The right vnderstanding of the times opened in a sermon preached to the Honorable House of Commons, December 30, 1646, at Margaret Westminster, being the day of their solemne monethly fast / by Stephen Marshall ...
THis whole Chapter (Beloved) doth containe a List or Catalogue of all the men of warre which did cleave to David, their names, their qualities, their Number ;
THis Whole Chapter (beloved) does contain a List or Catalogue of all the men of war which did cleave to David, their names, their qualities, their Number;
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yet in the end they fell to him, especially out of the Tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Gad, and Manasseh, so many that his Army grew to be like an Army of God.
yet in the end they fell to him, especially out of the Tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Gad, and Manasses, so many that his Army grew to be like an Army of God.
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And lest any man should thinke that it were no better then rebellion in him and them to beare defensive Armes against his Prince, it is said in the 18 Verse, That the Spirit came upon one of the chiefe Commanders, and told him they were his,
And lest any man should think that it were no better then rebellion in him and them to bear defensive Arms against his Prince, it is said in the 18 Verse, That the Spirit Come upon one of the chief Commanders, and told him they were his,
some of them were excellent Archers, some were exact Slingers who could throw and hit at a haires breadth, some of them were as couragious as Lions, some of them were as swift as the Roes upon the Mountaines,
Some of them were excellent Archers, Some were exact Slingers who could throw and hit At a hairs breadth, Some of them were as courageous as Lions, Some of them were as swift as the Roes upon the Mountains,
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and of this excellent commendation of this Tribe of Issachar, as of a Theame that very much concernes us, I have chosen to treate this day before this great Assembly by the assistance of Almighty God;
and of this excellent commendation of this Tribe of Issachar, as of a Theme that very much concerns us, I have chosen to Treat this day before this great Assembly by the assistance of Almighty God;
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The persons, they were the men of Issachar; Issachar you know was one of the twelve Tribes, one of Iacobs sonnes by Leah, and their lot in the land of Canaan fell betwixt the halfe Tribe of Manasseh and Zebulun, and their province was bounded by the mountaines of Gilboa on the one side,
The Persons, they were the men of Issachar; Issachar you know was one of the twelve Tribes, one of Iacobs Sons by Leah, and their lot in the land of Canaan fell betwixt the half Tribe of Manasses and Zebulun, and their province was bounded by the Mountains of Gilboa on the one side,
all that goodly part of the Countrey, that was called the fat valley of Jezreel, was the inheritance of this Tribe of Issachar, a rich in-land Country,
all that goodly part of the Country, that was called the fat valley of Jezrael, was the inheritance of this Tribe of Issachar, a rich inland Country,
They minded nothing but their back and their belly, and so Jacob himselfe did foretell of them, in the 49. of Genesis, when he said, that Issachar was like a strong Asse that couched downe betweene two burthens,
They minded nothing but their back and their belly, and so Jacob himself did foretell of them, in the 49. of Genesis, when he said, that Issachar was like a strong Ass that couched down between two burdens,
The meaning was, that this Tribe would bee like unto that dull, simple, slothfull creature the Asse, that minded nothing but his belley, give him but meate enough for his belly and lay what you will upon his back;
The meaning was, that this Tribe would be like unto that dull, simple, slothful creature the Ass, that minded nothing but his belly, give him but meat enough for his belly and lay what you will upon his back;
none of all the Maritine townes nor Cities where the people are most active, and fit for Negotiation, went beyond, or came neere to the Tribe of Issachar, now (I say) they had learned that that makes a people happy, they had wisedome and unitie, they had understanding to know the times and their dutie, they had many thousands of eyes to see into the true state of affaires,
none of all the Maritime Towns nor Cities where the people Are most active, and fit for Negotiation, went beyond, or Come near to the Tribe of Issachar, now (I say) they had learned that that makes a people happy, they had Wisdom and unity, they had understanding to know the times and their duty, they had many thousands of eyes to see into the true state of affairs,
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and God hath often done so, hee takes Moses a Shepheard, a man slow of speech, sends him and makes him a fit man to deliver a whole nation out of bondage and captivitie;
and God hath often done so, he Takes Moses a Shepherd, a man slow of speech, sends him and makes him a fit man to deliver a Whole Nation out of bondage and captivity;
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takes Fishermen who were never bred in Universities, and sends them into all the world with the power of the Gospel to subdue the Nations to Jesus Christ.
Takes Fishermen who were never bred in Universities, and sends them into all the world with the power of the Gospel to subdue the nations to jesus christ.
Thus the Lord hath raised up instruments, and hee can easily doe it, for there is a spirit in man, but the inspiration which gives understanding and gifts comes onely from the Almighty;
Thus the Lord hath raised up Instruments, and he can Easily do it, for there is a Spirit in man, but the inspiration which gives understanding and Gifts comes only from the Almighty;
In the beginning of our publique troubles, our question was, by whom shall England arise now it is thus low? Wee demanded, where shall wee finde Captaines and Commanders for a warre in a Nation where all men have been bred in ease and peace? God hath found them,
In the beginning of our public Troubles, our question was, by whom shall England arise now it is thus low? we demanded, where shall we find Captains and Commanders for a war in a nation where all men have been bred in ease and peace? God hath found them,
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and tooke Gentlemen from following their Hawkes and Dogs, and Tradesmen from their shops, and Husbandmen from their Ploughes, to bee able to cope with the most expert Commanders in the world:
and took Gentlemen from following their Hawks and Dogs, and Tradesmen from their shops, and Husbandmen from their Ploughs, to be able to cope with the most expert Commanders in the world:
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and now wee are at another losse, now wee are demanding, where shall we find Ministers for eight or ten thousand Congregations, to instruct them in the way of life? Feare not,
and now we Are At Another loss, now we Are demanding, where shall we find Ministers for eight or ten thousand Congregations, to instruct them in the Way of life? fear not,
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But this I purposely onely point at, that I might not bee straightned in the second, which is the singular commendations of this Tribe, They were men of understanding to know the times,
But this I purposely only point At, that I might not be straightened in the second, which is the singular commendations of this Tribe, They were men of understanding to know the times,
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a knowledg whereby a company of vaine men doe undertake out of the bookes of the Starres to tell you whatsoever God hath decreed concerning Men or States:
a knowledge whereby a company of vain men do undertake out of the books of the Stars to tell you whatsoever God hath decreed Concerning Men or States:
There is another knowledge of the times, which I may call a Diabolicall knowledge of the times, whereby wicked and ungodly men do studie to improve all advantages of time to further their own lusts and wickednesses;
There is Another knowledge of the times, which I may call a Diabolical knowledge of the times, whereby wicked and ungodly men do study to improve all advantages of time to further their own Lustiest and Wickednesses;
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You shall read of a Propheticall knowledge of the times, that is, such a knowledge as wherein the Lord by revelation doth in able some of his servants, I meane the Prophets, to know what shall afterwards come to passe;
You shall read of a Prophetical knowledge of the times, that is, such a knowledge as wherein the Lord by Revelation does in able Some of his Servants, I mean the prophets, to know what shall afterwards come to pass;
and this kinde of knowledge, though every man hath an itch after it, and many doe as Nebuchadnezzar did, when his thoughts troubled him in the night, that hee might know what should come to passe afterwards;
and this kind of knowledge, though every man hath an itch After it, and many do as Nebuchadnezzar did, when his thoughts troubled him in the night, that he might know what should come to pass afterwards;
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a knowledge wherein many men of choycest wits, both among Heathens and Christians, have tooke very great paines, wherein they have much advanced wisedome and learning, especially in our latter age.
a knowledge wherein many men of Choicest wits, both among heathens and Christians, have took very great pains, wherein they have much advanced Wisdom and learning, especially in our latter age.
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so to know the times, as to understand the moment and exigence of all affaires which fall within the times in reference to their owne dutie, that they may improve all occurrences which fall out to the right end.
so to know the times, as to understand the moment and exigence of all affairs which fallen within the times in Referente to their own duty, that they may improve all occurrences which fallen out to the right end.
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And this was the knowledge of this Tribe, this Practicall knowledge, so that when the other Tribes some of them stood for the house of Saul, to continue the government there, others of them inclined to David to make him King,
And this was the knowledge of this Tribe, this Practical knowledge, so that when the other Tribes Some of them stood for the house of Saul, to continue the government there, Others of them inclined to David to make him King,
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and others probably were unsatisfied in their thoughts concerning either of them, possibly thinking it would bee best to continue their old Aristocraticall government, in their severall Tribes,
and Others probably were unsatisfied in their thoughts Concerning either of them, possibly thinking it would be best to continue their old Aristocratical government, in their several Tribes,
these men of Issachar, especially their Leaders, had so studied the times, that they did not onely know what was lawfull and expedient in this huge turne of theirs, in this great businesse that was before them,
these men of Issachar, especially their Leaders, had so studied the times, that they did not only know what was lawful and expedient in this huge turn of theirs, in this great business that was before them,
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or things belonging either to Church or Common-wealth, but it is a Practicall knowledge, which is a wise abilitie to manage all the understanding that they have in reference to their dutie;
or things belonging either to Church or Commonwealth, but it is a Practical knowledge, which is a wise ability to manage all the understanding that they have in Referente to their duty;
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in one word, it is to observe all Gods administrations, wherewith the present time is filled, his providences, his mercies, his judgements, his words, his workes, to observe them (I say) so as thereby to bee inabled seasonably and timely to performe their owne duties,
in one word, it is to observe all God's administrations, wherewith the present time is filled, his providences, his Mercies, his Judgments, his words, his works, to observe them (I say) so as thereby to be enabled seasonably and timely to perform their own duties,
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To give you some evidence out of the Scripture, to make it apparent to you, that it is the highest commendations that can bee given of any people, to have this understanding of the times, in reference to their dutie:
To give you Some evidence out of the Scripture, to make it apparent to you, that it is the highest commendations that can be given of any people, to have this understanding of the times, in Referente to their duty:
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First, every where in the Scripture this is counted true wisedome, and in the accompt of God, they goe for wise men, who understand the times in reference to their duties;
First, every where in the Scripture this is counted true Wisdom, and in the account of God, they go for wise men, who understand the times in Referente to their duties;
looke first into the fift of the Ephesians, at the eight verse, and so forward, the Apostle layes downe this great Doctrine, That now God had sent the light of the Gospell amongst them, they must not for time to come walke as other Gentiles did walke in the vanitie of their minds,
look First into the fift of the Ephesians, At the eight verse, and so forward, the Apostle lays down this great Doctrine, That now God had sent the Light of the Gospel among them, they must not for time to come walk as other Gentiles did walk in the vanity of their minds,
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and this hee proves by many Arguments, which when hee hath proved, then in the 15. and 16. verses, hee sets downe what this life is, see then, that you walke NONLATINALPHABET, exactly, not as Fooles but as Wise men ;
and this he Proves by many Arguments, which when he hath proved, then in the 15. and 16. Verses, he sets down what this life is, see then, that you walk, exactly, not as Fools but as Wise men;
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and Solomon hath an excellent discourse of the same subject, in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, in the beginning of the Chapter, hee gives a high Encomium of a wise man;
and Solomon hath an excellent discourse of the same Subject, in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, in the beginning of the Chapter, he gives a high Encomium of a wise man;
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Who is (saith hee) as the wise man? that is, no •an can bee compared to a wise man, what is hee? 〈 ◊ 〉 that knowes the interpretation of a thing, hee that knowes what every businesse doth truly signifie and call for, that is the wise man;
Who is (Says he) as the wise man? that is, no •an can be compared to a wise man, what is he? 〈 ◊ 〉 that knows the Interpretation of a thing, he that knows what every business does truly signify and call for, that is the wise man;
then brings it downe, to manifest the excellency of this wisedome in one particular case, which is the most tickle businesse in the world for men to bee imployed in,
then brings it down, to manifest the excellency of this Wisdom in one particular case, which is the most tickle business in the world for men to be employed in,
and supreme Magistrates doe command, without further enquiry or delay? No, saith Salomon in the fifth Verse, the wise man knowes both time and judgement ;
and supreme Magistrates do command, without further enquiry or Delay? No, Says Solomon in the fifth Verse, the wise man knows both time and judgement;
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and in the 90. Psalme, which is another prayer of Moses, Lord teach us so to number our dayes, to make such a compute of our times, that wee might apply our hearts to wisedome.
and in the 90. Psalm, which is Another prayer of Moses, Lord teach us so to number our days, to make such a compute of our times, that we might apply our hearts to Wisdom.
the seven Counsellors of that great Emperour of Persia, in the first of Ester are said to bee men that knew the times, the meaning is, that they were wise Counsellors;
the seven Counsellors of that great Emperor of Persiam, in the First of Ester Are said to be men that knew the times, the meaning is, that they were wise Counsellors;
and among the Romans it is a Proverbiall Adage, homo omnium horarum, that is, hee is a wise man that is a man for all houres, knowes the businesse of every time, of every place, whatsoever hee is called to, hee understands his affaires;
and among the Roman it is a Proverbial Adage, homo omnium horarum, that is, he is a wise man that is a man for all hours, knows the business of every time, of every place, whatsoever he is called to, he understands his affairs;
I know there is a particular wisedome that men may have in some affaires, as a Husbandman that knowes but how to plough his ground seasonably, &c. that is called his wisedome;
I know there is a particular Wisdom that men may have in Some affairs, as a Husbandman that knows but how to plough his ground seasonably, etc. that is called his Wisdom;
and the women that did but know how to spin finely, &c. Men may have a kind of wisedome in this or that particular trade, and yet all the world may know him to bee a foole in everything else;
and the women that did but know how to spin finely, etc. Men may have a kind of Wisdom in this or that particular trade, and yet all the world may know him to be a fool in everything Else;
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but that that is the true and reall wisedome which properly sets a man out to goe for a wise man, properly stands in the true understanding of the times, in reference to mens duties.
but that that is the true and real Wisdom which properly sets a man out to go for a wise man, properly Stands in the true understanding of the times, in Referente to men's duties.
and knowes how hee may dexterously and opportunely apply himselfe to them, hee is the wise man, that is the first proofe, that the Spirit of God every where calls this wisedome. Secondly,
and knows how he may dexterously and opportunely apply himself to them, he is the wise man, that is the First proof, that the Spirit of God every where calls this Wisdom. Secondly,
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and our blessed Saviour in the 16. of Matthew, when the Scribes and Pharisees, and the learned Doctors of the Law came and desired to have some further evidence from him, by some signe from heaven, that hee was the Messias;
and our blessed Saviour in the 16. of Matthew, when the Scribes and Pharisees, and the learned Doctors of the Law Come and desired to have Some further evidence from him, by Some Signen from heaven, that he was the Messias;
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Christ told them they were Hypocrites, they were a sinfull and an adulterous Generation, meerely because they did not understand the signes of the times, A wicked and an adulterous generation would have more light:
christ told them they were Hypocrites, they were a sinful and an adulterous Generation, merely Because they did not understand the Signs of the times, A wicked and an adulterous generation would have more Light:
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The want of this knowledge of the times in reference to mans dutie, is that which the Spirit of God uses to render as the onely cause of a peoples ruine:
The want of this knowledge of the times in Referente to men duty, is that which the Spirit of God uses to render as the only cause of a peoples ruin:
This you'le find in the 19. of Luke, and the latter end of it, when Christ about the 41. Verse, came to take his farefull of Jerusalem and to die there;
This You'll find in the 19. of Lycia, and the latter end of it, when christ about the 41. Verse, Come to take his farefull of Jerusalem and to die there;
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from the top of the Mountaine he looked over the Citie and fell a weeping, O (saith hee) that thou hadst but known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace,
from the top of the Mountain he looked over the city and fell a weeping, Oh (Says he) that thou Hadst but known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace,
then hee goes on and tells them what shall become of them, the enemies shall cast a banke and not leave one stone upon another, levell them to the ground and their Children in them ;
then he Goes on and tells them what shall become of them, the enemies shall cast a bank and not leave one stone upon Another, level them to the ground and their Children in them;
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for what I pray? because thou knew'st not the time of thy visitation: destruction came in onely at that breach, they knew not the time of their visitation;
for what I pray? Because thou Knewest not the time of thy Visitation: destruction Come in only At that breach, they knew not the time of their Visitation;
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and that I may open what belongs to the making up of this worke, I beseech you give mee leave to open these six Conclusions out of the Scripture, which all much concerne this wisedome of knowing the times in reference to dutie. First,
and that I may open what belongs to the making up of this work, I beseech you give me leave to open these six Conclusions out of the Scripture, which all much concern this Wisdom of knowing the times in Referente to duty. First,
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1. because time is the onely measure out of which God powres out all his administrations. 2. Time it is the onely space in which men are to doe all their worke.
1. Because time is the only measure out of which God Powers out all his administrations. 2. Time it is the only Molle in which men Are to do all their work.
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Redeeme the time, redeeme the time, as if there were no commoditie, that the God of heaven would so commend unto men (next to his truth) that wee should buy so eagerly, as wee should purchase time.
redeem the time, Redeem the time, as if there were no commodity, that the God of heaven would so commend unto men (next to his truth) that we should buy so eagerly, as we should purchase time.
No man ever lives to see that minute of time, nor that ragge or cranny of time, of which hee may truely say at this time, I have nothing at all to doe;
No man ever lives to see that minute of time, nor that rag or cranny of time, of which he may truly say At this time, I have nothing At all to do;
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but the Lord hath measured out to all times some dutie or other: this our Saviour saith expresly, Matth. 6.34. when hee would disswade men from troubling themselves to day with the duties that belong to to morrow, hee useth this argument among others, Trouble not your selves for to morrow, for to morrow day hath trouble enough of its owne, sufficient for every day is the trouble of it ;
but the Lord hath measured out to all times Some duty or other: this our Saviour Says expressly, Matthew 6.34. when he would dissuade men from troubling themselves to day with the duties that belong to to morrow, he uses this argument among Others, Trouble not your selves for to morrow, for to morrow day hath trouble enough of its own, sufficient for every day is the trouble of it;
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the care, the worke, the dutie of every day that passeth over our heads is enough to fill the day, that is the second, that God hath joyned time and dutie together. Thirdly,
the care, the work, the duty of every day that passes over our Heads is enough to fill the day, that is the second, that God hath joined time and duty together. Thirdly,
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My meaning plainly is this, the great businesse of glorifying God, of saving our immortall soules, of keeping a good conscience, of working out our salvation, these great things are not set off by God to any set time,
My meaning plainly is this, the great business of glorifying God, of Saving our immortal Souls, of keeping a good conscience, of working out our salvation, these great things Are not Set off by God to any Set time,
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so that the great matters of glorifying God, saving our soules, looking for our Masters comming, &c. these duties are to bee concurrent with all our time. Fourthly,
so that the great matters of glorifying God, Saving our Souls, looking for our Masters coming, etc. these duties Are to be concurrent with all our time. Fourthly,
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Severall times, I meane the severall compositions of times, or Scenes, or Junctures of times, have their severall and peculiar duties laid out for every man by God himselfe :
Several times, I mean the several compositions of times, or Scenes, or Junctures of times, have their several and peculiar duties laid out for every man by God himself:
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my meaning is this, there is a time of youth, a time of age, a time of prosperitie, a time of adversitie, a time of comfort, a time of trouble ▪ a time of warre, a time of peace, and a hundred other severall frames,
my meaning is this, there is a time of youth, a time of age, a time of Prosperity, a time of adversity, a time of Comfort, a time of trouble ▪ a time of war, a time of peace, and a hundred other several frames,
the Scripture is full of such expressions as these, in the times of prosperitie doe thus, in the time of adversitie doe thus, in the time of the Gospel doe thus, &c. Now to know the time,
the Scripture is full of such expressions as these, in the times of Prosperity do thus, in the time of adversity do thus, in the time of the Gospel do thus, etc. Now to know the time,
That the Booke of God, and onely the Booke of God, is able to informe them who faithfully study it, in all the duties that doe belong to every new posture or face of time.
That the Book of God, and only the Book of God, is able to inform them who faithfully study it, in all the duties that do belong to every new posture or face of time.
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there is no time so intricate, no dutie so arduous, but the booke of God will teach all men, from the Minister to the Hearer, from the Prince to the Subject, to make every one of them perfect in all the workes which belong to them. Psalme 19.7. it is said, the Word gives understanding to the simple ;
there is no time so intricate, no duty so arduous, but the book of God will teach all men, from the Minister to the Hearer, from the Prince to the Subject, to make every one of them perfect in all the works which belong to them. Psalm 19.7. it is said, the Word gives understanding to the simple;
when thou liest downe thou shalt not bee afraid, &c. Doe but get wisedome into thy heart, get acquaintance with Gods Word, it will direct thee in all thy w••es,
when thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid, etc. Do but get Wisdom into thy heart, get acquaintance with God's Word, it will Direct thee in all thy w••es,
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As there are severall times, and severall duties annexed to these times, so in every time for any duty, there is some particle of that time, which is the opportunitie of the dutie, the season of the dutie there is the space of time, and there is the season of time ;
As there Are several times, and several duties annexed to these times, so in every time for any duty, there is Some particle of that time, which is the opportunity of the duty, the season of the duty there is the Molle of time, and there is the season of time;
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but in the great morall affaires, that concerne God and mens soules, the difficultest thing that lies before man, is, to finde out the true season when they are to bee done;
but in the great moral affairs, that concern God and men's Souls, the difficultest thing that lies before man, is, to find out the true season when they Are to be done;
so blinded with prejudice, with vaine hopes or feares, that most men are miserable in that they cannot find out the true season of a businesse, and thereby intimates that in every businesse the most difficult part of the worke is the right timing of it. I adde fourthly,
so blinded with prejudice, with vain hope's or fears, that most men Are miserable in that they cannot find out the true season of a business, and thereby intimates that in every business the most difficult part of the work is the right timing of it. I add fourthly,
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That when opportunities are past, if they bee let slip, they are oftentimes altogether irrecoverable ; and the businesse is either wholly lost, or never better then halfe done;
That when opportunities Are past, if they be let slip, they Are oftentimes altogether irrecoverable; and the business is either wholly lost, or never better then half done;
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So the foolish Virgins came with their Lampes, pretending to have got some oyle, and cryed, Lord open to us, but the season was past, and there was no entrance;
So the foolish Virgins Come with their Lamps, pretending to have god Some oil, and cried, Lord open to us, but the season was passed, and there was no Entrance;
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when possibly the commoditie is very cheape, may then have it for laying out his money, lose but that market, possibly ten market dayes will not helpe him againe with it,
when possibly the commodity is very cheap, may then have it for laying out his money, loose but that market, possibly ten market days will not help him again with it,
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So in the last place, know, that no wisedome, no learning, nothing but a gratious heart guided by the Spirit of God, doth know how to take opportunities in time, for the great businesses that concerne God and his glory, no wisedome but the wisedome of grace,
So in the last place, know, that no Wisdom, no learning, nothing but a gracious heart guided by the Spirit of God, does know how to take opportunities in time, for the great businesses that concern God and his glory, no Wisdom but the Wisdom of grace,
but more clearely Solomon expresseth this, Prov. 17. Vers. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a foole to buy wisedome, seeing he hath no heart to it? Let a wicked man have opportunities, give him wealth, give him honour, give him meanes of grace, give him any thing that may helpe to wisedome, hee hath no heart to it:
but more clearly Solomon Expresses this, Curae 17. Vers. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy Wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Let a wicked man have opportunities, give him wealth, give him honour, give him means of grace, give him any thing that may help to Wisdom, he hath no heart to it:
Thus I have done with the Doctrinall part of it, and by this time I hope you all grant, that it is a matter of wonderfull concernement, of admirable wisedome and commendation, to have understanding of the times and seasons,
Thus I have done with the Doctrinal part of it, and by this time I hope you all grant, that it is a matter of wonderful concernment, of admirable Wisdom and commendation, to have understanding of the times and seasons,
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For Exhortation, in reference to the time to come, that wee may learne this excellent wisedome to know the times and seasons so as to lose no more of them. For the first,
For Exhortation, in Referente to the time to come, that we may Learn this excellent Wisdom to know the times and seasons so as to loose no more of them. For the First,
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Is it such a singular commendation, so excellent a wisedome, a matter of so great moment and consequence, to know the times in reference to duty? O what cause of lamentations is there: First,
Is it such a singular commendation, so excellent a Wisdom, a matter of so great moment and consequence, to know the times in Referente to duty? O what cause of lamentations is there: First,
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Here is a great Assembly gathered together to mourn upon a day of mourning, and if ever any Doctrine that ever I have preached might call for mourning at all your hands, I am perswaded this doctrine calls for it from every one of us;
Here is a great Assembly gathered together to mourn upon a day of mourning, and if ever any Doctrine that ever I have preached might call for mourning At all your hands, I am persuaded this Doctrine calls for it from every one of us;
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God bee mercifull to us, wee have all been fooles, we have not knowne the times of our visitation, wee have knowne the times to talke of them, sometimes to inveigh against them, crying out, they are the worst times that ever were;
God be merciful to us, we have all been Fools, we have not known the times of our Visitation, we have known the times to talk of them, sometime to inveigh against them, crying out, they Are the worst times that ever were;
but for this knowledge of my Text (wherein true wisedome should appeare) to know the times in reference to our duties, I feare I may say as Paul said of the Corinthians, hardly one wise man to bee found amongst us.
but for this knowledge of my Text (wherein true Wisdom should appear) to know the times in Referente to our duties, I Fear I may say as Paul said of the Corinthians, hardly one wise man to be found among us.
and I pray God it prove not that our Parliament and Assemblies are all filled with fooles in this great point, few or none of us know the times in reference to our duties.
and I pray God it prove not that our Parliament and Assemblies Are all filled with Fools in this great point, few or none of us know the times in Referente to our duties.
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as if God had made us for the World, as Leviathan for the Sea, onely to take our pleasure in it? others of us to fill our shops with commodities, our purses with money, our houses with stuffe and provision,
as if God had made us for the World, as Leviathan for the Sea, only to take our pleasure in it? Others of us to fill our shops with commodities, our purses with money, our houses with stuff and provision,
as if there had been no better things to have been regarded? when in the meane time for the admirable opportunities wee have had for the glorifying of God,
as if there had been no better things to have been regarded? when in the mean time for the admirable opportunities we have had for the glorifying of God,
if God should come now, and say to any Nobleman, Gentleman, Minister, Citizen, or other that is here, I have given thee 20. yeers, 40. yeers, threescore yeers of time, I have filled thy time with glorious opportunities,
if God should come now, and say to any Nobleman, Gentleman, Minister, Citizen, or other that is Here, I have given thee 20. Years, 40. Years, threescore Years of time, I have filled thy time with glorious opportunities,
as excellent as ever I gave to any, the least of them worth a world, give in your Bill of accompt what you have done with these? what improvement you have made of them? how have you walked I beseech you? what accompt could you make? would it not appeare that you have spent many houres and dayes in riot and wantonnesse, sporting and playing, in swearing and cursing, in contriving and acting that which is evill and mischievous,
as excellent as ever I gave to any, the least of them worth a world, give in your Bill of account what you have done with these? what improvement you have made of them? how have you walked I beseech you? what account could you make? would it not appear that you have spent many hours and days in riot and wantonness, sporting and playing, in swearing and cursing, in contriving and acting that which is evil and mischievous,
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and let me make a more through enquirie after your wisedome in this particular, because you are look'd upon as the wise men of the Land that know the times better then others;
and let me make a more through enquiry After your Wisdom in this particular, Because you Are looked upon as the wise men of the Land that know the times better then Others;
I am confident you doe not desire to bee flattered any day, but this day I hope that will bee most acceptable which in a way of God could most effectually humble and abase you,
I am confident you do not desire to be flattered any day, but this day I hope that will be most acceptable which in a Way of God could most effectually humble and abase you,
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Have not you, honored and worthy Patriots and Senators, infinite cause to bemoane this, that you have not knowne the times in reference to your duties?
Have not you, honoured and worthy Patriots and Senators, infinite cause to bemoan this, that you have not known the times in Referente to your duties?
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where I know by reason of your wealth, and parts, and interests, and states, you had abundance of opportunities more then other people had, to have done much service, to have made the times and places better for you.
where I know by reason of your wealth, and parts, and interests, and states, you had abundance of opportunities more then other people had, to have done much service, to have made the times and places better for you.
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But (I beseech you) will it not rather appeare upon a true search, that many of you in those dayes walked in the wayes of riot, in uncleannesse, in drunkennesse, possibly in swearing, in prophaning Gods holy time, in opposing and scorning Religion, was it not thus? it behoves you to search;
But (I beseech you) will it not rather appear upon a true search, that many of you in those days walked in the ways of riot, in uncleanness, in Drunkenness, possibly in swearing, in profaning God's holy time, in opposing and scorning Religion, was it not thus? it behoves you to search;
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as so many Jeroboams causing Israel to sinne? did not you thereby helpe to pull downe those judgements that have beene like to devoure and destroy this whole Land? and if so, have you beene humbled under these things? have you since repented of them? or do they still stand upon your score before that God that keeps an exact accompt of all the Talents that ever hee hath put into your hands? I beseech you enquire into it;
as so many Jeroboams causing Israel to sin? did not you thereby help to pull down those Judgments that have been like to devour and destroy this Whole Land? and if so, have you been humbled under these things? have you since repented of them? or do they still stand upon your score before that God that keeps an exact account of all the Talents that ever he hath put into your hands? I beseech you inquire into it;
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and by a notable providence called you out to be the heads of all our Tribes, have you since that time knowne the times in reference to your duties? It is now above six yeers since many of you have beene called to this worke, one of the greatest workes that mortall men have beene imployed in these many hundreds of yeers, a work wherein you have beene assisted not onely with the prayers and teares of those that feare God, throughout the Christian world,
and by a notable providence called you out to be the Heads of all our Tribes, have you since that time known the times in Referente to your duties? It is now above six Years since many of you have been called to this work, one of the greatest works that Mortal men have been employed in these many hundreds of Years, a work wherein you have been assisted not only with the Prayers and tears of those that Fear God, throughout the Christian world,
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Now (beloved) have you known your times, and taken your opportunities? I know it well, that you have wrestled with huge difficulties, infinite oppositions,
Now (Beloved) have you known your times, and taken your opportunities? I know it well, that you have wrestled with huge difficulties, infinite oppositions,
but suppose upon a diligent search, any of you that are called to bee our wise men, to know the times for us, that at your doore it should lie in great part, that our miseries are not yet healed,
but suppose upon a diligent search, any of you that Are called to be our wise men, to know the times for us, that At your door it should lie in great part, that our misery's Are not yet healed,
if upon a diligent search there should bee found among you any who at this day live in the same sinfull, riotous, ungodly, wicked conversation that they led,
if upon a diligent search there should be found among you any who At this day live in the same sinful, riotous, ungodly, wicked Conversation that they led,
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that after your solemne oath, with your hand lifted up to the most high God for the reformation of your wayes, that you should bee found still with Zimri and Cozbi, to live in those sinnes for which God is judging this Nation;
that After your solemn oath, with your hand lifted up to the most high God for the Reformation of your ways, that you should be found still with Zimri and Cozbi, to live in those Sins for which God is judging this nation;
Were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose further, there should bee found amongst you any such as should ordinarily neglect the publique service,
Were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose further, there should be found among you any such as should ordinarily neglect the public service,
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and turne your backs upon it, to attend your own private affaires, after that the Kingdome hath put into your hands whatsoever under God is pretious and deare unto them;
and turn your backs upon it, to attend your own private affairs, After that the Kingdom hath put into your hands whatsoever under God is precious and deer unto them;
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were this to know the times and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose there should bee found amongst you any that should seeke advantage to themselves out of publique calamities,
were this to know the times and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose there should be found among you any that should seek advantage to themselves out of public calamities,
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and so prostrate the untainted honour of the Parliament to the reproach of the adversaries, the scandall of the Nation, the teares and griefe of them who love you;
and so prostrate the untainted honour of the Parliament to the reproach of the Adversaries, the scandal of the nation, the tears and grief of them who love you;
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were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose it should bee found that there should bee any that in matters of Religion should side with a partie for corrupt and sinfull ends,
were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose it should be found that there should be any that in matters of Religion should side with a party for corrupt and sinful ends,
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were this to know the times and what Israel had to doe? Suppose yet further, that upon a diligent search there should be found among you any that doe retard matters of the greatest moment;
were this to know the times and what Israel had to do? Suppose yet further, that upon a diligent search there should be found among you any that do retard matters of the greatest moment;
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were this to know the time, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose that the cries and teares of the oppressed ▪ I meane not the fatherlesse and widowes, (whom I am confident the Houses of Parliament would helpe this very day,
were this to know the time, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose that the cries and tears of the oppressed ▪ I mean not the fatherless and Widows, (whom I am confident the Houses of Parliament would help this very day,
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were this to know the times, and what Israel had to doe? Honorable, and Worthy, doe not mistake mee, I am farre from saying it is so, I onely suggest these things to your owne search,
were this to know the times, and what Israel had to do? Honourable, and Worthy, do not mistake me, I am Far from saying it is so, I only suggest these things to your own search,
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and if in naming the particulars I mistake any of them, God knowes it is with the same singlenesse of heart, wherewith Job sanctifyed his Children, sacrificed for them, saying, Peradventure my sonnes have sinned,
and if in naming the particulars I mistake any of them, God knows it is with the same singleness of heart, wherewith Job sanctified his Children, sacrificed for them, saying, Peradventure my Sons have sinned,
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when hee hath put (as it were) the fates of his Church and Kingdome in your hands, under him to dispose of them, h•s wrath would bee kindled against you, these things would lie very heavy upon your score,
when he hath put (as it were) the fates of his Church and Kingdom in your hands, under him to dispose of them, h•s wrath would be kindled against you, these things would lie very heavy upon your score,
Is this so excellent and necessary a dutie, to know the times in reference to our duties? O that I knew how to speake somewhat in the name of the Lord, that might promote this wisedome in you for time to come, that in this our day wee might know the things that concerne our peace, that they may not be for ever hid from our eyes;
Is this so excellent and necessary a duty, to know the times in Referente to our duties? O that I knew how to speak somewhat in the name of the Lord, that might promote this Wisdom in you for time to come, that in this our day we might know the things that concern our peace, that they may not be for ever hid from our eyes;
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no lesse then the glory of God, and the saving of thy immortall soule, and it may bee of thy family, it may bee of the Church and Kingdome, dependeth upon thy knowing the times. Thirdly,
no less then the glory of God, and the Saving of thy immortal soul, and it may be of thy family, it may be of the Church and Kingdom, dependeth upon thy knowing the times. Thirdly,
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Such Meditations as these would provoke your hearts to bee very carefull to lose no more time ▪ but rather to enquire what you should doe for time to come,
Such Meditations as these would provoke your hearts to be very careful to loose no more time ▪ but rather to inquire what you should do for time to come,
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But there is one thing wherein I desire freedome, that I might be as helpfull as I can to the Honourable Senate that hath called me to the service of this day:
But there is one thing wherein I desire freedom, that I might be as helpful as I can to the Honourable Senate that hath called me to the service of this day:
Honourable and Beloved, God hath cast your lot so, that if you be rightly instructed in this one Lesson, you may make our times differ as much from former times, as Nebuchadnezzars Golden head did from the feet of iron and clay;
Honourable and beloved, God hath cast your lot so, that if you be rightly instructed in this one lesson, you may make our times differ as much from former times, as Nebuchadnezar's Golden head did from the feet of iron and clay;
Your duties are many, for whatsoever lies upon any other, lies eminently upon you; You are to doe all those things in every time, that others are to doe;
Your duties Are many, for whatsoever lies upon any other, lies eminently upon you; You Are to do all those things in every time, that Others Are to do;
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That you may therefore know your duty, give mee leave to represent before you the true face of our Times wherein wee live, and shew what in these Times you have to doe,
That you may Therefore know your duty, give me leave to represent before you the true face of our Times wherein we live, and show what in these Times you have to do,
or in the dayes of your forefathers ? I meane, our times are so full of various administrations, such a concurrence of all kinde of Providences and Administrations,
or in the days of your Forefathers? I mean, our times Are so full of various administrations, such a concurrence of all kind of Providences and Administrations,
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Wee have been sometimes full of hopes of recovery, sometimes at the brinke of despaire, sometimes dawnings of light, by and by all clouded over againe with utter darknesse;
we have been sometime full of hope's of recovery, sometime At the brink of despair, sometime dawnings of Light, by and by all clouded over again with utter darkness;
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such alterations, such vicissitudes of all kindes of administrations, that truly I may compare our times to the wind mentioned in the first of Ecclesiastes, It whirles about continually,
such alterations, such vicissitudes of all Kinds of administrations, that truly I may compare our times to the wind mentioned in the First of Ecclesiastes, It whirls about continually,
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nor light nor darknesse, but a strange kinde of mixture of all these, and in such various and uncertaine Times as these are, what have the heads of our Tribes to doe? I answer plainly, all others with you,
nor Light nor darkness, but a strange kind of mixture of all these, and in such various and uncertain Times as these Are, what have the Heads of our Tribes to do? I answer plainly, all Others with you,
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and state-winds blowing for so many Moneths together in one Point, a moderate skill and care of him that guides the Helme, wil carry them on with ease;
and state-winds blowing for so many Months together in one Point, a moderate skill and care of him that guides the Helm, will carry them on with ease;
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but in various winds, and tumultuous Seas, when they saile sometimes among Rocks, and sometimes among Quicksands, sometimes in Gulfes, sometimes in the Ocean, sometimes almost at the Shoare,
but in various winds, and tumultuous Seas, when they sail sometime among Rocks, and sometime among Quicksands, sometime in Gulfs, sometime in the Ocean, sometime almost At the Shore,
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Our times are times of most prodigious wickednesse, horrible abominations in mens manners; I am confident, never such abominable drunkennesse, and generall loosenesse in that kinde;
Our times Are times of most prodigious wickedness, horrible abominations in men's manners; I am confident, never such abominable Drunkenness, and general looseness in that kind;
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never more universall liberty of whoring ▪ Incestuous mariages, oppressions, cruelty, injustice, malice, revenge, and every thing that might fill a Land with ungodlinesse.
never more universal liberty of whoring ▪ Incestuous marriages, oppressions, cruelty, injustice, malice, revenge, and every thing that might fill a Land with ungodliness.
But You above all others are called out by God, in such times, to be his instruments, to oppose these things, the Ministers of God, to execute vengeance upon those that do evill :
But You above all Others Are called out by God, in such times, to be his Instruments, to oppose these things, the Ministers of God, to execute vengeance upon those that do evil:
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It concernes you in times of oppression to deliver the poore and the oppressed, out of the Talons and Pawes of them, who teare them and crush them in pieces;
It concerns you in times of oppression to deliver the poor and the oppressed, out of the Talons and Paws of them, who tear them and crush them in Pieces;
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Our times are times of Errors, horrible Errors, I meane not such Errors as are to bee found among Gods people, to whom hee never hath given an equall light,
Our times Are times of Errors, horrible Errors, I mean not such Errors as Are to be found among God's people, to whom he never hath given an equal Light,
These, and abundance of such horrid things as these are, doe spread and scatter like wildefire every where in all corners of the Land, to the great provocation of Gods wrath,
These, and abundance of such horrid things as these Are, do spread and scatter like wildefire every where in all corners of the Land, to the great provocation of God's wrath,
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Certainly you must search diligently into the Scriptures, and enquire whether Jesus Christ would have you oppose your selves against these things that are so opposite to him;
Certainly you must search diligently into the Scriptures, and inquire whither jesus christ would have you oppose your selves against these things that Are so opposite to him;
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my Lie will never honour God, though I should tell it for Gods glory, and your thrusting your selves into an office, Christ hath not called you unto, will never be accepted by him. But if Secondly,
my Lie will never honour God, though I should tell it for God's glory, and your thrusting your selves into an office, christ hath not called you unto, will never be accepted by him. But if Secondly,
and Heresies to bee such upon the reports of other men, but as the Lord ordered them in the 13 of Deuteronomie, so likewise must you doe, Search diligently whether indeed such and such things are done ;
and Heresies to be such upon the reports of other men, but as the Lord ordered them in the 13 of Deuteronomy, so likewise must you do, Search diligently whither indeed such and such things Are done;
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let not your Religion be thus contaminated, suffer not your children, to whom you ought to bee nursing Fathers, to bee thus poisoned by such corrupt Doctrines, nor devoured by such wolves:
let not your Religion be thus contaminated, suffer not your children, to whom you ought to be nursing Father's, to be thus poisoned by such corrupt Doctrines, nor devoured by such wolves:
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but you whom the Lord hath placed under him in such high place and authority, must with Moses at such a time, call to Aaron to run with his Censer, you must labour to enquire out the Causes of it,
but you whom the Lord hath placed under him in such high place and Authority, must with Moses At such a time, call to Aaron to run with his Censer, you must labour to inquire out the Causes of it,
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and in Ireland, poor wretched Ireland, the warre is more terrible, where if we labour not to end it by sending our brethren timely succours, the bloody enemy is like to come to make a new war upon us ere it be long;
and in Ireland, poor wretched Ireland, the war is more terrible, where if we labour not to end it by sending our brothers timely succours, the bloody enemy is like to come to make a new war upon us ere it be long;
Ezekiel saith, The Sword is furbished ▪ and drawne, and made bright for slaughter, should wee then make mirth ? Should this bee a time of jollitie? and all should labour to finde out the Causes of the warre, what the Sword-procuring sins are,
Ezekielem Says, The Sword is furbished ▪ and drawn, and made bright for slaughter, should we then make mirth? Should this be a time of jollity? and all should labour to find out the Causes of the war, what the Sword-procuring Sins Are,
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but as a swelling in a high wall, whose breach comes suddenly: Therefore remember againe and againe, your work lies with the God of Peace, pacifie him,
but as a swelling in a high wall, whose breach comes suddenly: Therefore Remember again and again, your work lies with the God of Peace, pacify him,
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and hee will create peace for you. Fifthly, Our Times are times of Divisions; such Divisions, as (I thinke) were hardly ever knowne in the Christian World;
and he will create peace for you. Fifthly, Our Times Are times of Divisions; such Divisions, as (I think) were hardly ever known in the Christian World;
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but woe and alasse, most of all, and worst of all, divisions among Gods people, the Servants of God who heretofore prayed together, fasted together, could have been banished together,
but woe and alas, most of all, and worst of all, divisions among God's people, the Servants of God who heretofore prayed together, fasted together, could have been banished together,
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now, as if the curse of Simeon and Levi were fallen upon them, they are divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel; Manasseh is aagainst Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh, and every one eates the flesh of his owne arme,
now, as if the curse of Simeon and Levi were fallen upon them, they Are divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel; Manasses is against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasses, and every one eats the Flesh of his own arm,
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And now (Honorable and Beloved) in such sad & uncomfortable times as these are, what have the Heads of our Israel to doe ? what doth the Lord looke for at your hands? Certainly you with others,
And now (Honourable and beloved) in such sad & uncomfortable times as these Are, what have the Heads of our Israel to do? what does the Lord look for At your hands? Certainly you with Others,
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Would God put this in your hearts, that you might speedily and earnestly set about it, that if there should be found any Animosities amongst your selves, you would lay them down first,
Would God put this in your hearts, that you might speedily and earnestly Set about it, that if there should be found any Animosities among your selves, you would lay them down First,
so especially amongst us, seemes to bee laying out the platforme of his Temple, and to set out a new edition of his Church, fairer and more beautifull then ever;
so especially among us, seems to be laying out the platform of his Temple, and to Set out a new edition of his Church, Fairer and more beautiful then ever;
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and what have the Heads of our Tribes to doe at such a time? without all question, very much of it will lie upon your hands under God, you have contended stifly and couragiously for our liberties,
and what have the Heads of our Tribes to do At such a time? without all question, very much of it will lie upon your hands under God, you have contended stiffly and courageously for our Liberties,
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and that whereupon our heart is most set ▪ and if there should bee any miscariage in it all will perish with it, wee should call every thing else Ichabod, if Religion miscarry, all is gone;
and that whereupon our heart is most Set ▪ and if there should be any miscarriage in it all will perish with it, we should call every thing Else ichabod, if Religion miscarry, all is gone;
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you have begun the Reformation, you are engaged in it by oath and Covenant, and some happy proceeding and progresse you have made in it, God grant you slack not in it:
you have begun the Reformation, you Are engaged in it by oath and Covenant, and Some happy proceeding and progress you have made in it, God grant you slack not in it:
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Hee that writes a Booke of the corrupt and troubled state of the Church, will hardly ever write a Booke of the quiet and setled State of the Commonwealth;
He that writes a Book of the corrupt and troubled state of the Church, will hardly ever write a Book of the quiet and settled State of the Commonwealth;
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With Nehemiah labour to build the walls of Jerusalem, though in a troublesome time, with a Sword in one hand and a Trowell in the other, set up discipline to bee a hedge and fence to the Churches.
With Nehemiah labour to built the walls of Jerusalem, though in a troublesome time, with a Sword in one hand and a Trowel in the other, Set up discipline to be a hedge and fence to the Churches.
When the Lord workes such deliverances, hee expects, and it will very well become the Heads of our Tribes, to keepe the same lowly and humble spirit, that they had while God kept them under afflictions;
When the Lord works such Deliverances, he expects, and it will very well become the Heads of our Tribes, to keep the same lowly and humble Spirit, that they had while God kept them under afflictions;
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and Uzziah, and Hezekiah bee warnings to you, and doe you labour to maintaine the same lowly spirit, that you had when you could keepe dayes of mourning for the sinnes of the Kingdome,
and Uzziah, and Hezekiah be Warnings to you, and do you labour to maintain the same lowly Spirit, that you had when you could keep days of mourning for the Sins of the Kingdom,
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In the time of deliverance, God expects of those that are the Heads and Rulers of a people, that every deliverance should by them bee improved to the utmost,
In the time of deliverance, God expects of those that Are the Heads and Rulers of a people, that every deliverance should by them be improved to the utmost,
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every Rod hath a voyce and calls for some dutie, and every mercy and deliverance hath a voyce and calls for a dutie, every victory your Armies have got,
every Rod hath a voice and calls for Some duty, and every mercy and deliverance hath a voice and calls for a duty, every victory your Armies have god,
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and what heart would not tremble to thinke how much lies upon you? my soule is deepely affected with your taske, more then humane strength must carry you on,
and what heart would not tremble to think how much lies upon you? my soul is deeply affected with your task, more then humane strength must carry you on,
and by this inward respect, the lifting up of their hands, was as good as the displaying of a Banner, to make all their brethren come out and spend their lives,
and by this inward respect, the lifting up of their hands, was as good as the displaying of a Banner, to make all their brothers come out and spend their lives,
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That when the Heads and Leaders of a people are wise, to doe their duties, it gives them that interest in their Brethrens hearts, that they will bee at their disposing.
That when the Heads and Leaders of a people Are wise, to do their duties, it gives them that Interest in their Brothers' hearts, that they will be At their disposing.
because they saw hee behaved himselfe wisely. Solomon a childe, and being but a childe, very subject to be contemned, swayed all Israel, they honoured him and feared him, When they saw the wisdome that God had given him to doe Justice and Judgement ;
Because they saw he behaved himself wisely. Solomon a child, and being but a child, very Subject to be contemned, swayed all Israel, they honoured him and feared him, When they saw the Wisdom that God had given him to do justice and Judgement;
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abundance of other instances there are of it, and David expresseth it notably in the 2 of Samuel 23. He that rules over men must bee just, ruling in the feare of God ;
abundance of other instances there Are of it, and David Expresses it notably in the 2 of Samuel 23. He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the Fear of God;
Many great Politicians go another way to worke, they thinke the affections of people are not to bee valued, they say, Populus humiliter servit, superbe dominatur, that the People (like fire and water) are good Servants, but evill Masters;
Many great Politicians go Another Way to work, they think the affections of people Are not to be valued, they say, Populus Humiliter Servit, superb dominatur, that the People (like fire and water) Are good Servants, but evil Masters;
Herein lies the difference between Wisdome and Policy, VVisdome makes a man constantly keep the high road-way of Justice and Judgement, doing every thing upon Scripture grounds and rules:
Herein lies the difference between Wisdom and Policy, VVisdome makes a man constantly keep the high roadway of justice and Judgement, doing every thing upon Scripture grounds and rules:
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You your selves have had much experience of it, you know what it is to command in the hearts of your Brethren, had you had all the Port Townes in England, in the beginning of your Troubles,
You your selves have had much experience of it, you know what it is to command in the hearts of your Brothers, had you had all the Port Towns in England, in the beginning of your Troubles,
you were in their hearts, and they have been at your command, and wha• gave you this interest? VVhy, they saw you were set upon Judgement and Justice, breaking their yoakes, removing their grievances, they saw your hearts were set to it;
you were in their hearts, and they have been At your command, and wha• gave you this Interest? Why, they saw you were Set upon Judgement and justice, breaking their yokes, removing their grievances, they saw your hearts were Set to it;
and your brethrens hearts, all confederacies against you will bee broken, all conspiraeies come to nought, No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper,
and your Brothers' hearts, all confederacies against you will be broken, all conspiraeies come to nought, No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper,
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But should they ever finde, (which God forbid) that you turne out of the right way of VVisdome and Piety, of Judgement and righteousnesse, that you grow injurious, that oppression and injustice should bee found among you, that you should favour evill men in evill causes, grow to bee self-seekers,
But should they ever find, (which God forbid) that you turn out of the right Way of VVisdome and Piety, of Judgement and righteousness, that you grow injurious, that oppression and injustice should be found among you, that you should favour evil men in evil Causes, grow to be self-seekers,
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