A seasonable sermon for these trovblesome times preached to the right worshipfull companie of the haberdashers, Novemb. 23, 1641 : in the parish-church of St. Mary Stainings in London / by Samvel Favvcet ...; stirring up every one to lay to heart the publique troubles and to doe what is in his power to remedy them.
and this Citie a principall part of the common bodie of this whole Land, I looking upon you in this your publique relation, shall endeavour at this time to quicken in you publique affections,
and this city a principal part of the Common body of this Whole Land, I looking upon you in this your public Relation, shall endeavour At this time to quicken in you public affections,
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and so here in this place, this Text is for substance, the same with that prayer of David; Psalme 51. 18. Doe good in thy good pleasure unto Sion, build thou the wals of Jerusalem, make up Lord, those sad breaches, that are made both in Church and Commonwealth;
and so Here in this place, this Text is for substance, the same with that prayer of David; Psalm 51. 18. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Sion, built thou the walls of Jerusalem, make up Lord, those sad Breaches, that Are made both in Church and Commonwealth;
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So here in the Text, Lord finde a way to ease thy people of their many pressures, to quiet the many and publique troubles, that are amongst us, Deliver Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
So Here in the Text, Lord find a Way to ease thy people of their many pressures, to quiet the many and public Troubles, that Are among us, Deliver Israel, Oh God, out of all his Troubles.
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though I should have all granted that I have asked for my selfe, yet that would not satisfie me without it may be well with Israel, the publique troubles trouble me most:
though I should have all granted that I have asked for my self, yet that would not satisfy me without it may be well with Israel, the public Troubles trouble me most:
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First, I say, it is the dutie of every one, be he high or low, rich or poore, of what ranke and condition soever, Magistrate, Minister, private person, every one that hath any relation to Israel.
First, I say, it is the duty of every one, be he high or low, rich or poor, of what rank and condition soever, Magistrate, Minister, private person, every one that hath any Relation to Israel.
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Secondly, it is his duty to stand well affected to the common good, that is, first, in his mind highly to esteem it above all his owne private concernements:
Secondly, it is his duty to stand well affected to the Common good, that is, First, in his mind highly to esteem it above all his own private concernments:
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Israel in my Text includes both, they are both one and the same Israel, so neere allied, that the same men are the subject of both, though under a diverse notion:
Israel in my Text includes both, they Are both one and the same Israel, so near allied, that the same men Are the Subject of both, though under a diverse notion:
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Therefore, the Doctrine saith, That it is the duty of every one to stand well affected to the common good, both of the Church and State wherein be lives.
Therefore, the Doctrine Says, That it is the duty of every one to stand well affected to the Common good, both of the Church and State wherein be lives.
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These things being thus explicated, I come now to the proofe of the point, and here first it were easie to bring forth variety of examples of godly persons of all conditions, whose pulses have continually beate towards the common good, sometimes endeavouring it, sometimes rejoycing in it, sometimes bewailing the want of it, sometimes praying for it, sometimes preferring it before their owne private concernments, yea, before their owne lives;
These things being thus explicated, I come now to the proof of the point, and Here First it were easy to bring forth variety of Examples of godly Persons of all conditions, whose pulses have continually beat towards the Common good, sometime endeavouring it, sometime rejoicing in it, sometime bewailing the want of it, sometime praying for it, sometime preferring it before their own private concernments, yea, before their own lives;
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and provoked his wrath against them, the Lord saith to Moses, Let me alone, and I will utterly consume this people, and thou shalt lose nothing by it, for I will make of thee a great Nation:
and provoked his wrath against them, the Lord Says to Moses, Let me alone, and I will utterly consume this people, and thou shalt loose nothing by it, for I will make of thee a great nation:
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but how likes Moses this preferment upon these tearmes sde the verse following how he takes on, Lord I beseech thee, what ever becomes of me, spare the people and doe them good, God forbid that my honor & greatnes shold be raised, out of the common ruine.
but how likes Moses this preferment upon these terms sde the verse following how he Takes on, Lord I beseech thee, what ever becomes of me, spare the people and do them good, God forbid that my honour & greatness should be raised, out of the Common ruin.
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So Hester engaged all she had, and all she was, for the common good, Remembring that she was raised to honour for that purpose, that she might doe publique service.
So Esther engaged all she had, and all she was, for the Common good, Remembering that she was raised to honour for that purpose, that she might do public service.
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they are rotten members that feele no paine when the bodie is out of temper, we ought not to minde every one his owne things, but every one the things of others, he is the best man who is most usefull and instrumentall to the common good;
they Are rotten members that feel no pain when the body is out of temper, we ought not to mind every one his own things, but every one the things of Others, he is the best man who is most useful and instrumental to the Common good;
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and Communitie is the better for him, yea, the whole Kingdome, the whole world; the better any man is, the more ready he is to promote the common good.
and Community is the better for him, yea, the Whole Kingdom, the Whole world; the better any man is, the more ready he is to promote the Common good.
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Hence is that charge, Jer. 29. 7. Seeke the peace of the City wherein yee shall dwell, that in the peace thereof ye may have peace, and therefore Psalme 128. it is promised to a man that feareth the Lord,
Hence is that charge, Jer. 29. 7. Seek the peace of the city wherein ye shall dwell, that in the peace thereof you may have peace, and Therefore Psalm 128. it is promised to a man that fears the Lord,
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By this time, I hope ye are all satisfied, That it is every mans duty to stand well affected to the common good, both of the Church and Civill state wherein be lives, and by all possible meanes within his reach, to preferre it before his owne private concernements.
By this time, I hope you Are all satisfied, That it is every men duty to stand well affected to the Common good, both of the Church and Civil state wherein be lives, and by all possible means within his reach, to prefer it before his own private concernments.
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it hath beene the policy of the devill, to labour to bring Religion into disgrace with Princes, suggesting that it is a disturber of the common peace, a troubler of states;
it hath been the policy of the Devil, to labour to bring Religion into disgrace with Princes, suggesting that it is a disturber of the Common peace, a troubler of states;
It was so in Saint Paules time, he was indeed a man of peace, and prayeth in all his Epistles for all the Churches, Peace be unto you, and wisheth that they were even cut off that trouble them,
It was so in Saint Paul's time, he was indeed a man of peace, and Prayeth in all his Epistles for all the Churches, Peace be unto you, and wishes that they were even Cut off that trouble them,
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It was so with David, though he had ventured his life for the common safety, in that combate with Goliah, yet Sauls flatterers present him to Saul, as a man disaffected to the weale publique.
It was so with David, though he had ventured his life for the Common safety, in that combat with Goliath, yet Saul's Flatterers present him to Saul, as a man disaffected to the weal public.
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and best friends to the Church and state wherein they live, the very supporters, and holders up of Kingdomes, they who are, not onely peaceable in the Land,
and best Friends to the Church and state wherein they live, the very supporters, and holders up of Kingdoms, they who Are, not only peaceable in the Land,
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So many good Princes, well inclined by their owne naturall dispositions, are often infinitely abused by false suggestions, and many times learne at last by sad experience, who be their true friends, and who their enemies;
So many good Princes, well inclined by their own natural dispositions, Are often infinitely abused by false suggestions, and many times Learn At last by sad experience, who be their true Friends, and who their enemies;
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but Religion hath no principles of sedition, or rebellion in it, but all that are taught of God, are alwayes friends to the publique good, that which runnes most in their mindes, is the welfare of Israel.
but Religion hath no principles of sedition, or rebellion in it, but all that Are taught of God, Are always Friends to the public good, that which runs most in their minds, is the welfare of Israel.
make onely themselves the center of all their aimes, and actions, have no publique thoughts, publique endeavours, seeke not at all the publique welfare,
make only themselves the centre of all their aims, and actions, have no public thoughts, public endeavours, seek not At all the public welfare,
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how many of us like Jonah, are asleepe still? and minde nothing, lay nothing to heart, put to no hand to helpe the common cause? Alas, (ye will say) we stand low, what can we doe? I tell you, every one of you, may and ought to doe something for the common cause,
how many of us like Jonah, Are asleep still? and mind nothing, lay nothing to heart, put to no hand to help the Common cause? Alas, (you will say) we stand low, what can we do? I tell you, every one of you, may and ought to do something for the Common cause,
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What a sad thing is it to consider, that though the dangers of Church and State, are at this time so great, that the greatest wisedome in the Kingdome, knowes not where to begin to set about the cure,
What a sad thing is it to Consider, that though the dangers of Church and State, Are At this time so great, that the greatest Wisdom in the Kingdom, knows not where to begin to Set about the cure,
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how formall are our Prayers, for a happy successe of those great affaires that are in hand? How little doe we in these stirring times, towards the carrying on of the great worke of Beformation? We are ready to cal unto the great Assembly of State, Lords, Knights, Gentlemen, helpe us for the Lords sake, helpe us now by your wisdome, by your courage, by your counsell, helpe to settle our Peace, to make up our breaches, to prevent our dangers, or we are undone;
how formal Are our Prayers, for a happy success of those great affairs that Are in hand? How little doe we in these stirring times, towards the carrying on of the great work of Beformation? We Are ready to call unto the great Assembly of State, lords, Knights, Gentlemen, help us for the lords sake, help us now by your Wisdom, by your courage, by your counsel, help to settle our Peace, to make up our Breaches, to prevent our dangers, or we Are undone;
great Mountaines which we can neither remove nor leape over, we are at a stand, helpe by your strong cries and strivings in Prayer to God for us, that he would open a way, or we cannot helpe:
great Mountains which we can neither remove nor leap over, we Are At a stand, help by your strong cries and strivings in Prayer to God for us, that he would open a Way, or we cannot help:
unlesse God helpe us to cast overhoord, those Jonasses, which are yet too hard for us, all our rowing and tugging cannot bring the Ship to land, all will miscarrie when we have toyled our selves to the utmost.
unless God help us to cast overhoord, those Jonah, which Are yet too hard for us, all our rowing and tugging cannot bring the Ship to land, all will miscarry when we have toiled our selves to the utmost.
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nay, how many amongst us are so farre from helping our Parliament-Worthies, in their promoting the common good, that they doe what they can to hinder them, by slighting their persons, depraving their actions, mis-judging of their intentions, dis-regarding what they propound, what they order;
nay, how many among us Are so Far from helping our Parliament-Worthies, in their promoting the Common good, that they do what they can to hinder them, by slighting their Persons, depraving their actions, Misjudging of their intentions, disregarding what they propound, what they order;
much to discourage the common enemies, much to encourage our Parliament-Worthies, by your countenance, and concurrence of your mindes and hearts with them, by your assistance, by your strength, by your purses:
much to discourage the Common enemies, much to encourage our Parliament-Worthies, by your countenance, and concurrence of your minds and hearts with them, by your assistance, by your strength, by your purses:
if it be not timely quenched? those Romish Ignatians, and antichristian brood, have begunne that fire there, who doubtlesse are blowing the coales at this time here amongst us also.
if it be not timely quenched? those Romish Ignatians, and Antichristian brood, have begun that fire there, who doubtless Are blowing the coals At this time Here among us also.
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but yet we must do our dutie, everie one must bestirre himselfe, and bring his bucket of water towards the quenching of this common flame, especially sith no man is so meane and weake,
but yet we must do our duty, every one must Bestir himself, and bring his bucket of water towards the quenching of this Common flame, especially sith no man is so mean and weak,
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and that is the second Generall, observed in the Text. We have considered the partie, whose good and welfare is laid to heart, (Israel) I come now to consider the meanes used, to procure Israels good and welfare, it is Prayer. Deliver Israel O God. Hence The second Observation ariseth thus.
and that is the second General, observed in the Text. We have considered the party, whose good and welfare is laid to heart, (Israel) I come now to Consider the means used, to procure Israel's good and welfare, it is Prayer. Deliver Israel Oh God. Hence The second Observation arises thus.
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1. Necessitas praecepti, all are commanded to pray, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 2. Necessitas medii, there is no meane to be used, that can bee successefull to helpe Israel out of troubles, without seeking to God by Prayer, and that for these three reasons.
1. Necessity Precepts, all Are commanded to pray, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 2. Necessity medii, there is no mean to be used, that can be successful to help Israel out of Troubles, without seeking to God by Prayer, and that for these three Reasons.
or Commonwealth, but God hath an all-ruling, and all-ordering hand in them, There is no evill in the City, in the Kingdome, which the Lord hath not done;
or Commonwealth, but God hath an All-ruling, and all-ordering hand in them, There is no evil in the city, in the Kingdom, which the Lord hath not done;
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whether it come from enemies abroad, Ashur is the rod of Gods anger, orfrom bad governors at home, God sometimes Gives a King in his wrath, to be a scourge to a people;
whither it come from enemies abroad, Ashur is the rod of God's anger, orfrom bad Governors At home, God sometime Gives a King in his wrath, to be a scourge to a people;
The Lord stirred up adversaries against Solomon; The Lord rent the Kingdome from Reboboam: The Lord sent an evill spirit betweene Abimelech, and the men of Shechem;
The Lord stirred up Adversaries against Solomon; The Lord rend the Kingdom from Rehoboam: The Lord sent an evil Spirit between Abimelech, and the men of Shechem;
but God hath a just hand in them all, therefore by what meanes soever, nationall stormes doe rise in a Kingdom, we should looke above instrumentall causes,
but God hath a just hand in them all, Therefore by what means soever, national storms do rise in a Kingdom, we should look above instrumental Causes,
Secondly, As God hath a hand in bringing upon Israel all his troubles, So God onely can remove them, and therefore, it is necessary to pray with the Psalmist here, Deliver Israel O God: In vaine is Salvation hoped for from the hills (and you know great men are called hils and mountaines,) In Jehovah our God is the Salvation of Israel saith the Prophet.
Secondly, As God hath a hand in bringing upon Israel all his Troubles, So God only can remove them, and Therefore, it is necessary to pray with the Psalmist Here, Deliver Israel Oh God: In vain is Salvation hoped for from the hills (and you know great men Are called hills and Mountains,) In Jehovah our God is the Salvation of Israel Says the Prophet.
one Scripture saith, that he that turneth the Rivers of waters, turneth the hearts of Kings. Another Text saith, he that stilleth the rage of the Seas, quieteth the fury of the people. If the sword be unsheathed it is the Lord onely, that can command it up, there is a full place to this purpose, in the Prophesies of Jeremiah. Jer. 47. 6. O thou Sword of the Lord;
one Scripture Says, that he that turns the rivers of waters, turns the hearts of Kings. another Text Says, he that stilleth the rage of the Seas, quieteth the fury of the people. If the sword be unsheathed it is the Lord only, that can command it up, there is a full place to this purpose, in the prophecies of Jeremiah. Jer. 47. 6. O thou Sword of the Lord;
Trust not in Princes, there is no helpe in them, nor in Parliaments, there is no helpe in them neither, all the consultations and endeavours of the greatest,
Trust not in Princes, there is no help in them, nor in Parliaments, there is no help in them neither, all the Consultations and endeavours of the greatest,
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God hath made many sweet promises, but all his promises are made to our prayers, Aske, and yee shall have, and saith the Lord, I will for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to doe it for them;
God hath made many sweet promises, but all his promises Are made to our Prayers, Ask, and ye shall have, and Says the Lord, I will for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them;
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God hath in a manner bound himselfe to Prayer, hee who ruleth the world, and hath the hearts of all men in his hands, suffereth himselfe to be (as it were) over-ruled by Prayer; Prayer can knocke downe enemies;
God hath in a manner bound himself to Prayer, he who Ruleth the world, and hath the hearts of all men in his hands, suffers himself to be (as it were) overruled by Prayer; Prayer can knock down enemies;
It was Prayer that choaked Achitophell, Lord turne the wisedome of Achitophell to foolishnesse, saith David. It was Prayer that advanced Haman to the gallowes;
It was Prayer that choked Achitophel, Lord turn the Wisdom of Achitophel to foolishness, Says David. It was Prayer that advanced Haman to the gallows;
use other meanes we must, but without this, all other meanes will be inavaileable, nothing can helpe Israel, so long as the children of Israel bee loud in their sinnes, and silent in their prayers:
use other means we must, but without this, all other means will be inavaileable, nothing can help Israel, so long as the children of Israel be loud in their Sins, and silent in their Prayers:
your consultations will doe no good without prayer; your Fortifications no good without prayer; your ammunition no good without Prayer; your contributions no good without you give prayers with them, and send prayers after them;
your Consultations will do no good without prayer; your Fortifications no good without prayer; your ammunition no good without Prayer; your contributions no good without you give Prayers with them, and send Prayers After them;
O let us venture still in this ship, which brings home such returnes, let us give God no rest till he make our Ierusalem the praise of the earth, let us beset the Throne of Grace, with much earnestnesse,
Oh let us venture still in this ship, which brings home such returns, let us give God no rest till he make our Ierusalem the praise of the earth, let us beset the Throne of Grace, with much earnestness,
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and much importunity, the season requires it, and the present state of things calls for it, delay will be dangerous, ye know if fire be begun in a house, a few buckets of water brought in time, may quench it,
and much importunity, the season requires it, and the present state of things calls for it, Delay will be dangerous, you know if fire be begun in a house, a few buckets of water brought in time, may quench it,
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And now let me adde to this Exhortation these directions. First, Who ever intends to pray for Israel, as David doth in this verse, let him remember to pray for himselfe first, as David doth in this Psalme, not because a man should preferre his owne private good before the publique, that is against the former Doctrine,
And now let me add to this Exhortation these directions. First, Who ever intends to pray for Israel, as David does in this verse, let him Remember to pray for himself First, as David does in this Psalm, not Because a man should prefer his own private good before the public, that is against the former Doctrine,
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The blind man in the Gospell, saw this truth, that God heares not sinners, that is, impenitent sinners, they who hide their owne soares, shall never prevaile to heale others;
The blind man in the Gospel, saw this truth, that God hears not Sinners, that is, impenitent Sinners, they who hide their own soars, shall never prevail to heal Others;
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I remember what is spoke of witches, who as some say, use good prayers, away with them, (Si Magicie, Deus non vult tales, si piae, non per tales) if they be magicall prayers, God will heare no such petitions,
I Remember what is spoke of Witches, who as Some say, use good Prayers, away with them, (Si Magicie, Deus non vult tales, si Pious, non per tales) if they be magical Prayers, God will hear no such petitions,
Secondly, Take this further direction, who ever would pray aright for Israels deliverance from troubles, must get a Heart affected with, and bleeding for Israels troubles;
Secondly, Take this further direction, who ever would pray aright for Israel's deliverance from Troubles, must get a Heart affected with, and bleeding for Israel's Troubles;
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and yet we are straitned in our expressions, when we are to present Israels case before God, let us to helpe our selves herein study the Scriptures, and therein,
and yet we Are straitened in our expressions, when we Are to present Israel's case before God, let us to help our selves herein study the Scriptures, and therein,
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2. Take notice of all Gods threatnings against the enemies of his Church, that Antichrist shall be destroyed, that Babylon shall fall, that God will bring the plots of wicked men upon their owne heads, &c. and turne them into Prayers, that they may bee performed.
2. Take notice of all God's threatenings against the enemies of his Church, that Antichrist shall be destroyed, that Babylon shall fallen, that God will bring the plots of wicked men upon their own Heads, etc. and turn them into Prayers, that they may be performed.
4. Especially, (and that comprehends all) to helpe and guide us in praying for Israel, let us study the Prayers of the Saints of God, which stand upon record in the Scriptures,
4. Especially, (and that comprehends all) to help and guide us in praying for Israel, let us study the Prayers of the Saints of God, which stand upon record in the Scriptures,
how ever, it will helpe us exceeding much, to observe and make use of their arguments, whereby they have strove with God, in the behalfe of Israel, according as the present case required.
how ever, it will help us exceeding much, to observe and make use of their Arguments, whereby they have strove with God, in the behalf of Israel, according as the present case required.
So prayes Jehosophat, 2 Chron. 20. 8, 9, 10. 2. Sometimes they urge Gods power; So prayeth Hezekiah, 2 King. 19. 15, 16. O Lord our God, thou art a God able to deliver us. 3. Sometimes they urge Gods mercy and truth; So prayes Daniel, Dan. 9. 4. O Lord the great God, keeping Covenant and mercy to them that love him. 4. Sometimes they urge Gods Glory, and Honour;
So prays Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20. 8, 9, 10. 2. Sometime they urge God's power; So Prayeth Hezekiah, 2 King. 19. 15, 16. Oh Lord our God, thou art a God able to deliver us. 3. Sometime they urge God's mercy and truth; So prays daniel, Dan. 9. 4. Oh Lord the great God, keeping Covenant and mercy to them that love him. 4. Sometime they urge God's Glory, and Honour;
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So prayeth Jeremie, O Lord, though our iniquities testifie against us, yet helpe us for thy name sake, Jer. 14. 7. And so the Psalmist, Arise O Lord, maintaine thine owne cause, Psal. 74. 22. 5. Sometimes they urge Gods Offices; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thy selfe, Psal. 94. 1. O thou Shepherd of Israel, stirre up thy selfe, and come and helpe us.
So Prayeth Jeremiah, Oh Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, yet help us for thy name sake, Jer. 14. 7. And so the Psalmist, Arise Oh Lord, maintain thine own cause, Psalm 74. 22. 5. Sometime they urge God's Offices; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, show thy self, Psalm 94. 1. Oh thou Shepherd of Israel, stir up thy self, and come and help us.
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Psal. 80. 1. O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour of it in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a man astonished, (who knowes not whether to goe forward or backeward) and as a mighty man that cannot save? 6. Sometimes they urge Gods former deliverances; Lord, thou hast beene our helpe in all generations, Psal. 90. 1. Our eares have heard our Fathers tell, what thou hast done for thy people of old:
Psalm 80. 1. Oh thou hope of Israel, the Saviour of it in time of trouble, why Shouldst thou be as a man astonished, (who knows not whither to go forward or backward) and as a mighty man that cannot save? 6. Sometime they urge God's former Deliverances; Lord, thou hast been our help in all generations, Psalm 90. 1. Our ears have herd our Father's tell, what thou hast done for thy people of old:
Thirdly, In their prayers for Israel, the people of God urge God with arguments drawne from the consideration of Israels enemies, their multitude, their power, malice, pride, and cruelty.
Thirdly, In their Prayers for Israel, the people of God urge God with Arguments drawn from the consideration of Israel's enemies, their multitude, their power, malice, pride, and cruelty.
How long shall the ungodly triumph, and make such proud boasting, Wherefore shall the wicked blaspheme thee daily, saying ▪ Where is now their God? Psal. 137. 7. Psal. 94. 8, 4.
How long shall the ungodly triumph, and make such proud boasting, Wherefore shall the wicked Blaspheme thee daily, saying ▪ Where is now their God? Psalm 137. 7. Psalm 94. 8, 4.
And thus I have done also with the second thing observed in the Text, the meane used to procune Israels good and welfare, viz. Prayer. Deliver Israel, O God.
And thus I have done also with the second thing observed in the Text, the mean used to procune Israel's good and welfare, viz. Prayer. Deliver Israel, Oh God.
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First, Evill Magistrates are troublers of Israel, the Scripture saith so, My Father hath troubled Israel, saith Jonathan, 1 Sam. 14. 29. Thou art he that troubleth Israel, saith Elias to Ahab, 1 King. 18. 18. If the pillars of Church and Common-weale bee out of frame, the foundations out of course,
First, Evil Magistrates Are troublers of Israel, the Scripture Says so, My Father hath troubled Israel, Says Johnathan, 1 Sam. 14. 29. Thou art he that Troubles Israel, Says Elias to Ahab, 1 King. 18. 18. If the pillars of Church and Commonweal be out of frame, the foundations out of course,
if injustice and oppression be in the seate of Judgement, this must needs trouble Israel. That must needs be a miserable State, where wickednesse is got into high places ▪ and the waters are troubled and mudded at the Fountaine-head,
if injustice and oppression be in the seat of Judgement, this must needs trouble Israel. That must needs be a miserable State, where wickedness is god into high places ▪ and the waters Are troubled and mudded At the Fountainhead,
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Jer. 5. 1. 4. 5. Therefore, when ye pray for the reliefe of Israels troubles, pray that God would make Kings nursing Fathers, and Queenes nursing Mothers unto his Church;
Jer. 5. 1. 4. 5. Therefore, when you pray for the relief of Israel's Troubles, pray that God would make Kings nursing Father's, and Queens nursing Mother's unto his Church;
Church-men may be State-troublers, I need not tell you that, the world sees it, how some men, who say they are in holy Orders, may have a great hand in putting all things out of Order.
Churchmen may be State-troublers, I need not tell you that, the world sees it, how Some men, who say they Are in holy Order, may have a great hand in putting all things out of Order.
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my part is, (as my Text guides me) to put you in minde, to turne this complaint into a Prayer, that God would purge the Sonnes of Levi, that from the Prophets of Jerusalem, profanenesse may no longer goe forth, over all the Land; that they who should be studying to save Soules, may not busie themselves about troubling States and Kingdomes;
my part is, (as my Text guides me) to put you in mind, to turn this complaint into a Prayer, that God would purge the Sons of Levi, that from the prophets of Jerusalem, profaneness may no longer go forth, over all the Land; that they who should be studying to save Souls, may not busy themselves about troubling States and Kingdoms;
Thirdly, I must yet further put you in minde of other troublers of Israel, the Pope and his adherents, all Jesuited papists, and their abetters, are arch Church-troublers, and State-troublers, and ever were;
Thirdly, I must yet further put you in mind of other troublers of Israel, the Pope and his adherents, all Jesuited Papists, and their abetters, Are arch Church-troublers, and State-troublers, and ever were;
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Is it peace Jehu? saith Joram: the answer is, What peace? So long as Idolatrie is countenanced in Israel; Have we not found by experience, this Antichristian and Babylonish sect, to be alwayes enemies unto Peace,
Is it peace Jehu? Says Jhoram: the answer is, What peace? So long as Idolatry is countenanced in Israel; Have we not found by experience, this Antichristian and Babylonish sect, to be always enemies unto Peace,
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and fomenters of division, betweene King and people, Kingdome, and Kingdome? What a sad thing is it to thinke that this generation of Vipers, which have so often stung us, should yet be nourished in our bosomes? shall they lodge there till they eate out our hearts? (Sic notus Ʋlysses?) Will we beleeve nothing,
and fomenters of division, between King and people, Kingdom, and Kingdom? What a sad thing is it to think that this generation of Vipers, which have so often stung us, should yet be nourished in our bosoms? shall they lodge there till they eat out our hearts? (Sic notus Ʋlysses?) Will we believe nothing,
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and some amongst us say, they had rather side with Papists than Puritans; I beseech you let mee speake freely, I am not yet learned enough to interpret the meaning of that word Puritan, I know that with that staffe, the prophane world beates all that are better than themselves.
and Some among us say, they had rather side with Papists than Puritans; I beseech you let me speak freely, I am not yet learned enough to interpret the meaning of that word Puritan, I know that with that staff, the profane world beats all that Are better than themselves.
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I would be loth to countenance the intemperancies and wilde courses of a froward Generation amongst us, who shame the Religion they pretend unto, of whom, more presently;
I would be loath to countenance the intemperancies and wild courses of a froward Generation among us, who shame the Religion they pretend unto, of whom, more presently;
but yet I would desire that reasonable men would consider, whether partie they had rather trust their throates with, (if it should come to that) the Papists, or the Puritans;
but yet I would desire that reasonable men would Consider, whither party they had rather trust their throats with, (if it should come to that) the Papists, or the Puritans;
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Some usurpe upon the Office of the Magistrate, who being private men, take upon them to be publique Reformers, not knowing of what spirit they are, nor considering in what Station God hath set them.
some usurp upon the Office of the Magistrate, who being private men, take upon them to be public Reformers, not knowing of what Spirit they Are, nor considering in what Station God hath Set them.
Doubtlesse, many things are amisse in Church and Common-weale, and it becomes every one to the utmost of his power, to promote the desired Reformation,
Doubtless, many things Are amiss in Church and Commonweal, and it becomes every one to the utmost of his power, to promote the desired Reformation,
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Fifthly, I must also bring into this Catalogue of troublers of Israel, the Anabaptists, and those other turbulent Sectaries amongst us, who trouble our people, by buzzing in their eares, that we have no true Ministerie, no true Church, no true Ordinances,
Fifthly, I must also bring into this Catalogue of troublers of Israel, the Anabaptists, and those other turbulent Sectaries among us, who trouble our people, by buzzing in their ears, that we have no true Ministry, no true Church, no true Ordinances,
experience proves that there is an unquiet spirit in many of these, ignorant, proud, censorious, headstrong, selfe-conceited, selfe-exalting, contrarie to the wisedome that is from above, which is First pure, then peaceable, humble, meeke, gentle, &c.
experience Proves that there is an unquiet Spirit in many of these, ignorant, proud, censorious, headstrong, selfe-conceited, Self-exalting, contrary to the Wisdom that is from above, which is First pure, then peaceable, humble, meek, gentle, etc.
as will but prepare us to become all a prey to the common adversary. Sixthly, I had here concluded, but that me thinkes I heare some man blesse himselfe,
as will but prepare us to become all a prey to the Common adversary. Sixthly, I had Here concluded, but that me thinks I hear Some man bless himself,
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Every wicked liver, every unreformed person, every ungodly, unjust, prophane, uncleane person, is a troubler of Israel: See the proofe, Hos. 4. 1. The Lord hath a controversie with the Land,
Every wicked liver, every unreformed person, every ungodly, unjust, profane, unclean person, is a troubler of Israel: See the proof, Hos. 4. 1. The Lord hath a controversy with the Land,
because of these the Land mournes. Oh, consider it, are there none such among you? Thou sayest thou art no Papist, but art thou not an Atheist, one that lives as if there were no God in the world? Thou sayest, thou art no Schismaticke, but art thou not a Scoffer at Religion, and a jearer at those who walke in that way which is called holy? Thou thankest God thou art no troublesome Sectary, but art thou not a prophane person like Esau; a swearer, a drunkard, a fornicatour, a deceiver, one that professest the Gospell,
Because of these the Land mourns. O, Consider it, Are there none such among you? Thou Sayest thou art no Papist, but art thou not an Atheist, one that lives as if there were no God in the world? Thou Sayest, thou art no Schismatic, but art thou not a Scoffer At Religion, and a jearer At those who walk in that Way which is called holy? Thou thankest God thou art no troublesome Sectary, but art thou not a profane person like Esau; a swearer, a drunkard, a fornicator, a deceiver, one that professest the Gospel,
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and art a shame to the Gospell? if thou beest, thou art a grand troubler of Israel, and thou hast a hand in pulling downe judgements upon the Land. Beloved, let every one of us looke to it,
and art a shame to the Gospel? if thou Best, thou art a grand troubler of Israel, and thou hast a hand in pulling down Judgments upon the Land. beloved, let every one of us look to it,
and then, as ye heard in the second point, we shall be fit to intercede for Israel, and pray with David here, Deliver Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. Amen, Amen. FINIS.
and then, as you herd in the second point, we shall be fit to intercede for Israel, and pray with David Here, Deliver Israel, Oh God, out of all his Troubles. Amen, Amen. FINIS.
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