The trovblers trovbled, or, Achan condemned and execvted. a sermon preached before sundry of the honourable House of Commons at Westminster, April 4, 1641. / By Samuel Fairecloth, pastor of the congregation of Ketton in Suffolke.
Where, in Joshua's practise, as in a mirror is, presented a concurrence of all graces, a contexture of all vertues necessarie to be observed, in the execution of penall Justice, upon publicke offenders.
Where, in Joshua's practise, as in a mirror is, presented a concurrence of all graces, a contexture of all Virtues necessary to be observed, in the execution of penal justice, upon public offenders.
For whatsoever, by way of direction, concerning the Inquisition, examination, conviction, sentencing, or execution of publicke malefactors is elsewhere in the Scripture, in Thesi, or the rule, is here in Hypothesi, the subject, and practice.
For whatsoever, by Way of direction, Concerning the Inquisition, examination, conviction, sentencing, or execution of public malefactors is elsewhere in the Scripture, in Thessia, or the Rule, is Here in Hypothesis, the Subject, and practice.
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For all that can be desired of a Magistrate, in this respect, is comprehended under those two heads, which Solomon in his Prayer, 1. Kings 3. 2. Chron. 1. 10. begs of his God, to wit understanding, to discerne between good, and bad;
For all that can be desired of a Magistrate, in this respect, is comprehended under those two Heads, which Solomon in his Prayer, 1. Kings 3. 2. Chronicles 1. 10. begs of his God, to wit understanding, to discern between good, and bad;
and accusation, Why hast thou troubled us? The second in the forme of a judiciall sentence and peremptory verdict, The Lord shall trouble thee this Day.
and accusation, Why hast thou troubled us? The second in the Form of a judicial sentence and peremptory verdict, The Lord shall trouble thee this Day.
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In which accusation and sentence, wee will consider, first the particulars, secondly the relation of those particulars either to other. The particulars are these. First, two troublers. Secondly, two troubles. Thirdly, two troubled.
In which accusation and sentence, we will Consider, First the particulars, secondly the Relation of those particulars either to other. The particulars Are these. First, two troublers. Secondly, two Troubles. Thirdly, two troubled.
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and Fourthly, two times of trouble. The two troublers are first Achan, secondly, the Lord. Why hast thou troubled us? the Lord shall trouble thee. The two troubles:
and Fourthly, two times of trouble. The two troublers Are First achan, secondly, the Lord. Why hast thou troubled us? the Lord shall trouble thee. The two Troubles:
The two troubled, are first Israel, the Church and Common-wealth, Thou hast troubled us. The second is Achan, troubled by the Lord; the Lord shall trouble thee.
The two troubled, Are First Israel, the Church and Commonwealth, Thou hast troubled us. The second is achan, troubled by the Lord; the Lord shall trouble thee.
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Lastly, the two times of trouble, first Achans time of troubling of Israel, past, Thou hast troubled us, secondly, the Lords time to trouble Achan, is to come,
Lastly, the two times of trouble, First Achans time of troubling of Israel, past, Thou hast troubled us, secondly, the lords time to trouble achan, is to come,
The relation of these particulars either to other, is of the cause to the effect, the foure particulars in the accusation being the cause of those foure in the conclusion,
The Relation of these particulars either to other, is of the cause to the Effect, the foure particulars in the accusation being the cause of those foure in the conclusion,
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First, of the particulars in the accusation, and therein of the troubler, and trouble together, being most fitly and necessarily considered, contained the cause and person whereby Israel is troubled.
First, of the particulars in the accusation, and therein of the troubler, and trouble together, being most fitly and necessarily considered, contained the cause and person whereby Israel is troubled.
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so is he the Sonne of Joshua, verse 29. but as one that offended in the accursed thing, verse 21. so is he the Son of Beliall, an Achan, a troubler of Israel, and the cause of Gods troubling him, from whence this position is deduced.
so is he the Son of joshua, verse 29. but as one that offended in the accursed thing, verse 21. so is he the Son of Belial, an achan, a troubler of Israel, and the cause of God's troubling him, from whence this position is deduced.
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Behold Achan of the tribe of Judah by his fingering the Babylonish Garment, and the Wedge of Gold, which God had execrated, the armies of Israel, flesht with late victories, are weakned, Joshua their Prince and Captaine dejected, the Elders discouraged, enemies exalted, three thousand put to rout, thirtie fix slaughtered, the hearts of all the rest wounded,
Behold achan of the tribe of Judah by his fingering the Babylonish Garment, and the Wedge of Gold, which God had execrated, the armies of Israel, fleshed with late victories, Are weakened, joshua their Prince and Captain dejected, the Elders discouraged, enemies exalted, three thousand put to rout, thirtie fix slaughtered, the hearts of all the rest wounded,
and melted like Water, true therefore is the accusation by Joshua, Thou hast troubled us, and as true the position that is thence deduced, That those in a Nation &c.
and melted like Water, true Therefore is the accusation by joshua, Thou hast troubled us, and as true the position that is thence deduced, That those in a nation etc.
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First, such a thing which God hath destinated to finall destruction, and totall abolishment, so the Canaanites Idols, Temples, Altars and Images were cherem Deut. 7. 5. to be taken away from under Heaven, and so fitly translated accurfed.
First, such a thing which God hath destinated to final destruction, and total abolishment, so the Canaanites Idols, Temples, Altars and Images were cherem Deuteronomy 7. 5. to be taken away from under Heaven, and so fitly translated accurfed.
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so the vowes, dedicated things, and persons that were so reserved to Gods use, that they might not be redeemed or impropriated from it, Leviticus 27. 28. are called cherem, in a true sense fitly rendred, excommunicated from common uses.
so the vows, dedicated things, and Persons that were so reserved to God's use, that they might not be redeemed or impropriated from it, Leviticus 27. 28. Are called cherem, in a true sense fitly rendered, excommunicated from Common uses.
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The Greeke renders both the senses fitly in one word anathema, which is any thing set apart either sursum, or seorsum: first sursum from us to God by Devotion,
The Greek renders both the Senses fitly in one word anathema, which is any thing Set apart either Sursum, or seorsum: First Sursum from us to God by Devotion,
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Achan offended both waies, but for the first he impropriated from God the Wedge of Gold, which the Lord had peculiarly reserved to himselfe, chap. 6. v. 19. and secondly appropriated to himselfe the Baby lonish garment which God had appointed to be burnt and abolished. chap. 6. verse 18. These things thus premised by way of explication, I proceed to the confirmation to demonstrate that those in a Nation that offend in either of these waies in that which God hath execrated are the persons by whom the Common-wealth is disturbed;
achan offended both ways, but for the First he impropriated from God the Wedge of Gold, which the Lord had peculiarly reserved to himself, chap. 6. v. 19. and secondly appropriated to himself the Baby lonish garment which God had appointed to be burned and abolished. chap. 6. verse 18. These things thus premised by Way of explication, I proceed to the confirmation to demonstrate that those in a nation that offend in either of these ways in that which God hath execrated Are the Persons by whom the Commonwealth is disturbed;
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which would be most evident to those that in the sacred Chronicles of the Scripture, shall observe the Lords just proceeding against Achans, under what government soever they lived,
which would be most evident to those that in the sacred Chronicles of the Scripture, shall observe the lords just proceeding against Achans, under what government soever they lived,
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whether Patriarchs, Judges, or Monarchs, in all which those that did offend in that which God had execrated were the persons, &c. Primo Adami there was a government instituted by God immediately, of universall peace, civil, nationall, domesticall, spirituall, corporall peace, nothing but peace, peace;
whither Patriarchs, Judges, or Monarchs, in all which those that did offend in that which God had execrated were the Persons, etc. Primo Adam there was a government instituted by God immediately, of universal peace, civil, national, domestical, spiritual, corporal peace, nothing but peace, peace;
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After, when peace begun to be restored, and religion repayred in the Familee of Seth, the sonnes of God offended in the execrable thing in marrying the Daughters of excommunicate Caine, and so not onely disturbed,
After, when peace begun to be restored, and Religion repaired in the Familee of Seth, the Sons of God offended in the execrable thing in marrying the Daughters of excommunicate Cain, and so not only disturbed,
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but brought ruine and destruction upon the whole World, Gen. 6. v. 2, 7. When that great Law-giver Moses, with Lawes judiciall, morall and also Ceremoniall, to tally divine, had setled the glory and peace of the Church,
but brought ruin and destruction upon the Whole World, Gen. 6. v. 2, 7. When that great Lawgiver Moses, with Laws judicial, moral and also Ceremonial, to tally divine, had settled the glory and peace of the Church,
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so disturbed all that notwithstanding Law and Government also, they were like to be consumed as one man and wholly extirpated, Exod. 32. Saul was a Monarch annoynted of God himselfe, 2. Sam. 1. 15. elected by the vehement desire of all the subjects,
so disturbed all that notwithstanding Law and Government also, they were like to be consumed as one man and wholly extirpated, Exod 32. Saul was a Monarch anointed of God himself, 2. Sam. 1. 15. elected by the vehement desire of all the subject's,
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yet offending in the execrable thing of Agag, reserving but one person which God had destinated to uter destruction, utterly ruinated his Government, and posterity.
yet offending in the execrable thing of Agag, reserving but one person which God had destinated to uter destruction, utterly ruinated his Government, and posterity.
when occasion is offered, to plot sedition, to accommodate themselves to changes, to practice Treason, though to the utter overthrow of the whole Government.
when occasion is offered, to plot sedition, to accommodate themselves to changes, to practice Treason, though to the utter overthrow of the Whole Government.
But to leave the Atheist, ask Joshua in the Text where those that offend in the things that God hath execrated &c. he tells you because that by offending in things accursed, they drive away the fountaine of all peace from it,
But to leave the Atheist, ask joshua in the Text where those that offend in the things that God hath execrated etc. he tells you Because that by offending in things accursed, they drive away the fountain of all peace from it,
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I confesse if by good, they understand good accidentally, such good as God, and the State in which they live, may make good use of, I deny it not in that sense,
I confess if by good, they understand good accidentally, such good as God, and the State in which they live, may make good use of, I deny it not in that sense,
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and the Babylonish Garment on his backe, beene greater evills to the State, then the other good things could have recompensed? so though a man be a deepe Scholler,
and the Babylonish Garment on his back, been greater evils to the State, then the other good things could have recompensed? so though a man be a deep Scholar,
and Tents of Israel, to discover this execrable person, that fights against our peace, and welfare, looke if there be never ▪ a Babylonish Garment in our Tents,
and Tents of Israel, to discover this execrable person, that fights against our peace, and welfare, look if there be never ▪ a Babylonish Garment in our Tents,
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wherein that our diligence and narrow search for Achans may not be fruitles, nor miscarry, let us observe Joshuahs rules of discovery as well as our diligence of inquirie, to wit, with the lot of God, the direction of Gods word in our hands, let him onely whom God by his word, not men by their malice shall call Achans, troublers of the peace of the Church, be so accounted;
wherein that our diligence and narrow search for Achans may not be fruitless, nor miscarry, let us observe Joshuahs rules of discovery as well as our diligence of inquiry, to wit, with the lot of God, the direction of God's word in our hands, let him only whom God by his word, not men by their malice shall call Achans, troublers of the peace of the Church, be so accounted;
Aske Ahab who troubled Israel, and he oversees all Baa's Priests in his Family, and tells you it is banished Eliah that is the Achan: if you aske Amaziah the high Priest of Bethell, he tells you that Amos the prophet is an Achan, and conspirator against the King,
Ask Ahab who troubled Israel, and he oversees all Baa's Priests in his Family, and tells you it is banished Elijah that is the achan: if you ask Amaziah the high Priest of Bethell, he tells you that Amos the Prophet is an achan, and conspirator against the King,
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if you inquire of the rest of the Priests, Scribes, and Pharises, they tell you that Christ himselfe is an Achan, and an enemy to Caesar his temporall jurisdiction,
if you inquire of the rest of the Priests, Scribes, and Pharisees, they tell you that christ himself is an achan, and an enemy to Caesar his temporal jurisdiction,
because he desires to whip out the Buyers and Sellers in the Temple; and to erect the spirituall Kingdome and Government of his Father in their consciences:
Because he Desires to whip out the Buyers and Sellers in the Temple; and to erect the spiritual Kingdom and Government of his Father in their Consciences:
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but every one of their accusers were Achans, and that all these may retort upon their adversaries as Elijah to Ahab. We have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Idolatry are the cursed Wedges and Babylonish Garment that have brought all disturbance upon us.
but every one of their accusers were Achans, and that all these may retort upon their Adversaries as Elijah to Ahab. We have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Idolatry Are the cursed Wedges and Babylonish Garment that have brought all disturbance upon us.
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By this lot then expresly the Tridentine Papist, the Froggs and Locusts of Rome, croaking over the Land are anathema accursed things, troublers of our Israel, as appeares by Pauls sentence in expresse words against 1. Gal. 1. whilst he affirmes,
By this lot then expressly the Tridentine Papist, the Frogs and Locusts of Room, croaking over the Land Are anathema accursed things, troublers of our Israel, as appears by Paul's sentence in express words against 1. Gal. 1. while he affirms,
if either he or an Angell from Heaven, should Preach any other doctrine then Justification by grace, they were to be held an anathema, and accursed things.
if either he or an Angel from Heaven, should Preach any other Doctrine then Justification by grace, they were to be held an anathema, and accursed things.
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and Seminaries from Rome, that Preach cleane contrary Doctrines among us, and that of purpose to trouble and overthrow our peace, who have not only brought Babylonish Garments, Babylonish Masses, Crucifixes;
and Seminaries from Room, that Preach clean contrary Doctrines among us, and that of purpose to trouble and overthrow our peace, who have not only brought Babylonish Garments, Babylonish Masses, Crucifixes;
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And as by this light the Idolatrous Romanist is discovered to be an Achan, so also by the same ground the impious prophaner of the Sabbath, the blasphemous abuser of Oathes, the Simoniacall patron, the Sacrilegious Pluralist,
And as by this Light the Idolatrous Romanist is discovered to be an achan, so also by the same ground the impious Profaner of the Sabbath, the blasphemous Abuser of Oaths, the Simoniacal patron, the Sacrilegious Pluralist,
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and unconscionable non-Residents are discovered to be Achans, and troublers of Israel also, which will be very manifest to every Judicious hearer, that shall with Chrysostom of old,
and unconscionable non-Residents Are discovered to be Achans, and troublers of Israel also, which will be very manifest to every Judicious hearer, that shall with Chrysostom of old,
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and the Babylonish Garment, the accursed things, as is most evident from the 17. 18. verses of the former chap. from which grounds we conclude who ever offends in any thing so inhibited with penaltie of nationall punishment is an Achan still;
and the Babylonish Garment, the accursed things, as is most evident from the 17. 18. Verses of the former chap. from which grounds we conclude who ever offends in any thing so inhibited with penalty of national punishment is an achan still;
First of all, doth not the impious prophanation of the Sabbath impropriate from God that which he hath ever reserved to himselfe, without any redemption by appropriating it to unnecessary journeys, hellish and lascivious revellings, wicked sports,
First of all, does not the impious profanation of the Sabbath impropriate from God that which he hath ever reserved to himself, without any redemption by appropriating it to unnecessary journeys, hellish and lascivious revellings, wicked sports,
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and recreations? hath not God inhibited it peremptorily, above a hundred times in expresse Scripture? hath he not annexed a commination of publicke vengeance for ▪ it, Amos, 8. even to set fire on the Gates of our chief City therefore? Jerem. 17. hath not this of late troubled most of the Lords Hosts, made the hearts of the Elders melt like Water, slaughtered more then twice thirty sixe, in respect of their livelyhood,
and recreations? hath not God inhibited it peremptorily, above a hundred times in express Scripture? hath he not annexed a commination of public vengeance for ▪ it, Amos, 8. even to Set fire on the Gates of our chief city Therefore? Jeremiah 17. hath not this of late troubled most of the lords Hosts, made the hearts of the Elders melt like Water, slaughtered more then twice thirty sixe, in respect of their livelihood,
Secondly, doth not the blasphemous abuser of Oathes impropriate from God and appropriate to common uses, that which is more deere to God then all the Wedges of Gold in the World, I meane the due reverence to his name? hath he not peremptorily and universally forbidden it, Thou shalt not take my name in vaine, Above all things sweare not? hath he not annexed a publicke commination,
Secondly, does not the blasphemous Abuser of Oaths impropriate from God and Appropriate to Common uses, that which is more deer to God then all the Wedges of Gold in the World, I mean the due Reverence to his name? hath he not peremptorily and universally forbidden it, Thou shalt not take my name in vain, Above all things swear not? hath he not annexed a public commination,
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when he saith because of Oaths the whole Land shall mourne, and if we feare not that glorious name he will make our Plagues wonderfull? Levit. 26. Did not Jonathan say truely of his owne Father Saul, that he had troubled the Land, by impos ng an unnecessary Oath whereby the hony was trodden under foot, the eyes of the people blinded,
when he Says Because of Oaths the Whole Land shall mourn, and if we Fear not that glorious name he will make our Plagues wonderful? Levit. 26. Did not Johnathan say truly of his own Father Saul, that he had troubled the Land, by impos ng an unnecessary Oath whereby the honey was trodden under foot, the eyes of the people blinded,
which how lightly censured from men, shall be heavily punished by God, even till the whole Land mourne for the trouble it brings upon them, which must of necessity follow, that the toleration of that execrable swearing and Blasphemy that wee heare belthed out in the the Streets as wee passe along in City and Country, in Court and University, must needs bee execrable things,
which how lightly censured from men, shall be heavily punished by God, even till the Whole Land mourn for the trouble it brings upon them, which must of necessity follow, that the toleration of that execrable swearing and Blasphemy that we hear belthed out in the the Streets as we pass along in city and Country, in Court and university, must needs be execrable things,
and above all such Oaths as are imposed of purpose, and particular intentions, to ensnare and and bring into trouble, the most peacefull spirits of the Land;
and above all such Oaths as Are imposed of purpose, and particular intentions, to ensnare and and bring into trouble, the most peaceful spirits of the Land;
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First, impropriating from Gods Temples, and people, their power and liberty that God hath reserved to them, in choosing and consenting to the choice of their spirituall guides? I will not now dispute de jure patronatus, nor de facto in generall of all;
First, impropriating from God's Temples, and people, their power and liberty that God hath reserved to them, in choosing and consenting to the choice of their spiritual guides? I will not now dispute de jure Patronage, nor de facto in general of all;
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but in particular I affirme when a patron, popish, prophane, blasphemous, and happily a stranger and enemy to all that are good in the place, by vertue of humane Title shall impose against consent,
but in particular I affirm when a patron, popish, profane, blasphemous, and happily a stranger and enemy to all that Are good in the place, by virtue of humane Title shall impose against consent,
and sound reason, given unto him, a superstitious, unlearned, idle person, over them, he offends in the execrable thing and is an Achan: Nor onely an Achan for impropriating the choice,
and found reason, given unto him, a superstitious, unlearned, idle person, over them, he offends in the execrable thing and is an achan: Nor only an achan for impropriating the choice,
Here I directly fall not upon impropriations that are tolerated by Law, yet give them the Lawyers watch-word, Caveat emptor, but the appropriating that to himselfe which still both by the Law,
Here I directly fallen not upon impropriations that Are tolerated by Law, yet give them the Lawyers watchword, Caveat emptor, but the appropriating that to himself which still both by the Law,
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and then send Si••• to the Bishop to begin the first part of his office to the people, by perjury before God, doth he not offend in the execrable thing? is he not also an Achan?
and then send Si••• to the Bishop to begin the First part of his office to the people, by perjury before God, does he not offend in the execrable thing? is he not also an achan?
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what is it not as fit for a patron to impropriate a Wedge, as for the incumbent to impropriate himselfe from the people? are we greater Achans for taking one or two yeares profit from the incumbent,
what is it not as fit for a patron to impropriate a Wedge, as for the incumbent to impropriate himself from the people? Are we greater Achans for taking one or two Years profit from the incumbent,
or Vicar, as well as the Parson an insufficient Curate? Quis tulerit Gracchos &c. who is able to heare, much more to answer these tart obliquies against these Soulemurdering Priests as they call themselves? for my part if I could I had rather hide,
or Vicar, as well as the Parson an insufficient Curate? Quis tulerit Gracchos etc. who is able to hear, much more to answer these tart Obloquies against these Soulemurdering Priests as they call themselves? for my part if I could I had rather hide,
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even a Wedge of Gold, wrapped in a Babylonish Garment, is an unconscionable non-resident & a troubler of Israel. Having thus farre proceeded in discovering of these five sorts of Achans by this light of God his word, suffer me now to cast the lot into the laps of the Honourable House,
even a Wedge of Gold, wrapped in a Babylonish Garment, is an unconscionable nonresident & a troubler of Israel. Having thus Far proceeded in discovering of these five sorts of Achans by this Light of God his word, suffer me now to cast the lot into the laps of the Honourable House,
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and deliver the light to your judgments, further to discover more Achans by it, humbly desiring your resolution to these few quaeries, I shall from my text propound unto you. First, concerning the Babylonish Garment. Secondly, the Wedge of Gold.
and deliver the Light to your Judgments, further to discover more Achans by it, humbly desiring your resolution to these few queries, I shall from my text propound unto you. First, Concerning the Babylonish Garment. Secondly, the Wedge of Gold.
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and publishing of Babylonish Doctrines, Babylonish gestures, Pictures, and Altars, in Gods house, be not as an accursed thing as to hide a Babylonish Garment in a private tent of an Israelite?
and publishing of Babylonish Doctrines, Babylonish gestures, Pictures, and Altars, in God's house, be not as an accursed thing as to hide a Babylonish Garment in a private tent of an Israelite?
Secondly, concerning the Wedge, this is my quaery, whether it be not as great a sacriledge to robbe the Temple of God, of Aarons Bells, the Silver Trumpets, the Golden Shelves,
Secondly, Concerning the Wedge, this is my query, whither it be not as great a sacrilege to rob the Temple of God, of Aaron's Bells', the Silver Trumpets, the Golden Shelves,
and Golden Candlestickes, I meane the pretious gifts and labours of Gods faithfull Ministers, as for Achan to steale a materiall Wedge, devoted to the Temple out of the spoyle of the Canaanites?
and Golden Candlesticks, I mean the precious Gifts and labours of God's faithful Ministers, as for achan to steal a material Wedge, devoted to the Temple out of the spoil of the Canaanites?
Fourthly, concerning Achan this is my quaery, whether if Achan, beside taking the Garment, and Wedge himselfe, had compelled the rest of his Tribe, to have taken the Wedge,
Fourthly, Concerning achan this is my query, whither if achan, beside taking the Garment, and Wedge himself, had compelled the rest of his Tribe, to have taken the Wedge,
and Garment also, by punishing the refusall with the losse of their owne Wedges and Garments, had not such a one beene among Achans, as Belzebub among the Devills, the Prince and chiefe of them? Consider, consult,
and Garment also, by punishing the refusal with the loss of their own Wedges and Garments, had not such a one been among Achans, as Belzebub among the Devils, the Prince and chief of them? Consider, consult,
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and give your sentence, and I doubt not but you will conclude by this search that for one Achans in a whole host of Israel we have whole hosts of Achans in our Tents;
and give your sentence, and I doubt not but you will conclude by this search that for one Achans in a Whole host of Israel we have Whole hosts of Achans in our Tents;
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but upon all our familier also, yea and upon all the Kingdome as well as Achan ▪ the consideration whereof leads me from the troubler and trouble to the troubled in the accusation even the troubled host of Israel. (Thou hast troubled us.)
but upon all our familiar also, yea and upon all the Kingdom as well as achan ▪ the consideration whereof leads me from the troubler and trouble to the troubled in the accusation even the troubled host of Israel. (Thou hast troubled us.)
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The persons by this one Achan troubled, are the whole congregation of the Children of Israel, as is cleare from the 1 verse to the 7. of this chap. not only Achans owne Family, Sons and Daughters,
The Persons by this one achan troubled, Are the Whole congregation of the Children of Israel, as is clear from the 1 verse to the 7. of this chap. not only Achans own Family, Sons and Daughters,
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This point is so difficult to be received, that Numb. 16. 22. it made Moses begin to expostulate with God, upon his knees, Shall one man finne and wilt thou be wrath with the whole congregation? yet is it of most undoubted truth and veritie,
This point is so difficult to be received, that Numb. 16. 22. it made Moses begin to expostulate with God, upon his knees, Shall one man fin and wilt thou be wrath with the Whole congregation? yet is it of most undoubted truth and verity,
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for the present, witnes the whole congregation of God, Ioshua 22. who collecting this very lesson that wee noted from these words, adds two other instances for further confirmation of it, Did not Achan the sonne of Zerah offend? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity;
for the present, witness the Whole congregation of God, Ioshua 22. who collecting this very Lesson that we noted from these words, adds two other instances for further confirmation of it, Did not achan the son of Zerah offend? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity;
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Sutable to which is that of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 5. affirming that the execrable accursed thing of incest in one of the members, had infected the whole iumpe of the Church and every member of it.
Suitable to which is that of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 5. affirming that the execrable accursed thing of Incest in one of the members, had infected the Whole jump of the Church and every member of it.
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because he slew the Gibeonites, yea after Josiahs time, the Lord punished the people for the sinne of Manasses, 2 Kings 24. 3. yea for sinne committed since they came out of Egypt, 2 Kings 27. 15.
Because he slew the Gibeonites, yea After Josiahs time, the Lord punished the people for the sin of Manasses, 2 Kings 24. 3. yea for sin committed since they Come out of Egypt, 2 Kings 27. 15.
so David killed Ʋriah the Hittite, with the Sword of the Children of Ammon, 2 Sam. 12. because he commanded Joab to set him in the fore-front: Secondly by counselling;
so David killed Ʋriah the Hittite, with the Sword of the Children of Ammon, 2 Sam. 12. Because he commanded Joab to Set him in the forefront: Secondly by counseling;
so the high Priests are said with cruell hands to kill the Lord of glory, because they counselled the people to cry, crucifie him, crucifie him, Actes 4.
so the high Priests Are said with cruel hands to kill the Lord of glory, Because they counseled the people to cry, crucify him, crucify him, Acts 4.
Secondly, Culpable occasionall guilt, is when another is furthered in his sinne, by that wich is materially or formally evill in us, which culpable guilt is either by not restraining, or furthering of it occasionally.
Secondly, Culpable occasional guilt, is when Another is furthered in his sin, by that which is materially or formally evil in us, which culpable guilt is either by not restraining, or furthering of it occasionally.
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First, wee are guilty occasionally for not restraining sinne, so Eli of his Sons sinnes, 1 Sam. 3. because they runne themselves into a slander, and he restrained them not: and that,
First, we Are guilty occasionally for not restraining sin, so Eli of his Sons Sins, 1 Sam. 3. Because they run themselves into a slander, and he restrained them not: and that,
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so when the people in Nebemiahs time bore burthens on the Sabbath, Nehemiah saith to the rulers, What thing is this that you doe in breaking the Sabbath in bearing burthens? because they restrained not the porters therefrom.
so when the people in Nebemiahs time boar burdens on the Sabbath, Nehemiah Says to the Rulers, What thing is this that you do in breaking the Sabbath in bearing burdens? Because they restrained not the porters therefrom.
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thus the Scribes and Pharisees in the 23. Matth. are said to be guilty of all the bloud of the Prophets, that went before them, by imitating their malice;
thus the Scribes and Pharisees in the 23. Matthew Are said to be guilty of all the blood of the prophets, that went before them, by imitating their malice;
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yet neither of these waies were the infants of Achans Familie guilty of the sinne of Achan, and therefore the Scripture tells us of another guilt, which is a politicall guilt, meerly passive and no waies active, not of the sin at all, not punishment eternall,
yet neither of these ways were the Infants of Achans Family guilty of the sin of achan, and Therefore the Scripture tells us of Another guilt, which is a political guilt, merely passive and no ways active, not of the since At all, not punishment Eternal,
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but temporall, and externall, which arises from the linkes and bonds, of politicke, and civill society, whereby as members of the same body they are made partakers of the good,
but temporal, and external, which arises from the links and bonds, of politic, and civil society, whereby as members of the same body they Are made partakers of the good,
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and severally bound to their Lord, and one to another, so that if one forfeit their estate, all forfeit with them ▪ even so in politicall guilt it comes to passe,
and severally bound to their Lord, and one to Another, so that if one forfeit their estate, all forfeit with them ▪ even so in political guilt it comes to pass,
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wherein yet the equity of Gods justice, and dispensation may be cleared from this, that as innocent persons, by vertue of politicall tyes and bonds, partake of many temporall rodds by occasion of wicked mens sinnes:
wherein yet the equity of God's Justice, and Dispensation may be cleared from this, that as innocent Persons, by virtue of political ties and bonds, partake of many temporal rods by occasion of wicked men's Sins:
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or by furthering by his example, imitation or giving opportunitie. Secondly, it serves to vindicate and cleere the justice of God in bringing publicke calamities,
or by furthering by his Exampl, imitation or giving opportunity. Secondly, it serves to vindicate and clear the Justice of God in bringing public calamities,
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and I feare few will be found, but will find some part of Achans sinne lie in their owne bosome, either occasionally or accessarily, by furthering or not restraining of them.
and I Fear few will be found, but will find Some part of Achans sin lie in their own bosom, either occasionally or accessarily, by furthering or not restraining of them.
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Thirdly, let none then hereafter secure themselves in personall innocency, or rest in actuall purity, from the sinnes of the times, he that is as pure as Ioshua in person, may be guilty with Achan by relation;
Thirdly, let none then hereafter secure themselves in personal innocency, or rest in actual purity, from the Sins of the times, he that is as pure as Ioshua in person, may be guilty with achan by Relation;
and execution of justice thou hast freed thy selfe from occasionall and accessary guilt also, otherwise he that cleeres thee from the act in thy selfe, will correct with deadly blowes for conniving and consenting with others, let me therefore say with the Apostle to Titus 1. Be not partakers of others mens sinnes.
and execution of Justice thou hast freed thy self from occasional and accessary guilt also, otherwise he that clears thee from the act in thy self, will correct with deadly blows for conniving and consenting with Others, let me Therefore say with the Apostle to Titus 1. Be not partakers of Others men's Sins.
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Alas then how vainly doe many private persons blesse themselves in casting off the blame and danger of the sinnes of the times upon great men in places,
Alas then how vainly do many private Persons bless themselves in casting off the blame and danger of the Sins of the times upon great men in places,
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because they thinke it is not their duties to reforme these things, but those that have power and authority in their hands to suppresse them, which seeing they themselves want, it belongs not to them to be grieved for them? but oh deceive not your selves herein,
Because they think it is not their duties to reform these things, but those that have power and Authority in their hands to suppress them, which seeing they themselves want, it belongs not to them to be grieved for them? but o deceive not your selves herein,
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though God hath not given thee a hand to suppresse them, yet he hath given thee a heart to hate them ▪ though God hath not given thee meanes or power to punish them,
though God hath not given thee a hand to suppress them, yet he hath given thee a heart to hate them ▪ though God hath not given thee means or power to Punish them,
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And how vainly doe many of our Magistrates with Pilate wash their hands from the sinnes of their divisions in Townes and Families by saying, We have nothing to doe in these sinnes of the times, we joyne not in the practice of drunkards, swearers,
And how vainly do many of our Magistrates with Pilate wash their hands from the Sins of their divisions in Towns and Families by saying, We have nothing to do in these Sins of the times, we join not in the practice of drunkards, swearers,
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I knew once an Ale-house keeper taking notice of this truth, went home to his house, crying all the way he went, Oh if I must answer for all the sinnes I have beene accessary unto,
I knew once an Alehouse keeper taking notice of this truth, went home to his house, crying all the Way he went, O if I must answer for all the Sins I have been accessary unto,
or weakenes, Augustine himselfe professes it was a thing very hideous to him to thinke of a Woman with whom in his yong time he had beene wanton, which after he thought dyed in her impenitency,
or weakness, Augustine himself Professes it was a thing very hideous to him to think of a Woman with whom in his young time he had been wanton, which After he Thought died in her impenitency,
onely for time to come, say to Achan wee have sinnes enough of our owne to suffer for, wee will not beare your burthen, you shall not sinne at our Soules cost and charges,
only for time to come, say to achan we have Sins enough of our own to suffer for, we will not bear your burden, you shall not sin At our Souls cost and charges,
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And if you aske how this is to be done, what remedy wee are to use in this case, Ioshua and the Lord tells you in the latter clause of the text, the sentence and conclusion against Achan, The Lord shall trouble you:
And if you ask how this is to be done, what remedy we Are to use in this case, Ioshua and the Lord tells you in the latter clause of the text, the sentence and conclusion against achan, The Lord shall trouble you:
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And thus I slide from the Troubler, Trouble and troubled in the accusation, to the troubles and troubled in the conclusion, The Lord shall trouble thee;
And thus I slide from the Troubler, Trouble and troubled in the accusation, to the Troubles and troubled in the conclusion, The Lord shall trouble thee;
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which remedy that it may be fully discerned what it is that is the Soule-cure of the troubles of a Common-wealth by Achans disturbed, observe the matter out of which it must be wrought, the troubled; which is not only Achan alone,
which remedy that it may be Fully discerned what it is that is the Soul-cure of the Troubles of a Commonwealth by Achans disturbed, observe the matter out of which it must be wrought, the troubled; which is not only achan alone,
nor the Wedge and Babylonish Garment alone, in which he had offended, but Achan and all his appurtenances, that unto him belonged, his Children, his Cattell, to a hoose,
nor the Wedge and Babylonish Garment alone, in which he had offended, but achan and all his appurtenances, that unto him belonged, his Children, his Cattle, to a hoose,
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not Achan to be imprisoned, or banished alone, not to be fined for the Wedge and Babylonish Garment, his Horses not to be curtald, seised and confiscated, his house,
not achan to be imprisoned, or banished alone, not to be fined for the Wedge and Babylonish Garment, his Horses not to be curtald, seized and confiscated, his house,
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I read not (I confesse) that the Lord did immediately throw stones from Heaven upon Achan, as he did upon the Canaanites, Joshua 7. nay I read the contrary, that the Magistrate Joshua and the rest of the people by Ioshuahs appointment, did immediately both burne and stone them,
I read not (I confess) that the Lord did immediately throw stones from Heaven upon achan, as he did upon the Canaanites, joshua 7. nay I read the contrary, that the Magistrate joshua and the rest of the people by Ioshuahs appointment, did immediately both burn and stone them,
That the divine policie and heavenly rēmedy, to recover a Common-wealth and Church by Achans indangered, is that those that have authority under God, doe totally abolish and extirpate all the cursed things whereby it was disturbed.
That the divine policy and heavenly remmedy, to recover a Commonwealth and Church by Achans endangered, is that those that have Authority under God, do totally Abolah and extirpate all the cursed things whereby it was disturbed.
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The rather I observe this note from the text, because besides the description of God before opened, the elegant phrase which the Spirit of God useth in setting downe the remedy doth strongly perswade it was principally intended,
The rather I observe this note from the text, Because beside the description of God before opened, the elegant phrase which the Spirit of God uses in setting down the remedy does strongly persuade it was principally intended,
and the name of the place of the execution, is exprest by the same Radix in Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET as if it were thus pend, Achan for aconizing is acanized in the valley of Achan, or Englished thus, the troubler that troubles a Common-wealth like Achan, is to be troubled for the same as Achan, in the like place of Achans trouble ▪ which the Lord himselfe doth affirme in expresse words in the following words, in ascribing the whole successe of Israels safety to Achans totall abolishment, Then the anger of God was turned from Israel:
and the name of the place of the execution, is expressed by the same Radix in Hebrew as if it were thus pend, achan for aconizing is acanized in the valley of achan, or Englished thus, the troubler that Troubles a Commonwealth like achan, is to be troubled for the same as achan, in the like place of Achans trouble ▪ which the Lord himself does affirm in express words in the following words, in ascribing the Whole success of Israel's safety to Achans total abolishment, Then the anger of God was turned from Israel:
First, the prescription of God is not onely evident here, but in all other of the like nature, Exod. 32. the execrable thing of the golden Calfe troubled the whole Church so farre that for it the Tables are broken, the people abhorred, God departed, the whole congregation except Moses to be totally consumed:
First, the prescription of God is not only evident Here, but in all other of the like nature, Exod 32. the execrable thing of the golden Calf troubled the Whole Church so Far that for it the Tables Are broken, the people abhorred, God departed, the Whole congregation except Moses to be totally consumed:
Moses seeth for all Prayers Israel will not be cured, though spared, without a full, and totall extirpation of all the accursed things and persons also.
Moses sees for all Prayers Israel will not be cured, though spared, without a full, and total extirpation of all the accursed things and Persons also.
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First, the accursed thing the Calfe must be abolished, stampt, ground to powder, burnt to ashes and drunke, there is the totall extirpation of the thing;
First, the accursed thing the Calf must be abolished, stamped, ground to powder, burned to Ashes and drunk, there is the total extirpation of the thing;
as if no blessing without a full extirpation of persons, as well as things, verse 26. 30. The like is seene in the course of that great trouble which was brought upon the Church by the accursed things of Baal Peor, for which wrath came upon the whole congregation of Israel, for besides the zeale of Phineas in staying and mitigating the wrath of God by the speedy cutting off of two principall offenders, the Lord to shew that a perfect cure could not be without a totall extirpation, prescribes it for this end to Moses, and all the Iudges in their circuits, and divisions.
as if no blessing without a full extirpation of Persons, as well as things, verse 26. 30. The like is seen in the course of that great trouble which was brought upon the Church by the accursed things of Baal Peor, for which wrath Come upon the Whole congregation of Israel, for beside the zeal of Phinehas in staying and mitigating the wrath of God by the speedy cutting off of two principal offenders, the Lord to show that a perfect cure could not be without a total extirpation, prescribes it for this end to Moses, and all the Judges in their circuits, and divisions.
and then that all the Iudges and people may slay every man that had defiled themselves in the execrable things, Num. 25. 5. And this totall extirpation to be divine prescription to settle & establish a Common-wealth distempered in peace and tranquillitie, is most evident in the frequent injunction and inculcation of it to Moses, and the people of Israel when they came into Canaan, to abolish and put downe all accursed things and persons from under Heaven,
and then that all the Judges and people may slay every man that had defiled themselves in the execrable things, Num. 25. 5. And this total extirpation to be divine prescription to settle & establish a Commonwealth distempered in peace and tranquillity, is most evident in the frequent injunction and inculcation of it to Moses, and the people of Israel when they Come into Canaan, to Abolah and put down all accursed things and Persons from under Heaven,
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Neither is this prescription more divine, then the practice in this particular, witnes the immediate practice of God himselfe, in repairing the ruined Churches and Common-wealth of the old world, by taking away the execrable things and persons that then overthrew it;
Neither is this prescription more divine, then the practice in this particular, witness the immediate practice of God himself, in repairing the ruined Churches and Commonwealth of the old world, by taking away the execrable things and Persons that then overthrew it;
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and the explication of them in the Revelation, where the Lord setting downe, and foretelling the reparation and restauration of the Church upon earth againe,
and the explication of them in the Revelation, where the Lord setting down, and foretelling the reparation and restauration of the Church upon earth again,
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like new Heavens and new Earth where righteousnesse should dwell, and be purged from old troubles and abominations, shewes it shall be brought to passe by the full extirpation of all execrable persons and things, Beasts, false Prophets, Thrones of the Beasts, Froggs,
like new Heavens and new Earth where righteousness should dwell, and be purged from old Troubles and abominations, shows it shall be brought to pass by the full extirpation of all execrable Persons and things, Beasts, false prophets, Thrones of the Beasts, Frogs,
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Doth not the practice of Nehemiah in repairing the Church warrant it? did he content himselfe onely to purge the Temple of all rubish, the Common-wealth of all Ashdods wives and their accursed issues,
Does not the practice of Nehemiah in repairing the Church warrant it? did he content himself only to purge the Temple of all rubbish, the Commonwealth of all Ashdods wives and their accursed issues,
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or thrusting the great enemy Tobiah from the house of the Lord? no, but Tobiah and all his household stuffe also must out, Nehe. 13. 7. shewing this to be the divine policie, &c.
or thrusting the great enemy Tobiah from the house of the Lord? no, but Tobiah and all his household stuff also must out, Neh 13. 7. showing this to be the divine policy, etc.
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Doth Mordecay thinke it sufficient for the Iewes safety to prevaile with the King for the cutting off of the Favorite Haman, or his next court adherents,
Does Mordecai think it sufficient for the Iewes safety to prevail with the King for the cutting off of the Favourite Haman, or his next court adherents,
or the extirpation of all the Churches enemies, in the Palace to the number of 500. except all the adversaries in all the Kings 127. Provinces be rooted out and totally cut off? The Lord reproving,
or the extirpation of all the Churches enemies, in the Palace to the number of 500. except all the Adversaries in all the Kings 127. Provinces be rooted out and totally Cut off? The Lord reproving,
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for sacrifice, the fatted beasts of Amaleck; and and in declaring that as for want of this thorough exextirpation of all these accursed things, he lost both thankes for what he had done, and Kingdome also;
for sacrifice, the fatted beasts of Amalek; and and in declaring that as for want of this thorough exextirpation of all these accursed things, he lost both thanks for what he had done, and Kingdom also;
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so if he had utterly consumed Amaleck, he had thereby for ever setled the Kingdome upon himselfe and his posterity, shewes that it is a divivine policy, both of divine prescription and practice to cure a Common-wealth by Achans indangered, &c. Seeing it is so &c. now let the honourable house take notice whence the hope of the peace of our Church, the prosperity of the Common-wealth, the purity of our Religion, the quietnes of our consciences, from the nationall accessary and occasionall guilt of Achans and accursed things in troubling our Common-wealth, must be expected and looked for;
so if he had utterly consumed Amalek, he had thereby for ever settled the Kingdom upon himself and his posterity, shows that it is a divivine policy, both of divine prescription and practice to cure a Commonwealth by Achans endangered, etc. Seeing it is so etc. now let the honourable house take notice whence the hope of the peace of our Church, the Prosperity of the Commonwealth, the purity of our Religion, the quietness of our Consciences, from the national accessary and occasional guilt of Achans and accursed things in troubling our Commonwealth, must be expected and looked for;
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even from the valley of Achor; the valley of Achor is the onely dore of this hope, it is not our victory with Saul, our prayers with Moses, could we pray as strongly as he, our good lawes if as good as those that God wrote in the Tables with his owne hand,
even from the valley of Achor; the valley of Achor is the only door of this hope, it is not our victory with Saul, our Prayers with Moses, could we pray as strongly as he, our good laws if as good as those that God wrote in the Tables with his own hand,
nor Parliamentary assemblies, nor partiall reformation and execution of Justice upon some offenders, with as much zeale as Phineas against Cosbie and Zimry, that will afford helpe,
nor Parliamentary assemblies, nor partial Reformation and execution of justice upon Some offenders, with as much zeal as Phinehas against Cosbie and Zimri, that will afford help,
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except that those that are in authority under God extirpate all the Achans, and Idolatrous things among us, that all our Idolatrous Achans, the Iesuits, the impious Achans, the blasphemous Achans, the sacrilegious Achans with their Babylonish Garments, Babylonish Orders, Ceremonies,
except that those that Are in Authority under God extirpate all the Achans, and Idolatrous things among us, that all our Idolatrous Achans, the Iesuits, the impious Achans, the blasphemous Achans, the sacrilegious Achans with their Babylonish Garments, Babylonish Order, Ceremonies,
this is the divine policy to counterplot all the plots of our adversaries, to turne Gods wrath from us and to move him to bestow his blessing upon us, to cut off these Achans, not with a Sithe to lop off the overtopping branches and vast extending boughes alone,
this is the divine policy to counterplot all the plots of our Adversaries, to turn God's wrath from us and to move him to bestow his blessing upon us, to Cut off these Achans, not with a Sith to lop off the overtopping branches and vast extending boughs alone,
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who have as many Babylonish Garments among us, as there were threads or shreads in that one of Achans the removall of which, in respect of the multitude,
who have as many Babylonish Garments among us, as there were threads or shreads in that one of Achans the removal of which, in respect of the multitude,
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and power, seemes so unpossible to many, that with those faint hearted Israelites in Ieremiah, their hearts faint and are ready to say there is no hope;
and power, seems so unpossible to many, that with those faint hearted Israelites in Jeremiah, their hearts faint and Are ready to say there is no hope;
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as good with Issachar be asses and beare our burthens, as with Israel in Egypt by seeking to ease our selves of the number of our bricke and taskmakers, to procure our burthens doubled, and increased.
as good with Issachar be asses and bear our burdens, as with Israel in Egypt by seeking to ease our selves of the number of our brick and taskmakers, to procure our burdens doubled, and increased.
and Achans have done wickedly and troubled us, but yet there is hope in Israel concerning this, the Lord shall trouble them, that God that caused Ahasuerus to hang up Haman, that caused Samuel to hew Agag in peeces, that caused Joshua to extirpate Achan, will inable our Ioshuahs to roote out ours also:
and Achans have done wickedly and troubled us, but yet there is hope in Israel Concerning this, the Lord shall trouble them, that God that caused Ahasuerus to hang up Haman, that caused Samuel to hew Agag in Pieces, that caused joshua to extirpate achan, will inable our Joshua's to root out ours also:
wee, even all the godly Ministers of the Countrey as Aaron and Hur with Moses and Ioshua will be with you, stand and fast and pray to strengthen your hands, steady to the worke;
we, even all the godly Ministers of the Country as Aaron and Hur with Moses and Ioshua will be with you, stand and fast and pray to strengthen your hands, steady to the work;
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all the loyall and godly Commons and people in the Country at your lawfull commands, be ready to joyne with you in casting stones against these Achans; but the matter belongs to you, you must doe the deed, you are they that must cure us by the totall extirpation of all Achans and Babylonish Garments among us.
all the loyal and godly Commons and people in the Country At your lawful commands, be ready to join with you in casting stones against these Achans; but the matter belongs to you, you must do the deed, you Are they that must cure us by the total extirpation of all Achans and Babylonish Garments among us.
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Let me therefore in the name of the Kingdome that is now endangered by Achans, in the name of religion corrupted by Achans, in the name of all faithfull teachers opposed by Achans, in the name of all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba who are now disturbed by Achans, present this supplication to all of you in generall,
Let me Therefore in the name of the Kingdom that is now endangered by Achans, in the name of Religion corrupted by Achans, in the name of all faithful Teachers opposed by Achans, in the name of all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba who Are now disturbed by Achans, present this supplication to all of you in general,
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and Committees, to save them and theirs from all trouble by them, by your troubling of them as Ioshua troubled Achan, to wit, a thorough abolishment and extirpation of them.
and Committees, to save them and theirs from all trouble by them, by your troubling of them as Ioshua troubled achan, to wit, a thorough abolishment and extirpation of them.
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what communion hath Christ with Belial, or the Temple of God with Idols? but rather as that reformation, that saves our Soules from the Achans of Hell, speak,
what communion hath christ with Belial, or the Temple of God with Idols? but rather as that Reformation, that saves our Souls from the Achans of Hell, speak,
doe in this case as Darius his Generall, that having order from his King to revenge wrongs done to his Subjects by his adversaries the Athenians, caused his Servants every dish of Meate brought to his Table, to cry, Sir remember the Athenians: So that Ioshua's counsell may every meale and meeting, &c. report this in your thoughts, Sir remember the Achans. The East winde did no sooner cure Egypt of the Frogs of Nilus, then this course would England of all the Achans and Frogs of Tiber. Little doe Magistrates know the Majesty and authority God hath graven in their foreheads, to daunt and chase away these wicked Achans, by their frownes, and verball discouragements, to them;
do in this case as Darius his General, that having order from his King to revenge wrongs done to his Subject's by his Adversaries the Athenians, caused his Servants every dish of Meat brought to his Table, to cry, Sir Remember the Athenians: So that Joshua's counsel may every meal and meeting, etc. report this in your thoughts, Sir Remember the Achans. The East wind did no sooner cure Egypt of the Frogs of Nilus, then this course would England of all the Achans and Frogs of Tiber. Little do Magistrates know the Majesty and Authority God hath graved in their foreheads, to daunt and chase away these wicked Achans, by their frowns, and verbal discouragements, to them;
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but sure I am, the verball opposition, and admirable speeches of our Ioshua's in the House against Achans of the times, together with their votes in extirpating of them doth marvellously not onely case,
but sure I am, the verbal opposition, and admirable Speeches of our Joshua's in the House against Achans of the times, together with their votes in extirpating of them does marvellously not only case,
Thus to oppose and abolish Achans, and Babylonish Garments, is better done then said, but much sooner said then done, else how comes it to passe that so many Achans at our Countrey Sessions,
Thus to oppose and Abolah Achans, and Babylonish Garments, is better done then said, but much sooner said then done, Else how comes it to pass that so many Achans At our Country Sessions,
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and Assizes, &c. are discovered, and so few suppressed? even because when some bend themselves wholly to save their Countrey and Conscience by legall punishment of them, others bend their heads and studies to invent evasions,
and Assizes, etc. Are discovered, and so few suppressed? even Because when Some bend themselves wholly to save their Country and Conscience by Legal punishment of them, Others bend their Heads and studies to invent evasions,
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and in the Townes of their owne residence, more execrable and accursed things are practised under their shelters then elsewhere? If the Babylonish Garment lye safe in their owne Tents,
and in the Towns of their own residence, more execrable and accursed things Are practised under their shelters then elsewhere? If the Babylonish Garment lie safe in their own Tents,
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how can they persecute the search of it in an Ale-house or elsewhere? Black-smiths that heare continuall knocking within their shops, seldome looke out at the noyse in the Streets.
how can they persecute the search of it in an Alehouse or elsewhere? Blacksmiths that hear continual knocking within their shops, seldom look out At the noise in the Streets.
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I am not now at a petty Sessions or countrey Assizes, but before all the Joshua's in Israel assembled together for this end to restore the Peace of the Kingdome, to the Church and Common-wealth;
I am not now At a Petty Sessions or country Assizes, but before all the Joshua's in Israel assembled together for this end to restore the Peace of the Kingdom, to the Church and Commonwealth;
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onely let mee suggest thus much unto you, that this Joshua in my text, that did here inquire for the Babylonish Garment in Achans Tent, did also before all Israel enter into covenant for his own Tent and House, I and my house will serve the Lord.
only let me suggest thus much unto you, that this joshua in my text, that did Here inquire for the Babylonish Garment in Achans Tent, did also before all Israel enter into Covenant for his own Tent and House, I and my house will serve the Lord.
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when they are no sooner made, then broken in the Tents and hands of those that first made them? Thou art inexcusable oh man that thus judgest or makest law,
when they Are no sooner made, then broken in the Tents and hands of those that First made them? Thou art inexcusable o man that thus Judges or Makest law,
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For the avoiding of this, & satisfying the contrary expectation from you, I beseech you remember now the loud exclamations of all the Free-holders in the Countrey in your Countreys election, doe now with the same vehemencie require and cry out unto you to give out your votes for the full extirpation of all the accursed things among us.
For the avoiding of this, & satisfying the contrary expectation from you, I beseech you Remember now the loud exclamations of all the Freeholders in the Country in your Countries' election, do now with the same vehemency require and cry out unto you to give out your votes for the full extirpation of all the accursed things among us.
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I have read in Marrulius of a Duke of Bavaria that each morning before he went to his dyet would call his Servants to bring him Water in a Bason, in whose bottome Cato Majors picture was stampt in Gold,
I have read in Marrulius of a Duke of Bavaria that each morning before he went to his diet would call his Servants to bring him Water in a Basin, in whose bottom Cato Majors picture was stamped in Gold,
and how happy should I count my selfe if instead of Cato his Picture I might with his servant so present Joshua his practise before you, that the impression thereof might ever after abide in your thoughts? Disdaine not the patterne,
and how happy should I count my self if instead of Cato his Picture I might with his servant so present joshua his practice before you, that the impression thereof might ever After abide in your thoughts? Disdain not the pattern,
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for he was the most happy and succesfull governour that ever the Lord of the spirits of all flesh set over the congregation of Israel; I know what I say,
for he was the most happy and successful governor that ever the Lord of the spirits of all Flesh Set over the congregation of Israel; I know what I say,
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consider the manner of his education, his call and Election, his uncorrupt conversation, his valour and victories abroad, his care for piety, his hatred of Idolatry, his excellent care in household government at home:
Consider the manner of his education, his call and Election, his uncorrupt Conversation, his valour and victories abroad, his care for piety, his hatred of Idolatry, his excellent care in household government At home:
but on the other side his example will be a strong inducement to all pious Magistrates to labour to equall him, especially seeing the Lord himselfe propounds his practice to be the patterne of all Magistrates that should succeed him:
but on the other side his Exampl will be a strong inducement to all pious Magistrates to labour to equal him, especially seeing the Lord himself propounds his practice to be the pattern of all Magistrates that should succeed him:
this the Lord gives a strong hint of, Nehemiah 9. 27. where speaking of all the good Magistrates that did succeed Ioshua, he calls them all NONLATINALPHABET more Ioshua's, as it is translated, more Saviours: teaching us that a good Magistrate is nothing else but Ioshua metamorphosed, the minde of Ioshua in another person,
this the Lord gives a strong hint of, Nehemiah 9. 27. where speaking of all the good Magistrates that did succeed Ioshua, he calls them all more Joshua's, as it is translated, more Saviors: teaching us that a good Magistrate is nothing Else but Ioshua metamorphosed, the mind of Ioshua in Another person,
and of all Ioshua's practises and vertues, there was none wherein he deserved more the name of a Saviour then in that which wee have observed from his practice in the text propounded from him for your imitation, to wit a thorough extirpation of all Achans, whether among Canaanites or Israelites.
and of all Joshua's practises and Virtues, there was none wherein he deserved more the name of a Saviour then in that which we have observed from his practice in the text propounded from him for your imitation, to wit a thorough extirpation of all Achans, whither among Canaanites or Israelites.
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I have read that the greatest honour the heathen could invent to incite their Governours to be faithfull for the weale publicke, was to Canonize them for Gods,
I have read that the greatest honour the heathen could invent to incite their Governors to be faithful for the weal public, was to Canonise them for God's,
but in bending your whole power received from God, to extirpate these Achans, you shall be Gods in the Canon of Scripture, Psalme 86. I have said you are Gods. because Proverbs 8. 15. by him Judges decree justice, and for him is the judgment,
but in bending your Whole power received from God, to extirpate these Achans, you shall be God's in the Canon of Scripture, Psalm 86. I have said you Are God's Because Proverbs 8. 15. by him Judges Decree Justice, and for him is the judgement,
and bitternesse of grief in their hearts, How long Lord how long will it be, ere thou revenge the losse of our ordinances, Sabbaths, Sacraments? how long shall it be ere the bloud of Soules shed by idle, scandalous, negligent ministers, by their ignorance, errors, superstition, be regarded by our Joshua? how long will it be ere th•u put soule pitying spirits into their pious hearts, to ease us of these execrable Achans? oh let your spirits observe the complaints and petitions brought unto you from all parts of the Kingdome, by the sheepe of Christ, that have no Shepheard,
and bitterness of grief in their hearts, How long Lord how long will it be, ere thou revenge the loss of our ordinances, Sabbaths, Sacraments? how long shall it be ere the blood of Souls shed by idle, scandalous, negligent Ministers, by their ignorance, errors, Superstition, be regarded by our joshua? how long will it be ere th•u put soul pitying spirits into their pious hearts, to ease us of these execrable Achans? o let your spirits observe the complaints and petitions brought unto you from all parts of the Kingdom, by the sheep of christ, that have no Shepherd,
I confesse the man that shall neglect to oppose these Achans among you, much more he that shall goe about to patronize any execrable thing, shall be rather an Abaddyon, an Apollon a destroyer then a Ioshuah or a Saviour;
I confess the man that shall neglect to oppose these Achans among you, much more he that shall go about to patronise any execrable thing, shall be rather an Abaddyon, an Apollon a destroyer then a Joshua or a Saviour;
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yea rather a Satan then God, or if a God a God that rules in this World, in and for the Children of Belial the Achans: but for that Magistrate that shall now take up this resolution, to the uttermost of his power with Ioshuah, to extirpate all Idolaters, impious blasphemers, sacrilegious Achans, and Babylonish Garments, oh what honour would they purchase at the hands of this age, oh what a blessing would he bring upon his posterity, oh what peace and joy to his owne soule here, oh what a crowne of glory to raigne with Christ for ever in Heaven? Certainly I verily perswade my selfe, all the faithfull people of God in the whole land out of unfained good-will to them, would spend whole daies and nights in praises and prayers to God for them,
yea rather a Satan then God, or if a God a God that rules in this World, in and for the Children of Belial the Achans: but for that Magistrate that shall now take up this resolution, to the uttermost of his power with Joshua, to extirpate all Idolaters, impious blasphemers, sacrilegious Achans, and Babylonish Garments, o what honour would they purchase At the hands of this age, o what a blessing would he bring upon his posterity, o what peace and joy to his own soul Here, o what a crown of glory to Reign with christ for ever in Heaven? Certainly I verily persuade my self, all the faithful people of God in the Whole land out of unfeigned goodwill to them, would spend Whole days and nights in praises and Prayers to God for them,
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and if it were fitting fall downe at their very feet and worship them, ring their Bells and clap their hands, make burne-fires at the very report of their names, joy to see them, prosecute them and their posterity and their houses with praise,
and if it were fitting fallen down At their very feet and worship them, ring their Bells' and clap their hands, make burne-fires At the very report of their names, joy to see them, prosecute them and their posterity and their houses with praise,
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Even because they trouble us, thou hast troubled us saith Ioshuah. If therfore neither prescription of God, practice of Saints, peace of the Church, prosperity of the Common-wealth, supplication of inferiours, exaltation of your owne honours do not move you,
Even Because they trouble us, thou hast troubled us Says Joshua. If Therefore neither prescription of God, practice of Saints, peace of the Church, Prosperity of the Commonwealth, supplication of inferiors, exaltation of your own honours do not move you,
yet let that which moved the unrighteous judge, that neither regarded God nor Men, to revenge the poore Widow of her adversary, move you, namely because shee troubled him;
yet let that which moved the unrighteous judge, that neither regarded God nor Men, to revenge the poor Widow of her adversary, move you, namely Because she troubled him;
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what troubles these Achans have brought upon our royall Soveraigne, State, Church, and Common-wealth already, you better know then I, from the generall complaints and petitions presented unto you every day;
what Troubles these Achans have brought upon our royal Sovereign, State, Church, and Commonwealth already, you better know then I, from the general complaints and petitions presented unto you every day;
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and shall not Ioshua justly extirpate Achans, for Achans unjust extirpation of Israel? Eye for Eye, Tooth for Tooth, that justice may measure them the measure they would have measured to us, is not onely equall but necessary, nam quid adempta juvat spinis de pluribus una ▪ what profits us,
and shall not Ioshua justly extirpate Achans, for Achans unjust extirpation of Israel? Eye for Eye, Tooth for Tooth, that Justice may measure them the measure they would have measured to us, is not only equal but necessary, nam quid adempta Juvat spinis de Pluribus una ▪ what profits us,
if of a hundred Achans and Babylonish Garments to take away one and leave ninety and nine behinde ▪ whereas if ninety nine were gone and but one remaining he would trouble us all? especially now when God hath discovered them unto you,
if of a hundred Achans and Babylonish Garments to take away one and leave ninety and nine behind ▪ whereas if ninety nine were gone and but one remaining he would trouble us all? especially now when God hath discovered them unto you,
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This expedition is to be observed from the last two particulars in the text, to wit, the two times of trouble, the first is the time of Achans troubling Israel, and that time was past:
This expedition is to be observed from the last two particulars in the text, to wit, the two times of trouble, the First is the time of Achans troubling Israel, and that time was passed:
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and then being convicted by evidence of witnesses, and his owne confession, comes Gods time to be considered which the Lord takes to trouble Achan in executing the sentence against him for troubling Israel, and that was that very day the sentence was pronounced, with all speed and expedition, without one daies procrastination,
and then being convicted by evidence of Witnesses, and his own Confessi, comes God's time to be considered which the Lord Takes to trouble achan in executing the sentence against him for troubling Israel, and that was that very day the sentence was pronounced, with all speed and expedition, without one days procrastination,
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Fourthly, that those sentences of justice against the troublers of the State, which were concluded after due tryall and examination, are to be executed upon them without any unnecessary delaies or procrastinations.
Fourthly, that those sentences of Justice against the troublers of the State, which were concluded After due trial and examination, Are to be executed upon them without any unnecessary delays or procrastinations.
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and to put great distance betweene the commination of judgment and execution of it, but never to vary or repent from the time of peremptory sentence, of a judgment and its execution in commination and prediction, he intends reformation and remission,
and to put great distance between the commination of judgement and execution of it, but never to vary or Repent from the time of peremptory sentence, of a judgement and its execution in commination and prediction, he intends Reformation and remission,
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40 daies prediction of judgment to Nineve; of all which it is true as the Apostle affirmes, 2. Peter. 3. The Lord is not sl•ck as men are by sluggish delaies and unnecessary demurres,
40 days prediction of judgement to Nineveh; of all which it is true as the Apostle affirms, 2. Peter. 3. The Lord is not sl•ck as men Are by sluggish delays and unnecessary demurs,
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therefore then after due tryall and examination executes it without any delay, as Gen. 19 ▪ After God came downe and saw the wickednesse of Sodome, he executed his wrath the same day;
Therefore then After due trial and examination executes it without any Delay, as Gen. 19 ▪ After God Come down and saw the wickedness of Sodom, he executed his wrath the same day;
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Secondly, I understand it of sentences concluded to satisfie Justice in making an atonement to God for disturbances and judgment brought upon a people by Achans: for where the offence is immediate against God, none injured by it but himselfe, he takes liberty to delay, yea sometimes to revoke it;
Secondly, I understand it of sentences concluded to satisfy justice in making an atonement to God for disturbances and judgement brought upon a people by Achans: for where the offence is immediate against God, none injured by it but himself, he Takes liberty to Delay, yea sometime to revoke it;
is seene in that one example, 2 Sam. 21. 3. Where nothing could make the atonement for the Land by Sauls offending in the execrable thing of perjury against the Gibeonites, but the reall and speedy execution and extirpation of all his seed, notwithstanding Davids teares and prayers:
is seen in that one Exampl, 2 Sam. 21. 3. Where nothing could make the atonement for the Land by Saul's offending in the execrable thing of perjury against the Gibeonites, but the real and speedy execution and extirpation of all his seed, notwithstanding Davids tears and Prayers:
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and that sentences of this nature are to be executed with speed and without procrastination is that I aime now to prove to be the will of God, which I might do without any further search then in desiring you to looke backe to those instances wherein you have heard the Lord to prescribe the cure of a disturbed State by a sentence of totall extirpation of the offenders,
and that sentences of this nature Are to be executed with speed and without procrastination is that I aim now to prove to be the will of God, which I might do without any further search then in desiring you to look back to those instances wherein you have herd the Lord to prescribe the cure of a disturbed State by a sentence of total extirpation of the offenders,
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and therin you shall read this truth annexed, and twisted with the other, yea as plainly exprest as the other, that the execution of them be not onely certaine, but speedy without delay.
and therein you shall read this truth annexed, and twisted with the other, yea as plainly expressed as the other, that the execution of them be not only certain, but speedy without Delay.
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first in the Lords speedy prescribing it, as verse 13. Sanctifie your selves against to morrow, delay not one day, no not one part of the day, deferre not till the afternoone, 1 verse 14 early in the morning come according to all your Tribes:
First in the lords speedy prescribing it, as verse 13. Sanctify your selves against to morrow, Delay not one day, no not one part of the day, defer not till the afternoon, 1 verse 14 early in the morning come according to all your Tribes:
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Extirpation of the execrable thing of the Golden Calfe and idolatry, Exod. 32. is expresly commanded to be executed without any delay, verse 30. Consecrate your selves to day unto the Lord;
Extirpation of the execrable thing of the Golden Calf and idolatry, Exod 32. is expressly commanded to be executed without any Delay, verse 30. Consecrate your selves to day unto the Lord;
Thirdly, but if they must have their throats cut by their Kindreds hands, must it be in the heate of their sinne before time given them to repent? yea saith Moses, speedily consecrate your selves this day without any delay.
Thirdly, but if they must have their throats Cut by their Kindreds hands, must it be in the heat of their sin before time given them to Repent? yea Says Moses, speedily consecrate your selves this day without any Delay.
and God bestowes a blessing on them therefore, Consecrate your selves, &c. this sacrifice of these mens blouds so pleased the Lord that they shall be the persons that for ever after shall offer the sacrifice of his people to him.
and God bestows a blessing on them Therefore, Consecrate your selves, etc. this sacrifice of these men's bloods so pleased the Lord that they shall be the Persons that for ever After shall offer the sacrifice of his people to him.
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before this Sunne goe downe, procrastinate not at all, which they also obeyed, for in the 1 Cor. 10. 5. it is said, There fell in one day, three and twenty thousand, and one thousand Nobles besides:
before this Sun go down, procrastinate not At all, which they also obeyed, for in the 1 Cor. 10. 5. it is said, There fell in one day, three and twenty thousand, and one thousand Nobles beside:
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because he was more zealous, which appeared in his more speedy execution, for verse 7. when Phineas saw he rose up from the midst of his more luke-warme & stupid Companions instantly following,
Because he was more zealous, which appeared in his more speedy execution, for verse 7. when Phinehas saw he rose up from the midst of his more lukewarm & stupid Sodales instantly following,
And upon the knowledge of this part of Gods will, it is that David, Psalme 101. 1. resolving so to execute mercie and justice that the faithfull in his daies be preferred, concludes to extirpate the wicked out of his Kingdome, I will cut off, saith he, all the wicked from the City of God.
And upon the knowledge of this part of God's will, it is that David, Psalm 101. 1. resolving so to execute mercy and Justice that the faithful in his days be preferred, concludes to extirpate the wicked out of his Kingdom, I will Cut off, Says he, all the wicked from the city of God.
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But when shall this be done? even without all procrastination, betimes, saith he, will I destroy, or as the originall beares it, in the morning early; shewing it should be his first mornings worke to execute the will of God in procuring the peace of the Kingdome by the speedy execution of justice against the troublers of it.
But when shall this be done? even without all procrastination, betimes, Says he, will I destroy, or as the original bears it, in the morning early; showing it should be his First morning's work to execute the will of God in procuring the peace of the Kingdom by the speedy execution of Justice against the troublers of it.
Against this position the necessity of expedition, some of the house of Z••dy Achans Brethren possibly may object the practice of that illustrious preserver of the peace of his Country, Fabius Maximus qui cunctando restituit rem, that is, by delay and using long p•wses in going against the troublers and enemies of his Countrey did use to weary them,
Against this position the necessity of expedition, Some of the house of Z••dy Achans Brothers possibly may Object the practice of that illustrious preserver of the peace of his Country, Fabius Maximus qui cunctando Restituit remembering, that is, by Delay and using long p•wses in going against the troublers and enemies of his Country did use to weary them,
but in going against torraine and politicke enemies abroad, both which may well stand together in the same man, to wit, delay in going against forraigne enemies in a militarie way,
but in going against torraine and politic enemies abroad, both which may well stand together in the same man, to wit, Delay in going against foreign enemies in a military Way,
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and expedition in extirpating domesticke enemies in a judiciall way, as is seene in the same Fabius who was so speedy in executing death against the legions of his owne, that revolted to Hannibal; that he tooke the very course that Ioshua here doth, cast lots to set out the persons to be executed,
and expedition in extirpating domestic enemies in a judicial Way, as is seen in the same Fabius who was so speedy in executing death against the legions of his own, that revolted to Hannibal; that he took the very course that Ioshua Here does, cast lots to Set out the Persons to be executed,
which policy in delaying and crossing the counsell and plots of Achans against the State, is the speediest and soonest way to put in execution the State counsell against these Achans: this I shall by a digression cleare unto you in the instance of Hushai and Davids practice, in defeating the counsell of Achitophell against him and the State.
which policy in delaying and crossing the counsel and plots of Achans against the State, is the speediest and soonest Way to put in execution the State counsel against these Achans: this I shall by a digression clear unto you in the instance of Hushai and Davids practice, in defeating the counsel of Achitophel against him and the State.
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Never any Achan or Traytor better headed, and principled to contrive the ruine of the State and government then Achitophel, chiefe man in Davids councell, one for policie like the oracle of God,
Never any achan or Traitor better headed, and principled to contrive the ruin of the State and government then Ahithophel, chief man in Davids council, one for policy like the oracle of God,
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so that David prized more his judgment then all the rest of his board. Secondly, never did Achitophel bend his braines and exercise the quiotessence of his trayterous wit,
so that David prized more his judgement then all the rest of his board. Secondly, never did Ahithophel bend his brains and exercise the quiotessence of his traitorous wit,
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and policy more, then in seeking the overthrow of the Kingdome & government under David, in his Treason with Absolon, whether you respect the contrivance of the plot, or managing of it: for the contrivance it was,
and policy more, then in seeking the overthrow of the Kingdom & government under David, in his Treason with Absalom, whither you respect the contrivance of the plot, or managing of it: for the contrivance it was,
Secondly, by his plausiblenesse and favour, to worke a misliking in the hearts of as many of the Subjects of the King as he could, concerning the indirect administration of justice and lawes,
Secondly, by his plausibleness and favour, to work a misliking in the hearts of as many of the Subject's of the King as he could, Concerning the indirect administration of Justice and laws,
but he must abuse the Kings favour, and draw the people with him to Hebron, there to joyne with them in a way of sacrifice, that was over and above Jerusalems worship, whereby he drew most of the Subjects not well grounded, to follow him in conforming to his Hebron worship;
but he must abuse the Kings favour, and draw the people with him to Hebron, there to join with them in a Way of sacrifice, that was over and above Jerusalems worship, whereby he drew most of the Subject's not well grounded, to follow him in conforming to his Hebron worship;
and then to side with him against government established: thus deepe was Achitophells contrivance, nor was Achitophells practice inferiour to his contrivance, for
and then to side with him against government established: thus deep was Achitophells contrivance, nor was Achitophells practice inferior to his contrivance, for
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First, the Subjects being then alienated from the King he labours to cut off all hope and meanes of peace betweene the King and them, by causing Absolon to goe in to his Fathers Wives in the sight of all Israel, that so he might be made so odious to his Father, that there might be no hope of a reconciliation betweene them;
First, the Subject's being then alienated from the King he labours to Cut off all hope and means of peace between the King and them, by causing Absalom to go in to his Father's Wives in the sighed of all Israel, that so he might be made so odious to his Father, that there might be no hope of a reconciliation between them;
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Secondly, he stirres them up to follow it by a military expedition against David, and all the faithfull Subjects in the Land, wherein he offers himselfe to be the leader and Generall, that as he had beene president of the Councell in peace,
Secondly, he stirs them up to follow it by a military expedition against David, and all the faithful Subject's in the Land, wherein he offers himself to be the leader and General, that as he had been president of the Council in peace,
Thirdly, he presses all hast and expedition, no further counsell, but his owne, he would not have the Battle delayed one day, Let mee follow the King this night, saith he.
Thirdly, he presses all haste and expedition, no further counsel, but his own, he would not have the Battle delayed one day, Let me follow the King this night, Says he.
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and then how should they finde him in the darke? and againe being in the night, in a wood, the assailants would have the disadvantage and the defendants the gaine, at least to kill some which in the night being heard, would discourage the rest and make them all runne away.
and then how should they find him in the dark? and again being in the night, in a wood, the assailants would have the disadvantage and the defendants the gain, At least to kill Some which in the night being herd, would discourage the rest and make them all run away.
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all which counsell was for no other end but to delay and procrastinate the counsell of Achitophell, thereby to bring speedy ruine upon them, both which also came to passe;
all which counsel was for no other end but to Delay and procrastinate the counsel of Achitophel, thereby to bring speedy ruin upon them, both which also Come to pass;
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By which instance, you see that expedition of our owne counsells and procrastinating the plots of adversaries in military waies well agree together, to bring speedy deliverance and cure to a troubled Church and State.
By which instance, you see that expedition of our own Counsels and procrastinating the plots of Adversaries in military ways well agree together, to bring speedy deliverance and cure to a troubled Church and State.
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The consideration of which truth, with application of the same to the proceeding of but Honourable assemblies against the Achans among us, affords us all just occasion and matter of a twofold dutie. First of Praise. Secondly of Prayer.
The consideration of which truth, with application of the same to the proceeding of but Honourable assemblies against the Achans among us, affords us all just occasion and matter of a twofold duty. First of Praise. Secondly of Prayer.
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and give due honour to his instruments, by whose indefatigable labours, and incessant diligence in examining and convincing our Achans, so great a stay of Idolatry, injustice, molestation, in the Church and Common-wealth, is already attained;
and give due honour to his Instruments, by whose indefatigable labours, and incessant diligence in examining and convincing our Achans, so great a stay of Idolatry, injustice, molestation, in the Church and Commonwealth, is already attained;
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so deepe a foundation of purity in the Church, of peace and tranquillity in the whole Kingdome, in so short a time, in so few moneths is so deeply layed Compare the complexion of our Kingdome, Judicatures, Oratories, &c. at this present, with the countenance they have carried for many by-gone yeares,
so deep a Foundation of purity in the Church, of peace and tranquillity in the Whole Kingdom, in so short a time, in so few months is so deeply laid Compare the complexion of our Kingdom, Judicatures, Oratories, etc. At this present, with the countenance they have carried for many bygone Years,
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then in fifty yeares before, if all see it not, it is because they are blind or consider not that it is in great bodies and publique businesses of State,
then in fifty Years before, if all see it not, it is Because they Are blind or Consider not that it is in great bodies and public businesses of State,
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though wee saw not their motion, yet wee conclude the speed of their course: even so when wee see blazing Comets and boystering clouds scattered, our darke Starre elevated;
though we saw not their motion, yet we conclude the speed of their course: even so when we see blazing Comets and boystering Clouds scattered, our dark Star elevated;
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as Absolons was against Israel, by our Joshuahs, and Hushais delayed, now turned to a glorious peace, a Triennall Parliament concluded, Achitophell hanged, wee cannot choose but say as David to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord that sent ▪ you,
as Absolom was against Israel, by our Joshua's, and Hushais delayed, now turned to a glorious peace, a Triennall Parliament concluded, Achitophel hanged, we cannot choose but say as David to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord that sent ▪ you,
and blessed be you & your counsell, that hath thus •oon• made our B•achim the place of our weeping, become our Beracha, and turned our teares into Songs;
and blessed be you & your counsel, that hath thus •oon• made our B•achim the place of our weeping, become our Beracha, and turned our tears into Songs;
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for God hath put into their hearts both power, and readinesse, to execute vengeance on Achans and correction among the people, to binde their great ones in chaines,
for God hath put into their hearts both power, and readiness, to execute vengeance on Achans and correction among the people, to bind their great ones in chains,
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and from your owne hearts, and spirits, that what Achan soever shall by due examination be convinced to be a troubler and disturber of the lawes of God and the Kings,
and from your own hearts, and spirits, that what achan soever shall by due examination be convinced to be a troubler and disturber of the laws of God and the Kings,
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suffer me in the name of God and his poore Church to pray you that if God stir up the hearts of some to be forward, there may none be found that may retard or delay the same serendo moras from selfe-love, favour, feare, or carnall reason;
suffer me in the name of God and his poor Church to pray you that if God stir up the hearts of Some to be forward, there may none be found that may retard or Delay the same serendo moras from Self-love, favour, Fear, or carnal reason;
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Consecrate your selves to day unto the Lord, and if all Achans could be hanged up, Coram isto sole, let none remaine untill tomorrow how ever, in exercising mercy and justice betimes in cutting off all the wicked, from the City of God:
Consecrate your selves to day unto the Lord, and if all Achans could be hanged up, Coram isto sole, let none remain until tomorrow how ever, in exercising mercy and Justice betimes in cutting off all the wicked, from the city of God:
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and quicken him by our prayers, I hope I shall without offence pray this honourable House that they would quicken themselves, by the consideration of these incitements following, tending to speedy execution.
and quicken him by our Prayers, I hope I shall without offence pray this honourable House that they would quicken themselves, by the consideration of these incitements following, tending to speedy execution.
Oh what danger is there then in one daies delay, when if our speed in execution bee not sooner then Gods, we come too la•e? Thinke Right Honourable, in your pursuing of these Achans, that the Lord is pursuing you both, with his threatned wrath,
O what danger is there then in one days Delay, when if our speed in execution be not sooner then God's, we come too la•e? Think Right Honourable, in your pursuing of these Achans, that the Lord is pursuing you both, with his threatened wrath,
for Nabals fault, that she hasted to take two hundred Cakes to prevent David, verse 18. and commanded her servants, verse 19. to make more hast then her selfe could, But goe yee before mee and I will follow after:
for Nabals fault, that she hasted to take two hundred Cakes to prevent David, verse 18. and commanded her Servants, verse 19. to make more haste then her self could, But go ye before me and I will follow After:
but what need all this hast? even the hast that David made to revenge himselfe on Nabal and all his Familie, he would not delay nor procrastinate till the dawning of the day;
but what need all this haste? even the haste that David made to revenge himself on Nabal and all his Family, he would not Delay nor procrastinate till the dawning of the day;
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but hast saved her and her Familie, as David tells her in terminis, verse 30. As the Lord of hosts liveth ▪ except thou hadst hasted and met moe• ▪ I had not left any thing alive by the breaking of the day.
but hast saved her and her Family, as David tells her in terminis, verse 30. As the Lord of hosts lives ▪ except thou Hadst hasted and met moe• ▪ I had not left any thing alive by the breaking of the day.
Ch〈 … 〉 name, the cause is ours, our Achans Nabal• have provoked Davids God against us, more then David against Nabal; his poore servants come tell you, evill will come upon us therefore;
Ch〈 … 〉 name, the cause is ours, our Achans Nabal• have provoked Davids God against us, more then David against Nabal; his poor Servants come tell you, evil will come upon us Therefore;
but their continuance must infect us, and destroy us, Deut. 21. there is a law made, that the dead body of an executed malefactor should not be suffered to hang on the tree till to morrow Junius out of Epiphanius gives the reason,
but their Continuance must infect us, and destroy us, Deuteronomy 21. there is a law made, that the dead body of an executed Malefactor should not be suffered to hang on the tree till to morrow Junius out of Epiphanius gives the reason,
Secondly, and much more spectando while they live do they actually hurt, when they are questioned & condemned, the Law of Man against these Achans doth as the reviving of the Law of God in the consciences of wicked men, make them desperately evill, m••e then before, 〈 ◊ 〉 pere••te, ••at mundus, saith Achan, o• that seeing I must die or Israel, that I might destroy Israel before I die.
Secondly, and much more spectando while they live do they actually hurt, when they Are questioned & condemned, the Law of Man against these Achans does as the reviving of the Law of God in the Consciences of wicked men, make them desperately evil, m••e then before, 〈 ◊ 〉 pere••te, ••at World, Says achan, o• that seeing I must die or Israel, that I might destroy Israel before I die.
Baalam when he cannot curse from his Alt•t•, undoeth Israel by his secret counsells to the King Balacke against Israel; had not Absolon beene spared, he had never driven his Father out of his Kingdome, this David and all the faithfull of Israel have got, by hearing the Woman of Tekoah for his reprievall;
Balaam when he cannot curse from his Alt•t•, undoth Israel by his secret Counsels to the King Balack against Israel; had not Absalom been spared, he had never driven his Father out of his Kingdom, this David and all the faithful of Israel have god, by hearing the Woman of Tekoah for his reprievall;
as long as these sonnes of Belial live, the Kingdomes peace and comfort cannot be established, onely when these are cast downe, will the Church lift up its head, and say exaltation, and shouting.
as long as these Sons of Belial live, the Kingdoms peace and Comfort cannot be established, only when these Are cast down, will the Church lift up its head, and say exaltation, and shouting.
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though Rome were not built in one day, yet may it be, nay it shall be destre•d in a day, Revel. 18. 8. her pangs shall come in one day, nay in one houre, verse 10. in one houre is thy judgment finished; our Church hath long time beene in travaile to be delivered of these Vipers,
though Room were not built in one day, yet may it be, nay it shall be destre•d in a day, Revel. 18. 8. her pangs shall come in one day, nay in one hour, verse 10. in one hour is thy judgement finished; our Church hath long time been in travail to be Delivered of these Vipers,
by this their scattering in Israel was turned to a blessing, the temporall blessings of God assured, the blessing of immunitie from the sinnes of the Land obtained, the acceptation of the sacrifice of the people of Israel from their hands promised, as their hereditary blessing:
by this their scattering in Israel was turned to a blessing, the temporal blessings of God assured, the blessing of immunity from the Sins of the Land obtained, the acceptation of the sacrifice of the people of Israel from their hands promised, as their hereditary blessing:
though done in hypocrisie, will not be forgetfull of this your labour, to recompence it foure-fold more then to Iehu, if you doe it speedily and in sincerity:
though done in hypocrisy, will not be forgetful of this your labour, to recompense it fourfold more then to Iehu, if you do it speedily and in sincerity:
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unto you and your Sons and heires, thereby in•ouled in a Covenant of peace, and they shall have it from Generation to Generation when you are dead and gone.
unto you and your Sons and Heirs, thereby in•ouled in a Covenant of peace, and they shall have it from Generation to Generation when you Are dead and gone.
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Fifthly, to conclude all, and put an end to the exhortation, remember this one thing, that execution of justice upon Achans is the end and perfection of all other your paines,
Fifthly, to conclude all, and put an end to the exhortation, Remember this one thing, that execution of Justice upon Achans is the end and perfection of all other your pains,
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to what end is this waste, if being found out, sentence is not executed, execution being the end & perfection of all censures & uncorrupt judgments? how can it appeare that the grounds, intentions,
to what end is this waste, if being found out, sentence is not executed, execution being the end & perfection of all censures & uncorrupt Judgments? how can it appear that the grounds, intentions,
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and rules of your sentences were pure, and uncorrupt, except after they be pronounced they haste more then ever to the in execution? for this is the difference betweene naturall,
and rules of your sentences were pure, and uncorrupt, except After they be pronounced they haste more then ever to the in execution? for this is the difference between natural,
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and remove all of unjustice and unrighteousnesse from it, and was carried thereto by the rules of wisdome and naturall affection to truth and holinesse, being now so neere the end, make haste to the center, to wit, execution of Achans, without unnecessary delaies, and needlesse procrastrations.
and remove all of unjustice and unrighteousness from it, and was carried thereto by the rules of Wisdom and natural affection to truth and holiness, being now so near the end, make haste to the centre, to wit, execution of Achans, without unnecessary delays, and needless procrastrations.
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and state reforming policy, in the valley of Achor; as therefore to the honour of God and the joy of his Church, you have hitherto observed all the former notes of this heavenly musicke, by your harmony,
and state reforming policy, in the valley of Achor; as Therefore to the honour of God and the joy of his Church, you have hitherto observed all the former notes of this heavenly music, by your harmony,
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