The glory and interest of nations professing the Gospel preached at a private fast, to the Commons assembled in Parliament / published by their command, by J. Owen.
A Sermon Preached within the Commons-House of Parliament, at a Fast by them solemnly held upon the 4. of February, 1658. Isa. 4. 5. — Vpon all the Glory shall be a defence.
A Sermon Preached within the Commons-house of Parliament, At a Fast by them solemnly held upon the 4. of february, 1658. Isaiah 4. 5. — Upon all the Glory shall be a defence.
Only in the close of that verse, they have a farther description added of them, from the purpose of God concerning their grace and glory; they are written among the living, or rather written unto life; every one that is written, that is designed unto life in Jerusalem.
Only in the close of that verse, they have a farther description added of them, from the purpose of God Concerning their grace and glory; they Are written among the living, or rather written unto life; every one that is written, that is designed unto life in Jerusalem.
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As to the persons in themselves considered, the application is easie unto this Assembly: Are you not the remnant, the escaping of England? Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Are you not they that are left, they that remain, from great trials and desolations;
As to the Persons in themselves considered, the application is easy unto this Assembly: are you not the remnant, the escaping of England? Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? are you not they that Are left, they that remain, from great trials and desolations;
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3. The Promises here made to this People, thus escaped from great distresses are of two sorts. 1. Original or fundamental, and then consequential thereon.
3. The Promises Here made to this People, thus escaped from great Distresses Are of two sorts. 1. Original or fundamental, and then consequential thereon.
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ver. 2. He is that branch of Jehovah, and that fruit of the earth, which is there promised. He is the bottome and foundation, the spring and fountain of all the good that is or shall be communicated unto us, all other promises are but rivulets from that unsearchable ocean of Grace and love, that is in the promise of Christ; of which afterwards.
for. 2. He is that branch of Jehovah, and that fruit of the earth, which is there promised. He is the bottom and Foundation, the spring and fountain of all the good that is or shall be communicated unto us, all other promises Are but rivulets from that unsearchable Ocean of Grace and love, that is in the promise of christ; of which afterwards.
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I. Of beauty and glory, ver. 2. 2. Of holiness and purity, ver. 3, 4. 3. Of preservation and safety, ver. 5, 6. My Text lies among the last sort, and not intending long to detain you, I shall passe over the other, and immediately close with that of our present concernment.
I Of beauty and glory, ver. 2. 2. Of holiness and purity, ver. 3, 4. 3. Of preservation and safety, ver. 5, 6. My Text lies among the last sort, and not intending long to detain you, I shall pass over the other, and immediately close with that of our present concernment.
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there are now many dwelling places, many Assemblies of mount Sion; and in the enlargement of mercy and grace under the Gospel, the same pledge of Gods presence and favour is promised to every one of them as was before to the whole.
there Are now many Dwelling places, many Assemblies of mount Sion; and in the enlargement of mercy and grace under the Gospel, the same pledge of God's presence and favour is promised to every one of them as was before to the Whole.
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God by his creating power, in despite of all opposition will bring forth preservation for his people, guiding them in paths wherein they shall finde peace and safty.
God by his creating power, in despite of all opposition will bring forth preservation for his people, guiding them in paths wherein they shall find peace and safety.
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the promise of holinesse v. 4. lies in order, before that of safety v. 5. Unlesse our filth and our blood be purged away, by a spirit of judgement, and a spirit of burning;
the promise of holiness v. 4. lies in order, before that of safety v. 5. Unless our filth and our blood be purged away, by a Spirit of judgement, and a Spirit of burning;
its in vain for us, to look for the pillar and the cloud. If we are not interested in holinesse, we shall not be interested in safety; I mean as it lies in the promise,
its in vain for us, to look for the pillar and the cloud. If we Are not interested in holiness, we shall not be interested in safety; I mean as it lies in the promise,
Where he spakes of the surprisal of the Ark by the Philistines; which when it was accomplished, Phineas his wife called her son Ichabod, and said the Glory is departed. 1 Sam. 4. 21.
Where he spakes of the surprisal of the Ark by the philistines; which when it was accomplished, Phinehas his wife called her son ichabod, and said the Glory is departed. 1 Sam. 4. 21.
2. The word which we have rendered a defence properly signifies a covering; as was the mercy seat, the covering of the Ark. So that upon the Glory shall be a defence, is as much as unto you, the mercy seat shall be on the Ark, or you shall have the mercy represented and intimated thereby ▪
2. The word which we have rendered a defence properly signifies a covering; as was the mercy seat, the covering of the Ark So that upon the Glory shall be a defence, is as much as unto you, the mercy seat shall be on the Ark, or you shall have the mercy represented and intimated thereby ▪
so the words are expressive, of that figure of Gods gracious presence with his people, which we have recounted, Exod. 40. 34. Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation,
so the words Are expressive, of that figure of God's gracious presence with his people, which we have recounted, Exod 40. 34. Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation,
he was the end of the law, represented by the Ark, which did contain it, Rom. 10. 3, 4. he was the mercyseat; as he is called and said to be, Rom. 3. 25. 1 Joh. 2. 2. Covering the law from the eye of justice,
he was the end of the law, represented by the Ark, which did contain it, Rom. 10. 3, 4. he was the Mercy seat; as he is called and said to be, Rom. 3. 25. 1 John 2. 2. Covering the law from the eye of Justice,
Is it in their wisdome and counsel, their understanding for the ordering of their affairs? Is that their glory? Why, see how God derides the Prince of Tyrus, who was lifted up with an apprehension hereof;
Is it in their Wisdom and counsel, their understanding for the ordering of their affairs? Is that their glory? Why, see how God derides the Prince of Tyre, who was lifted up with an apprehension hereof;
1. That whereas the end of all humane wisdom, in nations or the Rulers of them is, to preserve humane society in peace and quietness, within the several bounds and alotments that are given unto them by the providence of God, it so comes to pass for the most part through the righteous judgment and wise disposal of God, that it hath a contrary end,
1. That whereas the end of all humane Wisdom, in Nations or the Rulers of them is, to preserve humane society in peace and quietness, within the several bounds and alotments that Are given unto them by the providence of God, it so comes to pass for the most part through the righteous judgement and wise disposal of God, that it hath a contrary end,
Do not the inhabitants of the earth, generally owe all their disturbance, sorrow, and blood to the wise contrivances of a few men, not knowing how to take the Law of their proceedings from the mouth of God,
Do not the inhabitants of the earth, generally owe all their disturbance, sorrow, and blood to the wise contrivances of a few men, not knowing how to take the Law of their proceedings from the Mouth of God,
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if their number and wisdom be vain, be no Glory, their strength which is but the result or exurgency of their number and wisdom, must needs be so also.
if their number and Wisdom be vain, be no Glory, their strength which is but the result or exurgency of their number and Wisdom, must needs be so also.
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The Apostle tells us that this may consist with a litter of unclean lusts, making them in whom it is abominable to God and man. 2 Tim. 3, 4. &c. If the bare profession of the truth, would render a nation Glorious, Oh how glorious were this nation.
The Apostle tells us that this may consist with a litter of unclean Lustiest, making them in whom it is abominable to God and man. 2 Tim. 3, 4. etc. If the bore profession of the truth, would render a Nation Glorious, O how glorious were this Nation.
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Now when Christ is thus present with a people, that is, they are united to him by his spirit, they are members of his mystical body, that is, their glory. Be they few or many in a nation that are so, they are the Glory of that nation, and nothing else:
Now when christ is thus present with a people, that is, they Are united to him by his Spirit, they Are members of his mystical body, that is, their glory. Be they few or many in a Nation that Are so, they Are the Glory of that Nation, and nothing Else:
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and he glories in them, as God of Job, to Sathan, Seest thou my servant Job, Chap. 1. 8. He doth as it were glory in him against the wickednesse of the world;
and he Glories in them, as God of Job, to Sathan, See thou my servant Job, Chap. 1. 8. He does as it were glory in him against the wickedness of the world;
The Lord keep this alive upon your hearts, that, that may be in your eyes the glory of this nation, on the account whereof, it is precious to God, and honourable in his sight.
The Lord keep this alive upon your hearts, that, that may be in your eyes the glory of this Nation, on the account whereof, it is precious to God, and honourable in his sighed.
in all the glitering shews of their wealth and riches, in the state and magnificence of their governments, the beauty of their laws and order, (as they relate to their persons) they are in the eye of God a filthy and an abominable thing, a thing that his soul loatheth.
in all the glittering shows of their wealth and riches, in the state and magnificence of their governments, the beauty of their laws and order, (as they relate to their Persons) they Are in the eye of God a filthy and an abominable thing, a thing that his soul Loathes.
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it looked on their master Christ himself, the brightnesse of his fathers glory, who is altogether lovely, the chiefest of ten thousand, with no other eye.
it looked on their master christ himself, the brightness of his Father's glory, who is altogether lovely, the chiefest of ten thousand, with no other eye.
Isa. 53. 2. They are so in themselves, and are so to Christ; being exposed indeed to many temptations, oftentimes they are made black and sully by them:
Isaiah 53. 2. They Are so in themselves, and Are so to christ; being exposed indeed to many temptations, oftentimes they Are made black and sully by them:
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it is grace onely that is beautiful and glorious: it is the gratious onely that are excellent in the earth. Psal. 16. 3. 3. This alone makes any truely useful unto others;
it is grace only that is beautiful and glorious: it is the gracious only that Are excellent in the earth. Psalm 16. 3. 3. This alone makes any truly useful unto Others;
If Elisha a servant of the Lord told the King of Israel in his distresse, that if he had not regarded the presence of Jehoshaphat the King of Judah he would not so much as have spoken to him;
If Elisha a servant of the Lord told the King of Israel in his distress, that if he had not regarded the presence of Jehoshaphat the King of Judah he would not so much as have spoken to him;
how much more will the Lord himself let a people know in their distresse, that were it not for the regard he hath to his secret ones, he would not take the least notice (as to relief) of them or their concernments.
how much more will the Lord himself let a people know in their distress, that were it not for the regard he hath to his secret ones, he would not take the least notice (as to relief) of them or their concernments.
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John the Baptists sayes it of himself) but it is this presence of Christ in and with his, that hath been the preservation of England, in the middest of all the changes and revolutions that we have been exercised withall. Mich. 5. 5.
John the Baptists Says it of himself) but it is this presence of christ in and with his, that hath been the preservation of England, in the midst of all the changes and revolutions that we have been exercised withal. Mich. 5. 5.
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It is the Remnant of Jacob, of whom he speakes, that is, this people of Christ, with whom he is so present as hath been manifested; and where are they;
It is the Remnant of Jacob, of whom he speaks, that is, this people of christ, with whom he is so present as hath been manifested; and where Are they;
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they are in the midest of many people, in their inside, in their bowels; they are woven by their Relations and imployments into the bowels of the nations;
they Are in the midst of many people, in their inside, in their bowels; they Are woven by their Relations and employments into the bowels of the Nations;
According as the presence of Christ with his people, in the power of his spirit hath received entertainment in these nations, so hath our state and condition been.
According as the presence of christ with his people, in the power of his Spirit hath received entertainment in these Nations, so hath our state and condition been.
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when things were come to this, that the very presence of Christ with his people, was made the direct object of the hatred of men, the Lord could bear it no longer;
when things were come to this, that the very presence of christ with his people, was made the Direct Object of the hatred of men, the Lord could bear it no longer;
in this very house he raised up Saviours and deliverers on mount Sion to judge the mount of Edom; and how did he carry on his work, not by might, nor by power, but by the spirit of the Lord of hosts:
in this very house he raised up Saviors and deliverers on mount Sion to judge the mount of Edom; and how did he carry on his work, not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord of hosts:
The Adversaries themselves I am sure acknowledged it, when they openly professed, that there was nothing left for them to overcome, or to overcome them,
The Adversaries themselves I am sure acknowledged it, when they openly professed, that there was nothing left for them to overcome, or to overcome them,
After some years contending, when the Lord had begun to give us deliverance by breaking the power of the enemy, at least in this nation, besides those bitter divisions that fell out among the people of God themselves,
After Some Years contending, when the Lord had begun to give us deliverance by breaking the power of the enemy, At least in this Nation, beside those bitter divisions that fell out among the people of God themselves,
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And give me leave to remember you as one that had opportunity to make observations of the passages of providence in those dayes, in all the three Nations, in the times of our greatest hazards, give me leave I say, to remember you, that the publick declarations of those imployed in the affaires of this Nation, in the face of the enemies, their addresses unto God among themselves, their prayers night and day, their private discourses one with another, were, that the preservation of the interest of Christ in and with his people was the great thing that lay in their eyes;
And give me leave to Remember you as one that had opportunity to make observations of the passages of providence in those days, in all the three nations, in the times of our greatest hazards, give me leave I say, to Remember you, that the public declarations of those employed in the affairs of this nation, in the face of the enemies, their Addresses unto God among themselves, their Prayers night and day, their private discourses one with Another, were, that the preservation of the Interest of christ in and with his people was the great thing that lay in their eyes;
yea rather cause their carcases to fall in the high places of the field, then to prosper them in that which should be contrary thereunto: and we know what ensued.
yea rather cause their carcases to fallen in the high places of the field, then to prosper them in that which should be contrary thereunto: and we know what ensued.
nor am I interposing my advise in your civil affaires, but I speak in general about those with whom Christ is present, by his spirit, his chosen ones, against whom there is an old enmity in Sathan and the world.
nor am I interposing my Advice in your civil affairs, but I speak in general about those with whom christ is present, by his Spirit, his chosen ones, against whom there is an old enmity in Sathan and the world.
but yet this I say considering that I cannot much value any good, but whar comes in by the way of promise, I confesse I can have no great expectation from them whom God loves not, delights not in;
but yet this I say considering that I cannot much valve any good, but whar comes in by the Way of promise, I confess I can have no great expectation from them whom God loves not, delights not in;
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and hatred and contempt of the people of God, an evil heart of unbelief, an evil course of life, worldlinesse, oppression, vanity of minde, &c. would it advantage you to be entrusted with power in these nations? Would it not hasten your destruction,
and hatred and contempt of the people of God, an evil heart of unbelief, an evil course of life, worldliness, oppression, vanity of mind, etc. would it advantage you to be Entrusted with power in these Nations? Would it not hasten your destruction,
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but alasse, we have not quietnesse; and if any thing may be done that may give us quietnesse, yet perhaps we may not have assurance; we may be quickly shaken again;
but alas, we have not quietness; and if any thing may be done that may give us quietness, yet perhaps we may not have assurance; we may be quickly shaken again;
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2. Set your selves to oppose that overflowing flood of prophanesse, and opposition to the power of Godlinesse, that is spreading it self over this Nation.
2. Set your selves to oppose that overflowing flood of profaneness, and opposition to the power of Godliness, that is spreading it self over this nation.
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Know you not that the Nation begins to be overwhelmed by the powrings out of a profane, wicked, carnal spirit, full of rage and contempt of all the work of Reformation that hath been attempted amongst us? Do you not know that if the former prophane principle should prove predominant in this Nation, that it will quickly return to its former station and condition,
Know you not that the nation begins to be overwhelmed by the powerings out of a profane, wicked, carnal Spirit, full of rage and contempt of all the work of Reformation that hath been attempted among us? Do you not know that if the former profane principle should prove predominant in this nation, that it will quickly return to its former station and condition,
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and the temptations of these dayes have made us a woful prey, gray haires are here and there, and it will be no wonder if our ruine should come with more speed, then did our deliverance.
and the temptations of these days have made us a woeful prey, grey hairs Are Here and there, and it will be no wonder if our ruin should come with more speed, then did our deliverance.
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I know there lie divers considerable objections against the practise of this duty; I shall name some few of them, and leave the exhortation unto your considerations.
I know there lie diverse considerable objections against the practice of this duty; I shall name Some few of them, and leave the exhortation unto your considerations.
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1. Who are those persons in whom is this presence of Christ? are they such as professe indeed Religion, but neglect all Rules of righteousnesse; that would be accounted Godly, but care not to be honest? the markes of whose miscarriages are written on their foreheads;
1. Who Are those Persons in whom is this presence of christ? Are they such as profess indeed Religion, but neglect all Rules of righteousness; that would be accounted Godly, but care not to be honest? the marks of whose miscarriages Are written on their foreheads;
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If a man be froward, heady, highminded, sensual unjust, oppressive, worldly, selfseeking, a hater of good men, false, treacherous, let him pretend to what he will;
If a man be froward, heady, High-minded, sensual unjust, oppressive, worldly, Self-seeking, a hater of good men, false, treacherous, let him pretend to what he will;
2. There have been in the dayes wherein we live, many false professors, hypocrites, that have thought gain to be Godlinesse, by reason of whose wicked lives, wayes and walking, the name of God hath been evil spoken of;
2. There have been in the days wherein we live, many false professors, Hypocrites, that have Thought gain to be Godliness, by reason of whose wicked lives, ways and walking, the name of God hath been evil spoken of;
if these offences turn off men, from an esteem of the Remnant of Christ in whom is his presence, woe to them also. I acknowledge these dayes have abounded with offences;
if these offences turn off men, from an esteem of the Remnant of christ in whom is his presence, woe to them also. I acknowledge these days have abounded with offences;
O tell it not in Gath, publish it not in Askelon; Oh that our souls could mourn in secret on that account, that we could go backward, and cover the nakednesse and folly of one another;
O tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in Ashkelon; O that our Souls could mourn in secret on that account, that we could go backward, and cover the nakedness and folly of one Another;
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but yet not withstanding these miscarriages, those that are the people of Christ, are his people still; and he loves them still. whether we will or no;
but yet not withstanding these miscarriages, those that Are the people of christ, Are his people still; and he loves them still. whither we will or no;
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in darknesse, ignorance, neglect of dutie, and utter unacquaintednesse with Gospel truths, the gifts and graces of the spirit; there I cannot finde them;
in darkness, ignorance, neglect of duty, and utter unacquaintedness with Gospel truths, the Gifts and graces of the Spirit; there I cannot find them;
now by the help of these considerations, those who have in themselves principles of life and light in Christ, will or may be, seting aside their temptations inabled to discover this generation of the Lords delight;
now by the help of these considerations, those who have in themselves principles of life and Light in christ, will or may be, setting aside their temptations enabled to discover this generation of the lords delight;
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So then notwithstanding this objection I shall certainly esteem this remnant of Christ to lie among those, who haveing received Gospel light, and gospel gifts evidently, do make also profession of Gospel grace, union and communion with Christ, seperation from the world,
So then notwithstanding this objection I shall Certainly esteem this remnant of christ to lie among those, who having received Gospel Light, and gospel Gifts evidently, do make also profession of Gospel grace, Union and communion with christ, separation from the world,
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But it is no party, but the party of Christ in the world, and against the world, the seed of the woman, against the seed of the serpent that I am pleading for;
But it is no party, but the party of christ in the world, and against the world, the seed of the woman, against the seed of the serpent that I am pleading for;
yet indeed signifie very little things in themselves, is most unrighteous, and unequal; nor will men finde peace, in such rash and precipitate judgments.
yet indeed signify very little things in themselves, is most unrighteous, and unequal; nor will men find peace, in such rash and precipitate Judgments.
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3. Let not Sathan cheat you of your duty, by this trivial objection. If he can keep you from duty, whilst he can make divisions; he hath you sure enough.
3. Let not Sathan cheat you of your duty, by this trivial objection. If he can keep you from duty, while he can make divisions; he hath you sure enough.
either they shall not prevail, or they shall mischief themselves by their own prevalency. Mich. 5. 8. As they shall be a dew where they are appointed for a blessing,
either they shall not prevail, or they shall mischief themselves by their own prevalency. Mich. 5. 8. As they shall be a due where they Are appointed for a blessing,
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And whence is it that this feeble generation shall be as a Lion? It is from the presence of Christ among them, who is the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and to honour them, he assignes that to them, which is his own proper work;
And whence is it that this feeble generation shall be as a lion? It is from the presence of christ among them, who is the lion of the tribe of Judah, and to honour them, he assigns that to them, which is his own proper work;
let men take heed how they provoke this Lion: for the present (Gen. 49. 9.) he is gone up from the prey, he stoopeth down, he coucheth as a Lion and as an old Lion, who shall rouse him up? He hath taken his prey in these Nations, in the destruction of many of his enemies:
let men take heed how they provoke this lion: for the present (Gen. 49. 9.) he is gone up from the prey, he stoopeth down, he couches as a lion and as an old lion, who shall rouse him up? He hath taken his prey in these nations, in the destruction of many of his enemies:
he seemeth now to take his rest, to couch down, his indignation being overpast, but who shall rouse him up? Why what if he be provoked? what if he be stirred up? why he will not lie down, untill he eat of the prey,
he seems now to take his rest, to couch down, his Indignation being overpast, but who shall rouse him up? Why what if he be provoked? what if he be stirred up? why he will not lie down, until he eat of the prey,
No, but what if there be a strong combination of many against him, will he not cease and give over? Isa. 31. 4. Be they who they will, the sheaperds of the people, be they never so many a multitude of them, let them lift up their voice and rage never so much, all is one, he will perform his work and accomplish it:
No, but what if there be a strong combination of many against him, will he not cease and give over? Isaiah 31. 4. Be they who they will, the sheaperds of the people, be they never so many a multitude of them, let them lift up their voice and rage never so much, all is one, he will perform his work and accomplish it:
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