The benefit of a well-ordered conversation as it was delivered in a sermon preached June 24th. 1682. On a day of publick humiliation. As also a funeral discourse upon the three first verses of the third chapter of Isaiah; occasioned by the death of the worshipful Major General Denison; who deceased at Ipswich, Sept. 20. 1682. By Mr. William Hubbard. To which is annexed an Irenicon or a salve for New-England's sore: penned by the said major general; and left behind him as his farewell and last advice to his friends of the Massachusets.
This they likewise think was after the Israelites had been afflicted with three years Famine, 2 Sam. 21. and with three dayes Pestilence, 2 Sam. 24. which might be the reason of those words in the second verse,
This they likewise think was After the Israelites had been afflicted with three Years Famine, 2 Sam. 21. and with three days Pestilence, 2 Sam. 24. which might be the reason of those words in the second verse,
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and ceremonial, but rather attending to the moral, and spiritual part thereof, ver. 14, 15. the former in comparison of this latter, being in a sense to be rejected,
and ceremonial, but rather attending to the moral, and spiritual part thereof, ver. 14, 15. the former in comparison of this latter, being in a sense to be rejected,
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And hereupon is a digression made unto the wicked in the 16 verse, to tell them, that they can expect no benefit by attendance upon the Ceremonial Worship of God,
And hereupon is a digression made unto the wicked in the 16 verse, to tell them, that they can expect no benefit by attendance upon the Ceremonial Worship of God,
but the way or course of a mans life, according to the Metaphor usual in the Scriptures, where a mans works or the course and frame of his life is compared to a way or path that leads from one place to another;
but the Way or course of a men life, according to the Metaphor usual in the Scriptures, where a men works or the course and frame of his life is compared to a Way or path that leads from one place to Another;
In the Greek Testament, there is a word properly answers Conversation; which comes from NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET. Versari huc, illuc, as Horse-men in a Battle, that turn this way, and that way, as occasion serves:
In the Greek Testament, there is a word properly answers Conversation; which comes from &. Versari huc, Illuc, as Horsemen in a Battle, that turn this Way, and that Way, as occasion serves:
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Thus the Apostle saith, he was made all things to all men, that he might by all means save some, 1 Cor. 9.20, 21, 22. So must every Christian, in a sense, shape his course according as the Wind and Current of providence shifts,
Thus the Apostle Says, he was made all things to all men, that he might by all means save Some, 1 Cor. 9.20, 21, 22. So must every Christian, in a sense, shape his course according as the Wind and Current of providence shifts,
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He that seeks other things in the first place, and leaves the care of his Salvation, with Felix, when Paul discoursed of Righteousness, Temperance and Judgment to come, to a more convenient season, doth not order his way aright,
He that seeks other things in the First place, and leaves the care of his Salvation, with Felix, when Paul discoursed of Righteousness, Temperance and Judgement to come, to a more convenient season, does not order his Way aright,
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when all his care was to walk in the way of Jeroboam's Idolatry, but took no heed to walk in the Law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart, 2 King. 10.31. This ordering the way aright may imply a threefold act of a Christian:
when all his care was to walk in the Way of Jeroboam's Idolatry, but took no heed to walk in the Law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart, 2 King. 10.31. This ordering the Way aright may imply a threefold act of a Christian:
Thirdly, What is that Salvation of God which they shall see, who order their way aright? By salvation unto the people of God under the dispensation of the old Testament, was generally signified, preservation or deliverance from any temporal evil that at any time they were pressed withal with obtaining the contrary good.
Thirdly, What is that Salvation of God which they shall see, who order their Way aright? By salvation unto the people of God under the Dispensation of the old Testament, was generally signified, preservation or deliverance from any temporal evil that At any time they were pressed withal with obtaining the contrary good.
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Yet so as thereby, in a spiritual, and sublime sense was signified, Deliverance from all evil both of sin and judgment, temporal or eternal, which they had made themselves obnoxious unto by their disobedience, with the obtaining the favour of God towards them in the peaceable enjoyment of the good land, which they were possessed of, till they came to obtain happiness of Gods Kingdom in the other World, of which the land of Canaan was a standing type and shadow.
Yet so as thereby, in a spiritual, and sublime sense was signified, Deliverance from all evil both of since and judgement, temporal or Eternal, which they had made themselves obnoxious unto by their disobedience, with the obtaining the favour of God towards them in the peaceable enjoyment of the good land, which they were possessed of, till they Come to obtain happiness of God's Kingdom in the other World, of which the land of Canaan was a standing type and shadow.
The obtaining of all that good both temporal and eternal, which was necessarily required to make any people or person, prosperous and happy, with deliverance from all the evil which is contrary thereunto.
The obtaining of all that good both temporal and Eternal, which was necessarily required to make any people or person, prosperous and happy, with deliverance from all the evil which is contrary thereunto.
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as the Psalmist saith, elsewhere, Give us help from trouble, for vain is the help of man, Psal. 60. And so he speaks of looking unto those Hills, from which cometh his help.
as the Psalmist Says, elsewhere, Give us help from trouble, for vain is the help of man, Psalm 60. And so he speaks of looking unto those Hills, from which comes his help.
yet God will make them that order their way aright, to see his salvation at such a time. 3. It is also more emphatically expressed in the third person;
yet God will make them that order their Way aright, to see his salvation At such a time. 3. It is also more emphatically expressed in the third person;
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If we observe the conduct of Providence in the former as well as in the present age, we shall find the people of God often reduced to those streights that none but the Almighty could grant them Salvation from.
If we observe the conduct of Providence in the former as well as in the present age, we shall find the people of God often reduced to those straights that none but the Almighty could grant them Salvation from.
The best improvement of this Doctrine will be, 1. By shewing wherein consists a well ordered Conversation. 2. By laying open the salvation which such shall see. 3. Confirming this truth by such instances,
The best improvement of this Doctrine will be, 1. By showing wherein consists a well ordered Conversation. 2. By laying open the salvation which such shall see. 3. Confirming this truth by such instances,
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For he that sets out in a wrong way, the longer he continues therein, is gone further from the desired end (if Gods Salvation be that which was aimed at) then at his first entrance thereinto.
For he that sets out in a wrong Way, the longer he continues therein, is gone further from the desired end (if God's Salvation be that which was aimed At) then At his First Entrance thereinto.
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Take any of the children of men of the most towardly natural disposition, let him be advantaged by the most likely way of education, both by precepts of vertue and good examples leading thereunto.
Take any of the children of men of the most towardly natural disposition, let him be advantaged by the most likely Way of education, both by Precepts of virtue and good Examples leading thereunto.
yet till the heart be changed and over-poured by a work of supernatural grace, the life will alwayes be found barren of any good fruit, void of holiness, and sincere obedience:
yet till the heart be changed and over-poured by a work of supernatural grace, the life will always be found barren of any good fruit, void of holiness, and sincere Obedience:
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yea many times none are found more vitious in their lives than such as have had the best advantage for piety, by their education? None ever proved worse Children than those who have had the best of men for their Parents, till their hearts were changed by the power of divine Grace, if ever they attained thereunto.
yea many times none Are found more vicious in their lives than such as have had the best advantage for piety, by their education? None ever proved Worse Children than those who have had the best of men for their Parents, till their hearts were changed by the power of divine Grace, if ever they attained thereunto.
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Jonathan the Son of Gershom, Judg. 18.30. the Grand-child of Moses, the Ring-leader of Idolatry among the Tribes of Israel: the like may be said of Joash under the tuition of Jehojeda. Amongst the Heathens, Nero the Emperour of Rome was bred up under Seneca the best of Heathen Philesophers; yet of all the Heathen Rulers, none ever proved more prodigiously wicked.
Johnathan the Son of Gershom, Judges 18.30. the Grandchild of Moses, the Ringleader of Idolatry among the Tribes of Israel: the like may be said of Joash under the tuition of Jehojeda. among the heathens, Nero the Emperor of Rome was bred up under Senecca the best of Heathen Philesophers; yet of all the Heathen Rulers, none ever proved more prodigiously wicked.
Till there be a change wrought in the heart, that doth imprint the image of the heavenly Adam upon the Soul, there will be nothing but an earthly Conversation,
Till there be a change wrought in the heart, that does imprint the image of the heavenly Adam upon the Soul, there will be nothing but an earthly Conversation,
And above all keepings keep the heart, for out of it are the issues of life, that is, the great wheel that carries all other powers and faculties along with it.
And above all keepings keep the heart, for out of it Are the issues of life, that is, the great wheel that carries all other Powers and faculties along with it.
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It will be but as a stone that may be by Engines forced upward, or as water heated by the fire, which retains their innate qualities, to which they will soon return again,
It will be but as a stone that may be by Engines forced upward, or as water heated by the fire, which retains their innate qualities, to which they will soon return again,
1. As to what is past, his way is to manifest Repentance from all dead works formerly committed, which cannot be carried on effectually to Salvation without Faith in the Lord Jesus, by whose merit and blood alone, pardon and remission of sin must be had, and reconciliation with God obtained.
1. As to what is past, his Way is to manifest Repentance from all dead works formerly committed, which cannot be carried on effectually to Salvation without Faith in the Lord jesus, by whose merit and blood alone, pardon and remission of since must be had, and reconciliation with God obtained.
David complains, that it was as a Sword within his bones, while they said unto him, where i• thy God? if at any time we have lost our hold of God, it will never be obtained again without the renewed actings and exercise of Faith:
David complains, that it was as a Sword within his bones, while they said unto him, where i• thy God? if At any time we have lost our hold of God, it will never be obtained again without the renewed actings and exercise of Faith:
And as he that in the state of Nature and unregeneracy is estranged from God, can never be reconciled unto him without the Act of Faith uniting of him to the Lord Jesus,
And as he that in the state of Nature and unregeneracy is estranged from God, can never be reconciled unto him without the Act of Faith uniting of him to the Lord jesus,
Till then, as we can have no interest in God, so neither can he have any actual communication of life and Holiness with him without the daily exercise of Faith in Christ which is our life;
Till then, as we can have no Interest in God, so neither can he have any actual communication of life and Holiness with him without the daily exercise of Faith in christ which is our life;
And though there be many instances of Gods pardoning grace extended to great sinners, yet it is no particular instance, of any such act of Grace from God, where there was no certain sign of true Repentance.
And though there be many instances of God's pardoning grace extended to great Sinners, yet it is no particular instance, of any such act of Grace from God, where there was no certain Signen of true Repentance.
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but if we do sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, whose blood cleanseth us from all sin, and the way to make use thereof, is by the exercise of repentance,
but if we do sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, whose blood Cleanseth us from all since, and the Way to make use thereof, is by the exercise of Repentance,
and therefore the way to enjoy the Salvation of God, and avoid the wrath which is to come, requires us in the first place to live godly in the present World, of which there are two Branches.
and Therefore the Way to enjoy the Salvation of God, and avoid the wrath which is to come, requires us in the First place to live godly in the present World, of which there Are two Branches.
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Such therefore as restrain Prayer, and call not on the Name of the Lord, are so far from seeing his Salvation, that they may justly fear, they shall feel his Indignation.
Such Therefore as restrain Prayer, and call not on the Name of the Lord, Are so Far from seeing his Salvation, that they may justly Fear, they shall feel his Indignation.
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Abraham was called the Friend of God: for whose sake he reproved Kings, giving them in special charge not to work him any harm, where ever he came to sojourn.
Abraham was called the Friend of God: for whose sake he reproved Kings, giving them in special charge not to work him any harm, where ever he Come to sojourn.
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as may be seen in the first part of his Pilgrimage, Gen. 12.7, 8. & 13.4, 18. Nor was Abram the first who was noted for this Religious care of Gods Worship.
as may be seen in the First part of his Pilgrimage, Gen. 12.7, 8. & 13.4, 18. Nor was Abram the First who was noted for this Religious care of God's Worship.
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For ever since the dayes of Seth, when first there were found People enough to make publick Assemblies, they began to call upon the Name of the Lord, and so continued till the degenerate Off-spring of the succeeding Generation, had through their great Impiety in a manner wholy laid aside.
For ever since the days of Seth, when First there were found People enough to make public Assemblies, they began to call upon the Name of the Lord, and so continued till the degenerate Offspring of the succeeding Generation, had through their great Impiety in a manner wholly laid aside.
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In like manner was it observed as most commendable in David, that as soon as ever he was settled in his Kingdom, the first publick design he takes in hand, is the bringing home the Ark of God to the Tent which he had prepared for it at Jerusalem; as well knowing that his establishing the Worship of God, would be the directest means to establish the Kingdom in his possession,
In like manner was it observed as most commendable in David, that as soon as ever he was settled in his Kingdom, the First public Design he Takes in hand, is the bringing home the Ark of God to the Tent which he had prepared for it At Jerusalem; as well knowing that his establishing the Worship of God, would be the directest means to establish the Kingdom in his possession,
Jeroboam that had so large a promise for settling of the Kingdom in his prosperity, yet lays the Foundation of his and their ruin in his Idolatry, and false Worship:
Jeroboam that had so large a promise for settling of the Kingdom in his Prosperity, yet lays the Foundation of his and their ruin in his Idolatry, and false Worship:
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Then if you would your selves, or desire that yours should see the salvation of God, look to maintain and carry on the Worship of God in your Assemblies, Families,
Then if you would your selves, or desire that yours should see the salvation of God, look to maintain and carry on the Worship of God in your Assemblies, Families,
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as may be seen in the History of Asa, Jehosaphat, Hezechiah, and Josiah, Kings of Judah: For by the Idolatry and false Worship of the other Kings, their Kingdoms became low and broken, till at last they were broken to pieces, were carried Captive to Babylon, and were never restored to the honour of a Kingdom afterward.
as may be seen in the History of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah, Kings of Judah: For by the Idolatry and false Worship of the other Kings, their Kingdoms became low and broken, till At last they were broken to Pieces, were carried Captive to Babylon, and were never restored to the honour of a Kingdom afterwards.
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It is the lifting up of clean hands that must obtain Gods Salvation: he threatens to hide his eyes from beholding those hands that are defiled with blood, or any other wickedness:
It is the lifting up of clean hands that must obtain God's Salvation: he threatens to hide his eyes from beholding those hands that Are defiled with blood, or any other wickedness:
for which-out sincerity in our worship and obedience, all manner of wickedness and impiety may be carried on under the outward form of religious Worship,
for which-out sincerity in our worship and Obedience, all manner of wickedness and impiety may be carried on under the outward from of religious Worship,
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Outward Worship without the concurrence of inward piety, and holiness, are part of the bodily exercise Paul speaks of, which profits little. Saul himself seems not to have been wanting in Sacrifices;
Outward Worship without the concurrence of inward piety, and holiness, Are part of the bodily exercise Paul speaks of, which profits little. Saul himself seems not to have been wanting in Sacrifices;
And yet himself Good man (the more was the pity) was not unwilling to increase that burden by superfluous additaments, which with other Bishops, that lived in those times would assuere or few unto the ornaments of the Church, what would he and they have said,
And yet himself Good man (the more was the pity) was not unwilling to increase that burden by superfluous additaments, which with other Bishops, that lived in those times would assuere or few unto the Ornament of the Church, what would he and they have said,
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and purifie their hearts from the unclean lusts of the Flesh; whereas Davids care was to wash his hands in innocency before he compassed Gods Altar.
and purify their hearts from the unclean Lustiest of the Flesh; whereas Davids care was to wash his hands in innocency before he compassed God's Altar.
These are the two great Commandments on which hang the Law and the Prophets. It is in vain to pretend to the one, without care & conscience of the other:
These Are the two great commandments on which hang the Law and the prophets. It is in vain to pretend to the one, without care & conscience of the other:
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when our Saviour gives a resolution to the young Mans case, Mat. 19. about the good thing which was to be done in order to eternal life (which was in effect no more than to see Gods Salvation) he is sent to the second Table of the Law, not as if the other were to be neglected,
when our Saviour gives a resolution to the young men case, Mathew 19. about the good thing which was to be done in order to Eternal life (which was in Effect no more than to see God's Salvation) he is sent to the second Table of the Law, not as if the other were to be neglected,
but that he might be convinced how far he fell short in the Duties of Righteousness toward his fellow-creatures, and so might the more easily be made to understand what an hard matter it was to fulfil the Duties of the first Table:
but that he might be convinced how Far he fell short in the Duties of Righteousness towards his fellow-creatures, and so might the more Easily be made to understand what an hard matter it was to fulfil the Duties of the First Table:
and doth daily converse with, how shall he be able to love God as he ought, whom he hath not seen, 1 Joh. 4.20. Hereby is shewed also, that love to our neighbour (which includes all acts o• Righteousness) is requisite unto life, a• well as love to God.
and does daily converse with, how shall he be able to love God as he ought, whom he hath not seen, 1 John 4.20. Hereby is showed also, that love to our neighbour (which includes all acts o• Righteousness) is requisite unto life, a• well as love to God.
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Gods Salvation Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile, &c. Psal. 34.12, 13, 14, 15 and the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, &c. his ears open to their cry.
God's Salvation Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile, etc. Psalm 34.12, 13, 14, 15 and the eyes of the Lord Are upon the righteous, etc. his ears open to their cry.
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Men must as well work righteousness as fear God, and all they that so do are accepted of God in every nation, Act. 9. The want of the care in either of these, cuts us off from Gods Salvation:
Men must as well work righteousness as Fear God, and all they that so do Are accepted of God in every Nation, Act. 9. The want of the care in either of these, cuts us off from God's Salvation:
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and so are said to have our conversation in Heaven, yet while we are conversant here below, we must attend the duties, that do concern those amongst whom we sojourn on the Earth.
and so Are said to have our Conversation in Heaven, yet while we Are conversant Here below, we must attend the duties, that do concern those among whom we sojourn on the Earth.
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which Rule if it were put in practise, would put an end to all, or most of the controversies that Professors, to the scandal of their Religion are oft times so eagerly contending about.
which Rule if it were put in practice, would put an end to all, or most of the controversies that Professors, to the scandal of their Religion Are oft times so eagerly contending about.
The Prophets under the Old Testament as well as the Apostles under the new, are found to declaim against impurities, oppression and deceit amongst men,
The prophets under the Old Testament as well as the Apostles under the new, Are found to declaim against Impurities, oppression and deceit among men,
as well as against impiety toward God; for both arise from the same Principal of corrupt Nature in us all. The Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 5.7. makes a complaint how the Vineyard of Gods Church had degenerated from the sincerity of obedience, into wayes of unrighteousness;
as well as against impiety towards God; for both arise from the same Principal of corrupt Nature in us all. The Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 5.7. makes a complaint how the Vineyard of God's Church had degenerated from the sincerity of Obedience, into ways of unrighteousness;
It thereby appears, that when the Garden or Vineyard of God which is his Church, is over-run with those rank weeds, that smell so strong of injustice, cruelty and oppression, he is ready to pull up the hedge of his Protection and lay them wast,
It thereby appears, that when the Garden or Vineyard of God which is his Church, is overrun with those rank weeds, that smell so strong of injustice, cruelty and oppression, he is ready to pull up the hedge of his Protection and lay them wast,
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and what were their sins? Pride, which is the mother of Contention, and Cruelty, marches in the van, the filthy Lusts of intemperance bring up the Rear;
and what were their Sins? Pride, which is the mother of Contention, and Cruelty, marches in the van, the filthy Lustiest of intemperance bring up the Rear;
Gibea and Benjamin are ripe for judgment, when they will go about to maintain iniquity by a Law, instead of seeing Gods Salvation, they and all their Confederates shall feel his indignation,
Gibea and Benjamin Are ripe for judgement, when they will go about to maintain iniquity by a Law, instead of seeing God's Salvation, they and all their Confederates shall feel his Indignation,
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As before, when in the dayes of the old World, the Earth was fill'd with violence viviter ex rapto: their unrighteousness opened the Flood-gates of Divine vengeance, which carried them all away with a Flood.
As before, when in the days of the old World, the Earth was filled with violence viviter ex rapto: their unrighteousness opened the Floodgates of Divine vengeance, which carried them all away with a Flood.
4. The next Branch of a well ordered conversation, is that which concerns our selves, viz. Sobriety and Temperance, which according to the assertion of the Apostle Paul is part of that Doctrine which brings Salvation along with it, wherever it is put in practice.
4. The next Branch of a well ordered Conversation, is that which concerns our selves, viz. Sobriety and Temperance, which according to the assertion of the Apostle Paul is part of that Doctrine which brings Salvation along with it, wherever it is put in practice.
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Open unrighteousness is restrained by the severe Laws and Edicts of civil Nations, where Intemperance, and Prophaneness may appear with open face upon the stage.
Open unrighteousness is restrained by the severe Laws and Edicts of civil nations, where Intemperance, and Profaneness may appear with open face upon the stage.
as standing in direct opposition to the commerce, and traffick of Nations: every one will be ready to bring a stone to fling at an Oppressor, Thief, or Robber;
as standing in Direct opposition to the commerce, and traffic of nations: every one will be ready to bring a stone to fling At an Oppressor, Thief, or Robber;
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undermining those Banks that seem to keep it in, and insensibly by degrees, like the Ivy, sucking out the heart and life of the Religion of those whom it seems to compass about and embrace.
undermining those Banks that seem to keep it in, and insensibly by Degrees, like the Ivy, sucking out the heart and life of the Religion of those whom it seems to compass about and embrace.
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there was no combustible matter for his fiery Darts to sieze upon, but when he comes to David, though never so holy a man, he finds something to fix upon, especially when he lay at an open Guard, having ungirt himself,
there was no combustible matter for his fiery Darts to seize upon, but when he comes to David, though never so holy a man, he finds something to fix upon, especially when he lay At an open Guard, having ungirt himself,
Sometimes Prophaneness and Impiety may get such an head in places, that it is not possible to suppress or bear them down without an eminent degree of zeal;
Sometime Profaneness and Impiety may get such an head in places, that it is not possible to suppress or bear them down without an eminent degree of zeal;
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God was so provoked with the sensual lusts of Israel at Baal-peor, that if it had not been for the zeal of Phinehas, that Generation as commendable as they were, had seen but little of the salvation of God:
God was so provoked with the sensual Lustiest of Israel At Baal-peor, that if it had not been for the zeal of Phinehas, that Generation as commendable as they were, had seen but little of the salvation of God:
Be zealous, and repent, or else I will spue thee out of my mouth, Rev. 4.16. a cold dull, un-active, luke-warm spirit will in a little time lose the very life of godliness;
Be zealous, and Repent, or Else I will spue thee out of my Mouth, Rev. 4.16. a cold dull, unactive, lukewarm Spirit will in a little time loose the very life of godliness;
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The zeal of Moses was far more acceptable to God than that of Jonah, or Jehu. It is not the hot, fiery, curst tempers in a place, that will maintain and keep up the purity of Religion,
The zeal of Moses was Far more acceptable to God than that of Jonah, or Jehu. It is not the hight, fiery, cursed tempers in a place, that will maintain and keep up the purity of Religion,
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and good order, so well as that which proceeds from men of sedate, composed, even tempers, who are alwayes the same for their love to piety and holiness, and hatred of all sin.
and good order, so well as that which proceeds from men of sedate, composed, even tempers, who Are always the same for their love to piety and holiness, and hatred of all since.
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It is not enough to begin well, unless we hold on, unless we would fall under the Apostles censure of the Gallathians, Ye did run well once, who hindred you? he that turns aside out of the way,
It is not enough to begin well, unless we hold on, unless we would fallen under the Apostles censure of the Galatians, You did run well once, who hindered you? he that turns aside out of the Way,
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shall hold on his way, and he that hath strong hands shall grow stronger and stronger, Job 17.9. Who ever entreth into the way of Gods Precepts with a sincere mind, must engage with David, to continue in the same to the end:
shall hold on his Way, and he that hath strong hands shall grow Stronger and Stronger, Job 17.9. Who ever entereth into the Way of God's Precepts with a sincere mind, must engage with David, to continue in the same to the end:
And indeed the Hebrews do express Prosperity and Wisdom by one and the same word, because Wisdom hath a great influence into the success of our affairs.
And indeed the Hebrews do express Prosperity and Wisdom by one and the same word, Because Wisdom hath a great influence into the success of our affairs.
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yet on the other hand was careful not to quarrel with those of his own perswasion, for fear of giving offence to the Heathen amongst whom they sojourned:
yet on the other hand was careful not to quarrel with those of his own persuasion, for Fear of giving offence to the Heathen among whom they sojourned:
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Nor is it alwayes best to force a matter on with main strength, when Wisdom may direct how to overcome the greatest difficulties, by forbearing a while:
Nor is it always best to force a matter on with main strength, when Wisdom may Direct how to overcome the greatest difficulties, by forbearing a while:
Josiah one of the best of all the Kings of Judah, yet by an error in this kind, did not see the salvation of God in that last Trajedy of his life, whereby he brought a fatal stroak of death upon his own person, which his Holiness and Piety had a great while before kept off from the People and himself,
Josiah one of the best of all the Kings of Judah, yet by an error in this kind, did not see the salvation of God in that last Trajedy of his life, whereby he brought a fatal stroke of death upon his own person, which his Holiness and Piety had a great while before kept off from the People and himself,
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and so might still have done, if he had not so much failed in point of this Wisdom, about medling with a controversie which did little or nothing concern him at that time.
and so might still have done, if he had not so much failed in point of this Wisdom, about meddling with a controversy which did little or nothing concern him At that time.
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Hezekiah had better success in his contest with the great King of Assyria, for as tis said, Wisdom and Knowledge were the stability of his times, and therefore it is added, that the strength of Salvation was his, Isai. 33.6.
Hezekiah had better success in his contest with the great King of Assyria, for as this said, Wisdom and Knowledge were the stability of his times, and Therefore it is added, that the strength of Salvation was his, Isaiah 33.6.
If we cast an eye upon all the following Histories of the Church, in succeeding Ages, we shall find, that much of those sufferings which have fallen upon the Generation of the just, might either have been prevented or much abated;
If we cast an eye upon all the following Histories of the Church, in succeeding Ages, we shall find, that much of those sufferings which have fallen upon the Generation of the just, might either have been prevented or much abated;
For the confirmation of this Truth, temporal Deliverances in those times were but as Types and Shadows figuring out the spiritual Salvation of the Church of the Gospel;
For the confirmation of this Truth, temporal Deliverances in those times were but as Types and Shadows figuring out the spiritual Salvation of the Church of the Gospel;
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and made to see this Salvation of God in the full accomplishment of it as to this life. Many are the afflictions of the Righteous, saith David, of old, but God delivereth you out of all, Psal. 34.19. David himself was a long time exercised with troubles and trials, but by Faith and Patience, he lived to see the Salvation which God had promised to come out of Sion.
and made to see this Salvation of God in the full accomplishment of it as to this life. Many Are the afflictions of the Righteous, Says David, of old, but God Delivereth you out of all, Psalm 34.19. David himself was a long time exercised with Troubles and trials, but by Faith and Patience, he lived to see the Salvation which God had promised to come out of Sion.
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This was but a type of that general Salvation of the World through Christ by the preaching of the Gospel, which was to begin at Jerusalem. The Writings of Moses are as full of Promises and Threatnings, as they are of Precepts and Exhortations, to keep the way of the Lord and to do justice and judgment.
This was but a type of that general Salvation of the World through christ by the preaching of the Gospel, which was to begin At Jerusalem. The Writings of Moses Are as full of Promises and Threatenings, as they Are of Precepts and Exhortations, to keep the Way of the Lord and to do Justice and judgement.
whatever are the various changes God leads them through by his unsearcheable dispensations; so tis said, Isai. 1.19. If ye be obedient, ye shall eat the good of the Land:
whatever Are the various changes God leads them through by his unsearchable dispensations; so this said, Isaiah 1.19. If you be obedient, you shall eat the good of the Land:
but when they of the next Generation fell from God, and turned into other wayes, what miserable calamities befell them in the time of the Judges, and their Idolatrous Kings;
but when they of the next Generation fell from God, and turned into other ways, what miserable calamities befell them in the time of the Judges, and their Idolatrous Kings;
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the waters thereof as to their peace and prosperity might have been discerned to rise and fall according as his people did ebb or flow in the course of their obedience:
the waters thereof as to their peace and Prosperity might have been discerned to rise and fallen according as his people did ebb or flow in the course of their Obedience:
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As in the first years of Rehoboam, Abijah, Joash, Amazias and Ʋzzias. Thus did God ordinarily proportion the wayes of his providence to his peoples obedience.
As in the First Years of Rehoboam, Abijah, Joash, Amaziah and Ʋzzias. Thus did God ordinarily proportion the ways of his providence to his peoples Obedience.
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Thus we may say with the Apostle in the Epistle to the Hebrews, time would fail to speak of other Instances, upon whom this promise was made good, both before and after the captivity;
Thus we may say with the Apostle in the Epistle to the Hebrews, time would fail to speak of other Instances, upon whom this promise was made good, both before and After the captivity;
who ever walked with God, and ordered their way aright before him, they were made to see the salvation of God in the midst of Armies, Lions Dens, Fiery Furnaces;
who ever walked with God, and ordered their Way aright before him, they were made to see the salvation of God in the midst of Armies, Lions Dens, Fiery Furnaces;
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and in seeking the face of God by solemn Fasting and Prayer, so God caused him to see his Salvation more immediately then if he had obtained a band of Horse-men from an Heathen;
and in seeking the face of God by solemn Fasting and Prayer, so God caused him to see his Salvation more immediately then if he had obtained a band of Horsemen from an Heathen;
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And Nehemiah, at another time, obtains favour in the sight of the man, as he desired, who had then all power under God in his hands, concerning the poor captive Jews; because he ordered his way aright,
And Nehemiah, At Another time, obtains favour in the sighed of the man, as he desired, who had then all power under God in his hands, Concerning the poor captive jews; Because he ordered his Way aright,
as were Sanballat and Tobiah, who though they pretended a desire to help build the Temple of God at Jerusalem, yet in their hearts were filled with rancour and enmity,
as were Sanballat and Tobiah, who though they pretended a desire to help built the Temple of God At Jerusalem, yet in their hearts were filled with rancour and enmity,
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When Israel came first out of Egypt, if God had led them presently into the possession of the land of Canaan, before they had been inured to the difficulties of a War:
When Israel Come First out of Egypt, if God had led them presently into the possession of the land of Canaan, before they had been inured to the difficulties of a War:
God must miraculously have cut off all their Enemies to have put them in possession of Canaan, and then they would have been in danger to have been overcome with luxury, sensuality and security,
God must miraculously have Cut off all their Enemies to have put them in possession of Canaan, and then they would have been in danger to have been overcome with luxury, sensuality and security,
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how soon were they, even the face of the whole Christian World over-run with a deluge of Impiety and Prophaneness? how soon was the pure and choice Wine of the Gospel mingled with the Mara waters of the Curse,
how soon were they, even the face of the Whole Christian World overrun with a deluge of Impiety and Profaneness? how soon was the pure and choice Wine of the Gospel mingled with the Mara waters of the Curse,
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and their silver all become Dross? The dreggs of of Arrianism presently after Constantine poysoned the Fountains of living water, in all the Eastern Churches;
and their silver all become Dross? The dregs of of Arianism presently After Constantine poisoned the Fountains of living water, in all the Eastern Churches;
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as the sink of Idolatry and Superstition had infected all the Churches of the west, which made way for the cursed Impostures of Mahometanism, with other barbarous manners in the East,
as the sink of Idolatry and Superstition had infected all the Churches of the west, which made Way for the cursed Impostors of Mahometanism, with other barbarous manners in the East,
as Antichristianism, Tyranny and Oppression that surprized the western Churches of the World, that overspread the whole Christian World with a very Sea of Abominations, out of which the Church hath been labouring a long while to wade;
as Antichristianism, Tyranny and Oppression that surprised the western Churches of the World, that overspread the Whole Christian World with a very Sea of Abominations, out of which the Church hath been labouring a long while to wade;
but she hath not as yet been able sufficiently to shake her self from out of the dust of Babylon: such is the deplorable estate of the Church in this present time;
but she hath not as yet been able sufficiently to shake her self from out of the dust of Babylon: such is the deplorable estate of the Church in this present time;
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His eyes run to and fro through the whole Earth to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect before him: then 2 Chron. 16.9. his omnipotent arm is stretched out to save and deliver all such:
His eyes run to and from through the Whole Earth to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect before him: then 2 Chronicles 16.9. his omnipotent arm is stretched out to save and deliver all such:
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And as his hand is able to save them, so is his ear, as well as his eye open to their cry, Psal. 34. yea, sometimes before they call God is ready to answer,
And as his hand is able to save them, so is his ear, as well as his eye open to their cry, Psalm 34. yea, sometime before they call God is ready to answer,
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and whiles they are yet speaking he will hear, Isai. 65.24. to the like purpose is their promise, Isai. 58.9, 10. His word and faithfulness is engaged also, to save all the meek of the Earth:
and while they Are yet speaking he will hear, Isaiah 65.24. to the like purpose is their promise, Isaiah 58.9, 10. His word and faithfulness is engaged also, to save all the meek of the Earth:
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yea he hath bound himself by his promise, in the 15 verse of this fiftieth Psalm, that if they call upon him in the day of trouble, he will answer them.
yea he hath bound himself by his promise, in the 15 verse of this fiftieth Psalm, that if they call upon him in the day of trouble, he will answer them.
Not one iota of his threatnings shall shall pass away till all be fulfilled sooner or later upon all the wicked of the World, whose wayes are perverse before him.
Not one iota of his threatenings shall shall pass away till all be fulfilled sooner or later upon all the wicked of the World, whose ways Are perverse before him.
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In case of a peoples continued obedience, they may plead Gods Covenant, that they are his People, he is obliged to be their God, i. e. to be their Saviour,
In case of a peoples continued Obedience, they may plead God's Covenant, that they Are his People, he is obliged to be their God, i. e. to be their Saviour,
or renewing of Covenant between God and his People, 2 Chron. 6. when God appeared unto Solomon, as is expressed in the 14th verse of the next Chapter;
or renewing of Covenant between God and his People, 2 Chronicles 6. when God appeared unto Solomon, as is expressed in the 14th verse of the next Chapter;
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God did afterwards make the way of his Precepts plain before his Servants in the Book of Deuteronomie; instructing them how they should walk before him in the enjoying,
God did afterwards make the Way of his Precepts plain before his Servants in the Book of Deuteronomy; instructing them how they should walk before him in the enjoying,
if they could then say, when they came with their Oblations, Deut. 26.13, 14, 15. I have brought away the hallowed things out of my house, &c. I have not transgressed thy Commandments,
if they could then say, when they Come with their Oblations, Deuteronomy 26.13, 14, 15. I have brought away the hallowed things out of my house, etc. I have not transgressed thy commandments,
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When a People so walk, as that they can approve themselves to God himself, as Abraham, I know Abraham, that he will not only himself keep the way of the Lord,
When a People so walk, as that they can approve themselves to God himself, as Abraham, I know Abraham, that he will not only himself keep the Way of the Lord,
They may else plead with God as Joshuah once did in such an exigent, when Israel did not see the salvation of God in a Military expedition, And what wilt thou do for thy great Name? Josh 7.9.
They may Else plead with God as Joshua once did in such an exigent, when Israel did not see the salvation of God in a Military expedition, And what wilt thou do for thy great Name? Josh 7.9.
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Sol. Those that take up Asaphs objection, should take along Asaphs and the Churches answer, Asaph acknowledges it was his folly and ignorance so to speak Nevertheless I am continually with the thou hast holden me by my right hand, tho• shalt guid me with thy counsel,
Sol. Those that take up Asaphs objection, should take along Asaphs and the Churches answer, Asaph acknowledges it was his folly and ignorance so to speak Nevertheless I am continually with the thou hast held me by my right hand, tho• shalt guide me with thy counsel,
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yet was harrowed with much affliction, so may the Church and Poople of God, but it is only to prepare the soyle for the receiving the seed of everlasting joy and comfort.
yet was harrowed with much affliction, so may the Church and People of God, but it is only to prepare the soil for the receiving the seed of everlasting joy and Comfort.
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In like manner the sufferings of the Church under Antichrist, when they come to the greatest extremity, in the three dayes and an half, that strages, or slaughter immediately proceeds their exaltation into Heaven,
In like manner the sufferings of the Church under Antichrist, when they come to the greatest extremity, in the three days and an half, that strages, or slaughter immediately proceeds their exaltation into Heaven,
It may certainly be said unto every humbled, penitent, believing person, as Christ said to his Disciples, they shall see the Kingdom of God, and obtain his salvation;
It may Certainly be said unto every humbled, penitent, believing person, as christ said to his Disciples, they shall see the Kingdom of God, and obtain his salvation;
But the full answer to all objections of this nature, is, that according to Gods ordinary providential dispensations, God is with his People, while they are with him;
But the full answer to all objections of this nature, is, that according to God's ordinary providential dispensations, God is with his People, while they Are with him;
for some have observed that the long continued success, and prosperity of their heathen Empire of Rome, was a reward of their justice, temperance, and industry.
for Some have observed that the long continued success, and Prosperity of their heathen Empire of Rome, was a reward of their Justice, temperance, and industry.
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So was it in the dayes of David, Solomon, and other good Kings of Judah. But if God should see cause for a time, out of his infinite wisdom and soveraignty, to change the hands of providence,
So was it in the days of David, Solomon, and other good Kings of Judah. But if God should see cause for a time, out of his infinite Wisdom and sovereignty, to change the hands of providence,
'Twas observed that the spirit of Glory rested upon the primitive Martyrs, and Confessors, so as there enemies were not able to behold the refulgence of them.
'Twas observed that the Spirit of Glory rested upon the primitive Martyrs, and Confessors, so as there enemies were not able to behold the refulgence of them.
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but mens sins are the meritorious cause deserving, and procuring, and Gods wisdom and soveraignty are the efficient and inflictive cause of them, we bring our selves into troubles,
but men's Sins Are the meritorious cause deserving, and procuring, and God's Wisdom and sovereignty Are the efficient and inflictive cause of them, we bring our selves into Troubles,
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There was one season in Solomon's time, when Israel was without adversity, or evil occurrent: Solomon was at that time called of God to attend the building of the Temple,
There was one season in Solomon's time, when Israel was without adversity, or evil occurrent: Solomon was At that time called of God to attend the building of the Temple,
& though he might forget that calamity coming upon his family, he was neverable by all his wisdom, to save himself and them from, or in the least prevent.
& though he might forget that calamity coming upon his family, he was neverable by all his Wisdom, to save himself and them from, or in the least prevent.
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as to their eternal salvation, yet there may be cause for God to visit them with temporal calamities and evils which they know not how to save themselves from.
as to their Eternal salvation, yet there may be cause for God to visit them with temporal calamities and evils which they know not how to save themselves from.
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So deceitful are the hearts of the best of men, and so dangerous are the temptations of the world, that God knows not how to trust his People long with much outward prosperity and favour,
So deceitful Are the hearts of the best of men, and so dangerous Are the temptations of the world, that God knows not how to trust his People long with much outward Prosperity and favour,
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and that therefore now their warefare should be accomplished, and that now from that time foreward, nothing but the oyl of comfort should be poured into their wounds;
and that Therefore now their warfare should be accomplished, and that now from that time forward, nothing but the oil of Comfort should be poured into their wounds;
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A messenger that came from Judah informs Nehemiah, that the remnant of the captivity who were left then in the province were in great affliction and reproach, which made him sit down and weep, and mourn many dayes:
A Messenger that Come from Judah informs Nehemiah, that the remnant of the captivity who were left then in the province were in great affliction and reproach, which made him fit down and weep, and mourn many days:
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that in all that long tract of time, from Cyrus his dayes, to that time there was still remaining nothing but the former ruthful spectacle of the old seige.
that in all that long tract of time, from Cyrus his days, to that time there was still remaining nothing but the former ruthful spectacle of the old siege.
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as is said in Ezra 4.23. Still weakened their bands, and hired Counsellours against them, and hindred them, all the remainder of Cyrus his time, and all the following Kings, till the reign of Darius, when they obtained a decree to force them to desist from the work.
as is said in Ezra 4.23. Still weakened their bans, and hired Counsellors against them, and hindered them, all the remainder of Cyrus his time, and all the following Kings, till the Reign of Darius, when they obtained a Decree to force them to desist from the work.
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and when that would not do, some were hired by their malicious enemies, Sanballat, & Tobiah to dishearten them by lying prophesies when God sent them not;
and when that would not do, Some were hired by their malicious enemies, Sanballat, & Tobiah to dishearten them by lying prophecies when God sent them not;
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by turning Hamans (as formerly he did Achitophels ) counsels to foolishness, and turning the snare, those great Polititians had laid for others, into an halter wherewith to hang themselves.
by turning Hamans (as formerly he did Achitophels) Counsels to foolishness, and turning the snare, those great Politicians had laid for Others, into an halter wherewith to hang themselves.
Was it not so in the former age? Did not Pulpits and Presses abound with invectives against Protestants in Germany, Hussites in Bohemia, Hugonots in France, Lollards in England; the scene it may be is now changed;
Was it not so in the former age? Did not Pulpits and Presses abound with invectives against Protestants in Germany, Hussites in Bohemia, Huguenots in France, Lollards in England; the scene it may be is now changed;
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They still are praying and waiting, that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sion: for God dwels in Sion, and hath his habitation in Jerusalem; and from thence must his People look for Salvation:
They still Are praying and waiting, that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sion: for God dwells in Sion, and hath his habitation in Jerusalem; and from thence must his People look for Salvation:
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The Lord Jesus, who is the only Saviour of his People, is brought in by the Prophet Isaiah, as one astonished, that there was none to be found on earth, that would save his Church.
The Lord jesus, who is the only Saviour of his People, is brought in by the Prophet Isaiah, as one astonished, that there was none to be found on earth, that would save his Church.
God's Church at this day is not much unlike the man that was found between Jerusalem and Jericho, that fell among thieves, who stripped him who wounded him and left him half dead.
God's Church At this day is not much unlike the man that was found between Jerusalem and Jericho, that fell among thieves, who stripped him who wounded him and left him half dead.
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The Priest and the Levite who are most engaged by their relation, and profession to help, in stead of that, pass by on the other side, that they might not see or take notice:
The Priest and the Levite who Are most engaged by their Relation, and profession to help, in stead of that, pass by on the other side, that they might not see or take notice:
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If God should not put it into the heart of some good Samaritans, what would become of the poor Church of God? Some have power in their hands to effect it,
If God should not put it into the heart of Some good Samaritans, what would become of the poor Church of God? some have power in their hands to Effect it,
Let that be the answer to be returned to the Messengers of the nations, that come to enquire or solicit about leagues or engagments, that God hath founded Sion,
Let that be the answer to be returned to the Messengers of the Nations, that come to inquire or solicit about leagues or engagements, that God hath founded Sion,
His People may draw water wit• joy out of the wells of Salvation: Cistern are apt to be broken, and the brooks o• Tema to be dryed up, but wells are living fountains;
His People may draw water wit• joy out of the wells of Salvation: Cistern Are apt to be broken, and the brooks o• Tema to be dried up, but wells Are living fountains;
and my hand take hold of Judgment, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and reward to them that hate me, &c. From the beginning of revenges upon the Enemy;
and my hand take hold of Judgement, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and reward to them that hate me, etc. From the beginning of revenges upon the Enemy;
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or as the prince of the great worldly Empire, enemy to the Church, seeing those great Empires which have named themselves universal, have alwayes warred against God and his Church:
or as the Prince of the great worldly Empire, enemy to the Church, seeing those great Empires which have nam themselves universal, have always warred against God and his Church:
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as is evident in the vengeance of God upon Antiochus, Dioclesian, Maximinus, Maxentias and Julian afterwards, who were all destroyed by some more than ordinary hand of God, in a way of vengeance upon them.
as is evident in the vengeance of God upon Antiochus, Diocletian, Maximinus, Maxentias and Julian afterwards, who were all destroyed by Some more than ordinary hand of God, in a Way of vengeance upon them.
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for now under the Gospel, the People of God (for all such are supposed to order their way aright) being delivered from the hand of their Enemies, shall be enabled to serve him in holiness and righteousness all the dayes of their life. 2. It is here implied that he is willing to save them.
for now under the Gospel, the People of God (for all such Are supposed to order their Way aright) being Delivered from the hand of their Enemies, shall be enabled to serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. 2. It is Here implied that he is willing to save them.
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Who is a God like unto thee, saith Micah, that delighteth to pardon iniquity, or that passeth by transgression, because he delighteth in mercy; he will subdue their Iniquities:
Who is a God like unto thee, Says micah, that delights to pardon iniquity, or that passes by Transgression, Because he delights in mercy; he will subdue their Iniquities:
when the question is asked, who is this that cometh from Edom, glorious in his Apparel? it is answered, I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save, i. e.
when the question is asked, who is this that comes from Edom, glorious in his Apparel? it is answered, I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save, i. e.
The Government shall be upon his shoulder, and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellour, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of peace, i. e.
The Government shall be upon his shoulder, and His Name shall be called Wondered, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of peace, i. e.
It was said of Archimedes, the great Mathematician of old, that he would undertake by the force of Engines which he would invent, that if he had a Foundation to place his Engine upon, he would raise the whole body of the Earth out of its Center:
It was said of Archimedes, the great Mathematician of old, that he would undertake by the force of Engines which he would invent, that if he had a Foundation to place his Engine upon, he would raise the Whole body of the Earth out of its Centre:
what is this great mountain before Zerubbabel? the least degree of Faith, as our Saviour tells us, is able to remove the greatest Mountain of opposition or difficulty that stands in the way of Faith.
what is this great mountain before Zerubbabel? the least degree of Faith, as our Saviour tells us, is able to remove the greatest Mountain of opposition or difficulty that Stands in the Way of Faith.
the great and mighty Army of the Assyrians, that come up like the swelling of Jordan, yet such is the interest of Faith in the promises of God, that it can see the salvation of God, through all those dark Clouds of Adversity.
the great and mighty Army of the Assyrians, that come up like the swelling of Jordan, yet such is the Interest of Faith in the promises of God, that it can see the salvation of God, through all those dark Clouds of Adversity.
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but the Word of the Lord sent by Isaiah reinforces his confidence, and makes him acquiess in that promise of the Lord, that the Kings of Assyria should not come into the City, nor shoot an Arrow there;
but the Word of the Lord sent by Isaiah reinforces his confidence, and makes him acquiesce in that promise of the Lord, that the Kings of Assyria should not come into the city, nor shoot an Arrow there;
True Believers after deliverance from that dangerous assault, should see Hezekiah flourish again in power and glory, who was a figure of Christ in his heavenly Glory, beautifying the meek of the Earth with his eternal Salvation.
True Believers After deliverance from that dangerous assault, should see Hezekiah flourish again in power and glory, who was a figure of christ in his heavenly Glory, beautifying the meek of the Earth with his Eternal Salvation.
Mordecai believed it with respect to Gods power and faithfulness, and not to Esthers interest in the King of Persia, who knows but thou mayest be raised to the Kingdom for this very end,
Mordecai believed it with respect to God's power and faithfulness, and not to Esthers Interest in the King of Persiam, who knows but thou Mayest be raised to the Kingdom for this very end,
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Those Examples of seeing Gods Salvation were written for our instruction in these ends of the World, that we also believing might speak the same thing, and give glory to God.
Those Examples of seeing God's Salvation were written for our instruction in these ends of the World, that we also believing might speak the same thing, and give glory to God.
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5. God hath saved his People and made them see his Salvation, wee have a cloud of witnesses brought to our view in that little Book of Chronicles (as one calls it) in the eleventh Chapter of the Hebrews. Our Fathers trusted in thee and were delivered, They looked unto God from the ends of the Earth and were saved.
5. God hath saved his People and made them see his Salvation, we have a cloud of Witnesses brought to our view in that little Book of Chronicles (as one calls it) in the eleventh Chapter of the Hebrews. Our Father's trusted in thee and were Delivered, They looked unto God from the ends of the Earth and were saved.
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when they were driven out of England, by the prevailing power of the Hierarchy, and made to Fly into the Netherlands, they met with such a dreadful stormy passage, that the Vessel was even over-raked with the Waves,
when they were driven out of England, by the prevailing power of the Hierarchy, and made to Fly into the Netherlands, they met with such a dreadful stormy passage, that the Vessel was even over-raked with the Waves,
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some of them used these words, Yet O Lord thou canst save, and so he did above and beyond all hope, the Sea-men crying out, we sink, we perish, we are going down to the brow of the pit, where our heads shall be wrapped about with the weeds;
Some of them used these words, Yet Oh Lord thou Canst save, and so he did above and beyond all hope, the Seamen crying out, we sink, we perish, we Are going down to the brow of the pit, where our Heads shall be wrapped about with the weeds;
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The chief Instruments of that persecution, as well as the Authors thereof, to the vexation of their hearts, saw that the more they endeavoured to suppress the Protestant Religion the more it increased.
The chief Instruments of that persecution, as well as the Authors thereof, to the vexation of their hearts, saw that the more they endeavoured to suppress the Protestant Religion the more it increased.
The Protestants in Germany standing couragiously for the Truth of the Protestant Religion, saw the great Emperour Charles the V. driven out of Germany by a small handful of men under Mauritius Duke of Saxony. In Queen Mary's time, a busie Persecutor, that was bound for Ireland, out of hatred against the Protestant Religion was befooled by his Host at West-Chester, and carried over the Knave of Clubs to the Deputy there, instead of his Commission the which he could not get renewed, till the Reign of the persecuting Queen was at an end;
The Protestants in Germany standing courageously for the Truth of the Protestant Religion, saw the great Emperor Charles the V. driven out of Germany by a small handful of men under Mauritius Duke of Saxony. In Queen Mary's time, a busy Persecutor, that was bound for Ireland, out of hatred against the Protestant Religion was befooled by his Host At West-Chester, and carried over the Knave of Clubs to the Deputy there, instead of his Commission the which he could not get renewed, till the Reign of the persecuting Queen was At an end;
We were at the first planted a righteous Generation, and noble Vine, do we so continue? Of all the Reformations that ever yet began in the World, there have been but a very few observed to continue above an hundred years in that splendor and brightness with which they were at the first set forward.
We were At the First planted a righteous Generation, and noble Vine, do we so continue? Of all the Reformations that ever yet began in the World, there have been but a very few observed to continue above an hundred Years in that splendour and brightness with which they were At the First Set forward.
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Take for instance, those of antient time, before or since the Gospel began. That of David and Solomon, Asa and Jehosaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah, lasted but their time.
Take for instance, those of ancient time, before or since the Gospel began. That of David and Solomon, Asa and Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah, lasted but their time.
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But the Reformation of Constantines time scarce continued in its primitive lustre and glory, a full hundred years before a great degree of Apostasie appeared:
But the Reformation of Constantines time scarce continued in its primitive lustre and glory, a full hundred Years before a great degree of Apostasy appeared:
The day of this last Reformation began first to break out in the time of Wickcliffe, but it was not perfect day till Luther's time, from whose dayes to the present time, who ever takes a view may easily determine whether in the Nations that first embraced the Protestant Religion, there be the same measure of Piety, Zeal, Holiness, as was at the first.
The day of this last Reformation began First to break out in the time of Wickcliffe, but it was not perfect day till Luther's time, from whose days to the present time, who ever Takes a view may Easily determine whither in the nations that First embraced the Protestant Religion, there be the same measure of Piety, Zeal, Holiness, as was At the First.
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but had the help of all the former ages, and other Nations as well as our own, Godly and Learned Divines in them, to take pattern and example from, in the laying our first Foundation, both of Religion and Righteousness, Doctrine and Discipline, Church and Common-wealth.
but had the help of all the former ages, and other nations as well as our own, Godly and Learned Divines in them, to take pattern and Exampl from, in the laying our First Foundation, both of Religion and Righteousness, Doctrine and Discipline, Church and Commonwealth.
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They came not hither for the World, or for Land, or Traffick, but for Religion, and for liberty of Conscience in the Worship of God, which was their only design;
They Come not hither for the World, or for Land, or Traffic, but for Religion, and for liberty of Conscience in the Worship of God, which was their only Design;
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and accordingly God blessed them, and gave them the desire of their hearts; they had the priviledges of God's Kingdom to their great content and satisfaction;
and accordingly God blessed them, and gave them the desire of their hearts; they had the privileges of God's Kingdom to their great content and satisfaction;
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and when the first way of supply began to be stopped up, God in his merciful providence opened another, by turning us into a way of Trade and Commerce, to further our more comfortable subsistence:
and when the First Way of supply began to be stopped up, God in his merciful providence opened Another, by turning us into a Way of Trade and Commerce, to further our more comfortable subsistence:
So God was pleased to bless our Issachar in his Tents, and our Zebulun in their goings out, who still called the People to the mountain, and offered Sacrifices of Righteousness:
So God was pleased to bless our Issachar in his Tents, and our Zebulun in their goings out, who still called the People to the mountain, and offered Sacrifices of Righteousness:
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but when men could not content themselves in such a way of dealing, but Traded only for Apes and Peacocks as was said by Mr. C. that is, brought in nothing but Sack and Sugar;
but when men could not content themselves in such a Way of dealing, but Traded only for Apes and Peacocks as was said by Mr. C. that is, brought in nothing but Sack and Sugar;
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The Daughters of our Sion walks with stretched out necks, &c. And may we not find an Inventory of our Virgins Wardrobes in the third Chapter of Isaiah. The Ensignes of Pride are exalted in our high places,
The Daughters of our Sion walks with stretched out necks, etc. And may we not find an Inventory of our Virgins Wardrobes in the third Chapter of Isaiah. The Ensigns of Pride Are exalted in our high places,
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None were suffered among them to wear a rough Garment to deceive, but they were ready to shew the wounds which they received in the house of their Friends:
None were suffered among them to wear a rough Garment to deceive, but they were ready to show the wounds which they received in the house of their Friends:
even such as would take heed both to themselves and unto their Doctrine and continue therein, that thereby they might both save themselves, and those that hear them.
even such as would take heed both to themselves and unto their Doctrine and continue therein, that thereby they might both save themselves, and those that hear them.
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all their deportment in their civil converse and behaviour, as well as in the acts of Religious worship, savoured of a spirit of Piety and the fear of the Lord.
all their deportment in their civil converse and behaviour, as well as in the acts of Religious worship, savoured of a Spirit of Piety and the Fear of the Lord.
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otherwise we act but like bruit creatures, that are led by a kind of sensitive instinct as things and objects are casually presented to their senses or fancies:
otherwise we act but like bruit creatures, that Are led by a kind of sensitive instinct as things and objects Are casually presented to their Senses or fancies:
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Of old time, God himself foreseeing ou• readiness to shape unto our selves wayes of Worship suitable to our own fancies hath strictly forbidden all men from lifting up their tools to his Altar:
Of old time, God himself Foreseeing ou• readiness to shape unto our selves ways of Worship suitable to our own fancies hath strictly forbidden all men from lifting up their tools to his Altar:
and this is the reason why David seems to be so much commended for a pattern of Obedience to all the following Kings of Israel and Judah, because he was a Man after Gods own heart, that is one that framed all his Actions, Sacred and Civil to answer the Will of God; as he sayes:
and this is the reason why David seems to be so much commended for a pattern of obedience to all the following Kings of Israel and Judah, Because he was a Man After God's own heart, that is one that framed all his Actions, Sacred and Civil to answer the Will of God; as he Says:
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Under that of the Commandments of God are contained all the Duties of Religious Worship, whether natural or instituted, as well as those of righteousness toward men.
Under that of the commandments of God Are contained all the Duties of Religious Worship, whither natural or instituted, as well as those of righteousness towards men.
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that is not to exclude, moral Obedience, but to shew us what course we are to take, to be put into a way of Salvation, viz. to study and put in practice Repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, that thereby being reconciled unto God by the merit of his Son, we may be enabled to work out our Salvation in the performance of all such duties of holy Obedience,
that is not to exclude, moral obedience, but to show us what course we Are to take, to be put into a Way of Salvation, viz. to study and put in practice Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus christ, that thereby being reconciled unto God by the merit of his Son, we may be enabled to work out our Salvation in the performance of all such duties of holy obedience,
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The Apostle Paul in Gal. 6.15, & 16 verses tells us of the new Creature, If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, in the next verse, he shows us the rule of the new creature, As many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them,
The Apostle Paul in Gal. 6.15, & 16 Verses tells us of the new Creature, If any man be in christ he is a new creature, in the next verse, he shows us the Rule of the new creature, As many as walk according to this Rule, peace be on them,
An able Divine and worthy Minister of the Gospel in England (Mr. Edward Reyner of Lincoln, ) not long since wrote a Book, which he stileth, Precepts for Christian Practice, or the Rule of the New Creature, wherein he hath reduced the duty of Christianity unto ten heads, which he therein largely insists upon,
an able Divine and worthy Minister of the Gospel in England (Mr. Edward Reyner of Lincoln,) not long since wrote a Book, which he styleth, Precepts for Christian Practice, or the Rule of the New Creature, wherein he hath reduced the duty of Christianity unto ten Heads, which he therein largely insists upon,
Naturallists tell us, there are two great veins that arise out of the heart, the one called Vena porta, the other Vena cava, which carry forth out of the heart the spirits that quicken all the whole body:
Naturalists tell us, there Are two great Veins that arise out of the heart, the one called Vena porta, the other Vena cava, which carry forth out of the heart the spirits that quicken all the Whole body:
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so spiritually, the heart purified by Faith, by those two great issues of Religion and Righteousness maintains the whole frame of obedience in the new-creature, teaching us to deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts,
so spiritually, the heart purified by Faith, by those two great issues of Religion and Righteousness maintains the Whole frame of Obedience in the New creature, teaching us to deny all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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He is the best Judge of sincerity, for he tells us, at least, speaks for all his genuine and true Disciples, that the Spirit is willing, though the Flesh be weak.
He is the best Judge of sincerity, for he tells us, At least, speaks for all his genuine and true Disciples, that the Spirit is willing, though the Flesh be weak.
And then we may with comfort conclude in the Words of the Psalmist, That whatever troubles befall us in the way that yet at the end, we shall be made to see the Salvation of God. FINIS. Soli Deo Gloria.
And then we may with Comfort conclude in the Words of the Psalmist, That whatever Troubles befall us in the Way that yet At the end, we shall be made to see the Salvation of God. FINIS. Soli God Gloria.
A FUNERAL MEDITATION From those Words of the Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 3.1, 2, 3 verses; Occasioned by the Interrment of Major DANIEL DENISON, On September 22. 1682.
A FUNERAL MEDITATION From those Words of the Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 3.1, 2, 3 Verses; Occasioned by the Interment of Major DANIEL DENISON, On September 22. 1682.
The time which they seem to refer unto was under the Reign of Ahaz King of Judah, when the state of that Kingdom was low and broken by forreign Invasions, as well as intestine troubles:
The time which they seem to refer unto was under the Reign of Ahaz King of Judah, when the state of that Kingdom was low and broken by foreign Invasions, as well as intestine Troubles:
for we read, 2 Chron. 28.6, 8. that in his dayes, Pekah the Son of Remaliah slew an 120000. in one day, all valiant men, besides near double that number which were carried Captive, both Sons and Daughters;
for we read, 2 Chronicles 28.6, 8. that in his days, Pekah the Son of Remaliah slew an 120000. in one day, all valiant men, beside near double that number which were carried Captive, both Sons and Daughters;
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when God was taking away from Jerusalem, and Judah, the whole staffe of bread, and the whole stay of water, &c. when he would give children to be their Princes,
when God was taking away from Jerusalem, and Judah, the Whole staff of bred, and the Whole stay of water, etc. when he would give children to be their Princes,
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and Babes should rule over them, i. e. when he would withdraw all means, one and another, whereby as with a staff, mans life is susteined, and a state supported;
and Babes should Rule over them, i. e. when he would withdraw all means, one and Another, whereby as with a staff, men life is sustained, and a state supported;
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The mighty Man ] such as are mighty for strength of Body or courage of mind, which in the phrase of the Scripture, are usually called Mighty men of valour; such were David's Worthies;
The mighty Man ] such as Are mighty for strength of Body or courage of mind, which in the phrase of the Scripture, Are usually called Mighty men of valour; such were David's Worthies;
or such as were mighty, by way of power of command, and authority, as were Joab and Abishai, and Ittai, under each of whose command, a third part of Davids Army was put,
or such as were mighty, by Way of power of command, and Authority, as were Joab and Abishai, and Ittai, under each of whose command, a third part of Davids Army was put,
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Lewd persons may reproach the stock they issue from and gain Families no honour thereby, as one answered, Tu dedecus generi tuo, &c. The Counsellour ] Such as are able to advise in the most weighty matters of Church or state.
Lewd Persons may reproach the stock they issue from and gain Families no honour thereby, as one answered, Tu dedecus generi tuo, etc. The Counselor ] Such as Are able to Advice in the most weighty matters of Church or state.
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And we read that Hezekiah took counsel with his Princes in his Warrs with the Assyrian: and it is to be feared that good Josiah lost his life by acting without,
And we read that Hezekiah took counsel with his Princes in his Wars with the assyrian: and it is to be feared that good Josiah lost his life by acting without,
In the Catalogue of the Captives of Judah, are reckoned up, the Smiths and other Artizans, as well as the rich Citizens; for as the King himself is served by the Field,
In the Catalogue of the Captives of Judah, Are reckoned up, the Smiths and other Artisans, as well as the rich Citizens; for as the King himself is served by the Field,
one that hath that power and efficacy in his speech, either by the strength, of his Arguments or Eloquence of his utterance or Elegancy of his Language, subtilty of his Expressions, that he is able to overcome and carry them Captive that he speaks unto;
one that hath that power and efficacy in his speech, either by the strength, of his Arguments or Eloquence of his utterance or Elegancy of his Language, subtlety of his Expressions, that he is able to overcome and carry them Captive that he speaks unto;
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such Eloquent Orators by the silver Cords of their Rhetorick, do as it were chain the Hearers to their Lips: and his affable Words and Perswasions have the same efficacy upon the Hearers, as a spell or charm hath upon the Serpents who as the most malicious of all creatures will bite without Inchantment.
such Eloquent Orators by the silver Cords of their Rhetoric, do as it were chain the Hearers to their Lips: and his affable Words and Persuasions have the same efficacy upon the Hearers, as a spell or charm hath upon the Serpents who as the most malicious of all creatures will bite without Enchantment.
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and then the City, so as they laid aside their Hostility on either side, and hearkened to reason, in not destroying a mother City in Israel. Deriosthenes by his Eloquence did as much among his Athenians, as Philip the Father of Alexander the great, could with his Arms and Weapons of War among the Macedonians. When such as are the forementioned, are born into, the World, the Inhabitants thereof would rejoyce if they knew it,
and then the city, so as they laid aside their Hostility on either side, and harkened to reason, in not destroying a mother city in Israel. Deriosthenes by his Eloquence did as much among his Athenians, as Philip the Father of Alexander the great, could with his Arms and Weapons of War among the Macedonians. When such as Are the forementioned, Are born into, the World, the Inhabitants thereof would rejoice if they knew it,
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And therefore when they are taken away by Sickness, or other accidents, they have great reason to mourn and be in heaviness, especially when there is but little hopes, that when these are removed, few others are raised up,
And Therefore when they Are taken away by Sickness, or other accidents, they have great reason to mourn and be in heaviness, especially when there is but little hope's, that when these Are removed, few Others Are raised up,
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we may say it is at this day fulfilling amongst us in New-England: As for the latter (which is one of the saddest changes that can befall a People) let them look to it, who are not yet imposed upon by Babes and Children,
we may say it is At this day fulfilling among us in New england: As for the latter (which is one of the Saddest changes that can befall a People) let them look to it, who Are not yet imposed upon by Babes and Children,
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It is observable, that in all the Governments upon the Earth, since the sad fall of the first Monarch of the World, vanity hath been written upon all their habitations;
It is observable, that in all the Governments upon the Earth, since the sad fallen of the First Monarch of the World, vanity hath been written upon all their habitations;
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upon the Royal Palaces of Princes as well as the meanest Cottages of Peasants, greater and lesser Societies have their Fates and Destinies attending them as well as particular Persons and Families. It is a long time before some of them attain unto their NONLATINALPHABET,
upon the Royal Palaces of Princes as well as the Meanest Cottages of Peasants, greater and lesser Societies have their Fates and Destinies attending them as well as particular Persons and Families. It is a long time before Some of them attain unto their,
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It was a long time before the Assyrian Provinces did culminate in that Head of Gold amongst the Chaldeans, who were but one Branch of the Royal Stem, which came by a lineal descent from Sem the Son of Noah; The Government of the Assyrians passed through various changes, before it arose to that Grandeur among the Babilonians, but after that time, in every Generation they became more base and vile, till they fell as low as the Earth it self at last.
It was a long time before the assyrian Provinces did culminate in that Head of Gold among the Chaldeans, who were but one Branch of the Royal Stem, which Come by a lineal descent from Sem the Son of Noah; The Government of the Assyrians passed through various changes, before it arose to that Grandeur among the Babylonians, but After that time, in every Generation they became more base and vile, till they fell as low as the Earth it self At last.
The Roman Monarchy (if it be no part of the former Image, as many learned Interpreters think it was not) that will afford another pregnant instance of the foresaid Maxime;
The Roman Monarchy (if it be no part of the former Image, as many learned Interpreters think it was not) that will afford Another pregnant instance of the foresaid Maxim;
for after it had once arrived at its highest pitch of Glory and Renown in the dayes of Augustus Cesar, it continually declined, till it quite expired in Augustulus, as Mr. Mede observes For in all the succeeding Emperors times, whatsoever Glory was gained by the Masculine Prowess,
for After it had once arrived At its highest pitch of Glory and Renown in the days of Augustus Cesar, it continually declined, till it quite expired in Augustulus, as Mr. Mede observes For in all the succeeding Emperor's times, whatsoever Glory was gained by the Masculine Prowess,
and Wisdom of their first Founders, or chief Leaders in any age, was basely lost and wasted by the effeminate excess of Luxury of their degenerate followers in the next.
and Wisdom of their First Founders, or chief Leaders in any age, was basely lost and wasted by the effeminate excess of Luxury of their degenerate followers in the next.
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For in the Family of Jacob, under the Rule and Reign of their former Judges, and succeeding Kings, each Generation brought in fresh Examples of Sin and Judgment;
For in the Family of Jacob, under the Rule and Reign of their former Judges, and succeeding Kings, each Generation brought in fresh Examples of since and Judgement;
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And the mighty men of valour in David's time, were laid aside under Solomon (which gave an occasion to the Rebellion of the Edomites in the latter end of his Reign) so the Honourable Counsellers,
And the mighty men of valour in David's time, were laid aside under Solomon (which gave an occasion to the Rebellion of the Edomites in the latter end of his Reign) so the Honourable Counsellers,
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neither honourable for wisdom or valour, unless now and then when God raised up some extraordinary person, enabling him by extraordinary assistance, to work their deliverance in a kind of miraculous manner:
neither honourable for Wisdom or valour, unless now and then when God raised up Some extraordinary person, enabling him by extraordinary assistance, to work their deliverance in a kind of miraculous manner:
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As it is expressed in the Triumphant Song of Deborah; there was scarce a Shield or Spear found amongst forty thousand men of Israel: And possibly Shamgar and Samson obtained those signal victories over their Enemies, with such unusual Weapon,
As it is expressed in the Triumphant Song of Deborah; there was scarce a Shield or Spear found among forty thousand men of Israel: And possibly Shamgar and samson obtained those signal victories over their Enemies, with such unusual Weapon,
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as Oxe-goods, and Asses Jaw-bones, because by the slothfulness and Luxury of those degenerate times, other Weapons were laid aside as needless, and useless.
as Oxe-goods, and Asses Jawbones, Because by the slothfulness and Luxury of those degenerate times, other Weapons were laid aside as needless, and useless.
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if either we consider the necessity and use of such men or the cause of their removal, such are neccessarily required both to the being and well-being of any People;
if either we Consider the necessity and use of such men or the cause of their removal, such Are neccessarily required both to the being and well-being of any People;
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For they are as eyes to the blind and ignorant as Moses speaks to Jethro, when they were to pa•• through the Wilderness of Arab: And as legs to the lame, and hands to th• weak.
For they Are as eyes to the blind and ignorant as Moses speaks to Jethro, when they were to pa•• through the Wilderness of Arab: And as legs to the lame, and hands to th• weak.
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If a Nation be either destitut• of men of might, or those that are justly stiled so, cannot find their Hands, wha• will become of their Followers is not hard to say.
If a nation be either destitut• of men of might, or those that Are justly styled so, cannot find their Hands, wha• will become of their Followers is not hard to say.
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and if their Pilots be unskilful, how will they save themselves from Ship-wreck? If their Prophets and Pastors, are become dumb Dogs, that can neither bark nor bite, the poor Sheep will be in danger of being devoured by the ravening Wolves:
and if their Pilots be unskilful, how will they save themselves from Shipwreck? If their prophets and Pastors, Are become dumb Dogs, that can neither bark nor bite, the poor Sheep will be in danger of being devoured by the ravening Wolves:
They must not prophesie in the Kings Chappels, or in Bethel, that will lift up their voice like a Trumpet, to convince the people of their sin and their transgression.
They must not prophesy in the Kings Chapels, or in Bethel, that will lift up their voice like a Trumpet, to convince the people of their since and their Transgression.
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What would have become of the Kingdom of Judah, if it had not been for Jehojadah, when Athaliah got the upper hand, They that desire or endeavour Reformation, shall then be accounted treacherous, and prosecuted accordingly.
What would have become of the Kingdom of Judah, if it had not been for Jehoiada, when Athaliah god the upper hand, They that desire or endeavour Reformation, shall then be accounted treacherous, and prosecuted accordingly.
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In such cases of general Apostasie, or notorious publick Iniquities, the few Righteous that are left shall only deliver their own souls, they shall not be able to keep off the Judgment from others.
In such cases of general Apostasy, or notorious public Iniquities, the few Righteous that Are left shall only deliver their own Souls, they shall not be able to keep off the Judgement from Others.
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USE I. Although Death be the common Calamity of all men, and one of the Ordinances of Heaven that are more certain and immutable than any of the Laws of the Medes and Persians, from which none are excepted;
USE I Although Death be the Common Calamity of all men, and one of the Ordinances of Heaven that Are more certain and immutable than any of the Laws of the Medes and Persians, from which none Are excepted;
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but when after all the long-suffering and patience of God under Josiah's Reign for a considerable time, there seems little amendment in the body of the people, he is at the last hastened out of the World by a violent death,
but when After all the long-suffering and patience of God under Josiah's Reign for a considerable time, there seems little amendment in the body of the people, he is At the last hastened out of the World by a violent death,
as is expressed in those doleful Lamentations of Jeremiah, the breath of their Nostrils, Lam. 4.20. The anointed of the Lord is taken in their pits, under whose shadow we said, we shall live among the Heathen.
as is expressed in those doleful Lamentations of Jeremiah, the breath of their Nostrils, Lam. 4.20. The anointed of the Lord is taken in their pits, under whose shadow we said, we shall live among the Heathen.
If Jehosaphat and Hezekiah's lives had been drawn out a little longer, how much evil in an ordinary way had been prevented, which broke in upon their people immediately after, under their wicked and degenerate issue.
If Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah's lives had been drawn out a little longer, how much evil in an ordinary Way had been prevented, which broke in upon their people immediately After, under their wicked and degenerate issue.
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it is just with God to remove away those who by their piety, prudence and prayers, have been instruments to keep off Judgments and Calamities from breaking in upon the World.
it is just with God to remove away those who by their piety, prudence and Prayers, have been Instruments to keep off Judgments and Calamities from breaking in upon the World.
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God had determined to punish Judah for the sins of Manasseh; but Josiah shall not live to see it, he shall be gathered to his Fathers in peace as Huldah the Prophetess tells him, i. e. before that general Calamity intended in former Prophecies, should come upon the Land, to break the Kingdom in pieces;
God had determined to Punish Judah for the Sins of Manasses; but Josiah shall not live to see it, he shall be gathered to his Father's in peace as Huldah the Prophetess tells him, i. e. before that general Calamity intended in former Prophecies, should come upon the Land, to break the Kingdom in Pieces;
When Moses is dead he can raise up a Joshua, that shall subdue the Cananites, and bring his Israel into the full possession of the land of Canaan. It hath been generally observed, that when men dote on their fellow creatures,
When Moses is dead he can raise up a joshua, that shall subdue the Canaanites, and bring his Israel into the full possession of the land of Canaan. It hath been generally observed, that when men dote on their fellow creatures,
or else blasts their beauty, or confounds their wise policies, turning them into foolishness, as he did Achitophels. How did the whole body of the people of Israel dote upon Absolom, who by his beauty,
or Else blasts their beauty, or confounds their wise policies, turning them into foolishness, as he did Achitophels. How did the Whole body of the people of Israel dote upon Absalom, who by his beauty,
for his horrid Murthers, Parricide, Rebellion, Pride and Ambition, and then hurled under a rude heap of stones in the wild woods as unworthy of a better Sepulchre.
for his horrid Murders, Parricide, Rebellion, Pride and Ambition, and then hurled under a rude heap of stones in the wild woods as unworthy of a better Sepulchre.
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If the Sons of Josiah begin to pride themselves in their extraction, or relation to the famous Josiah King of Judah, he will deal with them as with despised broken Idols,
If the Sons of Josiah begin to pride themselves in their extraction, or Relation to the famous Josiah King of Judah, he will deal with them as with despised broken Idols,
It was said that Gustavus Adolphus the famous King of Sweden did on this account presage his own fall, not long before his last and fatal Battail at Lutzen, telling his Chaplain, Dr. Fabritius, he believed,
It was said that Gustavus Adolphus the famous King of Sweden did on this account presage his own fallen, not long before his last and fatal Battle At Lutzen, telling his Chaplain, Dr. Fabritius, he believed,
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It is here also to be known, that God is said to take away not only those he he removes into the other World in an extraordinary manner, as was mentioned before;
It is Here also to be known, that God is said to take away not only those he he removes into the other World in an extraordinary manner, as was mentioned before;
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By what means soever such changes come to pass, they are ordered by his counsel, who is wonderful in working, and who suffers nothing to come to pass but what himself hath fore-ordained,
By what means soever such changes come to pass, they Are ordered by his counsel, who is wondered in working, and who suffers nothing to come to pass but what himself hath foreordained,
they may learn by the character given to the heads, or chief Leaders of the Tribe of Issachar; they are men that have understanding in the times, that know what Israel ought to do.
they may Learn by the character given to the Heads, or chief Leaders of the Tribe of Issachar; they Are men that have understanding in the times, that know what Israel ought to do.
That a man knows what is upon every exigent needful to be done, and that he hath his heart prepared and fixed to set upon that practice of what right reason determines is best to be attended.
That a man knows what is upon every exigent needful to be done, and that he hath his heart prepared and fixed to Set upon that practice of what right reason determines is best to be attended.
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than the rest of the Grecians; Athenienses scire, quoe recta sunt, sed ea facere nolle; That they knew those things which were right, but they would not practise them.
than the rest of the Greeks; Athenians Scire, who Recta sunt, sed ea facere nolle; That they knew those things which were right, but they would not practise them.
1. The first Ingredient, is Sagacity, or a spirit of discerning, and quickness of understanding, that makes a man to be fore-sighted to look into the penetralia of a case or difficulty; to see afar off;
1. The First Ingredient, is Sagacity, or a Spirit of discerning, and quickness of understanding, that makes a man to be foresighted to look into the penetralia of a case or difficulty; to see afar off;
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to discern events in their causes, and consequents in their antecedents, as Solomon saith, Prov. 22.3. The wise man foreseeth an evil, and hideth himself;
to discern events in their Causes, and consequents in their antecedents, as Solomon Says, Curae 22.3. The wise man Foreseeth an evil, and Hideth himself;
In like manner did Solomon judg• of Adonijah's hidden Rebellion, by hi• tampering about Abishag as an over act that discovered a secret intent in hi• heart to turn about the Kingdom to himself by his intimation, that the Kingdom of right did belong to him.
In like manner did Solomon judg• of Adonijah's hidden Rebellion, by hi• tampering about Abishag as an over act that discovered a secret intent in hi• heart to turn about the Kingdom to himself by his intimation, that the Kingdom of right did belong to him.
if we take an indirect course, for the one or the other, we may get a curse instead of a blessing or run into a greater mischief than that which we intended to avoid:
if we take an indirect course, for the one or the other, we may get a curse instead of a blessing or run into a greater mischief than that which we intended to avoid:
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Hushai befooled all Absoloms Counsellors, and under God was the means of defeating Achitophel 's perilous Counsel, by propounding the unseasonableness of the time;
Hushai befooled all Absoloms Counsellors, and under God was the means of defeating Ahithophel is perilous Counsel, by propounding the unseasonableness of the time;
which was the very hinge on which hung the weight of the whole business which none of the rest discerned but Achitophel. Thus a wise mans heart discerns both time and judgment as well the time when,
which was the very hinge on which hung the weight of the Whole business which none of the rest discerned but Ahithophel. Thus a wise men heart discerns both time and judgement as well the time when,
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The vineyard of the slothful is over-run with Thistles and Thorns (which with diligence might have abounded with pleasant fruits) so is the heart of the slothful Professor with lusts of the Flesh.
The vineyard of the slothful is overrun with Thistles and Thorns (which with diligence might have abounded with pleasant fruits) so is the heart of the slothful Professor with Lustiest of the Flesh.
The reall Starrs that are to lighten the world are alwayes fixed in their own Orb, not like Comets driven about by every new motion from inferiour bodies.
The real Stars that Are to lighten the world Are always fixed in their own Orb, not like Comets driven about by every new motion from inferior bodies.
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6. The prudent man sheweth favour and lendeth; It is part of the discretion whereby he ordereth his affairs, Psal. 112.6. His wisdom will not let him be slack handed, for thereby he will run behind hand with his great Creditor:
6. The prudent man shows favour and dares; It is part of the discretion whereby he Ordereth his affairs, Psalm 112.6. His Wisdom will not let him be slack handed, for thereby he will run behind hand with his great Creditor:
The Argument that David uses to encourage himself and his People to give liberally toward the building of the Temple, was because they were Strangers and Sojourners before God,
The Argument that David uses to encourage himself and his People to give liberally towards the building of the Temple, was Because they were Strangers and Sojourners before God,
As if they had acknowledged, that by reason of the brevity of their lives, they could not perpetually enjoy those things that were in their possession, they did out of meer devotion and piety consecrate the same to him from whom they had received all their Wealth and Estate, who they knew out of his meer bounty would requite them with eternal life and glory;
As if they had acknowledged, that by reason of the brevity of their lives, they could not perpetually enjoy those things that were in their possession, they did out of mere devotion and piety consecrate the same to him from whom they had received all their Wealth and Estate, who they knew out of his mere bounty would requite them with Eternal life and glory;
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So 'twas said Charles sir-named the wise, King of France overcame our Edward the third by Policy and Deliberation, which his Father could not do by all his power.
So 'twas said Charles surnamed the wise, King of France overcame our Edward the third by Policy and Deliberation, which his Father could not do by all his power.
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Samson's violence in his love, makes him lose his life and his liberty in the issue, many do by their Souls as the Mariners did by their Ship wherein Paul sailed;
Samson's violence in his love, makes him loose his life and his liberty in the issue, many do by their Souls as the Mariners did by their Ship wherein Paul sailed;
and to commit themselves to the winds and waves of their passions, which violently drive them upon the Rocks or Sands, where they suffer Ship-wreck of all that is Embarqued.
and to commit themselves to the winds and waves of their passion, which violently drive them upon the Rocks or Sands, where they suffer Shipwreck of all that is Embarked.
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for so our Saviour convinces the Pharisees of their folly, as well as pride in taking the uppermost seats at the first hand as they come into the Feast;
for so our Saviour convinces the Pharisees of their folly, as well as pride in taking the uppermost seats At the First hand as they come into the Feast;
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Out of the Prison the wise Joseph and David cometh to Reign, when he that (may be) is born Heir to a Kingdom, becometh poor by his Pride, as did Absalom and Amaziah.
Out of the Prison the wise Joseph and David comes to Reign, when he that (may be) is born Heir to a Kingdom, Becometh poor by his Pride, as did Absalom and Amaziah.
If these be properties of a prudent Man, the greater must their loss needs be who have lost a Commander, Counsellor, Companion, Husband, Father, Friend or Benefactor so qualified;
If these be properties of a prudent Man, the greater must their loss needs be who have lost a Commander, Counsellor, Companion, Husband, Father, Friend or Benefactor so qualified;
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The greater is our sorrow who are now met together to solemnize the Funeral of a person of so great worth, enriched with so many Excellencies which made him neither live undesired,
The greater is our sorrow who Are now met together to solemnize the Funeral of a person of so great worth, enriched with so many Excellencies which made him neither live undesired,
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yet may it safely be said, that if all the Stars of the first magnitude were withdrawn, Heaven it self would be a less glorious Orb, compared with what now it is;
yet may it safely be said, that if all the Stars of the First magnitude were withdrawn, Heaven it self would be a less glorious Orb, compared with what now it is;
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As a Torch or Candle end, that may suffice to guid himself in his own station and family, but these are as Stars in the firmament of Heaven, that give light to the whole Orb of Church or State where they are placed.
As a Torch or Candle end, that may suffice to guide himself in his own station and family, but these Are as Stars in the firmament of Heaven, that give Light to the Whole Orb of Church or State where they Are placed.
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They are as the Pillars that bear up the Fabrick, and support the whole Building: every particular person may be of use to fill up the sides of the building,
They Are as the Pillars that bear up the Fabric, and support the Whole Building: every particular person may be of use to fill up the sides of the building,
but they are of far more choice and excellent use that serve as Pillars, to bear up the weight of the whole work, without which all would presently fall to the ground;
but they Are of Far more choice and excellent use that serve as Pillars, to bear up the weight of the Whole work, without which all would presently fallen to the ground;
As may be seen by the Kingdom of Judah, which flourished and prospered well all the dayes of Jehoiadah but presently after his decease, a small company of the Assyrians destroy an huge Host of them,
As may be seen by the Kingdom of Judah, which flourished and prospered well all the days of Jehoiada but presently After his decease, a small company of the Assyrians destroy an huge Host of them,
when like an headless Multitude they come to engage with a small Army of their Adversaries: Such Princes as was Joash destitute both of wisdom and courage,
when like an headless Multitude they come to engage with a small Army of their Adversaries: Such Princes as was Joash destitute both of Wisdom and courage,
Concerning the Gentleman, whose Funeral Obsequies were lately celebrated amongst us, not to say more than is convenient to prevent emulation in them that are surviving.
Concerning the Gentleman, whose Funeral Obsequies were lately celebrated among us, not to say more than is convenient to prevent emulation in them that Are surviving.
His Parts and Abi•ities were well known amongst those with whom he lived, and might justly place him among the first three, having indeed many natural Advantages above others for the more easie attaining of skill in every science.
His Parts and Abi•ities were well known among those with whom he lived, and might justly place him among the First three, having indeed many natural Advantages above Others for the more easy attaining of skill in every science.
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and accordingly impose suitable Names upon each, while others must own that with great sums, i. e. much labour and skill they have purchased that skill,
and accordingly impose suitable Names upon each, while Others must own that with great sums, i. e. much labour and skill they have purchased that skill,
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His Military skill some years before his death advanced him to the Conduct and Command of the whole, which he was able to have managed with great exactness,
His Military skill Some Years before his death advanced him to the Conduct and Command of the Whole, which he was able to have managed with great exactness,
And as a good Souldier of Christ Jesus, he had attained to no small confidence in his last conflicts with the King of Terrors, being not afraid to look Death in the face in cold blood,
And as a good Soldier of christ jesus, he had attained to no small confidence in his last conflicts with the King of Terrors, being not afraid to look Death in the face in cold blood,
For though he was followed with tormenting pain of the Stone or Strangury that pursued him to the last he neither expressed impatience under those grinding pains,
For though he was followed with tormenting pain of the Stone or Strangury that pursued him to the last he neither expressed impatience under those grinding pains,
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yea such was his earnest desire to be discharged from his Warfare, that he could not be perswaded to say Amen to the earnest desires of his best and nearest friends for recovery from his present sickness,
yea such was his earnest desire to be discharged from his Warfare, that he could not be persuaded to say Amen to the earnest Desires of his best and nearest Friends for recovery from his present sickness,
As was said of Frederick the Palsgrave of the Rhine, who told his Friends, that came about his sick-bed, He had lived long enough for them on earth, it was now time for him to live to himself in Heaven.
As was said of Frederick the Palsgrave of the Rhine, who told his Friends, that Come about his sickbed, He had lived long enough for them on earth, it was now time for him to live to himself in Heaven.
His last thoughts and endeavours were for the good of the publick, as may be seen by the Irenicon now lately found amongst his Papers, which it is thought would be too much ingratitude to withhold from the view of all any longer.
His last thoughts and endeavours were for the good of the public, as may be seen by the Irenicon now lately found among his Papers, which it is Thought would be too much ingratitude to withhold from the view of all any longer.
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Ʋlt. Let all hence learn, seeing all sorts of persons are like to be taken away out of this world, sooner or later, to be ready and prepared for such a change:
Ʋlt. Let all hence Learn, seeing all sorts of Persons Are like to be taken away out of this world, sooner or later, to be ready and prepared for such a change:
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Death the King of Terrors who holds his assignment more certain than any other Monarchs, will have no denial when he comes with his Writ of Habeas Corpus: happy will all they be who then have their Quietus est granted them,
Death the King of Terrors who holds his assignment more certain than any other Monarchs, will have no denial when he comes with his Writ of Habeas Corpus: happy will all they be who then have their Quietus est granted them,
Time or rather Providence that orders it, is truly said to be the Mother of all things, in whose fruitful Womb they are all conceived, both persons, events,
Time or rather Providence that order it, is truly said to be the Mother of all things, in whose fruitful Womb they Are all conceived, both Persons, events,
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and actions, that now are upon the stage, or ever were, or shall hereafter be; And what ever is conceived there, will surely be brought forth in its appointed season;
and actions, that now Are upon the stage, or ever were, or shall hereafter be; And what ever is conceived there, will surely be brought forth in its appointed season;
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when as yet there was none of them, so also is their death and dissolution written there, which shall fall out exactly in the season fore-appointed of the Father, who hath all in his own hand:
when as yet there was none of them, so also is their death and dissolution written there, which shall fallen out exactly in the season fore-appointed of the Father, who hath all in his own hand:
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The Righteous, and the Wise, and their Works, are all in the hand of God, as Solomon tells us, Eccles 10.1. that is, as our Interpreters give the sense of it:
The Righteous, and the Wise, and their Works, Are all in the hand of God, as Solomon tells us, Eccles 10.1. that is, as our Interpreters give the sense of it:
but are guided by a Divine Providence, and by a secret, invisible, and unpreventable direction from above, by him who worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will, ruling them by his powerful,
but Are guided by a Divine Providence, and by a secret, invisible, and unpreventable direction from above, by him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will, ruling them by his powerful,
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as may be most for the glory of his Name, whose we are, and whom it is our happiness to serve in whatsoever station he shall be pleased to place us in:
as may be most for the glory of his Name, whose we Are, and whom it is our happiness to serve in whatsoever station he shall be pleased to place us in:
Hezekiah in his solemn Song of Thanksgiving after his recovery, compareth mans life to a Web in the Weavers Loom, I have cut off as a Weaver my life, Isa. 38.12.
Hezekiah in his solemn Song of Thanksgiving After his recovery, compareth men life to a Web in the Weavers Loom, I have Cut off as a Weaver my life, Isaiah 38.12.
and therefore should so set about inferiour things, as not to be hindred in the managing things of the highest nature, such as are the concerns of the other World:
and Therefore should so Set about inferior things, as not to be hindered in the managing things of the highest nature, such as Are the concerns of the other World:
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Those that are clear in either of these (for they are both inseparable twins and companions in the state of the new life) need never be afraid to appear before their Judge:
Those that Are clear in either of these (for they Are both inseparable twins and Sodales in the state of the new life) need never be afraid to appear before their Judge:
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You that are Souldiers, know the last Enemy you have to conflict with is death which you can never overcome but by Faith in him who overcame both death,
You that Are Soldiers, know the last Enemy you have to conflict with is death which you can never overcome but by Faith in him who overcame both death,
why should they that fight under the Banner of Christ Jesus, or are embarqued in his Cause, be more afraid to die? who may be assured to come off with honour and safety at the last,
why should they that fight under the Banner of christ jesus, or Are embarked in his Cause, be more afraid to die? who may be assured to come off with honour and safety At the last,
The Heathen Philosophers and Souldiers also, were generally in the dark about the Resurrection, which hath alwayes been one of the Articles of the Christian Creed:
The Heathen Philosophers and Soldiers also, were generally in the dark about the Resurrection, which hath always been one of the Articles of the Christian Creed:
For so saith Seneca in one of his Epistles Cogite mimus nos cito eo perventuros quo alios per venisse moeremus & fortasse sui modo sapientum verafamasit) recipit quem putas periisse, premissus est.
For so Says Senecca in one of his Epistles Cogite mimus nos Quick eo perventuros quo Alioth per venisse moeremus & Fortasse sui modo Sages verafamasit) recipit Whom putas periisse, premissus est.
he, whom you lament, as if he had been lost, is not quite gone, but only gone before, to take possession of Eternity, till his surviving Friends shall follow after.
he, whom you lament, as if he had been lost, is not quite gone, but only gone before, to take possession of Eternity, till his surviving Friends shall follow After.
That if the Christians had the same Opinion in their hearts, which their Books are full of, they would not be so afraid of Death which is the only way thither.
That if the Christians had the same Opinion in their hearts, which their Books Are full of, they would not be so afraid of Death which is the only Way thither.
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The House of this Earthly Tabernacle must be dissolved, and taken down, before we can be possessed of that House not made with hands, which is eternal in the Heavens.
The House of this Earthly Tabernacle must be dissolved, and taken down, before we can be possessed of that House not made with hands, which is Eternal in the Heavens.
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The wise Heathen of old have usually made Sleep the image of Death, but with them, the similitude holds not so exact a proportion as with us Christians,
The wise Heathen of old have usually made Sleep the image of Death, but with them, the similitude holds not so exact a proportion as with us Christians,
That vigor, which was not lost but intermitted, as one saith, return again: in the mean time the soul which hath a power not depending on the body, performs the Offices of both times,
That vigor, which was not lost but intermitted, as one Says, return again: in the mean time the soul which hath a power not depending on the body, performs the Offices of both times,
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Another says, It is for want of integrity in Religion, and right understanding that men by so much labour and anxiety of spirit, endeavour to adjourn what nature hath allotted for every one in general, without exception of any thing upon the Earth, which is endued with life.
another Says, It is for want of integrity in Religion, and right understanding that men by so much labour and anxiety of Spirit, endeavour to adjourn what nature hath allotted for every one in general, without exception of any thing upon the Earth, which is endued with life.
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To conclude, seeing nothing is more certain than that God will sooner or later take us all away from hence, let us labour to be alwayes ready against the time when our Lord shall return from the Wedding.
To conclude, seeing nothing is more certain than that God will sooner or later take us all away from hence, let us labour to be always ready against the time when our Lord shall return from the Wedding.
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and their staves in their hands, to watch and pray that they enter not into temptation, because they know not at what time they will come, who have power to require our Souls of her.
and their staves in their hands, to watch and pray that they enter not into temptation, Because they know not At what time they will come, who have power to require our Souls of her.
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What can be more dreadful than to be found unprepared, or unprovided at the last Summons? And as another speaks, Quid facies anima miserabilis? quo te vertas? comparere erit intolerabile, latere impossibile.
What can be more dreadful than to be found unprepared, or unprovided At the last Summons? And as Another speaks, Quid fancies anima miserabilis? quo te vertas? comparere erit intolerabile, later impossibile.
for as their Death is called a Sleep, so are their Graves likened unto Beds, in which perfumed with the Odours of their Saviour merit, they rest in quiet till the great day of refreshing come. FINIS.
for as their Death is called a Sleep, so Are their Graves likened unto Beds, in which perfumed with the Odours of their Saviour merit, they rest in quiet till the great day of refreshing come. FINIS.
