Threni Hybernici: or, Ireland sympathising with England and Scotland, in a sad lamentation for the loss of their Josiah Represented in a sermon at Christ-Church in Dublin before His Excellency the Lord Deputy, with divers of the nobility, gentry, and commonality there assembled, to celebrate a funerall solemnity upon the death of the late Lord Protector. By Dr. Harrison, chief chaplain to his said Excellency.
The Crown; that is, The Emblem of Praeeminece and Authority, and an Ornament in them that have no Authority: as in Prov. 12.4. A verteous Woman is a Crown to her Husband;
The Crown; that is, The Emblem of Preeminence and authority, and an Ornament in them that have no authority: as in Curae 12.4. A virtuous Woman is a Crown to her Husband;
warrants this Interpretation, And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah, and all the singing Men and the singing Women spake of Josiah in their Lamentations to this day,
warrants this Interpretation, And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah, and all the singing Men and the singing Women spoke of Josiah in their Lamentations to this day,
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Wo, is sometimes put for a word of Threatning, or Propheticall Denunciation, as in Matth. 11.21. Wo unto thee Chorazin, wo unto thee Bethsaida, &c. And in Matth. 23. from the 13. to the 17. Verse;
Woe, is sometime put for a word of Threatening, or Prophetical Denunciation, as in Matthew 11.21. Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, etc. And in Matthew 23. from the 13. to the 17. Verse;
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Wo unto you Scribes and Pharises, Hypocrites. Sometimes 'tis used as a word of Pitty, of Commiseration; as in Jer. 13.27. Wo unto thee, or Alas for thee O Jerusalem, Wilt thou not be made clean? When shall it once be? Sometimes for a word of Confession, or acknowledgement of our sad and calamitous Estate;
Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites. Sometime it's used as a word of Pity, of Commiseration; as in Jer. 13.27. Woe unto thee, or Alas for thee Oh Jerusalem, Wilt thou not be made clean? When shall it once be? Sometime for a word of Confessi, or acknowledgement of our sad and calamitous Estate;
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as in Psal. 120. 5. Wo is me that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the Tents of Kedar, amongst these spirituall Blackmoors: so in 2 Sam. 1.26. Wo is me, or I am distressed, or in anguish, for thee my Brother Jonathan, &c. And here it may be taken in all these senses;
as in Psalm 120. 5. Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the Tents of Kedar, among these spiritual Blackmoors: so in 2 Sam. 1.26. Woe is me, or I am distressed, or in anguish, for thee my Brother Johnathan, etc. And Here it may be taken in all these Senses;
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they felt and foresaw misery coming on, their present sorrow was great, and their expectation was far worse, they saw the Consequents in the Antecedents, they saw the Effects in their Causes; And so may we,
they felt and foresaw misery coming on, their present sorrow was great, and their expectation was Far Worse, they saw the Consequents in the Antecedents, they saw the Effects in their Causes; And so may we,
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And shall not the Israelites then mourne for a Moses? sahll not wee mourne for our Moses? of whom I am perswaded after-Ages will say as they of him, Deut. 34.10.
And shall not the Israelites then mourn for a Moses? sahll not we mourn for our Moses? of whom I am persuaded Afterages will say as they of him, Deuteronomy 34.10.
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And there arose not a Protector since in England, (how many soever we may have) like unto him, whom the Lord knew face to face, (who had such intimate Communion with him) In all the signs and the wonders which the Lord sent him to do in the Land of Aegypt, to Pharoah and to all his Servants, and to all his Land;
And there arose not a Protector since in England, (how many soever we may have) like unto him, whom the Lord knew face to face, (who had such intimate Communion with him) In all the Signs and the wonders which the Lord sent him to do in the Land of Egypt, to Pharaoh and to all his Servants, and to all his Land;
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and because the Lord had before-hand prepared a hopefull Successor, Deut. 34.8, 9. So the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended, And Joshua the Son of Nun was full of the spirit of Wisdome, for Moses had layd his hands upon him (and solemnly designed him for the Government) and the Children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.
and Because the Lord had beforehand prepared a hopeful Successor, Deuteronomy 34.8, 9. So the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended, And joshua the Son of Nun was full of the Spirit of Wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands upon him (and solemnly designed him for the Government) and the Children of Israel harkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.
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They lament, first, Because of the strong Influence that a good Governour hath into the Vitals of a State, Lament. 4.20. they call Josiah, The Breath of their Nostrils;
They lament, First, Because of the strong Influence that a good Governor hath into the Vitals of a State, Lament. 4.20. they call Josiah, The Breath of their Nostrils;
I know that Grotius, Diodati, and others in their Annotations upon the place, do apply in to Zedekiah (who was indeed taken in the Pits of the Enemies) but if Zedekiah, much more might Josiah be termed, The breath of their Nostrils, and that you know is a great matter, 'tis all in all to the naturall body, the heart soon slakens without it,
I know that Grotius, Diodati, and Others in their Annotations upon the place, do apply in to Zedekiah (who was indeed taken in the Pits of the Enemies) but if Zedekiah, much more might Josiah be termed, The breath of their Nostrils, and that you know is a great matter, it's all in all to the natural body, the heart soon slakens without it,
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as He is, Pater Patriae, a common Father, carefull to protect and provide for all, especially for those of the Houshold of Faith, whom the Ministers of Christ, by his blessing upon his Word, have begotten through the Gospel, 1 Cor. 4.15. To these is the Magistrate a Nursing Father, Isa. 149.23. to carry them in his Bosome (as God said to Moses) As a Nursing Father beareth the sucking Children, Numb. 11.12. notwithstanding all their frowardness;
as He is, Pater Patriae, a Common Father, careful to Pact and provide for all, especially for those of the Household of Faith, whom the Ministers of christ, by his blessing upon his Word, have begotten through the Gospel, 1 Cor. 4.15. To these is the Magistrate a Nursing Father, Isaiah 149.23. to carry them in his Bosom (as God said to Moses) As a Nursing Father bears the sucking Children, Numb. 11.12. notwithstanding all their frowardness;
but if we feel it now, and it work kindly with us, there is hope that through a supply and a Succession of the same Spirit, we shall feel it the less hereafter.
but if we feel it now, and it work kindly with us, there is hope that through a supply and a Succession of the same Spirit, we shall feel it the less hereafter.
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And this is so necessary, even his looking to the Duties of the first Table, that some have ventured to say, that a Persecuting Magistrate (as in the Primitive Church) were ten times rather to be wished,
And this is so necessary, even his looking to the Duties of the First Table, that Some have ventured to say, that a Persecuting Magistrate (as in the Primitive Church) were ten times rather to be wished,
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For either by persecuting, or commending and countenancing the Worship of God, the Magistrate causeth Religion to flourish, by doing neither, He takes the way, utterly to abolish it:
For either by persecuting, or commending and countenancing the Worship of God, the Magistrate Causes Religion to flourish, by doing neither, He Takes the Way, utterly to Abolah it:
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But what a mercy is it to have a Iosiah indeed, a Prince cordially studious of Religion and Reformation, whose heart akes and trembles for the Ark of God,
But what a mercy is it to have a Josiah indeed, a Prince cordially studious of Religion and Reformation, whose heart akes and trembles for the Ark of God,
Thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel with safety and Victory: How often did he offer himself willingly ( Judg. 5.9.) and jeoparded his life in the high places of the Field? for Courage and Conduct,
Thou wast he that leddest out and Broughtest in Israel with safety and Victory: How often did he offer himself willingly (Judges 5.9.) and jeoparded his life in the high places of the Field? for Courage and Conduct,
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Secondly, He beareth the Civil Sword also, He is the Guardian of all Vindictive Power, God hath put his own Sword of Justice into the Magistrates hand;
Secondly, He bears the Civil Sword also, He is the Guardian of all Vindictive Power, God hath put his own Sword of justice into the Magistrates hand;
Ehues slaying Eglon, Moses the Aegyptian, are no patterns for us, unless we have the same Commission, or privy Seal. Exempla heroica sunt supra Regulam:
Hues slaying Eglon, Moses the Egyptian, Are no patterns for us, unless we have the same Commission, or privy Seal. Exempla heroica sunt supra Regulam:
and who durst not touch the poorest Innocent with the least of his Fingers (as God himself is impotent as to the doing of the least evil) Who could do nothing against the truth (as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 13.8.) and could not but do his utmost for the truth, this is a great loss unto a people.
and who durst not touch the Poorest Innocent with the least of his Fingers (as God himself is impotent as to the doing of the least evil) Who could do nothing against the truth (as the Apostle speaks, 2 Cor. 13.8.) and could not but do his utmost for the truth, this is a great loss unto a people.
Fourthly, As he is Custos salutis publicae, the vigilant Sentinell of publick Safety, Rom. 13.6. for they are Gods Ministers, attending continually upon this very thing, NONLATINALPHABET watching, by the just punishment of the wicked, to preserve and protect the Just (as Grotius expounds it) and hereupon the Apostle makes one Interence, Ver. 7. Let them have their due (and all their Ministers under them) Custome, Tribute, Fear, and Honour: 'Tis a sin against all equity and conscience, to deny or withhold any of these from them, seeing they are alwaies watching for our Good.
Fourthly, As he is Custos Salutis publicae, the vigilant Sentinel of public Safety, Rom. 13.6. for they Are God's Ministers, attending continually upon this very thing, watching, by the just punishment of the wicked, to preserve and Pact the Just (as Grotius expounds it) and hereupon the Apostle makes one Interence, Ver. 7. Let them have their due (and all their Ministers under them) Custom, Tribute, fear, and Honour: It's a since against all equity and conscience, to deny or withhold any of these from them, seeing they Are always watching for our Good.
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whether relating to matters Civil or Spirituall, to carry it with all possible simplicity and integrity, otherwise to bring in Evils, under painted Vizards,
whither relating to matters Civil or Spiritual, to carry it with all possible simplicity and integrity, otherwise to bring in Evils, under painted Vizards,
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Cause therefore have we to take up a wofull Lamentation, when such a Prince, when such a great man is faln in our Israel, who in all these respects had so benign an Influence into the Vitals of our State:
Cause Therefore have we to take up a woeful Lamentation, when such a Prince, when such a great man is fallen in our Israel, who in all these respects had so benign an Influence into the Vitals of our State:
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A second may be, the rarity and scarcity of such as might supply such Decayes, fill up such a breach, such an Hiatus: Where shall a man be found to stand in this Gap? He only who hath the residence of the Spirit, can supply us;
A second may be, the rarity and scarcity of such as might supply such Decays, fill up such a breach, such an Hiatus: Where shall a man be found to stand in this Gap? He only who hath the residence of the Spirit, can supply us;
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And blessed be his Name, that he hath made this Noble Vine fruitfull and full of Branches, that there are strong Rods for the Scepters of them that bear Rule;
And blessed be his Name, that he hath made this Noble Vine fruitful and full of Branches, that there Are strong Rods for the Sceptres of them that bear Rule;
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and should be for a Lamentation in Ezekiel's Judgment, Chap. 19. ult. O let us pray that the Lord would strengthen these Branches, that they may not be broken off, that no East wind (of Invasion from abroad) may wither them, no fire (of Contention at home;) consume them,
and should be for a Lamentation in Ezekiel's Judgement, Chap. 19. ult. Oh let us pray that the Lord would strengthen these Branches, that they may not be broken off, that no East wind (of Invasion from abroad) may wither them, no fire (of Contention At home;) consume them,
men may marvail as the Disciples did, to see a fruitless Fig. tree, suddenly withered away, Matt. 21.20. but there's no moan made, there's no mourning:
men may marvel as the Disciples did, to see a fruitless Fig. tree, suddenly withered away, Matt. 21.20. but there's no moan made, there's no mourning:
But when an usefull Vine dies, which affords both Shade and Fruit, that's a loss) much more then that of Jonah's Gourd) to be lamented, the most Serviceable, shall alwaies be: the most Honourable;
But when an useful Vine die, which affords both Shade and Fruit, that's a loss) much more then that of Jonah's Gourd) to be lamented, the most Serviceable, shall always be: the most Honourable;
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as for the wicked and worthless person, it shall be nothing so, they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, Ah Lord, or Ah his Glory, He shall be buried with the buriall of an Ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the Gates of the City.
as for the wicked and worthless person, it shall be nothing so, they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, Ah Lord, or Ah his Glory, He shall be buried with the burial of an Ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the Gates of the city.
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The loss then of a gracious Prince, of a pious Governour, is very lamentable. The second Point will lead us to look into the Cause thereof, and that's this.
The loss then of a gracious Prince, of a pious Governor, is very lamentable. The second Point will led us to look into the Cause thereof, and that's this.
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In the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem ) From the very beginning of the Reformation, saith Jeremy, even unto this day, (for ten years space together) The word of the Lord came unto me (and it died not with me) But I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking, but yee have not hearkned.
In the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem) From the very beginning of the Reformation, Says Jeremiah, even unto this day, (for ten Years Molle together) The word of the Lord Come unto me (and it died not with me) But I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking, but ye have not hearkened.
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and by Malcham, they made a hotch potch, a mingle mangle of Religion, they began to curdle and turn by degrees, Ver. 6. And them that are turned back from the Lord,
and by Malcham, they made a hotch potch, a mingle mangle of Religion, they began to curdle and turn by Degrees, Ver. 6. And them that Are turned back from the Lord,
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Secondly, They did what in them lay to pluck the Crown from Josiah's head, the fairest Flower in his Garland, studiousness of Reformation, there was none like him for that, 2 Kings 23.25.
Secondly, They did what in them lay to pluck the Crown from Josiah's head, the Fairest Flower in his Garland, studiousness of Reformation, there was none like him for that, 2 Kings 23.25.
'Twas time now to rack them from off their Lees, to empty them from Vessell to Vessell, to turn them out of Jerusalem the Vision of Peace, into Babylon, whose very Name speaks Confusion.
'Twas time now to rack them from off their Lees, to empty them from Vessel to Vessel, to turn them out of Jerusalem the Vision of Peace, into Babylon, whose very Name speaks Confusion.
Thus Daniel in the 9. of his Book, complains not of misery (save only of the Desolation of the Sanctuary) but of sin, ver. 5, 6. We have sinned and committed Iniquity,
Thus daniel in the 9. of his Book, complains not of misery (save only of the Desolation of the Sanctuary) but of since, ver. 5, 6. We have sinned and committed Iniquity,
for the Children of Israel thy Servants, and confess the sins of the Children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee, both I and my Fathers house have sinned.
for the Children of Israel thy Servants, and confess the Sins of the Children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee, both I and my Father's house have sinned.
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Secondly, When ever God intends good to a person, or a People, he leads forth their Spirits this way, makes the stream of their sorrows run forth in this Channel,
Secondly, When ever God intends good to a person, or a People, he leads forth their Spirits this Way, makes the stream of their sorrows run forth in this Channel,
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May I not say to the Common-wealth of England, as this Prophet did to the Common-wealth of Israel? Lament. 2.13. What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equall to thee that I may comfort thee, O Virgin Daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the Sea, who can heal thee? Our Bank is now broken down, who can repair it;
May I not say to the Commonwealth of England, as this Prophet did to the Commonwealth of Israel? Lament. 2.13. What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, Oh daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal to thee that I may Comfort thee, Oh Virgae Daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the Sea, who can heal thee? Our Bank is now broken down, who can repair it;
When they look on sin as the greatest, the only evill, when they mostly bewaile that, that's a sure sign of escaping; Ezek. 7.16. But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the Mountains, as Doves of the Valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his Iniquity.
When they look on since as the greatest, the only evil, when they mostly bewail that, that's a sure Signen of escaping; Ezekiel 7.16. But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the Mountains, as Dove of the Valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his Iniquity.
Secondly, When we are layd low in the sight and sence of this vileness, judging our selves worthy of the greatest punishment, unworthy of the least refreshment,
Secondly, When we Are laid low in the sighed and sense of this vileness, judging our selves worthy of the greatest punishment, unworthy of the least refreshment,
when we are thus abject and cast down, it is the custome of our gracious God (and from thence his Character) to be a Comforter of such, 2 Cor. 7.6. God that comforteth those that are cast down;
when we Are thus abject and cast down, it is the custom of our gracious God (and from thence his Character) to be a Comforter of such, 2 Cor. 7.6. God that comforts those that Are cast down;
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for the Publick, for your selves, and your Posterities after you? Doth the House of Israel enquire of the Lord for this thing? Ezek. 36.37. then will he do it for us, then will he encrease us with men like a flock;
for the Public, for your selves, and your Posterities After you? Does the House of Israel inquire of the Lord for this thing? Ezekiel 36.37. then will he do it for us, then will he increase us with men like a flock;
Lastly, When the Spirit of Faith is up in our hearts, when through the discoveries of his Grace in Jesus Christ, we are enabled still to trust in him, hang on him, expect good from him,
Lastly, When the Spirit of Faith is up in our hearts, when through the discoveries of his Grace in jesus christ, we Are enabled still to trust in him, hang on him, expect good from him,
and shall God give up his Turtle that flies into his Bosome, pursued by Birds of Prey? No, he will never do it, Psal. 74.19, 20. Now what hopes have yee Christians? what expectations? Can yee wait upon the Lord, that hideth his Face from the house of Jacob, can yee resolve to look for him, Isa. 8.17. Can yee believe for these poor Nations? these wounded, wofully wounded, Nations? to have slight thoughts of this Wound, is the way never to be healed.
and shall God give up his Turtle that flies into his Bosom, pursued by Birds of Prey? No, he will never do it, Psalm 74.19, 20. Now what hope's have ye Christians? what Expectations? Can ye wait upon the Lord, that Hideth his Face from the house of Jacob, can ye resolve to look for him, Isaiah 8.17. Can ye believe for these poor nations? these wounded, woefully wounded, nations? to have slight thoughts of this Wound, is the Way never to be healed.
all Campanella's projects have been accomplished, Monarchy turned into a Free-state (out of which they hoped to fish some notable Advantages) The Dutch engaged in a War against the English, to weaken both these States in their Shipping, wherein they were most powerfull and formidable.
all Campanella's projects have been accomplished, Monarchy turned into a Free-state (out of which they hoped to Fish Some notable Advantages) The Dutch engaged in a War against the English, to weaken both these States in their Shipping, wherein they were most powerful and formidable.
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Surely when God thus encamps about his House, 'tis a signe that no Oppressour shall pass through them any more (if they fall not off from Him) Zech. 9.8.
Surely when God thus encamps about his House, it's a Signen that no Oppressor shall pass through them any more (if they fallen not off from Him) Zechariah 9.8.
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for so many yeares together? and will he now undo us, and all his own great Works together? What will he do unto his great Name? What will the Nations say? It was not he, it was a chance that hapned to them? What will his and our Enemies say and do? There is a stupendious expression in Deut. 32.26, 27. I said that I would scatter them into Corners, I would make the Remembrance of them to cease from among men (I would pay them, I would smock them, they have deserved it at my hands) were it not that I feared the wrath of the Enemy,
for so many Years together? and will he now undo us, and all his own great Works together? What will he do unto his great Name? What will the nations say? It was not he, it was a chance that happened to them? What will his and our Enemies say and do? There is a stupendious expression in Deuteronomy 32.26, 27. I said that I would scatter them into Corners, I would make the Remembrance of them to cease from among men (I would pay them, I would smock them, they have deserved it At my hands) were it not that I feared the wrath of the Enemy,
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Thirdly, What Spot of Earth (to the praise of Free-grace be it spoken, not to boast of our selves carnally) What Spot of Ground in the World beares so many reall Saints upon it,
Thirdly, What Spot of Earth (to the praise of Free grace be it spoken, not to boast of our selves carnally) What Spot of Ground in the World bears so many real Saints upon it,
as our Island? and some sprinklings here also, that cry Day and Night unto him? Souls sealed and marked in the Forehead, not to be touched by the Destroyer;
as our Island? and Some sprinklings Here also, that cry Day and Night unto him? Souls sealed and marked in the Forehead, not to be touched by the Destroyer;
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Fourthly, After all the Wind-falls in Gods Orchard, so many top-heavy, tall Okes and Cedars laid along, those that are Trees of Righteousness indeed and kept their standing, are more deeply rooted by all these shakings;
Fourthly, After all the Windfalls in God's Orchard, so many top-heavy, tall Oaks and Cedars laid along, those that Are Trees of Righteousness indeed and kept their standing, Are more deeply rooted by all these shakings;
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Professours were never so sober, since the times of Persecution, never so in love with old Truths, they see plainly the pretended new light was an Ignis fatuus, that misled poor benighted Souls,
Professors were never so Sobrium, since the times of Persecution, never so in love with old Truths, they see plainly the pretended new Light was an Ignis fatuus, that misled poor benighted Souls,
yea many that erred come now to understanding, and they that murmured are better instructed, according to that sweet Promise, Isa. 29.24. We shall not therefore be ashamed of our hope, neither shall our faces wax pale.
yea many that erred come now to understanding, and they that murmured Are better instructed, according to that sweet Promise, Isaiah 29.24. We shall not Therefore be ashamed of our hope, neither shall our faces wax pale.
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Fifthly, So many hopefull young men coming on to the Ministry (which is the Observation of our Brethren in England, in their Ordinations) their Parts more raised, their Lives more reformed, the Councel of God more clearly revealed then formerly;
Fifthly, So many hopeful young men coming on to the Ministry (which is the Observation of our Brothers in England, in their Ordinations) their Parts more raised, their Lives more reformed, the Council of God more clearly revealed then formerly;
Surely the great Husbandman hath yet some Harvest to Inn, seeing he makes such provision and preparation of Labourers, Luke 10.1, 2. After these things, the Lord appointed other Seventy also,
Surely the great Husbandman hath yet Some Harvest to Inn, seeing he makes such provision and preparation of Labourers, Lycia 10.1, 2. After these things, the Lord appointed other Seventy also,
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Where Christ sends his Disciples before him, he himself means to follow after; the Treaty to Peace holds, whilst his Leiger-Embassadours are not recalled.
Where christ sends his Disciples before him, he himself means to follow After; the Treaty to Peace holds, while his Leiger-Embassadours Are not Recalled.
the mourning is universall, like that in Zech. 12.12, &c. not only amongst the Rulers, the Families of David and Nathan, not only amongst the Ministers, the Family of Levi; but even the Family of Shimei, who was of the house of Saul, a Male-content, a Reviler, That comes along in the Train of the Mourners:
the mourning is universal, like that in Zechariah 12.12, etc. not only among the Rulers, the Families of David and Nathan, not only among the Ministers, the Family of Levi; but even the Family of Shimei, who was of the house of Saul, a Malcontent, a Reviler, That comes along in the Train of the Mourners:
Seventhly, That the great Plot of fiering London, raising the Countries, betraying the Ports and Garrisons, was utterly broken, before this Blow was given;
Seventhly, That the great Plot of firing London, raising the Countries, betraying the Ports and Garrisons, was utterly broken, before this Blow was given;
This speaks much tenderness in our God towards us, that such a storm should be blown over (and a day of Thansgiving kept throughout the three Nations for it) before this skilfull Pilot was called from the Helm.
This speaks much tenderness in our God towards us, that such a storm should be blown over (and a day of Thanksgiving kept throughout the three nations for it) before this skilful Pilot was called from the Helm.
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But now that the Lord hath thus in measure debated with us (notwithstanding all our Luxuriancies) and stayed the rough wind, in the day of the blasting Eastwind;
But now that the Lord hath thus in measure debated with us (notwithstanding all our luxuriancies) and stayed the rough wind, in the day of the blasting East wind;
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well may we hope, that by This shall the Iniquity of Jacob be purged, and that this shall be the Fruit to take away our sin, Isa. 27.8, 9. that his designe is to purge and prune us, not to root us up.
well may we hope, that by This shall the Iniquity of Jacob be purged, and that this shall be the Fruit to take away our since, Isaiah 27.8, 9. that his Design is to purge and prune us, not to root us up.
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Eighthly, That we should slide so quietly, so naturally into a Settlement, I think far beyond all our expectations, this is a wonderfull Mercy, Sol occubuts, nox nulla secuta est, Our Sun is set, and yet no Night ensued.
Eighthly, That we should slide so quietly, so naturally into a Settlement, I think Far beyond all our Expectations, this is a wonderful Mercy, Sol occubuts, nox nulla secuta est, Our Sun is Set, and yet no Night ensued.
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Now for Light to rise when the Sun sets, that at Evening time it should be light (according to that promise in Zech. 14.7.) this is not only a sign of mercy,
Now for Light to rise when the Sun sets, that At Evening time it should be Light (according to that promise in Zechariah 14.7.) this is not only a Signen of mercy,
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Ninethly, That we now have Magistrates, the Legallity of whose Call to their present Office and Station, is beyond all dispute, all settled by Authority of Parliament;
Ninthly, That we now have Magistrates, the Legality of whose Call to their present Office and Station, is beyond all dispute, all settled by authority of Parliament;
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Tenthly, We enjoy Magistrates, to whom the Interest of Religion, is so endeared, so incorporated, by a Principle of Grace in themselves, that they can no more forsake or abandon it,
Tenthly, We enjoy Magistrates, to whom the Interest of Religion, is so endeared, so incorporated, by a Principle of Grace in themselves, that they can no more forsake or abandon it,
It is an admirable thing when Rulers and Governours engage their hearts to approach unto God, God himself seems to be taken with it, and to wonder at it;
It is an admirable thing when Rulers and Governors engage their hearts to approach unto God, God himself seems to be taken with it, and to wonder At it;
Without Reformation, we are a lost People, but if the Lord make us a reforming People, we shall certainly be a preserved People, that will restore our Ornament, our Glory to us;
Without Reformation, we Are a lost People, but if the Lord make us a reforming People, we shall Certainly be a preserved People, that will restore our Ornament, our Glory to us;
