Reformation and desolation, or, A sermon tending to the discovery of the symptomes of a people to whom God will by no meanes be reconciled preached to the Honourable House of Commons at their late solemne fast, Decemb. 22, 1641 / by Stephen Marshall ...
Notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fiercenesse of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withall.
Notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, Because of all the provocations that Manasses had provoked him withal.
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There is hardly any thing recorded of him but what is wonderfull, his very birth was wonderfull, he being prophesied of by name about three hundred and fifty yeares before hee was borne:
There is hardly any thing recorded of him but what is wonderful, his very birth was wonderful, he being prophesied of by name about three hundred and fifty Years before he was born:
when the ten Tribes were carried away captive, and Iudah and Benjamin onely lest, and they (as farre as the eye of man could see) wholly and generally fallen from the Lord their God to all manner of Idols and Idolatries;
when the ten Tribes were carried away captive, and Iudah and Benjamin only lest, and they (as Far as the eye of man could see) wholly and generally fallen from the Lord their God to all manner of Idols and Idolatries;
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And it was another wonder, that in such a strong faction as Idolatry then had, that any could possibly so prevaile in the Court as to give such education to the young Prince:
And it was Another wonder, that in such a strong faction as Idolatry then had, that any could possibly so prevail in the Court as to give such education to the young Prince:
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and the reformation of Religion, and that with such a perfect heart to make the most compleat and absolute reformation of the Church that ever was wrought by any mortall man since God had a Church on earth.
and the Reformation of Religion, and that with such a perfect heart to make the most complete and absolute Reformation of the Church that ever was wrought by any Mortal man since God had a Church on earth.
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yet hee carried all before him like a torrent, and walked like a man of fire, (as his name signifies the fire of the Lord) and brought the whole Nation so about, that there was scarce ever such a Covenant made as hee procured,
yet he carried all before him like a torrent, and walked like a man of fire, (as his name signifies the fire of the Lord) and brought the Whole nation so about, that there was scarce ever such a Covenant made as he procured,
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But now the successe that all this found with God is yet more wonderfull, and this my Text will tell you of, viz. That not withstanding such a rare man was thus wonderfully stirred up,
But now the success that all this found with God is yet more wonderful, and this my Text will tell you of, viz. That not withstanding such a rare man was thus wonderfully stirred up,
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Because of all the provocations wherewith Manasses had provoked him; though hee were dead betweene thirty and forty yeares before Iosiah ended his dayes,
Because of all the provocations wherewith Manasses had provoked him; though he were dead between thirty and forty Years before Josiah ended his days,
As it stands in relation to the former description made of Iosiah, and the high praises which God there bestowes upon him, I thence observe, That when God raises up any excellent instruments to appear in his cause, they are most graciously accepted with him,
As it Stands in Relation to the former description made of Josiah, and the high praises which God there bestows upon him, I thence observe, That when God raises up any excellent Instruments to appear in his cause, they Are most graciously accepted with him,
David subdued all their enemies about them, untill they were all put under the soles of their feet, leaving them neither adversary nor evill occurrent.
David subdued all their enemies about them, until they were all put under the soles of their feet, leaving them neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
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and it hath these two branches; first it implies that the endevours of rare Instruments may come to nothing, that men may bee stirred up with admirable spirits to attempt great things for God, and yet their work miscarry.
and it hath these two branches; First it Implies that the endeavours of rare Instruments may come to nothing, that men may be stirred up with admirable spirits to attempt great things for God, and yet their work miscarry.
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Elias for one, a man (as it were) made of fire, who at one time called a Parliament of the King, and all the Heads of Israel together, convinced them of their halting between God and Baal, and wrought so at the present, that all the people cryed out the Lord is God, and seemed to have their hearts brought back again to the Lord their God;
Elias for one, a man (as it were) made of fire, who At one time called a Parliament of the King, and all the Heads of Israel together, convinced them of their halting between God and Baal, and wrought so At the present, that all the people cried out the Lord is God, and seemed to have their hearts brought back again to the Lord their God;
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yet the very next day, he was faine to run away to save his life, undertaking a journey of forty dayes to keepe himselfe from the fury of Iezabel. Ieremy was another rare man, one of the most zealous Instruments that ever God employed;
yet the very next day, he was feign to run away to save his life, undertaking a journey of forty days to keep himself from the fury of Jezebel. Ieremy was Another rare man, one of the most zealous Instruments that ever God employed;
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Priests, nor people, all grew worse and worse, and himselfe in the end was carried away by a rebellions company into that accursed land of Egypt, and there died.
Priests, nor people, all grew Worse and Worse, and himself in the end was carried away by a rebellions company into that accursed land of Egypt, and there died.
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And it hath beene often observed, that the Lord hath seene it fit for reasons best knowne to himselfe, to let abundance of the Worthies whom he hath employed even (so far as men could judge) to perish in the worke he hath set them about.
And it hath been often observed, that the Lord hath seen it fit for Reasons best known to himself, to let abundance of the Worthies whom he hath employed even (so Far as men could judge) to perish in the work he hath Set them about.
I doe but name this, you are wise to apply it to your selves, you (Right honourable and beloved) are employed in great services, God hath raised you up to attempt glorious things for his name,
I do but name this, you Are wise to apply it to your selves, you (Right honourable and Beloved) Are employed in great services, God hath raised you up to attempt glorious things for his name,
Now let us consider them in themselves, where I shall not need before so grave and intelligent Assembly, to waste the time in analysing or giving the grammaticall interpretation of so plaine and easie a Text, I shall only take up three doctrinall observations (which you will see to lie clearly in the words) and handle them as the Lord shall please to enable me, and the time permit; whereof the first is:
Now let us Consider them in themselves, where I shall not need before so grave and intelligent Assembly, to waste the time in analysing or giving the Grammatical Interpretation of so plain and easy a Text, I shall only take up three doctrinal observations (which you will see to lie clearly in the words) and handle them as the Lord shall please to enable me, and the time permit; whereof the First is:
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The third is, this being done for Manassehs provocations, I observe, That the sins of one generation may be the ground and cause of the destruction and ruine of the succeeding generation.
The third is, this being done for Manassehs provocations, I observe, That the Sins of one generation may be the ground and cause of the destruction and ruin of the succeeding generation.
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The abominations that Manasses committed and commanded in his time, were the cause why God was unappeasably bent to the destruction of the generation that lived after him.
The abominations that Manasses committed and commanded in his time, were the cause why God was unappeasably bent to the destruction of the generation that lived After him.
I begin with the first, That the wrath of God, when it is greatly kindled, is extreame fierce, or it is a most dreadfull thing to bee under Gods wrath when it is once kindled.
I begin with the First, That the wrath of God, when it is greatly kindled, is extreme fierce, or it is a most dreadful thing to be under God's wrath when it is once kindled.
In clearing of this, I shall first briefly discusse two or three questions, and then endeavour (as the Lord shall help me) to set it home to you in an application.
In clearing of this, I shall First briefly discuss two or three questions, and then endeavour (as the Lord shall help me) to Set it home to you in an application.
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Plainly, wrath or anger in God is never attributed to him, in regard of any troublesome passion, or affection; but only in respect of the effect. I say, that wrath or anger is attributed to God, not secundùm perturbationis affectum, but secundùm ultionis effectum. In a word then, Gods wrath is nothing but his revenging justice; which justice of God,
Plainly, wrath or anger in God is never attributed to him, in regard of any troublesome passion, or affection; but only in respect of the Effect. I say, that wrath or anger is attributed to God, not secundùm perturbationis affectum, but secundùm ultionis effectum. In a word then, God's wrath is nothing but his revenging Justice; which Justice of God,
as it simply burnes against sinne, the Scripture calls his anger: when it doth more fiercely excandescere, or sparkle out, it is called his wrath: the same justice, when it pronounceth sentence, is called his judgement; when it is brought into execution, it is called his vengeance: so that wrath, anger, judgement, and vengeance in God are all one: Gods wrath is his revenging justice, and when I say, his wrath (when greatly kindled) is exceeding fierce, I meane it is a dreadfull, horrid,
as it simply burns against sin, the Scripture calls his anger: when it does more fiercely excandescere, or sparkle out, it is called his wrath: the same Justice, when it pronounceth sentence, is called his judgement; when it is brought into execution, it is called his vengeance: so that wrath, anger, judgement, and vengeance in God Are all one: God's wrath is his revenging Justice, and when I say, his wrath (when greatly kindled) is exceeding fierce, I mean it is a dreadful, horrid,
But if you will give your reverent attention one quarter of an houre, I shall (God willing) out of the holy Scriptures open something, which may in some degree make you conceive,
But if you will give your reverend attention one quarter of an hour, I shall (God willing) out of the holy Scriptures open something, which may in Some degree make you conceive,
for I greatly feare, that before we part it will be too evident, that this fierce wrath is kindled against some of our owne soules who are here present.
for I greatly Fear, that before we part it will be too evident, that this fierce wrath is kindled against Some of our own Souls who Are Here present.
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Indeed your calling and meeting this day for humiliation, fasting, and prayer seemes to tell all the world, that you beleeve that Gods wrath is kindled;
Indeed your calling and meeting this day for humiliation, fasting, and prayer seems to tell all the world, that you believe that God's wrath is kindled;
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the Lyon hath roared, who will not tremble? the Lord hath uttered his voice, who will not fear? To a terrible earth-quake, that makes the foundation of the hills to quake and tremble.
the lion hath roared, who will not tremble? the Lord hath uttered his voice, who will not Fear? To a terrible earthquake, that makes the Foundation of the hills to quake and tremble.
But most usually it is set out by devouring fire, the most terrible of all the creatures which Gods hand hath made ▪ and mark what kind of fire it is:
But most usually it is Set out by devouring fire, the most terrible of all the creatures which God's hand hath made ▪ and mark what kind of fire it is:
If any mortall man had stood with Abraham, and seene the Lord raining downe flakes of fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrha, hee would have thought it an horrible tempest.
If any Mortal man had stood with Abraham, and seen the Lord raining down flakes of fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrha, he would have Thought it an horrible tempest.
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Yea it is compared to a lake or river of fire, Esai. 30. ult. The breath of the Lord (speaking of Tophet) like a river of fire and brimstone kindles it.
Yea it is compared to a lake or river of fire, Isaiah. 30. ult. The breath of the Lord (speaking of Tophet) like a river of fire and brimstone kindles it.
Imagine the anger of the Lord thus set out, as if from Gods nostrils, and out of his mouth should come huge lakes or floods of fire and brimstone, streaming out upon the people with whom hee is angry:
Imagine the anger of the Lord thus Set out, as if from God's nostrils, and out of his Mouth should come huge lake's or floods of fire and brimstone, streaming out upon the people with whom he is angry:
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What dreadfull things are these? Yet further, Gods wrath is set out to bee such a fire as is altogether irresistible; so that the poore creatures on whom it falls, cannot possibly stand before it:
What dreadful things Are these? Yet further, God's wrath is Set out to be such a fire as is altogether irresistible; so that the poor creatures on whom it falls, cannot possibly stand before it:
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and therefore usually when God is said to arise in wrath and fury, the people, that bee the vessels of this wrath, are said to bee wax, and straw, and stubble, dry leaves, and rotten hedges; and what are these to stand before huge stormes and floods, lakes of fire and brimstone?
and Therefore usually when God is said to arise in wrath and fury, the people, that be the vessels of this wrath, Are said to be wax, and straw, and stubble, dry leaves, and rotten hedges; and what Are these to stand before huge storms and floods, lake's of fire and brimstone?
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And lastly, Such a fire, when once throughly kindled, can never be quenched. There bee two expressions (among many others) in the Scripture, which bee very dreadfull, to this purpose:
And lastly, Such a fire, when once thoroughly kindled, can never be quenched. There be two expressions (among many Others) in the Scripture, which be very dreadful, to this purpose:
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where Gods fury and fierce anger is compared to fire which throwes down rocks, licks up the sea, burnes up the forrests, melis and burnes the earth and world, and all that dwells therein.
where God's fury and fierce anger is compared to fire which throws down Rocks, licks up the sea, burns up the forests, Melis and burns the earth and world, and all that dwells therein.
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The throwing of many millions of Angels out of heaven into the lowest hell, was nothing but the effect of Gods wrath. The opening the flood-gate of all sin and misery upon all mankind, was nothing but an effect of Gods wrath. The deluge that over-whelmed all the world, all the plagues of Egypt, burning of Sodom, the earths opening and swallowing up Korah and his company, all the famine, pestilence, blood, that ever the world lay under, are but so many effects of Gods wrath. Nay, the dreadfull appearance at the last day,
The throwing of many millions of Angels out of heaven into the lowest hell, was nothing but the Effect of God's wrath. The opening the floodgate of all since and misery upon all mankind, was nothing but an Effect of God's wrath. The deluge that overwhelmed all the world, all the plagues of Egypt, burning of Sodom, the earth's opening and swallowing up Korah and his company, all the famine, pestilence, blood, that ever the world lay under, Are but so many effects of God's wrath. Nay, the dreadful appearance At the last day,
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when the Potentates and Princes of the world will bee humble Suiters to the hills and mountaines to fall on them, will bee nothing but an effect of the Lords comming in wrath, to render vengeance to his enemies.
when the Potentates and Princes of the world will be humble Suitors to the hills and Mountains to fallen on them, will be nothing but an Effect of the lords coming in wrath, to render vengeance to his enemies.
and if ten thousand more could bee named, that one effect of it, in the Lords powring out his viall of his revenging justice upon the body and soule of our blessed Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ, is most able to in forme us,
and if ten thousand more could be nam, that one Effect of it, in the lords Pouring out his vial of his revenging Justice upon the body and soul of our blessed Lord and Saviour Iesus christ, is most able to in Form us,
that when he had but one Son who was his fellow (as the Prophet saith, Awake sword, and smite the man that is my fellow;) yet this revenging justice being powred out upon him, made him (who in his person was no other than God himself,
that when he had but one Son who was his fellow (as the Prophet Says, Awake sword, and smite the man that is my fellow;) yet this revenging Justice being poured out upon him, made him (who in his person was no other than God himself,
yet in his humane nature) when this Cup was put into his hand, yea the very first taste of it, made him sweat drops of blood trickling down to the ground, in a cold winters night;
yet in his humane nature) when this Cup was put into his hand, yea the very First taste of it, made him sweat drops of blood trickling down to the ground, in a cold winter's night;
But thirdly, Were I able to open the thing it selfe, and let you see it in the causes, you would instantly conclude, that it is beyond all apprehension.
But Thirdly, Were I able to open the thing it self, and let you see it in the Causes, you would instantly conclude, that it is beyond all apprehension.
When God takes his creature into his hand, and by his almighty power upholds the being of it, that it may feele what the Lord Jehovah can doe upon it, and against it.
When God Takes his creature into his hand, and by his almighty power upholds the being of it, that it may feel what the Lord Jehovah can do upon it, and against it.
When God hath only hid himselfe from his dearest friends, this very hiding of himselfe hath been so dreadfull, that it hath made them goe roaring all the day long, dryed up their moisture, neade their lives uncomfortable, and a burden to themselves, turned all other comforts into gall and worm-wood.
When God hath only hid himself from his dearest Friends, this very hiding of himself hath been so dreadful, that it hath made them go roaring all the day long, dried up their moisture, neade their lives uncomfortable, and a burden to themselves, turned all other comforts into Gall and wormwood.
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Now if onely an Eclipse of his loving countenance bee thus intolerable, what is it for God to fall upon a creature as his enimy? When a poore worme must not only stand under the weight of a huge rock falling upon it, but of an almighty God.
Now if only an Eclipse of his loving countenance be thus intolerable, what is it for God to fallen upon a creature as his enemy? When a poor worm must not only stand under the weight of a huge rock falling upon it, but of an almighty God.
And even this fatherly wrath, this gentle wrath, (if it bee not a contradiction to call it so) these small drops of his displeasure, are more unsupportable to them than all the miseries of the world:
And even this fatherly wrath, this gentle wrath, (if it be not a contradiction to call it so) these small drops of his displeasure, Are more unsupportable to them than all the misery's of the world:
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Yea, they could more willingly submit to the torments in hell (provided that Gods countenance did but shine upon them) than to undergoe that which this wrath of God sometimes distills upon them:
Yea, they could more willingly submit to the torments in hell (provided that God's countenance did but shine upon them) than to undergo that which this wrath of God sometime distils upon them:
And yet all this while wee may truly say of them, they are children under wrath, but not the children of wrath; not the people of his wrath, not the vessels of his wrath.
And yet all this while we may truly say of them, they Are children under wrath, but not the children of wrath; not the people of his wrath, not the vessels of his wrath.
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And in the New Testament, they are called children of disobedience; as the Apostle, For which things sake the wrath of God commeth on the children of disobedience.
And in the New Testament, they Are called children of disobedience; as the Apostle, For which things sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
I say therefore that these children that will not carry the yoke, are, First, all unbeleevers. I doe not meane Negative unbeleevers, that is, those that doe not beleeve in Christ,
I say Therefore that these children that will not carry the yoke, Are, First, all unbelievers. I do not mean Negative unbelievers, that is, those that do not believe in christ,
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who as they will not take Christ to be their portion by faith, so they will not take Christs word in the Gospel to be their guide; but they will live indeed without all yoke, doing what is good in their owne eyes;
who as they will not take christ to be their portion by faith, so they will not take Christ word in the Gospel to be their guide; but they will live indeed without all yoke, doing what is good in their own eyes;
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these are the sonnes of Belial. You may see a notable description of them in the prophesie of Zacharie, ch. 7. v. 8. where the wilfull disobedience, obstinate stubbornesse and intractablenesse is expressed by divers similitudes, all tending to the same purpose.
these Are the Sons of Belial. You may see a notable description of them in the prophesy of Zacharias, changed. 7. v. 8. where the wilful disobedience, obstinate Stubbornness and intractableness is expressed by diverse Similitudes, all tending to the same purpose.
Yea, they make their hearts as an Adamant Stone; there is in them a stiffe and wilfull resolution to sin, whereby their hearts are as intractable to any goodnesse,
Yea, they make their hearts as an Adamant Stone; there is in them a stiff and wilful resolution to since, whereby their hearts Are as intractable to any Goodness,
when you have said all you can against their wantonnesse, uncleannesse, prophanness, pride, covetousness, &c. you prevaile no more than when an hammer strikes upon an anvile:
when you have said all you can against their wantonness, uncleanness, profaneness, pride, covetousness, etc. you prevail no more than when an hammer strikes upon an anvil:
Now to apply this to our selves, it might first teach all who are reconciled to God by Christ, what infinite cause they have every day of their life, to blesse that grace of God, which hath not appointed them unto wrath, but by the blood of his own sonne, hath delivered them from wrath to come, and provided for them everlasting glory and happinesse.
Now to apply this to our selves, it might First teach all who Are reconciled to God by christ, what infinite cause they have every day of their life, to bless that grace of God, which hath not appointed them unto wrath, but by the blood of his own son, hath Delivered them from wrath to come, and provided for them everlasting glory and happiness.
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Secondly, it may likewise teach all that feare God never to envie the prosperous estate of any child of Belial, though waters of a full cup be wrung out for them,
Secondly, it may likewise teach all that Fear God never to envy the prosperous estate of any child of Belial, though waters of a full cup be wrung out for them,
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though they swim in wealth and honour, and pomp in this world, and have all their hearts can desire, and in the meane time account it their glory that they carry not the Lords yoak, never envie their lot; If any here knew of half a score good fellowes set at a banquet of wine, furnished with all the helps of mirth and jollity,
though they swim in wealth and honour, and pomp in this world, and have all their hearts can desire, and in the mean time account it their glory that they carry not the lords yoke, never envy their lot; If any Here knew of half a score good Fellows Set At a banquet of wine, furnished with all the helps of mirth and jollity,
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But stay till the shot be payd, enquire how able they will be to undergoe the wrath of God, enter into the Sanctuary, understand their end, and thy envie will bee at an end,
But stay till the shot be paid, inquire how able they will be to undergo the wrath of God, enter into the Sanctuary, understand their end, and thy envy will be At an end,
you are met this day together to Fast and Pary and mourne before the Lord; and (as I touched before) hereby you acknowledge that the wrath of God is kindled,
you Are met this day together to Fast and Pary and mourn before the Lord; and (as I touched before) hereby you acknowledge that the wrath of God is kindled,
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and I verily believe this is the very end you aymed at, in calling us the unworthy Ministers of Christ to your help this day, that wee might bee assistant to you in whatever might turn away the wrath of God from you.
and I verily believe this is the very end you aimed At, in calling us the unworthy Ministers of christ to your help this day, that we might be assistant to you in whatever might turn away the wrath of God from you.
But the bringing this lesson home, if God set it on to your hearts, may help to fasten the counsell given you in the morning, as a nayle in a sure place.
But the bringing this Lesson home, if God Set it on to your hearts, may help to fasten the counsel given you in the morning, as a nail in a sure place.
I must therefore entreat you all, (Honourable and beloved) since you have vouchsafed to call for the labour of a poor man to help you, let mee be as free with you,
I must Therefore entreat you all, (Honourable and Beloved) since you have vouchsafed to call for the labour of a poor man to help you, let me be as free with you,
God calls him in a mourning time, and saith, goe to the King and Queen, and say come yee down, sit in the dust, humble your selves: So I say to you, comedown, forget that any of you are Earles or Lords, Knights, or Gentlemen, lay for a while these thoughts aside;
God calls him in a mourning time, and Says, go to the King and Queen, and say come ye down, fit in the dust, humble your selves: So I say to you, comedown, forget that any of you Are Earls or lords, Knights, or Gentlemen, lay for a while these thoughts aside;
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Are yee not children of Belial? (that is the very thing which you must answer in your own bosome) that is, are there not amongst you such as refuse to carry the yoak of Christ? who will not take Christ to be your Saviour as he offers himselfe to you in his Gospel? you will have him upon other termes than to make him your King, Prophet, and Priest; you would have him to deliver you from hell,
are ye not children of Belial? (that is the very thing which you must answer in your own bosom) that is, Are there not among you such as refuse to carry the yoke of christ? who will not take christ to be your Saviour as he offers himself to you in his Gospel? you will have him upon other terms than to make him your King, Prophet, and Priest; you would have him to deliver you from hell,
This terrible Lyon roares against thee, a dreadfull fire is kindled, a horrible tempest is ready to fall upon thy head, showers and floods of fire and brimstone are even ready to be powred out upon thee:
This terrible lion roars against thee, a dreadful fire is kindled, a horrible tempest is ready to fallen upon thy head, showers and floods of fire and brimstone Are even ready to be poured out upon thee:
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how art thou able to live with everlasting burnings? how wilt thou dwell with devouring fire? Thou that art crushed before a moth, how can thy heart endure,
how art thou able to live with everlasting burnings? how wilt thou dwell with devouring fire? Thou that art crushed before a moth, how can thy heart endure,
or thy hands be strong in the day that God shall deale with thee? Thou that dar'st not think of lying one day upon a wrack, that canst not endure for two or three dayes to be wrung with the cholick, that art not able to beare the thoughts of lying under the tearing of a Quartane Ague from Michaelmas to Easter; how wilt thou bee able to stand under the fall of such a huge rock as the wrath of the Almighty God? which every moment is ready to break downe upon thee.
or thy hands be strong in the day that God shall deal with thee? Thou that Darest not think of lying one day upon a wrack, that Canst not endure for two or three days to be wrung with the cholic, that art not able to bear the thoughts of lying under the tearing of a Quartane Ague from Michaelmas to Easter; how wilt thou be able to stand under the fallen of such a huge rock as the wrath of the Almighty God? which every moment is ready to break down upon thee.
than a few dry leaves are able to resist the huge breaking in of many waters? Oh beloved, would you with due care apply these things to your own hearts,
than a few dry leaves Are able to resist the huge breaking in of many waters? O Beloved, would you with due care apply these things to your own hearts,
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though they be marvellous great, yet seeme very little: a Starre that is bigger than all the earth, seemes no bigger than a candle being many miles distant from us.
though they be marvellous great, yet seem very little: a Star that is bigger than all the earth, seems no bigger than a candle being many miles distant from us.
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It is reported of a certaine Christian King of Hungary, who being on a time marvellous sad and heavie, his brother that was a resolute Courtier would needs know what he ailed;
It is reported of a certain Christian King of Hungary, who being on a time marvellous sad and heavy, his brother that was a resolute Courtier would needs know what he ailed;
but the custome of that Countrey was, that if the Executioner of justice came and sounded a Trumpet before any mans doore, the man was presently to be led to execution:
but the custom of that Country was, that if the Executioner of Justice Come and sounded a Trumpet before any men door, the man was presently to be led to execution:
the King in the dead time of the night sends his Deaths-man, and causeth him to sound his Trumpet before his brothers doore, who hearing and seeing the messenger of death, springs in pale and trembling into his brothers presence,
the King in the dead time of the night sends his Deathsman, and Causes him to found his Trumpet before his Brother's door, who hearing and seeing the Messenger of death, springs in pale and trembling into his Brother's presence,
and shall not I, so great a sinner, feare to be brought to judgment before Jesus Christ? If we would thus suppose with Hierom, that we heard this Trumpet sounding, Arise ye dead, and come to judgment, it would work to the purpose.
and shall not I, so great a sinner, Fear to be brought to judgement before jesus christ? If we would thus suppose with Hieronymus, that we herd this Trumpet sounding, Arise you dead, and come to judgement, it would work to the purpose.
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and said, so God shake out everyman from his house:) Thus will I shake into eternall destruction all the children of Belial, and then evidence be brought in against thee, (how great soever thou art amongst men) that thou hast a huge pile of sin heaped up against God,
and said, so God shake out everyman from his house:) Thus will I shake into Eternal destruction all the children of Belial, and then evidence be brought in against thee, (how great soever thou art among men) that thou hast a huge pile of since heaped up against God,
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and still hast gone on to adde drunkennesse to thirst, opposing God, his wayes, and his cause, refusing grace offered freely not willing to be at peace with God,
and still hast gone on to add Drunkenness to thirst, opposing God, his ways, and his cause, refusing grace offered freely not willing to be At peace with God,
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And then for the second part, for your Reformation, would the Lord make this day, a day of Reformation to this honourable Assembly, what glorious things would be done by you!
And then for the second part, for your Reformation, would the Lord make this day, a day of Reformation to this honourable Assembly, what glorious things would be done by you!
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than the beholding of this devouring fire, these everlasting burnings, which sinfull men will never be able to abide? I know such is the depravation of mans nature, that if there were any possibility of avoiding Gods wrath without leaving their sinnes, many men would resolve with that wicked Cardinall not to leave their part in Paris, for their part in Paradise: And with that noble man (which Luther speaks of) who professed, that if this life of going from whorehouse to whore-house might last ever, hee would not envie any mans going to heaven. But this will not last;
than the beholding of this devouring fire, these everlasting burnings, which sinful men will never be able to abide? I know such is the depravation of men nature, that if there were any possibility of avoiding God's wrath without leaving their Sins, many men would resolve with that wicked Cardinal not to leave their part in paris, for their part in Paradise: And with that noble man (which Luther speaks of) who professed, that if this life of going from whorehouse to whorehouse might last ever, he would not envy any men going to heaven. But this will not last;
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And therefore my humble request is, that if any of you finde your hearts unwilling to submit to that godly counsell, given you in the morning, of turning to God, doe but think what your sinnes, which you prize so much, will cost you.
And Therefore my humble request is, that if any of you find your hearts unwilling to submit to that godly counsel, given you in the morning, of turning to God, do but think what your Sins, which you prize so much, will cost you.
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upon what termes a man may keep a whore, be a Sodomite, or murder his Father, &c. But here is a rate-book, where any of you may know what a beloved sinne will cost you;
upon what terms a man may keep a whore, be a Sodomite, or murder his Father, etc. But Here is a rate-book, where any of you may know what a Beloved sin will cost you;
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It is reported of Master Bilney when he thought he should be burnt, he would put his finger into the candle to see how he could endure burning, doe thou often so;
It is reported of Master Bilney when he Thought he should be burned, he would put his finger into the candle to see how he could endure burning, do thou often so;
Fourthly and lastly, there is one use peculiar to you that be our Noble Senators, the Lords and Commons gathered in Parliament: wee know your care is for our good,
Fourthly and lastly, there is one use peculiar to you that be our Noble Senators, the lords and Commons gathered in Parliament: we know your care is for our good,
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That the sins of apeople may come to that passe, and Gods wrath may bee kindled to that heigth, that notwithstanding their reformation, God will goe on to a desolation.
That the Sins of apeople may come to that pass, and God's wrath may be kindled to that heighth, that notwithstanding their Reformation, God will go on to a desolation.
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And the Apostles converted so many, that they said to Paul, that there were many myriads, many ten thousands of Iewes that beleeve, who are all zealous ▪ yet notwithstanding, in that very age, wherein the Gospel wrought thus effectually among them, the wrath of God came upon that Nation to the utmost,
And the Apostles converted so many, that they said to Paul, that there were many myriads, many ten thousands of Iewes that believe, who Are all zealous ▪ yet notwithstanding, in that very age, wherein the Gospel wrought thus effectually among them, the wrath of God Come upon that nation to the utmost,
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It is likewise recorded of the Romane Empire, which for a matter of sixe or seven hundred yeares had been a dreadfull enemy to the Kingdome of the Lord;
It is likewise recorded of the Roman Empire, which for a matter of sixe or seven hundred Years had been a dreadful enemy to the Kingdom of the Lord;
in Constantines time the Empire turned to Christianity, and in the very first age of the Empires Christianity, came the destruction and dissolution of it.
in Constantines time the Empire turned to Christianity, and in the very First age of the Empires Christianity, Come the destruction and dissolution of it.
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Answ. And for that, I confesse, a great many men, especially such as are not willing to have any dangerous truth preached to them, doe thinke that all preaching and study, in such points as these, is of no more certainty,
Answer And for that, I confess, a great many men, especially such as Are not willing to have any dangerous truth preached to them, do think that all preaching and study, in such points as these, is of no more certainty,
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they look on such as shall tell them of these things, as upon a company of ignorant people, who will be of their Authors faith; or esteem them as proud men, who would be thought to have more acquaintance with Gods secrets than their neighbours,
they look on such as shall tell them of these things, as upon a company of ignorant people, who will be of their Authors faith; or esteem them as proud men, who would be Thought to have more acquaintance with God's secrets than their neighbours,
arguing them to bee more filly and simply than the very birds and fowles, who could observe what seasons were fit or unfit for their staying or removing in such or such a Countrey;
arguing them to be more filly and simply than the very Birds and fowls, who could observe what seasons were fit or unfit for their staying or removing in such or such a Country;
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Another place you shall find Hos. 7. 9. where the Lord saith of Ephraim, that is, the ten Tribs, gray haires are scattered here and there upon him, yet hee knowes it not: The meaning, plainly, is this;
another place you shall find Hos. 7. 9. where the Lord Says of Ephraim, that is, the ten Tribs, grey hairs Are scattered Here and there upon him, yet he knows it not: The meaning, plainly, is this;
and because also God doth alwayes beare such a tender regard to his owne children, that where-ever they live, hee doth often for their sakes (as it were) reverse his sentence of desolation.
and Because also God does always bear such a tender regard to his own children, that wherever they live, he does often for their sakes (as it were) reverse his sentence of desolation.
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In regard of these things and some others which might bee suggested, I thinke I may say, no mortall man can possibly determine when the precise time of this or that Nations utter ruine is certainly come.
In regard of these things and Some Others which might be suggested, I think I may say, no Mortal man can possibly determine when the precise time of this or that nations utter ruin is Certainly come.
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And what learned men say of them, who have studied for the Philosophers stone, though they could never finde out the Elixar; yet in their search after it they have found out many excellent things, admirably usefull for mankinde:
And what learned men say of them, who have studied for the Philosophers stone, though they could never find out the Elixir; yet in their search After it they have found out many excellent things, admirably useful for mankind:
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yet wee may certainly finde such things as thereby to learne what to feare, what to expect, what to pray against, what to strive after, &c. And so consequently the handling of this question may bee exceedingly usefull to such an Assembly,
yet we may Certainly find such things as thereby to Learn what to Fear, what to expect, what to pray against, what to strive After, etc. And so consequently the handling of this question may be exceedingly useful to such an Assembly,
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Thirdly, the maine question is to enquire what are the Tokens, the gray haires, the flourishing of the Almond tree, whereby wee may guesse at mans going to his long home.
Thirdly, the main question is to inquire what Are the Tokens, the grey hairs, the flourishing of the Almond tree, whereby we may guess At men going to his long home.
Now there is one rule which God hath alwayes proceeded by in the dissolution of Churches and Kingdoms ever since the beginning of the world, and that is this.
Now there is one Rule which God hath always proceeded by in the dissolution of Churches and Kingdoms ever since the beginning of the world, and that is this.
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That whensoever the sins of any Church, Nation, City, Family, or Person (you may take it as large or as narrow as you will) are come to a full measure,
That whensoever the Sins of any Church, nation, city, Family, or Person (you may take it as large or as narrow as you will) Are come to a full measure,
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so God hath said of the sinnes of Nations, Families, Persons: thus farre I will forbeare thee, but farther thy wickednesse shall not exceed; then comes thy end.
so God hath said of the Sins of nations, Families, Persons: thus Far I will forbear thee, but farther thy wickedness shall not exceed; then comes thy end.
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but not yet, because the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full: though they were Amorites, God would beare with them, till their iniquities were come to the full,
but not yet, Because the iniquity of the amorites is not yet full: though they were amorites, God would bear with them, till their iniquities were come to the full,
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when they were ripe, then ruine comes. Till then God useth to beare with people: smaller judgements often come before sinne is ripe, and are removed againe;
when they were ripe, then ruin comes. Till then God uses to bear with people: smaller Judgments often come before sin is ripe, and Are removed again;
but when once the measure is full, then God saith, as in Nahum chap. 1. verse 6. He will make an utier end, affliction shall not rise up the second time;
but when once the measure is full, then God Says, as in Nahum chap. 1. verse 6. He will make an utier end, affliction shall not rise up the second time;
but further he doth it, partly that they may be for exercise to his people to purge and humble them, as Ashur was his rod to whip his people, before the rod was burnt.
but further he does it, partly that they may be for exercise to his people to purge and humble them, as Ashur was his rod to whip his people, before the rod was burned.
Thou hast despised my holy things, and prophaned my Sabbaths, therefore thou hast caused thy day to draw neere. God therefore would make Moab as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, because they reviled his people;
Thou hast despised my holy things, and Profaned my Sabbaths, Therefore thou hast caused thy day to draw near. God Therefore would make Moab as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, Because they reviled his people;
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2 Chron. 36. The Lord did a long time beare with them, but when once they came to that passe they polluted his House, despised his Word, mooked his messengers, misused his Prophets, his wrath grew hot against them till there was no remedy.
2 Chronicles 36. The Lord did a long time bear with them, but when once they Come to that pass they polluted his House, despised his Word, mooked his messengers, misused his prophets, his wrath grew hight against them till there was no remedy.
As first, such sinnes as are destructive to humane society, cruelty, bloud, oppression, deceit, these were the sinnes which brought the flood upon the world of the ungodly.
As First, such Sins as Are destructive to humane society, cruelty, blood, oppression, deceit, these were the Sins which brought the flood upon the world of the ungodly.
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And you shall cleerly in the search of the Scripture finde them to be among the abominations which helpe to fill up the measure of a peoples sin, and prepares them for judgement.
And you shall clearly in the search of the Scripture find them to be among the abominations which help to fill up the measure of a peoples since, and prepares them for judgement.
I have seen a horrible thing in the house of Israel (saith God, speaking of the sinnes which made God hew them downe) there is the whoredome of Ephraim;
I have seen a horrible thing in the house of Israel (Says God, speaking of the Sins which made God hew them down) there is the whoredom of Ephraim;
When from the crowne of the head, to the sole of the foot, the whole body was full of wounds, and bruses, and putrified sores, then it was to no purpose for God to strike them any more with any hope of healing.
When from the crown of the head, to the sole of the foot, the Whole body was full of wounds, and bruises, and Putrified sores, then it was to no purpose for God to strike them any more with any hope of healing.
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You shall finde in the 24. of Ezekiel, 〈 ◊ 〉 notable description of Jerusalems condition when Nebuchadnezzar came to destroy them, the Prophet compares the City to a great pot, whereinto all the choice peeces were put to bee boiled, the thigh and the shoulder,
You shall find in the 24. of Ezekielem, 〈 ◊ 〉 notable description of Jerusalems condition when Nebuchadnezzar Come to destroy them, the Prophet compares the city to a great pot, whereinto all the choice Pieces were put to be boiled, the thigh and the shoulder,
and all the choice bones, but they were all rotten flesh whose scumme would not boile out, meaning, that the Princes and Rulers, Prophets and Priests and People were all overspread with abominable wickednesses.
and all the choice bones, but they were all rotten Flesh whose scum would not boil out, meaning, that the Princes and Rulers, prophets and Priests and People were all overspread with abominable Wickednesses.
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So in the 22. of Ezekiel, all states are brought in, the Prophets devouring soules, the Priests violating the Law, prophaning holy things, Princes and Rulers oppressing, the people robbing, &c. then God powres out his indignation,
So in the 22. of Ezekielem, all states Are brought in, the prophets devouring Souls, the Priests violating the Law, profaning holy things, Princes and Rulers oppressing, the people robbing, etc. then God Powers out his Indignation,
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but the meaning is, when the number of such as abstain from these abominations, is so small, that they are not considerable, to God they are alwaies considerable,
but the meaning is, when the number of such as abstain from these abominations, is so small, that they Are not considerable, to God they Are always considerable,
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but not alwaies considerable as to the turning away of judgement, or to the preventing of ruine. Ten righteous men would have been considerable in Sodom for the sparing of it, when five would not.
but not always considerable as to the turning away of judgement, or to the preventing of ruin. Ten righteous men would have been considerable in Sodom for the sparing of it, when five would not.
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So the sum is, that when these abominations are generally spread, and very few in comparison abstaining from them, a people growes ripe apace for destruction.
So the sum is, that when these abominations Are generally spread, and very few in comparison abstaining from them, a people grows ripe apace for destruction.
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3. The third thing considerable, is the aggravation of these sinnes, and therein I shall only give this one briefe rule, that in all places and Countries, houses, families,
3. The third thing considerable, is the aggravation of these Sins, and therein I shall only give this one brief Rule, that in all places and Countries, houses, families,
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and therefore I will visite you for all your iniquities, Ezek. 9. God begins at his sanctuary, and with the antient men, who had stood longest before him.
and Therefore I will visit you for all your iniquities, Ezekiel 9. God begins At his sanctuary, and with the ancient men, who had stood longest before him.
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It is thus even amongst all ingenuous men, he that eateth my bread, (saith David, hath lift up his heele against mee, if it had been a stranger, I could have borne it:
It is thus even among all ingenuous men, he that Eateth my bred, (Says David, hath lift up his heel against me, if it had been a stranger, I could have born it:
Is this thy kindnesse to thy friend, could unnaturall Absolon say to Hushai? This then is a plaine case, that the more mercies a people sinne against, the greater is their sin,
Is this thy kindness to thy friend, could unnatural Absalom say to Hushai? This then is a plain case, that the more Mercies a people sin against, the greater is their since,
by this Incorrigiblenesse, I meane, when the sinnes of a people are growne so great, that they are too strong for the mounds and bankes which God hath set to keep them in compasse.
by this Incorrigibleness, I mean, when the Sins of a people Are grown so great, that they Are too strong for the mounds and banks which God hath Set to keep them in compass.
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Now God hath set Foure Boundaries for sinne, and when sin is growne too strong for all these, you may conclude that (reserving or excepting what God may doe in his absolute prerogative) if he goe by his wonted rules, that Nation is going to her long home.
Now God hath Set Foure Boundaries for sin, and when since is grown too strong for all these, you may conclude that (reserving or excepting what God may do in his absolute prerogative) if he go by his wonted rules, that nation is going to her long home.
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and when once men can run into sin, as the horse into the battell, rejoycing to doe evill, proclaiming their sins as Sodom, not being ashamed and past all feeling, there is one bank broken downe, one Boundary plucked up.
and when once men can run into since, as the horse into the battle, rejoicing to do evil, proclaiming their Sins as Sodom, not being ashamed and past all feeling, there is one bank broken down, one Boundary plucked up.
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Secondly, another bank that God hath set, is the example, and conversation, and prayers of his owne people, whom he scatters here and there amongst men,
Secondly, Another bank that God hath Set, is the Exampl, and Conversation, and Prayers of his own people, whom he scatters Here and there among men,
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and great is the power and force of their presence to keep sinne in compasse, partly by the Majestie of the Image of God, shining in them, partly by their holy examples, partly by their wise and seasonable counsells, admonitions, reprehensions partly by their prayers, whereby they bring downe restraining and constraining grace: Now when these are either taken away from a place by death or driven away by persecution, as Lot out of Sodom; or living amongst them, God takes off their edge to pray no longer,
and great is the power and force of their presence to keep sin in compass, partly by the Majesty of the Image of God, shining in them, partly by their holy Examples, partly by their wise and seasonable Counsels, admonitions, reprehensions partly by their Prayers, whereby they bring down restraining and constraining grace: Now when these Are either taken away from a place by death or driven away by persecution, as Lot out of Sodom; or living among them, God Takes off their edge to pray no longer,
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The Magistrate having the sword of Iustice, and thereby being made custos utriusque tabulae; and Ministers having the sword of the Spirit, these two are strong Rampires,
The Magistrate having the sword of justice, and thereby being made custos utriusque tabulae; and Ministers having the sword of the Spirit, these two Are strong Rampires,
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and what followes, therefore a Lyon out of the forrest shall slay them, an evening Wolfe shall spoile them, a Leopard shall watch over the cities, every one that goes out shall bee torne in pieces.
and what follows, Therefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, an evening Wolf shall spoil them, a Leopard shall watch over the cities, every one that Goes out shall be torn in Pieces.
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Thus it was likewise in Hoseaes time, when the Prophet was a foole, and the spirituall man was mad when the Princes would be drunke with bottles of wine, &c. Thus it was in Ezekiels time (as was before touched) immediately before their desolation.
Thus it was likewise in Hoseaes time, when the Prophet was a fool, and the spiritual man was mad when the Princes would be drunk with bottles of wine, etc. Thus it was in Ezekiels time (as was before touched) immediately before their desolation.
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and yet dare not appeare against Idolatry, prophanenesse, violence, sensuality, as it showes the men to be of a base spirit, so it argues the sins of that place to be of great strength, even fit for judgment.
and yet Dare not appear against Idolatry, profaneness, violence, sensuality, as it shows the men to be of a base Spirit, so it argues the Sins of that place to be of great strength, even fit for judgement.
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Thus it was in the 22. of Ezekiel, verse. 30. when all such were growne corrupt, I sought for a mā among them, that is some Phinehas to stand in the gap, to make up the hedge, some zealous Ministers to stand up and mediate with God for them,
Thus it was in the 22. of Ezekielem, verse. 30. when all such were grown corrupt, I sought for a man among them, that is Some Phinehas to stand in the gap, to make up the hedge, Some zealous Ministers to stand up and mediate with God for them,
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In a word, when some Magistrates take part with sinne, others afraid of it, and the remainder, who are faithfull can prevaile nothing, this Rampire is likewise overthrowne.
In a word, when Some Magistrates take part with sin, Others afraid of it, and the remainder, who Are faithful can prevail nothing, this Rampire is likewise overthrown.
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God sometimes keepes petty-sessions, to prevent great Assizes, inferior executions, to prevent utter desolations, which when they prevaile not, it is a certaine token of extreame wrath.
God sometime keeps petty-sessions, to prevent great Assizes, inferior executions, to prevent utter desolations, which when they prevail not, it is a certain token of extreme wrath.
yet yee have not turned to me, why should ye be smitten any more? You shall see this notably expressed in the 24. of Ezekiel. Where God compares Ierusalem to a pot,
yet ye have not turned to me, why should you be smitten any more? You shall see this notably expressed in the 24. of Ezekielem. Where God compares Ierusalem to a pot,
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and all the Inhabitants to flesh boyling in the pot, but all the boyling would not ferch out their scum, no threatnings, no visitations, no inferiour Judgements could prevaile with them,
and all the Inhabitants to Flesh boiling in the pot, but all the boiling would not ferch out their scum, no threatenings, not visitations, no inferior Judgments could prevail with them,
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and thou wast not purged, I have tryed all means to doe thee good, and thou wilt not bee reformed, thou shalt never be purged from thy filthines any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee, I the Lord have spoken it, and I will doe it.
and thou wast not purged, I have tried all means to do thee good, and thou wilt not be reformed, thou shalt never be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee, I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it.
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And that example in the sixth of Ieremy, is most remarkable, where God useth such a parable as this, the bellowes are burnt, the lead is melted in the fire, the founder workes in vaine,
And that Exampl in the sixth of Ieremy, is most remarkable, where God uses such a parable as this, the bellows Are burned, the led is melted in the fire, the founder works in vain,
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when the time is come that God will passe them no more, you shall not need to enquire by what meanes he will doe it, he hath all in his owne hands, he hath famine,
when the time is come that God will pass them no more, you shall not need to inquire by what means he will do it, he hath all in his own hands, he hath famine,
and pestilence, and sword, & wilde beasts, and fire, and earthquakes, & if none of all these doe it, hee hath flies, and lice, and grashoppers, & rats, and mice enough to destroy the strongest Kingdome in the world in a moment;
and pestilence, and sword, & wild beasts, and fire, and earthquakes, & if none of all these do it, he hath flies, and lice, and grasshoppers, & rats, and mice enough to destroy the Strongest Kingdom in the world in a moment;
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Secondly, I answere, that though the Nation joyned in the Reformation, it was not in sincerity, if it had been sound, the doctrine in the morning would have carried it away,
Secondly, I answer, that though the nation joined in the Reformation, it was not in sincerity, if it had been found, the Doctrine in the morning would have carried it away,
but the peoples hearts were not right. And Ieremy saith no lesse, when I removed Samaria out of my sight, her treacherous sister Iudah turned not to mee.
but the peoples hearts were not right. And Ieremy Says no less, when I removed Samaria out of my sighed, her treacherous sister Iudah turned not to me.
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for as soone as ever Iosiah was dead, they made a universall Apostacie from the Lord, and so their Reformation was but like that of the Nation of the Iews in Christs time, which our Lord compares to the uncleane spirit, going out for a while,
for as soon as ever Josiah was dead, they made a universal Apostasy from the Lord, and so their Reformation was but like that of the nation of the Iews in Christ time, which our Lord compares to the unclean Spirit, going out for a while,
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Oh that it might not fit England, but doth it fit it? Right honourable and beloved, your great wisdomes, your diligent inspection, your ample intelligence, your faithfulnesse and sincerity makes you better able to judge,
O that it might not fit England, but does it fit it? Right honourable and Beloved, your great wisdoms, your diligent inspection, your ample intelligence, your faithfulness and sincerity makes you better able to judge,
Yea, and blessed be God, the same gracious Soveraigne and Honourable Assembly of Parliament doe yet enquire what is further to be done, what wrath is kindled,
Yea, and blessed be God, the same gracious Sovereign and Honourable Assembly of Parliament do yet inquire what is further to be done, what wrath is kindled,
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And as yet wee have a sprinkling of Phinehazzes, worthy Magistrates, who in their severall Countries and Counties dare appeare in Gods cause against sinne, and the boldest sinners.
And as yet we have a sprinkling of Phinehazzes, worthy Magistrates, who in their several Countries and Counties Dare appear in God's cause against sin, and the Boldest Sinners.
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But as I hope this, so the Lord will bee a witnesse with me, that I feare whether all these persons, and their graces doe beare a just proportion to the meanes and mercies, which God hath given to England; or to that huge Inundation of finne, wherewith England is over-run at this day. And here;
But as I hope this, so the Lord will be a witness with me, that I Fear whither all these Persons, and their graces do bear a just proportion to the means and Mercies, which God hath given to England; or to that huge Inundation of fin, wherewith England is overrun At this day. And Here;
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but abundance of Popish Idolatrous spirits, superstitiously addicted, willing to embrace any thing that goes that way, onely they will not have it goe under the name of Popery.
but abundance of Popish Idolatrous spirits, superstitiously addicted, willing to embrace any thing that Goes that Way, only they will not have it go under the name of Popery.
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that many of the Nobles, Magistrates, Knights and Gentlemen, and persons of great Quality are arrand Traytors and Rebells against God, taking part with wicked men,
that many of the Nobles, Magistrates, Knights and Gentlemen, and Persons of great Quality Are errand Traitors and Rebels against God, taking part with wicked men,
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and wicked causes against the Truth, Patrons of Alehouses and disorders, checking inferiour Officers, who discover any zeal for God against an ill cause:
and wicked Causes against the Truth, Patrons of Alehouses and disorders, checking inferior Officers, who discover any zeal for God against an ill cause:
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And as for our Ministers, how many sad complaints and petitions hath this Honourable Assembly received against many hundreds of them? multitudes of them rotten and unsound in their doctrine,
And as for our Ministers, how many sad complaints and petitions hath this Honourable Assembly received against many hundreds of them? Multitudes of them rotten and unsound in their Doctrine,
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and so vitious and corrupt in their lives, that they fulfill that which Archbishop Abbot said in his Lectures upon Ionah, professing that his heart bled within him, to thinke of the miserable condition of the precious soules of many people who had such Ministers,
and so vicious and corrupt in their lives, that they fulfil that which Archbishop Abbot said in his Lectures upon Jonah, professing that his heart bled within him, to think of the miserable condition of the precious Souls of many people who had such Ministers,
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And the residue who have endeavoured to give the people warnning, and to teach them the good way of the Lord, have been a long time both downe and opposed as the troublers of our Israel. Sure I am, what ever our Ministers are,
And the residue who have endeavoured to give the people warnning, and to teach them the good Way of the Lord, have been a long time both down and opposed as the troublers of our Israel. Sure I am, what ever our Ministers Are,
Yea which is yet worse, the very judgements of God have wrought little upon us, all the long and heavy pressures of the Neighbour Churches, his rods upon our selves, terrible and wasting pestilences and famine, his blasting all our enterprises, his scaring us with rumors of warres and bloud prevaile nothing;
Yea which is yet Worse, the very Judgments of God have wrought little upon us, all the long and heavy pressures of the Neighbour Churches, his rods upon our selves, terrible and wasting pestilences and famine, his blasting all our enterprises, his scaring us with rumours of wars and blood prevail nothing;
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Indeed if any sin grow out of fashion, (as cloathes doe) then wee leave it, otherwise wee goe on boldly and impudently, let God threaten or doe what he will.
Indeed if any since grow out of fashion, (as clothes do) then we leave it, otherwise we go on boldly and impudently, let God threaten or do what he will.
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And all these evils are aggravated by being committed against greater meanes and mercies, than any nation under Heaven enjoyes this day besides our selves.
And all these evils Are aggravated by being committed against greater means and Mercies, than any Nation under Heaven enjoys this day beside our selves.
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And which is yet sadder, (oh that I were mistakē upon condition I were tyed to a recantation) our dealing this last year is more injurious against God, than heretofore.
And which is yet sadder, (o that I were mistaken upon condition I were tied to a recantation) our dealing this last year is more injurious against God, than heretofore.
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The Lord hath gathered such an Assembly of Noble Peeres and Commons, who have done such great things, that many of us began to hope our Pilgrimage through this wildernesse had beene almost ended,
The Lord hath gathered such an Assembly of Noble Peers and Commons, who have done such great things, that many of us began to hope our Pilgrimage through this Wilderness had been almost ended,
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and that England would now turne to the Lord, and become a people zealous of good workes: But verily so far as I can understand, the body of the Nation makes little other use of all the mercies of this last yeare,
and that England would now turn to the Lord, and become a people zealous of good works: But verily so Far as I can understand, the body of the nation makes little other use of all the Mercies of this last year,
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and now also, which yet speakes more sadly, the Lord God beginnes to appeare against us, not onely in permitting many unexpected blocks and rubbs, huge trees cast in the way of our Worthies that they cannot march on in their strength,
and now also, which yet speaks more sadly, the Lord God begins to appear against us, not only in permitting many unexpected blocks and rubs, huge trees cast in the Way of our Worthies that they cannot march on in their strength,
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but God hath dra wne out, and fourbished the sword, and made it begin to drinke blood in the Neighbour Nation, which when it once begins to drinke, seldome is put up againe, till it bee drunke with blood:
but God hath dram wne out, and fourbished the sword, and made it begin to drink blood in the Neighbour nation, which when it once begins to drink, seldom is put up again, till it be drunk with blood:
and that by a Nation, by whom (though they may seeme contemptible to some, as being barbarous, unarmed, &c. yet) wee may feare that God will plague us,
and that by a nation, by whom (though they may seem contemptible to Some, as being barbarous, unarmed, etc. yet) we may Fear that God will plague us,
that though he may save us by his Prerogative, yet if hee proceed with us at common Law, according to his usuall rule with other Nations, wee are in great danger to be utterly lost.
that though he may save us by his Prerogative, yet if he proceed with us At Common Law, according to his usual Rule with other nations, we Are in great danger to be utterly lost.
I presse this the rather, because we are a secure nation, not willing to beleeve any thing that may disturbe our ease. One Zedekiah who will preach pleasing things, shall bee beleeved more then twenty Micaiahs: such as tell us wee are the most flourishing Church in the world, the strongest people by Sea and Land, all other Nations court us,
I press this the rather, Because we Are a secure Nation, not willing to believe any thing that may disturb our ease. One Zedekiah who will preach pleasing things, shall be believed more then twenty Micaiah's: such as tell us we Are the most flourishing Church in the world, the Strongest people by Sea and Land, all other nations court us,
It is reported that Honorius the Emperour lying at his pleasure at Ravenna, when newes was brought him that Rome was taken and spoyled, hee thought they had meant a fighting Cock which he called Rome: so when we are told of danger, wee slight all that is spoken,
It is reported that Honorius the Emperor lying At his pleasure At Ravenna, when news was brought him that Room was taken and spoiled, he Thought they had meant a fighting Cock which he called Room: so when we Are told of danger, we slight all that is spoken,
were this objection fit in other cases? suppose one should come and truly tell us the enemy were landed, the Sea were broke in, the House or City, were on fire, were it fit to object, oh say not so, you will discourage men? Discourage or not discourage,
were this objection fit in other cases? suppose one should come and truly tell us the enemy were landed, the Sea were broke in, the House or city, were on fire, were it fit to Object, o say not so, you will discourage men? Discourage or not discourage,
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Iosiah sate down and wept, when he understood Gods wrath was kindled, & fell to reformation. Ezra rent his garment and plucked off his haire, and fell to his work, & so let us do:
Josiah sat down and wept, when he understood God's wrath was kindled, & fell to Reformation. Ezra rend his garment and plucked off his hair, and fell to his work, & so let us doe:
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if we tremble not when this Lion roares. Consider seriously of that place, Esay 22. There you shal see an enemy was comming against Ierusalem & God was much displeased,
if we tremble not when this lion roars. Consider seriously of that place, Isaiah 22. There you shall see an enemy was coming against Ierusalem & God was much displeased,
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& yet see what they did, they scoured up their armour, they gathered the waters, that the enemy might have no benefit by them, they repaired the breaches in the wals, made a deep ditch for greater fortification:
& yet see what they did, they scoured up their armour, they gathered the waters, that the enemy might have no benefit by them, they repaired the Breaches in the walls, made a deep ditch for greater fortification:
I know the world makes a scorn of this, you are one of the mourners, but let our soules be numbred among those mourners; God will restore comfort to these mourners:
I know the world makes a scorn of this, you Are one of the mourners, but let our Souls be numbered among those mourners; God will restore Comfort to these mourners:
oh help to empty it, your Atheisme, your prophanenesse, your opposing of good men, & good causes, your adulteries, lies, &c. get them out by all meanes;
o help to empty it, your Atheism, your profaneness, your opposing of good men, & good Causes, your adulteries, lies, etc. get them out by all means;
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all Gods threatnings speak to us, as the waves of the Sea seemed to speak to the Mariners in the first of Ionah. Ionah had told them that the tempest came for him,
all God's threatenings speak to us, as the waves of the Sea seemed to speak to the Mariners in the First of Jonah. Jonah had told them that the tempest Come for him,
and till he was cast over the sea would never be quiet, yet they rowed hard to carry Ionah to land, but the waves seemed to tell them, cast Ionah over board,
and till he was cast over the sea would never be quiet, yet they rowed hard to carry Jonah to land, but the waves seemed to tell them, cast Jonah over board,
Out therfore with your lusts, God hath no other quarrell against us, he doth not afflict us willingly, he saith to us as Ioab said to the wise woman of Abel, farre be it from me to swallow up or destroy a City in Israel deliver only Sheba the Son of Bichri, or throw his head over the wall, and I am gone.
Out Therefore with your Lustiest, God hath no other quarrel against us, he does not afflict us willingly, he Says to us as Ioab said to the wise woman of Abel, Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy a city in Israel deliver only Sheba the Son of Bichri, or throw his head over the wall, and I am gone.
Do thou so, finde out all thy beloved sins, say to thy darling lust, as Iunius Brutus said to his son, thou villain, shal I nourish thee to destroy the Common-wealth? & stabs him:
Do thou so, find out all thy Beloved Sins, say to thy darling lust, as Iunius Brutus said to his son, thou villain, shall I nourish thee to destroy the Commonwealth? & stabs him:
I therefore make this humble fuit to you, that (as you have besought his Matie to call a day of Fasting and Prayer throughout England, and we hope we shall have many more, till the fierce wrath of God be turned away) so in all your thoughts to do England, Scotland & Ireland good, you would set down this, that the turning away of Godswrath is of greatest consequence:
I Therefore make this humble fuit to you, that (as you have besought his Matie to call a day of Fasting and Prayer throughout England, and we hope we shall have many more, till the fierce wrath of God be turned away) so in all your thoughts to do England, Scotland & Ireland good, you would Set down this, that the turning away of God's wrath is of greatest consequence:
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Thus did Iosiah, when once he understood out of the Book of God, that the Lords wrath was kindled, he presently sends to Hulda the Prophetesse, to enquire what was to be done that they might quench it, esteeming all other busines unseasonable and fruitless, while that fire was burning.
Thus did Josiah, when once he understood out of the Book of God, that the lords wrath was kindled, he presently sends to Huldah the Prophetess, to inquire what was to be done that they might quench it, esteeming all other business unseasonable and fruitless, while that fire was burning.
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And here I shall only in a few words commend to you the example and practice of this brave King, whom this Text so magnifies. 1. He mourns, and cals all the people to mourn with him:
And Here I shall only in a few words commend to you the Exampl and practice of this brave King, whom this Text so Magnifies. 1. He mourns, and calls all the people to mourn with him:
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the Lord set it close to your hearts, that you may leave nothing which is contrary to Gods pure worship. 3. He executed the justice and vengeance of God upon the Instruments of the kingdoms ruine, the idolatrous Priests, digging the very bones of some of them out of their graves:
the Lord Set it close to your hearts, that you may leave nothing which is contrary to God's pure worship. 3. He executed the Justice and vengeance of God upon the Instruments of the kingdoms ruin, the idolatrous Priests, digging the very bones of Some of them out of their graves:
the same Lord direct you, that in your great wisedomes you may be as the Angels of God, to discern what is to be done with them who have been the troublers of our peace,
the same Lord Direct you, that in your great wisdoms you may be as the Angels of God, to discern what is to be done with them who have been the troublers of our peace,
but remember, it is foolish pity that destroyes a City let not the men escape, whom God appoints out to punishment. 4. He resolves to reform Religion, and the worship God,
but Remember, it is foolish pity that Destroys a city let not the men escape, whom God appoints out to punishment. 4. He resolves to reform Religion, and the worship God,
and if in your wisdomes you shall find it fitting that a grave Synod of Divines should be called, to inform your consciences what is to be done, I beseech you follow the direction of Gods word in it.
and if in your wisdoms you shall find it fitting that a grave Synod of Divines should be called, to inform your Consciences what is to be done, I beseech you follow the direction of God's word in it.
le〈 … 〉 the worst come, the glory of the Lord shall not only be yo〈 … 〉 reward, but your rereward, your safety: you shall deliver yo〈 … 〉 soules, and your children after you shall be blessed.
le〈 … 〉 the worst come, the glory of the Lord shall not only be yo〈 … 〉 reward, but your rearward, your safety: you shall deliver yo〈 … 〉 Souls, and your children After you shall be blessed.
