Vox corvi, or, The voice of a raven that thrice spoke these words distinctly, Look into Colossians the 3d and 15th : the text it self look'd into and opened in a sermon preached at Wigmore in the county of Hereford : to which is added serious addresses to the people of this kingdome, shewing the use we ought to make of this voice from heaven / by Alex. Clogie.
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And although the more I have thought of them, the more Difficulties have presented themselves unto me, insomuch that I have endeavoured to remove my Thoughts from them, to some other place;
And although the more I have Thought of them, the more Difficulties have presented themselves unto me, insomuch that I have endeavoured to remove my Thoughts from them, to Some other place;
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If Paul said to King Agrippa, That he was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision, Acts 26. 19. Why should I or you be disobedient to the heavenly ▪ Voice of this Text? and not say with the Psalmist, I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
If Paul said to King Agrippa, That he was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision, Acts 26. 19. Why should I or you be disobedient to the heavenly ▪ Voice of this Text? and not say with the Psalmist, I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
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for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his Saints, Psalm 85. 8. (Never more necessary than in this Contentious Age) but let them not turn again to folly.
for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his Saints, Psalm 85. 8. (Never more necessary than in this Contentious Age) but let them not turn again to folly.
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but for your sakes also, and for all that are a far off, Isa. 57. 19. that are concerned with us in this peace of God, I will endeavour to look into,
but for your sakes also, and for all that Are a Far off, Isaiah 57. 19. that Are concerned with us in this peace of God, I will endeavour to look into,
These Epistles which the Apostle writeth out of Prison, (such as are to the Ephesians, whereto this hath wonderful likeness to the Philippians, to the Hebrews, to Philemon, the 2d. to Timothy ) have I know not what, more than ordinary Portion of the Power of Pauls Spirit appearing in them;
These Epistles which the Apostle Writeth out of Prison, (such as Are to the Ephesians, whereto this hath wondered likeness to the Philippians, to the Hebrews, to Philemon, the 2d. to Timothy) have I know not what, more than ordinary Portion of the Power of Paul's Spirit appearing in them;
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Or 2. that Afflictions have a special power to enlarge our hearts, and make them apt for heavenly Exercises; (as indeed the Truth never thrives better than under the Cross.) Or 3. that the Auditor now conceives Paul, (as the same Chrysostom speaks) like a noble Conquerour, Inditing or Writing amidst his slaughter'd Enemies, amidst his Trophies, the durable Monuments of his Glory:
Or 2. that Afflictions have a special power to enlarge our hearts, and make them apt for heavenly Exercises; (as indeed the Truth never thrives better than under the Cross.) Or 3. that the Auditor now conceives Paul, (as the same Chrysostom speaks) like a noble Conqueror, Inditing or Writing amid his slaughtered Enemies, amid his Trophies, the durable Monuments of his Glory:
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Now, if you please, I will add a word or two, touching the Argument, or general scope of this whole Epistle, before I come to the particular handling of the Words of the Text It may appearby that which the Apostle writes in the Second Chapter and first Verse, that these Colossians were not Converted by himself. He writes thus:
Now, if you please, I will add a word or two, touching the Argument, or general scope of this Whole Epistle, before I come to the particular handling of the Words of the Text It may appearby that which the Apostle writes in the Second Chapter and First Verse, that these colossians were not Converted by himself. He writes thus:
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so hard a thing it is to keep us to the Simplicity that is in Christ Jesus, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 11. 3. The evil Seeds that were scattered by his malice and curiosity of his Ministers, were those about Meats, Observation of Times and Days, worshiping of Angels, and the like:
so hard a thing it is to keep us to the Simplicity that is in christ jesus, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 11. 3. The evil Seeds that were scattered by his malice and curiosity of his Ministers, were those about Meats, Observation of Times and Days, worshipping of Angels, and the like:
and his sufficiency of Redemption, &c. Secondly, To stir up their minds to the practice of the duties of Love, and the shewing the fruits of Sanctification, unto which two Heads this whole Epistle (setting the wonted Complements of Salutation, Entrance and Conclusion aside,) may fully be reduced.
and his sufficiency of Redemption, etc. Secondly, To stir up their minds to the practice of the duties of Love, and the showing the fruits of Sanctification, unto which two Heads this Whole Epistle (setting the wonted Compliments of Salutation, Entrance and Conclusion aside,) may Fully be reduced.
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The Apostle in the 12th verse of this Chapter, with courteous and alluring language, in the terms which he gives these Colossians, styling them, The Elect of God, holy and beloved;
The Apostle in the 12th verse of this Chapter, with courteous and alluring language, in the terms which he gives these colossians, styling them, The Elect of God, holy and Beloved;
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the last whereof, long-suffering, he sets forth by two acts of it, and by the worthiness of the Pattern out of which it is taken, verse 13. Forbearing one another, forgiving one another;
the last whereof, long-suffering, he sets forth by two acts of it, and by the worthiness of the Pattern out of which it is taken, verse 13. Forbearing one Another, forgiving one Another;
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The Apostle hath not yet done, but persists in the same Argument in the 14, and 15 verses, which are a Declaration of the formerly mentioned Duties of meekness and long-suffering, wherein (you see) are contained three Vertues more exhorted unto, Love, Peace, and Thankfulness, verse 14. Love; and above all these things, put on Charity which is the bond of perfectness.
The Apostle hath not yet done, but persists in the same Argument in the 14, and 15 Verses, which Are a Declaration of the formerly mentioned Duties of meekness and long-suffering, wherein (you see) Are contained three Virtues more exhorted unto, Love, Peace, and Thankfulness, verse 14. Love; and above all these things, put on Charity which is the bound of perfectness.
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Now in the 15th verse which I have read unto you, the Apostle calls the Colossians to two Duties of Sanctification, Peace and Thankfulness: and first, of Peace, an Argument always worthy to entertain us, the very Name whereof is sweet, the thing it self not only delightful,
Now in the 15th verse which I have read unto you, the Apostle calls the colossians to two Duties of Sanctification, Peace and Thankfulness: and First, of Peace, an Argument always worthy to entertain us, the very Name whereof is sweet, the thing it self not only delightful,
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The Peace of God, here spoken of, is not properly, Peace with God, Luke. 19. 38. whereof the Apostle speaks, Rom. 5. v. 1. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
The Peace of God, Here spoken of, is not properly, Peace with God, Lycia. 19. 38. whereof the Apostle speaks, Rom. 5. v. 1. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord jesus christ:
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because of the likeness of this place with the Seventh Verse of the Fourth Chapter of the Ep•stle to the Philippians, (And let the peace of God which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ) shall take this, Peace of God, of the Tranquillity of Conscience, I will not much stand against it,
Because of the likeness of this place with the Seventh Verse of the Fourth Chapter of the Ep•stle to the Philippians, (And let the peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through jesus christ) shall take this, Peace of God, of the Tranquillity of Conscience, I will not much stand against it,
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Rule in your hearts, NONLATINALPHABET, hold the Prize. In the Greek the word is taken from the Gamings and Masteries then used in Greece, when the Apostle wrote this;
Rule in your hearts,, hold the Prize. In the Greek the word is taken from the Gamings and Masteries then used in Greece, when the Apostle wrote this;
it may be Englished, Hold the Mastery, or, Give the Garland. Marshall, or, have the preheminence. Chrysostom, Have the Garland, and bear the sway. [ In your hearts ] and in your minds, souls and consciences,
it may be Englished, Hold the Mastery, or, Give the Garland. Marshal, or, have the pre-eminence. Chrysostom, Have the Garland, and bear the sway. [ In your hearts ] and in your minds, Souls and Consciences,
] That is, the mystical body of Christ, often in Scripture, see Chap. 2. v. 19. And not holding the head, from which all the body by joynts and bands, having nourishment min•stred,
] That is, the mystical body of christ, often in Scripture, see Chap. 2. v. 19. And not holding the head, from which all the body by Joints and bans, having nourishment min•stred,
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divers of the same Stock, (I may say) and mark, still signifie thankful, and so do others beside Chrysostom, the Syriack Interpreter, referring it to Christ,
diverse of the same Stock, (I may say) and mark, still signify thankful, and so do Others beside Chrysostom, the Syriac Interpreter, referring it to christ,
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Such then is the sense of the words, wherein we are exhorted to two Vertues, Peace and Thankfulness. There be two parts of the words that concern Peace; first, the Duty, Let the peace of God rule in your hearts: Secondly, two Reasons;
Such then is the sense of the words, wherein we Are exhorted to two Virtues, Peace and Thankfulness. There be two parts of the words that concern Peace; First, the Duty, Let the peace of God Rule in your hearts: Secondly, two Reasons;
Peace, which is the Duty that we are exhorted unto, is a Moral, or (to speak in Christian language) a Theological Vertue, of that worth and excellency, which we are bidden, to suffer to marshal us and all our actions, to give Peace the preheminence;
Peace, which is the Duty that we Are exhorted unto, is a Moral, or (to speak in Christian language) a Theological Virtue, of that worth and excellency, which we Are bidden, to suffer to marshal us and all our actions, to give Peace the pre-eminence;
a wrestling there will be, only beware this Contention be not without a Moderator of the Strife, which must be Peace. Trem. renders it thus, Pax sit moderatrix in cordibus vestris;
a wrestling there will be, only beware this Contention be not without a Moderator of the Strife, which must be Peace. Tremor renders it thus, Pax sit moderatrix in cordibus vestris;
It is not to be expected then, but there will be Contentions, Discords, and thereupon troublesom Affections, which will strive for the Mastery and dominion,
It is not to be expected then, but there will be Contentions, Discords, and thereupon troublesome Affections, which will strive for the Mastery and dominion,
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for by the way they had disputed, Who should be greatest, saith St. Mark, 9. v. 34. but yet let Peace rule, let her always in your hearts, win and have the upper-hand, (as Erasmus renders this Phrase in his Paraphrase upon this Epistle. This was the case between Abraham and his Nephew Lot, when there was a strife between the Herdmen of Abraham 's Cattel,
for by the Way they had disputed, Who should be greatest, Says Saint Mark, 9. v. 34. but yet let Peace Rule, let her always in your hearts, win and have the upper-hand, (as Erasmus renders this Phrase in his paraphrase upon this Epistle. This was the case between Abraham and his Nephew Lot, when there was a strife between the Herdsmen of Abraham is Cattle,
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and the Herdmen of Lot 's Cattel, and the Canaanite and the Perizite dwelt then in the Land, Gen. 13. 7, 8. And Abraham said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee,
and the Herdsmen of Lot is Cattle, and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the Land, Gen. 13. 7, 8. And Abraham said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee,
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Heb. NONLATINALPHABET we are menbrethren, and so Peace and Love decided the Controversie, and prevented all future occasions of difference between the two Families.
Hebrew we Are menbrethren, and so Peace and Love decided the Controversy, and prevented all future occasions of difference between the two Families.
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The Reasons of Dissentions are either inward or outward. 1. Inward are many; first, Defects of Understanding, when men are not rightly informed and acquainted with all matters:
The Reasons of Dissensions Are either inward or outward. 1. Inward Are many; First, Defects of Understanding, when men Are not rightly informed and acquainted with all matters:
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Abimelec pleads thus, and justifies himself to Abraham, who had reproved him, because of a Well of Water, which Abimelec 's Servants had violently taken away, Gen. 21. 25. And Abimelec said, I wot not who hath done this thing,
Abimelec pleads thus, and Justifies himself to Abraham, who had reproved him, Because of a Well of Water, which Abimelec is Servants had violently taken away, Gen. 21. 25. And Abimelec said, I wot not who hath done this thing,
A right understanding prevented a sad falling out, and danger of War, between the Israelites and the men of Gilead, about the Altar of memorial that was reared up at the Banks of Jordan, till the true meaning thereof was known, Josh. 22 12. The whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shilo, to go up to war against them.
A right understanding prevented a sad falling out, and danger of War, between the Israelites and the men of Gilead, about the Altar of memorial that was reared up At the Banks of Jordan, till the true meaning thereof was known, Josh. 22 12. The Whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together At Shilo, to go up to war against them.
2. Weakness of Judgment is a second Reason of Dissention; for though in general we may discern what is good or evil; as that, no man is to be wronged,
2. Weakness of Judgement is a second Reason of Dissension; for though in general we may discern what is good or evil; as that, no man is to be wronged,
5. Envy is a cause of deadly Dissentions; insomuch that Solomon asks the Question, Prov. 27. 4. Who is able to stand before envy? before this Son of Anak? The ground of the first Quarrel between Cain and Abel, that ended in innocent blood, Gen. 4. 5. The Lord had respect to Abel and his Offering,
5. Envy is a cause of deadly Dissensions; insomuch that Solomon asks the Question, Curae 27. 4. Who is able to stand before envy? before this Son of Anak? The ground of the First Quarrel between Cain and Abel, that ended in innocent blood, Gen. 4. 5. The Lord had respect to Abel and his Offering,
This occasioned Jacob 's stealing away from Laban secretly with all that he had, as ye read, Gen. 31. 1, 2. 27. 31. See also Gen. 27. 41. where it is recorded, That Esau hated Jacob, because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him;
This occasioned Jacob is stealing away from Laban secretly with all that he had, as you read, Gen. 31. 1, 2. 27. 31. See also Gen. 27. 41. where it is recorded, That Esau hated Jacob, Because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him;
then will I slay my brother Jacob. Again, Genes. 37. 4. 8. When Joseph'd brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him,
then will I slay my brother Jacob. Again, Genesis. 37. 4. 8. When Josephed brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him,
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and his brethren said unto him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? and shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? and they hated him yet more for his dreams, and for his words.
and his brothers said unto him, Shalt thou indeed Reign over us? and shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? and they hated him yet more for his dreams, and for his words.
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Stephen the Proto-martyr quotes this Scripture in his last, Speech before the Jewish Sanhedrim; and the Patriarchs moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt, but God was with him, Acts 7. v. 9.
Stephen the Protomartyr quotes this Scripture in his last, Speech before the Jewish Sanhedrim; and the Patriarchs moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt, but God was with him, Acts 7. v. 9.
Enviest thou for my sake (saith Moses to Joshua, that would have him forbid Eldad, and Medad to prophecy in the camp?) would God all the people of the Land were Prophets,
enviest thou for my sake (Says Moses to joshua, that would have him forbid Eldad, and Medad to prophecy in the camp?) would God all the people of the Land were prophets,
What a dreadful Judgment did Envy bring upon Corah and his Confederates, when they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are saints every one of them,
What a dreadful Judgement did Envy bring upon Corah and his Confederates, when they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, You take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation Are Saints every one of them,
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And the Contention was so sharp (saith Luke ) between Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15: 39. that they departed asunder the one from the other, men that had had hazarded their lives (often) for the Name of the Lord Jesus;
And the Contention was so sharp (Says Lycia) between Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15: 39. that they departed asunder the one from the other, men that had had hazarded their lives (often) for the Name of the Lord jesus;
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and when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away, Acts 13. 2, 3. I find Strife and envying always joyned together;
and when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away, Acts 13. 2, 3. I find Strife and envying always joined together;
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whereas there is among you envying and strife, and divisions (or factions) are ye not carnal and walk as men? And James •aith, That where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work:
whereas there is among you envying and strife, and divisions (or factions) Are you not carnal and walk as men? And James •aith, That where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work:
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yet they rebelled asainst her, Isa. 1. 2. That came to her in Sheeps-clothing, but inwardly they were Ravening Wolves; as our Lord describes them, Matth. 7. 15. Such were the Arians of old, whose Divisions and Cruelties exceeded the Paganish, as much as the Popish exceed all that were before them in Malice, Hatred, and Cruelty towards God's People;
yet they rebelled asainst her, Isaiah 1. 2. That Come to her in Sheep's clothing, but inwardly they were Ravening Wolves; as our Lord describes them, Matthew 7. 15. Such were the Arians of old, whose Divisions and Cruelties exceeded the Paganish, as much as the Popish exceed all that were before them in Malice, Hatred, and Cruelty towards God's People;
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of which the Apostle gave warning to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, saying, For I know that after my departing, shall grievous Wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock;
of which the Apostle gave warning to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, saying, For I know that After my departing, shall grievous Wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock;
and also of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples after them, Acts 20. 29, 30. And again, he would have Timothy to know, that in the last days perilous times should come;
and also of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples After them, Acts 20. 29, 30. And again, he would have Timothy to know, that in the last days perilous times should come;
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which he describes so exactly, as if he had lived in our days to behold them, 2 Tim. 3. verse 1, 2, 3, 4, &c. The next Observation from these words, is this;
which he describes so exactly, as if he had lived in our days to behold them, 2 Tim. 3. verse 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. The next Observation from these words, is this;
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Obs. 2. That the Peace of God ruling in the hearts of Believers, is the only remedy against all Dissentions, inward and outward, which is here called, God's peace, for these Reasons.
Obs. 2. That the Peace of God ruling in the hearts of Believers, is the only remedy against all Dissensions, inward and outward, which is Here called, God's peace, for these Reasons.
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Reas. 1. For indeed he, and he alone, it is, that makes men to be of one mind together, Rom. 15. 5. 2 Cor. 13. 11. the work of godly union, is the Prerogative of God;
Reas. 1. For indeed he, and he alone, it is, that makes men to be of one mind together, Rom. 15. 5. 2 Cor. 13. 11. the work of godly Union, is the Prerogative of God;
according to the Name that Gideon gave to the Altar that he built in Ophrah, when he was made Captain General against the Midianites, he called it Jehovah Shalem, that is, the God of peace; or, the Lord send peace, which he did grant his people for forty years,
according to the Name that gideon gave to the Altar that he built in Ophrah, when he was made Captain General against the midianites, he called it Jehovah Shalem, that is, the God of peace; or, the Lord send peace, which he did grant his people for forty Years,
after the defeat of their invading, and presumptuous Enemies, by the Sword of the Lord, and the Sword of Gideon, Judg. 6. 24. and Chap. 8. 28. Reas. 2. Because it is God alone that makes the Enemies to be at peace together, with those that he loves;
After the defeat of their invading, and presumptuous Enemies, by the Sword of the Lord, and the Sword of gideon, Judges 6. 24. and Chap. 8. 28. Reas. 2. Because it is God alone that makes the Enemies to be At peace together, with those that he loves;
3. He is termed by the Name of, The God of peace, Prov. 15. 15. Not only in respect of the giving spiritual peace of Conscience, which is a continual Feast,
3. He is termed by the Name of, The God of peace, Curae 15. 15. Not only in respect of the giving spiritual peace of Conscience, which is a continual Feast,
as our Apostle concludes his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, (among whom there had been many Dissentions and Contentions, 1 Cor. 1. 11.) Finally my brethren farewel, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace,
as our Apostle concludes his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, (among whom there had been many Dissensions and Contentions, 1 Cor. 1. 11.) Finally my brothers farewell, be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in peace,
and the God of peace shall be with you, Phil. 4. v. 9. 2. God the Father, the first Person in order of the glorious Trinity, is styled, the God of peace, as the Fountain and first Author of it;
and the God of peace shall be with you, Philip 4. v. 9. 2. God the Father, the First Person in order of the glorious Trinity, is styled, the God of peace, as the Fountain and First Author of it;
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Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, saith St. James 1. 17. and our Apostle concludes his Epistle to the Hebrews, with this Prayer;
Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, Says Saint James 1. 17. and our Apostle concludes his Epistle to the Hebrews, with this Prayer;
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Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen; Heb. 13. 20, 21.
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen; Hebrew 13. 20, 21.
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and Bestower, who by Office and Authority, is able to dispence from the Father unto us his Subjects, such things as we have need of, whereof Grace and Peace are the chief Jewels. (as verse 2. of the first Chapter.) The Syriack reads this Text thus, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts:
and Bestower, who by Office and authority, is able to dispense from the Father unto us his Subject's, such things as we have need of, whereof Grace and Peace Are the chief Jewels. (as verse 2. of the First Chapter.) The Syriac reads this Text thus, Let the peace of christ Rule in your hearts:
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The Prophet Isaiah calls him the Prince of peace, Isa. 9. 6. as typified by Melchisedeck King of Shalem, the true King of peace; as the Apostle renders his Royal Titles,
The Prophet Isaiah calls him the Prince of peace, Isaiah 9. 6. as typified by Melchisedeck King of Shalem, the true King of peace; as the Apostle renders his Royal Titles,
first, beng by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also, King of Salem, which is, King of peace, Heb. 7. 2. and well may he deserve that honourable Title;
First, being by Interpretation King of righteousness, and After that also, King of Salem, which is, King of peace, Hebrew 7. 2. and well may he deserve that honourable Title;
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Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 5. 1. At his Birth all the Militia of Heaven sang this joyful Ditty in a Proclamation of Peace;
Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord jesus christ, Rom. 5. 1. At his Birth all the Militia of Heaven sang this joyful Ditty in a Proclamation of Peace;
My peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth I give unto you, John 14. 27. 4. God the Holy Ghost, the third Person of the glorious Trinity, is the God of peace, the Spirit of peace and love:
My peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world gives I give unto you, John 14. 27. 4. God the Holy Ghost, the third Person of the glorious Trinity, is the God of peace, the Spirit of peace and love:
The excellent fruits of this God of peace, are set down by the Apostle to the Galatians; But the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no law, Gal. 5. 22.
The excellent fruits of this God of peace, Are Set down by the Apostle to the Galatians; But the fruits of the Spirit Are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no law, Gal. 5. 22.
God's Sacred Name is greater, that is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords; the greater their Sin that break his Peace, at once offending God and the King.
God's Sacred Name is greater, that is King of Kings, and Lord of lords; the greater their since that break his Peace, At once offending God and the King.
as those Ill-bred Citizens, that hated their Noble Lord, and sent a Message after him, saying, We will not have this man to rule over us, Luke 19. 14. but rather as the men of Israel said to Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou and thy son,
as those Ill-bred Citizens, that hated their Noble Lord, and sent a Message After him, saying, We will not have this man to Rule over us, Lycia 19. 14. but rather as the men of Israel said to gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou and thy son,
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for this was the Prophecy of Isaiah, concerning the times of the Gospel, that cruel and savage Beasts should lay down their fierceness, Lions, Wolves, Serpents, learn other manners,
for this was the Prophecy of Isaiah, Concerning the times of the Gospel, that cruel and savage Beasts should lay down their fierceness, Lions, Wolves, Serpents, Learn other manners,
For the earth shallbe filled with the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea, Isa. 11. 6, 7, 8. A great shame for a Minister of outward peace, to break the peace:
For the earth shall filled with the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea, Isaiah 11. 6, 7, 8. A great shame for a Minister of outward peace, to break the peace:
So it is surely, a shame, and a just cause of shame, when a Christian, who by his Calling is bound to the Peace, to be a Quarreller, Makebate, Ranter, &c. Christianus contentiosus, was one of the greatest Paradoxes and Scandals in the Primitive Church.
So it is surely, a shame, and a just cause of shame, when a Christian, who by his Calling is bound to the Peace, to be a Quarreller, Makebate, Ranter, etc. Christian contentiosus, was one of the greatest Paradoxes and Scandals in the Primitive Church.
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The Apostle Paul in the Sixth Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinths, reproves the Corinthians for their breach of God's Peace, that ought to rule in their hearts,
The Apostle Paul in the Sixth Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinths, reproves the Corinthians for their breach of God's Peace, that ought to Rule in their hearts,
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but now by the Grace of God otherwise, he leaves it to be esteemed then, that to those things they ought not to return again, that are inconsistent with this Evangelical Peace of God:
but now by the Grace of God otherwise, he leaves it to be esteemed then, that to those things they ought not to return again, that Are inconsistent with this Evangelical Peace of God:
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First, Who, and what we are, and were? Our Lord resolveth this Question, chiefly in his Epistle to the Church of Laodicea; Because thou sayest, I am rich and encreased with goods, and have need of nothing;
First, Who, and what we Are, and were? Our Lord resolves this Question, chiefly in his Epistle to the Church of Laodicea; Because thou Sayest, I am rich and increased with goods, and have need of nothing;
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When our Lord commanded blind Bartimeus to be called, that cried after him, Jesus thou son of David, have mercy on me: And they call the blind man, saying unto him, be of good comfort, rise, he calleth thee;
When our Lord commanded blind Bartimaeus to be called, that cried After him, jesus thou son of David, have mercy on me: And they call the blind man, saying unto him, be of good Comfort, rise, he calls thee;
for faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it, saith the Apostle, 1 Thess. 5. 24. And again, God is faithful, by whom ye are called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, saith the Apostle Peter, 1. 2. 9. 2. From the dominion of sin and Satan,
for faithful is he that calls you, who also will do it, Says the Apostle, 1 Thess 5. 24. And again, God is faithful, by whom you Are called unto the fellowship of his Son jesus christ our Lord, Says the Apostle Peter, 1. 2. 9. 2. From the dominion of since and Satan,
unto the glorious liberty of the children of God, Rom. 8. 21. Gal. 5. 1. From the troubles of this tumultuous World, that is like the raging Sea, that cannot rest, and the Christians are as weary of it,
unto the glorious liberty of the children of God, Rom. 8. 21. Gal. 5. 1. From the Troubles of this tumultuous World, that is like the raging Sea, that cannot rest, and the Christians Are as weary of it,
And again he said, O that I had wings like a Dove, for then would I flye away and be at rest, Psalm 55. v. 6. Upon which account, our Lord calleth his Church from the World, the Seat of cruel men, to Heaven, in these endearing expressions;
And again he said, Oh that I had wings like a Dove, for then would I fly away and be At rest, Psalm 55. v. 6. Upon which account, our Lord calls his Church from the World, the Seat of cruel men, to Heaven, in these endearing expressions;
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and I will heal him, Isa. 57. 19. Knowing this, that we are thereunto called, that we should inherit a blessing, saith Peter: 1 Pet. 3. 9. And what greater blessing than peace, that in the bowels of it hath all blessings lodged:
and I will heal him, Isaiah 57. 19. Knowing this, that we Are thereunto called, that we should inherit a blessing, Says Peter: 1 Pet. 3. 9. And what greater blessing than peace, that in the bowels of it hath all blessings lodged:
And our Apostle tells us above Sixteen hundred years ago, That the God of peace shall bruise Satan (the grand Enemy of our peace) under our feet shortly, Rom. 26. v. 20. That we may know in this our day, the things that belong to our peace, that they be not hid from our eyes;
And our Apostle tells us above Sixteen hundred Years ago, That the God of peace shall bruise Satan (the grand Enemy of our peace) under our feet shortly, Rom. 26. v. 20. That we may know in this our day, the things that belong to our peace, that they be not hid from our eyes;
Have salt in your selves, and have peace on with another, Mark 9. 42. 50. Where the Salt of true Grace is, it will make the means of peace sweet and savoury,
Have salt in your selves, and have peace on with Another, Mark 9. 42. 50. Where the Salt of true Grace is, it will make the means of peace sweet and savoury,
Let us remember withal, That he that is the God of peace, that hath called us to peace, is also the God of all grace, Who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus;
Let us Remember withal, That he that is the God of peace, that hath called us to peace, is also the God of all grace, Who hath called us unto his Eternal glory by christ jesus;
as Peter speaks, 1 Pet. 5. 10. And so an entrance shall be ministred unto us abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 1. v. 1 1 where we shall enjoy everlasting peace.
as Peter speaks, 1 Pet. 5. 10. And so an Entrance shall be ministered unto us abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, 2 Pet. 1. v. 1 1 where we shall enjoy everlasting peace.
Yea, we read in the Roman History, That upon a time, there was a great Sedition in the City of Rome, the Commons complaining of the Senate and Nobility, rose up tumultuously against them;
Yea, we read in the Roman History, That upon a time, there was a great Sedition in the city of Room, the Commons complaining of the Senate and Nobilt, rose up tumultuously against them;
nor slackest, that it did not less nourish than receive nourishment, yielding back into all the parts, the life and blood, which having digested the meat, it laboureth thereout,
nor slackest, that it did not less nourish than receive nourishment, yielding back into all the parts, the life and blood, which having digested the meat, it Laboureth thereout,
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By this means he perswaded the People to lay down their Arms, and so turned their Minds from their intended Hostility and Violence to Unity and Pe•ace.
By this means he persuaded the People to lay down their Arms, and so turned their Minds from their intended Hostility and Violence to Unity and Pe•ace.
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And indeed the Apostle's Speech, If ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another, Gal. 5. 25. tends to the same end;
And indeed the Apostle's Speech, If you bite and devour one Another, take heed that you be not consumed one of Another, Gal. 5. 25. tends to the same end;
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4. The more weak and base, to be compassed with Honour, with the more comely; Nay much more, those members of the body that seem more feeble, are necessary:
4. The more weak and base, to be compassed with Honour, with the more comely; Nay much more, those members of the body that seem more feeble, Are necessary:
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This word Bond, is taken sometimes for the Sinews and Ligaments of the Joynts, as Chap. 2. v. 19. Sometimes for the Band that tieth a thing, composed of a great many small parts into one; as a Sheaf or Faggot.
This word Bound, is taken sometime for the Sinews and Ligaments of the Joints, as Chap. 2. v. 19. Sometime for the Band that tieth a thing, composed of a great many small parts into one; as a Sheaf or Faggot.
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as the Apostle concludes of the Corinthians from hence, 1 Cor. 3. 1. 3. And those that take no care to maintain Love with their even Christians, they do as much as they may, maim, lame,
as the Apostle concludes of the Corinthians from hence, 1 Cor. 3. 1. 3. And those that take no care to maintain Love with their even Christians, they do as much as they may, maim, lame,
Men, which according to that which they know, endeavour to Serve and Worship God, makes us to strive so much the more, that it might not seem to come through our Default, that any Strangers should be between us;
Men, which according to that which they know, endeavour to Serve and Worship God, makes us to strive so much the more, that it might not seem to come through our Default, that any Strangers should be between us;
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when many Differences be among us, to comprise them with that of the Apostle; If any man think otherwise, the Lord shall reveal this also unto you, Phil. 3. 15. And in the mean space, in our Speeches, Countenances, Gestures, Writings, be mindful of this standing Rule, That Love belongs to all the Saints;
when many Differences be among us, to comprise them with that of the Apostle; If any man think otherwise, the Lord shall reveal this also unto you, Philip 3. 15. And in the mean Molle, in our Speeches, Countenances, Gestures, Writings, be mindful of this standing Rule, That Love belongs to all the Saints;
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as the Apostle describes these Colossians, by their Faith in Jesus Christ, and their Love to all the Saints, Chap. 1. 4. So by letting go vain Clamours, we shall find more Truth than we do,
as the Apostle describes these colossians, by their Faith in jesus christ, and their Love to all the Saints, Chap. 1. 4. So by letting go vain Clamours, we shall find more Truth than we do,
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The second Duty we are exhorted unto in this Scripture, is the duty of thankfulness; what variety is between these two Words, Amiable and Thankful; every man may at the first view easily conceive.
The second Duty we Are exhorted unto in this Scripture, is the duty of thankfulness; what variety is between these two Words, Amiable and Thankful; every man may At the First view Easily conceive.
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1. To our Parents, Ministers, and Masters in Learning; there is no Office we could shew to deserve Kindness, therefore to them we must be more bound to be thankful: So to a Stranger that shall first upon some acquaintance, no expectation of Requital, bestow only upon us, in the same measure of Beneficence, our Debt is more,
1. To our Parents, Ministers, and Masters in Learning; there is no Office we could show to deserve Kindness, Therefore to them we must be more bound to be thankful: So to a Stranger that shall First upon Some acquaintance, no expectation of Requital, bestow only upon us, in the same measure of Beneficence, our Debt is more,
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Because the Lord loved Israel for War, therefore made he the King to do Judgment and Justice, 1 Kings 10. 9. 1. The first duty of Thankfulness that under God we owe, is to our Parents;
Because the Lord loved Israel for War, Therefore made he the King to do Judgement and justice, 1 Kings 10. 9. 1. The First duty of Thankfulness that under God we owe, is to our Parents;
which is so necessary, that the Apostle would not have the Widows to be chosen to the service of the Church, that had Children to maintain them, and perform duty to them:
which is so necessary, that the Apostle would not have the Widows to be chosen to the service of the Church, that had Children to maintain them, and perform duty to them:
Let them (saith he) recompence their Ancestors; (So the Word NONLATINALPHABET signifies;) For that is good and acceptable before God, 1 Tim. 5. 4. The Greek Elegantly expresseth this, by a Metaphor taken from the Stock, NONLATINALPHABETNONLATINALPHABET Which feedeth her aged Parents,
Let them (Says he) recompense their Ancestors; (So the Word signifies;) For that is good and acceptable before God, 1 Tim. 5. 4. The Greek Elegantly Expresses this, by a Metaphor taken from the Stock, NONLATINALPHABETNONLATINALPHABET Which feeds her aged Parents,
2. So we are to be thankful to the Ministers of the Gospel, to whom God hath committed the word of reconciliation; that break the bread of life unto us;
2. So we Are to be thankful to the Ministers of the Gospel, to whom God hath committed the word of reconciliation; that break the bred of life unto us;
that have the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven committed to their trust; that administer unto us the Seals of the Covenant of Grace, according to Christ's Institution;
that have the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven committed to their trust; that administer unto us the Seals of the Covenant of Grace, according to Christ's Institution;
David sent a Present of Thankfulness of the Spoyl of the Enemies of the Lord, to all those places, where David himself and his men were wont to lament in his Exile, 1 Sam 30. 26. 3. He makes diligent inquiry;
David sent a Present of Thankfulness of the Spoil of the Enemies of the Lord, to all those places, where David himself and his men were wont to lament in his Exile, 1 Same 30. 26. 3. He makes diligent inquiry;
Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathon's sake, whose love to him was wonderful, passing the love of women to their Husbands or Children, 2 Sam. 9. 1. His thankfulness to the Living for the Dead's sake, to the Child,
Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathon's sake, whose love to him was wondered, passing the love of women to their Husbands or Children, 2 Sam. 9. 1. His thankfulness to the Living for the Dead's sake, to the Child,
and David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father, 2 Sam. 10. 2. What this kindness was the Scripture mentions not, nor when it was shewed;
and David sent to Comfort him by the hand of his Servants for his father, 2 Sam. 10. 2. What this kindness was the Scripture mentions not, nor when it was showed;
for David in his flight from Saul, fled first to Achish King of Gath, then to the King of Moab. And he said unto the King of Moab, Let my father and mother, I pray thee, come forth and be with you, till I know what God will do for me;
for David in his flight from Saul, fled First to Achish King of Gaza, then to the King of Moab. And he said unto the King of Moab, Let my father and mother, I pray thee, come forth and be with you, till I know what God will do for me;
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and he brought them before the King of Moab, and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold: He durst not trust them to Saul 's mercy in Bethlehem, that had exercised such barbarous cruelty upon the Priests of the Lord, and to the City of No•, without any just cause, 1 Sam. 22. 17. 20. Possibly the King of Moab might shew some such kindness to David, out of his hatred of Saul that had given him a great Overthrow, 1 Sam. 11. 11. But whatsoever the matter was that had obliged David, he was not unmindful of it,
and he brought them before the King of Moab, and they dwelled with him all the while that David was in the hold: He durst not trust them to Saul is mercy in Bethlehem, that had exercised such barbarous cruelty upon the Priests of the Lord, and to the city of No•, without any just cause, 1 Sam. 22. 17. 20. Possibly the King of Moab might show Some such kindness to David, out of his hatred of Saul that had given him a great Overthrow, 1 Sam. 11. 11. But whatsoever the matter was that had obliged David, he was not unmindful of it,
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and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing, 2 Sam. 2. 5, 6, 7. Here is kindness upon kindness requited to the Living for the Dead's sake:
and I also will requite you this kindness, Because you have done this thing, 2 Sam. 2. 5, 6, 7. Here is kindness upon kindness requited to the Living for the Dead's sake:
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The valiant men of Jabesh Gilead hazarded their lives in the midst of the victorious Philistines; (like those three valiant Captains that broke through the Host of the Philistines, and drew Wrter out of the Well of Bethlehem, when the Philistine's Garison was in it, to satisfie David 's longing;
The valiant men of Jabesh Gilead hazarded their lives in the midst of the victorious philistines; (like those three valiant Captains that broke through the Host of the philistines, and drew Wrter out of the Well of Bethlehem, when the Philistine's Garrison was in it, to satisfy David is longing;
when he said, O that one would give me drink of the water of the Well of Bethlehem that is at the gate, 1 Chron. 11. 16, 17, 18. to rescue the dead bodies of Saul and his sons, that had rescued their lives from the bloody Articles of Nahash the Ammorite, that would make no Covenant with them,
when he said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the Well of Bethlehem that is At the gate, 1 Chronicles 11. 16, 17, 18. to rescue the dead bodies of Saul and his Sons, that had rescued their lives from the bloody Articles of Nahash the Amorite, that would make no Covenant with them,
but upon this condition, That I may thrust out all your right Eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel, 1 Sam. 11. 2. Now as one good turn requires another,
but upon this condition, That I may thrust out all your right Eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel, 1 Sam. 11. 2. Now as one good turn requires Another,
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and the King said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 19. 32, 33. and v. 38. And the King answered, Chimham shall go over with me,
and the King said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 19. 32, 33. and v. 38. And the King answered, Chimham shall go over with me,
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but when he was making his last Will and Testament, and resigning his Kingdom to his Son Solomon, and putting all into his hand, and his sole Executor;
but when he was making his last Will and Testament, and resigning his Kingdom to his Son Solomon, and putting all into his hand, and his sole Executor;
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he speaks thus, after his Item for Joab and Shi•ei, for their base carriage towards him, (a sad Legacy:) But shew kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, (as he desired and I promised;) and let them be of those that eat at thy Table,
he speaks thus, After his Item for Joab and Shi•ei, for their base carriage towards him, (a sad Legacy:) But show kindness to the Sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, (as he desired and I promised;) and let them be of those that eat At thy Table,
for so they came to me when I fled before Absalom thy brother, 1 Kings 2. 6. And the Hebrew Doctors say, That the habitation of Chimham near Bethlehem, mentioned in the 41st. Chapter of Jeremiah, v. 17. was part of David 's own Patrimony which he conferred upon him, to be a perpetual Memorial of his Gratitude to that Loyal Family, that stuck to him,
for so they Come to me when I fled before Absalom thy brother, 1 Kings 2. 6. And the Hebrew Doctors say, That the habitation of Chimham near Bethlehem, mentioned in the 41st. Chapter of Jeremiah, v. 17. was part of David is own Patrimony which he conferred upon him, to be a perpetual Memorial of his Gratitude to that Loyal Family, that stuck to him,
when so many forsook him, as he complains to God, Psalm 3. I have been the larger in this Point, because it is a Vice, than which, none is more Enemy to Humane Society;
when so many forsook him, as he complains to God, Psalm 3. I have been the larger in this Point, Because it is a Vice, than which, none is more Enemy to Humane Society;
Ingratitude is reckoned by the Apostle, as one of the predominant Sins, of the perillous times that shall come in the last Days, unthankful, unholy, are joyned together, 2 Tim. 3. 2. It draws with it sometimes, and so all Vices; as Xenophon speaks.
Ingratitude is reckoned by the Apostle, as one of the predominant Sins, of the perilous times that shall come in the last Days, unthankful, unholy, Are joined together, 2 Tim. 3. 2. It draws with it sometime, and so all Vices; as Xenophon speaks.
but recommends it to Alexander his Conqueror, saith Curtius. The Spaniards count it now the most renroachful word a man may be called by, to say, Ingrate, si ingratum dixeris omnia;
but recommends it to Alexander his Conqueror, Says Curtius. The Spanish count it now the most renroachful word a man may be called by, to say, Ingrate, si Ungrateful Dixers omnia;
Ingratitude was the Ruine of the Apostate Angels, that left their own habitation, (saith Jude, v. 6.) he hath reserved in everlasting Chains under darkness,
Ingratitude was the Ruin of the Apostate Angels, that left their own habitation, (Says U^de, v. 6.) he hath reserved in everlasting Chains under darkness,
but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkned, Rom. 1. v. 21. of the Israelites, that God had done so great things for, above all Generations of the World, Am. 3. 3. and of the Jews, that Crucified the Lord of Glory,
but became vain in their Imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, Rom. 1. v. 21. of the Israelites, that God had done so great things for, above all Generations of the World, Am. 3. 3. and of the jews, that crucified the Lord of Glory,
therefore the Palmist asks this question of Angels and Men, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? Psal. 16. 12. we ought rather,
Therefore the Palmist asks this question of Angels and Men, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? Psalm 16. 12. we ought rather,
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the first, not to acknowledge benefits, but to forget them, Deut. 32. 18. as is recorded of Pharcah 's Butler to his Disgrace, concerning Joseph, the Interpreter of the Dream, that advanced him to his former place and dignity at Court, yet did not the chief Butler remember Joseph, but forgot him, saith Moses, Gen. 40. v. 23. The second part of Ingratitude is the worst:
the First, not to acknowledge benefits, but to forget them, Deuteronomy 32. 18. as is recorded of Pharcah is Butler to his Disgrace, Concerning Joseph, the Interpreter of the Dream, that advanced him to his former place and dignity At Court, yet did not the chief Butler Remember Joseph, but forgotten him, Says Moses, Gen. 40. v. 23. The second part of Ingratitude is the worst:
Who so rewards evil for good (saith Solomon) evil shall not depart from his house, Prov. 17. 13. The Psalmist says, They rewarded me evil for good, to the spoiling of my Soul;
Who so rewards evil for good (Says Solomon) evil shall not depart from his house, Curae 17. 13. The Psalmist Says, They rewarded me evil for good, to the spoiling of my Soul;
for good, are mine Adversaries, because I follow the thing that good is, Psal. 38. 20. Not only Saul, but the Men of Keila were guilty of this sin in a high degree;
for good, Are mine Adversaries, Because I follow the thing that good is, Psalm 38. 20. Not only Saul, but the Men of Keila were guilty of this since in a high degree;
for their ingratitude to their Deliverer, that refused to give a morsel of Bread to his conquering Army, that were still in pursuit of the flying Kings, Zeba and Zalmunna, and the party that was with them, he tore the flesh of 72 Ringleaders of the Men of Succoth, and taught them better manners,
for their ingratitude to their Deliverer, that refused to give a morsel of Bred to his conquering Army, that were still in pursuit of the flying Kings, Zeba and Zalmunna, and the party that was with them, he tore the Flesh of 72 Ringleaders of the Men of Succoth, and taught them better manners,
and hatred for my good will, Psal. 109. 4, 5. This sin is sorely laid to the charge of the Men of Sechem, and set home upon their Consciences by Jotham, to the mutual destruction of them;
and hatred for my good will, Psalm 109. 4, 5. This since is sorely laid to the charge of the Men of Shechem, and Set home upon their Consciences by Jotham, to the mutual destruction of them;
and have slain his Sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one Stone, and have made Abimelech, the Son of his Maid-Servant, King over the Men of Sechem, because he is your brother, &c. Judg. 9. 17. Then God sent an evil Spirit between the men of Sechem and Abimelech, to punish their cruel ingratitude.
and have slave his Sons, threescore and ten Persons, upon one Stone, and have made Abimelech, the Son of his Maid-Servant, King over the Men of Shechem, Because he is your brother, etc. Judges 9. 17. Then God sent an evil Spirit between the men of Shechem and Abimelech, to Punish their cruel ingratitude.
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v. 23. Which is the Substance of that whole Chapter of Judges 9. And after they had destroyed one another, that sad History, (as any in the Book of God) is concluded thus:
v. 23. Which is the Substance of that Whole Chapter of Judges 9. And After they had destroyed one Another, that sad History, (as any in the Book of God) is concluded thus:
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and upon them came the curse of Jotham, the Son of Jerubbaal, v. 56, 57. So that now you see this horrible sin of Ingratitude that is punished by God in so high a degree, must needs be an accursed and destructive thing.
and upon them Come the curse of Jotham, the Son of Jerubbaal, v. 56, 57. So that now you see this horrible since of Ingratitude that is punished by God in so high a degree, must needs be an accursed and destructive thing.
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Another said instance of the like sin, and punishment, we have recorded, concerning Joash King of Judah, who was marvelously preserved in the Massacre of the Royal Family, from Athaliah 's bloody Fingers, by Jehoiada, the High Priest,
another said instance of the like since, and punishment, we have recorded, Concerning Joash King of Judah, who was marvelously preserved in the Massacre of the Royal Family, from Athaliah is bloody Fingers, by Jehoiada, the High Priest,
and his Wife Jehoshabea, and kept safe in the House of the Lord six Years, under the tyrannous Usurpation of that wicked Idolatress. 2 Chron. 22. 10, 11, 12. Jehoiada set the Crown on his head, put down the Usurper, restored the Kingdom to their former freedom,
and his Wife Jehoshabea, and kept safe in the House of the Lord six years, under the tyrannous Usurpation of that wicked Idolatress. 2 Chronicles 22. 10, 11, 12. Jehoiada Set the Crown on his head, put down the Usurper, restored the Kingdom to their former freedom,
But after the death of his 〈 ◊ 〉 Tutor, Governour, Gua 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 Protector, 'tis recorded, Th•• this 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 God, and turned 〈 ◊ 〉 and Murderer, (two i•separable Companions) and commanded Zachariah the Priest, the Son of Jeho•a•a, to be stoned, even in the Court of the House of the Lord,
But After the death of his 〈 ◊ 〉 Tutor, Governor, Gua 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 Protector, it's recorded, Th•• this 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 God, and turned 〈 ◊ 〉 and Murderer, (two i•separable Sodales) and commanded Zachariah the Priest, the Son of Jeho•a•a, to be stoned, even in the Court of the House of the Lord,
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Which Prayer of this dying Martyr, the Lord heard, and recompensed this cruel ingratitude of Joash towards God and Man, speedily upon his own head, to the ruine of himself,
Which Prayer of this dying Martyr, the Lord herd, and recompensed this cruel ingratitude of Joash towards God and Man, speedily upon his own head, to the ruin of himself,
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The Lord smote him with grievous torments in his body, by incurable diseases, (as in the case of Jehoram, that murdered his Brothers, 2 Chron. 21. 18.) And at last, to put an end to the miserable life of this godless Wretch, his own Servants conspired against him,
The Lord smote him with grievous torments in his body, by incurable diseases, (as in the case of jehoram, that murdered his Brother's, 2 Chronicles 21. 18.) And At last, to put an end to the miserable life of this godless Wretch, his own Servants conspired against him,
But they buried him not in the Sepulchres of the Kings, (2 Chron. 24. 18, 20, 21, 22.) an honour that was bestowed upon Jehoiada the High Priest, his Preserver and Restorer.
But they buried him not in the Sepulchres of the Kings, (2 Chronicles 24. 18, 20, 21, 22.) an honour that was bestowed upon Jehoiada the High Priest, his Preserver and Restorer.
and shaken together, and running over into his Bosome, as our Lord speaks, Luke 6. v. 38. Obj. Some will say, My Will is good, but I want means and abilitiy to requite any henefit received hy me.
and shaken together, and running over into his Bosom, as our Lord speaks, Lycia 6. v. 38. Object some will say, My Will is good, but I want means and abilitiy to requite any henefit received high me.
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to say nothing, that it being impossible, that we should attain to that degree of Thankfulness, which should be in requiting the Benefits, we daily and hourly receive of him;
to say nothing, that it being impossible, that we should attain to that degree of Thankfulness, which should be in requiting the Benefits, we daily and hourly receive of him;
In special, the Book of the Psalms hath his name in the Hebrew Tongue, as ye would say, NONLATINALPHABET The Book of Praises; not as if the whole Book had nothing else,
In special, the Book of the Psalms hath his name in the Hebrew Tongue, as you would say, The Book of Praises; not as if the Whole Book had nothing Else,
And Jesus answering, said, Were there not ten cleansed, but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, but this stranger. Luke 17. v. 19, 20.
And jesus answering, said, Were there not ten cleansed, but where Are the nine? There Are not found that returned to give glory to God, but this stranger. Luke 17. v. 19, 20.
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3. And the like is to be said of others that separate themselves from such Eucharistical Assemblies, where the Name of God is called upon with Joy and Thankfulness, upon surmises of Blemishes and Defects, or mislike of the Society.
3. And the like is to be said of Others that separate themselves from such Eucharistical Assemblies, where the Name of God is called upon with Joy and Thankfulness, upon surmises of Blemishes and Defects, or mislike of the Society.
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but the Original is NONLATINALPHABET with Confession. There be two things included in this Confession, and they be the very proper parts of Thankfulness.
but the Original is with Confessi. There be two things included in this Confessi, and they be the very proper parts of Thankfulness.
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Psal. 107. v. 13. 21. 3. 32. The form of Thanksgiving, which is prescribed to every Israelite, that sells any Possession, or part of the Holy Land, is at large set down by Moses, Deut. 26. from the first Verse, to the 12. which well deserves our Meditation and Application;
Psalm 107. v. 13. 21. 3. 32. The from of Thanksgiving, which is prescribed to every Israelite, that sells any Possession, or part of the Holy Land, is At large Set down by Moses, Deuteronomy 26. from the First Verse, to the 12. which well deserves our Meditation and Application;
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By the Multitude of Gratulatory Sacrifices, the People of God were wont to testifie their Zealous and Grateful Affections to God, the Donor of all, in Signification and Expectation of that plenteous Redemption, wrought by Christ,
By the Multitude of Gratulatory Sacrifices, the People of God were wont to testify their Zealous and Grateful Affections to God, the Donor of all, in Signification and Expectation of that plenteous Redemption, wrought by christ,
and daily do enjoy? what hast thou (saith the Apostle) that thou didst not receive? 1 Cor. 4. 7. Many O Lord my God are thy wonderous works, which thou hast done,
and daily do enjoy? what hast thou (Says the Apostle) that thou didst not receive? 1 Cor. 4. 7. Many O Lord my God Are thy wondrous works, which thou hast done,
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if I should declare, and speak of them, they are more than can be numbred, (saith the Psalmist) Psal. 40. 5. And again, How precious are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
if I should declare, and speak of them, they Are more than can be numbered, (Says the Psalmist) Psalm 40. 5. And again, How precious Are thy thoughts unto me, Oh God! how great is the sum of them!
and have our being, Acts 17. 28. as the Apostle speaks: The Manna that came from Heaven, was not restrained one day in forty years perambulation, and peregrination in the wilderness;
and have our being, Acts 17. 28. as the Apostle speaks: The Manna that Come from Heaven, was not restrained one day in forty Years perambulation, and peregrination in the Wilderness;
nor the Pillar of fire by night, to shew them light in the way that they should go, saith Nehem. 9. v. 9. 20. In the Element of his Mercies, we draw our Breath continually, to stir us up to continual Thankfulness.
nor the Pillar of fire by night, to show them Light in the Way that they should go, Says Nehemiah 9. v. 9. 20. In the Element of his mercies, we draw our Breath continually, to stir us up to continual Thankfulness.
for this duty of Thankfulness for them, which makes the Psalmist cry out, O how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sons of men!
for this duty of Thankfulness for them, which makes the Psalmist cry out, Oh how great is thy Goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the Sons of men!
because he loved them first, 1 Joh. 4. 19. (as St. John speaks) than Jesus Christ, the Son of his love? Is not this gift of God (as our Saviour speaks to the Woman of Samaria, Joh. 4: 10.) the gift of gifts? It is then all our duties, to acknowledge with Joy and Thankfulness, the truth of the Lord,
Because he loved them First, 1 John 4. 19. (as Saint John speaks) than jesus christ, the Son of his love? Is not this gift of God (as our Saviour speaks to the Woman of Samaria, John 4: 10.) the gift of Gifts? It is then all our duties, to acknowledge with Joy and Thankfulness, the truth of the Lord,
and this Mercifulness of God our Saviour in regarding our Vileness so far, as to save us from our spiritual Enemies, giving for us the ransom of the pretious Blood of his dear Son:
and this Mercifulness of God our Saviour in regarding our Vileness so Far, as to save us from our spiritual Enemies, giving for us the ransom of the precious Blood of his dear Son:
We deserve nothing but Wrath, and the curse of Mount Ebal, Deut. 27. 13. or of Cain, Gen. 4. 11. or of our Father Adam, to whom it was said, Cursed is the Earth for thy sake, in sorrow shalt thou eat thereof all the days of thy Life, Gen. 3. 17. If God should deal with us according to our demerits, our best performances are but glorious Transgressions, and we are but unprofitable Servants at the best, as our Lord speaks, Luk. 17. 10. Jacob pleads his Merit towards Laban stoutly, in Gen. 31. from v. 36. to v. 41. And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban;
We deserve nothing but Wrath, and the curse of Mount Ebal, Deuteronomy 27. 13. or of Cain, Gen. 4. 11. or of our Father Adam, to whom it was said, Cursed is the Earth for thy sake, in sorrow shalt thou eat thereof all the days of thy Life, Gen. 3. 17. If God should deal with us according to our demerits, our best performances Are but glorious Transgressions, and we Are but unprofitable Servants At the best, as our Lord speaks, Luk. 17. 10. Jacob pleads his Merit towards Laban stoutly, in Gen. 31. from v. 36. to v. 41. And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban;
and Jacob answered, and said to Laban, what is my Transgression, or what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me? And he stands upon his guard,
and Jacob answered, and said to Laban, what is my Transgression, or what is my since, that thou hast so hotly pursued After me? And he Stands upon his guard,
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and justifies himself, and challengeth Laban to lay to his Charge any unwarrantable Action in his twenty years service, though he had changed his wages ten times, as the Prodigal's elder Brother said to his Father, Lo these many years do I serve thee,
and Justifies himself, and Challengeth Laban to lay to his Charge any unwarrantable Actium in his twenty Years service, though he had changed his wages ten times, as the Prodigal's elder Brother said to his Father, Lo these many Years do I serve thee,
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See also the same dejection, and selfdenial in his Grand-father Abraham: Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes, Gen. 18. 23. and of Mephibosheth, when David said unto him, Fear not, for I will surely shew thee kindness,
See also the same dejection, and self-denial in his Grandfather Abraham: Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and Ashes, Gen. 18. 23. and of Mephibosheth, when David said unto him, fear not, for I will surely show thee kindness,
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And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead Dog as I am? 2 Sam. 9. 8. The Mercies and Kindnesses of all Men in the World, compared to God's undeserved Favours, are but as a drop of a bucket of Water to the great Ocean:
And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou Shouldst look upon such a dead Dog as I am? 2 Sam. 9. 8. The mercies and Kindnesses of all Men in the World, compared to God's undeserved Favours, Are but as a drop of a bucket of Water to the great Ocean:
as they seem almost ridiculous in the Eyes of carnal Men, as David to Michal, when he danced before the Lord, 2 Sam. 6. 21. But their Justification is easie, it is before the Lord that I did it, to God's Glory, that I might express my Thankfulness to him,
as they seem almost ridiculous in the Eyes of carnal Men, as David to Michal, when he danced before the Lord, 2 Sam. 6. 21. But their Justification is easy, it is before the Lord that I did it, to God's Glory, that I might express my Thankfulness to him,
and superabundant requital, saith our Lord, Mar. 9. 41. See the full and final requital of all good and charitable Deeds, Matth. 25. 34, 35, 36. Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world:
and superabundant requital, Says our Lord, Mar. 9. 41. See the full and final requital of all good and charitable deeds, Matthew 25. 34, 35, 36. Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world:
As I have done (to threescore and ten Kings) so hath the Lord requited me, Judg. 1. 7. We are all ready enough to requite Evil for Evil, to give him ( quid pro quo ) as good as he brings,
As I have done (to threescore and ten Kings) so hath the Lord requited me, Judges 1. 7. We Are all ready enough to requite Evil for Evil, to give him (quid Pro quo) as good as he brings,
so have I done unto them, Jud. 15. 11. But it being impossible to requite God in any thing, it is a most heinous Provocation of his justice, to render Evil for Good:
so have I done unto them, Jud. 15. 11. But it being impossible to requite God in any thing, it is a most heinous Provocation of his Justice, to render Evil for Good:
for his heart was lifted up, therefore there was wroth upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem, 2 Chr. 32. 25. For after the defeat of Senacherib 's Forces, by an Angel of God, that slew in one night an hundred fourscore and five thousand men of war in the Assyrian Camp; and after the recovery of his Health, confirmed by a sign from Heaven in the Sun's Retrogradation by ten degrees,
for his heart was lifted up, Therefore there was wroth upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem, 2 Christ 32. 25. For After the defeat of Sennacherib is Forces, by an Angel of God, that slew in one night an hundred fourscore and five thousand men of war in the assyrian Camp; and After the recovery of his Health, confirmed by a Signen from Heaven in the Sun's Retrogradation by ten Degrees,
Sixthly, Consider from what odds the Person giving to our baseness, have been all his benefits, he being the great Independent Jehovah, greatness is stampt upon all his Benefits to us,
Sixthly, Consider from what odds the Person giving to our baseness, have been all his benefits, he being the great Independent Jehovah, greatness is stamped upon all his Benefits to us,
as our Lord writes to the Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3. v. 17. Lastly, Consider with what advantage of time and order, in first bestowing, have his Benefits been to us.
as our Lord writes to the Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3. v. 17. Lastly, Consider with what advantage of time and order, in First bestowing, have his Benefits been to us.
by some also, we owe more to our Masters and Teachers, than to Parents, in as much as one gave being, the other well being, doubtless in both respects we cannot requite God and Christ.
by Some also, we owe more to our Masters and Teachers, than to Parents, in as much as one gave being, the other well being, doubtless in both respects we cannot requite God and christ.
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2. Our Masters and Teachers gave us, with God's Blessing, Knowledge and Learning, Christ teacheth us the way to Heaven, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
2. Our Masters and Teachers gave us, with God's Blessing, Knowledge and Learning, christ Teaches us the Way to Heaven, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
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Christ gave himself to us, and for us, to wash us from our Sins in his own Blood, Joh. 14. 6. without which, it had been better for us to have been any thing, rather than men,
christ gave himself to us, and for us, to wash us from our Sins in his own Blood, John 14. 6. without which, it had been better for us to have been any thing, rather than men,
Let us with the Psalmist again and again say, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? Psal. 116. 12. all his benefits are above us,
Let us with the Psalmist again and again say, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? Psalm 116. 12. all his benefits Are above us,
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unless further, to endeavour, not to be disobedient to this Heavenly Author of much good to us, which yet is our duty otherwise, the less we have means to the former, the more ought we to be in this,
unless further, to endeavour, not to be disobedient to this Heavenly Author of much good to us, which yet is our duty otherwise, the less we have means to the former, the more ought we to be in this,
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while I have my being, my Meditation of him shall be sweet, I will be glad in the Lord, Psal. 103. 33, 34. and in another At Midnight will I rise to give thanks to thee,
while I have my being, my Meditation of him shall be sweet, I will be glad in the Lord, Psalm 103. 33, 34. and in Another At Midnight will I rise to give thanks to thee,
Now because the Apostle Peter saith, no Prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 2 Pet. 1. 20. so neither are all of sole private application,
Now Because the Apostle Peter Says, no Prophecy of Scripture is of any private Interpretation, 2 Pet. 1. 20. so neither Are all of sole private application,
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if I should have studied long for a fit Text, and turned the whole Scripture, I could not have had a fitter passage, or grea•• 〈 ◊ 〉, in all the Book of God;
if I should have studied long for a fit Text, and turned the Whole Scripture, I could not have had a fitter passage, or grea•• 〈 ◊ 〉, in all the Book of God;
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and yet no more strange than true (as the truth is in Jesu, before whom I stand) for this Doctrin of the Peace of God, that ought to rule in the Hearts of all Believers, gives great help, advantage,
and yet no more strange than true (as the truth is in Jesu, before whom I stand) for this Doctrine of the Peace of God, that ought to Rule in the Hearts of all Believers, gives great help, advantage,
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and admonition, to Kings, Law-makers, Rulers, to the Founders and Conservers of Cities, Countreys and Kingdoms, to the end and purpose of defending and preserving them from Evils, in a cordial and blessed Submission, to the ever-ruling,
and admonition, to Kings, Lawmakers, Rulers, to the Founders and Conservers of Cities, Countries' and Kingdoms, to the end and purpose of defending and preserving them from Evils, in a cordial and blessed Submission, to the ever-ruling,
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and over-ruling Peace of God: If the Peace of God did bear rule in the Hearts of all Christians (which our Apostle requires in these of Colosiae ) all the World would become Christians.
and overruling Peace of God: If the Peace of God did bear Rule in the Hearts of all Christians (which our Apostle requires in these of Colosiae) all the World would become Christians.
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I will speak of thy Testimonies also before Kings, and will not be ashamed, Psal. 119. 46. and therefore in the first place, methinks this Scripture gives me just occasion to speak to Their Majesties in a word or two, that which I am sure, their noble minds will take more pleasure to hear,
I will speak of thy Testimonies also before Kings, and will not be ashamed, Psalm 119. 46. and Therefore in the First place, methinks this Scripture gives me just occasion to speak to Their Majesties in a word or two, that which I am sure, their noble minds will take more pleasure to hear,
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than to be profuse in their praise, which no Man can lightly pass over, if the Peace of God rule in your Hearts, whom the supream Ruler of the World hath chosen,
than to be profuse in their praise, which no Man can lightly pass over, if the Peace of God Rule in your Hearts, whom the supreme Ruler of the World hath chosen,
O happy shall ye be, and it shall be well with you, and happy shall all your Subjects in these three Kingdoms be, that by you are redeemed from thra•dom, and brought again from the Depths of the Sea of misery, Psal. 68. 22. that were sold for nought to the Man of sin, to be destroyed, to be slain,
O happy shall you be, and it shall be well with you, and happy shall all your Subject's in these three Kingdoms be, that by you Are redeemed from thra•dom, and brought again from the Depths of the Sea of misery, Psalm 68. 22. that were sold for nought to the Man of since, to be destroyed, to be slave,
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Sir, You were called many years ago, by God himself, into one Body, conjugal with your Royal Consort (that is all glorious within and without) and now by the same God, to the ornamical,
Sir, You were called many Years ago, by God himself, into one Body, conjugal with your Royal Consort (that is all glorious within and without) and now by the same God, to the ornamical,
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or another Cyras, that enlarged God's People out of the Babilonish Captiviry, as it is no small Honour to be God's King upon so high and honourable Account,
or Another Cyras, that enlarged God's People out of the Babylonish Captiviry, as it is no small Honour to be God's King upon so high and honourable Account,
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It behoves you therefore to be mindful of his Honour, which I dare be bold, is the greatest that you have, that you are God's King, as eminently as he;
It behoves you Therefore to be mindful of his Honour, which I Dare be bold, is the greatest that you have, that you Are God's King, as eminently as he;
of whom the Lord said, yet have I set my King, (or as it is in the Hebr.) anoynted my King, upon Sion, the hill of my holiness, Psal. 2. 6. that so in the Regiment of his People, your Subjects;
of whom the Lord said, yet have I Set my King, (or as it is in the Hebrew) anointed my King, upon Sion, the hill of my holiness, Psalm 2. 6. that so in the Regiment of his People, your Subject's;
as Jeroboam to the Golden Calves at Dan and Bethel, 1 Kin. 12. and Nebuchadnezzar to the Golden Image in the Plain of Dura, Dan. 3. to appoint a service in the Latin, whom the People understand not, contrary to the rule of Edification set down;
as Jeroboam to the Golden Calves At Dan and Bethel, 1 Kin. 12. and Nebuchadnezzar to the Golden Image in the Plain of Dura, Dan. 3. to appoint a service in the Latin, whom the People understand not, contrary to the Rule of Edification Set down;
True it is, that Penal Laws may be made to bind, in many respects: But let Men beware, lest they exact with greater severity, obedience to their own Precepts, than God's;
True it is, that Penal Laws may be made to bind, in many respects: But let Men beware, lest they exact with greater severity, Obedience to their own Precepts, than God's;
and to eat Swines Flesh, and all under pain of present Death, 2 Macc. 7. Rulers must know their places, have moderate, and just, and Godly Government, not usurp on God's Right, on their Subjects Conscience;
and to eat Swine Flesh, and all under pain of present Death, 2 Maccabees 7. Rulers must know their places, have moderate, and just, and Godly Government, not usurp on God's Right, on their Subject's Conscience;
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which the Heathen that stood near, observing, began to deride him, and reproach him, as if he had been a Praestigiator, or Conjurer; and so making towards him, asked in derision, what the Raven said to him:
which the Heathen that stood near, observing, began to deride him, and reproach him, as if he had been a Prestigiator, or Conjurer; and so making towards him, asked in derision, what the Raven said to him:
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Blessed is the people that know this joyful sound, Psal. 89. 15. And thanks be to Jesus Christ, in many things already, you have shewed your self God's King, in coming out to help the Lord against the mighty, Jer. 9. 3. in being valient for his truth, at home and abroad, in scattering the Proud in the Imagination of their Hearts,
Blessed is the people that know this joyful found, Psalm 89. 15. And thanks be to jesus christ, in many things already, you have showed your self God's King, in coming out to help the Lord against the mighty, Jer. 9. 3. in being valiant for his truth, At home and abroad, in scattering the Proud in the Imagination of their Hearts,
you have put your Life into your Land, to fight the Lords Battles, that teacheth your hands to war, and your fingers to fight, Psal. 144. 1. and have wrought with God this great Salvation in our Israel, as all Israel said of Jonathan, that overthrew the vastest Army that ever the Philistines had, consisting of thirty thousand Chariots, six thousand Horses,
you have put your Life into your Land, to fight the lords Battles, that Teaches your hands to war, and your fingers to fight, Psalm 144. 1. and have wrought with God this great Salvation in our Israel, as all Israel said of Johnathan, that overthrew the vastest Army that ever the philistines had, consisting of thirty thousand Chariots, six thousand Horses,
like another David, or Jehoshaphet, you marcht out against the Enemies of God and Man (or else he hath none in this World) and he, in whom ye trusted, hath made you more than Conqueror, in pacifying Scotland, subduing Ireland, and preserving the Peace,
like Another David, or Jehoshaphet, you marched out against the Enemies of God and Man (or Else he hath none in this World) and he, in whom you trusted, hath made you more than Conqueror, in pacifying Scotland, subduing Ireland, and preserving the Peace,
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and though the Waves thereof toss themselves, yet they cannot prevail, tho' they roar, yet can they not pass over it, Jer. 5. 22. as the Prophet speaks of God's bounding the Sea,
and though the Waves thereof toss themselves, yet they cannot prevail, though they roar, yet can they not pass over it, Jer. 5. 22. as the Prophet speaks of God's bounding the Sea,
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when he said, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further, and here shall thy proud waves stay themselves, Job. 38. 11. Your Majesties Soul is bound up in the bundle of Life with the Lord your God (in all your hazardous, high,
when he said, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further, and Here shall thy proud waves stay themselves, Job. 38. 11. Your Majesties Soul is bound up in the bundle of Life with the Lord your God (in all your hazardous, high,
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and honourable undertakings) and the souls of your Enemies, them shall he fling out as out of the middle of a sling, as vertuous Abigail speaks to King David, 1 Sam. 25. 29. For as an Angel of God,
and honourable undertakings) and the Souls of your Enemies, them shall he fling out as out of the middle of a sling, as virtuous Abigail speaks to King David, 1 Sam. 25. 29. For as an Angel of God,
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so is my Lord the King, to discern good and bad, therefore the Lord thy God will be with thee, saith the wi•e Woman of Tekoah to the King. 2 Sam. 14. 17.
so is my Lord the King, to discern good and bad, Therefore the Lord thy God will be with thee, Says the wi•e Woman of Tekoah to the King. 2 Sam. 14. 17.
and my people shall dwell in peaceable habitations, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places, Isa. 32. 17, 18. Again, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee;
and my people shall dwell in peaceable habitations, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places, Isaiah 32. 17, 18. Again, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, Because he Trusteth in thee;
Isa. 26. 4. For the King trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of God he shall not be moved, saith King David, Psal. 21. 7. and therefore he protests thus, For my brethren and companions sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee, Psal. 122. 8,
Isaiah 26. 4. For the King Trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of God he shall not be moved, Says King David, Psalm 21. 7. and Therefore he protests thus, For my brothers and Sodales sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee, Psalm 122. 8,
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But who were these Men whom the King honoured thus, to account his Royal Brethren, and worthy Companions? Not such as the sons of Zeruiah, that were his Cousins,
But who were these Men whom the King honoured thus, to account his Royal Brothers, and worthy Sodales? Not such as the Sons of Zeruiah, that were his Cousin's,
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nor such as Haman, the Agagite, Companion to King Ahasuerus, that plotted and contrived the murder of all Gods people in one day, Esth. 3. 8, 9. nor such as Doeg, the Edomite, that at Saul 's Command, butchered the Priests of the Lord,
nor such as Haman, the Agagite, Companion to King Ahasuerus, that plotted and contrived the murder of all God's people in one day, Esth. 3. 8, 9. nor such as Doeg, the Edomite, that At Saul is Command, butchered the Priests of the Lord,
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1 Sam. 22. 18. in his eyes all such vile persons were contemned, Psal. 15. 4. as David professeth, he would know no such wicked personss, they should not tarry in his sight, Psal. 101. 4. 7. But he tells us, I am companion to all them that fear thee, to them that keep thy precepts, Psal. 119. 63, 65. to the Saints that are in the earth,
1 Sam. 22. 18. in his eyes all such vile Persons were contemned, Psalm 15. 4. as David Professes, he would know no such wicked personss, they should not tarry in his sighed, Psalm 101. 4. 7. But he tells us, I am Companion to all them that Fear thee, to them that keep thy Precepts, Psalm 119. 63, 65. to the Saints that Are in the earth,
Great peace have they that love thy Law, and nothing shall offend them, Psal. 119. 165. Then there shall be no breaking in (by foreign Invasion) nor going out (by domestick Insurrection) no complaining in our Streets:
Great peace have they that love thy Law, and nothing shall offend them, Psalm 119. 165. Then there shall be no breaking in (by foreign Invasion) nor going out (by domestic Insurrection) not complaining in our Streets:
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Happy is that people, that is in such a case (the Psalmist corrects himself) yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord, Psal. 144. 15. whose peace rules in their hearts.
Happy is that people, that is in such a case (the Psalmist corrects himself) yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord, Psalm 144. 15. whose peace rules in their hearts.
I will with Jeremiah the Prophet, get me unto the great Men, and speak unto them (I hope with better acceptance and Success than he did) for they have known the way of the Lord,
I will with Jeremiah the Prophet, get me unto the great Men, and speak unto them (I hope with better acceptance and Success than he did) for they have known the Way of the Lord,
and in the same judgment, as the Apostle charges the Corinthians by the name of Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 1. 10. That there be in none of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God:
and in the same judgement, as the Apostle charges the Corinthians by the name of jesus christ, 1 Cor. 1. 10. That there be in none of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God:
Or amongst you a profane person, as Esau, to sell his bitth right for a Mess of Popery, as he did for a mess of Pottage, as the Apostle speaks, Heb. 3. 12. and ch. 12. 16. You are the most solemn Representative of our Church and State;
Or among you a profane person, as Esau, to fell his bitth right for a Mess of Popery, as he did for a mess of Pottage, as the Apostle speaks, Hebrew 3. 12. and changed. 12. 16. You Are the most solemn Representative of our Church and State;
yea, of Kings and Priests, unto God the Father, and his Christ, Rev. 1. 6. You are our first born, that have a double portion of Honour put upon you above your Brethren, to be our Rulers and Law-givers, to use the Apostle 's words, You are a chosen Generation, a royal priest-hood, a holy nation, a peculiar people;
yea, of Kings and Priests, unto God the Father, and his christ, Rev. 1. 6. You Are our First born, that have a double portion of Honour put upon you above your Brothers, to be our Rulers and Lawgivers, to use the Apostle is words, You Are a chosen Generation, a royal priesthood, a holy Nation, a peculiar people;
that ye should shew forth the praises of him, that hath called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light, 1 Pet. 2. 9. As those that sate there before you above an Hundred and Twenty Years ago, were like so many Zorobabels (that led the people of God, from Caldean to Babylon ) that laid the foundation of our Reformation upon Christ, anothe• foundation no man c•n lay, 1 Cor. 3. 11. (saith the Apostle ) and his truth,
that you should show forth the praises of him, that hath called you out of darkness unto his marvellous Light, 1 Pet. 2. 9. As those that sat there before you above an Hundred and Twenty years ago, were like so many Zorobabels (that led the people of God, from Chaldean to Babylon) that laid the Foundation of our Reformation upon christ, anothe• Foundation no man c•n lay, 1 Cor. 3. 11. (Says the Apostle) and his truth,
that your Hands may finish it, that ye may bring forth the head-stone thereof with shouting, crying, Grace, grace unto it, as the Angel speaks, Zach. 4. 7. That she that is your Enemy may see it,
that your Hands may finish it, that you may bring forth the headstone thereof with shouting, crying, Grace, grace unto it, as the Angel speaks, Zach 4. 7. That she that is your Enemy may see it,
Some rubbish that escaped our first Reformers, was left in the fall of so ancient and great a Building, which remains yet untaken away, but incumbers the Ground;
some rubbish that escaped our First Reformers, was left in the fallen of so ancient and great a Building, which remains yet untaken away, but encumbers the Ground;
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That all things may be so ordered, and settled by their endeavours, upon the best and surest foundations, that Peace and Happiness, Truth and Justice, Religion and Piety may be established among us from all Generations:
That all things may be so ordered, and settled by their endeavours, upon the best and Surest foundations, that Peace and Happiness, Truth and justice, Religion and Piety may be established among us from all Generations:
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The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart, saith the Apostle, Rom. 10. 8. and we are built upon the foundation of the Apostles, and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone, Eph. 2. 20. In the Prayer for the reformed Churches, Purge all thy Churches from their Dreggs, and make them meet for a glorious Deliverance, that all the World may see, that Salvation belongs to our God. In the last Prayer:
The word is High thee, even in thy Mouth, and in thy heart, Says the Apostle, Rom. 10. 8. and we Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles, and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief corner stone, Ephesians 2. 20. In the Prayer for the reformed Churches, Purge all thy Churches from their Dregs, and make them meet for a glorious Deliverance, that all the World may see, that Salvation belongs to our God. In the last Prayer:
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as the East is from the West; Be not deceived (saith the Apostle) God will not be mocked, Gal. 6. 6. however, we may deceive Men with words smoother than butter, but war is in the heart, with words softer than oyl,
as the East is from the West; Be not deceived (Says the Apostle) God will not be mocked, Gal. 6. 6. however, we may deceive Men with words smoother than butter, but war is in the heart, with words Softer than oil,
and taking his name in vain? That lays us open to that surprizing expression of our Lord, ex ore tuo est, have ye not reason to fear the Lords Censure of the Elders of Israel, that came and sate before Ezekiel in Babylon, concerning whom, the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their Idols in their hearts,
and taking his name in vain? That lays us open to that surprising expression of our Lord, ex over tuo est, have you not reason to Fear the lords Censure of the Elders of Israel, that Come and sat before Ezekielem in Babylon, Concerning whom, the word of the Lord Come unto him, saying, Son of man, these men have Set up their Idols in their hearts,
should I be enquired of at all by them? Exek. 14. 3. And that of the Prophet Jeremiah, that from the Prophets of Jerusalem, hypocrisie is gone out into all the land, Jer. 23. 15. If we build continually by our practice, that which wont seem to destroy so solemnly by our Prayer, what do we make of our selves in the Eyes of the World,
should I be inquired of At all by them? Ezek. 14. 3. And that of the Prophet Jeremiah, that from the prophets of Jerusalem, hypocrisy is gone out into all the land, Jer. 23. 15. If we built continually by our practice, that which wont seem to destroy so solemnly by our Prayer, what do we make of our selves in the Eyes of the World,
What then are these Dreggs we desire God to deliver us from? Are they not the remainder of our natural Corruption, and the sin which doth so easily beset us within,
What then Are these Dregs we desire God to deliver us from? are they not the remainder of our natural Corruption, and the since which does so Easily beset us within,
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for the laying of which seriously to Heart, we beg God's Grace? Are they about matters of no value, that in the ballance of the Sanctuary have Tekel written on them,
for the laying of which seriously to Heart, we beg God's Grace? are they about matters of no valve, that in the balance of the Sanctuary have Tekel written on them,
as being altogether higher than Vanity? Are we like the Man lying in a ditch, praying, Lord have mercy upon me, and yet will not stir Hand nor Foot to help himself out.
as being altogether higher than Vanity? are we like the Man lying in a ditch, praying, Lord have mercy upon me, and yet will not stir Hand nor Foot to help himself out.
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if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels or mercies, if any truth in men,) Phil. 2. 1. that we are resolved now to fill the Evangelical Prophecy of Zephany, to serve the Lord with a pure lip,
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels or Mercies, if any truth in men,) Philip 2. 1. that we Are resolved now to fill the Evangelical Prophecy of Zephany, to serve the Lord with a pure lip,
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and his name one, according to that of the Prophet, Zach. 14. 9. Lord, put this heart in those that have commanded us to put up those sweet words to God, in truth and simplicity of Heart, Amen.
and his name one, according to that of the Prophet, Zach 14. 9. Lord, put this heart in those that have commanded us to put up those sweet words to God, in truth and simplicity of Heart, Amen.
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That we may not be said to have a form of godliness, 2 Tim. 3. 5. is an outward delineation of piety, of peace and unity, denying the power and practise of it, (as the Apostle speaks) or as Jeremiah, They have healed the hurt of the Daughter of the my people slighted, saying, peace, peace,
That we may not be said to have a from of godliness, 2 Tim. 3. 5. is an outward delineation of piety, of peace and unity, denying the power and practice of it, (as the Apostle speaks) or as Jeremiah, They have healed the hurt of the Daughter of the my people slighted, saying, peace, peace,
when there was no peace, Jer. 6. 14. and those that are required to make their Addresses to God in these words, say, Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Zion? why hast thou smitten us,
when there was no peace, Jer. 6. 14. and those that Are required to make their Addresses to God in these words, say, Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Zion? why hast thou smitten us,
and Wisdom, both Theorical and Practical, above all the Sanedrims Synods, and Anti Synods, since that of Nice, in which a plain Countryman, in demonstration of the Spirit and Power, convinced the Heathenish Phylosophers, more than all the three Hundred and Eighteen Fathers that were there:
and Wisdom, both Theorical and Practical, above all the Sanedrims Synods, and Anti Synods, since that of Nicaenae, in which a plain Countryman, in demonstration of the Spirit and Power, convinced the Heathenish Philosophers, more than all the three Hundred and Eighteen Father's that were there:
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and all the approved Teachers of it, in allowing them a just Maintainance for their Supportation, that they may be encouraged in the Law of the Lord, 2 Chr. 31. 4. (as Hezekiah is recorded to have done in his Reign) according to that of the Apostle, Let him that is taught in the word, communicate to him that teacheth in all good things, which I take to be the Patent of the Ministers of the Gospel.
and all the approved Teachers of it, in allowing them a just Maintenance for their Supportation, that they may be encouraged in the Law of the Lord, 2 Christ 31. 4. (as Hezekiah is recorded to have done in his Reign) according to that of the Apostle, Let him that is taught in the word, communicate to him that Teaches in all good things, which I take to be the Patent of the Ministers of the Gospel.
The gleanings of your Grapes are better than the Vintage of some Countrys, where there is a competent Provision for their Ministers, many able Men of yours have small allowance,
The gleanings of your Grapes Are better than the Vintage of Some Countries, where there is a competent Provision for their Ministers, many able Men of yours have small allowance,
than many of your most painful Ministers have at this day, that labour in the Word and Doctrine, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 5. 17. Prove me now herewith, saich the Lord of hosts;
than many of your most painful Ministers have At this day, that labour in the Word and Doctrine, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 5. 17. Prove me now herewith, saich the Lord of hosts;
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More over most noble Patriots, that are called to sit on Thrones of Judgment (for such a time as this) where many of your Pregenitors, Parents, Kinsmen, dear Friends, fellow-Subjects,
More over most noble Patriots, that Are called to fit on Thrones of Judgement (for such a time as this) where many of your Pregenitors, Parents, Kinsmen, dear Friends, Fellow subjects,
and valiant for his truth, as ye are all this day, Act. 22. 3. that resisted all inevitations on Church and State, even unto Blood, Heb 12. 4. in themselves,
and valiant for his truth, as you Are all this day, Act. 22. 3. that resisted all inevitations on Church and State, even unto Blood, Hebrew 12. 4. in themselves,
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and others, to prevent the setting up the image of Jealousie, that provokes to Jealousie, Ezek. 8. 3. which was like to bring the calamities of Esau upon them, Jer. 49. 8. and their posterity after them, that they might not be called the border of iniquity, the people, against whom the Lord hath Indignation for ever, as the Prophet speaks, Let not all the trouble seem little to you, that hath come upon us, our Kings, on our Princes, on our Priests,
and Others, to prevent the setting up the image of Jealousy, that provokes to Jealousy, Ezekiel 8. 3. which was like to bring the calamities of Esau upon them, Jer. 49. 8. and their posterity After them, that they might not be called the border of iniquity, the people, against whom the Lord hath Indignation for ever, as the Prophet speaks, Let not all the trouble seem little to you, that hath come upon us, our Kings, on our Princes, on our Priests,
and on our Fathers, and on all the people, Neh. 9. 32. since the time of King Charles the I. whose shield (in that combustion) was vilely cast away, 2 Sam. 1. 21,
and on our Father's, and on all the people, Neh 9. 32. since the time of King Charles the I. whose shield (in that combustion) was vilely cast away, 2 Sam. 1. 21,
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Then the waters (of Mara, of bitterness) had overwhelmed us, the stream (of Idolatry and Superstition) had gone over our Soul, Psal. 124. 3, 4. Then like so many Moses 's you stood in the breach to resist Satan, and all Iniquity,
Then the waters (of Mara, of bitterness) had overwhelmed us, the stream (of Idolatry and Superstition) had gone over our Soul, Psalm 124. 3, 4. Then like so many Moses is you stood in the breach to resist Satan, and all Iniquity,
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neither did he acknowledge his Brethren, nor knew his own Children, when a Proclamation was made by Moses, through all the Camp of Israel, Who is on the Lords side? let him come unto me, Exod. 32. 26. In all these things, you have approved your selves, the faithful and true Servants of God:
neither did he acknowledge his Brothers, nor knew his own Children, when a Proclamation was made by Moses, through all the Camp of Israel, Who is on the lords side? let him come unto me, Exod 32. 26. In all these things, you have approved your selves, the faithful and true Servants of God:
Ye have seen also that Prophecy of Isaiah, actually fulfilled in the Royal Person of our King, when the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against him, Isa. 59. 19. put him to flight;
You have seen also that Prophecy of Isaiah, actually fulfilled in the Royal Person of our King, when the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against him, Isaiah 59. 19. put him to flight;
and Son of Perdition, in Honour and Obedience to him, that is styled, The standard-bearer among ten thousand, Cant. 5. v. 10. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that hath in love to us all, set his own King over us, to assist you in all things that may do most good:
and Son of Perdition, in Honour and obedience to him, that is styled, The Standard-bearer among ten thousand, Cant 5. v. 10. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that hath in love to us all, Set his own King over us, to assist you in all things that may do most good:
if there be any vertue, if there be any praise, that ye may think on these things, with him, as the Apostle exhorts, Phil. 4. v. 8. What God said to David, Psal. 2. This is my King;
if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, that you may think on these things, with him, as the Apostle exhorts, Philip 4. v. 8. What God said to David, Psalm 2. This is my King;
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The King, whose Heart is upright with God, as was David 's, (the temper whereof you may see, Psal. 101. and Psal. 131. as touching the Administration of the Common-wealth,
The King, whose Heart is upright with God, as was David is, (the temper whereof you may see, Psalm 101. and Psalm 131. as touching the Administration of the Commonwealth,
as Psalm 144. 10. It is he that giveth salvation unto such Kings, that delivered David his servant from the hurtful hurt of Saul, and all his enemies, as the title of the 18th. Psalm bears.
as Psalm 144. 10. It is he that gives salvation unto such Kings, that Delivered David his servant from the hurtful hurt of Saul, and all his enemies, as the title of the 18th. Psalm bears.
and of them that hate him, that they rise no more, which is Moses 's Prayer for Levi. Deut. 33. 11. See David 's Prayer, 1 Chron. 29. 18. O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel our Fathers; keep this for ever in the Imagination of the Thoughts of the Heart of thy People,
and of them that hate him, that they rise no more, which is Moses is Prayer for Levi. Deuteronomy 33. 11. See David is Prayer, 1 Chronicles 29. 18. Oh Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel our Father's; keep this for ever in the Imagination of the Thoughts of the Heart of thy People,
That Mercy and Truth are met together, that Righteousness and Peace have kissed each other, Psal. 85. 10. (as the Psalmist speaks) and the full Accomplishment of that Evangelical Promise, Violence shall be no more heard in thy Land, Wasting nor Destruction within thy Borders, that Men may call our Walls Salvation,
That Mercy and Truth Are met together, that Righteousness and Peace have kissed each other, Psalm 85. 10. (as the Psalmist speaks) and the full Accomplishment of that Evangelical Promise, Violence shall be no more herd in thy Land, Wasting nor Destruction within thy Borders, that Men may call our Walls Salvation,
My next Address is to you, my Reverend Brethren of the Ministry of the New Testament, to you in a special manner is the Word of his Salvation sent, Acts 13. 26. (as the Apostle speaks to the Church of Corinth ) being by nature as hateful to God, and hating one another, Tit. 3. 3. as those that are embodied with you.
My next Address is to you, my Reverend Brothers of the Ministry of the New Testament, to you in a special manner is the Word of his Salvation sent, Acts 13. 26. (as the Apostle speaks to the Church of Corinth) being by nature as hateful to God, and hating one Another, Tit. 3. 3. as those that Are embodied with you.
as all Christians are, but also) into one Body Ecclesiastical, and be ye thankful, that ye be all of one Mind, 1 Cor. 1. 10. We are Embassadors for Christ, the Prince of Peace, the King of Peace, upon whom, the Chastisement of our Peace was laid, Isa. 53. 5. That came and preached Peace to you that were afar off,
as all Christians Are, but also) into one Body Ecclesiastical, and be you thankful, that you be all of one Mind, 1 Cor. 1. 10. We Are ambassadors for christ, the Prince of Peace, the King of Peace, upon whom, the Chastisement of our Peace was laid, Isaiah 53. 5. That Come and preached Peace to you that were afar off,
and to them that were near, saith the Apostle, Eph. 2. 17. and hath left us a Legacy of Peace, and hath committed unto us the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 19. the Gospel of Peace, Rom. 10. 15. O that it might be said of us under the New Testament,
and to them that were near, Says the Apostle, Ephesians 2. 17. and hath left us a Legacy of Peace, and hath committed unto us the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 19. the Gospel of Peace, Rom. 10. 15. O that it might be said of us under the New Testament,
He walked with me in Peace and Equity, and did turn many from Iniquity, Mal. 2. 6. Let us be diligent in our Master's work, like faithful and wise Stewards, whom our Lord hath made Rulers over his Houshold, to give them their portion of meat in their due season:
He walked with me in Peace and Equity, and did turn many from Iniquity, Malachi 2. 6. Let us be diligent in our Masters work, like faithful and wise Stewards, whom our Lord hath made Rulers over his Household, to give them their portion of meat in their due season:
of a Truth I say unto you, that he will make them Rulers of all that he hath, Luk. 12. 42, 43, 44. That we may recover poor Sinners out of the Snare of the Devil, who are taken Captives by him at his Will, 2 Tim. 2. 25. That when the chief Shepherd shall appear, we may be found of him in Peace, without spot,
of a Truth I say unto you, that he will make them Rulers of all that he hath, Luk. 12. 42, 43, 44. That we may recover poor Sinners out of the Snare of the devil, who Are taken Captives by him At his Will, 2 Tim. 2. 25. That when the chief Shepherd shall appear, we may be found of him in Peace, without spot,
and blameless, and receive a Crown of Glory, that fadeth not away, 1 Pet. 5. 4. 2 Pet. 3. 14. That being Teachers, sent of God, to teach the way of God in Truth, may shine as the brightness of the Firmament,
and blameless, and receive a Crown of Glory, that fades not away, 1 Pet. 5. 4. 2 Pet. 3. 14. That being Teachers, sent of God, to teach the Way of God in Truth, may shine as the brightness of the Firmament,
Now, since God by this Text, as by the tenor of the whole Book of God, calls us to Peace, how many of our Profession are counted the greatest Enemies to it in the whole Kingdom? as being neither Peace-makers, nor Peace-keepers with our Neighbours;
Now, since God by this Text, as by the tenor of the Whole Book of God, calls us to Peace, how many of our Profession Are counted the greatest Enemies to it in the Whole Kingdom? as being neither Peacemakers, nor Peace-keepers with our Neighbours;
but by Austerity and Severity, exacting our dues to the utmost Farthing, with such rigour, as the Sons of Eli, did use, that were Sons of Belial, and knew not the Lord, 1 Sam. 2. 12. contrary to that Spirit of the Gospel, which Christ's own Disciples were ignorant of, when they would have consumed the Samaritans with Fire from Heaven, as Elijah did the Guards of Ahaziah, Luk. 9. 55. and putting their Parishioners into the Court often,
but by Austerity and Severity, exacting our dues to the utmost Farthing, with such rigour, as the Sons of Eli, did use, that were Sons of Belial, and knew not the Lord, 1 Sam. 2. 12. contrary to that Spirit of the Gospel, which Christ's own Disciples were ignorant of, when they would have consumed the Samaritans with Fire from Heaven, as Elijah did the Guards of Ahaziah, Luk. 9. 55. and putting their Parishioners into the Court often,
for very small matters, as if they sought not them, but theirs, so contrary to the Apostle, as if Destruction and Misery were in their ways, and the way of Peace they had not known, as the Apostle speaks of the Gentiles, Rom. 3. 17. Hence it is in the first place, that Men prosper not under the means of Grace;
for very small matters, as if they sought not them, but theirs, so contrary to the Apostle, as if Destruction and Misery were in their ways, and the Way of Peace they had not known, as the Apostle speaks of the Gentiles, Rom. 3. 17. Hence it is in the First place, that Men prosper not under the means of Grace;
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And that Men abhor the Offerings of the Lord, as if all soughe their own, and not the things which are Jesus Christs, Phil. 2. 21. which the Israelites are recorded to have done of old for the vileness of their Priests, that with Force and Cruelty ruled over them:
And that Men abhor the Offerings of the Lord, as if all soughe their own, and not the things which Are jesus Christ, Philip 2. 21. which the Israelites Are recorded to have done of old for the vileness of their Priests, that with Force and Cruelty ruled over them:
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Let this Charity begin at home, and let us, with our Apostle, follow after the things that make (most) for Peace, and the things wherewith we may edifie one another, Rom. 14. 17, 19. and ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord, Men shall call you the Ministers of our God, ye shall eat the Riches of the Gentiles, and in their Glory shall ye boast your selves, as the Evangelical Prophet speaks, Isa. 61. 6. lest the Lord divide us in Jacob, and scatter us in Israel, as he did Simeon and Levi, that were Brethren in Evil, (but not in any good) to their perpetual in famy;
Let this Charity begin At home, and let us, with our Apostle, follow After the things that make (most) for Peace, and the things wherewith we may edify one Another, Rom. 14. 17, 19. and you shall be nam the Priests of the Lord, Men shall call you the Ministers of our God, you shall eat the Riches of the Gentiles, and in their Glory shall you boast your selves, as the Evangelical Prophet speaks, Isaiah 61. 6. lest the Lord divide us in Jacob, and scatter us in Israel, as he did Simeon and Levi, that were Brothers in Evil, (but not in any good) to their perpetual in famy;
remembring always, that he that soweth Discord among Brethren, is one of the seven things that are an Abomination to the Lord, as Solomon speaks, Prov. 6. 16.
remembering always, that he that Soweth Discord among Brothers, is one of the seven things that Are an Abomination to the Lord, as Solomon speaks, Curae 6. 16.
and Canonical Offices, upon Persons and Places, Times, Canonical Hours, Vestures, Postures and Gestures, &c. and that under the Fig-leaves of Formality in the worship of God, we cover all Iniquity,
and Canonical Offices, upon Persons and Places, Times, Canonical Hours, Vestures, Postures and Gestures, etc. and that under the Fig leaves of Formality in the worship of God, we cover all Iniquity,
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And that of late, we were ready, upon the advance of Popery, to turn Papists, rather than part with our Livings, perceiving some to be turned aside already after Satan, like fallen Stars,
And that of late, we were ready, upon the advance of Popery, to turn Papists, rather than part with our Livings, perceiving Some to be turned aside already After Satan, like fallen Stars,
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and others with Demas, to forsake us, and embrace this present (Popish) World, 2 Tim. 4. 10. and a great many in Church and State, ready to swim with the overflowing Tide of Anti-christ; the Apostle tells Timothy, That he knew that all they that are in Asia, had turned away from him, 2 Tim. 1. 15. and speaking of the Apostacy of the latter days, he saith, They shall turn away their Ears from the Truth,
and Others with Demas, to forsake us, and embrace this present (Popish) World, 2 Tim. 4. 10. and a great many in Church and State, ready to swim with the overflowing Tide of Antichrist; the Apostle tells Timothy, That he knew that all they that Are in Asia, had turned away from him, 2 Tim. 1. 15. and speaking of the Apostasy of the latter days, he Says, They shall turn away their Ears from the Truth,
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that they might not mingle with the Fountain of Israel, to defile the Waters of the Sanctuary. Such Imputations as these must needs cause the Ambassador of Peace to weep bitterly, as the Prophet speaks, Isa. 33. 7. But we expect better things of them,
that they might not mingle with the Fountain of Israel, to defile the Waters of the Sanctuary. Such Imputations as these must needs cause the Ambassador of Peace to weep bitterly, as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 33. 7. But we expect better things of them,
and our Father, to their God, and our God, Joh. 20. 17. with as sincere Affection, and Brotherly Love, Gen. 33. 16. as Joseph shewed, that was separated from his Brethren for a while, that he might enjoy them for ever, Philem. 15.
and our Father, to their God, and our God, John 20. 17. with as sincere Affection, and Brotherly Love, Gen. 33. 16. as Joseph showed, that was separated from his Brothers for a while, that he might enjoy them for ever, Philemon 15.
that if throughly weighed, and laid in the ballance of the Sanctuary, would be heavier than the Sand of the Sea, as Job 's Pathetick Phrase is, Job 6. 2, 3. That we leave our Flocks, and starve them, being called by God and Man to the Ministry of the Gospel, to no other end and purpose,
that if thoroughly weighed, and laid in the balance of the Sanctuary, would be Heavier than the Sand of the Sea, as Job is Pathetic Phrase is, Job 6. 2, 3. That we leave our Flocks, and starve them, being called by God and Man to the Ministry of the Gospel, to no other end and purpose,
but to feed them, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood, saith the Apostle, Act. 20. 28. to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, in his last Visitation at Miletus. And whereas it appears by the first verse of the second Chapter of this Epistle, that the Apostle had never been among these of Colossae; that they had not seen his Face in the Flesh, Col. 2. 1. It is to be marked how careful Paul was;
but to feed them, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood, Says the Apostle, Act. 20. 28. to the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, in his last Visitation At Miletus. And whereas it appears by the First verse of the second Chapter of this Epistle, that the Apostle had never been among these of Colossae; that they had not seen his Face in the Flesh, Col. 2. 1. It is to be marked how careful Paul was;
that being now in Prison at Rome, under the Bloody Tyrant Nero, when he might well have been excused from writing to other Churches, which himself had planted,
that being now in Prison At Room, under the Bloody Tyrant Nero, when he might well have been excused from writing to other Churches, which himself had planted,
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and what punishment shall they be worhty of, who being tied to special Charges, have no regard to any thing, saving to the receiving of their Profits? As for the instruction of their Flocks;
and what punishment shall they be worthy of, who being tied to special Charges, have no regard to any thing, Saving to the receiving of their Profits? As for the instruction of their Flocks;
if not for Conscience, yet for their Friends sake, they ought to regard, and not task them out to Journey-men and Hirelings, but the Unjust knoweth no shame, saith the Prophet Zephaniah, Zeph. 3 5. and their own Shepherds pity them not, saith the Prophet Zephaniah, Zach. 11. 5. And to use the Phrase of St. James in another Case, My Brethren, these things ought not so to be, Jam. 3. 10. and that of Job also in another Case, This is an heincus crime,
if not for Conscience, yet for their Friends sake, they ought to regard, and not task them out to Journeymen and Hirelings, but the Unjust Knoweth no shame, Says the Prophet Zephaniah, Zephaniah 3 5. and their own Shepherd's pity them not, Says the Prophet Zephaniah, Zach 11. 5. And to use the Phrase of Saint James in Another Case, My Brothers, these things ought not so to be, Jam. 3. 10. and that of Job also in Another Case, This is an heincus crime,
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yea, to God also (that sees not as Man sees) for Wrath and Indignation, that by a just resentment of this common Error, practiced continually by a high Hand, His wrath may turn away from us, 2. Chron. 29. 10. as King Hezekiah speaks to his Ministers:
yea, to God also (that sees not as Man sees) for Wrath and Indignation, that by a just resentment of this Common Error, practiced continually by a high Hand, His wrath may turn away from us, 2. Chronicles 29. 10. as King Hezekiah speaks to his Ministers:
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being the greatest under Heaven, even no less, than the Souls of Men, redeemed with the precious Blood of Christ, as St. Peter speaks, 1 Pet. 1. 19. My Ground of this Application is, a Rule and Maxim of Philosophy, and right Reason.
being the greatest under Heaven, even no less, than the Souls of Men, redeemed with the precious Blood of christ, as Saint Peter speaks, 1 Pet. 1. 19. My Ground of this Application is, a Rule and Maxim of Philosophy, and right Reason.
and is removed out of his place, Job 36. 1. Let us not flatter our selves upon the gracious Assistance we have hitherto found in our miraculous Restauration, An. 1660. which we could not have lookt for;
and is removed out of his place, Job 36. 1. Let us not flatter our selves upon the gracious Assistance we have hitherto found in our miraculous Restauration, Nias 1660. which we could not have looked for;
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But how can he be Friends with us, when we walk so cross and perversly with him? His Name, that ought not to be mentioned without highest Reverence, is continually Blasphemed, Isa. 52. 5. Nothing hated but Holiness,
But how can he be Friends with us, when we walk so cross and perversely with him? His Name, that ought not to be mentioned without highest reverence, is continually Blasphemed, Isaiah 52. 5. Nothing hated but Holiness,
and a desire to walk with God according to our Christian Profession, Soberly, Righteously, and Godly, Tit. 2. 12. made a derision all the day, &c. Neither let us think to appease him,
and a desire to walk with God according to our Christian Profession, Soberly, Righteously, and Godly, Tit. 2. 12. made a derision all the day, etc. Neither let us think to appease him,
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Jer. 7. 22, 23. When in the mean time we hold his truth in Unrighteousness, when I know not for what politick respects, we prefer Musical Delight, Am. 5. 23. and Solemnity in his Service,
Jer. 7. 22, 23. When in the mean time we hold his truth in Unrighteousness, when I know not for what politic respects, we prefer Musical Delight, Am. 5. 23. and Solemnity in his Service,
and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory to my Name, saith the Lord of Hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and will curse your Blessings;
and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory to my Name, Says the Lord of Hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and will curse your Blessings;
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yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to Heart, Mal. 2. 1, 2. I will dash them, a Man against his Brother, the Father and the Son together, (saith the Lord) I will not pity, nor spare,
yea, I have cursed them already, Because you do not lay it to Heart, Malachi 2. 1, 2. I will dash them, a Man against his Brother, the Father and the Son together, (Says the Lord) I will not pity, nor spare,
These things are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the World are come, 1 Cor. 10. 11. Excellently doth Ezra express the Affection, Resolution,
These things Are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the World Are come, 1 Cor. 10. 11. Excellently does Ezra express the Affection, Resolution,
should we again break thy Commandments, and joyn in affinity with the people of these Abominations? Wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us,
should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these Abominations? Wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us,
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so that there should be no remnant nor escaping, Ezek. 9. 13, 14. Let us take heed that we fulfill our Ministery (as the Apostle exhorts Timothy ) 2 Tim. 4. 5. that we lose not our Church it self, wherein Men glory so much ( your Glorying is not good, saith the Apostle ) 1 Cor. 5. 6. that it flee not away like a Bird,
so that there should be no remnant nor escaping, Ezekiel 9. 13, 14. Let us take heed that we fulfil our Ministry (as the Apostle exhorts Timothy) 2 Tim. 4. 5. that we loose not our Church it self, wherein Men glory so much (your Glorying is not good, Says the Apostle) 1 Cor. 5. 6. that it flee not away like a Bird,
Behold your house shall be left unto you desolate (saith our Lord to the Jews) What house? The Prophet Isaiah tells us, Our Holy and Beautiful House, where our Fathers praised thee, is burnt up with Fire,
Behold your house shall be left unto you desolate (Says our Lord to the jews) What house? The Prophet Isaiah tells us, Our Holy and Beautiful House, where our Father's praised thee, is burned up with Fire,
and consume all these Kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever, Dan. 2. 44. The Church visible is now to be made up of the Gentiles, as of old of the Jews chiefly, our Lord having taken down the Wall of Partition that was set up by God himself between them,
and consume all these Kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever, Dan. 2. 44. The Church visible is now to be made up of the Gentiles, as of old of the jews chiefly, our Lord having taken down the Wall of Partition that was Set up by God himself between them,
as Father Abraham speaks to the rich Man in Hell, that would fain have changed his Quarters and Post for any Ease or mitigation of pain, Luk. 16. 26. The Evangeilst Matthew tells us, That this saying is commonly reported among the Jews to this day;
as Father Abraham speaks to the rich Man in Hell, that would fain have changed his Quarters and Post for any Ease or mitigation of pain, Luk. 16. 26. The Evangeilst Matthew tells us, That this saying is commonly reported among the jews to this day;
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Mary Magdalen, upon a double mistake, thought that the Gardiner had stolen him out of his Grave, Joh. 20. 15. We read of a great quarrel between the ten Tribes and the Jews, about the stealing away of King David, in his own Presence.
Marry Magdalen, upon a double mistake, Thought that the Gardener had stolen him out of his Grave, John 20. 15. We read of a great quarrel between the ten Tribes and the jews, about the stealing away of King David, in his own Presence.
Moses tells us, that Jacob stole away the Heart of Laban the Syrian, when he fled from him, Gen. 31. 20. (upon the fall of his Countenance towards him) with all that he had,
Moses tells us, that Jacob stole away the Heart of Laban the Syrian, when he fled from him, Gen. 31. 20. (upon the fallen of his Countenance towards him) with all that he had,
there was a Heartless and Godless Man left, and what had he more? Judg. 18. 24. as Micah speaks to the Men of Dan; yet after all his fierce pursuing after Jacob, with all his forces,
there was a Heartless and Godless Man left, and what had he more? Judges 18. 24. as micah speaks to the Men of Dan; yet After all his fierce pursuing After Jacob, with all his forces,
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for fear of his Life, yet was at meeting embraced by him, with high Expressions of Love, and they buried their aged Father Isaac in Peace, Gen. 35. 29. Set your Hearts (saith Moses) unto all the words which I testifie among you this day;
for Fear of his Life, yet was At meeting embraced by him, with high Expressions of Love, and they buried their aged Father Isaac in Peace, Gen. 35. 29. Set your Hearts (Says Moses) unto all the words which I testify among you this day;
because it is your Life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days, Deut. 32. 46, 47. O that thou hadst hearkned to my Commandments, (saith the Lord by the Prophet Isaiah) then had thy Peace been as a River,
Because it is your Life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days, Deuteronomy 32. 46, 47. Oh that thou Hadst hearkened to my commandments, (Says the Lord by the Prophet Isaiah) then had thy Peace been as a River,
his Name shoul• not have been cut off, nor destroyed from ••fore me, Isa. 48. 18, 19. But if we 〈 ◊ 〉 go on, to make the Precepts of God of none effect, by their unlucky Neighbourhood with the Precepts of Men:
his Name shoul• not have been Cut off, nor destroyed from ••fore me, Isaiah 48. 18, 19. But if we 〈 ◊ 〉 go on, to make the Precepts of God of none Effect, by their unlucky Neighbourhood with the Precepts of Men:
The Book of God will be unawares snatch'd out of your Hands, as the Ark of God was from the Shoulders of Hophni and Phinehas by the Philistines, 1 Sam. 4. 11. and a black Book put into our Hands, written within and without, Lamentation, and Mourning, and Woe.
The Book of God will be unawares snatched out of your Hands, as the Ark of God was from the Shoulders of Hophni and Phinehas by the philistines, 1 Sam. 4. 11. and a black Book put into our Hands, written within and without, Lamentation, and Mourning, and Woe.
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for I have taken away my Peace from this People, saith the Lord, even loving kindness and Mercies, Jer. 16. 5. from which Judgment the Lord deliver us, that we may enter iuto Peace,
for I have taken away my Peace from this People, Says the Lord, even loving kindness and mercies, Jer. 16. 5. from which Judgement the Lord deliver us, that we may enter juto Peace,
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and the Peace and Good of their Subjects, above all Earthly things, to the fulfilling of that Evangelical Promise of Isaiah, And Kings shall be thy Nursing Fathers,
and the Peace and Good of their Subject's, above all Earthly things, to the fulfilling of that Evangelical Promise of Isaiah, And Kings shall be thy Nursing Fathers,
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and their Queens thy Nursing Mothers, Isa. 49. 23. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me: He that ruleth over Men must be just, ruling in the fear of God, is the Instruction that the Man after God's own Heart received immediately from God, touching his Ruling and Governing the People of God:
and their Queen's thy Nursing Mother's, Isaiah 49. 23. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me: He that Ruleth over Men must be just, ruling in the Fear of God, is the Instruction that the Man After God's own Heart received immediately from God, touching his Ruling and Governing the People of God:
And an excellent President we have from Theodosius Junior, the Emperor, recorded by Socrates, l. 7. 22, who tells us, that when in a severe Winter that did threaten and portend a great scarcity of Victual the Year ensuing, it being not very plentiful at that time, he gave way to the Peoples desire of the usual Games and Shews that were acted in the Circe; which when it was full of People,
And an excellent President we have from Theodosius Junior, the Emperor, recorded by Socrates, l. 7. 22, who tells us, that when in a severe Winter that did threaten and portend a great scarcity of Victual the Year ensuing, it being not very plentiful At that time, he gave Way to the Peoples desire of the usual Games and Shows that were acted in the circe; which when it was full of People,
Is it not much better for us to leave these vain Shews and Sports, and with one Mouth, all of us to pray to God, to preserve us safe from this horrible Storm that is falling upon us? Scarely were these words uttered,
Is it not much better for us to leave these vain Shows and Sports, and with one Mouth, all of us to pray to God, to preserve us safe from this horrible Storm that is falling upon us? Scarely were these words uttered,
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the Emperor himself walking as a private Person, began the Psalms of Praise; neither indeed did his Hope fail him (saith Socrates ) for immediately there was a great Calm and Screnity,
the Emperor himself walking as a private Person, began the Psalms of Praise; neither indeed did his Hope fail him (Says Socrates) for immediately there was a great Cam and Screnity,
At another time also, as he sate, beholding the Shews, he received a Message, that one John, that tyrannously had Invaded the Western Empire, was miraculously overthrown, and slain by his Forces:
At Another time also, as he sat, beholding the Shows, he received a Message, that one John, that tyrannously had Invaded the Western Empire, was miraculously overthrown, and slave by his Forces:
and spent the whole day in Psalms and Praises to God. Socrat. l. 7. 25. Sozomen tells us, that the Subjects looking upon the good Examples that Arcadius and Honorius the Emperors, and Sons of Theodosius, set before them, the Pagans were the more easily Converted to Christianity, and the Hercticks joyned to the Catholick Church;
and spent the Whole day in Psalms and Praises to God. Socrates l. 7. 25. Sozomen tells us, that the Subject's looking upon the good Examples that Arcadius and Honorius the Emperor's, and Sons of Theodosius, Set before them, the Pagans were the more Easily Converted to Christianity, and the Heretics joined to the Catholic Church;
Soz. l. 8. 1. When such Kings come to be sick, and dye, they may say with Hezekiah, Remember Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in Truth,
Soz l. 8. 1. When such Kings come to be sick, and die, they may say with Hezekiah, remember Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in Truth,
2. If the Peace of God rule in the Hearts of the Subjects, they will not curse the ruler of God's people, Exod. 22. 28: they will not curse the King, no, not in their Thoughts;
2. If the Peace of God Rule in the Hearts of the Subject's, they will not curse the ruler of God's people, Exod 22. 28: they will not curse the King, no, not in their Thoughts;
for a Bird of the Air will carry the Voice, and that which hath Wings shall utter the Matter, saith King Solomon, Eccles. 10. 20. They will esteem their good King worth Ten Thousand of themselves,
for a Bird of the Air will carry the Voice, and that which hath Wings shall utter the Matter, Says King Solomon, Eccles. 10. 20. They will esteem their good King worth Ten Thousand of themselves,
as the Israelites told David their King, when they would not suffer his Royal Person to be hazarded amongst them in the Battle against Absalom, 2 Sam. 18. 3. They will esteem it the highest Wickedness, to stretch out their Hand against the Lord's Anointed, 1 Sam. 26. 9. as David speaks,
as the Israelites told David their King, when they would not suffer his Royal Person to be hazarded among them in the Battle against Absalom, 2 Sam. 18. 3. They will esteem it the highest Wickedness, to stretch out their Hand against the Lord's Anointed, 1 Sam. 26. 9. as David speaks,
I will not rule over you, for I am a Christian, and you are Pagans, and Idolaters; (the Apostate had corrupted them) Do thou rule over us (said they) and we will be all Christians. Regis ad exemplum, is an old and true saying.
I will not Rule over you, for I am a Christian, and you Are Pagans, and Idolaters; (the Apostate had corrupted them) Do thou Rule over us (said they) and we will be all Christians. Regis ad exemplum, is an old and true saying.
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but on himself shall his Crown flourish, as God promised to David, Psal. 132. 18. that they may give God a fair Account of their Stewardship at the great Day, in observing and practising what he hath commanded.
but on himself shall his Crown flourish, as God promised to David, Psalm 132. 18. that they may give God a fair Account of their Stewardship At the great Day, in observing and practising what he hath commanded.
IF the Peace of God rule in the Hearts of the Ministers of the Gospel of Peace, (unless the things that belong to their Peace be hid from their Eyes, Luk. 19. 42.) they will not only follow Peace with one another,
IF the Peace of God Rule in the Hearts of the Ministers of the Gospel of Peace, (unless the things that belong to their Peace be hid from their Eyes, Luk. 19. 42.) they will not only follow Peace with one Another,
but with all Men (Assenters and Dissenters) as much as in them lies, and Holiness, without which, no Man shall see the Lord, Heb. 12. 14. That they may see the travel of their Soul,
but with all Men (Assenters and Dissenters) as much as in them lies, and Holiness, without which, no Man shall see the Lord, Hebrew 12. 14. That they may see the travel of their Soul,
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even as a Nurse cher•sheth her Children: Ye are Witnesses, and God also; how holily, and justly, and unblameably we behaved our selves among you that believe:
even as a Nurse cher•sheth her Children: You Are Witnesses, and God also; how holily, and justly, and unblamably we behaved our selves among you that believe:
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And ye know how we exhorted, comforted, and charged every one of you, as a Father doth his Children, 1 Thess. 2. 10, 11. Exhorting them as Fathers, Mothers, Children Brethren;
And you know how we exhorted, comforted, and charged every one of you, as a Father does his Children, 1 Thess 2. 10, 11. Exhorting them as Father's, Mother's, Children Brothers;
when they are making a Captain to return to Egypt, Numb. 14. 4. that it may not be said of us, That they that lead thy People, caused them to err and they that are led by them are destroyed, Isa. 3. 12. and they that rule over them make them to howl, Isa. 52. 5. I doubt not but the Prudence,
when they Are making a Captain to return to Egypt, Numb. 14. 4. that it may not be said of us, That they that led thy People, caused them to err and they that Are led by them Are destroyed, Isaiah 3. 12. and they that Rule over them make them to howl, Isaiah 52. 5. I doubt not but the Prudence,
Eusebius tells us in the Life of Constantine, that he said in the Synod of Nice, that the Dissentions of Church-Men, among themselves was an Evil beyond all Calamities, and any Foreign Wars whatsoever.
Eusebius tells us in the Life of Constantine, that he said in the Synod of Nicaenae, that the Dissensions of Church-Men, among themselves was an Evil beyond all Calamities, and any Foreign Wars whatsoever.
Let not his hoary Head go down to the Grave in Peace, 1 Kin. 1. 5. Under Valens the Emperor (saith Socrates l. 4. c. 29.) by occasion of one Godly Man, a grievous and dangerous War, that was undertaken against the Roman Empire, was extinct:
Let not his hoary Head go down to the Grave in Peace, 1 Kin. 1. 5. Under Valens the Emperor (Says Socrates l. 4. c. 29.) by occasion of one Godly Man, a grievous and dangerous War, that was undertaken against the Roman Empire, was extinct:
and that on a most Advantageous Opportunity, when the Goths were wasting all Thracia; and therefore all the Roman Provinces towards the East (they are the words of Socrates ) had been overrun,
and that on a most Advantageous Opportunity, when the Gothis were wasting all Thracia; and Therefore all the Roman Provinces towards the East (they Are the words of Socrates) had been overrun,
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Sozomon tells us, l. 7. c. 3. That under Theodosius the Great, the People of Antioch had dejected the Statues of the Emperor and Empress, and most ignominiously dragg'd them with a Rope through the Streets of the City, adding most contumelious,
Sozomon tells us, l. 7. c. 3. That under Theodosius the Great, the People of Antioch had dejected the Statues of the Emperor and Empress, and most ignominiously dragged them with a Rope through the Streets of the city, adding most contumelious,
the which that he might effectuate, he perswaded, and prevailed with the young Men that used to sing at the Emperors Table, to sing those mournful Songs, by which the Men of Antioch had made their Supplications to God, in their fear and dangerous Condition, with which the Emperor was so taken and surprized, that a Flood of Tears gusht from his Eyes immediately,
the which that he might effectuate, he persuaded, and prevailed with the young Men that used to sing At the Emperor's Table, to sing those mournful Songs, by which the Men of Antioch had made their Supplications to God, in their Fear and dangerous Condition, with which the Emperor was so taken and surprised, that a Flood of Tears gushed from his Eyes immediately,
then doubtless ye my keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace, Eph. 4. 3. you may follow Peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure Heart, 2 Tim. 2. 22. tho' dissenting from you in a few small Matters.
then doubtless you my keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace, Ephesians 4. 3. you may follow Peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure Heart, 2 Tim. 2. 22. though dissenting from you in a few small Matters.
and reward in that to come, our love to, and Peace with one another, and say, Euge serve bone &c. P•ssid in vita August. c. 17. and upon their Death-Bed say with Ambrose, non sic vixi ut me pudeat inter vos vivere;
and reward in that to come, our love to, and Peace with one Another, and say, Euge serve bone etc. P•ssid in vita August. c. 17. and upon their Death-Bed say with Ambrose, non sic Vixi ut me Pudeat inter vos vivere;
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and not to me only, but to them also that love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. 2. If the Peace of God rule in the Hearts of our Hearers, they will account the Elders that rule well, worthy of double honour, especially they that labour in the Word and Doctrin, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 5. 17. They will remember them that hath the rule over them, who have spoken unto them the word of God, whose Faith they follow, considering the end of their Conversation;
and not to me only, but to them also that love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. 2. If the Peace of God Rule in the Hearts of our Hearers, they will account the Elders that Rule well, worthy of double honour, especially they that labour in the Word and Doctrine, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 5. 17. They will Remember them that hath the Rule over them, who have spoken unto them the word of God, whose Faith they follow, considering the end of their Conversation;
Now then (saith the Apostle) we are Ambassadours for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5. 20. whom we preach, warning to every Man,
Now then (Says the Apostle) we Are ambassadors for christ, as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5. 20. whom we preach, warning to every Man,
And to esteem them very highly for their works sake, and be at peace among your selves, saith the Apostle to the Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 5. 12, 13. upon which account, the Apostle says to the Galatians, They received him as an Angel of God,
And to esteem them very highly for their works sake, and be At peace among your selves, Says the Apostle to the Thessalonians, 1 Thebes 5. 12, 13. upon which account, the Apostle Says to the Galatians, They received him as an Angel of God,
3. And for their own sake, These Men are the Servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of Salvation, saith the Pithoness, by divine Inspiration, Act. 16. 17. They must not hate them,
3. And for their own sake, These Men Are the Servants of the most high God, which show unto us the Way of Salvation, Says the Pithoness, by divine Inspiration, Act. 16. 17. They must not hate them,
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Am I therefore become your Enemy (saith the Apostle) because I tell you the truth? Gal. 4. 16. As Ahab to his shame professeth, concerning Micaiah; by whom we enquire of the Lord;
Am I Therefore become your Enemy (Says the Apostle) Because I tell you the truth? Gal. 4. 16. As Ahab to his shame Professes, Concerning Micaiah; by whom we inquire of the Lord;
When the Minister shall say at the great day to the Judge of the Quick and Dead, Loe, I and the Children that God hath gave me, Heb. 2. 13. And the words which thou gavest me, I have given unto them, and they have received them:
When the Minister shall say At the great day to the Judge of the Quick and Dead, Lo, I and the Children that God hath gave me, Hebrew 2. 13. And the words which thou Gavest me, I have given unto them, and they have received them:
Those that thou gavest me I have •ept, and none of them is lost, saith our Saviour, Joh. 17. 8, 12. The Apostle tells the Thessalonians, For what is our Hope,
Those that thou Gavest me I have •ept, and none of them is lost, Says our Saviour, John 17. 8, 12. The Apostle tells the Thessalonians, For what is our Hope,
and the root of all others, unto which they are called in one Body, that they should no more be two, but one Flesh, Gen. 2. 24. Then the Husband will not deal treacherously against the Wife of his youth, Mal. 2. 15. that is his Companion, and Wife of his Covenant, that is Bone of his Bones,
and the root of all Others, unto which they Are called in one Body, that they should no more be two, but one Flesh, Gen. 2. 24. Then the Husband will not deal treacherously against the Wife of his youth, Malachi 2. 15. that is his Companion, and Wife of his Covenant, that is Bone of his Bones,
1 Sam. 1. 8. Not give an occasion of Speech against her, to bring up an evil Name upon her that she deserves not, Deut. 22. 14. He will rejoyce with the Wife of his youth;
1 Sam. 1. 8. Not give an occasion of Speech against her, to bring up an evil Name upon her that she deserves not, Deuteronomy 22. 14. He will rejoice with the Wife of his youth;
her Breasts will satisfie him at all times, he will be always ravished with her love, Prov. 5. 18, 19. and never be bitter against her, Col. 3. 19. but dwell with her according to knowledge, giving Honour to the Wife as the weaker Vessel,
her Breasts will satisfy him At all times, he will be always ravished with her love, Curae 5. 18, 19. and never be bitter against her, Col. 3. 19. but dwell with her according to knowledge, giving Honour to the Wife as the Weaker Vessel,
and as being Heirs together of the Grace of Life, that their Prayers be not hindred, 1 Pet. 3. 7. He will observe (with Joseph) the Embrace of a strange Woman, whose Mouth is smoother thdn Oyl,
and as being Heirs together of the Grace of Life, that their Prayers be not hindered, 1 Pet. 3. 7. He will observe (with Joseph) the Embrace of a strange Woman, whose Mouth is smoother thdn Oil,
her Feet go down to Death, her steps take hold on Hell, Prov. 5. 3, 4, 5. Her House (saith he) is the way to Hell, going down to the Chambers of Death, Pro. 7. 27, who so pleaseth God shall escape from her,
her Feet go down to Death, her steps take hold on Hell, Curae 5. 3, 4, 5. Her House (Says he) is the Way to Hell, going down to the Chambers of Death, Pro 7. 27, who so Pleases God shall escape from her,
2. If the Peace of God rule in the Heart of the Wife, that was taken out of the Side of her Husband, Gen. 2. 21. then she will be as careful to preserve his Life, as Michal was;
2. If the Peace of God Rule in the Heart of the Wife, that was taken out of the Side of her Husband, Gen. 2. 21. then she will be as careful to preserve his Life, as Michal was;
She will never forsake the guide of her y•uth nor forget the Covenant of her God, Prov. 2. 17. that she solemnly entred into in the day of his Espousals, in the day of the Gladness of his Heart:
She will never forsake the guide of her y•uth nor forget the Covenant of her God, Curae 2. 17. that she solemnly entered into in the day of his Espousals, in the day of the Gladness of his Heart:
that when she suffered Violence, that she could not resist, stabb'd her self to the Heart, which indignity occasioned a great change in their Government:
that when she suffered Violence, that she could not resist, stabbed her self to the Heart, which indignity occasioned a great change in their Government:
or rather like the vertuous Woman, whose Price is far above Rubies, the Heart of her Husband doth safely trust in her, Prov. 31. 10, 11. because she hath set him as a Seal upon her Heart,
or rather like the virtuous Woman, whose Price is Far above Rubies, the Heart of her Husband does safely trust in her, Curae 31. 10, 11. Because she hath Set him as a Seal upon her Heart,
upon whom the Spirit of Jealousie shall never come, which is cruel as the Grave, the Coals thereof are Coals of Fire, which hath a most vehement flame, the Tryal and Punishment whereof,
upon whom the Spirit of Jealousy shall never come, which is cruel as the Grave, the Coals thereof Are Coals of Fire, which hath a most vehement flame, the Trial and Punishment whereof,
though thou givest many gifts, the Husband will accept of no Ransom to save the Adulterer, Prov. 6. 34, 35. Her Husband is known in the Gates, (not by base Scoffs,
though thou givest many Gifts, the Husband will accept of no Ransom to save the Adulterer, Curae 6. 34, 35. Her Husband is known in the Gates, (not by base Scoffs,
As Sozomen reports, l. 7. 6. That Theodosius th• Great, was preserved from the Contagious Pestilence of Arianism, that had overrun all the East, by Placilla, the Empress, who kept him in sanctirate & ti. mere domini, in Holiness and Fear of the Lord:
As Sozomen reports, l. 7. 6. That Theodosius th• Great, was preserved from the Contagious Pestilence of Arianism, that had overrun all the East, by Placilla, the Empress, who kept him in sanctirate & ti. mere domini, in Holiness and fear of the Lord:
if you perpetually think upon that, you will never be ungrateful to your Benefactor, but you will justly administer the Empire that you have received from him;
if you perpetually think upon that, you will never be ungrateful to your Benefactor, but you will justly administer the Empire that you have received from him;
With such gracious Speeches as these (says Theod. ) she watered her Husband's Mind continually, beholding her chaste Conversatition coupled with Fear, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Pet. 3. 2.
With such gracious Speeches as these (Says Theod.) she watered her Husband's Mind continually, beholding her chaste Conversations coupled with fear, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Pet. 3. 2.
Socrates reports, l. 9. 26. that Valentinian Major, made a wicked Law to his perpeutal infamy, That a Man should have two Wives, contrary to the Law of God, true Piety, & Christian honesty;
Socrates reports, l. 9. 26. that Valentinian Major, made a wicked Law to his perpeutal infamy, That a Man should have two Wives, contrary to the Law of God, true Piety, & Christian honesty;
1. IF the Peace of God rule in the Heart of the Parents, (which is the second Relation in the World) into which they are called by Nature in one Body, Parental and Oeconomical;
1. IF the Peace of God Rule in the Heart of the Parents, (which is the second Relation in the World) into which they Are called by Nature in one Body, Parental and Economical;
then their desire will be, That he would circumcise their Hearts, and the Heart of their Seed, Deut. 30. 6. that he that made them Creatures, may also make them new Creatures, according to that Speech of St. Paul, My little Children, of whom I travel in Birth again until Christ be formed in you, Gal. 4. 19. They will Consecrate them to the Lord in their Conception,
then their desire will be, That he would circumcise their Hearts, and the Heart of their Seed, Deuteronomy 30. 6. that he that made them Creatures, may also make them new Creatures, according to that Speech of Saint Paul, My little Children, of whom I travel in Birth again until christ be formed in you, Gal. 4. 19. They will Consecrate them to the Lord in their Conception,
And that all their Children may he taught of God, the ways of Cod, that great may be the Peace of their Children, Isa. 54. 13. according to the Evangelical Promise in Isaiah, Then shall they not be ashamed when they speak with the Enemy in the Gate, as the Psalmist speaks, Psal. 127. 5. Parents ought to bring up their Children for God, that their Children may be the Children of God, that God may be a Father unto them;
And that all their Children may he taught of God, the ways of Cod, that great may be the Peace of their Children, Isaiah 54. 13. according to the Evangelical Promise in Isaiah, Then shall they not be ashamed when they speak with the Enemy in the Gate, as the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 127. 5. Parents ought to bring up their Children for God, that their Children may be the Children of God, that God may be a Father unto them;
and his Houshold after him, that they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do Justice and Judgment, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him, Gen. 18. 19. They ought to say with Joshuah, As for me, I and my House will serve the Lord, Josh. 24. 15. and with Holy Job, Offer Burnt-Offerings to God, according to the number of them, Job 1. 5. making mention of them in our Prayers,
and his Household After him, that they shall keep the Way of the Lord, to do justice and Judgement, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him, Gen. 18. 19. They ought to say with Joshua, As for me, I and my House will serve the Lord, Josh. 24. 15. and with Holy Job, Offer Burnt offerings to God, according to the number of them, Job 1. 5. making mention of them in our Prayers,
Theodoret relates a famous History of a noble Man of Beroa, l. 3. 18. who was the chief Man in that Republick, whose eldest Son had polluted himself with Paganish Impiety,
Theodoret relates a famous History of a noble Man of Beroa, l. 3. 18. who was the chief Man in that Republic, whose eldest Son had polluted himself with Paganish Impiety,
and hath preferred Falshood to the Truth of God? Then Julian putting on the Person of Mansuetude (for such he would seem to be) Come, (saith he) give over to revile;
and hath preferred Falsehood to the Truth of God? Then Julian putting on the Person of Mansuetude (for such he would seem to be) Come, (Says he) give over to revile;
But The Tyrant was false, (as all Apostates are) for not long after he fell in Persia, with all the Threatnings that he had not obscurely thundred out against the good Father of this vile young Man, that had forsaken the living God, That he might say to a Stock, thou art my Father,
But The Tyrant was false, (as all Apostates Are) for not long After he fell in Persiam, with all the Threatenings that he had not obscurely thundered out against the good Father of this vile young Man, that had forsaken the living God, That he might say to a Stock, thou art my Father,
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and to a Stone, thou host brought me forth, as the Prophet Jeremiah speaks, Jer. 2. 7. So that great Man shines as a singular Example of Zeal in the Church of God, which all Parents ought to look upon, who desire to preserve the true Religion in their Family, that they may give a comfortable Account of all those committed to their Trust at the great Day.
and to a Stone, thou host brought me forth, as the Prophet Jeremiah speaks, Jer. 2. 7. So that great Man shines as a singular Exampl of Zeal in the Church of God, which all Parents ought to look upon, who desire to preserve the true Religion in their Family, that they may give a comfortable Account of all those committed to their Trust At the great Day.
then they will be always ready, and careful, to honour their Father and Mother, according to the tenor of the Fifth Commandment, which the Ap•st•e calls, the first Commandment with promise, Eph. 6. 2 which some expound of the second Table.
then they will be always ready, and careful, to honour their Father and Mother, according to the tenor of the Fifth Commandment, which the Ap•st•e calls, the First Commandment with promise, Ephesians 6. 2 which Some expound of the second Table.
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but a part of the Desc•iption of God's Nature and Inclination, as Exod. 34. 6, 7. They will shew love to their Parents, and love to one another, by which all Men may know that they are Christ's Disciples.
but a part of the Desc•iption of God's Nature and Inclination, as Exod 34. 6, 7. They will show love to their Parents, and love to one Another, by which all Men may know that they Are Christ's Disciples.
Children must not be Stubborn and Rebellious, or Incorrigible, in taking ill Courses; there is a very severe punishment appointed for this horrible Sin:
Children must not be Stubborn and Rebellious, or Incorrigible, in taking ill Courses; there is a very severe punishment appointed for this horrible since:
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so shalt thou put evil away from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear. Deut. 21. 20, 21. They must nor do as the Prodigal Son, that wasted his Substance with riotous Living, Luk. 15. 13. and brought himself to want all things.
so shalt thou put evil away from among you, and all Israel shall hear and Fear. Deuteronomy 21. 20, 21. They must nor doe as the Prodigal Son, that wasted his Substance with riotous Living, Luk. 15. 13. and brought himself to want all things.
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They must not hate one another in their Heart, Lev. 19. 17. as wicked Cain did his Righteous Brother Abel, that never did him wrong, Gen. 27. 41. as Esau did his Brother Jacob, that resolved to kill him after his Father's Death, Gen. 37. 4. or as the Patriarchs did Joseph, who moved with Envy sold him into Egypt, (saith St. Stephen ) Act. 7. 9. They improve their Union in the Flesh, to their Communion in Grace and Glory,
They must not hate one Another in their Heart, Lev. 19. 17. as wicked Cain did his Righteous Brother Abel, that never did him wrong, Gen. 27. 41. as Esau did his Brother Jacob, that resolved to kill him After his Father's Death, Gen. 37. 4. or as the Patriarchs did Joseph, who moved with Envy sold him into Egypt, (Says Saint Stephen) Act. 7. 9. They improve their union in the Flesh, to their Communion in Grace and Glory,
and eat of the same Family Provision, then both Master and Mistress, Man-Servant and Maid-Servant, will carry themselves towards one another in this Relation,
and eat of the same Family Provision, then both Master and Mistress, Man-Servant and Maid-Servant, will carry themselves towards one Another in this Relation,
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likewise, also he that is called, being free, is the Lord's Servant, 1 Cor. 7. 22. Then Masters will give unto their Servants that which is just and equal, as the Apostle exhorts, Col. 4. 1. paying their wages when it is due.
likewise, also he that is called, being free, is the Lord's Servant, 1 Cor. 7. 22. Then Masters will give unto their Servants that which is just and equal, as the Apostle exhorts, Col. 4. 1. paying their wages when it is due.
Not turning them out of Doors, when they are sick, without any further regard of them, which is a hiding our Eyes from our own Flesh, Isa. 58. 7. The Centurion did not so, that came to our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Physitian,
Not turning them out of Doors, when they Are sick, without any further regard of them, which is a hiding our Eyes from our own Flesh, Isaiah 58. 7. The Centurion did not so, that Come to our Lord jesus christ, the great physician,
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for cure for his sick Servant that lay at home, Matth. 8. 6. Masters must not be extream in the Government and Usage of their Servants, knowing that ye also have a Masten in Heaven, Col. 4. 1. saith the Apostle. The Egyptians were ill Masters, that made the Israelites serve with Rigor and Blows,
for cure for his sick Servant that lay At home, Matthew 8. 6. Masters must not be extreme in the Government and Usage of their Servants, knowing that you also have a Masten in Heaven, Col. 4. 1. Says the Apostle. The egyptians were ill Masters, that made the Israelites serve with Rigor and Blows,
Even Mother Sarah is recorded to have dealt hardly with her Handmaid Hagar, when she had laid in her Husband's Bosom, so as to make her flee from her Face, Gen. 16. 6. that was ready to flee in her Face, with Threats and Frowardness;
Even Mother Sarah is recorded to have dealt hardly with her Handmaid Hagar, when she had laid in her Husband's Bosom, so as to make her flee from her Face, Gen. 16. 6. that was ready to flee in her Face, with Treats and Frowardness;
That their Master was such a Son of Belial, that a Man cannot speak to him, 1 Sam. 25. 17. And ye Masters (saith St. Paul) do the same thing unto them (that ye would have done to you if ye were in their stead) forbearing Threatnings, knowing that your Master also is in Heaven,
That their Master was such a Son of Belial, that a Man cannot speak to him, 1 Sam. 25. 17. And you Masters (Says Saint Paul) do the same thing unto them (that you would have done to you if you were in their stead) forbearing Threatenings, knowing that your Master also is in Heaven,
not with eye-service, as Men-pleasers, but in singleness of Heart fearing God: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto Men;
not with eye-service, as Men-pleasers, but in singleness of Heart fearing God: And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto Men;
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for ye serve the Lord Jesus Christ, Col. 3. 22, 23, 24. To the same effect doth the Apostle direct his Speech to Servants, in the sixth Chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians, almost the same, verbatim, v. 6, 7, 8. They must not obey unlawful Commands from whatsoever Master:
for you serve the Lord jesus christ, Col. 3. 22, 23, 24. To the same Effect does the Apostle Direct his Speech to Servants, in the sixth Chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians, almost the same, verbatim, v. 6, 7, 8. They must not obey unlawful Commands from whatsoever Master:
Servants must not run away at every word, as Hagar, who tells the truth to the Angel that called to her in her flight, slayed her course, and sent her back again.
Servants must not run away At every word, as Hagar, who tells the truth to the Angel that called to her in her flight, slayed her course, and sent her back again.
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for her Son was thirteen Years old when he was Circumcised, and Isaac but eight Days. Gen. 17. 24. Servants must not answer again with lying, and swearing, as too many do.
for her Son was thirteen years old when he was Circumcised, and Isaac but eight Days. Gen. 17. 24. Servants must not answer again with lying, and swearing, as too many doe.
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Gehezi sheltered his base Covetous Mind with Lyes to his Master Elisha, to enrich himself by the Bounty of Naaman, the Syrian; but it brought a plague of Leprosie upon him and his Seed for ever;
Gehazi sheltered his base Covetous Mind with Lies to his Master Elisha, to enrich himself by the Bounty of Naaman, the Syrian; but it brought a plague of Leprosy upon him and his Seed for ever;
They must not despise their Masters, but count their own Masters worthy of all Honour, that the Name of God and his Doctrin be not blasphemed, as the Apostle speaks to Timothy, 1 Tim. 6. 1, 2. They must not speak evil of them,
They must not despise their Masters, but count their own Masters worthy of all Honour, that the Name of God and his Doctrine be not blasphemed, as the Apostle speaks to Timothy, 1 Tim. 6. 1, 2. They must not speak evil of them,
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For he said, to day shall the House of Israel restore me to the Kingdom of my Father, 2 Sam. 16. 3. Upon which false Accusation, the King doth rashly bestow all his Estate upon his Treacherous accuser;
For he said, to day shall the House of Israel restore me to the Kingdom of my Father, 2 Sam. 16. 3. Upon which false Accusation, the King does rashly bestow all his Estate upon his Treacherous accuser;
nor trimmed his Beard, nor washed his Cloaths, from the day the King departed, until the day he came in Peace, 2 Sam. 19. 24. and cleared himself to the King, in shewing the baseness of his Servants;
nor trimmed his Beard, nor washed his Clothes, from the day the King departed, until the day he Come in Peace, 2 Sam. 19. 24. and cleared himself to the King, in showing the baseness of his Servants;
My Lord, O King, my Servant deceived me, 2 Sam. 19. 26. (else I had gone along with Your Majesty for all my Lameness) and he also hath slandered thy Servant unto my Lord the King:
My Lord, Oh King, my Servant deceived me, 2 Sam. 19. 26. (Else I had gone along with Your Majesty for all my Lameness) and he also hath slandered thy Servant unto my Lord the King:
forasmuch as my Lord the King is come again in peace into his own House. A most noble Expression of a Loyal Subject, concerning one that had betraved his Master,
forasmuch as my Lord the King is come again in peace into his own House. A most noble Expression of a Loyal Subject, Concerning one that had betraved his Master,
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Servants must not discover Family Secrets, unless in such a case, as Jonathan discovered to his Friend David, his Fathers Indignation, and bloody design against him.
Servants must not discover Family Secrets, unless in such a case, as Johnathan discovered to his Friend David, his Father's Indignation, and bloody Design against him.
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Nor purloin their Goods, as the Steward of a certain rich Man did that was accused unto him, that he had wasted his Goods, Luk. 16. from the first verse to the ninth.
Nor purloin their Goods, as the Steward of a certain rich Man did that was accused unto him, that he had wasted his Goods, Luk. 16. from the First verse to the ninth.
and at an hour when he is not aware, and cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion, with Hypocrites and Unbelievers, Luk. 12. 45, 56. saith our Lord.
and At an hour when he is not aware, and Cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion, with Hypocrites and Unbelievers, Luk. 12. 45, 56. Says our Lord.
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Heb. 3. 5. and Daniel in Darius's House; Dan. 6. 3. Joseph in Pharoah 's House, Mordecay in Ahashuerus 's House, that discovered the bloody Plot of Treason against his Life, Est. 2. 21, 22. How famous is the History of Eliezer, Abraham 's Servant, that was sent Ambassador to Mesopotamia, to the City of Nahor, to take a Wife for Isaac? How scrupulous is he, to undertake so great,
Hebrew 3. 5. and daniel in Darius's House; Dan. 6. 3. Joseph in Pharaoh is House, Mordecai in Ahasuerus is House, that discovered the bloody Plot of Treason against his Life, Est. 2. 21, 22. How famous is the History of Eliezer, Abraham is Servant, that was sent Ambassador to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor, to take a Wife for Isaac? How scrupulous is he, to undertake so great,
and so honourable an Embasey? How zealous in Prayer to God for his Direction and Blessing? How thankful for the return of his Prayer, according to his Faith,
and so honourable an Embasey? How zealous in Prayer to God for his Direction and Blessing? How thankful for the return of his Prayer, according to his Faith,
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and earnest Desire? How Courteous to the Lady that was given in to his Prayer of Faith? How careful not to eat nor drink till he had discharged his trust,
and earnest Desire? How Courteous to the Lady that was given in to his Prayer of Faith? How careful not to eat nor drink till he had discharged his trust,
His Commission being out, he will not stay one day longer, but make haste home to his Master that sent him for a Blessing to his Son Isaac; all this is very remarkable and imitable by all Servants that fear God,
His Commission being out, he will not stay one day longer, but make haste home to his Master that sent him for a Blessing to his Son Isaac; all this is very remarkable and imitable by all Servants that Fear God,
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as that little Girl, that was taken Prisoner out of the Land of Israel, by the Syrians, was the occasion of her healing of her foul Leprous Master Naaman, the Syrian, and of his Conversion also from Idolatry, to serve the Lord God of Israel. And consequently of his Salvation;
as that little Girl, that was taken Prisoner out of the Land of Israel, by the Syrians, was the occasion of her healing of her foul Leprous Master Naaman, the Syrian, and of his Conversion also from Idolatry, to serve the Lord God of Israel. And consequently of his Salvation;
as is recorded by the Holy Ghost, 2 Kin. 3, 4, 5. Sozomen tells us, ( l 2. 6.) a like History of the Conversion of the Queen of Iberia, by a Captive Christian Maid in the days of Constantine the Great, and of the Conversion of the King and Kingdom from Paganism, by the same Maid afterward.
as is recorded by the Holy Ghost, 2 Kin. 3, 4, 5. Sozomen tells us, (l 2. 6.) a like History of the Conversion of the Queen of Iberia, by a Captive Christian Maid in the days of Constantine the Great, and of the Conversion of the King and Kingdom from Paganism, by the same Maid afterwards.
The Queen being taken with an incurable Disease, and miraculously restored to perfect Health at the Invocation of the name of Christ, by this Christian Woman, devoted her self for ever to Christ, her Deliverer:
The Queen being taken with an incurable Disease, and miraculously restored to perfect Health At the Invocation of the name of christ, by this Christian Woman, devoted her self for ever to christ, her Deliverer:
here ev•ry one began to fear, and were all dispersed, the King wandring alone (as it happens to Men, whose Minds are perplexed with difficult Matters) began to think of Christ,
Here ev•ry one began to Fear, and were all dispersed, the King wandering alone (as it happens to Men, whose Minds Are perplexed with difficult Matters) began to think of christ,
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Thus in a marvellous manner, by God's Blessing, and the Queen's Exhortation, the King and the Nation of the Iberians was brought over from Paganism, to the Faith of Christ.
Thus in a marvellous manner, by God's Blessing, and the Queen's Exhortation, the King and the nation of the Iberians was brought over from Paganism, to the Faith of christ.
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Thus far are the words of Sozomen, where we may also read of a great Miracle, that hapned at the building of a Church, at the Prayers of this Captive, by which the Faith of the Iberians was much more confirmed, than by the foregoing Miracles.
Thus Far Are the words of Sozomen, where we may also read of a great Miracle, that happened At the building of a Church, At the Prayers of this Captive, by which the Faith of the Iberians was much more confirmed, than by the foregoing Miracles.
Lastly, If the Peace of God rule in our Hearts, into which we are called in one Body by Christ, whom God hath given to be head over all things to the Church, which is his Body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all, (as the Apostle speaks) Eph. 1. 22, 23. Then we must abhor all Idolatry and Superstition, and every false way.
Lastly, If the Peace of God Rule in our Hearts, into which we Are called in one Body by christ, whom God hath given to be head over all things to the Church, which is his Body, the fullness of him that fills all in all, (as the Apostle speaks) Ephesians 1. 22, 23. Then we must abhor all Idolatry and Superstition, and every false Way.
But the wicked (saith the Prophet) are like the troubled Sea, when it cannot rest, whose Waves cast up Mire and Dirt. There is no Peace, saith my God to the wicked, Isa. 57. 20, 21. because they have no Grace.
But the wicked (Says the Prophet) Are like the troubled Sea, when it cannot rest, whose Waves cast up Mire and Dirt. There is no Peace, Says my God to the wicked, Isaiah 57. 20, 21. Because they have no Grace.
and from our Lord Jesus Christ, in the second Verse of the first Chapter: These two God hath joyned together, its Grace, that ushers in Peace into our Hearts,
and from our Lord jesus christ, in the second Verse of the First Chapter: These two God hath joined together, its Grace, that ushers in Peace into our Hearts,
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The Peace of God is inconsistent with idolatry, because it is inconsistent with Grace even the Grace of God that bringeth Salvation, Tit. 2. 11. whereas Idolatry brings nothing but Heathenish Superstition and Damnation.
The Peace of God is inconsistent with idolatry, Because it is inconsistent with Grace even the Grace of God that brings Salvation, Tit. 2. 11. whereas Idolatry brings nothing but Heathenish Superstition and Damnation.
I sent unto you all my Servants the Prophets, rising early, and sending them, saying, O do not this abominable thing that I hate, Jer. 44. 4. Saith the Lord by the Mouth of his Serva•• Jeremiah, What Peace (saith John to Joram) so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts are so many? 2 Kin. 9. 22. Theodoret sets before us a noble Example of Valentinian 's Abhorrency of Idolatry, l. 3. 15. before his Advancement to the Imperial Dignity;
I sent unto you all my Servants the prophets, rising early, and sending them, saying, Oh do not this abominable thing that I hate, Jer. 44. 4. Says the Lord by the Mouth of his Serva•• Jeremiah, What Peace (Says John to Jhoram) so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? 2 Kin. 9. 22. Theodoret sets before us a noble Exampl of Valentinian is Abhorrency of Idolatry, l. 3. 15. before his Advancement to the Imperial Dignity;
and the Idolatrous Priests stood on each side of the Door, that they might expiate with Holy Water, Aqua lustra•i, as they thought, all those that entred in;
and the Idolatrous Priests stood on each side of the Door, that they might expiate with Holy Water, Aqua lustra•i, as they Thought, all those that entered in;
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Valent•ian going before him, seeing a drop of that Water fall upon his Clo•k, with his Fist he struck down the Pr•e••, adding this memorable Saying, whereby he esteemed the Christian Religion, defiled by that Heathenish Ceremony, saying, He was Polluted and Defiled, not expiated or cleansed;
Valent•ian going before him, seeing a drop of that Water fallen upon his Clo•k, with his Fist he struck down the Pr•e••, adding this memorable Saying, whereby he esteemed the Christian Religion, defiled by that Heathenish Ceremony, saying, He was Polluted and Defiled, not expiated or cleansed;
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But how different was his Son Valentinian Minor from his Father, the same Theodoret tells us, that being bred up by his Mother, was seduced by her to embrace the Arian Impiety,
But how different was his Son Valentinian Minor from his Father, the same Theodoret tells us, that being bred up by his Mother, was seduced by her to embrace the Arian Impiety,
and persecuted the Oxthodox; but being overthrown by Maximus, the Tyrant, (that under pretence of Religion undertook the Defence of the distressed) as it often falls out;
and persecuted the Orthodox; but being overthrown by Maximus, the Tyrant, (that under pretence of Religion undertook the Defence of the distressed) as it often falls out;
If the Peace of God rule in our Hearts as it ought, God will guide our Feet in the way of Peace for ever, Luk, 1. 79. as Zacharias concludes his Benedictus: He will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the Hand of Ephraim, and the Tribes of Israel his Fellows, and will put them with him,
If the Peace of God Rule in our Hearts as it ought, God will guide our Feet in the Way of Peace for ever, Luk, 1. 79. as Zacharias concludes his Benedictus: He will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the Hand of Ephraim, and the Tribes of Israel his Fellows, and will put them with him,
even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine Hand, saith the Lord by the Prophet Ezek. 37. 19. It shall be no more, Ephraim against Manasseh, and Manasseh against Ephraim, and they both together against Judah, Isa. 9. 21. Assenter against Dissenter,
even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine Hand, Says the Lord by the Prophet Ezekiel 37. 19. It shall be no more, Ephraim against Manasses, and Manasses against Ephraim, and they both together against Judah, Isaiah 9. 21. Assenter against Dissenter,
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but he will teach us his ways, and we shall walk in his paths, Isa. 2. 3. that our Church may be Holiness to the Lord, the first fruits of his increase, Jer. 2. 3. There are some that take the Feet for the Affections of the Soul,
but he will teach us his ways, and we shall walk in his paths, Isaiah 2. 3. that our Church may be Holiness to the Lord, the First fruits of his increase, Jer. 2. 3. There Are Some that take the Feet for the Affections of the Soul,
whether that which brings Peace to the Conscience, or generally, all Peace, that is, Prosperity, as the word signifies every where in the Hebrew Tongue.
whither that which brings Peace to the Conscience, or generally, all Peace, that is, Prosperity, as the word signifies every where in the Hebrew Tongue.
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God doth by the coming of Christ, guide our Feet into the way of Peace by these Six Steps, which are as the Six Branches of the Golden Candlestick, Exod. 37. 18. standing before the Lord of the whole Earth, to enlighten our Darkness,
God does by the coming of christ, guide our Feet into the Way of Peace by these Six Steps, which Are as the Six Branches of the Golden Candlestick, Exod 37. 18. standing before the Lord of the Whole Earth, to enlighten our Darkness,
and be at Peace, thereby good shall come unto thee, Job 22. 21. of which, Rom. 5. 1. Therefore, being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
and be At Peace, thereby good shall come unto thee, Job 22. 21. of which, Rom. 5. 1. Therefore, being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ.
Secondly, Then, by that we have Peace with all the Creatures of God, which before were at enmity with us, not only the blessed Angels, but all the rest;
Secondly, Then, by that we have Peace with all the Creatures of God, which before were At enmity with us, not only the blessed Angels, but all the rest;
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and thou shalt know that thy Tabernacle shall be in Peace, Job 5. 22, 23, 24. Thirdly, Next we have Peace and Tranquility of Mind, that is, the Heart is not filled with fear, suspect if but a Thief stir; but contrary ways:
and thou shalt know that thy Tabernacle shall be in Peace, Job 5. 22, 23, 24. Thirdly, Next we have Peace and Tranquillity of Mind, that is, the Heart is not filled with Fear, suspect if but a Thief stir; but contrary ways:
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and for our parts are not only Peace-keepers, but Peace-makers, to have the Blessing pronounced to such, for they shall be called the Children of God, saith our Saviour, Matth. 5. 9. Fifthly, We endeavour to keep Innocency and a good Conscience in whatsoever Condition or Station we are in this World, which will bring Peace at last.
and for our parts Are not only Peace-keepers, but Peacemakers, to have the Blessing pronounced to such, for they shall be called the Children of God, Says our Saviour, Matthew 5. 9. Fifthly, We endeavour to keep Innocency and a good Conscience in whatsoever Condition or Station we Are in this World, which will bring Peace At last.
And all this, beloved Brethren, let us the more enfore upon our selves, because we do see the times are such, wherein many fall away to Popery, and other damnable Heresies: And many shall follow their pernicious ways, by reason of whom, the way of Truth shall be evil spoken of, 2 Pet. 2. 2. (and consequently the way of Peace) saith the Apostle. Let us fasten our Footsteps the surelier,
And all this, Beloved Brothers, let us the more enfore upon our selves, Because we do see the times Are such, wherein many fallen away to Popery, and other damnable Heresies: And many shall follow their pernicious ways, by reason of whom, the Way of Truth shall be evil spoken of, 2 Pet. 2. 2. (and consequently the Way of Peace) Says the Apostle. Let us fasten our Footsteps the surelier,
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and that they should kill one another, as you read at the opening of the second Seal, Rev. 6. 4. The way of Peace they have not known, saith the Apostle, For there is no fear of God before their Eyes, that is the true Reason of it, Rom. 3. 17, 18. always overthrowing their own strengths, pluckt away from this Life unwillingly;
and that they should kill one Another, as you read At the opening of the second Seal, Rev. 6. 4. The Way of Peace they have not known, Says the Apostle, For there is no Fear of God before their Eyes, that is the true Reason of it, Rom. 3. 17, 18. always overthrowing their own strengths, plucked away from this Life unwillingly;
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Let us see their end, yea, their State, and fear it, and pray the God of Peace, who hath sent his only Son, the Prince of Peace, to guide Men into that other way, both to set us in that,
Let us see their end, yea, their State, and Fear it, and pray the God of Peace, who hath sent his only Son, the Prince of Peace, to guide Men into that other Way, both to Set us in that,
