An exhortation to prayer for Jerusalems peace in a sermon preached at Dorchester at the Affizes holden there for the county of Dorset, March 19, 1662 / by Henry Glover.
An Exhortation to PRAYER FOR JERƲSALEMS-PEACE. PSALM. 122. 6. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. THe Author and Pen-man of this Psalm was David in the Title;
an Exhortation to PRAYER FOR JERƲSALEMS-PEACE. PSALM. 122. 6. prey for the Peace of Jerusalem. THe Author and Penman of this Psalm was David in the Title;
1. From the Readiness and forwardness of Worshippers in that solemn Religious Transaction, Vers. 1, 2. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the House of the Lord, Our Feet shall stand within thy Gates, O Jerusalem.
1. From the Readiness and forwardness of Worshippers in that solemn Religious Transaction, Vers. 1, 2. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the House of the Lord, Our Feet shall stand within thy Gates, Oh Jerusalem.
They brought It up with shouting, and with the sound of the Trumpet, 2 Sam 6. 15. The good King was glad to see his Subjects so forward in that pious service.
They brought It up with shouting, and with the found of the Trumpet, 2 Sam 6. 15. The good King was glad to see his Subject's so forward in that pious service.
And indeed, it's matter of great Joy, to see a joyful harmony of Worshippers in the Service of God, to see Families and Housholds encouraging one another to serve the Lord, to hear Neighbour calling to Neighbour, and Friend to Friend, and Family to Family, (as Isai. 2. 3.) Come and let us go up to the House of the Lord;
And indeed, it's matter of great Joy, to see a joyful harmony of Worshippers in the Service of God, to see Families and Households encouraging one Another to serve the Lord, to hear Neighbour calling to Neighbour, and Friend to Friend, and Family to Family, (as Isaiah 2. 3.) Come and let us go up to the House of the Lord;
2. From the Unity and Concord of the Church of God at that time, in matters of Worship and Religion ▪ Jerusalem was Conjuncta sibi pariter, Vers. 3. at unity with it self.
2. From the Unity and Concord of the Church of God At that time, in matters of Worship and Religion ▪ Jerusalem was Conjuncta sibi pariter, Vers. 3. At unity with it self.
The Jebusites were now driven out, and the people of God were of one heart and mind. They had not divided Churches, and Worship, and Worshippers, as it fell out afterward when the Kingdom was divided, but they could all joyn together in the same service.
The Jebusites were now driven out, and the people of God were of one heart and mind. They had not divided Churches, and Worship, and Worshippers, as it fell out afterwards when the Kingdom was divided, but they could all join together in the same service.
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unto the Testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord, Vers. 4. All the Tribes went up thither, according to God's own appointment. This was their happiness,
unto the Testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord, Vers. 4. All the Tribes went up thither, according to God's own appointment. This was their happiness,
and the dividing into parcels is the weakning of the whole. By reason of which, many are left in the case of which Melancthon once complained, Quos fugiamus habemus, quos sequamur non intelligimus;
and the dividing into parcels is the weakening of the Whole. By reason of which, many Are left in the case of which Melanchthon once complained, Quos Fugiamus habemus, quos Sequamur non intelligimus;
they know whom to avoid, but scarce whom follow. God Almighty pour down a Spirit of Peace and Love amongst us, that if we cannot come fully up to the Primitive temper of minding and speaking all the same things,
they know whom to avoid, but scarce whom follow. God Almighty pour down a Spirit of Peace and Love among us, that if we cannot come Fully up to the Primitive temper of minding and speaking all the same things,
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Though indeed, the fall of either of them makes way to the Ruin of the other; pull down one, and you pull down both: These two (as they stand opposed to the Flouds of Belial, on the right hand and on the left,) are like the Banks of a great River;
Though indeed, the fallen of either of them makes Way to the Ruin of the other; pull down one, and you pull down both: These two (as they stand opposed to the Floods of Belial, on the right hand and on the left,) Are like the Banks of a great River;
I am to meddle with nothing but the Exhortation, and there you have 1. A Duty enjoyned, Pray. 2. The Blessing to be prayed for, Peace. 3. The specification of this Peace, The Peace of Jerusalem.
I am to meddle with nothing but the Exhortation, and there you have 1. A Duty enjoined, Pray. 2. The Blessing to be prayed for, Peace. 3. The specification of this Peace, The Peace of Jerusalem.
As it was (now that the Ark was brought thither, and placed in the Tabernacle that David had pitched for it) the place of Gods Worship, The place he had chosen out of all the Tribes to put his Name there;
As it was (now that the Ark was brought thither, and placed in the Tabernacle that David had pitched for it) the place of God's Worship, The place he had chosen out of all the Tribes to put his Name there;
as it had the Tabernacle, and Oracles of God, the Ordinances and Divine Service, Heb. 9. 1. so it must be taken for the Church. Thither the Tribes went up, the Tribes of the Lord,
as it had the Tabernacle, and Oracles of God, the Ordinances and Divine Service, Hebrew 9. 1. so it must be taken for the Church. Thither the Tribes went up, the Tribes of the Lord,
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to the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the Testimony of Gods presence with the Israelites, Exod. 25. 21, 22. But then as it was the Metropolis of the Kingdom,
to the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the Testimony of God's presence with the Israelites, Exod 25. 21, 22. But then as it was the Metropolis of the Kingdom,
2. Peace in the Hebrew Idiome is usually taken for all manner of Prosperity. And this is an Observation as common as their Vulgar Salutation, Peace be unto you, which is equivalent to that of ours, I wish you all happiness.
2. Peace in the Hebrew Idiom is usually taken for all manner of Prosperity. And this is an Observation as Common as their vulgar Salutation, Peace be unto you, which is equivalent to that of ours, I wish you all happiness.
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And hereupon they used the word upon all occasions, insomuch, that it is sometimes put, by a Catachresis, to signifie the prosperous success even of Warr it self.
And hereupon they used the word upon all occasions, insomuch, that it is sometime put, by a Catachresis, to signify the prosperous success even of War it self.
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and Concerning the Peace of the Warr, that is (as our Translators render it) How the Warr prospered. But here the Blessing of Peace must keep correspondence with the subject of it under its twofold notion, viz. Jerusalem as referred both to the Church and State. The Peace of Jerusalem under the first sense, is the publique tranquillity and quiet State of the Church, when it is not rent by Schisms and Heresies within,
and Concerning the Peace of the War, that is (as our Translators render it) How the War prospered. But Here the Blessing of Peace must keep correspondence with the Subject of it under its twofold notion, viz. Jerusalem as referred both to the Church and State. The Peace of Jerusalem under the First sense, is the public tranquillity and quiet State of the Church, when it is not rend by Schisms and Heresies within,
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The Peace of Jerusalem under the second sense, is the tranquillity of the Weal-Publique, when it is free from intestine broyls, and civil commotions at home;
The Peace of Jerusalem under the second sense, is the tranquillity of the Well-public, when it is free from intestine broils, and civil commotions At home;
1. Jerusalem (whose peace we are exhorted to pray for) doth signifie The Vision of Peace. At first it was called only Salem, Peace, Melchisedech King of Salem, that is, King of Peace; Heb. 7. 2. But afterward, when Abrahams NONLATINALPHABET ( jireh ) was prefixed to Melchisedechs Salem, it became Jerusalem, a Vision of Peace.
1. Jerusalem (whose peace we Are exhorted to pray for) does signify The Vision of Peace. At First it was called only Salem, Peace, Melchizedek King of Salem, that is, King of Peace; Hebrew 7. 2. But afterwards, when Abrahams (Jireh) was prefixed to Melchisedek's Salem, it became Jerusalem, a Vision of Peace.
as it were, Eccho to his fellow in such a delightful Paronomasia, that a learned man affirms, There is scarse such another piece of Rhetorique in the whole Scripture, NONLATINALPHABET.
as it were, Echo to his fellow in such a delightful Paronomasia, that a learned man affirms, There is scarce such Another piece of Rhetoric in the Whole Scripture,.
Methinks the elegancy of the words do (as it were) bespeak the excellency of the Blessing, Jerusalems Peace; and the excellency of the Duty, of Praying for it.
Methinks the elegancy of the words do (as it were) bespeak the excellency of the Blessing, Jerusalems Peace; and the excellency of the Duty, of Praying for it.
1. Pray. The effectual fervent Prayer of a Righteous man availeth much, saith Saint James, ch. 5. 16. And the Apostle in that place shews us the soveraign vertue and efficacy of Prayer;
1. Pray. The effectual fervent Prayer of a Righteous man availeth much, Says Saint James, changed. 5. 16. And the Apostle in that place shows us the sovereign virtue and efficacy of Prayer;
which for me to enlarge upon here, would look as if I thought I were preaching to an Heathen Auditory; and seem to intimate, that these I talked to did not know it.
which for me to enlarge upon Here, would look as if I Thought I were preaching to an Heathen Auditory; and seem to intimate, that these I talked to did not know it.
A duty so incorporated into Christianity, that Prayer is that to Christians, which breathing is to other creatures. Qui per fidem vivunt, spirant per preces (saith one;) they that live by Faith, do breathe by Prayer;
A duty so incorporated into Christianity, that Prayer is that to Christians, which breathing is to other creatures. Qui per fidem Vivunt, spirant per preces (Says one;) they that live by Faith, do breathe by Prayer;
and such healing tongues (as Solomon calls them) are a Tree of Life, Prov. 15. 4. And when Christians do thus break their Alabaster-boxes to anoint their Saviour 's feet, the smell of the persume fills the house,
and such healing tongues (as Solomon calls them) Are a Tree of Life, Curae 15. 4. And when Christians do thus break their Alabaster-boxes to anoint their Saviour is feet, the smell of the presume fills the house,
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Now then, if God alone can give Peace, and he is the Author of it, ( I make peace, and create evil, saith God, Esa. 45. 7. and, Thou Lord wilt ordain Peace for us, saith the Church, Isa. 26. 12.) then certainly Prayer is the great Engine to draw down Peace, to procure such a blessing from Heaven,
Now then, if God alone can give Peace, and he is the Author of it, (I make peace, and create evil, Says God, Isaiah 45. 7. and, Thou Lord wilt ordain Peace for us, Says the Church, Isaiah 26. 12.) then Certainly Prayer is the great Engine to draw down Peace, to procure such a blessing from Heaven,
But every one that calls is not answered, Prov. 1. 28. There is a holy Art in Prayer, which none but the truly spiritual Christian is acquainted withall.
But every one that calls is not answered, Curae 1. 28. There is a holy Art in Prayer, which none but the truly spiritual Christian is acquainted withal.
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There must be Fire put to the Incense to make it smoak, and this Fire must come from Heaven. If God do not kindle his own Sacrifice, (as he did Elijah's ) it will not accepted.
There must be Fire put to the Incense to make it smoke, and this Fire must come from Heaven. If God do not kindle his own Sacrifice, (as he did Elijah's) it will not accepted.
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Look what the difference is between a Parrots, and a faithful Christians saying of his Creed, and that is the difference between a prophane and a pious person's Prayers.
Look what the difference is between a Parrots, and a faithful Christians saying of his Creed, and that is the difference between a profane and a pious person's Prayers.
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The words may possibly be the same, but by Faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent Sacrifice than Cain, Heb. 11. 4. To make Prayer effectual, St. James saith it must be fervent; and that is reckoned by one among the four hard labours, viz. a Woman in travel, a School-master in the School, a Commander in Warre,
The words may possibly be the same, but by Faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent Sacrifice than Cain, Hebrew 11. 4. To make Prayer effectual, Saint James Says it must be fervent; and that is reckoned by one among the four hard labours, viz. a Woman in travel, a Schoolmaster in the School, a Commander in War,
when there is nothing but Ashes in the Gun. Their hearts are charged with Ashes, and they want heavenly Affections to drive their Supplications into Heaven.
when there is nothing but Ashes in the Gun. Their hearts Are charged with Ashes, and they want heavenly Affections to drive their Supplications into Heaven.
For want of this it may possibly be, that some complain they are not edified, and find fault with our Prayers, when they should lay the blame upon themselves. One and the same Duty may be like the Pillar, that conducted Israel out of Egypt; towards Israel a bright flame, towards Egypt a black clowd. But let Prayer be fervent,
For want of this it may possibly be, that Some complain they Are not edified, and find fault with our Prayers, when they should lay the blame upon themselves. One and the same Duty may be like the Pillar, that conducted Israel out of Egypt; towards Israel a bright flame, towards Egypt a black cloud. But let Prayer be fervent,
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and what wonders will it do? Men may think, there are nearer wayes to Peace, than by Prayer; the Arms of the mighty, the Counsels of the wise, may do more good.
and what wonders will it do? Men may think, there Are nearer ways to Peace, than by Prayer; the Arms of the mighty, the Counsels of the wise, may do more good.
But certainly, it is much to be feared, that, if Prayer be laid aside, the Men of might will not find their hands, nor the men of wisdom their heads. When Theodosius fought that famous battle against Eugenius, in which the very Heavens,
But Certainly, it is much to be feared, that, if Prayer be laid aside, the Men of might will not find their hands, nor the men of Wisdom their Heads. When Theodosius fought that famous battle against Eugenius, in which the very Heavens,
and Winds, and Elements assisted him, St. Augustine saith, that, Magis orando quàm feriendo pugnavit, He prayed more than he fought: Elisha's Prayers did the King of Syria more mischief,
and Winds, and Elements assisted him, Saint Augustine Says, that, Magis Praying quàm feriendo pugnavit, He prayed more than he fought: Elisha's Prayers did the King of Syria more mischief,
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He held them up, not to fight, but to pray; Et de hostibus quos non contigerat, triumphabat, saith St. Ambrose, And he triumphed over those Enemies, which he never touched.
He held them up, not to fight, but to pray; Et de hostibus quos non contigerat, triumphabat, Says Saint Ambrose, And he triumphed over those Enemies, which he never touched.
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Prayer will do execution further than an Arrow. The thundering Legion in Antoninus his Army did more by their Prayer, than all the Army could do by their valour; they prayed down Water from Heaven for the Souldiers to drink when they were all ready to perish for thirst.
Prayer will do execution further than an Arrow. The thundering Legion in Antoninus his Army did more by their Prayer, than all the Army could do by their valour; they prayed down Water from Heaven for the Soldiers to drink when they were all ready to perish for thirst.
And holy Bernard professed, that, in every thing he undertook, magis fidebat Orationi, quàm Industriae propriae, he trusted more to Prayer, than to his own endeavour.
And holy Bernard professed, that, in every thing he undertook, magis fidebat Orationi, quàm Industriae propriae, he trusted more to Prayer, than to his own endeavour.
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Well then, Pray, that's the first thing; it is an excellent Duty. 2. And pray for Peace, 'tis an excellent Blessng; a blessing worth your praying for.
Well then, Pray, that's the First thing; it is an excellent Duty. 2. And pray for Peace, it's an excellent Blessing; a blessing worth your praying for.
How many Injunctions have we in Scripture, to follow peace, and make peace, and love peace, and seek peace; to leave no stone unturned for peace? And the Lord of Peace give you Peace alwayes, by all means, saith the Apostle, 2 Thes. 3. 16. How affectionately doth the Holy man pray for Peace there? Salamanders may love to live in the Fire: and there are some fiery spirits, that can live best in the Flames of Dissention.
How many Injunctions have we in Scripture, to follow peace, and make peace, and love peace, and seek peace; to leave no stone unturned for peace? And the Lord of Peace give you Peace always, by all means, Says the Apostle, 2 Thebes 3. 16. How affectionately does the Holy man pray for Peace there? Salamanders may love to live in the Fire: and there Are Some fiery spirits, that can live best in the Flames of Dissension.
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our Mediatour is the Prince of Peace, our Gospel is the Gospel of Peace; and therefore our Hearts, Lives, Lips, our practises and devotions, should all breathe Peace.
our Mediator is the Prince of Peace, our Gospel is the Gospel of Peace; and Therefore our Hearts, Lives, Lips, our practises and devotions, should all breathe Peace.
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Of all others, Ministers especially, should be frequent in this blessed Duty, for this blessed Gift. Let me speak a word or two, to those of mine own Tribe. We are,
Of all Others, Ministers especially, should be frequent in this blessed Duty, for this blessed Gift. Let me speak a word or two, to those of mine own Tribe. We Are,
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unless we study, and preach, and practise Obedience. Never more then, let the Alarum be sounded out of the Pulpit, nor Fireballs thrown out of this Mount, where God loves to be heard in a soft still voyce. They forgat their Errand much,
unless we study, and preach, and practise obedience. Never more then, let the Alarm be sounded out of the Pulpit, nor Fireballs thrown out of this Mount, where God loves to be herd in a soft still voice. They forgot their Errand much,
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and were indeed the Wens and Blemishes of the holy Function, who did preach Swords, and pray Granado's, and curse Meroz, and lift up their voyces (too well) like a Trumpet; thundring Anathema's, and calling for fire from Heaven against all Dissenters,
and were indeed the Wens and Blemishes of the holy Function, who did preach Swords, and pray Granado's, and curse Meroz, and lift up their voices (too well) like a Trumpet; thundering Anathema's, and calling for fire from Heaven against all Dissenters,
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as confidently as if they had all been gotten into the infallible Chair. It was the breath of these sons of Thunder, these fighting Preachers, that (like a pair of Bellews ) blew up the Flames of our civil Dissentions to so great a height;
as confidently as if they had all been got into the infallible Chair. It was the breath of these Sons of Thunder, these fighting Preachers, that (like a pair of Bellews) blew up the Flames of our civil Dissensions to so great a height;
We may see by the Foot-steps of these men of Warr, I mean, the Ruins and Desolations that they have left in the Land, that theirs were not the beautiful Feet of those that did preach the Gospel of Peace, Rom. 10. 15. 2. Let not the Pulpit be made a Stage, to vent any Man's Jeers or revilings on.
We may see by the Footsteps of these men of War, I mean, the Ruins and Desolations that they have left in the Land, that theirs were not the beautiful Feet of those that did preach the Gospel of Peace, Rom. 10. 15. 2. Let not the Pulpit be made a Stage, to vent any Man's Jeers or revilings on.
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Will a Sarcasm do our work? or, are a few Satyrical flashes, or Jerks of Wit likely to heal our Breaches? or, would you keep them open for ever? Men of this Temper and Mettal do pour Vinegar instead of Oyl into our Wounds,
Will a Sarcasm do our work? or, Are a few Satyrical flashes, or Jerks of Wit likely to heal our Breaches? or, would you keep them open for ever? Men of this Temper and Metal do pour Vinegar instead of Oil into our Wounds,
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and carry Mortar to the Tower of Babel, whi'st they would be thought to be repairing the Breaches of Sion. A witty Jesuite in a Poem doth thus bewail the distempers of Christendom;
and carry Mortar to the Tower of Babel, whi'st they would be Thought to be repairing the Breaches of Sion. A witty Jesuit in a Poem does thus bewail the distempers of Christendom;
They begin (saith he) with Scoffs, and end with Cuffs; the Pen grows up into a Sword, and the Paper to a Buckler; the Warre begins in the Pulpit, which must be ended in the Field. And the misery of all is, Christians doe not only call each other Names, but cut each others Throats for Christ's sake;
They begin (Says he) with Scoffs, and end with Cuffs; the Pen grows up into a Sword, and the Paper to a Buckler; the War begins in the Pulpit, which must be ended in the Field. And the misery of all is, Christians do not only call each other Names, but Cut each Others Throats for Christ's sake;
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3. Let not prejudice, or humor, or discontent, or desire to please a prejudiced Party, keep any persons at a distance, whose Consciences would otherwise be content to close. I speak not of all:
3. Let not prejudice, or humour, or discontent, or desire to please a prejudiced Party, keep any Persons At a distance, whose Consciences would otherwise be content to close. I speak not of all:
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It is for want of Christian Charity, that men are ready to catch up a Sword to cut every little knot, which a gentle touch of Love would easily unty. Let none be offended;
It is for want of Christian Charity, that men Are ready to catch up a Sword to Cut every little knot, which a gentle touch of Love would Easily untie. Let none be offended;
my only aim is to leave the Impressions of this blessed word, Peace, as deep as I can, upon all your Hearts. And it was an Argument how much that great man Gregory Nazianzen was affected with it,
my only aim is to leave the Impressions of this blessed word, Peace, as deep as I can, upon all your Hearts. And it was an Argument how much that great man Gregory Nazianzen was affected with it,
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when, in the midst of the Tumults that were raised at Constantinople about him, he cryed out, God forbid that there should be any Quarrels or Dissentions raised in the Church for my sake;
when, in the midst of the Tumults that were raised At Constantinople about him, he cried out, God forbid that there should be any Quarrels or Dissensions raised in the Church for my sake;
And let me commend to you the practice of a late Reverend Divine of our own Church, Dr. Steward, who dying in France, would have nothing written on his Tombe but this, Quòd vivens assiduè oravit pro pace Ecclesiae.
And let me commend to you the practice of a late Reverend Divine of our own Church, Dr. Steward, who dying in France, would have nothing written on his Tomb but this, Quòd Living assiduè Oravit Pro pace Ecclesiae.
which minds me of my third Particular, The specification of this Peace, viz. 3. The Peace of Jerusalem. Private Peace is lovely, but publique Peace much more.
which minds me of my third Particular, The specification of this Peace, viz. 3. The Peace of Jerusalem. Private Peace is lovely, but public Peace much more.
No such way (they thought) to keep the Swine out of their own Inclosures, as to turn them all into the Lord's Vineyard. And because the Height of Sion stood principally in their Light, they cryed out with the Children of Edom in the day of Jerusalems distress, Down with it, Down with it, even to the Ground.
No such Way (they Thought) to keep the Swine out of their own Enclosures, as to turn them all into the Lord's Vineyard. And Because the Height of Sion stood principally in their Light, they cried out with the Children of Edom in the day of Jerusalems distress, Down with it, Down with it, even to the Ground.
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But God hath turned the Wisdom of those Achitophels into Foolishness; and others (if they please) may now learn from them, That the Peace of Jerusalem is centred in the Peace and Prosperity of Sion.
But God hath turned the Wisdom of those Achitophels into Foolishness; and Others (if they please) may now Learn from them, That the Peace of Jerusalem is centred in the Peace and Prosperity of Sion.
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2. And as the Temple must not be pulled down to build the Town-wall: so on the other side, Jerusalems Walls must not be demolished, under a pretence of repairing the Temple. King Jesus, never intended such a Fanatical fifth-Monarchy, as to destroy the Kingdoms of the Earth, to make way for the setting up of His; but took care so to have his own Rents paid him, that nothing which is Caesar 's Right might be taken from him.
2. And as the Temple must not be pulled down to built the Town-wall: so on the other side, Jerusalems Walls must not be demolished, under a pretence of repairing the Temple. King jesus, never intended such a Fanatical Fifth-monarchy, as to destroy the Kingdoms of the Earth, to make Way for the setting up of His; but took care so to have his own Rends paid him, that nothing which is Caesar is Right might be taken from him.
So that, whoever they are, that part what God hath joyned together, disturbing the Peace of the Church, whilest they would seem solicitous for the Peace of the State; or disturbing the Peace of the State, whilest they pretend to be endeavouring the Peace of the Church, they are but Troublers of Israel, though they would be thought to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
So that, whoever they Are, that part what God hath joined together, disturbing the Peace of the Church, whilst they would seem solicitous for the Peace of the State; or disturbing the Peace of the State, whilst they pretend to be endeavouring the Peace of the Church, they Are but Troublers of Israel, though they would be Thought to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
1. Do not pray for the continuance of your Peace for sinful ends: O do not pray for Peace to consume it on your Lusts, lest ye ask and not receive.
1. Do not pray for the Continuance of your Peace for sinful ends: Oh do not pray for Peace to consume it on your Lustiest, lest you ask and not receive.
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Ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it on your Lusts, Jam. 4 3. I am afraid?, that many pray for Peace upon no other account,
You ask and receive not, Because you ask amiss, that you may consume it on your Lustiest, Jam. 4 3. I am afraid?, that many pray for Peace upon no other account,
The Jews usual Salutation was, Peace be unto you; but the Apostles Salutation, is, Grace and Peace Let us pray for, not a bare Jewish Peace without grace,
The jews usual Salutation was, Peace be unto you; but the Apostles Salutation, is, Grace and Peace Let us pray for, not a bore Jewish Peace without grace,
Christians should be NONLATINALPHABET, Peace-makers as well as Peace-wishers. Blessed are the Peace-makers, for they shall be called the Children of God.
Christians should be, Peacemakers as well as Peace-wishers. Blessed Are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God.
How many have been Praying for Peace, when they have been making of bate, and blowing the Trumpet of Warr; at the same time when they have been Praying for Peace? And when with their Lips they have cryed out, Peace, Peace, the Prophet's character was but too fitly appliable to them, The way of Peace they have not known.
How many have been Praying for Peace, when they have been making of bate, and blowing the Trumpet of War; At the same time when they have been Praying for Peace? And when with their Lips they have cried out, Peace, Peace, the Prophet's character was but too fitly appliable to them, The Way of Peace they have not known.
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3. Be sure to keep up a continual Warr with your sins, as ever you do expect a continuance of your Peace. Sin is the grand Troubler of Israel, the great Disturber of all our peace, External, Internal, and Eternal.
3. Be sure to keep up a continual War with your Sins, as ever you do expect a Continuance of your Peace. since is the grand Troubler of Israel, the great Disturber of all our peace, External, Internal, and Eternal.
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These Lusts of ours are great Fighters, great Warriours, if you will believe St. Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 11. Dearly Beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrims, abstain from fleshly Lusts, which warr against the Soul. They warr against the soul, but they warr against the State, and the Kingdom too.
These Lustiest of ours Are great Fighters, great Warriors, if you will believe Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrim's, abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which war against the Soul. They war against the soul, but they war against the State, and the Kingdom too.
What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts are so many? It is indeed the wonderful mercy of God (considering the gross Abominations, Prophaneness, and Impieties that the Land groans under) that we have any peace at all.
What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? It is indeed the wondered mercy of God (considering the gross Abominations, Profaneness, and Impieties that the Land groans under) that we have any peace At all.
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Do we live like a People that have been lately Redeemed, and so miraculously redeemed, that the World stands amazed at it? Do we behave our selves like a People that have seen miracles, that have seen the Red-Sea dryed up,
Do we live like a People that have been lately Redeemed, and so miraculously redeemed, that the World Stands amazed At it? Do we behave our selves like a People that have seen Miracles, that have seen the Red sea dried up,
and the Egyptians drowned, and have our selves gone through on dry foot? Or rather, are we not like those Israelites, who were no sooner out of the Red-Sea, but they forgat that ever they were in,
and the egyptians drowned, and have our selves gone through on dry foot? Or rather, Are we not like those Israelites, who were no sooner out of the Red sea, but they forgot that ever they were in,
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And may we not fear it, when, instead of the old, we have a new Generation of Atheists risen up? ( Out of the Serpents Root, is come forth a Cockatrice, Isa. 14. 29. and what can the fruit of it be,
And may we not Fear it, when, instead of the old, we have a new Generation of Atheists risen up? (Out of the Serpents Root, is come forth a Cockatrice, Isaiah 14. 29. and what can the fruit of it be,
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but a fiery flying Serpent? ) Men, that that when they swear do now and then call themselves Christians, and when they pray, do usually desire God to damn them; but when they are serious, do question whether there be any such thing as Damnation at all, any Resurrection of the Body, or Life Everlasting;
but a fiery flying Serpent?) Men, that that when they swear do now and then call themselves Christians, and when they pray, do usually desire God to damn them; but when they Are serious, do question whither there be any such thing as Damnation At all, any Resurrection of the Body, or Life Everlasting;
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Italian spirits right, who think, A Christian and a Fool are terms convertible. And what is the difference betwixt a seduced Quaker, that would serve God if he could tell how; and a prophane Epicure, that is satisfied how he ought to serve God,
Italian spirits right, who think, A Christian and a Fool Are terms convertible. And what is the difference betwixt a seduced Quaker, that would serve God if he could tell how; and a profane Epicure, that is satisfied how he ought to serve God,
1. Forget not the Throne of David. Pray heartily for his Majesty, that his Crown may flourish on his Head, that his Sword may prosper in his Hand, having Charles the Great's Motto upon it, Carolus Custos decem praeceptorum, Charles Lord Keeper of the Ten Commandements.
1. Forget not the Throne of David. Pray heartily for his Majesty, that his Crown may flourish on his Head, that his Sword may prosper in his Hand, having Charles the Great's Motto upon it, Carolus Custos Decem praeceptorum, Charles Lord Keeper of the Ten commandments.
Our Life is bound up in the King's Life, our Peace in his Peace. And therefore let not any uncircumcised Lips pray so for the King, as some Male-contents did heretofore, whose very Prayers for him were very Libels against him.
Our Life is bound up in the King's Life, our Peace in his Peace. And Therefore let not any uncircumcised Lips pray so for the King, as Some Malcontents did heretofore, whose very Prayers for him were very Libels against him.
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Which being so worded, that the Law might not spell Treason out of them, were poured into the Ears of the People, under a pretence of offering them up to God.
Which being so worded, that the Law might not spell Treason out of them, were poured into the Ears of the People, under a pretence of offering them up to God.
Whether God heard such Prayers or no, it mattered not, they were sure the People did; and it was from that great Idol they principally expected an answer to their Petitions. Let me shew you a more excellent way out of Tertullian, who gives us the substance of the Primitive Christians Prayers,
Whither God herd such Prayers or no, it mattered not, they were sure the People did; and it was from that great Idol they principally expected an answer to their Petitions. Let me show you a more excellent Way out of Tertullian, who gives us the substance of the Primitive Christians Prayers,
Good Subjects cannot endure to hear the Foot-steps of the Lord's Anointed slandered, and good Christians should not make Religion a Cloak for Disloyalty.
Good Subject's cannot endure to hear the Footsteps of the Lord's Anointed slandered, and good Christians should not make Religion a Cloak for Disloyalty.
2. Forget not the Seats of Judgment, that they may be filled up successively, with faithful, couragious, conscientious, Magistrates; such as fear God, men of Truth, hating Covetousness;
2. Forget not the Seats of Judgement, that they may be filled up successively, with faithful, courageous, conscientious, Magistrates; such as Fear God, men of Truth, hating Covetousness;
The Apostle wills, that Prayers and supplications be made for Kings, and for all that are in Authority, 1 Tim. 2. 2. And as we are to submit our selves to the King as Supreme, (I wonder how that Title came to give offence,) so likewise unto Governours that are sent by him,
The Apostle wills, that Prayers and supplications be made for Kings, and for all that Are in authority, 1 Tim. 2. 2. And as we Are to submit our selves to the King as Supreme, (I wonder how that Title Come to give offence,) so likewise unto Governors that Are sent by him,
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for the punishment of evil Doers, and for the praise of them that do well, 1 Pet. 2. 14. As therefore our Saviour tells his Disciples, Luk. 10. 16. He that despiseth you despiseth me, because they had their Commission from him:
for the punishment of evil Doers, and for the praise of them that do well, 1 Pet. 2. 14. As Therefore our Saviour tells his Disciples, Luk. 10. 16. He that despises you despises me, Because they had their Commission from him:
so by the same Reason, he that despiseth you, despiseth him that sent you, that is, his Majesty. Pray then for the Magistrates. Pray for the Judges, that God would assist them,
so by the same Reason, he that despises you, despises him that sent you, that is, his Majesty. Pray then for the Magistrates. Pray for the Judges, that God would assist them,
than, That God would heal all our Breaches, and unite, if not all our Heads, yet all our Hearts, and fill up every Candlestick that is empty with burning and shining Lights; and let his People have evermore Pastors after his own Heart, such as may be Patterns of holiness in their Lives,
than, That God would heal all our Breaches, and unite, if not all our Heads, yet all our Hearts, and fill up every Candlestick that is empty with burning and shining Lights; and let his People have evermore Pastors After his own Heart, such as may be Patterns of holiness in their Lives,
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1. Unanimous; not any longer divided in principles and practices, in hearts and affections, but all as one man standing up in the Cause of God and the King.
1. Unanimous; not any longer divided in principles and practices, in hearts and affections, but all as one man standing up in the Cause of God and the King.
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Not tempted by the smooth words, and flattering kisses of a disloyal Absalom, nor encouraged by the Trumpet of a Rebellious son of Bichri to turn again unto Folly.
Not tempted by the smooth words, and flattering Kisses of a disloyal Absalom, nor encouraged by the Trumpet of a Rebellious son of Bichri to turn again unto Folly.
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