RIght Honourable and beloved, it hath been a custome almost amongst all Nations, after any notable Victory, to have their NONLATINALPHABET, their Triumphant Songs, wherein the illustrious acts of their owne worthy Leaders,
RIght Honourable and Beloved, it hath been a custom almost among all nations, After any notable Victory, to have their, their Triumphant Songs, wherein the illustrious acts of their own worthy Leaders,
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The Romans had their Salii Priests, who after any victory went dancing through the City, singing their Hymes, and Paeans to Mars, and the rest of the favourable Gods. And the Grecians, sometimes in Verses, sometimes by Sculpture, used to set forth their famous Battels and Victories,
The Romans had their Salii Priests, who After any victory went dancing through the city, singing their Hymes, and Paeans to Mars, and the rest of the favourable God's And the Greeks, sometime in Verses, sometime by Sculpture, used to Set forth their famous Battles and Victories,
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yet alwayes attributing the highest glory of all to their Gods, who• they supposed to bee present with them, Protectors over them, and fighters for them.
yet always attributing the highest glory of all to their God's, who• they supposed to be present with them, Protectors over them, and fighters for them.
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This course, I thinke, the Devill learned from the Lord Jehovah's dealing with his owne people, who alwayes directeth them thus to celebrate his noble acts, and their great deliverances.
This course, I think, the devil learned from the Lord Jehovah's dealing with his own people, who always directeth them thus to celebrate his noble acts, and their great Deliverances.
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Thus Moses and Aaron sang unto the Lord, when he triumphed gloriously over Pharaoh and all his Host, making them sinke like a stone to the bottome of the Red Sea. Thus the women in their song and dance celebrated their victory over the Philistims. And this whole Chapter is nothing but a Triumphant song, setting forth in an elegant and lofty verse, the great Victory which Barak and Deborah and a small army with them had gotten, (the Lord marching before them) against King Jabin and his Generall Sisera, who for twenty yeares had mightily oppressed the children of Israel.
Thus Moses and Aaron sang unto the Lord, when he triumphed gloriously over Pharaoh and all his Host, making them sink like a stone to the bottom of the Read Sea. Thus the women in their song and dance celebrated their victory over the philistines. And this Whole Chapter is nothing but a Triumphant song, setting forth in an elegant and lofty verse, the great Victory which Barak and Deborah and a small army with them had got, (the Lord marching before them) against King Jabin and his General Sisera, who for twenty Years had mightily oppressed the children of Israel.
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In which song, First, all prayse and glory is given to Jehovah the Lord of hoasts the Prince who lead them, by whose strength alone the victory was obtained.
In which song, First, all praise and glory is given to Jehovah the Lord of hosts the Prince who led them, by whose strength alone the victory was obtained.
Lord when thou wentest out of Seir, &c. Then the Song descends to the due praises of their generall Barak, and his assistant Deborah, yea the severall Regiments and Companies both of Horse and Foot doe receive the praise and reward of their courage and valour.
Lord when thou wentest out of Seir, etc. Then the Song descends to the due praises of their general Barak, and his assistant Deborah, yea the several Regiments and Companies both of Horse and Foot do receive the praise and reward of their courage and valour.
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A Text and Theme exceeding seasonable. Seasonable to the times wherein we live, when abundance of mighty enemies rise up against the Lord, and against his Church.
A Text and Theme exceeding seasonable. Seasonable to the times wherein we live, when abundance of mighty enemies rise up against the Lord, and against his Church.
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and his cause, and people now distressed in Ireland. But to me it seemes most of all seasonable for this present honourable Assembly who all should be as the Lord: their Horses as his Horses, their Chariots as his Chariots, they being all called to bee Leaders and Captaines of the Lords Host. The Lord make it but as profitable, as I am sure it is seasonable, and I doubt not but we shall be exceeding gainers by it.
and his cause, and people now distressed in Ireland. But to me it seems most of all seasonable for this present honourable Assembly who all should be as the Lord: their Horses as his Horses, their Chariots as his Chariots, they being all called to be Leaders and Captains of the lords Host. The Lord make it but as profitable, as I am sure it is seasonable, and I doubt not but we shall be exceeding gainers by it.
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Secondly, the Sentence given against them: Curse ye Meroz, &c. Wherein likewise consider these two things. First, What their fault was. Secondly, What their punishment was.
Secondly, the Sentence given against them: Curse you Meroz, etc. Wherein likewise Consider these two things. First, What their fault was. Secondly, What their punishment was.
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Curse ye Meroz, Curse yee bitterly, or (as the word signifies) in cursing, curse the inhabitants of Meroz, continue to curse them, vehemently curse them, never leave cursing them.
Curse you Meroz, Curse ye bitterly, or (as the word signifies) in cursing, curse the inhabitants of Meroz, continue to curse them, vehemently curse them, never leave cursing them.
namely, that the Author is alledged, that all might know that this curse came not from the private Spirit of Deborah or Barak (as Sauls once did, when he cursed every one that shall taste any meate untill the evening, that he might be avenged on his enemies) but was pronounced by the direction of God himselfe,
namely, that the Author is alleged, that all might know that this curse Come not from the private Spirit of Deborah or Barak (as Saul's once did, when he cursed every one that shall taste any meat until the evening, that he might be avenged on his enemies) but was pronounced by the direction of God himself,
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2. Meroz. Who was Meroz, and what people were they? I could never learne whether Meroz were a City or a Province, few or many, rich or poore, weake or strong;
2. Meroz. Who was Meroz, and what people were they? I could never Learn whither Meroz were a city or a Province, few or many, rich or poor, weak or strong;
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The word signifies, Maled•cere verbo, malefacere re, to speake evill of them, to revile them, to reproach them and wish mischiefe to them, to doe any evill against them, to execute in deed, what they would wish in words.
The word signifies, Maled•cere verbo, malefacere re, to speak evil of them, to revile them, to reproach them and wish mischief to them, to do any evil against them, to execute in deed, what they would wish in words.
If a Woman were cursed shee proved barren. If the Earth were cursed, it brought forth Briars and Thornes, no profitable Seed or Plants would grow there.
If a Woman were cursed she proved barren. If the Earth were cursed, it brought forth Briers and Thorns, no profitable Seed or Plants would grow there.
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If they were a Province, their Land proved a desolate Wildernesse. If a City it was destroyed, or grew unpeopled: this bitter curse like the Water of Jelousie made an end of them.
If they were a Province, their Land proved a desolate Wilderness. If a city it was destroyed, or grew unpeopled: this bitter curse like the Water of Jealousy made an end of them.
4. They came not to the helpe of the Lord against the Mighty, Who are these Mighty? Without all question by the mighty are litterally meant King Iabin, and his Generall Sisera, because these were those potent enemies, against whom the battell was fought.
4. They Come not to the help of the Lord against the Mighty, Who Are these Mighty? Without all question by the mighty Are literally meant King Iabin, and his General Sisera, Because these were those potent enemies, against whom the battle was fought.
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But in Gods intent (this being a propheticall Song) the mighty are all, of what ranke or quality soever, who are eminent in wisdome, strength, authority or riches, and mannage an ill cause against the Lord or against his Church.
But in God's intent (this being a prophetical Song) the mighty Are all, of what rank or quality soever, who Are eminent in Wisdom, strength, Authority or riches, and manage an ill cause against the Lord or against his Church.
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Lastly, they came not out to the helpe of the Lord by the helpe of the Lord you will easily conclude, that in this particular, the helpe of Deborah and Barak are meant.
Lastly, they Come not out to the help of the Lord by the help of the Lord you will Easily conclude, that in this particular, the help of Deborah and Barak Are meant.
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They came not to joyne with the Tribes of Zabulon and Nepthaly, and that small handfull of Israelites who by Gods direction undertooke this battell against the great Captaine Sisera. Because they joyned not their strength with Gods people, they are judged not to help the Lord. For (as I shall shew anon) the Lord and his People are so conjoyned, that their friends are his friends,
They Come not to join with the Tribes of Zebulon and Naphtali, and that small handful of Israelites who by God's direction undertook this battle against the great Captain Sisera. Because they joined not their strength with God's people, they Are judged not to help the Lord. For (as I shall show anon) the Lord and his People Are so conjoined, that their Friends Are his Friends,
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and their enemies are his enemies, and whosoever helpes not them, are interpreted to refuse to assist the Lord himselfe. I know nothing else in the Text, that hath the least shew of difficulty.
and their enemies Are his enemies, and whosoever helps not them, Are interpreted to refuse to assist the Lord himself. I know nothing Else in the Text, that hath the least show of difficulty.
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yet there may fall out such cases, that Gods blessed servants must come downe from Mount Gerizim, the Mount of blessing; and go up on Mount Ebal, the Mount of Cursing; and there curse, and curse bitterly. Curse yee Meroz said the Angell of the Lord.
yet there may fallen out such cases, that God's blessed Servants must come down from Mount Gerizim, the Mount of blessing; and go up on Mount Ebal, the Mount of Cursing; and there curse, and curse bitterly. Curse ye Meroz said the Angel of the Lord.
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Secondly, That although it bee true that the curse causelesse shall not come, yet when Gods people according to Gods direction, (clave non errante) do curse, their curse is like the flying Roule which we read of, it consumes the house it lights upon, the timber thereof, and the stones thereof.
Secondly, That although it be true that the curse causeless shall not come, yet when God's people according to God's direction, (clave non errante) do curse, their curse is like the flying Roll which we read of, it consumes the house it lights upon, the timber thereof, and the stones thereof.
it is no new thing to finde the Mighty in strength, the Mighty in authority, the Mighty in wealth, the Mighty in parts, in Learning, in Counsell, to engage all against the Lord, his Church, and Cause.
it is no new thing to find the Mighty in strength, the Mighty in Authority, the Mighty in wealth, the Mighty in parts, in Learning, in Counsel, to engage all against the Lord, his Church, and Cause.
And fifthly, That whosoever come out to joyn their strength, and to give assistance to the Lords people, the Lord doth interpret them all to give helpe and assistance to himselfe.
And fifthly, That whosoever come out to join their strength, and to give assistance to the lords people, the Lord does interpret them all to give help and assistance to himself.
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which you will quickly see to be the maine scope and intent, not only of this verse, but of the greatest part of this Chapter, and most seasonable for these times,
which you will quickly see to be the main scope and intent, not only of this verse, but of the greatest part of this Chapter, and most seasonable for these times,
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for this Assembly and occasion, viz. All people are cursed or blessed according as they do or do not joyne their strength and give their best assistance to the Lords people against their enemies.
for this Assembly and occasion, viz. All people Are cursed or blessed according as they do or do not join their strength and give their best assistance to the lords people against their enemies.
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I beseech you see how cleare this is, not only in this verse (God laid nothing else to Meroz charge but only this, they came not out to help the Lord against the mighty) but in other passages of this Chapter. My heart is toward the Governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.
I beseech you see how clear this is, not only in this verse (God laid nothing Else to Meroz charge but only this, they Come not out to help the Lord against the mighty) but in other passages of this Chapter. My heart is towards the Governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.
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They are not so much as named without an Euge. The Princes of Issachar are blessed for being with Barak. Zebulun and Nepthali were a people that jeoparded their lives to the death in the high places of the field. These are blessed also.
They Are not so much as nam without an Euge. The Princes of Issachar Are blessed for being with Barak. Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives to the death in the high places of the field. These Are blessed also.
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On the other side see the displeasure that there is against the Tribes who came not out to helpe in this expedition. Ruben had businesse of his own, his flocks were to be attended.
On the other side see the displeasure that there is against the Tribes who Come not out to help in this expedition. Reuben had business of his own, his flocks were to be attended.
Gilead could plead that the River Jordan divided him, from Barak and his company: Asher had his own breaches to make up, and the Sea coasts to looke to.
Gilead could plead that the River Jordan divided him, from Barak and his company: Asher had his own Breaches to make up, and the Sea coasts to look to.
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And wo to him, or them, against whom God hath great thoughts. The whole Chapter runs in this straine, they are cryed up, they are honoured and blessed: not only the heart of Gods people, but the soule of God himselfe (as I may say) tooke pleasure in them, who appeared on the Churches side;
And woe to him, or them, against whom God hath great thoughts. The Whole Chapter runs in this strain, they Are cried up, they Are honoured and blessed: not only the heart of God's people, but the soul of God himself (as I may say) took pleasure in them, who appeared on the Churches side;
I shall cull out but three among three hundred, Jer. 48. 10. That whole Chapter containes the doome of Moab. Gods curse was now to be executed upon Moab, and you may read of Moab, that the Lord once sent to him when his people were in distresse.
I shall cull out but three among three hundred, Jer. 48. 10. That Whole Chapter contains the doom of Moab. God's curse was now to be executed upon Moab, and you may read of Moab, that the Lord once sent to him when his people were in distress.
And to them who were to execute this vengeance of God against them, marke what a charge is given in the tenth verse, Cursed is he that doth the worke of the Lord negligently, or fraudulently,
And to them who were to execute this vengeance of God against them, mark what a charge is given in the tenth verse, Cursed is he that does the work of the Lord negligently, or fraudulently,
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I have not beene accustomed to this, here were roome for such a plea, when his worke was to go and embrew his hands in the bloud of men, to spill and powre out the bloud of women and children, like water in every street.
I have not been accustomed to this, Here were room for such a plea, when his work was to go and embrew his hands in the blood of men, to spill and pour out the blood of women and children, like water in every street.
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he is a cursed man, when this is to be done upon Moab the enemy of Gods-Church. So that whatsoever imployment men are put to, they are cursed men, that take not part with God in his worke.
he is a cursed man, when this is to be done upon Moab the enemy of Gods-Church. So that whatsoever employment men Are put to, they Are cursed men, that take not part with God in his work.
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Another place you shall find in Psal. 137. v. 8, 9. The daughter of Babylon was there to be destroyed, observe now the epithete which God gives to the executioners of his wrath against Babylon. Blessed is the man that rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us.
another place you shall find in Psalm 137. v. 8, 9. The daughter of Babylon was there to be destroyed, observe now the epithet which God gives to the executioners of his wrath against Babylon. Blessed is the man that Rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us.
Now he that reades the booke of the Lamentations, may finde how Babylon had used the Church of God, they had broken their bones as a Lion breakes the bones of a Lamb, brought their necks under persecution, made their skin blacke like an oven, hang'd up their Princes by the hand, and which is most of all cruell, had dashed their children against the stones.
Now he that reads the book of the Lamentations, may find how Babylon had used the Church of God, they had broken their bones as a lion breaks the bones of a Lamb, brought their necks under persecution, made their skin black like an oven, hanged up their Princes by the hand, and which is most of all cruel, had dashed their children against the stones.
Now saith the Spirit of God, Blessed is the man, that thus rewards Babylon, yea, blessed is the man that takes their little ones and dashes them against the stones.
Now Says the Spirit of God, Blessed is the man, that thus rewards Babylon, yea, blessed is the man that Takes their little ones and Dashes them against the stones.
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What Souldiers heart would not start at this, not only when he is in hot bloud to cut downe armed enemies in the field, but afterward deliberately to come into a subdued City, and take the little ones upon the speares point, to take them by the heeles and beat out their braines against the walles, what inhumanity and barbarousnesse would this be thought? Yet if this worke be to revenge Gods Church against Babylon, he is a blessed man that takes and dashes the little ones against the stones.
What Soldiers heart would not start At this, not only when he is in hight blood to Cut down armed enemies in the field, but afterwards deliberately to come into a subdued city, and take the little ones upon the spears point, to take them by the heals and beatrice out their brains against the walls, what inhumanity and barbarousness would this be Thought? Yet if this work be to revenge God's Church against Babylon, he is a blessed man that Takes and Dashes the little ones against the stones.
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But there is one Text of Scripture (if no other were to be found in the whole booke of God) which is a sufficient proofe that all are blessed or cursed, according as they doe or doe not helpe the Church of God in their need:
But there is one Text of Scripture (if not other were to be found in the Whole book of God) which is a sufficient proof that all Are blessed or cursed, according as they do or do not help the Church of God in their need:
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and that you shall finde, Matth. 25. 33. &c. The summe whereof in a few words is this, At the latter end of that Chapter is a description of the day of judgement, and of the manner of Christs proceeding at that day. First, that when Jesus Christ shall come in the glory of his Father, he will divide all the godly to the right hand, and all the wicked to the left hand, as the Shepheard divides the Sheep from the Goates.
and that you shall find, Matthew 25. 33. etc. The sum whereof in a few words is this, At the latter end of that Chapter is a description of the day of judgement, and of the manner of Christ proceeding At that day. First, that when jesus christ shall come in the glory of his Father, he will divide all the godly to the right hand, and all the wicked to the left hand, as the Shepherd divides the Sheep from the Goats.
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Here are all the blessed, and there are all the cursed. Marke now what is assigned as the only reason and evidence why the one sort are blessed, and the other cursed. It is most plaine in the Scripture, that at that day the Lord will call people to an account for all they have done in their whole course, whether good or evill:
Here Are all the blessed, and there Are all the cursed. Mark now what is assigned as the only reason and evidence why the one sort Are blessed, and the other cursed. It is most plain in the Scripture, that At that day the Lord will call people to an account for all they have done in their Whole course, whither good or evil:
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but in this place, Christ gathers all that shall be opened and come to receive blessing or cursing, reward or punishment to this one head, according as they did or did not helpe and succour his Church and people in their time of need.
but in this place, christ gathers all that shall be opened and come to receive blessing or cursing, reward or punishment to this one head, according as they did or did not help and succour his Church and people in their time of need.
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To, the one side, Come yee blessed, receive the Kingdome prepared for you, for you visited my Church when it was sicke, you gave meale to my Church when it was hungry, you gave my people drinke when they were thirsty, you tooke them in when they were strangers, you cloathed them when they were naked, you came to them when they were in prison:
To, the one side, Come ye blessed, receive the Kingdom prepared for you, for you visited my Church when it was sick, you gave meal to my Church when it was hungry, you gave my people drink when they were thirsty, you took them in when they were Strangers, you clothed them when they were naked, you Come to them when they were in prison:
On the other side, Go ye cursed ▪ Why are they cursed? I was hungry and ye gave me no meat, I was thirsty and ye gave me no drink, I was a stranger and ye took me not in, naked and you cloathed me not, sick and in prison and ye visited me not:
On the other side, Go you cursed ▪ Why Are they cursed? I was hungry and you gave me no meat, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you took me not in, naked and you clothed me not, sick and in prison and you visited me not:
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First, the Church and the meanest member of it is united to him, made one with him, they are not only his servants, his friends, such as he loves, but he and they make but one person, I meane one mysticall person. Insomuch that throughout the whole Scripture he that blesseth them blesseth him, he that curseth them curseth him, he that relieveth them relieveth him, he that fights against them fights against him, he that touches them touches the Apple of his eye, all the relations which argue intimacy, tendernesse and dearenesse, meete in this conjunction betwixt God and his Church, he is their Father they are his children, he is their head, they are his members, he is their husband, they are his wife, yea they are called by his name and he vouchsafes to be called by their name. Take but this for granted,
First, the Church and the Meanest member of it is united to him, made one with him, they Are not only his Servants, his Friends, such as he loves, but he and they make but one person, I mean one mystical person. Insomuch that throughout the Whole Scripture he that Blesses them Blesses him, he that Curseth them Curseth him, he that relieves them relieves him, he that fights against them fights against him, he that touches them touches the Apple of his eye, all the relations which argue intimacy, tenderness and dearness, meet in this conjunction betwixt God and his Church, he is their Father they Are his children, he is their head, they Are his members, he is their husband, they Are his wife, yea they Are called by his name and he vouchsafes to be called by their name. Take but this for granted,
The Lord Jehovah is the fountaine of all blessednesse more than the Sunne is the fountaine of light, from his favour and good will necessarily flows all happinesse,
The Lord Jehovah is the fountain of all blessedness more than the Sun is the fountain of Light, from his favour and good will necessarily flows all happiness,
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Because the very righteous themselves, though they do all to the Saints out of the good will they beare to Christ, yet when Christ shall acknowledge this and say, Come ye blessed, you fed me, you cloathed me, you visited me, They shall answer, Lord,
Because the very righteous themselves, though they do all to the Saints out of the good will they bear to christ, yet when christ shall acknowledge this and say, Come you blessed, you fed me, you clothed me, you visited me, They shall answer, Lord,
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or in prison and administred unto thee? It shews that themselvs did not fully understand how neare they were to Christ for whom they did all these things.
or in prison and administered unto thee? It shows that themselves did not Fully understand how near they were to christ for whom they did all these things.
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and seeing Nobles and great men to wait upon him, and the Prince himselfe to waite upon a Table full of poore ragged people, desired to know what they were, to whom he shewed so much respect, he answered to this effect, they were the servants of his Lord,
and seeing Nobles and great men to wait upon him, and the Prince himself to wait upon a Table full of poor ragged people, desired to know what they were, to whom he showed so much respect, he answered to this Effect, they were the Servants of his Lord,
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And truly it is a hard thing to perswade not only Sarazens but even Christians themselves, that whatsoever is done to poore abjects, the off-scouring of the world should be done to Christ himselfe.
And truly it is a hard thing to persuade not only Sarazens but even Christians themselves, that whatsoever is done to poor abjects, the offscouring of the world should be done to christ himself.
No earthly Prince would do so, equally to accept and reward him, that should give a nights lodging or any succour to one of his meanest and basest groomes,
No earthly Prince would do so, equally to accept and reward him, that should give a nights lodging or any succour to one of his Meanest and Basest grooms,
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As they account every cause of God to be their cause, so God accounts every cause of theirs to be his cause, 2 Chro. 20. Moab and Ammon and they of Mount Seir, came with a huge army against Jehoshaphat, hee and his people being suddenly surprised betake themselves to prayer, and seeke helpe from God:
As they account every cause of God to be their cause, so God accounts every cause of theirs to be his cause, 2 Chro 20. Moab and Ammon and they of Mount Seir, Come with a huge army against Jehoshaphat, he and his people being suddenly surprised betake themselves to prayer, and seek help from God:
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Now marke what Gods answer was, Be not you afraid nor dismaied by reason of this great multitude, the battell is not yours but Gods. Was not the battell theirs, all they were worth lay upon that battell, their wives and children, their lives and liberties, their countrey and religion, lay all at the stake,
Now mark what God's answer was, Be not you afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude, the battle is not yours but God's Was not the battle theirs, all they were worth lay upon that battle, their wives and children, their lives and Liberties, their country and Religion, lay all At the stake,
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so in the 74. Psalm. When Asaph had laid down all the Churches sufferings, the pulling down of their Synagogues, the wasting of their Countrey, the reproach and scorn cast upon them by their enemies, he interests God in all this, Arise O God, plead thine own cause, remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee, forget not the voyce of thine enemies.
so in the 74. Psalm. When Asaph had laid down all the Churches sufferings, the pulling down of their Synagogues, the wasting of their Country, the reproach and scorn cast upon them by their enemies, he interests God in all this, Arise Oh God, plead thine own cause, Remember how the foolish man Reproacheth thee, forget not the voice of thine enemies.
And on the other side it must needs be a cursed thing to manage a cursed cause: when David's cause was good, his adversaries must needs bee evill, and then he could foretell that they should be ashamed and brought to confusion, clothed with reproach and dishonour who opposed themselves against him.
And on the other side it must needs be a cursed thing to manage a cursed cause: when David's cause was good, his Adversaries must needs be evil, and then he could foretell that they should be ashamed and brought to confusion, clothed with reproach and dishonour who opposed themselves against him.
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The salvation of soules, the glory of God, &c. Honour uses to put men upon hard and desperate services, men will runne, wrestle, fight for a crowne, though but a corruptible crowne. There is comfort in doing good to one,
The salvation of Souls, the glory of God, etc. Honour uses to put men upon hard and desperate services, men will run, wrestle, fight for a crown, though but a corruptible crown. There is Comfort in doing good to one,
Thirdly, Gods cause is a successefull cause, no weapon can prosper that is formed against it, and every tongue that rises up in judgement against it shall be condemned.
Thirdly, God's cause is a successful cause, no weapon can prosper that is formed against it, and every tongue that rises up in judgement against it shall be condemned.
This Gamaliel saw, when he advised the councell of the high Priests, and Pharisees, and Rulers, to refrain from opposing the Apostles, If this work be of men it will come to nought,
This Gamaliel saw, when he advised the council of the high Priests, and Pharisees, and Rulers, to refrain from opposing the Apostles, If this work be of men it will come to nought,
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Since then the Churches cause is Gods cause, and consequently a good cause, a noble and succesful cause, you may easily hence conclude the happinesse that accompanies the promoting of it.
Since then the Churches cause is God's cause, and consequently a good cause, a noble and successful cause, you may Easily hence conclude the happiness that Accompanies the promoting of it.
Secondly, consider our relation to the Church. And that affords three other excellent arguments to prove men blessed or cursed, according as they help or help not the Church of God.
Secondly, Consider our Relation to the Church. And that affords three other excellent Arguments to prove men blessed or cursed, according as they help or help not the Church of God.
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First, whatsoever abilities any man enjoyes, wherewith he may any wayes be usefull, they are all given him to this very end, to make him serviceable to the Church.
First, whatsoever abilities any man enjoys, wherewith he may any ways be useful, they Are all given him to this very end, to make him serviceable to the Church.
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and then no more need be said to prove men cursed.) The Church is our Mother, and all the Saints are our Brethren, a Relation which all Lawes of God and man do fasten duty upon.
and then no more need be said to prove men cursed.) The Church is our Mother, and all the Saints Are our Brothers, a Relation which all Laws of God and man do fasten duty upon.
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and could wish himselfe accursed from Christ for his Brethren his kinsmen, who were Israelites. Thirdly, All our own blessednesse stands or falls with the blessednesse of the Church.
and could wish himself accursed from christ for his Brothers his kinsmen, who were Israelites. Thirdly, All our own blessedness Stands or falls with the blessedness of the Church.
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The Church is such a corporation or mysticall body, as hath in it all the properties of a naturall body wherein no members can be happy in an abstracted sense, but as parts conjoyned with the whole:
The Church is such a corporation or mystical body, as hath in it all the properties of a natural body wherein no members can be happy in an abstracted sense, but as parts conjoined with the Whole:
and Gods Spirit dwelling in all the Saints workes the same spirituall disposition in them that are partakers of the divine nature, That there be no Schisme or division in the body of Christ,
and God's Spirit Dwelling in all the Saints works the same spiritual disposition in them that Are partakers of the divine nature, That there be no Schism or division in the body of christ,
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or the Churches interest in God, his neare union with it, his affection to it, his owning the Churches cause, or if we consider our own engagements to the Church, our neare conjunction with it,
or the Churches Interest in God, his near Union with it, his affection to it, his owning the Churches cause, or if we Consider our own engagements to the Church, our near conjunction with it,
and under God the dependance of all our comforts and wellfare upon it, we may and must conclude, that all men are blessed or cursed according as they help or help not the church of God.
and under God the dependence of all our comforts and welfare upon it, we may and must conclude, that all men Are blessed or cursed according as they help or help not the Church of God.
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The rest of the time I shall spend in the Application of it, that what is thus cleare to your judgement and conscience, may by Gods blessing take due place in your hearts and conversations.
The rest of the time I shall spend in the Application of it, that what is thus clear to your judgement and conscience, may by God's blessing take due place in your hearts and conversations.
And there are but two collections which I shall make for use. The first, briefly for terrour and reproof, the second more largely, for exhortation and duty. First, for reproofe.
And there Are but two collections which I shall make for use. The First, briefly for terror and reproof, the second more largely, for exhortation and duty. First, for reproof.
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This speaks very sadly against two sorts of people whereof (God knowes) there are many hundreds of thousands who yet professe themselvs to be Christians.
This speaks very sadly against two sorts of people whereof (God knows) there Are many hundreds of thousands who yet profess themselves to be Christians.
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As first, Are all they cursed that doe not thus helpe the Lord against the mighty? what then are they, who instead of helping the Lord against the mighty, do help the mighty against the Lord? who instead of joyning all their strength,
As First, are all they cursed that do not thus help the Lord against the mighty? what then Are they, who instead of helping the Lord against the mighty, do help the mighty against the Lord? who instead of joining all their strength,
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and giving all their assistance to the Church in her distresse, doe give all the assistance they can to the enemies of the Church, that they may do mischief against the Church? What shall we thinke of these men? How many are there who have as it were entred their names into the Dragons muster-book, openly bidding defiance against the Church of Christ, in every good cause? who walke Antipodes against the cause of God,
and giving all their assistance to the Church in her distress, do give all the assistance they can to the enemies of the Church, that they may do mischief against the Church? What shall we think of these men? How many Are there who have as it were entered their names into the Dragons musterbook, openly bidding defiance against the Church of christ, in every good cause? who walk Antipodes against the cause of God,
like Antiochus, making war against the Saints, like the little horne in Daniel, wearing out the Saints of the most high in all places where they can prevail? how many others,
like Antiochus, making war against the Saints, like the little horn in daniel, wearing out the Saints of the most high in all places where they can prevail? how many Others,
like the Kings and Princes in the 2. Psal. Set themselves, and take counsell against the Lord and against his Annointed, digging as deep as hell for counsell to do all the mischiefe they can to the servants of the Lord Iesus Christ? How many others with Balaam, doe what in them lies to curse them for reward, who for very malice raile upon and revile the children of the most High? How many others, with Edom, look upon the affliction of Israel, rejoycing over them in the day of their destruction, speaking proudly in the day of their distresse, crying out against Ierusalem, down with it, downe with it even to the ground How many others, with Amal•k, smite the hindmost of Gods Church, all who are weake and feeble,
like the Kings and Princes in the 2. Psalm Set themselves, and take counsel against the Lord and against his Anointed, digging as deep as hell for counsel to do all the mischief they can to the Servants of the Lord Iesus christ? How many Others with balaam, do what in them lies to curse them for reward, who for very malice rail upon and revile the children of the most High? How many Others, with Edom, look upon the affliction of Israel, rejoicing over them in the day of their destruction, speaking proudly in the day of their distress, crying out against Ierusalem, down with it, down with it even to the ground How many Others, with Amal•k, smite the hindmost of God's Church, all who Are weak and feeble,
when they are faint and wearie, adding sorrowes and increasing the burthen of the afflicted? How many, with Sanballat and Tobiah, are grieved when any are found to doe good in Israel, endeavouring to hinder the building of Sion, and to further the repairing of the walls of Babylon? God knowes there are too many such, I hope not many such present here this day before the Lord.
when they Are faint and weary, adding sorrows and increasing the burden of the afflicted? How many, with Sanballat and Tobiah, Are grieved when any Are found to do good in Israel, endeavouring to hinder the building of Sion, and to further the repairing of the walls of Babylon? God knows there Are too many such, I hope not many such present Here this day before the Lord.
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But concerning these, if there should be any such here by what name or title shall I call them? The Gyants who make war against heaven, NONLATINALPHABET, fighters against God, I know no appellation fitter for them.
But Concerning these, if there should be any such Here by what name or title shall I call them? The Giants who make war against heaven,, fighters against God, I know no appellation fitter for them.
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By what injurie hath the Lord provoked thee thus against him? what iniquitie hast thou found in him? what hurt hath Christ done to thee? what evils are his righteous servants guilty of against thee? Or if thou canst give no reason of this,
By what injury hath the Lord provoked thee thus against him? what iniquity hast thou found in him? what hurt hath christ done to thee? what evils Are his righteous Servants guilty of against thee? Or if thou Canst give no reason of this,
What honour or reward dost thou expect for this desperate service? What hope hast thou of speeding? Canst thou make thy forces strong enough to carry the day? O friend though thou beest proud and daring, yet be not mad, no weapon will prosper which is formed against them God hath sworne it against all the people who fight against Jerusalem, that their flesh shall consume whilest they stand upon their feet, their eyes shall rot in their holes, their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.
What honour or reward dost thou expect for this desperate service? What hope hast thou of speeding? Canst thou make thy forces strong enough to carry the day? O friend though thou Best proud and daring, yet be not mad, no weapon will prosper which is formed against them God hath sworn it against all the people who fight against Jerusalem, that their Flesh shall consume whilst they stand upon their feet, their eyes shall rot in their holes, their tongue shall consume away in their Mouth.
Secondly, There are others (not open enemies professing to take part against the Church) who stand as neuters, who stand a loofe off, shewing themselves neither open enemies nor true friends,
Secondly, There Are Others (not open enemies professing to take part against the Church) who stand as neuters, who stand a loof off, showing themselves neither open enemies nor true Friends,
like the Samaritans, who feared the Lord and served their Idols, of whom also Josephus saith, that when the Jewes were in prosperity the Samaritans were their friends, but were ever severed from them in their adversity.
like the Samaritans, who feared the Lord and served their Idols, of whom also Josephus Says, that when the Jews were in Prosperity the Samaritans were their Friends, but were ever severed from them in their adversity.
They say such as stand neuters are ordinarily crushed, which side soever wins, but the Lord acknowledges no Neuters. This text curses all them who come not out to helpe him,
They say such as stand neuters Are ordinarily crushed, which side soever wins, but the Lord acknowledges no Neuters. This text curses all them who come not out to help him,
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as well as those who came to fight against him, And our Saviour at the last day will as well denounce go ye cursed against them, who gave them not bread when they were hungry,
as well as those who Come to fight against him, And our Saviour At the last day will as well denounce go you cursed against them, who gave them not bred when they were hungry,
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of these we have a notable example Judg. 8. when Gideon was pursuing Zeba and Zalmunnah the Kings of Midian, he cals to the men of Succoth, and the men of Penuel, to help to victuall his Army.
of these we have a notable Exampl Judges 8. when gideon was pursuing Zeba and Zalmunnah the Kings of Midian, he calls to the men of Succoth, and the men of Penuel, to help to victual his Army.
But they would first see what would be the event of the war, Are the heads of Zeba and Zalmunnah in thine hands, that we should give bread unto thine Army? As who should say,
But they would First see what would be the event of the war, are the Heads of Zeba and Zalmunnah in thine hands, that we should give bred unto thine Army? As who should say,
and even so do many falsehearted friends deale with the Church of God, turne Jewes, when they have an honoured Mordecai, and as ready to cut their throats when Haman prevailes against them.
and even so do many False-hearted Friends deal with the Church of God, turn Jews, when they have an honoured Mordecai, and as ready to Cut their throats when Haman prevails against them.
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but what Gideons answer was to the men of Succoth and Penuel, when the Lord hath delivered Zeba and Zalmunnah into mine hand, then then will I teare your flesh with briars and thornes of the wildernesse,
but what Gideons answer was to the men of Succoth and Penuel, when the Lord hath Delivered Zeba and Zalmunnah into mine hand, then then will I tear your Flesh with briers and thorns of the Wilderness,
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like Gallio the Deputie of Achaia, who when the Iewes, one while beat Paul, another while the Ruler of the Synagogue (as the Text sayes) cared for none of these things.
like Gallio the Deputy of Achaia, who when the Iewes, one while beatrice Paul, Another while the Ruler of the Synagogue (as the Text Says) cared for none of these things.
Abundance of these are to be found every where, of whom we may say, as Salomon in another case, The heart knowes his owne bitternesse, &c. They neither know the Churches bitternesse, nor are acquainted with the joy of it.
Abundance of these Are to be found every where, of whom we may say, as Solomon in Another case, The heart knows his own bitterness, etc. They neither know the Churches bitterness, nor Are acquainted with the joy of it.
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Such (I thinke) were the men of Iabesh Gilead, who when all the Tribes of Israel had bound themselves by oath to prosecute that bloody murder of the Levites Concubine, against the Benjamites, and never to returne untill they had avenged it, they let both sides alone, they had businesse enough of their owne at home, not doubting but there were men enough to do the work, though they kept themselves quiet.
Such (I think) were the men of Jabesh Gilead, who when all the Tribes of Israel had bound themselves by oath to prosecute that bloody murder of the Levites Concubine, against the Benjamites, and never to return until they had avenged it, they let both sides alone, they had business enough of their own At home, not doubting but there were men enough to do the work, though they kept themselves quiet.
I confesse the day, the occasion of our meeting, this Text, and your place and office. (Right Honourable and beloved) give me an infinite advantage to speake, if I were able to improve all for your good.
I confess the day, the occasion of our meeting, this Text, and your place and office. (Right Honourable and Beloved) give me an infinite advantage to speak, if I were able to improve all for your good.
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The thing I aime at, is, to send you home with Luthers resolution, who protested to God, that no portion, which God could give him in this world should content him but onely this, to bee Gods Servant, to bee a usefull man in his Church, he would care neither for silver nor gold, neither for honour nor reproach:
The thing I aim At, is, to send you home with Luthers resolution, who protested to God, that no portion, which God could give him in this world should content him but only this, to be God's Servant, to be a useful man in his Church, he would care neither for silver nor gold, neither for honour nor reproach:
First, to give you motives or incentives to inflame your hearts after such a temper of spirit, that you may be willing to give up your selves to the help of the Lord and his Church.
First, to give you motives or incentives to inflame your hearts After such a temper of Spirit, that you may be willing to give up your selves to the help of the Lord and his Church.
Now a man never gives glory to God as God, never sets up God in his right place, till he have devoted himself wholly and absolutely to serve him in what is most acceptable with him.
Now a man never gives glory to God as God, never sets up God in his right place, till he have devoted himself wholly and absolutely to serve him in what is most acceptable with him.
Polititians and Historians observe this of States and Empires, that they usually thrive when the Subjects are Common-wealths men, every one endeavouring to promote the publick good.
Politicians and Historians observe this of States and Empires, that they usually thrive when the Subject's Are Commonwealths men, every one endeavouring to promote the public good.
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Livie observes this of Rome, that so long as men would leave their trades, farmes and merchandise, Ladies part with their Jewels and ornaments, rather than any detriment should come to the Citie, all Nations were subdued to them:
Livy observes this of Room, that so long as men would leave their trades, farms and merchandise, Ladies part with their Jewels and Ornament, rather than any detriment should come to the city, all nations were subdued to them:
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But when once men grew to seeke their owne things, and not the things of Iesus Christ, and his Church, the Church soone fell into a languishing condition.
But when once men grew to seek their own things, and not the things of Iesus christ, and his Church, the Church soon fell into a languishing condition.
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tis a comfortable thing for a man to hate his lusts, to strive against them, to waite upon duties, to attend upon Ordinances, to bee often enquiring, What shall I doe to bee saved? but all this may bee but selfe love (although such a love God approves of) but when the soule comes to enquire, what shall I doe that Christ may bee glorified, that his Church may bee edified? to know no crosse but the Churches crosse? to preferre the joy of the Church before all his owne peace and wellfare? this is not only an Argument of a man looking Heaven-ward,
this a comfortable thing for a man to hate his Lustiest, to strive against them, to wait upon duties, to attend upon Ordinances, to be often inquiring, What shall I do to be saved? but all this may be but self love (although such a love God approves of) but when the soul comes to inquire, what shall I do that christ may be glorified, that his Church may be edified? to know no cross but the Churches cross? to prefer the joy of the Church before all his own peace and welfare? this is not only an Argument of a man looking Heavenward,
and this is that which Saint Iohn meanes, when hee doth so frequently ang all our evidence to Heaven, upon Love of the brethren, Hereby wee know that wee are translated from death to life,
and this is that which Saint John means, when he does so frequently ang all our evidence to Heaven, upon Love of the brothers, Hereby we know that we Are translated from death to life,
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This was that that bore up Hezekiahs heart in the time of his sicknesse, when hee could pleade, Lord, remember that I have done that which is good in thy sight.
This was that that boar up Hezekiah's heart in the time of his sickness, when he could plead, Lord, Remember that I have done that which is good in thy sighed.
What was the good that Hezekiah had done? even this, Hee had set himselfe to purge Religion, to set up Gods Ordinances, to make the Church prosper, given up himselfe to the publick service of the Church of God, This made Nehemiah comfortably to goe to God;
What was the good that Hezekiah had done? even this, He had Set himself to purge Religion, to Set up God's Ordinances, to make the Church prosper, given up himself to the public service of the Church of God, This made Nehemiah comfortably to go to God;
Oh my God, wipe not out the good deeds, that I have done for the House of my God, And indeed, there neither is nor can be, any more certaine or infallible signe of a living member of Christs body,
O my God, wipe not out the good Deeds, that I have done for the House of my God, And indeed, there neither is nor can be, any more certain or infallible Signen of a living member of Christ body,
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Ingenuous and Noble Spirits will doe more for their honour than for their gaine, now if you waigh it in the Ballance of the Sanctuary, you shall finde, that to bee a publick servant of the Church, to have an influence into the wellfare of many, is the greatest honour which God communicates to any Creature;
Ingenuous and Noble Spirits will do more for their honour than for their gain, now if you weigh it in the Balance of the Sanctuary, you shall find, that to be a public servant of the Church, to have an influence into the welfare of many, is the greatest honour which God communicates to any Creature;
Yea this will make us like to the Angels, the excellentest of all Gods creatures, whose delightfull employment is to bee Ministring Spirits, sent forth to Minister for them, who shall bee heires of salvation.
Yea this will make us like to the Angels, the excellentest of all God's creatures, whose delightful employment is to be Ministering Spirits, sent forth to Minister for them, who shall be Heirs of salvation.
So the houshold of Stephanus, Paul would have all of them subject to the houshold of Stephanus, he would have them numbred among the Patricii. What was the house-hold of Stephanus? It may bee some honest Tradesman in his Civill ranke: but here is the Crowne:
So the household of Stephanus, Paul would have all of them Subject to the household of Stephanus, he would have them numbered among the Patricii. What was the household of Stephanus? It may be Some honest Tradesman in his Civil rank: but Here is the Crown:
yet could not forbeare glorying in this, That hee laboured more abundantly than any others, that the Care of all the Churches lay upon him, that hee became all things to all men, that hee might save some, and the Stigmata, the brands or markes that hee bore about his body for his service in the Church, hee did more glory in,
yet could not forbear glorying in this, That he laboured more abundantly than any Others, that the Care of all the Churches lay upon him, that he became all things to all men, that he might save Some, and the Stigmata, the brands or marks that he boar about his body for his service in the Church, he did more glory in,
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this was a badge of his honour, and therefore they must use him honourably, and indeed if wee compare the honour and glory that rests upon men for the service of Christ and his Church,
this was a badge of his honour, and Therefore they must use him honourably, and indeed if we compare the honour and glory that rests upon men for the service of christ and his Church,
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And all experience shewes us, that however such men are most opposed and scorned by the enemies of the Church, who alwayes most fight against the Capraines and Leaders,
And all experience shows us, that however such men Are most opposed and scorned by the enemies of the Church, who always most fight against the Captains and Leaders,
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Flesh and blood will never believe this, but Jesus Christ the Lord of Life and Glory, whose all the Silver and Gold in the World is, who hath power enough to promote his servants and savourites, hath sufficiently assured us of this in his Gospell;
Flesh and blood will never believe this, but jesus christ the Lord of Life and Glory, whose all the Silver and Gold in the World is, who hath power enough to promote his Servants and savourites, hath sufficiently assured us of this in his Gospel;
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if yee dare trust the insureing office of Heaven, goe on, serve the Church, I promise in the Name of Christ to you, yee shall bee paid every penny, every houres sleepe which yee have broken, every gray haire which is hereby scattered upon your head, every disease which yee have contracted, every reproach which you have suffered, ye shall loose nothing by all or any of these, he will repay it you in this world an hundred fold in better things, it may be with trouble and persecution,
if ye Dare trust the insuring office of Heaven, go on, serve the Church, I promise in the Name of christ to you, ye shall be paid every penny, every hours sleep which ye have broken, every grey hair which is hereby scattered upon your head, every disease which ye have contracted, every reproach which you have suffered, you shall lose nothing by all or any of these, he will repay it you in this world an hundred fold in better things, it may be with trouble and persecution,
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Read Revelation, where ever the Lambs followers are described, They are such as have washed their Robes, made them white in the blood of the Lamb, serving him night and day;
Read Revelation, where ever the Lambs followers Are described, They Are such as have washed their Robes, made them white in the blood of the Lamb, serving him night and day;
and when yee have, once with the Thessalonians, given your selves first to the Lord, then yee are fit to give your selves to the Church for the Lords sake.
and when ye have, once with the Thessalonians, given your selves First to the Lord, then ye Are fit to give your selves to the Church for the lords sake.
And therefore it was the A, B, C, which Christ taught all his followers, even this lesson of selfe-deniall: You shall read Mat. 20. v. 22. That when the mother of Iames and Iohn came to seek preferment at Christs hand for her two sonnes, that the one might sit at his right hand,
And Therefore it was the A, B, C, which christ taught all his followers, even this Lesson of self-denial: You shall read Mathew 20. v. 22. That when the mother of James and John Come to seek preferment At Christ hand for her two Sons, that the one might fit At his right hand,
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Christ presently nips that motion in the head, and tells them, that instead of expecting such high and pleasant things in this world, they must (if they meant to be his Apostles) prepare to drink of his cup, and to be baptized with his baptisme;
christ presently nips that motion in the head, and tells them, that instead of expecting such high and pleasant things in this world, they must (if they meant to be his Apostles) prepare to drink of his cup, and to be baptised with his Baptism;
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And verily sad experience hath taught this, that men are never cordiall to the Church of Christ, who embrace this present world. It is recorded of the King of Navarre then a Protestant, being pressed by Beza, to appeare more in the cause of God,
And verily sad experience hath taught this, that men Are never cordial to the Church of christ, who embrace this present world. It is recorded of the King of Navarre then a Protestant, being pressed by Beza, to appear more in the cause of God,
So when men will make religion as twelve, and the world as thirteene, they will in sad tryals, with Demas, forsake the cause and servants of God, and embrace the present world:
So when men will make Religion as twelve, and the world as thirteene, they will in sad trials, with Demas, forsake the cause and Servants of God, and embrace the present world:
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and set up the worship of God, refused to goe back with their brethren, and chose rather to dwell among plants and hedges, than to hazzard a gainefull trade, which they made of the Kings work.
and Set up the worship of God, refused to go back with their brothers, and chosen rather to dwell among plants and hedges, than to hazard a gainful trade, which they made of the Kings work.
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Many ships have been swallowed in a calme, when they have outrid severall stormes. Troubles and persecutions, (like the wind in Plutarchs Parable) make men gird their cloak (their profession of religion and service to the cause of God) closer to them,
Many ships have been swallowed in a Cam, when they have outrid several storms. Troubles and persecutions, (like the wind in Plutarchs Parable) make men gird their cloak (their profession of Religion and service to the cause of God) closer to them,
There is a notable story of a souldier of Antigonus, one whom the Prince observed to be a very valiant man, ready to adventure upon any desperate service, and therefore much favoured him;
There is a notable story of a soldier of Antigonus, one whom the Prince observed to be a very valiant man, ready to adventure upon any desperate service, and Therefore much favoured him;
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Thirdly, whosoever would bee a reall usefull instrument for the good of the Church, must get an unfaigned love to the Church planted in his heart, that it may beare fruit in his life and actions.
Thirdly, whosoever would be a real useful Instrument for the good of the Church, must get an unfeigned love to the Church planted in his heart, that it may bear fruit in his life and actions.
Yet in the last verse of that chapter hee promiseth to shew them a more excellent way, and that is the way of love, which he layes downe in the thirteenth chapter:
Yet in the last verse of that chapter he promises to show them a more excellent Way, and that is the Way of love, which he lays down in the thirteenth chapter:
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which will doe all things, endure all things, without which if men had the tongues of men and Angels, all other gifts of prophesie, knowledge, &c. they are but as sounding brasse, or tinckling cymbals.
which will do all things, endure all things, without which if men had the tongues of men and Angels, all other Gifts of prophesy, knowledge, etc. they Are but as sounding brass, or tinkling cymbals.
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and thou also wert laid in its womb, and sucked its breasts, redeemed with the same blood, enjoyest all the same priviledges, hast all thy welfare in this world wrapt up in its welfare,
and thou also Wertenberg laid in its womb, and sucked its breasts, redeemed with the same blood, enjoyest all the same privileges, hast all thy welfare in this world wrapped up in its welfare,
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So then you easily apprehend the excellent use, and indeed the necessity of the concurrence of these three qualifications of godlinesse, self-deniall, and love, to the making up of a good Chruch-man:
So then you Easily apprehend the excellent use, and indeed the necessity of the concurrence of these three qualifications of godliness, self-denial, and love, to the making up of a good Chruch-man:
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First, carefully to informe our selves of the state and condition in which the Church is, otherwise wee deprive our selves of all possibility of being helpfull to it.
First, carefully to inform our selves of the state and condition in which the Church is, otherwise we deprive our selves of all possibility of being helpful to it.
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but so to know, as to work our hearts to a fellowfeeling of their condition, otherwise all our intelligence will be as dry clouds, flying over our heads without a drop of raine.
but so to know, as to work our hearts to a Fellowfeeling of their condition, otherwise all our intelligence will be as dry Clouds, flying over our Heads without a drop of rain.
Thus also did Daniel, who when God had shewed him, though but in a vision, the calamities that were to come upon the Church of the Jewes by Antiochus Epiphanes, he fainted, and was sick certain dayes.
Thus also did daniel, who when God had showed him, though but in a vision, the calamities that were to come upon the Church of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes, he fainted, and was sick certain days.
They have all the spirit of adoption, enabling them to cry, Abba, Father: So that what the Master of the ship said to Ionah, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise and call upon thy God:
They have all the Spirit of adoption, enabling them to cry, Abba, Father: So that what the Master of the ship said to Jonah, What Meanest thou, Oh sleeper? arise and call upon thy God:
An hundred eighty five thousand were overthrowne in one night, after the Prayer of Hezekiah. It is able to turne away all plagues, pestilence, famine, sword, wild-beasts;
an hundred eighty five thousand were overthrown in one night, After the Prayer of Hezekiah. It is able to turn away all plagues, pestilence, famine, sword, Wild beasts;
Hee said hee would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the gap, to turn away his wrathfull indignation ▪ And thus some interpret that place of the Prophet Isaiah, Ask mee of things to come, concerning my Sonnes;
He said he would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the gap, to turn away his wrathful Indignation ▪ And thus Some interpret that place of the Prophet Isaiah, Ask me of things to come, Concerning my Sons;
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What regard soever he may bear to us poore sinners, he will certainly regard the intercessions of his owne Spirit. Thirdly, The Prayers of Gods people they are offered up and presented to God by his owne Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the high Priest of our profession, the Angel of his presence, who is at the right hand of God, who daily makes intercession for us, as the Spirit makes intercession in us, and mingles his incense, with the prayers of the Saints, upon the golden altar which is before the throne.
What regard soever he may bear to us poor Sinners, he will Certainly regard the intercessions of his own Spirit. Thirdly, The Prayers of God's people they Are offered up and presented to God by his own Son, our Lord jesus christ, the high Priest of our profession, the Angel of his presence, who is At the right hand of God, who daily makes Intercession for us, as the Spirit makes Intercession in us, and mingles his incense, with the Prayers of the Saints, upon the golden altar which is before the throne.
Fourthly, There is this in prayer, that it gives the greatest glory unto God. Of all gifts or graces which God hath given to any creature, never any thing (except faith only) was found to give that glory to God which prayer doth:
Fourthly, There is this in prayer, that it gives the greatest glory unto God. Of all Gifts or graces which God hath given to any creature, never any thing (except faith only) was found to give that glory to God which prayer does:
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especially in these two things. First, it brings God into the field to fight the battell for them, makes him to work all their works for them; as indeed he doth.
especially in these two things. First, it brings God into the field to fight the battle for them, makes him to work all their works for them; as indeed he does.
and almost miraculously preserved you by his own naked arme, ever since the beginning of your meeting? Give therefore the glory where it is due, you shall have the honour of excellent instruments,
and almost miraculously preserved you by his own naked arm, ever since the beginning of your meeting? Give Therefore the glory where it is due, you shall have the honour of excellent Instruments,
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While you have been with Ioshuah fighting in the valley, Moses, Aaron and Hur have been at prayer upon the mountain. God hath poured out upon many parts of the Kingdome,
While you have been with Joshua fighting in the valley, Moses, Aaron and Hur have been At prayer upon the mountain. God hath poured out upon many parts of the Kingdom,
but more especially in and about this great City, a most fervent Spirit of Prayer: In many thousand families you are every day mentioned at the throne of grace;
but more especially in and about this great city, a most fervent Spirit of Prayer: In many thousand families you Are every day mentioned At the throne of grace;
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Let God therfore have the chiefe honour for pouring out the spirit of prayer and supplication, the fruit whereof is the upholding your hearts and spirits daily in your work.
Let God Therefore have the chief honour for pouring out the Spirit of prayer and supplication, the fruit whereof is the upholding your hearts and spirits daily in your work.
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And this also intimates the best hope wee have of your good successe for the time to come, even because God hath put it into the heart of the Kings Majesty and your selves, to put the whole kingdome into a posture of prayer; we hope your care in putting the Kingdome into a posture of defence, will be serviceable:
And this also intimates the best hope we have of your good success for the time to come, even Because God hath put it into the heart of the Kings Majesty and your selves, to put the Whole Kingdom into a posture of prayer; we hope your care in putting the Kingdom into a posture of defence, will be serviceable:
but wee expect our greatest help and advantage, as from our daily prayers, so more especially from those solemn monthly dayes of humiliation, that are afforded and appointed us.
but we expect our greatest help and advantage, as from our daily Prayers, so more especially from those solemn monthly days of humiliation, that Are afforded and appointed us.
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and told his friends he was at this cost to strengthen his Kingdome, esteeming them as strong fortifications, wherein he provided many to fight against the devill, the world, and the flesh:
and told his Friends he was At this cost to strengthen his Kingdom, esteeming them as strong fortifications, wherein he provided many to fight against the Devil, the world, and the Flesh:
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I can more truly speak from God that in every congregation where godly Ministers and godly people shall, according to publick direction, ly in the dust, fasting,
I can more truly speak from God that in every congregation where godly Ministers and godly people shall, according to public direction, lie in the dust, fasting,
some cannot pray, some will not pray, sure I am many doe not pray, who in all this long time of Germanies afflictions have never separated themselves to afford one dayes prayer for the help of their brethren:
Some cannot pray, Some will not pray, sure I am many do not pray, who in all this long time of Germanies afflictions have never separated themselves to afford one days prayer for the help of their brothers:
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and in all our owne exigents and darknesses have never stood upon the walls to help either England, Scotland, Ireland, King, or Parliament: these are a miserable generation.
and in all our own exigents and Darknesses have never stood upon the walls to help either England, Scotland, Ireland, King, or Parliament: these Are a miserable generation.
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And this their not praying for the Church is a sad token against them, that when the Church of Christ shall sing for joy of heart, themselves shall cry for sorrow of heart, and howle for vexation of spirit.
And this their not praying for the Church is a sad token against them, that when the Church of christ shall sing for joy of heart, themselves shall cry for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of Spirit.
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What remaineth then, but that all you who make mention of the Lord, and bear his Name, who have received this mercy, that you may have accesse to the throne of grace, be quickned up,
What remains then, but that all you who make mention of the Lord, and bear his Name, who have received this mercy, that you may have access to the throne of grace, be quickened up,
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for the time to come, to stand upon the walls, to give God no rest night nor day, to let Ierusalem come into your mind, constantly to do that which Master Bradford made the subscription of his letters, pray, pray, pray.
for the time to come, to stand upon the walls, to give God no rest night nor day, to let Ierusalem come into your mind, constantly to do that which Master Bradford made the subscription of his letters, pray, pray, pray.
wee may overmatch all our enimies by prayer, discover all their plots by prayer. Let us not bee traitors against the Church and State, in slighting or forbearing the use of that, which may work all our works for us;
we may overmatch all our enemies by prayer, discover all their plots by prayer. Let us not be Traitors against the Church and State, in slighting or forbearing the use of that, which may work all our works for us;
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Nay, which is yet more, a heathen Emperour Marcus Aurelius, finding by experience the power of the prayers of Christians, gave all the world notice of it, staid the persecution against the Christians,
Nay, which is yet more, a heathen Emperor Marcus Aurelius, finding by experience the power of the Prayers of Christians, gave all the world notice of it, stayed the persecution against the Christians,
Verily (Right honourable and beloved) if you knew what blessings they are in the midst of the land, you would take pleasure in them, you would seek for praying friends, praying servants, praying tenants;
Verily (Right honourable and Beloved) if you knew what blessings they Are in the midst of the land, you would take pleasure in them, you would seek for praying Friends, praying Servants, praying tenants;
The conclusion is this, Whatsoever abilities any have received in any kind, they are given to them to this very end, to be serviceable and usefull to the Church of Christ with them:
The conclusion is this, Whatsoever abilities any have received in any kind, they Are given to them to this very end, to be serviceable and useful to the Church of christ with them:
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all the livelyhood of our naturall faculties, of our actions, of our wordly wealth, of office or authority, are given us, not for our own carnall ends, no nor primarily for our own salvation;
all the livelihood of our natural faculties, of our actions, of our wordly wealth, of office or Authority, Are given us, not for our own carnal ends, no nor primarily for our own salvation;
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So that our hands if skilfull to write, should be employed as Secretaries of the Church, our feet as Messengers of the Church, our tongues as Advocates for the Church, our Wisdome and learning as Counsellors for the Church, our wealth as Stewards or Almoners for the Church. Whatever any man hath, the Lord would have his Church to be the Common-storehouse, into which all should bee brought, the body to which all should be serviceable:
So that our hands if skilful to write, should be employed as Secretary's of the Church, our feet as Messengers of the Church, our tongues as Advocates for the Church, our Wisdom and learning as Counsellors for the Church, our wealth as Stewards or Almoners for the Church. Whatever any man hath, the Lord would have his Church to be the Common-storehouse, into which all should be brought, the body to which all should be serviceable:
They grieve for Ireland; but require either their hands to underwrite, their legs to walk, their purses to contribute, their authority to command or countenance, &c. they can spare none of all these.
They grieve for Ireland; but require either their hands to underwrite, their legs to walk, their purses to contribute, their Authority to command or countenance, etc. they can spare none of all these.
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but denyed that, and put off with the offer of a benediction, told him that hee perceived his peny was better than his blessing, otherwise he had denyed him that also.
but denied that, and put off with the offer of a benediction, told him that he perceived his penny was better than his blessing, otherwise he had denied him that also.
when the not having much, but the improving of what we had to our masters advantage, will bring the Euge bone serve; when others shall come in and say, Lord thy pound hath gained five pounds;
when the not having much, but the improving of what we had to our Masters advantage, will bring the Euge bone serve; when Others shall come in and say, Lord thy pound hath gained five pounds;
What words shall I use? How shall I make up a strength to prevail with you, to give up your selves and all you have so wholly to the Lord and to his Church, that all your other outward occasions may not so much as dare to expect any thing from you,
What words shall I use? How shall I make up a strength to prevail with you, to give up your selves and all you have so wholly to the Lord and to his Church, that all your other outward occasions may not so much as Dare to expect any thing from you,
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when we consider how you, who heretofore have lived at ease and in pleasure enjoying the delights of the sons of men, have now changed your pleasures for paines, your delights for dangers, your profits and gains for expences, your houses for lodgings, and still continue to deny your selves in all these things,
when we Consider how you, who heretofore have lived At ease and in pleasure enjoying the delights of the Sons of men, have now changed your pleasures for pains, your delights for dangers, your profits and gains for expenses, your houses for lodgings, and still continue to deny your selves in all these things,
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and whom would not this provoke? It is reported of Master Fox, that when a poore man asked something of him for Christ Jesus sake, he questioned with the man, whether hee knew Jesus Christ;
and whom would not this provoke? It is reported of Master Fox, that when a poor man asked something of him for christ jesus sake, he questioned with the man, whither he knew jesus christ;
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