The resigned & resolved Christian, and faithful & undaunted royalist in tvvo plaine farevvell-sermons, & a loyal farevvell-visitation-speech, both deliver'd amidst the lamentable confusions occasioned by the late forreign invasion & home-defection of His Majesties subjects in England / by Denis Granville, D.D., deane & archdeacon of Durham, (now in exile) chaplaine in ordinary to His Majestie ; whereunto are added certaine letters to his relations & freinds [sic] in England shewing the reasons and manner of his withdrawing out of the kingdom ...
TWO SERMONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN RESOLUTION And Humble Submission to the VVill of God in Tymes of Distresse, on the Holy Patriarch Iacobs Farevvell VVords to his sons at Parting.
TWO SERMONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN RESOLUTION And Humble Submission to the VVill of God in Times of Distress, on the Holy Patriarch Iacobs Farewell VVords to his Sons At Parting.
FOR the better Understanding of the Story it Will be requisire to reade the precedent Words from the 11. verse to the text. v. 11. If it must be so novv, do this, take of the best fruites of the Land, in your Vessels,
FOR the better Understanding of the Story it Will be requisire to read the precedent Words from the 11. verse to the text. v. 11. If it must be so now, do this, take of the best fruits of the Land, in your Vessels,
peradventure it vvas an Oversight. v. 13. Take also your Brother, and arise go againe unto the man. v. 14. And God Almicghty give you Mercy before the Man, that hee may send avvay your other Brother & Benjamin:
Peradventure it was an Oversight. v. 13. Take also your Brother, and arise go again unto the man. v. 14. And God Almicghty give you Mercy before the Man, that he may send away your other Brother & Benjamin:
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THe Approaching Holy Feast of CHRISTS NATIVITY, or Coming in the Flesh, doth Every yeare require, a Solemne preparatory time of Devotion. And that it may not want such due respect the Church takes care in its preceding Exercises.
THe Approaching Holy Feast of CHRIST NATIVITY, or Coming in the Flesh, does Every year require, a Solemn preparatory time of Devotion. And that it may not want such due respect the Church Takes care in its preceding Exercises.
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In pursuance whereof wee have in this Cathedrall revived an Antient Religious Custome. Two dayes of every week throughout this season, to wit wednesdays & fridays, are Sermon Dayes & dedicated to Prayer & Fasting, to accompany those Exercises of Repentance which are allwayes thought a necessary part of out Preparation. But Gods Impending Iudgements for our sins which at this time threaten Bloud & Confusion, do summon us to add to those exercises,
In pursuance whereof we have in this Cathedral revived an Ancient Religious Custom. Two days of every Week throughout this season, to wit wednesdays & fridays, Are Sermon Days & dedicated to Prayer & Fasting, to accompany those Exercises of Repentance which Are always Thought a necessary part of out Preparation. But God's Impending Judgments for our Sins which At this time threaten Blood & Confusion, do summon us to add to those exercises,
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and by some voluntary impositions of Dayly Devotion, & Mortification, to turne this Advent in to A little Lent, giving up our selves wholy to the Exercise of Piety & Prayer, beseeching God that hee will not Enter into Iudgement vvith us, and for our provocations give us up as a Prey unto our Enimies, making us a scorne & derision to them that are round about us.
and by Some voluntary impositions of Daily Devotion, & Mortification, to turn this Advent in to A little Lent, giving up our selves wholly to the Exercise of Piety & Prayer, beseeching God that he will not Enter into Judgement with us, and for our provocations give us up as a Prey unto our Enemies, making us a scorn & derision to them that Are round about us.
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and if wee did in this our Distresse betake our selves to so sure a Refuge, making use of the Holy Weapons of the Antient Christians, PRAYERS & TEARES, crowding up to the horns of the Altar,
and if we did in this our Distress betake our selves to so sure a Refuge, making use of the Holy Weapons of the Ancient Christians, PRAYERS & TEARES, crowding up to the horns of the Altar,
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& rendring all our Devotions more prevalent by the vveekly Reception of the Lords Supper, wee that meet in Gods House (if we came with that spirit Which wee ought) might do our King and Country better service than those who fight for him in the Field. What hath been said I premise in regard to the present Season of ADVENT and the Ensuing Feastivall of CHRISTMAS, by reason my text doth not respect Either of them,
& rendering all our Devotions more prevalent by the weekly Reception of the lords Supper, we that meet in God's House (if we Come with that Spirit Which we ought) might do our King and Country better service than those who fight for him in the Field. What hath been said I premise in regard to the present Season of ADVENT and the Ensuing Festival of CHRISTMAS, by reason my text does not respect Either of them,
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so particularly, as the Storme & Danger Which is imminent, & doth loudly call for the Holy Resolution, asvvell as submission of Pious Jacob. And having so done, I shall (before I enter on the Words) Move you to Pray, according to the Canonicall Exhortation of the Church.
so particularly, as the Storm & Danger Which is imminent, & does loudly call for the Holy Resolution, aswell as submission of Pious Jacob. And having so done, I shall (before I enter on the Words) Move you to Pray, according to the Canonical Exhortation of the Church.
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And here in I am to require you more particularly to pray for our Dread Soudraigne Lord, Iames by the Grace of God King of England &c. Yee shall likevvise pray for our Gratious Queen Mary, Katherine the Queen dovvager, his Royall Higness the Prince of VVales &c. Concluding your Devotions allwayes with the Lords Prayer. Our Father. &c.
And Here in I am to require you more particularly to pray for our Dread Soudraigne Lord, James by the Grace of God King of England etc. Ye shall likewise pray for our Gracious Queen Marry, Katherine the Queen dowager, his Royal Highness the Prince of VVales etc. Concluding your Devotions always with the lords Prayer. Our Father. etc.
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THe PATRIARCHS were now returned from their first journey into Egypt, and (as they little thought) from full-filling their Brother Iosephs dreame. They had Bovved to him, whom they thought they had Robbed of all Honour,
THe PATRIARCHS were now returned from their First journey into Egypt, and (as they little Thought) from fulfilling their Brother Joseph's dream. They had Bowed to him, whom they Thought they had Robbed of all Honour,
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OLD JACOB here at first with greatest Joy wellcomes home his weary sons, but excesse of gladnesse is commonly attended on with Greife, & the end of Ioy is Mourning. Whiles hee is yet congratulating their good successe in their Journey, the sad newes of Simeons Imprisonment, silenceth his mirth.
OLD JACOB Here At First with greatest Joy welcomes home his weary Sons, but excess of gladness is commonly attended on with Grief, & the end of Joy is Mourning. While he is yet congratulating their good success in their Journey, the sad news of Simeons Imprisonment, silenceth his mirth.
The GOOD FATHER is not lesse troubled vvith this Nevves, than at the sight of Iosephs Bloody Coat, And Cruell Famine pressing violently on him vvee may Conceive him to take up his son Reubens note in the 27. ch.
The GOOD FATHER is not less troubled with this News, than At the sighed of Joseph's Bloody Coat, And Cruel Famine pressing violently on him we may Conceive him to take up his son Reubens note in the 27. changed.
My Dearest Rachel is dead, my beloved Ioseph is not, Simeon is not, and can I leave Benjamin also? I remember my sons, What newes you brought mee of Ioseph, and Should you Doe the like of Benjamin too, You vvould bring dovvn my Grey haires vvith Sorrovv to my Grave.
My Dearest Rachel is dead, my Beloved Ioseph is not, Simeon is not, and can I leave Benjamin also? I Remember my Sons, What news you brought me of Ioseph, and Should you Do the like of Benjamin too, You would bring down my Gray hairs with Sorrow to my Grave.
but use all possible meanes to excuse your selves & content the Ruler v. 11. If it must be so novv, do this, take of the best fruits of the Land, in your Vessels and carry dovvne the man a Present, &c. v. 14. And God Almighty give you Mercy before the Man, that hee may send avvay your other Brother & Benjamin,
but use all possible means to excuse your selves & content the Ruler v. 11. If it must be so now, do this, take of the best fruits of the Land, in your Vessels and carry down the man a Present, etc. v. 14. And God Almighty give you Mercy before the Man, that he may send away your other Brother & Benjamin,
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Calvin & Musculas put all the brethren for the ground of it, Who seeing their Fathers great care and sorrovv, might themselves be the more carefull in their Journey.
calvin & Muscles put all the brothers for the ground of it, Who seeing their Father's great care and sorrow, might themselves be the more careful in their Journey.
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It is the voice of a faithfull soule, saith Luther, and not of a desperate man complaining, for, wee shall find on Enquiry, that it savours more of Constancy than fear. Affection laments, but Faith rejoyceth.
It is the voice of a faithful soul, Says Luther, and not of a desperate man complaining, for, we shall find on Enquiry, that it savours more of Constancy than Fear. Affection laments, but Faith Rejoiceth.
VVhen hee vvas vveake, like the Apostle, then hee vvas strong. Gods never failing Spirit contents him at the last, hee puts off all further Care to Gods Providence, resolving to endure what ever happend.
When he was weak, like the Apostle, then he was strong. God's never failing Spirit contents him At the last, he puts off all further Care to God's Providence, resolving to endure what ever happened.
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You see (Brethren) my text is a faithfull submission of a Resolved Patriarch to the VVill of God: A meditation which I recommend to all your most serious thoughts as suitable to this Day of Calamity, & State of Affaires. To improve the same, by rendring it Exemplary to us Christians in Generall,
You see (Brothers) my text is a faithful submission of a Resolved Patriarch to the Will of God: A meditation which I recommend to all your most serious thoughts as suitable to this Day of Calamity, & State of Affairs. To improve the same, by rendering it Exemplary to us Christians in General,
& more particularly by so authentick and Godly a Patterne to perswade you who heare mee to imitate the laudable Resolution of this Man of God; in parting with your Beloved Benjamins, that is your Dearest Delights in tymes of Temptation, rather than Forsake your Integrity, shall bee the Designe of my remaining Discourse.
& more particularly by so authentic and Godly a Pattern to persuade you who hear me to imitate the laudable Resolution of this Man of God; in parting with your beloved Benjamites, that is your Dearest Delights in times of Temptation, rather than Forsake your Integrity, shall be the Design of my remaining Discourse.
By the Godly Example of the Good Father Iacob, we may learne in all Adversity, to rely faithfully on Gods merey, to hearken to the voice of right Reason, & to Keep a Good Conscience, without giving eare to Flesh & Bloud; not doubting if wee doe so,
By the Godly Exampl of the Good Father Iacob, we may Learn in all Adversity, to rely faithfully on God's Mercy, to harken to the voice of right Reason, & to Keep a Good Conscience, without giving ear to Flesh & Blood; not doubting if we do so,
and too Iealous of Adversity oftentimes becomes most dangerous to her selfe; like the Partridge in the nett, entangles her selfe the more by her own flutterring.
and too Jealous of Adversity oftentimes becomes most dangerous to her self; like the Partridge in the net, entangles her self the more by her own flutterring.
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yet scorned to Confesse their Naturall VVeaknesse, in not subjugating, or rather not eradicating their Passions. And therefore put off all events from themselves to Destiny, vvhatever happend, they resolved to endure it,
yet scorned to Confess their Natural VVeaknesse, in not subjugating, or rather not eradicating their Passion. And Therefore put off all events from themselves to Destiny, whatever happened, they resolved to endure it,
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Such Heathenish resolutions need no confutation in a Christian auditory; vvee have changed their Fate into Providence, looking more to the first than the second Causes;
Such Heathenish resolutions need no confutation in a Christian auditory; we have changed their Fate into Providence, looking more to the First than the second Causes;
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But did the Heathens then so firmely rely on naturall Causes, vvhose effectts though certaine, (as by the first cause the God of nature before determined) yet they eould not, vvithout injury to Experience,
But did the heathens then so firmly rely on natural Causes, whose effectts though certain, (as by the First cause the God of nature before determined) yet they eould not, without injury to Experience,
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but expect uncertaine? It vvere a double shame for a Christian, not to submitt more resolutely to divine Providence, vvhich hee believes un changeable.
but expect uncertain? It were a double shame for a Christian, not to submit more resolutely to divine Providence, which he believes un changeable.
Such a Resolution is the strongest Fort, that can defend a Good mans Heart (and let us novv fly unto it in our present visitation) No Engine of Sathan can reach it, No storme of Fortune shake it, nor Calme betray it.
Such a Resolution is the Strongest Fort, that can defend a Good men Heart (and let us now fly unto it in our present Visitation) No Engine of Sathan can reach it, No storm of Fortune shake it, nor Cam betray it.
Whereas vvithout it Man shakes at the first sight of Every Cloude of temptation, and like a hot iron hisses (as it vvere) at every drop of Affliction vvhich touches him.
Whereas without it Man shakes At the First sighed of Every Cloud of temptation, and like a hight iron hisses (as it were) At every drop of Affliction which touches him.
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God will not have his Decree brought to mans unjust Determination, and hates all unnecessary trials of his Povver. We may not Trust to his Promises, except vve Obey his Commands, nor Rely on his Povver onely, vvhen hee affords us meanes to use our ovvne.
God will not have his decree brought to men unjust Determination, and hates all unnecessary trials of his Power. We may not Trust to his Promises, except we Obey his Commands, nor Rely on his Power only, when he affords us means to use our own.
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The very Heathens vvere not so senselesse in their Destiny. Some things, sayes Seneca, vvere so determined of the Gods, that the prayers of the people should conduce to their Events.
The very heathens were not so senseless in their Destiny. some things, Says Senecca, were so determined of the God's, that the Prayers of the people should conduce to their Events.
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And Gods Providence as it hath absolutely decreed all things to their proper End, so hath it ordained meanes to those Ends, to use vvhich is not against Providence but of it,
And God's Providence as it hath absolutely decreed all things to their proper End, so hath it ordained means to those Ends, to use which is not against Providence but of it,
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Let us not dispute dovvnvvards from Gods Election, but Upvvards from our ovvn Sanctification, dravv our Arguments a posteriori from the Effect to the Cause. Not say presumptuously, I am Elected,
Let us not dispute downwards from God's Election, but Upwards from our own Sanctification, draw our Arguments a posteriori from the Effect to the Cause. Not say presumptuously, I am Elected,
& there fore I must be saved, but vvith modesty rather begin at home, Saying, I feele the Operation of Gods holy Spirit, inclining mee to seek the Ordinary meanes of Salvation through JESUS-CHRIST,
& there before I must be saved, but with modesty rather begin At home, Saying, I feel the Operation of God's holy Spirit, inclining me to seek the Ordinary means of Salvation through JESUS CHRIST,
To avoid this dangerous Shelfe in the businesse of our Salvation, vve have need of a tvvofold Pilott to direct our Course, Faith & Feare, vvhich vvell temperd together declare the Quality, or Nature of a Christian Resolution, Hovv vvee ought to rely on Gods Providence the second thing I am to shevv you, to vvit, That Christian Resolutions are mixt vvith Feare & Faith.
To avoid this dangerous Shelf in the business of our Salvation, we have need of a twofold Pilott to Direct our Course, Faith & fear, which well tempered together declare the Quality, or Nature of a Christian Resolution, How we ought to rely on God's Providence the second thing I am to show you, to wit, That Christian Resolutions Are mixed with fear & Faith.
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Feare perturbs us through the Apprehension of future Evill, saith the Phylosopher; and can any evill happen to those who are in CHRIST JESUS, demands the Divine, as wee are by Faith Rom. 12. 15. A plaine Contradiction, it may seeme, to feare Evill and believe none shall happen to us.
fear perturbs us through the Apprehension of future Evil, Says the Philosopher; and can any evil happen to those who Are in CHRIST JESUS, demands the Divine, as we Are by Faith Rom. 12. 15. A plain Contradiction, it may seem, to Fear Evil and believe none shall happen to us.
Feare not, saith your Lord himselfe Luke 12. 32. and shall wee crosse his precept by trembling? Cast your care on him for hee careth for you 1. Pet. 5. 7. and can wee thinke his care insufficient? why should wee feare?
fear not, Says your Lord himself Lycia 12. 32. and shall we cross his precept by trembling? Cast your care on him for he Careth for you 1. Pet. 5. 7. and can we think his care insufficient? why should we Fear?
His own practice approves of both timorem Cultûs & Culpae; a devout & filiall feare in holy worship and carefull feare of Offending, vvho in the dayes of his Flesh, off rd up prayers & supplications, vvith strong Cries,
His own practice approves of both timorem Cultûs & Culpae; a devout & filial Fear in holy worship and careful Fear of Offending, who in the days of his Flesh, off Red up Prayers & supplications, with strong Cries,
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Heb. 5. 7. Our Blessed Lords Practice is the best warrant for ours, hee himselfe being the Architype of all righteousnesse, whose life ought to bee the Canon & Rule of his Disciples.
Hebrew 5. 7. Our Blessed lords Practice is the best warrant for ours, he himself being the Archetype of all righteousness, whose life ought to be the Canon & Rule of his Disciples.
Feare is linked with the beginning of vvisdom, without which your best actions are but as th•se Apples of Sodome which being toucht vanish into smoake, or as Trees without fruit, or shells without kernell.
fear is linked with the beginning of Wisdom, without which your best actions Are but as th•se Apples of Sodom which being touched vanish into smoke, or as Trees without fruit, or shells without kernel.
As an ignorant Carelesse Marriner without his Compas, wee should be driven upon all the shoales and rocks of temptation, were not this feare placed in our Hearts,
As an ignorant Careless Mariner without his Compass, we should be driven upon all the shoals and Rocks of temptation, were not this Fear placed in our Hearts,
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It quickly espies & prevents his most cunning Plotts, putting to flight those armies of temptations, with which hee useth to beseige mans wounded Conscience.
It quickly espies & prevents his most cunning Plots, putting to flight those armies of temptations, with which he uses to besiege men wounded Conscience.
So that wee may here without crime presume to crosse our Saviours speech in another Case of servile feare (understand mee of an holy feare) O men of little faith vvhy are yee not afraid?
So that we may Here without crime presume to cross our Saviors speech in Another Case of servile Fear (understand me of an holy Fear) Oh men of little faith why Are ye not afraid?
In adversity let us humbly acknowledge with Iob the punishment of God is fearefull. In prosperity with David, there is mercy vvith God that hee may be feared.
In adversity let us humbly acknowledge with Job the punishment of God is fearful. In Prosperity with David, there is mercy with God that he may be feared.
since there is nothing more fearefull in the Saints and Servants of God than not to feare. Jer. 32. 40. However scruple not hence (yee sincere, tho imperfect, Christians, •ver subject sometimes to despondency) the certainty of your Salvation.
since there is nothing more fearful in the Saints and Servants of God than not to Fear. Jer. 32. 40. However scruple not hence (ye sincere, though imperfect, Christians, •ver Subject sometime to despondency) the certainty of your Salvation.
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For this Feare (as Hope) is the fruit of an holy Faith, and S. Paul joynes it with Faith. Rom. 11. 20. as an Antidote to a high Mind, thou standest by faith be not highminded but feare, and indecd is the ground of our assurance of Salvation, which wee cannot have but by faith, I say by faith, not as if that were not certaine;
For this fear (as Hope) is the fruit of an holy Faith, and S. Paul joins it with Faith. Rom. 11. 20. as an Antidote to a high Mind, thou Standest by faith be not High-minded but Fear, and indecd is the ground of our assurance of Salvation, which we cannot have but by faith, I say by faith, not as if that were not certain;
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CHRIST indeed hath broken downe the Partition VVall between God & his people, yet hath hee set the Register of his Elect, beyond the ken of any mortall eye.
CHRIST indeed hath broken down the Partition VVall between God & his people, yet hath he Set the Register of his Elect, beyond the ken of any Mortal eye.
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Neither can wee assure our selves any otherwise of our Salvation, than by trusting in him, by applying particularly what hee (that cannot lye) hath spoken in Generall.
Neither can we assure our selves any otherwise of our Salvation, than by trusting in him, by applying particularly what he (that cannot lie) hath spoken in General.
As the Spirit of God vvitnesseth vvee are the sons of God, so Feare testifieth wee have the Spirit. No man more surely relyes on his Saviour, than hee that most feares to Offend him;
As the Spirit of God Witnesseth we Are the Sons of God, so fear Testifieth we have the Spirit. No man more surely relies on his Saviour, than he that most fears to Offend him;
so is it no paradox at the same time to tremble and rejoyce in the Lord. The frailty of our nature & the subtilty of the Divell conspire for our Ruine;
so is it not paradox At the same time to tremble and rejoice in the Lord. The frailty of our nature & the subtlety of the devil conspire for our Ruin;
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For it is the Condition of Grace & Faith as of Nature, still to desire encrease & perfection, which necessatily requires earnest prayer, and this implies a sollicitous Feare.
For it is the Condition of Grace & Faith as of Nature, still to desire increase & perfection, which necessatily requires earnest prayer, and this Implies a solicitous fear.
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So then wee may say of a Christian, as scipio sometimes spake of Rome, it was more secure when it stood in awe of Cartbage. The Church was never freer from Herisies than in the time of Persecution, and the End of Persecution was the beginning of Herisy, Wee are most certain, when wee are most tempted. When Sathan desires to vvinnovv S. Peter as vvheat, then Christs prayer assures him of Salvation. Christs Intercessions are more prevalent than any temptation, and unlesse wee render them ineffectuall by impenitency, they are never in vain.
So then we may say of a Christian, as scipio sometime spoke of Room, it was more secure when it stood in awe of Carthage. The Church was never freer from Heresies than in the time of Persecution, and the End of Persecution was the beginning of Herisy, we Are most certain, when we Are most tempted. When Sathan Desires to vvinnovv S. Peter as wheat, then Christ prayer assures him of Salvation. Christ Intercessions Are more prevalent than any temptation, and unless we render them ineffectual by impenitency, they Are never in vain.
If wee have Confidence of our Election in him, then let us use all diligence to make our Calling & this our Election sure, by adding good vvorkes to our Faith, in doing where of wee shall never fall.
If we have Confidence of our Election in him, then let us use all diligence to make our Calling & this our Election sure, by adding good works to our Faith, in doing where of we shall never fallen.
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And it is the Apostles Rule, wee all know, to add Vertue to Faith, industry to Prayer. For to cry God helpe, & not to put to our helping hand, is as vaine as to labour without Gods Helpe. Not as if his Power were insufficient,
And it is the Apostles Rule, we all know, to add Virtue to Faith, industry to Prayer. For to cry God help, & not to put to our helping hand, is as vain as to labour without God's Help. Not as if his Power were insufficient,
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Because CHRIST sayth, take no Care vvhat yee shall eat, shall vvee therefore expect another vvhite sheet from Heaven? Or vvith the suggard in the Fable, lye on the ground,
Because CHRIST say, take no Care what ye shall eat, shall we Therefore expect Another white sheet from Heaven? Or with the suggard in the Fable, lie on the ground,
but that his actions might bee our Examples, hee uses meanes for the Cure, hee anointed his eyes vvith clay, bad him vvash in the poole of Siloam before hee could see.
but that his actions might be our Examples, he uses means for the Cure, he anointed his eyes with clay, bade him wash in the pool of Siloam before he could see.
by svvimming & using broken pieces (you vvill find by the story) they all came safe to the Land. For hovv certain soever things are in respect of him vvho knovveth the End of all things,
by swimming & using broken Pieces (you will find by the story) they all Come safe to the Land. For how certain soever things Are in respect of him who Knoweth the End of all things,
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as vvell of those vvhich shall be, as those vvhich are or have been, they are not so in respect of our knovvledge (as you have heard) vvherefore vvee must not idly Cast our selves upon his Providence, but humbly submit our selves unto it, allvvayes shevving our devotion in Prayers against an Evill,
as well of those which shall be, as those which Are or have been, they Are not so in respect of our knowledge (as you have herd) Wherefore vvee must not idly Cast our selves upon his Providence, but humbly submit our selves unto it, always showing our devotion in Prayers against an Evil,
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Discreet Diligence must accompany our Affection; Faith must be our Anchor, & vvee must Rovve vvith Feare, even vvith Feare & Trembling, in the least matter of our Salvation. Not like those vvhose Faith dares speak as boldy to their Maker as their Neighbour,
Discreet Diligence must accompany our Affection; Faith must be our Anchor, & we must Row with fear, even with fear & Trembling, in the least matter of our Salvation. Not like those whose Faith dares speak as boldy to their Maker as their Neighbour,
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and hear his Embassage vvith lesse reverence, nay vvith like familiarily, as the Message from an Acquaintance, searching into the very secrets of God, and presuming to learne, vvhat God hath refused to teach;
and hear his Embassy with less Reverence, nay with like familiarily, as the Message from an Acquaintance, searching into the very secrets of God, and presuming to Learn, what God hath refused to teach;
A Generation vvhich may beknovvn by their Boldnesse, vvho take Christs Office upon themselves, and vvill vveed out those tares vvhich hee said should grovv vvith the vvheat till the Harvest.
A Generation which may beknovvn by their Boldness, who take Christ Office upon themselves, and will weed out those tares which he said should grow with the wheat till the Harvest.
& more skillfull in Gods Counsells than if they vvere imediately inspired from on high, intrepreting Gods Deepest Misteries vvithout an NONLATINALPHABET, at first sight,
& more skilful in God's Counsels than if they were Immediately inspired from on high, intrepreting God's Deepest Mysteres without an, At First sighed,
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Daniel (I doubt not) as vvise a man & as holy as any of these meu, Ecclesiastick or Layick•, vvill not presume to intrepret so much as a Dreame vvithout respite and consideration;
daniel (I doubt not) as wise a man & as holy as any of these meu, Ecclesiastic or Layick•, will not presume to intrepret so much as a Dream without respite and consideration;
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Nor vvill Hester speake unto her King, untill shee be assisted vvith the prayers of all the Ievves in Shushan. And S. Iohn (as S. Ierome reports in his prologue upon S. Matthevv) intreated by the Bishops of Asia his Brethren, to vvrite his Gospell, against the Heriticks Ebion & Cerinthus, first required a publick Fast to be solemnized throughout the vvhole Church.
Nor will Esther speak unto her King, until she be assisted with the Prayers of all the Jewish in Susa. And S. John (as S. Jerome reports in his prologue upon S. Matthevv) entreated by the Bishops of Asia his Brothers, to write his Gospel, against the Heretics Ebion & Cerinthus, First required a public Fast to be solemnized throughout the Whole Church.
Rashly to enter the lists of any businesse (espetially that vvhich is sacred) is impudently to Challenge a Blessing not to entreat one, vvhich profane Neglect of Duty hovv slightly soever men esteem of it, savours of Infidelity & Atheisme. For vvho can Confesse a Deity and be ignorant of its concurrence to all actions,
Rashly to enter the lists of any business (especially that which is sacred) is impudently to Challenge a Blessing not to entreat one, which profane Neglect of Duty how slightly soever men esteem of it, savours of Infidelity & Atheism. For who can Confess a Deity and be ignorant of its concurrence to all actions,
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Nether do mans ordinary meanes & endeavours detract from Gods Allsufficient Providence but declare its Povver. Wee sceing the slendernesse of our ovvne strength, vvith greater admiration, acknovvledge his Omnipotence vvhich vvorketh all in all.
Neither do men ordinary means & endeavours detract from God's All-sufficient Providence but declare its Power. we Seeing the slenderness of our own strength, with greater admiration, acknowledge his Omnipotence which worketh all in all.
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Our Good old Father Iacob here well knew the Povver & Mercy of God, yet doth hee not presume in a danger though hee be resolved to beare it; but uses his best meanes, his faithfull Heart & trembling Hand are imployed together:
Our Good old Father Iacob Here well knew the Power & Mercy of God, yet does he not presume in a danger though he be resolved to bear it; but uses his best means, his faithful Heart & trembling Hand Are employed together:
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The one in providing Presents for the Ruler of Egypt, the other in sending up Prayers to God. If the first cannot persvvade him, the last shall command him.
The one in providing Presents for the Ruler of Egypt, the other in sending up Prayers to God. If the First cannot persuade him, the last shall command him.
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Well then (quoth hee) if it must bee so, my sons, do thus, take of the best fruits of the Land in your vessels, alittle balme, alitle Honey spices & mirrhe, nutts and Almonds, &c. His Prayers second his outward meanes, And God Allmighty, sayes hee, give you Mercy before the Man, that hee may send avvay your other Brother and Benjamin, and what soever happens, I will endure it,
Well then (quoth he) if it must be so, my Sons, do thus, take of the best fruits of the Land in your vessels, alittle balm, alittle Honey spices & myrrh, nuts and Almonds, etc. His Prayers second his outward means, And God Almighty, Says he, give you Mercy before the Man, that he may send away your other Brother and Benjamin, and what soever happens, I will endure it,
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This casts mee un avoidably upon a Common Place, and one of the most Common of Common Places even that of Adversity or afflistion, as often preached as felt.
This Cast me un avoidable upon a Common Place, and one of the most Common of Common Places even that of Adversity or afflistion, as often preached as felt.
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However there will be noe cause to passe it over, since I am naturally led thereto by the Time, as well as my Text, a Time of Iudgement, of VVar, & of Danger, threatning our Poor Church & Kingdom with a heavy measure of affliction, & large portion of this Bitter Cup, which I feare is like to bee felt,
However there will be no cause to pass it over, since I am naturally led thereto by the Time, as well as my Text, a Time of Judgement, of VVar, & of Danger, threatening our Poor Church & Kingdom with a heavy measure of affliction, & large portion of this Bitter Cup, which I Fear is like to be felt,
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While temporall crosses remaine (which dye only with Man) wee must preach their Necessity & Benefit; The one as absolute, the other to the Godly certaine.
While temporal Crosses remain (which die only with Man) we must preach their Necessity & Benefit; The one as absolute, the other to the Godly certain.
To Doe Good & suffer vvrong after CHRISTS blessed Example, is an Especiall part of Christian life & Duty. Your Diligence hath been required for the first, the last requires your Humility upon the same grounds of Faith & Feare; whereto if you do add (since Heaven frowns upon this Land,) a profound Humiliation, you will do more than God Expects at your hands.
To Do Good & suffer wrong After CHRIST blessed Exampl, is an Especial part of Christian life & Duty. Your Diligence hath been required for the First, the last requires your Humility upon the same grounds of Faith & fear; whereto if you do add (since Heaven frowns upon this Land,) a profound Humiliation, you will do more than God Expects At your hands.
Not to feare Affliction becomes a Rigid Sceptick, or senseless Stoick, not an affectionate Iacob, or tender hearted Ioseph. On the other side, to be utterly cast downe in the Bed of Sorrow, fits not an Abraham, but a Cain. Both Good & Iust is God, saith holy David;
Not to Fear Affliction becomes a Rigid Sceptic, or senseless Stoic, not an affectionate Iacob, or tender hearted Ioseph. On the other side, to be utterly cast down in the Bed of Sorrow, fits not an Abraham, but a Cain. Both Good & Just is God, Says holy David;
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Happy then are those troubled spirits (let mee minde them) where this Constellation appeares, where Feare acknowledgeth God a Iust Iudge, and Faith beleiveth him a loving Father.
Happy then Are those troubled spirits (let me mind them) where this Constellation appears, where fear acknowledgeth God a Just Judge, and Faith Believeth him a loving Father.
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Adversity indeed, is the Discipline of Gods house, under which hee brings up his Children, through feare of which hee bridles their inordinate affections,
Adversity indeed, is the Discipline of God's house, under which he brings up his Children, through Fear of which he bridles their inordinate affections,
nor in any child of man (according to Davids observation) teaching him to trust only on the King of Kings. The Good Father here in the text bereaved of his Children, confesses they were but a broken staffe,
nor in any child of man (according to Davids observation) teaching him to trust only on the King of Kings. The Good Father Here in the text bereft of his Children, Confesses they were but a broken staff,
So prone is our Nature to all Voluptiousnesse and uncleanesse ▪ and so rebellious are our affections against any good, that nothing but this Wormewood can weane us from sucking the dregs of worldly & sensuall Pleasures,
So prove is our Nature to all Voluptiousnesse and uncleanness ▪ and so rebellious Are our affections against any good, that nothing but this Wormwood can wean us from sucking the dregs of worldly & sensual Pleasures,
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and scourgeth every son vvhom hee receiveth, but reserveth whom hee seemeth to passe by (Quibus parcere videtur, hee doth but seeme to passe them over) for greater punishment.
and scourges every son whom he receives, but reserveth whom he seems to pass by (Quibus parcere videtur, he does but seem to pass them over) for greater punishment.
Thus Gods People in this life are as it were travelling from Egypt to Canaan. Tho our deadly Pharaoh, the Enemy of mankind, be over whelmed in the red sea of Christs bloud, that hee cannot throw us downe,
Thus God's People in this life Are as it were traveling from Egypt to Canaan. Though our deadly Pharaoh, the Enemy of mankind, be over whelmed in the read sea of Christ blood, that he cannot throw us down,
Let him not forget that the Hill whereon hee stands is Pisgah, which S. Ierôme Interprets dolatus, Smooth as if it were plained, very slippery, with an Easy descent, from which the least slip may cast him downe thither, whence with great labour hee got up making him feele by experience that a Relapse is a double Fall. But this by the way.
Let him not forget that the Hill whereon he Stands is Pisgah, which S. Ierôme Interprets dolatus, Smooth as if it were plained, very slippery, with an Easy descent, from which the least slip may cast him down thither, whence with great labour he god up making him feel by experience that a Relapse is a double Fallen. But this by the Way.
& vvhich are the only object of a right mortified and faithfull Christians Search. Our Light as vvell as Life is in Heaven, Where our Conversation ▪ allso ought to bee,
& which Are the only Object of a right mortified and faithful Christians Search. Our Light as well as Life is in Heaven, Where our Conversation ▪ also ought to be,
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and vvhere vve shall by the assistance of the Allmighty and a truely sanctified use of Gods Visitations (Which are a christians best directions) in the Conclusion Arrive to our Everlasting comfort,
and where we shall by the assistance of the Almighty and a truly sanctified use of God's Visitations (Which Are a Christians best directions) in the Conclusion Arrive to our Everlasting Comfort,
CHRIST JESUS the Soveraigne of men and Angells and Captaine of our Salvation, if wee readily & heartily follow him & Trust in him, vvill bring us (and it is only Hee that can bring us) through fire & vvater into a vvealthy Place.
CHRIST JESUS the Sovereign of men and Angels and Captain of our Salvation, if we readily & heartily follow him & Trust in him, will bring us (and it is only He that can bring us) through fire & water into a wealthy Place.
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Hee is our MOSES to lead us (for wee cannot go without him) from Bamoth to Pisgah through many Tribulations, through all the difficulties of our lives and callings, into the Kingdom of Heaven, & Port of our Salvation. And this is the end of Gods visitations.
He is our MOSES to led us (for we cannot go without him) from Bamoth to Pisgah through many Tribulations, through all the difficulties of our lives and callings, into the Kingdom of Heaven, & Port of our Salvation. And this is the end of God's visitations.
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Had not man grown Rebellious, God had not visited, but because of the vvickednesse of his doing, Gods sends upon him Cursing, vexation & Rebuke, Deut. 28. 20. But Christ the Rock of our Salvation (blessed be his name) has turned the edge of this sword.
Had not man grown Rebellious, God had not visited, but Because of the wickedness of his doing, God's sends upon him Cursing, vexation & Rebuke, Deuteronomy 28. 20. But christ the Rock of our Salvation (blessed be his name) has turned the edge of this sword.
The Crosse of Christ (like the tree of God shewed Moses Exod. 15. 25.) hath altered the nature of our troubled waters, they are no longer bitter & unsavoury, but pleasant & Wholesome.
The Cross of christ (like the tree of God showed Moses Exod 15. 25.) hath altered the nature of our troubled waters, they Are no longer bitter & unsavoury, but pleasant & Wholesome.
For as long as the body triumphes in his strength, the soules whole imployment is to furnish the corporeall organs with vigour & power for their more base Exercises.
For as long as the body Triumphos in his strength, the Souls Whole employment is to furnish the corporeal organs with vigour & power for their more base Exercises.
But those parts disabled by Adversity to receive those Faculties, they returne to the soule, and united worke more strongly in a weightier matter, even in a divine Contemplation.
But those parts disabled by Adversity to receive those Faculties, they return to the soul, and united work more strongly in a Weightier matter, even in a divine Contemplation.
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There is now no fewel for Lust, no shews for Pride, every sense failes to bring in those delightsome species, which in the time of bodily health overloaded the fainting soule.
There is now no fuel for Lust, no shows for Pride, every sense fails to bring in those delightsome species, which in the time of bodily health overloaded the fainting soul.
or other adversity, now her Eyes see him. The Eye of her understanding shee more clearely apprehends his Povver. The Eye of her Faith shee more confidently relyes on his mercy.
or other adversity, now her Eyes see him. The Eye of her understanding she more clearly apprehends his Power. The Eye of her Faith she more confidently relies on his mercy.
and to make us more sensible, punishs us by degrees (as hee did Iacob) first with the loss of Rachel, then of Ioseph, aftervvards with famine & feare of Benjamin. Even as Ioseph dealt with his brethren,
and to make us more sensible, Punishes us by Degrees (as he did Iacob) First with the loss of Rachel, then of Ioseph, afterwards with famine & Fear of Benjamin. Even as Ioseph dealt with his brothers,
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Rough hevvn timber and unpolishd stones, are unfit for any Princely Building, therefore God savves us (as it were) in pieces by Adversity, smoothes our inordinate affections,
Rough hewn timber and unpolishd stones, Are unfit for any Princely Building, Therefore God saws us (as it were) in Pieces by Adversity, smooths our inordinate affections,
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and therefore melts us anevv, as the Prophet speakes, Jer. 9. 7., and purifies us in the fire of Affliction, that vvee may bee made fit materialls, in that day in the vvhich hee maketh up his Jevvells, Mal. 3. 17.
and Therefore melts us anew, as the Prophet speaks, Jer. 9. 7., and Purifies us in the fire of Affliction, that we may be made fit materials, in that day in the which he makes up his Jewels, Malachi 3. 17.
Let us approve our selves therefore the servants of God, in much Patience, as dying but behold vvee live, as chastned but not killed: as sorrovvfull yet allvvay rejoycing.
Let us approve our selves Therefore the Servants of God, in much Patience, as dying but behold we live, as chastened but not killed: as sorrowful yet allvvay rejoicing.
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2. Cor. 6. 9. 10. Our Sorrovv is but Quasi tristitia, transitory (it seems) as there noted, by the Apostle, a dreame or shaddovv of sorrovv. But the Ioy of a true Christian is other vvise, there is Ce•tum gaudium, it is not said as Ioyfull but allvvay rejoycing.
2. Cor. 6. 9. 10. Our Sorrow is but Quasi Tristitia, transitory (it seems) as there noted, by the Apostle, a dream or shadow of sorrow. But the Joy of a true Christian is other wise, there is Ce•tum gaudium, it is not said as Joyful but allvvay rejoicing.
so that hee might bee certaine of a good harvest? And thus much the Holy Prophet David assures us of, Ps. 120. 6. Hee that goeth on his vvay vveeping, bearing forth good seed, shall doubtlesse come againe vvith Ioy,
so that he might be certain of a good harvest? And thus much the Holy Prophet David assures us of, Ps. 120. 6. He that Goes on his Way weeping, bearing forth good seed, shall doubtless come again with Joy,
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God is most povverfull oftentimes vvhen vvee seem most neglected, Mans Extremities are Gods opportunities, hath allvvayes ben the observation & language of Holy men.
God is most powerful oftentimes when we seem most neglected, men Extremities Are God's opportunities, hath always been the observation & language of Holy men.
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Let us then in in the name of God (without farther inlargement) take up Iacobs Resolution in our distresses (to perswade which is the cheif design of this and my former sermon,
Let us then in in the name of God (without farther enlargement) take up Iacobs Resolution in our Distresses (to persuade which is the chief Design of this and my former sermon,
and for which wee had never more cause) and wee may justly Expect Iacobs Revvard. Let us use all meanes with Feare & faithfullnesse, Diligence and Courage, to prevent those evills which threaten us,
and for which we had never more cause) and we may justly Expect Iacobs Reward. Let us use all means with fear & faithfulness, Diligence and Courage, to prevent those evils which threaten us,
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So shall wee approve our selves faithfull servants to God & the King. And at last receive that Crovvne of Eternall Bliss vvhich is laid up for all those that feare him.
So shall we approve our selves faithful Servants to God & the King. And At last receive that Crown of Eternal Bliss which is laid up for all those that Fear him.
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There is nothing which can bee more plaine, & obvious to, a Christian, than the Benefitt of Affliction, a truth Conspicuous out of the writings of the very Heathens,
There is nothing which can be more plain, & obvious to, a Christian, than the Benefit of Affliction, a truth Conspicuous out of the writings of the very heathens,
I shall therefore have regard to the Times as well as my text, & consider some of those very afflictions hanging over our heads, which must exercise these our Resignations, & which will prove (christianly submitted unto) thus beneficiall to us.
I shall Therefore have regard to the Times as well as my text, & Consider Some of those very afflictions hanging over our Heads, which must exercise these our Resignations, & which will prove (christianly submitted unto) thus beneficial to us.
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That it is our Duty faithfully & chearefully to submitt unto Gods vvill, in all times of Adversity with Faith & Feare; and that all truly Christian submissions will in the end bee highly Advantagious, hath been the subject of my two last discourses in this Pulpit.
That it is our Duty faithfully & cheerfully to submit unto God's will, in all times of Adversity with Faith & fear; and that all truly Christian submissions will in the end be highly Advantageous, hath been the Subject of my two last discourses in this Pulpit.
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Many a Heavy Judgement are allready fallen upon us, for our past fins against God; and in a more particular manner (wee have too just reason to suspect) for our secure & carnall Confidence, our Trusting in the Arme of Flesh, as well as our unpardonable Disobedience to,
Many a Heavy Judgement Are already fallen upon us, for our past fins against God; and in a more particular manner (we have too just reason to suspect) for our secure & carnal Confidence, our Trusting in the Arm of Flesh, as well as our unpardonable Disobedience to,
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This cannot bee other, with honest meaning, than the very same cause, for the Church of England is undoubtedly a Protestant Church, and the best Protestant Religion (notwithstanding all aspersions) is professed in that Church;
This cannot be other, with honest meaning, than the very same cause, for the Church of England is undoubtedly a Protestant Church, and the best Protestant Religion (notwithstanding all Aspersions) is professed in that Church;
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& yet, in all probability, here is, in the Nation, a Quarrel begun (God forgive the Authours) which is not like to bee determined without the Shedding of much Christian Bloud.
& yet, in all probability, Here is, in the nation, a Quarrel begun (God forgive the Authors) which is not like to be determined without the Shedding of much Christian Blood.
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Or else, againe, One Party declares for the King also, (as the Lords at York) as well as the Protestant Religion, together with the Liberties and Properties of the Subject; Another for the King, & Antient Lavves & Governement in the Church & State. This likewise, without mentall reservation, is no other than the former,
Or Else, again, One Party declares for the King also, (as the lords At York) as well as the Protestant Religion, together with the Liberties and Properties of the Subject; another for the King, & Ancient Laws & Government in the Church & State. This likewise, without mental reservation, is no other than the former,
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Tis certaine, that our antient Lavves & Government (so much depending on Monarchy) cannot be preserved, by the Destruction of the Prince; and true Liberty & Property can never be secured by the Destruct on of the Antient Governement; no more can the right Protestant Religion.
This certain, that our ancient Laws & Government (so much depending on Monarchy) cannot be preserved, by the Destruction of the Prince; and true Liberty & Property can never be secured by the Destruct on of the Ancient Government; no more can the right Protestant Religion.
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Come, BRETHREN, let us all be well-advised before wee imbrue our hands deeply in one anothers Bloud, such like Pretences & Beginnings had, once, no better consequence.
Come, BRETHREN, let us all be well-advised before we imbrue our hands deeply in one another's Blood, such like Pretences & Beginnings had, once, no better consequence.
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or (if they do themselves) cannot hinder ill men from proceeding on, & effecting their ends by vertue of the Reputation which they have given to an ill cause.
or (if they do themselves) cannot hinder ill men from proceeding on, & effecting their ends by virtue of the Reputation which they have given to an ill cause.
I will therefore cease to contend in this place, who is the best subject or veriest Rebell. Whether I, that declare my selfe for the King, & the Protestant Religion; or hee, that declares himselfe for the Protestant Religion, & the King, is the most Loyal, & the best Protestant.
I will Therefore cease to contend in this place, who is the best Subject or veriest Rebel. Whither I, that declare my self for the King, & the Protestant Religion; or he, that declares himself for the Protestant Religion, & the King, is the most Loyal, & the best Protestant.
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Rebellion then, you must know, is there esteemd by the Church of England, whereever it is found, either among Papists or Protestants (either on the 5 of Nov. or on the 30. of Jan.) the worst,
Rebellion then, you must know, is there esteemed by the Church of England, wherever it is found, either among Papists or Protestants (either on the 5 of Nov. or on the 30. of Jan.) the worst,
The Authour of that accursed sin of Disobedience (vvhich brings in all other at its heeles) being no other than LUCIFER himselfe, vvho of the Brightest & most Glorious Angell,
The Author of that accursed since of Disobedience (which brings in all other At its heals) being no other than LUCIFER himself, who of the Brightest & most Glorious Angel,
Yea, that all the seaven deadly sins are contained in Rebellion, you will finde asserted in the same page, all sins, by all names that sins may bee named,
Yea, that all the seaven deadly Sins Are contained in Rebellion, you will find asserted in the same page, all Sins, by all names that Sins may be nam,
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& by all meanes that sins may bee committed, do vvholly, & upon heaps follovv Rebellion, pag. 361. Pestilence, Famine, & VVar, declared in scripture, to be the greatest of VVordly Plagues & Miseries;
& by all means that Sins may be committed, do wholly, & upon heaps follow Rebellion, page. 361. Pestilence, Famine, & VVar, declared in scripture, to be the greatest of Wordly Plagues & Misery's;
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Moreover, that Rebells are Commonly punished vvith Remarkable shamefull Deaths, & that they do very seldom repent (the greatest of Punishments) wee are assured, by the very same Homily, pag. 363. As also, that Heaven is the Place of good & obedient subjects, as Hell, the Prison & Dungeon of Rebells against God & their Prince.
Moreover, that Rebels Are Commonly punished with Remarkable shameful Death's, & that they do very seldom Repent (the greatest of Punishments) we Are assured, by the very same Homily, page. 363. As also, that Heaven is the Place of good & obedient subject's, as Hell, the Prison & Dungeon of Rebels against God & their Prince.
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I thinke I need not produce any more quotations, or arguments, out of this Repository of our Church, to convince you, that Rebellion is the most abhorred sin;
I think I need not produce any more quotations, or Arguments, out of this Repository of our Church, to convince you, that Rebellion is the most abhorred since;
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it will bee requisite to informe you fully, in right Church-of-England-Loyalty. And it can bee no other, that is taken, word for word, out of these her own authorized Sermons, which will bee most effectually done, by satisfying you, in a particular manner, what the Church of England esteemes to be Rebellion.
it will be requisite to inform you Fully, in right Church-of-England-Loyalty. And it can be no other, that is taken, word for word, out of these her own authorized Sermons, which will be most effectually done, by satisfying you, in a particular manner, what the Church of England esteems to be Rebellion.
or Murmuring (one of our moderne vertues) is condemned as an intollerable VVickednesse, in a vvell governed Kingdome, p. 67, of the same Hom. Where you see, by the way,
or Murmuring (one of our modern Virtues) is condemned as an intolerable VVickednesse, in a well governed Kingdom, p. 67, of the same Hom. Where you see, by the Way,
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Thirdly, in case of unlavvfull, or sinfull, Commands, our Mother the Church of England (amidst all the unjust Reproaches cast on her) is so far from approving any Violent vvithstanding, or Rebelling against, lavvfull Rulers, that it will not allow of any sort of sedition or Tumults, either by Force of Armes,
Thirdly, in case of lawful, or sinful, Commands, our Mother the Church of England (amid all the unjust Reproaches cast on her) is so Far from approving any Violent withstanding, or Rebelling against, lawful Rulers, that it will not allow of any sort of sedition or Tumults, either by Force of Arms,
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Others vvere utterly Consumed by a sudden Fire sent from God, for their VVicked Murmuring. Others vvere suddenly stricken vvith a foul leprosy, for but frovvard behaviour;
Others were utterly Consumed by a sudden Fire sent from God, for their Wicked Murmuring. Others were suddenly stricken with a foul leprosy, for but froward behaviour;
not to mention some stung to death with strange, fiery serpents; and 14700, at one tyme, killed vvith the Plague, whereof you are minded in the Conclusion of the same Homily;
not to mention Some stung to death with strange, fiery Serpents; and 14700, At one time, killed with the Plague, whereof you Are minded in the Conclusion of the same Homily;
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I shall say no more to rectify your Notions Concerning Loyalty & Rebellion, than that our mother the Church of England (now sadly Wounded by her own Children) who is Exceeding averse to this Hellish crime, doth in these her orthodox & Pious Composers (the standard of our Sermons & divinity) Condemne it as disloyall & Rebellious, not only to depose, destroy, or oppose, the King but to put him in feare, to Terrify,
I shall say no more to rectify your Notions Concerning Loyalty & Rebellion, than that our mother the Church of England (now sadly Wounded by her own Children) who is Exceeding averse to this Hellish crime, does in these her orthodox & Pious Composers (the standard of our Sermons & divinity) Condemn it as disloyal & Rebellious, not only to depose, destroy, or oppose, the King but to put him in Fear, to Terrify,
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or sit still vvhen their Soveraigne needs their assistance, or somuch as mutter against him, can purge themselves from this last mentioned Guilt (if the Contrivers and Mannagers of the Invasion have furnished them vvith distinctions to cleare themselves of the former) I shal never bee able to comprehend, or Understand.
or fit still when their Sovereign needs their assistance, or So much as mutter against him, can purge themselves from this last mentioned Gilded (if the Contrivers and Managers of the Invasion have furnished them with Distinctions to clear themselves of the former) I shall never be able to comprehend, or Understand.
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Having novv, by Gods assistance, shevvn you the necessity of Christian submission, Resolution, & Resignation to the VVill of God; and the manner hovv vvee are to Exercise those necessary, & usefull Graces, and also made some seasonable Reflections on Gods Iudgements, at this time hanging over our Heads, vvhich do lovvdy call for the Practise of the fore-said Duties (vvithout vvhich tis impossible for us to be so truly Penitent as to appease Gods vvrath) Laying also before you the Hainous Guilt,
Having now, by God's assistance, shown you the necessity of Christian submission, Resolution, & Resignation to the Will of God; and the manner how we Are to Exercise those necessary, & useful Graces, and also made Some seasonable Reflections on God's Judgments, At this time hanging over our Heads, which doe lovvdy call for the practice of the foresaid Duties (without which this impossible for us to be so truly Penitent as to appease God's wrath) Laying also before you the Heinous Gilded,
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& odiousnesse of the sin of Rebellion, and according to the Doctrine, & in the Words of the Church of England, endeavoured to informe you vvhat the Church (vvhich can better Judge than our Private Heads) doth esteeme to bee Rebellion & Rebellious, to fortifie you against the Odd Notions,
& odiousness of the since of Rebellion, and according to the Doctrine, & in the Words of the Church of England, endeavoured to inform you what the Church (which can better Judge than our Private Heads) does esteem to be Rebellion & Rebellious, to fortify you against the Odd Notions,
than willing to Practise the Reformed Religion of the Church of England (the Glory whereof is the Bearing Faith & true Allegiance to their lawfull Soveraigne) Give mee leave as well as I am able to dissvvade you from that abominable sin,
than willing to Practise the Reformed Religion of the Church of England (the Glory whereof is the Bearing Faith & true Allegiance to their lawful Sovereign) Give me leave as well as I am able to dissuade you from that abominable since,
and all approaches tovvards it, vvhich is so dreadfull in its consequences, and destructive to Monarchy and Episcopacy, being fostered as the Darling of Presbitery & a Common vvealth ▪ and probably by none more than our Neighbouring One, vvho Upholds her unnaturall Invasion by tempting Subjects to •ight against their Lavvful Soveraigne.
and all Approaches towards it, which is so dreadful in its consequences, and destructive to Monarchy and Episcopacy, being fostered as the Darling of Presbytery & a Common wealth ▪ and probably by none more than our Neighbouring One, who Upholds her unnatural Invasion by tempting Subject's to •ight against their Lawful Sovereign.
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BRETHREN I am not so old as to have forgot, nor so young but that I do Well Remember, the spetious & holy Pretences of 41 vvhich vvere made use of to Ruine both Church & State. Neither vvould I bee thought so stupid,
BRETHREN I am not so old as to have forgotten, nor so young but that I do Well remember, the specious & holy Pretences of 41 which were made use of to Ruin both Church & State. Neither would I be Thought so stupid,
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and had over-throwne (under that populour colour & disguise) the most Considerable Pillars of Church and State. They complained of Greivances, (with no lesse noise in those dayes than Male-Contents in these) and also Unmannerly press'd for Condescentions, but when they had Extorted them from that Good Prince, (who was tender of his People even to Excesse) they were not contented till hee had condescended his Royall Head to the Block;
and had overthrown (under that populour colour & disguise) the most Considerable Pillars of Church and State. They complained of Grievances, (with no less noise in those days than Male-Contents in these) and also Unmannerly pressed for Condescensions, but when they had Extorted them from that Good Prince, (who was tender of his People even to Excess) they were not contented till he had condescended his Royal Head to the Block;
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and that, by one fatall Blow, three Kingdoms were involved in Bloud & Confusion, Gods-solemne VVorship & Service turned quite of doores, the Fathers and dignified Clergy of the Church, aswell as the right-Loyall Nobility & Gentry of the Land, Vilely trampelled on by the Meanest of the Vulgar,
and that, by one fatal Blow, three Kingdoms were involved in Blood & Confusion, Gods-solemne VVorship & Service turned quite of doors, the Father's and dignified Clergy of the Church, aswell as the right-loyal Nobilt & Gentry of the Land, Vilely trampelled on by the Meanest of the vulgar,
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& imployed to maintaine & support FANATICISME & USURPATION. Why Rebellion, Sedition, or any rude Treatment of Majesty, should novv portend better in 88, than it did 48 yeares ago, I cannot discover.
& employed to maintain & support FANATICISME & USURPATION. Why Rebellion, Sedition, or any rude Treatment of Majesty, should now portend better in 88, than it did 48 Years ago, I cannot discover.
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No more can I conceit how the inticing and ensnaring away of the Kings subjects (as at present) to fight against their Liege Lord & Soveraigne, (nay to deliver him up into the hands of his Enimies) should be a specimen,
No more can I conceit how the enticing and ensnaring away of the Kings subject's (as At present) to fight against their Liege Lord & Sovereign, (nay to deliver him up into the hands of his Enemies) should be a specimen,
For the Love of God, Brethren, let us leave those fond immaginations, discourses, and practices, vvhich have set the vvhole Land into a Combustion; let us bee ashamed of those Vnreasonable Delusions, & Methods of Delivery, vvhich bring those very Feares, (or vvorse Evills,) on us, vvhich vvee endeavour to Avoid.
For the Love of God, Brothers, let us leave those found Imaginations, discourses, and practices, which have Set the Whole Land into a Combustion; let us be ashamed of those Unreasonable Delusions, & Methods of Delivery, which bring those very Fears, (or Worse Evils,) on us, which we endeavour to Avoid.
Wee have, in this Iuncture, I confesse, just ground of Feare & Ieasousy. I, vvho have hitherto Opposed Feares & Iealousies, do novv advise the preaching on those Topieks, to vvitt.
we have, in this Juncture, I confess, just ground of fear & Ieasousy. I, who have hitherto Opposed Fears & Jealousy's, do now Advice the preaching on those Topieks, to wit.
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That they vvho dare unjustly to invade us; intend if they can, (pretend vvhat they please) to Conquer us, and in plaine termes in the conclusion to enslave us.
That they who Dare unjustly to invade us; intend if they can, (pretend what they please) to Conquer us, and in plain terms in the conclusion to enslave us.
It is your infelicity (Dear & Beloved Brethren) at this instant, to have no Person in Circumstances Superiour to mee, (in the, Country) to give you right measures.
It is your infelicity (Dear & beloved Brothers) At this instant, to have no Person in circumstances Superior to me, (in thee, Country) to give you right measures.
And if I should be silent novv, vvhen there is more need than ever for Preachers faithfully to Open their Mouthes, to prevent the Seducing of VVell-Meaning People ▪ I should conclude myselfe accessary to the Rebellion.
And if I should be silent now, when there is more need than ever for Preachers faithfully to Open their Mouths, to prevent the Seducing of Wellmeaning People ▪ I should conclude myself accessary to the Rebellion.
The God of Heaven by his Holy Spirit, the most Infallible Guide, direct us all into the faithfull discharge of our respective duties to our Sovereign, from which vve can never deviate I am sure vvithout deviating from the Church of England.
The God of Heaven by his Holy Spirit, the most Infallible Guide, Direct us all into the faithful discharge of our respective duties to our Sovereign, from which we can never deviate I am sure without deviating from the Church of England.
