The militant chvrch trivmphant over the dragon and his angels presented in a sermon preached to both Houses of Parliament assembled on Friday the 21. of July, 1643 : being an extraordinary day of publikhumiliation appointed by them throughout London and Westminster : that every one might bitterly bewaile his own sins and cry mightily unto God for Christ his sake to remove his wrath and heale the land / By Tho. Hill...
THEY who study the Providence of God, about his people, will finde all his dispensations towards them full of Wisdome and Love. If being provoked by their sinnes, he let loose Oppressours amongst them, withall he provides Saviours for them;
THEY who study the Providence of God, about his people, will find all his dispensations towards them full of Wisdom and Love. If being provoked by their Sins, he let lose Oppressors among them, withal he provides Saviors for them;
so sweetely is he pleased to intermingle refreshings with troubles, and to put some Sugar into their bitterest potions. Thus kindly dealt he with his Ancient People, stirring up Ezekiel and Daniel, whom he sent captives with them, to be their comforters in that darke captivity :
so sweetly is he pleased to intermingle refreshings with Troubles, and to put Some Sugar into their Bitterest potions. Thus kindly dealt he with his Ancient People, stirring up Ezekielem and daniel, whom he sent captives with them, to be their Comforters in that dark captivity:
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when they were at the lowest, with hope of triumphing over their most potent adversaries. And is it not pity, any Christians should have this cordiall with-held from them,
when they were At the lowest, with hope of triumphing over their most potent Adversaries. And is it not pity, any Christians should have this cordial withheld from them,
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why should any under pretence of difficulty, fondly imitate and exceed the superstition of the Jewes, who permitted none to reade the beginning of Genesis, Canticles, the beginning and end of Ezekiel, before thirty yeares of age ;
why should any under pretence of difficulty, fondly imitate and exceed the Superstition of the Jews, who permitted none to read the beginning of Genesis, Canticles, the beginning and end of Ezekielem, before thirty Years of age;
but, ours, the Booke of the Revelation publickely scarse at all? Admit it be true, that in this Booke, Quot verba, tot sacramenta, as many mysteries as words ;
but, ours, the Book of the Revelation publicly scarce At all? Admit it be true, that in this Book, Quot verba, tot Sacraments, as many Mysteres as words;
wee have the advantage of many events and accomplishments to be our Interpreters. Yea, we have reason to hope, most of the bitter passages concerning the Churches of Christ, are already fulfilled ;
we have the advantage of many events and accomplishments to be our Interpreters. Yea, we have reason to hope, most of the bitter passages Concerning the Churches of christ, Are already fulfilled;
that there is much Sugar at the bottome reserved for these last ages, which may animate us to seeke (with all humble sobriety) a revelation of the Revelation.
that there is much Sugar At the bottom reserved for these last ages, which may animate us to seek (with all humble sobriety) a Revelation of the Revelation.
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And that which may embolden us to looke for more glorious victories hereafter, we finde in this 12 ▪ Chapter of the Revelation, even the infant Primitive Church becomming triumphant, when opposed by the fiercest of those heathenish Emperours.
And that which may embolden us to look for more glorious victories hereafter, we find in this 12 ▪ Chapter of the Revelation, even the infant Primitive Church becoming triumphant, when opposed by the Fiercest of those Heathenish emperors.
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Chr•sts spouse is made glorious by his beames, who is the Sunne of Righteousnesse. This Woman is travailing with Christ mysticall, under sharpe throwes and pangs of persecutions,
Chr•sts spouse is made glorious by his beams, who is the Sun of Righteousness. This Woman is travailing with christ mystical, under sharp throws and pangs of persecutions,
for three hundred yeares together, v. 2. and all this while the red Dragon, like a bloody Pharaoh, stood •efore the Woman which was ready to be delivered, •or to devoure her childe as scone as it was bo•ne, v. 3. & 4. Yet she brought forth a Man Childe, v. 5. a Masculine birth, vigorous Christians ;
for three hundred Years together, v. 2. and all this while the read Dragon, like a bloody Pharaoh, stood •efore the Woman which was ready to be Delivered, •or to devour her child as scone as it was bo•ne, v. 3. & 4. Yet she brought forth a Man Child, v. 5. a Masculine birth, vigorous Christians;
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Yet when the Church was set at liberty from the oppression of the Heathen, she fled into the Wildernesse, v. 6. where she had a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and threescore dayes, Propheticall dayes, ( i. e. ) so many yeares.
Yet when the Church was Set At liberty from the oppression of the Heathen, she fled into the Wilderness, v. 6. where she had a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and threescore days, Prophetical days, (i. e.) so many Years.
It pleaseth God to keepe us in the darke for the punctuall beginning of these dayes, as he did his people about the beginning of the Babylonish captivity. It was easily knowne it should continue but 70. yeares,
It Pleases God to keep us in the dark for the punctual beginning of these days, as he did his people about the beginning of the Babylonish captivity. It was Easily known it should continue but 70. Years,
yet there being three steps of it, one in the dayes of Jehoiakim, a second in the dayes of Jechonias, a third under Zedekiah, it was very hard, without speciall direction, where to fasten that beginning, which should terminate the 70. yeares.
yet there being three steps of it, one in the days of Jehoiakim, a second in the days of Jeconiah, a third under Zedekiah, it was very hard, without special direction, where to fasten that beginning, which should terminate the 70. Years.
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and had we so much divine Wisdome, as to know exactly where to beginne to reckon them, wee might speake more than conjecturally of the time of the Churches deliverance.
and had we so much divine Wisdom, as to know exactly where to begin to reckon them, we might speak more than conjecturally of the time of the Churches deliverance.
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The Dragon and his Angels prevailed not; but was cast out, and his Angels with him, v. 8, 9. The Devill was cast downe from that open rule, he had under Heathen Emperours.
The Dragon and his Angels prevailed not; but was cast out, and his Angels with him, v. 8, 9. The devil was cast down from that open Rule, he had under Heathen emperors.
Fourthly, The meanes by which the Devill and his party were conquered, v. 11. 1. Principall, by the blood of the Lambe. 2. Organicall, which is twofold.
Fourthly, The means by which the devil and his party were conquered, v. 11. 1. Principal, by the blood of the Lamb. 2. Organical, which is twofold.
In the field of the Church behold two potent Armies, under two Generals, Michael and the Dragon ▪ Michael, Quis sicut Deus? Christ Jesus that great and powerfull Captaine of the Hoast of God, Head of the Angels and his Church :
In the field of the Church behold two potent Armies, under two Generals, Michael and the Dragon ▪ Michael, Quis sicut Deus? christ jesus that great and powerful Captain of the Host of God, Head of the Angels and his Church:
Both Generals have their party. Christ hath his Angels, ministring Spirits, and Christian Princes, Magistrates, Confessours, with troopes of Saints. The Devill hath his Angels ;
Both Generals have their party. christ hath his Angels, ministering Spirits, and Christian Princes, Magistrates, Confessors, with troops of Saints. The devil hath his Angels;
unrighteous Magistrates, exasperated by Heretiques and corrupt Teachers, and strengthened by other wicked instruments. Betwixt these 〈 ◊ 〉 parties there will be irreco•ciliable warres ;
unrighteous Magistrates, exasperated by Heretics and corrupt Teachers, and strengthened by other wicked Instruments. Betwixt these 〈 ◊ 〉 parties there will be irreco•ciliable wars;
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And upon these termes, Christ proposeth glorious rewards in the closure of all the Epistles written to the seven Churches: NONLATINALPHABET, to him that is over-comming will I give, not to him who hath fully overcome ;
And upon these terms, christ Proposeth glorious rewards in the closure of all the Epistles written to the seven Churches:, to him that is overcoming will I give, not to him who hath Fully overcome;
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but however though their conflict be troublesome, yet their victory will be glorious and certaine, Rev. 3.21. To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my Throne, even as I also overcame, a•d am sate downe with my Father in his Throne.
but however though their conflict be troublesome, yet their victory will be glorious and certain, Rev. 3.21. To him that overcomes will I grant to fit with me in my Throne, even as I also overcame, a•d am sat down with my Father in his Throne.
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The Romish Babel, the Master-piece of carnall policy, built and underpropped with all possible care; and is indeed the greatest mountaine raised against Michael, and his Kingdome;
The Romish Babel, the Masterpiece of carnal policy, built and underpropped with all possible care; and is indeed the greatest mountain raised against Michael, and his Kingdom;
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yet how tri•mphantly did the Angell speake concerning its ruine long agoe, Rev. 18.2. He cryed mightily with a strong voyce, saying, Babylon the great is falne, is falne? the ingemination and present tense, inferre an undoubted certainety of its falling.
yet how tri•mphantly did the Angel speak Concerning its ruin long ago, Rev. 18.2. He cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen? the ingemination and present tense, infer an undoubted certainty of its falling.
but the advancement of the Kingdome of Christ, which was the great designe of the three glorious Persons in Trinity from eternity, wherein they will not suffer themselves to be disappointed!
but the advancement of the Kingdom of christ, which was the great Design of the three glorious Persons in Trinity from eternity, wherein they will not suffer themselves to be disappointed!
In reference to this the Lord appointed Watchmen, that might give him no rest, till Jerusalem was made a praise in the earth Isa. 62.6, 7. This is clearely revealed twice in the Booke of Daniel ;
In Referente to this the Lord appointed Watchmen, that might give him no rest, till Jerusalem was made a praise in the earth Isaiah 62.6, 7. This is clearly revealed twice in the Book of daniel;
and became a great Mountaine, and filled the whole earth, v. 35. This Regnum lapidis became Regnum montis, which alone shall never be destroyed, v. 44. And to Daniel himselfe in a vision of foure diverse beasts, importing likewise the succession of foure Kingdomes, all swallowed up in the everlasting dominion of Christ, Dan. 7.13, 14. The name of the Almighty Jehovah, is so much interested in the cause of the true Church, that he will carry it on in a triumphing way.
and became a great Mountain, and filled the Whole earth, v. 35. This Kingdom Lapidis became Kingdom montis, which alone shall never be destroyed, v. 44. And to daniel himself in a vision of foure diverse beasts, importing likewise the succession of foure Kingdoms, all swallowed up in the everlasting dominion of christ, Dan. 7.13, 14. The name of the Almighty Jehovah, is so much interested in the cause of the true Church, that he will carry it on in a triumphing Way.
yet the worke will not miscarry; The zeale of the Lord of Hoasts will performe this, Isa. 9.7. The true Churches Adversaries are the worst of Angels and men ;
yet the work will not miscarry; The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this, Isaiah 9.7. The true Churches Adversaries Are the worst of Angels and men;
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and admit the Church hath a great party against her, if they be the sinning side, they are the sinking side, 1 Sam. 12.25. The Church was the more victorious against Babylon, because Babylon was so sinfull against God, Rev. 14.8. Babylon is falne, is falne, that great City, because she made all Nations drinke of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
and admit the Church hath a great party against her, if they be the sinning side, they Are the sinking side, 1 Sam. 12.25. The Church was the more victorious against Babylon, Because Babylon was so sinful against God, Rev. 14.8. Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, Because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Shall the Militant Church be Triumphant over the Dragon and his Angels? Then Christs Souldiers have no reason to repent, who have given up their Names unto him, and taken presse money from him :
Shall the Militant Church be Triumphant over the Dragon and his Angels? Then Christ Soldiers have no reason to Repent, who have given up their Names unto him, and taken press money from him:
and who doth not adore the rising Sunne? •is people may suffer, but when the Lord hath performed his worke upon Mount Zion, and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high lookes, Isa. 10.12.
and who does not adore the rising Sun? •is people may suffer, but when the Lord hath performed his work upon Mount Zion, and on Jerusalem, I will Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks, Isaiah 10.12.
The Lord hath a Soveraignty as well in the lusts and passions of his adversaries, as in the graces of his people, Psal. 76.10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee, the remainder thereof shalt thou restraine.
The Lord hath a Sovereignty as well in the Lustiest and passion of his Adversaries, as in the graces of his people, Psalm 76.10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee, the remainder thereof shalt thou restrain.
By his providence the enemies plots doe prove the Churches advantages. The most glorious deliverance and reformation have beene the happy event of most wretched designes.
By his providence the enemies plots do prove the Churches advantages. The most glorious deliverance and Reformation have been the happy event of most wretched designs.
so is it expressely concluded betwixt them for the confusion of the Churches enemies, Psal. 110 1. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
so is it expressly concluded betwixt them for the confusion of the Churches enemies, Psalm 110 1. The Lord said unto my Lord, Fit thou on my right hand,
untill I make thine enemies thy foote-stoole. Christ is not alone in these Warres: the Father is with him, engaging himselfe against the enemies of his Sonne :
until I make thine enemies thy footstool. christ is not alone in these Wars: the Father is with him, engaging himself against the enemies of his Son:
Beware then of deserting Christ and his Church by dull neutrality or wilfull apostacy: you cannot be guilty of either against him, without betraying your selves.
Beware then of deserting christ and his Church by dull neutrality or wilful apostasy: you cannot be guilty of either against him, without betraying your selves.
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He accounts neuters his enemies, Matth. 12.30. He that is not with me is against me: they are cursed bitterly who come not out to helpe the Lord against the mighty.
He accounts neuters his enemies, Matthew 12.30. He that is not with me is against me: they Are cursed bitterly who come not out to help the Lord against the mighty.
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Our policy cannot protect us, if we desert the cause of God and his people ▪ our sins will finde us out, as Moses told the Reubenites and the Gadites upon the like occasion, Numb. 32.20, 21, 22, 23. And as for Apostates from him and his cause, they are no lesse odious unto him ▪ witnesse Heb. 10.38, 39. If any man draw backe, my soule shall have no pleasure in him.
Our policy cannot Pact us, if we desert the cause of God and his people ▪ our Sins will find us out, as Moses told the Reubenites and the Gadites upon the like occasion, Numb. 32.20, 21, 22, 23. And as for Apostates from him and his cause, they Are no less odious unto him ▪ witness Hebrew 10.38, 39. If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
It is our deare Saviours employment in Heaven, as to appeare in the presence of God for his friends, Heb. 9.24. so to sit downe at the right-hand of God, from hence-forth expecting till his enemies •e made his footestoole, Heb. 10.12, 13. He hath now no sacrifice to offer:
It is our deer Saviors employment in Heaven, as to appear in the presence of God for his Friends, Hebrew 9.24. so to fit down At the right-hand of God, from henceforth expecting till his enemies •e made his footstool, Hebrew 10.12, 13. He hath now no sacrifice to offer:
he is there above suffering, being entred into the fellowship and fruition of the glory of his Godhead, to exercise his power and authority for the good of his Church, and overthrow of his enemies. He sees their day is comming, Psal. 37.13.
he is there above suffering, being entered into the fellowship and fruition of the glory of his Godhead, to exercise his power and Authority for the good of his Church, and overthrow of his enemies. He sees their day is coming, Psalm 37.13.
when he shall have contentment and comfort in his enemies ruine, triumphantly trampling upon them who shall everlastingly inherit the shame of their owne sinnes,
when he shall have contentment and Comfort in his enemies ruin, triumphantly trampling upon them who shall everlastingly inherit the shame of their own Sins,
Be encouraged in these shedding and discriminating times, to take part with the true Church, and to adhere firmly to Jesus Christ and his Angels. Looke about you, as in Joshuah 5.13.
Be encouraged in these shedding and discriminating times, to take part with the true Church, and to adhere firmly to jesus christ and his Angels. Look about you, as in Joshua 5.13.
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or else he is not for you, but for your adversaries. Take therefore Pauls seasonable counsell, 1 Tim. 6.12. fight the good fight of faith. Such have the best cause ;
or Else he is not for you, but for your Adversaries. Take Therefore Paul's seasonable counsel, 1 Tim. 6.12. fight the good fight of faith. Such have the best cause;
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It is Gods. Such fight the Lords battels, 1 Sam. 25.28. The best Captaine, Jesus Christ the Captaine of their salvation, Heb. 2.10. The best fellow-souldiers, Stephen, Paul, and the rest of that holy band;
It is God's Such fight the lords battles, 1 Sam. 25.28. The best Captain, jesus christ the Captain of their salvation, Hebrew 2.10. The best fellow-soldiers, Stephen, Paul, and the rest of that holy band;
with certainty of victory, 2 Tim. 4.8. Henceforth there is laied up for me a crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day:
with certainty of victory, 2 Tim. 4.8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge, shall give me At that day:
But what with their over-confidence in the goodnesse of their cause, and greatnesse of their numbers, and want of humiliation before God, they were twice discomfited.
But what with their overconfidence in the Goodness of their cause, and greatness of their numbers, and want of humiliation before God, they were twice discomfited.
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Suppose that discouraging question, Whether the witnesses be already slaine, cannot so comfortably be answered, by a peremptory affirmative: Yet, however;
Suppose that discouraging question, Whither the Witnesses be already slain, cannot so comfortably be answered, by a peremptory affirmative: Yet, however;
But remember to allow the Lord his Prerogative, to carry on his Churches cause in his owne method, and in his owne time. See Deut. 32.35, 36. His enemies feete shall slide in due time though his peoples power be gone.
But Remember to allow the Lord his Prerogative, to carry on his Churches cause in his own method, and in his own time. See Deuteronomy 32.35, 36. His enemies feet shall slide in due time though his peoples power be gone.
This is clearely held forth in that mother fundamentall promise which was most graciously intimated to fallen Adam, even before the sentence passed upon him, Gen. 3.15. The Womans seed shall breake the Serpents head.
This is clearly held forth in that mother fundamental promise which was most graciously intimated to fallen Adam, even before the sentence passed upon him, Gen. 3.15. The Woman's seed shall break the Serpents head.
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Her sinnes being done away which betray her to her enemies, she becomes victorious, sharing in the triumph of Christ over the Devill and his Angels, Gol. 2.12, 13.
Her Sins being done away which betray her to her enemies, she becomes victorious, sharing in the triumph of christ over the devil and his Angels, Gol. 2.12, 13.
Secondly, by the bloud of the Lamb we obtaine that grace, which enables us prevailingly to resist the Devil and his Angels. For no peeces of the spirituall armour will be armour of proofe, unlesse they be dipped in the bloud of Christ, Rev. 7.14.
Secondly, by the blood of the Lamb we obtain that grace, which enables us prevailingly to resist the devil and his Angels. For no Pieces of the spiritual armour will be armour of proof, unless they be dipped in the blood of christ, Rev. 7.14.
And how was Paul enabled to doe all things, but by the might of Christ that strengthned him? Phil. 4.13. Whose bloud hath an eternall efficacie, Rev. 13.8.
And how was Paul enabled to do all things, but by the might of christ that strengthened him? Philip 4.13. Whose blood hath an Eternal efficacy, Rev. 13.8.
The Churches victories are therefore ascribed to the bloud of the Lamb, because the Oeconomicall Kingdome which Christ hath over his Church is a Priestly Kingdome, which he possesses as the fruit of his bloudy sufferings. For though he were prepared and made capable of his Kingly glory by the hypostaticall union, yet the holy Scriptures invest him with it, as the reward of his sufferings and humiliation. He humbled himselfe, and became obedient unto death,
The Churches victories Are Therefore ascribed to the blood of the Lamb, Because the Economical Kingdom which christ hath over his Church is a Priestly Kingdom, which he Possesses as the fruit of his bloody sufferings. For though he were prepared and made capable of his Kingly glory by the hypostatical Union, yet the holy Scriptures invest him with it, as the reward of his sufferings and humiliation. He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death,
even the death of the crosse; Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every name, That, NONLATINALPHABET, in the Name of Jesus, (not, at the Name Jesus) every knee should bow. And his Church likewise being a royall Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2.9. conquers through the bloud of her King.
even the death of the cross; Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every name, That,, in the Name of jesus, (not, At the Name jesus) every knee should bow. And his Church likewise being a royal Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2.9. conquers through the blood of her King.
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or magnifying them upon any good successes? Hereby we proudly encroach upon the honour of Christ, to whose bloud we owe all our Victories. It is fit wee should humble our selves,
or magnifying them upon any good Successes? Hereby we proudly encroach upon the honour of christ, to whose blood we owe all our Victories. It is fit we should humble our selves,
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Though ignorant wretches did sacrifice unto their owne net, and burne Incense to their dragge ; this is most unworthy of Christians, who should live by faith in Christ, Gal. 2.20.
Though ignorant wretches did sacrifice unto their own net, and burn Incense to their drag; this is most unworthy of Christians, who should live by faith in christ, Gal. 2.20.
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or, (as in the Heb.) Set your heart upon your wayes, Hag. 1.5.7. Too many like Hannibal, who though victorious, knew not how uti victoriâ, and so lose themselves in their victories, not acknowledging the bloud of the Lamb therein.
or, (as in the Hebrew) Set your heart upon your ways, Hag. 1.5.7. Too many like Hannibal, who though victorious, knew not how uti victoriâ, and so loose themselves in their victories, not acknowledging the blood of the Lamb therein.
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we ought to blesse God for second causes, but must not idolize them. It was a modest strain in Joab, which might make us blush, he sent to David, that he would gather the people together, encamp against the City and take it;
we ought to bless God for second Causes, but must not idolise them. It was a modest strain in Joab, which might make us blush, he sent to David, that he would gather the people together, encamp against the city and take it;
Oh then take heed of abusing the precious bloud of this Lambe by your sinnes, lest he prove to you a devouring Lion. This Lambe hath wrath when he is provoked,
O then take heed of abusing the precious blood of this Lamb by your Sins, lest he prove to you a devouring lion. This Lamb hath wrath when he is provoked,
Thats a dreadfull thunderbolt against many Professours, when they count the blood of the Covenant, wherewith they were sanctified, an unholy thing, Heb. 10.29.
Thats a dreadful thunderbolt against many Professors, when they count the blood of the Covenant, wherewith they were sanctified, an unholy thing, Hebrew 10.29.
yet they have an externall sanctification, by consecration and dedication to Gods Service, by calling and covenant, common to every member of a visible Church,
yet they have an external sanctification, by consecration and dedication to God's Service, by calling and Covenant, Common to every member of a visible Church,
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but when by their backesliding they shall disavow Christ and his Gospell, they doe interpretativè, in effect say his blood hath no value in it, is no better than the blood of a common malefactour,
but when by their backsliding they shall disavow christ and his Gospel, they do interpretativè, in Effect say his blood hath no valve in it, is no better than the blood of a Common Malefactor,
But there is another sinne against the blood of Christ, very dangerous, and more epidemicall, by profaning his holy Sacrament, the memoriall of his blood, 1 Cor. 11.27, 28. The Lord knowes how deepely guilty many here present are, having their hearts and hands imbrued in the blood of their Saviour. Rivers of teares of blood, are too little to bewaile this one provocation.
But there is Another sin against the blood of christ, very dangerous, and more epidemical, by profaning his holy Sacrament, the memorial of his blood, 1 Cor. 11.27, 28. The Lord knows how deeply guilty many Here present Are, having their hearts and hands imbrued in the blood of their Saviour. rivers of tears of blood, Are too little to bewail this one provocation.
So the blood of the Covenant, Heb. 10.25. Doubtlesse as God will make inquisition for the blood of his Saints, so for the blood of his Sonne, and if now he should search England, as once Jerusalem with candles, Zeph. 1. 12. would not many of our Nobility and Gentry, Magistrates and Ministers, as well as common people, be found guilty of the blood of Christ? Chrysostome was very sensible of this evill:
So the blood of the Covenant, Hebrew 10.25. Doubtless as God will make inquisition for the blood of his Saints, so for the blood of his Son, and if now he should search England, as once Jerusalem with Candles, Zephaniah 1. 12. would not many of our Nobilt and Gentry, Magistrates and Ministers, as well as Common people, be found guilty of the blood of christ? Chrysostom was very sensible of this evil:
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Ambrose expressed the same zeale against this sin in Theodosius. Wilt thou (faith he to the Emperour) reach these hands dropping with the blood of Innocents, to receive the most sacred body of the Lord? wilt thou put that precious blood of his to thy mouth, which in a rage spilt so much Christian blood? depart rather and heape not one sinne to another. But alas!
Ambrose expressed the same zeal against this since in Theodosius. Wilt thou (faith he to the Emperor) reach these hands dropping with the blood of Innocents, to receive the most sacred body of the Lord? wilt thou put that precious blood of his to thy Mouth, which in a rage spilled so much Christian blood? depart rather and heap not one sin to Another. But alas!
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All you who love and follow the Lambe, helpe England by your Prayers, that all old leaven may be purged out, 1 Cor. 5.7. Ye Members of the Assembly contribute your Counsell with Jehojada, 2 Chron. 23.19. that such Porters (such Church Discipline) may be set at the Gates, that the uncleane enter not in.
All you who love and follow the Lamb, help England by your Prayers, that all old leaven may be purged out, 1 Cor. 5.7. You Members of the Assembly contribute your Counsel with Jehoiada, 2 Chronicles 23.19. that such Porters (such Church Discipline) may be Set At the Gates, that the unclean enter not in.
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And improve your power, ye Parliament Worthies, for setting up such spirituall railes in our Churches, such a due order, that Scripture dogges be not suffered, to the hazzarding of their owne soules,
And improve your power, you Parliament Worthies, for setting up such spiritual rails in our Churches, such a due order, that Scripture Dogs be not suffered, to the hazarding of their own Souls,
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That Question is frequent among us, which J•ram proposed to Jehu, 2 Kings 9.22. Is it peace? may not we returne the same answer, What peace so long as whoredomes remaine, and many other abominations? Jehojada tooke a right method to peace and quietnesse, 2 King. 11.17.18.20. And Jehojada made a Covenant betweene the Lord and the King, and the people, that they should be the Lords people:
That Question is frequent among us, which J•ram proposed to Jehu, 2 Kings 9.22. Is it peace? may not we return the same answer, What peace so long as whoredoms remain, and many other abominations? Jehoiada took a right method to peace and quietness, 2 King. 11.17.18.20. And Jehoiada made a Covenant between the Lord and the King, and the people, that they should be the lords people:
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It may now be called a Bochim, as Judg. 2.5. (oh that there were more teares among us!) we should all appeare before God this day as mourners in sense of his displeasure.
It may now be called a Bochim, as Judges 2.5. (o that there were more tears among us!) we should all appear before God this day as mourners in sense of his displeasure.
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If wee would have it a day of atonement ; as Levit. 23.28. a peacemaking day both betweene King and People, and betweene Christ and England, let it be a thorow-reforming day, as v. 18. They brake all Baals altars and images in pieces thorowly.
If we would have it a day of atonement; as Levit. 23.28. a Peacemaking day both between King and People, and between christ and England, let it be a thorow-reforming day, as v. 18. They brake all Baal's Altars and Images in Pieces thoroughly.
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Among our other crying sinnes we are now involving our selves in the guilt of Selfe-murther. Here is an unnaturall sword most unhappily drawne amongst us, as Isa. 9.19, 20, 21. Through the wrath of the Lord of Hoasts is the Land darkned,
Among our other crying Sins we Are now involving our selves in the guilt of Self-murder. Here is an unnatural sword most unhappily drawn among us, as Isaiah 9.19, 20, 21. Through the wrath of the Lord of Hosts is the Land darkened,
He shall snatch on the right hand and be hungry, and he shall eate on the left hand and not be satisfied, they shall eate every man the flesh of his owne arme.
He shall snatch on the right hand and be hungry, and he shall eat on the left hand and not be satisfied, they shall eat every man the Flesh of his own arm.
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O thou sword of the Lord, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thy selfe into thy scabbard ▪ rest, and be still: and as yet England hath received the same answer with Ashkelon, v.. 7. How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon,
Oh thou sword of the Lord, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thy self into thy scabbard ▪ rest, and be still: and as yet England hath received the same answer with Ashkelon, v.. 7. How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon,
Could we fiducially put our selves, our Church and State, our Religion and Liberty, into the hands of our Saviour, who knows but we might have as comfortable an answer,
Could we fiducially put our selves, our Church and State, our Religion and Liberty, into the hands of our Saviour, who knows but we might have as comfortable an answer,
If you desire to know what is This word of their Testimony, it will appeare v. 17. Christs Souldiers are described to be such as kept the Commandements of God,
If you desire to know what is This word of their Testimony, it will appear v. 17. Christ Soldiers Are described to be such as kept the commandments of God,
and have the Testimony of Jesus ; and Rev. 1.9. John was banished for the Word of God, and for the Testimony of Jesus Christ, which doubtlesse was the Gospell;
and have the Testimony of jesus; and Rev. 1.9. John was banished for the Word of God, and for the Testimony of jesus christ, which doubtless was the Gospel;
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But having this Gospell of Christ rooted in your hearts by Faith, holding fast the profession thereof without wavering, Heb. 10.23. Resist the Devill, being stedfast in the Faith, 1 Pet. 5.9. whereas Heb. 4.2. The Word Preached did not profit them, not being mixed with Faith in them that heard it.
But having this Gospel of christ rooted in your hearts by Faith, holding fast the profession thereof without wavering, Hebrew 10.23. Resist the devil, being steadfast in the Faith, 1 Pet. 5.9. whereas Hebrew 4.2. The Word Preached did not profit them, not being mixed with Faith in them that herd it.
Bearing witnesse to the Gospell of Christ, who is the Amen, the faithfull and true witnesse, Rev. 3.14. Openly with your mouthes, Rom. 10.10. by Preaching, if Ministers; So Paul, Rom. 1.16. He was not ashamed of the Gospell of Christ;
Bearing witness to the Gospel of christ, who is the Amen, the faithful and true witness, Rev. 3.14. Openly with your mouths, Rom. 10.10. by Preaching, if Ministers; So Paul, Rom. 1.16. He was not ashamed of the Gospel of christ;
Justifying the Gospell in life and conversation. All wisedomes children should be so ingenuous and mannerly as to justifie Wisdome, Mat. 11.19. This will be a prevailing Testimony when you walke worthy of the Gospell of Christ.
Justifying the Gospel in life and Conversation. All wisdoms children should be so ingenuous and mannerly as to justify Wisdom, Mathew 11.19. This will be a prevailing Testimony when you walk worthy of the Gospel of christ.
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Our losses in this case will be the Gospels advantage, Phil. 1.12, 13, 14. All things which happened unto Paul, were for the furtherance of the Gospell;
Our losses in this case will be the Gospels advantage, Philip 1.12, 13, 14. All things which happened unto Paul, were for the furtherance of the Gospel;
The strength of the Gospels adversaries lies not in the goodnesse of their cause ; but in the ignorance of peoples minds and meere mistakes thence arising: What is Paganisme, Mahumetanisme, Popery ;
The strength of the Gospels Adversaries lies not in the Goodness of their cause; but in the ignorance of peoples minds and mere mistakes thence arising: What is Paganism, Mahumetanism, Popery;
but a Rapsody and heape of grosse mistakes raised in the darke? The Devill uses the same method ordinarily to carry on his designes that he tooke in the Councell of Ariminum. The Arrians having procured the exile of the most worthy and learned Bishops, and perceiving the company that was left,
but a Rhapsody and heap of gross mistakes raised in the dark? The devil uses the same method ordinarily to carry on his designs that he took in the Council of Rimini. The Arians having procured the exile of the most worthy and learned Bishops, and perceiving the company that was left,
though they were very unlearned, yet would not be perswaded directly to disanull any thing which had beene concluded before in the Councell of Nice, did abuse their ignorance in proposing the matter:
though they were very unlearned, yet would not be persuaded directly to disannul any thing which had been concluded before in the Council of Nicaenae, did abuse their ignorance in proposing the matter:
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for they demanded of them whether they would worship NONLATINALPHABET or Christ? these not understanding the Greeke word, rejected it with execration, being as they thought opposed unto Christ.
for they demanded of them whither they would worship or christ? these not understanding the Greek word, rejected it with execration, being as they Thought opposed unto christ.
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Thus have the Prelaticall party surprised many ignorant Congregations with their innovations, and easily misled them while they kept them in the darke.
Thus have the Prelatical party surprised many ignorant Congregations with their innovations, and Easily misled them while they kept them in the dark.
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But when the Sunne of righteousnesse arises, when God sends abroad John Baptists as burning and shining lights, John 5.35. they by the beames of truth will discover the most subtile errors, and by the spirituall weapons of their warfare cast downe the strong holds of the Devill and his Angels.
But when the Sun of righteousness arises, when God sends abroad John Baptists as burning and shining lights, John 5.35. they by the beams of truth will discover the most subtle errors, and by the spiritual weapons of their warfare cast down the strong holds of the devil and his Angels.
Where the Testimony of the Gospel of Christ is held forth, there is so much of God as convinces and conquers, 1 Cor. 14.15. His owne power is there displayed, Rom. 1.16. the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation.
Where the Testimony of the Gospel of christ is held forth, there is so much of God as convinces and conquers, 1 Cor. 14.15. His own power is there displayed, Rom. 1.16. the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation.
There is the mighty presence of Christ, whose Arrowes are sharpe in the hearts of his enemies, wherby the people fall under him, Psal. 45.5. There the Spirit of God breaths so powerfully, that by the Word alone, which is the sword of the Spirit, Ephes. 6.17.
There is the mighty presence of christ, whose Arrows Are sharp in the hearts of his enemies, whereby the people fallen under him, Psalm 45.5. There the Spirit of God breathes so powerfully, that by the Word alone, which is the sword of the Spirit, Ephesians 6.17.
the Apostles, though but a few meane men, were much more victorious then the greatest Alexander or potent Caesars, conquering by the word of their Testimony so many opposite Kingdomes, subduing so many thousand spirits and consciences, and that in so short a time, without shedding one drop of bloud.
the Apostles, though but a few mean men, were much more victorious then the greatest Alexander or potent Caesars, conquering by the word of their Testimony so many opposite Kingdoms, subduing so many thousand spirits and Consciences, and that in so short a time, without shedding one drop of blood.
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Then whose champions are they, who in stead of bearing witnesse unto, employ their power and policy to suppresse the Testimony of Jesus? Doubtlesse none but the Dragons regiment will fight against Christ and his Gospel. Elymas the Sorcerer is wont to withstand Saul and Barnabas, seeking to turne away the Deputy from the faith.
Then whose champions Are they, who in stead of bearing witness unto, employ their power and policy to suppress the Testimony of jesus? Doubtless none but the Dragons regiment will fight against christ and his Gospel. Elymas the Sorcerer is wont to withstand Saul and Barnabas, seeking to turn away the Deputy from the faith.
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And also charge Timothy that he preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, 2 Tim. 4.2. Doe the worke of an Evangelist, fulfill thy ministery.
And also charge Timothy that he preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, 2 Tim. 4.2. Do the work of an Evangelist, fulfil thy Ministry.
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No rather they unhappily tread in Jesuiticall steps complying with Contzens rules, whether occasionally or intentionally they best know, for the overthrowing of the power of the Gospel ;
No rather they unhappily tread in Jesuitical steps complying with Contzens rules, whither occasionally or intentionally they best know, for the overthrowing of the power of the Gospel;
His very engines have they used to pillage our Churches of afternoone Sermons, of weekely Lectures, and to turne praying into bidding of prayer, &c. and according to his subtile counsell, were extorting such an approbation of the Prelacy amongst us as would soone have plundered England of many of her faithful Ministers, or at least their consciences of their sweete peace, if not of their liberties. And are too like those soule-murdering Jewes, 1 Thes. 2.16. enemies to Christ and to the salvation of others, forbidding the Apostles to speake to the Gentiles that they might be saved.
His very Engines have they used to pillage our Churches of afternoon Sermons, of weekly Lectures, and to turn praying into bidding of prayer, etc. and according to his subtle counsel, were extorting such an approbation of the Prelacy among us as would soon have plundered England of many of her faithful Ministers, or At least their Consciences of their sweet peace, if not of their Liberties. And Are too like those Soul-murdering Jews, 1 Thebes 2.16. enemies to christ and to the salvation of Others, forbidding the Apostles to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved.
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& must expect answerable wages here and hereafter, Mat. 23.13. Luke 11.52. Do the Souldiers of Christ carry on the Churches victories by holding forth the Word of their Testimony? Then if we prevail not against the Devil and his Angels in these Gospel conflicts, we may blame our selves and our own remissenes, as not being valiant for the truth, which was their defect, Jer. 9.3.
& must expect answerable wages Here and hereafter, Mathew 23.13. Lycia 11.52. Do the Soldiers of christ carry on the Churches victories by holding forth the Word of their Testimony? Then if we prevail not against the devil and his Angels in these Gospel conflicts, we may blame our selves and our own remissness, as not being valiant for the truth, which was their defect, Jer. 9.3.
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We are too ready to translate the fault to others, (an old prank our first Parents taught us as soon as they had fallen.) Parliament complains of the army; Army of the Parliament, City against both, and Countrey will spare none of them. Thus most unhappily (by the secret policy of Malignants) jealousies are fomented,
We Are too ready to translate the fault to Others, (an old prank our First Parents taught us as soon as they had fallen.) Parliament complains of the army; Army of the Parliament, city against both, and Country will spare none of them. Thus most unhappily (by the secret policy of Malignants) jealousies Are fomented,
It were more like Christians upon a day of mourning, to be bewailing our owne coldnesse and want of appearing as active souldiers, under so good a Captaine.
It were more like Christians upon a day of mourning, to be bewailing our own coldness and want of appearing as active Soldiers, under so good a Captain.
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no man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, What have I done? Oh that you would call your selves to a particular account (it is opus diei, a worke sutable to the day) saying,
no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? O that you would call your selves to a particular account (it is opus Die, a work suitable to the day) saying,
and how little good have I done to extinguish them? Might not some Nehemiah contend with many of our Nobles, and say, What evill thing is this that you doe,
and how little good have I done to extinguish them? Might not Some Nehemiah contend with many of our Nobles, and say, What evil thing is this that you do,
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and profane the Sabbath day? But is this all? though too much? Might not some Peter contend with many of our Gentry, who walk in lasciviousnesse, lusts, excesse of wine, revellings, banquettings, and abominable idolatries, thinking it strange that others runne not with them to the same excesse of riot? And might not some Jeremiah complaine, A wonderfull and horrible thing is committed in the Land, the Prophets prophesie falsely,
and profane the Sabbath day? But is this all? though too much? Might not Some Peter contend with many of our Gentry, who walk in lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries, thinking it strange that Others run not with them to the same excess of riot? And might not Some Jeremiah complain, A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the Land, the prophets prophesy falsely,
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Many blesse God heartily for that Religious Ordinance of Parliament set forth some months since, to stirre up England to repentance for nationall and personall sinnes.
Many bless God heartily for that Religious Ordinance of Parliament Set forth Some months since, to stir up England to Repentance for national and personal Sins.
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What though we talke against Atheists, if we still wallow in prophanenesse, cry out against Papists, and still continue lukewarme Protestants, inveigh against Malignants, and yet remain ful of Malignant Antipathy against Scripture Reformation;
What though we talk against Atheists, if we still wallow in profaneness, cry out against Papists, and still continue lukewarm Protestants, inveigh against Malignants, and yet remain full of Malignant Antipathy against Scripture Reformation;
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Doe the souldiers of Christ carry on the Churches victories by the Testimony of the Gospel? As ever you desire they should prevaile in so good a cause, it concernes you who are the grand Counsellors, betrusted with so much superintendency for the liberty as well of our Religion, as of our persons and estates, that you emprove it faithfully for the advancing and propagating the Gospel of Christ, so will you be fitted to give a more comfortable account of your great Stewardship,
Do the Soldiers of christ carry on the Churches victories by the Testimony of the Gospel? As ever you desire they should prevail in so good a cause, it concerns you who Are the grand Counsellors, betrusted with so much superintendency for the liberty as well of our Religion, as of our Persons and estates, that you improve it faithfully for the advancing and propagating the Gospel of christ, so will you be fitted to give a more comfortable account of your great Stewardship,
nor send him away as Amaziah did the Prophet, when he came to discover his sinnes, Art thou made of the Kings Counsell? forbeare, 2 Chron. 25.16. Check, restraine, disable, Diotrephes, Demetrius, and that fraternity, who undermine not onely Parliament Ordinances, but even the Ordinances of Jesus Christ, making no small stir in England about the way of Reformation ;
nor send him away as Amaziah did the Prophet, when he Come to discover his Sins, Art thou made of the Kings Counsel? forbear, 2 Chronicles 25.16. Check, restrain, disable, Diotrephes, Demetrius, and that fraternity, who undermine not only Parliament Ordinances, but even the Ordinances of jesus christ, making no small stir in England about the Way of Reformation;
Have a vigilant eye upon such intemperate Preachers and Writers as pervert truth and disturbe peace. Papists would take away the Cup, and leave us but halfe a Sacrament; Antinomians would abolish the morall Law, and leave us but halfe a Bible. If such be suffered, our Religion will grow lame and licentious.
Have a vigilant eye upon such intemperate Preachers and Writers as pervert truth and disturb peace. Papists would take away the Cup, and leave us but half a Sacrament; Antinomians would Abolah the moral Law, and leave us but half a bible. If such be suffered, our Religion will grow lame and licentious.
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if there be such that hold the doctine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eate things sacrificed to Idols,
if there be such that hold the Doctrine of balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to Idols,
Then, this Testimony of Jesus representing unto their owne spirits, as well as unto others, the infinite excellency of the Lambe, raised their hearts to such a pitch of love to Him and to his cause, that they loved not their lives unto the death,
Then, this Testimony of jesus representing unto their own spirits, as well as unto Others, the infinite excellency of the Lamb, raised their hearts to such a pitch of love to Him and to his cause, that they loved not their lives unto the death,
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and so grew more compleatly victorious over the Dragon and his Angels. NONLATINALPHABET They overcame, as by the strength of their Testimony, so by the constancy of their resolution to hazzard their lives for Christ and his Gospel.
and so grew more completely victorious over the Dragon and his Angels. They overcame, as by the strength of their Testimony, so by the constancy of their resolution to hazard their lives for christ and his Gospel.
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First, Victorious souldiers in the Churches conflicts, must love Christ better then their best beloved sinnes, Psal. 97.10. Yee that love the Lord, hate evill.
First, Victorious Soldiers in the Churches conflicts, must love christ better then their best Beloved Sins, Psalm 97.10. Ye that love the Lord, hate evil.
or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospels, but he shall receive an hundred fold now in this time, &c. He thereby intimated what he expects from us,
or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or Lands, for my sake and the Gospels, but he shall receive an hundred fold now in this time, etc. He thereby intimated what he expects from us,
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We may use the world as a servant, but not grow into league with it as a friend, Jam. 4.4. Know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? and that is a searching place, 1 John 2.15. Love not the world, nor the things in the world:
We may use the world as a servant, but not grow into league with it as a friend, Jam. 4.4. Know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? and that is a searching place, 1 John 2.15. Love not the world, nor the things in the world:
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These two are inconsistent, and therefore, certainely he will never be a good souldier of Christ in whom love to any worldly excellency is predominant.
These two Are inconsistent, and Therefore, Certainly he will never be a good soldier of christ in whom love to any worldly excellency is predominant.
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and brethren and sisters, yea, and his owne life also, he cannot be my Disciple; Comparatively, love them all, lesse then Christ, as appeares, Matth. 10.37.
and brothers and Sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple; Comparatively, love them all, less then christ, as appears, Matthew 10.37.
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When friends or selfe come in competition with Christ, or stand in opposition to him, in this case saith Jerome, we must Patrem calcare, &c. Here solum pietatis genus crudelem esse.
When Friends or self come in competition with christ, or stand in opposition to him, in this case Says Jerome, we must Patrem calcare, etc. Here solum pietatis genus Cruel esse.
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And indeed Christ hath no more true Disciples or faithfull souldiers in this Assembly, then such onely as love not their owne lives in comparison of their Saviour.
And indeed christ hath no more true Disciples or faithful Soldiers in this Assembly, then such only as love not their own lives in comparison of their Saviour.
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Such is the nature and working of love, that it swayes much with the soule, like sailes to the Ship, it carries one forward even against the streame and tide.
Such is the nature and working of love, that it sways much with the soul, like sails to the Ship, it carries one forward even against the stream and tide.
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Love to Christ and his cause is ingenious and full of consideration how to carry on its designes for his advantage, 1 Cor. 13.5. Love thinketh no evill ;
Love to christ and his cause is ingenious and full of consideration how to carry on its designs for his advantage, 1 Cor. 13.5. Love Thinketh no evil;
The Spouses love cost her many serious thoughts how she might enjoy and serve her Beloved. Hence some persons are much more usefull to Church and State then others,
The Spouses love cost her many serious thoughts how she might enjoy and serve her beloved. Hence Some Persons Are much more useful to Church and State then Others,
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and towards all Saints, Phil. 6.5. It was love in Paul that made him willing to spend his strength, his spirits, his bloud for the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 12.15. I will very gladly spend, and be spent for your soules :
and towards all Saints, Philip 6.5. It was love in Paul that made him willing to spend his strength, his spirits, his blood for the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 12.15. I will very gladly spend, and be spent for your Souls:
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Nothing makes a Christian so unweariedly operative as Love. In 1 Thes. 1.3. Paul blesses God for their worke of faith, labour of love, patience of hope.
Nothing makes a Christian so unweariedly operative as Love. In 1 Thebes 1.3. Paul Blesses God for their work of faith, labour of love, patience of hope.
True love to Christ is laborious for him: so expressely, Heb. 6.10. For God is not unrighteous to forget your worke and labour of love which yee have shewed towards his Name, in that yee have ministred to the Saints and doe minister.
True love to christ is laborious for him: so expressly, Hebrew 6.10. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love which ye have showed towards his Name, in that ye have ministered to the Saints and do minister.
Amongst many other sweete discoveries Paul makes of love in that short chapter, 1 Cor. 13. there are divers expressions to shew you how patient love is, enduring any thing for the person it loves, v. 4.7.
among many other sweet discoveries Paul makes of love in that short chapter, 1 Cor. 13. there Are diverse expressions to show you how patient love is, enduring any thing for the person it loves, v. 4.7.
When the heart is full of love to Christ, it makes us willing to forsake, to undertake, to undergoe any thing for Christ and his cause. This no question made Ignatius so cheerefully to invite and meete killing sufferings, having such burning love to Christ that was crucified for him.
When the heart is full of love to christ, it makes us willing to forsake, to undertake, to undergo any thing for christ and his cause. This no question made Ignatius so cheerfully to invite and meet killing sufferings, having such burning love to christ that was Crucified for him.
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Be pleased to give me leave this day in behalfe of the Lambe, to put in a Caveat against carnall selfe-love, which so much blunts and weakens the love of Christs souldiers in the Gospels Conflicts. If you love your soules better then the Lambe, you will never be victorious for him.
Be pleased to give me leave this day in behalf of the Lamb, to put in a Caveat against carnal Self-love, which so much blunts and weakens the love of Christ Soldiers in the Gospels Conflicts. If you love your Souls better then the Lamb, you will never be victorious for him.
and so congruous to their necessities. But Christians must goe further; we should love Christ for himselfe, as the primum diligibile, for his owne infinite excellencies,
and so congruous to their necessities. But Christians must go further; we should love christ for himself, as the primum diligibile, for his own infinite excellencies,
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and then love our selves and all other things with reference unto him. Paul was a true Prophet, 2 Tim. 3.1. In the last dayes perilous times shall come; NONLATINALPHABET, thorny times, full of difficulty:
and then love our selves and all other things with Referente unto him. Paul was a true Prophet, 2 Tim. 3.1. In the last days perilous times shall come;, thorny times, full of difficulty:
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Men shall be lovers of their owne selves, covetous, boasters, proud ▪ &c. Whilst Adam was in innocency, the Image of God inclined him to act according unto God, seeking him and his glory in the first place.
Men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster's, proud ▪ etc. While Adam was in innocency, the Image of God inclined him to act according unto God, seeking him and his glory in the First place.
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Much time hath beene spent in the Great Senate how to finde out and punish Delinquents. Allow me the liberty in the Name, not onely of Church and State,
Much time hath been spent in the Great Senate how to find out and Punish Delinquents. Allow me the liberty in the Name, not only of Church and State,
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It is a Bosome Incendiary, a domestick adversary which dwels within us, I meane, Carnall Selfe-love, the loving our owne ends and interests better then the publike good, and better then Christ himselfe.
It is a Bosom Incendiary, a domestic adversary which dwells within us, I mean, Carnal Self-love, the loving our own ends and interests better then the public good, and better then christ himself.
It is easie to prove these three Articles at least against carnall selfe-love. Carnall selfe-love is the greatest underminer of Parliament proceedings.
It is easy to prove these three Articles At least against carnal Self-love. Carnal Self-love is the greatest underminer of Parliament proceedings.
Carnall selfe-love is the most treacherous betrayer of our Military undertakings, making too many Judas - like, to sell Christ and his cause for some few peeces of silver, Mat. 26.15. Carnall self-love is the strongest obstruction of Scripture Reformation in the Church ;
Carnal Self-love is the most treacherous betrayer of our Military undertakings, making too many Judas - like, to fell christ and his cause for Some few Pieces of silver, Mathew 26.15. Carnal Self-love is the Strongest obstruction of Scripture Reformation in the Church;
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so, many seeke their own, not the things which are Jesus Christs, Phil. 2.21. and therefore will rather hazzard the ruine of all, then suffer their own Dianaes to goe downe.
so, many seek their own, not the things which Are jesus Christ, Philip 2.21. and Therefore will rather hazard the ruin of all, then suffer their own Diana's to go down.
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Amongst all other Achans that bring a curse upon our undertakings, let justice, justice be executed upon your owne carnall selfe-love. Passe on sequestration to regulate that in your selves which is so great an en•my to Christ and his cause.
among all other Achans that bring a curse upon our undertakings, let Justice, Justice be executed upon your own carnal Self-love. Pass on sequestration to regulate that in your selves which is so great an en•my to christ and his cause.
As you desi•e to approve your selves victorious souldiers in the Chu•ches conflicts (which would put a most glorious lustre upon your Noblenesse, and adde many Pearles to your Crownes) get hearts more enflamed with love to Christ and his cause. How lovely is your Saviour in himselfe, in the beauty of his Person, in the glory of his graces! Cant. 5.10. the chiefest among tenne thousand.
As you desi•e to approve your selves victorious Soldiers in the Chu•ches conflicts (which would put a most glorious lustre upon your Nobleness, and add many Pearls to your Crowns) get hearts more inflamed with love to christ and his cause. How lovely is your Saviour in himself, in the beauty of his Person, in the glory of his graces! Cant 5.10. the chiefest among tenne thousand.
Should not the love of Christ constraine you as it did Paul, 2 Cor. 5.14. to be active and passive for him? O presse the Lord with his gratious promise, Deut. 30.6. that he would circumcise your heart, that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soule.
Should not the love of christ constrain you as it did Paul, 2 Cor. 5.14. to be active and passive for him? O press the Lord with his gracious promise, Deuteronomy 30.6. that he would circumcise your heart, that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul.
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This he expects from you, Luke 10.27. that you should love him with all your strength, give him the utmost emprovement of the whole and best-selves. We looke at you as Starres in this our Heaven. God forbid our Starres should fall, that any of them should prove Comets :
This he expects from you, Lycia 10.27. that you should love him with all your strength, give him the utmost improvement of the Whole and best-selves. We look At you as Stars in this our Heaven. God forbid our Stars should fallen, that any of them should prove Comets:
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you may with comfort commit the keeping of your soules to God in wel•doing, who knowes how to sweeten the bitterest troubles by his owne refreshing presence. If God call you forth as Champions, possibly,
you may with Comfort commit the keeping of your Souls to God in wel•doing, who knows how to sweeten the Bitterest Troubles by his own refreshing presence. If God call you forth as Champions, possibly,
yea probably you may have the same support which that Heroicall woman found, of whom story relates, That being condemned for Christ, not long before she was to suffer, fell into travaile,
yea probably you may have the same support which that Heroical woman found, of whom story relates, That being condemned for christ, not long before she was to suffer, fell into travail,
Doe thy duty, what becomes a good Souldier, trust the Lord of Hoasts with the successe. It is true we live in trying discovering times. Who knowes but the providence of God may be now making the same discovery in England, and with the same successe, that the wisdome of Constantius Chlorus the Romane Emperour made in his Court.
Doe thy duty, what becomes a good Soldier, trust the Lord of Hosts with the success. It is true we live in trying discovering times. Who knows but the providence of God may be now making the same discovery in England, and with the same success, that the Wisdom of Constantius Chlorus the Roman Emperor made in his Court.
Such as complyed, the wise Emperour chides sharply, ut proditores Dei, and banishes them as unworthy to remaine at the Emperors Court, who would betray God himselfe.
Such as complied, the wise Emperor chides sharply, ut proditores Dei, and Banishes them as unworthy to remain At the Emperor's Court, who would betray God himself.
What though for the present you should be disparaged as factious, rebels, and traytors, &c. The Lord knowes who are most loyall to their Soveraigne, and most faithfull to their Saviour. Be not dismaied, the time may come when Christs true hearted souldiers in England, may be vindicated, justified,
What though for the present you should be disparaged as factious, rebels, and Traitors, etc. The Lord knows who Are most loyal to their Sovereign, and most faithful to their Saviour. Be not dismayed, the time may come when Christ true hearted Soldiers in England, may be vindicated, justified,
Our Brethren of Scotland were cursed in too many Churches as Rebels, yet afterwards by concurrence of King and Parliament, upon the day of Thanksgiving acknowledged as good subjects.
Our Brothers of Scotland were cursed in too many Churches as Rebels, yet afterwards by concurrence of King and Parliament, upon the day of Thanksgiving acknowledged as good subject's.
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their malignant adversaries consumed, v. 22. yet they preserved in the middest of the fire, v. 24. their God justified, v. 29. and afterwards they promoted by the King, v. 30.
their malignant Adversaries consumed, v. 22. yet they preserved in the midst of the fire, v. 24. their God justified, v. 29. and afterwards they promoted by the King, v. 30.
And consider I beseech you, that you may encourage your selves and one another in the cause of the Lamb, the Court Parasites having obtained the Kings decree against Daniel, whereby he was cast into the Lions Den;
And Consider I beseech you, that you may encourage your selves and one Another in the cause of the Lamb, the Court Parasites having obtained the Kings Decree against daniel, whereby he was cast into the Lions Den;
The Lord most admirably turned the streame, v. 24. the King commanded, and they brought these men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the Den of Lions, them, their children,
The Lord most admirably turned the stream, v. 24. the King commanded, and they brought these men which had accused daniel, and they cast them into the Den of Lions, them, their children,
Yet zealous Daniel who loved the cause of God better then his owne life, was delivered with honour to his God, to his Religion, together with his owne advantage, v. 26. 27, 28.
Yet zealous daniel who loved the cause of God better then his own life, was Delivered with honour to his God, to his Religion, together with his own advantage, v. 26. 27, 28.
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Such as have set their love upon God, may in the encouragement of a most precious promise, consult and pray, doe and suffer, Psal. 92.14, 15, 16. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him;
Such as have Set their love upon God, may in the encouragement of a most precious promise, consult and pray, do and suffer, Psalm 92.14, 15, 16. Because he hath Set his love upon me, Therefore will I deliver him;
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I will set him on high, because he hath known my Name, he shall call upon me and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him;
I will Set him on high, Because he hath known my Name, he shall call upon me and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him;
See Adam Contzens politick. l. 2 c. 18. Who might not easily reduce the Puritanes in England into order if he could extort from them the approbation of the Bishops, saith the Jesuite? Compare this with our late Convocation Oath, for the establishing Episcopacy.
See Adam Contzens politic. l. 2 c. 18. Who might not Easily reduce the Puritanes in England into order if he could extort from them the approbation of the Bishops, Says the Jesuit? Compare this with our late Convocation Oath, for the establishing Episcopacy.
