A SERMON AGAINST Murmuring. Ecclesiastes vii. 10. Say not thou, what is the cause that the former days were better than these? For thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
A SERMON AGAINST Murmuring. Ecclesiastes vii. 10. Say not thou, what is the cause that the former days were better than these? For thou dost not inquire wisely Concerning this.
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THERE is nothing wanting to complete the Solemnity of this Day, or indeed the happiness of the Whole Nation, besides Thankful and Obedient hearts to God and the King,
THERE is nothing wanting to complete the Solemnity of this Day, or indeed the happiness of the whole nation, beside Thankful and Obedient hearts to God and the King,
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And now our Sons grow up as young plants, and our daughters are as the polished corners of the Temple, our Garners are full, affording all manner of store;
And now our Sons grow up as young plants, and our daughters Are as the polished corners of the Temple, our Garners Are full, affording all manner of store;
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But what shall we say? when the most prosperous raign of Peaceable Solomon was disturbed with the Murmurings of Male-contents, it is no wonder if it be so with us.
But what shall we say? when the most prosperous Reign of Peaceable Solomon was disturbed with the Murmurings of Malcontents, it is no wonder if it be so with us.
yet they could never hurt him, for there was peace all the days of Solomon. And that it may be so with us, I shall follow the method prescribed in the Text, where,
yet they could never hurt him, for there was peace all the days of Solomon. And that it may be so with us, I shall follow the method prescribed in the Text, where,
Secondly, We have the sin described against which the Prohibition lyeth, which by consent of the best Expositors is a murmuring and repining at the present Dispensations of God,
Secondly, We have the since described against which the Prohibition lies, which by consent of the best Expositors is a murmuring and repining At the present Dispensations of God,
Thirdly, We have the secret and subtile pretences by which it insinuates it self to the hearts of the people, What is the cause? and a false and odious comparison between the former and the present times, The former times were better than these.
Thirdly, We have the secret and subtle pretences by which it insinuates it self to the hearts of the people, What is the cause? and a false and odious comparison between the former and the present times, The former times were better than these.
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so where the heart is sowred with a little of this Leaven, it ferments and envenometh the whole man, infects the neighbourhood and troubleth the whole Nation.
so where the heart is soured with a little of this Leaven, it ferments and envenometh the Whole man, infects the neighbourhood and Troubles the Whole nation.
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Solomon expounds the ne dicas in the Text, by ne maledicas, ch. 10.20. for to murmur is secretò maledicere; and we are not to speak evil of the Rulers of the people ne in Conscientiâ, not under a pretence of Conscience;
Solomon expounds the ne dicas in the Text, by ne maledicas, changed. 10.20. for to murmur is secretò maledicere; and we Are not to speak evil of the Rulers of the people ne in Conscientiâ, not under a pretence of Conscience;
It is probably conjectured that Solomon had respect to Jeroboam and his confederates, 1 Kings. 12.26. Dixit corde, He said in his heart, now shall the kingdom return to the house of David.
It is probably conjectured that Solomon had respect to Jeroboam and his confederates, 1 Kings. 12.26. Dixit cord, He said in his heart, now shall the Kingdom return to the house of David.
but the phrase signifyeth, juramento se obligavit, he and his confederates entred into a Covenant against the King, the mischievous effects whereof though they were supprest by the wisdom of Solomon all his days,
but the phrase signifieth, Oath se obligavit, he and his confederates entered into a Covenant against the King, the mischievous effects whereof though they were suppressed by the Wisdom of Solomon all his days,
yet they brake out in the days of his Successor, and they complain even of Solomon himself, Thy Father made our yoke grievous, 1 Kings 12.4. Now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter;
yet they brake out in the days of his Successor, and they complain even of Solomon himself, Thy Father made our yoke grievous, 1 Kings 12.4. Now Therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter;
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But Jeroboam, Solomons servant whom he had preferred and greatly honoured, was his most dangerous and implacable enemy who filled the peoples hearts with fears and jealousies,
But Jeroboam, Solomons servant whom he had preferred and greatly honoured, was his most dangerous and implacable enemy who filled the peoples hearts with fears and jealousies,
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and very industrious he was to find out some real cause for his complaints, but finding none, he could only keep the people alarmed with the seditious Queries in the Text, what is the cause?
and very Industria he was to find out Some real cause for his complaints, but finding none, he could only keep the people alarmed with the seditious Queries in the Text, what is the cause?
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or rather usurp both those Offices to themselves, that it might be with them as when there was no King in Israel, every one might do what seemeth good in his own eyes.
or rather usurp both those Offices to themselves, that it might be with them as when there was no King in Israel, every one might do what seems good in his own eyes.
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S. Jude v. 16. calls them NONLATINALPHABET, complainers of their present condition, as too narrow and uneasie for their great Souls, which they think fit and able Intelligences to inform the highest orbs of Magistracy and Ministry.
S. U^de v. 16. calls them, complainers of their present condition, as too narrow and uneasy for their great Souls, which they think fit and able Intelligences to inform the highest orbs of Magistracy and Ministry.
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I am not as other men, says the Pharisee, nor as this Publican. Some respect such a person is content to allow the Worthies of former ages, who are removed out of his his way,
I am not as other men, Says the Pharisee, nor as this Publican. some respect such a person is content to allow the Worthies of former ages, who Are removed out of his his Way,
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The Pharisees seemed much affected with the Sufferings of the ancient Prophets, when at the same time they persecuted the Son of God by whom they were all inspired.
The Pharisees seemed much affected with the Sufferings of the ancient prophets, when At the same time they persecuted the Son of God by whom they were all inspired.
And on this account Jeroboam and the Malecontents in his days magnified themselves as if they were those Lilies of the field, to one of which Solomon in all his glory was not to be compared.
And on this account Jeroboam and the Malecontents in his days magnified themselves as if they were those Lilies of the field, to one of which Solomon in all his glory was not to be compared.
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It is the spiny bramble that is alway aspiring and in perpetual motion until it kindle a fire to consume it self and the Cedars in Lebanon, Judges 9.15. 4. Another ingredient is guiltiness, which always makes men jealous and suspicious, especially of such as are in Authority.
It is the spiny bramble that is always aspiring and in perpetual motion until it kindle a fire to consume it self and the Cedars in Lebanon, Judges 9.15. 4. another ingredient is guiltiness, which always makes men jealous and suspicious, especially of such as Are in authority.
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And as guilt causeth fear, so fear produceth hatred of those whom they have offended (i.e.) the Legislators, whom not being able to oppose by force, they seek to undermine by fraud and secret practices:
And as guilt Causes Fear, so Fear Produceth hatred of those whom they have offended (i.e.) the Legislators, whom not being able to oppose by force, they seek to undermine by fraud and secret practices:
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As some malefactors that are pursued joyn themselves to the pursuers, and by false suggestions and subtle insinuations raise suspicion on others to clear themselves.
As Some malefactors that Are pursued join themselves to the pursuers, and by false suggestions and subtle insinuations raise suspicion on Others to clear themselves.
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The most guilty are most clamorous and complain first, and feign themselves most diligent against the evils of the times, which they themselves have caused and continued.
The most guilty Are most clamorous and complain First, and feign themselves most diligent against the evils of the times, which they themselves have caused and continued.
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What is the Cause, say they, of the present troubles? when they and their fathers house are those that trouble our Israel. Which brings us to a second Aggravation of this Sin:
What is the Cause, say they, of the present Troubles? when they and their Father's house Are those that trouble our Israel. Which brings us to a second Aggravation of this since:
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when men are lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, disobedient to parents, unthankful, &c. then perillous times shall come. Nothing doth more portend the displeasure of God against a Nation,
when men Are lovers of themselves, covetous, boaster's, proud, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, etc. then perilous times shall come. Nothing does more portend the displeasure of God against a nation,
than when he permits popular clamours and tumults to invade the publick authority, and the contumacy of those that break the laws, to outbrave the courage of those that should execute them.
than when he permits popular clamours and tumults to invade the public Authority, and the contumacy of those that break the laws, to outbrave the courage of those that should execute them.
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In all companies, upon every occasion some men shew their discontent by sowre looks and sullen behaviours, their envyous grudgings and vindictive groans.
In all companies, upon every occasion Some men show their discontent by sour looks and sullen behaviours, their envious grudgings and vindictive groans.
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Their Fasting when they should feast, and rejoycing when they should mourn, Condemning the Laws which they should obey, do manifest that the spirit by which they live and breath is a spirit of Contradiction.
Their Fasting when they should feast, and rejoicing when they should mourn, Condemning the Laws which they should obey, do manifest that the Spirit by which they live and breath is a Spirit of Contradiction.
They sow the Seeds of Sedition in private meetings, thence issue Petitions, Remonstrances, and at last the Conventiclers appear in armed companies and declare for the Covenant against the Oath of Supremacy,
They sow the Seeds of Sedition in private meetings, thence issue Petitions, Remonstrances, and At last the Conventiclers appear in armed companies and declare for the Covenant against the Oath of Supremacy,
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where he expresly calls them Rebels. And we all know that murmurings were those winds which blew up and scattered those coals of jealousie which kept the whole Nation in a flame twenty years together,
where he expressly calls them Rebels. And we all know that murmurings were those winds which blew up and scattered those coals of jealousy which kept the Whole nation in a flame twenty Years together,
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For as the Learned Verulam observes, there is only this difference between seditious murmurings and seditious tumults, that the one is the Brother and the other the Sister;
For as the Learned Verulam observes, there is only this difference between seditious murmurings and seditious tumults, that the one is the Brother and the other the Sister;
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Which the Ancients have ingeniously described in the Fable of the Giants which the earth brought forth, who for warring against the gods were smitten with Thunderbolts,
Which the Ancients have ingeniously described in the Fable of the Giants which the earth brought forth, who for warring against the God's were smitten with Thunderbolts,
but to be avenged of them they brought forth Fame, (i.e.) Seditious reports and slanders, which had such secret motions and subtle evasions that the gods themselves (i.e.) their Governors could not silence them.
but to be avenged of them they brought forth Fame, (i.e.) Seditious reports and slanders, which had such secret motions and subtle evasions that the God's themselves (i.e.) their Governors could not silence them.
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In former times men were more active for Reformation of abuses both in Church and State, there wanted not some that would tell King David his faults to his face,
In former times men were more active for Reformation of Abuses both in Church and State, there wanted not Some that would tell King David his Faults to his face,
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Nay there was an Achitophel whose Counsel was esteemed as an Oracle of God, that prevailed with Absalom to undertake to redress the Grievances of the people, and these made their party strong enough to drive the King out of all his strong holds,
Nay there was an Ahithophel whose Counsel was esteemed as an Oracle of God, that prevailed with Absalom to undertake to redress the Grievances of the people, and these made their party strong enough to drive the King out of all his strong holds,
And as for Church Reformation we have the Examples of those Godly zealots that publickly protested against those Superstitious vanities and heathenish customs which David would have joyned to the Worship of God, such as his bowing and dancing before the Ark, his appointing several Orders of Priests and Levites with Vocal and Instrumenral musick for the Service of the Temple, who were to praise God with the Psaltery and Harp,
And as for Church Reformation we have the Examples of those Godly zealots that publicly protested against those Superstitious vanities and Heathenish customs which David would have joined to the Worship of God, such as his bowing and dancing before the Ark, his appointing several Order of Priests and Levites with Vocal and Instrumenral music for the Service of the Temple, who were to praise God with the Psaltery and Harp,
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And as for the costly ornaments, the vessels of Gold and Silver, the Painted and Carved works, there were those that brake them down with Axes and Hammers,
And as for the costly Ornament, the vessels of Gold and Silver, the Painted and Carved works, there were those that brake them down with Axes and Hammers,
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and took to themselves the Houses of God in possession, yea they propagated a more simple and purer Worship, such as that of Jeroboam who brought their houshold-gods to their doors,
and took to themselves the Houses of God in possession, yea they propagated a more simple and Purer Worship, such as that of Jeroboam who brought their household-gods to their doors,
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Though he requires an Uniformity to all those Forms of Prayer and Thanksgiving which were composed by David and Asaph, 2 Chron. 29.30. and to joyn with the Levites which were the Singers, being arayed in white linnen, having Cymbals, Psalteries and Harps, to make one sound in Praising and Thanking the Lord, 2 Chron. 5.12.
Though he requires an Uniformity to all those Forms of Prayer and Thanksgiving which were composed by David and Asaph, 2 Chronicles 29.30. and to join with the Levites which were the Singers, being arrayed in white linen, having Cymbals, Psalteries and Harps, to make one found in Praising and Thanking the Lord, 2 Chronicles 5.12.
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Yea though Solomon do stint the Spirit of prayer in Gods Ministers, and forbids them to be rash with their mouths, and to let their tongues be hasty to utter any thing before the Lord, as if our extemporary prayers were the Sacrifices of fools:
Yea though Solomon do stint the Spirit of prayer in God's Ministers, and forbids them to be rash with their mouths, and to let their tongues be hasty to utter any thing before the Lord, as if our extemporary Prayers were the Sacrifices of Fools:
Nay what is yet worse, we are required to renounce the Vow at Hebron, and the Solemn League which Jeroboam and his godly party took with hands lifted up to heaven,
Nay what is yet Worse, we Are required to renounce the Voelli At Hebron, and the Solemn League which Jeroboam and his godly party took with hands lifted up to heaven,
And in a word, Solomon would put such a gag in our mouths that we may not so much as demand, What is the cause that the former days were better than these?
And in a word, Solomon would put such a gag in our mouths that we may not so much as demand, What is the cause that the former days were better than these?
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And all that Solomon injoyned was immediately directed by the Spirit of God, and stands recorded in the Holy Scriptures as general rules to be observed in the publick Worship of God to all succeeding ages.
And all that Solomon enjoined was immediately directed by the Spirit of God, and Stands recorded in the Holy Scriptures as general rules to be observed in the public Worship of God to all succeeding ages.
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Solomon well knew that the evils in his days were caused by the Complaints of those malicious men who were enemies to his Fathers Government as well as his own, that they intended to bring his Person and Government into contempt,
Solomon well knew that the evils in his days were caused by the Complaints of those malicious men who were enemies to his Father's Government as well as his own, that they intended to bring his Person and Government into contempt,
and if the times were evil, they took a direct course to make them worse, by endeavouring to overthrow all those Constitutions which both Solomon and his father David had well established.
and if the times were evil, they took a Direct course to make them Worse, by endeavouring to overthrow all those Constitutions which both Solomon and his father David had well established.
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He knew that if these Male-contents were permitted to sow these seeds of Rebellion, they would like the Dragons teeth sowed by Gadmus spring up into Armed men that would destroy their Brethren.
He knew that if these Malcontents were permitted to sow these seeds of Rebellion, they would like the Dragons teeth sowed by Gadmus spring up into Armed men that would destroy their Brothers.
That our Religion should be as Sion of old whom no man cared for, or that we should suffer our selves to be led into Captivity as we were brought out of it, as men in a dream.
That our Religion should be as Sion of old whom no man cared for, or that we should suffer our selves to be led into Captivity as we were brought out of it, as men in a dream.
but we should do that in secret, and take heed that under a pretence of reproving their sins we do not pour out reproach on their persons and government,
but we should do that in secret, and take heed that under a pretence of reproving their Sins we do not pour out reproach on their Persons and government,
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and with the Harlot in Solomon having overlayed her own child to accuse a tender mother, and seek to deprive her of her living child, is a subtle design,
and with the Harlot in Solomon having overlaid her own child to accuse a tender mother, and seek to deprive her of her living child, is a subtle Design,
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It was observed by the Royal Martyr, that whoever intended to bring forth confusion in a Church or State, have used the Midwifry of complaints and tumults.
It was observed by the Royal Martyr, that whoever intended to bring forth confusion in a Church or State, have used the Midwifery of complaints and tumults.
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And to facilitate his design he remembreth his Vow at Hebron, that under pretence of Piety to God he might strengthen his party and the more impunely cast off his obedience to his Father.
And to facilitate his Design he Remember his Voelli At Hebron, that under pretence of Piety to God he might strengthen his party and the more impunely cast off his Obedience to his Father.
yet by their whining murmurings and restless complaints of heavy yoaks, and approaching Idolatry, of the hainous sins and imminent dangers of the Nation, they did (tantum non) fail but a little of subverting the whole frame of the best established Government in the world.
yet by their whining murmurings and restless complaints of heavy yokes, and approaching Idolatry, of the heinous Sins and imminent dangers of the nation, they did (Tantum non) fail but a little of subverting the Whole frame of the best established Government in the world.
Thou dost not inquire wisely, &c. which brings us to the last part of the Text, non ex sapientiâ. Witty men there might be among such (ingeniosi in malum publicum) but they were neither wise nor good men in the sence of Solomon. For whether by wisdom we understand moral prudence,
Thou dost not inquire wisely, etc. which brings us to the last part of the Text, non ex sapientiâ. Witty men there might be among such (ingeniosi in malum publicum) but they were neither wise nor good men in the sense of Solomon. For whither by Wisdom we understand moral prudence,
or (as most Expositors) true piety and the fear of God, they who thus causlesly murmured against the King had neither, they acted both against Reason and Religion.
or (as most Expositors) true piety and the Fear of God, they who thus causelessly murmured against the King had neither, they acted both against Reason and Religion.
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First against Reason. For what is more irrational than solicitously to enquire after the causes of those things that are not? They might as well ask why the Sun had lost its light,
First against Reason. For what is more irrational than solicitously to inquire After the Causes of those things that Are not? They might as well ask why the Sun had lost its Light,
or the foundations of the earth were removed, which were as true as that the former days were better than those of Solomon; which will appear by a short view of the Church and State of Israel in the days of Solomon. For 1. In riches and wisdom Solomon exceeded all the Kings of the earth that were before him, 1 Kings 10.27.
or the foundations of the earth were removed, which were as true as that the former days were better than those of Solomon; which will appear by a short view of the Church and State of Israel in the days of Solomon. For 1. In riches and Wisdom Solomon exceeded all the Kings of the earth that were before him, 1 Kings 10.27.
And his Royal Navy commanded the Trade of the world, and kept his Exchequer always full and running over, bringing home 666 Talents of Gold at a time, besides the rich merchandize from Tyre and Egypt. There was also a general peace to injoy this great plenty,
And his Royal Navy commanded the Trade of the world, and kept his Exchequer always full and running over, bringing home 666 Talents of Gold At a time, beside the rich merchandise from Tyre and Egypt. There was also a general peace to enjoy this great plenty,
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for Solomon was in this a Type of Christ, there was neither adversary nor evil occurrence, 1 Kings 4. but all Judah and Israel which made a prey of each other in the days of David, were united and dwelt safely every man under his own Vine,
for Solomon was in this a Type of christ, there was neither adversary nor evil occurrence, 1 Kings 4. but all Judah and Israel which made a prey of each other in the days of David, were united and dwelled safely every man under his own Vine,
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and under his own fig-tree from Dan to Beersheba, there was a general and perpetual peace all the dayes of Solomon, ver. 25. Which peace was the more admirable because that though Adonijah had usurped the Kingdom and strengthned himself by the heads of divers factions, Joab among the souldiers,
and under his own Fig tree from Dan to Beersheba, there was a general and perpetual peace all the days of Solomon, ver. 25. Which peace was the more admirable Because that though Adonijah had usurped the Kingdom and strengthened himself by the Heads of diverse factions, Joab among the Soldiers,
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and Abiathar among the Priests, and Shimei chief of the Benjamites; yet was he setled on his Fathers Throne without shedding of bloud or any opposition.
and Abiathar among the Priests, and Shimei chief of the Benjamites; yet was he settled on his Father's Throne without shedding of blood or any opposition.
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and Abiathar a revolted Priest that had strengthned the hands of the Usurper, and Shimei also who having got the upper ground of David spit his venome in his Royal face, reviling him (maledictione forti) with all the virulence he could, 2 Sam. 16.7.
and Abiathar a revolted Priest that had strengthened the hands of the Usurper, and Shimei also who having god the upper ground of David spit his venom in his Royal face, reviling him (malediction forti) with all the virulence he could, 2 Sam. 16.7.
Yet 3. His clemency was seasoned with justice which was inflicted on incorrigible offenders without respect of persons, high and low, natives and strangers, particularly on Shimei for that horrid fact on the person of his father whom he commanded to be slain by the hand of Benaiah, and the kingdom was thereby established in the hand of Solomon.
Yet 3. His clemency was seasoned with Justice which was inflicted on incorrigible offenders without respect of Persons, high and low, natives and Strangers, particularly on Shimei for that horrid fact on the person of his father whom he commanded to be slave by the hand of Benaiah, and the Kingdom was thereby established in the hand of Solomon.
4. His Maximes of Government were of infallible and eternal verity, such as these: Mercy and truth preserve the King, and by righteousness shall his throne be established.
4. His Maxims of Government were of infallible and Eternal verity, such as these: Mercy and truth preserve the King, and by righteousness shall his throne be established.
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And his men were suited to his Maxims, men of gravity and experience, of prudence, piety and moderation, such as would have secured the Crown to Rehoboam, had he not rejected them and inclined to greener heads that were brought up with him.
And his men were suited to his Maxims, men of gravity and experience, of prudence, piety and moderation, such as would have secured the Crown to Rehoboam, had he not rejected them and inclined to greener Heads that were brought up with him.
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How could he strengthen himself more than by making the building of Gods house the foundation of his own? Now whereas the Ark of God in the days of David was in a wandring condition, sometime drawn with Oxen and sometime with Kine, Solomon built it a house,
How could he strengthen himself more than by making the building of God's house the Foundation of his own? Now whereas the Ark of God in the days of David was in a wandering condition, sometime drawn with Oxen and sometime with Kine, Solomon built it a house,
and directed the use of that house to be a house of Prayer, which God so graciously accepted that he promised, 2 Chron. 7.14,15. That his eyes should be open and his ears attent unto the prayers that were made in that place.
and directed the use of that house to be a house of Prayer, which God so graciously accepted that he promised, 2 Chronicles 7.14,15. That his eyes should be open and his ears attended unto the Prayers that were made in that place.
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How irrational was it then for any to complain that the former days were better than these? A King thus setled on his Throne might scatter away all evil with his eye,
How irrational was it then for any to complain that the former days were better than these? A King thus settled on his Throne might scatter away all evil with his eye,
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These murmurings abounded not only in the wilderness, but in Canaan, a land that flowed with milk and honey, which they turned to gall and bitterness by their discontent; they despised that holy land.
These murmurings abounded not only in the Wilderness, but in Canaan, a land that flowed with milk and honey, which they turned to Gall and bitterness by their discontent; they despised that holy land.
Yea this sin prevailed against our first Parents in Paradise, and tempted them by forbidden means to aspire to greater happiness and more knowledge than God thought fit for them,
Yea this since prevailed against our First Parents in Paradise, and tempted them by forbidden means to aspire to greater happiness and more knowledge than God Thought fit for them,
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Thy father made our yoke grievous, and would impose conditions on him, make thou our yoak lighter and we will serve thee, otherwise they were ready to serve him as they served his father David; for because he did not presently gratifie them, they second their bold remonstrance with open defiance, v. 16. What portion have we in David, &c. And why in David? but to shew that they hated him the more for his sake for whom God loved him, even his father David.
Thy father made our yoke grievous, and would impose conditions on him, make thou our yoke lighter and we will serve thee, otherwise they were ready to serve him as they served his father David; for Because he did not presently gratify them, they second their bold remonstrance with open defiance, v. 16. What portion have we in David, etc. And why in David? but to show that they hated him the more for his sake for whom God loved him, even his father David.
2. Such complaints are irrational because by them men create troubles to themselves and others. Their indiscreet fears and precipitate actions betray them to those dangers they seek to avoid,
2. Such complaints Are irrational Because by them men create Troubles to themselves and Others. Their indiscreet fears and precipitate actions betray them to those dangers they seek to avoid,
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as children in a boat which they fancy ready to sink, on one side, fly all to the other and overturn it on themselves, NONLATINALPHABET, it is not so much the things we fear or suffer as our false opinions of them, whereby we torment our selves before our time,
as children in a boat which they fancy ready to sink, on one side, fly all to the other and overturn it on themselves,, it is not so much the things we Fear or suffer as our false opinions of them, whereby we torment our selves before our time,
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Therefore Solomon often commends a chearful enjoyment of the fruit of our labours, and the portion God hath given us, Eccles. 9.7. Eat thy bread with chearfulness, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, for God now accepteth thy works.
Therefore Solomon often commends a cheerful enjoyment of the fruit of our labours, and the portion God hath given us, Eccles. 9.7. Eat thy bred with cheerfulness, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, for God now Accepteth thy works.
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And the Apostle adviseth us to be content with such things as we have, and so doth the Philosopher, NONLATINALPHABET to accommode our selves to our present condition,
And the Apostle adviseth us to be content with such things as we have, and so does the Philosopher, to accommode our selves to our present condition,
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When men grow weary of the long continued mercies of God, and loath Manna, it is just with God while the meat is yet in our mouths, to pour his wrath upon our heads,
When men grow weary of the long continued Mercies of God, and loath Manna, it is just with God while the meat is yet in our mouths, to pour his wrath upon our Heads,
The murmuring Israelites that brought up an evil report upon the land, dyed by the plague before the Lord, Numb. 14.37. Others of them perished by the destroyer, 1 Cor. 10.10. And those in Numb. 11.18. who having Manna enough to eat, murmured and wept in the ears of the Lord, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt.
The murmuring Israelites that brought up an evil report upon the land, died by the plague before the Lord, Numb. 14.37. Others of them perished by the destroyer, 1 Cor. 10.10. And those in Numb. 11.18. who having Manna enough to eat, murmured and wept in the ears of the Lord, saying, Who shall give us Flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt.
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and wept before him saying, Why came we out of Egypt? And for the punishment of Corah, and such as murmured against Moses and Aaron, the Lord created a new judgment,
and wept before him saying, Why Come we out of Egypt? And for the punishment of Corah, and such as murmured against Moses and Aaron, the Lord created a new judgement,
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And that people were not purged from that sin till they were utterly destroyed, as it was threatned, Deut. 28.47,48. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things:
And that people were not purged from that since till they were utterly destroyed, as it was threatened, Deuteronomy 28.47,48. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things:
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Many a good man who in Davids days had suffered the loss of all, and came off only with their lives and some marks of their Loyalty in their bodies and estates, were abundantly satisfied to see the King returned in Peace,
Many a good man who in Davids days had suffered the loss of all, and Come off only with their lives and Some marks of their Loyalty in their bodies and estates, were abundantly satisfied to see the King returned in Peace,
and the Ark of God setled in the beauty of holiness, could say with Mephibosheth, Let them take all for as much as my Lord the King is come to his house in peace, and were found faithful and peaceable in the Land. They were the murmurers who as Ziba, Sauls servant, had made themselves great with the spoils of the Crown and Church lands,
and the Ark of God settled in the beauty of holiness, could say with Mephibosheth, Let them take all for as much as my Lord the King is come to his house in peace, and were found faithful and peaceable in the Land. They were the murmurers who as Ziba, Saul's servant, had made themselves great with the spoils of the Crown and Church Lands,
if not beyond those that had better deserved them, did yet think themselves not duly rewarded, (as in truth they were not) and on all occasions reproached the footsteps of Gods anointed,
if not beyond those that had better deserved them, did yet think themselves not duly rewarded, (as in truth they were not) and on all occasions reproached the footsteps of God's anointed,
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when they thought they were all ingaged by Jeroboams Covenant, to bring all within the Kings Dominions to an Uniformity according to his Directory for Worship.
when they Thought they were all engaged by Jeroboams Covenant, to bring all within the Kings Dominions to an Uniformity according to his Directory for Worship.
lest the Kingdom should return to the house of David (for the true worship of God would reduce them to obedience to their lawful King.) But under the Temple service a Toleration is pleaded for as necessary for the ease and liberty of the people,
lest the Kingdom should return to the house of David (for the true worship of God would reduce them to Obedience to their lawful King.) But under the Temple service a Toleration is pleaded for as necessary for the ease and liberty of the people,
So that in truth the Indulgence which was granted them did produce more mischief than all the punishments inflicted by Solomon, which they causlesly called persecution.
So that in truth the Indulgence which was granted them did produce more mischief than all the punishments inflicted by Solomon, which they causelessly called persecution.
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Wherefore thou art inexcusable O man whoever thou art that judgest, for wherein thou judgest another thou condemnest thy self, seeing thou dost the same (or worse) things: And (though thou escape the judgment of man,
Wherefore thou art inexcusable Oh man whoever thou art that Judges, for wherein thou Judges Another thou Condemnest thy self, seeing thou dost the same (or Worse) things: And (though thou escape the judgement of man,
7. What is more unreasonable than for men to take occasion to grow more troublesome from those things which should quiet them as discontented spirits are wont to do? Let favour be shewed to the wicked,
7. What is more unreasonable than for men to take occasion to grow more troublesome from those things which should quiet them as discontented spirits Are wont to do? Let favour be showed to the wicked,
Every indulgence (as to froward children) makes them more pettish and insolent, every concession and yielding is used as a step for them to ascend higher and press forward until they get uppermost.
Every indulgence (as to froward children) makes them more pettish and insolent, every concession and yielding is used as a step for them to ascend higher and press forward until they get uppermost.
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The craving humor increaseth by being fed, and with Solomons horse-leech thy cry Give, Give, though they have swallowed so much that they are ready to burst.
The craving humour increases by being fed, and with Solomons horseleech thy cry Give, Give, though they have swallowed so much that they Are ready to burst.
Neither the mercies nor judgments of God, nor the meekness nor miracles of Moses could convince the murmuring Israelites. And when some of them saw Corah and his company swallowed up of the earth,
Neither the Mercies nor Judgments of God, nor the meekness nor Miracles of Moses could convince the murmuring Israelites. And when Some of them saw Corah and his company swallowed up of the earth,
yet as if there had been a transmigration of their Souls into their Survivors, the next morning they murmur again, saying, Ye have slain the people of the Lord.
yet as if there had been a transmigration of their Souls into their Survivors, the next morning they murmur again, saying, You have slave the people of the Lord.
for like men in a Consumption they seem pleased with the disease, and as Jonah they think they do well to be angry with God himself, which is the next particular, it is not only irrational but irreligious.
for like men in a Consumption they seem pleased with the disease, and as Jonah they think they do well to be angry with God himself, which is the next particular, it is not only irrational but irreligious.
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2. It was irreligious, because Religion teacheth us with all thankfulness to acknowledge the blessings of God and to say with Jacob, I am less than the least of all thy mercies,
2. It was irreligious, Because Religion Teaches us with all thankfulness to acknowledge the blessings of God and to say with Jacob, I am less than the least of all thy Mercies,
and not to undervalue them, and expostulate with God why am I thus? and what is the cause? as if the Almighty had not rewarded us according to our deserts,
and not to undervalue them, and expostulate with God why am I thus? and what is the cause? as if the Almighty had not rewarded us according to our deserts,
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They ought to have considered how happy they might have been under such a King, the Son of such a Father, upon whom God had set such Signatures of his own wisdom, Clemency and justice, whom God made his Jedidiah from his birth,
They ought to have considered how happy they might have been under such a King, the Son of such a Father, upon whom God had Set such Signatures of his own Wisdom, Clemency and Justice, whom God made his Jedidiah from his birth,
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and appeared more than once or twice in many wonderful deliverances of him against the Conspiracies of Jeroboam, the discontents of Joab, Abiathar and Shimei who went to Gath to confer with fugitives and imbroil the kingdom again.
and appeared more than once or twice in many wondered Deliverances of him against the Conspiracies of Jeroboam, the discontents of Joab, Abiathar and Shimei who went to Gaza to confer with fugitives and embroil the Kingdom again.
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So that indeed the greatest cause of Evil in his later days was the libertinism of some who like sons of Belial would indure no yoak nor were satisfied till they had got an Indulgence,
So that indeed the greatest cause of Evil in his later days was the libertinism of Some who like Sons of Belial would endure no yoke nor were satisfied till they had god an Indulgence,
How much better had it been for them while the true Religion and publick peace were in safety, to have been humble and thankful to God and the King, to reform their own iniquities and to mourn in secret for the Vanities of the Court?
How much better had it been for them while the true Religion and public peace were in safety, to have been humble and thankful to God and the King, to reform their own iniquities and to mourn in secret for the Vanities of the Court?
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but every man should search out the plague of his own heart and repent, and make his supplication in Gods house saying, I have sinned and done perversly,
but every man should search out the plague of his own heart and Repent, and make his supplication in God's house saying, I have sinned and done perversely,
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And though they did not think so of King Solomon, yet they ought to think that God was wise enough to dispose of all things for the good of his Church and people.
And though they did not think so of King Solomon, yet they ought to think that God was wise enough to dispose of all things for the good of his Church and people.
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& sometime carried on by contrary means, by weak and divers agents, but he knows how to bring light out of darkness and harmonyout of discord, and all his providences shall end in Holiness and beauty too.
& sometime carried on by contrary means, by weak and diverse agents, but he knows how to bring Light out of darkness and harmonyout of discord, and all his providences shall end in Holiness and beauty too.
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And this is not more easily destroyed than by our murmurings and contentions about it; this Dove cannot fall but by a dart feathered from her own wing.
And this is not more Easily destroyed than by our murmurings and contentions about it; this Dove cannot fallen but by a dart feathered from her own wing.
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If we only make an out-cry against Popery, and instead of making up the breaches still inlarge them by quarrelling with such as are more ready and skilful to do it than our selves, that Roman Eagle may make a prey of us all.
If we only make an outcry against Popery, and instead of making up the Breaches still enlarge them by quarreling with such as Are more ready and skilful to do it than our selves, that Roman Eagl may make a prey of us all.
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But if, as God hath founded us upon a rock, and compassed us about with his Salvation as with Walls and Bulworks, we would be as Jerusalem, a people at unity among our selves;
But if, as God hath founded us upon a rock, and compassed us about with his Salvation as with Walls and Bulwarks, we would be as Jerusalem, a people At unity among our selves;
if as St. Paul adviseth, we would do our duties to God and the King without murmurings and disputings, those proud Waves that oppose themselves would be dasht in pieces as hitherto they have been,
if as Saint Paul adviseth, we would do our duties to God and the King without murmurings and disputings, those proud Waves that oppose themselves would be dashed in Pieces as hitherto they have been,
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It undermines the foundation of all Government in Church and State and Families, if Inferiors should be allowed to question the Commands and Actions of their Superiors;
It undermines the Foundation of all Government in Church and State and Families, if Inferiors should be allowed to question the Commands and Actions of their Superiors;
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God was not in the earthquake or the whirlwind, but in the still voice, in the sedate and chearful Soul. And therefore Moses calls the murmuring Israelites, sinners against their own Souls, ( i.e. against their peace and comforts of their life.) The Serpent will devour the Dove,
God was not in the earthquake or the whirlwind, but in the still voice, in the sedate and cheerful Soul. And Therefore Moses calls the murmuring Israelites, Sinners against their own Souls, (i.e. against their peace and comforts of their life.) The Serpent will devour the Dove,
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nor affrighted by their threats, for their feet are swift to shed bloud, destruction and misery are in their ways, the way of peace they have not known,
nor affrighted by their Treats, for their feet Are swift to shed blood, destruction and misery Are in their ways, the Way of peace they have not known,
but leave the Administration of publick affairs, and the care of Succession of Crowns and Kingdoms to God and our Superiors, who are more concerned in them and will provide better for them than we can do.
but leave the Administration of public affairs, and the care of Succession of Crowns and Kingdoms to God and our Superiors, who Are more concerned in them and will provide better for them than we can do.
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Let us set bounds to our Passions by Reason, to our Fears and jealousies by Religion, to our Errors by Truth, to our Schism by Charity and an unanimous consent in the Worship of God,
Let us Set bounds to our Passion by Reason, to our Fears and jealousies by Religion, to our Errors by Truth, to our Schism by Charity and an unanimous consent in the Worship of God,
and for the continuance of them, Prayers for our King in the words of Solomons Subjects, 1 Kings 8.66. The Lord make the name of Solomon better than the name of David, and his Throne greater than the throne of David;
and for the Continuance of them, Prayers for our King in the words of Solomons Subjects, 1 Kings 8.66. The Lord make the name of Solomon better than the name of David, and his Throne greater than the throne of David;
and they went to their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that God had done for Solomon his servant, and for Israel his people, Amen. THE END.
and they went to their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the Goodness that God had done for Solomon his servant, and for Israel his people, Amen. THE END.
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