The noble-mans patterne of true and reall thankfulnesse presented in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable House of Lords, at their late solemne day of Thanksgiving, June 15, 1643 : for the discovery of a dangerous, desperate and bloody designe tending to the utter subversion of the Parliament and of the famous city of London / by Edmund Calamy ...
WE are here met this day to keepe a day of Thanks-giving, to keepe a Heaven upon Earth, to doe that for a day, which is the worke of Angels and arch-Angels to all eternity.
WE Are Here met this day to keep a day of Thanksgiving, to keep a Heaven upon Earth, to do that for a day, which is the work of Angels and arch-Angels to all eternity.
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We have had many dayes of Hosannah's and now we are to keepe one day of Hallelujah's. It hath pleased God of his great goodnesse to discover a dangerous and desperate Plot, tending to the utter subversion of the Parliament, of the famous City of London, of the Army, of the whole Kingdome,
We have had many days of Hosannah's and now we Are to keep one day of Hallelujah's. It hath pleased God of his great Goodness to discover a dangerous and desperate Plot, tending to the utter subversion of the Parliament, of the famous city of London, of the Army, of the Whole Kingdom,
Now that this duty may be performed after a pious and Christian manner to the praise of that God whom we come to praise, I have chosen this Text. For I am clearely of this opinion, that as there is no duty more excellent then this of Thanks-giving.
Now that this duty may be performed After a pious and Christian manner to the praise of that God whom we come to praise, I have chosen this Text. For I am clearly of this opinion, that as there is no duty more excellent then this of Thanksgiving.
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It is a duty that Adam should have performed, though he had never fallen. It is a duty that shall last for ever and ever. It is a comely duty. It is a pleasant duty.
It is a duty that Adam should have performed, though he had never fallen. It is a duty that shall last for ever and ever. It is a comely duty. It is a pleasant duty.
It is the surest evidence of our election (For that man that loves the worke of Heaven upon earth, shall certainely goe to Heaven when he leaves the earth.
It is the Surest evidence of our election (For that man that loves the work of Heaven upon earth, shall Certainly go to Heaven when he leaves the earth.
and outside of praises? Doe we not take Gods name in vaine, while we are blessing his name? Doe we not content our selves with a drop of praises for a sea of mercies? Do we not praise him with our lips,
and outside of praises? Do we not take God's name in vain, while we Are blessing his name? Do we not content our selves with a drop of praises for a sea of Mercies? Do we not praise him with our lips,
and by and by act a quite contrary part? While we are at Church we seeme to cry Hallelujah, and with the Jewes to sing Hosannah. But assoone as ever we come out of the Church, are there not many that will with the Jews cry Crucifige, acting the quite contrary part,
and by and by act a quite contrary part? While we Are At Church we seem to cry Hallelujah, and with the Jews to sing Hosannah. But As soon as ever we come out of the Church, Are there not many that will with the jews cry Crucifige, acting the quite contrary part,
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Now therfore for the avoiding of this great sin, and for the raising up of your hearts to praise God, not only with your lips, but with your lives, I have pitched upon these words, which I may very well call, A rare plat-forme, and excellent pattern of true and reall thankfullnes.
Now Therefore for the avoiding of this great since, and for the raising up of your hearts to praise God, not only with your lips, but with your lives, I have pitched upon these words, which I may very well call, A rare platform, and excellent pattern of true and real thankfulness.
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It is not enough to thanke God for a mercy, unlesse we serve him with that mercy. It is not the singing of a thousand Psalmes will praise God so much for this Deliverance as the mortifying of one lust. Let the drunkard praise God this day by sacrificing up his drunkennesse as a Thank-offering.
It is not enough to thank God for a mercy, unless we serve him with that mercy. It is not the singing of a thousand Psalms will praise God so much for this Deliverance as the mortifying of one lust. Let the drunkard praise God this day by sacrificing up his Drunkenness as a Thank-offering.
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but you must know that that man shall never have Christ for his Saviour, that will not have Christ for his Lord and Master. He that will not follow the example of Christs life, shall never be saved by the merit of his death. If Christ be not thy Jacobs staffe to guide thee to Heaven, he will never become as a Iacobs ladder to carry thee up to Heaven.
but you must know that that man shall never have christ for his Saviour, that will not have christ for his Lord and Master. He that will not follow the Exampl of Christ life, shall never be saved by the merit of his death. If christ be not thy Jacobs staff to guide thee to Heaven, he will never become as a Iacobs ladder to carry thee up to Heaven.
2. The latitude and circumference of this choice, I and my house, not himselfe without his Family, nor his Family without himselfe. But himselfe and his Family.
2. The latitude and circumference of this choice, I and my house, not himself without his Family, nor his Family without himself. But himself and his Family.
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before all the Lords and Commons of Israel. For these words were spoken in a Parliamentary Assembly, when all the Tribes and Heads of the Tribes of Israel and Judges and Officers were present,
before all the lords and Commons of Israel. For these words were spoken in a Parliamentary Assembly, when all the Tribes and Heads of the Tribes of Israel and Judges and Officers were present,
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That it is the duty of all men, but especially of such as are Joshuah's, such as are Rulers and Nobles, to ingage themselves and their Families to serve God resolutely, speedily and publikely, maugre all opposition to the coutrary.
That it is the duty of all men, but especially of such as Are Joshuah's, such as Are Rulers and Nobles, to engage themselves and their Families to serve God resolutely, speedily and publicly, maugre all opposition to the contrary.
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This is a Doctrine that needs Application rather then Explication. A Doctrine that I have chosen, not to feed your heads with curious notions, but to feast your hearts with solid nourishment.
This is a Doctrine that needs Application rather then Explication. A Doctrine that I have chosen, not to feed your Heads with curious notions, but to feast your hearts with solid nourishment.
and if the servant prescribe to his master, how he will serve him, he becomes his Masters Master. In the civill Law a servant is said to be NONLATINALPHABET, such a one that sustaines no person,
and if the servant prescribe to his master, how he will serve him, he becomes his Masters Master. In the civil Law a servant is said to be, such a one that sustains no person,
But this is not to serve God, but to goe a whoring after our owne inventions, as the phrase is, Psalm. 106. 37. For indeed it is spirituall whoredome, and it is an exalting of our wisedome above Gods. It is vaine-service, and therefore cannot please God.
But this is not to serve God, but to go a whoring After our own Inventions, as the phrase is, Psalm. 106. 37. For indeed it is spiritual whoredom, and it is an exalting of our Wisdom above God's It is vaine-service, and Therefore cannot please God.
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It is will-worship and of no account with God. It is a service that is so farre from bringing us to Heaven, that it will beguile us of Heaven. This then is to serve God, to serve him according to his own way, both for matter and manner. Now if you aske me;
It is will-worship and of no account with God. It is a service that is so Far from bringing us to Heaven, that it will beguile us of Heaven. This then is to serve God, to serve him according to his own Way, both for matter and manner. Now if you ask me;
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And indeed this very act of Ioshuah in choosing such a master as Iehovah, and in choosing to stand under such a relation as a servant unto Iehovah doth necessarily imply.
And indeed this very act of Joshua in choosing such a master as Jehovah, and in choosing to stand under such a Relation as a servant unto Jehovah does necessarily imply.
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2. Ioshua did not only choose to serve God undividedly, but also Everlustingly. This appeares because he chose an everlasting Master. And for this purpose he tells the Israelites, verses 19. 20. You cannot serve the Lord for he is a holy God and a jealous God, &c. If ye forsake him he will consume you, &c. As if he should have said,
2. Ioshua did not only choose to serve God undividedly, but also Everlustingly. This appears Because he chosen an everlasting Master. And for this purpose he tells the Israelites, Verses 19. 20. You cannot serve the Lord for he is a holy God and a jealous God, etc. If you forsake him he will consume you, etc. As if he should have said,
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because he chose such a Master, that is the heart maker and the heart searcher. This is the difference betweene the serving of God, and the serving of man; Man can but see the outside,
Because he chosen such a Master, that is the heart maker and the heart searcher. This is the difference between the serving of God, and the serving of man; Man can but see the outside,
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but God expects lively service, and such as are active and lively in his service, such as are fervent in spirit as serving the Lord, Rom. 12. 11. As if he should say;
but God expects lively service, and such as Are active and lively in his service, such as Are fervent in Spirit as serving the Lord, Rom. 12. 11. As if he should say;
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5. Ioshua chose to serve God Reverently and respectfully. And this appeares, because he calls himselfe a servant of God, not a sonne, not a friend. Now you know it is a necessary ingredient in a servant to keep his distance,
5. Ioshua chosen to serve God Reverently and respectfully. And this appears, Because he calls himself a servant of God, not a son, not a friend. Now you know it is a necessary ingredient in a servant to keep his distance,
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and to carry himselfe respectfull of his Master, to serve him with reverence and godly feare, Heb. 12. 28. 6. Ioshua chose to serve God Chearfully and freely; For this is another property of a good servant, Psalm. 100. 1. Serve the Lord with gladnesse, Deut. 28. 47, 48. We must make it our meate and drinke, our Heaven upon Earth to serve God.
and to carry himself respectful of his Master, to serve him with Reverence and godly Fear, Hebrew 12. 28. 6. Ioshua chosen to serve God Cheerfully and freely; For this is Another property of a good servant, Psalm. 100. 1. Serve the Lord with gladness, Deuteronomy 28. 47, 48. We must make it our meat and drink, our Heaven upon Earth to serve God.
Seventhly, To serve him diligently and laboriously: This is another property of a good servant; It is said of the 12. Tribes, That they served God instantly day and night.
Seventhly, To serve him diligently and laboriously: This is Another property of a good servant; It is said of the 12. Tribes, That they served God instantly day and night.
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The word in the Greeke is, They served God with an outstretched neck. Eighthly, To serve God Vniversally in all things, At all times, and in all places, and with all our faculties.
The word in the Greek is, They served God with an outstretched neck. Eighthly, To serve God Universally in all things, At all times, and in all places, and with all our faculties.
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First, In all things, though never so irrationall to flesh and blood, though never so dangerous, though never so costly. Such a servant was David that fulfilled all the wills of God.
First, In all things, though never so irrational to Flesh and blood, though never so dangerous, though never so costly. Such a servant was David that fulfilled all the wills of God.
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If thou canst find out a place where God doth not see thee, there it shall be lawfull for thee to serve the Devill. 4. With all the faculties of thy soule and body.
If thou Canst find out a place where God does not see thee, there it shall be lawful for thee to serve the devil. 4. With all the faculties of thy soul and body.
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It is the best divisive difference to divide a Sheepe from a Goate, And constitutive, to constitute a faithfull servant of God, who is one that in all things, at all times,
It is the best divisive difference to divide a Sheep from a Goat, And constitutive, to constitute a faithful servant of God, who is one that in all things, At all times,
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They doe befoole themselves (saith Lactantius) that follow the judgement of their leaders without judgement, which is the propertie of Sheepe rather then of reasonable men.
They do befool themselves (Says Lactantius) that follow the judgement of their leaders without judgement, which is the property of Sheep rather then of reasonable men.
First, a servant serves his Master with a slavish feare, but we must serve God with a godly feare, Heb. 12. 28. Secondly, a servant loves his Master with a mercenary love, he serves his Master as a hireling for his wages.
First, a servant serves his Master with a slavish Fear, but we must serve God with a godly Fear, Hebrew 12. 28. Secondly, a servant loves his Master with a mercenary love, he serves his Master as a hireling for his wages.
The second thing propounded in the Explication, is to shew the necessity that lies upon all men as well as great men to serve God, and to serve him with all these Ingredients.
The second thing propounded in the Explication, is to show the necessity that lies upon all men as well as great men to serve God, and to serve him with all these Ingredients.
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It is God that hath made us, and not we our selves, we are his workemanship, and therefore it is our duty to improve all our parts and gifts to the service of that God from whom we have received all.
It is God that hath made us, and not we our selves, we Are his workmanship, and Therefore it is our duty to improve all our parts and Gifts to the service of that God from whom we have received all.
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Thirdly, We are bound by the bond of Redemption. For we are therefore delivered out of the hands of our enemies by Iesus Christ, that we should serve him in holinesse and righteousnesse all the dayes of our life. Quot inimici, tot ora.
Thirdly, We Are bound by the bound of Redemption. For we Are Therefore Delivered out of the hands of our enemies by Iesus christ, that we should serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life. Quot Inimici, tot ora.
Fourthly, We are bound by the bond of Sanctification. For this is the end of our sanctification, That we might have grace to serve him so as to please him, Heb. 12. 28. Quot gratiae, tot ora, so many graces as God hath planted in thee,
Fourthly, We Are bound by the bound of Sanctification. For this is the end of our sanctification, That we might have grace to serve him so as to please him, Hebrew 12. 28. Quot Gratiae, tot ora, so many graces as God hath planted in thee,
For who goes to warfare at his owne charge? saith the Apostle, Who planteth a Vineyard and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Who feedeth a flock and eateth not of the milk of the flock? If God hath planted the graces of his Spirit in thy soule, he lookes to reape the fruit of his own plantation and husbandry by thy holy serving of God.
For who Goes to warfare At his own charge? Says the Apostle, Who plants a Vineyard and Eateth not of the fruit thereof? Who feeds a flock and Eateth not of the milk of the flock? If God hath planted the graces of his Spirit in thy soul, he looks to reap the fruit of his own plantation and Husbandry by thy holy serving of God.
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And it is a sinne that will bring universall and utter destruction, according to that Text, Ezra. 9. 13, 14. Seeing thou O God hast given us such a Deliverance as this, should we againe breake thy Commandements, wouldest thou not be angry with us, till thou haddest consumed us,
And it is a sin that will bring universal and utter destruction, according to that Text, Ezra. 9. 13, 14. Seeing thou Oh God hast given us such a Deliverance as this, should we again break thy commandments, Wouldst thou not be angry with us, till thou Hadst consumed us,
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The third thing propounded for Explication is, To shew the necessitie that lies upon great men in particular to serve God, and to serve him with all those Ingredients,
The third thing propounded for Explication is, To show the necessity that lies upon great men in particular to serve God, and to serve him with all those Ingredients,
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Bound by the six-fold bond before named, as well as others, they are servinati, serviempti, &c. and therfore unjust, perjured and sacrilegious, if they withdraw themselves from his service.
Bound by the sixfold bound before nam, as well as Others, they Are servinati, serviempti, etc. and Therefore unjust, perjured and sacrilegious, if they withdraw themselves from his service.
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Thirdly, They must appeare and stand before God at the day of Iudgement, to give an account as well as others, Revel. 20. 12. I saw the dead great and small standing before God.
Thirdly, They must appear and stand before God At the day of Judgement, to give an account as well as Others, Revel. 20. 12. I saw the dead great and small standing before God.
And therefore Caesar cried out to Brutus, & tufili? What thou my sonne? So those whom God hath exalted and made as it were gods upon Earth, he looks that these gods should not serve the Devill, which would be a paradox beyond expression.
And Therefore Caesar cried out to Brutus, & tufili? What thou my son? So those whom God hath exalted and made as it were God's upon Earth, he looks that these God's should not serve the devil, which would be a paradox beyond expression.
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But the truth is, the golden Rule of Christ teacheth us otherwise, To whom much is given, (faith Christ, Luk. 12. 47.) much is required. And you your selves require most service of those servants to whom you give most wages.
But the truth is, the golden Rule of christ Teaches us otherwise, To whom much is given, (faith christ, Luk. 12. 47.) much is required. And you your selves require most service of those Servants to whom you give most wages.
God did not require tentallents of him to whom he gave but five, but he required ten of him to whom he gave ten. All creatures the nearer to God the more perfect they are, the Angels more excellent then men,
God did not require tentallents of him to whom he gave but five, but he required ten of him to whom he gave ten. All creatures the nearer to God the more perfect they Are, the Angels more excellent then men,
and the essence of men more excellent then beasts, and beasts then plants, &c. So the nearer any man is to God in power and greatnesse, the better, purer and holier he ought to be.
and the essence of men more excellent then beasts, and beasts then plants, etc. So the nearer any man is to God in power and greatness, the better, Purer and Holier he ought to be.
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Insomuch that it is reckoned as a great aggravation, That the hands of the Princes and Rulers were the chiefe in a trespasse, Ezra 9. 2. Their being Rulers did not excuse, but increase their fault.
Insomuch that it is reckoned as a great aggravation, That the hands of the Princes and Rulers were the chief in a trespass, Ezra 9. 2. Their being Rulers did not excuse, but increase their fault.
Great men are like unto looking-glasses, according to which all the Country dresse themselves, and if they be good lookingglasses they doe a world of good.
Great men Are like unto Looking-glasses, according to which all the Country dress themselves, and if they be good Looking-glasses they do a world of good.
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When Crispus the chiefe Ruler of the Synagogue beleeved, many of the Corinthians hearing of it, beleeved also, Act. 18. 8. When Shechem and Hamor were circumcised, they quickly perswaded their people to be circumcised also.
When Crispus the chief Ruler of the Synagogue believed, many of the Corinthians hearing of it, believed also, Act. 18. 8. When Shechem and Hamor were circumcised, they quickly persuaded their people to be circumcised also.
Ioshuah's example in my Text made all Israel enter into Covenant to serve God. And if the great-men and the rich-men of the Kingdome would appeare in more number,
Ioshuah's Exampl in my Text made all Israel enter into Covenant to serve God. And if the Greatmen and the Rich-men of the Kingdom would appear in more number,
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What mighty loadstones were Nehemiah, Ezra and Zerubbabell to draw thousands of people to goe with them from Babylon to Ierusalem to rebuild the Temple.
What mighty loadstones were Nehemiah, Ezra and Zerubbabel to draw thousands of people to go with them from Babylon to Ierusalem to rebuild the Temple.
First, To all men in generall, not excluding great-men. And secondly, To great-men in particular, and yet not excluding other men. First, To all in generall.
First, To all men in general, not excluding Greatmen. And secondly, To Greatmen in particular, and yet not excluding other men. First, To all in general.
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This Text speakes a word of Reproofe to all those that make a quite contrary choise to Ioshuah's choice, that choose to serve other Masters and not the Lord. And of these there are 4 sorts.
This Text speaks a word of Reproof to all those that make a quite contrary choice to Ioshuah's choice, that choose to serve other Masters and not the Lord. And of these there Are 4 sorts.
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These Nobles were slaves to the lust of Cambyses. And if we had not such Nobles and Gentlemen amongst us, these unhappy warrs would quickly be at an end.
These Nobles were slaves to the lust of Cambyses. And if we had not such Nobles and Gentlemen among us, these unhappy wars would quickly be At an end.
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Now I demand which of these two were Alexanders best friend? Our Soveraigne King hath two such kind of friends. Two such kind of friends had Rehoboam, and by hearkning to his Young-men and refusing the councell of his old and grave Councellours, he ruinated himself and his posterity, which God forbid our King should do.
Now I demand which of these two were Alexanders best friend? Our Sovereign King hath two such kind of Friends. Two such kind of Friends had Rehoboam, and by Harkening to his Young men and refusing the council of his old and grave Counsellors, he ruinated himself and his posterity, which God forbid our King should do.
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That will be superstitious, if the times be superstitious, and devout or Atheisticall, according to the times, whose Religion is like a peece of waxe to be moulded into any frame, according as the timesalter and change.
That will be superstitious, if the times be superstitious, and devout or Atheistical, according to the times, whose Religion is like a piece of wax to be moulded into any frame, according as the timesalter and change.
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and in Queen Elizabeths dayes turned Protestants againe. There are thousands in this age that are Time-servers and not God-servers. Many such Ministers,
and in Queen Elizabeths days turned Protestants again. There Are thousands in this age that Are Time-servers and not God-servers. Many such Ministers,
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I read of the men of Issacar, That they were wise to understand the times, to know what Israel ought to doe. It is wisedome to observe times, so as to know our duty.
I read of the men of Issachar, That they were wise to understand the times, to know what Israel ought to do. It is Wisdom to observe times, so as to know our duty.
and make their wills their Scripture. This is NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET. This is selfe worship, and selfe Idolatry, which is the greatest Idolatry of all.
and make their wills their Scripture. This is and. This is self worship, and self Idolatry, which is the greatest Idolatry of all.
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It is the greatest curse under Heaven for God to give a man over to himselfe to live as he list, Psalm. 81. 11, 12. Rom. 1. 26. I have read of one given over to the Devill for his good, but never of any given over to himselfe but for his damnation.
It is the greatest curse under Heaven for God to give a man over to himself to live as he list, Psalm. 81. 11, 12. Rom. 1. 26. I have read of one given over to the devil for his good, but never of any given over to himself but for his damnation.
Such a slave was Herod to his Herodias, Felix to his Drusilla. Such servants are swearers and drunkards, that are at the service of their Oathes and Cups.
Such a slave was Herod to his Herodias, Felix to his Drusilla. Such Servants Are swearers and drunkards, that Are At the service of their Oaths and Cups.
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That doe not only possesse money, but are possessed of money, that are had of money, that with Iudas will sell Jesus Christ himselfe for 30. peeces of silver.
That do not only possess money, but Are possessed of money, that Are had of money, that with Iudas will fell jesus christ himself for 30. Pieces of silver.
Covetousnesse and Ambition. Could the Parliament feed these sinnes as well as they are fed at Oxford, our miserable distractions would quickly be at an end.
Covetousness and Ambition. Could the Parliament feed these Sins as well as they Are fed At Oxford, our miserable distractions would quickly be At an end.
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In which words the Apostle teacheth us, that the service of sinne is both shamefull and damnable. First, it is shamefull. For to serve sinne, is to serve the Devill, Ioh. 8. 44. Oh that the world would beleeve this, that when they serve pride,
In which words the Apostle Teaches us, that the service of sin is both shameful and damnable. First, it is shameful. For to serve sin, is to serve the devil, John 8. 44. O that the world would believe this, that when they serve pride,
and covetousnesse, and ambition, &c. they serve the Devill, And therefore Cyprian brings in the Devill upbraiding Christ, Ostende mihi tot servos qui tibi, &c. Shew me if thou canst so many servants that have served them so diligently and so willingly as I can shew that have served me.
and covetousness, and ambition, etc. they serve the devil, And Therefore Cyprian brings in the devil upbraiding christ, Ostend mihi tot servos qui tibi, etc. Show me if thou Canst so many Servants that have served them so diligently and so willingly as I can show that have served me.
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Because sinne deales with sinners, as the Philistims did with Sampson. First, it puts out our eyes, that we should not see the vilenesse and cursednesse of sinne,
Because sin deals with Sinners, as the philistines did with Sampson. First, it puts out our eyes, that we should not see the vileness and cursedness of sin,
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but doe not serve him undividedly, everlastingly, sincerely, zealously, reverently, &c. We live in an age wherin God had never more servants, and yet never lesse service; as one saith;
but do not serve him undividedly, everlastingly, sincerely, zealously, reverently, etc. We live in an age wherein God had never more Servants, and yet never less service; as one Says;
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So there are many such false-worshippers of God, that divide the rooms of their soules betweene God and the Devill, that sweare by God, and by Malcham, Zeph. 1. 5. that sometimes pray,
So there Are many such false-worshippers of God, that divide the rooms of their Souls between God and the devil, that swear by God, and by Malcham, Zephaniah 1. 5. that sometime pray,
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This is to set thy threshold by Gods threshold, Ezek. 43. 8. This is to set the Arke and Dagon together, which God will never endure, God cares not for one halfe of thy heart,
This is to Set thy threshold by God's threshold, Ezekiel 43. 8. This is to Set the Ark and Dagon together, which God will never endure, God Cares not for one half of thy heart,
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There are others that serve God, but their service is but as a morning cloud, and as an early dew it quickly vanisheth, of whom I may say justly that which Nabal did unjustly of David, There are many servants now a dayes that breake away every man from his Master.
There Are Others that serve God, but their service is but as a morning cloud, and as an early due it quickly Vanishes, of whom I may say justly that which Nabal did unjustly of David, There Are many Servants now a days that break away every man from his Master.
That were yesterday Gods people, but to day are turned enemies. To these I say as S. Peter doth, Better they had never known the way of righteousnesse, &c. 2 Pet. 2. 20. This relapse makes thy condition the worse,
That were yesterday God's people, but to day Are turned enemies. To these I say as S. Peter does, Better they had never known the Way of righteousness, etc. 2 Pet. 2. 20. This relapse makes thy condition the Worse,
For he that first served sinne, and then turned to the service of God, and afterwards falls againe to the service of sinne, proclaimes to all the world that he esteemes the service of sinne, better then the service of God, which is an affront to God of an high nature.
For he that First served sin, and then turned to the service of God, and afterwards falls again to the service of sin, proclaims to all the world that he esteems the service of sin, better then the service of God, which is an affront to God of an high nature.
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The defence of the Protestant Religion, this newes we heare daily from Oxford. And for this purpose there is an Army of Papists raised to defend the Protestant Religion.
The defence of the Protestant Religion, this news we hear daily from Oxford. And for this purpose there is an Army of Papists raised to defend the Protestant Religion.
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And in this horrid Conspiracy (for the discovery of which we are here met to blesse God,) there was a Declaration framed, to assure the people, that the chiefe cause of their insurrection was to maintaine the Protestant Religion.
And in this horrid conspiracy (for the discovery of which we Are Here met to bless God,) there was a Declaration framed, to assure the people, that the chief cause of their insurrection was to maintain the Protestant Religion.
Just as the Gunpouder Traitors, that would have blowne up the Parliament for the good of the Catholick Religion, Tantum Religio poterat suadere malorum;
Just as the Gunpowder Traitors, that would have blown up the Parliament for the good of the Catholic Religion, Tantum Religio poterat suadere malorum;
There are a fourth sort that serve God, but it is so coldly, as if God were a dead Idoll: Where shall we find a man fervent in spirit as serving the Lord? Where is our ancient zeale? Oh the cold Prayers, frozen Sacraments, &c. It is possible to find a living Christian,
There Are a fourth sort that serve God, but it is so coldly, as if God were a dead Idol: Where shall we find a man fervent in Spirit as serving the Lord? Where is our ancient zeal? O the cold Prayers, frozen Sacraments, etc. It is possible to find a living Christian,
but where shall we find a Christian lively and active in Gods service? Remember God will spue out of his mouth a lukewarme Laodicean, which is a remarkeable place:
but where shall we find a Christian lively and active in God's service? remember God will spue out of his Mouth a lukewarm Laodicean, which is a remarkable place:
Others serve God, but it is with such horrible irreverence and negligence, such sleepinesse, such lazinesse, as that we would account it a great indignity to be so served by any of our own servants.
Others serve God, but it is with such horrible irreverence and negligence, such sleepiness, such laziness, as that we would account it a great indignity to be so served by any of our own Servants.
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I read that Caesar spake to one that was afraid to give him too much respect, Hic homo timet timere Caesarem, This man is afraid to be afraid of Caesar. So there are many that are afraid to be too reverent in Gods service:
I read that Caesar spoke to one that was afraid to give him too much respect, Hic homo timet timere Caesarem, This man is afraid to be afraid of Caesar. So there Are many that Are afraid to be too reverend in God's service:
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Augustus spake to one that entertained him with homely entertainement, Who made you and I so familiar? We must so serve God as to remember our distance;
Augustus spoke to one that entertained him with homely entertainment, Who made you and I so familiar? We must so serve God as to Remember our distance;
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Some will serve God in some things and not in others; such was Herod that did many things, but still reserved his Herodias; Such was Ananias and Saphira, that kept back halfe.
some will serve God in Some things and not in Others; such was Herod that did many things, but still reserved his Herodias; Such was Ananias and Sapphira, that kept back half.
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You shall know such by this marke, They that are so much for superstitious formes of godlinesse, doe most hate those that have the true power of godlinesse.
You shall know such by this mark, They that Are so much for superstitious forms of godliness, doe most hate those that have the true power of godliness.
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The Pharisees were the deadliest enemies Christ had, And the Iewes stirred up the devout women to persecute Paul, Acts 13. 50. By all this that hath bin said, you may perceive the reason;
The Pharisees were the deadliest enemies christ had, And the Iewes stirred up the devout women to persecute Paul, Acts 13. 50. By all this that hath been said, you may perceive the reason;
because there are so few that serve him undividedly, everlastingly, inconditionally, zealously. Or, 2. Why God abhorreth all our fastings, and prayers, and Sacraments;
Because there Are so few that serve him undividedly, everlastingly, inconditionally, zealously. Or, 2. Why God abhorreth all our Fastings, and Prayers, and Sacraments;
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or why God saith to our services as he did to the Iewes; To what purpose is the multitude of your services? I am weary of them, &c. Because we serve God with lip-service onely,
or why God Says to our services as he did to the Iewes; To what purpose is the multitude of your services? I am weary of them, etc. Because we serve God with Lip-service only,
This Text reproves those that are advanced by God into great places of Honour and wealth, and that thinke themselves priviledged by their greatnesse, to be greater in iniquity then in greatnesse, that make no other use of their greatnesse, but to sinne without controule;
This Text reproves those that Are advanced by God into great places of Honour and wealth, and that think themselves privileged by their greatness, to be greater in iniquity then in greatness, that make no other use of their greatness, but to sin without control;
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but God will especially punish great men if they be great transgressours. And therefore Elijah tells Ahab, The dogs shall lick thy blood, thine even thine;
but God will especially Punish great men if they be great transgressors. And Therefore Elijah tells Ahab, The Dogs shall lick thy blood, thine even thine;
And Obed tells the Princes of Iudah, Are there not with you, even with you, sinnes against the Lord your God? God made great Nebuchadnezzar to graze like an Oxe.
And Obed tells the Princes of Iudah, are there not with you, even with you, Sins against the Lord your God? God made great Nebuchadnezzar to graze like an Ox.
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The sinnes of Superiours, as they are more visible then the sinnes of inferiours (as the Ecclipse of the Sunne is sooner seene then the Ecclipse of a Starre;
The Sins of Superiors, as they Are more visible then the Sins of inferiors (as the Eclipse of the Sun is sooner seen then the Eclipse of a Star;
Secondly, By imputation; For though it be a certaine truth, That God never punisheth an innocent Nation, The soule that sinneth shall dye: Yet it is as certaine;
Secondly, By imputation; For though it be a certain truth, That God never Punisheth an innocent nation, The soul that Sinneth shall die: Yet it is as certain;
No doubt the Israelites were grievous sinners, and so it is expresly said, 2 Sam. 24. 1. But the most just God at the same time, punished the people and David also in the losse of his subjects.
No doubt the Israelites were grievous Sinners, and so it is expressly said, 2 Sam. 24. 1. But the most just God At the same time, punished the people and David also in the loss of his subject's.
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As it is no wrong in a Judge to make the back of a Theefe pay for the sinne which his hand hath committed, no more is it injustice in God to punish the members of a politick body when the head is in fault;
As it is no wrong in a Judge to make the back of a Thief pay for the sin which his hand hath committed, no more is it injustice in God to Punish the members of a politic body when the head is in fault;
And therefore if the sinnes of great men bring poore people into miseries, it is just and equall that great men should be brought into misery for those sinnes for which they bring others into misery. But besides this;
And Therefore if the Sins of great men bring poor people into misery's, it is just and equal that great men should be brought into misery for those Sins for which they bring Others into misery. But beside this;
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And hereby also inferiours and poore people are kept under subjection to Gods law, when they perceive that their superiours cannot escape without Gods severe chastisement.
And hereby also inferiors and poor people Are kept under subjection to God's law, when they perceive that their superiors cannot escape without God's severe chastisement.
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and learne to avoid those faults for which they see their betters punished. Thus when Goliah the great was slaine, all the Philistimes fled away presently.
and Learn to avoid those Faults for which they see their betters punished. Thus when Goliath the great was slain, all the Philistines fled away presently.
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I have read a notable speech in a Popish writer, That few Confessours of rich men are saved, that is in our English language, Few Noble-mens Chaplaines are saved.
I have read a notable speech in a Popish writer, That few Confessors of rich men Are saved, that is in our English language, Few Noblemen's Chaplains Are saved.
First, let me tell you that great places, as they are great abilities and opportunities to doe God service and great blessings if improved accordingly.
First, let me tell you that great places, as they Are great abilities and opportunities to do God service and great blessings if improved accordingly.
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Gregory the great never read this Text, but it made him tremble, and it may justly cause all such as are cloathed in purple and fare deliciously every day to tremble.
Gregory the great never read this Text, but it made him tremble, and it may justly cause all such as Are clothed in purple and fare deliciously every day to tremble.
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Consider further that Text, 1 Cor. 1. 26. You see your calling brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called.
Consider further that Text, 1 Cor. 1. 26. You see your calling brothers, how that not many wise men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble Are called.
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Not many mighty, not many noble are called. Thus it was in Christs time. The great men and the great Schollars crucified Christ, and the poore received the Gospell.
Not many mighty, not many noble Are called. Thus it was in Christ time. The great men and the great Scholars Crucified christ, and the poor received the Gospel.
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This made the chiefe Priests say, Joh. 7. 48, 49. Have any of the Rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? But this people who knoweth not the Law are accursed.
This made the chief Priests say, John 7. 48, 49. Have any of the Rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? But this people who Knoweth not the Law Are accursed.
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Consider lastly those two places of Scripture, Re. 6. 15, 16, 17. The Kings and the great men and rich men wish for the Mountains to hide them, &c. And Isa. 30. 33. Tophet is prepared of old even for the King it is prepared.
Consider lastly those two places of Scripture, Re. 6. 15, 16, 17. The Kings and the great men and rich men wish for the Mountains to hide them, etc. And Isaiah 30. 33. Tophet is prepared of old even for the King it is prepared.
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to serve him transcendently, inconditionally, universally, undividedly, reverently, everlastingly, &c. For it is the manner of serving of God, that is the distinguishing Character of a true servant.
to serve him transcendently, inconditionally, universally, undividedly, reverently, everlastingly, etc. For it is the manner of serving of God, that is the distinguishing Character of a true servant.
But Abell offered in faith, so did not Cain. The godly serve God in sincerity, with reverence, diligence and chearfullnes, indeavouring in all things to keep a good conscience, so do not the wicked.
But Abel offered in faith, so did not Cain. The godly serve God in sincerity, with Reverence, diligence and cheerfulness, endeavouring in all things to keep a good conscience, so do not the wicked.
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And it is the right manner of worshipping also, that makes thee a true worshipper, and that causeth God to delight in thy worship, and to desire to be worshipped by them, according to that excellent place, Joh. 4. 23. But the houre commeth and now is,
And it is the right manner of worshipping also, that makes thee a true worshipper, and that Causes God to delight in thy worship, and to desire to be worshipped by them, according to that excellent place, John 4. 23. But the hour comes and now is,
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The excellency and honourablenesse of Joshuah's choice. For indeed it is not only a duty, but a high Prerogative to be the servant of the high God, Deo servire regnare est. And therefore whereas Mat. 13. 17. it is said, Many Prophets and Iust men, &c. In Luk. 10. 24. It is said, Many Prophets and Kings, to note unto us, That Iust men are Kings, Rev. 1. 6. This was Moses his honour,
The excellency and honourablenesse of Joshuah's choice. For indeed it is not only a duty, but a high Prerogative to be the servant of the high God, God Serve Reign est. And Therefore whereas Mathew 13. 17. it is said, Many prophets and Just men, etc. In Luk. 10. 24. It is said, Many prophets and Kings, to note unto us, That Just men Are Kings, Rev. 1. 6. This was Moses his honour,
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This precious and honourable service stands in the practise of all vertues, in praying unto God and praising of God, &c. O let this perswade us to begin this day to serve God more strictly then ever.
This precious and honourable service Stands in the practice of all Virtues, in praying unto God and praising of God, etc. Oh let this persuade us to begin this day to serve God more strictly then ever.
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Thus Christ took notice of Mary Magdalen and of every circumstance of her washing his feet, &c. Luk. 7. 44, 45, 46. And Mark. 4. 2, 3. Christ observes how farre some came to heare him,
Thus christ took notice of Marry Magdalen and of every circumstance of her washing his feet, etc. Luk. 7. 44, 45, 46. And Mark. 4. 2, 3. christ observes how Far Some Come to hear him,
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Thus God boasted to Satan concerning his servant Iob, Job 1. 8. Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him, &c. And as none observes, commends and prizeth his servants so much as God,
Thus God boasted to Satan Concerning his servant Job, Job 1. 8. Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him, etc. And as none observes, commends and prizeth his Servants so much as God,
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But the service of God, as it is honourable, so it ends in everlasting life. No man ever kindled a fire upon Gods Altar for nought, Mal. 1. 9. In keeping of Gods Commandements there is great reward, Psal. 10. And indeed God himselfe is the exceeding great reward of his servants, Gen. 17. 1. This is a service wherein the servant hath all the profit and the Master none.
But the service of God, as it is honourable, so it ends in everlasting life. No man ever kindled a fire upon God's Altar for nought, Malachi 1. 9. In keeping of God's commandments there is great reward, Psalm 10. And indeed God himself is the exceeding great reward of his Servants, Gen. 17. 1. This is a service wherein the servant hath all the profit and the Master none.
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This is that to which we are predestinated, 1 Thes. 3. 3. Our Saviour Christ reckoneth it as part of our reward in this life, Mar. 10. 30. And he professeth that it will mightily increase our reward in Heaven, Luk. 6. 22, 23. Mat. 5. 12.
This is that to which we Are predestinated, 1 Thebes 3. 3. Our Saviour christ Reckoneth it as part of our reward in this life, Mar. 10. 30. And he Professes that it will mightily increase our reward in Heaven, Luk. 6. 22, 23. Mathew 5. 12.
This life is the time of working, hereafter we shall have wages enough, Psal. 31. 19. O how great are the good things which thou hast laid up, &c. 2. Cor. 4. 17.
This life is the time of working, hereafter we shall have wages enough, Psalm 31. 19. O how great Are the good things which thou hast laid up, etc. 2. Cor. 4. 17.
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but so long and so much as God seeth to be good for him, for if it were good to be rich, he should be rich, Psa. 84. 10. No good thing would he with-hold from him that liveth a godly life.
but so long and so much as God sees to be good for him, for if it were good to be rich, he should be rich, Psa. 84. 10. No good thing would he withhold from him that lives a godly life.
He that hath given thee Christ, will with him give thee all things. He that will give thee a Crowne hereafter, will not deny thee a crum here, if good for thee.
He that hath given thee christ, will with him give thee all things. He that will give thee a Crown hereafter, will not deny thee a crumb Here, if good for thee.
And indeed we see it too too true in many great rich personages that have so much of their pay before hand, that they doe many of them but very little service,
And indeed we see it too too true in many great rich Personages that have so much of their pay before hand, that they do many of them but very little service,
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It is a service full of soule-satisfying and soule-ravishing joy, Psal. 63. 2. Psal. 84. 4, 10. One day in thy Courts is better then a thousand, &c. How did Hannah rejoyce after she had bin praying? How did the Eunuch rejoyce after he had bin baptized? O the pure and undefiled comfort that is to be found in the Word!
It is a service full of Soul-satisfying and Soul ravishing joy, Psalm 63. 2. Psalm 84. 4, 10. One day in thy Courts is better then a thousand, etc. How did Hannah rejoice After she had been praying? How did the Eunuch rejoice After he had been baptised? O the pure and undefiled Comfort that is to be found in the Word!
They doe not serve God with reverence, diligence, zeale, chearfullnesse, &c. Either they bring no vessels at all to hold the consolations of God, (I meane no hunger after Gods presence in an ordinance.) Or else they bring vessels so little and so narrow mouth'd that will hold but very little water.
They do not serve God with Reverence, diligence, zeal, chearfullnesse, etc. Either they bring no vessels At all to hold the consolations of God, (I mean no hunger After God's presence in an Ordinance.) Or Else they bring vessels so little and so narrow mouthed that will hold but very little water.
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(I meane they bring so little hunger after God, that God will not vouchsafe to satisfie it.) Or else it is because they bring their ordinary hearts, their carnall and worldly hearts to heavenly, spirituall and extraordinary duties.
(I mean they bring so little hunger After God, that God will not vouchsafe to satisfy it.) Or Else it is Because they bring their ordinary hearts, their carnal and worldly hearts to heavenly, spiritual and extraordinary duties.
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But the fault is never in the service, which is so brim-full of such rare and ravishing comforts, that Bernard relates this Story of himselfe, That someties when he went to his prayers he found himselfe dull and heavy,
But the fault is never in the service, which is so brimful of such rare and ravishing comforts, that Bernard relates this Story of himself, That sometimes when he went to his Prayers he found himself dull and heavy,
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but after he had strugled a little with his dullnesse, all on a suddaine, he was visited with the visitation of the Almighty, Beatum me praedicarem, &c. I should account my selfe happy (saith he) if these visitations would alwayes last, Sed rara hora, brevis mora, oh si duraret!
but After he had struggled a little with his dullness, all on a sudden, he was visited with the Visitation of the Almighty, Beatum me praedicarem, etc. I should account my self happy (Says he) if these visitations would always last, said rara hora, brevis mora, o si duraret!
and the comforts of Gods Spirit, they were so filled with joy that Austin useth these words, Lord thou knowest in that day, Quam mundus eviluit cum omnibus suis delectationibus, &c. How vildly we did esteeme of the world with all his delights.
and the comforts of God's Spirit, they were so filled with joy that Austin uses these words, Lord thou Knowest in that day, Quam World eviluit cum omnibus suis delectationibus, etc. How vildly we did esteem of the world with all his delights.
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There are many that take more paines to serve sinne and money, then those that goe to Heaven doe to serve God. Many take more pains to goe to hell, then others doe to goe to Heaven.
There Are many that take more pains to serve sin and money, then those that go to Heaven do to serve God. Many take more pains to go to hell, then Others do to go to Heaven.
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So there is an art of praying and preaching, and hearing and receiving the Sacrament, &c. An art taught us by the God of Heaven, which whosoever hath, accounts it not a burden,
So there is an art of praying and preaching, and hearing and receiving the Sacrament, etc. an art taught us by the God of Heaven, which whosoever hath, accounts it not a burden,
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10. Easie in regard of what it might have been. Thou mightest have bin in hell at this instant, past worshipping God, suffering everlasting torments.
10. Easy in regard of what it might have been. Thou Mightest have been in hell At this instant, passed worshipping God, suffering everlasting torments.
Remember when we come to judgement this will be the great Question Christ will put to us, not to aske us, what money we have got, what honours we have purchased? But what service have you done to me and for me? This is the end for which thou wert created.
remember when we come to judgement this will be the great Question christ will put to us, not to ask us, what money we have god, what honours we have purchased? But what service have you done to me and for me? This is the end for which thou Wertenberg created.
Father I have fought a good fight, I have made it my worke to doe thee service, &c. There are many that can plead, Father I have dishonoured thy Name, and therefore glorifie me!
Father I have fought a good fight, I have made it my work to do thee service, etc. There Are many that can plead, Father I have dishonoured thy Name, and Therefore Glorify me!
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Let me speak unto you in Davids words, Psal. 29. 1, 2. Give unto the Lord O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength, give unto the Lord the glory due to his Name.
Let me speak unto you in Davids words, Psalm 29. 1, 2. Give unto the Lord Oh you mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength, give unto the Lord the glory due to his Name.
If thou beest as a Mountaine in greatnesse, and thy sinnes as Mountaines in greatnesse, God will make thee smoake, &c. Great men must labour to be like the great God, who is as great in goodnesse, as in greatnesse.
If thou Best as a Mountain in greatness, and thy Sins as Mountains in greatness, God will make thee smoke, etc. Great men must labour to be like the great God, who is as great in Goodness, as in greatness.
O that I could engage great men this day in sense of Gods goodnesse, expressed in this wonderfull Deliverance (for which weare come to blesse God) to serve God with all the Ingredients for the time to come, better then ever they have done for the time past.
Oh that I could engage great men this day in sense of God's Goodness, expressed in this wonderful Deliverance (for which wear come to bless God) to serve God with all the Ingredients for the time to come, better then ever they have done for the time past.
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Oh that you would enter into a solemne Covenant to sweare no more, to commit adultery no more, to be irreverent, negligent, cold, hypocriticall in Gods service no more, to mock and scoffe at Gods servants no more.
O that you would enter into a solemn Covenant to swear no more, to commit adultery no more, to be irreverent, negligent, cold, hypocritical in God's service no more, to mock and scoff At God's Servants no more.
Greatnes without goodnesse is like the greatnesse of a dropsie man, it is thy disease, not thy ornament. Riches without righteousnesse is like a golden ring in a Swines snout, like a Sword in a mad mans hand,
Greatness without Goodness is like the greatness of a dropsy man, it is thy disease, not thy ornament. Riches without righteousness is like a golden ring in a Swine snout, like a Sword in a mad men hand,
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast bin honourable, saith the Prophet Isaiah 43. 4. The men of Beraea were more noble then the men of Thessalonica, because they received the word with all readinesse of mind,
Since thou wast precious in my sighed, thou hast been honourable, Says the Prophet Isaiah 43. 4. The men of Beraea were more noble then the men of Thessalonica, Because they received the word with all readiness of mind,
and searched into the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so, Act. 17. 11. This is the greatest Nobility to be a true servant of the great God.
and searched into the Scriptures daily, whither those things were so, Act. 17. 11. This is the greatest Nobilt to be a true servant of the great God.
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To contemne the world and all worldly things, to mind the things of eternity, to conquer our lusts, to have communion with the great God, to stand for God when all the world opposeth him, this is true nobility.
To contemn the world and all worldly things, to mind the things of eternity, to conquer our Lustiest, to have communion with the great God, to stand for God when all the world Opposeth him, this is true Nobilt.
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as that he would sometimes stand up (as Eusebius saith) all the while. And when his Courtiers rebuked him, saying, It would tend to his disparagement; He answered:
as that he would sometime stand up (as Eusebius Says) all the while. And when his Courtiers rebuked him, saying, It would tend to his disparagement; He answered:
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If these examples will not move you, consider the Angels of Heaven, who are our Fellow-servants, and are said by a kind of excellency, To doe his Commandements, hearkning to the voice of his word.
If these Examples will not move you, Consider the Angels of Heaven, who Are our Fellow servants, and Are said by a kind of excellency, To do his commandments, Harkening to the voice of his word.
The Angels serve God with a great deale of alacrity and chearefullnesse, and therefore they are said to have harpes, as a signe of their chearefull mind.
The Angels serve God with a great deal of alacrity and chearefullnesse, and Therefore they Are said to have harps, as a Signen of their cheerful mind.
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The Angels serve God with a great deale of diligence and sedulity. And therefore they are said to have wings and to fly. They serve God with a great deale of zeale and ardency,
The Angels serve God with a great deal of diligence and sedulity. And Therefore they Are said to have wings and to fly. They serve God with a great deal of zeal and ardency,
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They serve him constantly, sincerely. The Angels alwaies behold his face, Mat. 18. 10. They serve him day and night, Revel. 7. 15. Oh that the Lord would make you more and more Angelicall in his service, to doe his will upon earth,
They serve him constantly, sincerely. The Angels always behold his face, Mathew 18. 10. They serve him day and night, Revel. 7. 15. O that the Lord would make you more and more Angelical in his service, to do his will upon earth,
Let me adde an example beyond all examples, even the example of Iesus Christ himselfe, who is called Gods servant, Esa. 42. 1. And he was a worshipper of God, Joh. 4. 22. A diligent keeper of Gods Sabbath, Luk. 4. 16. He used Praier in his familie, Luk. 9. 18. He was wont to pray secretly by himselfe Luk. 5. 16. And he used this custome of Prayer morning and evening.
Let me add an Exampl beyond all Examples, even the Exampl of Iesus christ himself, who is called God's servant, Isaiah 42. 1. And he was a worshipper of God, John 4. 22. A diligent keeper of God's Sabbath, Luk. 4. 16. He used Prayer in his family, Luk. 9. 18. He was wont to pray secretly by himself Luk. 5. 16. And he used this custom of Prayer morning and evening.
And sometimes he would pray all night long, Luk. 6. 12. And this worship Christ did with as much submission and devotion as ever any servant did, Luk. 22. 41. Mat. 26. 39.
And sometime he would pray all night long, Luk. 6. 12. And this worship christ did with as much submission and devotion as ever any servant did, Luk. 22. 41. Mathew 26. 39.
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as he never did at any time before, for ought we can reade, Oh thou child of the Devill, thou enemy of all righteousnesse, &c. And some are of opinion that Paul had his name changed from Saul to Paul, because he converted Sergius Paulus. For indeed it is a matter of great consequence to convert one Sergius Paulus, one Eunuch. To take one such great fish is more then to take many little ones,
as he never did At any time before, for ought we can read, O thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, etc. And Some Are of opinion that Paul had his name changed from Saul to Paul, Because he converted Sergius Paulus. For indeed it is a matter of great consequence to convert one Sergius Paulus, one Eunuch. To take one such great Fish is more then to take many little ones,
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There is one argument yet behind, the last, but not the least, and that is from the holy and solemn Covenant you lately have taken to amend your lives. The excellency of a Christian is not so much in taking a Covenant as in keeping of it when taken.
There is one argument yet behind, the last, but not the least, and that is from the holy and solemn Covenant you lately have taken to amend your lives. The excellency of a Christian is not so much in taking a Covenant as in keeping of it when taken.
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and to keepe his Commandements with all his heart, &c. but he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. For if that man shall never goe to Heaven that will not keepe his promises though made to his hurt, how much more shall they be barr'd from Heaven that break those promises that they have made tending to their eternall good.
and to keep his commandments with all his heart, etc. but he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. For if that man shall never go to Heaven that will not keep his promises though made to his hurt, how much more shall they be barred from Heaven that break those promises that they have made tending to their Eternal good.
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and a sinne for which he will be avenged, according to that Text, Levit. 26. 25. And I will bring a Sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrell of my Covenant.
and a sin for which he will be avenged, according to that Text, Levit. 26. 25. And I will bring a Sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my Covenant.
Let me make bold further to remind you, that in this Covenant you have also vowed, in order to the preservation of them, to assist the forces raised by the Parliament, according to your power and vocation,
Let me make bold further to remind you, that in this Covenant you have also vowed, in order to the preservation of them, to assist the forces raised by the Parliament, according to your power and vocation,
And I doubt not but you will make conscience to satisfie these two clauses, and herein you shall expresse the reality of your thanks for this great deliverance this day celebrated.
And I doubt not but you will make conscience to satisfy these two clauses, and herein you shall express the reality of your thanks for this great deliverance this day celebrated.
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Now because the speedy, faithfull and couragious appearance in this great Cause of defensive Armes, is one of the highest expressions that you can yeeld to the world of your love to God and his Gospell, and to his service;
Now Because the speedy, faithful and courageous appearance in this great Cause of defensive Arms, is one of the highest expressions that you can yield to the world of your love to God and his Gospel, and to his service;
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Give me leave to speake something about it, not only by way of Exhortation, but first by way of Commendation, then Exhortation, then by way of Incouragement, and then I shall conclude. First, By way of Commendation.
Give me leave to speak something about it, not only by Way of Exhortation, but First by Way of Commendation, then Exhortation, then by Way of Encouragement, and then I shall conclude. First, By Way of Commendation.
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We blesse God, that though there are many fallen Starres, many Lords that have deserted the Parliament, that yet you (Right Honourable) stand firme like fixed Starres in your Orbes, and have taken unwearied paines for the good of the Church and State,
We bless God, that though there Are many fallen Stars, many lords that have deserted the Parliament, that yet you (Right Honourable) stand firm like fixed Stars in your Orbs, and have taken unwearied pains for the good of the Church and State,
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It is not the designe of the well-affected party to take away Temporall Lordships, or the distinction between Lords and Commons, and to bring all to a popular equality.
It is not the Design of the Well-affected party to take away Temporal Lordship's, or the distinction between lords and Commons, and to bring all to a popular equality.
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Let me exhort you not only to choose to serve God, and to serve his Church and his Cause in this most just defensive Warre, but to doe it with those rare and remarkeable circumstances formerly mentioned in Ioshuas choise.
Let me exhort you not only to choose to serve God, and to serve his Church and his Cause in this most just defensive War, but to do it with those rare and remarkable Circumstances formerly mentioned in Joshuas choice.
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as you may reade, Iohn 7. 50, Such were those chiefe Rulers, Ioh. 12. 42, That beleeved in Christ, but durst not confesse him so feare of the Pharisees,
as you may read, John 7. 50, Such were those chief Rulers, John 12. 42, That believed in christ, but durst not confess him so Fear of the Pharisees,
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But a true Christian is so far from being hindred by his riches and greatnesse from appearing for God, that he is glad that he hath riches and Honours to loose for God, he receives joyfully the spoiling of his goods.
But a true Christian is so Far from being hindered by his riches and greatness from appearing for God, that he is glad that he hath riches and Honours to lose for God, he receives joyfully the spoiling of his goods.
but it pleased God to convert him to the Christian Religion, and he comes to one Simplicianus, and tells him secretly that he was a Christian. Simplicianus answers, Non credam, nec deputabo te inter Christianos, nisi in Ecclesiâ Christi te videro.
but it pleased God to convert him to the Christian Religion, and he comes to one Simplicianus, and tells him secretly that he was a Christian. Simplicianus answers, Non Creed, nec deputabo te inter Christians, nisi in Ecclesiâ Christ te videro.
At first Victorinus derided his answer, and said, Ergone parietes faciunt Christianum? Doe the walls make a Christian? But afterwards remembring and often pondering that Text of our Saviour, He that is ashamed of me before men, I will be ashamed of him before my Father, &c. he returnes to Simplicianus, and professeth himselfe openly in the Church to be a Christian.
At First Victorinus derided his answer, and said, ergo parietes faciunt Christian? Do the walls make a Christian? But afterwards remembering and often pondering that Text of our Saviour, He that is ashamed of me before men, I will be ashamed of him before my Father, etc. he returns to Simplicianus, and Professes himself openly in the Church to be a Christian.
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Let this Text of Christ alwayes sound in our eares, He that is ashamed of me, &c. And that Text, Revel. 21. 8. where the fearefull are put in the fore-front of those that shall goe to Hell,
Let this Text of christ always found in our ears, He that is ashamed of me, etc. And that Text, Revel. 21. 8. where the fearful Are put in the forefront of those that shall go to Hell,
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So many mountaines of opposition lying in your way, that unlesse you be indued with this excellent grace of spirituall resolution, you will never be able to doe God any service in thesetimes.
So many Mountains of opposition lying in your Way, that unless you be endued with this excellent grace of spiritual resolution, you will never be able to do God any service in thesetimes.
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But this admirable grace of divine fortitude and Christian resolution, will make you like a wall of brasse, to beate backe all the arrowes of strong perswasion, that are shot against you.
But this admirable grace of divine fortitude and Christian resolution, will make you like a wall of brass, to beat back all the arrows of strong persuasion, that Are shot against you.
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This is as the ballast of a Ship, to keepe you steddy in this great Cause, without which you will be NONLATINALPHABET, men of double-minds unsetled and unstable in all your wayes.
This is as the ballast of a Ship, to keep you steady in this great Cause, without which you will be, men of double-minds unsettled and unstable in all your ways.
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This is like the Angel that rouled away the stone from before the doore of the Sepulcher, this will inable you either to remove the great mountaines that lye in your way, or to stride over them.
This is like the Angel that rolled away the stone from before the door of the Sepulcher, this will inable you either to remove the great Mountains that lie in your Way, or to stride over them.
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and promised him great preferment if he would turne Arrian. To which Basill answered. Alas, these speeches are fit to catch little children withall that looke after such things;
and promised him great preferment if he would turn Arrian. To which Basil answered. Alas, these Speeches Are fit to catch little children withal that look After such things;
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Such another was Nehemiah, who met with so much opposition, that had he not bin steeled by a strong and obstinate resolution, he could never have rebuilded the Temple,
Such Another was Nehemiah, who met with so much opposition, that had he not been steeled by a strong and obstinate resolution, he could never have rebuilded the Temple,
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It is resolution that will make you valiant for the truth, that will make Martyrdome as pleasing as a bed of Roses, that will make you like men of fire, and all that oppose you as stubble, that will make you say with that good Martyr, Though we had as many lives as haires on our head, we would loose them all rather then loose our Religion.
It is resolution that will make you valiant for the truth, that will make Martyrdom as pleasing as a Bed of Roses, that will make you like men of fire, and all that oppose you as stubble, that will make you say with that good Martyr, Though we had as many lives as hairs on our head, we would lose them all rather then lose our Religion.
Thirdly, I am to beseech you that you would indeavour to approve your selves more and more faithfull to this Cause. It is with us as it was with Nehemiah when he undertooke the great worke of rebuilding the Temple, he was opposed by great men especially.
Thirdly, I am to beseech you that you would endeavour to approve your selves more and more faithful to this Cause. It is with us as it was with Nehemiah when he undertook the great work of rebuilding the Temple, he was opposed by great men especially.
This is an eternall brand upon them, Nehem. 3. 5. Many of the Nobles of Iudah, did seeme to helpe Nehemiah, but they kept secret correspondency with Tobiah, and tarried with Nehemiah only to give private intelligence to the enemy,
This is an Eternal brand upon them, Nehemiah 3. 5. Many of the Nobles of Iudah, did seem to help Nehemiah, but they kept secret correspondency with Tobiah, and tarried with Nehemiah only to give private intelligence to the enemy,
Me thinks I heare the whole Kingdome beseeching you greatly and saying as the Ruler did to Christ in another case, The Kingdome lieth at the point of death, make haste, oh make haste to heale us.
Me thinks I hear the Whole Kingdom beseeching you greatly and saying as the Ruler did to christ in Another case, The Kingdom lies At the point of death, make haste, o make haste to heal us.
God hath done extraordinary things for you, he hath advanced you above thousands in outward mercies, hee hath done extraordinary things for this Cause which you stand up for, he hath given us an extraordinary deliverance this day, and therefore he expects extraordinary service from you.
God hath done extraordinary things for you, he hath advanced you above thousands in outward Mercies, he hath done extraordinary things for this Cause which you stand up for, he hath given us an extraordinary deliverance this day, and Therefore he expects extraordinary service from you.
Thinke not with your selves that you shall escape in the Kings house, more then all the Jewes, for if you altogether hold your peace, enlargement and deliverance shall arise to the Jewes from another place, but you and your fathers houses shall be destroyed,
Think not with your selves that you shall escape in the Kings house, more then all the Jews, for if you altogether hold your peace, enlargement and deliverance shall arise to the Jews from Another place, but you and your Father's houses shall be destroyed,
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and who knoweth whether you are come to the Kingdome for such a time as this? He lookes you should venture your selves as Ioseph of Arimathea did, of whom it is related, that he was a rich man and yet was not afraid to owne the cause of Christ, when Christ was dead upon the Crosse, He went to Pilate and begged the body of Iesus.
and who Knoweth whither you Are come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? He looks you should venture your selves as Ioseph of Arimathea did, of whom it is related, that he was a rich man and yet was not afraid to own the cause of christ, when christ was dead upon the Cross, He went to Pilate and begged the body of Iesus.
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like to Noah who walked with God when all the world walked with iniquity, and was like a sparke of fire in a Sea of water, and yet continued his heate.
like to Noah who walked with God when all the world walked with iniquity, and was like a spark of fire in a Sea of water, and yet continued his heat.
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For these publike relations, and subordinations of Master and servant, Father and child, &c. are from Gods appointment, and are parts of our Stewardship, for which we must give a severe account.
For these public relations, and subordinations of Master and servant, Father and child, etc. Are from God's appointment, and Are parts of our Stewardship, for which we must give a severe account.
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as Fathers, as Magistrates, as Parliament-men, &c. ) The same God that requires us to serve him as private persons, requires us to serve him in our relations, and though thou beest never so carefull of thy duty as a private person,
as Father's, as Magistrates, as Parliament men, etc.) The same God that requires us to serve him as private Persons, requires us to serve him in our relations, and though thou Best never so careful of thy duty as a private person,
yet thou mayest goe to Hell for neglecting thy duty as a Master, as a Magistrate, as a Parliament-man. And although thou shouldest be good in one relation,
yet thou Mayest go to Hell for neglecting thy duty as a Master, as a Magistrate, as a Parliament man. And although thou Shouldst be good in one Relation,
Here is a Sea of matter offers it selfe, and matter of great concernement for the regulating of Noble-mens families, which are in many places rather Beth-avens then Bethels; houses of iniquity rather then houses of God.
Here is a Sea of matter offers it self, and matter of great concernment for the regulating of Noblemen's families, which Are in many places rather Beth-avens then Bethels; houses of iniquity rather then houses of God.
and what God saith of Abraham, Gen. 18. 19. and what David saith, Psal. 181. 2, 3, 6, 7. and what is said, Exod. 20. 11. Thou and thy servant. Thus much for the Exhortations. Now for Incouragement;
and what God Says of Abraham, Gen. 18. 19. and what David Says, Psalm 181. 2, 3, 6, 7. and what is said, Exod 20. 11. Thou and thy servant. Thus much for the Exhortations. Now for Encouragement;
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For we live in times wherein we may take up that complaint of Salvian, Si quis ex nobilitate converti ceperit ad Deum, statim honorem Nobilitatis amittit:
For we live in times wherein we may take up that complaint of Salvian, Si quis ex nobilitate converti ceperit ad God, Immediately Honor Nobilitatis Amittit:
Suffer me therefore to offer unto you these following incouragements, as helpes against all the discouragements you meet withall in the zealous and resolute prosecution of this great cause now in hand.
Suffer me Therefore to offer unto you these following encouragements, as helps against all the discouragements you meet withal in the zealous and resolute prosecution of this great cause now in hand.
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2. You have an incouraging God, me thinkes I heare God say to you as he doth to Ioshuah 1. 6. Be strong and of a good courage, &c. and verse 7. Onely be thou strong and very couragious, &c. And verse 9. Have not I commanded thee, Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid,
2. You have an encouraging God, me thinks I hear God say to you as he does to Joshua 1. 6. Be strong and of a good courage, etc. and verse 7. Only be thou strong and very courageous, etc. And verse 9. Have not I commanded thee, Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid,
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3. You have incouraging Promises, Exod. 23. 22, 23. Levit. 26. 6, 7, 8. Deut. 28. 7. 1 Sam. 25. 28. Isa. 41. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Isa. 54. 17. A Text common to all Gods people,
3. You have encouraging Promises, Exod 23. 22, 23. Levit. 26. 6, 7, 8. Deuteronomy 28. 7. 1 Sam. 25. 28. Isaiah 41. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Isaiah 54. 17. A Text Common to all God's people,
because it is said to be the heritage of the servants of the Lord. Here are six Texts like six pillars to undershore our spirits from falling into discouragements.
Because it is said to be the heritage of the Servants of the Lord. Here Are six Texts like six pillars to undershore our spirits from falling into discouragements.
or then Moses when put in an Arke of bull-rushes, &c. Or then the children of Israel were in Babylon, who were like dry bones in the grave, insomuch as Ezekiell himselfe could not tell whether they could live,
or then Moses when put in an Ark of Bulrushes, etc. Or then the children of Israel were in Babylon, who were like dry bones in the grave, insomuch as Ezekiel himself could not tell whither they could live,
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or as Peter when put in prison by Herod. And yet notwithstanding God sent a blackmore to deliver Ieremy. Iesus Christ reached out his hand to keepe Peter from sinking.
or as Peter when put in prison by Herod. And yet notwithstanding God sent a Blackmore to deliver Ieremy. Iesus christ reached out his hand to keep Peter from sinking.
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5. You have an incouraging Captaine, even the Lord Jesus, who is the great Peace-maker, Who is our peace when the Assyrian is in the Land, Micah 7. 9. He hath taken downe the partition wall, he hath made our peace with God.
5. You have an encouraging Captain, even the Lord jesus, who is the great Peacemaker, Who is our peace when the assyrian is in the Land, micah 7. 9. He hath taken down the partition wall, he hath made our peace with God.
Jesus Christ came into the world, when the Jewes were in the saddest condition, in the depth of slavery (for the Scepter was departed from Iudah ) and in the depth of divisions, for they had so many severall Sects,
jesus christ Come into the world, when the Jews were in the Saddest condition, in the depth of slavery (for the Sceptre was departed from Iudah) and in the depth of divisions, for they had so many several Sects,
and whose love is a depth that cannot be fathomed, Ephes. 3. 17, 18. The deepes of our misery call upon the depth of his love and mercy, that God for Christ sake would pardon our abysse of sinnes both personall and nationall, and bring us out of our abysse of miseries, both personall and nationall.
and whose love is a depth that cannot be fathomed, Ephesians 3. 17, 18. The deeps of our misery call upon the depth of his love and mercy, that God for christ sake would pardon our abyss of Sins both personal and national, and bring us out of our abyss of misery's, both personal and national.
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6. You have incouraging company, you have the Lord of Hosts to accompany you, and I may say without the least degree of uncharitablenes, you have the major part of Gods people on your side.
6. You have encouraging company, you have the Lord of Hosts to accompany you, and I may say without the least degree of uncharitableness, you have the Major part of God's people on your side.
So may I say and I hope proove a true Prophet, That a Nation of so many prayers and teares shall not be destroyed, God never yet destroyed a Nation, wherein there were so many of his children praying, fasting, humbling themselves, and especially at such a time,
So may I say and I hope prove a true Prophet, That a nation of so many Prayers and tears shall not be destroyed, God never yet destroyed a nation, wherein there were so many of his children praying, fasting, humbling themselves, and especially At such a time,
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when they are entring into a solemne Covenant of reforming their lives (as now we are) if they indeavour to doe these things with all their heart and soule.
when they Are entering into a solemn Covenant of reforming their lives (as now we Are) if they endeavour to do these things with all their heart and soul.
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God hath threatned, Zach. 12. 2, 3, 6. to make Jerusalem a cup of poyson, and all that offer to swallow Ierusalem shall be poysoned with it, to make Jerusalem a burdensome stone, and all that thinke to crush Ierusalem shall be crushed by Jerusalem;
God hath threatened, Zach 12. 2, 3, 6. to make Jerusalem a cup of poison, and all that offer to swallow Ierusalem shall be poisoned with it, to make Jerusalem a burdensome stone, and all that think to crush Ierusalem shall be crushed by Jerusalem;
God hath likewise accomplished those two rare Scriptures, Psal. 7. 14, 15, 16, 17. Psal. 9. 15, 16. Let us adde our part, Let us praise the Lord according to his righteousnesse, let us sing praise to the name of the Lord most high, Higgaion, Selah.
God hath likewise accomplished those two rare Scriptures, Psalm 7. 14, 15, 16, 17. Psalm 9. 15, 16. Let us add our part, Let us praise the Lord according to his righteousness, let us sing praise to the name of the Lord most high, Higgaion, Selac.
9. You have the incouraging providence of God. The great and wise God, who is our Father, hath from all eternity decreed what shall be the issue of these warrs.
9. You have the encouraging providence of God. The great and wise God, who is our Father, hath from all eternity decreed what shall be the issue of these wars.
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Ob. But God permits the enemy to exercise great cruelty upon his own people, and to take away the lives of his choisest servants, witnes the Noble Lord Brooke, and now lately that worthy Gentleman M. Hampden.
Ob. But God permits the enemy to exercise great cruelty upon his own people, and to take away the lives of his Choicest Servants, witness the Noble Lord Brook, and now lately that worthy Gentleman M. Hampden.
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It is said of King Iosiah, that he should goe to his grave in peace, and yet he died in a battell. He that dyeth with the peace of a good conscience, dieth in peace,
It is said of King Josiah, that he should go to his grave in peace, and yet he died in a battle. He that Dies with the peace of a good conscience, Dieth in peace,
Blessed and twice blessed are those that die in the Lord, and for the Lord. 3. God many times takes away his choisest servants, because we idolize them too much,
Blessed and twice blessed Are those that die in the Lord, and for the Lord. 3. God many times Takes away his Choicest Servants, Because we idolise them too much,
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and since from the Gun-pouder Treason, from Civill warres betweene Scotland and England. And when there was a designe to bring the Army up against London, God did then deliver us.
and since from the Gunpowder Treason, from Civil wars between Scotland and England. And when there was a Design to bring the Army up against London, God did then deliver us.
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And therefore wee may confidently say with the Apostle, 2 Corinth. 1. 10. Who delivered us this day from so great a death and doth deliver, in whom wee trust that he will yet deliver us.
And Therefore we may confidently say with the Apostle, 2 Corinth. 1. 10. Who Delivered us this day from so great a death and does deliver, in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us.
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and let us say with the Apostle, 2 Tim. 4. 17, 18. Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me and strengthned me, &c. and I was delivered out of the mouth of the Lion.
and let us say with the Apostle, 2 Tim. 4. 17, 18. Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, etc. and I was Delivered out of the Mouth of the lion.
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This objection & answer was added to the Sermon, to comfort us in regard of the death of M. Hāpden, the newes of whose death came just to me, as I was transcribing the incouragements from Gods providēce.
This objection & answer was added to the Sermon, to Comfort us in regard of the death of M. Hāpden, the news of whose death Come just to me, as I was transcribing the encouragements from God's providence.
