REFORMATION Sure and stedfast, or a seasonable Sermon for the present times, &c. ZEPHANIAH 1. 1. The word of the Lord which came unto Zephaniah the sonne of Cushi, the sonne of Gedaliah, the sonne of Amariah, the sonne of Hizkiah, in the dayes of Iosiah the sonne of Amon King of Judah.
REFORMATION Sure and steadfast, or a seasonable Sermon for the present times, etc. ZEPHANIAH 1. 1. The word of the Lord which Come unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon King of Judah.
Thirdly, The time of his Prophecy; and fourthly, The Argument, or substance of it; which is the thing implyed in the Prophets text, and fully opened in his Sermons. 1. The authority: The word of the Lord:
Thirdly, The time of his Prophecy; and fourthly, The Argument, or substance of it; which is the thing employed in the prophets text, and Fully opened in his Sermons. 1. The Authority: The word of the Lord:
Whence it appeares, that Zephaniah was a man of an honourable House, because his Ancestors are mentioned to the fourth generation And hence wee see, that Almighty God hath made use of men of all degrees, to bee Ministers of his Word.
Whence it appears, that Zephaniah was a man of an honourable House, Because his Ancestors Are mentioned to the fourth generation And hence we see, that Almighty God hath made use of men of all Degrees, to be Ministers of his Word.
Isaiah came of the bloud Royall; Jeremiah, of the stocke of Aaron; Daniel and Zephaniah, of honourable Families. Amos, a heardman; Elisha, a husbandman;
Isaiah Come of the blood Royal; Jeremiah, of the stock of Aaron; daniel and Zephaniah, of honourable Families. Amos, a herdsman; Elisha, a husbandman;
I answer, that though Josiah himselfe had a right spirit in way of Reformation, yet the spirits of the greatest part of the Nobles of Judah, and also of the Commons, inclined to their old superstitions in worship, and corruptions in government.
I answer, that though Josiah himself had a right Spirit in Way of Reformation, yet the spirits of the greatest part of the Nobles of Judah, and also of the Commons, inclined to their old superstitions in worship, and corruptions in government.
The Idolatrous wayes of their former corrupt Princes, were still in their hearts; And however the King was sound, yet the greatest part of the Subjects, both Rulers,
The Idolatrous ways of their former corrupt Princes, were still in their hearts; And however the King was found, yet the greatest part of the Subject's, both Rulers,
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and People, were rotten-hearted towards Josiah's Reformation. Which appeares both by some expresse places of Scripture, and by good consequence from other.
and People, were rotten-hearted towards Josiah's Reformation. Which appears both by Some express places of Scripture, and by good consequence from other.
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And this will be without scruple, upon the view of some passages in the Prophet, Jer. 3. 6. and 10. The Lord also said unto me, saith Jeremiah, in the dayes of Josiah the King.
And this will be without scruple, upon the view of Some passages in the Prophet, Jer. 3. 6. and 10. The Lord also said unto me, Says Jeremiah, in the days of Josiah the King.
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So it is recorded in 2 Chro. 34. 3. That in the twelfth yeare of his Raigne, he began to purge Iudah and Ierusalem from the high places, and the Groves, &c.
So it is recorded in 2 Chro 34. 3. That in the twelfth year of his Reign, he began to purge Iudah and Ierusalem from the high places, and the Groves, etc.
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for the repaires of the Temple were still behind, vers. 8. And what should be the Reason, that he should be twelve yeares before hee began to reforme, being so pure a Prince,
for the repairs of the Temple were still behind, vers. 8. And what should be the Reason, that he should be twelve Years before he began to reform, being so pure a Prince,
and six yeares in one part of Reformation, the casting out of Corruptions? But because he found it a mighty difficult matter, to new mold the People from old wayes,
and six Years in one part of Reformation, the casting out of Corruptions? But Because he found it a mighty difficult matter, to new mould the People from old ways,
yet their hearts still hankered another way, and so much as they durst, for the Lawes, the Reformation had established, they declared their idolatrous spirits:
yet their hearts still hankered Another Way, and so much as they durst, for the Laws, the Reformation had established, they declared their idolatrous spirits:
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Josiah to the end he might make them as sure as he could for God gathers them together, to enter into a sure Covenant with the Lord, to serve him only, and to worship him truly;
Josiah to the end he might make them as sure as he could for God gathers them together, to enter into a sure Covenant with the Lord, to serve him only, and to worship him truly;
Now if the commendations of the Passeover in Josiah 's life, and the great lamentation of the People at Josiah 's death, should bee an Argument to any for the integritie of Iudah in Iosiah 's time;
Now if the commendations of the Passover in Josiah is life, and the great lamentation of the People At Josiah is death, should be an Argument to any for the integrity of Iudah in Josiah is time;
That though the Prince, and some Rulers of a Nation, be strict Reformers in Religion, yet if the People generally continue corrupt, the Nation is still in much danger.
That though the Prince, and Some Rulers of a nation, be strict Reformers in Religion, yet if the People generally continue corrupt, the nation is still in much danger.
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Witnesse Ezra, and Nehemiah their solemne Fasts, to prevent sad things, which they feared might befall their Nation, through the peoples corruption, Ezra 9. and Nehem. 9.
Witness Ezra, and Nehemiah their solemn Fasts, to prevent sad things, which they feared might befall their nation, through the peoples corruption, Ezra 9. and Nehemiah 9.
And the danger of such a Nation, that hath such a people appeares in this; Because such a People, though they may bee conformers, to godly reformation for the present,
And the danger of such a nation, that hath such a people appears in this; Because such a People, though they may be conformers, to godly Reformation for the present,
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yet for present it's against their wills to be for God, and so soone as ever they have opportunity, they will be for Baal. Just as your men that stay at shore till wind serve, they keepe upon the Land,
yet for present it's against their wills to be for God, and so soon as ever they have opportunity, they will be for Baal. Just as your men that stay At shore till wind serve, they keep upon the Land,
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and with flattering speeches motioned to the King, the renewing of Baalitish worship, and he hearkened unto them, 2 Chro. 24. 17. To make Application of the point for our owne particular use.
and with flattering Speeches motioned to the King, the renewing of Baalitish worship, and he harkened unto them, 2 Chro 24. 17. To make Application of the point for our own particular use.
And hence wee gather that there is as great necessitie to pray, and endevour, that the hearts of the People of the Land, may bee prepared for Reformation,
And hence we gather that there is as great necessity to pray, and endeavour, that the hearts of the People of the Land, may be prepared for Reformation,
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Nay, and according to Scripture evidence, an externall complying of the people with Reformation, is a Supersedeas to the Land from Nationall iudgements.
Nay, and according to Scripture evidence, an external complying of the people with Reformation, is a Supersedeas to the Land from National Judgments.
though we find many heavy prophesies against Judah, even in Hezekiah 's time, as wee see in the Prophets, Isaiah, Hosea, and Micah. And so Jehoshaphat, a maintainer of his fathers Reformation,
though we find many heavy prophecies against Judah, even in Hezekiah is time, as we see in the prophets, Isaiah, Hosea, and micah. And so Jehoshaphat, a maintainer of his Father's Reformation,
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as the Governours are (thus the case was with Iehoshaphats people, the hearts of the people were not prepared, to the taking away of the High-places, 2 Chro. 20. 33.) then the Land hath beene secured, and happie but that Age.
as the Governors Are (thus the case was with Iehoshaphats people, the hearts of the people were not prepared, to the taking away of the High-places, 2 Chro 20. 33.) then the Land hath been secured, and happy but that Age.
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And what became of the Kingdome then, that was so secure and quiet, whilst Iehoshaphat lived? Why, we find there, that first the Edomites, they revolt from the Dominion of Iudah, and set up a King of their owne;
And what became of the Kingdom then, that was so secure and quiet, while Jehoshaphat lived? Why, we find there, that First the Edomites, they revolt from the Dominion of Iudah, and Set up a King of their own;
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and our gracious King Charles; namely, besides the Integritie of their Royall spirits, the hearts of the people were prepared for that Reformation of Religion.
and our gracious King Charles; namely, beside the Integrity of their Royal spirits, the hearts of the people were prepared for that Reformation of Religion.
as to Adulterate a considerable part, either of Nobles, or Commons, from the former Reformation; though from perfection in Reformation, we have beene often stopped.
as to Adulterate a considerable part, either of Nobles, or Commons, from the former Reformation; though from perfection in Reformation, we have been often stopped.
That though he was very pure in it, and his peoples hearts prepared for it, 2 Chro. 29. 36. The people were much taken with Hezekiah 's reformation at first,
That though he was very pure in it, and his peoples hearts prepared for it, 2 Chro 29. 36. The people were much taken with Hezekiah is Reformation At First,
That for all this forwardnesse of the People in Hezekiah 's reformation, yet alas, they were but for a spurt, their be stat first, their courage soone cooled this way,
That for all this forwardness of the People in Hezekiah is Reformation, yet alas, they were but for a spurt, their be stat First, their courage soon cooled this Way,
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For this complaint the Lord made of Judah, in the Prophet Hosea: who prophesied in Hezekiah 's time against Judah, Hos. 6. 4. O Judah, what shall I doe unto thee? for your goodnesse is as the morning cloud,
For this complaint the Lord made of Judah, in the Prophet Hosea: who prophesied in Hezekiah is time against Judah, Hos. 6. 4. O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your Goodness is as the morning cloud,
And if haply this was spoken to Judah in another Kings time, and not Hezekiah 's, (for Hosea prophesied in foure Kings raignes of Judah, Uzziah, Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah ) yet the very last thing in the Prophesie against Judah, must in all reason bee in Hezekiah 's time, Chap. 12. 2. I have a controversie also with Iudah,
And if haply this was spoken to Judah in Another Kings time, and not Hezekiah is, (for Hosea prophesied in foure Kings reigns of Judah, Uzziah, Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah) yet the very last thing in the Prophesy against Judah, must in all reason be in Hezekiah is time, Chap. 12. 2. I have a controversy also with Iudah,
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It's manifest againe by the Prophet Micah, who prophesied in Hezekiah 's dayes, that even then there was a defection in the People, the Magistrates become corrupt,
It's manifest again by the Prophet micah, who prophesied in Hezekiah is days, that even then there was a defection in the People, the Magistrates become corrupt,
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as is seene in the 16. verse, and a mighty dangerous man to the State of Iudah, as appeares in his notable end, in the 17. 18. verse, &c. To put on the use againe in conclusion of these premisses. We see and cannot see;
as is seen in the 16. verse, and a mighty dangerous man to the State of Iudah, as appears in his notable end, in the 17. 18. verse, etc. To put on the use again in conclusion of these premises. We see and cannot see;
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That besides the stirring up of the spirit of Iehoshaphat, or Hezekiah, or Josiah, or Zerubbabel, or Nehemiah, or Cirus, I say, besides the stirring up of the spirits of Rulers to reforme, there are these two things to be looked unto,
That beside the stirring up of the Spirit of Jehoshaphat, or Hezekiah, or Josiah, or Zerubbabel, or Nehemiah, or Cyrus, I say, beside the stirring up of the spirits of Rulers to reform, there Are these two things to be looked unto,
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For though it bee the power of the Sword which must conforme the outside, yet it is the power of the Word, which must reforme the inside of the people.
For though it be the power of the Sword which must conform the outside, yet it is the power of the Word, which must reform the inside of the people.
And therefore Brethren now King, and Ministers of State are discharging their parts in commanding, if Ministers of the Church doe not discharge theirs in informing, and exhorting;
And Therefore Brothers now King, and Ministers of State Are discharging their parts in commanding, if Ministers of the Church do not discharge theirs in informing, and exhorting;
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Surely, as it was said of the Priests to their disparagement in Hezekiah 's reformation, 2 Chro. 29. The Levites were more upright in heart to sanctifie themselves than the Priests;
Surely, as it was said of the Priests to their disparagement in Hezekiah is Reformation, 2 Chro 29. The Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the Priests;
as to Iudah in Iehoshaphat. Yet if the people be not prepared for Reformation, marke, and it goes on with much difficulty, and every motion of it pinches much.
as to Iudah in Jehoshaphat. Yet if the people be not prepared for Reformation, mark, and it Goes on with much difficulty, and every motion of it pinches much.
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that they may not bee for Antichrist againe, when an opportunity tempts them; but religious when Iehojada is dead, and righteous when Iosiah is fallen asleepe.
that they may not be for Antichrist again, when an opportunity tempts them; but religious when Iehojada is dead, and righteous when Josiah is fallen asleep.
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Though the worke of Reformation goe on apace for a time, as it is said of Hezekiah, he blessed God, that the hearts of the people were so prepared, that the worke was done with speed.
Though the work of Reformation go on apace for a time, as it is said of Hezekiah, he blessed God, that the hearts of the people were so prepared, that the work was done with speed.
and this was their case in the building of the Temple, upon the weakning of the hands of the people of Iudah and Benjamin, Ezr 4. The People were extraordinary busie,
and this was their case in the building of the Temple, upon the weakening of the hands of the people of Iudah and Benjamin, Ezra 4. The People were extraordinary busy,
and zealous at the foundation of the Temple, but shortly after, by some wiles, and plots of Ante-reformers, their hands were weakned, their zeale abated,
and zealous At the Foundation of the Temple, but shortly After, by Some wiles, and plots of Ante-reformers, their hands were weakened, their zeal abated,
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As the Israelites at first comming out of Egypt, in one quarter of a yeare they got as farre as to the wildernesse of Zinai, the third part of their way from Egypt to Canaan, and count all their Compasses in their journey:
As the Israelites At First coming out of Egypt, in one quarter of a year they god as Far as to the Wilderness of Zinai, the third part of their Way from Egypt to Canaan, and count all their Compasses in their journey:
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and yet after they removed from Mount Sinai, they were nine and thirtie yeares before any of them got to Canaan. Whereas had their progresse beene like their beginning, they might have beene at the Land of promise within fix moneths more.
and yet After they removed from Mount Sinai, they were nine and thirtie Years before any of them god to Canaan. Whereas had their progress been like their beginning, they might have been At the Land of promise within fix months more.
and you cannot but conceive how much it concernes us all to see to it, to our power, that the hearts of all be not only prepared to reforme, but settled in their preparations.
and you cannot but conceive how much it concerns us all to see to it, to our power, that the hearts of all be not only prepared to reform, but settled in their preparations.
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and humiliation, or in the way of personall reformation, or exercise of faith, and activenesse of spirit every way, which is proper for the times, and their conditions in them.
and humiliation, or in the Way of personal Reformation, or exercise of faith, and activeness of Spirit every Way, which is proper for the times, and their conditions in them.
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My Brethren, when in times of reformation and puritie, men will not leave their vanitie and superstitions, what the Word cannot take away, the Sword of the Magistrate must, or Gods will.
My Brothers, when in times of Reformation and purity, men will not leave their vanity and superstitions, what the Word cannot take away, the Sword of the Magistrate must, or God's will.
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because they hindered Israels passage to Canaan; thus will it be with the men who hinder the Church of God from the enjoyment of her promises of Puritie and Peace, they are,
Because they hindered Israel's passage to Canaan; thus will it be with the men who hinder the Church of God from the enjoyment of her promises of Purity and Peace, they Are,
And if shee be sure, as sure are all they that come not out from her, else what meanes that place of Scripture, Rev. 18. 4. Come out of her my people, that yee bee not partakers of her sinnes,
And if she be sure, as sure Are all they that come not out from her, Else what means that place of Scripture, Rev. 18. 4. Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her Sins,
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Gualther, and other judicious Germane Divines were in this note whilst they lived. There is no perfect peace in a State, without full Puritie of the Church.
Gualtherus, and other judicious Germane Divines were in this note while they lived. There is no perfect peace in a State, without full Purity of the Church.
and of learning warre no more, and of every mans sitting under his Vine, and under his Figge-tree without feare, Micah 4. 3. 4. are the purest times of the Gospell.
and of learning war no more, and of every men sitting under his Vine, and under his Fig tree without Fear, micah 4. 3. 4. Are the Purest times of the Gospel.
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The times when the Gentiles shall be earnestly calling upon the Jewes, that they may walke together in the glorious light of the Gospell compare that of Micah with 2 Isa. 4.
The times when the Gentiles shall be earnestly calling upon the Jews, that they may walk together in the glorious Light of the Gospel compare that of micah with 2 Isaiah 4.
Consider the Idolatrous times of Judah after reformations, and it is plaine, Idolaters were more dangerous after Hezekiah 's reformation then before, witnesse Manasses time,
Consider the Idolatrous times of Judah After reformations, and it is plain, Idolaters were more dangerous After Hezekiah is Reformation then before, witness Manasses time,
But I am not preaching to reformers, therefore to you my Auditors I commend, and in the name of God may command, these three things carefully to bee looked unto by you,
But I am not preaching to reformers, Therefore to you my Auditors I commend, and in the name of God may command, these three things carefully to be looked unto by you,
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For Jehoshaphat tooke not away the High places, because the people as yet had not prepared their hearts to seeke the Lord God of their fathers, 2 Chro. 20. 33. And your primest way for this is powerfull prayer.
For Jehoshaphat took not away the High places, Because the people as yet had not prepared their hearts to seek the Lord God of their Father's, 2 Chro 20. 33. And your primest Way for this is powerful prayer.
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Secondly, the strengthening of your owne, and their hands, whose hearts are prepared; the holding up, and out of your, and their courage, and zeale for reformation.
Secondly, the strengthening of your own, and their hands, whose hearts Are prepared; the holding up, and out of your, and their courage, and zeal for Reformation.
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Thirdly, it must be your speciall care, that you neither Idolize the Instruments of reformation, nor under-value them, or bring up an ill report of them. For the first branch;
Thirdly, it must be your special care, that you neither Idolise the Instruments of Reformation, nor undervalue them, or bring up an ill report of them. For the First branch;
It is likely there are many Belials that mutter against Reformers now, as Sheba did of David, a Reformer of Israel, 2 Sam. 20. Wee have no part in David,
It is likely there Are many Belials that mutter against Reformers now, as Sheba did of David, a Reformer of Israel, 2 Sam. 20. we have no part in David,
Thus Korah and his company plotted amongst the people, to cast an aspersion upon Moses and Aaron, that they tooke too much upon them, Num. 16. In Zerubbabels reformation Rehum the Chancellour, and Shimshai the Scribe, insinuated to the people;
Thus Korah and his company plotted among the people, to cast an aspersion upon Moses and Aaron, that they took too much upon them, Num. 16. In Zerubbabels Reformation Rehum the Chancellor, and Shimshai the Scribe, insinuated to the people;
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and signified as much to the King also by politique, but lying Letters, Ezra 4. And in Nehemiah 's reformation Sanballet, and Tobia, enemies of the same spirit.
and signified as much to the King also by politic, but lying Letters, Ezra 4. And in Nehemiah is Reformation Sanballet, and Tobias, enemies of the same Spirit.
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and superstitions of the Jewes, and their Church, then the high Priests and Scribes Et cetera, insinuated to the people, that Christ was but a Wine-bibbet, a companion of Publicans,
and superstitions of the Jews, and their Church, then the high Priests and Scribes Et cetera, insinuated to the people, that christ was but a Wine-bibbet, a Companion of Publicans,
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Beloved, as the case is with us, your cure must be great against carnall reason. For carnall reason might have disputed against Josiah 's reformation, he was but a Child,
beloved, as the case is with us, your cure must be great against carnal reason. For carnal reason might have disputed against Josiah is Reformation, he was but a Child,
And had they beene men of such spirits as these, so might the people have stumbled at Asa 's taking away some things in his latter reformation, which he left in being in his former fifteene yeares before, 2 Chro. 15. My Brethren, I conclude with this Paralell, in this point, and I beseech you take it to heart.
And had they been men of such spirits as these, so might the people have stumbled At Asa is taking away Some things in his latter Reformation, which he left in being in his former fifteene Years before, 2 Chro 15. My Brothers, I conclude with this Parallel, in this point, and I beseech you take it to heart.
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but dyed of the Plague in the Wildernesse, Numb. 14. So let those Cavellors against the Canaan, whither this Church of Christ is going, expect assuredly, that they shall never enjoy the sweetnesse of it. And for a farewell word;
but died of the Plague in the Wilderness, Numb. 14. So let those Cavellors against the Canaan, whither this Church of christ is going, expect assuredly, that they shall never enjoy the sweetness of it. And for a farewell word;
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