A sermon preached at a general meeting in the Gray-Friar-Church of Edinburgh, upon the 13 day of June, 1638 by that eminent, faithful, and zealous servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. Andrew Cant ...
I Perceive that God will have his Temple built, which had been long neglected, partly by the worldliness of the people, who had greater Care of their own houses then of the house of God,
I Perceive that God will have his Temple built, which had been long neglected, partly by the worldliness of the people, who had greater Care of their own houses then of the house of God,
as appears by the prophet, Haggai 1. v. 3, 4. He reproves them for this fault, (That they cared more for their own houses than for the house of God, partly,
as appears by the Prophet, Chaggai 1. v. 3, 4. He reproves them for this fault, (That they cared more for their own houses than for the house of God, partly,
Yet God, having a purpose to have it builded, sends his Prophets to stir them up to the building of it, Hag. 2. 4. As for impediments, he promises to remove them all,
Yet God, having a purpose to have it built, sends his prophets to stir them up to the building of it, Hag. 2. 4. As for impediments, he promises to remove them all,
and assures them of this by Haggai and Zechariah; Yea he shews to Zerubbabel and the people, that although impediments were as mountains, yet they should be removed.
and assures them of this by Chaggai and Zechariah; Yea he shows to Zerubbabel and the people, that although impediments were as Mountains, yet they should be removed.
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I need not stand upon Introductions and Connections, this Verse I have read, shows the Scope of the Prophet, to wit, God will have his work going on, and all Impediments removed.
I need not stand upon Introductions and Connections, this Verse I have read, shows the Scope of the Prophet, to wit, God will have his work going on, and all Impediments removed.
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There are two Parts in this Text, First. An Impediment removed under the Name of a Mountain, Who art thou, O great mountain before Zerubbabel, thou shalt become a plain. 2ly, In the second Part of the Text, the Work goeth up and is finished;
There Are two Parts in this Text, First. an Impediment removed under the Name of a Mountain, Who art thou, Oh great mountain before Zerubbabel, thou shalt become a plain. 2ly, In the second Part of the Text, the Work Goes up and is finished;
the three in the Mountain are these, 1. It is a Mountain seen, O great mountain. 2. A Mountain reproved, Who art thou, O great mountain before Zerubbabel. 3. A Mountain removed, Thou shalt become a plain.
the three in the Mountain Are these, 1. It is a Mountain seen, Oh great mountain. 2. A Mountain reproved, Who art thou, Oh great mountain before Zerubbabel. 3. A Mountain removed, Thou shalt become a plain.
As for the three in the Mountain. 1. It is a Mountain seen, It is called a great Mountain, under this are comprehended all Impediments and Difficulties impeding the Bullding, all being taken together, make up a great Mountain which is un-passible, the Enemies which impede this Work were this Mountain;
As for the three in the Mountain. 1. It is a Mountain seen, It is called a great Mountain, under this Are comprehended all Impediments and Difficulties impeding the Bullding, all being taken together, make up a great Mountain which is passable, the Enemies which impede this Work were this Mountain;
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I find also, that the strong Enemies of the Church are called Mountains, because of the great impediments to the Kirk's building that are made by them,
I find also, that the strong Enemies of the Church Are called Mountains, Because of the great impediments to the Kirk's building that Are made by them,
as ye may see in Ps. 144. This Mountain (that I may speak more plainly) is Prelacie, which hath ever been in the Mountain, in the way of our Reformation:
as you may see in Ps. 144. This Mountain (that I may speak more plainly) is Prelacy, which hath ever been in the Mountain, in the Way of our Reformation:
but such is the Prelacy of this Kirk, it is Antichristian, I may easily prove that, that amongst many marks of Antichrist, thir two are most evident, False Doctrine, and Tiranny in Government;
but such is the Prelacy of this Kirk, it is Antichristian, I may Easily prove that, that among many marks of Antichrist, their two Are most evident, False Doctrine, and Tyranny in Government;
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where Antichrist is, there is Tirannical Government, imposing Laws upon the Consciences of Gods People, where Antichrist is, there is Idolatry, Superstition,
where Antichrist is, there is Tyrannical Government, imposing Laws upon the Consciences of God's People, where Antichrist is, there is Idolatry, Superstition,
because from them the Robbers rush down to the Valleys and Prey upon the Passengers. 2. The second is in J er. 51. 25. Babylon, a great Enemy to Gods Kirk is called a destroying Mountain; thee word in its own language, is called a Pestiferious Mountain, (so called) because the Pest destroys. 3. The third is in Isa. 2. 14. They are called Mountains of Pride compared with the 12. Vers. and you will find these Mountains called Mountains of Pride.
Because from them the Robbers rush down to the Valleys and Prey upon the Passengers. 2. The second is in J er. 51. 25. Babylon, a great Enemy to God's Kirk is called a destroying Mountain; thee word in its own language, is called a Pestiferious Mountain, (so called) Because the Pest Destroys. 3. The third is in Isaiah 2. 14. They Are called Mountains of Pride compared with the 12. Vers. and you will find these Mountains called Mountains of Pride.
Our Mountain of Prelacie hath all these Three bad Qualities, first, it is a Mountain from which they have like Robbers, made a Prey of the Kirk of Christ:
Our Mountain of Prelacy hath all these Three bad Qualities, First, it is a Mountain from which they have like Robbers, made a Prey of the Kirk of christ:
Ye that are Noblemen, are the Natural Mountains of this Kingdom descended of Noble Predecessors, who have been as Mountains indeed; defending both Kirk and Common-wealth;
You that Are Noblemen, Are the Natural Mountains of this Kingdom descended of Noble Predecessors, who have been as Mountains indeed; defending both Kirk and Commonwealth;
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Noblemen, these Artificial and stooted Mountains, have overtoped you who are the Natural Mountains, and if they have not done so, what means the great-seal then;
Noblemen, these Artificial and Stooted Mountains, have overtopped you who Are the Natural Mountains, and if they have not done so, what means the great-seal then;
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Who art thou O Great Mountain before Zerubbabel. When he saith of Zerubbabel, it is not on•y meant of Zerubbabel, but of the rest of GOD's People, see Hagg. 1. 12. There, Zerubbabel, Ioshua, and the rest of GOD's People obeyed the Voice of the Lord;
Who art thou Oh Great Mountain before Zerubbabel. When he Says of Zerubbabel, it is not on•y meant of Zerubbabel, but of the rest of GOD's People, see Haggai 1. 12. There, Zerubbabel, Ioshua, and the rest of GOD's People obeyed the Voice of the Lord;
It's impossible for thee to impede it in these Three Respects. 1. In respect of the work it self. 2. In Respect of the Workers. 3. In Respect of the Impeders.
It's impossible for thee to impede it in these Three Respects. 1. In respect of the work it self. 2. In Respect of the Workers. 3. In Respect of the Impeders.
Hag. 2. 14. it is said, that God stirred up the Spirit of Zerubbabel, and of Joshua and of the People, and they came and wrought in the house of the Lord.
Hag. 2. 14. it is said, that God stirred up the Spirit of Zerubbabel, and of joshua and of the People, and they Come and wrought in the house of the Lord.
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Thirdly, in respect of the Impeders, what are they but Men, and wicked men, as ye may see in the Adversaries of the Iews. Who are they that Impede our work? Even Men that seek Honour and Preferment of this World, Enemies to Religion, Fighting against God, to whom I may say that word in Iob 9. 4. Who hath hardned himself against God and prospered.
Thirdly, in respect of the Impeders, what Are they but Men, and wicked men, as you may see in the Adversaries of the Iews. Who Are they that Impede our work? Even Men that seek Honour and Preferment of this World, Enemies to Religion, Fighting against God, to whom I may say that word in Job 9. 4. Who hath hardened himself against God and prospered.
First, A determining Power, whereby he sets such bounds to the greatest Mountains, that ye see they fall not upon the Valley's, albeit they overtop them;
First, A determining Power, whereby he sets such bounds to the greatest Mountains, that you see they fallen not upon the Valley's, albeit they overtop them;
The fourth way how GOD removes Mountains, is by an overthrowing power, if there be no change yet, GOD will bring it down, Isa. 2. 12. Every one that is lifted up shall be brought low.
The fourth Way how GOD removes Mountains, is by an overthrowing power, if there be no change yet, GOD will bring it down, Isaiah 2. 12. Every one that is lifted up shall be brought low.
how shall it come down, ye must not think that it will come down of its own accord, GOD useth Instruments to pull down, I find that GOD hath made his own People Instruments to pull down such Mountains, Isai. 41. v. 14, 15, 16. Fear not Worm Jacob, and ye Men of Israel.
how shall it come down, you must not think that it will come down of its own accord, GOD uses Instruments to pull down, I find that GOD hath made his own People Instruments to pull down such Mountains, Isaiah 41. v. 14, 15, 16. fear not Worm Jacob, and you Men of Israel.
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I will help thee, saith the Holy One and thy Redeemer, behold I will make thee a new Threshing Instrument having Teeth, thou shalt thresh the Mountains,
I will help thee, Says the Holy One and thy Redeemer, behold I will make thee a new Threshing Instrument having Teeth, thou shalt thresh the Mountains,
and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff thou shalt fann them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirl wind shall scatter them:
and beatrice them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirl wind shall scatter them:
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The Professors of this Land are despised by the Mountains, yet fear not, for the sharp Threshing Instrument is made, I hope it shall beat the Mountains in pieces:
The Professors of this Land Are despised by the Mountains, yet Fear not, for the sharp Threshing Instrument is made, I hope it shall beatrice the Mountains in Pieces:
we trust not in men, that they shall bring down this Mountain, but in God, who hath said in Ier. 51. ver. 25. Behold I am against thee, O destroying mountain, I will stretch out my hand upon thee, I will roll thee down from the rocks,
we trust not in men, that they shall bring down this Mountain, but in God, who hath said in Jeremiah 51. ver. 25. Behold I am against thee, Oh destroying mountain, I will stretch out my hand upon thee, I will roll thee down from the Rocks,
Secondly, The second Pillar I call Ecclesiastical, that is, Prelacy in this Land hath been upholden by the Tongues of Kirkmen, Preaching up this Mountain,
Secondly, The second Pillar I call Ecclesiastical, that is, Prelacy in this Land hath been upholden by the Tongues of Kirkmen, Preaching up this Mountain,
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or by their Pens, Writing upon this Mountain, and these are the two Pillars whereupon our Mountain of Prelacy is Stooted, the Secular Power and the Tongues of Kirkmen, let the King withdraw his Power and Authority from the Prelats, and they shall fall suddenly in Dross, let Kirkmen and Ministers withdraw their Tongues and Pens from them,
or by their Pens, Writing upon this Mountain, and these Are the two Pillars whereupon our Mountain of Prelacy is Stooted, the Secular Power and the Tongues of Kirkmen, let the King withdraw his Power and authority from the Prelates, and they shall fallen suddenly in Dross, let Kirkmen and Ministers withdraw their Tongues and Pens from them,
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let us come to this main Pillar of Dagon's House, and apply all our strength to pull it down, that we may not only be avenged for our Eyes, which they have thought to pull out,
let us come to this main Pillar of Dagon's House, and apply all our strength to pull it down, that we may not only be avenged for our Eyes, which they have Thought to pull out,
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The Mountain of Prelacy must not be paired nor topped, something taken away, but it must be brought down wholly, otherways the Work of Reformation cannot go on, neither Christ's House go up.
The Mountain of Prelacy must not be paired nor topped, something taken away, but it must be brought down wholly, otherways the Work of Reformation cannot go on, neither Christ's House go up.
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It will be said, what ailes you, you shall have your desires, but the Estate of Bishops must stand, It is impossible to bring it down altogether, the King may not want an Estate, (truly a good one both to Kirk and Common Wealth) ye shall have them brought within the old Bounds,
It will be said, what ails you, you shall have your Desires, but the Estate of Bishops must stand, It is impossible to bring it down altogether, the King may not want an Estate, (truly a good one both to Kirk and Common Wealth) you shall have them brought within the old Bounds,
for there is hope the Poison would do no harm? There is no Man of a sound Judgment but he will think it more safe to stop up the Fountain than to guard it;
for there is hope the Poison would do no harm? There is no Man of a found Judgement but he will think it more safe to stop up the Fountain than to guard it;
If the Town of Edinburgh were (as many Towns have been and are) taken and Possest by cruel and obstinat Enemies, who would take all your liberties from you, would not suffer your Magistrates to judge,
If the Town of Edinburgh were (as many Towns have been and Are) taken and Possessed by cruel and obstinate Enemies, who would take all your Liberties from you, would not suffer your Magistrates to judge,
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The Cruelest and greatest Enemies that ever the Kirk of Scotland saw, are those Prelats; they have spoiled us of all our Liberties, and exercised intollerable Tyranny over us.
The Cruellest and greatest Enemies that ever the Kirk of Scotland saw, Are those Prelates; they have spoiled us of all our Liberties, and exercised intolerable Tyranny over us.
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I think I hear Men speak like that Word, Danie• 4. 14. Hew down the tree, cut down his branches, shake off his leaves, scatter his fruits, nevertheless leave the stum of his roots with a band of iron and brass;
I think I hear Men speak like that Word, Danie• 4. 14. Hew down the tree, Cut down his branches, shake off his leaves, scatter his fruits, nevertheless leave the stum of his roots with a band of iron and brass;
Yet that are Covenanters, be not deceived, if ye leave so much as a Hillock of this Mountain, in despight of your hearts It shall grow to a high Mountain, which shall fill both Kirk and Common Wealth.
Yet that Are Covenanters, be not deceived, if you leave so much as a Hillock of this Mountain, in despite of your hearts It shall grow to a high Mountain, which shall fill both Kirk and Common Wealth.
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If the Kirk would be quite of the Troubles of it, and if ye would have this Work of Reformation going up, this Mountain must be made a Plain altogether, otherways the Spirit of GOD saith, ye shall never prosper.
If the Kirk would be quite of the Troubles of it, and if you would have this Work of Reformation going up, this Mountain must be made a Plain altogether, otherways the Spirit of GOD Says, you shall never prosper.
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When a head stone is put on a House, the House is finished, ye who are Reverend Fathers in the Kirk, who have seen the Work of our first Reformation, ye saw it going up and brought to such a Perfection, that the Cope-stone was put on, Purity of Doctrine,
When a head stone is put on a House, the House is finished, you who Are Reverend Father's in the Kirk, who have seen the Work of our First Reformation, you saw it going up and brought to such a Perfection, that the Copestone was put on, Purity of Doctrine,
seing therefore the LORD hath stirred up our Spirits to crave a Re-edifying of Christ's Kirk, let us never take our hands from it, till Christ have put the Copestone on it.
sing Therefore the LORD hath stirred up our Spirits to crave a Re-edifying of Christ's Kirk, let us never take our hands from it, till christ have put the Copestone on it.
I must say to you, if it be GOD's Work (as it is indeed) all the Powers of the World shall never be able to hinder the putting on of the Cope-stone, ay,
I must say to you, if it be GOD's Work (as it is indeed) all the Powers of the World shall never be able to hinder the putting on of the Copestone, ay,
3. The third thing in this Work, is a Work praised, He shall bring forth the head stone thereof with Shouting, Crying, Grace, Grace unto it, all ye that builds and beholds the Work, will love the Work,
3. The third thing in this Work, is a Work praised, He shall bring forth the head stone thereof with Shouting, Crying, Grace, Grace unto it, all you that builds and beholds the Work, will love the Work,
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and when it is finished rejoyces, ye may see this clear in Ezra 3. 11. at the laying of the Foundation of this Temple, the People shouted with a great Shout;
and when it is finished rejoices, you may see this clear in Ezra 3. 11. At the laying of the Foundation of this Temple, the People shouted with a great Shout;
Ier. 31. 23. Thus saith the LORD of Hosts, yet they shall use use this Speech in the Land of Judah, and Cities thereof, when I shall bring again their Captivity:
Jeremiah 31. 23. Thus Says the LORD of Hosts, yet they shall use use this Speech in the Land of Judah, and Cities thereof, when I shall bring again their Captivity:
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2dly, It comprehends under it a Thanksgiving, the Workers give all Praise to the Work, Ezra. 10. 11. When the Builders laid the Foundation of the Temple, they set the Priests with their Trumpets,
2dly, It comprehends under it a Thanksgiving, the Workers give all Praise to the Work, Ezra. 10. 11. When the Builders laid the Foundation of the Temple, they Set the Priests with their Trumpets,
There are three sorts looking to this Work, and to the going up of it, 1. Evil-Willers. 2. Well-Wishers. 3. Neutrals, 1. The Evil-Willers are Edom, and he was Iacob 's Brother,
There Are three sorts looking to this Work, and to the going up of it, 1. Evil-Willers. 2. Well-Wishers. 3. Neutrals, 1. The Evil-Willers Are Edom, and he was Iacob is Brother,
There is a number that is crying, raze, raze this Work to the Foundation. 2. There is a second sort that are Well-Wishers, crying grace, grace be unto it:
There is a number that is crying, raze, raze this Work to the Foundation. 2. There is a second sort that Are Well-Wishers, crying grace, grace be unto it:
but now, GOD be praised, the Shout of Grace, Grace is louder than Raze, Raze. 3. There is a third sort gazing upon this Work, that dare not cry raze, raze,
but now, GOD be praised, the Shout of Grace, Grace is Louder than Raze, Raze. 3. There is a third sort gazing upon this Work, that Dare not cry raze, raze,
to whom shall I speak then, my Text is an Apostrophe, if I may use one, that which I shall use first ▪ is GODs own Words from Isaiah, Isai. 1. 3. Hear O Heaven, Hearken O Earth,
to whom shall I speak then, my Text is an Apostrophe, if I may use one, that which I shall use First ▪ is God's own Words from Isaiah, Isaiah 1. 3. Hear Oh Heaven, Harken Oh Earth,
I will next turn me to Strangers and Forreigners, all ye of Reformed Kirks (what, have I said Strangers, thir Men who are are brought up in the Kirk, are Strangers from the Womb, Psal. 58. 3. But) ye are joyned with us in a Corporation, come therefore with your fellow feeling, let us hear your Shouts and Cryes of Grace, Grace be unto the Kirk of Scotland, and let your Wishes condemn thir ungrateful Neutrals, who professes themselves Children of this Kirk,
I will next turn me to Strangers and Foreigners, all you of Reformed Kirks (what, have I said Strangers, their Men who Are Are brought up in the Kirk, Are Strangers from the Womb, Psalm 58. 3. But) you Are joined with us in a Corporation, come Therefore with your fellow feeling, let us hear your Shouts and Cries of Grace, Grace be unto the Kirk of Scotland, and let your Wishes condemn their ungrateful Neutrals, who Professes themselves Children of this Kirk,
Now ye have heard this Text in all thir six Steps. 1. First a Mountain seen. 2. A Mountain reproved and disdained. 3. A Mountain to be removed. 4. A growing Work. 5. To be finished. 6. With great applause of all Well Willers wishing Grace unto the Work.
Now you have herd this Text in all their six Steps. 1. First a Mountain seen. 2. A Mountain reproved and disdained. 3. A Mountain to be removed. 4. A growing Work. 5. To be finished. 6. With great applause of all Well Willers wishing Grace unto the Work.
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except ye keep your Worldly Monarchy, yet ye shall be forced to take up my Apostrophe, O Mountains of Gilboa, on whom the Anointed of the LORD, is fallen,
except you keep your Worldly Monarchy, yet you shall be forced to take up my Apostrophe, Oh Mountains of Gilboa, on whom the Anointed of the LORD, is fallen,
ye are these Mountains, upon whom Christ and his Anointed has been slain, the Dew nor Rain of GOD's Grace are not on you, ye may well receive Fatness from beneath, to make you great in this World,
you Are these Mountains, upon whom christ and his Anointed has been slave, the Due nor Rain of GOD's Grace Are not on you, you may well receive Fatness from beneath, to make you great in this World,
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under this Course I leave you, and turns to you, O great Mountains, great Men who are putting your Shoulders to hold up this Mountain of Prelacy, I beseech you,
under this Course I leave you, and turns to you, Oh great Mountains, great Men who Are putting your Shoulders to hold up this Mountain of Prelacy, I beseech you,
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and his Son Jesus Christ, to whom one day ye must give your Account, that ye in noways underprop this Mountain, the which if ye obey, I am sure the LORD will bless you, and your Posterity;
and his Son jesus christ, to whom one day you must give your Account, that you in noways underprop this Mountain, the which if you obey, I am sure the LORD will bless you, and your Posterity;
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I come to you whose hearts GOD hath touched to promove this Work in general, Christ is saying to you that Word in Cant. 4. v. 8. Come with me from Lebanon, my Spouse, come with me from Lebanon, look from the Top of Amana, from the Top of Sheni• and Hermon from the Lions Dens, and Mountains of Leopards ▪ Thou hast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse thou hast ravished my Heart with one of thy Eyes.
I come to you whose hearts GOD hath touched to promove this Work in general, christ is saying to you that Word in Cant 4. v. 8. Come with me from Lebanon, my Spouse, come with me from Lebanon, look from the Top of Amana, from the Top of Sheni• and Hermon from the Lions Dens, and Mountains of Leopards ▪ Thou hast ravished my heart, my Sister, my Spouse thou hast ravished my Heart with one of thy Eyes.
ye have been over long among the Lions Dens, and the Mountains of Leopards, and now ye are coming away, this same look hath ravished the Heart of Christ, ye have wounded him with this look ye have given to the Cause, continue your help until the Spouse of Christ be forced from the Lions Dens, and Mountains of Leopards.
you have been over long among the Lions Dens, and the Mountains of Leopards, and now you Are coming away, this same look hath ravished the Heart of christ, you have wounded him with this look you have given to the Cause, continue your help until the Spouse of christ be forced from the Lions Dens, and Mountains of Leopards.
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In particular I speak to all Ranks of Persons, O Noblemen who are the high Mountains of this Kingdom, bow your Tops and look on the Kirk of Christ, lying in the Valleys, sighing, groaning, swounding,
In particular I speak to all Ranks of Persons, Oh Noblemen who Are the high Mountains of this Kingdom, bow your Tops and look on the Kirk of christ, lying in the Valleys, sighing, groaning, swooning,
Barrons and Gentlemen, who are as the pleasant Hills coming from the Mountains, (I speak to you for the Relation that is betwixt you and the Mountains,
Barons and Gentlemen, who Are as the pleasant Hills coming from the Mountains, (I speak to you for the Relation that is betwixt you and the Mountains,
as the Palms of your Hands reached to the Mountains, that they and ye may be as a Shelter for the Kirk of Christ, I pray you separat not your Hands from theirs, till our Work be brought forth with Shouting.
as the Palms of your Hands reached to the Mountains, that they and you may be as a Shelter for the Kirk of christ, I pray you separate not your Hands from theirs, till our Work be brought forth with Shouting.
and as the LORD's Messengers have cryed, behold thy GOD cometh, I pray you, if ye have any Love to the Kirk of Christ, withdraw both your Tongues and Pens from this Mountain,
and as the LORD's Messengers have cried, behold thy GOD comes, I pray you, if you have any Love to the Kirk of christ, withdraw both your Tongues and Pens from this Mountain,
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as to make me overlook you, my good People, beloved in Christ, have ye nothing to contribute for this Work have ye not so much Power as the Mountains and Hills have,
as to make me overlook you, my good People, Beloved in christ, have you nothing to contribute for this Work have you not so much Power as the Mountains and Hills have,
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and it will be acceptable, something against the Mountain, and something for the Work, if ye have no more against the Mountain, let me have your Tears, Prayers,
and it will be acceptable, something against the Mountain, and something for the Work, if you have no more against the Mountain, let me have your Tears, Prayers,
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and destroy them, send thine Hand from above, and deliver me out of the great Waters, from the hand of strange Children, whose Mouth speaketh Vanity, their right Hand is a right Hand of Falshood.
and destroy them, send thine Hand from above, and deliver me out of the great Waters, from the hand of strange Children, whose Mouth speaks Vanity, their right Hand is a right Hand of Falsehood.
as GOD will help us, that this shall be out last Cry, Grace, Grace be unto this Work of Reformation in the Kirk of Scotland. To this Grace I recommend you,
as GOD will help us, that this shall be out last Cry, Grace, Grace be unto this Work of Reformation in the Kirk of Scotland. To this Grace I recommend you,
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