The father of the faithfull tempted as was more concisely shewed August 31, 1674, at a solemne funeral in the church at Wotton under Edge in the countie of Gloucester / by Giles Oldisworth ...
AT what time this Epistle was written unto these Hebrew Converts, these Hebrew Converts did (as at this instant many of us do) endure a great fight of afflictions? So great a Fight of afflictions they now endured, that,
AT what time this Epistle was written unto these Hebrew Converts, these Hebrew Converts did (as At this instant many of us do) endure a great fight of afflictions? So great a Fight of afflictions they now endured, that,
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as all of us, so most of them had confessedly need of patience: Such need of patience they now had, that the Author of this Epistle, whosoever he was, opportunely presseth them in the same words where with I beseech you " Cast not away your Confidence.
as all of us, so most of them had confessedly need of patience: Such need of patience they now had, that the Author of this Epistle, whosoever he was, opportunely Presseth them in the same words where with I beseech you " Cast not away your Confidence.
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And, that cast away their confidence they might not, with the cords of a man, even with a three-fold cord, he endeavoureth to wind up their hearts unto a stedfastnesse of Faith. For. First, from Habak. 2.4.
And, that cast away their confidence they might not, with the cords of a man, even with a threefold cord, he endeavoureth to wind up their hearts unto a steadfastness of Faith. For. First, from Habak. 2.4.
It was through a Faith in the truth of Gods promises, that Abraham, when he was thereunto called, v. 8. forsook his own Countrie, v. 9. sojourned in a strange Land; and here v. 17. offered up Isaac. Hebr. 11.17.
It was through a Faith in the truth of God's promises, that Abraham, when he was thereunto called, v. 8. forsook his own Country, v. 9. sojourned in a strange Land; and Here v. 17. offered up Isaac. Hebrew 11.17.
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By faith Abraham, when he was tempted, offered up Isaac. THis useful Observation immediately releiveth us with three seasonable comforts, The one, Abraham was tempted.
By faith Abraham, when he was tempted, offered up Isaac. THis useful Observation immediately releiveth us with three seasonable comforts, The one, Abraham was tempted.
Solut: You find no repugnance between the feare there applauded, and the faith here extolled: For example, By faith Noah moved with feare — As a prudent fear was the effect of that,
Solut: You find no repugnance between the Fear there applauded, and the faith Here extolled: For Exampl, By faith Noah moved with Fear — As a prudent Fear was the Effect of that,
Abraham offered up Isaac representatively: (ye Know) as in Sacraments so in Sacrifices the sign signifying betokeneth the matter signified. When in the stead of his Son Isaac he slew that Ram, Abraham did representatively offer up the life of Isaac in the life of that Ram. 2 S•lut: Within this Text.
Abraham offered up Isaac representatively: (you Know) as in Sacraments so in Sacrifices the Signen signifying Betokeneth the matter signified. When in the stead of his Son Isaac he slew that Ram, Abraham did representatively offer up the life of Isaac in the life of that Ram. 2 S•lut: Within this Text.
1. These words he [ offered up Isaac, ] are not so much an expresse affirmation, as a Select expression: To shew how uncouth a Duty this Patriarch now underwent, it is here specified that what Duty he now underwent [ was to offer up Isaac. ]
1. These words he [ offered up Isaac, ] Are not so much an express affirmation, as a Select expression: To show how uncouth a Duty this Patriarch now underwent, it is Here specified that what Duty he now underwent [ was to offer up Isaac. ]
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3. Our ready writer forgetteth not unto whom he Dedicateth this Epistle. Unto these Hebrews Moses was read every Sabbath-day: Tell these Hebrews, out of the Book of Moses, that Isaac was offered up; and, out of the Book of Moses these Hebrews will tell you your own limited sense and meaning. With 2 Sam. 21.19. compare 1 Chron. 20.5.
3. Our ready writer forgetteth not unto whom he Dedicateth this Epistle. Unto these Hebrews Moses was read every Sabbath-day: Tell these Hebrews, out of the Book of Moses, that Isaac was offered up; and, out of the Book of Moses these Hebrews will tell you your own limited sense and meaning. With 2 Sam. 21.19. compare 1 Chronicles 20.5.
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How then was Joseph delivered? Answ: Reuben v. 21. began to deliver, and although the person of Joseph was not, the life of Joseph was, through Reubens care delivered. Thus Abraham, he arose to offer up Isaac: Whereupon although the life of Isaac was not, the person of Isaac was offered up upon the altar. And that too.
How then was Joseph Delivered? Answer: Reuben v. 21. began to deliver, and although the person of Joseph was not, the life of Joseph was, through Reubens care Delivered. Thus Abraham, he arose to offer up Isaac: Whereupon although the life of Isaac was not, the person of Isaac was offered up upon the altar. And that too.
3. Intentionally: As when this Son was first promised, Abraham had a purpose, a full purpose of heart, to give this his Son his Name at his birth, and to circumcise him at eight daies old: so now that the same Son is demanded, his true intention is to sacrifice him (d) at the third day. And he did so.
3. Intentionally: As when this Son was First promised, Abraham had a purpose, a full purpose of heart, to give this his Son his Name At his birth, and to circumcise him At eight days old: so now that the same Son is demanded, his true intention is to sacrifice him (worser) At the third day. And he did so.
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4. Interpretatively: When Jephthah caused his deare child Judg. 11. to v. 39. vow the vow of a Nazarite (he did v. 31. compared with v. 36, 37.) he did interpretatively offer up that daughter of his for a burnt-offering unto the Lord:
4. Interpretatively: When Jephthah caused his deer child Judges 11. to v. 39. Voelli the Voelli of a Nazarite (he did v. 31. compared with v. 36, 37.) he did interpretatively offer up that daughter of his for a Burnt-offering unto the Lord:
So here, Abraham his oblation receiveth a value, not from the execution of his hands, for (m) his hands were tied up, but from the resolution of his mind, for (k) his mind was sincere; even so much that the searcher of hearts made this construction of his sincerity (m) Thou hast not with-held thy Son from me.
So Here, Abraham his oblation receives a valve, not from the execution of his hands, for (m) his hands were tied up, but from the resolution of his mind, for (k) his mind was sincere; even so much that the searcher of hearts made this construction of his sincerity (m) Thou hast not withheld thy Son from me.
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Among the Jewes noted Rabbies have upon this stage introduced the tempter, Satan; and Him too in a visible shape; among us Christians this one Historie hath tasked, if not over-tasked, the elegant quills, the curious fancies, the working imaginations, yea and the profoundest Judgments too, not only of humane writers, but even of professed Divines; Among the inspired pen-men of sacred Witt, S. James expostulateth " When he offered Isaac his Son upon the altar was not Abraham justified by works? Answ:
Among the Jews noted Rabbies have upon this stage introduced the tempter, Satan; and Him too in a visible shape; among us Christians this one History hath tasked, if not overtasked, the elegant quills, the curious fancies, the working Imaginations, yea and the profoundest Judgments too, not only of humane writers, but even of professed Divines; Among the inspired penmen of sacred Wit, S. James expostulateth " When he offered Isaac his Son upon the altar was not Abraham justified by works? Answer:
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To forsake his native soil, his own Kindred and his Fathers house that he might wander hither and thither whither he himself neither did nor might foreknow, these were great self denials (these!) Yet of these the phrase is when he was called, so The Lord had said unto him, But now that he is to slay his Son, the word in my Text is (not When he was called but) When he was tried, so (a) not God did say to Abraham, but God did tempt Abraham.
To forsake his native soil, his own Kindred and his Father's house that he might wander hither and thither whither he himself neither did nor might foreknow, these were great self denials (these!) Yet of these the phrase is when he was called, so The Lord had said unto him, But now that he is to slay his Son, the word in my Text is (not When he was called but) When he was tried, so (a) not God did say to Abraham, but God did tempt Abraham.
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Wherefore, of these remarkes, of these asterismes, which so many sorts of writers have hereunto affixed, of those Annotations which the Holy Ghost himself hath so graciously contributed, let every one of us reap some profit, some seasonable advantage, some Spiritual benefit, for our present consolation. If Moses turn'd aside to see that burning bush, let us with Him (a) contemplate (the greater miracle of the two) this (c) thicket of thorns, this fierce law (b) which (e) troubling the Patriarch on (h) every side, within (i) his bowells, within (i) his heart (k) kindleth, though not a consuming, yet a melting fire. For.
Wherefore, of these remarks, of these asterismes, which so many sorts of writers have hereunto affixed, of those Annotations which the Holy Ghost himself hath so graciously contributed, let every one of us reap Some profit, Some seasonable advantage, Some Spiritual benefit, for our present consolation. If Moses turned aside to see that burning bush, let us with Him (a) contemplate (the greater miracle of the two) this (c) thicket of thorns, this fierce law (b) which (e) troubling the Patriarch on (h) every side, within (i) his bowels, within (i) his heart (k) kindleth, though not a consuming, yet a melting fire. For.
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Oh, my brethren, Why say we that our wound is incurable, and that never was sorrow like unto our sorrow? Whereas In v. 1. of Gen. 22. Abraham was tempted.
O, my brothers, Why say we that our wound is incurable, and that never was sorrow like unto our sorrow? Whereas In v. 1. of Gen. 22. Abraham was tempted.
Alas, he hath more need to keep his bed, then (c) to rise before the day dawn: His shriveled Limbs require succour, rest and retirednesse, rather then terrour, toyle and travaile: O forsake him not in his old Age: Spare him a little before he goeth hence.
Alas, he hath more need to keep his Bed, then (c) to rise before the day dawn: His shriveled Limbs require succour, rest and retiredness, rather then terror, toil and travail: Oh forsake him not in his old Age: Spare him a little before he Goes hence.
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2. Answ: After fresh prosperities: What he had heard in Ʋr of the Chaldees, that he had found true in Canaan: Unto Him the land of promise was a land of performances: For his sake God had reproved Kings, had put to flight the Armie of aliens, had preserved Lot, and blessed Isaac: He was rich in cattle and in men; And (what sweetned his wealth ) he abounded in honour, for he was, and was esteemed, a Prince; a mighty Prince: and (that which sweetned both was) he enjoyed both his wealth and his honour in quietnesse and in assurance. The Philistines, in whose borders he now quartered, had sought and ratified a confederacie with Him and His: What Well they had violently taken away was (upon his first complaint ) restored:
2. Answer: After fresh Prosperities: What he had herd in Ʋr of the Chaldees, that he had found true in Canaan: Unto Him the land of promise was a land of performances: For his sake God had reproved Kings, had put to flight the Army of aliens, had preserved Lot, and blessed Isaac: He was rich in cattle and in men; And (what sweetened his wealth) he abounded in honour, for he was, and was esteemed, a Prince; a mighty Prince: and (that which sweetened both was) he enjoyed both his wealth and his honour in quietness and in assurance. The philistines, in whose borders he now quartered, had sought and ratified a confederacy with Him and His: What Well they had violently taken away was (upon his First complaint) restored:
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Out of it now sprang not waters of stife, but the issues of peace: In all that he did, in all that he had, he was blessed; so blessed, that for the publick worship of his God, he had planted a Grove, In this Grove his God Alsufficient he now adored as his Everlasting God:
Out of it now sprang not waters of stife, but the issues of peace: In all that he did, in all that he had, he was blessed; so blessed, that for the public worship of his God, he had planted a Grove, In this Grove his God All-sufficient he now adored as his Everlasting God:
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And, as if this God of his praise had therefore lifted him up that he might cast him down, it (a) came to passe, sodainly as a whirle wind it came to passe, that (a) after these things God did tempt, God did trie, God did afflict Abraham:
And, as if this God of his praise had Therefore lifted him up that he might cast him down, it (a) Come to pass, suddenly as a whirl wind it Come to pass, that (a) After these things God did tempt, God did try, God did afflict Abraham:
3. Answ: After new hopes: It was not now, Lord God, What wilt thou give me, seeing I go childlesse? Neither was it O that Ismael might live before thee? God had said Sarah shall beare a Son, A Son she bare him at the set time of which God had spoken;
3. Answer: After new hope's: It was not now, Lord God, What wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless? Neither was it Oh that Ishmael might live before thee? God had said Sarah shall bear a Son, A Son she bore him At the Set time of which God had spoken;
Out of dutie, rather out of pure joy, Isaac he is called: that God may delight to blesse the babe, the babe is upon the eight day circumcised. The childe groweth, the childe is weaned; Abraham maketh a feast, a great feast.
Out of duty, rather out of pure joy, Isaac he is called: that God may delight to bless the babe, the babe is upon the eight day circumcised. The child grows, the child is weaned; Abraham makes a feast, a great feast.
By the care of his Mother, by the wisdome of his Father, yea by authoritie had from God himselfe, the Youth, before he is of full age, is made and declared heir, Sole heir.
By the care of his Mother, by the Wisdom of his Father, yea by Authority had from God himself, the Youth, before he is of full age, is made and declared heir, Sole heir.
And now upon whom are the eyes of the whole hous-hold of faith, but upon Isaac? In whom shall all Nations be blessed? In whom shall be the seed of Abraham be called, but in Isaac? Above twentie five yeeres had the life of this Patriarch bin bound up in the life of this lad. And it came to passe after these things — What? Answ: Abraham rueth the day of the year, and the hour of the day wherein Isaac was born. To conclude.
And now upon whom Are the eyes of the Whole household of faith, but upon Isaac? In whom shall all nations be blessed? In whom shall be the seed of Abraham be called, but in Isaac? Above twentie five Years had the life of this Patriarch been bound up in the life of this lad. And it Come to pass After these things — What? Answer: Abraham rues the day of the year, and the hour of the day wherein Isaac was born. To conclude.
4. Answ: After that he was known of God: He that inhabiteth the highest heavens had wonderfully condescended to an acquaintance with this Patriarch: He had entred into a covenant, into a familiaritie, into a friendship with this Father of the Faithfull. Bow the Heavens, O Lord, and come down, Of late the Lord did not stay for any such invitation from his friend Abraham: It was at Abraham his Dwellings that the Lord God did marsquerade in the likenesse of men, made himselfe no stranger, washed his feete, rested in the cool of the arbour, eat well, and drank well: Abraham was the onely favourite whom the Lord God in his way toward sodom had made his companion: So very a friend was Abraham, that from Abraham God would not hide the thing which he was there doing: And after these things for a gracious Lord and Master to trie conclusions upon his poor Servant — this is harsh! Love unfaind, filial feare and cordiall friendship would be, not tried; but trusted: Peter will be greived, if Jesus shall a third time aske Lovest thou me? To question the obedience of this Patriarch is, not to trie, but to break, his heart.
4. Answer: After that he was known of God: He that Inhabiteth the highest heavens had wonderfully condescended to an acquaintance with this Patriarch: He had entered into a Covenant, into a familiarity, into a friendship with this Father of the Faithful. Bow the Heavens, Oh Lord, and come down, Of late the Lord did not stay for any such invitation from his friend Abraham: It was At Abraham his Dwellings that the Lord God did marsquerade in the likeness of men, made himself no stranger, washed his feet, rested in the cool of the arbour, eat well, and drank well: Abraham was the only favourite whom the Lord God in his Way towards sodom had made his Companion: So very a friend was Abraham, that from Abraham God would not hide the thing which he was there doing: And After these things for a gracious Lord and Master to try conclusions upon his poor Servant — this is harsh! Love unfeigned, filial Fear and cordial friendship would be, not tried; but trusted: Peter will be grieved, if jesus shall a third time ask Lovest thou me? To question the Obedience of this Patriarch is, not to try, but to break, his heart.
1. Be it that the death of Isaac is predestinated, the more will the mercy (that I may not say the glory ) of the most high God shew it self in, not manifesting, but concealing, this future evill.
1. Be it that the death of Isaac is predestinated, the more will the mercy (that I may not say the glory) of the most high God show it self in, not manifesting, but concealing, this future evil.
2. If, contrary unto the accustomed mercies of the wise God toward the inquisitive sons of un-advised man, Gods predestination concerning Isaac be revealed, Tell it not in Beersheba, for (should the Patriarch know) it would bring down his gray haires with sorrow to the grave.
2. If, contrary unto the accustomed Mercies of the wise God towards the inquisitive Sons of unadvised man, God's predestination Concerning Isaac be revealed, Tell it not in Beersheba, for (should the Patriarch know) it would bring down his grey hairs with sorrow to the grave.
3. If to the unhappy ears of the surprised old Father it must come (Prepare him a little:) Give him his full sleep, a full meal, and due store of wine: Place in a readiness about him Lovers and Friends, if not to share and divide, yet to bewail and bemoan his Woe. Then (but not untill then) give unto him some easy hint, some warie fore notice of what will seem sad news at the best.
3. If to the unhappy ears of the surprised old Father it must come (Prepare him a little:) Give him his full sleep, a full meal, and due store of wine: Place in a readiness about him Lovers and Friends, if not to share and divide, yet to bewail and bemoan his Woe. Then (but not until then) give unto him Some easy hint, Some wary before notice of what will seem sad news At the best.
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Solitary and forlorn as he is, let him (by himselfe alone) recieve the intelligence. but let him receive it with a still voice, let him not receive it over hastily: To bolt upon one over sodainly, startleth even then when one bringeth a blessing, how much more when one cometh not to befriend, but to afflict.
Solitary and forlorn as he is, let him (by himself alone) receive the intelligence. but let him receive it with a still voice, let him not receive it over hastily: To bolt upon one over suddenly, startleth even then when one brings a blessing, how much more when one comes not to befriend, but to afflict.
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5. If sodainly and unexspectedly the newes must affright, if in an hour that he is not aware of the aged and trembling parent must hear the tidings of his dear - sons fate, Mention it unto him in the day time, there is in Day light some light of comfort; Mention it not in the night season, in all Darkness there is Dread. If heretofore there fell upon this faithful Patriarch such a horrour at the going down of the Sun, a greater horrour will seise him now in the night, in the dark night, in the dead time of the dark night.
5. If suddenly and unexpectedly the news must affright, if in an hour that he is not aware of the aged and trembling parent must hear the tidings of his dear - Sons fate, Mention it unto him in the day time, there is in Day Light Some Light of Comfort; Mention it not in the night season, in all Darkness there is Dread. If heretofore there fell upon this faithful Patriarch such a horror At the going down of the Sun, a greater horror will seize him now in the night, in the dark night, in the dead time of the dark night.
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6. If, to add to the discomfort, there must be a dreadfull horrour upon his mind then when he heareth his Isaac's doom, send, I pray thee, by the man whom thou wilt send;
6. If, to add to the discomfort, there must be a dreadful horror upon his mind then when he hears his Isaac's doom, send, I pray thee, by the man whom thou wilt send;
by some Cushi, or by some Amalekite, for How dismall are the Feete of him that bringeth bad errands? If Ahimaaz be a good man, King David will from Ahimaaz exspect good tidings: Such is their Clemency, It is by their inferiour Judges that Princes condemn; their own lips speake not, except pardons. If therefore any Enemies Abraham hath, let one of them be unto him the black messenger of his Isaac's death; but let not the Lord speake unto his servant, lest he dye.
by Some Cushi, or by Some Amalekite, for How dismal Are the Feet of him that brings bad errands? If Ahimaaz be a good man, King David will from Ahimaaz expect good tidings: Such is their Clemency, It is by their inferior Judges that Princes condemn; their own lips speak not, except Pardons. If Therefore any Enemies Abraham hath, let one of them be unto him the black Messenger of his Isaac's death; but let not the Lord speak unto his servant, lest he die.
In the last place, As the Destinie of Isaac was brought unto Abraham in the horrour of Darknesse, and, that too, not by some Enemie or stranger, neither by some neighbour or friend, no not by some Man of God, no nor yet by some Angel of the Lord, but by the dreadfull JEHOVAH himselfe: So
In the last place, As the Destiny of Isaac was brought unto Abraham in the horror of Darkness, and, that too, not by Some Enemy or stranger, neither by Some neighbour or friend, no not by Some Man of God, not nor yet by Some Angel of the Lord, but by the dreadful JEHOVAH himself: So
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1. God who at Sundrie times spake in diverse manners, spake in this third age of the World neither by Ʋrim, nor by Thummim; but either in Dreames, or in Visions: Oh, not in a Dreame, lest that feare, not in a Vision, lest that terrifie, the Patriarch: such a Dreame, such a Vision as this, will make his whole head sick, and his whole heart faint.
1. God who At Sundry times spoke in diverse manners, spoke in this third age of the World neither by Ʋrim, nor by Thummim; but either in Dreams, or in Visions: O, not in a Dream, lest that Fear, not in a Vision, lest that terrify, the Patriarch: such a Dream, such a Vision as this, will make his Whole head sick, and his Whole heart faint.
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3. Suppose that the Lord do indeede un-cloth himselfe of his majestie and terrour, Suppose he speak face to face with Abraham, as a man speaketh with his friend;
3. Suppose that the Lord do indeed un-cloth himself of his majesty and terror, Suppose he speak face to face with Abraham, as a man speaks with his friend;
Neverthelesse, as the case now standeth, he in so doing, Will not (as his manner was) confirm and comfort this Holy Father, but he will (as his manner is not) deterre and dismay Him, For
Nevertheless, as the case now Stands, he in so doing, Will not (as his manner was) confirm and Comfort this Holy Father, but he will (as his manner is not) deter and dismay Him, For
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Call Na-ommi, not Naomi, but Marah: If a signet on the Lords right hand Jeconiah may not be, deal squarely with him, name him, not Jeconiah, but Coniah: And if (a) God come, not to blesse, but to tempt, if he come to un-Abraham the Patriarch, say (a) not Abraham, but Abram.
Call Na-ommi, not Naomi, but Marah: If a signet on the lords right hand Jeconiah may not be, deal squarely with him, name him, not Jeconiah, but Coniah: And if (a) God come, not to bless, but to tempt, if he come to un-Abraham the Patriarch, say (a) not Abraham, but Abram.
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The favouritie, as ever, awaketh, starteth up, and with joy, answereth unto his name, but (b) Hope disappointed maketh his heart sick. For. In v. 2. of Gen. 22. Abraham was tempted.
The favouritie, as ever, awakes, starts up, and with joy, Answers unto his name, but (b) Hope disappointed makes his heart sick. For. In v. 2. of Gen. 22. Abraham was tempted.
1. IN the (b) Surprize of which he (a) never dreamed. He (a) thought to heare not the dire will, but the good pleasure, of his bountifull Lord; He (a) expecteth not a burden, but a blessing; not a strict charge but enlarged promises; not a billing command, but loving kindnesses better then life.
1. IN the (b) Surprise of which he (a) never dreamed. He (a) Thought to hear not the dire will, but the good pleasure, of his bountiful Lord; He (a) Expects not a burden, but a blessing; not a strict charge but enlarged promises; not a billing command, but loving Kindnesses better then life.
And there for a burnt offering offer — Most probably hitherto this Favourite fed his hopes. But when it (b) added — for a burnt offering offer Him — then was Abraham tempted!
And there for a burned offering offer — Most probably hitherto this Favourite fed his hope's. But when it (b) added — for a burned offering offer Him — then was Abraham tempted!
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1 What had He sinned? that among all the inhabitants of Gods earth He alone should be singled out for such a prodigie as this? Had he trespassed against a Neighbours Wife, reason good then that he should give his first born for his transgression, the fruit of his body for the sin of his soul:
1 What had He sinned? that among all the inhabitants of God's earth He alone should be singled out for such a prodigy as this? Had he trespassed against a Neighbours Wife, reason good then that he should give his First born for his Transgression, the fruit of his body for the since of his soul:
But ( blessed be his God ) He had wrought no such follie (hee!) Admit he had, Here after the son of Davids adulterie shall dye a natural death; and shall the Son of Abrahams integritie be haled, like a beast unto the slaughter?
But (blessed be his God) He had wrought no such folly (he!) Admit he had, Here After the son of Davids adultery shall die a natural death; and shall the Son of Abrahams integrity be haled, like a beast unto the slaughter?
1. Behold for a burnt offering some Lamb or Kid is proper: such a firstling the righteous Abel offered up, and with that sacrifice the Lord was then well pleased: Doth he now forget to be gracious? And hath he shut up the bowels of his compassions? The tender mercies of the wicked are cruell;
1. Behold for a burned offering Some Lamb or Kid is proper: such a firstling the righteous Abel offered up, and with that sacrifice the Lord was then well pleased: Does he now forget to be gracious? And hath he shut up the bowels of his compassions? The tender Mercies of the wicked Are cruel;
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Are the tender mercies of JEHOVAH so too? Loe, the blood of bullocks or of he goates, of Lambs, or of Kids, he doth not now require; the blood of which the preserver of men is now pleased to drink, is mans blood!
are the tender Mercies of JEHOVAH so too? Loe, the blood of bullocks or of he Goats, of Lambs, or of Kids, he does not now require; the blood of which the preserver of men is now pleased to drink, is men blood!
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2. As mans blood, so not the blood of some murderer, rebel, or oppressor, not the blood of some Cain, Lamech, or Nimrod; but of one harmless and blameless, of one innocent and just. It was but in v. 32. of Gen. 18. that the Lord inclined to spare a wicked City for righteous persons sakes.
2. As men blood, so not the blood of Some murderer, rebel, or oppressor, not the blood of Some Cain, Lamech, or Nimrod; but of one harmless and blameless, of one innocent and just. It was but in v. 32. of Gen. 18. that the Lord inclined to spare a wicked city for righteous Persons sakes.
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4. He was, as of the same holy profession with this Father of the Faithfull, so no stranger, foriener, or proselite, but a native, and this native a domestick, and this domestick a favourite: Hereafter David may spare Mehpibosheth, but no such libertie may Abraham now use.
4. He was, as of the same holy profession with this Father of the Faithful, so no stranger, foriener, or proselyte, but a native, and this native a domestic, and this domestic a favourite: Hereafter David may spare Mehpibosheth, but no such liberty may Abraham now use.
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5. The person demanded for a sacrifice is, as a domestick favourite, so no kindred afar off, no nor yet some one or other of Lots incestuous offspring, no nor any Daughter, or Son of any concubine (for as yet concubine Abraham had none) neither yet the Son of his hand-maiden Hagur, but the Son of Sarah his Wife.
5. The person demanded for a sacrifice is, as a domestic favourite, so no kindred afar off, not nor yet Some one or other of Lots incestuous offspring, not nor any Daughter, or Son of any concubine (for as yet concubine Abraham had none) neither yet the Son of his handmaiden Hagar, but the Son of Sarah his Wife.
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6. If the better Jonathan deserveth, the more hatred he findeth, Thou shalt surely die will Saul say to Jonathan: But unto His Father, Isaac was a Son as deare, as deserving.
6. If the better Johnathan deserveth, the more hatred he finds, Thou shalt surely die will Saul say to Johnathan: But unto His Father, Isaac was a Son as deer, as deserving.
unto Abraham, Isaac, is, as a deare Son, so an onely heire; and this onely heir is born unto his parents in their old Age, given beyond hopes, given by promise, by the promise of the same Jehovah who now saith (b) offer him up for a burnt offering:
unto Abraham, Isaac, is, as a deer Son, so an only heir; and this only heir is born unto his Parents in their old Age, given beyond hope's, given by promise, by the promise of the same Jehovah who now Says (b) offer him up for a burned offering:
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2. Abraham was tempted as in a commandement thus grevious, so in the manner how his God wordeth his Commandement. Ye know, bitter pills would be guilded to the eye, and loathsom potions would be sugred to the tast: Burdensome taxes are levied by acceptable Names, and severe Edicts neede a gratifying language. Is it not a little one? said Lot of Zoar; and, of what he would have the seller part with " It is naught, it is naught, will the buyer say.
2. Abraham was tempted as in a Commandement thus grievous, so in the manner how his God wordeth his Commandment. You know, bitter pills would be Guilded to the eye, and loathsome potions would be sugared to the taste: Burdensome Taxes Are levied by acceptable Names, and severe Edicts need a gratifying language. Is it not a little one? said Lot of Zoar; and, of what he would have the seller part with " It is nought, it is nought, will the buyer say.
therefore to him that is afflicted this pitie should be showed, that where every word woundeth there few words would be used: words not aggravating but extenuating, miseries:
Therefore to him that is afflicted this pity should be showed, that where every word wounds there few words would be used: words not aggravating but extenuating, misery's:
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Whereas that form of speech which God (b) useth unto his Patriarch is (if ye review it) unto his head a maul, in his side arrows, and in his Heart a Sword.
Whereas that from of speech which God (b) uses unto his Patriarch is (if you review it) unto his head a maul, in his side arrows, and in his Heart a Sword.
if fainting did not, astonishment did, render the Patriarch quite speechlesse: and as certainly, the same vehemency of anguish which un-tongue-tied the Son of Cresus when (dumb as he was) he found words to preserve his condemned Father, might make this Patriarch, while he now seemeth speechlesse, argue the cause of his demanded Isaac. 1. Did I not say unto thee Do not thou deceive mee? Was not my request, O that Ismael might live in thy presence? 2. Hath God said, and shall not He do it? Hath He spoken, and will not He make it good? Is he a man that his purpose should change? Or the Son of Man that he should lye? 3. Hath He sworn and would he repent? Where is the truth of his free and frequent promises? of his voluntarie and solemn covenant? In whom shall all Nations be blessed, if Isaac must die? 4. Accompt that God is able to raise him up from the Dead, yet what profit is there in his blood? Shall the Dust praise thee, O Lord? Shall it declare thy truth? 5. If the Lord will have sacrifice rather then mercie, shall not the judge of all the Earth do right? He who forbeareth the guiltie, will He slay the innocent? 6. All Soules are thine: even the Soules of the righteous as well as the Soules of the unrighteous: yet,
if fainting did not, astonishment did, render the Patriarch quite speechless: and as Certainly, the same vehemency of anguish which un-tongue-tied the Son of Croesus when (dumb as he was) he found words to preserve his condemned Father, might make this Patriarch, while he now seems speechless, argue the cause of his demanded Isaac. 1. Did I not say unto thee Do not thou deceive me? Was not my request, Oh that Ishmael might live in thy presence? 2. Hath God said, and shall not He do it? Hath He spoken, and will not He make it good? Is he a man that his purpose should change? Or the Son of Man that he should lie? 3. Hath He sworn and would he Repent? Where is the truth of his free and frequent promises? of his voluntary and solemn Covenant? In whom shall all nations be blessed, if Isaac must die? 4. Account that God is able to raise him up from the Dead, yet what profit is there in his blood? Shall the Dust praise thee, Oh Lord? Shall it declare thy truth? 5. If the Lord will have sacrifice rather then mercy, shall not the judge of all the Earth do right? He who forbeareth the guilty, will He slay the innocent? 6. All Souls Are thine: even the Souls of the righteous as well as the Souls of the unrighteous: yet,
loe, Can the blood of Isaac speak better things then the blood of Abel did? As Abel was, shall Isaac likewise be, a type, a figure, of good things to come? Or. 7. If the Lord (for the Lord is a God that weigheth actions ) if the Lord (according unto the Counsel of his good pleasure ) be indeed working some great mysterie of godlinesse, Since Samson will not refuse to interpret His riddle to his Delilah, yea since the Lord concealed not what flames of vengance he was bringing upon Sodom, will he now hide from Abraham the thing which he is now doeing? Answ: He (a) will:
lo, Can the blood of Isaac speak better things then the blood of Abel did? As Abel was, shall Isaac likewise be, a type, a figure, of good things to come? Or. 7. If the Lord (for the Lord is a God that weigheth actions) if the Lord (according unto the Counsel of his good pleasure) be indeed working Some great mystery of godliness, Since samson will not refuse to interpret His riddle to his Delilah, yea since the Lord concealed not what flames of vengeance he was bringing upon Sodom, will he now hide from Abraham the thing which he is now doing? Answer: He (a) will:
For Quest: whence did he (c) arise, but from thence where he rested all the last night? Where did he lodge all the last night, but in Beersheba at his owne home? Within his owne home Where,
For Quest: whence did he (c) arise, but from thence where he rested all the last night? Where did he lodge all the last night, but in Beersheba At his own home? Within his own home Where,
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True, were he now (while this agonie is upon him) as farr absent from His dwelling place, as David and Davids cavalires will then be distanced from their un-concerned families, when they shall (hereafter) lament over Ziklag; Were He now (as they will be) left alone in fields wide and open, he might now (like them) by himselfe alone securely lift up his voice in weeping untill he hath no more power to weepe. But being now surprised within his own doores, even in the tent, that I may not say in the bosom, of his Wife, Sarah; Start out of his sleep he (a) doth:
True, were he now (while this agony is upon him) as Far absent from His Dwelling place, as David and Davids cavalires will then be distanced from their unconcerned families, when they shall (hereafter) lament over Ziklag; Were He now (as they will be) left alone in fields wide and open, he might now (like them) by himself alone securely lift up his voice in weeping until he hath no more power to weep. But being now surprised within his own doors, even in the tent, that I may not say in the bosom, of his Wife, Sarah; Start out of his sleep he (a) does:
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but should one sigh, one sob, one groan, escape his strangled thoughts, Imagine ye the result. His Wife, she would cling about his elbow " A bloodie Husband unto Me thou art;
but should one sighs, one sob, one groan, escape his strangled thoughts, Imagine you the result. His Wife, she would cling about his elbow " A bloody Husband unto Me thou art;
Domestick Servants would mutinie " Shall Isaac die who is the Heir of promise? Isaac shall not die. In short, His own trained bands would arise in armes against Abraham, as against a Fanatick! To conclude, either his Obedience toward his God he must frustrate (and frustrate his Obedience toward his God, he will not:) else, being in bitterness for his only Son, for his only Son he dareth not weep; no not for his only Isaac. Upon Benjamins neck Joseph shall please himself in weeping; the bowels of Abraham yern, upon Isaac's neck he may not weep.
Domestic Servants would mutiny " Shall Isaac die who is the Heir of promise? Isaac shall not die. In short, His own trained bans would arise in arms against Abraham, as against a Fanatic! To conclude, either his obedience towards his God he must frustrate (and frustrate his obedience towards his God, he will not:) Else, being in bitterness for his only Son, for his only Son he dareth not weep; no not for his only Isaac. Upon Benjamites neck Joseph shall please himself in weeping; the bowels of Abraham yern, upon Isaac's neck he may not weep.
The daughter of Jephthah, so God will order it, shall go childless among Women; a joyful mother of children, a happy mother in Israel, she shall not be:
The daughter of Jephthah, so God will order it, shall go childless among Women; a joyful mother of children, a happy mother in Israel, she shall not be:
But, as for the Father of Isaac, He must seize, he must apprehend, he must take his Isaac not two months hence but presently. Where it is said unto him (b) Take thy son, there it is said unto him (b) Take thy son now.
But, as for the Father of Isaac, He must seize, he must apprehend, he must take his Isaac not two months hence but presently. Where it is said unto him (b) Take thy son, there it is said unto him (b) Take thy son now.
and irrevocably have executed the unnatural Duty, ere ever his more considerate heart had given place unto the recoilings of his fatherly compassions, Loving-Kindnesses, and affections.
and irrevocably have executed the unnatural Duty, ere ever his more considerate heart had given place unto the recoilings of his fatherly compassions, Loving-kindnesses, and affections.
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3. Answ. He was to take his son unto a place (d) afarr off, which place, mount Moriah by name, was above forty miles distant from Beersheba, which forty miles were;
3. Answer He was to take his son unto a place (worser) afar off, which place, mount Moriah by name, was above forty miles distant from Beersheba, which forty miles were;
in this winterly season, unto the feeble Knees, and languishing Spirits, of heavie hearted Abraham, little less (d) then three daies journey: During a great part of which three daies, to speake, was to betray his grief; to be silent, was to breed suspicion; to stand still, was disobedience; to return back, was rebellion; and to go forward, was death!
in this winterly season, unto the feeble Knees, and languishing Spirits, of heavy hearted Abraham, little less (worser) then three days journey: During a great part of which three days, to speak, was to betray his grief; to be silent, was to breed suspicion; to stand still, was disobedience; to return back, was rebellion; and to go forward, was death!
How shall he get thither? The same Vision which (a) disturbed his first nights rest, will these next two nights hold his eyes wakeing; or if slumber he doth, his very shuntings will affright him;
How shall he get thither? The same Vision which (a) disturbed his First nights rest, will these next two nights hold his eyes waking; or if slumber he does, his very shuntings will affright him;
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How can a dejected, crasie, aged, person travail, if he wanteth both sleep and sustenance? He can eat no food, except bread of affliction; and he more heartily feedeth upon his griefes, then upon that. I dare not say he mingleth his drink with teares, for these he suppresseth; In the stead of weeping openly, he bleedeth inwardly ▪ and no marveil, seeing every step between Beer-sheba and mount Moriah presseth so heavily upon his drooping Spirits Father said the (g) secure lad, Where is a Lamb for the burnt offering? Nigh at hand (thought the Father ) but he durst not say so. He was glad to pluck up his Spirits, when with a sorrowful heart (I wisse) he happily replied (h) God will provide himself a lamb, my son.
How can a dejected, crazy, aged, person travail, if he Wants both sleep and sustenance? He can eat no food, except bred of affliction; and he more heartily feeds upon his griefs, then upon that. I Dare not say he mingleth his drink with tears, for these he suppresses; In the stead of weeping openly, he bleeds inwardly ▪ and no marvel, seeing every step between Beer-sheba and mount Moriah Presseth so heavily upon his drooping Spirits Father said the (g) secure lad, Where is a Lamb for the burned offering? High At hand (Thought the Father) but he durst not say so. He was glad to pluck up his Spirits, when with a sorrowful heart (I wiss) he happily replied (h) God will provide himself a lamb, my son.
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Hungry and thirsty his soul fainting in him, upon naked mountains in bleak weather slowly and mournfully he laggeth on, glad if he might be priviledged to sprinkle the ground with teares, and his head with Ashes, but he may not thus mitigate his afflictions: When,
Hungry and thirsty his soul fainting in him, upon naked Mountains in bleak weather slowly and mournfully he laggeth on, glad if he might be privileged to sprinkle the ground with tears, and his head with Ashes, but he may not thus mitigate his afflictions: When,
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after many, and many a wearisom step, he long at the last (d) saw the place afarr off, much more when he (i) came quite to it, then, more then ever, he fixed his farewel eye upon his now short-liv'd Isaac; And the more he now fixed his eye upon his Isaac, the more did his eye now affect his heart: But more (by many degrees more) was his sad and mournfull heart pittifully greived then when he (k) stretched forth his hand, and took the Knife! For
After many, and many a wearisome step, he long At the last (d) saw the place afar off, much more when he (i) Come quite to it, then, more then ever, he fixed his farewell eye upon his now short-lived Isaac; And the more he now fixed his eye upon his Isaac, the more did his eye now affect his heart: But more (by many Degrees more) was his sad and mournful heart pitifully grieved then when he (k) stretched forth his hand, and took the Knife! For
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6 Abraham was tempted as in the place appropriated to this sacrifice, so in the sacrifice to be offered up. The sacrifice to be offered up was (b) a burnt offering: and this (ye know) required (f) as well fire, as a Knife. This burnt offering was (k) first to be slain, and then (i) to be consumed with fire. I say again.
6 Abraham was tempted as in the place appropriated to this sacrifice, so in the sacrifice to be offered up. The sacrifice to be offered up was (b) a burned offering: and this (you know) required (f) as well fire, as a Knife. This burned offering was (k) First to be slave, and then (i) to be consumed with fire. I say again.
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Isaac was (1) as first to be bound, and then to be layed over the altar upon the wood, so first to be slain with a Knife, and then to be burnt. A crueltie it will be to cutt the throat of Isaac; but the inhumanitie ceaseth not here:
Isaac was (1) as First to be bound, and then to be laid over the altar upon the wood, so First to be slave with a Knife, and then to be burned. A cruelty it will be to Cut the throat of Isaac; but the inhumanity ceases not Here:
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if this be that death which Isaac is to suffer, say I, Let me not see the death of the Lad. But (to make the catastrophe yet, more tragical! ) His Father must see it: And yet is this sigh, this prodigious Sight but the least of his trialls. For
if this be that death which Isaac is to suffer, say I, Let me not see the death of the Lad. But (to make the catastrophe yet, more tragical!) His Father must see it: And yet is this sighs, this prodigious Sighed but the least of his trials. For
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7. Abraham was tempted as in the sacrifice (b) assigned, so in the sacrificer (b) ordained. Isaac the Son, He is to be the sacrifice; Abraham the father, He is to be the sacrificer! 1. If Isaac must indeed be offered up for a burnt offering, let some un-concerned stranger, or other, be hired to be the sacrificing Priest. 2. If by a strange hand the Son of Abraham may not die, Order some meane out Servant to give the deaths wound. 3. If no inferiour Servant may, let Eleazar the Steward, undergoe this servitude. 4. If Eleazar may not, O let Ishmael be forced upon the Dutie. 5, Let any hand whatsoever, rather then the hand of Abraham himselfe, binde and slay the Son of Abraham. But
7. Abraham was tempted as in the sacrifice (b) assigned, so in the sacrificer (b) ordained. Isaac the Son, He is to be the sacrifice; Abraham the father, He is to be the sacrificer! 1. If Isaac must indeed be offered up for a burned offering, let Some unconcerned stranger, or other, be hired to be the sacrificing Priest. 2. If by a strange hand the Son of Abraham may not die, Order Some mean out Servant to give the death's wound. 3. If no inferior Servant may, let Eleazar the Steward, undergo this servitude. 4. If Eleazar may not, Oh let Ishmael be forced upon the Duty. 5, Let any hand whatsoever, rather then the hand of Abraham himself, bind and slay the Son of Abraham. But
Who may say unto God, What doest thou? Abraham must (b) apprehend, Abraham must (c) conduct, Abraham must (f) burden, Abraham must (i) binde, Abraham can not (k) refuse to slay, Abraham can not, refuse to burn to ashes, his Son, his onely Son, his onely Isaac, his onely Isaac whom he loveth! Even so much that From v. 2. unto v. 11. of Gen. 22. Abraham was tempted.
Who may say unto God, What dost thou? Abraham must (b) apprehend, Abraham must (c) conduct, Abraham must (f) burden, Abraham must (i) bind, Abraham can not (k) refuse to slay, Abraham can not, refuse to burn to Ashes, his Son, his only Son, his only Isaac, his only Isaac whom he loves! Even so much that From v. 2. unto v. 11. of Gen. 22. Abraham was tempted.
IN the multitude of thoughts within Him, 1. While he 1. ariseth so early 2. Sadleth the Asse, 3. cleaveth the Wood, 4. calleth aside two and but two young men, and 5. with them draweth his Isaac out of doores. 2. While he (c) consulteth hast and privacie; for why else did he himselfe both Saddle the Asse, and cleave the Wood? 3. While indisposed and enfeebled as he was) he (c) began and continued his Winterly (that I may not say his fatal) journey. 4. When by some undoubted signall, I mean, by some cloud testifying Gods presence, or rather by some pillar of fire; or rather by some new appearing Starr he was (c) told of, and therefore (d) saw, the place afar off. 5. While for reasons but too two well know unto himselfe, he left his two young men (e) behind him, 6. All the while that his Son was (f) carrying the Wood, and that he himselfe was (f) carrying the Fire and the Knife. 7. While he (i) 1. built the altar, 2. upon it laied the Wood in order, 3. bound his Son, 4 laied his Son over the altar upon the Wood, 5. When he took the Knife; and 6. Sretched forth his hand, his trembling hand, to slay his Isaac, his onely Isaac: In all which trans-actions, unto the unwillingly-willing Father of Isaac, every new occurrence could be no lesse then a new conflict!
IN the multitude of thoughts within Him, 1. While he 1. arises so early 2. Sadleth the Ass, 3. cleaveth the Wood, 4. calls aside two and but two young men, and 5. with them draws his Isaac out of doors. 2. While he (c) consulteth hast and privacy; for why Else did he himself both Saddle the Ass, and cleave the Wood? 3. While indisposed and enfeebled as he was) he (c) began and continued his Winterly (that I may not say his fatal) journey. 4. When by Some undoubted signal, I mean, by Some cloud testifying God's presence, or rather by Some pillar of fire; or rather by Some new appearing Star he was (c) told of, and Therefore (worser) saw, the place afar off. 5. While for Reasons but too two well know unto himself, he left his two young men (e) behind him, 6. All the while that his Son was (f) carrying the Wood, and that he himself was (f) carrying the Fire and the Knife. 7. While he (i) 1. built the altar, 2. upon it laid the Wood in order, 3. bound his Son, 4 laid his Son over the altar upon the Wood, 5. When he took the Knife; and 6. Sretched forth his hand, his trembling hand, to slay his Isaac, his only Isaac: In all which transactions, unto the unwillingly-willing Father of Isaac, every new occurrence could be no less then a new conflict!
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2. Abraham was tempted as well in Deede as in Thought: He was afflicted, if it were possible, more in the evils which ominously attended these Occurrences, then in these Occurrences which confusedly perplexed his Obedience.
2. Abraham was tempted as well in Deed as in Thought: He was afflicted, if it were possible, more in the evils which ominously attended these Occurrences, then in these Occurrences which confusedly perplexed his obedience.
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1. Abraham was (comparatively) a feeble person, a person aged an hundred twenty five yeeres, Isaac was a sturdie lad, a lad aged about twenty five yeeres.
1. Abraham was (comparatively) a feeble person, a person aged an hundred twenty five Years, Isaac was a sturdy lad, a lad aged about twenty five Years.
Isaac was (f) better able to carrie all the Wood requisite for a burnt offering, then his Father was to bring with him the Fire and the Knife. How therefore could the Patriarch singly by himselfe alone over power, bind, and slay the robustious youth Isaac? Should the boy find his own strength, should he deeme his case desperate, turn again, snatch the Knife out of his Parents hand,
Isaac was (f) better able to carry all the Wood requisite for a burned offering, then his Father was to bring with him the Fire and the Knife. How Therefore could the Patriarch singly by himself alone over power, bind, and slay the robustious youth Isaac? Should the boy find his own strength, should he deem his case desperate, turn again, snatch the Knife out of his Parents hand,
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2. On the other side, Grant that Isaac will not resist unto blood; Let him beyond all expectation most humbly suffer both his hands and his feete to be tied and bound; Imagine him so made up of selfe-denials, that he becometh obedient even unto the death.
2. On the other side, Grant that Isaac will not resist unto blood; Let him beyond all expectation most humbly suffer both his hands and his feet to be tied and bound; Imagine him so made up of self-denials, that he Becometh obedient even unto the death.
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If what life the Father, the weake Father, can not take from the Son; that life the son, the obedient son, most chearfully layeth down, Surely, Sirs, the Scene is now changed, the unexspected submissiveness of the child charmeth and tieth up the hands and intention of the Father: Had the boy bin stout hearted, he might by resisting and strugling have warmed a constancy in the resolution of the parent; but, seeing the meek child doth more quietly then any Lamb give up his throat unto his Fathers Knife, Slay him that can for Abraham: If cause so requireth, Abraham can die in the stead of his child, but slay him he cannot.
If what life the Father, the weak Father, can not take from the Son; that life the son, the obedient son, most cheerfully Layeth down, Surely, Sirs, the Scene is now changed, the unexpected submissiveness of the child charms and tieth up the hands and intention of the Father: Had the boy been stout hearted, he might by resisting and struggling have warmed a constancy in the resolution of the parent; but, seeing the meek child does more quietly then any Lamb give up his throat unto his Father's Knife, Slay him that can for Abraham: If cause so requires, Abraham can die in the stead of his child, but slay him he cannot.
and, being slain, let him be burnt to ashes. An Hour hence, when the beat of zeal is insensibly cooled, and when Fatherly affections do as insensibly Kindle, View then the Patriarch weeping for his only Isaac, because he is not.
and, being slave, let him be burned to Ashes. an Hour hence, when the beatrice of zeal is insensibly cooled, and when Fatherly affections do as insensibly Kindle, View then the Patriarch weeping for his only Isaac, Because he is not.
4. Let him wipe all teares from his eyes, and let him wipe them all away by Faith; the blood upon his hands he cannot so soon wash off: Loe, a little distance hence two young men (e) wait as wel the Sons as the Fathers return. Let Abraham see to it;
4. Let him wipe all tears from his eyes, and let him wipe them all away by Faith; the blood upon his hands he cannot so soon wash off: Lo, a little distance hence two young men (e) wait as well the Sons as the Father's return. Let Abraham see to it;
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Should their blood arise at blood-guiltiness, Should they in a furie avenge upon their old Master the death of their young Master, the aged father, I wisse, is but one against two; Escape for his life he cannot.
Should their blood arise At Bloodguiltiness, Should they in a fury avenge upon their old Master the death of their young Master, the aged father, I wiss, is but one against two; Escape for his life he cannot.
As for Ishmael, he will suspect His turn to be the next Hardly will any Subject deem himself safe within the jurisdiction of such a Prince, as hath by vertue of his arbitrarie power, in a mercilesse frenzie, sacrificed even his own child.
As for Ishmael, he will suspect His turn to be the next Hardly will any Subject deem himself safe within the jurisdiction of such a Prince, as hath by virtue of his arbitrary power, in a merciless frenzy, sacrificed even his own child.
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6. Give Abraham his life for a prey: yet, if the foundations be cast down, what can the righteous do? In Abraham his seed, which seed is Christ, shall all the world be blessed; Although Isaac remaineth childless, in Isaac shall Abraham his seed be called: Sacrifice Him, and out of whose loins shall come the appointed Saviour of all mankind? Verily the Faith of Abraham, the hope of Gods elect, the Expectation of the Gentiles, are all three of them in vain, if for a burnt offering Isaac be offered up childless.
6. Give Abraham his life for a prey: yet, if the foundations be cast down, what can the righteous doe? In Abraham his seed, which seed is christ, shall all the world be blessed; Although Isaac remains childless, in Isaac shall Abraham his seed be called: Sacrifice Him, and out of whose loins shall come the appointed Saviour of all mankind? Verily the Faith of Abraham, the hope of God's elect, the Expectation of the Gentiles, Are all three of them in vain, if for a burned offering Isaac be offered up childless.
7. Accompt that God is able to raise him from the dead. Let this Father of the Faithful believe, hope, and rest assured that, out of the dead ashes of his Son, not another, but the self same Isaac whom he offered up, shall be raised unto life upon earth; Grant all this, and more;
7. Account that God is able to raise him from the dead. Let this Father of the Faithful believe, hope, and rest assured that, out of the dead Ashes of his Son, not Another, but the self same Isaac whom he offered up, shall be raised unto life upon earth; Grant all this, and more;
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Nevertheless, except his own family, and with them his other relations, believe the certainty of this as truly as He himself believeth it, Into what a strait is Abraham now brought? yea.
Nevertheless, except his own family, and with them his other relations, believe the certainty of this as truly as He himself Believeth it, Into what a strait is Abraham now brought? yea.
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8. Let sound believers, and with them all other well-wishers make the best interpretation which they rationally can make of this Patriarch his Obedience; yet for an un-provoked Father (under a pretence of Religion! ) to embrue his own hands in the blood of his own child, is a Fact so inhumane, so barbarous, and (in this age of the world ) so unheard of, that the bruit of it will spread farr and near; It will unavoidably open the mouths of evil surmisers to speak all manner of Falshoods against Him both at home and abroad.
8. Let found believers, and with them all other wellwishers make the best Interpretation which they rationally can make of this Patriarch his obedience; yet for an unprovoked Father (under a pretence of Religion!) to imbrue his own hands in the blood of his own child, is a Fact so inhumane, so barbarous, and (in this age of the world) so unheard of, that the bruit of it will spread Far and near; It will avoidable open the mouths of evil surmisers to speak all manner of Falsehoods against Him both At home and abroad.
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1. It will hence forward be charged against Him how. 1. It was for no goodness that of old he fled his Country, and hath ever since bin shifting places from one people to another Kingdom like a meer fugitive and vagabond. Neither 2. had he (as fifty years since he did) so carelesly forsaken his own kindred and his Fathers house, if he had not then bin,
1. It will hence forward be charged against Him how. 1. It was for no Goodness that of old he fled his Country, and hath ever since been shifting places from one people to Another Kingdom like a mere fugitive and vagabond. Neither 2. had he (as fifty Years since he did) so carelessly forsaken his own kindred and his Father's house, if he had not then been,
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as he now is, devoid even of natural affections: 3. Hagar had a taste of his kindness when he turned her packing out of doors: 4 It did not over much consist with a conjugal love, while his wife Sarah continued alive to take Hagar into his bed: and 5. there was in him as little honesty as good nature, when (to humour his morose wife) He, contrary to the law of nations, disinherited his first born son, Ishmael. In brief, the Wisdom, the sobriety, the gravity, the integrity &c. of Abraham his whole life past will (by this one dead flie in his Ointment ) be for ever hereafter utterly discredited, to say no Worse. He who most justly valued his good name above spoiles by him taken in warr, must now live to be a scorn, and a derision, and a monster amonst Men.
as he now is, devoid even of natural affections: 3. Hagar had a taste of his kindness when he turned her packing out of doors: 4 It did not over much consist with a conjugal love, while his wife Sarah continued alive to take Hagar into his Bed: and 5. there was in him as little honesty as good nature, when (to humour his morose wife) He, contrary to the law of Nations, disinherited his First born son, Ishmael. In brief, the Wisdom, the sobriety, the gravity, the integrity etc. of Abraham his Whole life passed will (by this one dead fly in his Ointment) be for ever hereafter utterly discredited, to say no Worse. He who most justly valued his good name above spoils by him taken in war, must now live to be a scorn, and a derision, and a monster amongst Men.
Wherefore, if Jonah will rather flie from the presence of the Lord then adventure to be reputed a false Prophet, Consider (I pray you) how un-supportable a temptation will then crush this reverend and venerable Patriarch when He (hitherto a mighty Prince ) shall be had in no reputation, rather when he shall be an abject and offscouring among men,
Wherefore, if Jonah will rather fly from the presence of the Lord then adventure to be reputed a false Prophet, Consider (I pray you) how unsupportable a temptation will then crush this reverend and venerable Patriarch when He (hitherto a mighty Prince) shall be had in no reputation, rather when he shall be an abject and offscouring among men,
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even the gazing stock and Spectacle of the World. Might Abraham be suffered to cutt as well his own throat, as the throat of Isaac, might he give his body to be burnt upon his sons, and with his sons ashes intermix his own, this would not be unto him so great a death, as that Contempt will be which the death of his Isaac will every where bring upon Him:
even the gazing stock and Spectacle of the World. Might Abraham be suffered to Cut as well his own throat, as the throat of Isaac, might he give his body to be burned upon his Sons, and with his Sons Ashes intermix his own, this would not be unto him so great a death, as that Contempt will be which the death of his Isaac will every where bring upon Him:
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and so much you disesteem his exemplary godliness; Blemish his good name, and ye blast his holy profession. Every slander against himself doth, thorough His side, wound that Religion which He defendeth. For example, His former zeal will be, by the blood of his Son, discouloured, as if it had bin dissimulation, hypocrisie, or what not? By the ashes of his Isaac his late Devotions will seeme palefaced, they will appeare like so much singularitie, humour, or affectation. Yea the puritie of that true Religion which He countenanceth, will now be censured a worship of his own invention! Alas, that every altar by Him erected in a thankful remembrance of that God whom He serveth, should henceforward be looked upon, not as the perpetual monuments of the onely true God, but as certain arguments of this Patriarch his ostentation and madnesse. Woe will it be with the Hous-hold of faith, when the life of this parent and the Death of this Child, shall be taken up for a scoffe, a taunt, for a reproach, and by-word,
and so much you disesteem his exemplary godliness; Blemish his good name, and you blast his holy profession. Every slander against himself does, through His side, wound that Religion which He defendeth. For Exampl, His former zeal will be, by the blood of his Son, discoloured, as if it had been dissimulation, hypocrisy, or what not? By the Ashes of his Isaac his late Devotions will seem palefaced, they will appear like so much singularity, humour, or affectation. Yea the purity of that true Religion which He Countenanceth, will now be censured a worship of his own invention! Alas, that every altar by Him erected in a thankful remembrance of that God whom He serves, should henceforward be looked upon, not as the perpetual monuments of the only true God, but as certain Arguments of this Patriarch his ostentation and madness. Woe will it be with the Household of faith, when the life of this parent and the Death of this Child, shall be taken up for a scoff, a taunt, for a reproach, and Byword,
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Review a little how powerfully this last trial tempteth Abraham to desist from offering up his Isaac. viz. To sacrifice his just and most deserved Dignitie and Esteem in the fate of his Son, to let his own Name perish with his childes Life, by this one stroke to make himselfe of no reputation, the Patriarch (in duty toward his God) refuseth not;
Review a little how powerfully this last trial tempts Abraham to desist from offering up his Isaac. viz. To sacrifice his just and most deserved Dignity and Esteem in the fate of his Son, to let his own Name perish with his child's Life, by this one stroke to make himself of no reputation, the Patriarch (in duty towards his God) Refuseth not;
The pure, the Holy, the unspotted Worship of the most High God Will (by this one sacrifice once offered up ) be even unto persons honest, sober, and quiet an offence and scandall. The scandal that will be given, the Prejudice that will be taken against the Holy Worship of the glorious Lord God, this (this) is that which casteth down the heart of this Patriarch, while in the hand of this Patriarch the slaughter-Knife is lifted up.
The pure, the Holy, the unspotted Worship of the most High God Will (by this one sacrifice once offered up) be even unto Persons honest, Sobrium, and quiet an offence and scandal. The scandal that will be given, the Prejudice that will be taken against the Holy Worship of the glorious Lord God, this (this) is that which Cast down the heart of this Patriarch, while in the hand of this Patriarch the slaughter-Knife is lifted up.
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There yet remaineth one triall unspoken of, the which in humane probabilitie will bring upon the Father of the Faithfull a greater temptation unto disobedience, then this and some former circumstances could doe, were all of them blended together into one complicated evil The remaining triall is this.
There yet remains one trial unspoken of, the which in humane probability will bring upon the Father of the Faithful a greater temptation unto disobedience, then this and Some former Circumstances could do, were all of them blended together into one complicated evil The remaining trial is this.
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The obloquies of them who will revile Him, and his religion, will fall not so maliciously upon Himselfe, as upon the God whom He serveth. It is against His will that his Isaac is slain, and therefore the world will cease to asperse Him as if He delighted in cruelties; neither is it of his own head that he beginneth this sacrifice, so that he shall not long be branded with an act of will worship: The burnt-offering which he bringeth he offereth up, not of choice, but in Duty: and the truth hereof will in due time come to light. But herein (as I conceive) herein is the consternation of Abraham his Spirit: So long as the commandement of his God might abide concealed, so long there was not given unto the enemies of the Lord so great an occasion to Blaspheme. On the other side, to the deepe anguish of his Soul, the Patriarch calleth to mind that so soon as ever it shall be understood that the Lord had said unto him Offer up thy Son, forthwith all people will open their mouths against that Jehovah who laid upon the Father of Isaac a command so unmerciful, so ungodly, so pernicious.
The Obloquies of them who will revile Him, and his Religion, will fallen not so maliciously upon Himself, as upon the God whom He serves. It is against His will that his Isaac is slave, and Therefore the world will cease to asperse Him as if He delighted in cruelties; neither is it of his own head that he begins this sacrifice, so that he shall not long be branded with an act of will worship: The Burnt-offering which he brings he Offereth up, not of choice, but in Duty: and the truth hereof will in due time come to Light. But herein (as I conceive) herein is the consternation of Abraham his Spirit: So long as the Commandment of his God might abide concealed, so long there was not given unto the enemies of the Lord so great an occasion to Blaspheme. On the other side, to the deep anguish of his Soul, the Patriarch calls to mind that so soon as ever it shall be understood that the Lord had said unto him Offer up thy Son, forthwith all people will open their mouths against that Jehovah who laid upon the Father of Isaac a command so unmerciful, so ungodly, so pernicious.
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Behold, all other conflicts are now over: and all things are now readie: The alter is built, the Wood is orderly laid upon the altar; By his own Father, Isaac is bound; and is (for the ease of his Father ) by his own selfe placed over the altar upon the Wood: At the Fathers feete, and in the Fathers bosome, the fire kindleth: His Arm is stretched forth, and in his hand, the Knife; but the suspence is — If unto the God of Abraham the Son of Abraham must be offered up, What will the God of Abraham do unto his great Name? Answ: Who so (will atheists say.)
Behold, all other conflicts Are now over: and all things Are now ready: The altar is built, the Wood is orderly laid upon the altar; By his own Father, Isaac is bound; and is (for the ease of his Father) by his own self placed over the altar upon the Wood: At the Father's feet, and in the Father's bosom, the fire kindleth: His Arm is stretched forth, and in his hand, the Knife; but the suspense is — If unto the God of Abraham the Son of Abraham must be offered up, What will the God of Abraham do unto his great Name? Answer: Who so (will atheists say.)
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Who so would be bound by covenant — to Live and Die a stranger amongst his Enemies, Who so, in Obedience unto his God, would shift in tents from region to region not having upon earth any Citie, or dwelling place to abide in:
Who so would be bound by Covenant — to Live and Die a stranger among his Enemies, Who so, in obedience unto his God, would shift in tents from region to region not having upon earth any city, or Dwelling place to abide in:
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He who would be ever separated from all his Kins-folke and Relations; He who would Worship a strange God, a God whom the eye of man never yet beheld, a God invisible, a God of the Hebrews (if any such a handfull of people there be;) a new-found God, a God unknown unto the most prosperous Kingdomes, and unto the most spreading Dominions of the World: Such a one as would ridiculously and obscenely mangle, and curtail the foreskin of his flesh; He that can call it a point of high devotion to be the prodigious executiner of his dearest childe; Let him forsake the Gods of the Philistines and of the Egyptians, let him renounce the Gods of the Chaldeans and of the Canaanites, and let him cleave unto the God of Abraham.
He who would be ever separated from all his Kinsfolk and Relations; He who would Worship a strange God, a God whom the eye of man never yet beheld, a God invisible, a God of the Hebrews (if any such a handful of people there be;) a newfound God, a God unknown unto the most prosperous Kingdoms, and unto the most spreading Dominions of the World: Such a one as would ridiculously and obscenely mangle, and curtail the foreskin of his Flesh; He that can call it a point of high devotion to be the prodigious executiner of his dearest child; Let him forsake the God's of the philistines and of the egyptians, let him renounce the God's of the Chaldeans and of the Canaanites, and let him cleave unto the God of Abraham.
If unto his offering up his Isaac unto his Jehovah, we add his not with-holding his Jehovah from the contempt of blasphemers; If unto the self-denials on which of necessity he was to force His whole man, we annexe the evil consequences which his self denials most ominously presaged; It is as clear as His obedience: that,
If unto his offering up his Isaac unto his Jehovah, we add his not withholding his Jehovah from the contempt of blasphemers; If unto the self-denials on which of necessity he was to force His Whole man, we annex the evil consequences which his self denials most ominously presaged; It is as clear as His Obedience: that,
to offer up both Sons and Daughters first unto Devils, next unto insensible Creatures, and soon after (to make the affront complete) unto God Himself. REPLY.
to offer up both Sons and Daughters First unto Devils, next unto insensible Creatures, and soon After (to make the affront complete) unto God Himself. REPLY.
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It is yet to be proved, that if God had never thus tempted Abraham, then folk would never have offered up their Sons, and their Daughters in Sacrifice: Or suppose they would not &c. O man who art thou that disputest against God? Seeing,
It is yet to be proved, that if God had never thus tempted Abraham, then folk would never have offered up their Sons, and their Daughters in Sacrifice: Or suppose they would not etc. Oh man who art thou that Disputes against God? Seeing,
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and will be foreknown unto God what success so ever did, doth, or will, attend every mans obedience unto every of His precepts. By ways unto us unsearchable he is ever fulfilling his hidden pleasure, ever fetching about his hidden Glory; as for us, Who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or Who hath bin His Counseller? Leave unto the infinitely wise God things secret; Our concern is in things revealed.
and will be foreknown unto God what success so ever did, does, or will, attend every men Obedience unto every of His Precepts. By ways unto us unsearchable he is ever fulfilling his hidden pleasure, ever fetching about his hidden Glory; as for us, Who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or Who hath been His Counsellor? Leave unto the infinitely wise God things secret; Our concern is in things revealed.
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1. It may be the Lord hath said unto Shimei, curse David: It may be the just God had said unto Satan, Let the brats of Adam see what a Sottish, Apish, and Idolatrous, heart they cherish in their graceless bosoms. For Satan, that wicked one, ceaseth not to work evil out of good: but then (our refuge is) God most Holy worketh our good out of his evil: the poison of this subtile old Serpent is made treacle for the medicinal benefit of Gods elect. Wherefore.
1. It may be the Lord hath said unto Shimei, curse David: It may be the just God had said unto Satan, Let the brats of Adam see what a Sottish, Apish, and Idolatrous, heart they cherish in their graceless bosoms. For Satan, that wicked one, ceases not to work evil out of good: but then (our refuge is) God most Holy works our good out of his evil: the poison of this subtle old Serpent is made treacle for the medicinal benefit of God's elect. Wherefore.
2. Bless thou that God who hath not given thee over unto such abominable practices, unto such hellish delusions; As God hath not sorted thy daies unto the time of that ignorance, so he hath in this Gospel-age called thee into his marveilous light. He hath shewed thee O man what is good.
2. Bless thou that God who hath not given thee over unto such abominable practices, unto such hellish delusions; As God hath not sorted thy days unto the time of that ignorance, so he hath in this Gospel-age called thee into his marvelous Light. He hath showed thee Oh man what is good.
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3. Let the Idolatries objected convince Magistrates how fearful a Judgment it is unto a Kingdom, when the rulers thereof bear the Sword in vain. Wee see, Leave a people unto the suggestions of Satan, that is, Leave a people unto what is good in their own Eyes, and they will commit wickednesses destructive unto the very being and existing of mankind: Yea they will think that they do God good Service, when they are a smoak in his nostrils.
3. Let the Idolatries objected convince Magistrates how fearful a Judgement it is unto a Kingdom, when the Rulers thereof bear the Sword in vain. we see, Leave a people unto the suggestions of Satan, that is, Leave a people unto what is good in their own Eyes, and they will commit Wickednesses destructive unto the very being and existing of mankind: Yea they will think that they do God good Service, when they Are a smoke in his nostrils.
4 It was but once only that Abraham was tempted to offer up his Isaac upon the Altar: if it be true, that one single pattern had so Malignant an influence upon several nations and ages; then let every one of us abstain from all appearance of evil. A little Leaven Leaveneth the whole Lump; and evil examples, as well as evil words, corrupt good manners.
4 It was but once only that Abraham was tempted to offer up his Isaac upon the Altar: if it be true, that one single pattern had so Malignant an influence upon several Nations and ages; then let every one of us abstain from all appearance of evil. A little Leaven Leaveneth the Whole Lump; and evil Examples, as well as evil words, corrupt good manners.
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5. Let the trial wherewith Abraham was tempted, stop the mouth (if the mouth can be stopped ) of all those seditious Separatists among us, who (at this day) cruelly, disdainfully, and despitefully speake against the righteous; more especially if (at this day) they submit themselves unto every ordinance of Man for the Lords sake.
5. Let the trial wherewith Abraham was tempted, stop the Mouth (if the Mouth can be stopped) of all those seditious Separatists among us, who (At this day) cruelly, disdainfully, and despitefully speak against the righteous; more especially if (At this day) they submit themselves unto every Ordinance of Man for the lords sake.
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Some Protestants, and among them some Conformists, and among them some Gospel-Ministers, be the endeavour of their hearts and lives never so sincere, yet if evil befal, Against them forthwith the tongues and quils of these Sectaries are their own! Who is Lord over them? Forsooth they deem it a faire advantage unto their Sect and Partie, if they can Libellously and scoffingly report of Abraham that he spared no paines to have butchered his Isaac: Whereas it is not unknown unto all the Churches that this present Text, yea and a great part of this present Chapter inspireth not the diminution, but the praise of Abraham for conforming His private will unto the revealed will of God most Holy.
some Protestants, and among them Some Conformists, and among them Some Gospel ministers, be the endeavour of their hearts and lives never so sincere, yet if evil befall, Against them forthwith the tongues and quils of these Sectaries Are their own! Who is Lord over them? Forsooth they deem it a fair advantage unto their Sect and Party, if they can Libellously and scoffingly report of Abraham that he spared no pains to have butchered his Isaac: Whereas it is not unknown unto all the Churches that this present Text, yea and a great part of this present Chapter inspireth not the diminution, but the praise of Abraham for conforming His private will unto the revealed will of God most Holy.
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But these latter Replies anticipate mine intended method; in as much as, the three Usefull observations explained from the last to the first, I would orderly applie from the first to the last. For if Abraham was tempted,
But these latter Replies anticipate mine intended method; in as much as, the three Useful observations explained from the last to the First, I would orderly apply from the First to the last. For if Abraham was tempted,
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1. LET the innumerable afflictions which this faithfull Patriarch suffered, for ever hereafter un deceive those ignorant worldlings who think hardly of all such professours as endure tribulation. When Christs Disciples saw a man blind from his birth they quickly asked " Who sinned, this man, or his Father? When, by clinging upon St. Pauls hand, a viper seemed to threaten Death unto that Apostle, the Barbarians at Melita rashly concluded " This man was some murderer. Usually the like opinion possesseth the men of this world: If they see one fallen into infamie, povertie, or some other distresse, they begin to conceive hard thoughts against such a Christian. But a believers comfort is that Gods thoughts are not as Mans thoughts;
1. LET the innumerable afflictions which this faithful Patriarch suffered, for ever hereafter un deceive those ignorant worldlings who think hardly of all such professors as endure tribulation. When Christ Disciples saw a man blind from his birth they quickly asked " Who sinned, this man, or his Father? When, by clinging upon Saint Paul's hand, a viper seemed to threaten Death unto that Apostle, the Barbarians At Melita rashly concluded " This man was Some murderer. Usually the like opinion Possesses the men of this world: If they see one fallen into infamy, poverty, or Some other distress, they begin to conceive hard thoughts against such a Christian. But a believers Comfort is that God's thoughts Are not as men thoughts;
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Abraham had the honour (the peculiar honour ) to be stiled the Friend of God, yet do ye find him tossed from place to place, a long while child-lesse thwarted by the Wife of his bosom; and through her meanes deprived of the first bodie that had made him a Father, to witt, of Hagar; and of the first Son that ever he delighted in, to witt, of Ishmael; as for Isaac, in Him he was to sacrifice at once the dearest love, the greatest joy, and the chiefest hopes, which the whole world could yeild him:
Abraham had the honour (the peculiar honour) to be styled the Friend of God, yet do you find him tossed from place to place, a long while childless thwarted by the Wife of his bosom; and through her means deprived of the First body that had made him a Father, to wit, of Hagar; and of the First Son that ever he delighted in, to wit, of Ishmael; as for Isaac, in Him he was to sacrifice At once the dearest love, the greatest joy, and the chiefest hope's, which the Whole world could yield him:
Wherefore if this Friend of God was thus humbled let no worldling surmise evill of Gods favourites for any miseries which befals them in this life, much lesse for any miseries which in this life they draw upon themselves by persevering in their Duties. Behold we accompt them happie that endure.
Wherefore if this Friend of God was thus humbled let no worldling surmise evil of God's favourites for any misery's which befalls them in this life, much less for any misery's which in this life they draw upon themselves by persevering in their Duties. Behold we account them happy that endure.
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Are any of you so prosperous that pride encompasseth you as a chain, and setteth your mouth against the Heavens? You who speak thus boldly, and are thus corrupt this Hictorie, and other Histories like this, read yee.
are any of you so prosperous that pride encompasses you as a chain, and sets your Mouth against the Heavens? You who speak thus boldly, and Are thus corrupt this Hictorie, and other Histories like this, read ye.
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The righteous Abel was murdered by his own brothers; the righteous Lott lost all his wealth; upright Job, who more miserable? you beheld the Innocent Isaac narrowly escaping a most untimely Death; And your eares have heard, and the eares of this assemblie have heard with what reiterated conflicts the faithful Abraham was tempted; If here upon earth the troubles of the righteous are so many and so searching, can you here upon earth hope to escape Gods judgments? (Be not mercifull, O Lord, unto them that sin of malicious wickednesse ▪) I appeal unto that Flood which in the daies of Noah drowned a whole world of transgressours, I appeal unto that fire from Heaven, which in the daies of this Patriarch Abraham, made Sodom and Gomorrah the pictures of Hell; (Within our own age & Island ) I appeal unto late civil Wars, unto latter pestilences, and unto devouring fires hardly yet quenched: (Within your own bosoms, ) I appeal unto your self-condemning consciences, that if the Righteous are scarcely preserved in this Word, in this world it shall go ill with the wicked. If favourites are thus afflicted here, shall Enemies continue here unpunished? God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hayrie scalp of such a One as goeth on still in his trespasses.
The righteous Abel was murdered by his own Brother's; the righteous Lott lost all his wealth; upright Job, who more miserable? you beheld the Innocent Isaac narrowly escaping a most untimely Death; And your ears have herd, and the ears of this assembly have herd with what reiterated conflicts the faithful Abraham was tempted; If Here upon earth the Troubles of the righteous Are so many and so searching, can you Here upon earth hope to escape God's Judgments? (Be not merciful, Oh Lord, unto them that sin of malicious wickedness ▪) I appeal unto that Flood which in the days of Noah drowned a Whole world of transgressors, I appeal unto that fire from Heaven, which in the days of this Patriarch Abraham, made Sodom and Gomorrah the pictures of Hell; (Within our own age & Island) I appeal unto late civil Wars, unto latter pestilences, and unto devouring fires hardly yet quenched: (Within your own bosoms,) I appeal unto your self-condemning Consciences, that if the Righteous Are scarcely preserved in this Word, in this world it shall go ill with the wicked. If favourites Are thus afflicted Here, shall Enemies continue Here unpunished? God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such a One as Goes on still in his Trespasses.
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3. Let Abraham his temptations speak peace unto many Sons of Abraham, who (as if they were neither Sanctified, nor Adopted, nor Elected ) are prone, alas, to disquiet their Souls in the day of trial. Some Christians, although they believe that sufficient for the day is every daies trouble, although they grant, that man born in Sin is born to see sorrowful daies;
3. Let Abraham his temptations speak peace unto many Sons of Abraham, who (as if they were neither Sanctified, nor Adopted, nor Elected) Are prove, alas, to disquiet their Souls in the day of trial. some Christians, although they believe that sufficient for the day is every days trouble, although they grant, that man born in since is born to see sorrowful days;
1 I beseech such dejected Spirits to ponder well that he is the Penman of this Epistle, who was (p) in bonds; and that these Hebrews were then sincere converts, when they were spoiled of their goods, and were, by reproache, made a gazing-stock! In this cap. XI. It was not before, but after, that they beleeved, that they v. 38. wandred into deserts, Mountaines, dens, and caves. Or that they ▪ v. 37. were destitute, afflicted, tormented, stoned, tempted, slain with the sword, and (some of them) sawn asunder; that they v. 36. had a greater triall then any of these, even the triall of cruell mockings, of scoffs which fetched blood like a Sword in the bones! Within my Text, Isaac (a type of the suffering Jesus ) saw Death, although he felt it not.
1 I beseech such dejected Spirits to ponder well that he is the Penman of this Epistle, who was (p) in bonds; and that these Hebrews were then sincere converts, when they were spoiled of their goods, and were, by reproach, made a gazingstock! In this cap. XI. It was not before, but After, that they believed, that they v. 38. wandered into deserts, Mountains, dens, and caves. Or that they ▪ v. 37. were destitute, afflicted, tormented, stoned, tempted, slave with the sword, and (Some of them) sawn asunder; that they v. 36. had a greater trial then any of these, even the trial of cruel mockings, of scoffs which fetched blood like a Sword in the bones! Within my Text, Isaac (a type of the suffering jesus) saw Death, although he felt it not.
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as it likewise was unto them, so it is unto You, given to suffer? It is your comfort, that ye are Sons and not Bastards? And would ye be treated like Bastards, and not like Sons? If ye would,
as it likewise was unto them, so it is unto You, given to suffer? It is your Comfort, that you Are Sons and not Bastards? And would you be treated like Bastards, and not like Sons? If you would,
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for that your afflictions equall not Abrahams. They shall mourn as for an onely Son, To part with a child, and He a child growing tall, as well in expectation, as in stature: One who might hereafter have bin the staff of our old age, and was,
for that your afflictions equal not Abrahams. They shall mourn as for an only Son, To part with a child, and He a child growing tall, as well in expectation, as in stature: One who might hereafter have been the staff of our old age, and was,
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for the present, the Desire of our eyes: to lose the enjoyment of a Son and Heir, then when that onely Son began to rejoyce onely in the Lord; this is (indeed) no ordinarie triall:
for the present, the Desire of our eyes: to loose the enjoyment of a Son and Heir, then when that only Son began to rejoice only in the Lord; this is (indeed) no ordinary trial:
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Who have bin unto God the truer friends, We or the Patriarch? Whose temptations have bin the greater, the Patriarchs, or Ours? Weigh we, in the same ballance, the burden, the number, the sharpenesse, of Abraham his trialls with our own; we shall then feele our own to be,
Who have been unto God the truer Friends, We or the Patriarch? Whose temptations have been the greater, the Patriarchs, or Ours? Weigh we, in the same balance, the burden, the number, the sharpness, of Abraham his trials with our own; we shall then feel our own to be,
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3. Since he was a Friend of God who was thus tempted, Blesse thou thy God so often as he bestoweth upon thee the favour of a correction: They who were fortie yeares humbled in the wildernesse, were not Moabites, or Amonites, but the chosen people of God: and,
3. Since he was a Friend of God who was thus tempted, Bless thou thy God so often as he bestoweth upon thee the favour of a correction: They who were fortie Years humbled in the Wilderness, were not Moabites, or Ammonites, but the chosen people of God: and,
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when upon their back the plowers plowed long furrows, it was that out of that heart which was once fallow ground, they might bring forth a plentiful harvect. It is not the chaff, but the wheate, which men take paines to winnow, and the better the wheat, the more throughly it is sifted. We give no such diligence to melt lead or tinn, as is used in refineing, either Silver or Gold; and, of Gold the larger the Wedge or ingott, the more fierie the trial. It is the Vine branch that beareth Fruite, which the Husband-man pruneth; and, the choicer the grape, the more industrious is the Hus-bandman. When the Lord maketh up his jewells, he first fileth, and then polisheth, them;
when upon their back the plowers plowed long furrows, it was that out of that heart which was once fallow ground, they might bring forth a plentiful harvect. It is not the chaff, but the wheat, which men take pains to winnow, and the better the wheat, the more thoroughly it is sifted. We give no such diligence to melt led or Tin, as is used in refining, either Silver or Gold; and, of Gold the larger the Wedge or ingot, the more fiery the trial. It is the Vine branch that bears Fruit, which the Husbandman pruneth; and, the choicer the grape, the more Industria is the Husbandman. When the Lord makes up his Jewels, he First fileth, and then polisheth, them;
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and, the dearer his children are unto Him, the stricter is their education: Cast Daniel into a furnace of fire, and you make him the companion of an Angel; While God giveth unto you a priviledge to endure temptations, he giveth unto you a fellow-ship in the sufferings of Christ. But then
and, the Dearer his children Are unto Him, the Stricter is their education: Cast daniel into a furnace of fire, and you make him the Companion of an Angel; While God gives unto you a privilege to endure temptations, he gives unto you a fellowship in the sufferings of christ. But then
4. See that ye lose not the benefit of your temptations. (If thou wilt thank thy God for giving thee warning: ) while the warning is hott, let not the season of grace coole.
4. See that you loose not the benefit of your temptations. (If thou wilt thank thy God for giving thee warning:) while the warning is hot, let not the season of grace cool.
Thy bitter herbes are physical, use them afore they be withered: God intendeth our spiritual health, as ever we would receive no hurt by this physick, let our endeavours second His intentions. There are Psalms of Degrees, yea and crosses of Degrees too;
Thy bitter herbs Are physical, use them afore they be withered: God intends our spiritual health, as ever we would receive no hurt by this physic, let our endeavours second His intentions. There Are Psalms of Degrees, yea and Crosses of Degrees too;
if we be not wanting unto our selves, we may by these, as upon the rounds of Jacobs ladder climbe the Heavens: It was, by a whirl-wind, that Elijah was taken up. If thou art smitten to the ground and astonished, as He ( Act. IX.) was;
if we be not wanting unto our selves, we may by these, as upon the rounds of Jacobs ladder climb the Heavens: It was, by a whirlwind, that Elijah was taken up. If thou art smitten to the ground and astonished, as He (Act. IX.) was;
tremble as He did, and with Him, say, Lord, What wilt thou have mee to do? That our Sorrow may be turned into Joy, let the temptation wherein we are fallen have its perfect work. God tried gracelesse Saul, and God tempted Faithfull Abraham; when Saul was tried, Saul spared Agag: but when Abraham was tempted, Abraham offered up Isaac.
tremble as He did, and with Him, say, Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? That our Sorrow may be turned into Joy, let the temptation wherein we Are fallen have its perfect work. God tried graceless Saul, and God tempted Faithful Abraham; when Saul was tried, Saul spared Agag: but when Abraham was tempted, Abraham offered up Isaac.
BE afraid therefore ye sinners who trample under foote the Blood of Jesus, and be ye horribly afraid ye Atheists who crucifie unto your selves the Lord of Glorie. I was saying,
BE afraid Therefore the Sinners who trample under foot the Blood of jesus, and be you horribly afraid you Atheists who crucify unto your selves the Lord of Glory. I was saying,
If Faithfull Abraham was tempted and afflicted, persons that are ungodly could not in this life expect to continue un-afflicted long: Let mee now, add.
If Faithful Abraham was tempted and afflicted, Persons that Are ungodly could not in this life expect to continue un-afflicted long: Let me now, add.
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1. If the iniquitie of your heeles do not overtake you, and compasse you about before ye Die; If there be no Death in your hands; If you come not into troubles like other men; it is, that your prosperitie may destroy you:
1. If the iniquity of your heals do not overtake you, and compass you about before you Die; If there be no Death in your hands; If you come not into Troubles like other men; it is, that your Prosperity may destroy you:
If the patience of the all-seeing God suffer you to fill up the measure of your offences, it is, that ye may not be able to abide the day of his coming. If He that cometh to judg terribly the earth, letteth you alone to feede the evil imaginations of your heart in quiet; it is, that (like the Deere in your Parks of pleasure, and like the Oxon in your pasture-ground ) ye may be fatted against the day of slaughter. One especiall reason why whole burnt offerings were at the first instituted, was, to signifie unto us, that our God is a consuming fire.
If the patience of the All-seeing God suffer you to fill up the measure of your offences, it is, that you may not be able to abide the day of his coming. If He that comes to judge terribly the earth, lets you alone to feed the evil Imaginations of your heart in quiet; it is, that (like the Dear in your Parks of pleasure, and like the Oxford in your Pasture-ground) you may be fatted against the day of slaughter. One especial reason why Whole burned offerings were At the First instituted, was, to signify unto us, that our God is a consuming fire.
viz. everie man that is not seasoned with the Salt of grace, shall be salted with the fire of Tophet. Such as are sanctified by the fire of the Holy Ghost, shall (like Isaac ) be unto God an acceptable burnt offering; Such as do not by faith purifie their heart and their whole man, from dead works, to serve the living God, shall be not like Isaac, but like that Ram which (in the stead of Isaac) Abraham offered up, they shall be as the fatt of Lambs, they shall everlastingly consume; into smoke shall they consume away for ever Neverthelesse,
viz. every man that is not seasoned with the Salt of grace, shall be salted with the fire of Tophet. Such as Are sanctified by the fire of the Holy Ghost, shall (like Isaac) be unto God an acceptable burned offering; Such as do not by faith purify their heart and their Whole man, from dead works, to serve the living God, shall be not like Isaac, but like that Ram which (in the stead of Isaac) Abraham offered up, they shall be as the fat of Lambs, they shall everlastingly consume; into smoke shall they consume away for ever Nevertheless,
2. How desperately wicked soever thou hast bin in times past, for the time to come here is opened unto thee a door of hope: for 1. He who spared Isaac, and accepted the Ram, testifieth even unto thee that His Delight is, not in sacrifices, but in mercies 2. When this only son was offered upon the Altar, he was then a type of that son of God who is made a Propitiation for thy Sins: 3. Although Isaac was bound, His God released him;
2. How desperately wicked soever thou hast been in times past, for the time to come Here is opened unto thee a door of hope: for 1. He who spared Isaac, and accepted the Ram, Testifieth even unto thee that His Delight is, not in Sacrifices, but in Mercies 2. When this only son was offered upon the Altar, he was then a type of that son of God who is made a Propitiation for thy Sins: 3. Although Isaac was bound, His God released him;
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and, although thou art tyed and bound in the cords of thy Sins, the same God would release even thee. 4. After Isaac was released, the Lord blessed Isaac; wouldest thou rise and walk, God hath for thee, store of blessings; O taste and see that the LORD is good.
and, although thou art tied and bound in the cords of thy Sins, the same God would release even thee. 4. After Isaac was released, the Lord blessed Isaac; Wouldst thou rise and walk, God hath for thee, store of blessings; Oh taste and see that the LORD is good.
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But 5. What sort of Darling is this Dalilah which thou preferrest before the possessiour of heaven and of earth? Answ. A seeming, and but a seeming, pleasure of Sin; In this age, there is in some Sins no sort of Delight, except they be infamous as well as Wicked: There is no pleasure in diceing, except the Patrimonie be staked, as well as the Guiney: Apples of Sodom are no raritie at most Banquets: The apparel of some men were not in fashion, were it not of more value then a years révenue will pay for: Neither are they welcome at a feast, except they be so drunk that they need a withdrawing room. The covetousness of some Misers is so idolatrous, that they set their hearts more upon their riches, then upon that God which giveth them a Power to get wealth: and such is the Luxurie of others,
But 5. What sort of Darling is this Delilah which thou preferrest before the possessiour of heaven and of earth? Answer A seeming, and but a seeming, pleasure of since; In this age, there is in Some Sins no sort of Delight, except they be infamous as well as Wicked: There is no pleasure in dicing, except the Patrimony be staked, as well as the Guinea: Apples of Sodom Are no rarity At most Banquets: The apparel of Some men were not in fashion, were it not of more valve then a Years révenue will pay for: Neither Are they welcome At a feast, except they be so drunk that they need a withdrawing room. The covetousness of Some Misers is so idolatrous, that they Set their hearts more upon their riches, then upon that God which gives them a Power to get wealth: and such is the Luxury of Others,
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as if riches could not make unto themselves wings, were there no Feathers to be found in their caps. Tell me now, in cool blood: Head-aking drunkenness, unclean lusts, (Lusts which make thy bones rotten,
as if riches could not make unto themselves wings, were there no Feathers to be found in their caps. Tell me now, in cool blood: Head-aching Drunkenness, unclean Lustiest, (Lustiest which make thy bones rotten,
as well as thy communication; ) unthriftie riots, wearisom idleness, wide-mouthed Oathes, ungodly jestings, unblessed vanities, (Vanities linked together by that Prince of Darkness who with them chaineth thee unto his bottomless Pitt:) Are these the Isaacs which thou art fond of? Wouldest thou rather eternally Sacrifice thy self a burnt offering in hell torments, then Sacrificce these needless evils? For shame mortifie thou those follies which,
as well as thy communication;) unthrifty riots, wearisome idleness, wide-mouthed Oaths, ungodly jestings, unblessed vanities, (Vanities linked together by that Prince of Darkness who with them chaineth thee unto his bottomless Pitt:) are these the Isaacs which thou art found of? Wouldst thou rather eternally Sacrifice thy self a burned offering in hell torments, then Sacrificce these needless evils? For shame mortify thou those follies which,
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if thou diest not unto them, will be unto thee death eternal. Wouldest thou break off that yoke, cleave that wood, which hath hitherto prepared fewel for hell fire, wouldest thou make Jesus Christ thine altar, and upon that altar sacrifice thine Isaac, even thy whole man; wouldest thou Crucifie thy lusts, studie self denial, and place thine endeavours upon exercising thy self unto Godliness, thy Delights upon the pleasantness of new obedience, and thine affections upon things Spiritual and heavenly; He that can abundantly pardon, and is mightie to save, would say unto thy soul, as he said unto Abraham, now Know I that thou fearest God.
if thou Dies not unto them, will be unto thee death Eternal. Wouldst thou break off that yoke, cleave that wood, which hath hitherto prepared fuel for hell fire, Wouldst thou make jesus christ thine altar, and upon that altar sacrifice thine Isaac, even thy Whole man; Wouldst thou Crucify thy Lustiest, study self denial, and place thine endeavours upon exercising thy self unto Godliness, thy Delights upon the pleasantness of new Obedience, and thine affections upon things Spiritual and heavenly; He that can abundantly pardon, and is mighty to save, would say unto thy soul, as he said unto Abraham, now Know I that thou Fearest God.
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2. Whereas it is feared that this people of England hath a revolting and a rebellious heart, our backslidings will quickly cease, if we take out that pattern which is here given unto us by this Father of many nations. Blessed be our God, we have a gracious King; we have excellent Lawes; we have Judges which do, at every Assize, give a charge that these Laws be duly executed; unto these Judges, we have subordinate Magistrates; subordinate unto these, Magistrates, we have sworn Officers; subordinate unto these, House Keepers; and unto these, their Children and Servants. It was,
2. Whereas it is feared that this people of England hath a revolting and a rebellious heart, our backslidings will quickly cease, if we take out that pattern which is Here given unto us by this Father of many Nations. Blessed be our God, we have a gracious King; we have excellent Laws; we have Judges which do, At every Assize, give a charge that these Laws be duly executed; unto these Judges, we have subordinate Magistrates; subordinate unto these, Magistrates, we have sworn Officers; subordinate unto these, House Keepers; and unto these, their Children and Servants. It was,
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when Phinehas stood up and executed Judgement, then was the Plague stayed. If Parents and Masters offer up their Isaacs, their Children and Servants, to be duly Catechised; so duly Catechised, that the fear of the Lord is unto them their treasure; this will lay so good a foundation of a prosperous government, that Wisdom and Knowledge will be the Stabilitie of our times. Parents and Masters will constrain their Familes to submit unto their own happiness, that is, to learn Catechismes, to frequent the publick worship of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to sanctifie God in their hearts; when, at every Session and Visitation, sworn officers offer up their Isaac, as well as their presentments; that is, when they so denie themselves that they present all such as will not denie ungodliness; and when they suffer not Congregations to crumble into Meetings, or rather, into no Meetings, And this Sworn Officers will be glad to do, when they are made to fear an Oath. And,
when Phinehas stood up and executed Judgement, then was the Plague stayed. If Parents and Masters offer up their Isaacs, their Children and Servants, to be duly Catechised; so duly Catechised, that the Fear of the Lord is unto them their treasure; this will lay so good a Foundation of a prosperous government, that Wisdom and Knowledge will be the Stability of our times. Parents and Masters will constrain their Families to submit unto their own happiness, that is, to Learn Catechisms, to frequent the public worship of the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, and to sanctify God in their hearts; when, At every Session and Visitation, sworn Officers offer up their Isaac, as well as their presentments; that is, when they so deny themselves that they present all such as will not deny ungodliness; and when they suffer not Congregations to crumble into Meetings, or rather, into no Meetings, And this Sworn Officers will be glad to do, when they Are made to Fear an Oath. And,
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when (making Religion their business ) they prefer the favour of God, before the favour of man. Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest any of you being led away with the errour of the wicked, fall from your own Stedfastness Who knoweth whether he is not born in this Kingdom for such a time 〈 ◊ 〉? God will do so to him and more also, who when he is there unto called, doth not offer up his Isaac.
when (making Religion their business) they prefer the favour of God, before the favour of man. You Therefore, Beloved, seeing you know these things before, beware lest any of you being led away with the error of the wicked, fallen from your own Steadfastness Who Knoweth whither he is not born in this Kingdom for such a time 〈 ◊ 〉? God will do so to him and more also, who when he is there unto called, does not offer up his Isaac.
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3. Let the self denials of Abraham shame every one among us into a greater Watchfulness &c. He, at the (b) first intimation, arose (c) early, went on diligently, persevered (d) constantly to observe, against his own will, the will of his God; chusing rather to be an unnatural parent, then an undutiful servant: Whereas some of us have delaied, from year to year, before we would yeild to take up our daily cross: precept upon precept, line upon line we have received, but what answer have we returned unto him that hath written unto us the honourable things of His law, Statutes, which if a man would do, he might even live in them? Thou who conformest thy self unto the licentiousness of an evil world, Did this Patriarch, at one private Item, surrender his only Son, and will not all the publick Commandements which thy God hath in loving-kindnes, laid upon thee, prevail with thy lips, to bite in a vain oath, with thine appetite, to forbeare an un healthy sin, with thy memorie to treasure up Heavenly Knowledge, or, with thine understanding, to perform Duties profitable, comely and of good report? The more easie that yoke is which Christ laieth upon us, the more careful should we be to follow the example of this Father of Isaac; otherwise, the burnt offering which he with-held not, will, at the last day, be offered in judgment against us.
3. Let the self denials of Abraham shame every one among us into a greater Watchfulness etc. He, At the (b) First intimation, arose (c) early, went on diligently, persevered (worser) constantly to observe, against his own will, the will of his God; choosing rather to be an unnatural parent, then an undutiful servant: Whereas Some of us have delayed, from year to year, before we would yield to take up our daily cross: precept upon precept, line upon line we have received, but what answer have we returned unto him that hath written unto us the honourable things of His law, Statutes, which if a man would do, he might even live in them? Thou who conformest thy self unto the licentiousness of an evil world, Did this Patriarch, At one private Item, surrender his only Son, and will not all the public commandments which thy God hath in Lovingkindness, laid upon thee, prevail with thy lips, to bite in a vain oath, with thine appetite, to forbear an un healthy since, with thy memory to treasure up Heavenly Knowledge, or, with thine understanding, to perform Duties profitable, comely and of good report? The more easy that yoke is which christ Layeth upon us, the more careful should we be to follow the Exampl of this Father of Isaac; otherwise, the burned offering which he withheld not, will, At the last day, be offered in judgement against us.
4 Since Abraham offered up his Isaac, learne thou of him to hold every blessing which thou receivest from God, with a minde prepared to resigne it to God.
4 Since Abraham offered up his Isaac, Learn thou of him to hold every blessing which thou receivest from God, with a mind prepared to resign it to God.
Jehovah, he is the Lord possessour as of Heaven, so of Earth; and whatsoever mercie thou receivest from him, that thou receivest but during his will and pleasure:
Jehovah, he is the Lord possessor as of Heaven, so of Earth; and whatsoever mercy thou receivest from him, that thou receivest but during his will and pleasure:
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What thou obtainest by praier is but borrowed, and to grudge when thou art to pay what was but borrowed, is flatt dishonestie: What thou enjoyest from God is neither deserved, nor purchased, but by the providence, and goodness, and loving kindnesse of thy liberal Master, it is intrusted with thee for thy comfort and conveniences, but for His uses, service, and honour; It is favour enough for thee, that God hath owned and entertained thee as His steward, Wherefore (when at any time thy God calleth from thee some child, or some other comfort ) of his own thou givest him, murmure not, repine not, be not, in any wise, be not thou discontented Professe thou a Good is the word of the Lord;
What thou obtainest by prayer is but borrowed, and to grudge when thou art to pay what was but borrowed, is flat dishonesty: What thou enjoyest from God is neither deserved, nor purchased, but by the providence, and Goodness, and loving kindness of thy liberal Master, it is Entrusted with thee for thy Comfort and conveniences, but for His uses, service, and honour; It is favour enough for thee, that God hath owned and entertained thee as His steward, Wherefore (when At any time thy God calls from thee Some child, or Some other Comfort) of his own thou givest him, murmur not, repine not, be not, in any wise, be not thou discontented Profess thou a Good is the word of the Lord;
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Assent thou, the will of the Lord be done; Say thou, He is the Lord, whatsoever he pleaseth, that let Him doe; As well when he taketh, as when he giveth, blesse thou the Name of the Lord.
Assent thou, the will of the Lord be done; Say thou, He is the Lord, whatsoever he Pleases, that let Him doe; As well when he Takes, as when he gives, bless thou the Name of the Lord.
It is very observable that (twenty six yeares since) when there was but one night between Sodom and destruction, the Father of Isaac then used earnest prayers and arguments to save,
It is very observable that (twenty six Years since) when there was but one night between Sodom and destruction, the Father of Isaac then used earnest Prayers and Arguments to save,
if it were possible, that wicked Citie from perishing: for the Men of Sodom he mediated seven times in a breath, for his blamelesse and dearest Son, he intercedeth not:
if it were possible, that wicked city from perishing: for the Men of Sodom he mediated seven times in a breath, for his blameless and dearest Son, he intercedeth not:
Qu: Why this? Answ: Holy Abraham loved one righteous Isaac more then all the sinners of Sodom, but (so it was) God had revealed concerning Sodom onely a conditional pleasure, saying " I will go down and see; Concerning Isaac he had revealed his absolute pleasure, saying, Take now: Wherefore so absolute is the Patriarch his resignation, that notwithstanding his God had yeelded unto him seven times together in all that he had spoken in the behalf of Sodom; he doth not at all open his lips unto God in behalf of his Isaac, Go thou, and do likewise:
Queen: Why this? Answer: Holy Abraham loved one righteous Isaac more then all the Sinners of Sodom, but (so it was) God had revealed Concerning Sodom only a conditional pleasure, saying " I will go down and see; Concerning Isaac he had revealed his absolute pleasure, saying, Take now: Wherefore so absolute is the Patriarch his resignation, that notwithstanding his God had yielded unto him seven times together in all that he had spoken in the behalf of Sodom; he does not At all open his lips unto God in behalf of his Isaac, Go thou, and do likewise:
When God saith Offer up, with-hold not thou. Being called unto self-denials, Let Duty teach thee not to argue, but to submitt; not to dispute but to obey; not to request, but to resigne. Let thy meek, thine humble, thy modest, thought be " I am dumb; I open not my mouth, because thou doest it. Nay
When God Says Offer up, withhold not thou. Being called unto self-denials, Let Duty teach thee not to argue, but to submit; not to dispute but to obey; not to request, but to resign. Let thy meek, thine humble, thy modest, Thought be " I am dumb; I open not my Mouth, Because thou dost it. Nay
5. Since thou owest not onely whatsoever is in thy custodie but even thy selfe also unto Him that is Lord of all, Araunah like, meete thou thy King in His Desires. Make friends of unrighteous Mammon: What thou mayest not detaine, that give, and give chearefully, unto Him who loveth a chearefull Giver What thy God calleth for, that present, dedicate and consecrate, first love thy Relations as dearly as Abraham loved Isaac, and then esteem Father, Mother, Wife, Children, and (with them) whatsoever else is precious, esteem all of them together, too small, too mean, a present, to testifie the readinesse of thy devotion or the sinceritie of thy gratitude, unto the Father and Giver of thy Lord Jesus Christ:
5. Since thou owest not only whatsoever is in thy custody but even thy self also unto Him that is Lord of all, Araunah like, meet thou thy King in His Desires. Make Friends of unrighteous Mammon: What thou Mayest not detain, that give, and give cheerfully, unto Him who loves a cheerful Giver What thy God calls for, that present, dedicate and consecrate, First love thy Relations as dearly as Abraham loved Isaac, and then esteem Father, Mother, Wife, Children, and (with them) whatsoever Else is precious, esteem all of them together, too small, too mean, a present, to testify the readiness of thy devotion or the sincerity of thy gratitude, unto the Father and Giver of thy Lord jesus christ:
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especially seeing so many as he loveth, them he chastneth, and so many as he chastneth them he chastneth for the spiritual and eternal good of themselves, or of others, or of both: whether
especially seeing so many as he loves, them he Chasteneth, and so many as he Chasteneth them he Chasteneth for the spiritual and Eternal good of themselves, or of Others, or of both: whither
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1. For the benefit of others. Accompt upon it that wherein the God of all comfort doth comfort us in all our tribulation, therein he prepareth and bespeaketh us to comfort them who are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. Are the consolations of God small with thee? (I hope not) Or
1. For the benefit of Others. Account upon it that wherein the God of all Comfort does Comfort us in all our tribulation, therein he Prepareth and bespeaketh us to Comfort them who Are in any trouble by the Comfort wherewith we ourselves Are comforted of God. are the consolations of God small with thee? (I hope not) Or
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2. By casting down thine old and outward man, thy God preventeth thy new, thine inward, man from falling. Jesurum, when he waxed fatt, Kicked; and Solomon, when he was full, denied God:
2. By casting down thine old and outward man, thy God preventeth thy new, thine inward, man from falling. Jesurum, when he waxed fat, Kicked; and Solomon, when he was full, denied God:
that old Serpent well knowing, (by his own woful experience, ) that there is no pride like unto Spiritual pride: Wherefore that even the Fall of his children may bruise this Serpents head, when the right hand of God exalteth them, most usually his left hand doth humble them;
that old Serpent well knowing, (by his own woeful experience,) that there is no pride like unto Spiritual pride: Wherefore that even the Fallen of his children may bruise this Serpents head, when the right hand of God Exalteth them, most usually his left hand does humble them;
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It is indeed unto their humiliation (but it is, so unto their humiliation, that it conduceth unto their honour ) that God doth so often place them in the forlorn hope: When no man upon earth was so upright as Job, then was the roaring Lion let lose against him; After Hezekiah had pleaded sinceritie, God gave him a taste of his unprosperous vain gloriousness; David was confessedly a man after Gods own heart, and as confessedly Adulterie, Murder, and Pride it self, brought him very Low. Jacob prevailed when he wrastled with God, but God sent him halting away:
It is indeed unto their humiliation (but it is, so unto their humiliation, that it conduceth unto their honour) that God does so often place them in the forlorn hope: When no man upon earth was so upright as Job, then was the roaring lion let loose against him; After Hezekiah had pleaded sincerity, God gave him a taste of his unprosperous vain gloriousness; David was confessedly a man After God's own heart, and as confessedly Adultery, Murder, and Pride it self, brought him very Low. Jacob prevailed when he wrestled with God, but God sent him halting away:
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Who more stout hearted then Peter, and who more cowheartedly denied his Jesus? Satan had not bin permitted to buffet Paul, had not Paul bin exalted by abundant Revelations. Moses was a meek man, but he spake so unadvisedly with his lips, that there was for him no Entrance into Canaan: Abraham so excelled in Faith that he was exemplarily and eminently the Father of the Faithful, but where was the Faith of Abraham, when (more then once) he dissembled that Sarah was only his Sister? And as (that he who thinketh he standeth may take heed lest he fall) the wisest of men was made a mere fool by the Vilest of Women; so (that we may not be ignorant of the devices of Satan ) Christ himself when he was first baptized, next endued with the Spirit, and then declared, mightily declared, to be the Son of God, was afterwards led into the Wilderness; and, in the Wilderness, forty daies together, tempted of the Devil.
Who more stout hearted then Peter, and who more cowheartedly denied his jesus? Satan had not been permitted to buffet Paul, had not Paul been exalted by abundant Revelations. Moses was a meek man, but he spoke so unadvisedly with his lips, that there was for him no Entrance into Canaan: Abraham so excelled in Faith that he was exemplarily and eminently the Father of the Faithful, but where was the Faith of Abraham, when (more then once) he dissembled that Sarah was only his Sister? And as (that he who Thinketh he Stands may take heed lest he fallen) the Wisest of men was made a mere fool by the Vilest of Women; so (that we may not be ignorant of the devices of Satan) christ himself when he was First baptised, next endued with the Spirit, and then declared, mightily declared, to be the Son of God, was afterwards led into the Wilderness; and, in the Wilderness, forty days together, tempted of the devil.
3. To rouse a Soul from drowsiness, to pursue some unrepented Crime, to dislodge some bosom Sin, &c. It was when Saul failed of his expectation, that Jonathan was questioned for eating honey: and when Israel was repelled, then was the Sacriledge of Acham discoved.
3. To rouse a Soul from drowsiness, to pursue Some unrepented Crime, to dislodge Some bosom since, etc. It was when Saul failed of his expectation, that Johnathan was questioned for eating honey: and when Israel was repelled, then was the Sacrilege of Acham discoved.
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Before he was troubled, David himself went wrong; and, until he was cast into a troubled Sea, Jonah fled from the presence of the Lord. Many times there is in our calamities a Spirit of discerning; while,
Before he was troubled, David himself went wrong; and, until he was cast into a troubled Sea, Jonah fled from the presence of the Lord. Many times there is in our calamities a Spirit of discerning; while,
like that Angel which met Baalam, they give us to understand our present misadventures. Search me, O Lord, and know my heart, trie me and know my thoughts, See if there be in me any way of pain: A daily praier (this) and this praier almost every day, before we call God answereth.
like that Angel which met Balaam, they give us to understand our present misadventures. Search me, Oh Lord, and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts, See if there be in me any Way of pain: A daily prayer (this) and this prayer almost every day, before we call God Answers.
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4. To satisfie our selves, or others, of the truth, or groweth of our Graces; it is the furnace that as well approveth as trieth Silver; The same trial which inviteth worldlings to esteem Preachers no better then earthen Pitchers; the self same trial occasioneth every one that appeareth before God, to look upon those Preachers, as upon the precious Sons of Zion, and to value those precious Sons of Zion comparable unto fine gold: the which the more it is tried, the better it is refined; and the more it is refined, the brighter it shineth: The sufferings, which all these holy Martyrs in this whole context endured, were, not only the trials, but the vindications; not only the vindications, but the approbations; not only the approbations, but the publications, and recommendations of their Faith: Such was their Faith, that, to their praise be it spoken, their names are Registred by the Holy Ghost himself.
4. To satisfy our selves, or Others, of the truth, or grows of our Graces; it is the furnace that as well approveth as trieth Silver; The same trial which Inviteth worldlings to esteem Preachers no better then earthen Pitchers; the self same trial occasioneth every one that appears before God, to look upon those Preachers, as upon the precious Sons of Zion, and to valve those precious Sons of Zion comparable unto fine gold: the which the more it is tried, the better it is refined; and the more it is refined, the Brighter it shines: The sufferings, which all these holy Martyrs in this Whole context endured, were, not only the trials, but the vindications; not only the vindications, but the approbations; not only the approbations, but the publications, and recommendations of their Faith: Such was their Faith, that, to their praise be it spoken, their names Are Registered by the Holy Ghost himself.
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That poor widow was made rich by the applauses of Christ Jesus, when he vouchsafed to attribute a greater munificence unto her small mite, then unto the largest gifts that were cast unto the Treasurie. The like was the successe of that true hearted Mary, unto whom the same blessed Jesus gave this felicitie, that where soever His Holy Gospel shall be preached, there her Name shall be as ointment powred forth: In every deed neither the deare-heartedness of that penitent, nor the plain dealing of Jeremiah, nor the meekenesse of Moses, nor the Spirit of Elijah, had ever bin one half so famous as they now are, had not malicious tongues given occasion to have the excellencie of their graces brought to the test. Said that envious Eliab unto his brother David, I know the pride and the naughtinesse of thy heart; but where was David his pride, when he refused the costly armour of King Saul, and contented himself, with a sling and a stone? Or, where was the naughtiness of his heart, when in love toward his nation, and in Zeal toward his God, he staked his own life against the life of Goliah? Again,
That poor widow was made rich by the applauses of christ jesus, when he vouchsafed to attribute a greater munificence unto her small mite, then unto the Largest Gifts that were cast unto the Treasury. The like was the success of that true hearted Marry, unto whom the same blessed jesus gave this felicity, that where soever His Holy Gospel shall be preached, there her Name shall be as ointment poured forth: In every deed neither the deare-heartedness of that penitent, nor the plain dealing of Jeremiah, nor the meekness of Moses, nor the Spirit of Elijah, had ever been one half so famous as they now Are, had not malicious tongues given occasion to have the excellency of their graces brought to the test. Said that envious Eliab unto his brother David, I know the pride and the naughtiness of thy heart; but where was David his pride, when he refused the costly armour of King Saul, and contented himself, with a sling and a stone? Or, where was the naughtiness of his heart, when in love towards his Nation, and in Zeal towards his God, he staked his own life against the life of Goliath? Again,
Except we hear the rod, & Him who hath appointed it, many of us will not be ruled: Even so much that the Heir, so long as he is a child, is under Tutors and Governors. Let Absolom return unto his private house, for at Court he will ruin himself, and that, without remedie. Should we Britains forget what we have seen and felt here in England, they at Munster will tell us that a sword is un-safe in Anabaptists hands.
Except we hear the rod, & Him who hath appointed it, many of us will not be ruled: Even so much that the Heir, so long as he is a child, is under Tutors and Governors. Let Absalom return unto his private house, for At Court he will ruin himself, and that, without remedy. Should we Britains forget what we have seen and felt Here in England, they At Munster will tell us that a sword is un-safe in Anabaptists hands.
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Some in this Parish who now receive Alms, would attempt insolent practices, were they Lords of the Mannor. A Novice is so apt to be puffed up with pride, that he is no fit person to be a Bishop; neither is honour seemly for a fool. Even the Israel of God, before he could (with a due moderation, and with a requisite sobrietie ) be prepared to inherit the promised rest, was forty years long humbled in the Wilderness. But I hope better things of you (my brethren:) I trust that the God of all grace, after ye have suffered a little while, will make you meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light.
some in this Parish who now receive Alms, would attempt insolent practices, were they lords of the Manor. A Novice is so apt to be puffed up with pride, that he is no fit person to be a Bishop; neither is honour seemly for a fool. Even the Israel of God, before he could (with a due moderation, and with a requisite sobriety) be prepared to inherit the promised rest, was forty Years long humbled in the Wilderness. But I hope better things of you (my brothers:) I trust that the God of all grace, After you have suffered a little while, will make you meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light.
6. Many times (whilest we seem distressed ) Out of our distresses (as out of the Sepulchre of Lazarous ) God is fetching about some honour unto Himself:
6. Many times (whilst we seem distressed) Out of our Distresses (as out of the Sepulchre of Lazarous) God is fetching about Some honour unto Himself:
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In which case What he doth, that thou knowest not now, but hereafter thou shalt know. Verily those waters wherewith Christ washeth the unclean feet of our vile affections, are (like water at Infant-baptism ) no less future, then present, healings. The Lord made Naaman leprous that he might wash in Jordan,
In which case What he does, that thou Knowest not now, but hereafter thou shalt know. Verily those waters wherewith christ washes the unclean feet of our vile affections, Are (like water At Infant baptism) no less future, then present, healings. The Lord made Naaman leprous that he might wash in Jordan,
but, loe, iron shall swimm. If the poor beggar was born blind, it was that the Son of a God might work a miracle upon his eyes. Jonah was not cast away, when into the Sea he was cast;
but, lo, iron shall swim. If the poor beggar was born blind, it was that the Son of a God might work a miracle upon his eyes. Jonah was not cast away, when into the Sea he was cast;
but God meant it for good: He was a lost man, that he might save much people alive; Into Egypt he was sold, that of Egypt he might dispose. Let his mother hide Moses in the flags, and the Kings daughter shall give him a Princely education: Give him a Princely education, he will be learned in all the learning of the Egyptians; so learned, that he will overmatch Pharaoh, and shall (with a high hand) bring Gods first born out of bondage. The captivitie of Daniel, how did it conduce both unto his own advancement, and unto the glory of his God? To conclude this point:
but God meant it for good: He was a lost man, that he might save much people alive; Into Egypt he was sold, that of Egypt he might dispose. Let his mother hide Moses in the flags, and the Kings daughter shall give him a Princely education: Give him a Princely education, he will be learned in all the learning of the egyptians; so learned, that he will overmatch Pharaoh, and shall (with a high hand) bring God's First born out of bondage. The captivity of daniel, how did it conduce both unto his own advancement, and unto the glory of his God? To conclude this point:
as well matter of rejoycing, as causes of sorrow; as well the life of grace, as drie bones? With God it is not impossible, but that (while I preach and you hear ) the Obsequies now celebrated may be,
as well matter of rejoicing, as Causes of sorrow; as well the life of grace, as dry bones? With God it is not impossible, but that (while I preach and you hear) the Obsequies now celebrated may be,
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as seeing is the present, the future, the eternal, recompence of believing; so believing is the reward of hearing. By hearing cometh Faith: And (take this for the main, the chief,
as seeing is the present, the future, the Eternal, recompense of believing; so believing is the reward of hearing. By hearing comes Faith: And (take this for the main, the chief,
and the last, Consolation in my Text ) wheresoever this grace of faith cometh, there it overcometh. This was the victorie which overcame this Patriarchs trials, even, his Faith, By faith Abraham offered up Isaac.
and the last, Consolation in my Text) wheresoever this grace of faith comes, there it Overcometh. This was the victory which overcame this Patriarchs trials, even, his Faith, By faith Abraham offered up Isaac.
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AND By faith we find a joy in believing: that therefore (in this Bethanie ) in this House of mourning, Our mourning may be turned into ioy, the Lord vouchsafe unto us an effectual, a practical, a sanctified, remembrance of these five Considerations. 1. The like Duties which Abraham was to perform, we are, 2. If we would perform them aright, we must follow His example. 3. We may follow his example, if,
AND By faith we find a joy in believing: that Therefore (in this Bethany) in this House of mourning, Our mourning may be turned into joy, the Lord vouchsafe unto us an effectual, a practical, a sanctified, remembrance of these five Considerations. 1. The like Duties which Abraham was to perform, we Are, 2. If we would perform them aright, we must follow His Exampl. 3. We may follow his Exampl, if,
as He did, we can believe: 4. To obtain alike precious faith with Him, we have greater Helps then ever he had. 5. Having obtained like precious faith with him;
as He did, we can believe: 4. To obtain alike precious faith with Him, we have greater Helps then ever he had. 5. Having obtained like precious faith with him;
First I appeal unto that pride of life which rendreth our costly garments so full of levitie, our buildings so full of ostentation, our tables so full of excess, and our purses so emptie of coin: I appeal unto that libertie (which no man giveth, but every of us taketh ) to do what is good in our own eyes; that we have the like prosperitie to struggle with,
First I appeal unto that pride of life which rendereth our costly garments so full of levity, our buildings so full of ostentation, our tables so full of excess, and our purses so empty of coin: I appeal unto that liberty (which no man gives, but every of us Takes) to do what is good in our own eyes; that we have the like Prosperity to struggle with,
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witness the dead body of this Isaac whom we are now offering up. Beside, I have told you at large, that our frail life is a continual warfare: We are (ye know) opposed by a world of Wickedness. Through the lusts that are within us, the whole world becometh cometh a snare unto our flesh, Our flesh warreth against our soul, and both against Gods Spirit. Add to these the malice, the devices, the powers, the un-weariness, of evil Spirits innumerable, and invisible:
witness the dead body of this Isaac whom we Are now offering up. Beside, I have told you At large, that our frail life is a continual warfare: We Are (you know) opposed by a world of Wickedness. Through the Lustiest that Are within us, the Whole world Becometh comes a snare unto our Flesh, Our Flesh Warreth against our soul, and both against God's Spirit. Add to these the malice, the devices, the Powers, the un-weariness, of evil Spirits innumerable, and invisible:
How to endure these temptations, how to fulfil those Duties, which so much resemble the trials, the Duties, of Abraham; it is high time that we learn, & learn from Abraham. For
How to endure these temptations, how to fulfil those Duties, which so much resemble the trials, the Duties, of Abraham; it is high time that we Learn, & Learn from Abraham. For
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2. Return unto Gen. XXII. when his Isaac is demanded, how doth the good old Father demean himself? Doth he counterfeit a slumber? Doth he pretend that,
2. Return unto Gen. XXII. when his Isaac is demanded, how does the good old Father demean himself? Does he counterfeit a slumber? Does he pretend that,
that if to his name he (a) answered, he only spake in his sleep? Doth he impute the Dream of his head unto some melancholy blood depressing his heart? Doth he construe that vision of the night to be either some flashie imagination, or else one of Satans delusions? Noe. The voice was Jehovahs voice,
that if to his name he (a) answered, he only spoke in his sleep? Does he impute the Dream of his head unto Some melancholy blood depressing his heart? Does he construe that vision of the night to be either Some flashy imagination, or Else one of Satan delusions? Noah The voice was Jehovahs voice,
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as chearfully staying himself upon the Lord while his Son is now demanded, as upon the Lord he then Stayed himself, when the same Son was first promised. Did he consult flesh and blood; unseen to others, he could let fall half a word which would soon make Servants interpose, Sarah contradict and Isaac slipp aside; but to prevaricate he abhorreth, as he abhorreth hypocrisie, Such is the sinceritie of his Obedience, that,
as cheerfully staying himself upon the Lord while his Son is now demanded, as upon the Lord he then Stayed himself, when the same Son was First promised. Did he consult Flesh and blood; unseen to Others, he could let fallen half a word which would soon make Servants interpose, Sarah contradict and Isaac slip aside; but to prevaricate he abhorreth, as he abhorreth hypocrisy, Such is the sincerity of his obedience, that,
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until the hour of Sacrifice, none are of his counsel; Such his prudence, that at the hour of Sacrifice (if we may believe Josephus ) he perswadeth even Isaac himself to be of his confederacie: He was armed against every temptation with self denial, against every exigencie with wisdom, and against every natural inclination with grace; Without any reluctancie, repineing, or remisness, he (c) ariseth,
until the hour of Sacrifice, none Are of his counsel; Such his prudence, that At the hour of Sacrifice (if we may believe Josephus) he Persuadeth even Isaac himself to be of his confederacy: He was armed against every temptation with self denial, against every exigency with Wisdom, and against every natural inclination with grace; Without any reluctancy, repining, or remissness, he (c) arises,
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but doth probably with his own hands get the fire and the Knife in a readiness; neither disdaineth he (c) to Saddle the asse, yea or to be (c) his own wood cleaver. Had this Knife, this fire, this Wood, bin provided for some solemn Festival; Were his Heir now newly anointed with oyl, and anon,
but does probably with his own hands get the fire and the Knife in a readiness; neither disdains he (c) to Saddle the Ass, yea or to be (c) his own wood cleaver. Had this Knife, this fire, this Wood, been provided for Some solemn Festival; Were his Heir now newly anointed with oil, and anon,
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This pattern may every one of us take out, this example may we imitate. With humilitie, self denial, and submission; with patience, preudnce and stedfastness with a preparedness, readiness, and chearfulness of mind may we offer up our Isaacs, if, with Abraham, we Sacrifice them unto the Lord, and Sacrifice them unto the Lord both in Faith and by Faith.
This pattern may every one of us take out, this Exampl may we imitate. With humility, self denial, and submission; with patience, preudnce and steadfastness with a preparedness, readiness, and cheerfulness of mind may we offer up our Isaacs, if, with Abraham, we Sacrifice them unto the Lord, and Sacrifice them unto the Lord both in Faith and by Faith.
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3 Take heed therefore, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God: For 1. although when we should offer up our Isaacs by Faith, we have a God to draw neer unto,
3 Take heed Therefore, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God: For 1. although when we should offer up our Isaacs by Faith, we have a God to draw near unto,
and is therefore a heart little worth, an evil heart, a heart desperately wicked. 2. Ʋnbelief is an idleness of mind as neglected, as hereditarie; a lethargie contracted from our mothers womb, a frowardness which our Nurses cherish in our childhood, a Defect which in our minoritie few tutors eye,
and is Therefore a heart little worth, an evil heart, a heart desperately wicked. 2. Ʋnbelief is an idleness of mind as neglected, as hereditary; a lethargy contracted from our mother's womb, a frowardness which our Nurse's cherish in our childhood, a Defect which in our minority few tutors eye,
a guilt, an oversight, a darkness, which man loveth! Of wordly wants, we are (all of us) very sensible; but of a want of Faith few (very few) complain:
a guilt, an oversight, a darkness, which man loves! Of wordly Wants, we Are (all of us) very sensible; but of a want of Faith few (very few) complain:
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For 2. although the wages of every sin is death, whatsoever is not of Faith, is Sin. 3. If God be against us, who can be for us? but so long as unbelief hardneth our heart against God, God is against us. 4. Upon him that believeth not the wrath of God abideth, & (should he cast upon us the fiercenesse of his wrath ) who can stand before everlasting burnings? 5. For that wretch who forgetteth so blessed a Creatour, for that servant who controlleth so wise a Lord, for that Subject who provoketh so gracious a Soveraign, for that person who believeth not a God so infinitely true &c. No Tophet is hell enough, no Hell hath torments enough, no torments are too durable, too everlasting, too eternal. Wherefore 6. We must even with fear and trembling workout our Salvation, but (without Faith no Salvation is hoped for) by Faith ye are saved. 7. Whereas to glorifie Him of whom, by whom,
For 2. although the wages of every sin is death, whatsoever is not of Faith, is Sin. 3. If God be against us, who can be for us? but so long as unbelief Hardeneth our heart against God, God is against us. 4. Upon him that Believeth not the wrath of God Abideth, & (should he cast upon us the fierceness of his wrath) who can stand before everlasting burnings? 5. For that wretch who forgetteth so blessed a Creator, for that servant who controlleth so wise a Lord, for that Subject who provokes so gracious a Sovereign, for that person who Believeth not a God so infinitely true etc. No Tophet is hell enough, no Hell hath torments enough, no torments Are too durable, too everlasting, too Eternal. Wherefore 6. We must even with Fear and trembling workout our Salvation, but (without Faith no Salvation is hoped for) by Faith you Are saved. 7. Whereas to Glorify Him of whom, by whom,
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and for whom, are all things, is the whole Duty of man; without Faith there is no right understanding of this Duty. So that 8. Whereas peculiar unto every hour of our lives, is the Duty of that hour; without Faith we order not our Conversation aright, no not for the space of one moment; At this instant the truth now uttered profiteth not,
and for whom, Are all things, is the Whole Duty of man; without Faith there is no right understanding of this Duty. So that 8. Whereas peculiar unto every hour of our lives, is the Duty of that hour; without Faith we order not our Conversation aright, no not for the Molle of one moment; At this instant the truth now uttered profiteth not,
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if it be not mixed and received with Faith. Add 9. Whereas it is the whole happiness of man to find favour in the sight of the Lord (alwaies to find favour in the sight of the Lord;) without Faith it is impossible to please God.
if it be not mixed and received with Faith. Add 9. Whereas it is the Whole happiness of man to find favour in the sighed of the Lord (always to find favour in the sighed of the Lord;) without Faith it is impossible to please God.
Alas, there is in us (I tremble to speak it) there is in us an enmitie against the great and terrible God! The mind and Conscience of every unbeliever is defiled; his heart is (like himself) corrupt and abominable. How can it be otherwise, seeing he is twice dead; dead in sin; dead in guilt? Alive unto sin, he is,
Alas, there is in us (I tremble to speak it) there is in us an enmity against the great and terrible God! The mind and Conscience of every unbeliever is defiled; his heart is (like himself) corrupt and abominable. How can it be otherwise, seeing he is twice dead; dead in since; dead in guilt? Alive unto since, he is,
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For as in Heaven unbelief did put Lucifer quite out of the right use of his knowledge, love, joy, &c. then when (unto himself and his combining angels ) he said I will be like unto the most High:
For as in Heaven unbelief did put Lucifer quite out of the right use of his knowledge, love, joy, etc. then when (unto himself and his combining Angels) he said I will be like unto the most High:
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So unto the Worlds end the folly and madness of unbelief doth and will distract every unbeliever (so long and so farr as he abideth in unbelief ) from the right and Spiritual use both of his Soul and of his body: Without Faith man is unto things heavenly, just as a mad man is unto things earthly and sensual: rash, fearless, fool hardie.
So unto the World's end the folly and madness of unbelief does and will distract every unbeliever (so long and so Far as he Abideth in unbelief) from the right and Spiritual use both of his Soul and of his body: Without Faith man is unto things heavenly, just as a mad man is unto things earthly and sensual: rash, fearless, fool hardy.
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for he doth not what God pleaseth, but what he lusteth: He saith of God that he is such a one as himself, one that regardeth not iniquitie, one that doth neither good (to reward );
for he does not what God Pleases, but what he Lusteth: He Says of God that he is such a one as himself, one that Regardeth not iniquity, one that does neither good (to reward);
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nor evil (to avenge: ) He will be his own chuser, and consequently) his own God: Saith he who is the Lord that I should obey him and deliver up mine Isaac? If I cannot draw neer unto God,
nor evil (to avenge:) He will be his own chooser, and consequently) his own God: Says he who is the Lord that I should obey him and deliver up mine Isaac? If I cannot draw near unto God,
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Sirs, to give sight to this blind man by expelling this darkness from his unbelieving bosom; to force him to stand in awe, by tying him up from any more hardning his heart; to over-rule so foolish and so rash an enemie of God; to disarm him of those fiery darts wherewith he mischeiveth himself and others; to convince him that there is no fighting against the Lord of hosts; to reduce him unto a right use of his Senses and of Himself; to perswade him to Submit draw near and reconcile his heart unto his God: to winn him to not with-hold but to offer up unto the Lord his Isaac willingly chearfully and acceptably: to work so great, so heavenly a change of mind as this, One thing is necessary; viz the Faith of Gods elect.
Sirs, to give sighed to this blind man by expelling this darkness from his unbelieving bosom; to force him to stand in awe, by tying him up from any more hardening his heart; to overrule so foolish and so rash an enemy of God; to disarm him of those fiery darts wherewith he mischeiveth himself and Others; to convince him that there is no fighting against the Lord of hosts; to reduce him unto a right use of his Senses and of Himself; to persuade him to Submit draw near and reconcile his heart unto his God: to win him to not withhold but to offer up unto the Lord his Isaac willingly cheerfully and acceptably: to work so great, so heavenly a change of mind as this, One thing is necessary; videlicet the Faith of God's elect.
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For as reprobation pre-supposeth an election, and as truth precedeth errour, so (if rightly considered) there was a belief before there was unbelief: Wherefore prove your own selves examine your selves whether ye be in the Faith, or whether ye be concerning the Faith reprobates. Know
For as reprobation presupposeth an election, and as truth precedeth error, so (if rightly considered) there was a belief before there was unbelief: Wherefore prove your own selves examine your selves whither you be in the Faith, or whither you be Concerning the Faith Reprobates. Know
4. Or ever he ordained any worlds, the one, the true, the good, JEHOVAH, (seeing he inhabiteth both etrnitie and immensitie! ) was the same divine existence, self-existence, self-subsisting exstence, that now is.
4. Or ever he ordained any world's, the one, the true, the good, JEHOVAH, (seeing he Inhabiteth both etrnitie and immensity!) was the same divine existence, self-existence, Self-subsisting exstence, that now is.
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I (ever alone) am peace; I (a Father ever begetting, a Son ever begotten, a Holy Ghost ever proceeding) am (not confusion but) Order: I am life, light, puritie, holiness &c. 2 As he could ever say I AM, he could also ever say I AM WHAT I AM;
I (ever alone) am peace; I (a Father ever begetting, a Son ever begotten, a Holy Ghost ever proceeding) am (not confusion but) Order: I am life, Light, purity, holiness etc. 2 As he could ever say I AM, he could also ever say I AM WHAT I AM;
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when Pilate would not alter his writing, said he, WHAT I have written, I have written; So (before all Worlds) could God say I am, and am well pleased in What I am: As I do not, so I would not, cease to be life, light, puritie, holiness &c. 3 End-less is that delight which I take in what by nature I ever was, ever shall he, and now am. My blessedness, my glory, my rejoycing is neither of, nor from, others,
when Pilate would not altar his writing, said he, WHAT I have written, I have written; So (before all World's) could God say I am, and am well pleased in What I am: As I do not, so I would not, cease to be life, Light, purity, holiness etc. 3 Endless is that delight which I take in what by nature I ever was, ever shall he, and now am. My blessedness, my glory, my rejoicing is neither of, nor from, Others,
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So that 4 It is in mine election whether I will, or will not, determine to be a Creatour; if to be a Creatour I do determine, Good I am, and all my works shall cal me good. Good I do, and good I will do unto all such as abide in my goodness.
So that 4 It is in mine election whither I will, or will not, determine to be a Creator; if to be a Creator I do determine, Good I am, and all my works shall call me good. Good I do, and good I will do unto all such as abide in my Goodness.
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2 He spake, It was: Brethren, (well may we beleeve in God!) Jehovah, to confirm his promise to this Patriarch by an oath, because he could swear by no greater, sware by Himselfe: So to create a world of blessings, because a better pattern he could not take, he took a pattern from Himself:
2 He spoke, It was: Brothers, (well may we believe in God!) Jehovah, to confirm his promise to this Patriarch by an oath, Because he could swear by no greater, sware by Himself: So to create a world of blessings, Because a better pattern he could not take, he took a pattern from Himself:
In God is peace and order. From the least atom to the highest Angel is found order and harmonie. God self subsisteth; even in senseless elements is implanted a principle of selfe preservation: God is blessed, In every creature having life is imprinted a desire not only of being, but of wel-being God changeth not; The wel-being of all his works is placed in a not changing that Law of nature whereunto they were ordained. Which law giveth unto every flesh its own seede: unto every seede its own body; unto every body, its own Soul; unto every Soul its own felicitie. God is a free agent; As sensible creatures have a free choice to like, or dislike, what unto their senses seemeth pleasing, or displeasing: so reasonable creatures should also have a free will to chuse, or refuse whatsoever to their best understanding seemeth truly good, or truly evill. In attracting sustenance, or in propagating their kind, to confine brutes to be as insensible as trees are,
In God is peace and order. From the least atom to the highest Angel is found order and harmony. God self subsisteth; even in senseless elements is implanted a principle of self preservation: God is blessed, In every creature having life is imprinted a desire not only of being, but of well-being God changes not; The well-being of all his works is placed in a not changing that Law of nature whereunto they were ordained. Which law gives unto every Flesh its own seed: unto every seed its own body; unto every body, its own Soul; unto every Soul its own felicity. God is a free agent; As sensible creatures have a free choice to like, or dislike, what unto their Senses seems pleasing, or displeasing: so reasonable creatures should also have a free will to choose, or refuse whatsoever to their best understanding seems truly good, or truly evil. In attracting sustenance, or in propagating their kind, to confine brutes to be as insensible as trees Are,
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or men to be as irrationall as brutes are, were to reject the wisdom of God. Even so to limit man to be sensuall, but not vertuous; to be vertuous but not holy; to mind things Earthly, but not things Heavenly; to stay himselfe upon the creature, but not upon the Creatour; to love the World, but not the Lord God; were to require him to be, concerning the faith of Gods elect, reprobate. For the Law whereunto God elected men and Angels was, He that lifteth up his Soul is not upright: (and if not upright, a lost Angel, a dead man: ) but the just shall live by faith.
or men to be as irrational as brutes Are, were to reject the Wisdom of God. Even so to limit man to be sensual, but not virtuous; to be virtuous but not holy; to mind things Earthly, but not things Heavenly; to stay himself upon the creature, but not upon the Creator; to love the World, but not the Lord God; were to require him to be, Concerning the faith of God's elect, Reprobate. For the Law whereunto God elected men and Angels was, He that lifts up his Soul is not upright: (and if not upright, a lost Angel, a dead man:) but the just shall live by faith.
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Until God appeared unto him in Mesopotamia, Abraham (that father of the faithful! ) never had those prepared helps, those effective meanes, of obtaining this precious grace, this faith of Gods elect, which the veriest reprobate of you all at this time possesseth.
Until God appeared unto him in Mesopotamia, Abraham (that father of the faithful!) never had those prepared helps, those effective means, of obtaining this precious grace, this faith of God's elect, which the veriest Reprobate of you all At this time Possesses.
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He was bred up among aliens and strangers to grace, The Knowledge of the Lord covereth our Island as the waters cover the Sea: He was, ye were not, the unclean Children of unbeleeving Parents; He could not say Thou hast loosed my bands, for I am the Son of thy hand-maid; but Ye were by praier and by baptisme consecrated to your God in your infancie; and were from your infancie nurtured up in good knowledge. 2. He was (like S. Paul ) in journeyings often; Abiding citie he had none; but was ever unsetled: As for you, ye in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places have retirednesse and leisure to devote your selves to praier, meditation &c. 3. Eight or nine times did Jehovah converse with Him, with you he converseth eightie times nine times. Twice or thrice was the Gospel preached unto Him (and that too) very darkly; To you it shineth as clearely, and, in a sort, as frequently, as day-light. What a small pittance of saving knowledge could he glean from the traditions of his fore-fathers in comparison of what may be learned by you;
He was bred up among aliens and Strangers to grace, The Knowledge of the Lord Covereth our Island as the waters cover the Sea: He was, you were not, the unclean Children of unbelieving Parents; He could not say Thou hast loosed my bans, for I am the Son of thy handmaid; but You were by prayer and by Baptism consecrated to your God in your infancy; and were from your infancy nurtured up in good knowledge. 2. He was (like S. Paul) in journeyings often; Abiding City he had none; but was ever unsettled: As for you, you in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places have retiredness and leisure to devote your selves to prayer, meditation etc. 3. Eight or nine times did Jehovah converse with Him, with you he Converseth Eighty times nine times. Twice or thrice was the Gospel preached unto Him (and that too) very darkly; To you it shines as clearly, and, in a sort, as frequently, as daylight. What a small pittance of Saving knowledge could he glean from the traditions of his Forefathers in comparison of what may be learned by you;
by you who may all know the Lord from the least to the greatest, by you who are in Gods Scriptures all taught of God? 4. Christ is the vision, the visage, of the father of mercies; the Gospel is the image, the face, of Christ; Of this Gospel, of this face of Christ, more is manifested unto you,
by you who may all know the Lord from the least to the greatest, by you who Are in God's Scriptures all taught of God? 4. christ is the vision, the visage, of the father of Mercies; the Gospel is the image, the face, of christ; Of this Gospel, of this face of christ, more is manifested unto you,
4. As zeal without knowledge is the mother of persecution, idolatrie, superstition, enthusiasm, schism, heresie, sedition, rebellion, &c. So knowledge without zeal begetteth atheism, profaness, hypocricie, pride.
4. As zeal without knowledge is the mother of persecution, idolatry, Superstition, enthusiasm, Schism, heresy, sedition, rebellion, etc. So knowledge without zeal begetteth atheism, profaneness, hypocricie, pride.
&c. But that which maketh mans knowledge of God to be mans salvation, is the spirit of faith sanctifying unto him what he knoweth For. 1. By faith we understand — one office of faith is to enlighten the understanding. 2. By faith Moses refused, chusing rather — viz As faith discerneth what is good so faith embraceth, what good it discerneth. 3. A third effect of faith is to purifie the heart. 4. By faith they subdued and obtained — When faith hath so instructed the heart, that it no longer beleeveth a lie; and hath so corrected the mind, that it holdeth not the truth in unrighteousness; When a Knowledge of the truth, of the whole truth, (yea and of nothing but the truth ) freeth the head from errour; and when a love of that truth freeth the heart from disobedience; when we like to retain God in our Knowledge; then do we apprehend that for which also we are apprehended of Christ Jesus: When ye seeke not your own wills, but your Gods will; when ye with meekeness, and with earnestness, search, & wait, and watch, and trie, whether by his word of life God will make your heart, as Abrahams was, faithful; then ye sow to the spirit; And as what was born of your flesh, was flesh; so what is born of Gods spirit, is spirit: For such as wait upon God in His waies, them God meeteth; and whom God meeteth, in them, by his spirit of adoption, he formeth the quickning spirit of Christ Jesus. Brethren, Hereby may ye know whether ye have, with faithful Abraham, believed unto righteousness: If unto righteousness ye have beleeved, then have ye passed from the death of unbeliefe wherein ye were born, to the Life of faith whereunto ye were baptized.
etc. But that which makes men knowledge of God to be men salvation, is the Spirit of faith sanctifying unto him what he Knoweth For. 1. By faith we understand — one office of faith is to enlighten the understanding. 2. By faith Moses refused, choosing rather — videlicet As faith discerneth what is good so faith Embraceth, what good it discerneth. 3. A third Effect of faith is to purify the heart. 4. By faith they subdued and obtained — When faith hath so instructed the heart, that it no longer Believeth a lie; and hath so corrected the mind, that it holds not the truth in unrighteousness; When a Knowledge of the truth, of the Whole truth, (yea and of nothing but the truth) freeth the head from error; and when a love of that truth freeth the heart from disobedience; when we like to retain God in our Knowledge; then do we apprehend that for which also we Are apprehended of christ jesus: When you seek not your own wills, but your God's will; when you with Meekness, and with earnestness, search, & wait, and watch, and try, whither by his word of life God will make your heart, as Abrahams was, faithful; then you sow to the Spirit; And as what was born of your Flesh, was Flesh; so what is born of God's Spirit, is Spirit: For such as wait upon God in His ways, them God meeteth; and whom God meeteth, in them, by his Spirit of adoption, he formeth the quickening Spirit of christ jesus. Brothers, Hereby may you know whither you have, with faithful Abraham, believed unto righteousness: If unto righteousness you have believed, then have you passed from the death of unbelief wherein you were born, to the Life of faith whereunto you were baptised.
5. To whom God giveth a power, to them he also vouchsafeth a habit, of beleeving: Having therefore obtained like precious faith with Him, imitate ye the Patriarch in my Text. of this good and perfect gift which cometh down from above May ye ( ever make ye) seasonable, and sanctified, Uses.
5. To whom God gives a power, to them he also vouchsafeth a habit, of believing: Having Therefore obtained like precious faith with Him, imitate you the Patriarch in my Text. of this good and perfect gift which comes down from above May you (ever make you) seasonable, and sanctified, Uses.
1. That in you the righteousness of God may be revealed from faith to faith, add to your faith Knowledge. For this end, let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, and in all wisdom: There can not in Heaven be a higher object of Knowledge then the God of Heaven, neither, can there be upon earth any Knowledge of the God of Heaven equal to what we learn in Holy writ. No truth is worthy to be compared unto Scripture truths; neither is any Scripture-truth comparable to Gospel revelations: Gospel revelations are mysteries, great misteries! Misteries which immediately concern a reconciliation between God provoked, and man offending! Lay up therefore in your heart, as Manna in a golden pott; store up in your memorie, as Oracles in the Ark of God; the Gospel-treasures of spiritual truth, and wisdom: The best object of mans best understanding is that truth which is in Jesus.
1. That in you the righteousness of God may be revealed from faith to faith, add to your faith Knowledge. For this end, let the word of christ dwell in you richly, and in all Wisdom: There can not in Heaven be a higher Object of Knowledge then the God of Heaven, neither, can there be upon earth any Knowledge of the God of Heaven equal to what we Learn in Holy writ. No truth is worthy to be compared unto Scripture truths; neither is any Scripture truth comparable to Gospel revelations: Gospel revelations Are Mysteres, great Mysteres! Mysteres which immediately concern a reconciliation between God provoked, and man offending! Lay up Therefore in your heart, as Manna in a golden pot; store up in your memory, as Oracles in the Ark of God; the Gospel-treasures of spiritual truth, and Wisdom: The best Object of men best understanding is that truth which is in jesus.
2. That that spirit of truth which is the spirit of Christ may free you as well from the errour of your way, as from erring thoughts; that ye may be renewed, as well in practice, as in Knowledge; that ye may be,
2. That that Spirit of truth which is the Spirit of christ may free you as well from the error of your Way, as from erring thoughts; that you may be renewed, as well in practice, as in Knowledge; that you may be,
as wel un-corrupted in your mind, as un-deceived in your judgment; Receive, with every truth, a love of that truth; that a love of every revealed truth ye may receive, purifie ye your heart by faith; that by faith ye may purifie your heart, seeing there is no example, threat, promise, or rhetorick, like unto Scripture examples, threats, promises, and rhetorick, Let these, let all these, have a due force and a full power over your sincerest affections: so consult Holy writ as who are therein consulting even God Himself; So obey Holy Writ, as the Word of a God, as the word of a God speaking to you; as the voice of the gracious Jehovah so speaking with you,
as well uncorrupted in your mind, as undeceived in your judgement; Receive, with every truth, a love of that truth; that a love of every revealed truth you may receive, purify you your heart by faith; that by faith you may purify your heart, seeing there is no Exampl, threat, promise, or rhetoric, like unto Scripture Examples, Treats, promises, and rhetoric, Let these, let all these, have a due force and a full power over your Sincerest affections: so consult Holy writ as who Are therein consulting even God Himself; So obey Holy Writ, as the Word of a God, as the word of a God speaking to you; as the voice of the gracious Jehovah so speaking with you,
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as he some times spake with his friend Abraham, even face to face: Oh Sirs, as the best object of your best understanding, so the most delightful object of your purest affections, is the good nature of Emannuel, Jehovah, Jesus. Therefore.
as he Some times spoke with his friend Abraham, even face to face: O Sirs, as the best Object of your best understanding, so the most delightful Object of your Purest affections, is the good nature of Emannuel, Jehovah, jesus. Therefore.
3. Whereas, from Abrahams self denials, I pressed a self-denial upon all such masters, parents, concerned officers, and Magistrates as may, and should befriend Souls under their tuition; (Old things are passed away: ) I now urge the example, not of Abraham representing, but of the true father of many nations by Abraham represented: The father of all men, when there was no Arm to help, spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all! And shall worldly favour, or neighbourly kindness prevent you from imitating the merciful example, of a compassionate God? If the Love of God, if the example of God, findeth faith in your hearts, O ye Rulers, neither let Souls stupidly ignorant escape untaught and unchatechised; neither tollerate ye those unlawful meetings which wrest Holy Scriptures to the hazard of themselves, and of this Kingdom. 1. (Witness our late civil Warrs, ) As evil words corrupt good manners, so a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump: A cancer in the mouth is a pernicious disease: even so much that Christ hateth that we should suffer among us the doctrine either of the Pharises, or of the Nicolitans. 2. When the Son of man took a farr journey, he gave authoritie to his Servants:
3. Whereas, from Abrahams self denials, I pressed a self-denial upon all such Masters, Parents, concerned Officers, and Magistrates as may, and should befriend Souls under their tuition; (Old things Are passed away:) I now urge the Exampl, not of Abraham representing, but of the true father of many Nations by Abraham represented: The father of all men, when there was no Arm to help, spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all! And shall worldly favour, or neighbourly kindness prevent you from imitating the merciful Exampl, of a compassionate God? If the Love of God, if the Exampl of God, finds faith in your hearts, Oh you Rulers, neither let Souls stupidly ignorant escape untaught and unchatechised; neither tolerate you those unlawful meetings which wrest Holy Scriptures to the hazard of themselves, and of this Kingdom. 1. (Witness our late civil Wars,) As evil words corrupt good manners, so a little leaven leaveneth the Whole lump: A cancer in the Mouth is a pernicious disease: even so much that christ hates that we should suffer among us the Doctrine either of the Pharisees, or of the Nicolaitans. 2. When the Son of man took a Far journey, he gave Authority to his Servants:
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If Law-givers, Lawes, and Judges protect mens cattle, lands, and limbs, from violence; much more let them guard mens memories, affections, understandings and consciences from the subtiltie and power of seducers, and of Satan. 3. Seditious conventicles rebel against man, profane atheists rebel against God, but the Holy conformist rebelleth against neither; yea he is therefore loyal to his Soveraign, because he is obedient to his God. 4. Is not the body more then raiment? and is not the Soul more then the Body? What shall his dread Majesties native Subjects give in exchange for their Souls? 5. It is the people laden with iniquity that is the people of Gods wrath, but a righteous people is a prosperous people:
If Lawgivers, Laws, and Judges Pact men's cattle, Lands, and limbs, from violence; much more let them guard men's memories, affections, understandings and Consciences from the subtlety and power of seducers, and of Satan. 3. Seditious conventicles rebel against man, profane atheists rebel against God, but the Holy conformist rebelleth against neither; yea he is Therefore loyal to his Sovereign, Because he is obedient to his God. 4. Is not the body more then raiment? and is not the Soul more then the Body? What shall his dread Majesties native Subject's give in exchange for their Souls? 5. It is the people laden with iniquity that is the people of God's wrath, but a righteous people is a prosperous people:
then shall his Majesties Subjects flourish, when their Soules prosper. 6. While upon Lords daies and other daies sett a part for religious assemblies and duties, some gadd about to change their way, and others sit idle at home, God loseth the glory of his full and publick congregations, worship, and Ordinances. During the tyrannie of Oliver the Rebel, orthodox Ministers were sequestred from their parochial congregations, Under the Clemencie of King Charles the Second let not parochial congregations be sequestred from their orthodox Ministers. In short,
then shall his Majesties Subject's flourish, when their Souls prosper. 6. While upon lords days and other days Set a part for religious assemblies and duties, Some gadd about to change their Way, and Others fit idle At home, God loses the glory of his full and public congregations, worship, and Ordinances. During the tyranny of Oliver the Rebel, orthodox Ministers were sequestered from their parochial congregations, Under the Clemency of King Charles the Second let not parochial congregations be sequestered from their orthodox Ministers. In short,
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4. Whereas I convinced you, that the burden, sharpness, & number, of our trials; are light afflictions in comparison of the temptations of Abraham; behold a greater then Abraham is here.
4. Whereas I convinced you, that the burden, sharpness, & number, of our trials; Are Light afflictions in comparison of the temptations of Abraham; behold a greater then Abraham is Here.
Consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners, Consider Jesus by Isaac tipified, and you will learn of him to possess your Souls in patience: Faith instructeth us how to take pleasure in afflictions, and to taste a joy even in tribulations, Remove your eyes from the dead body of our departed friend unto the body of Christ crucified, you will then, in lieu of mourning for an onely Son, even aspire a fellowship in Christs sufferings.
Consider Him that endured such contradiction of Sinners, Consider jesus by Isaac tipified, and you will Learn of him to possess your Souls in patience: Faith Instructeth us how to take pleasure in afflictions, and to taste a joy even in tribulations, Remove your eyes from the dead body of our departed friend unto the body of christ Crucified, you will then, in lieu of mourning for an only Son, even aspire a fellowship in Christ sufferings.
5. Behold I shew you a mysterie. The same faith which teacheth us to seek righteousness not by works, but by grace; doth also stirr us up to live just toward our neighbour, our selves, and our God.
5. Behold I show you a mystery. The same faith which Teaches us to seek righteousness not by works, but by grace; does also stir us up to live just towards our neighbour, our selves, and our God.
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When by faith Abraham offered up his Isaac, he lived just to his Son, true to himself, upright toward his God. 1. Ʋpright toward Jehovah, for Jehovah had a greater right in Isaac, then the Father of Isaac ever, either had, or could have ▪ 2. True to Himselfe, for had he lifted up his Soul, he had ceased to be upright. 3. Just to his Son, for it was the Duty of Isaac not onely to live, but to die, unto the Lord; Blessed is that man which endureth temptation;
When by faith Abraham offered up his Isaac, he lived just to his Son, true to himself, upright towards his God. 1. Ʋpright towards Jehovah, for Jehovah had a greater right in Isaac, then the Father of Isaac ever, either had, or could have ▪ 2. True to Himself, for had he lifted up his Soul, he had ceased to be upright. 3. Just to his Son, for it was the Duty of Isaac not only to live, but to die, unto the Lord; Blessed is that man which Endureth temptation;
Would ye endure to the end? Would ye have present victorie over your present conflict? Fight the good fight of faith: Who so would be justified, must be justified not by works, but by faith; and he that would order his conversation aright, must use his knowledge aright; he must make the best use which he can, not onely of his reason, but of his faith.
Would you endure to the end? Would you have present victory over your present conflict? Fight the good fight of faith: Who so would be justified, must be justified not by works, but by faith; and he that would order his Conversation aright, must use his knowledge aright; he must make the best use which he can, not only of his reason, but of his faith.
6. Faith fixeth one eye upon the Duty set before us, and the other eye upon the promise annexed to that Duty; Faith verily beleeveth that there is a reward for the righteous: In the mount of the Lord was Jehovah seen.
6. Faith fixeth one eye upon the Duty Set before us, and the other eye upon the promise annexed to that Duty; Faith verily Believeth that there is a reward for the righteous: In the mount of the Lord was Jehovah seen.
By laying that Body, which his father could not lift, over the altar upon the Wood, Isaac his mouth was filled with laughter: 1. He saw & heard an Angel sent from Heaven to find a way for his escape; 2. He did not die, but live; 3. He lived, and lived a type, a figure, a pledge of Christs and in Christ, of our resurrection & Life: By not with-holding his Son, Abraham received praise from his God, yea and, with praises, blessings; Abraham saw Christs day and was glad: From the faith both of Abraham & of Isaac Jehovah Himself received present yea and in all ages future Glory;
By laying that Body, which his father could not lift, over the altar upon the Wood, Isaac his Mouth was filled with laughter: 1. He saw & herd an Angel sent from Heaven to find a Way for his escape; 2. He did not die, but live; 3. He lived, and lived a type, a figure, a pledge of Christ and in christ, of our resurrection & Life: By not withholding his Son, Abraham received praise from his God, yea and, with praises, blessings; Abraham saw Christ day and was glad: From the faith both of Abraham & of Isaac Jehovah Himself received present yea and in all ages future Glory;
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7. The same faith which enureth us to be ever at once just to our neighbour, our selves, and our God, worketh upon our good nature; it worketh in us a disposition to be (like Christ) harmeless and blameless: 2. An emulation to put on the Lord ' Jesus: To them that beleeve it is meate & drink to studie Christ, to learn Christ, and to live Christ: yea 3. Faith heightneth us to imitate (with Jesus Christ, ) the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ; it cherisheth in us a filial delight of being followers of his Father, and of our Father, as dear Children: Abba Father, thou art long-suffering, patient, good, merciful, righteous, liberal, pure, holy, loving &c. Oh make us, make us (like thy self,) long-suffering. &c. 4. By faith we rest assured that our fore-runner hath, in Heaven, prepared mansions and princely Lodgings for us who believe in Him.
7. The same faith which enureth us to be ever At once just to our neighbour, our selves, and our God, works upon our good nature; it works in us a disposition to be (like christ) harmless and blameless: 2. an emulation to put on the Lord ' jesus: To them that believe it is meat & drink to study christ, to Learn christ, and to live christ: yea 3. Faith heightneth us to imitate (with jesus christ,) the God and father of our Lord jesus christ; it Cherishes in us a filial delight of being followers of his Father, and of our Father, as dear Children: Abba Father, thou art long-suffering, patient, good, merciful, righteous, liberal, pure, holy, loving etc. O make us, make us (like thy self,) long-suffering. etc. 4. By faith we rest assured that our forerunner hath, in Heaven, prepared mansions and princely Lodgings for us who believe in Him.
To conclude, by faith we reckon our selves therefore coheires with Christ, because, as he is by Nature, so we are by a spirit of adoption, priviledged to be the Sons of God; all things are ours, because we are Christs, and Christ, is Gods; Gods in whom God is well pleased, God is the Lord not of the dead, but of the living; and therefore the Dust shall give up her dead: True, the Soul of our dear friend is separated from his body; nevertheless, by faith we eye our Mediator as bone of his bone and flesh of his flesh: Faith giveth us to understand; that,
To conclude, by faith we reckon our selves Therefore coheirs with christ, Because, as he is by Nature, so we Are by a Spirit of adoption, privileged to be the Sons of God; all things Are ours, Because we Are Christ, and christ, is God's; God's in whom God is well pleased, God is the Lord not of the dead, but of the living; and Therefore the Dust shall give up her dead: True, the Soul of our dear friend is separated from his body; nevertheless, by faith we eye our Mediator as bone of his bone and Flesh of his Flesh: Faith gives us to understand; that,
and shall therefore arise as his dead body did arise, partly because they that are joyned unto the Lord, are one spirit; and partly because (witness Enoch, Elias, & the blessed Jesus ) there is one flesh of man, another flesh of beasts. The flesh of beasts, like their mortal Soules, perisheth for ever;
and shall Therefore arise as his dead body did arise, partly Because they that Are joined unto the Lord, Are one Spirit; and partly Because (witness Enoch, Elias, & the blessed jesus) there is one Flesh of man, Another Flesh of beasts. The Flesh of beasts, like their Mortal Souls, Perishes for ever;
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The flesh of man, the dead body of our dear friend, like leafe, Gold, naturally ascendeth unto the same fingers, unto the same Creatour, who curiously wrought it upon earth, that he might exalt it unto glory in Heaven: To which Heaven and glory he bring us by his spirit, and by his Son; To whom, with Himself, the Father of all things, be dominion and salvation ever ascribed, Amen. FINIS.
The Flesh of man, the dead body of our dear friend, like leaf, Gold, naturally Ascendeth unto the same fingers, unto the same Creator, who curiously wrought it upon earth, that he might exalt it unto glory in Heaven: To which Heaven and glory he bring us by his Spirit, and by his Son; To whom, with Himself, the Father of all things, be dominion and salvation ever ascribed, Amen. FINIS.
Luk. 14. from v. •6. unto v. 34. Exod. 4.21. with 8.15. and 9.35. and 11.9. and 14.17, 18. Deut. 2 30. and 29.4. Joshu. 11.30. 1 Sam. 2.25, 30. 1 King 12.15. 2 Chron. 25.16. Matt. 13.15. John 8.47. and 12.40.
Luk. 14. from v. •6. unto v. 34. Exod 4.21. with 8.15. and 9.35. and 11.9. and 14.17, 18. Deuteronomy 2 30. and 29.4. Joshua. 11.30. 1 Sam. 2.25, 30. 1 King 12.15. 2 Chronicles 25.16. Matt. 13.15. John 8.47. and 12.40.
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