Irelands advocate: or, a sermon preached at a publike fast held by authorie, July the 27. in behalfe of bleeding Ireland. By John Geree, pastour of Tewkesbury, in Glocester-Shire. Published by authoritie.
OR, A Sermon preached at a Fast held by Authority July 27. in behalf of bleeding Ireland. IUDGES 5.23. Curse ye Meroz (said the Angel of the Lord) curse ye bitterly the Inhabitants thereof:
OR, A Sermon preached At a Fast held by authority July 27. in behalf of bleeding Ireland. JUDGES 5.23. Curse you Meroz (said the Angel of the Lord) curse you bitterly the Inhabitants thereof:
THe speciall Occasion of this dayes solemne Assembly, is for the People and Cause of God in Ireland. Great Might is there raysed against Gods people; and so against the Lord. They sue for help to Our dread Soveraign and Parliament. Help is spirituall or temporall.
THe special Occasion of this days solemn Assembly, is for the People and Cause of God in Ireland. Great Might is there raised against God's people; and so against the Lord. They sue for help to Our dread Sovereign and Parliament. Help is spiritual or temporal.
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which that we may be earnest and hearty in what can be more moveing then this censure of the Holy, Ghost against all that desert God and his Church in the times of grand Opposition. Curse ye Meroz, &c.
which that we may be earnest and hearty in what can be more moving then this censure of the Holy, Ghost against all that desert God and his Church in the times of grand Opposition. Curse you Meroz, etc.
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1 Chief Glory is ascribed to God as the Author of all the good which they received, which is amplified by the greatnes of their miseries before deliverance. vers. 2.8.
1 Chief Glory is ascribed to God as the Author of all the good which they received, which is amplified by the greatness of their misery's before deliverance. vers. 2.8.
2 Due thanks and praise is given to the instruments of this deliverance, which is illustrated by their freenes, they were all Voluntiers. vers. 9. &c. 3 There's an expostulation with the Tribes who did not put their helping hands to this work.
2 Due thanks and praise is given to the Instruments of this deliverance, which is illustrated by their freeness, they were all Volunteers. vers. 9. etc. 3 There's an expostulation with the Tribes who did not put their helping hands to this work.
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And yet because they were not without excuse, by reason of distance of place, there's no severe censure denounc'd against them. vers. 15.16, 17. 4 There's more sharp dealing with Meroz, a City (it seemes) neare;
And yet Because they were not without excuse, by reason of distance of place, there's no severe censure denounced against them. vers. 15.16, 17. 4 There's more sharp dealing with Meroz, a city (it seems) near;
And as it was not carnall, so neither was it rash, for it is reiterated and aggravated, Curse ye bitterly, Let her undergoe the bitterest censure without remorse.
And as it was not carnal, so neither was it rash, for it is reiterated and aggravated, Curse you bitterly, Let her undergo the Bitterest censure without remorse.
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But what's the Reason of this so great severitie? Were the Merozites persecutors? or abettors of the malignant partie? No, there's no such intimation. But they were not helpfull.
But what's the Reason of this so great severity? Were the Merozites persecutors? or abettors of the malignant party? No, there's no such intimation. But they were not helpful.
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The Greatnes of the enemies, that made help needfull, its likely discouraged these faithlesse cowardly Merozites, that they pul'd in their hornes, as many now adayes doe;
The Greatness of the enemies, that made help needful, its likely discouraged these faithless cowardly Merozites, that they pulled in their horns, as many now adays do;
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3. The iteration of it with aggravation, Curse ye bitterly, shewing the seriousnes and certainty of it. 4. The Object, Meroz and her inhabitants. Vrbs & Civitas;
3. The iteration of it with aggravation, Curse you bitterly, showing the seriousness and certainty of it. 4. The Object, Meroz and her inhabitants. Urbs & Civitas;
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wherefore they were first threatned, and after felt a most fearefull punishment, being torne with thornes and bryars of the wildernesse, vers. 16. to teach them, more to respect the Lord in his battles.
Wherefore they were First threatened, and After felt a most fearful punishment, being torn with thorns and briars of the Wilderness, vers. 16. to teach them, more to respect the Lord in his battles.
because the Benjamites would take upon them the protection of their brethren, children of Beliall, vers. 12.13, 14. The children of Israel then vowed a vow, that whosoever came not up to help the Lord, should be put to death Iudg. 21.5.
Because the Benjamites would take upon them the protection of their brothers, children of Belial, vers. 12.13, 14. The children of Israel then vowed a Voelli, that whosoever Come not up to help the Lord, should be put to death Judges 21.5.
none were saved but 400. young Virgins. So unworthy a thing was it esteemed, not to help the Lord against the mighty. Deut. 23.34. There's an heavie curse layd upon the Ammonites and Moabites, vers. 3. and why? because they help'd not the Lord in his Church;
none were saved but 400. young Virgins. So unworthy a thing was it esteemed, not to help the Lord against the mighty. Deuteronomy 23.34. There's an heavy curse laid upon the Ammonites and Moabites, vers. 3. and why? Because they helped not the Lord in his Church;
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By the like reason, in this present Irish Rebellion, if any will not put his hand against the Rebells, may we not aswell conclude, his heart is with them;
By the like reason, in this present Irish Rebellion, if any will not put his hand against the Rebels, may we not aswell conclude, his heart is with them;
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and God more dishonoured, if every man had sit at home like the inhabitants of Meroz. And is it not a sinfull and accursed thing not to help the Lord against the mighty?
and God more dishonoured, if every man had fit At home like the inhabitants of Meroz. And is it not a sinful and accursed thing not to help the Lord against the mighty?
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We are the work of Gods hands; made after his own Image; in him we live, move, and have our being; we professe Redemption by him; are in league with him;
We Are the work of God's hands; made After his own Image; in him we live, move, and have our being; we profess Redemption by him; Are in league with him;
and should we desert this Lord? what ingratitude were that? For Subjects to desert a gracious King, in a good cause, wherein he will take good care for their indempnitie;
and should we desert this Lord? what ingratitude were that? For Subject's to desert a gracious King, in a good cause, wherein he will take good care for their indemnity;
And is it not an accursed thing not to help the Lord? Besides, we also neglect the bonds and engagements between us and the Church, which are many, great and precious.
And is it not an accursed thing not to help the Lord? Beside, we also neglect the bonds and engagements between us and the Church, which Are many, great and precious.
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Their Sins strengthen their enemies, and weaken their friends. Dan. 8.12. An Host was given the grand enemy of the Church to cast the truth to the ground:
Their Sins strengthen their enemies, and weaken their Friends. Dan. 8.12. an Host was given the grand enemy of the Church to cast the truth to the ground:
Hence Psa. 78.58, 61, &c. for the superstition and prophanenes of his people, Gods strength is said to be delivered into captivitie and his glory into the enemies hand.
Hence Psa. 78.58, 61, etc. for the Superstition and profaneness of his people, God's strength is said to be Delivered into captivity and his glory into the enemies hand.
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that drowne sinne in the Sea of penitent teares; that kill it by mortification. For were it not for sinne, one would chase a thousand. Deut. 32.30. 2. Preces. Supplication to set God on work.
that drown sin in the Sea of penitent tears; that kill it by mortification. For were it not for sin, one would chase a thousand. Deuteronomy 32.30. 2. Preces. Supplication to Set God on work.
See Gen. 32.24, 28. Hos. 12.4, 5. When Israel was fighting with Amalck, Moses did so help by holding up his hands, that victory depended more on that, then on Ioshua's Valour.
See Gen. 32.24, 28. Hos. 12.4, 5. When Israel was fighting with Amalek, Moses did so help by holding up his hands, that victory depended more on that, then on Joshua's Valour.
So those that can Pray well, are as the Horsemen of Israel and the chariots thereof, and help the Lord against the Mighty. There is also Temporall help;
So those that can Pray well, Are as the Horsemen of Israel and the chariots thereof, and help the Lord against the Mighty. There is also Temporal help;
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And have we help'd the Lord against the mighty? or help'd in any measure considerable in reference to our ability and ingagements? Oh no! my brethren, I tell you a sad thing, not fit to be mentioned,
And have we helped the Lord against the mighty? or helped in any measure considerable in Referente to our ability and engagements? O no! my brothers, I tell you a sad thing, not fit to be mentioned,
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Our Brethren in Ireland have fled into divers parts, not only three months from before their enemies (which was one of the great burthens that put David into such a strait. 2 Sam. 24.13.) but almost twice three moneths now;
Our Brothers in Ireland have fled into diverse parts, not only three months from before their enemies (which was one of the great burdens that put David into such a strait. 2 Sam. 24.13.) but almost twice three months now;
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How long have their and our Brethren of Scotland, (Christianly forgetting the supplies that Ireland rashly offered against them in the day of their calamity,
How long have their and our Brothers of Scotland, (Christianly forgetting the supplies that Ireland rashly offered against them in the day of their calamity,
truely honourable for that forgetfulnesse) How long did they stand offering assistance, before it was effectually accepted? Was this to help the Lord, to delay the help of others? Are not our delayes the cause why Ireland may sadly lament before the Rebells,
truly honourable for that forgetfulness) How long did they stand offering assistance, before it was effectually accepted? Was this to help the Lord, to Delay the help of Others? are not our delays the cause why Ireland may sadly lament before the Rebels,
Are not our delayes the causes of those many heart-cutting insultations of the Rebells over the Loyall? Where's your aid from England, your hope, your God? Have we not had a Call from God, aswell as Barac and the Princes of Israel? Have not their moanes and cryes come in their Petitions to King and Parliament? Did not they rely on Ʋs? Are not we ingaged to them? and is not the quarrell Religion,
are not our delays the Causes of those many heart-cutting insultations of the Rebels over the Loyal? Where's your aid from England, your hope, your God? Have we not had a Call from God, aswell as Barak and the Princes of Israel? Have not their moans and cries come in their Petitions to King and Parliament? Did not they rely on Ʋs? are not we engaged to them? and is not the quarrel Religion,
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and so the Cause the Lords? Are not we then in Meroz her sin? Oh! may not much of the bloud of Ireland, and Gods dishonour there be charged on England for want of our comming forth to help the Lord? And what shall I doe now? make intercession against England, as Eliah sometime did against Israel? Rom. 11.2. What shall I say now? Curse ye England? O God forbid!
and so the Cause the lords? are not we then in Meroz her since? Oh! may not much of the blood of Ireland, and God's dishonour there be charged on England for want of our coming forth to help the Lord? And what shall I do now? make Intercession against England, as Elijah sometime did against Israel? Rom. 11.2. What shall I say now? Curse you England? Oh God forbid!
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What if a forreine enemie had come in all this while, where had Ireland been? Nay, where England? Under what guilt and danger? Therefore lament this omission.
What if a foreign enemy had come in all this while, where had Ireland been? Nay, where England? Under what guilt and danger? Therefore lament this omission.
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Unlesse we do lament it, God will not respect our Prayers this day of Intercession. If we pray mercy for Ireland, yet we shall pray none for our selves.
Unless we do lament it, God will not respect our Prayers this day of Intercession. If we pray mercy for Ireland, yet we shall pray none for our selves.
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This Curse will prevaile against the Blessing. Blot it out therefore with Teares of Repentance. Ʋse 2. For Terrour and Reproofe of such as help the mighty against the Lord.
This Curse will prevail against the Blessing. Blot it out Therefore with Tears of Repentance. Ʋse 2. For Terror and Reproof of such as help the mighty against the Lord.
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1 Those Popish Lords and Prelates, and all that malignant party, that have laid blocks in the way to hinder help from Ireland, hindering thence either men or money.
1 Those Popish lords and Prelates, and all that malignant party, that have laid blocks in the Way to hinder help from Ireland, hindering thence either men or money.
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But greatly discouraging the hearts, and weakning the hands of the Lords side, (of Gods poore people and party there.) Those therefore are worse then Meroz.
But greatly discouraging the hearts, and weakening the hands of the lords side, (of God's poor people and party there.) Those Therefore Are Worse then Meroz.
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and help the mighty; (To say nothing what mightie enemies many of them have been against the Lords Servants and Ordinances in this Nation;) They were part of the Mightie against Ireland. Nor will their plea of not-Petitioning for the evill, help here:
and help the mighty; (To say nothing what mighty enemies many of them have been against the lords Servants and Ordinances in this nation;) They were part of the Mighty against Ireland. Nor will their plea of not-Petitioning for the evil, help Here:
for in this cause they must light a candle to find out a good in their office (not to prejudice their persons) unlesse they may possibly be thought to be on the Lords side, that are justly in durance for Protesting against the Parliament, [ the maine Refuge, as things stand, both for Ireland and England.
for in this cause they must Light a candle to find out a good in their office (not to prejudice their Persons) unless they may possibly be Thought to be on the lords side, that Are justly in durance for Protesting against the Parliament, [ the main Refuge, as things stand, both for Ireland and England.
] And therefore, Brethren, (I speak not in passion, but compassion) Those that have endeavoured to uphold them, have help'd the Mighty against the Lord.
] And Therefore, Brothers, (I speak not in passion, but compassion) Those that have endeavoured to uphold them, have helped the Mighty against the Lord.
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3. Those people that goe on impenitently in any crying sinnes, Drunkennes, whoring, swearing, &c. Those Magistrates, that protect and countenance sinners, (Whores, Drunkards, Sodomites, Murtherers, &c.) These help the Mighty.
3. Those people that go on impenitently in any crying Sins, drunkenness, whoring, swearing, etc. Those Magistrates, that Pact and countenance Sinners, (Whores, Drunkards, Sodomites, Murderers, etc.) These help the Mighty.
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Our sinnes strengthen our enemies, weaken our friends, as we have shewed from Dan. 8.12. Isa 59.1, 2. Therefore sinners that repent not, help the Mighty against the Lord.
Our Sins strengthen our enemies, weaken our Friends, as we have showed from Dan. 8.12. Isaiah 59.1, 2. Therefore Sinners that Repent not, help the Mighty against the Lord.
Sinnes make God as a Mighty man that cannot save, as appeares by Jeremyes complaint, Cap. 14. Quest. Why shouldst thou be as a Mighty man that cannot save? and Gods reply, vers. 10. Thus have they loved to wander;
Sins make God as a Mighty man that cannot save, as appears by Jeremyes complaint, Cap. 14. Quest. Why Shouldst thou be as a Mighty man that cannot save? and God's reply, vers. 10. Thus have they loved to wander;
and then those that protect evill, make them a prey. Now those that bring spirituall or temporall weakenings, help the Mighty against the Lord. Oh consider this!
and then those that Pact evil, make them a prey. Now those that bring spiritual or temporal weakenings, help the Mighty against the Lord. O Consider this!
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Will you suffer then a sting in the hand of the Lords enemies? You then that repent not of Personall and Nationall Sinnes, especially the growth and countenancing of Popery, which hath given Papists advantage to rise up, arme,
Will you suffer then a sting in the hand of the lords enemies? You then that Repent not of Personal and National Sinnes, especially the growth and countenancing of Popery, which hath given Papists advantage to rise up, arm,
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You that have not with Nehemiah fasted and prayed, nor journeyed neither for the Church of God, you have not yeelded all that help to the Lord which was within your sphaere.
You that have not with Nehemiah fasted and prayed, nor journeyed neither for the Church of God, you have not yielded all that help to the Lord which was within your sphere.
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Hearken to this all ye that have not counted Germane, and especially Irish misery, a just Occasion of humbling and praying you have not help'd the Lord;
Harken to this all you that have not counted Germane, and especially Irish misery, a just Occasion of humbling and praying you have not helped the Lord;
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Tell them, I say, that this was a day appointed for the help of the Lord against the Mighty, and they not coming forth to it, they are surely and justly under Meroz Curse;
Tell them, I say, that this was a day appointed for the help of the Lord against the Mighty, and they not coming forth to it, they Are surely and justly under Meroz Curse;
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and avoid the Curse of God, especially such a bitter one? then help the Lord. Would you not be found false in the Brotherly Covenant with the Church, Amos 1.9.
and avoid the Curse of God, especially such a bitter one? then help the Lord. Would you not be found false in the Brotherly Covenant with the Church, Amos 1.9.
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nor treacherous to the Lord Christ? then help the Lord. What are you when your day comes without the Lords help? With what face can you expect or challenge help from God,
nor treacherous to the Lord christ? then help the Lord. What Are you when your day comes without the lords help? With what face can you expect or challenge help from God,
and the sinnes of others. Pray God for the pardon of Englands and Irelands sinnes; to sanctifie their sufferings and tryalls for refining, that sinne this day may be vanquish'd,
and the Sins of Others. Pray God for the pardon of Englands and Irelands Sins; to sanctify their sufferings and trials for refining, that sin this day may be vanquished,
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2. Help the Lord with your purses. You will be called on ere long for gift or loan to Ireland. Remember when that comes, it is to help the Lord against the Mighty.
2. Help the Lord with your purses. You will be called on ere long for gift or loan to Ireland. remember when that comes, it is to help the Lord against the Mighty.
but Stewards of what you have) that calls now to you to lay out for him in Ireland. Can you be slack, and not unfaithfull? We reade 1 Chron. 29. of a voluntary Contribution, (and it was a mighty one ) and when it was effected, the people rejoyced, and especially David, and blessed God most affectionately, that gave them first substance, and then hearts to offer. Now there's as much Necessity in this offering, as Excellency in that;
but Stewards of what you have) that calls now to you to lay out for him in Ireland. Can you be slack, and not unfaithful? We read 1 Chronicles 29. of a voluntary Contribution, (and it was a mighty one) and when it was effected, the people rejoiced, and especially David, and blessed God most affectionately, that gave them First substance, and then hearts to offer. Now there's as much Necessity in this offering, as Excellency in that;
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and should not we be as forward as they. Reade and studie that Chapter, and it will enlarge your hearts, (or fill your faces with blushing) by your forwardnes in this to give your Soveraign and Parliament occasion to rejoyce in you, to blesse God for you,
and should not we be as forward as they. Read and study that Chapter, and it will enlarge your hearts, (or fill your faces with blushing) by your forwardness in this to give your Sovereign and Parliament occasion to rejoice in you, to bless God for you,
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as they did to David. Nay, you of this place have one peculiar way of helping your Brethren in Ireland, without hurt, it may be with benefit to your selves.
as they did to David. Nay, you of this place have one peculiar Way of helping your Brothers in Ireland, without hurt, it may be with benefit to your selves.
For, behold here an Ordinance of Parliament, for such as carry any provision into divers ports of Ireland, to receive their mony for it in convenient time out of the Chamber of London.
For, behold Here an Ordinance of Parliament, for such as carry any provision into diverse ports of Ireland, to receive their money for it in convenient time out of the Chamber of London.
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You see, rather then the Lord should be deserted, Deborah (a woman) would goe forth to Warre, Judg. 4.8, 9. and who shall withdraw? You are not now going (through mistake) against the Lord, as in the Scottish expedition.
You see, rather then the Lord should be deserted, Deborah (a woman) would go forth to War, Judges 4.8, 9. and who shall withdraw? You Are not now going (through mistake) against the Lord, as in the Scottish expedition.
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if I should think you need further encouragement? yet, when the Spirit is willing, the flesh many times is weake; and therefore, give me leave to adde a few Considerations more to quicken you to the help of the Lord against the Mighty in Ireland.
if I should think you need further encouragement? yet, when the Spirit is willing, the Flesh many times is weak; and Therefore, give me leave to add a few Considerations more to quicken you to the help of the Lord against the Mighty in Ireland.
willing of themselves, and praying that their help might be accepted, as the Macedonians in another case, 2 Cor. 8.3.4. May not then the forwardnes of the Scots be made a Motive to Vs, to help the Lord in Warre, aswell as the Macedonians Example was used by the Apostle, to excite the Corinthians to relieve the Saints in want? 2 Cor. 8.8. 3. Hereby we shall especially manifest our pietie and charitie: that, to the Lord; this, to his Church.
willing of themselves, and praying that their help might be accepted, as the Macedonians in Another case, 2 Cor. 8.3.4. May not then the forwardness of the Scots be made a Motive to Us, to help the Lord in War, aswell as the Macedonians Exampl was used by the Apostle, to excite the Corinthians to relieve the Saints in want? 2 Cor. 8.8. 3. Hereby we shall especially manifest our piety and charity: that, to the Lord; this, to his Church.
and occasion much prayer and thankesgiving to God, as the Apostle excellently expresseth the fruit of help and supply to Christ in his members, 2 Cor. 9 12, 13. All charitie and mercie is precious;
and occasion much prayer and thanksgiving to God, as the Apostle excellently Expresses the fruit of help and supply to christ in his members, 2 Cor. 9 12, 13. All charity and mercy is precious;
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but did God ever leave us in the suds? Remember 88. The 5. of November: The 4. of Iannary; all the Plots and attempts of late; yet we live, we prevaile, we flourish.
but did God ever leave us in the suds? remember 88. The 5. of November: The 4. of Iannary; all the Plots and attempts of late; yet we live, we prevail, we flourish.
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Rather let us say with David against the oppositions of carnall Michal, It was for the Lord who chose me, &c. So let us say, Its for the Lord who hath chosen us to professe the truth,
Rather let us say with David against the oppositions of carnal Michal, It was for the Lord who chosen me, etc. So let us say, Its for the Lord who hath chosen us to profess the truth,
therefore (by help of his Grace) we will be forward, answerable too, yea (with the Macedonians) above strength, in the help of the Lord against the Mighty.
Therefore (by help of his Grace) we will be forward, answerable too, yea (with the Macedonians) above strength, in the help of the Lord against the Mighty.
Newters you may not be, for in this case Newtrality is no better then treachery. Good men will take the better wise men will incline to the stronger side.
Newters you may not be, for in this case Neutrality is no better then treachery. Good men will take the better wise men will incline to the Stronger side.
If then you would manifest either Goodnesse or Wisedome, help the Lord. None can doubt, that the Lords side is the better side, who is not Atheisticall.
If then you would manifest either goodness or Wisdom, help the Lord. None can doubt, that the lords side is the better side, who is not Atheistical.
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Those that are on the Lords side, may say as Elisha to his man, there be more with us then against us. 2 King. 6.16. With this, Hezekiah incouraged his people. 2 Chron. 32.7, 8. With this, Isaiah aforehand insults over the strongest opposition;
Those that Are on the lords side, may say as Elisha to his man, there be more with us then against us. 2 King. 6.16. With this, Hezekiah encouraged his people. 2 Chronicles 32.7, 8. With this, Isaiah aforehand insults over the Strongest opposition;
yet so long as we are on the Lords side, we may encourage our selves, and show Ioshua and Calebs faith, that they shall be but bread and spoile for us.
yet so long as we Are on the lords side, we may encourage our selves, and show Ioshua and Calebs faith, that they shall be but bred and spoil for us.
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But you may in your med itations apply it proportionably to Germany, to all the Catholiks in our own Nation which are for God, to stirre you up to help the Lords side against the Popish, by all the meanes you can, power or prayers.
But you may in your med itations apply it proportionably to Germany, to all the Catholics in our own nation which Are for God, to stir you up to help the lords side against the Popish, by all the means you can, power or Prayers.
Ephes. 4.4, 5, 6. We all are of the same City, the heavenly Jerusalem; of the same houshold, the houshold of Faith; and Brethren in that houshold, Ephes. 2.19.
Ephesians 4.4, 5, 6. We all Are of the same city, the heavenly Jerusalem; of the same household, the household of Faith; and Brothers in that household, Ephesians 2.19.
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And my Beloved, if you would but a little consider Ireland, you would see in them all Motives of Compassion so concurrent, that your hearts cannot chuse but be moved for them.
And my beloved, if you would but a little Consider Ireland, you would see in them all Motives of Compassion so concurrent, that your hearts cannot choose but be moved for them.
as when they are (saith the Philosopher) NONLATINALPHABET destructory; as NONLATINALPHABET, divers kinds of death; NONLATINALPHABET unworthy beatings of the body, such as St. Paul met with, 2 Cor. 11.25. NONLATINALPHABET deforming or dismembring the body, NONLATINALPHABET famine. NONLATINALPHABET to be deprived of friends.
as when they Are (Says the Philosopher) destructory; as, diverse Kinds of death; unworthy beatings of the body, such as Saint Paul met with, 2 Cor. 11.25. deforming or dismembering the body, famine. to be deprived of Friends.
Now which of these is wanting in Ireland? Nay, which is not there to be found in the superlative degree? They are destroyed heapes upon heapes, and many times with fearefull kindes of death;
Now which of these is wanting in Ireland? Nay, which is not there to be found in the superlative degree? They Are destroyed heaps upon heaps, and many times with fearful Kinds of death;
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hang'd, starved with cold, famish'd to death, and what not? So that Ireland may complaine with Israel, Psal. 79.2, 3. The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of heaven:
hanged, starved with cold, famished to death, and what not? So that Ireland may complain with Israel, Psalm 79.2, 3. The dead bodies of thy Servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of heaven:
Their bodies likewise are somtimes disdainfully beaten, somtimes dismembred, and which is more disgracefull and miserable, the virgins and women are ravish'd by barbarous villaines;
Their bodies likewise Are sometimes disdainfully beaten, sometimes dismembered, and which is more disgraceful and miserable, the Virgins and women Are ravished by barbarous villains;
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but vestments? And this to have been in the Winter, (an aggravating circumstance which our Saviour taught the lewes to pray against) when darkenesse, cold, bogs, water, frost and snow increase the danger & discomfort of such naked flight.
but vestments? And this to have been in the Winter, (an aggravating circumstance which our Saviour taught the lewes to pray against) when darkness, cold, bogs, water, frost and snow increase the danger & discomfort of such naked flight.
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Can any heart chuse but be moved with compassion at such sufferings? If they should, may not Ireland justly renew the Complaint, Is it nothing to you all ye that passe by? Behold and see,
Can any heart choose but be moved with compassion At such sufferings? If they should, may not Ireland justly renew the Complaint, Is it nothing to you all you that pass by? Behold and see,
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Hence the Prophet in the Lamentations labours to move pity, Lam. 4.7, 8. & 5.11, 12, 13. and doth not this circumstance concurre to move pity to Ireland? Are not they most subject to misery that are Protestant's, and will not renounce their Religion? Are not the best Ministers,
Hence the Prophet in the Lamentations labours to move pity, Lam. 4.7, 8. & 5.11, 12, 13. and does not this circumstance concur to move pity to Ireland? are not they most Subject to misery that Are Protestant's, and will not renounce their Religion? are not the best Ministers,
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to move virgines to pity, virgines have suffered rapes and violence: to move wives to pity, they may heare the miseries of wives in the losse of husbands, suffering hainous things before their faces:
to move Virgins to pity, Virgins have suffered rapes and violence: to move wives to pity, they may hear the misery's of wives in the loss of Husbands, suffering heinous things before their faces:
There be chiefly three sorts of people that should be compassionate. 1. They that have had experience of evill. 2. Those that are sensible of their own infirmity and danger. 3. NONLATINALPHABET, those that are instructed,
There be chiefly three sorts of people that should be compassionate. 1. They that have had experience of evil. 2. Those that Are sensible of their own infirmity and danger. 3., those that Are instructed,
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For where that is, what will we not doe where the Lord is ingaged? this will constraine us, with St. Paul, to give our selves to any thing wherein we may serve him:
For where that is, what will we not do where the Lord is engaged? this will constrain us, with Saint Paul, to give our selves to any thing wherein we may serve him:
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So Iudg. 5.9, 24. The Princes are honoured that offered themselves willingly: and Jael is pronounced blessed above women for putting her hand to the nayle; and so it is now.
So Judges 5.9, 24. The Princes Are honoured that offered themselves willingly: and Jael is pronounced blessed above women for putting her hand to the nail; and so it is now.
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if the Parliament shall think fit, (but they wil more tender the light of Israel, that it be not quench'd!) Blessed be the House of Commons, that have offered so largely, and been so studious to further help to the Lord! And blessed be the Noble Peers, who have joyned with them in so good a work!
if the Parliament shall think fit, (but they will more tender the Light of Israel, that it be not quenched!) Blessed be the House of Commons, that have offered so largely, and been so studious to further help to the Lord! And blessed be the Noble Peers, who have joined with them in so good a work!
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yea, Blessed be they and the Shires near, who might and did offer themselves willingly not only to Petition for Ireland, but to help the Lord in his Worthies of Parliament against the Plotters nearer hand!
yea, Blessed be they and the Shires near, who might and did offer themselves willingly not only to Petition for Ireland, but to help the Lord in his Worthies of Parliament against the Plotters nearer hand!
Blessed be our Soveraign, that religiously cōmanded, and All you that have religioussy observed this day of Humiliation, to help the Lord against the Mighty in Ireland Blessed (I say) be all the Lords helpers, in their names, estates, bodies, soules, now and for evermore. Amen! Amen! FINIS.
Blessed be our Sovereign, that religiously commanded, and All you that have religioussy observed this day of Humiliation, to help the Lord against the Mighty in Ireland Blessed (I say) be all the lords helpers, in their names, estates, bodies, Souls, now and for evermore. Amen! Amen! FINIS.
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