A seasonable discourse wherein sincerity & delight in the service of God is earnestly pressed upon professors of religion delivered on a publick fast at Cambridge in New-England, by the reverend and learned Urian Oakes, late pastor of the church there, and president of Harvard Colledge.
AT the fourteenth verse, (which some make the first) of this Chapter, The Lord by the Prophet soretells the Destruction of the Babylonians, and Ruine of the Ass•rian Monarchy, in favour to his oppressed people of the I•wes; and in Order to their Deliverance, For your sakes I have sent [ that is will as certainly send in due time,
AT the fourteenth verse, (which Some make the First) of this Chapter, The Lord by the Prophet soretells the Destruction of the Babylonians, and Ruin of the Ass•rian Monarchy, in favour to his oppressed people of the I•wes; and in Order to their Deliverance, For your sakes I have sent [ that is will as Certainly send in due time,
as the Medes & Persians, under the Conduct and Command of Cyrus, Gods appointed and Anointed servant, to execute his holy purposes in the suddain unavoidable overthrow of these barbarous and bloody enemies of the only Church he had then in the world:
as the Medes & Persians, under the Conduct and Command of Cyrus, God's appointed and Anointed servant, to execute his holy Purposes in the sudden unavoidable overthrow of these barbarous and bloody enemies of the only Church he had then in the world:
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And because this might seem to be a matter of huge difficulty, very improbable and incredible considering the present power & Grandure of the Caldeans, that had set their nest among the Stars, out of the reach of all dangers, as they imagined;
And Because this might seem to be a matter of huge difficulty, very improbable and incredible considering the present power & Grandeur of the Chaldaeans, that had Set their nest among the Stars, out of the reach of all dangers, as they imagined;
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therefore the Lord helps the faith of his people, by ascerting his relation to and interest in his people, whom those Caldeans detained in Captivity, which oblidged him to do great things for their deliverancce:
Therefore the Lord helps the faith of his people, by ascerting his Relation to and Interest in his people, whom those Chaldaeans detained in Captivity, which obliged him to do great things for their deliverancce:
I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel your King verse 15. And also by a Commemoration of his marveilous works for them of old, especially his conducting them through the red Sea, ruining the Chariot and horse, the Army and power of Pharoah ver. 15, 16. And why should they not believe, that he was able to do such works over again, considering that his hand was not shortned, nor his Power circumscribed or limited more than heretofore.
I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel your King verse 15. And also by a Commemoration of his marvelous works for them of old, especially his conducting them through the read Sea, ruining the Chariot and horse, the Army and power of Pharaoh ver. 15, 16. And why should they not believe, that he was able to do such works over again, considering that his hand was not shortened, nor his Power circumscribed or limited more than heretofore.
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bidding them not to remember the former things, nor consider the things of Old, for he would do a new thing ver. 18, 19. Not that he would have former works laid out of their minds and memories;
bidding them not to Remember the former things, nor Consider the things of Old, for he would do a new thing ver. 18, 19. Not that he would have former works laid out of their minds and memories;
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but to intimate he was about to work out such a deliverance for them by Cyrus, as especially such redemption in the fulnesse of time, by the Lord Jesus Christ and which was figured by that temporal deliverance,
but to intimate he was about to work out such a deliverance for them by Cyrus, as especially such redemption in the fullness of time, by the Lord jesus christ and which was figured by that temporal deliverance,
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yea, so signally would the Lord own them in a way of protection, provision and special blessing, that the very beasts of the field, the Dragons and Owls should honour them, vers: 20. or God in them, doing them no harm,
yea, so signally would the Lord own them in a Way of protection, provision and special blessing, that the very beasts of the field, the Dragons and Owls should honour them, vers: 20. or God in them, doing them no harm,
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or rather should fare the better for their passage thorough these dry and thirsty places, shareing with them in the waters God would provide for his peoples refreshment,
or rather should fare the better for their passage through these dry and thirsty places, sharing with them in the waters God would provide for his peoples refreshment,
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the Lord here foretells that the deliverance of the Jewes out of their captivity, especially the redemption of his Elect by the Messiah out of their spiritual bondage, should be very marvelous and glorious.
the Lord Here foretells that the deliverance of the Jews out of their captivity, especially the redemption of his Elect by the Messiah out of their spiritual bondage, should be very marvelous and glorious.
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And thus-with respect to the deliverance by Christ fore-signified and figured by this deliverance by Cyrus, some conceive that by the beasts of the field, the Dragons and Owls or Ostriches, are intended the savage, wilde brutish Gentiles, that should drink of the waters of Life, the saving doctrine of the Gospel, and so glorifie God.
And thus-with respect to the deliverance by christ foresignified and figured by this deliverance by Cyrus, Some conceive that by the beasts of the field, the Dragons and Owls or Ostriches, Are intended the savage, wild brutish Gentiles, that should drink of the waters of Life, the Saving Doctrine of the Gospel, and so Glorify God.
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Now, in the words read, as also in those that follow my text, the Lord prevents an objection, that might be made against the fulnesse of his graces, in all that he had done or should do for them, checks the arrogancy of that people, anticipates and argues down their swelling conceit, that the reason of their deliverance,
Now, in the words read, as also in those that follow my text, the Lord prevents an objection, that might be made against the fullness of his graces, in all that he had done or should do for them, Checks the arrogance of that people, anticipates and argues down their swelling conceit, that the reason of their deliverance,
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Now the Lord here pricks those bladders, pulls down those high conceits, demonstrates their obligation to his free grace and favour for all these things, that the mercy hitherto shown them,
Now the Lord Here pricks those bladders, pulls down those high conceits, demonstrates their obligation to his free grace and favour for all these things, that the mercy hitherto shown them,
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It was not on the account of their merits, but of his own free grace, in order to his own praise and glory, that he would deal so mercifully with them.
It was not on the account of their merits, but of his own free grace, in order to his own praise and glory, that he would deal so mercifully with them.
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The truth of this ascertion he confirms, and most convincingly makes out in my text, wherein he upbraids them with their prodigious ingratitude, unkindnesse and utter unworthinesse of any favour from him, instancing in these particulars, instead of many demonstrations,
The truth of this assertion he confirms, and most convincingly makes out in my text, wherein he upbraids them with their prodigious ingratitude, unkindness and utter unworthiness of any favour from him, instancing in these particulars, instead of many demonstrations,
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Now though the Invocation of God, is not the whole of Gods worship, yet being a special part of it, it is by a synecdoche very usual in Gods word put for the whole worship of God;
Now though the Invocation of God, is not the Whole of God's worship, yet being a special part of it, it is by a synecdoche very usual in God's word put for the Whole worship of God;
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as may be probably conceived, those of Seth 's family began to seperate themselves, and worship apart from Cain 's wicked apostaticall family, whence arose that distinction of the sons and daughters of God, from the sons and daughters of men.
as may be probably conceived, those of Seth is family began to separate themselves, and worship apart from Cain is wicked apostatical family, whence arose that distinction of the Sons and daughters of God, from the Sons and daughters of men.
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sought God dayly, delighted to know his wayes, as a Nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God, Isa. 28. 2. gloried in their services, boasted of the multitude of their sacrifices and oblations, superarogated in their own opinion,
sought God daily, delighted to know his ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the Ordinance of their God, Isaiah 28. 2. gloried in their services, boasted of the multitude of their Sacrifices and Oblations, superarogated in their own opinion,
Doubtless, many there were that called upon him in truth, and worshipped him aright But the body of that people did all in hypocrisie, kept up a gaudy pageant of Religion, a form of godliness in prayers, sacrifices and other services, without life or power, which was very loathsome to the Lord:
Doubtless, many there were that called upon him in truth, and worshipped him aright But the body of that people did all in hypocrisy, kept up a gaudy pageant of Religion, a from of godliness in Prayers, Sacrifices and other services, without life or power, which was very loathsome to the Lord:
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with their mouth and in their outward carriage they shewed much love to God, but their heart went after their covetousness, Ezek. 33. 31. The grace of God was not their principal,
with their Mouth and in their outward carriage they showed much love to God, but their heart went After their covetousness, Ezekiel 33. 31. The grace of God was not their principal,
They fasted, but not unto the Lord, Zech. 7. 5. There services were pompous operous, gaudy things, but liveless, superficiary, insignificant performances;
They fasted, but not unto the Lord, Zechariah 7. 5. There services were pompous operous, gaudy things, but Lifeless, superficiary, insignificant performances;
To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord, Isai. 1. 21. They are such as God required not, vers. 12. their oblations were vain, their incense abomination, their assemblies and solemn meetings on high dayes were iniquities, loathsome,
To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices unto me? Says the Lord, Isaiah 1. 21. They Are such as God required not, vers. 12. their Oblations were vain, their incense abomination, their assemblies and solemn meetings on high days were iniquities, loathsome,
and troublesome to the Lord, vers. 13, 14. They made Religion a cloak to their vilanies, that they might drive a close unsuspected trade of wickedness, with less trouble to their own consciences, thought to make God amends with external worship for their morall enormities;
and troublesome to the Lord, vers. 13, 14. They made Religion a cloak to their villainies, that they might drive a close unsuspected trade of wickedness, with less trouble to their own Consciences, Thought to make God amends with external worship for their moral enormities;
Jer. 7. 9, 10. They praised, but regarded iniquity in their hearts, They brought their sacrifices but with a wicked mind, Prov. 21. 27. They drew near God with their mouth,
Jer. 7. 9, 10. They praised, but regarded iniquity in their hearts, They brought their Sacrifices but with a wicked mind, Curae 21. 27. They drew near God with their Mouth,
and honoured him with their lips, but removed their hearts far from Him, Isa. 29. 13 God reckons such bodily exercise as nothing worth, no calling upon Him, no worshipping of Him, Thou hast not called upon Me, O Jacob, whatever thou hast pretended or imagined;
and honoured him with their lips, but removed their hearts Far from Him, Isaiah 29. 13 God reckons such bodily exercise as nothing worth, no calling upon Him, no worshipping of Him, Thou hast not called upon Me, Oh Jacob, whatever thou hast pretended or imagined;
And yet thou hast not called upon Me, O Jacob, saith the Lord. If your criticall worship is in effect no worship in Gods account, external worship is required,
And yet thou hast not called upon Me, Oh Jacob, Says the Lord. If your critical worship is in Effect no worship in God's account, external worship is required,
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but because there was no labour of their souls, no sincere engagement of their hearts and affections in them, the Lord tells them they had done nothing all the while,
but Because there was no labour of their Souls, no sincere engagement of their hearts and affections in them, the Lord tells them they had done nothing all the while,
Hence Luther 's Saying, that Adverbs are of more account with God than Verbs, meaning that the manner of our performances (which is commonly denoted by this or that Adverb) is more available with God than the bare performance of duty, which is usually exprest by some Verb or other. There are many necessary requisites, to and essential ingredients in the true worship of God, which,
Hence Luther is Saying, that Adverbs Are of more account with God than Verbs, meaning that the manner of our performances (which is commonly denoted by this or that Adverb) is more available with God than the bore performance of duty, which is usually expressed by Some Verb or other. There Are many necessary requisites, to and essential ingredients in the true worship of God, which,
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though the worship be materially good, not idolatrous, superstitious, uncommanded, or unlawful in it self, but such as God hath instituted and enjoyned;
though the worship be materially good, not idolatrous, superstitious, uncommanded, or unlawful in it self, but such as God hath instituted and enjoined;
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Men may pray, hear, receive sacraments, be much in duties of worship, and yet do nothing from a principal of grace, in obedience to God, with a due respect to His glory:
Men may pray, hear, receive Sacraments, be much in duties of worship, and yet do nothing from a principal of grace, in Obedience to God, with a due respect to His glory:
But he that without these inward, holy dispositions of spirit, slayeth an Oxe, is as if he sl•w a man, &c. Isa. 66. 2. 3. Of so little account with God is external worship without the internal,
But he that without these inward, holy dispositions of Spirit, slays an Ox, is as if he sl•w a man, etc. Isaiah 66. 2. 3. Of so little account with God is external worship without the internal,
as He will hardly allow it the name of invocation and wor ship, but gives it very hard names, importing that such invocation, is indeed a great provocation of God.
as He will hardly allow it the name of invocation and wor ship, but gives it very hard names, importing that such invocation, is indeed a great provocation of God.
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No Hypocrite acts beyond the sphere of the Covenant of Works, but think, to winn it and wear it, And is (whatever he professeth) of a mercenary spirit, and quarrels with God, if he do not hear his prayers,
No Hypocrite acts beyond the sphere of the Covenant of Works, but think, to win it and wear it, And is (whatever he Professes) of a mercenary Spirit, and quarrels with God, if he do not hear his Prayers,
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for take this home with thee, thou hast never prayed in thy life, never called upon God to this day, thou hast done much in a way of duty, in thy kind and fond opinion of thy self,
for take this home with thee, thou hast never prayed in thy life, never called upon God to this day, thou hast done much in a Way of duty, in thy kind and found opinion of thy self,
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What if God should say to thee, after all the prayers thou hast made, Fasts thou hast kept, Sermons thou hast heard, Sabbath-days, Lecture dayes, in season,
What if God should say to thee, After all the Prayers thou hast made, Fasts thou hast kept, Sermons thou hast herd, Sabbath-days, Lecture days, in season,
Oh! the cold, dead, sleepy Prayers infamilies, the dull and drowzie work we make on dayes of humiliation, the careless, fruitless hearing, the flight unworthy receiving of Sacraments that is amongst us:
Oh! the cold, dead, sleepy Prayers infamilies, the dull and drowzy work we make on days of humiliation, the careless, fruitless hearing, the flight unworthy receiving of Sacraments that is among us:
But Oh, where is the reverance of the Divine Majesty, the faith in His Son and Promises, the hope in His mercie, the love to Him and the zeal for His glory, the unutterable groans,
But O, where is the reverance of the Divine Majesty, the faith in His Son and Promises, the hope in His mercy, the love to Him and the zeal for His glory, the unutterable groans,
and fervency of spirit, the attention of mind and intention of will and affections, to such like gracious dispositions and qualifications of the worship of God? Are not these things growen out of fashion with us? I doubt not but there are many (through grace) among us that call upon God in truth, wrestling Israels, a generation of seekers, praying souls that can weep and make supplication,
and fervency of Spirit, the attention of mind and intention of will and affections, to such like gracious dispositions and qualifications of the worship of God? are not these things grown out of fashion with us? I doubt not but there Are many (through grace) among us that call upon God in truth, wrestling Israel's, a generation of seekers, praying Souls that can weep and make supplication,
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I would not be all in complaining, it is good to be thankful for what there is of God among us Many there are of the good old generation, many of the middle and of the young generation;
I would not be all in complaining, it is good to be thankful for what there is of God among us Many there Are of the good old generation, many of the middle and of the young generation;
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As there were seven thousand in Elijah 's time, a time of the greatest Apostacy of Israel that had not bowed a knee to Baal, nor defiled themselves with idolatrous worship;
As there were seven thousand in Elijah is time, a time of the greatest Apostasy of Israel that had not bowed a knee to Baal, nor defiled themselves with idolatrous worship;
So questionless we have many among us in these dayes of degeneracy and apostacy, that worship God aright and seek Him with their whole heart, bear up the Pillars of our Land, Are the Chariots and Horse-men of our Israel, and can do wonders upon their knees.
So questionless we have many among us in these days of degeneracy and apostasy, that worship God aright and seek Him with their Whole heart, bear up the Pillars of our Land, are the Chariots and Horsemen of our Israel, and can do wonders upon their knees.
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and say, Thou hast not called upon Me, O New-England? Do not many prophanely neglect the worship of God in publick assemblies, in their families, in secret? Do not more perform it in such an unworthy manner,
and say, Thou hast not called upon Me, Oh New england? Do not many profanely neglect the worship of God in public assemblies, in their families, in secret? Do not more perform it in such an unworthy manner,
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yea, though it be a time of fear and danger, wherein the blessed God, New-Englands best friend, the hope of our Israel and Saviour thereof in time of trouble, threatens us to be gone and carry away all our pleasant things, and our glory with Him:
yea, though it be a time of Fear and danger, wherein the blessed God, New-Englands best friend, the hope of our Israel and Saviour thereof in time of trouble, threatens us to be gone and carry away all our pleasant things, and our glory with Him:
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Yet, may we not say with the Prophet? There is none (that is, few or none in comparison) that call upon His Name and stir up themselves to take hold of Him Isai. 64. 7. Good it will be for us to consider it in order to our humiliation and reformation.
Yet, may we not say with the Prophet? There is none (that is, few or none in comparison) that call upon His Name and stir up themselves to take hold of Him Isaiah 64. 7. Good it will be for us to Consider it in order to our humiliation and Reformation.
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God saith to every impenitent unbelieving sinner, Thou hast never yet called upon Me. But yet pray as well as you can, beg the spirit to humble you and draw you to Christ, beg Faith,
God Says to every impenitent unbelieving sinner, Thou hast never yet called upon Me. But yet pray as well as you can, beg the Spirit to humble you and draw you to christ, beg Faith,
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and when you have it, be sure to improve it, and actuate it, and stir it up, mingle Faith with Prayers, Sermons, Sacraments, that you may call upon God and worship Him acceptably;
and when you have it, be sure to improve it, and actuate it, and stir it up, mingle Faith with Prayers, Sermons, Sacraments, that you may call upon God and worship Him acceptably;
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Would it not be a sad thing if you should loose all your Prayers, and all your calling upon God should be nothing in His account? Will not their case be very sad, that shall say unto Christ in the great day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? and in thy Name cast out Devils? and in thy Name done many wonderfull works,
Would it not be a sad thing if you should lose all your Prayers, and all your calling upon God should be nothing in His account? Will not their case be very sad, that shall say unto christ in the great day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? and in thy Name cast out Devils? and in thy Name done many wonderful works,
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if in that day you should say, Blessed Lord we have prayed, we have called upon God in thy Name, we have worshipped God in hearing His Word, and receiving Sacraments:
if in that day you should say, Blessed Lord we have prayed, we have called upon God in thy Name, we have worshipped God in hearing His Word, and receiving Sacraments:
or worshipped Him in all your lives? What a confusion would this cover you with? and yet this entertainment will many professors meet with in that day;
or worshipped Him in all your lives? What a confusion would this cover you with? and yet this entertainment will many professors meet with in that day;
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Thus much for the first challenge and charge in the Text. Had the Jews done all that was commanded them, respecting the Principle, Matter, Manner, End of Gods Worship in a way of Gospel sincerity;
Thus much for the First challenge and charge in the Text. Had the jews done all that was commanded them, respecting the Principle, Matter, Manner, End of God's Worship in a Way of Gospel sincerity;
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been at much cost and paines in sacrifices, offerings, observances, but yet for all that thou hast not called upon me, worshipped me therein Thou hast tyred thy self and laboured hard in pretence for me,
been At much cost and pains in Sacrifices, offerings, observances, but yet for all that thou hast not called upon me, worshipped me therein Thou hast tired thy self and laboured hard in pretence for me,
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And if they be thus rendered and sensed, the latter clause is exageticall or explanatory of the former, rendring a reason why the Lord saith, they had not called upon Him;
And if they be thus rendered and sensed, the latter clause is exageticall or explanatory of the former, rendering a reason why the Lord Says, they had not called upon Him;
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As if He should say, you have indeed taken a great deal of pains about the outward part of worship, in killing sacrifices, bringing oblations, keeping festivals, observing the ceremonies of the Law;
As if He should say, you have indeed taken a great deal of pains about the outward part of worship, in killing Sacrifices, bringing Oblations, keeping festivals, observing the ceremonies of the Law;
When men pray, hear the word, performe duties of worship, but without an inward principle of grace, with a false and hypocritical heart, without any care and conscience of Evangelicall Obedience;
When men pray, hear the word, perform duties of worship, but without an inward principle of grace, with a false and hypocritical heart, without any care and conscience of Evangelical obedience;
nay, for a cover, excuse and protection (as it were) of unbelief and disobedience, it looses its end, is good for nothing but to dishonour and provoke God with the greater solemnity.
nay, for a cover, excuse and protection (as it were) of unbelief and disobedience, it looses its end, is good for nothing but to dishonour and provoke God with the greater solemnity.
The Lord speakes here to Iacob and Israel, a People in Covenant with Him, the only Church He had then upon the face of the Earth, the People of His holiness, His peculiar Treasure, whom He had honoured above all other Nations, in giving His Word unto Iacob, His statutes and judgements unto Israel, whereas He had not dealt so with any other Nation Psalm. 147. 19, 20. He had committed to them His Oracles and Ordinances, formed them into a Church and Common-wealth,
The Lord speaks Here to Iacob and Israel, a People in Covenant with Him, the only Church He had then upon the face of the Earth, the People of His holiness, His peculiar Treasure, whom He had honoured above all other nations, in giving His Word unto Iacob, His statutes and Judgments unto Israel, whereas He had not dealt so with any other nation Psalm. 147. 19, 20. He had committed to them His Oracles and Ordinances, formed them into a Church and Commonwealth,
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and dear to the Lord, as appeared by His redeeming them from Egyptian bondage, leading them through the Wilderness, giving them His Laws, taking them under the wing of His Covenant, conducting them to,
and dear to the Lord, as appeared by His redeeming them from Egyptian bondage, leading them through the Wilderness, giving them His Laws, taking them under the wing of His Covenant, conducting them to,
This, we may think, was monstrous, dis-ingenuity and ingratitude to grow weary of Him that was their Father, founder, Protector, Benefactour, on all accounts better to them then all the world:
This, we may think, was monstrous, disingenuity and ingratitude to grow weary of Him that was their Father, founder, Protector, Benefactor, on all accounts better to them then all the world:
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But know, withall, that we have the same hearts and natures, and are disposed also to the like frame, too prone to make God the like requitall of His kindness to us,
But know, withal, that we have the same hearts and nature's, and Are disposed also to the like frame, too prove to make God the like requital of His kindness to us,
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The Lord charged them with omission, or neglect of His worship and service, Thou hast not called upon me, O Iacob, and then subjoynes, but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.
The Lord charged them with omission, or neglect of His worship and service, Thou hast not called upon me, Oh Iacob, and then subjoins, but thou hast been weary of me, Oh Israel.
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The matter of Christian obedience is the preceptive will of God, summarily comprehended in the Decalogue or morall Law in the two Tables containing ten Commandments.
The matter of Christian Obedience is the preceptive will of God, summarily comprehended in the Decalogue or moral Law in the two Tables containing ten commandments.
and to make conscience of keeping close to all the Rules of Justice and Charity in their converses and dealings with men (or in the Apostles concise and comprehensive expressions) To live soberly, righteously,
and to make conscience of keeping close to all the Rules of justice and Charity in their converses and dealings with men (or in the Apostles concise and comprehensive expressions) To live soberly, righteously,
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or walk in all the Commandments of God, and to fulfill all His Wills [ as the phrast is, Act. 15. 22.) When I say, men call this a weariness, a bondage and burthen,
or walk in all the commandments of God, and to fulfil all His Wills [ as thee phrast is, Act. 15. 22.) When I say, men call this a weariness, a bondage and burden,
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We may say of Theologie, as the Philosopher of civill prudence and pollicy, the end of it is NONLATINALPHABET not bare knowledge but practice God will have no idle servants in His family, He hath set them work to do;
We may say of Theology, as the Philosopher of civil prudence and policy, the end of it is not bore knowledge but practice God will have no idle Servants in His family, He hath Set them work to do;
Paul exhorts the Galathians, cap. 6. 9. and the Thessalonians, 2 Epistle 3. 13. not to be weary in wel-doing, applying it to the particular duties He is there pressing upon them.
Paul exhorts the Galatians, cap. 6. 9. and the Thessalonians, 2 Epistle 3. 13. not to be weary in welldoing, applying it to the particular duties He is there pressing upon them.
When there is love to God and His service, it will carry a man unwearedly in a course of obedience, that though he may be weary in it, he will not be weary of it.
When there is love to God and His service, it will carry a man unwearedly in a course of Obedience, that though he may be weary in it, he will not be weary of it.
They do even nauseate, and grow sick of Prayer, Sermons, Sacraments, Sabbaths, Duties of Piety and Charity, all those wayes wherein God is to be served by us.
They do even nauseate, and grow sick of Prayer, Sermons, Sacraments, Sabbaths, Duties of Piety and Charity, all those ways wherein God is to be served by us.
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It is an observable expression of Solomon, The way of the Lord is strength to the upright, Prov. 10. 20. Other wayes tire men, the further they go the weaker they grow.
It is an observable expression of Solomon, The Way of the Lord is strength to the upright, Curae 10. 20. Other ways tire men, the further they go the Weaker they grow.
He dare not obey God in the way of duty, because of difficulties, he hath weak hands, feeble knees, he hath no heart, no strength, no vigour in the service of God;
He Dare not obey God in the Way of duty, Because of difficulties, he hath weak hands, feeble knees, he hath no heart, no strength, no vigour in the service of God;
The word NONLATINALPHABET Psal. 6. 9. rendered, let us not be weary, imports a shrinking from our duty through pusilanimity and cowardly, dastardly weakness of spirit:
The word Psalm 6. 9. rendered, let us not be weary, imports a shrinking from our duty through pusillanimity and cowardly, dastardly weakness of Spirit:
He loves to be served with joyfulness and gladness of heart, Deut. 28. 47. They that will keep a Sabbath aright, must call it a delight, Isa. 58. 13. They that will worship God is publick assemblies, must be glad when they say, let us go into the house of the Lord, Psal. 112. 1. They that will wait upon God in His ordinances, must wish joy draw water out of the Wells of Salvation, Isai. 12. 3;
He loves to be served with joyfulness and gladness of heart, Deuteronomy 28. 47. They that will keep a Sabbath aright, must call it a delight, Isaiah 58. 13. They that will worship God is public assemblies, must be glad when they say, let us go into the house of the Lord, Psalm 112. 1. They that will wait upon God in His ordinances, must wish joy draw water out of the Wells of Salvation, Isaiah 12. 3;
for God loveth a chearfull giver, 2 Cor. 4. 7 So when they contributed to the Temple in David ' s time, King and People rejoyced greatly, 1 Chron 29. 9. A man looseth all he doth otherwise in Gods service.
for God loves a cheerful giver, 2 Cor. 4. 7 So when they contributed to the Temple in David ' s time, King and People rejoiced greatly, 1 Chronicles 29. 9. A man loses all he does otherwise in God's service.
It is said of Jehosaphat to his commendation, that his heart was lift up in the wayes of the Lord, 2 Chron, 17. 6. It signifieth both his courage and cheerfulness in the work of reformation.
It is said of Jehoshaphat to his commendation, that his heart was lift up in the ways of the Lord, 2 Chronicles, 17. 6. It signifies both his courage and cheerfulness in the work of Reformation.
They drive on very heavily, as the Egyptians drave their Chariots, when God had taken off their wheeles, Exod. 14. 25. They do all as a task in a slavish way.
They drive on very heavily, as the egyptians drave their Chariots, when God had taken off their wheels, Exod 14. 25. They do all as a task in a slavish Way.
So Apollos was servent in spirit, teaching diligently the things of the Lord, Act. 18. 25. It is one of Paul's exhortations, that we should not be slothful in businesse,
So Apollos was servient in Spirit, teaching diligently the things of the Lord, Act. 18. 25. It is one of Paul's exhortations, that we should not be slothful in business,
yet to be very unconstant, and uneven, and make many balks in it. He walks with God at all adventures, Levi. 26. 21. Not by any stedy rule, or keeping any constant pace.
yet to be very unconstant, and uneven, and make many balks in it. He walks with God At all adventures, Levi. 26. 21. Not by any steady Rule, or keeping any constant pace.
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like the Israelites that in times of affliction sought God with much affection, but there was no stedfastness in them, Psal. 78. 34, 37. 6. To perseverance to the end in a way of duty.
like the Israelites that in times of affliction sought God with much affection, but there was no steadfastness in them, Psalm 78. 34, 37. 6. To perseverance to the end in a Way of duty.
He that endureth to the end shal be saved, Matth. 24. 13. But now this weariness of Gods service tends to and frequently 〈 ◊ 〉 such in a totall apostacy.
He that Endureth to the end shall be saved, Matthew 24. 13. But now this weariness of God's service tends to and frequently 〈 ◊ 〉 such in a total apostasy.
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Like that people that said to the Prophets, Isa. 30. 10, 11. Prophesie smooth things, and get you out of the way, turn ye aside out of the path (we do not like this way of preaching law,
Like that people that said to the prophets, Isaiah 30. 10, 11. Prophesy smooth things, and get you out of the Way, turn you aside out of the path (we do not like this Way of preaching law,
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and liking of his service, to have his ear bored, and to serve him for ever, Exod 21. 6. But have such a dislike of the service of God, that they are willing to cast off His hard service,
and liking of his service, to have his ear bored, and to serve him for ever, Exod 21. 6. But have such a dislike of the service of God, that they Are willing to cast off His hard service,
Weariness of their Covenant obligation to the Lord and His service, whereby they are engaged to be His People, Subjects, Servants, to bear true faith and allegiance to Him,
Weariness of their Covenant obligation to the Lord and His service, whereby they Are engaged to be His People, Subject's, Servants, to bear true faith and allegiance to Him,
They could even wish their Indentures cancelled and burnt, are sorry they are so far ingaged in Church-covenant and fellowship, that they are under such strickt solemn tyes,
They could even wish their Indentures canceled and burned, Are sorry they Are so Far engaged in Church-covenant and fellowship, that they Are under such strict solemn ties,
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It troubles them that they are tyed up so short, so chained, so bound with the bonds of the Covenant, that their hands are so manicled that they cannot act as they would, feet so fettered that they cannot walk as they please. They cannot endure these shackles;
It Troubles them that they Are tied up so short, so chained, so bound with the bonds of the Covenant, that their hands Are so manacled that they cannot act as they would, feet so fettered that they cannot walk as they please. They cannot endure these shackles;
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Deceit and errours that will countenance their hypocrisie and sloath, and give them liberty, and elbow room, rather then this severe truth, that leads them right on in the way of piety and obedience,
Deceit and errors that will countenance their hypocrisy and sloth, and give them liberty, and elbow room, rather then this severe truth, that leads them right on in the Way of piety and Obedience,
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They see no beauty and glory in Divine Truth, have had little or no experience of the power of it upon their hearts, receive not the love of it, 2 Thessalonians, 2. 10. Have no stomach or appetite to it, wholesome Truths (referring to Christian practice ] will not down with them, they cannot endure found Doctrine,
They see no beauty and glory in Divine Truth, have had little or no experience of the power of it upon their hearts, receive not the love of it, 2 Thessalonians, 2. 10. Have no stomach or appetite to it, wholesome Truths (referring to Christian practice ] will not down with them, they cannot endure found Doctrine,
but love dawbing with untempered Morter, to be stroked and flattered; and strengthned in a way of looseness, and to have Pillows sewed under their Elbows.
but love daubing with untempered Mortar, to be stroked and flattered; and strengthened in a Way of looseness, and to have Pillows sewed under their Elbows.
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Hence men make no great difference between Truth and Errour, are not concerned for defence of the Truth and suppression of Errour, have no zeal to contend earnestly for the Faith:
Hence men make no great difference between Truth and Error, Are not concerned for defence of the Truth and suppression of Error, have no zeal to contend earnestly for the Faith:
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My meaning, is God in His providence exerciseth severe discipline in His visible Church, by chastisements and afflictions in order to their correction and emendation.
My meaning, is God in His providence Exerciseth severe discipline in His visible Church, by chastisements and afflictions in order to their correction and emendation.
then whipt into a better behaviour: They love ease andimmunity from affliction; more then holiness and obedience. Again, VI. Weariness of Gods government, whereby He would hold them close to His service and obedience.
then whipped into a better behaviour: They love ease andimmunity from affliction; more then holiness and Obedience. Again, VI. Weariness of God's government, whereby He would hold them close to His service and Obedience.
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the government of conscience rightly informed from the Word of God, and aided by at least a common work of the spirit inthe discharge of its office, dictating their work and duty, obliging them to the service of God;
the government of conscience rightly informed from the Word of God, and aided by At least a Common work of the Spirit Inthe discharge of its office, dictating their work and duty, obliging them to the service of God;
They are weary of this troublesome Conscience, that will not let them be quiet in sin, endeavour to bribe it, corrupt it, divert it, stop its mouth, rock it a sleep,
They Are weary of this troublesome Conscience, that will not let them be quiet in since, endeavour to bribe it, corrupt it, divert it, stop its Mouth, rock it a sleep,
Weary of family government, long to be at liberety, at their own dispose, to live at their own hand, that they may not be troubled with commands, counsells, corrections of pious Parents, that would hold them to their duty,
Weary of family government, long to be At liberety, At their own dispose, to live At their own hand, that they may not be troubled with commands, Counsels, corrections of pious Parents, that would hold them to their duty,
Weary of Church-discipline and government, had rather live at a loose end then under such discipline, cannot bear reproofs, admonitions, the rod of discipline;
Weary of Church discipline and government, had rather live At a lose end then under such discipline, cannot bear reproofs, admonitions, the rod of discipline;
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and think they cannot be worse than they are. The bottome is, They are weary of Gods service. Again, VII. Weariness of spiritual Priviledges, that are to be enjoyed in the way of Gods service.
and think they cannot be Worse than they Are. The bottom is, They Are weary of God's service. Again, VII. Weariness of spiritual Privileges, that Are to be enjoyed in the Way of God's service.
If they could have Baptism for their Children, Lord's Supper for themselves, enjoy these and those Priviledges, without any labour of theirs, without any injunction of service, they could like it better.
If they could have Baptism for their Children, Lord's Supper for themselves, enjoy these and those Privileges, without any labour of theirs, without any injunction of service, they could like it better.
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Yea, they are full of their mercies, and nauseate their Priviledges, as much as ever the Israthtes did the Manna. Again, VIII. Weariness many times of their very profession of service, and obedience to God.
Yea, they Are full of their Mercies, and nauseate their Privileges, as much as ever the Israthtes did the Manna. Again, VIII. Weariness many times of their very profession of service, and Obedience to God.
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The second Question should be, Whence comes it to pass, that a Person, or People are weary of God? and that this is the generall frame of the Church and People of God sometimes.
The second Question should be, Whence comes it to pass, that a Person, or People Are weary of God? and that this is the general frame of the Church and People of God sometime.
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And what are we that we should plead any priviledge or think our selves secured from such a sinfull frame of spirit as this is? I know we have a great opinion of our selves.
And what Are we that we should plead any privilege or think our selves secured from such a sinful frame of Spirit as this is? I know we have a great opinion of our selves.
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Hence it will hardly sink into many mens hearts, that God should leave New-England, and give up His People and Interest here into the hands of Adversaries, that are ready enough to stretch forth their hands upon our pleasant things.
Hence it will hardly sink into many men's hearts, that God should leave New england, and give up His People and Interest Here into the hands of Adversaries, that Are ready enough to stretch forth their hands upon our pleasant things.
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and remove from us, Very loath to sell His People for nought, when he is not like to increase His wealth by their price, Psal. 44. 12. Yea, that He feares (to speak in His own language, Deut. 32. 27.) The wrath of the enemy,
and remove from us, Very loath to fell His People for nought, when he is not like to increase His wealth by their price, Psalm 44. 12. Yea, that He fears (to speak in His own language, Deuteronomy 32. 27.) The wrath of the enemy,
I hope the Lord may be saying at this day, as in Hosea 11. 8, 9. How shall I give thee up, Ob, New-England? My heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
I hope the Lord may be saying At this day, as in Hosea 11. 8, 9. How shall I give thee up, Ob, New england? My heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together.
He hath not forgot the Faith, the Love, the Zeal, the self Denyall, the Holyness and Heavenly-mindedness of those Worthies that laid the Foundation of this Plantation.
He hath not forgotten the Faith, the Love, the Zeal, the self Denial, the Holiness and Heavenly-mindedness of those Worthies that laid the Foundation of this Plantation.
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and say, Are we not weary of the service of God? Where is our Love and Kindness to Gods service? Where is our Strength and Vigour, our Alacrity, our Zeal, our Evenness and Constaney, our Perseverance in the service of God? Do we not drive very heavily,
and say, are we not weary of the service of God? Where is our Love and Kindness to God's service? Where is our Strength and Vigour, our Alacrity, our Zeal, our Evenness and Constantine, our Perseverance in the service of God? Do we not drive very heavily,
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and plod on without love, life, vigour, in a dull, formall, careless manner, as if the service of God were a burden and drudgery to us? Are we not weary of our relation to God? Weary of our Covenant-obligation to Him? Weary of His Truth? Weary of His Correction? Weary of His Government? Weary of our Priviledges and Mercyes? Do not our murmurings (like those of Israel in the Wilderness ] shew this? Do not many People think,
and plod on without love, life, vigour, in a dull, formal, careless manner, as if the service of God were a burden and drudgery to us? are we not weary of our Relation to God? Weary of our Covenant-obligation to Him? Weary of His Truth? Weary of His Correction? Weary of His Government? Weary of our Privileges and mercies? Do not our murmurings (like those of Israel in the Wilderness ] show this? Do not many People think,
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and say, if there be any little thing amiss among us, or they be crost in any thing, we cannot be worse then we are? Do they not wish for changes? Are we not a lick People,
and say, if there be any little thing amiss among us, or they be crossed in any thing, we cannot be Worse then we Are? Do they not wish for changes? are we not a lick People,
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and think, if we could change our bed [ as sick men are wont to fancy) then we should be well? Are not our Priviledges too costly, too chargable and burdensome for us? Are we not grown fatt and wanton [ with Jesurun, Deut. 32. 15. ] So as to spurn at the Bowels of God, kick against His Ordinances,
and think, if we could change our Bed [ as sick men Are wont to fancy) then we should be well? are not our Privileges too costly, too chargeable and burdensome for us? are we not grown fat and wanton [ with Jeshurun, Deuteronomy 32. 15. ] So as to spurn At the Bowels of God, kick against His Ordinances,
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and would kick them away? Are there not many that would spurn down the Churches with greatest scorn? Yea, Are there not many Professors even weary and ashamed of their profession? But I shall not insist on these things:
and would kick them away? are there not many that would spurn down the Churches with greatest scorn? Yea, are there not many Professors even weary and ashamed of their profession? But I shall not insist on these things:
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Are there not sad signes and symptomes, Pathognomonicall signes (as Physitians speaks) of this spiritual Lacisiude, this wearyness, this dangerous threatning disease among us? Consider,
are there not sad Signs and symptoms, Pathognomonicall Signs (as Physicians speaks) of this spiritual Lacisiude, this weariness, this dangerous threatening disease among us? Consider,
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Those that are not weary of that burden of flesh they carry about with them, the body of Sin and Death, their sinfull natures, their vile hearts that are so much estranged from God and His service, disframed for Communion with Him;
Those that Are not weary of that burden of Flesh they carry about with them, the body of since and Death, their sinful nature's, their vile hearts that Are so much estranged from God and His service, disframed for Communion with Him;
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That weight that presseth them down, and the Sin that easily besets them, Heb. 12. 1. That are not sick of themselves and their aversness and indisposition to Gods service, are doubtless weary of God.
That weight that Presseth them down, and the since that Easily besets them, Hebrew 12. 1. That Are not sick of themselves and their averseness and indisposition to God's service, Are doubtless weary of God.
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they have their weary frames, wherein they are ready to say, Behold what a weariness is it, Mal. 1. 13. But then they do not allow themselves in it,
they have their weary frames, wherein they Are ready to say, Behold what a weariness is it, Malachi 1. 13. But then they do not allow themselves in it,
and is quite weary of himself, Cryes out, wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this Death? Rom. 7. 24. So it will be with every faithfull Servant of God in the case before us.
and is quite weary of himself, Cries out, wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this Death? Rom. 7. 24. So it will be with every faithful Servant of God in the case before us.
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He may be weary sometimes of Gods service, but then he is weary of himself for it, weary of that weariness of God, falls out with himself on the account, is full of displeasure and indignation against himself,
He may be weary sometime of God's service, but then he is weary of himself for it, weary of that weariness of God, falls out with himself on the account, is full of displeasure and Indignation against himself,
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never was humbled to any purpose for his Original as well as Actual sins, never mourned for that wretched aversation of his heart from the Law and Service of God, was never weary of himself in that respect, we may be sure he is weary at the very heart of the holy God and his service.
never was humbled to any purpose for his Original as well as Actual Sins, never mourned for that wretched aversation of his heart from the Law and Service of God, was never weary of himself in that respect, we may be sure he is weary At the very heart of the holy God and his service.
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They find the life of their hand in these things, therefore they are not gri•ved, or sick and weary, Isaiah 57. 10. These worldly things agree well with the frame of their hearts, they find satisfaction, sweetness, rest, happiness in these enjoyments.
They find the life of their hand in these things, Therefore they Are not gri•ved, or sick and weary, Isaiah 57. 10. These worldly things agree well with the frame of their hearts, they find satisfaction, sweetness, rest, happiness in these enjoyments.
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Is not this the condition of many am•ng us? 〈 ◊ 〉 the•e any secret search, or digging, (as the word is, Jer. 2. 34.) To discover this worldly spirit among us? doth it not lye above ground? Is it not very obvious? Have we not many proud, covetous, sensual professors? Would not blessed Paul, if he were here, weep over us, in this respect, that there are so many, whose God is their belly, whose glory is in their shame,
Is not this the condition of many am•ng us? 〈 ◊ 〉 the•e any secret search, or digging, (as the word is, Jer. 2. 34.) To discover this worldly Spirit among us? does it not lie above ground? Is it not very obvious? Have we not many proud, covetous, sensual professors? Would not blessed Paul, if he were Here, weep over us, in this respect, that there Are so many, whose God is their belly, whose glory is in their shame,
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ye cannot serve God and Mammon. A man will be weary of the service of God or the World. III. Those that are wearying God with their iniquities, and making Him to serve with their sins, are certainly weary of God.
you cannot serve God and Mammon. A man will be weary of the service of God or the World. III. Those that Are wearying God with their iniquities, and making Him to serve with their Sins, Are Certainly weary of God.
Thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities, Isai. 43. 24. God is wearied by our unbelief, refusing His gracious offers and disregarding His message, Isai. 7. 13. They that are weary of God will weary God with their sins,
Thou hast made me to serve with thy Sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities, Isaiah 43. 24. God is wearied by our unbelief, refusing His gracious offers and disregarding His message, Isaiah 7. 13. They that Are weary of God will weary God with their Sins,
and they that weary God, we may be sure are weary of Him, when men loade God (as it were ] with their sins, not of infirmity (for infirmities acknowledged and mourned for, do not weary God ] but presumptious sins impenitently persisted in,
and they that weary God, we may be sure Are weary of Him, when men load God (as it were ] with their Sins, not of infirmity (for infirmities acknowledged and mourned for, do not weary God ] but presumptuous Sins impenitently persisted in,
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then they are wearying of God with their multiplied aggravated iniquities, who is pressed under them, As a Cart is pressed that is full of sheives, Amos, 2. 13. Those that love and delight in Gods service,
then they Are wearying of God with their multiplied aggravated iniquities, who is pressed under them, As a Cart is pressed that is full of sheives, Amos, 2. 13. Those that love and delight in God's service,
David was a man that delighted in Gods Law and Service, and followed hard after God, Psal. 63. 8. Hence he loved and delighted in those that were created after Gods Image,
David was a man that delighted in God's Law and Service, and followed hard After God, Psalm 63. 8. Hence he loved and delighted in those that were created After God's Image,
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Now is not this the frame, not only of prophane persons among us, but of many Professors that they are weary of the power and practice of godliness in those that follow God fully, they despise and loath and are weary of the Image of God in His saith, full Servants, could be glad to be rid of them,
Now is not this the frame, not only of profane Persons among us, but of many Professors that they Are weary of the power and practice of godliness in those that follow God Fully, they despise and loath and Are weary of the Image of God in His Says, full Servants, could be glad to be rid of them,
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and spend their time in idle chat, learne to deride and jeer the preciseness and holiness of better men then themselves? Do they not dislike and loath the presence and fellowship of such persons, in whom much of God and His grace shines? I wish there be not that malignity in the hearts of many men;
and spend their time in idle chat, Learn to deride and jeer the preciseness and holiness of better men then themselves? Do they not dislike and loath the presence and fellowship of such Persons, in whom much of God and His grace shines? I wish there be not that malignity in the hearts of many men;
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yea, many withered Professors among us, as will if the wheel turn and the Church interest sink, break forth into bitter persecution of the most pious and faithfull Servants of God.
yea, many withered Professors among us, as will if the wheel turn and the Church Interest sink, break forth into bitter persecution of the most pious and faithful Servants of God.
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Sure they that are weary of God in His People, are weary of God Himself. V. All those of whom God is weary, are undoubtedly, themselves., weary of God.
Sure they that Are weary of God in His People, Are weary of God Himself. V. All those of whom God is weary, Are undoubtedly, themselves., weary of God.
loved to walk in the midst of these Golden Candlesticks, so tyed to them by the bonds of love and delight, that he knew not how to part with them, or get loose from them;
loved to walk in the midst of these Golden Candlesticks, so tied to them by the bonds of love and delight, that he knew not how to part with them, or get lose from them;
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But is it thus with us at this day? Is there that presence of Christ with his Ordinances, that Power and Glory to be seen in the Sanctuary, that Convincing, Converting, Humbling, Sanctifying and Comforting presence of Christ among us that hath sometimes been? Is He not far from the hearts of many Professors? Doth not the spirit of Christ seldome visit the souls of men? As if the Lord said, It is enough, blessed Spirit, they are joyned to their covetousness, sensuality, these and those idols, let them alone, strive no more with them.
But is it thus with us At this day? Is there that presence of christ with his Ordinances, that Power and Glory to be seen in the Sanctuary, that Convincing, Converting, Humbling, Sanctifying and Comforting presence of christ among us that hath sometime been? Is He not Far from the hearts of many Professors? Does not the Spirit of christ seldom visit the Souls of men? As if the Lord said, It is enough, blessed Spirit, they Are joined to their covetousness, sensuality, these and those Idols, let them alone, strive no more with them.
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Do not many of Gods People live in doubts, and darkness, and discomfort, and estrangement from God, that they can hardly tell when they had a vision of God,
Do not many of God's People live in doubts, and darkness, and discomfort, and estrangement from God, that they can hardly tell when they had a vision of God,
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and of His glory unto their Children? How few that believe the report of the Gospel, And to whom the Arme of the Lord is revealed? How few soundly converted? Kindly broken and humbled,
and of His glory unto their Children? How few that believe the report of the Gospel, And to whom the Arm of the Lord is revealed? How few soundly converted? Kindly broken and humbled,
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and drawn home to Christ? How little of God appears in the words and lives of men? Is not much of our glory departed from us? Doth not the glory of God seem to be removing gradually and yet sensibly from us? Yea, doth not the Lord threaten to break up house and be gone? Is not the ax laid to the root? Do not foundations shake? Doth not the Lord hide Himself from us, set darknesse in our paths, leave us to our own counsells, take part with adversaries,
and drawn home to christ? How little of God appears in the words and lives of men? Is not much of our glory departed from us? Does not the glory of God seem to be removing gradually and yet sensibly from us? Yea, does not the Lord threaten to break up house and be gone? Is not the ax laid to the root? Do not foundations shake? Does not the Lord hide Himself from us, Set darkness in our paths, leave us to our own Counsels, take part with Adversaries,
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and shine upon their counsells, frown upon us and threaten us with a totall departure of His presence and glory from us? Time was when the Lord watched over His vincyard of red wine, watered it,
and shine upon their Counsels, frown upon us and threaten us with a total departure of His presence and glory from us? Time was when the Lord watched over His vincyard of read wine, watered it,
when they were laying our foundation, as Sanballat said of the Iews, when they were building the wall of Ierusalem, Nehem. 4. 2. What do these feeble People? But did it not quickly appear that the Lord was with them? Did not the work here prosper even beyond the faith and expectation of His Servants that followed Him into this Land, which God Had espyed out for them? But doth not God seem to be about to break down what He hath built,
when they were laying our Foundation, as Sanballat said of the Iews, when they were building the wall of Ierusalem, Nehemiah 4. 2. What do these feeble People? But did it not quickly appear that the Lord was with them? Did not the work Here prosper even beyond the faith and expectation of His Servants that followed Him into this Land, which God Had espied out for them? But does not God seem to be about to break down what He hath built,
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and pluck up that which he hath planted? Are there not many sad tokens of His weariness of us? And is not this a demonstration of our weariness of God? May not the Lord say, Hear, O Heavens, and give ear O earth, I have nourished and brought up Children,
and pluck up that which he hath planted? are there not many sad tokens of His weariness of us? And is not this a demonstration of our weariness of God? May not the Lord say, Hear, Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh earth, I have nourished and brought up Children,
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and they have been weary of their Father, weary of the only best friend they have in the World? We have little reason to be offended or wonder at Gods withdrawing, hiding, frowning, threatning to be gone from us, considering our weariness of Him.
and they have been weary of their Father, weary of the only best friend they have in the World? We have little reason to be offended or wonder At God's withdrawing, hiding, frowning, threatening to be gone from us, considering our weariness of Him.
But how happy would it be for the Professors of New-England, if now at last they would examine their hearts, judge themselves for this unreasonable, inexcuseable weariness of God, recover themselves from under the prevailing power of this spirit and frame of weariness of Gods service,
But how happy would it be for the Professors of New england, if now At last they would examine their hearts, judge themselves for this unreasonable, inexcusable weariness of God, recover themselves from under the prevailing power of this Spirit and frame of weariness of God's service,
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Then would the Lord repent of what He is threatning to do unto us, restore His wonted glorious presence, Be to us a place of broad Rivers and Streams,
Then would the Lord Repent of what He is threatening to do unto us, restore His wonted glorious presence, Be to us a place of broad rivers and Streams,
