A sermon preached at the Kirk of Auldhamstocks, September the 28, 1690 on the occasion of the intimation of a sentence of deposition passed upon Mr. John Gibson ... according to the order ... of the presbyteries of Dumbar and Haddingtown / by Mr. J.C.
WE think it not needful to resume what the Author of this Sermon delivered in way of Introduction to his Text, it being so obvious to any that art acquainted with Scripture story, that at this time,
WE think it not needful to resume what the Author of this Sermon Delivered in Way of Introduction to his Text, it being so obvious to any that art acquainted with Scripture story, that At this time,
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when Ezra appeared so Active and concerned for the publick Interest of his Nation, the People of God were now under a begun Deliverance from the Babylonish Captivity,
when Ezra appeared so Active and concerned for the public Interest of his nation, the People of God were now under a begun Deliverance from the Babylonish Captivity,
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But hath extended mercy to us in the sight of the Kings of Persia. 3, Hath given us a reviving. 4, Hath given us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem. 3, We have also in the Text, the End why God gave them a Reviving,
But hath extended mercy to us in the sighed of the Kings of Persiam. 3, Hath given us a reviving. 4, Hath given us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem. 3, We have also in the Text, the End why God gave them a Reviving,
or the Improvement pointed at, that they should make of the opportunity of a breathing Time put in their Hand. 1, To set up the House of God. 2, To repair the Desolations thereof.
or the Improvement pointed At, that they should make of the opportunity of a breathing Time put in their Hand. 1, To Set up the House of God. 2, To repair the Desolations thereof.
Our God who hath the Hearts of Kings, and of all Men in his Hand, to turn and sway them as he pleaseth, hath so influenced and inclined even the Heathen Kings, to Act and Do in favours of his Church, that herein lies a great deal of the Wonder and Mistery of this Mercy, that God hath imployed such Tools and Instruments, to accomplish his Great and Gracious Purposes.
Our God who hath the Hearts of Kings, and of all Men in his Hand, to turn and sway them as he Pleases, hath so influenced and inclined even the Heathen Kings, to Act and Do in favours of his Church, that herein lies a great deal of the Wonder and Mystery of this Mercy, that God hath employed such Tools and Instruments, to accomplish his Great and Gracious Purposes.
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By the reviving in their bondage ] Here we may understand, either Spiritual Inspirations of the Almighty, whereby they were quickned from a backsliden Languide Disposition of Spirit, to set about the Work of the Lord in Earnestness and Zeal, hence chap. 1. v. 5. We read that God raised the Spirits of the chief of the Fathers, and the Priests and the Levites to build the House of the Lord;
By the reviving in their bondage ] Here we may understand, either Spiritual Inspirations of the Almighty, whereby they were quickened from a Backslidden Languid Disposition of Spirit, to Set about the Work of the Lord in Earnestness and Zeal, hence chap. 1. v. 5. We read that God raised the Spirits of the chief of the Father's, and the Priests and the Levites to built the House of the Lord;
or rather we may understand the Lord's giving them Freedom and Deliverance from the Thraldom and Tyranny of their cruel Enemies, who had long keeped them in hard Bondage and Captivity, which was to them as a Resurrection from the Bands of Death. To set up ] i. e.
or rather we may understand the Lord's giving them Freedom and Deliverance from the Thraldom and Tyranny of their cruel Enemies, who had long keeped them in hard Bondage and Captivity, which was to them as a Resurrection from the Bans of Death. To Set up ] i. e.
And give us a wall ] Some understand thereby the Favour of the Kings of Persia, whose Edicts so especially concerning them, were under God, their Bulwark and Security against the Efforts of their malicious Enemies, who essayed by all means to impede their Settlement and Welfare:
And give us a wall ] some understand thereby the Favour of the Kings of Persiam, whose Edicts so especially Concerning them, were under God, their Bulwark and Security against the Efforts of their malicious Enemies, who essayed by all means to impede their Settlement and Welfare:
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To this piece of Wisdom and Duty Mordecai exhorted Esther chap. 4. v. 31, 14. And saith the Apostle, Gal. 6. 10. As we have therefore oportunity, let us do good. —
To this piece of Wisdom and Duty Mordecai exhorted Esther chap. 4. v. 31, 14. And Says the Apostle, Gal. 6. 10. As we have Therefore opportunity, let us do good. —
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In prosecution of this Doctrinal Observation, we will give some Reasons of the Doctrine, which may be improven as so many Arguments and Incentives to ply the Duty pointed at in our Text,
In prosecution of this Doctrinal Observation, we will give Some Reasons of the Doctrine, which may be improven as so many Arguments and Incentives to ply the Duty pointed At in our Text,
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1 Reason, We may come to incurr the Character of Foolish and Unwise towards God, if we slipp an Opportune offer of Providence to advance the House of God.
1 Reason, We may come to incur the Character of Foolish and Unwise towards God, if we slip an Opportune offer of Providence to advance the House of God.
and no less Prudence and Discretion in the active improvement of a seasonable Juncture; But he is a very Fool, sayes the Wise-man, who hath a price in his Hand to get Wisdom,
and no less Prudence and Discretion in the active improvement of a seasonable Juncture; But he is a very Fool, Says the Wiseman, who hath a price in his Hand to get Wisdom,
yet hath no Heart to it. Prov. 17. 16. 2 Reason, Opportunity is precious, but passing, of great value but variable like the Wind, we know not how soon it may change;
yet hath no Heart to it. Curae 17. 16. 2 Reason, Opportunity is precious, but passing, of great valve but variable like the Wind, we know not how soon it may change;
therefore will all wise and considering Men, strike in with Time and Tide, that neither by Power or Policy can be gained to await our Leisure or Pleasure;
Therefore will all wise and considering Men, strike in with Time and Tide, that neither by Power or Policy can be gained to await our Leisure or Pleasure;
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But moreover as Opportunity is in a moment variable, so for ever irrecoverable, therefore sayes the wise Cato lib. 2. distich. 26. Rem tibi quam noscis aptam, dimittere nolis, Fronte capillata, sed post occasio calva.
But moreover as Opportunity is in a moment variable, so for ever irrecoverable, Therefore Says the wise Cato lib. 2. distich. 26. Remembering tibi quam noscis aptam, Dimittere nolis, Front capillata, sed post Occasion calva.
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And the Apostle Paul seems to mind us of the same thing, when he advises Rom. 12. 11. to be not sloathful in Business, fervent in Spirit serving the Lord, where, for NONLATINALPHABET many Greek Impressions have NONLATINALPHABET;
And the Apostle Paul seems to mind us of the same thing, when he advises Rom. 12. 11. to be not slothful in Business, fervent in Spirit serving the Lord, where, for many Greek Impressions have;
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our Bowels should be stirred in thoughts of these that come of our Bowels, that we entail not upon them Spiritual Plagues and Punishments, that ordinarly follow the want of Gospel Ordinances, it were better we left them unprovided of Estates and Fortunes for their Temporal happiness,
our Bowels should be stirred in thoughts of these that come of our Bowels, that we entail not upon them Spiritual Plagues and Punishments, that ordinarily follow the want of Gospel Ordinances, it were better we left them unprovided of Estates and Fortune's for their Temporal happiness,
4 R, The Laws of the God of Heaven are express that we should sett up the House of the God of Heaven, and should not his Charge and Authority have weight with us, to Sway and Perswade us to our Work? Ezr: 7: 23. Hag: 1: 8. 5 R, The Lord severely Challenges and Threatnes the Negligent herein;
4 R, The Laws of the God of Heaven Are express that we should Set up the House of the God of Heaven, and should not his Charge and authority have weight with us, to Sway and Persuade us to our Work? Ezra: 7: 23. Hag: 1: 8. 5 R, The Lord severely Challenges and Threatens the Negligent herein;
as to carrie Indifferent in his Work and Affairs, 'tis surely the greatest Priviledge the Creature can be capable of to be Instrumental for the Honor and service of the Creator; yet behold as if there were not a God or God had no Work for Men in the World, the People of the World mind so much their own things, that the things of God has smal share of their cares.
as to carry Indifferent in his Work and Affairs, it's surely the greatest Privilege the Creature can be capable of to be Instrumental for the Honour and service of the Creator; yet behold as if there were not a God or God had no Work for Men in the World, the People of the World mind so much their own things, that the things of God has small share of their Cares.
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as may be gathered from his way of upbraiding such, Hag: 1: 4, 5: Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ciled houses, and this house lie waste? and v: 9: He plaugeth them, because of mine House that is wast, and ye run every Man unto his own House.
as may be gathered from his Way of upbraiding such, Hag: 1: 4, 5: Is it time for you, Oh you, to dwell in your ciled houses, and this house lie waste? and v: 9: He plaugeth them, Because of mine House that is waste, and you run every Man unto his own House.
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and who would not be Workers together with God, or who needs to fear the misgiveing of a Work, at which is the Hand of the Almighty Hagg: 1: 13. 2. 4. 5. 9. 10. &c. Chron: 22. 11: 17. 19. 7 Reason, We will be Brought to an account of our Neglected, slighted Opportunities;
and who would not be Workers together with God, or who needs to Fear the misgiveing of a Work, At which is the Hand of the Almighty Hag: 1: 13. 2. 4. 5. 9. 10. etc. Chronicles: 22. 11: 17. 19. 7 Reason, We will be Brought to an account of our Neglected, slighted Opportunities;
every good Talent of God, is a treasure committed to our Trust, with our Mal and Misimprovments whereof we will undoubtedly be charged in the great day of Count and Reckoning Math: 29. 19 ▪ After a long time the Lord of those servants cometh and rekoneth with them.
every good Talon of God, is a treasure committed to our Trust, with our Malachi and Misimprovments whereof we will undoubtedly be charged in the great day of Count and Reckoning Math: 29. 19 ▪ After a long time the Lord of those Servants comes and Reckoneth with them.
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ye know this is very Usual and Obvious to your daily Observations, that when an old Ruinous House is about to be repaired, the first Piece of Work is to remove the heaps of Redd and Rubish that so there may be fair Ground to go upon for Leying the Foundation and rearing up the Superstructure, and therefore 2. Chron: 29: 5. We read of Carrying forth the filthiness out of the holy place, and also 2 Chron: 34. 3: 8. Iosiah purged Iudah and Jerusal•m from the high Places,
you know this is very Usual and Obvious to your daily Observations, that when an old Ruinous House is about to be repaired, the First Piece of Work is to remove the heaps of Redd and Rubbish that so there may be fair Ground to go upon for Laying the Foundation and rearing up the Superstructure, and Therefore 2. Chronicles: 29: 5. We read of Carrying forth the filthiness out of the holy place, and also 2 Chronicles: 34. 3: 8. Josiah purged Iudah and Jerusal•m from the high Places,
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Now my Friends with an alas, I desire to make a Reflexion on this Scripture, applaying it to our selves at this time, I say alas for we have few Bearers of Burdens;
Now my Friends with an alas, I desire to make a Reflection on this Scripture, applaying it to our selves At this time, I say alas for we have few Bearer of Burdens;
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I grant there is need both of much Grace, and of much Witt, how to Manage this hard Piece of Work of Purging the House of God, there are so many obvious Dangers, and Insuperable like Difficulties on all hands, hinc illae Lachrymae! but heroick Zeal will say fiat Justitia, ruat Coelum;
I grant there is need both of much Grace, and of much Wit, how to Manage this hard Piece of Work of Purging the House of God, there Are so many obvious Dangers, and Insuperable like Difficulties on all hands, hinc Those Lachrymae! but heroic Zeal will say fiat Justitia, ruat Coelum;
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floreat Religio, ruat Mundus, let all go to all, let Gods Honour still be minded, let Gods way still be followed, this is our Providence, this is our Wisdome, this is our undoubted Interest, he that walks uprightly, walks surely.
floreat Religio, ruat World, let all go to all, let God's Honour still be minded, let God's Way still be followed, this is our Providence, this is our Wisdom, this is our undoubted Interest, he that walks uprightly, walks surely.
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I would also have you to advert to what the Lord sayes, Ezek. 20. 37, 30. That when he brings his People into the bond of the Covenant, he will purge out from among them the Rebells;
I would also have you to advert to what the Lord Says, Ezekiel 20. 37, 30. That when he brings his People into the bound of the Covenant, he will purge out from among them the Rebels;
and who may justly be reputed Rebels, by Declaring, Swearing, and Railing against God, and Religion in the power of it? &c. Verbum sapienti fas est. 2 Setting up doth imply a preparing of Materials for the Work,
and who may justly be reputed Rebels, by Declaring, Swearing, and Railing against God, and Religion in the power of it? etc. Verbum sapienti fas est. 2 Setting up does imply a preparing of Materials for the Work,
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and to work by. 1 Chron. 22. Throughout. 3. Setting up doth plainly imply, a falling closs to work, every Man doing something in his Place and Station,
and to work by. 1 Chronicles 22. Throughout. 3. Setting up does plainly imply, a falling closs to work, every Man doing something in his Place and Station,
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But, to return again, that every Bodie should contribute their share of service, to their Ability, within their proper Sphere, I hope all serious Godly Persons will easily grant,
But, to return again, that every Body should contribute their share of service, to their Ability, within their proper Sphere, I hope all serious Godly Persons will Easily grant,
2. Use of Exhortation, To two or three sorts of Folk, to put to their Hands to set up the House of God. And first, be exhorted O ye Magistrates, whom God hath advanced to a Sphere of Activity above others, to set up the House of God; 'tis no disparagement to you, were ye higher then the highest upon Earth, to stoup if it were so low as to remove the filthiness of the Sanctuary, in that way that is proper and competent for you, the greatest of Men, the best of Men have been thus honourably Employed,
2. Use of Exhortation, To two or three sorts of Folk, to put to their Hands to Set up the House of God. And First, be exhorted Oh you Magistrates, whom God hath advanced to a Sphere of Activity above Others, to Set up the House of God; it's no disparagement to you, were you higher then the highest upon Earth, to stoup if it were so low as to remove the filthiness of the Sanctuary, in that Way that is proper and competent for you, the greatest of Men, the best of Men have been thus honourably Employed,
as David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel, all Kings and principal Rulers, eminent in their day both for Power, Wisdom, and Piety; O Magistrates, I say appear and Act, foreward in this Work. 1. Because your example will mightily work upon the Vulgar, and may sway others to do as ye do;
as David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel, all Kings and principal Rulers, eminent in their day both for Power, Wisdom, and Piety; Oh Magistrates, I say appear and Act, forward in this Work. 1. Because your Exampl will mightily work upon the vulgar, and may sway Others to do as you do;
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If a Prince, or Royal Person venture himself in the Front of a Battle, how doth it animate the Inferiour Souldiery, and put Spirits in the dullest Souls to r•n sharers of his Dangers;
If a Prince, or Royal Person venture himself in the Front of a Battle, how does it animate the Inferior Soldiery, and put Spirits in the dullest Souls to r•n sharers of his Dangers;
if the Magistrates of a City stand brisk and resolute for the Ancient Pridiledges of it, what backing does there presently appear of the concerned Citizens, ready to venture their All for the same cause;
if the Magistrates of a city stand brisk and resolute for the Ancient Pridiledges of it, what backing does there presently appear of the concerned Citizens, ready to venture their All for the same cause;
2. Because they are most able to perfect great things to purpose, when Power and Piety make a happy Concurrance together, O what mighty Feats will they atchieve,
2. Because they Are most able to perfect great things to purpose, when Power and Piety make a happy Concurrence together, Oh what mighty Feats will they achieve,
when Piety without Power will avail very little (I mean with respect to those, who want a solid Principle of Grace to work by) for the Sword of Steell will do more then the Sword of the Spirit with the most part of Men, the Word of God, and Ecclesiastick Discipline being much in contempt with this perverse Generation,
when Piety without Power will avail very little (I mean with respect to those, who want a solid Principle of Grace to work by) for the Sword of Steel will do more then the Sword of the Spirit with the most part of Men, the Word of God, and Ecclesiastic Discipline being much in contempt with this perverse Generation,
and I will not say, but some Reason of this may be, because the Sword of the Spirit, has to do with Rebels, but the Sword of steell with Subjects, at least who fain subjection for fear of Hazard;
and I will not say, but Some Reason of this may be, Because the Sword of the Spirit, has to do with Rebels, but the Sword of steel with Subject's, At lest who fain subjection for Fear of Hazard;
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but imploy it in a suitable way to your calling, to help foreward the work of the Lord. 3. Because God has deputed you for this effect to act as his Vicegerents and Representives, so that as ye cannot but know, that God is concerned to have his House set up and Repaired for the glory of his great Name,
but employ it in a suitable Way to your calling, to help forward the work of the Lord. 3. Because God has deputed you for this Effect to act as his Vicegerents and Representives, so that as you cannot but know, that God is concerned to have his House Set up and Repaired for the glory of his great Name,
And on this occasion O ye Inferior Magistrates, I tell you, there lies an undeniably great part of the Encouradgment to move in this Work, Seeing God has given us a King in his mercie,
And on this occasion Oh you Inferior Magistrates, I tell you, there lies an undeniably great part of the Encouradgment to move in this Work, Seeing God has given us a King in his mercy,
so happily disposed, as to see to the Settlment and Consult the welfare of Gods Church in the Land, which is one of the greatest Blessings that Gracious Bountifull Providence hath conferred on this Unworthy Unthankful Generation;
so happily disposed, as to see to the Settlment and Consult the welfare of God's Church in the Land, which is one of the greatest Blessings that Gracious Bountiful Providence hath conferred on this Unworthy Unthankful Generation;
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And to be sure all that think themselves concerned in the Peace and Prosperitie of Zion, in their Daily addresses to the Throne of Grace, do seriously Pray, GOD Save King VVILLIAM and Queen MARY,
And to be sure all that think themselves concerned in the Peace and Prosperity of Zion, in their Daily Addresses to the Throne of Grace, do seriously Pray, GOD Save King WILLIAM and Queen MARY,
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You specially stand interessed in this Work, by your peculiar Charge and Character, ye may remember how Zealous was Jehojeda, how active was Ezra, and how concerned was Joshua the High Priest; For Church-men, not to be concerned for the Church, were a strange thing,
You specially stand interested in this Work, by your peculiar Charge and Character, you may Remember how Zealous was Jehojeda, how active was Ezra, and how concerned was joshua the High Priest; For Churchmen, not to be concerned for the Church, were a strange thing,
Isa. 58. 1. Hos. 5. 1. to 7 verse. 2 Tim. 4. 14, 15. Another part of your Work is, To pray for God's Blessing on the Work, that the Labourers may come good speed and prosper;
Isaiah 58. 1. Hos. 5. 1. to 7 verse. 2 Tim. 4. 14, 15. another part of your Work is, To pray for God's Blessing on the Work, that the Labourers may come good speed and prosper;
3. Encourage the People with the most Proper and pressing Arguments ye can Invent, that you may Excite and Stirr them up to Zeal, Courage and Activity;
3. Encourage the People with the most Proper and pressing Arguments you can Invent, that you may Excite and Stir them up to Zeal, Courage and Activity;
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O what an Incredible back-sett may the work of the Lord sustain from dashes and discouragements at the Hands of Ministers, who should lift up the Hands that hang down and confirme the feeble Knees, Hag: 2: 4: 4ly:
Oh what an Incredible back-sett may the work of the Lord sustain from Dashes and discouragements At the Hands of Ministers, who should lift up the Hands that hang down and confirm the feeble Knees, Hag: 2: 4: 4ly:
In the last roome, People of all Rankes and Degrees should assist in Setting up the House of God, that which concerneth all, all should be concerned in, not only Magistrats and Ministers share of the Priviledges of the House of God,
In the last room, People of all Ranks and Degrees should assist in Setting up the House of God, that which concerns all, all should be concerned in, not only Magistrates and Ministers share of the Privileges of the House of God,
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3. Vse of Caution, Having exhorted to set up the House of God, I would have you cautioned against two or three sorts of Folk, who I fear may prove unluckie and unmeet Tools for this work,
3. Use of Caution, Having exhorted to Set up the House of God, I would have you cautioned against two or three sorts of Folk, who I Fear may prove unlucky and unmeet Tools for this work,
They came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the Fathers, and said unto them, let us Build with you for we seek your God as ye do, you see here their fair plausible Pretensions,
They Come to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the Father's, and said unto them, let us Built with you for we seek your God as you do, you see Here their fair plausible Pretensions,
and frustrate their purpose, but the People of God being aware of their ill designes, return them this Answer, You have nothing to do with us, to build an house unto our GOD,
and frustrate their purpose, but the People of God being aware of their ill designs, return them this Answer, You have nothing to do with us, to built an house unto our GOD,
'Tis true, Paul preached the Faith that once he destroyed, and persecuted, Gal. 1. 23. But it is as true, he had a sound through Repentance for the Havock he made of the Church of God,
It's true, Paul preached the Faith that once he destroyed, and persecuted, Gal. 1. 23. But it is as true, he had a found through Repentance for the Havoc he made of the Church of God,
and gives this satisfying Demonstration of his seriousness and candor therein, that to his own shame he leaves on publick record, in futuram rei memoriam, a particular Confession of his Impieties and Scandals. 1 Cor. 15. 9. I am not meet to be called an Apostle,
and gives this satisfying Demonstration of his seriousness and candor therein, that to his own shame he leaves on public record, in futuram rei memoriam, a particular Confessi of his Impieties and Scandals. 1 Cor. 15. 9. I am not meet to be called an Apostle,
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they were not too credulous, neither would they trust before they tried. 2. Have a care of Gallios and Neutralists, who have laid it down as a Principle of their Religion, to be keen for no Religion;
they were not too credulous, neither would they trust before they tried. 2. Have a care of Gallios and Neutralists, who have laid it down as a Principle of their Religion, to be keen for no Religion;
Such readily in all the Stirrs and Revolutions that are about Religion, carry with a piece of Carelesness and Indifferency, whither Religion sink or swime;
Such readily in all the Stirs and Revolutions that Are about Religion, carry with a piece of Carelessness and Indifferency, whither Religion sink or swim;
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or not, neither does the care of the Churches any thing toutch their Spirit, and Gallio cared for none of those things Acts 18: 17. 3. Have a care of the greedie mammonist, whose heart and Soul seemes to be sett upon Gold, not upon God, or upon Gold for his God, never expect that Man will give Gold to Build the Sanctuary, who makes Gold his Sanctuary trusting in uncertain Riches;
or not, neither does the care of the Churches any thing toutch their Spirit, and Gallio cared for none of those things Acts 18: 17. 3. Have a care of the greedy mammonist, whose heart and Soul seems to be Set upon Gold, not upon God, or upon Gold for his God, never expect that Man will give Gold to Built the Sanctuary, who makes Gold his Sanctuary trusting in uncertain Riches;
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they are deceived who look for a good turn in the work of GOD, from an avaricious, gripping worldling. 4. Have a care of the craftie politician, he is too politick to be pious; he has his own house and familie to build, though it were upon the ruines of the house of GOD;
they Are deceived who look for a good turn in the work of GOD, from an avaricious, gripping worldling. 4. Have a care of the crafty politician, he is too politic to be pious; he has his own house and family to built, though it were upon the ruins of the house of GOD;
5ly, Have a care of debauched Profanists, whose life and conversation is checkered with Vices and Immoralities, such will be so far from setting up the work, that if there were no more but their guilt and sins connived at, 'tis enough to procure GODS displeasure against the Builders,
5ly, Have a care of debauched Profanists, whose life and Conversation is chequered with Vices and Immoralities, such will be so Far from setting up the work, that if there were no more but their guilt and Sins connived At, it's enough to procure GOD'S displeasure against the Builders,
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Now to come to a close of this subject in the last place I offer to the consideration of those that are concerned to set up the house of GOD, some few Directions as to the manner and way of managing their work.
Now to come to a close of this Subject in the last place I offer to the consideration of those that Are concerned to Set up the house of GOD, Some few Directions as to the manner and Way of managing their work.
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1. Direction, Set up the house of GOD unanimouslie, with that concord, good agreement, and oneness in mind and Measures that is desireable and necessary, Vnity, is the Bond of Society, and keeps all the several parts conjoyned iu one firm compact Body;
1. Direction, Set up the house of GOD unanimously, with that concord, good agreement, and oneness in mind and Measures that is desirable and necessary, Unity, is the Bound of Society, and keeps all the several parts conjoined ju one firm compact Body;
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so Builders divided among themselves shall never bring a Structure to the Copestone, it was the division of Tongues that putt a stopp to the Building of Babel;
so Builders divided among themselves shall never bring a Structure to the Copestone, it was the division of Tongues that put a stop to the Building of Babel;
nor Ax, nor any Tool of Iron heard in the House while it was in Building, upon which take Mr Pool 's Exposition, this says he is of Mystical signification, that it is the duety of the Builders of the Church,
nor Ax, nor any Tool of Iron herd in the House while it was in Building, upon which take Mr Pool is Exposition, this Says he is of Mystical signification, that it is the duty of the Builders of the Church,
or violence be heard in that Sacred Building, Ezra 3: 1. Tells us when the People were to meet about Building the Temple, they gathered themselves together as one Man to Jerusalem; Mind also what the Historian sayes, Concordia, res parvae crescunt, Discordia maxima dilabuntur.
or violence be herd in that Sacred Building, Ezra 3: 1. Tells us when the People were to meet about Building the Temple, they gathered themselves together as one Man to Jerusalem; Mind also what the Historian Says, Concord, Rest parvae crescunt, Discordia maxima dilabuntur.
and quickly Dispatcheth Business, Prudence rather suffers Injuries, then injuriously persecutes Offenders, in all cases Prudence is as a Moderatrix, to Consult, Guide,
and quickly Dispatcheth Business, Prudence rather suffers Injuries, then injuriously persecutes Offenders, in all cases Prudence is as a Moderatrix, to Consult, Guide,
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what should I say more, I find its Imprudence in me, to essay the Commendation of Prudence, I can say so little to purpose, being defective in Experience. But alas after all that can be said, here lies a great difficulty, to judge and discern What is true Prudence; with the most part Carnal Policy passes for Prudence, and that wisdom of the World, that advanceth worldly Interests, that Master-piece of truest Prudence is too much neglected, he that walketh uprightly walketh surely;
what should I say more, I find its Imprudence in me, to essay the Commendation of Prudence, I can say so little to purpose, being defective in Experience. But alas After all that can be said, Here lies a great difficulty, to judge and discern What is true Prudence; with the most part Carnal Policy passes for Prudence, and that Wisdom of the World, that Advanceth worldly Interests, that Masterpiece of Truest Prudence is too much neglected, he that walks uprightly walks surely;
Godly Simplicity is nick-named Silliness, and Fraud and Flattery pass for Prudentials. 3. Direction, Set up the House of God Zealously, and with a fervent mind;
Godly Simplicity is nicknamed Silliness, and Fraud and Flattery pass for Prudentials. 3. Direction, Set up the House of God Zealously, and with a fervent mind;
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Zeal is an active Principle that prompts to forwardness in action; Zeal transcends all Difficulties, and briskly carries through Troops of Discouragements;
Zeal is an active Principle that prompts to forwardness in actium; Zeal transcends all Difficulties, and briskly carries through Troops of Discouragements;
yea Zeal is fl•uted at all Hands, and a strick Godly Zealot stigmatized with the most Odious Characters; Zeal is buried under the Moold and Earth of Carnal Prudence, and this so Deified in our Day, that Zeal must be sacrificed to her Devotion,
yea Zeal is fl•uted At all Hands, and a strick Godly Zealot stigmatized with the most Odious Characters; Zeal is buried under the Mould and Earth of Carnal Prudence, and this so Deified in our Day, that Zeal must be sacrificed to her Devotion,
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Exod. 35. 21, 22. 36, 5, 6. Ezra 2. 68. Nehem. 4. 6. And sayes the Apostle, Gal. 4. 18. It is good to be Zealously affected alwayes in a good thing, And what better thing can we be Zealous in,
Exod 35. 21, 22. 36, 5, 6. Ezra 2. 68. Nehemiah 4. 6. And Says the Apostle, Gal. 4. 18. It is good to be Zealously affected always in a good thing, And what better thing can we be Zealous in,
then the setting up and repairing the House of God? 5. Direct. Set up the house of GOD dependingly, looking unto GOD for Counsel, Direction, and Assistance;
then the setting up and repairing the House of God? 5. Direct. Set up the house of GOD dependingly, looking unto GOD for Counsel, Direction, and Assistance;
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and to be sure if we depend not on him in all our Essayes in his work, our work is but labour in vain, Psal. 127. 1. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. 6. Direct.
and to be sure if we depend not on him in all our Essays in his work, our work is but labour in vain, Psalm 127. 1. Except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it. 6. Direct.
Set up the house of GOD Prayerfully, ordinatly a building time with the People of GOD is also a Praying and Wrestling time, upon the first Intentions that Nehemiah had of Repairing the D•solations of Jerusalem, he makes his Prayer to GOD to prosper his Project and Enterprize, chap. 1. 11. compared with chap. 2 v. 3, 4, 5. and chap. 4. 8, 9. when the Enemies conspired to hinder the work, we made our Prayer unto Our GOD, says Nehemiah. 7. Direct.
Set up the house of GOD Prayerfully, ordinately a building time with the People of GOD is also a Praying and Wrestling time, upon the First Intentions that Nehemiah had of Repairing the D•solations of Jerusalem, he makes his Prayer to GOD to prosper his Project and Enterprise, chap. 1. 11. compared with chap. 2 v. 3, 4, 5. and chap. 4. 8, 9. when the Enemies conspired to hinder the work, we made our Prayer unto Our GOD, Says Nehemiah. 7. Direct.
and excellent exhortation to his son Solomon. Psal. 51. 18 ▪ and 1. Chron 22. 16. O Lord do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion, build thou the walls of Jerusalem:
and excellent exhortation to his son Solomon. Psalm 51. 18 ▪ and 1. Chronicles 22. 16. Oh Lord do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion, built thou the walls of Jerusalem:
