THE EXCELLENCY OF THE PROTESTANT FAITH, AS TO IT'S Objects and Supports. DEUTERON. xxxii. 31. For their Rock is not as our Rock, even our Enemies themselves being Judges.
THE EXCELLENCY OF THE PROTESTANT FAITH, AS TO IT'S Objects and Supports. DEUTERON. xxxii. 31. For their Rock is not as our Rock, even our Enemies themselves being Judges.
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THIS Dying Song of Moses (whereof the Words now mentioned are a part) is not only Historical, but Prophetical, containing some hints both of God's past and future Dispensations towards the Israelites. His main scope and design in all, is to shew, that God was not to be blamed for his dealing with them, but they were to be condemned for revolting from him: And therefore whatsoever Blessings they lost, or Severities they felt, they must look upon their own Sin as the Cause and Reason of it.
THIS Dying Song of Moses (whereof the Words now mentioned Are a part) is not only Historical, but Prophetical, containing Some hints both of God's passed and future Dispensations towards the Israelites. His main scope and Design in all, is to show, that God was not to be blamed for his dealing with them, but they were to be condemned for revolting from him: And Therefore whatsoever Blessings they lost, or Severities they felt, they must look upon their own since as the Cause and Reason of it.
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and Two put Ten Thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up? This seems to be a strange and surprising Contradiction to what God had promised by the same Moses before;
and Two put Ten Thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up? This seems to be a strange and surprising Contradiction to what God had promised by the same Moses before;
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(which was repeated, as to the substance of it, by his Successor Joshua, when he called the People together, towards the close of his Government.) They might therefore now wonder to hear, that One of their Adversaries should chase a Thousand of Them;
(which was repeated, as to the substance of it, by his Successor joshua, when he called the People together, towards the close of his Government.) They might Therefore now wonder to hear, that One of their Adversaries should chase a Thousand of Them;
and consequently when they sold themselves by their Iniquities (which is laid to their charge, ) it might well be expected that their Rock should sell them in a way of Judgment,
and consequently when they sold themselves by their Iniquities (which is laid to their charge,) it might well be expected that their Rock should fell them in a Way of Judgement,
and when they withheld (or imprison'd, like the Heathen ) the Truth in Ʋnrighteousness, they might rationally think, that the Lord would shut them up in a state of Misery and Thraldom.
and when they withheld (or imprisoned, like the Heathen) the Truth in Ʋnrighteousness, they might rationally think, that the Lord would shut them up in a state of Misery and Thraldom.
and more especially lest their Adversaries should (who were apt to say, as we read in this very Chapter, Our hand is high, and the Lord hath not done all this ) Moses adds in these words, For their Rock is not, &c. q. d. Tho Multitudes of the Heathens should be defeated by a few of the Israelites, it would be no strange thing,
and more especially lest their Adversaries should (who were apt to say, as we read in this very Chapter, Our hand is high, and the Lord hath not done all this) Moses adds in these words, For their Rock is not, etc. q. worser. Though Multitudes of the heathens should be defeated by a few of the Israelites, it would be no strange thing,
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It was owned not only by their Friends and Favourers, such as Jethro was, and Rahab, but also by their worst and greatest Opposers, such as the Egyptians, and Philistins too.
It was owned not only by their Friends and Favourers, such as Jethro was, and Rahab, but also by their worst and greatest Opposers, such as the egyptians, and philistines too.
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So that Moses his Appeal to the Heathens here, is much like that which God made to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the Men of Judah in their own case, or like that which the Apostles made to the Jewish Rulers, whether it be right in the sight of God, to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
So that Moses his Appeal to the heathens Here, is much like that which God made to the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the Men of Judah in their own case, or like that which the Apostles made to the Jewish Rulers, whither it be right in the sighed of God, to harken unto you more than unto God, judge you.
Two things are evidently presupposed. 1. That There are no Persons in the World, but what have some ROCK or other to be the object of their Confidence.
Two things Are evidently presupposed. 1. That There Are no Persons in the World, but what have Some ROCK or other to be the Object of their Confidence.
When Israel cast off the God of Abraham, the Fear of Isaac, and the Portion of Jacob, they chose new Gods; they did not turn perfect Atheists, but they had their Gods still (though poor counterfeit ones) as the Rock in whom they trusted.
When Israel cast off the God of Abraham, the fear of Isaac, and the Portion of Jacob, they chosen new God's; they did not turn perfect Atheists, but they had their God's still (though poor counterfeit ones) as the Rock in whom they trusted.
Men chuse rather to exercise Faith upon that which indeed is not God (as Moses speaks in this same Song ) because it hath the Name, than to live absolutely without any God at all. 2. The Church and the World do not repose their trust in the same God.
Men choose rather to exercise Faith upon that which indeed is not God (as Moses speaks in this same Song) Because it hath the Name, than to live absolutely without any God At all. 2. The Church and the World do not repose their trust in the same God.
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Many pretend a Relyance upon him, but they make other things their supports in conjunction with him, which is really the having of more Gods than one;
Many pretend a Reliance upon him, but they make other things their supports in conjunction with him, which is really the having of more God's than one;
Whence it comes to pass, that 'tis better even in their Judgment, who yet reject and oppose it. IV. Conclude with some Inferences, by way of Application, especially to this day.
Whence it comes to pass, that it's better even in their Judgement, who yet reject and oppose it. IV. Conclude with Some Inferences, by Way of Application, especially to this day.
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Not to run into the imprudent extream of alledging those resemblances which are forc't, or foreign to this matter, I shall only insist upon three, which the Spirit of God himself does expresly propound to us.
Not to run into the imprudent extreme of alleging those resemblances which Are forced, or foreign to this matter, I shall only insist upon three, which the Spirit of God himself does expressly propound to us.
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The promise to him, that walketh Righteously, and speaketh uprightly (as distinguisht from the Sinners in Zion) is, that he shall dwell on high, his place of defence shall be the Munition of Rocks.
The promise to him, that walks Righteously, and speaks uprightly (as distinguished from the Sinners in Zion) is, that he shall dwell on high, his place of defence shall be the Munition of Rocks.
God is often describ'd, as the Lofty one, and one that's higher than the highest. And the Most High God is the Name whereby he is called no less than four times within the compass of five Verses.
God is often described, as the Lofty one, and one that's higher than the highest. And the Most High God is the Name whereby he is called no less than four times within the compass of five Verses.
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This may not only be understood of the Incomprehensibleness of God's Nature, (who is far above our sight, and out of the reach of our thoughts) but also,
This may not only be understood of the Incomprehensibleness of God's Nature, (who is Far above our sighed, and out of the reach of our thoughts) but also,
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which implyes, that they are not lyable to common shakings. Our Saviour tells us of the Wise Man who built his House upon a Rock, and the rain descended, and the floods came,
which Implies, that they Are not liable to Common shakings. Our Saviour tells us of the Wise Man who built his House upon a Rock, and the rain descended, and the floods Come,
An unchangeable God is the Author of the Churches stability, or else she had been long ago toss't by the hand of Violence, and kickt by the foot of Pride out of the World;
an unchangeable God is the Author of the Churches stability, or Else she had been long ago tossed by the hand of Violence, and Kicked by the foot of Pride out of the World;
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there is no more variableness in his Affection, than uncertainty in his duration; he may as soon be pluckt out of his Throne, as the graving of Zion be raced out of the Palms of his Hands.
there is no more variableness in his Affection, than uncertainty in his duration; he may as soon be plucked out of his Throne, as the graving of Zion be razed out of the Palms of his Hands.
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Thirdly, God may be truly set forth under the notion of a Rock, upon the account of strength. When Balaam look't upon the Kenites, (a People very well fortifyed) he took up this Parable, Strong is thy dwelling place,
Thirdly, God may be truly Set forth under the notion of a Rock, upon the account of strength. When balaam looked upon the Kenites, (a People very well fortified) he took up this Parable, Strong is thy Dwelling place,
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This plainly holds forth to us the Eternal Power of God, who is called the Rock of our strength. Omnipotence is essential to him, and therefore David mentions his being exalted in his own strength, to difference him from us,
This plainly holds forth to us the Eternal Power of God, who is called the Rock of our strength. Omnipotence is essential to him, and Therefore David mentions his being exalted in his own strength, to difference him from us,
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How securely therefore can God bid defiance to the poor feeble attempts of Devils and Men, who receive that strength from him, which they exert against him!
How securely Therefore can God bid defiance to the poor feeble attempts of Devils and Men, who receive that strength from him, which they exert against him!
How apparently unavoidable is it, that whosoever dashes against this Rock, must be broken! As this should put God's Enemies in fear, (who contend with one that is infinitely mightier than themselves) so 'tis a very encouraging Motive of his Peoples Trust; the Weakness of God may much better be relyed on,
How apparently unavoidable is it, that whosoever Dashes against this Rock, must be broken! As this should put God's Enemies in Fear, (who contend with one that is infinitely Mightier than themselves) so it's a very encouraging Motive of his Peoples Trust; the Weakness of God may much better be relied on,
None can doubt, (unless they assume more boldness to clip the Divine Prerogative, than that of Man ) but that God may communicate a distinct and separate Interest in himself to whomsoever he pleaseth;
None can doubt, (unless they assume more boldness to clip the Divine Prerogative, than that of Man) but that God may communicate a distinct and separate Interest in himself to whomsoever he Pleases;
The rest of Mankind, as they have a rooted Principle of Atheism in their Hearts, and say that there is no God, so they have indeed as little relation to him, as if there were none.
The rest of Mankind, as they have a rooted Principle of Atheism in their Hearts, and say that there is no God, so they have indeed as little Relation to him, as if there were none.
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There is no General Covenant made since the fall with all the Children of Adam, but a special Covenant of Grace with all the faithful, which conveys a new Title to them, instead of the Old one, lost by the first Apostacy.
There is no General Covenant made since the fallen with all the Children of Adam, but a special Covenant of Grace with all the faithful, which conveys a new Title to them, instead of the Old one, lost by the First Apostasy.
He that was a God to Abraham, and to his Natural Seed, excluding all other Nations, under the Old Testament, is a God to his Spiritual believing Seed, excluding all other Persons whatsoever, now under the New Testament.
He that was a God to Abraham, and to his Natural Seed, excluding all other nations, under the Old Testament, is a God to his Spiritual believing Seed, excluding all other Persons whatsoever, now under the New Testament.
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though he be cloath'd with the same Attributes, yet he does not exercise them alike. As for the Men of the Earth, he is not bound by promise to be their Rock, but on the contrary he is oblig'd by his threatnings to be their Revenger; his Truth does not tye him to defond, but to destroy them.
though he be clothed with the same Attributes, yet he does not exercise them alike. As for the Men of the Earth, he is not bound by promise to be their Rock, but on the contrary he is obliged by his threatenings to be their Revenger; his Truth does not tie him to defond, but to destroy them.
All that are Israelites indeed have sincerely taken the Lord to be their God, and thankfully rejoyce in him as such. Behold we come unto thee, (says the Church) for thou art the Lord our God.
All that Are Israelites indeed have sincerely taken the Lord to be their God, and thankfully rejoice in him as such. Behold we come unto thee, (Says the Church) for thou art the Lord our God.
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We will not say any more to the work of our hands, ye are our Gods. This Negative here implyes an Affirmative; their renouncing and abandoning of false Gods did include their embracing of the true. Such Texts are so numerous, that 'tis needless to cite them.
We will not say any more to the work of our hands, you Are our God's This Negative Here Implies an Affirmative; their renouncing and abandoning of false God's did include their embracing of the true. Such Texts Are so numerous, that it's needless to Cite them.
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The taking of God to be our Ruler and our Portion, our Soveraign and our Shield is the very first thing, which truly adds us to the Church, and manifests our saving Conversion.
The taking of God to be our Ruler and our Portion, our Sovereign and our Shield is the very First thing, which truly adds us to the Church, and manifests our Saving Conversion.
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Till we place our happiness and our security in him, and are willing to live both under God's Government and Protection, we are properly of the World, and walk according to its course.
Till we place our happiness and our security in him, and Are willing to live both under God's Government and Protection, we Are properly of the World, and walk according to its course.
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The Lord is our King, he will save us, is (as it were) the Natural and Primitive Language of all Returning Sinners, when they are effectually called to be Saints. God's offering of himself to us in the Unlimited Ministry of the Word, does not make him Ours (for he is offered to multitudes now, whom he will not know at last) but our hearty Complyance with it;
The Lord is our King, he will save us, is (as it were) the Natural and Primitive Language of all Returning Sinners, when they Are effectually called to be Saints. God's offering of himself to us in the Unlimited Ministry of the Word, does not make him Ours (for he is offered to Multitudes now, whom he will not know At last) but our hearty Compliance with it;
'tis a mutual agreement on both hands, which must confirm the Interest, and complete the Title. God is not to be lookt upon as our Rock, before the Spirit perswades and prevails with us to chuse him;
it's a mutual agreement on both hands, which must confirm the Interest, and complete the Title. God is not to be looked upon as our Rock, before the Spirit persuades and prevails with us to choose him;
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If we compare them a little together, we shall quickly and easily see a vast Disproportion. I only premise, that as a long continued Ridge of Hills is sometimes reckoned by Geographers and others,
If we compare them a little together, we shall quickly and Easily see a vast Disproportion. I only premise, that as a long continued Ridge of Hills is sometime reckoned by Geographers and Others,
as One Mountain, so their Rock (who are and have been the Churches greatest Enemies) though it go under that single denomination, is indeed a Conjunction of many things, which they make their Refuge, and esteem their safety.
as One Mountain, so their Rock (who Are and have been the Churches greatest Enemies) though it go under that single denomination, is indeed a Conjunction of many things, which they make their Refuge, and esteem their safety.
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they declare themselves to be Originally headed by Peter, as the chief of the Apostles, and their Bishop, and Founder, and now by the Pope, as his Successor. Let us look a little into both.
they declare themselves to be Originally headed by Peter, as the chief of the Apostles, and their Bishop, and Founder, and now by the Pope, as his Successor. Let us look a little into both.
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The Text which they have urg'd to countenance this Opinion, hath been so frequently and fully cleared, that I think they can scarcely abuse it to do them any further service.
The Text which they have urged to countenance this Opinion, hath been so frequently and Fully cleared, that I think they can scarcely abuse it to do them any further service.
Certainly, if Peter were to have had so great a preheminence beyond his Fellows, our Lord would not have plac't them all equally upon twelve Thrones, which utterly shuts out the pretence of exalting Peters Chair above the rest.
Certainly, if Peter were to have had so great a pre-eminence beyond his Fellows, our Lord would not have placed them all equally upon twelve Thrones, which utterly shuts out the pretence of exalting Peter's Chair above the rest.
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Besides this, it deserves to be remark't, that none of the Apostles (excepting the Son of Perdition, whose Charge was taken by another ) fell so foulely, as Peter did;
Beside this, it deserves to be remarked, that none of the Apostles (excepting the Son of Perdition, whose Charge was taken by Another) fell so foully, as Peter did;
as Rome is spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, so that Chair hath been literally filled with unclean Sodomites, and Egyptian Sorcerers; as their Antichristian Church is often described by the Beast, so the Heads of it have been more properly Brutes than Men; and while they have lifted up themselves above all that is called God, they have carried the notorious mark and Image of the Devil.
as Room is spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, so that Chair hath been literally filled with unclean Sodomites, and Egyptian Sorcerers; as their Antichristian Church is often described by the Beast, so the Heads of it have been more properly Brutes than Men; and while they have lifted up themselves above all that is called God, they have carried the notorious mark and Image of the devil.
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The greatest Deceivers that ever appeared in the World, have been their Men of Infullibility, and such as have departed furthest from the Truth, have been their Ʋnerring Guides.
The greatest Deceivers that ever appeared in the World, have been their Men of Infullibility, and such as have departed furthest from the Truth, have been their Ʋnerring Guides.
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our Rock is Christ, (as the Rock of the Jewish Believers was) a Rock which no Darts of Temptation could pierce, and a Rock which stands fast for ever; the Holy one of God, and the King Eternal.
our Rock is christ, (as the Rock of the Jewish Believers was) a Rock which no Darts of Temptation could pierce, and a Rock which Stands fast for ever; the Holy one of God, and the King Eternal.
Secondly, Ʋnwritten Traditions are their Rock, and the Word of God is ours. What comparison is there between these two? How many things have our Enemies deliver'd to the World as Oracles, which have been grosly false and fabulous! And how doubtful and uncertain must the best be,
Secondly, Ʋnwritten Traditions Are their Rock, and the Word of God is ours. What comparison is there between these two? How many things have our Enemies Delivered to the World as Oracles, which have been grossly false and fabulous! And how doubtful and uncertain must the best be,
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unless we trace it to the Spring! How many times are we deluded and mistaken in things which are but of Yesterday! How much more when Traditions are pretended of so great Antiquity! But indeed, 'tis a great temptation to Men to leave the Word of God, and seek out other supports,
unless we trace it to the Spring! How many times Are we deluded and mistaken in things which Are but of Yesterday! How much more when Traditions Are pretended of so great Antiquity! But indeed, it's a great temptation to Men to leave the Word of God, and seek out other supports,
if the Bible could be suborn'd as a positive Witness in their Cause, they would not fly to these Ʋnscriptural Sanctuaries; they are forc't (as it were) to say something of this kind, that they may not be speechless. How much safer and happier are we therefore, who are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets!
if the bible could be suborned as a positive Witness in their Cause, they would not fly to these Ʋnscriptural Sanctuaries; they Are forced (as it were) to say something of this kind, that they may not be speechless. How much safer and Happier Are we Therefore, who Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets!
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Our Faith does not lean upon the Words of Men, but the Inspired Writings of those that came from God; which the Apostle Peter commends as more sure than a voice from Heaven.
Our Faith does not lean upon the Words of Men, but the Inspired Writings of those that Come from God; which the Apostle Peter commends as more sure than a voice from Heaven.
as having some affinity one to another, and being of equal signification, i.e. of none at all.) What confidence do the Romanists place in Images, as if those lifeless representations (like the shadow of Peter passing by) could perform extraordinary matters!
as having Some affinity one to Another, and being of equal signification, i.e. of none At all.) What confidence do the Romanists place in Images, as if those Lifeless representations (like the shadow of Peter passing by) could perform extraordinary matters!
What strange expectations have they from the supposed Vertue of their multiplyed Reliques, as if every little fragment that once belong'd to a Saint, would (like the dead bones of Elisha ) revive others with a Touch!
What strange Expectations have they from the supposed Virtue of their multiplied Relics, as if every little fragment that once belonged to a Saint, would (like the dead bones of Elisha) revive Others with a Touch!
Tho, if we were to contend with them about these, (as the Archangel did with the Devil about the Body of Moses ) we should find that the far greater part of them must needs be Counterfeits. What Mighty things will they fancy to be done by the presence of the Host, which they carry often in Procession, as if they did intend to match the Idolatrous Israelites exactly, by having Gods which should go before them!
Tho, if we were to contend with them about these, (as the Archangel did with the devil about the Body of Moses) we should find that the Far greater part of them must needs be Counterfeits. What Mighty things will they fancy to be done by the presence of the Host, which they carry often in Procession, as if they did intend to match the Idolatrous Israelites exactly, by having God's which should go before them!
How unworthy are all these things to be compared with our Rock, with God (I mean) whose similitude none ever saw, or with Christ, the express and substantial Image of his Fathers Person! How unfit are they to be laid in the ballance with a Living God, and a Glorified Redeemer!
How unworthy Are all these things to be compared with our Rock, with God (I mean) whose similitude none ever saw, or with christ, the express and substantial Image of his Father's Person! How unfit Are they to be laid in the balance with a Living God, and a Glorified Redeemer!
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Fourthly, Indulgences and Pardons are another of their Rocks. Indeed, these are some of the chief Excrements of the Roman Church, wherein (like Samson's hair ) they think that their great strength lyes. For after they have debaucht themselves never so much,
Fourthly, Indulgences and Pardons Are Another of their Rocks. Indeed, these Are Some of the chief Excrements of the Roman Church, wherein (like Samson's hair) they think that their great strength lies. For After they have debauched themselves never so much,
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As if there could be no condemnation to those that have received the Priests Absolution, or as if they might confidently alter those triumphant words of the Apostle, and say, Who shall lay any thing to our charge? It is the Vicar of Christ that justifies us. Who knows not, that they trust to the Key of David hanging at the Pope's Girdle, which shall open Heaven to them,
As if there could be no condemnation to those that have received the Priests Absolution, or as if they might confidently altar those triumphant words of the Apostle, and say, Who shall lay any thing to our charge? It is the Vicar of christ that Justifies us. Who knows not, that they trust to the Key of David hanging At the Pope's Girdle, which shall open Heaven to them,
and shut Hell against them, notwithstanding all the Wickedness of their foregoing Lives? This is the Rock, which all the profligate Members of that Communion swim to,
and shut Hell against them, notwithstanding all the Wickedness of their foregoing Lives? This is the Rock, which all the profligate Members of that Communion swim to,
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and which they are fatally Shipwrackt by; multitudes purchase a standing upon this dangerous and deceitful bottom, not only with the sacrifice of their Estates, but the loss of their Souls too.
and which they Are fatally Shipwrecked by; Multitudes purchase a standing upon this dangerous and deceitful bottom, not only with the sacrifice of their Estates, but the loss of their Souls too.
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We Protestants on the contrary, though we are far from imagining that we have no sin, yet we place all our hopes in Divine Forgiveness; believing that 'tis to no purpose for Men to remit our sins, so long as God retains them. Our free pardon without Mony and without Price, is more effectual than that which they buy so dear.
We Protestants on the contrary, though we Are Far from imagining that we have no since, yet we place all our hope's in Divine Forgiveness; believing that it's to no purpose for Men to remit our Sins, so long as God retains them. Our free pardon without Money and without Price, is more effectual than that which they buy so dear.
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if we could suppose that the Blessed Virgin in that perfect and sinless state above, could be guilty of such presumption, Our Exalted Saviour might with more reason say to her there, as he did at the Marriage in Cana (when she only intimated to him, that they had no Wine, without so much as making any explicit request for him to provide it) Woman, what have I to do with thee? Is not she,
if we could suppose that the Blessed Virgae in that perfect and sinless state above, could be guilty of such presumption, Our Exalted Saviour might with more reason say to her there, as he did At the Marriage in Cana (when she only intimated to him, that they had no Wine, without so much as making any explicit request for him to provide it) Woman, what have I to do with thee? Is not she,
and all the other Agents employ'd by that Church, perfectly discarded by that Text, which mentioning the relief that we have, if any man sin, tells us only of an Advocate (which shews, that there is but one ) with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous? Such an Advocate for our Persons, as that he is also the Propitiation for our sins, which they that are of Cephas (I mean, the Roman Faction ) cannot say concerning him, or any Creature whatsoever.
and all the other Agents employed by that Church, perfectly discarded by that Text, which mentioning the relief that we have, if any man since, tells us only of an Advocate (which shows, that there is but one) with the Father, jesus christ the Righteous? Such an Advocate for our Persons, as that he is also the Propitiation for our Sins, which they that Are of Cephas (I mean, the Roman Faction) cannot say Concerning him, or any Creature whatsoever.
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Now, who can be so fit to intercede for us, as he that dyed for us? Who so worthy to plead our Cause, as he that paid our Debt? Who best deserves to be always spoken to by us, but he, whom we know that God always hears? Who so likely to prevail in mediating with God,
Now, who can be so fit to intercede for us, as he that died for us? Who so worthy to plead our Cause, as he that paid our Debt? Who best deserves to be always spoken to by us, but he, whom we know that God always hears? Who so likely to prevail in mediating with God,
Sixthly, The Merit of good Works is a principal Rock which our Enemies have chosen to themselves. This (like the rich Mans Wealth ) is their strong Tower, and the high Wall to their own conceit.
Sixthly, The Merit of good Works is a principal Rock which our Enemies have chosen to themselves. This (like the rich men Wealth) is their strong Tower, and the high Wall to their own conceit.
scorning to receive that as a Gift, which they think they may demand as Wages. I need not insist here, (tho' 'tis most undeniably true) that the Works which they are so confident of meriting by, are not really good, because a sound and lively Faith is not the root of them;
scorning to receive that as a Gift, which they think they may demand as Wages. I need not insist Here, (though it's most undeniably true) that the Works which they Are so confident of meriting by, Are not really good, Because a found and lively Faith is not the root of them;
I say, I need not make use of this Argument against them here, for tho' we do believe with our hearts, and perform all Acts of Obedience from that principle, yet we are saved by Grace, and that's the surest foundation to raise our hopes upon.
I say, I need not make use of this Argument against them Here, for though we do believe with our hearts, and perform all Acts of obedience from that principle, yet we Are saved by Grace, and that's the Surest Foundation to raise our hope's upon.
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Who can say, that his own Righteousness is equal with the Righteousness of God, which the true Protestant desires (like Paul ) to be found in? Who can compare his own filthy Rags (which are no better than Tinder, if the Fire of God's Wrath should fall upon them) to Robes washed white in the Blood of the Lamb? And therefore,
Who can say, that his own Righteousness is equal with the Righteousness of God, which the true Protestant Desires (like Paul) to be found in? Who can compare his own filthy Rags (which Are no better than Tinder, if the Fire of God's Wrath should fallen upon them) to Robes washed white in the Blood of the Lamb? And Therefore,
so Bellarmine (a great Cardinal, and celebrated Author in the Church of Rome ) when he had used abundance of subtilty in defending the Doctrine of Merit, he does in a manner, revoke all, by concluding, [ Propter incertitudinem propriae Justitiae,
so Bellarmine (a great Cardinal, and celebrated Author in the Church of Rome) when he had used abundance of subtlety in defending the Doctrine of Merit, he does in a manner, revoke all, by concluding, [ Propter incertitudinem propriae Justitiae,
] Because of the uncertainty of a personal Righteousness, and the danger of vain glory, it is the securest course to put our whole trust in the Mercy and goodness of God alone. This leads me to
] Because of the uncertainty of a personal Righteousness, and the danger of vain glory, it is the securest course to put our Whole trust in the Mercy and Goodness of God alone. This leads me to
First, There is a mighty Evidence in some Truths, which cannot be resisted by Men of the most corrupt minds. The Light of Nature is not so far put out in the vilest Persons,
First, There is a mighty Evidence in Some Truths, which cannot be resisted by Men of the most corrupt minds. The Light of Nature is not so Far put out in the Vilest Persons,
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but that they do see some of the Differences between good and evil. Indeed the deep Mysteries of the Gospel are such as cannot be known by Natural Men, but there are other Truths so manifest and notorious, that they cannot easily be ignorant of them;
but that they do see Some of the Differences between good and evil. Indeed the deep Mysteres of the Gospel Are such as cannot be known by Natural Men, but there Are other Truths so manifest and notorious, that they cannot Easily be ignorant of them;
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It may be in their power to deny many things, which 'tis not in their power to disbelieve; their Tongues perhaps may speak in opposition to that, which their Judgments do necessarily assent to;
It may be in their power to deny many things, which it's not in their power to disbelieve; their Tongues perhaps may speak in opposition to that, which their Judgments do necessarily assent to;
but that our Enemies would judge their Rock to be better than ours, if they could bring their thoughts, as well as their Words, so much under their own Command; therefore we must conclude, that they think thus, because they are not able to avoid it by thinking otherwise
but that our Enemies would judge their Rock to be better than ours, if they could bring their thoughts, as well as their Words, so much under their own Command; Therefore we must conclude, that they think thus, Because they Are not able to avoid it by thinking otherwise
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Then it becomes as legible to them, as the Handwriting upon the Wall to Belshazzar; and they discern it as clearly, as Pharaohs Magicians did the finger of God, when they could no longer imitate the miraculous Works of Moses by their Enchantments. If Dagon cannot stand before the Ark of the Lord, even in the house of Dagon, but like a poor helpless God be driven of from his own dunghil, it must needs in some measure open the eyes of those that are most in love with darkness. When God frustrates the most probable tokens of the Lyers, and turns the wisest counsells into foolishness: When he brings his wheel on a sudden over their necks, that are trampling upon others,
Then it becomes as legible to them, as the Handwriting upon the Wall to Belshazzar; and they discern it as clearly, as Pharaohs Magicians did the finger of God, when they could no longer imitate the miraculous Works of Moses by their Enchantments. If Dagon cannot stand before the Ark of the Lord, even in the house of Dagon, but like a poor helpless God be driven of from his own dunghill, it must needs in Some measure open the eyes of those that Are most in love with darkness. When God frustrates the most probable tokens of the Liars, and turns the Wisest Counsels into foolishness: When he brings his wheel on a sudden over their necks, that Are trampling upon Others,
When Enemyes that were wont to be attended with the strangest successes, fall afterwards under as surprizing disappointments, and the stream of prosperity which hath carried all before them, runs as strong against them:
When Enemies that were wont to be attended with the strangest Successes, fallen afterwards under as surprising disappointments, and the stream of Prosperity which hath carried all before them, runs as strong against them:
nevertheless there are particular dispensations also towards the Enemies of the Church, wherein the Lord is eminently known by the Judgments which he executeth.
nevertheless there Are particular dispensations also towards the Enemies of the Church, wherein the Lord is eminently known by the Judgments which he Executeth.
I do not think that Babylon, even while she sits as a Queen, can fortifie her Children against inward Convulsions, or that they who seem above the fears of any visible disturbance, are therefore alwayes perfectly at ease; the Worm of Conscience may be biting, while their Gourd is flourishing; the Spirits of Israels troublers may be troubled, and when their voice to others is as the roaring of a Lyon.
I do not think that Babylon, even while she sits as a Queen, can fortify her Children against inward Convulsions, or that they who seem above the fears of any visible disturbance, Are Therefore always perfectly At ease; the Worm of Conscience may be biting, while their Gourd is flourishing; the Spirits of Israel's troublers may be troubled, and when their voice to Others is as the roaring of a lion.
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He who can touch the Mountains, so as to make them smoak, can make the Pillars of the Antichristian Kingdom tremble, and their Hearts astonished at his reproof. This way of God's dealing with the minds of Men, is worse than the heaviest strokes of Providence falling upon their outward concerns; 'tis many times indeed industriously cover'd and dissembled by those that feel it (who know how to laugh, when they have more cause to howl ) but it cannot be totally escap't, nor quietly endur'd. It will unsettle Men from their lees, and beget a sense of God's excellent greatness,
He who can touch the Mountains, so as to make them smoke, can make the Pillars of the Antichristian Kingdom tremble, and their Hearts astonished At his reproof. This Way of God's dealing with the minds of Men, is Worse than the Heaviest Strokes of Providence falling upon their outward concerns; it's many times indeed industriously covered and dissembled by those that feel it (who know how to laugh, when they have more cause to howl) but it cannot be totally escaped, nor quietly endured. It will unsettle Men from their lees, and beget a sense of God's excellent greatness,
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and (it may be) will extort such an acknowledgment also, as it did from lofty Nebuchadnezar at the beginning of his Reign, that our God is the God of Gods. If God do work upon the Souls of Enemies,
and (it may be) will extort such an acknowledgment also, as it did from lofty Nebuchadnezzar At the beginning of his Reign, that our God is the God of God's If God do work upon the Souls of Enemies,
If any should now ask, Why Our Enemies cleave to their Rock still, seeing they must be secretly convinc't, that our Rock is better, the Answer is easie.
If any should now ask, Why Our Enemies cleave to their Rock still, seeing they must be secretly convinced, that our Rock is better, the Answer is easy.
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First, Common Convictions (such as they at any time lye under) are very weak and ineffectual, as to the altering of Mens state and customary practice. The meer speculative knowledge of Divine Truths hath but small influence in producing a Reformation,
First, Common Convictions (such as they At any time lie under) Are very weak and ineffectual, as to the altering of Men's state and customary practice. The mere speculative knowledge of Divine Truths hath but small influence in producing a Reformation,
when they are not deeply imprinted by the Spirit of God, and backt with an Holy experience. No man (says our Saviour) having drunk old Wine, desireth new; but the new may still satisfie those that never had any more than a Notion of the goodness of the Old. Those Spiritual tasts and relishes which Believers have, incline them to a love of the Word, and keep them from following after Fables.
when they Are not deeply imprinted by the Spirit of God, and backed with an Holy experience. No man (Says our Saviour) having drunk old Wine, Desires new; but the new may still satisfy those that never had any more than a Notion of the Goodness of the Old. Those Spiritual tastes and Relishes which Believers have, incline them to a love of the Word, and keep them from following After Fables.
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They must pull down the whole frame of their Church, if they entertain any thoughts of a new foundation. They must abandon all that they have been fiercely contending for so long,
They must pull down the Whole frame of their Church, if they entertain any thoughts of a new Foundation. They must abandon all that they have been fiercely contending for so long,
if they espouse our Rock, and quit their own. It will not be enough to give up a few less material points, but their main principles must be renounc't also.
if they espouse our Rock, and quit their own. It will not be enough to give up a few less material points, but their main principles must be renounced also.
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Thirdly, The powerful Temptation of Worldly Interest will hinder such a change. For, they must then strip themselves of all that pomp and grandeur, and lay aside all those cunning Artifices of robbing the People to increase their Churches Treasure, which recommends that Religion so much to the Lusts of Men. They know not how to sacrifice the pleasure of Domination, or to leave that profitable Trade of the Merchandise of Souls, which they must do,
Thirdly, The powerful Temptation of Worldly Interest will hinder such a change. For, they must then strip themselves of all that pomp and grandeur, and lay aside all those cunning Artifices of robbing the People to increase their Churches Treasure, which recommends that Religion so much to the Lustiest of Men. They know not how to sacrifice the pleasure of Domination, or to leave that profitable Trade of the Merchandise of Souls, which they must do,
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Perhaps God may have a Remnant of People, that are yet in Babylon, whom he will call out from thence before the time of her final destruction; but as to the Generality,
Perhaps God may have a Remnant of People, that Are yet in Babylon, whom he will call out from thence before the time of her final destruction; but as to the Generality,
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and main body of that Church (and more especially, the Learned Men in it) they seem to be deliver'd over to a reprobate mind; and the hardness of their hearts is become both their sin and their punishment too.
and main body of that Church (and more especially, the Learned Men in it) they seem to be Delivered over to a Reprobate mind; and the hardness of their hearts is become both their sin and their punishment too.
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First, If our Enemies themselves cannot but judge, that their Rock is not as our Rock, then we have a Witness for us in their own bosoms, that our Separation from them was just and necessary. They cannot blame or censure the Reformed Churches that have forsaken their Communion, without some inward check upon their Spirits.
First, If our Enemies themselves cannot but judge, that their Rock is not as our Rock, then we have a Witness for us in their own bosoms, that our Separation from them was just and necessary. They cannot blame or censure the Reformed Churches that have forsaken their Communion, without Some inward check upon their Spirits.
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When they call us Hereticks, and give us all the other opprobrious Names they can invent, 'tis scarcely possible that they should forbear to think, (as Saul said to David ) that we are more righteous than they;
When they call us Heretics, and give us all the other opprobrious Names they can invent, it's scarcely possible that they should forbear to think, (as Saul said to David) that we Are more righteous than they;
and therefore their contradicting and blaspheming (like those malicious Jews ) is the greater sin. As Pilate, even when he condemned Christ, did declare him innocent and faultless, so while our Adversaries revile us,
and Therefore their contradicting and blaspheming (like those malicious jews) is the greater since. As Pilate, even when he condemned christ, did declare him innocent and faultless, so while our Adversaries revile us,
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Secondly, This teaches us, that we may very well pray in Faith for their Confusion: (The Scripture encouraging us to expect this, much more than their Conversion. ) Their Rock is but a Quick-sand which will swallow them up,
Secondly, This Teaches us, that we may very well pray in Faith for their Confusion: (The Scripture encouraging us to expect this, much more than their Conversion.) Their Rock is but a Quicksand which will swallow them up,
as Men who are assur'd, that their fall shall be great, and that after it they shall never rise more. Let all that make Intercession against Babylon (as Elias did against Israel ) believe this firmly, that the Golden Cup which is now in her hand full of abominable filthiness, shall run over at last with Divine fury.
as Men who Are assured, that their fallen shall be great, and that After it they shall never rise more. Let all that make Intercession against Babylon (as Elias did against Israel) believe this firmly, that the Golden Cup which is now in her hand full of abominable filthiness, shall run over At last with Divine fury.
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Thirdly, This shews how foolishly and unjustly the successes of God's Enemyes are at any time attributed to their own Rock. This hath been their practice often;
Thirdly, This shows how foolishly and unjustly the Successes of God's Enemies Are At any time attributed to their own Rock. This hath been their practice often;
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So the Adherents of Antichrist have praised their Gods of Gold and Silver, of Wood and Stone, and made their acknowledgment to their several Imaginary Saints, when they have prosper'd in any of their Designs.
So the Adherents of Antichrist have praised their God's of Gold and Silver, of Wood and Stone, and made their acknowledgment to their several Imaginary Saints, when they have prospered in any of their Designs.
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How do they offend (like the Caldaeans of old) in imputing this power to their God, which they receive from ours! We read of the Holy City being given to the (Popish), Gentiles to tread under foot for a limited time;
How do they offend (like the Chaldeans of old) in imputing this power to their God, which they receive from ours! We read of the Holy city being given to the (Popish), Gentiles to tread under foot for a limited time;
when he pleases, in order to wise and holy ends? An Idol, which is nothing in the World, ( i.e. hath no efficacy or vertue) is worthy only to inhabit the praises of such as the horse and mule, which have no understanding.
when he Pleases, in order to wise and holy ends? an Idol, which is nothing in the World, (i.e. hath no efficacy or virtue) is worthy only to inhabit the praises of such as the horse and mule, which have no understanding.
Fourthly, If out Rock be so much better than theirs, how carefully should we walk before him, that he may continue to be Ours! That we may not be dispossest of our Interest in him,
Fourthly, If out Rock be so much better than theirs, how carefully should we walk before him, that he may continue to be Ours! That we may not be dispossessed of our Interest in him,
The greatest Judgments do sometimes times come after the greatest deliverances. The Lord having saved the People out of the Land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.
The greatest Judgments do sometime times come After the greatest Deliverances. The Lord having saved the People out of the Land of Egypt, afterwards destroyed them that believed not.
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We read, that the Army of the Syrians came with a small Company of Men against the Israelites, and the Lord deliver'd a very great Host into their band,
We read, that the Army of the Syrians Come with a small Company of Men against the Israelites, and the Lord Delivered a very great Host into their band,
If God should be provok't to turn away his wrath from our Adversaries, and pour it out afresh upon us, to whom should we flee for help? If our Rock should sell us, who of our Confederate Neighbours is able to Redeem us?
If God should be provoked to turn away his wrath from our Adversaries, and pour it out afresh upon us, to whom should we flee for help? If our Rock should fell us, who of our Confederate Neighbours is able to redeem us?
God hath honoured this Day with a Double Mercy, let us honour God by yielding to him a Double Sacrifice of Praise; binding it, as with a twisted Cord to the Horns of the Altar.
God hath honoured this Day with a Double Mercy, let us honour God by yielding to him a Double Sacrifice of Praise; binding it, as with a twisted Cord to the Horns of the Altar.
Let us raise a Pillar of thankfulness with such a lasting Inscription, as neither Time, nor any other Hands may ever be able to deface. Both our Fore fathers and we were deliver'd from the same Enemies, tho' not strictly from the very same methods of Conspiracy; formerly they aim'd at the destruction of the Lawgivers by one blow, but lately at the subversion of the Laws themselves by more gradual measures; in the Powder Treason they had contriv'd to blow up the Persons of our Governours,
Let us raise a Pillar of thankfulness with such a lasting Inscription, as neither Time, nor any other Hands may ever be able to deface. Both our Before Father's and we were Delivered from the same Enemies, though not strictly from the very same methods of conspiracy; formerly they aimed At the destruction of the Lawgivers by one blow, but lately At the subversion of the Laws themselves by more gradual measures; in the Powder Treason they had contrived to blow up the Persons of our Governors,
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and for some years past they have been laying the Train to blow up our Constitution. Blessed be that God, who so seasonably prevented both the one, and the other. This Day might have been a Day of trouble and rebuke and blasphemy.
and for Some Years past they have been laying the Train to blow up our Constitution. Blessed be that God, who so seasonably prevented both the one, and the other. This Day might have been a Day of trouble and rebuke and blasphemy.
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and so it would have been indeed, if when the Children were come to the birth, there had not been strength to bring forth; I mean if God had frown'd upon the Glorious Undertaking of our Present Soveraign, which this day begun to take effect.
and so it would have been indeed, if when the Children were come to the birth, there had not been strength to bring forth; I mean if God had frowned upon the Glorious Undertaking of our Present Sovereign, which this day begun to take Effect.
Who is there, that bears Good will to our Sion, that will not reckon it the best in our English Calendar, and most worthy, above all others, to be joyned to the Days of the Year? In short, Let Our Mouths be filled with God's Praise,
Who is there, that bears Good will to our Sion, that will not reckon it the best in our English Calendar, and most worthy, above all Others, to be joined to the Days of the Year? In short, Let Our Mouths be filled with God's Praise,
That our Holy Gratitude for the Mercies which we have, may fit us for those which we want; that our Sun may neither go backward, nor stand still, but make hast (in God's due time ) to finish its remaining course. THE END.
That our Holy Gratitude for the mercies which we have, may fit us for those which we want; that our Sun may neither go backward, nor stand still, but make haste (in God's due time) to finish its remaining course. THE END.
