The safety of Jerusalem exprest in a sermon to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, with the Aldermen and Common-Councill of London in the parish-church of Laurence Jury, on Tuesday the XXIV of March, MDCLVI, being the day of their solemne thanks-giving for the health and safety of the city, in its preservation from pestilence, fire, and other calamities / by Thomas Horton ...
IT is the great care, and tendernesse of God towards his Church and people, not only to keep them from Evill, but likewise from the Feare of evill, which sometimes is a great deale more then the Evill it selfe; The former, to provide for their safety; the latter to provide for their security, and tranquillity of mind.
IT is the great care, and tenderness of God towards his Church and people, not only to keep them from Evil, but likewise from the fear of evil, which sometime is a great deal more then the Evil it self; The former, to provide for their safety; the latter to provide for their security, and tranquillity of mind.
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Senacherib the King of Assyria had in the foregoing chapter, and this sent his servant Rebshakeh with an insolent and reviling message to Hezekiah, and the rest of Judah threatning them what great matters he would doe against them, and their City;
Sennacherib the King of Assyria had in the foregoing chapter, and this sent his servant Rebshakeh with an insolent and reviling message to Hezekiah, and the rest of Judah threatening them what great matters he would do against them, and their city;
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but rather from Gods own constancy of affection to them, and care for them, For I will defend this City to save it for mine own sake &c. This is the Cohaerence of the words.
but rather from God's own constancy of affection to them, and care for them, For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake etc. This is the Coherence of the words.
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The Text (as you see) points at the safety and preservation of a City, the City of Jerusalem; and so very well sutes with the occasion of our coming together at this time, which is the safety and preservation of our own, the City of LONDON: And though not every way just in the same Circumstances of deliverance,
The Text (as you see) points At the safety and preservation of a city, the city of Jerusalem; and so very well suits with the occasion of our coming together At this time, which is the safety and preservation of our own, the city of LONDON: And though not every Way just in the same circumstances of deliverance,
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and super-added unto them, not onely from the sword of the Enemy, but also from the sword of the Angell, nor onely from the combustions of warr, but from the fires of Peace.
and superadded unto them, not only from the sword of the Enemy, but also from the sword of the Angel, nor only from the combustions of war, but from the fires of Peace.
it is Divine protection, and defence, I will defend this City, 1? Who is that? Namely, God himselfe, who here sends this message by his Prophet, it is he that takes this businesse of defence and protection upon him, one who was able enough to doe it,
it is Divine protection, and defence, I will defend this city, 1? Who is that? Namely, God himself, who Here sends this message by his Prophet, it is he that Takes this business of defence and protection upon him, one who was able enough to do it,
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This was that which was the object of this defence, and which this protection extended unto, which accordingly shewes unto us the state and condition of the Church in all succeding ages and generations;
This was that which was the Object of this defence, and which this protection extended unto, which accordingly shows unto us the state and condition of the Church in all succeeding ages and generations;
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but in the force and efficacy of it, does reach to all periods of time throughout the World, And is written even for our consolation, upon whom the ends of the world are come, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope: Rom. 15.4. and 2 Cor. 10, 11. The point before us is this;
but in the force and efficacy of it, does reach to all periods of time throughout the World, And is written even for our consolation, upon whom the ends of the world Are come, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope: Rom. 15.4. and 2 Cor. 10, 11. The point before us is this;
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and will be the glory in the midst of her. So Zechar. 12.8. In that day shall the Lord defend the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the Angell of the Lord before him. So Isa. 31.5.
and will be the glory in the midst of her. So Zechariah 12.8. In that day shall the Lord defend the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he that is feeble among them At that day shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the Angel of the Lord before him. So Isaiah 31.5.
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and passing over he will preserve it, As Birds flying, that is with great deale of tendernesse. Birds we know, they are very carefull of their young ones for the preserving of them;
and passing over he will preserve it, As Birds flying, that is with great deal of tenderness. Birds we know, they Are very careful of their young ones for the preserving of them;
As an Eagle stirrs up her nest, flutters over her young, spreads abroad her wings, bears them on her wings, &c. Deut. 32.11. And so Matth. 23.37. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, How often would I have gathered thee together, as an hen gathereth her chickens under her wings!
As an Eagl stirs up her nest, flutters over her young, spreads abroad her wings, bears them on her wings, etc. Deuteronomy 32.11. And so Matthew 23.37. Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, How often would I have gathered thee together, as an hen gathereth her chickens under her wings!
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as Birds flying, that is with a great deale of swiftnesse, and speed for the accomplishment of it, In Psal. 125.2. It is said, that as The mountaines are round about Jerusalem, so is the Lord round about his people, from henceforth even for ever.
as Birds flying, that is with a great deal of swiftness, and speed for the accomplishment of it, In Psalm 125.2. It is said, that as The Mountains Are round about Jerusalem, so is the Lord round about his people, from henceforth even for ever.
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For the Mountaines shall depart, and the hills shall be removed, but my kindnesse shall not depart from thee, &c. saith the Lord, that hath mercy on thee, Isa. 54.10. This serves to discover to us the happinesse and priviledge of Gods people, and their advantage above other men.
For the Mountains shall depart, and the hills shall be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee, etc. Says the Lord, that hath mercy on thee, Isaiah 54.10. This serves to discover to us the happiness and privilege of God's people, and their advantage above other men.
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Oh but the Church, that's sure to be defended, what ever becomes of Babylon, God will be sure to look after Zion, and what ever becomes of Lachish, God will be sure to defend Jerusalem, and to provide for the safety of it.
O but the Church, that's sure to be defended, what ever becomes of Babylon, God will be sure to look After Zion, and what ever becomes of Lachish, God will be sure to defend Jerusalem, and to provide for the safety of it.
Because as all other conditionall promises besides, it holds good for the most part, and so farr forth as may best consist, both with the Honour and Glory of God, and the greatest welfare of his people, This is a most certaine Truth;
Because as all other conditional promises beside, it holds good for the most part, and so Far forth as may best consist, both with the Honour and Glory of God, and the greatest welfare of his people, This is a most certain Truth;
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Publique Persons they being themselves of Publique interest, and the Good and welfare of the Publique being in some manner wrapt up in them, they doe therefore accordingly partake of the Benefit,
Public Persons they being themselves of Public Interest, and the Good and welfare of the Public being in Some manner wrapped up in them, they do Therefore accordingly partake of the Benefit,
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Magistrates in the discharge of their places, and Ministers in the discharge of theirs; The Defence of the City, it is the Defence also of them who are in a speciall,
Magistrates in the discharge of their places, and Ministers in the discharge of theirs; The Defence of the city, it is the Defence also of them who Are in a special,
And this for the Defended, This City, in the full acception, and consideration of it. Now as for the Defendant, that is here exprest to be God himselfe.
And this for the Defended, This city, in the full acception, and consideration of it. Now as for the Defendant, that is Here expressed to be God himself.
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as pointing out the Principall Author, and Actor in the defence of it, It is God, and he alone that is, to any purpose, the Defender of the City, I the Lord doe keep it.
as pointing out the Principal Author, and Actor in the defence of it, It is God, and he alone that is, to any purpose, the Defender of the city, I the Lord do keep it.
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I will water it every moment, least any hurt it, I will keep it night and day, as he speaks concerning his Ʋineyard, Isa. 27.3. It is true indeed, God does commonly make use of others to this purpose both Angells and men, which are Creatures.
I will water it every moment, lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day, as he speaks Concerning his Ʋineyard, Isaiah 27.3. It is true indeed, God does commonly make use of Others to this purpose both Angels and men, which Are Creatures.
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Magistrates they are in their places, and ex officio the Defenders of the City, and therefore called in Scripture the Shields of the Earth, Psal. 47.9.
Magistrates they Are in their places, and ex Officio the Defenders of the city, and Therefore called in Scripture the Shields of the Earth, Psalm 47.9.
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which money without wisdome cannot doe, though wisedome can sometimes without that: The poore wise man by his wisdome delivered the City. Eccles. 9.15. And in the multitude of Counsellours is safety. Prov. 11.14. and Prov. 24.6. Watchmen, and inferiour officers, they have a share also in this defence;
which money without Wisdom cannot do, though Wisdom can sometime without that: The poor wise man by his Wisdom Delivered the city. Eccles. 9.15. And in the multitude of Counsellors is safety. Curae 11.14. and Curae 24.6. Watchmen, and inferior Officers, they have a share also in this defence;
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But yet these and all others with them, they fetch their strength and assistance from God, Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vaine that build it,
But yet these and all Others with them, they fetch their strength and assistance from God, Except the LORD built the house, they labour in vain that built it,
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It is God must help the Builders; and it is God must keep the Keepers, and it is God must watch the Watchers: If we desire to have an House, it is he that must raise it;
It is God must help the Builders; and it is God must keep the Keepers, and it is God must watch the Watchers: If we desire to have an House, it is he that must raise it;
We finde as I said in the Psalme before alledged, that Magistrates are call'd the shields of the Earth, but yet in the same place these shields are said to belong to God. They belong to God to make them, and they belong to God to keep them and they belong to God to use them,
We find as I said in the Psalm before alleged, that Magistrates Are called the shields of the Earth, but yet in the same place these shields Are said to belong to God. They belong to God to make them, and they belong to God to keep them and they belong to God to use them,
This is also hinted to us in the Scope, and drift of the Text, where this I is to be taken not onely simply but emphatically. The Lord here for the comfort of his people, who were now insulted over by their enemyes,
This is also hinted to us in the Scope, and drift of the Text, where this I is to be taken not only simply but emphatically. The Lord Here for the Comfort of his people, who were now insulted over by their enemies,
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What's Sennacherib to me? And what's Rabshakeh to me? Or what's all Assyria to me? as long as I have taken upon me this City for the defence and protection of it, what evill can now happen unto it? or what Enemy in the assaulting of it, can prevaile against it? If God be for it, who can be against it? Or if he be to what purpose?
What's Sennacherib to me? And what's Rabshakeh to me? Or what's all Assyria to me? as long as I have taken upon me this city for the defence and protection of it, what evil can now happen unto it? or what Enemy in the assaulting of it, can prevail against it? If God be for it, who can be against it? Or if he be to what purpose?
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It was said there, that Ashur should not come into this City nor shoot an arrow there nor come before it, &c. Now it might be demanded, what might be the ground of so much considence in the consideration of so much danger? This is here answer'd in the Text. For I will defend this City, &c. It is no matter what may be the Danger, so long as God is the Defender, and undertaker,
It was said there, that Ashur should not come into this city nor shoot an arrow there nor come before it, etc. Now it might be demanded, what might be the ground of so much confidence in the consideration of so much danger? This is Here answered in the Text. For I will defend this city, etc. It is no matter what may be the Danger, so long as God is the Defender, and undertaker,
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Forafmuch as the Lord hath all these in his own hand, and they are at his disposing therefore may the people of God in an holy manner triumph over them,
Forafmuch as the Lord hath all these in his own hand, and they Are At his disposing Therefore may the people of God in an holy manner triumph over them,
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and assure themselves so farr forth as is fitting of preservation from them. This is that which the Psalmist bottoms on, and teaches us to bottom on to. Psal. 115.9. O Israell trust in the Lord, he is their help and their shield:
and assure themselves so Far forth as is fitting of preservation from them. This is that which the Psalmist bottoms on, and Teaches us to bottom on to. Psalm 115.9. Oh Israel trust in the Lord, he is their help and their shield:
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First, The Efficacy of this Defence what it is, whereunto it attaines, And Secondly, The end of this Defence, what it is whereunto it drives, and which is propounded in it,
First, The Efficacy of this Defence what it is, whereunto it attains, And Secondly, The end of this Defence, what it is whereunto it drives, and which is propounded in it,
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We have a strong City, Salvation will God prepare for Walls and Bulwarkes; His arme brought Salvation. Isa. 59.26. Stand still and see his salvation, Exod. 14.13. This is the excellency of the Lord;
We have a strong city, Salvation will God prepare for Walls and Bulwarks; His arm brought Salvation. Isaiah 59.26. Stand still and see his salvation, Exod 14.13. This is the excellency of the Lord;
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That he is mighty to save. Isa. 63.1. His hand is not shortned that it cannot save, Isa. 59.2. No, But he is able to save to the uttermost those that come to him, both in spiritualls and temporalls too.
That he is mighty to save. Isaiah 63.1. His hand is not shortened that it cannot save, Isaiah 59.2. No, But he is able to save to the uttermost those that come to him, both in spirituals and temporals too.
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as the distrustfull, and unbelieving Israelites, sometime did, but to embrace it, and to depend upon it. As the Church, Isa. 25.9. Loe this is our God, we have wayted for him, and he will save us:
as the distrustful, and unbelieving Israelites, sometime did, but to embrace it, and to depend upon it. As the Church, Isaiah 25.9. Loe this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us:
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Men they can use the meanes, but they cannot promise the successe: They can set upon the undertaking but they cannot assure the Perfomance; Physitians can give Physicke, but they cannot give Health, and Magistrates can give Assistance, but they cannot give Diliverance, yea,
Men they can use the means, but they cannot promise the success: They can Set upon the undertaking but they cannot assure the Perfomance; Physicians can give Physic, but they cannot give Health, and Magistrates can give Assistance, but they cannot give Deliverance, yea,
and to exercise so much the greater cruelty upon them, as the Philistims did with Sampson whom they kept to make themselves Sport, and to insult so much the more over him. Judg. 16.28.
and to exercise so much the greater cruelty upon them, as the philistines did with Sampson whom they kept to make themselves Sport, and to insult so much the more over him. Judges 16.28.
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He keepes them from one Judgment that he may reserve them for another, and that for a worse, keepes them from the Pestilence, that he may deliver them to the Famine, delivers them from the Famine, that he may give them up to the Sword, he shifts and changes their punishments but does not remove them, or take them away.
He keeps them from one Judgement that he may reserve them for Another, and that for a Worse, keeps them from the Pestilence, that he may deliver them to the Famine, delivers them from the Famine, that he may give them up to the Sword, he shifts and changes their punishments but does not remove them, or take them away.
yea but here in the Text it is otherwise, when the Lord saies concerning Jerusalem, that he will defend that to save it, he signifies that he will defend it with the greatest benefit, and advantage to it,
yea but Here in the Text it is otherwise, when the Lord Says Concerning Jerusalem, that he will defend that to save it, he signifies that he will defend it with the greatest benefit, and advantage to it,
that is, I will make those things which are Blessings an Increase, in the shew, and purport of them, to be so indeed, in the Event and Effect, that thou maist finde them to be so to thy selfe, in thy owne experience. This is that which God promises to his people in his defending of them.
that is, I will make those things which Are Blessings an Increase, in the show, and purport of them, to be so indeed, in the Event and Effect, that thou Mayest find them to be so to thy self, in thy own experience. This is that which God promises to his people in his defending of them.
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I know the thoughts that I thinke towards you, (saith the Lord) thoughts of peace, and not of evill, to give you an expected end, Jer. 29.11. Men in their curtesies they are many times false and uncertain: If they doe one kindnesse, they'l doe sometimes two unkindnesses for it, Perhaps, unkindnesses in it. Timeo Danaos vel dowa ferentes.
I know the thoughts that I think towards you, (Says the Lord) thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end, Jer. 29.11. Men in their courtesies they Are many times false and uncertain: If they do one kindness, They'll do sometime two Unkindnesses for it, Perhaps, Unkindnesses in it. Timeo Danaos vel dowa ferentes.
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This we may judge according as we are any thing made better by it, and doe any thing better with it Then are mercies saving, when they are sanctifying, and sanctified to us; Then they are bestowed in favor, when they are improved in fruitfulnesse, and made incouragements to further usefulnesse and cheerfulnesse,
This we may judge according as we Are any thing made better by it, and do any thing better with it Then Are Mercies Saving, when they Are sanctifying, and sanctified to us; Then they Are bestowed in favour, when they Are improved in fruitfulness, and made encouragements to further usefulness and cheerfulness,
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and so at last to ruine them, Psal. 92.7. when the wicked spring as the grasse, and all the workers of iniquity do flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever.
and so At last to ruin them, Psalm 92.7. when the wicked spring as the grass, and all the workers of iniquity do flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever.
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But as for the Servant, of God, he does not deale so with them, God hath not appointed them to wrath, but to Salvation, as the maine end of his dispensations towards them, which he promises here to this City of Judah; I will defend this City to SAVE it.
But as for the Servant, of God, he does not deal so with them, God hath not appointed them to wrath, but to Salvation, as the main end of his dispensations towards them, which he promises Here to this city of Judah; I will defend this city to SAVE it.
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and drive him out of it againe, no, but I will not suffer him so much as to enter into it, in the two verses before the Text. He shall not come into this City nor shoot an arrow there,
and drive him out of it again, no, but I will not suffer him so much as to enter into it, in the two Verses before the Text. He shall not come into this city nor shoot an arrow there,
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we are commonly more apprehensive of Deliverances, then we are of Preservations; of health recover'd, then we are of health continued; and of safety or plenty restored, rather then of either of them maintain'd still unto us.
we Are commonly more apprehensive of Deliverances, then we Are of Preservations; of health recovered, then we Are of health continued; and of safety or plenty restored, rather then of either of them maintained still unto us.
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If we take the thing simply in it self, so continuance is more then restauration, because it hath the sweetnesse of the Good in it, without experiences of the contrary Evill. Indeed in some cases, and accidentally, the latter may be much better then the former, and the restoring of a comfort, may be a greater mercy then the Constant injoyment: when as namely occasionally from the temporary want of that Comfort a mans Heart is made so much the better;
If we take the thing simply in it self, so Continuance is more then restauration, Because it hath the sweetness of the Good in it, without experiences of the contrary Evil. Indeed in Some cases, and accidentally, the latter may be much better then the former, and the restoring of a Comfort, may be a greater mercy then the Constant enjoyment: when as namely occasionally from the temporary want of that Comfort a men Heart is made so much the better;
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and estranged from the world, and he growes stronger in the inward man, which is hence renewed day by day: here the recovery may be more happy then the Continuance; But yet absiractly and in the nature of the thing, especially alike sanctified to us,
and estranged from the world, and he grows Stronger in the inward man, which is hence renewed day by day: Here the recovery may be more happy then the Continuance; But yet absiractly and in the nature of the thing, especially alike sanctified to us,
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Thus as in matter of Judgment where God begins, he will make an End, so also in matter of mercy, where he undertakes, he will fully accomplish, and bring to perfection.
Thus as in matter of Judgement where God begins, he will make an End, so also in matter of mercy, where he undertakes, he will Fully accomplish, and bring to perfection.
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And so I have done with the first Generall part of the Text which is the mercy signified both in the Specification and the Extent. I will defend this City to save it.
And so I have done with the First General part of the Text which is the mercy signified both in the Specification and the Extent. I will defend this city to save it.
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for the honour of my free Grace; The best account of Gods actions is that which is resolv'd into himself, but it holds good of none more then of his actions of Goodnesse, and Favour.
for the honour of my free Grace; The best account of God's actions is that which is resolved into himself, but it holds good of none more then of his actions of goodness, and Favour.
These take the chiefest rise from himself, as the Ground of them. Even so O Father because it seemed good in thy sight, Mat. 11.26. It is true of spirituall, and eternall salvation, more especially, of Gods defending and saving from Hell, and from wrath to come, God does this for his own sake indeed;
These take the chiefest rise from himself, as the Ground of them. Even so Oh Father Because it seemed good in thy sighed, Mathew 11.26. It is true of spiritual, and Eternal salvation, more especially, of God's defending and Saving from Hell, and from wrath to come, God does this for his own sake indeed;
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and kindnesse to this people in preserving them from the Violence of their Enemies, He sayes I will defend this City to save it for mine own sake. When it is said here;
and kindness to this people in preserving them from the Violence of their Enemies, He Says I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake. When it is said Here;
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For mine own sake; we are to take this expression with restriction, signanter, & exclusive; It shutts out this people themselves as any motives, or arguments hereunto.
For mine own sake; we Are to take this expression with restriction, signanter, & exclusive; It shutts out this people themselves as any motives, or Arguments hereunto.
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It is the Conceit of most kind of men, when they have any thing more then ordinary from the hands of God, that it is from some speciall worth in themselves;
It is the Conceit of most kind of men, when they have any thing more then ordinary from the hands of God, that it is from Some special worth in themselves;
Alas, when we look upon our selves, and our own deservings, there is nothing at all, which may incourage us, nay there is much rather which may dishearten us, and keep us off;
Alas, when we look upon our selves, and our own deservings, there is nothing At all, which may encourage us, nay there is much rather which may dishearten us, and keep us off;
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And here as we have an argument to prevaile with God, so an answer to returne upon Satan, when he labours to discourage us from the suggestion of our own unworthinesse, we may here tell him, that it is not upon such termes that we deale with God,
And Here as we have an argument to prevail with God, so an answer to return upon Satan, when he labours to discourage us from the suggestion of our own unworthiness, we may Here tell him, that it is not upon such terms that we deal with God,
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From whence he is ready to say with Esther, How can I indure to see the destruction of my people, Esther 8.6. And that's the first explication; For mine own sake, i. e.
From whence he is ready to say with Esther, How can I endure to see the destruction of my people, Esther 8.6. And that's the First explication; For mine own sake, i. e.
Secondly, For mine owne sake, that is, for my Gloryes sake, For the honour of my great Name. The preservation of Gods people is for the glory of God himselfe, which therefore carryes him to it: And that in two respects.
Secondly, For mine own sake, that is, for my Glories sake, For the honour of my great Name. The preservation of God's people is for the glory of God himself, which Therefore carries him to it: And that in two respects.
Take away the Church of God, and ye take away the Service of God, destroy his People, and ye consequently destroy his Worship and his Name which is advanced by them,
Take away the Church of God, and you take away the Service of God, destroy his People, and you consequently destroy his Worship and his Name which is advanced by them,
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It is the Church which is called by his Name, by whom his Name is called upon. Now therefore as they are tender of him, even so is he also of them, upon the same consideration,
It is the Church which is called by his Name, by whom his Name is called upon. Now Therefore as they Are tender of him, even so is he also of them, upon the same consideration,
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As Samuell tells the Israelites, 2 Sam. 12.22. The Lord will not for sake his people, for his great Names sake, because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people. And so Psal. 132.13. The Lord hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for his habitation;
As Samuel tells the Israelites, 2 Sam. 12.22. The Lord will not for sake his people, for his great Names sake, Because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people. And so Psalm 132.13. The Lord hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for his habitation;
This is my rest for ever, here will I dwell, &c. It is spoken in reference to the Arke, and to the Temple, in the dedication of it, The Arke, of God it hath a Blessing of preservation with it, which belongs unto it. 2. Sam. 6.12.
This is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell, etc. It is spoken in Referente to the Ark, and to the Temple, in the dedication of it, The Ark, of God it hath a Blessing of preservation with it, which belongs unto it. 2. Sam. 6.12.
The Lord hath blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that pertaine unto him, because of the Arke of God, The same Priviledge also hath the Gospell, and Evangellicall Administrations in the right use and improvement of them, to wit a preserving Efficacy to the Contryes and Cityes, wherein they are,
The Lord hath blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that pertain unto him, Because of the Ark of God, The same Privilege also hath the Gospel, and Evangelical Administrations in the right use and improvement of them, to wit a preserving Efficacy to the Countries and Cities, wherein they Are,
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so farr forth as God is zealous for his Glory, and the continuance of his worship in the world so far forth will he defend his people, where his true worship and fear is maintain'd in the power and purity of it.
so Far forth as God is zealous for his Glory, and the Continuance of his worship in the world so Far forth will he defend his people, where his true worship and Fear is maintained in the power and purity of it.
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Secondly, For his Glory, as who would else have many to blaspheme him, If God should not defend his people, his enemies would be ready to reproach him, This is that which they have been ready still to doe upon the least advantage, we need to goe no further for an instance then the occasion of the Text it selfe, in Senacherib and Rabshakeh, Isa. 36.15.
Secondly, For his Glory, as who would Else have many to Blaspheme him, If God should not defend his people, his enemies would be ready to reproach him, This is that which they have been ready still to do upon the least advantage, we need to go no further for an instance then the occasion of the Text it self, in Sennacherib and Rabshakeh, Isaiah 36.15.
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Let not Hezekiah make you to trust in the LORD, saying, The Lord will surely deliver us, This City shall not be delivered &c. Where are they amongst all the Gods that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand? here now were provokeing speeches, even to the dishonour of God himself,
Let not Hezekiah make you to trust in the LORD, saying, The Lord will surely deliver us, This city shall not be Delivered etc. Where Are they among all the God's that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand? Here now were provoking Speeches, even to the dishonour of God himself,
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then the NATIONS which have heard the fame of thee will speake saying, Because the Lord was not able to bring this people into the Land, which he sweare unto them,
then the NATIONS which have herd the fame of thee will speak saying, Because the Lord was not able to bring this people into the Land, which he swear unto them,
therefore hath he slain them, &c. And so Exod. 32.12. Wherefore should the Aegyptians say, for mischiefe did he bring them out to slay them, &c. And so Joshuah, in their discomfiture at At, Josh. 7.9. The Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the Land shall heare of it, and environ us round, &c. And what wilt thou doe unto thy GREAT NAME? still the Name of God (as ready otherwise to be blasphemed by his enemies) is improved for the protection of his people.
Therefore hath he slave them, etc. And so Exod 32.12. Wherefore should the egyptians say, for mischief did he bring them out to slay them, etc. And so Joshua, in their discomfiture At At, Josh. 7.9. The Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the Land shall hear of it, and environ us round, etc. And what wilt thou do unto thy GREAT NAME? still the Name of God (as ready otherwise to be blasphemed by his enemies) is improved for the protection of his people.
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even of his owne accord, as yee may see in Deut. 32.26, 27. Speaking there of the people of Israel, I said I would seatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy,
even of his own accord, as ye may see in Deuteronomy 32.26, 27. Speaking there of the people of Israel, I said I would seatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy,
e.) for my gloryes sake, for the honour of my Great Name; that on the one side it may be advanced, and that on the other side it may not be blasphemed, Thats the Second explication.
e.) for my Glories sake, for the honour of my Great Name; that on the one side it may be advanced, and that on the other side it may not be blasphemed, Thats the Second explication.
Thirdly, For mine owne sake; that is, for my Truths sake, for the glory of mine Ancient promises The Israelites they were people of Gods Covenant, whom he had bound and ingaged himselfe to, by many gracious and comfortable promises for the deliverance and preservation of them;
Thirdly, For mine own sake; that is, for my Truths sake, for the glory of mine Ancient promises The Israelites they were people of God's Covenant, whom he had bound and engaged himself to, by many gracious and comfortable promises for the deliverance and preservation of them;
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and now therefore in referrence to these, will he defend them to save them, God hath magnified his word, that is his promise above all his Name, Psal. 138.2.
and now Therefore in Referente to these, will he defend them to save them, God hath magnified his word, that is his promise above all his Name, Psalm 138.2.
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The NAME of the LORD is a strong Tower, the righteous run unto it and are safe. Prov. 18.10. What's the Name of God? It is the True and faithfull one, The God that keeps Covenant. That's a great letter in his Name;
The NAME of the LORD is a strong Tower, the righteous run unto it and Are safe. Curae 18.10. What's the Name of God? It is the True and faithful one, The God that keeps Covenant. That's a great Letter in his Name;
How is the Truth of God a shield? Namely, as included in his Promise, which ingages him to the protection of his people, according as he hath declared himselfe to them, and that in all sorts of conditions, John 5.19.
How is the Truth of God a shield? Namely, as included in his Promise, which engages him to the protection of his people, according as he hath declared himself to them, and that in all sorts of conditions, John 5.19.
and the greatest Good and Benefit of his people, and accordingly likewise may his people depend upon him for it, Lord remember thy Promise unto thy Servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope. Ps. 119.49.
and the greatest Good and Benefit of his people, and accordingly likewise may his people depend upon him for it, Lord Remember thy Promise unto thy Servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope. Ps. 119.49.
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It was not plain David, nor it was not King David, but David my Servant. God cannot let David passe without a Title of Honour; and God cannot put a greater Honour upon David, then by calling him his Servant, Gods Servant, it is the best Title, and it is the best Office, there's none like unto it, Not but that there are other Titles,
It was not plain David, nor it was not King David, but David my Servant. God cannot let David pass without a Title of Honour; and God cannot put a greater Honour upon David, then by calling him his Servant, God's Servant, it is the best Title, and it is the best Office, there's none like unto it, Not but that there Are other Titles,
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and such as are in their places also Honourable, and as Men to be acknowledged by us ( Rligion does not destroy civility, but rather establishes it) but this is the Highest Title of all, especially in a Spirituall sense.
and such as Are in their places also Honourable, and as Men to be acknowledged by us (Religion does not destroy civility, but rather establishes it) but this is the Highest Title of all, especially in a Spiritual sense.
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First, He was Gods Servant, His Servant David, There were two wayes in which David (as any other besides) might be said to be the Servant of God, either in reference to his Particular calling,
First, He was God's Servant, His Servant David, There were two ways in which David (as any other beside) might be said to be the Servant of God, either in Referente to his Particular calling,
First, As to his particular calling as a Magistrate, and Governour of Gods people, He was the Servant of God thus, Magistrates, as they are Gods Vice-gerents so also his Servants, and his Servants therefore. This is a very great honour and Dignity to them, It is an Honour to be used by God though in works of an inferiour nature, not to be wholly uselesse or laid aside as broken vessels wherein is no pleasure,
First, As to his particular calling as a Magistrate, and Governor of God's people, He was the Servant of God thus, Magistrates, as they Are God's Vicegerents so also his Servants, and his Servants Therefore. This is a very great honour and Dignity to them, It is an Honour to be used by God though in works of an inferior nature, not to be wholly useless or laid aside as broken vessels wherein is no pleasure,
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but the Higher the Service, still the higher the Honour, and the Honour is from the Service, this is the Honour of those which are in place of publique Goverment and Authority,
but the Higher the Service, still the higher the Honour, and the Honour is from the Service, this is the Honour of those which Are in place of public Government and authority,
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But Secondly, As David was Gods Servant in regard of his place, and imployment, So more especially in regard of his Spirit, and the frame of his heart, This was that which made him Gods Servant in a more Principall manner, and for which God does here so intitle him, There's a great deale of difference betwixt my Servant David, and my Servant Nebuchadneezzar, we shall finde in Scripture that Nebuchadnezzar, was call'd Gods Servant, Jer. 25.9. Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon my Servant, Namely, as imployed by God in that work, which he used him for.
But Secondly, As David was God's Servant in regard of his place, and employment, So more especially in regard of his Spirit, and the frame of his heart, This was that which made him God's Servant in a more Principal manner, and for which God does Here so entitle him, There's a great deal of difference betwixt my Servant David, and my Servant Nebuchadneezzar, we shall find in Scripture that Nebuchadnezzar, was called God's Servant, Jer. 25.9. Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon my Servant, Namely, as employed by God in that work, which he used him for.
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There's not the worst men that are but in a sense, they may be Gods Servants, so farr forth as he does make use of them for the accomplishment of those Gracious ends, which he designes to himselfe, God improves many mens parts and power,
There's not the worst men that Are but in a sense, they may be God's Servants, so Far forth as he does make use of them for the accomplishment of those Gracious ends, which he designs to himself, God improves many men's parts and power,
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and wisedome, and interest, and estates beyond the thoughts of their owne minds; and so they are Servants to God in the matter, and substance of their Imployment.
and Wisdom, and Interest, and estates beyond the thoughts of their own minds; and so they Are Servants to God in the matter, and substance of their Employment.
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and that is in the Gracious frame of his soule, which was brought in subjection to God and whereby he aim'd at Gods glory in the service of him, this was that which was Davids temper and which was Davids Honour, and in which sense he might well say of himselfe, as he sometimes does;
and that is in the Gracious frame of his soul, which was brought in subjection to God and whereby he aimed At God's glory in the service of him, this was that which was Davids temper and which was Davids Honour, and in which sense he might well say of himself, as he sometime does;
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Now for the Argument it selfe, which is here used, For my servant Davids sake, God joynes David with himselfe as an argument for his goodnesse to his people;
Now for the Argument it self, which is Here used, For my servant Davids sake, God joins David with himself as an argument for his Goodness to his people;
why for Davids sake? Namely, for his Covenant with David, and so it referrs to that which we spake of before, concerning his Truth, Thus Psal. 132.11. The Lord hath sworn in truth to DAVID, he will not turne from it.
why for Davids sake? Namely, for his Covenant with David, and so it refers to that which we spoke of before, Concerning his Truth, Thus Psalm 132.11. The Lord hath sworn in truth to DAVID, he will not turn from it.
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That all the Good, which Beleevers doe partake off from the hands of God, it comes to them in the way of the New Covenant, which is founded in Christ; Who hath the Throne of David his Father given unto him, Luke 1, 32. And who sits upon this Throne and Kingdome to order it,
That all the Good, which Believers do partake off from the hands of God, it comes to them in the Way of the New Covenant, which is founded in christ; Who hath the Throne of David his Father given unto him, Lycia 1, 32. And who sits upon this Throne and Kingdom to order it,
Christ, who was figured by David and descended from him according to the Flesh, he hath changed Davids temporall Kingdome into an everlasting, and spirituall one;
christ, who was figured by David and descended from him according to the Flesh, he hath changed Davids temporal Kingdom into an everlasting, and spiritual one;
And for his sake will the Lord in this sence defend Jerusalem to save it, that is, keep and preserve his true Church from all the Adversaryes, and Enemies of it.
And for his sake will the Lord in this sense defend Jerusalem to save it, that is, keep and preserve his true Church from all the Adversaries, and Enemies of it.
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In his dayes shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely, and this is the Name wherewith he shall be called The LORD OƲR RIGHTEOƲSNES, Jer. 23.6. and 33.16.
In his days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely, and this is the Name wherewith he shall be called The LORD OƲR RIGHTEOƲSNES, Jer. 23.6. and 33.16.
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Here's the great safety, and security of the Church of God, that it stands upon a Covenant made with the Son of God. God cannot break with Christ, in whom all his promises are made yea, and amen, and therefore he cannot forbeare to protect,
Here's the great safety, and security of the Church of God, that it Stands upon a Covenant made with the Son of God. God cannot break with christ, in whom all his promises Are made yea, and Amen, and Therefore he cannot forbear to Pact,
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Every good Christian may assure himself of preservation from all his Enemies from this Covenant, which God hath made with Christ, but I cannot now insist upon this. That's the Second motive or argument for Gods defending this City to save it.
Every good Christian may assure himself of preservation from all his Enemies from this Covenant, which God hath made with christ, but I cannot now insist upon this. That's the Second motive or argument for God's defending this city to save it.
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and then proceed to Application. And that is the manner, or way in which the Lord did accomplish this promise, which he here makes for the defence of this City. This will appeare to us out of the Context in the following verse.
and then proceed to Application. And that is the manner, or Way in which the Lord did accomplish this promise, which he Here makes for the defence of this city. This will appear to us out of the Context in the following verse.
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This is a point of very great Terror to the Churches Enemies, and shewes their ruine to be un-avoydable. If the people of God cannot be saved unlesse their Adversaries be destroy'd, then their Adversaries destruction is necessary, because their own salvation is infallible. Look upon what termes, the Church stands for safety, upon the same doe the Enemies for undoeing.
This is a point of very great Terror to the Churches Enemies, and shows their ruin to be unavoidable. If the people of God cannot be saved unless their Adversaries be destroyed, then their Adversaries destruction is necessary, Because their own salvation is infallible. Look upon what terms, the Church Stands for safety, upon the same do the Enemies for undoing.
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God could (if he had so pleased) have defeated Ashur, and yet not have destroyed them, hindred them from hurting Jerusalem, and yet not have hurt themselves;
God could (if he had so pleased) have defeated Ashur, and yet not have destroyed them, hindered them from hurting Jerusalem, and yet not have hurt themselves;
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not evill in regard of their Nature, and in reference to sinne, but evill in regard of their Effects, and in reference to punishment, so are they also instruments of Gods preservation; both in the sheathing the sword, and in drawing it:
not evil in regard of their Nature, and in Referente to sin, but evil in regard of their Effects, and in Referente to punishment, so Are they also Instruments of God's preservation; both in the sheathing the sword, and in drawing it:
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THat which hath been hitherto said, in that by way of promise, the same is made good in this by way of accomplishment. And that which was true of Jerusalem, it is abundantly true of London in all particulars.
THat which hath been hitherto said, in that by Way of promise, the same is made good in this by Way of accomplishment. And that which was true of Jerusalem, it is abundantly true of London in all particulars.
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The Lord hath defended this City to save it, for his owne sake, &c. Defending and saving (as I told you) is a large word & of indefinite signification,
The Lord hath defended this city to save it, for his own sake, etc. Defending and Saving (as I told you) is a large word & of indefinite signification,
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Wee'l begin with that which is next at hand, and in the scope of the Text, the evills and callamities of Warr, How hath the Lord saved us, and defended us from these!
We'll begin with that which is next At hand, and in the scope of the Text, the evils and calamities of War, How hath the Lord saved us, and defended us from these!
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we have had the Alarme, but we never yet came to the Enconnter, no compassing of our walls, no battering of our Forts, no plundering of our houses, no demolishing of our Temples no slaying of our Wives and Children before our eyes,
we have had the Alarm, but we never yet Come to the Enconnter, no compassing of our walls, no battering of our Forts, no plundering of our houses, no demolishing of our Temples not slaying of our Wives and Children before our eyes,
And as through the goodnesse of God we have been prevented from forraine invasions, so likewise, from domestick combustions, and tumults amongst our selves.
And as through the Goodness of God we have been prevented from foreign invasions, so likewise, from domestic combustions, and tumults among our selves.
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It is a thing wonderfull to consider, how in such a Populous City as this is, wherein there are such multitudes of Persons, and withall such varietys of Interests, and difference,
It is a thing wonderful to Consider, how in such a Populous city as this is, wherein there Are such Multitudes of Persons, and withal such varietys of Interests, and difference,
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The Scripture points out two especially, The Famine and the Pestilence; as in that eminent place of the Prophet, Ezek. 7.15. The sword is without, and the Pestilence and the Famine within.
The Scripture points out two especially, The Famine and the Pestilence; as in that eminent place of the Prophet, Ezekiel 7.15. The sword is without, and the Pestilence and the Famine within.
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yet it hath been so with us here in this Land, nor so consequently here in this City, nay we have been so far from being troubled with Famine, as that some of us (the more shame for us) we have rather been troubled at Plenty, and almost hungred for Famine it selfe,
yet it hath been so with us Here in this Land, nor so consequently Here in this city, nay we have been so Far from being troubled with Famine, as that Some of us (the more shame for us) we have rather been troubled At Plenty, and almost hungered for Famine it self,
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Yea, and that in such Circumstances to, as wherein the Contrary might rather have been expected, we have had years of Drought, and yet not years of Dearth; wanted Water, and yet not wanted Bread.
Yea, and that in such circumstances to, as wherein the Contrary might rather have been expected, we have had Years of Drought, and yet not Years of Dearth; wanted Water, and yet not wanted Bred.
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And for the Pestilence, which is the buisinesse that we doe more particularly take notice of this day, in this our solemn meeting, we have cause to take notice of it indeed,
And for the Pestilence, which is the business that we do more particularly take notice of this day, in this our solemn meeting, we have cause to take notice of it indeed,
especially so long together as we have been without it in these latter years, whiles other Countryes and Nations about us have been so sorely visited with it.
especially so long together as we have been without it in these latter Years, while other Countries and nations about us have been so sorely visited with it.
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Add to this (which is added in the occasion) our late remarkable preservations from Fire, which for some time we had been afflicted withall, we know how many sad and fearfull accidents of this kinde did for a while happen unto us in sundry eminent and seattered places of the City, which in a sort was become another Taberah, to us, Numb. 11.2. God hath gratiously quench't and extenguish these flames amongst us, and he hath done it also as a returne of Prayer;
Add to this (which is added in the occasion) our late remarkable preservations from Fire, which for Some time we had been afflicted withal, we know how many sad and fearful accidents of this kind did for a while happen unto us in sundry eminent and seattered places of the city, which in a sort was become Another Taberah, to us, Numb. 11.2. God hath graciously quenched and extenguish these flames among us, and he hath done it also as a return of Prayer;
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That we have neither the fire in our Bon•s, in burning and inflaming distempers, nor yet the fire in our Houses in those terrible and lamentable Conflagrations, neither the Dever, nor the resheph; The Pestilence which goes before him,
That we have neither the fire in our Bon•s, in burning and Inflaming distempers, nor yet the fire in our Houses in those terrible and lamentable Conflagrations, neither the Dever, nor the resheph; The Pestilence which Goes before him,
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But that each of these have been kept off from us, and restrain'd from their violence amongst us, what does this but declare Gods speciall care and tendernesse over us,
But that each of these have been kept off from us, and restrained from their violence among us, what does this but declare God's special care and tenderness over us,
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But what is that which hath mooved him, & perswaded him and incouraged him hereunto all this while, Perhaps it hath been somewhat in us, who have deserved as much at his hands.
But what is that which hath moved him, & persuaded him and encouraged him hereunto all this while, Perhaps it hath been somewhat in us, who have deserved as much At his hands.
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Our care of his worship, our Vindication of his Truth, our observation of his Sabbaths, our Honor of his Ordinances, our respect to his Servants our love of his Children, Perchance it hath been our charity, our humility, our sobriety, our integrity, our zeale, &c. Which hath so far taken with him,
Our care of his worship, our Vindication of his Truth, our observation of his Sabbaths, our Honour of his Ordinances, our respect to his Servants our love of his Children, Perchance it hath been our charity, our humility, our sobriety, our integrity, our zeal, etc. Which hath so Far taken with him,
should the Lord but have gone by this Rule, I fear this City had been in its ashes long before now, We had been as Sodom and had been made like unto Gomorrah.
should the Lord but have gone by this Rule, I Fear this city had been in its Ashes long before now, We had been as Sodom and had been made like unto Gomorrah.
But if we speak of the common frame of mens spirits, and tenour of their lives, we shall find it to be for otherwise, in somuch that the safety which we injoy, must be resolved into the Free-grace and goodnesse of God towards us;
But if we speak of the Common frame of men's spirits, and tenor of their lives, we shall find it to be for otherwise, in So much that the safety which we enjoy, must be resolved into the Free grace and Goodness of God towards us;
too we injoy the Benefit of the graces of the Godly Martyrs, and other holy Persons, our Fore Fathers in former ages who by their Prayers and votes for us,
too we enjoy the Benefit of the graces of the Godly Martyrs, and other holy Persons, our Before Father's in former ages who by their Prayers and votes for us,
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and are mingled with us, who both keep of many judgements from us, which we otherwise deserve, and secure many mercies to us, which we might otherwise lose.
and Are mingled with us, who both keep of many Judgments from us, which we otherwise deserve, and secure many Mercies to us, which we might otherwise loose.
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Forasmuch as we had humbled our selves before God, for the vouchsafing of these mercyes to us (as sometimes we had done) we cannot in all reason but returne our acknowledgements to him for the bestowing of them Every day of humiliation, whensoever it obtains its effect hath a day of thanksgiving in course and of right belonging unto it.
Forasmuch as we had humbled our selves before God, for the vouchsafing of these Mercies to us (as sometime we had done) we cannot in all reason but return our acknowledgements to him for the bestowing of them Every day of humiliation, whensoever it obtains its Effect hath a day of thanksgiving in course and of right belonging unto it.
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Among many other matters besides as I have already mentioned which you have not excluded, there are two which ye have especially intended, The preservation of the City from Fier, and the preservation of it from sicknesse,
Among many other matters beside as I have already mentioned which you have not excluded, there Are two which you have especially intended, The preservation of the city from Fire, and the preservation of it from sickness,
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and it is a very good course which is here taken by you, in the serious improvement of it for the preventing of such judgements from your selves by thankfulnesse and humble deprecation, as the Captaine of fifty, to Elijah, in 2 King. 1.13. This is that which we are to doe at this time;
and it is a very good course which is Here taken by you, in the serious improvement of it for the preventing of such Judgments from your selves by thankfulness and humble deprecation, as the Captain of fifty, to Elijah, in 2 King. 1.13. This is that which we Are to do At this time;
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Alas Beloved, what will it availe us, to be freed from the plague of the Body, and to be infected with the plague of the Heart? or to be freed from the firing of our Houses,
Alas beloved, what will it avail us, to be freed from the plague of the Body, and to be infected with the plague of the Heart? or to be freed from the firing of our Houses,
and to be inflamed with the fire of lust? of wrath, of contention, of revenge, of wickednesse, which burnes as a fier? Scornfull Persons (as all ungodly men are both actively, and passively ) they set a City on fire, as Solomon tells us, But wise men, that is, those which are Gratious and Faithfull, they turne away wrath. This let us be carefull to doe.
and to be inflamed with the fire of lust? of wrath, of contention, of revenge, of wickedness, which burns as a fire? Scornful Persons (as all ungodly men Are both actively, and passively) they Set a city on fire, as Solomon tells us, But wise men, that is, those which Are Gracious and Faithful, they turn away wrath. This let us be careful to do.
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Yea, let us answer this goodnesse of God to us in a sutable and proportionable Improvement, Here are now two great mercies together, which we now celebrate, The one, that our Houses are not burnt downe. And the other, that our Houses are not shut up, Now each of these calls for answerable carriage and conversation, on our behalfe,
Yea, let us answer this Goodness of God to us in a suitable and proportionable Improvement, Here Are now two great Mercies together, which we now celebrate, The one, that our Houses Are not burned down. And the other, that our Houses Are not shut up, Now each of these calls for answerable carriage and Conversation, on our behalf,
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How should this now ingage us to make our Houses and Familyes to be the receptacles and habitations of Holinesse, and to devote them to his worship and service;
How should this now engage us to make our Houses and Families to be the receptacles and habitations of Holiness, and to devote them to his worship and service;
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And so for our preservation from Pestilence, and such like distempers, what an ingagement is this to us to fruitfulnesse of society and communion one with another!
And so for our preservation from Pestilence, and such like distempers, what an engagement is this to us to fruitfulness of society and communion one with Another!
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To the frequenting of the publique Assemblyes: and congregations of the people of God, We need not now to be affraid of the breath one of another or of coming into one anothers company, which people in such times and cases and conditions are wont to be.
To the frequenting of the public Assemblies: and congregations of the people of God, We need not now to be afraid of the breath one of Another or of coming into one another's company, which people in such times and cases and conditions Are wont to be.
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But yet withall, whiles we are thankfull for deliverances, it concerns us to tremble at judgements The experiences of Italy and of Rome, especially which is mysticall Babylon the mother of Harlots, and Abominations of the earth;
But yet withal, while we Are thankful for Deliverances, it concerns us to tremble At Judgments The experiences of Italy and of Room, especially which is mystical Babylon the mother of Harlots, and Abominations of the earth;
He shall say unto the Lord, he is my Refuge, my God in him will I trust. Psal. 91.1, 2. There are two things which lyes upon us in this particular, to be pursued by us.
He shall say unto the Lord, he is my Refuge, my God in him will I trust. Psalm 91.1, 2. There Are two things which lies upon us in this particular, to be pursued by us.
therefore those who have no portion in this David, they can expect none of this defence. Christ will owne none but his Members, in the day of his wrath, and them He will be sure to owne, one way or other.
Therefore those who have no portion in this David, they can expect none of this defence. christ will own none but his Members, in the day of his wrath, and them He will be sure to own, one Way or other.
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The servants of God have this priviledge, that those things, which are evill in themselvs, yet they are not evill to them, as having all Estates sanctified to them through Christ.
The Servants of God have this privilege, that those things, which Are evil in themselves, yet they Are not evil to them, as having all Estates sanctified to them through christ.
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Let us be much in the thoughts and meditation of Gods goodnesse to us, whether in our own particular persons, in the mercies, which we have received there, or in the Generall state of the City, in the mercies, which we have received in common,
Let us be much in the thoughts and meditation of God's Goodness to us, whither in our own particular Persons, in the Mercies, which we have received there, or in the General state of the city, in the Mercies, which we have received in Common,
and together with that; Both of them are to be consider'd by us, and both very sutable to this work of our Publick Thanksgiving. Look as in a day of publick Humiliation, we are to be humbled, not only for Nationall, but for Personall sins: So also in a day of Publick Thanksgiving, we are to remember not only our Nationall, but Personall mercies; especially as our particular Persons have any thing more sh•red in those mercies as we have some of us done;
and together with that; Both of them Are to be considered by us, and both very suitable to this work of our Public Thanksgiving. Look as in a day of public Humiliation, we Are to be humbled, not only for National, but for Personal Sins: So also in a day of Public Thanksgiving, we Are to Remember not only our National, but Personal Mercies; especially as our particular Persons have any thing more sh•red in those Mercies as we have Some of us done;
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Look how far any doe more partake in mercy, so should they more partake in Thanksgiving. The Observation of Publick mercies should occasion in us private Reflexions;
Look how Far any doe more partake in mercy, so should they more partake in Thanksgiving. The Observation of Public Mercies should occasion in us private Reflexions;
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But this is our great misery, that we are for the most part but defective in either. We are so busy commonly in the injoyment of mercies, that we have no leasure to be thankefull for them.
But this is our great misery, that we Are for the most part but defective in either. We Are so busy commonly in the enjoyment of Mercies, that we have no leisure to be thankful for them.
Though the Lord doth exceedingly abound in the manifestation of his Goodnesse to us in all respects, in our health, in our plenty, in our safety, and miraculous preservation:
Though the Lord does exceedingly abound in the manifestation of his goodness to us in all respects, in our health, in our plenty, in our safety, and miraculous preservation:
