and he was translated into Heaven in a fiery Chariot, with horses of fire; his zeal for God made him hated of all sorts of men: but God did not onely set a miraculous mark of his favour upon him,
and he was translated into Heaven in a fiery Chariot, with Horses of fire; his zeal for God made him hated of all sorts of men: but God did not only Set a miraculous mark of his favour upon him,
whilest he lived persecuted to the death, but sent for him to heaven in extraordinary pomp, causing a troop of the heavenly host, his own immediate guard, to be his Conveys, to declare him to all ages, to be a man high in his favour:
whilst he lived persecuted to the death, but sent for him to heaven in extraordinary pomp, causing a troop of the heavenly host, his own immediate guard, to be his Conveys, to declare him to all ages, to be a man high in his favour:
Here the word is in the second Conjugation, and Grammarians tells us that addeth to the signification, vehementer crebro. He cried as one afflicted vehemently, and frequently.
Here the word is in the second Conjugation, and Grammarians tells us that adds to the signification, Forcefully crebro. He cried as one afflicted vehemently, and frequently.
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now these words are expressions of sorrow and lamentation, as appears by Joash his weeping over this Elisha, and saying these very words, O my father, my father, &c .
now these words Are expressions of sorrow and lamentation, as appears by Joash his weeping over this Elisha, and saying these very words, Oh my father, my father, etc..
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Elijah was not father to Elisha by nature, but by a surer bond, even by grace. Elijah having no son, adopted godly Elisha for his son, made him his heir,
Elijah was not father to Elisha by nature, but by a Surer bound, even by grace. Elijah having no son, adopted godly Elisha for his son, made him his heir,
O my heart is even broke, and would you know the reason? why, I have lost a Father, I have lost such a Father, I have lost a double Father, I have lost my Father. Elijah had not onely adopted Elisha for his spiritual son,
Oh my heart is even broke, and would you know the reason? why, I have lost a Father, I have lost such a Father, I have lost a double Father, I have lost my Father. Elijah had not only adopted Elisha for his spiritual son,
as if Elisha had been his son as well as his scholar. This was one cause of Elisha's sorrow, the loss of such a Lord, Master, and Father; The other external cause was,
as if Elisha had been his son as well as his scholar. This was one cause of Elisha's sorrow, the loss of such a Lord, Master, and Father; The other external cause was,
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Elijah was unto Israel what Chariots and horsemen are unto an army: he was instead of an army to all Israel, their security and safeguard. The Chaldee Paraphrast,
Elijah was unto Israel what Chariots and horsemen Are unto an army: he was instead of an army to all Israel, their security and safeguard. The Chaldee Paraphrast,
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How can one man be horsemen? How can one man be many men? Is it not usually said , one is none? Hereby is intimated, that one praying soul is as good (if not better) munition, as a whole Army Royal. The Prophet tells us , that for one good grape, the whole cluster,
How can one man be horsemen? How can one man be many men? Is it not usually said, one is none? Hereby is intimated, that one praying soul is as good (if not better) munition, as a Whole Army Royal. The Prophet tells us, that for one good grape, the Whole cluster,
What a mad age then do they live in, in which the worlds Horsemen and Chariots are entertained as the Souldiers by the Bores in the Low Countries? They cannot be safe without them,
What a mad age then do they live in, in which the world's Horsemen and Chariots Are entertained as the Soldiers by the Boars in the Low Countries? They cannot be safe without them,
and your own Chariot wheels to run over you? Verily, if you turn the prayers of Saints against you, their prayers will quickly turn the God of Saints against you.
and your own Chariot wheels to run over you? Verily, if you turn the Prayers of Saints against you, their Prayers will quickly turn the God of Saints against you.
then he calls and cries after his Father, O my Father, my Father I Whereshall I find my Father? what will become of me without my Father? Now the taking away what we deatly love, goes very much unto our hearts:
then he calls and cries After his Father, Oh my Father, my Father I Whereshall I find my Father? what will become of me without my Father? Now the taking away what we deatly love, Goes very much unto our hearts:
Two friends joyned together in cordial love, cannot part without a groan; especially a Scholar and his Master, a Son and his Father. Shall not then Elisha be grieved at the very heart,
Two Friends joined together in cordial love, cannot part without a groan; especially a Scholar and his Master, a Son and his Father. Shall not then Elisha be grieved At the very heart,
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and such Ministers are Gods Ministers, who may be parallell'd with Elijah, though not in a parallel of equality, yet in a parallel of conformity. Gods Elijah's are Ministers like unto Elijah in the following particulars, wherein Elijah was eminent .
and such Ministers Are God's Ministers, who may be paralleled with Elijah, though not in a parallel of equality, yet in a parallel of conformity. God's Elijah's Are Ministers like unto Elijah in the following particulars, wherein Elijah was eminent.
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Gods Elijah's are such Ministers, whose ministry is a startling, awakening, humbling, warming, edifying ministry; Converting Ministers are Gods Elijah's .
God's Elijah's Are such Ministers, whose Ministry is a startling, awakening, humbling, warming, edifying Ministry; Converting Ministers Are God's Elijah's.
He pleaded Gods cause against Baal and his Priests by fire; by a fire not to be obstructed, damped or quenched by all the effusion of water upon the sacrifice and Altar :
He pleaded God's cause against Baal and his Priests by fire; by a fire not to be obstructed, damped or quenched by all the effusion of water upon the sacrifice and Altar:
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He durst stand up for the Lord, even when he thought himself alone against the tide and torrent of the Apostacy of that generation, that was even turned Baalist: even then he appears and protests against them and their Idolatry,
He durst stand up for the Lord, even when he Thought himself alone against the tide and torrent of the Apostasy of that generation, that was even turned Baalist: even then he appears and protests against them and their Idolatry,
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Though he was of so stout a spirit that he could bare any wrang and injury done to himself, yet he was of so tender a spirit, that he could scace bare the dishonours that in his time were brought to the name of God, the wrong and injuries that were offered to the Saints of the most high,
Though he was of so stout a Spirit that he could bore any wrang and injury done to himself, yet he was of so tender a Spirit, that he could scace bore the dishonours that in his time were brought to the name of God, the wrong and injuries that were offered to the Saints of the most high,
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his fare was hard, his rayment course; both suitable to a wilderness, wherein he chose to live among bruit beasts, rather then elsewhere among bruitish men. God's Elijah's are still crucified to the world.
his fare was hard, his raiment course; both suitable to a Wilderness, wherein he chosen to live among bruit beasts, rather then elsewhere among brutish men. God's Elijah's Are still Crucified to the world.
Thus you see who are God's Elijah's. Now for God to take away either by a natural, or by a civil death, such Mimsters as are godly, intimate with God, powerful in preaching, zealous and couragious for the pure worship of God, and against all false worship;
Thus you see who Are God's Elijah's. Now for God to take away either by a natural, or by a civil death, such Ministers as Are godly, intimate with God, powerful in preaching, zealous and courageous for the pure worship of God, and against all false worship;
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Answ. Such Ministers and Christians as are like elisha in grace and holiness; particularly, such as are of a pitiful temper, and merciful dispofition:
Answer Such Ministers and Christians as Are like Elisha in grace and holiness; particularly, such as Are of a pitiful temper, and merciful disposition:
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Such as have any bowels of pity towards their own or others souls, or to the place where they live, or to the land of their Nativity, will herein imitate Elisha in lamenting Gods taking away such Ministers as are like unto Elijah in the former particulars,
Such as have any bowels of pity towards their own or Others Souls, or to the place where they live, or to the land of their Nativity, will herein imitate Elisha in lamenting God's taking away such Ministers as Are like unto Elijah in the former particulars,
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Such as God hath saved from the guilt and dominion of sin, and wrath to come by the preaching of the Gospel, cannot but be much afflicted, when God takes away the means of salvation.
Such as God hath saved from the guilt and dominion of since, and wrath to come by the preaching of the Gospel, cannot but be much afflicted, when God Takes away the means of salvation.
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But so much for the explication of the doctrine. The second thing undertaken is, 2. The confirmation of it. And herein I shall give you onely the same reasons,
But so much for the explication of the Doctrine. The second thing undertaken is, 2. The confirmation of it. And herein I shall give you only the same Reasons,
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1. There are the same external causes, why those that are like God's Elishah's should lament God's taking away such Ministers as are like Elijah, as there were why Elisha should lament God's taking away Elijah: Both their own private loss,
1. There Are the same external Causes, why those that Are like God's Elishah's should lament God's taking away such Ministers as Are like Elijah, as there were why Elisha should lament God's taking away Elijah: Both their own private loss,
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1. Their own private loss. Such Ministers as are like unto Elijah, are unto such Christians as are like unto Elisha, what Elijah was unto Elisha. They are their spiritual Fathers;
1. Their own private loss. Such Ministers as Are like unto Elijah, Are unto such Christians as Are like unto Elisha, what Elijah was unto Elisha. They Are their spiritual Father's;
They naturally care for the welf are of their souls , as if they were led thereunto by inward bowels and a natural instinct; when such Ministers are taken away from such Christians, they are taken away, who either have begotten them again by the Gospel, as Paul had the Corinthians ;
They naturally care for the welf Are of their Souls, as if they were led thereunto by inward bowels and a natural instinct; when such Ministers Are taken away from such Christians, they Are taken away, who either have begotten them again by the Gospel, as Paul had the Corinthians;
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It is sad to lose a Jonathan, sadder to lose a Jacob; sadder yet to lose one Elijah; but saddest of all to lose many Elijahs. Who can think of their Fatherly bowels, of their burning love, of their gracious lips, of their heart-searching, heart-melting, heart-warming, heart-purging, heart-clearing Sermons; of their unwearied care to feed and provide for the everlasting welfare of souls;
It is sad to loose a Johnathan, sadder to loose a Jacob; sadder yet to loose one Elijah; but Saddest of all to loose many Elijahs. Who can think of their Fatherly bowels, of their burning love, of their gracious lips, of their heart-searching, Heart-melting, Heartwarming, heart-purging, heart-clearing Sermons; of their unwearied care to feed and provide for the everlasting welfare of Souls;
Can a Father, can Fathers be parted with without sighs, yea tears? Can the child hold it self from crying when it wants the breast that used to seed it? Thus their own private less moves them.
Can a Father, can Father's be parted with without sighs, yea tears? Can the child hold it self from crying when it Wants the breast that used to seed it? Thus their own private less moves them.
Such Ministers are not onely to such Christians what Elijah was unto Elisha, but they are unto Kingdoms what Elijah was unto Israel, The Chariots and horsemen thereof.
Such Ministers Are not only to such Christians what Elijah was unto Elisha, but they Are unto Kingdoms what Elijah was unto Israel, The Chariots and horsemen thereof.
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What had become of you in Egypt, and in the wilderness, had it not been for a poor despised Prophet among you? God's Elijah's are still unto Nations and Kingdoms instead of Armies; they are so many Davids worth ten thousands of the pleople .
What had become of you in Egypt, and in the Wilderness, had it not been for a poor despised Prophet among you? God's Elijah's Are still unto nations and Kingdoms instead of Armies; they Are so many Davids worth ten thousands of the pleople.
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NONLATINALPHABET, the keepers of the world, that preserve it from being made like to Sodom and Gomorrah. Seeing then good Ministers are such publick good, , should not good publick spirited Christians mourn heartily for Gods taking them away? Hereby not onely souls are (in a sense) left Orphans; but Kingdoms are left unguarded, without walls and bulwarks, deprived of their Tutelar-Angels. Thus you see there are the same external causes.
, the keepers of the world, that preserve it from being made like to Sodom and Gomorrah. Seeing then good Ministers Are such public good,, should not good public spirited Christians mourn heartily for God's taking them away? Hereby not only Souls Are (in a sense) left Orphans; but Kingdoms Are left unguarded, without walls and bulwarks, deprived of their Tutelar-Angels. Thus you see there Are the same external Causes.
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2. There are the same Internal causes still, why God's Elijah's should be lamented by God's Elisha's. The esteems that God's Elisha's still have of God's Elijah's, and the affections they bear unto them, will not suffer God's Elijah's to be taken away from them, unlamented by them. God's Elisha's are still moved,
2. There Are the same Internal Causes still, why God's Elijah's should be lamented by God's Elisha's. The esteems that God's Elisha's still have of God's Elijah's, and the affections they bear unto them, will not suffer God's Elijah's to be taken away from them, unlamented by them. God's Elisha's Are still moved,
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as Elisha had of Elijah. They esteem them as the greatest gift, as the best gift that ever Christ gave unto souls, next unto himself, and his spirit Eph. 4.8, 11, 12, 13.. They esteem them highly, very highly for their work sake , for their office sake;
as Elisha had of Elijah. They esteem them as the greatest gift, as the best gift that ever christ gave unto Souls, next unto himself, and his Spirit Ephesians 4.8, 11, 12, 13.. They esteem them highly, very highly for their work sake, for their office sake;
as Elisha had for Elijah; and that both for the good they have done their own and others souls, and for their being so instrumental for the good of Kingdoms. Good Christians cannot but dearly love their spiritual Fathers, and those that are under God the great saviours of Churches and States from ruine.
as Elisha had for Elijah; and that both for the good they have done their own and Others Souls, and for their being so instrumental for the good of Kingdoms. Good Christians cannot but dearly love their spiritual Father's, and those that Are under God the great Saviors of Churches and States from ruin.
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, that the desire of their eyes should be taken away , that their deerly beloved, and greatly delighted in, should be removed from them? This made the Elders of Ephesus, and other Believers, at their parting from Paul, to weep,
, that the desire of their eyes should be taken away, that their dearly Beloved, and greatly delighted in, should be removed from them? This made the Elders of Ephesus, and other Believers, At their parting from Paul, to weep,
1. This Doctrine is a black Bill of Indictment against those that are at any time guilty of the civil deaths of any of God's Elijah's. Not onely the principals in,
1. This Doctrine is a black Bill of Indictment against those that Are At any time guilty of the civil death's of any of God's Elijah's. Not only the principals in,
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All these are guilty of murthering God's Elijah's; they are guilty of the blood of spiritual Fathers, of the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel. To clear this, consider that the killing of Christs witnesses, prophesied of in the Revelation , is to be understood metaphorically, or analogically of a civil death,
All these Are guilty of murdering God's Elijah's; they Are guilty of the blood of spiritual Father's, of the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel. To clear this, Consider that the killing of Christ Witnesses, prophesied of in the Revelation, is to be understood metaphorically, or analogically of a civil death,
and because after that time, there shall be a resurrection of them , but no resurrection, properly so called, shall come to pass before Christs coming.
and Because After that time, there shall be a resurrection of them, but no resurrection, properly so called, shall come to pass before Christ coming.
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2. This Doctrine is a black Bill of Indictment against those that are at any time guilty of the corporal deaths of any of God's Elijah's: such (I mean) as take the direct course to take away the natural lives of God's Elijah's, especially of his silenc'd Elijah's, by sadding, yea, breaking their hearts by their unprofitableness, unfruitfulness, unthankfulness, inccorrigibleness, impenitency, unreformedness, unperswadableness to hear the voice of the Rod, Gospel-unbecoming conversations, apostacies, backslidings, &c. All such are guilty of making the hearts of those sad, whom God would not have sad;
2. This Doctrine is a black Bill of Indictment against those that Are At any time guilty of the corporal death's of any of God's Elijah's: such (I mean) as take the Direct course to take away the natural lives of God's Elijah's, especially of his silenced Elijah's, by sadding, yea, breaking their hearts by their unprofitableness, unfruitfulness, unthankfulness, inccorrigibleness, impenitency, unreformedness, Unpersuadableness to hear the voice of the Rod, Gospel-unbecoming conversations, apostasies, backslidings, etc. All such Are guilty of making the hearts of those sad, whom God would not have sad;
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What is there then in the bloud of an Abel? What is there in the blood of an Elijah? What is there in the blood of many Elijahs? But so much for those that are any waies guilty of the deaths of any of God's Elijah's at any time.
What is there then in the blood of an Abel? What is there in the blood of an Elijah? What is there in the blood of many Elijahs? But so much for those that Are any ways guilty of the death's of any of God's Elijah's At any time.
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1. Such as are merry and do rejoice when any, especially when many godlie, annointed, powerful, zealous, couragious, tender, praying, fasting, mortified and persecuted Ministers have their mouths stopt;
1. Such as Are merry and do rejoice when any, especially when many godly, anointed, powerful, zealous, courageous, tender, praying, fasting, mortified and persecuted Ministers have their mouths stopped;
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I have read, that upon the news of the French Massacre, which began on Bartholomew day, a Jubilee was proclaimed in Rome. To be sure the last slaughter of Christs witnesses will fill all the Popish world with rejoycings, that they are rid and avenged of those who vexed and troubled their consciences.
I have read, that upon the news of the French Massacre, which began on Bartholomew day, a Jubilee was proclaimed in Room. To be sure the last slaughter of Christ Witnesses will fill all the Popish world with rejoicings, that they Are rid and avenged of those who vexed and troubled their Consciences.
2. Such also, who reproach the Lords silenced Ministers, and trample upon these dead Lions, and jear the Lords people for their sorrow in such a day of Sions rebuke :
2. Such also, who reproach the lords silenced Ministers, and trample upon these dead Lions, and jear the lords people for their sorrow in such a day of Zions rebuke:
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Among whom it is to the reproach of Saints , that they weep, and fast, and humble themselves for provoking God to suffer their Elijah's to be silenced.
Among whom it is to the reproach of Saints, that they weep, and fast, and humble themselves for provoking God to suffer their Elijah's to be silenced.
& c? Are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood? If a child hath lost his Father, he thinks that Nature doth not onely justifie, but command his tears.
& c? are you not children of Transgression, a seed of falsehood? If a child hath lost his Father, he thinks that Nature does not only justify, but command his tears.
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The loving wife cannot part with her dear husband without sighs, yea tears. No Kingdom can part with their Chariots and Horsemen, their Balwarks, without lamentation. And shall not Christians, when God suffers his Elijah's to be taken away by a civil death, have liberty to mourn for the loss of their spiritual Fathers, of their spiriritual husbands; such (I mean) as have espoused them for Christ? Shall not the land have leave to lament the loss of their Chariots and horsemen? Pray give losers leave to speak.
The loving wife cannot part with her dear husband without sighs, yea tears. No Kingdom can part with their Chariots and Horsemen, their Balwarks, without lamentation. And shall not Christians, when God suffers his Elijah's to be taken away by a civil death, have liberty to mourn for the loss of their spiritual Father's, of their spiriritual Husbands; such (I mean) as have espoused them for christ? Shall not the land have leave to lament the loss of their Chariots and horsemen? Pray give losers leave to speak.
4. Such also, as do not mourn for, and repent of those sins of theirs, which have stopped the mouths of God's Elilijah's. Hereby it was evident that Pharoah was not sensible of God's Plague;
4. Such also, as do not mourn for, and Repent of those Sins of theirs, which have stopped the mouths of God's Elilijah's. Hereby it was evident that Pharaoh was not sensible of God's Plague;
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These, and such like, that still live in those sins, for which God hath so smitten them, evidence by their impenitency their not laying to heart Gods sore stroake.
These, and such like, that still live in those Sins, for which God hath so smitten them, evidence by their impenitency their not laying to heart God's soar stroke.
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many times the ignorance of the cause of an affliction doth more afflict, than the affliction it self. 2. For a blessing upon the Rod, that like Aarons rod it may bud and blossom.
many times the ignorance of the cause of an affliction does more afflict, than the affliction it self. 2. For a blessing upon the Rod, that like Aaron's rod it may bud and blossom.
The Rod is an Ordinance as well as the Word. Good by any Rod comes not from the rod it self, but the God of the rod, who onely can make corrections, instructions, and therefore to be thus sought from God onely. 3. For preservation from the sins that such a rod doth (without Gods blessing) in an especial manner expose souls to:
The Rod is an Ordinance as well as the Word. Good by any Rod comes not from the rod it self, but the God of the rod, who only can make corrections, instructions, and Therefore to be thus sought from God only. 3. For preservation from the Sins that such a rod does (without God's blessing) in an especial manner expose Souls to:
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and of other company with his own company. 5. To acquit God from dealing hardly with his people notwithstanding, and to acknowledg that yet God is, not onely righteous, but good unto Israel. 6. For guidance and directions how to manage aright those graces, that are most seasonable under such a rod;
and of other company with his own company. 5. To acquit God from dealing hardly with his people notwithstanding, and to acknowledge that yet God is, not only righteous, but good unto Israel. 6. For guidance and directions how to manage aright those graces, that Are most seasonable under such a rod;
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sort of insensible souls under such a judgment, viz. such as are not oftner and more fervent in prayer for Zion after such a stroak, then they were before;
sort of insensible Souls under such a judgement, viz. such as Are not oftener and more fervent in prayer for Zion After such a stroke, then they were before;
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At such a time they have more objects of mercy, and those not ordinary objects. 2. That they may live more thankfully. In those dayes the word of the Lord was precious .
At such a time they have more objects of mercy, and those not ordinary objects. 2. That they may live more thankfully. In those days the word of the Lord was precious.
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Word, and Prophets were precious when they were not . 3. That they may live more self-denyingly. At such a time they must more then ordinarily deny their own ease, name, liberty, livelihood, &c. if they will enjoy the Word. 4. That they may live more humbly. Then they have an opportunitie of knowing more of their own hearts, of the weakness of their graces, of the strength of their corruptions, &c. which is of great use to humble them, to lay them even in the dust. 5. That they may live more with God, even (in a sense) in immediate communion with God, the less mediate communion they can have. 6. and lastlie, That they may live more upon God. Such a dispensation gives faith,
Word, and prophets were precious when they were not. 3. That they may live more Self-denyingly. At such a time they must more then ordinarily deny their own ease, name, liberty, livelihood, etc. if they will enjoy the Word. 4. That they may live more humbly. Then they have an opportunity of knowing more of their own hearts, of the weakness of their graces, of the strength of their corruptions, etc. which is of great use to humble them, to lay them even in the dust. 5. That they may live more with God, even (in a sense) in immediate communion with God, the less mediate communion they can have. 6. and Lastly, That they may live more upon God. Such a Dispensation gives faith,
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This wickedness argues want of love. 1. To Christs faithful Ministers. Doth the Woman love her Husband, the Child his Father, that is not grieved at parting? And doth he love Christ himself, that loves not his faithful Ministers? 2. To their own souls:
This wickedness argues want of love. 1. To Christ faithful Ministers. Does the Woman love her Husband, the Child his Father, that is not grieved At parting? And does he love christ himself, that loves not his faithful Ministers? 2. To their own Souls:
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He that thus sinneth against Christ in his Ministry, hateth his own soul, and loves death 3. To the land of their nativity, which is as Sampson with his locks cut, when Gods faithful Ministers have their mouthes stopt. Hippo and Heidelberg were soon tumbled into their Graves,
He that thus Sinneth against christ in his Ministry, hates his own soul, and loves death 3. To the land of their Nativity, which is as Sampson with his locks Cut, when God's faithful Ministers have their mouths stopped. Hippo and Heidelberg were soon tumbled into their Graves,
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Hereby it is evident, that they are none of God's Elisha's. Elisha signifies (as I have hinted already) saved by God. Souls insensible of the loss of God's Elijah's are none of Gods saved ones: They are not saved from the guilt and dominion of sin, and from wrath to come;
Hereby it is evident, that they Are none of God's Elisha's. Elisha signifies (as I have hinted already) saved by God. Souls insensible of the loss of God's Elijah's Are none of God's saved ones: They Are not saved from the guilt and dominion of since, and from wrath to come;
and if they be none of God's saved ones, they will undoubtedlie (unless repentance prevent) be some of the damned ones. Profane and reprobate Esaus onelie sin away soul-mercies,
and if they be none of God's saved ones, they will undoubtedly (unless Repentance prevent) be Some of the damned ones. Profane and Reprobate Esaus only since away soul-mercies,
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Their very hearts should even be broken, as in all probability Eli's was (even whilest his neck was unbroken ) at the tidings of the Arks being taken .
Their very hearts should even be broken, as in all probability Eli's was (even whilst his neck was unbroken) At the tidings of the Arks being taken.
The loss of faithful Ministers is like the loss of a good Husband, or of a good Wife, least at first: Passionate sorrow may be working most at first, but rational sorrow most afterwards. The longer God's Elijah's are under the loss, the deeper resentment they should have thereof.
The loss of faithful Ministers is like the loss of a good Husband, or of a good Wife, least At First: Passionate sorrow may be working most At First, but rational sorrow most afterwards. The longer God's Elijah's Are under the loss, the Deeper resentment they should have thereof.
1. In tears. Hearty mourners must, yea will, be weepers. There are two sorts of tears required of God's Elisha's, one of Compassion, the other of Humiliation; the former for the miseries both of God's Elijah's, and of God's Elisha's; the later for the sins that brought those miseries.
1. In tears. Hearty mourners must, yea will, be weepers. There Are two sorts of tears required of God's Elisha's, one of Compassion, the other of Humiliation; the former for the misery's both of God's Elijah's, and of God's Elisha's; the later for the Sins that brought those misery's.
what joy can God 's Elisha's take in children, when they suspect whether they shall leave them a Gospel or no? They may write (saith one) Ichabed upon the children born in their houses in the time,
what joy can God is Elisha's take in children, when they suspect whither they shall leave them a Gospel or no? They may write (Says one) Ichabed upon the children born in their houses in the time,
It is not enough for God's Elisha's to be troubled for the silencing of God's Elijah's; but when God's Elijah's are silenced, they must be up and doing the more in private.
It is not enough for God's Elisha's to be troubled for the silencing of God's Elijah's; but when God's Elijah's Are silenced, they must be up and doing the more in private.
Yea, such Elisha's as are Parents, and Masters of Families should be instead of Elijah's to their children and servants, not forgetting their neighbours souls.
Yea, such Elisha's as Are Parents, and Masters of Families should be instead of Elijah's to their children and Servants, not forgetting their neighbours Souls.
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In a word, in all private duties they should avoid what they mislike in the publick worship at such a time, viz. formality, driness, dulness, straitness, saplesness, &c. as being double sins both against the precept of God,
In a word, in all private duties they should avoid what they mislike in the public worship At such a time, viz. formality, dryness, dullness, straitness, saplesness, etc. as being double Sins both against the precept of God,
Answ. 1. They should mourn but not murmur; they should smite upon their own things, but not blame Providence: Misery is an excuse for Passion; the greatness of sufferings gives no allowance to the exorbitances of Passion. In the very place of Dragons there is somewhat to check murmuring. Let God's Elisha's take heed of entertaining one hard thought of God.
Answer 1. They should mourn but not murmur; they should smite upon their own things, but not blame Providence: Misery is an excuse for Passion; the greatness of sufferings gives no allowance to the exorbitances of Passion. In the very place of Dragons there is somewhat to check murmuring. Let God's Elisha's take heed of entertaining one hard Thought of God.
2. They should mourn, but not revenge. Revenge is so sweet a sin to corrupted nature, that some have found more sweetness in it then in life it self ;
2. They should mourn, but not revenge. Revenge is so sweet a since to corrupted nature, that Some have found more sweetness in it then in life it self;
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For it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord, q.d. If you take upon you to avenge your selves, you take Gods work out of his hands.
For it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, Says the Lord, Q.d If you take upon you to avenge your selves, you take God's work out of his hands.
Their outward losses may help to raise the waters, but they must take heed they be not the head and spring. In such occasions of sorrow, they should be sure to fall upon sin, their own iniquity rather then the wickedness of those that silence such Ministers.
Their outward losses may help to raise the waters, but they must take heed they be not the head and spring. In such occasions of sorrow, they should be sure to fallen upon since, their own iniquity rather then the wickedness of those that silence such Ministers.
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4. and lastly, They should mourn, but should not be cast down: Why art thou cast down O my soul ? The question puts it out of all question, that there never is any good reason why Saints should be cast down.
4. and lastly, They should mourn, but should not be cast down: Why art thou cast down Oh my soul? The question puts it out of all question, that there never is any good reason why Saints should be cast down.
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Even in such occasions of sorrow, they should not mourn (as one saith well ) as those that are without present stayes, and future hopes. Though at such a time there is a great alteration as to the means of grace, there is no change in the covenant of grace.
Even in such occasions of sorrow, they should not mourn (as one Says well) as those that Are without present stays, and future hope's. Though At such a time there is a great alteration as to the means of grace, there is no change in the Covenant of grace.
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They may find a Temple in the Lamb Rev. 21.22.; I will be as a little Sanctuary Ezek. 11.16., i.e. I will be instead of your City-walls, and your Temple priviledges.
They may find a Temple in the Lamb Rev. 21.22.; I will be as a little Sanctuary Ezekiel 11.16., i.e. I will be instead of your City walls, and your Temple privileges.
It signifies 1. That their affections towards their Elijah's, whilest their mouths were opened, were either not true, or very weak. How should one measure the degree or truth of our affections, but by the strength or truth of our afflictions in the removal of what we pretend to affect. 2. That the resurrection of such Elijah's will not be in much mercy to such Elisha's. The word restored to unhumbled hearts is as seed cast upon unbroken ground; it is thrown away, and not sown .
It signifies 1. That their affections towards their Elijah's, whilst their mouths were opened, were either not true, or very weak. How should one measure the degree or truth of our affections, but by the strength or truth of our afflictions in the removal of what we pretend to affect. 2. That the resurrection of such Elijah's will not be in much mercy to such Elisha's. The word restored to unhumbled hearts is as seed cast upon unbroken ground; it is thrown away, and not sown.
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Those that are at ease in Zion, that are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph, that are not sick at heart (as the words signifies) for the sufferings of God's Israel, shall go captive with the first that go captive :
Those that Are At ease in Zion, that Are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph, that Are not sick At heart (as the words signifies) for the sufferings of God's Israel, shall go captive with the First that go captive:
that they shall meet in their own places again, Neh. 1.9. Isa. 43.5, 6. Jer. 51.10, 11. Yea, in their solemn assemblies again, Jer. 23.4. Ezek. 34.12, 13, 14. Psal. 147.2.
that they shall meet in their own places again, Neh 1.9. Isaiah 43.5, 6. Jer. 51.10, 11. Yea, in their solemn assemblies again, Jer. 23.4. Ezekiel 34.12, 13, 14. Psalm 147.2.
Yea, restitution for the losses of their mercies, Ezek. 36.11. there shall be more purity of Ordinances then formerly, Ezek. 36. 11.-11.16, 17, 18. more glory, Hag. 2.7, 9. more power and efficacy, Mic. 4.6, 7. more condescention, and larger testimonies of acceptation, Ezek. 20.40, 41. -39.29.
Yea, restitution for the losses of their Mercies, Ezekiel 36.11. there shall be more purity of Ordinances then formerly, Ezekiel 36. 11.-11.16, 17, 18. more glory, Hag. 2.7, 9. more power and efficacy, Mic. 4.6, 7. more condescension, and larger testimonies of acceptation, Ezekiel 20.40, 41. -39.29.
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more unity, Ezek. 37, 21, 22. -11.19. Jer. 32.37, 38, 39. more security, Ezek. 34.27. and more honour, and reputation, Zeph. 3.19, 20. Isa. 61.7.
more unity, Ezekiel 37, 21, 22. -11.19. Jer. 32.37, 38, 39. more security, Ezekiel 34.27. and more honour, and reputation, Zephaniah 3.19, 20. Isaiah 61.7.
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What can be said more? And now shall none of these considerations (though they be but few of what might be urged ) prevail with God's Elisha's to lay to heart such a sad providence,
What can be said more? And now shall none of these considerations (though they be but few of what might be urged) prevail with God's Elisha's to lay to heart such a sad providence,
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sure, when they cannot hear the joyful sound, both God and man should hear their sorrowful sighs and groans. They know little of the reality of spiritual relations, whose hearts are not touched with the sense of spiritual breaches.
sure, when they cannot hear the joyful found, both God and man should hear their sorrowful sighs and groans. They know little of the reality of spiritual relations, whose hearts Are not touched with the sense of spiritual Breaches.
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For the degree, it is to be considered whether one Elijah be taken away, or more then one; whether few, or many, whether some or all? For the cause; the affliction is a great evil in it self, but greater in its cause. It argues that the greatest evil,
For the degree, it is to be considered whither one Elijah be taken away, or more then one; whither few, or many, whither Some or all? For the cause; the affliction is a great evil in it self, but greater in its cause. It argues that the greatest evil,
For the time is to be minded, whether this judgment falls upon them when Popish, Socinian, and Arminian errors, and all manner of looseness and debauchery are coming in as a flond? For the concomitants; When the shepherds are smitten, the sheep are scattered:
For the time is to be minded, whither this judgement falls upon them when Popish, Socinian, and Arminian errors, and all manner of looseness and debauchery Are coming in as a flond? For the concomitants; When the shepherd's Are smitten, the sheep Are scattered:
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and what will the scattered sheep do? What will the coals do when they are pulled one from another? When God takes away his faithfull Ministers from a people, he takes away from them the life of their lives, the comfort of all their enjoyments; for when the Ministry is sent packing, God himself is sent packing; yea,
and what will the scattered sheep do? What will the coals do when they Are pulled one from Another? When God Takes away his faithful Ministers from a people, he Takes away from them the life of their lives, the Comfort of all their enjoyments; for when the Ministry is sent packing, God himself is sent packing; yea,
Let but these considerations be stricken on the heart, as the rod was by Moses on the rock, and we may well conclude, the heart is a rock indeed, if it yield no water.
Let but these considerations be stricken on the heart, as the rod was by Moses on the rock, and we may well conclude, the heart is a rock indeed, if it yield no water.
now we see it is not the weight of an affliction, but the working of thy grace, that will humble us? Lord take away iniquity, and receive us graciously .
now we see it is not the weight of an affliction, but the working of thy grace, that will humble us? Lord take away iniquity, and receive us graciously.
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It is said of Tyrus, that the chief mourners for her fall, shall be such as handle the oare. The Mariners and Pilots shall wallow themselves in ashes, and cry bitterly;
It is said of Tyre, that the chief mourners for her fallen, shall be such as handle the oar. The Mariners and Pilots shall wallow themselves in Ashes, and cry bitterly;
as the children of the bridechamber, and friends of the bridegroom, when the Bridegroom is taken from them ? At such a time they have not onely lost their livelihoods, but the life of their lives;
as the children of the bridechamber, and Friends of the bridegroom, when the Bridegroom is taken from them? At such a time they have not only lost their livelihoods, but the life of their lives;
it may be some find deadnings, witherings, decayings, a secret gladness of such ease, and not missing their work, &c. 5. It may be some have much ado to keep down pride under the self-denial they are called to exercise.
it may be Some find deadnings, witherings, decayings, a secret gladness of such ease, and not missing their work, etc. 5. It may be Some have much ado to keep down pride under the self-denial they Are called to exercise.
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It was common among the Jews to give the title of Fathers to their Masters and Teachers. NONLATINALPHABET, in 1 Pet. 1.18. signifies what their Doctors and Teachers delivered to them. See Mr. Patrick's Serm. at the Fun. of Mr. J. Smith. at the end of his Sel. Disc. p. 488.
It was Common among the jews to give the title of Father's to their Masters and Teachers., in 1 Pet. 1.18. signifies what their Doctors and Teachers Delivered to them. See Mr. Patrick's Sermon At the Fun. of Mr. J. Smith. At the end of his Sel. Disc. p. 488.
See five reasons why good Ministers are the greatest safety to a Nation, in Mr. Ob. Sedgwicks Sermon on this Text at the Fun. of Mr. Strong. As also four reasons, why godly men (and therefore much more godly Ministers) are the best munition in Mr. Fitz-Geoffery's Sermon on this Text.
See five Reasons why good Ministers Are the greatest safety to a nation, in Mr. Ob. Sedgwicks Sermon on this Text At the Fun. of Mr. Strong. As also four Reasons, why godly men (and Therefore much more godly Ministers) Are the best munition in Mr. Fitz-Geoffery's Sermon on this Text.
