Ouranōn Ourania, the shaking and translating of heaven and earth a sermon preached to the Honourable House of Commons in Parliament assembled on April 19, a day set apart for extraordinary humiliation / by John Owen.
A SERMON Preached to the Honorable House of COMMONS, Upon Thursday the 19th. of April 1640. being by Order of that House especially appointed for a Day of Humiliation.
A SERMON Preached to the Honourable House of COMMONS, Upon Thursday the 19th. of April 1640. being by Order of that House especially appointed for a Day of Humiliation.
THe main designe of the Apostle in this Scripture to the Hebrews, is to prevail with his Countrey-men who had undertaken the Profession of the Gospel, to abide constant and faithfull therein, without any Apostasie unto or mixture with Judaisme, which God and themselves had forsaken, fully manifesting, that in such back-sliders the soul of the Lord hath no pleasure. Chap. 10. 38. A Task, which whoso undertaketh in any Age, shall finde exceeding weighty and difficult, even to perswade Professors to hold out, and continue in the glory of their profession unto the end, that with patience doing the will of God, they might receive the promise;
THe main Design of the Apostle in this Scripture to the Hebrews, is to prevail with his Countrymen who had undertaken the Profession of the Gospel, to abide constant and faithful therein, without any Apostasy unto or mixture with Judaism, which God and themselves had forsaken, Fully manifesting, that in such backsliders the soul of the Lord hath no pleasure. Chap. 10. 38. A Task, which whoso undertaketh in any Age, shall find exceeding weighty and difficult, even to persuade Professors to hold out, and continue in the glory of their profession unto the end, that with patience doing the will of God, they might receive the promise;
Of all that deformitie and dissimilitude to the Divine Nature which is come upon us by the fall, there is no one part more eminent, or rather no one defect more evident, then Inconstancie and unstablenesse of minde, in embracing that which is spiritually Good.
Of all that deformity and dissimilitude to the Divine Nature which is come upon us by the fallen, there is no one part more eminent, or rather no one defect more evident, then Inconstancy and unstableness of mind, in embracing that which is spiritually Good.
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Of this nature is Perseverance in the faith of Christ, which as by him it is promised, and therefore is a Grace, so to us it is prescribed, and thereby is a Duty. Petamus ut det, quod ut habeamus jubet: August.
Of this nature is Perseverance in the faith of christ, which as by him it is promised, and Therefore is a Grace, so to us it is prescribed, and thereby is a Duty. Petamus ut debt, quod ut habeamus jubet: August.
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1. Principall and immediate, which is God the Father, Who having at sundrie times and in divers manners formerly spoken by the Prophets, herein speaketh by his Son; Chap. 1. 1. 2. Concurrent and immediate, Jesus Christ, this great salvation being begun to be spoken to us by the Lord. Chap. 2. 3. This latter he chiefly considereth, as in and by whom the Gospel is differenced from all other dispensations of the minde of God.
1. Principal and immediate, which is God the Father, Who having At sundry times and in diverse manners formerly spoken by the prophets, herein speaks by his Son; Chap. 1. 1. 2. Concurrent and immediate, jesus christ, this great salvation being begun to be spoken to us by the Lord. Chap. 2. 3. This latter he chiefly Considereth, as in and by whom the Gospel is differenced from all other dispensations of the mind of God.
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1. The infinite glory of his Deity: being the Brightnesse of his Fathers glory, and the expresse Image of his Person: Chap. 1. 3. 2. The infinite Condescension of his Love, in assuming humanity, for because the children were pertakers of flesh and blood, he also himself took part of the same. Chap. 2. 14.
1. The infinite glory of his Deity: being the Brightness of his Father's glory, and the express Image of his Person: Chap. 1. 3. 2. The infinite Condescension of his Love, in assuming humanity, for Because the children were partakers of Flesh and blood, he also himself took part of the same. Chap. 2. 14.
2. Comparatively, insisting chiefly on his Priesthood, exalting in sundrie weighty particulars, above that of Aaron, which yet was the glory of the Jewish worship,
2. Comparatively, insisting chiefly on his Priesthood, exalting in sundry weighty particulars, above that of Aaron, which yet was the glory of the Jewish worship,
And this being variously advanced and asserted, he layeth as the main foundation, upon which he placeth the weight and stresse of the main end pursued,
And this being variously advanced and asserted, he Layeth as the main Foundation, upon which he places the weight and stress of the main end pursued,
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Chap. 10. 17. 2. Sanctification, He puts his Laws in our hearts, and writes them in our minds, Chap. 10. 16. in it, purging our consciences by the blood of Christ, Chap. 9. 14. 3. Perseverance, I will be to them a God,
Chap. 10. 17. 2. Sanctification, He puts his Laws in our hearts, and writes them in our minds, Chap. 10. 16. in it, purging our Consciences by the blood of christ, Chap. 9. 14. 3. Perseverance, I will be to them a God,
2. Respectively to the Covenant of works, and in this regard assignes unto it principall qualifications, with many peculiar eminencies them attending, too many now to be named: now these are,
2. Respectively to the Covenant of works, and in this regard assigns unto it principal qualifications, with many peculiar Eminences them attending, too many now to be nam: now these Are,
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it is a better Covenant, and built upon better promises: Chap. 8. 6, 7. 22 3. Surer, the Priest thereof being ordained, not after the Law of a carnall commandment,
it is a better Covenant, and built upon better promises: Chap. 8. 6, 7. 22 3. Surer, the Priest thereof being ordained, not After the Law of a carnal Commandment,
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1. The benefits by them enjoyed under the Gospel. 2. The example of others, who by faith and patience obtained the promises: Chap. 11. 3. From the dangerous and pernicious consequence of back-sliding, of which onely, I shall speak.
1. The benefits by them enjoyed under the Gospel. 2. The Exampl of Others, who by faith and patience obtained the promises: Chap. 11. 3. From the dangerous and pernicious consequence of backsliding, of which only, I shall speak.
There remains no more sacrifice for it, but a certain fearfull looking for of judgement, and fiery indignation that shall consume the adversaries: Chap. 10. 26, 27.
There remains no more sacrifice for it, but a certain fearful looking for of judgement, and fiery Indignation that shall consume the Adversaries: Chap. 10. 26, 27.
1. His Goodnesse and Love, and that in his great undertaking to be a Saviour, being made like unto his brethren in all things, that he might be a mercifull and faithfull high Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people:
1. His goodness and Love, and that in his great undertaking to be a Saviour, being made like unto his brothers in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the Sins of the people:
Chap. 2. 17. and of this, there is a sweet and choise line, running through the whole Discourse, making the sin of back-sliding, against so much love and condescension appear exceeding sinfull.
Chap. 2. 17. and of this, there is a sweet and choice line, running through the Whole Discourse, making the since of backsliding, against so much love and condescension appear exceeding sinful.
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2. Comparatively, as he is the Mediator of the new Covenant in reference to Moses. And this he setteth forth as by many and sundry Reasonings in other places of the Epistle,
2. Comparatively, as he is the Mediator of the new Covenant in Referente to Moses. And this he sets forth as by many and sundry Reasonings in other places of the Epistle,
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Now the first testimony of his Power, is taken from a record of what he did heretofore; the other, from a prediction of what he will do hereafter. The first you have, v. 26. in the first part of it:
Now the First testimony of his Power, is taken from a record of what he did heretofore; the other, from a prediction of what he will do hereafter. The First you have, v. 26. in the First part of it:
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yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that Are shaken, as of things that Are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
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And thus am I stepped down upon the words of my Text, finding them in the close of the Arguments drawn from the power of Christ, to perswade professors to constancy in the paths of the Gospel;
And thus am I stepped down upon the words of my Text, finding them in the close of the Arguments drawn from the power of christ, to persuade professors to constancy in the paths of the Gospel;
and having passed through their coherence, and held out their ayme and tendance, their opening and Application comes now to be considered: and herein these 3. things.
and having passed through their coherence, and held out their aim and tendance, their opening and Application comes now to be considered: and herein these 3. things.
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the fore-going verse tells us it is not onely the Earth, but the Heaven also; but now what Heaven and Earth this should be, is dubious, is not apparent.
the foregoing verse tells us it is not only the Earth, but the Heaven also; but now what Heaven and Earth this should be, is dubious, is not apparent.
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So many different apprehensions of the minde of God in these words, as have any likenesse of truth, I must needs recount and remove, that no prejudice may remain from other conceptions, against that which from them we shall assert.
So many different apprehensions of the mind of God in these words, as have any likeness of truth, I must needs recount and remove, that no prejudice may remain from other conceptions, against that which from them we shall assert.
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1 Pet. 1. 12. And the Earth was filled with amazement when the holy Ghost being powred out upon the Apostles for the preaching of the Gospel, men of every Nation under Heaven were amazed, and marvelled at it.
1 Pet. 1. 12. And the Earth was filled with amazement when the holy Ghost being poured out upon the Apostles for the preaching of the Gospel, men of every nation under Heaven were amazed, and marveled At it.
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1. The shaking here intimated by the Apostle, was then when he wrote under the Promise, not actually accomplished as were the things by them recounted:
1. The shaking Here intimated by the Apostle, was then when he wrote under the Promise, not actually accomplished as were the things by them recounted:
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as is clearly intimated in the inference, Then he sho•k the Earth, but now the Heavens also, (it is a gradation to an higher demonstration of the power of Christ) which that the things of this interpretation are, is not apparent.
as is clearly intimated in the Inference, Then he sho•k the Earth, but now the Heavens also, (it is a gradation to an higher demonstration of the power of christ) which that the things of this Interpretation Are, is not apparent.
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3. It is marvellous these learned men observed not, that the Heavens and Earth shaken, v. 26. are the things to be removed, ver. 27. Now how are Angels and men removed by Christ? Are they not rather gathered up into one spirituall body and communion? Hence, ver: 27. they interpret the shaken things to be Judaic•ll Ceremonies, which, v. 26. they had said to be men and Angels.
3. It is marvellous these learned men observed not, that the Heavens and Earth shaken, v. 26. Are the things to be removed, ver. 27. Now how Are Angels and men removed by christ? are they not rather gathered up into one spiritual body and communion? Hence, for: 27. they interpret the shaken things to be Judaic•ll Ceremonies, which, v. 26. they had said to be men and Angels.
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A new Star, preternaturall darknesse, shaking of the Earth, opening of graves, renting of Rocks, and the like, are to them this shaking of Heaven and Earth.
A new Star, preternatural darkness, shaking of the Earth, opening of graves, renting of Rocks, and the like, Are to them this shaking of Heaven and Earth.
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3. This shaking of Heaven and Earth is ascribed to the power of Christ as Mediator, whereunto these signes and prodigies cannot rationally be assigned,
3. This shaking of Heaven and Earth is ascribed to the power of christ as Mediator, whereunto these Signs and prodigies cannot rationally be assigned,
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1. The things here said to be shaken, do stand in a plain opposition to the things that cannot be shaken, nor removed; and therefore they are to be removed, that these may be brought in.
1. The things Here said to be shaken, do stand in a plain opposition to the things that cannot be shaken, nor removed; and Therefore they Are to be removed, that these may be brought in.
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what opposition, I pray, do the materiall fabrick of Heaven and Earth stand in to the kingdom of the Lord Jesus? doubtlesse none at all, being the proper seat of that kingdom.
what opposition, I pray, do the material fabric of Heaven and Earth stand in to the Kingdom of the Lord jesus? doubtless none At all, being the proper seat of that Kingdom.
untill indeed that kingdom in the sense here insisted on is to cease, that is after the day of judgement, when the kingdom of Grace shall have place no more.
until indeed that Kingdom in the sense Here insisted on is to cease, that is After the day of judgement, when the Kingdom of Grace shall have place no more.
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1. As the Apostle here applyes a part of the Prophesie of Haggai, so that Prophesie even in the next words gives light into the meaning of the Apostle.
1. As the Apostle Here Applies a part of the Prophesy of Chaggai, so that Prophesy even in the next words gives Light into the meaning of the Apostle.
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The Heavens of the Nations what are they? even their Politicall heights and glory, those Forms of Government which they have framed for themselves and their own interest:
The Heavens of the nations what Are they? even their Political heights and glory, those Forms of Government which they have framed for themselves and their own Interest:
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It is then neither the materiall Heavens and Earth, nor yet Mosaicall Ordinances, but the Politicall Heights and splendour, the popular multitudes and strength of the Nations of the Earth, that are thus to be shaken, as shall be proved.
It is then neither the material Heavens and Earth, nor yet Mosaical Ordinances, but the Political Heights and splendour, the popular Multitudes and strength of the nations of the Earth, that Are thus to be shaken, as shall be proved.
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That the Earth in propheticall descriptions or predictions of things, is frequently, yea almost alwayes taken for the people and multitudes of the Earth, needs not much proving.
That the Earth in prophetical descriptions or predictions of things, is frequently, yea almost always taken for the people and Multitudes of the Earth, needs not much proving.
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That an Earthquake or shaking of the Earth, are popular commotions, is no lesse evident from Revel. 11. 13. where by an Earthquake great Babylon receives a fatall blowe.
That an Earthquake or shaking of the Earth, Are popular commotions, is no less evident from Revel. 11. 13. where by an Earthquake great Babylon receives a fatal blow.
And first he minds them of that wonderfull deliverance from an Army behind them, and an Ocean before them, by his miraculous preparing dry paths for them in the deep.
And First he minds them of that wonderful deliverance from an Army behind them, and an Ocean before them, by his miraculous preparing dry paths for them in the deep.
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Now these dissolved, rolled Heavens, are no other, but the power and heights of the opposing Nations, their government and tyranny, especially that of Idumea, as both the fore-going and following verses do declare.
Now these dissolved, rolled Heavens, Are no other, but the power and heights of the opposing nations, their government and tyranny, especially that of Idumea, as both the foregoing and following Verses do declare.
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The indignation of the Lord (saith he) is upon the Nations, and his fury upon their Armies, he hath delivered them to the slaughter, their slain, &c. Jerem. 4. 23, 24, 25. I beheld the earth, and lo, it was without form and void:
The Indignation of the Lord (Says he) is upon the nations, and his fury upon their Armies, he hath Delivered them to the slaughter, their slave, etc. Jeremiah 4. 23, 24, 25. I beheld the earth, and lo, it was without from and void:
and the heavens, and they had no light. I beheld the mountains, and lo, they trembled, and all the hils moved lightly. Here's Heaven and Earth shaken;
and the heavens, and they had no Light. I beheld the Mountains, and lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly. Here's Heaven and Earth shaken;
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behold Heaven and Earth, Sun, Moon and stars, all shaken and confounded, in the destruction of Egypt, the thing the Prophet treats of, their Kingdome and Nation being to be ruined.
behold Heaven and Earth, Sun, Moon and Stars, all shaken and confounded, in the destruction of Egypt, the thing the Prophet treats of, their Kingdom and nation being to be ruined.
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Not to hold you too long, upon what is so plain and evident, you may take it for a rule, that in the denuntiations of the judgements of God, through all the Prophets, Heavens, Sun, Moon, stars, and the like appearing beauties and glories of the aspectable Heavens, are taken for Governments, Governors, Dominions in politicall States,
Not to hold you too long, upon what is so plain and evident, you may take it for a Rule, that in the denunciations of the Judgments of God, through all the prophets, Heavens, Sun, Moon, Stars, and the like appearing beauty's and Glories of the aspectable Heavens, Are taken for Governments, Governors, Dominions in political States,
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and destruction of persecuting Emperors, and Captains, with the transition of Power and Soveraignty from one sort to another, is here held out under this grandour of words, being part of the shaking of Heaven and Earth in my Text.
and destruction of persecuting Emperor's, and Captains, with the transition of Power and Sovereignty from one sort to Another, is Here held out under this grandeur of words, being part of the shaking of Heaven and Earth in my Text.
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Adde lastly hereunto, that the Promises of the Restauration of God's people into a glorious condition after all their sufferings, is perpetually in the Scripture held out under the same terms;
Add lastly hereunto, that the Promises of the Restauration of God's people into a glorious condition After all their sufferings, is perpetually in the Scripture held out under the same terms;
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and the former shall not be remembred, nor come into my minde. v. 18. Be you glad and rejoyce for ever in that which I create, &c. 2 Pet. 3. 13. Neverthelesse we according to his promise, look for new Heavens and a new Earth, wherein dwelleth righteousnesse.
and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into my mind. v. 18. Be you glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create, etc. 2 Pet. 3. 13. Nevertheless we according to his promise, look for new Heavens and a new Earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
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Those gatherings together of many waters, Rivers from all places, or pretended Clergie men from all Nations, into Generall Counsels, which were the Sea or many waters on which the whore sate, shall have no place at all, in the Churches restored condition.
Those gatherings together of many waters, rivers from all places, or pretended Clergy men from all nations, into General Counsels, which were the Sea or many waters on which the whore sat, shall have no place At all, in the Churches restored condition.
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even the Politicall Heights, the splendor and strength of the Nations of the Earth, the foundation of the whole is laid, and our heap (or building if your favour so accept it) will go on apace;
even the Political Heights, the splendour and strength of the nations of the Earth, the Foundation of the Whole is laid, and our heap (or building if your favour so accept it) will go on apace;
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Now they being declared and proved to be civill things, such also is their shaking. Now what is a civill shaking of civill constitutions? How are such things done in the world? what are these Earthquakes? truly the accomplishment hereof is in all Nations so under our eyes,
Now they being declared and proved to be civil things, such also is their shaking. Now what is a civil shaking of civil constitutions? How Are such things done in the world? what Are these Earthquakes? truly the accomplishment hereof is in all nations so under our eyes,
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Neither shall I insist upon the 3d Inquiry, viz: when this shaking shall be? The Text is plain, that is must be previous to the bringing in of those things that cannot be moved:
Neither shall I insist upon the 3d Inquiry, videlicet: when this shaking shall be? The Text is plain, that is must be previous to the bringing in of those things that cannot be moved:
this prophesie hath and shall receive a twofold eminent Accomplishment, with reference unto a twofold eminent Opposition, which the kingdom of Christ hath met withall in the world.
this prophesy hath and shall receive a twofold eminent Accomplishment, with Referente unto a twofold eminent Opposition, which the Kingdom of christ hath met withal in the world.
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The issue of the whole in the accomplishment of this promise, shaking those Heavens and Earth to pieces, I before pointed at from Revel. 6. 12, 13, 14, 15. beginning in the plagues of the persecuting Emperors, and ending in the ruine of the Empire it self. But,
The issue of the Whole in the accomplishment of this promise, shaking those Heavens and Earth to Pieces, I before pointed At from Revel. 6. 12, 13, 14, 15. beginning in the plagues of the persecuting Emperor's, and ending in the ruin of the Empire it self. But,
The vials of Gods wrath having crumbled the Heavens and Earth of Pagan Rome into severall pieces, and that Empire being removed as to its old form, by the craft of Satan it became moulded up again into a Papall Soveraignty, to exercise all the power of the first Beast, in persecution of the Saints.
The vials of God's wrath having crumbled the Heavens and Earth of Pagan Room into several Pieces, and that Empire being removed as to its old from, by the craft of Satan it became moulded up again into a Papal Sovereignty, to exercise all the power of the First Beast, in persecution of the Saints.
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the new moulded Heaven and Earth of Papall Antichristian Rome, running by a mysterious threed, through all the Nations of the West, must be shaken also:
the new moulded Heaven and Earth of Papal Antichristian Room, running by a mysterious thread, through all the nations of the West, must be shaken also:
This doubtlesse is a common fault amongst Translators, that they will accommodate the words of a Text, to their own apprehension of the sense and matter thereof.
This doubtless is a Common fault among Translators, that they will accommodate the words of a Text, to their own apprehension of the sense and matter thereof.
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Understanding, as I suppose, that the things here said to be shaken, were the Jewish ordinances, they translated their disposition, a Removall; as the truth is they were removed.
Understanding, as I suppose, that the things Here said to be shaken, were the Jewish ordinances, they translated their disposition, a Removal; as the truth is they were removed.
As it's naturall importance from it's rise and composition is otherwise, so neither in the Scripture or any profane Author, doth it ever signifie properly a removall. Translation, or changing, is the onely native, genuine import of it:
As it's natural importance from it's rise and composition is otherwise, so neither in the Scripture or any profane Author, does it ever signify properly a removal. translation, or changing, is the only native, genuine import of it:
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Now this is evident, from that full prediction which you have of the accomplishment hereof, Revel. 17. 12, 13, and 16. Ver: 12. the Kingdoms of the West receive power at one houre with the Beast.
Now this is evident, from that full prediction which you have of the accomplishment hereof, Revel. 17. 12, 13, and 16. Ver: 12. the Kingdoms of the West receive power At one hour with the Beast.
In themselves they hold out a commutation of things, and as they stand in conjunction in that place of the Prophet, declaring that that shaking and commutation must be for the bringing in of the kingdom of the Lord Christ.
In themselves they hold out a commutation of things, and as they stand in conjunction in that place of the Prophet, declaring that that shaking and commutation must be for the bringing in of the Kingdom of the Lord christ.
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For the first, the things that cannot be shaken, v. 24. are called a kingdom that cannot be removed, v. 28. A kingdom subject to none of those shakings and alterations, which other Dominions have been tossed to and fro with all.
For the First, the things that cannot be shaken, v. 24. Are called a Kingdom that cannot be removed, v. 28. A Kingdom Subject to none of those shakings and alterations, which other Dominions have been tossed to and from with all.
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this cometh not with observation, it is within us. Luk. 17. 20, 21. consisting in righteousnesse, peace, and joy in the holy Ghost. Rom. 14. 17. 2. As externall, and appearing in Gospel Administrations;
this comes not with observation, it is within us. Luk. 17. 20, 21. consisting in righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Ghost. Rom. 14. 17. 2. As external, and appearing in Gospel Administrations;
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so is Christ described as a King in the midst of their kingdom, Revel. 1. 14, 15, 16, 17. as also Chap. 4. as also Chap. 11. 15. And both these may be again considered 2. wayes.
so is christ described as a King in the midst of their Kingdom, Revel. 1. 14, 15, 16, 17. as also Chap. 4. as also Chap. 11. 15. And both these may be again considered 2. ways.
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He hath built his Church upon a Rock, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. Matth. 16. 18. 2. In reference to their extent in respect of Subjects, with their visible glorious appearance, which is under innumerable promises to be very great in the latter dayes.
He hath built his Church upon a Rock, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16. 18. 2. In Referente to their extent in respect of Subject's, with their visible glorious appearance, which is under innumerable promises to be very great in the latter days.
For it shall come to passe in the last dayes, that the mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hils,
For it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills,
1. The growth of righteousnesse, peace and joy in the Saints, being filled with light and love from the speciall presence of Christ, with a wonderfull increase of the number of them, multitudes of the Elect being to be born in those dayes:
1. The growth of righteousness, peace and joy in the Saints, being filled with Light and love from the special presence of christ, with a wonderful increase of the number of them, Multitudes of the Elect being to be born in those days:
the residue of the Jews and fulnes of the Gentiles meeting in one fold, and there dwelleth righteousnes: 2 Pet. 3. 13. 2. The administration of Gospel ordinances, in power and puritie, according to the appointment, and unto the acceptation of the Lord Jesus.
the residue of the jews and fullness of the Gentiles meeting in one fold, and there dwells righteousness: 2 Pet. 3. 13. 2. The administration of Gospel ordinances, in power and purity, according to the appointment, and unto the acceptation of the Lord jesus.
The temple of God and the altar being measured anew, the outward Court defiled with Gentile-worship is left out, Revel. 11. 1, 2. 3. The glorious and visible manifestation of those Administration, in the eyes of all the world in peace and quietnesse, None making afraid, or hurting in the whole mountain of the Lord. Isa. 65. 25.
The temple of God and the altar being measured anew, the outward Court defiled with Gentile-worship is left out, Revel. 11. 1, 2. 3. The glorious and visible manifestation of those Administration, in the eyes of all the world in peace and quietness, None making afraid, or hurting in the Whole mountain of the Lord. Isaiah 65. 25.
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so making it a bottome vivendi ut velis, for every one to do that which is good in his own eyes, to the disturbance of all order and Authority, civill and spirituall,
so making it a bottom vivendi ut velis, for every one to do that which is good in his own eyes, to the disturbance of all order and authority, civil and spiritual,
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as they expresly clash against innumerable promises, so they directly introduce such confusion and disorder, as the soul of the Lord Jesus doth exceedingly abhor.
as they expressly clash against innumerable promises, so they directly introduce such confusion and disorder, as the soul of the Lord jesus does exceedingly abhor.
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as the word is often used: Rom. 9. 11. The words of the Text, being unfolded, and the minde of the holy Ghost in them discovered, I shall from them commend to your Christian consideration this following Position.
as the word is often used: Rom. 9. 11. The words of the Text, being unfolded, and the mind of the holy Ghost in them discovered, I shall from them commend to your Christian consideration this following Position.
The Lord Jesus Christ by his mighty Power, in these latter daies, as Antichristian Tyranny draws to it's period, will so farre shake and translate the politicall Heights, Governments,
The Lord jesus christ by his mighty Power, in these latter days, as Antichristian Tyranny draws to it's Period, will so Far shake and translate the political Heights, Governments,
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and so consequently the kingdom of Christ to be established, is that glorious administration thereof, which in these dayes, their dayes, he will bring in.
and so consequently the Kingdom of christ to be established, is that glorious administration thereof, which in these days, their days, he will bring in.
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Dan. 7. 27. The Kingdom, and Dominion, and Greatnesse of the Kingdom under the whole Heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High:
Dan. 7. 27. The Kingdom, and Dominion, and Greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole Heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High:
Either Antichrist is described in the close of this Chapter, or one very like him, St. John painting him in the Revelation with all this mans colours.
Either Antichrist is described in the close of this Chapter, or one very like him, Saint John painting him in the Revelation with all this men colours.
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yet that another was to rise in his likenesse, with his craft and cruelty, that with the assistance of the ten Horns, should plague the Saints of the Christians, no lesse then the other had done those of the Jews. Now what shall be the issue thereof? v. 26. His Dominion with his Adherents shall be taken away, and consumed:
yet that Another was to rise in his likeness, with his craft and cruelty, that with the assistance of the ten Horns, should plague the Saints of the Christians, no less then the other had done those of the jews. Now what shall be the issue thereof? v. 26. His Dominion with his Adherents shall be taken away, and consumed:
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It is clearly evident from these and other places in that Prophesie, that he who is the onely Potentate, will sooner or later shake all the Monarchies of the Earth, where he will have his Name known, that all Nations may be suited to the interest of his kingdom, which alone is to endure.
It is clearly evident from these and other places in that Prophesy, that he who is the only Potentate, will sooner or later shake all the Monarchies of the Earth, where he will have his Name known, that all nations may be suited to the Interest of his Kingdom, which alone is to endure.
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Amos 9. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Jerem. 31. 23, 24, 25. Isa. 33. 21, 22, 23, 24. I shall onely adde that punctuall description which you have of this whole matter as Daniel cals it in the Revelation, with respect unto it's accomplishment. Chap. 17. the Romane Harlot, having procured the ten Kings or kingdoms, into which the last head of the Romane Empire sprouted about the yeer 450. by the inundation of the Northern Nations to joyn with her, they together make war against the Lambe: v. 12, 13, 14.
Amos 9. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Jeremiah 31. 23, 24, 25. Isaiah 33. 21, 22, 23, 24. I shall only add that punctual description which you have of this Whole matter as daniel calls it in the Revelation, with respect unto it's accomplishment. Chap. 17. the Roman Harlot, having procured the ten Kings or kingdoms, into which the last head of the Roman Empire sprouted about the year 450. by the inundation of the Northern nations to join with her, they together make war against the Lamb: v. 12, 13, 14.
12. The ten Horns which thou sawest (upon the last head of the great Beast the Romane Monarchy) are ten kings, which have received no kingdoms as yet, (to wit,
12. The ten Horns which thou Sawest (upon the last head of the great Beast the Roman Monarchy) Are ten Kings, which have received no kingdoms as yet, (to wit,
13. These have one minde (that is as to the businesse in hand, for otherwise they did and do vex one another with perpetuall broyls and wars) and shall give their power and strength to the Beast (or swear to defend the Rights of holy Church, which is no other then Babylon, and act accordingly).
13. These have one mind (that is as to the business in hand, for otherwise they did and do vex one Another with perpetual broils and wars) and shall give their power and strength to the Beast (or swear to defend the Rights of holy Church, which is no other then Babylon, and act accordingly).
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and in them the Lambe himself, striving to keep his kingdom out of the world) and the Lambe shall overcome them, shaking and translating them into a new mould and frame) For he is Lord of lords,
and in them the Lamb himself, striving to keep his Kingdom out of the world) and the Lamb shall overcome them, shaking and translating them into a new mould and frame) For he is Lord of Lords,
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and perhaps Government) these hate the whore, and shall make her desolate, (are instrumentall in the hand of Christ for the ruin of that Antichristian State, which before they served) and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
and perhaps Government) these hate the whore, and shall make her desolate, (Are instrumental in the hand of christ for the ruin of that Antichristian State, which before they served) and naked, and shall eat her Flesh, and burn her with fire.
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Hence Chap. 18. 2. Babylon, and that whole Antichristian State, which was supported upon their power and greatnesse, having lost it's props, comes topling down to the ground;
Hence Chap. 18. 2. Babylon, and that Whole Antichristian State, which was supported upon their power and greatness, having lost it's props, comes topling down to the ground;
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V. 9. And the Kings of the Earth (being some of them shaken out of their dominion for refusing to close with the Lamb) who have committed fornication, and lived deliciously with her (learning & practising false worship of her institution) shall bewail her, and lament for her, (as having received succour from her, her monstaries and shavelings, in their distresse, whereunto indeed they were brought for her sake) when they shall see the smoke of her burning, (beholding her darknesse, stink and confusion, in her finall desolation.)
V. 9. And the Kings of the Earth (being Some of them shaken out of their dominion for refusing to close with the Lamb) who have committed fornication, and lived deliciously with her (learning & practising false worship of her Institution) shall bewail her, and lament for her, (as having received succour from her, her monstaries and shavelings, in their distress, whereunto indeed they were brought for her sake) when they shall see the smoke of her burning, (beholding her darkness, stink and confusion, in her final desolation.)
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though many shall be purified and made white, yet the wicked shall do wickedly, and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
though many shall be purified and made white, yet the wicked shall do wickedly, and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
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but at length having suffered the poore deceived wretches to drink of the cup prepared for them, he appears himself gloriously, Chap. 19. 13. in a more eminent manner then ever before, to the totall destruction of the residue of opposers.
but At length having suffered the poor deceived wretches to drink of the cup prepared for them, he appears himself gloriously, Chap. 19. 13. in a more eminent manner then ever before, to the total destruction of the residue of opposers.
Isa. 34. 7, 8. The day of vengeance is in his heart, when the yeer of his redeemed is come. Isa. 63. 4. The Kings of the Earth have given their power to Antichrist, indeavouring to the utmost to keep the kingdom of Christ out of the world.
Isaiah 34. 7, 8. The day of vengeance is in his heart, when the year of his redeemed is come. Isaiah 63. 4. The Kings of the Earth have given their power to Antichrist, endeavouring to the utmost to keep the Kingdom of christ out of the world.
What, I pray, hath been their main businesse for 700. years and upward, even almost ever since the Man of Sin was enthroned? How have they earned the Titles, Eldest Son of the Church, The Catholick,
What, I pray, hath been their main business for 700. Years and upward, even almost ever since the Man of since was Enthroned? How have they earned the Titles, Eldest Son of the Church, The Catholic,
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and most Christian King, Defender of the Faith, and the like? hath it not been by the blood of Saints? is there not in every one of these kingdoms, the slain,
and most Christian King, Defender of the Faith, and the like? hath it not been by the blood of Saints? is there not in every one of these kingdoms, the slave,
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Hath not the blood of the Saints of Jesus, yeleped by Antichrist and his adherents, Wicklieffes and Lollards, cried from the ground for vengeance upon the English Heaven and Earth for a long season? did not their bodies lye in the streets of France, under the names of Waldenses, Albigenses, and poore men of Lyons? Hath not Germany, and the annexed Territories, her Husse, and Hussile, Hierome and Subutraguians to answer for? is not Spaine's Inquisition enough to ruine a world, much more a Kingdom? Have not all these,
Hath not the blood of the Saints of jesus, yelped by Antichrist and his adherents, Wycliffe's and Lollards, cried from the ground for vengeance upon the English Heaven and Earth for a long season? did not their bodies lie in the streets of France, under the names of Waldenses, Albigenses, and poor men of Lyons? Hath not Germany, and the annexed Territories, her Husse, and Hussile, Jerome and Subutraguians to answer for? is not Spaine's Inquisition enough to ruin a world, much more a Kingdom? Have not all these,
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and all the Kingdoms round about washed their hands and garments in the blood of thousands of Protestants? And do not the Kings of all these Nations as yet stand up in the roome of their Progenitors with the same implacable enmity to the power of the Gospel? Shew me seven Kings that ever yet laboured sincerely to enhance the kingdom of the Lord Jesus,
and all the Kingdoms round about washed their hands and garments in the blood of thousands of Protestants? And do not the Kings of all these nations as yet stand up in the room of their Progenitors with the same implacable enmity to the power of the Gospel? Show me seven Kings that ever yet laboured sincerely to enhance the Kingdom of the Lord jesus,
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And is there not a cry for all this, How long, Lord, holy and true, doest thou not avenge our blood on them that live on the earth? Revel. 6. 10. Doth not Sion cry, The violence done to me and my flesh, be upon Babylon,
And is there not a cry for all this, How long, Lord, holy and true, dost thou not avenge our blood on them that live on the earth? Revel. 6. 10. Does not Sion cry, The violence done to me and my Flesh, be upon Babylon,
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and my blood upon those Heavens of the Nations? And will not the Lord avenge his Elect that cry unto him day and night, will he not do it speedily? Will he not call the fowls of Heaven to eat the flesh of Kings,
and my blood upon those Heavens of the nations? And will not the Lord avenge his Elect that cry unto him day and night, will he not do it speedily? Will he not call the fowls of Heaven to eat the Flesh of Kings,
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and Captains, and great men of the Earth? Revel. 19. 18. Will he not make these Heavens like the wood of the vine, not a pin to be taken off them to hang a garment on, in his whole tabernacle?
and Captains, and great men of the Earth? Revel. 19. 18. Will he not make these Heavens like the wood of the vine, not a pin to be taken off them to hang a garment on, in his Whole tabernacle?
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He hath promised his Church, that he will give unto it, holy Priests and Levites, Isa. 66. 20, 21. which shall serve at the great feast of tabernacles, Zech. 14. 16. a sufficient demonstration that he will dwell still in his Churches by his ordinances, whatsoever some conceive;
He hath promised his Church, that he will give unto it, holy Priests and Levites, Isaiah 66. 20, 21. which shall serve At the great feast of Tabernacles, Zechariah 14. 16. a sufficient demonstration that he will dwell still in his Churches by his ordinances, whatsoever Some conceive;
So also, That he will make her civill officers Peace, and her Exactors Righteousnesse: Isa. 60. 17, 18. they shall be so established, that the Nations, as Nations, may serve it;
So also, That he will make her civil Officers Peace, and her Exactors Righteousness: Isaiah 60. 17, 18. they shall be so established, that the nations, as nations, may serve it;
Bellarmine, to prove that the Pope hath a temporall power indirectly over all Kings and Nations (if he mean by indirectly, gotten by indirect means, it is actually true as too too many of them) gives sundry instances in most of the most eminent Nations in Europe, how he hath actually exercised such a power for his own interest.
Bellarmine, to prove that the Pope hath a temporal power indirectly over all Kings and nations (if he mean by indirectly, got by indirect means, it is actually true as too too many of them) gives sundry instances in most of the most eminent nations in Europe, how he hath actually exercised such a power for his own Interest.
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There have been two most famous and remarkable changes of the Government of these Na•ions, and into both of them what an influence the Pope had, is easily discernable.
There have been two most famous and remarkable changes of the Government of these Na•ions, and into both of them what an influence the Pope had, is Easily discernible.
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The first was between the yeers 4. and 500. after Christ, when the Romane Empire of the West, that which withheld the Man of Sin from acting his part to the life, was shivered to pieces by many barbarous Nations:
The First was between the Years 4. and 500. After christ, when the Roman Empire of the West, that which withheld the Man of since from acting his part to the life, was shivered to Pieces by many barbarous nations:
who setling themselves in the fruitfull soiles of Europe, began to plant their Heavens, and lay the foundations of their Earth, growing up into civill States:
who settling themselves in the fruitful soils of Europe, began to plant their Heavens, and lay the foundations of their Earth, growing up into civil States:
This furious inundation setled the Franches in Gall: the Saxons in England, the West Goths in Spaine, the East Goths and Longobards into Italy, and set up the Almans in Germany, from some whereof,
This furious inundation settled the Franches in Gall: the Saxons in England, the West Gothis in Spain, the East Gothis and Longobards into Italy, and Set up the Almans in Germany, from Some whereof,
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The second Great Alteration took up a long space, and was in action about 300. years, reckoning it from the translation of the French Crown, from Childerick the 4th, unto Pipin and his Son Charles, by Papall Authority, unto the Conquest of England by the Normanes, in which space the line of Charles in France was again by the same Authority and the power of Hugh Capet cut off:
The second Great Alteration took up a long Molle, and was in actium about 300. Years, reckoning it from the Translation of the French Crown, from Childerick the 4th, unto Pippin and his Son Charles, by Papal authority, unto the Conquest of England by the Normans, in which Molle the line of Charles in France was again by the same authority and the power of Hugh Capet Cut off:
and either by pretended collations of Right, to pacifie the consciences of blood-thirsty Potentates, in the undertaking and pursuing their unjust Conquests,
and either by pretended collations of Right, to pacify the Consciences of bloodthirsty Potentates, in the undertaking and pursuing their unjust Conquests,
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or foolish mitred confirmations of Sword purchases, he got them all framed to his own end and purpose, which was to bring all these Nations into subjection to his Babylonish usurpations, which their Kings finding no way inconsistent with their own designes did willingly promote, labouring to enforce all consciences into subjection to the Romane See.
or foolish mitred confirmations of Sword purchases, he god them all framed to his own end and purpose, which was to bring all these nations into subjection to his Babylonish usurpations, which their Kings finding no Way inconsistent with their own designs did willingly promote, labouring to enforce all Consciences into subjection to the Roman See.
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Hence it is, as I observed before, that such an interposition was made of the Rights of holy Church, that is Babylon the mother of fornications, in all the Tyes, Oaths,
Hence it is, as I observed before, that such an interposition was made of the Rights of holy Church, that is Babylon the mother of fornications, in all the Ties, Oaths,
And for the advancement of the righteous judgements of God, that the sons of men may learn to fear and tremble before him, it may be observed, that that which doth,
And for the advancement of the righteous Judgments of God, that the Sons of men may Learn to Fear and tremble before him, it may be observed, that that which does,
and shall stick upon Potentates to their ruine, is not so much their own or any other interest, as the very dregs of this Papall Antichristian interest, thrust into their Oaths and Obligations,
and shall stick upon Potentates to their ruin, is not so much their own or any other Interest, as the very dregs of this Papal Antichristian Interest, thrust into their Oaths and Obligations,
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for no end in the world, but to keep the Lord Jesus out of his throne. This is a 2d. Reasons, why the Lord Jesus by his mighty Power at the bringing in of his unmovable kingdom, will shake the Heavens and the Earth of the Nations;
for no end in the world, but to keep the Lord jesus out of his throne. This is a 2d. Reasons, why the Lord jesus by his mighty Power At the bringing in of his unmovable Kingdom, will shake the Heavens and the Earth of the nations;
even because in their present constitution they are directly framed to the interest of Antichrist, which by notable advantages at their first moulding,
even Because in their present constitution they Are directly framed to the Interest of Antichrist, which by notable advantages At their First moulding,
and continued insinuations ever since, hath so rivetted it self into the very fundamentals of them, that no digging or mining, with an Earthquake, will cast up the foundation stones thereof.
and continued insinuations ever since, hath so riveted it self into the very fundamentals of them, that not digging or mining, with an Earthquake, will cast up the Foundation stones thereof.
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The present Power of the Nations stands in direct opposition to the bringing in of the kingdom of Christ. Two things there are which confessedly are incumbent on him in this day of his advancement.
The present Power of the nations Stands in Direct opposition to the bringing in of the Kingdom of christ. Two things there Are which confessedly Are incumbent on him in this day of his advancement.
1. Reall, the Great River Euphrates, the strength and fulnesse of whose streames doth yet rage so high, that there is no passage for the Kings of the East to come over;
1. Real, the Great River Euphrates, the strength and fullness of whose streams does yet rage so high, that there is no passage for the Kings of the East to come over;
Revel. 16. 12. doubtlesse this is spoken in allusion to Abraham's coming over that River into Canaan when the Church of God in his family was there to be erected;
Revel. 16. 12. doubtless this is spoken in allusion to Abraham's coming over that River into Canaan when the Church of God in his family was there to be erected;
whence he was called the Hebrew, that is, the Passenger, to wit, over that River, Gen. 14. 13. and then it may well enough denote the Turkish Power, which proud as it is at this day, possessing in peace all those Regions of the East,
whence he was called the Hebrew, that is, the Passenger, to wit, over that River, Gen. 14. 13. and then it may well enough denote the Turkish Power, which proud as it is At this day, possessing in peace all those Regions of the East,
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and so the yoke of her tyranny broken from the Churches neck, and so it can be no other but the power of the Romish Babylon supported by the Kings of the Nations, which must therefore be shaken and dryed up. 2. Morall:
and so the yoke of her tyranny broken from the Churches neck, and so it can be no other but the power of the Romish Babylon supported by the Kings of the nations, which must Therefore be shaken and dried up. 2. Moral:
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But that he should ever accept any false worship, which he had once strictly prohibited, and no where to this day appointed, to this they will never be reconciled.
But that he should ever accept any false worship, which he had once strictly prohibited, and no where to this day appointed, to this they will never be reconciled.
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Now such is all the invented idolatrous worship which the Kings of the Earth have sucked in from the cup of fornication held out unto them in the hand,
Now such is all the invented idolatrous worship which the Kings of the Earth have sucked in from the cup of fornication held out unto them in the hand,
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and by the Authority of the Romane whore; this still they cleave close unto, and will not hearken to the Angels preaching the everlasting Gospel, that men should worship him, who made the Heavens,
and by the authority of the Roman whore; this still they cleave close unto, and will not harken to the Angels preaching the everlasting Gospel, that men should worship him, who made the Heavens,
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Revel. 13. 6, 7. that is, the God of heaven in Jesus Christ, in opposition to all their Ieonolatry, Artolatry, Hagiolatry, Staurolatry, and Masse abominations.
Revel. 13. 6, 7. that is, the God of heaven in jesus christ, in opposition to all their Ieonolatry, Artolatry, Hagiolatry, Staurolatry, and Mass abominations.
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Revel. 18. 4. Now as Sampson, intending the destruction of the Princes, Lords, and residue of the Philistines, who were gathered together in their Idoll temple, he effected it by pulling away the pillars whereby the building was supported;
Revel. 18. 4. Now as Sampson, intending the destruction of the Princes, lords, and residue of the philistines, who were gathered together in their Idol temple, he effected it by pulling away the pillars whereby the building was supported;
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Otherwise she is but like the Egyptian deities, whose silly worshippers through many glorious portles and frontispeices, were led to adore the image of an ugly Ape.
Otherwise she is but like the Egyptian deities, whose silly worshippers through many glorious portles and frontispeices, were led to adore the image of an ugly Ape.
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Adde hereunto, that in this mighty work, the Lord Jesus Christ, will make use of the Powers of the Nations, the Horns of them, that is their strength, Rev. 17. 16. they must hate the whore,
Add hereunto, that in this mighty work, the Lord jesus christ, will make use of the Powers of the nations, the Horns of them, that is their strength, Rev. 17. 16. they must hate the whore,
and make her desolate, and naked; and eat her flesh, and burn her with fire: now whether this can be accomplished or no, in their present posture is easily discernable.
and make her desolate, and naked; and eat her Flesh, and burn her with fire: now whither this can be accomplished or no, in their present posture is Easily discernible.
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Doth not the Papall Interest lye at the bottome of all or the most ruling lines of Christendome? can that be ejected without unbottoming their own dominion? do they not use the efficacy of the Romane jurisdiction to ballance the powers of their Adversaries abroad,
Does not the Papal Interest lie At the bottom of all or the most ruling lines of Christendom? can that be ejected without unbottoming their own dominion? do they not use the efficacy of the Roman jurisdiction to balance the Powers of their Adversaries abroad,
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and to awe their Subjects at home? hath he not a consider able strength in every one of their own Bosomes? Are not the Locuists of their religious orders, all sworn slaves to the Pope,
and to awe their Subject's At home? hath he not a Consider able strength in every one of their own Bosoms? are not the Locuists of their religious order, all sworn slaves to the Pope,
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and the like? and can any expect that such as these, should take up the despised quarrell of the Saints, against that flourishing Queen? doubtlesse no such fruit will grow on these Trees before they are throughly shaken.
and the like? and can any expect that such as these, should take up the despised quarrel of the Saints, against that flourishing Queen? doubtless no such fruit will grow on these Trees before they Are thoroughly shaken.
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4. That his own people seeing all earthly things shaken, and removing, may be raised up to the laying hold of that durable kingdom that shall not be removed.
4. That his own people seeing all earthly things shaken, and removing, may be raised up to the laying hold of that durable Kingdom that shall not be removed.
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Now these things are so glewed also to mens earthly possessions, the talons of the birds of prey, having firmly seized on them, that they also must be shaken with them.
Now these things Are so glued also to men's earthly possessions, the talons of the Birds of prey, having firmly seized on them, that they also must be shaken with them.
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and possession of Moses Chair, that they were wise in earthly things, and had drawn out experiences by long observation, of what was like to come to passe as to the weather, by considering the ordinary signes of the alterations thereof;
and possession of Moses Chair, that they were wise in earthly things, and had drawn out experiences by long observation, of what was like to come to pass as to the weather, by considering the ordinary Signs of the alterations thereof;
but notwithstanding that mighty effectuall concurrence of signes in heaven and earth, with the accomplishment of Prophesies, all pointing to the instant establishment of the kingdom of God in the coming of the Messiah, not discerning them at all, they come and cry, If thou be the Christ, give us a signe;
but notwithstanding that mighty effectual concurrence of Signs in heaven and earth, with the accomplishment of prophecies, all pointing to the instant establishment of the Kingdom of God in the coming of the Messiah, not discerning them At all, they come and cry, If thou be the christ, give us a Signen;
The rich Glutton thought, that if his way of teaching might have been set up, by men rising from the dead, there would have been a world of converts, more then were made by preaching the Word of God.
The rich Glutton Thought, that if his Way of teaching might have been Set up, by men rising from the dead, there would have been a world of converts, more then were made by preaching the Word of God.
to calculate and prognosticate from necessary signes, yet in the works of the Lord, though the signes which in his wisdom he was pleased to give, were plentifull round about them,
to calculate and prognosticate from necessary Signs, yet in the works of the Lord, though the Signs which in his Wisdom he was pleased to give, were plentiful round about them,
Hence it is, that the Lord incourageth us to make inquiry after these things, to finde out the seasons wherein he will do any great work for his people, knowing that without this, we shall be altogether uselesse in the generation wherein we live.
Hence it is, that the Lord Encourageth us to make inquiry After these things, to find out the seasons wherein he will do any great work for his people, knowing that without this, we shall be altogether useless in the generation wherein we live.
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And what is this, that the Lord will have his people to inquire of him about? even the great work of the ruine of Babylon, and restauration of his Church, which yet was not to be accomplished for 240. yeers.
And what is this, that the Lord will have his people to inquire of him about? even the great work of the ruin of Babylon, and restauration of his Church, which yet was not to be accomplished for 240. Years.
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Dan. 9. 2. The Prophet tels you, that this was his great study, and at length he understood by books, the approach of the time, wherein God would deliver his Church from Babylonish captivity and pollution:
Dan. 9. 2. The Prophet tells you, that this was his great study, and At length he understood by books, the approach of the time, wherein God would deliver his Church from Babylonish captivity and pollution:
Wide from that Atheisticall frame of spirit, which would have a predetermination of events and successes, to eradicate all care and endeavour to serve that Providence, which will produce their Accomplishment.
Wide from that Atheistical frame of Spirit, which would have a predetermination of events and Successes, to eradicate all care and endeavour to serve that Providence, which will produce their Accomplishment.
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A discovery of the approach of any promised, and before fixed work of God, should settle our minds to the utmost endeavour of helping the decree bring forth.
A discovery of the approach of any promised, and before fixed work of God, should settle our minds to the utmost endeavour of helping the Decree bring forth.
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2. He finds great acceptation in this his addresse to the Lord by supplications, for the establishing of that work which he had discovered was nigh at hand: for,
2. He finds great acceptation in this his address to the Lord by supplications, for the establishing of that work which he had discovered was High At hand: for,
v. 21. Whilest I was praying, the man Gabriel came, &c. 2. The work which he had discovered to be approaching, was instantly hastned and gone in hand withall:
v. 21. Whilst I was praying, the man Gabriel Come, etc. 2. The work which he had discovered to be approaching, was instantly hastened and gone in hand withal:
Oh that God would stir up his Saints, in the spirit of Daniel, to consider and understand by books, the time that he hath appointed for the deliverance of his people, that fixing their supplications for the speeding thereof, the Commandment may come forth for it's full accomplishment.
O that God would stir up his Saints, in the Spirit of daniel, to Consider and understand by books, the time that he hath appointed for the deliverance of his people, that fixing their supplications for the speeding thereof, the Commandment may come forth for it's full accomplishment.
3. Having attained this, the Lord gives him fresh discoveries, new light of the time for the birth of the Messiah, which he thought not of, prayed not for:
3. Having attained this, the Lord gives him fresh discoveries, new Light of the time for the birth of the Messiah, which he Thought not of, prayed not for:
that you would labour for that spirituall wisdom & prudence, which may acquaint your hearts, at least in some measure, with the minde and will of God, concerning his work in the generation wherein you live.
that you would labour for that spiritual Wisdom & prudence, which may acquaint your hearts, At least in Some measure, with the mind and will of God, Concerning his work in the generation wherein you live.
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when the flood was approaching to sweep away the creatures from the face of the Earth, to have been solicitous about flocks and herds, that were speedily to be destroyed.
when the flood was approaching to sweep away the creatures from the face of the Earth, to have been solicitous about flocks and herds, that were speedily to be destroyed.
Wouldest thou labour for honour, if thou knewest that God at this time, were labouring to lay all the Honour of the Earth in the dust? Couldest thou set thy heart upon the increase of Riches, wert thou acquainted, that God intends instantly to make silver as stones, and cedars as sycamores, though not for plenty, yet for value.
Wouldst thou labour for honour, if thou Knewest that God At this time, were labouring to lay all the Honour of the Earth in the dust? Couldst thou Set thy heart upon the increase of Riches, Wertenberg thou acquainted, that God intends instantly to make silver as stones, and cedars as sycamores, though not for plenty, yet for valve.
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or such a perswasion, if they knew that the Lord would suddenly ▪ fill the Earth with his knowledge as the waters cover the Sea? Should our spirits sink for fear of this or that persecutor or oppressor, were it discovered unto us that in a short time nothing shall hurt or destroy in the whole mountain of the Lord? Should we tremble at the force and power of this or that growing Monarchy, giving it's power to the Beast, had God revealed unto us, that he is going to shake it untill it be translated? Certain it is, that the root of all the sinfull cares which sometimes are ready to devour the hearts of God's people, is this unacquaintednesse with the work and minde of the Lord.
or such a persuasion, if they knew that the Lord would suddenly ▪ fill the Earth with his knowledge as the waters cover the Sea? Should our spirits sink for Fear of this or that persecutor or oppressor, were it discovered unto us that in a short time nothing shall hurt or destroy in the Whole mountain of the Lord? Should we tremble At the force and power of this or that growing Monarchy, giving it's power to the Beast, had God revealed unto us, that he is going to shake it until it be translated? Certain it is, that the root of all the sinful Cares which sometime Are ready to devour the hearts of God's people, is this unacquaintedness with the work and mind of the Lord.
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2. Sinfull fears; Luk. 21. 28. our Saviour having told his disciples of wars, tumults, seditions, famines, earthquakes, &c. which were to come upon the Earth, bids them when they see these things, to lift up their heads for joy.
2. Sinful fears; Luk. 21. 28. our Saviour having told his Disciples of wars, tumults, seditions, famines, earthquakes, etc. which were to come upon the Earth, bids them when they see these things, to lift up their Heads for joy.
But how should this be? rejoyce in the midst of so many evils and troubles, in the most whereof they were to have a Benjamins messe, a double portion? Yea, saith our Saviour, rejoyce, for I have told you before, that then it is that your deliverance and redemption draweth nigh.
But how should this be? rejoice in the midst of so many evils and Troubles, in the most whereof they were to have a Benjamites mess, a double portion? Yea, Says our Saviour, rejoice, for I have told you before, that then it is that your deliverance and redemption draws High.
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Amongst us in these dayes, new troubles arise, wars, and rumors of wars, appearances of famine, invasions, conspiracies, revolts, treacheries, sword, blood, oh how do mens faces wax pale,
among us in these days, new Troubles arise, wars, and rumours of wars, appearances of famine, invasions, conspiracies, revolts, Treacheries, sword, blood, o how do men's faces wax pale,
When a man labours, toils, wearies and spends himself, for the accomplishing of that, which shall never come to passe, and that, which if he would but enquire, he might know shall never come to passe, he cannot well want the livery of a bruitish man. How many poore creatures, that think themselves wiser then Charchan, and Dedan, and all the children of the East, do spend and consume their dayes and time, in such wayes as this, labouring night and day to set up, what God will pull down,
When a man labours, toils, wearies and spends himself, for the accomplishing of that, which shall never come to pass, and that, which if he would but inquire, he might know shall never come to pass, he cannot well want the livery of a brutish man. How many poor creatures, that think themselves Wiser then Charchan, and Dedan, and all the children of the East, do spend and consume their days and time, in such ways as this, labouring night and day to Set up, what God will pull down,
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is there any wisdome or counsell against the most high? I could give instances plenty in these daies, of men labouring in the dark, not knowing what they are a doing, indeavouring with all their strength to accomplish that, whereof the Lord hath said, It shall not prosper: and all because they discern not the season.
is there any Wisdom or counsel against the most high? I could give instances plenty in these days, of men labouring in the dark, not knowing what they Are a doing, endeavouring with all their strength to accomplish that, whereof the Lord hath said, It shall not prosper: and all Because they discern not the season.
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4. Sinfull negligence. You are no way able to do the work of God in your generation. It is the commendation of many Saints of God, that they were upright, and served the will of God in their generation.
4. Sinful negligence. You Are no Way able to do the work of God in your generation. It is the commendation of many Saints of God, that they were upright, and served the will of God in their generation.
Besides the generall duties of the Covenant, incumbent on all the Saints at all seasons, there are speciall works of Providence, which in sundry generations the Lord effecteth, concerning which, he expects his people should know his minde, and serve him in them.
Beside the general duties of the Covenant, incumbent on all the Saints At all seasons, there Are special works of Providence, which in sundry generations the Lord Effecteth, Concerning which, he expects his people should know his mind, and serve him in them.
Now can a servant do his masters work, if he know not his will? The Lord requireth that in the great things which he hath to accomplish in this generation, all his should close with him.
Now can a servant do his Masters work, if he know not his will? The Lord requires that in the great things which he hath to accomplish in this generation, all his should close with him.
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The best almost, live from hand to mouth, following present appearances, to the great neglect of the work which the Lord would have hastned amongst us:
The best almost, live from hand to Mouth, following present appearances, to the great neglect of the work which the Lord would have hastened among us:
so far as he hath revealed himself, and requires us to observe his walkings, by what wayes and means may we come to the knowledge thereof, that we be not sinfully bewildred in our own cares, fears, and follies, but that we may follow hard after God,
so Far as he hath revealed himself, and requires us to observe his walkings, by what ways and means may we come to the knowledge thereof, that we be not sinfully bewildered in our own Cares, fears, and follies, but that we may follow hard After God,
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And what doth he discover and reveal? why he calls them off from resting on legall Ceremonies, to the doctrine of Faith, Repentance, and Gospel ordinances:
And what does he discover and reveal? why he calls them off from resting on Legal Ceremonies, to the Doctrine of Faith, Repentance, and Gospel ordinances:
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instructs them in the knowledge of him who was coming: to what end was all this? onely that the minds of men being enlightned by his preaching, who was a burning and a shining lamp, they might see what the Lord was doing.
instructs them in the knowledge of him who was coming: to what end was all this? only that the minds of men being enlightened by his preaching, who was a burning and a shining lamp, they might see what the Lord was doing.
Every Age hath it's peculiar work, hath it's peculiar light. Now what is the light which God manifestly gives in, in our dayes? surely not new doctrines, (as some pretend) indeed old errors, and long since exploded fancies.
Every Age hath it's peculiar work, hath it's peculiar Light. Now what is the Light which God manifestly gives in, in our days? surely not new doctrines, (as Some pretend) indeed old errors, and long since exploded fancies.
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Plainly the peculiar light of this generation, is that discovery which the Lord hath made to his people, of the mystery of Civill and Ecclesiasticall Tyranny.
Plainly the peculiar Light of this generation, is that discovery which the Lord hath made to his people, of the mystery of Civil and Ecclesiastical Tyranny.
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The opening, unravelling, and revealing the Antichristian interest, interwoven, and coupled together in civill, and spirituall things, into a State opposite to the kingdom of the Lord Jesus, is the great discovery of these dayes.
The opening, unravelling, and revealing the Antichristian Interest, interwoven, and coupled together in civil, and spiritual things, into a State opposite to the Kingdom of the Lord jesus, is the great discovery of these days.
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Who almost is there amongst us now, who doth not evidently see, that for many generations, the Western Nations have been Juggled into spirituall and civill slavery, by the legerdemain of the Whore,
Who almost is there among us now, who does not evidently see, that for many generations, the Western nations have been Juggled into spiritual and civil slavery, by the legerdemain of the Whore,
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and discovered her abominable filthinesse? Is it not evident to him that hath but half an eye, that the whole present Constitution of the Governments of the Nations, is so cemented with Antichristian morter from the very top to the bottom, that without a through shaking they cannot be cleansed? This then plainly discovers, that the work which the Lord is a doing, relates to the untwining of this close combination against himself,
and discovered her abominable filthiness? Is it not evident to him that hath but half an eye, that the Whole present Constitution of the Governments of the nations, is so cemented with Antichristian mortar from the very top to the bottom, that without a through shaking they cannot be cleansed? This then plainly discovers, that the work which the Lord is a doing, relates to the untwining of this close combination against himself,
This onely is certain, it shall not stop, nor receive it's period, before the interest of Antichristianity be wholly separated from the power of those Nations.
This only is certain, it shall not stop, nor receive it's Period, before the Interest of Antichristianity be wholly separated from the power of those nations.
How many of these doth our Saviour give, as signes of the destruction of Jerusalem, and so consequently of propagating the Gospel more and more to the Nations:
How many of these does our Saviour give, as Signs of the destruction of Jerusalem, and so consequently of propagating the Gospel more and more to the nations:
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When (saith he) you shall see the abdomination of desolation (the Romane Eagles and Ensignes) standing in the holy place, Matth. 24. 15. or, Jerusalem compassed with Armies, as Luk. 21. 20. then know by that, that the end thereof is come, and your deliverance at hand.
When (Says he) you shall see the abdomination of desolation (the Roman Eagles and Ensigns) standing in the holy place, Matthew 24. 15. or, Jerusalem compassed with Armies, as Luk. 21. 20. then know by that, that the end thereof is come, and your deliverance At hand.
Now what, I pray, are the works that the Lord is bringing forth upon the Earth? what is he doing in our own and the Neighbour Nations? Shew me the Potentate upon the Earth, that hath a peaceable Molehil, to build himself an habitation upon? Are not all the controversies,
Now what, I pray, Are the works that the Lord is bringing forth upon the Earth? what is he doing in our own and the Neighbour nations? Show me the Potentate upon the Earth, that hath a peaceable Molehill, to built himself an habitation upon? are not all the controversies,
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or the most of them, that at this day are disputed in letters of blood, among the Nations, somewhat of a distinct constitution from those formerly under debate? those tending meerly to the power and glendour of single persons, these to the interest of the many.
or the most of them, that At this day Are disputed in letters of blood, among the nations, somewhat of a distinct constitution from those formerly under debate? those tending merely to the power and glendour of single Persons, these to the Interest of the many.
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Is not the hand of the Lord in all this? Are not the shakings of these Heavens of the Nations from him? Is not the voice of Christ, in the midst of all this tumult? And is not the genuine tendance of these things, open the visible unto all?
Is not the hand of the Lord in all this? are not the shakings of these Heavens of the nations from him? Is not the voice of christ, in the midst of all this tumult? And is not the genuine tendance of these things, open the visible unto all?
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Though a Tower may be pulled down faster then it was set up, yet that which hath been building a thousand yeers, is not like to go down in a thousand dayes.
Though a Tower may be pulled down faster then it was Set up, yet that which hath been building a thousand Years, is not like to go down in a thousand days.
When God raiseth up the expectation of his people to any thing, he is not unto them as waters that fail. Nay he will assuredly fulfill the desires of the poore.
When God Raiseth up the expectation of his people to any thing, he is not unto them as waters that fail. Nay he will assuredly fulfil the Desires of the poor.
such as that people never had before, and assuredly shall never have again ▪ Yea famous was the waiting of that season, through the whole Romane Empire. And the Lord whom they sought, came to his Temple.
such as that people never had before, and assuredly shall never have again ▪ Yea famous was the waiting of that season, through the Whole Roman Empire. And the Lord whom they sought, Come to his Temple.
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And here I dare appeal to all, who with any diligence have enquired into the things of the kingdom of Christ, that have any savour upon their spirits of the accomplishment of Prophesies,
And Here I Dare appeal to all, who with any diligence have inquired into the things of the Kingdom of christ, that have any savour upon their spirits of the accomplishment of prophecies,
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whether this thing, of consuming the mystery of iniquity, and vindicating the Churches of Christ, into the liberties purchased for them by the Lord Jesus, by the shaking and translating all opposing Heights and Heavens, be not fully in their expectations.
whither this thing, of consuming the mystery of iniquity, and vindicating the Churches of christ, into the Liberties purchased for them by the Lord jesus, by the shaking and translating all opposing Heights and Heavens, be not Fully in their Expectations.
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When also the signes of his vengeance did first appear to the Pagan world, in calling to an account for the blood of his Saints, the Kings and Captains presently cry out, The great day of his wrath is come,
When also the Signs of his vengeance did First appear to the Pagan world, in calling to an account for the blood of his Saints, the Kings and Captains presently cry out, The great day of his wrath is come,
yet truly upon very many probable grounds, I am fully perswaded, that were the thoughts of their hearts disclosed, notwithstanding all their glittering shews, dreadfull words, threatning expressions, you should see them tremble,
yet truly upon very many probable grounds, I am Fully persuaded, that were the thoughts of their hearts disclosed, notwithstanding all their glittering shows, dreadful words, threatening expressions, you should see them tremble,
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and dread this very thing, that the whole world as now established will be wrapped up in darknesse, at least untill that cursed Interest which is set up against the Lord Jesus, be fully and wholly shaken out from the Heavens and Earth of the Nations.
and dread this very thing, that the Whole world as now established will be wrapped up in darkness, At least until that cursed Interest which is Set up against the Lord jesus, be Fully and wholly shaken out from the Heavens and Earth of the nations.
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And thus without leading you about by Chronologies and computations, which yet have their use, ( well to count a number being wisdom indeed ) I have a little discovered unto you some Rules, wherby you may come to be acquainted with the work of God in the dayes wherein we live,
And thus without leading you about by Chronologies and computations, which yet have their use, (well to count a number being Wisdom indeed) I have a little discovered unto you Some Rules, whereby you may come to be acquainted with the work of God in the days wherein we live,
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1. As to your Persons: Give the Lord Jesus a Throne in your hearts, or it will not be at all to your advantage, that he hath a throne and kingdom in the world.
1. As to your Persons: Give the Lord jesus a Throne in your hearts, or it will not be At all to your advantage, that he hath a throne and Kingdom in the world.
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Oh that it were the will of God, to put an end to all that pretended holinesse, hypocriticall Humiliation, self-interested Religion, that have been among us, whereby we have flattered God with our lips,
O that it were the will of God, to put an end to all that pretended holiness, hypocritical Humiliation, self-interested Religion, that have been among us, whereby we have flattered God with our lips,
Oh that it might be the glory of this Assembly, above all the Assemblies of the world, that every Ruler in it, might be a sincere Subject in the kingdom of the Lord Jesus.
O that it might be the glory of this Assembly, above all the Assemblies of the world, that every Ruler in it, might be a sincere Subject in the Kingdom of the Lord jesus.
Oh that I could nourish this one contention in your Honourable Assembly, that you might strive who should excell in setting up the Lord Jesus in their hearts.
O that I could nourish this one contention in your Honourable Assembly, that you might strive who should excel in setting up the Lord jesus in their hearts.
Are you not the residue of all the Chariots of England? Oh that in you might appear the reality of the kingdom of the Lord Jesus, which hath been so long pretended by others:
are you not the residue of all the Chariots of England? O that in you might appear the reality of the Kingdom of the Lord jesus, which hath been so long pretended by Others:
that sound righteousnesse, not a Pharisaicall rigid supercilious affectation, nor a carelesse belief and comportment, the issue of novell fancies, might be found upon your spirits;
that found righteousness, not a Pharisaical rigid supercilious affectation, nor a careless belief and comportment, the issue of novel fancies, might be found upon your spirits;
Is it not from hence, that he may revenge their opposition to the kingdom of his dear Son? that he may shake out of the midst of them, all that Antichristian mortar, wherewith from their first chaos they have been cemented? that so the kingdoms of the Earth, may become the kingdoms of the Lord Jesus:
Is it not from hence, that he may revenge their opposition to the Kingdom of his dear Son? that he may shake out of the midst of them, all that Antichristian mortar, wherewith from their First chaos they have been cemented? that so the kingdoms of the Earth, may become the kingdoms of the Lord jesus:
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Is not the controversie of Sion pleaded with them? Are they not called to an account for the transgression of that charge given to all Potentates, Touch not mine Anointed? And what is the ayme of the Lord Jesus herein, whose mighty voice shakes them? Is it not to frame and form them for the interest of his own kingdom? that he may fulfill the word he hath spoken to Sion, I will make thine officers, Peace, and thine exactors Righteousnesse.
Is not the controversy of Sion pleaded with them? are they not called to an account for the Transgression of that charge given to all Potentates, Touch not mine Anointed? And what is the aim of the Lord jesus herein, whose mighty voice shakes them? Is it not to frame and from them for the Interest of his own Kingdom? that he may fulfil the word he hath spoken to Sion, I will make thine Officers, Peace, and thine exactors Righteousness.
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and assure your selves, that the true interest of any Nation, is wrapped up therein. More of this in the Treatise annexed to my Sermon of Jan: 31. 2. Be incouraged under all those perplexities and troubles, which you are, or may be wrapped in:
and assure your selves, that the true Interest of any nation, is wrapped up therein. More of this in the Treatise annexed to my Sermon of Jan: 31. 2. Be encouraged under all those perplexities and Troubles, which you Are, or may be wrapped in:
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Canst thou hinder the rain from descending upon the earth when it is falling? Canst thou stop the Sun from rising at it's appointed houre? will the conception for thee dwell quietly in the wombe beyond it's month? Surely thou mayest with far more ease turn and stop the current and course of Nature,
Canst thou hinder the rain from descending upon the earth when it is falling? Canst thou stop the Sun from rising At it's appointed hour? will the conception for thee dwell quietly in the womb beyond it's Monn? Surely thou Mayest with Far more ease turn and stop the current and course of Nature,
Whence comes it to passe, that so many Nations are wasted, destroyed, spoiled, in the dayes wherein we live? that God hath taken quietnesse and peace from the Earth? Doubtlesse from hence, that they will smite themselves against the Stone cut out of the mountain without hands.
Whence comes it to pass, that so many nations Are wasted, destroyed, spoiled, in the days wherein we live? that God hath taken quietness and peace from the Earth? Doubtless from hence, that they will smite themselves against the Stone Cut out of the mountain without hands.
