A SERMON Preached at the late Fast, before the Honourable House of Commons. EZRA 7.23. Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done, for the house of the God of heaven;
A SERMON Preached At the late Fast, before the Honourable House of Commons. EZRA 7.23. Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done, for the house of the God of heaven;
he can send a dream upon Nebuchadnezar, while he is at rest in his house and florishing in his palace, which maketh him afraid and the thoughts upon his bed,
he can send a dream upon Nebuchadnezzar, while he is At rest in his house and flourishing in his palace, which makes him afraid and the thoughts upon his Bed,
While Belshazzar the King maketh a great feast to a thousand of his Lords, he can make a hand to write over against the Candlesticke upon the plaister of the Wall, which maketh the Kings countenance to be changed,
While Belshazzar the King makes a great feast to a thousand of his lords, he can make a hand to write over against the Candlestick upon the plaster of the Wall, which makes the Kings countenance to be changed,
In whose eyes Ezra did find such favour, and of whom he had as ample testimonie of royall benevolence and bounty toward Jerusalem and the house of God there,
In whose eyes Ezra did find such favour, and of whom he had as ample testimony of royal benevolence and bounty towards Jerusalem and the house of God there,
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the clause which I have read is worthy of a starre or finger in the margent, wherein we may perceive, that the King as he had heard and learned not from a flattering Court-Chaplaine,
the clause which I have read is worthy of a star or finger in the margin, wherein we may perceive, that the King as he had herd and learned not from a flattering Court-Chaplaine,
If we will looke more distinctly upon the Order not of the words, but of the matter, we shall meet with three particulars fitting the present condition of affaires,
If we will look more distinctly upon the Order not of the words, but of the matter, we shall meet with three particulars fitting the present condition of affairs,
The second is, the meane which is the chiefest of all meanes, and without which no other meane can be effectuall for averting or preventing of wrath, Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done,
The second is, the mean which is the chiefest of all means, and without which no other mean can be effectual for averting or preventing of wrath, Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done,
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Would the Lord, who is so rich in wisdome and can use so many powerfull wayes of dealing with the heart of man, be pleased to put it in the Kings heart, to write such a letter and send forth such an Edict as this is, it would be the opening of a doore of hope;
Would the Lord, who is so rich in Wisdom and can use so many powerful ways of dealing with the heart of man, be pleased to put it in the Kings heart, to write such a Letter and send forth such an Edict as this is, it would be the opening of a door of hope;
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and the windowes of Heaven would be stopped, the Arke would rest, the Dove would come with an Olive-leafe in her mouth, we would all joyn in offering a Sacrifice of thanksgiving, the Lord would smell a savour of rest,
and the windows of Heaven would be stopped, the Ark would rest, the Dove would come with an Olive-leaf in her Mouth, we would all join in offering a Sacrifice of thanksgiving, the Lord would smell a savour of rest,
Thirdly, Your begun Reformation, and the course You have taken for perfecting the same, That whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven may be diligently done for the house of the God of Heaven.
Thirdly, Your begun Reformation, and the course You have taken for perfecting the same, That whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven may be diligently done for the house of the God of Heaven.
If these three be performed in truth, You may expect a blessing: True humiliation, Covenanting with God, and Reformation, are the Harbingers of peace and happinesse:
If these three be performed in truth, You may expect a blessing: True humiliation, Covenanting with God, and Reformation, Are the Harbingers of peace and happiness:
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as it is in the infinit and incomprehensible God, yet according to our capacity and the matter in hand, it is expressed and set before our eyes in the dimensions thereof.
as it is in the infinite and incomprehensible God, yet according to our capacity and the matter in hand, it is expressed and Set before our eyes in the dimensions thereof.
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First, we know that the words used in Scripture to denote the wrath of God against his Enemies, doe expresse humane affections and bodily passions, which are not in him who is not like unto man;
First, we know that the words used in Scripture to denote the wrath of God against his Enemies, do express humane affections and bodily passion, which Are not in him who is not like unto man;
But the thing intended is the Lord his most holy dislike and serious detestation of sinne, with his most just and constant will and decree to punish the same:
But the thing intended is the Lord his most holy dislike and serious detestation of sin, with his most just and constant will and Decree to Punish the same:
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and it were more tolerable for them to have the pestilence then the sword raging in the Land yet the wicked shall find that it had beene more easie for them to fall into the hands of men then into the hands of God, who both killeth the body and destroyeth their temporall being,
and it were more tolerable for them to have the pestilence then the sword raging in the Land yet the wicked shall find that it had been more easy for them to fallen into the hands of men then into the hands of God, who both kills the body and Destroyeth their temporal being,
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The wicked amongst the people of God, who blesse themselves in their owne hearts, saying; We shall have peace, though we walk in the imaginations of our owne hearts;
The wicked among the people of God, who bless themselves in their own hearts, saying; We shall have peace, though we walk in the Imaginations of our own hearts;
Another use is for the Godly, who in some similitude and conformity with the wrath of the jealous God, should stirre up in themselves their zeal and just indignation against false worship,
another use is for the Godly, who in Some similitude and conformity with the wrath of the jealous God, should stir up in themselves their zeal and just Indignation against false worship,
When Moses did behold the Idolatry of the people in the golden Calfe, his Zeale was so strong and he so impatient, that he brake the Tables written with Gods owne hand .
When Moses did behold the Idolatry of the people in the golden Calf, his Zeal was so strong and he so impatient, that he brake the Tables written with God's own hand.
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When Paul came to Athens and saw the City wholly given to Idolatry, his spirit was stirred in him, and a Paroxisme like a fit of a feaver did take him .
When Paul Come to Athens and saw the city wholly given to Idolatry, his Spirit was stirred in him, and a Paroxysm like a fit of a fever did take him.
You must not any longer be lukewarme like Laodicea, neither hot nor cold , but (according to the fervent anger ascribed here to God) fervent in spirit serving the Lord .
You must not any longer be lukewarm like Laodicea, neither hight nor cold, but (according to the fervent anger ascribed Here to God) fervent in Spirit serving the Lord.
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and thus he expresseth himselfe upon two grounds, or for two reasons: The one is; because he knew that for his fault the people might suffer: The other is;
and thus he Expresses himself upon two grounds, or for two Reasons: The one is; Because he knew that for his fault the people might suffer: The other is;
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No question he had learned from Ezra and others of his spirit (so good and necessary a thing is it, that Ezraes and Nehemiahs be about Kings, such prove indeed as their names imply, helpers and comforters both to King and people) that Kingdomes suffers sometimes for the sins of their Kings and Rulers ;
No question he had learned from Ezra and Others of his Spirit (so good and necessary a thing is it, that Ezra and Nehemiah's be about Kings, such prove indeed as their names imply, helpers and Comforters both to King and people) that Kingdoms suffers sometime for the Sins of their Kings and Rulers;
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Kings should not be permitted to commit such publike sinnes, but Councell, Parliament, People, and every one according to his place and power should hinder them.
Kings should not be permitted to commit such public Sins, but Council, Parliament, People, and every one according to his place and power should hinder them.
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and because he gave the provocation at this time, and his sinne was the match that set on fire the wrath of God, which was ready before to be kindled against the people for their sinnes.
and Because he gave the provocation At this time, and his sin was the match that Set on fire the wrath of God, which was ready before to be kindled against the people for their Sins.
first, of many sinnes before this time, especially that you have not called and endeavoured so earnestly as yee ought for Reformation of Religion, that every thing might have beene done in the house of God according to his own wil;
First, of many Sins before this time, especially that you have not called and endeavoured so earnestly as ye ought for Reformation of Religion, that every thing might have been done in the house of God according to his own will;
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but have pleased your selves with, and have rested in the beginnings of a Reformation; yee have been for the greater part more pleased with things which were not reformed,
but have pleased your selves with, and have rested in the beginnings of a Reformation; ye have been for the greater part more pleased with things which were not reformed,
and this sinne hath beene the cause of many other sinnes, for where God is not served aright, all other duties are but neglected or performed without sincerity.
and this sin hath been the cause of many other Sins, for where God is not served aright, all other duties Are but neglected or performed without sincerity.
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For the horrid and blasphemous murmuring of Israel, when they repented themselves ▪ of their comming out of Egypt, and said one to another, let us make a Captaine and let us returne into Egypt; not onely their own carkasses fel in the Wildernes,
For the horrid and blasphemous murmuring of Israel, when they repented themselves ▪ of their coming out of Egypt, and said one to Another, let us make a Captain and let us return into Egypt; not only their own carcases fell in the Wilderness,
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and beare their whoredomes In like manner in the seventy yeeres of the captivity of Babylon, the Children that were borne in Babylon, or were carried from their owne Land, suffered in that captivity a world of miseries for the sinnes of their Parents.
and bear their whoredoms In like manner in the seventy Years of the captivity of Babylon, the Children that were born in Babylon, or were carried from their own Land, suffered in that captivity a world of misery's for the Sins of their Parents.
but because he had slaine Vriah the Hittite with the sword of the Children of Ammon; Nathan said, the sword shall not depart from thine house because thou hast despised me :
but Because he had slain Uriah the Hittite with the sword of the Children of Ammon; Nathan said, the sword shall not depart from thine house Because thou hast despised me:
And afterward when his sinne was pardoned, because he had given great occasion to the Enemies of God to blaspheme, the Child also that is borne unto him shall surely dye.
And afterwards when his sin was pardoned, Because he had given great occasion to the Enemies of God to Blaspheme, the Child also that is born unto him shall surely die.
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So often as he punished the people and their posterity for other sinnes he remembred, their sinne of Idolatry, which gave occasion to the saying, That in every plague of Israel there was one ounce of the golden Calfe.
So often as he punished the people and their posterity for other Sins he remembered, their sin of Idolatry, which gave occasion to the saying, That in every plague of Israel there was one ounce of the golden Calf.
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And this he doth to the third and fourth generation, that both the Parents themselves and others who are witnesses to the sinnes of the Parents, may be sensible of Gods dealing,
And this he does to the third and fourth generation, that both the Parents themselves and Others who Are Witnesses to the Sins of the Parents, may be sensible of God's dealing,
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Thirdly, that the Godly when they are visited in their bodies, goods, or estates which they have from their Fathers, will find these visitations to be indeed indicia peccati non judicia propter peccatum, and rather medicines and preservatives for their eternall happinesse then wrath for their destruction.
Thirdly, that the Godly when they Are visited in their bodies, goods, or estates which they have from their Father's, will find these visitations to be indeed indicia peccati non Judicia propter peccatum, and rather medicines and preservatives for their Eternal happiness then wrath for their destruction.
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that in this nicke of time and joynture of affaires, the great wisdome which God hath given you in your publike places, be stirred up and exercised, in taking heed that all the former sinnes of this Land committed by so many Progenitors, be not brought upon this Generation, according to that sore and sad sentence pronounced by the Sonne of God against Jerusalem, Matth. 23.35. That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zacharias, Sonne of Barachias whom yee slew between the Temple & the Altar ;
that in this neck of time and jointure of affairs, the great Wisdom which God hath given you in your public places, be stirred up and exercised, in taking heed that all the former Sins of this Land committed by so many Progenitors, be not brought upon this Generation, according to that soar and sad sentence pronounced by the Son of God against Jerusalem, Matthew 23.35. That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zacharias, Son of Barachiah whom ye slew between the Temple & the Altar;
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Let others professe or pretend what they will, I am assured, that such as are faithfull in their places, are upon the right way to save the Kingdome, the King,
Let Others profess or pretend what they will, I am assured, that such as Are faithful in their places, Are upon the right Way to save the Kingdom, the King,
Now there is nothing more necessary, nothing we should desire more earnestly to know, then by what means this great wrath of the great God may be prevented where it is iminent & feared, or averted wher it is incumbent & felt;
Now there is nothing more necessary, nothing we should desire more earnestly to know, then by what means this great wrath of the great God may be prevented where it is imminent & feared, or averted where it is incumbent & felt;
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The first was publick fasting and solemne humiliation joyned with Confession of sin, justifying of God in all the evils he had brought upon them, earnest deprecation of wrath,
The First was public fasting and solemn humiliation joined with Confessi of since, justifying of God in all the evils he had brought upon them, earnest deprecation of wrath,
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or (which God forbid) shall forget their supervenient obligation, and others shall refuse to enter in Covenant, it will not onely make a division in the Church and Kingdom,
or (which God forbid) shall forget their supervenient obligation, and Others shall refuse to enter in Covenant, it will not only make a division in the Church and Kingdom,
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Upon one sort for their perfidy; and upon the other, for their neglect or obstinacy. There is yet a third mean, without which the former two are not sufficient:
Upon one sort for their perfidy; and upon the other, for their neglect or obstinacy. There is yet a third mean, without which the former two Are not sufficient:
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but the reformation and setling of Religion. Wherein we are to consider. 1. the Rule of reformation, which is the Commandment, Decree, or revealed will of God.
but the Reformation and settling of Religion. Wherein we Are to Consider. 1. the Rule of Reformation, which is the Commandment, decree, or revealed will of God.
2. The extent of this reformation, whatsoever. 3. How or after what manner we should go about the work, diligently. 4. The reasons, which should induce us to this duty:
2. The extent of this Reformation, whatsoever. 3. How or After what manner we should go about the work, diligently. 4. The Reasons, which should induce us to this duty:
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To them belongeth Inspection and watching over, not onely Ecclesiastic•s, but Ecclesiastica. Ecclesiasticall persons are subject to Civill authoritie no lesse then others;
To them belongeth Inspection and watching over, not only Ecclesiastic•s, but Ecclesiastica. Ecclesiastical Persons Are Subject to Civil Authority no less then Others;
and this watching and inspection of Princes and Magistrates, is objective Ecclesiastica, but formaliter civili•, it is about matters of Religion in a civill manner,
and this watching and inspection of Princes and Magistrates, is objective Ecclesiastica, but formaliter civili•, it is about matters of Religion in a civil manner,
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and in a way sutable to the nature and qualitie of their place and power. The faithfull custody and preservation of Religion, is a part of their office:
and in a Way suitable to the nature and quality of their place and power. The faithful custody and preservation of Religion, is a part of their office:
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Religion also expecteth from them the Civill sanction, that the worship of God, and the wholsome constitutions of the Church about Religion, be confirmed and setled by their Laws.
Religion also Expects from them the Civil sanction, that the worship of God, and the wholesome constitutions of the Church about Religion, be confirmed and settled by their Laws.
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But when Jeroboam putteth his own commandment in place of the commandment of God, when Ahaz setteth up the Altar of Damascus beside or in place of Gods Altar,
But when Jeroboam putteth his own Commandment in place of the Commandment of God, when Ahaz sets up the Altar of Damascus beside or in place of God's Altar,
when the Kings of Judah and Israel, did worship God, or did command the people to worship God, otherwise then God had commanded, wrath was upon the Kingdom of the King and his Sons.
when the Kings of Judah and Israel, did worship God, or did command the people to worship God, otherwise then God had commanded, wrath was upon the Kingdom of the King and his Sons.
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to lament, that through the working of corrupt Church-men so many things concerning the worship and house of God, should have been pressed upon the people of God, without or against his commandment,
to lament, that through the working of corrupt Churchmen so many things Concerning the worship and house of God, should have been pressed upon the people of God, without or against his Commandment,
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We have also cause to rejoyce, that in the one Kingdom a course hath been taken for doing every thing in the house of God, according to his Commandment,
We have also cause to rejoice, that in the one Kingdom a course hath been taken for doing every thing in the house of God, according to his Commandment,
and that in this Kingdom it is ordered, that a wise and holy Assembly of Divines shall search diligently into the Word of God, That whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, &c. The extent of this Reformation is, Whatsoever God hath commanded: for what God hath commanded must be done;
and that in this Kingdom it is ordered, that a wise and holy Assembly of Divines shall search diligently into the Word of God, That whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, etc. The extent of this Reformation is, Whatsoever God hath commanded: for what God hath commanded must be done;
and what is in the nature thereof indifferent must be regulated according to the Commandment of God, which is, no lesse plain and peremptory in our practise of things indifferent, then in other matters.
and what is in the nature thereof indifferent must be regulated according to the Commandment of God, which is, no less plain and peremptory in our practice of things indifferent, then in other matters.
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and some also the groves and high places, and we know what approbation is given to Hezekiah and Josiah. There is a promise made to such a through Reformation.
and Some also the groves and high places, and we know what approbation is given to Hezekiah and Josiah. There is a promise made to such a through Reformation.
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when he maketh all the stones of the Altar as chalk-stones that are beaten asunder. The Lord hath promised a more speciall blessing, Isa. 1.26. I will restore thy Judges as at the first, and thy Counsellors as at the beginning:
when he makes all the stones of the Altar as chalk-stones that Are beaten asunder. The Lord hath promised a more special blessing, Isaiah 1.26. I will restore thy Judges as At the First, and thy Counsellors as At the beginning:
afterward thou shalt be called the City of righteousnesse, the faithfull City, &c. The reason is, 1. Because God is not honoured by a begun, imperfect, and half-reformation.
afterwards thou shalt be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city, etc. The reason is, 1. Because God is not honoured by a begun, imperfect, and half-reformation.
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and that we resolve, to be almost, but not altogether godly. 2. Because a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump, saith the Apostle to the Galathians, reproving them that having run well they did halt and not throughly obey the truth,
and that we resolve, to be almost, but not altogether godly. 2. Because a little leaven leaveneth the Whole lump, Says the Apostle to the Galatians, reproving them that having run well they did halt and not thoroughly obey the truth,
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and other things not so, yet to be obstinate against revealed truth, or to mis-regard or despise smallest matters of Religion, which are necessarie to be received,
and other things not so, yet to be obstinate against revealed truth, or to misregard or despise Smallest matters of Religion, which Are necessary to be received,
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that Reformation was begun in the time of two Princes? But because it was not a through Reformation according to the Commandment of God, Superstition and Idolatry returned again like an inundation.
that Reformation was begun in the time of two Princes? But Because it was not a through Reformation according to the Commandment of God, Superstition and Idolatry returned again like an inundation.
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Now the third time the work is begun, and there is a greater stir and shaking for it then before, either now endeavour to carry it through to every point of known perfection, doing whatsoever the God of heaven hath commanded,
Now the third time the work is begun, and there is a greater stir and shaking for it then before, either now endeavour to carry it through to every point of known perfection, doing whatsoever the God of heaven hath commanded,
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And therefore, which is the third, go about the work after the manner here prescribed, that is diligently, which implyeth very much. 1 Sincerely, ayming at the right end without simulation.
And Therefore, which is the third, go about the work After the manner Here prescribed, that is diligently, which Implies very much. 1 Sincerely, aiming At the right end without simulation.
and maketh us diligent. 3. Prudently, Prudence considereth both the opportunities and impediments of working, where Prudence is wanting, there may be precipitation,
and makes us diligent. 3. Prudently, Prudence Considereth both the opportunities and impediments of working, where Prudence is wanting, there may be precipitation,
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The one is from the knowledge of the greatnesse and majestie of God, the other from the conscience of common equitie amongst men. Concerning the first: Artaxerxes was a great King:
The one is from the knowledge of the greatness and majesty of God, the other from the conscience of Common equity among men. Concerning the First: Artaxerxes was a great King:
For the knowledge and apprehension of the greatnesse and Majestie of God, especially compared with our basenesse, is a powerfull mean, to move us to obey his Commandments,
For the knowledge and apprehension of the greatness and Majesty of God, especially compared with our baseness, is a powerful mean, to move us to obey his commandments,
When he is to give his Law to his people, he first manifesteth his greatnesse by his wonders in Aegypt, by bringing them miraculously through the Red sea,
When he is to give his Law to his people, he First manifesteth his greatness by his wonders in Egypt, by bringing them miraculously through the Read sea,
and by the Terrors of Mount Sinai, and then he beginneth, I am the Lord thy God that brought thee, &c. When he speaketh to his Prophets, to make them diligent and faithfull, he useth this Preface:
and by the Terrors of Mount Sinai, and then he begins, I am the Lord thy God that brought thee, etc. When he speaks to his prophets, to make them diligent and faithful, he uses this Preface:
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I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his traine filled the Temple. &c. When he will have men to tremble at his word, Thus saith the Lord, the heavens is my Throne,
I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the Temple. etc. When he will have men to tremble At his word, Thus Says the Lord, the heavens is my Throne,
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When he revealed himself to John his servant, he sheweth his greatnesse, Revel. 4. and 7. If the greatest of the children of men did consider that he is higher then the highest, Eccles. 5.8. that in his hand is there breath, and all their wayes, as Daniel telleth a great King that went before Artaxerxes, Dan. 5.23. That in his fight when once he is angrie, no creature can stand. Psal. 76.7. They would not by any sin, and least of all by dealing deceitfully in the matters of his House, provoke him to anger.
When he revealed himself to John his servant, he shows his greatness, Revel. 4. and 7. If the greatest of the children of men did Consider that he is higher then the highest, Eccles. 5.8. that in his hand is there breath, and all their ways, as daniel Telleth a great King that went before Artaxerxes, Dan. 5.23. That in his fight when once he is angry, no creature can stand. Psalm 76.7. They would not by any since, and least of all by dealing deceitfully in the matters of his House, provoke him to anger.
Unlesse by the goodnesse of God a timeous and powerfull remedie be provided, the multitude of Sects and Sectaries will become ere it be long, the reproach of this Nation,
Unless by the Goodness of God a timeous and powerful remedy be provided, the multitude of Sects and Sectaries will become ere it be long, the reproach of this nation,
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So do the Atheists of the world, wallow in their sins and sensualitie, never thinking of the Author or end of their life, that there is any other world,
So do the Atheists of the world, wallow in their Sins and sensuality, never thinking of the Author or end of their life, that there is any other world,
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After they have lived as Atheists, when they are constrained sometimes to think that there is a God, they become Atheists in their desire and affection, wishing that there were not a God to be avenged upon them for their wickednesse;
After they have lived as Atheists, when they Are constrained sometime to think that there is a God, they become Atheists in their desire and affection, wishing that there were not a God to be avenged upon them for their wickedness;
And ordinarily the Lord befools them in their deepest Policies, sweeping down their cob-webs, which they have been for a long time twisting, making their own wits a snare unto them,
And ordinarily the Lord befools them in their Deepest Policies, sweeping down their cobwebs, which they have been for a long time twisting, making their own wits a snare unto them,
The other Reason is from common equity amongst men, which was the ground of that Decree, Esth. 1.22. That everie man should beare rule in his own house.
The other Reason is from Common equity among men, which was the ground of that decree, Esth. 1.22. That every man should bear Rule in his own house.
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and he is found of them that seek him: which therefore may be called, Surely God is in thee. Isa. 45.14. And Jehovah Shammah, The Lord is there. Ezek. 48.35. And therefore the Lord should beare rule in his Church, and his Commandment ought to be obeyed.
and he is found of them that seek him: which Therefore may be called, Surely God is in thee. Isaiah 45.14. And Jehovah Shammah, The Lord is there. Ezekiel 48.35. And Therefore the Lord should bear Rule in his Church, and his Commandment ought to be obeyed.
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For if he be our God, what more equitable then that we have him and no other for our God, that he direct his own service and worship, that his Name be reverently used by us, that we observe the times wherein he will have us to appeare before him,
For if he be our God, what more equitable then that we have him and no other for our God, that he Direct his own service and worship, that his Name be reverently used by us, that we observe the times wherein he will have us to appear before him,
One is of such as conceive that the Law of God, belongeth not to Christians; They may as well say, that Common and Naturall Equitie belongeth not to Christians.
One is of such as conceive that the Law of God, belongeth not to Christians; They may as well say, that Common and Natural Equity belongeth not to Christians.
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Is it not written in the heart of man by nature? Is it not confirmed by Jesus Christ? Is it not recommended to Christians by the Apostles? Is it not established by faith? Is not the observing of it, a testimonie of our communion with God? Is not the end of it, love from a pure heart, a good conscience,
Is it not written in the heart of man by nature? Is it not confirmed by jesus christ? Is it not recommended to Christians by the Apostles? Is it not established by faith? Is not the observing of it, a testimony of our communion with God? Is not the end of it, love from a pure heart, a good conscience,
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the one sort neglects the Commandments of God, the other addeth the commandments of men to the Commandments of God, which is that NONLATINALPHABET that Epiphanius speaketh of, a superfluous will-worship:
the one sort neglects the commandments of God, the other adds the Commandments of men to the commandments of God, which is that that Epiphanius speaks of, a superfluous will-worship:
No Church or Kingdome on earth, hath greater reason to take heed to it, then the Church and Kingdome of England. 1. Because the house and service of God, hath been pestered, beside a multitude of superstitious observations and Ceremonies, with a greater number of dayes,
No Church or Kingdom on earth, hath greater reason to take heed to it, then the Church and Kingdom of England. 1. Because the house and service of God, hath been pestered, beside a multitude of superstitious observations and Ceremonies, with a greater number of days,
They have forsaken the fountain of living waters, and have digged unto themselves cisterns which hold no water. 3. Because God hath called this Land to mourning and fasting,
They have forsaken the fountain of living waters, and have dug unto themselves cisterns which hold no water. 3. Because God hath called this Land to mourning and fasting,
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as we professe this day, and I pray God that the unseasonable keeping of this festivitie, which God hath not commanded, be not more prevalent for evil,
as we profess this day, and I pray God that the unseasonable keeping of this festivity, which God hath not commanded, be not more prevalent for evil,
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and yet the keeping of this day of humiliation in such a time of festivitie, is a presage that by the blessing of God upon the proceedings of the Honourable Houses of Parliament and Assembly, this superstition shall shortly expire,
and yet the keeping of this day of humiliation in such a time of festivity, is a presage that by the blessing of God upon the proceedings of the Honourable Houses of Parliament and Assembly, this Superstition shall shortly expire,
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Whence we learn, that it is a speciall wisdom in these that have place and power, to prevent or turn away the wrath of God from the present and future generation by establishing true Religion,
Whence we Learn, that it is a special Wisdom in these that have place and power, to prevent or turn away the wrath of God from the present and future generation by establishing true Religion,
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I confesse it is a higher point of wisdom to have a care of Religion, that thereby ourselves and others may be brought to spirituall and eternall happinesse,
I confess it is a higher point of Wisdom to have a care of Religion, that thereby ourselves and Others may be brought to spiritual and Eternal happiness,
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Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is stayed from her fruit, like unto that in Deut. The heaven that is over thy head shall be brasse,
Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from due, and the earth is stayed from her fruit, like unto that in Deuteronomy The heaven that is over thy head shall be brass,
The Lord was with Jehosophat, because he walked in the first wayes of his father David, and sought not to Balaam, but sought to the Lord God of his father,
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, Because he walked in the First ways of his father David, and sought not to balaam, but sought to the Lord God of his father,
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therefore the Lord established the Kingdome in his hand, and all Judah brought 〈 ◊ 〉 Jehosophat presents, & he had riches and honour in abundance, &c. Hezekiah teacheth the Levits themselves this Lesson;
Therefore the Lord established the Kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought 〈 ◊ 〉 Jehoshaphat presents, & he had riches and honour in abundance, etc. Hezekiah Teaches the Levits themselves this lesson;
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but he who desireth a full Commentary or Sermon upon this point of the Text, let him read the 2 Chap. of the book of the Judges, and he shall see the ebbing and flowing of prosperity, peace and safety, according to the course of Religion. The reason of it is;
but he who Desires a full Commentary or Sermon upon this point of the Text, let him read the 2 Chap. of the book of the Judges, and he shall see the ebbing and flowing of Prosperity, peace and safety, according to the course of Religion. The reason of it is;
The lawes of men may doe some hurt for repressing outrages, but how shall the floods be dried up unlesse the fountaines be obstructed? There is great difference betwixt outward restraint from man, and inward mortification from God:
The laws of men may do Some hurt for repressing outrages, but how shall the floods be dried up unless the fountains be obstructed? There is great difference betwixt outward restraint from man, and inward mortification from God:
and doth not the wrath of God for these things come upon the Children of disobedience? Men need not in searching out the periods and fatalities of Kingdomes and States, trouble themselves with the intricat numbers of Plato, Predictions of Astrologers or particular Prophesies, NONLATINALPHABET, impiety, iniquity, luxury, which must needs have place where true Religion hath nor place,
and does not the wrath of God for these things come upon the Children of disobedience? Men need not in searching out the periods and fatalities of Kingdoms and States, trouble themselves with the intricate numbers of Plato, Predictions of Astrologers or particular prophecies,, impiety, iniquity, luxury, which must needs have place where true Religion hath nor place,
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but they who desire & endeavour the Reformation & setling of Religion are in the right way to bring honor and happinesse upon the Kingdome of the King and his Sonnes.
but they who desire & endeavour the Reformation & settling of Religion Are in the right Way to bring honour and happiness upon the Kingdom of the King and his Sons.
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It is a damnable and cursed policy, by dispencing with any thing which God hath commanded to be done for his house, to seek after peace and deliverance.
It is a damnable and cursed policy, by Dispensing with any thing which God hath commanded to be done for his house, to seek After peace and deliverance.
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Art thou wiser then he? or art thou stronger then he? will thou against the will of God, against •he experience of all ages, against thy owne conscience, run in a way contrary to Gods way? Salvation shall come to the people of God,
Art thou Wiser then he? or art thou Stronger then he? will thou against the will of God, against •he experience of all ages, against thy own conscience, run in a Way contrary to God's Way? Salvation shall come to the people of God,
Nothing in the world that doth concern thine owne private, or the state and publike, is of so great weight & importance, nothing so pressing & pertinent as this of Religion.
Nothing in the world that does concern thine own private, or the state and public, is of so great weight & importance, nothing so pressing & pertinent as this of Religion.
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as was that of Theudas, nor of sedition, as was that of Judas of Galile, and therefore all men ought to bend themselves to the setling thereof by all good and lawfull means,
as was that of Theudas, nor of sedition, as was that of Judas of Galilee, and Therefore all men ought to bend themselves to the settling thereof by all good and lawful means,
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As Ba••am dealt not faithfully with God, so the messengers 〈 ◊ 〉 unto him did deale unfaithfully with King Balaa•. It also true, that as at Rome, so in other places patres 〈 ◊ 〉 scripti, are sometimes patres circumscripti. Nor must feare opposition or enmity,
As Ba••am dealt not faithfully with God, so the messengers 〈 ◊ 〉 unto him did deal unfaithfully with King Balaa•. It also true, that as At Room, so in other places patres 〈 ◊ 〉 scripti, Are sometime patres circumscripti. Nor must Fear opposition or enmity,
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But I change 〈 ◊ 〉 words with Peter Martyr, that it is to be feared ne 〈 ◊ 〉 Rempublicam terrenam curatis & defenditis nimium, 〈 ◊ 〉 lum amittatis, while Yee stand for the State, that Y•• lose Religion.
But I change 〈 ◊ 〉 words with Peter Martyr, that it is to be feared ne 〈 ◊ 〉 res publicam Terrenam curatis & defenditis Nimium, 〈 ◊ 〉 lum amittatis, while Ye stand for the State, that Y•• loose Religion.
