very negligently; which, if nothing Else; were enough to condemn them.
The third considerable in the sin, is the proportion between that and the punishment, they leave Gods House, Chareb, wast; God, vers. 11. cals for Chereb, a drought, or as the Septuagint probably read it, Choreb, a Sword, which shall in like manner lay their Land wast,
The third considerable in the since, is the proportion between that and the punishment, they leave God's House, Chareb, waste; God, vers. 11. calls for Cherub, a drought, or as the septuagint probably read it, Horeb, a Sword, which shall in like manner lay their Land wast,
and their House desolate, they had pinched on Gods side, and he pays them home in the same kind, they thought in the Famine to have kept the more for themselves;
and their House desolate, they had pinched on God's side, and he pays them home in the same kind, they Thought in the Famine to have kept the more for themselves;
for the most part they are alwayes in want and needy, their wealth melting away like Snow before the Sun. The Merchant that denyes to pay his Customs, forfeits all his Commodities;
for the most part they Are always in want and needy, their wealth melting away like Snow before the Sun. The Merchant that Denies to pay his Customs, forfeits all his Commodities;
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But might not these Jews have pleaded against this Sentence, and charged God with too much severity, saying with their Forefathers, The way of the Lord is not equal? What is this Temple more then another place? Cannot we worship God in any House as well as this? Is not God a spirit, and will be worshiped in spirit and truth;
But might not these jews have pleaded against this Sentence, and charged God with too much severity, saying with their Forefathers, The Way of the Lord is not equal? What is this Temple more then Another place? Cannot we worship God in any House as well as this? Is not God a Spirit, and will be worshipped in Spirit and truth;
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Whereunto although it might be a sufficient answer to say with S. Paul, O man, who art thou that replyest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it,
Whereunto although it might be a sufficient answer to say with S. Paul, Oh man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it,
why hast thou made me thus? Shall sinful man plead with his Maker? Yet because this malapert sauciness is the temper of many in this age, as well as that;
why hast thou made me thus? Shall sinful man plead with his Maker? Yet Because this malapert sauciness is the temper of many in this age, as well as that;
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that the most just God may be justified when he speaketh, and clear when he judgeth, we may take notice of the equity of it, by a twofold consideration;
that the most just God may be justified when he speaks, and clear when he Judgeth, we may take notice of the equity of it, by a twofold consideration;
First, Of the nature of the place; and Secondly, Of the nature of the punishment, First, Gods equity will be cleared from the nature of the place, which was,
First, Of the nature of the place; and Secondly, Of the nature of the punishment, First, God's equity will be cleared from the nature of the place, which was,
and therefore what was done before the Temple, was sayed to be done before God; called therefore, The Throne of his Glory; The place of his rest; The place of his habitation;
and Therefore what was done before the Temple, was said to be done before God; called Therefore, The Throne of his Glory; The place of his rest; The place of his habitation;
His dwelling place: Now we know that affronts offered to the Kings Chayre of State although in his absence, are as much resented as when he is present.
His Dwelling place: Now we know that affronts offered to the Kings Chair of State although in his absence, Are as much resented as when he is present.
Secondly, That House was the choisest, and chiefest instrument of Gods worship in the Jewish administration, they were to direct all their worship towards it:
Secondly, That House was the Choicest, and chiefest Instrument of God's worship in the Jewish administration, they were to Direct all their worship towards it:
And this the Apostle asserts at large, in the ninth Chap. of the Epistle to the Hebrews. Jesus Christ was that true Temple in which the God-head dwelt bodily; that is, really, fully, substantially;
And this the Apostle asserts At large, in the ninth Chap. of the Epistle to the Hebrews. jesus christ was that true Temple in which the Godhead dwelled bodily; that is, really, Fully, substantially;
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There the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore, Psal. 133. 3. And the Lord that made Heaven and Earth, bless thee out of Syon, Psal. 134. 3. The Ocean of blessing is in Heaven, but the well-head is Syon, and so by neglecting Gods House they forsook their own mercy;
There the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore, Psalm 133. 3. And the Lord that made Heaven and Earth, bless thee out of Syon, Psalm 134. 3. The Ocean of blessing is in Heaven, but the wellhead is Syon, and so by neglecting God's House they forsook their own mercy;
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For every Son, whom he loveth, he Chastneth; and Scourgeth every Son whom he receiveth. Immunity from Chastisement and Correction, is the Bastards, not the Childs prerogative.
For every Son, whom he loves, he Chasteneth; and Scourges every Son whom he receives. Immunity from Chastisement and Correction, is the Bastards, not the Child's prerogative.
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It is cruelty, not mercy, to suffer men to go on in sin unpunished, it being that which hardens men in sin, and consignes them over to ruine and reprobation.
It is cruelty, not mercy, to suffer men to go on in since unpunished, it being that which hardens men in since, and consignes them over to ruin and reprobation.
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Vis indignantis Dei terribilem vocem audire? will you here the terrible voice of a provoked God? Hear it saith Origen in that of Hos. 4. 14. I will not punish your Daughters when they commit whoredome.
Vis indignantis Dei terribilem vocem Audire? will you Here the terrible voice of a provoked God? Hear it Says Origen in that of Hos. 4. 14. I will not Punish your Daughters when they commit whoredom.
If he should have been extreame to have marked what had been done amiss, he might have utterly destroyd them as he did Sodome and Gomorrha, and set them forth as perpetuall examples of divine vengeance,
If he should have been extreme to have marked what had been done amiss, he might have utterly destroyed them as he did Sodom and Gomorrha, and Set them forth as perpetual Examples of divine vengeance,
God by reason of that independent dominion, which he hath over all his creatures, which in their very being depend upon him, hath no obligation lying on him, to give any other reason of his acting,
God by reason of that independent dominion, which he hath over all his creatures, which in their very being depend upon him, hath no obligation lying on him, to give any other reason of his acting,
and therefore it must be an act of great mercy, to come to debate and reason with his creature, to be content to bring himself as it were before mans tribunal,
and Therefore it must be an act of great mercy, to come to debate and reason with his creature, to be content to bring himself as it were before men tribunal,
but to stoop so low as to give an account of his doings, and to render a reason of his sentence, is a condescention of mercy that can be never expressed,
but to stoop so low as to give an account of his doings, and to render a reason of his sentence, is a condescension of mercy that can be never expressed,
And thus having run through the two Stages of my Text, Judgment and Mercy; I cannot dismiss you without making you partakers of some observations, which you may improve to your advantage, As,
And thus having run through the two Stages of my Text, Judgement and Mercy; I cannot dismiss you without making you partakers of Some observations, which you may improve to your advantage, As,
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Secondly, The use or abuse, the care or neglect of the Instruments of Gods worship, is no indifferent thing, no matter of slight consequence it procures a blessing or brings down a curse.
Secondly, The use or abuse, the care or neglect of the Instruments of God's worship, is no indifferent thing, no matter of slight consequence it procures a blessing or brings down a curse.
These Jewes neglect to build Gods House, and God neglects to provide for their Families. They no sooner go up to the Mountain and bring Wood, and begin to build,
These Jews neglect to built God's House, and God neglects to provide for their Families. They no sooner go up to the Mountain and bring Wood, and begin to built,
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After this Vzzah toucheth it irreverently, and is struck dead before it; whereas Obed-Edom entertains it reverently, and cheerfully, and is blessed in all that he hath.
After this Uzzah touches it irreverently, and is struck dead before it; whereas Obed-Edom entertains it reverently, and cheerfully, and is blessed in all that he hath.
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and they are so farre from beeing a blessing to him that they become a Snare, making him fall into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drowne men in destruction and perdition:
and they Are so Far from being a blessing to him that they become a Snare, making him fallen into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which drown men in destruction and perdition:
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These Jews upon their return home from Babylon, set up their own Houses, fell to husbandry, plowed and sowed their lands, they thought it not time to undertake so costly a work as building the Temple;
These jews upon their return home from Babylon, Set up their own Houses, fell to Husbandry, plowed and sowed their Lands, they Thought it not time to undertake so costly a work as building the Temple;
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and was now worshipped at his new created Altar, would bear with them if they first built their own Houses, intending afterwards to build his with greater care and cost;
and was now worshipped At his new created Altar, would bear with them if they First built their own Houses, intending afterwards to built his with greater care and cost;
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he pleads not necessity of preserving store, nor stays till the creatures are multiplyed, but takes of every clean creature that came out of the Arke, and offers them to God.
he pleads not necessity of preserving store, nor stays till the creatures Are multiplied, but Takes of every clean creature that Come out of the Ark, and offers them to God.
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Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, was the councel of our Saviour. God will crown such early piety with encrease of store, for all these things shall be added unto you:
Seek you First the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, was the council of our Saviour. God will crown such early piety with increase of store, for all these things shall be added unto you:
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If God shall destroy him that defileth the Temple of God, what shall he do to them that destroy it? If Ananias and Sapphira withholding that which was their own, were accounted Church-robbers, and punished with sudden death;
If God shall destroy him that Defileth the Temple of God, what shall he do to them that destroy it? If Ananias and Sapphira withholding that which was their own, were accounted Church-robbers, and punished with sudden death;
Christ would not suffer Gods House, which was to be called an House of prayer to all Nations, to be made a den of thieves, by prophane usage of it, much less will he endure to have it destroyed after he hath reformed it;
christ would not suffer God's House, which was to be called an House of prayer to all nations, to be made a den of thieves, by profane usage of it, much less will he endure to have it destroyed After he hath reformed it;
Once more, Sixthly, If the flood of Gods indignation ariseth so high against those that suffer the material Temple dedicated to his service to be waste,
Once more, Sixthly, If the flood of God's Indignation arises so high against those that suffer the material Temple dedicated to his service to be waste,
For, thus saith the high and lofty one, that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is holy, I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit.
For, thus Says the high and lofty one, that Inhabiteth eternity, whose name is holy, I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble Spirit.
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Sin not onely defiles but destroyes these Houses of God, let us therefore build them againe by our sincere Repentance and Reformation, let us cleanse them from all Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit: we cry, shame!
since not only defiles but Destroys these Houses of God, let us Therefore built them again by our sincere Repentance and Reformation, let us cleanse them from all Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit: we cry, shame!
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we may without presumption conclude that those sins were the provoking cause of those Judgments. And here the Paralel is so visible, that he that runneth may read;
we may without presumption conclude that those Sins were the provoking cause of those Judgments. And Here the Parallel is so visible, that he that Runneth may read;
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For is it not the general complaint, and out-cry of this City, that there is an universal decay of Trade? Do not the Merchants complain? we looke for much, and that upon good ground;
For is it not the general complaint, and outcry of this city, that there is an universal decay of Trade? Do not the Merchant's complain? we look for much, and that upon good ground;
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Doth not the Shop-keeper complain? we look for much, having taken Houses at great Prices and Furnished our shops with rich wares, but loe it comes to little, there are few Buyers,
Does not the Shopkeeper complain? we look for much, having taken Houses At great Princes and Furnished our shops with rich wares, but lo it comes to little, there Are few Buyers,
And that which adds to the unhappiness of all this is, that every one of these is apt to impute this Calamity to any thing, rather than the right cause and so hinder themselves of the true remedy,
And that which adds to the unhappiness of all this is, that every one of these is apt to impute this Calamity to any thing, rather than the right cause and so hinder themselves of the true remedy,
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and that because that Temple at Jerusalem together with it's Ceremonial worship is abolished that God hath not adopted any other places, which he will own for his;
and that Because that Temple At Jerusalem together with it's Ceremonial worship is abolished that God hath not adopted any other places, which he will own for his;
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And his Sons out of Paradise had their places where to bring their Sacrifices, Gen. 4. 3. From which when Cain stood excommunicate for the Murther of his Brother Abel, he is said to be cast out from the presence of the Lord. Vers. 16. Abraham, besides Altars in several places, planted a grove, Gen. 21. 23. To be a fixt place for Gods worship,
And his Sons out of Paradise had their places where to bring their Sacrifices, Gen. 4. 3. From which when Cain stood excommunicate for the Murder of his Brother Abel, he is said to be cast out from the presence of the Lord. Vers. 16. Abraham, beside Altars in several places, planted a grove, Gen. 21. 23. To be a fixed place for God's worship,
And afterwards when he is commanded to offer his Son Isaac, the very Mountain is prescribed him, Gen. 21. 1. and Gods title to it ceased not with that one act,
And afterwards when he is commanded to offer his Son Isaac, the very Mountain is prescribed him, Gen. 21. 1. and God's title to it ceased not with that one act,
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nor did it then begin, if we may believe the general consent of the Jewish Rabbins, who assert that to be the place where Cain and Abel, nay Adam himself offered:
nor did it then begin, if we may believe the general consent of the Jewish Rabbis, who assert that to be the place where Cain and Abel, nay Adam himself offered:
When Jacob consecrated that place where he saw the Vision of the Ladder reaching to Heaven, Gen. 28. 18. he called it Beth-el, Gods House, the ground of which both consecration and name is rendred, Vers. 16, 17. Surely the Lord is in this place and I knew it not,
When Jacob consecrated that place where he saw the Vision of the Ladder reaching to Heaven, Gen. 28. 18. he called it Bethel, God's House, the ground of which both consecration and name is rendered, Vers. 16, 17. Surely the Lord is in this place and I knew it not,
So that Gods Houses began not with the Temple of Solomon, no nor that ambulatory Temple of Moses the Tabernacle, which is peculiarly by David called Gods House; nor while they were in being, did they ingross that title to themselves,
So that God's Houses began not with the Temple of Solomon, not nor that ambulatory Temple of Moses the Tabernacle, which is peculiarly by David called God's House; nor while they were in being, did they ingross that title to themselves,
for there were both in Jerusalem and in other places of the Land no small number of Synagogues for the People to resort unto for their Devotions, which are called Synagogues of God, and Houses of God, in the Plural Number:
for there were both in Jerusalem and in other places of the Land no small number of Synagogues for the People to resort unto for their Devotions, which Are called Synagogues of God, and Houses of God, in the Plural Number:
True it is that in the Primitive times of Christianity, when they had not the Publick allowance and Countenance of authority, they could exercise their Religion only in Private,
True it is that in the Primitive times of Christianity, when they had not the Public allowance and Countenance of Authority, they could exercise their Religion only in Private,
yet then they had places for the Saints to meet in for Divine Worship, such were the NONLATINALPHABET, the upper-roomes mentioned so frequently in the Acts of the Apostles,
yet then they had places for the Saints to meet in for Divine Worship, such were the, the upper-rooms mentioned so frequently in the Acts of the Apostles,
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and no cost spared, nothing thought to deere which that way was spent and these were called NONLATINALPHABET, the Lords from whence the Scots Kirke and our English Church doth proceed,
and no cost spared, nothing Thought to deer which that Way was spent and these were called, the lords from whence the Scots Church and our English Church does proceed,
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And not improperly since we find the place and time of Gods Worship Joyned together by the Holy Ghost in Scripture, Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my Sanctuary;
And not improperly since we find the place and time of God's Worship Joined together by the Holy Ghost in Scripture, You shall keep my Sabbaths, and Reverence my Sanctuary;
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As the one is the Day of rest, and when we hallow it, it is called Gods rest, so the other when Consecrated to his name is called Gods rest, This is my rest for ever.
As the one is the Day of rest, and when we hallow it, it is called God's rest, so the other when Consecrated to his name is called God's rest, This is my rest for ever.
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And such were those Houses in this City, which are now wast, for they were Dedicated and Consecrated to Gods service, in them the Saints were assembled, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was Preached, The Lords Holy Name was Invocated,
And such were those Houses in this city, which Are now wast, for they were Dedicated and Consecrated to God's service, in them the Saints were assembled, the Gospel of jesus christ was Preached, The lords Holy Name was Invocated,
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To impute it to the Magistracy of this City, this Honorable Bench would be no less then Scandalum Magnatum. Their Zeale in general is Sufficiently evidenced by this place wherein we are now Assembled;
To impute it to the Magistracy of this city, this Honourable Bench would be no less then Scandalum Magnatum. Their Zeal in general is Sufficiently evidenced by this place wherein we Are now Assembled;
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yet even the best Saylers may be becalmed and want the gale of a Prophet to encourage them, to go up to the Mountain and bring wood, &c. Your hearts I am confident are good, it is but setting to your hands,
yet even the best Sailors may be becalmed and want the gale of a Prophet to encourage them, to go up to the Mountain and bring wood, etc. Your hearts I am confident Are good, it is but setting to your hands,
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When Moses was about Building the Tabernacle, his charge was no more but this, every one that is of a willing heart, let him bring into the offering of the Lord,
When Moses was about Building the Tabernacle, his charge was no more but this, every one that is of a willing heart, let him bring into the offering of the Lord,
there is not a Soul, that feareth God but the Zeal of Gods House will eat it up, there will be many a true hearted Araunah who will offer not his land but his Timber for the House of the Lord;
there is not a Soul, that fears God but the Zeal of God's House will eat it up, there will be many a true hearted Araunah who will offer not his land but his Timber for the House of the Lord;
Even, the covetous usurer will out of compliance with the times, if not out of remorse of conscience throw down some of his Silver with Judas into the Temple:
Even, the covetous usurer will out of compliance with the times, if not out of remorse of conscience throw down Some of his Silver with Judas into the Temple:
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and faiths defender, who will promote the worke, and rather than it shall not go on, will with his Countryman Constantine the no less religious than Magnificent Emperour, be content to carry stones on his own shoulders towards it.
and faiths defender, who will promote the work, and rather than it shall not go on, will with his Countryman Constantine the no less religious than Magnificent Emperor, be content to carry stones on his own shoulders towards it.
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and to break in pieces the Gates of Brass, and to cut in sunder the bars of Iron, that is, to remove all rubs and impediments, which would hinder the foundation of the Temple to be laid:
and to break in Pieces the Gates of Brass, and to Cut in sunder the bars of Iron, that is, to remove all rubs and impediments, which would hinder the Foundation of the Temple to be laid:
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and he also will lay the head-stone thereof with shouting, saying, Grace, Grace unto it. I cannot conclude better then with the exhortation of this Prophet.
and he also will lay the headstone thereof with shouting, saying, Grace, Grace unto it. I cannot conclude better then with the exhortation of this Prophet.
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c 2. v. 4. Be now strong O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord, and be strong O Josuah Son of Josedech the high Priest and be strong all ye People of the Land, saith the Lord,
c 2. v. 4. Be now strong Oh Zerubbabel, Says the Lord, and be strong Oh Joshua Son of Josedech the high Priest and be strong all the People of the Land, Says the Lord,
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Now to this Lord of Hosts, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, three Persons but one Infinite God, be ascribed in his holy Temple all Praise Honour and Thanksgiving now and for ever, Amen. FINIS.
Now to this Lord of Hosts, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, three Persons but one Infinite God, be ascribed in his holy Temple all Praise Honour and Thanksgiving now and for ever, Amen. FINIS.
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