A sermon preached at the publique fast the ninth day of Aug. 1644 at St. Maries, Oxford, before the honorable members of the two Houses of Parliament there assembled by Paul Gosnold ... ; and published by authority.
for there are but three words in it ▪ and the first concernes the day, the second the times, the third the state: Prayer, a principall end of Fasting, is proper to the day: Peace is seasonable in these divided times: Jerusalem brings in the State: But three words (I say) in the Originall;
for there Are but three words in it ▪ and the First concerns the day, the second the times, the third the state: Prayer, a principal end of Fasting, is proper to the day: Peace is seasonable in these divided times: Jerusalem brings in the State: But three words (I say) in the Original;
NONLATINALPHABET but they are all three Verba Trojana, pregnant words, every one containes a catalogue: Pray, all duties in one: Peace, all blessings in one:
but they Are all three Verba Trojana, pregnant words, every one contains a catalogue: Pray, all duties in one: Peace, all blessings in one:
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and because the Object in nature is before the Act, and the Subject before them both, I will first speake of Ierusalem, next of Peace, and conclude with Prayer.
and Because the Object in nature is before the Act, and the Subject before them both, I will First speak of Ierusalem, next of Peace, and conclude with Prayer.
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Vncontrolled licentiousnesse, though to the grosse conceited vulgar it seemes to be liberty, yet wee find by dismall experience, that it produceth nothing but disorder, injustice, rapine, and insupportable slavery:
Uncontrolled licentiousness, though to the gross conceited Vulgar it seems to be liberty, yet we find by dismal experience, that it Produceth nothing but disorder, injustice, rapine, and insupportable slavery:
or the Sun that gives us hight: for indeed there is no living without it; at least men would be driven to live solitary in woods and caves, like beasts, and salvages.
or the Sun that gives us hight: for indeed there is no living without it; At least men would be driven to live solitary in woods and caves, like beasts, and salvages.
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So also in the Microcosme, the little world of man's body, if the heart, the mother of life be distressed, presently the spirits and bloud flock and flow from all parts to relieve her.
So also in the Microcosm, the little world of Man's body, if the heart, the mother of life be distressed, presently the spirits and blood flock and flow from all parts to relieve her.
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the Winds hold their breath, and the Clouds stop their Bottles, what would become of the world? and if the world should perish, what would become of them? So if we, the particular members of Ierusalem (for what is Ierusalem but our selves incorporate?) should withdraw our duty, she could not subsist;
the Winds hold their breath, and the Clouds stop their Bottles, what would become of the world? and if the world should perish, what would become of them? So if we, the particular members of Ierusalem (for what is Ierusalem but our selves incorporate?) should withdraw our duty, she could not subsist;
but referre all things to our selves, and our domestick commodities, yet because these are inclosed in the happinesse of the Vniversality, it is our necessary duty to pray for Ierusalem.
but refer all things to our selves, and our domestic commodities, yet Because these Are enclosed in the happiness of the Universality, it is our necessary duty to pray for Ierusalem.
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4. Prayer is the expression of desire, the object of desire is Good, the greater good is to be preferr'd before the lesse, the publick good is incomparably greater and worthyer then the private, by how much a whole Societie is more worth then one man.
4. Prayer is the expression of desire, the Object of desire is Good, the greater good is to be preferred before the less, the public good is incomparably greater and Worthier then the private, by how much a Whole Society is more worth then one man.
1. Many are of the minde, that, though men had persisted in their primogeneal integritie, there should have beene dominion and government amongst them:
1. Many Are of the mind, that, though men had persisted in their primogeneal integrity, there should have been dominion and government among them:
Seeing then an inclination to peace was the originall spring of civill communities, and the establishment of peace the very end, whence they had their beginning;
Seeing then an inclination to peace was the original spring of civil communities, and the establishment of peace the very end, whence they had their beginning;
Some render it, Salutate Ierusalem, for the Iewes saluted them, to whom they wished all happinesse, with this complement, Peace be unto you. Peace then, according to the sacred idiome, is the Rendezvouz or Magazine of all that good is:
some render it, Salutate Ierusalem, for the Iewes saluted them, to whom they wished all happiness, with this compliment, Peace be unto you. Peace then, according to the sacred idiom, is the Rendezvous or Magazine of all that good is:
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Shee's the daughter of righteousnesse, saith the Prophet, Isa. 32. 17. 'tis a fruit of the holy spirit, saith the Apostle, Gal. 5. 22. Righteousnesse and peace kisse each other, as the Psalmist sings most sweetly;
She's the daughter of righteousness, Says the Prophet, Isaiah 32. 17. it's a fruit of the holy Spirit, Says the Apostle, Gal. 5. 22. Righteousness and peace kiss each other, as the Psalmist sings most sweetly;
'tis founded in charity, which is the comprehension of all Christian vertues. 2. Whether peace be pleasant, or no, I appeale to your now quickned experience.
it's founded in charity, which is the comprehension of all Christian Virtues. 2. Whither peace be pleasant, or no, I appeal to your now quickened experience.
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What is more wished, or would be more welcome then peace? What is better or sweeter then peace? What is more splendid and beautifull then peace? Peace is that faire Astraea that linketh men together in the golden fetters of mutuall amitie,
What is more wished, or would be more welcome then peace? What is better or Sweeten then peace? What is more splendid and beautiful then peace? Peace is that fair Astraea that linketh men together in the golden fetters of mutual amity,
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Peace is the harmony of the world, the smile and serenity of the earth, the hansell and image of our happinesse in heaven, the tutelar Saint of Kings and Princes, the very forme or soule of a Common-wealth, the nursery of Arts, shortly, a Paradise where all accommodations for this life and the next do grow.
Peace is the harmony of the world, the smile and serenity of the earth, the handsel and image of our happiness in heaven, the tutelar Saint of Kings and Princes, the very Form or soul of a Commonwealth, the nursery of Arts, shortly, a Paradise where all accommodations for this life and the next doe grow.
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for in that encomiastick Psalme of Peace, it is not onely compared to the fragrant oyntment of Aaron, but also to the prolifique dew of Hermon, fructifying the fields of Sion; Pacis alumna Ceres, peace and abundance go together:
for in that encomiastic Psalm of Peace, it is not only compared to the fragrant ointment of Aaron, but also to the prolific due of Hermon, fructifying the fields of Sion; Pacis alumna Ceres, peace and abundance go together:
and leading Plutos the good of riches in the other, to paint out unto us, that riches and plenty are the inseperable companions of peace O what a blessed Trinity conspire in this Vnity!
and leading Plutos the good of riches in the other, to paint out unto us, that riches and plenty Are the inseparable Sodales of peace Oh what a blessed Trinity conspire in this Unity!
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turne his grace into wantonnesse, confume our fertile peace in making provision for the flesh, to satisfie the lusts thereof, to make our backs fine, and our bellies full:
turn his grace into wantonness, confume our fertile peace in making provision for the Flesh, to satisfy the Lustiest thereof, to make our backs fine, and our bellies full:
1 Tim. 2. 2. that we should sow the fruits of righteousnesse in peace ▪ Iam. 3. 17. that being delivered from the hands of our enemies, we should serve him without feare: Luc. 1. 74. If Hannibal were at the Ports, Rabshache upon the Walls, the Rebels now within our Workes, what a wilde confusion would rout your attention? Put men into a bodily feare, and quite marre their devotion.
1 Tim. 2. 2. that we should sow the fruits of righteousness in peace ▪ Iam. 3. 17. that being Delivered from the hands of our enemies, we should serve him without Fear: Luke 1. 74. If Hannibal were At the Ports, Rabshache upon the Walls, the Rebels now within our Works, what a wild confusion would rout your attention? Put men into a bodily Fear, and quite mar their devotion.
The Iewes were thrice a yeare to worship God in Ierusalem; now in the time of Warre 'twas ill travailing the Countrey, men were then affraid to say, what David was so glad to heare, Let us goe into the House of the Lord.
The Iewes were thrice a year to worship God in Ierusalem; now in the time of War 'twas ill travailing the Country, men were then afraid to say, what David was so glad to hear, Let us go into the House of the Lord.
The Psalmist therefore being exceedingly delighted to behold these meetings, and wishing in his heart they might never be interrupted, from the desire of his soule breathed this flagrant ejaculation, O pray for the Peace of Ierusalem.
The Psalmist Therefore being exceedingly delighted to behold these meetings, and wishing in his heart they might never be interrupted, from the desire of his soul breathed this flagrant ejaculation, Oh pray for the Peace of Ierusalem.
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if S. Austin's question were now put, Vultis pacem? would yee have peace? how greedily would they answer? Cupimus, amamus, volumus, yes, with all our hearts.
if S. Austin's question were now put, Wills pacem? would ye have peace? how greedily would they answer? Cupimus, amamus, volumus, yes, with all our hearts.
our quarrels by mutuall slaughters incensed to implacable hatred, and our peace so ruin'd beyond all reparation, that a temper now, reconciliation now may seeme impossible.
our quarrels by mutual slaughters incensed to implacable hatred, and our peace so ruined beyond all reparation, that a temper now, reconciliation now may seem impossible.
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for if God be carefull to feed lions and ravens, and to cloath lilies, how much more shall he regard men and humane societies, O ye of little faith? Next, the Planetarian gravely tells us, that for our long, almost miraculous former peace we may thanke our stars ▪ whose kind aspect and propitious irradation was the cause thereof and that warre hath since been kindled by the fiery influence of Mars, inflaming the cholericke humour of Potentates.
for if God be careful to feed Lions and Ravens, and to cloth lilies, how much more shall he regard men and humane societies, Oh you of little faith? Next, the Planetarian gravely tells us, that for our long, almost miraculous former peace we may thank our Stars ▪ whose kind aspect and propitious irradation was the cause thereof and that war hath since been kindled by the fiery influence of Mars, Inflaming the choleric humour of Potentates.
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and what needed so many consultations, overtures, propositions, and umpires of peace, when a good Purge would have done the feat? Bishop Fotherby confuteth these men by Psal. 75. 6. Promotion cometh neither from the East,
and what needed so many Consultations, overtures, propositions, and umpires of peace, when a good Purge would have done the feat? Bishop Fotherby confuteth these men by Psalm 75. 6. Promotion comes neither from the East,
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therefore either pity their blindnesse, or laugh at their madnesse, and so let them goe. 2. I might by many Scripture Examples shew the force or rather omnipotence of prayer;
Therefore either pity their blindness, or laugh At their madness, and so let them go. 2. I might by many Scripture Examples show the force or rather omnipotence of prayer;
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When God Exod. 32. would have dispatched all Israel at a blow, the selfe same Moses held his hands by prayer so strongly, that God seemes to aske Moses leave to strike them;
When God Exod 32. would have dispatched all Israel At a blow, the self same Moses held his hands by prayer so strongly, that God seems to ask Moses leave to strike them;
Cannot? Not for want of strength, for who is like to the Lord in power? but for the aboundance of his clemency, which would not suffer him to lift up his hand against that people,
Cannot? Not for want of strength, for who is like to the Lord in power? but for the abundance of his clemency, which would not suffer him to lift up his hand against that people,
This very thing hath undone us, like the Carter in the fable, who when his Cart stucke fast in a slough, sets him downe and cries amaine, Helpe Hercules, helpe: Hercules appearing chid the lubber;
This very thing hath undone us, like the Carter in the fable, who when his Cart stuck fast in a slough, sets him down and cries amain, Help Hercules, help: Hercules appearing Child the lubber;
He can neither be a good Subject, nor a right honest man, who for the preservation of the King, Religion, Lawes, Liberty, Learning, the Churches and his Countries peace, would not thinke not onely all the money in his purse,
He can neither be a good Subject, nor a right honest man, who for the preservation of the King, Religion, Laws, Liberty, Learning, the Churches and his Countries peace, would not think not only all the money in his purse,
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Christ hath commanded us to give vnto Caesar the things that are Caesars ▪ and inforced the commandement by his owne example, who as Lord Verulam well observeth, never wrought miracle about money matter,
christ hath commanded us to give unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars ▪ and enforced the Commandment by his own Exampl, who as Lord Verulam well observeth, never wrought miracle about money matter,
Onely this I'le say, whosoever out of a conscientious regard had to his duty, obliged by the lawes of God and men, shall loose his life in the service of the King, I dare not deny that man the honour of a Martyr.
Only this I'll say, whosoever out of a conscientious regard had to his duty, obliged by the laws of God and men, shall lose his life in the service of the King, I Dare not deny that man the honour of a Martyr.
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against those Sanctimonious Incendiaries, who have fetched fire from heaven to set their Country in combustion, have pretended Religion to raise and maintaine a most wicked rebellion:
against those Sanctimonious Incendiaries, who have fetched fire from heaven to Set their Country in combustion, have pretended Religion to raise and maintain a most wicked rebellion:
what wild irregular courses have these men runne, since the reines have layen loose upon them? I am afraid, they will never leave chopping and changing, plotting and practising, till in conclusion they bring all to confusion, all to an Anarchy or savage Ataxie, Prayer, Peace, Ierusalem, and all.
what wild irregular courses have these men run, since the reins have lain lose upon them? I am afraid, they will never leave chopping and changing, plotting and practising, till in conclusion they bring all to confusion, all to an Anarchy or savage Ataxia, Prayer, Peace, Ierusalem, and all.
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How long, Lord, how long holy and just shall our bloud and wrongs be unreveng'd upon them? how long shall the Devill and his instruments have place and power to deface and defile thy Temples, to profane thy service, to persecute thy ministers, to pursue the life and honour of thine Anointed,
How long, Lord, how long holy and just shall our blood and wrongs be unrevenged upon them? how long shall the devil and his Instruments have place and power to deface and defile thy Temples, to profane thy service, to persecute thy Ministers, to pursue the life and honour of thine Anointed,
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and to seduce the silly people like sheepe to the slaughter? How long shall they blaspheme thy Name and Religion by making it an instrument of such hellish practises? How long Lord,
and to seduce the silly people like sheep to the slaughter? How long shall they Blaspheme thy Name and Religion by making it an Instrument of such hellish practises? How long Lord,
Thus have I runne through the parts of my Text. I have shewed ye, that our chiefest care should be for Ierusalem; that the greatest blessing we can wish Ierusalem, is peace; that the most effectuall meanes to procure peace, is prayer. Therefore, pray for the peace of Ierusalem.
Thus have I run through the parts of my Text. I have showed you, that our chiefest care should be for Ierusalem; that the greatest blessing we can wish Ierusalem, is peace; that the most effectual means to procure peace, is prayer. Therefore, pray for the peace of Ierusalem.
Let true Patriots, that regard the flourishing condition of their Country; Let devour Christians, that thinke it an happinesse to enjoy the free use of religion;
Let true Patriots, that regard the flourishing condition of their Country; Let devour Christians, that think it an happiness to enjoy the free use of Religion;
Before these causelesse Warres began, (causelesse, for though the meritorious was too apparent, yet the next immediate cause is somewhat mystick and wondrous:) Before (I say) these causelesse Warres had cut asunder the Gordian knot of our well-setled peace; God had advanced this Nation above all Nations with so rare and continued course of prosperity, that all the world,
Before these causeless Wars began, (causeless, for though the meritorious was too apparent, yet the next immediate cause is somewhat mystic and wondrous:) Before (I say) these causeless Wars had Cut asunder the Gordian knot of our well-settled peace; God had advanced this nation above all nations with so rare and continued course of Prosperity, that all the world,
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& magnified him in our hearts, and glorified him in our lives, and did all we could to set forth and celebrate his matchlesse goodnesse and indulgence towards us, we were the most ingratefull,
& magnified him in our hearts, and glorified him in our lives, and did all we could to Set forth and celebrate his matchless Goodness and indulgence towards us, we were the most ingrateful,
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Doubtlesse this black sinne of ingratitude, our unthankfulnesse in not acknowledging, and our dissolutenesse in abusing such singular favours made us longer unworthy of them.
Doubtless this black sin of ingratitude, our unthankfulness in not acknowledging, and our dissoluteness in abusing such singular favours made us longer unworthy of them.
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For besides that Warre and Destruction having taken their progresse through the neighbouring Countries, according to the ordinary destinie of earthly things, our turne was likely to be next:
For beside that War and Destruction having taken their progress through the neighbouring Countries, according to the ordinary destiny of earthly things, our turn was likely to be next:
and their brazen impudencie, leaving as little hope that we would be better, argue the measure of our iniquities to be brim-full? hath not our more then heathenish profanenesse and impiety, our exorbitant pride,
and their brazen impudency, leaving as little hope that we would be better, argue the measure of our iniquities to be brimful? hath not our more then Heathenish profaneness and impiety, our exorbitant pride,
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and foppish gayetie, our ranke voluptuousnesse, riot, luxury, and most ungracious abuse of Gods innumerable mercies, provoked his Justice to bring upon us the same or worse calamities,
and foppish gaiety, our rank voluptuousness, riot, luxury, and most ungracious abuse of God's innumerable Mercies, provoked his justice to bring upon us the same or Worse calamities,
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now that we are at the pits mouth of utter undoing, ready to be tumbled in, with penitent hearts and teary eyes, with all fervency and importunity to pray uncessantly for the peace of Ierusalem.
now that we Are At the pits Mouth of utter undoing, ready to be tumbled in, with penitent hearts and teary eyes, with all fervency and importunity to pray uncessantly for the peace of Ierusalem.
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When from this generall, which is confess'd on all sides, I descend to the inquisition of more particular and nearer causes of our present miserie, I am struck silent with amazement;
When from this general, which is confessed on all sides, I descend to the inquisition of more particular and nearer Causes of our present misery, I am struck silent with amazement;
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unlesse men at certaine periodicall times were carried into it by a fatall sway; that such eager and mortall contention should flame from little or no provocation.
unless men At certain Periodical times were carried into it by a fatal sway; that such eager and Mortal contention should flame from little or no provocation.
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was it, that we were come to the desperate resolution of Aesops Asse, who made no haste to fly from the enemies, presuming they could not load her with heavier burdens then her Master? It cannot be denyed but such Asses were numbers in the Kingdome, till sad experience, the fooles Mistrisse, made them finde and feele to their cost the little finger of the Rebels to be heavier,
was it, that we were come to the desperate resolution of Aesops Ass, who made no haste to fly from the enemies, presuming they could not load her with Heavier burdens then her Master? It cannot be denied but such Asses were numbers in the Kingdom, till sad experience, the Fools Mistress, made them find and feel to their cost the little finger of the Rebels to be Heavier,
Or shall I thinke Religion, that most specious pretext, the onely sound whereof (for, dull soules, they skill little of the substance of it) doth so mightily bewitch and inveigle the people? Shall I think this to have been the true genuine cause? Nothing lesse.
Or shall I think Religion, that most specious pretext, the only found whereof (for, dull Souls, they skill little of the substance of it) does so mightily bewitch and inveigle the people? Shall I think this to have been the true genuine cause? Nothing less.
For our religion of old was (saith Lactantius) and still is to be defended, (especially against those whom God hath set over us) not by fighting, but by dying; not by cruelty, but by patience;
For our Religion of old was (Says Lactantius) and still is to be defended, (especially against those whom God hath Set over us) not by fighting, but by dying; not by cruelty, but by patience;
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'Tis impossible mindes seasoned with the sweet doctrine of the Gospell, which commands us to love our very enemies, should entertaine thoughts of deadly hostility against their friends and brethren.
It's impossible minds seasoned with the sweet Doctrine of the Gospel, which commands us to love our very enemies, should entertain thoughts of deadly hostility against their Friends and brothers.
Certainly the Devill hath distill'd the quintessence of his serpentine policie into this stratagem, to convert religion, which God intended for the firmest bond of amity,
Certainly the devil hath distilled the quintessence of his serpentine policy into this stratagem, to convert Religion, which God intended for the firmest bound of amity,
therefore the Angels at his comming proclaimed peace, and when he was come, the religion that he taught us is called the Gospell of peace, and it consists of many admirable precepts of meeknesse, patience;
Therefore the Angels At his coming proclaimed peace, and when he was come, the Religion that he taught us is called the Gospel of peace, and it consists of many admirable Precepts of meekness, patience;
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humilitie, innocence, subjection, charitie, &c. all the mothers and nurses of peace; nay it denounceth damnation to all that break the peace. Let not then turbulent spirits and the troublers of Israel once offer to speake of religion,
humility, innocence, subjection, charity, etc. all the mother's and Nurse's of peace; nay it Denounceth damnation to all that break the peace. Let not then turbulent spirits and the troublers of Israel once offer to speak of Religion,
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Rebellion is as the sinne of Witchcraft: 1 Sam. 15. 23. Witches (they say) when they first covenant with the Devill, renounce their Baptisme, renege their Christianity:
Rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft: 1 Sam. 15. 23. Witches (they say) when they First Covenant with the devil, renounce their Baptism, renege their Christianity:
my minde leades me to thinke our greatest Zealots, that personate Saints upon earth to be no better affected then Machiavill, who esteem'd it wisedome to professe, but weaknesse to believe any religion.
my mind leads me to think our greatest Zealots, that personate Saints upon earth to be no better affected then Machiavelli, who esteemed it Wisdom to profess, but weakness to believe any Religion.
than the generall abusing and profaning of religion, by making it the grand engine of practises, a vizour to cover the face of all knavery and impiety, a meere legerdemaine to mock vulgar eyes: For, marke it;
than the general abusing and profaning of Religion, by making it the grand engine of practises, a vizor to cover the face of all knavery and impiety, a mere legerdemain to mock Vulgar eyes: For, mark it;
if the designe be to make a fortune, or to mend a broken one, to satisfie some revengefull or ambitious humour, the onely sure way to effect it, is, to proclaime a Fast, to overlay it with the faire colours of religion.
if the Design be to make a fortune, or to mend a broken one, to satisfy Some revengeful or ambitious humour, the only sure Way to Effect it, is, to proclaim a Fast, to overlay it with the fair colours of Religion.
whatsoever the cause was, listen to a prodigie, by which, without the helpe of a prophetick spirit, you may easily prognosticate, what the effect will be.
whatsoever the cause was, listen to a prodigy, by which, without the help of a prophetic Spirit, you may Easily prognosticate, what the Effect will be.
Pliny writes of a Serpent, called Amphisbaena, a Serpent with two heads, one where it should be, the other where the tayle should be, at each end a head:
pliny writes of a Serpent, called Amphisbaena, a Serpent with two Heads, one where it should be, the other where the tail should be, At each end a head:
which two heads striving to goe contrary wayes, doe miserably straine and wring the body, and at last with continuall biting and fighting, woory and teare it all to pieces.
which two Heads striving to go contrary ways, do miserably strain and wring the body, and At last with continual biting and fighting, woory and tear it all to Pieces.
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The word in the text is NONLATINALPHABET Ierusalem in the duall number, that is pray for the peace of the two Ierusalems, pray for the peace of England and Scotland: That as we have one land, one language;
The word in the text is Ierusalem in the dual number, that is prey for the peace of the two Ierusalems, pray for the peace of England and Scotland: That as we have one land, one language;
but I speake it out of compassion to my bleeding Country, and out of horrour and detestation of the infinite mischiefes of civill warre, rapes, ravages, proscriptions, depopulations, sacking, burning, killing, and a world of miseries.
but I speak it out of compassion to my bleeding Country, and out of horror and detestation of the infinite mischiefs of civil war, rapes, ravages, proscriptions, depopulations, sacking, burning, killing, and a world of misery's.
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O cast your sorrowfull eyes upon the present lamentable condition of England, lately one of the most happy, potent, rich, resplendent, renowned regions in the world;
O cast your sorrowful eyes upon the present lamentable condition of England, lately one of the most happy, potent, rich, resplendent, renowned regions in the world;
now nothing but a great slaughter-house, the true representation of all the cruell and cursed effects of discord, the lively picture of all deadly calamities;
now nothing but a great slaughterhouse, the true representation of all the cruel and cursed effects of discord, the lively picture of all deadly calamities;
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behold in all places what harmes and havocke warre hath made, and then joine your acclamations with mine, O blessed, thrice blessed be the Peace-makers.
behold in all places what harms and havoc war hath made, and then join your acclamations with mine, Oh blessed, thrice blessed be the Peacemakers.
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I will conclude with a briefe admonition, that Ierusalem would not put a barre betweene Prayer and Peace. If prayer and religious duties (for prayer NONLATINALPHABET containes them all) be the most sure preservatives of peace while we have it,
I will conclude with a brief admonition, that Ierusalem would not put a bar between Prayer and Peace. If prayer and religious duties (for prayer contains them all) be the most sure preservatives of peace while we have it,
upon this discovery, let him sadly weigh and deeply consider what it is to be guilty of the deaths of so many thousands, guilty of the desolation of a most glorious Church, guilty of the subversion of a most flourishing Kingdome:
upon this discovery, let him sadly weigh and deeply Consider what it is to be guilty of the death's of so many thousands, guilty of the desolation of a most glorious Church, guilty of the subversion of a most flourishing Kingdom:
then it is lost and ruin'd by the wickednesse of them that dwell therein. Righteousnesse and peace may kisse each other, but wickednes and peace cannot dwell long together.
then it is lost and ruined by the wickedness of them that dwell therein. Righteousness and peace may kiss each other, but wickedness and peace cannot dwell long together.
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How often in the booke of Iudges doe we reade, againe Israel committed wickednesse in the sight of the Lord? and againe Israel committed wickednesse in the sight of the Lord:
How often in the book of Judges do we read, again Israel committed wickedness in the sighed of the Lord? and again Israel committed wickedness in the sighed of the Lord:
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But why should I fetch in forraine Precedents, our selves at the present being a fearefull example of this truth to all the world? For though we had a wall of water, the Sea for our wall, as Alexandria had;
But why should I fetch in foreign Precedents, our selves At the present being a fearful Exampl of this truth to all the world? For though we had a wall of water, the Sea for our wall, as Alexandria had;
For if we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not heare us, saith David: Why should he heare vs, who will not heare Him? Why should he give us audience, who deny him obedience? Why should be respect our prayers, who dis-respect his precepts? Qui orat & peccat, non orat Deum,
For if we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not hear us, Says David: Why should he hear us, who will not hear Him? Why should he give us audience, who deny him Obedience? Why should be respect our Prayers, who disrespect his Precepts? Qui Orat & peccat, non Orat God,
Nay, for us to pray for peace, who have abus'd it to his dishonour, and will not be reclaim'd by Warre, is impudens postulatio, a very impudent request.
Nay, for us to pray for peace, who have abused it to his dishonour, and will not be reclaimed by War, is impudens postulatio, a very impudent request.
but some such as the furious Iehu made to Iehoram? What peace, so long as your sinnes and iniquities are so many? and then let fly his arrow and kill us all.
but Some such as the furious Iehu made to Jehoram? What peace, so long as your Sins and iniquities Are so many? and then let fly his arrow and kill us all.
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Let us with one heart, and one voyce, Pray for the peace of Ierusalem, that peace within her walls, and prosperity within her palaces for ever and ever may dwell.
Let us with one heart, and one voice, Pray for the peace of Ierusalem, that peace within her walls, and Prosperity within her palaces for ever and ever may dwell.
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Which the God and Father of peace grant, for Jesus Christ's sake, who is our peace, through the Holy Ghost the bond of peace: To which undivided Trinity, the glorious patterne,
Which the God and Father of peace grant, for jesus Christ's sake, who is our peace, through the Holy Ghost the bound of peace: To which undivided Trinity, the glorious pattern,
