Nehemiah, or, The excellent governour being a discourse delivered at the cathedrall of the Holy Trinity, Dublin, Aug. 1669, before the Right Honourable Thomas Earl of Ossory ... / by J.P. ...
NEHEMIAH c. 13. v. 14. Remember me O God concerning this, and wipe not out the good deeds which I have done for the house of my God and the offices thereof.
NEHEMIAH c. 13. v. 14. remember me Oh God Concerning this, and wipe not out the good Deeds which I have done for the house of my God and the Offices thereof.
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IN the midst of Judgment God usually remembers Mercy, and a Nation once chosen by Him, may in its lowest ebb (if there be any hopes of amendment) find a reserve of kindnesse.
IN the midst of Judgement God usually remembers Mercy, and a nation once chosen by Him, may in its lowest ebb (if there be any hope's of amendment) find a reserve of kindness.
Though the Israelites (for their Rebellion and impenitency) be overwhelmed by all the miseries of War at home, and oft times carried Captive to a strange land abroad;
Though the Israelites (for their Rebellion and impenitency) be overwhelmed by all the misery's of War At home, and oft times carried Captive to a strange land abroad;
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Thus whilst that enthralled Nation was groaneing under Nebucadnezar, a wise Daniel is promoted, who by his interest in that great King, in part dryes up their teares.
Thus while that enthralled nation was groaneing under Nebuchadnezzar, a wise daniel is promoted, who by his Interest in that great King, in part dries up their tears.
Thus as that Captive people were in the time of Artaxerxes weeping by the waters of Babylon, whilst their Harps were hung upon the melancholy willowes,
Thus as that Captive people were in the time of Artaxerxes weeping by the waters of Babylon, while their Harps were hung upon the melancholy willows,
and to give them hopes of one song more in Sion, by the promotion of a generous Nehemiah into great favour with that Prince, whose noble temper makes use of his interest for the publique advantage of his owne Nation.
and to give them hope's of one song more in Sion, by the promotion of a generous Nehemiah into great favour with that Prince, whose noble temper makes use of his Interest for the public advantage of his own nation.
For whilst Nehemiah (as we find it recorded) is upon his attendance at Court, he receives sad newes from Ierusalem; the little scattered remnant there was preyed upon by insulting enemies, the wall broken downe, and the gates burnt up. This strikes deepe into the publick spirit of Nehemiah, and drownes him in mourning and tears,
For while Nehemiah (as we find it recorded) is upon his attendance At Court, he receives sad news from Ierusalem; the little scattered remnant there was preyed upon by insulting enemies, the wall broken down, and the gates burned up. This strikes deep into the public Spirit of Nehemiah, and drowns him in mourning and tears,
and the trouble of his hart became visible in the disorders of his countenance, whilst he attends as a Cup-bearer, the King perceives that unusuall sadness,
and the trouble of his heart became visible in the disorders of his countenance, while he attends as a Cupbearer, the King perceives that unusual sadness,
and when (upon strict inquiry) he knowes the reason of it from himselfe, he thinks fitt to send him with a Commission as his Lievtenant to governe that people with whom he was best acquainted,
and when (upon strict inquiry) he knows the reason of it from himself, he thinks fit to send him with a Commission as his Lieutenant to govern that people with whom he was best acquainted,
Nehemiah's Commission is no sooner sealed but he begins his Journey, and being arrived at Jerusalem he vigorously acts in that Sphere he was placed in;
Nehemiah's Commission is no sooner sealed but he begins his Journey, and being arrived At Jerusalem he vigorously acts in that Sphere he was placed in;
and notwithstanding all attempts of Enemies abroad, and the disorders of intangled interests at home, he governes like himselfe as a prudent unbyased Deputy, and a true Patriot of the reall concernes of his Country:
and notwithstanding all attempts of Enemies abroad, and the disorders of entangled interests At home, he governs like himself as a prudent unbiased Deputy, and a true Patriot of the real concerns of his Country:
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and therefore having finished all that man could perform, he is now upon the close of his Government, and in my Text we find him upon his knees in a modest reflection upon what he had done, and a passionate entreaty for somewhat which he desired in the words I have read unto you, Remember me, O my God, concerning this,
and Therefore having finished all that man could perform, he is now upon the close of his Government, and in my Text we find him upon his knees in a modest reflection upon what he had done, and a passionate entreaty for somewhat which he desired in the words I have read unto you, remember me, Oh my God, Concerning this,
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Thus you may see my Text is the prayer of a chief Governor or Deputy under the great King Artaxerxes, over the Land of Iudea, wherein we may find these particulars: 1. somewhat particularly mentioned and represented by Nehemiah, 2. the Petitions requested from God.
Thus you may see my Text is the prayer of a chief Governor or Deputy under the great King Artaxerxes, over the Land of Iudea, wherein we may find these particulars: 1. somewhat particularly mentioned and represented by Nehemiah, 2. the Petitions requested from God.
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and these are interweaved with all the actions of his Authority, and may be reduced unto these two heads. 1. Acts of Iustice, and love to the whole Nation in the settlement of their Civil Rights.
and these Are interweaved with all the actions of his authority, and may be reduced unto these two Heads. 1. Acts of justice, and love to the Whole nation in the settlement of their Civil Rights.
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the one bespeaks his Piety to God, the other his Iustice and Charity to man; the first contains his diligence in Settling their temporal Interests, and the last comprehends his industrious establishment of God's worship and Religion.
the one bespeaks his Piety to God, the other his justice and Charity to man; the First contains his diligence in Settling their temporal Interests, and the last comprehends his Industria establishment of God's worship and Religion.
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the afflictions of Ierusalem were heavy, and the whole Nation lay in Poverty and Contempt, their Purses as well as their Spirits so much exhausted, as that Nehemiah could not expect to better his fortune, or improve himself; he knows the whole Province is in a flame, the gates of the holy City burnt, and the wall of it in the dust; the neighbouring people testifie their enmity by their continual Rapine and Incursions, dead bodies (as Iosephus tels us) strewed the High ways,
the afflictions of Ierusalem were heavy, and the Whole nation lay in Poverty and Contempt, their Purses as well as their Spirits so much exhausted, as that Nehemiah could not expect to better his fortune, or improve himself; he knows the Whole Province is in a flame, the gates of the holy city burned, and the wall of it in the dust; the neighbouring people testify their enmity by their continual Rapine and Incursions, dead bodies (as Iosephus tells us) strewed the High ways,
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The Senate of Rome met Terentius Varro (though unsuccesful in his fight with Hannibal at Cannae ) with much honour, meerly quia de Republica non desperâsset, he despaired not of a more happy day:
The Senate of Rome met Terentius Varro (though unsuccesful in his fight with Hannibal At Cannae) with much honour, merely quia de Republic non desperâsset, he despaired not of a more happy day:
when the Sea smiles, it is not much valor or toile to take up the Helm, but for a man voluntarily to engage in a Storme when he might be set safe at land, to labour at the Helm when his neighbour's Ship springs a leak, to adventure into the mouth of a Canon to save his friend,
when the Sea smiles, it is not much valour or toil to take up the Helm, but for a man voluntarily to engage in a Storm when he might be Set safe At land, to labour At the Helm when his neighbour's Ship springs a leak, to adventure into the Mouth of a Canon to save his friend,
Thus good Nehemiah thinks it worthy of himself to take the Helm when Iudea was almost shipwrackt, whereby he gives the first check to those Enemies who thought to swallow up all, and who (it seems) were exceedingly trooubled that any should appear to seek the welfare of that perishing Nation.
Thus good Nehemiah thinks it worthy of himself to take the Helm when Iudea was almost shipwrecked, whereby he gives the First check to those Enemies who Thought to swallow up all, and who (it seems) were exceedingly trooubled that any should appear to seek the welfare of that perishing nation.
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before any advantage of his own private Concerns, (though these were many and great ) but in the repairs of Ierusalem, and in all he evidenceth all the great Qualifications of a Commander and Minister of State.
before any advantage of his own private Concerns, (though these were many and great) but in the repairs of Ierusalem, and in all he Evidenceth all the great Qualifications of a Commander and Minister of State.
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these animated by the example as well as the command of their General, chearfully did perform their several tasks, they finisht the Wall and the Bulwarks without any noise or confusion.
these animated by the Exampl as well as the command of their General, cheerfully did perform their several tasks, they finished the Wall and the Bulwarks without any noise or confusion.
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2. His watchfulnesse and unwearied Vigilance, in that though surrounded with Enemies of all sorts, the Samaritans, the Arabians, and the Amorites, who strongly oppose that defence,
2. His watchfulness and unwearied Vigilance, in that though surrounded with Enemies of all sorts, the Samaritans, the Arabians, and the amorites, who strongly oppose that defence,
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yet his watchful Eye cuts off all attempts, and that 1. By gaining intelligence of their Cabinet Counsels, 2. By keeping a strict VVatch and well disciplin'd Guard,
yet his watchful Eye cuts off all attempts, and that 1. By gaining intelligence of their Cabinet Counsels, 2. By keeping a strict Watch and well disciplined Guard,
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whilst the Enemy scoffs he prayes, and when by rumors of invasions and hired Prophecies they endeavour to terrify him, he scorns their fears, and very undauntedly goes on.
while the Enemy scoffs he prays, and when by rumours of invasions and hired Prophecies they endeavour to terrify him, he scorns their fears, and very undauntedly Goes on.
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When they find that terrors cannot prevail, they change their note, and sliely invite him to a personal conference, to a cessation of Arms, the better to surprize him,
When they find that terrors cannot prevail, they change their note, and sliely invite him to a personal conference, to a cessation of Arms, the better to surprise him,
3. Nehemiah 's acts of Iustice and Love to the whole Nation appears in his sweet affable tendernes in all the lesser Concerns of that afflicted people:
3. Nehemiah is acts of justice and Love to the Whole nation appears in his sweet affable tenderness in all the lesser Concerns of that afflicted people:
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this good Nehemiah endeavours to remedy by abating their usury and exactions, by sweetning the Masters towards their servants, and in openly rebuking the great men he brought matters to a more tolerable moderation.
this good Nehemiah endeavours to remedy by abating their Usury and exactions, by sweetening the Masters towards their Servants, and in openly rebuking the great men he brought matters to a more tolerable moderation.
Whereas Nehemiah might have expected a general assistance in defraying those publick expences, and so might have been chargeable to the people as some Governours before him were, he desires from them no such Contribution, he hath a large revenue of his own, and he makes a noble use of it, he maintains his family much upon his own charge,
Whereas Nehemiah might have expected a general assistance in defraying those public expenses, and so might have been chargeable to the people as Some Governors before him were, he Desires from them not such Contribution, he hath a large revenue of his own, and he makes a noble use of it, he maintains his family much upon his own charge,
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and keeps an open free Table, and he himself assures us, That an hundred and fifty Iews were at my Table, besides those that came unto us from among the Heathen that were about us.
and keeps an open free Table, and he himself assures us, That an hundred and fifty Iews were At my Table, beside those that Come unto us from among the Heathen that were about us.
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The Rulers of the Priests and of the people were within, and the poor distressed, who were stript and forced into the City by the cruelty of enemies abroad, these all find a kind reception and comfortable relief from him.
The Rulers of the Priests and of the people were within, and the poor distressed, who were stripped and forced into the city by the cruelty of enemies abroad, these all find a kind reception and comfortable relief from him.
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Thus you see the first of Nehemiah's good deeds his Acts of Iustice, and love to the whole Nation, manifested 1. In his taking upon him the government in an hazardous time.
Thus you see the First of Nehemiah's good Deeds his Acts of justice, and love to the Whole nation, manifested 1. In his taking upon him the government in an hazardous time.
1. Wisdom and Prudence. 2. Vigilance and Care. 3. Courage and Resolution, besides his many other Acts of mercy and kindess in speedy easing the people, in moderating Taxes, relieving the Poor, in keeping an open Hospitality, and spending his own fair Revenue. Three inferences.
1. Wisdom and Prudence. 2. Vigilance and Care. 3. Courage and Resolution, beside his many other Acts of mercy and kindless in speedy easing the people, in moderating Taxes, relieving the Poor, in keeping an open Hospitality, and spending his own fair Revenue. Three inferences.
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Twas Israel 's happinesse to have such as Moses to deliver them from the slavery of Egypt, and such as Ioshua to conduct them in the hardships of the wildernes, and such as David to feed them in a green pasture, and such as Nehemiah to build up a ruinous Ierusalem, to settle that broken Nation, and therefore
It Israel is happiness to have such as Moses to deliver them from the slavery of Egypt, and such as Ioshua to conduct them in the hardships of the Wilderness, and such as David to feed them in a green pasture, and such as Nehemiah to built up a ruinous Ierusalem, to settle that broken nation, and Therefore
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The grumbling at David, and repining against Moses, and complaining against Joshua, a not being content with Manna, and the speaking ill of those who spend themselves for us, is a sin of a deep dye, and doth not usually go unpunished.
The grumbling At David, and repining against Moses, and complaining against joshua, a not being content with Manna, and the speaking ill of those who spend themselves for us, is a sin of a deep die, and does not usually go unpunished.
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I have now done with the first part of Nebemiah 's good deeds, his Acts of justice and kindnesse to the whole Nation, in the settlement of their civil Rights. I come now to the second, his services to the Church, and the Offices thereof.
I have now done with the First part of Nehemiah is good Deeds, his Acts of Justice and kindness to the Whole nation, in the settlement of their civil Rights. I come now to the second, his services to the Church, and the Offices thereof.
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He confines not himself to Acts of Civility and Tendernesse to the people, he knows that something is to be done for God as well as Man, and that whatever is performed for his service is the readiest way to advance their reputation abroad, as well as their prosperity and peace at home. He thinks himself obliged to provide for the welfare of their Souls as well as of their Estates, and therefore this prudent Deputy carefully sets himself to the reestablishment of that Religion which was banisht long from Ierusalem, and to discountenance and weed out those tares and corruptions which liberty and confusions had brought in.
He confines not himself to Acts of Civility and Tenderness to the people, he knows that something is to be done for God as well as Man, and that whatever is performed for his service is the Readiest Way to advance their reputation abroad, as well as their Prosperity and peace At home. He thinks himself obliged to provide for the welfare of their Souls as well as of their Estates, and Therefore this prudent Deputy carefully sets himself to the reestablishment of that Religion which was banished long from Ierusalem, and to discountenance and weed out those tares and corruptions which liberty and confusions had brought in.
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This he performs with zeal, and particularly mentions in my Text, the good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.
This he performs with zeal, and particularly mentions in my Text, the good Deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the Offices thereof.
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In his absence from Jerusalem (being several times sent for to the King) Tobiah had intruded into the Courts of the Temple, and placed his own houshold-stuff in those chambers which were appropriated to a more holy use for the vessels of the Lord;
In his absence from Jerusalem (being several times sent for to the King) Tobiah had intruded into the Courts of the Temple, and placed his own Household stuff in those chambers which were appropriated to a more holy use for the vessels of the Lord;
this good Nehemiah is much displeased at, and upon his return tels us, it grieved me sore, therefore I cast forth all the houshold-stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber,
this good Nehemiah is much displeased At, and upon his return tells us, it grieved me soar, Therefore I cast forth all the Household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber,
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he reads and they are attentive, he expounds the difficulties and they modestly receive his exposition, he makes a conveniency for audience a Pulpit of Wood,
he reads and they Are attentive, he expounds the difficulties and they modestly receive his exposition, he makes a conveniency for audience a Pulpit of Wood,
and they hang upon the Priests lips which are to preserve knowledg. The people do not pretend to be teachers themselves, or that they know enough already,
and they hang upon the Priests lips which Are to preserve knowledge. The people do not pretend to be Teachers themselves, or that they know enough already,
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as to the matter, he prescribes all the Commands of Moses without partiality to be punctually obeyed by all; as to the manner, they hearken to it unanimously, in one general posture, reverently and decently, he opens the Book and they stand up, he praises God and they openly proclaim Amen, Amen;
as to the matter, he prescribes all the Commands of Moses without partiality to be punctually obeyed by all; as to the manner, they harken to it unanimously, in one general posture, reverently and decently, he Opens the Book and they stand up, he praises God and they openly proclaim Amen, Amen;
they lift up their hands in sign of their consent, they bow their heads and worship the Lord with their faces to the ground in token of their humility.
they lift up their hands in Signen of their consent, they bow their Heads and worship the Lord with their faces to the ground in token of their humility.
5. To work the people to a true Sense of their former miscarriages, and God's unexpected mercies, he proclaims a solemn Fast, and enjoins an open confession of sin.
5. To work the people to a true Sense of their former miscarriages, and God's unexpected Mercies, he proclaims a solemn Fast, and enjoins an open Confessi of since.
7. Whereas the Dues of the Priests were wrested from them, and the Revenues of the Church swallowed up by the great invaders of its Patrimony, we find pious Nehemiah vigorously acting in the restoration of them;
7. Whereas the Dues of the Priests were wrested from them, and the Revenues of the Church swallowed up by the great invaders of its Patrimony, we find pious Nehemiah vigorously acting in the restoration of them;
he liberally contributes towards their maintenance himself, and builds houses for the Prophets, and contends with those Nobles who thought it no robbery to keep what they can, he compels them to be just,
he liberally contributes towards their maintenance himself, and builds houses for the prophets, and contends with those Nobles who Thought it no robbery to keep what they can, he compels them to be just,
These were some of the many good deeds of this noble Lieutenant in his service both to the Nation and the Church; in whom an excellent Magistrate may find a pattern for himself.
These were Some of the many good Deeds of this noble Lieutenant in his service both to the nation and the Church; in whom an excellent Magistrate may find a pattern for himself.
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And truly Nehemiah 's good deeds were of so noble and diffusive an influence, as that some of the Antients have thought him a type of our blessed Saviour Christ, which though uncertain whether intended by God's spirit,
And truly Nehemiah is good Deeds were of so noble and diffusive an influence, as that Some of the Ancients have Thought him a type of our blessed Saviour christ, which though uncertain whither intended by God's Spirit,
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He like Nehemiah came to his own in a time of extremity and need, to comfort the broken-hearted, and to raise up the ruins of decayed mankind. Christ built up the walls of new Ierusalem (his Church,) and hath appointed Pastors and Governours to feed his flock,
He like Nehemiah Come to his own in a time of extremity and need, to Comfort the brokenhearted, and to raise up the ruins of decayed mankind. christ built up the walls of new Ierusalem (his Church,) and hath appointed Pastors and Governors to feed his flock,
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He, like this good man, pull'd off the chains of the miserable, and proclaim'd liberty to the Captives laden with debt. Thus Christ did that spiritually, which Nehemiah did outwardly, and those virtues which were so bright in him, were such as Christ both requires and rewards in Magistrates, and Josephus his character of him is not yet dead, he was NONLATINALPHABET &c. A just person of a most excellent disposition, a great passionate lover of his Countrey.
He, like this good man, pulled off the chains of the miserable, and proclaimed liberty to the Captives laden with debt. Thus christ did that spiritually, which Nehemiah did outwardly, and those Virtues which were so bright in him, were such as christ both requires and rewards in Magistrates, and Josephus his character of him is not yet dead, he was etc. A just person of a most excellent disposition, a great passionate lover of his Country.
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1. That the chief Governour hath power to rectifie the abuse of God's service, according to the establisht Laws of God and his Church: he may lawfully do what Nehemiah did;
1. That the chief Governor hath power to rectify the abuse of God's service, according to the established Laws of God and his Church: he may lawfully do what Nehemiah did;
it is no encroachment upon Christian liberty to determine the use of things indifferent, nor is it prejudicial to the Commands of Christ to obey the constitutions of Authority.
it is no encroachment upon Christian liberty to determine the use of things indifferent, nor is it prejudicial to the Commands of christ to obey the constitutions of authority.
2. Though the chief Magistrate may oversee the Priests, and cause them to execute their duties, yet they have no power to usurp their offices. His being a Magistrate did not priviledge him to exercise the Priesthood; that Calling is sacred, and requires a due Mission as well as Abilities. If Corah offer to take up the Censer, the Earth may open and swallow him up.
2. Though the chief Magistrate may oversee the Priests, and cause them to execute their duties, yet they have no power to usurp their Offices. His being a Magistrate did not privilege him to exercise the Priesthood; that Calling is sacred, and requires a due Mission as well as Abilities. If Corah offer to take up the Censer, the Earth may open and swallow him up.
Nehemiah will stand in the gap and hazard a contention with any, and rebuke the Nobles, rather than connive at the robbing of God. He will honour the persons,
Nehemiah will stand in the gap and hazard a contention with any, and rebuke the Nobles, rather than connive At the robbing of God. He will honour the Persons,
Thus I have done with the first part of my Text, that Nehemiah mentioned and represented his good deeds for the Nation and for the Church, I come now to the last part, to that which he requests of God, and that is a Remembrance of these, Remember me O my God, and wipe not out &c. In two phrases he desires the same thing, 1. a Remembrance, 2. a not wiping out his good deeds.
Thus I have done with the First part of my Text, that Nehemiah mentioned and represented his good Deeds for the nation and for the Church, I come now to the last part, to that which he requests of God, and that is a Remembrance of these, remember me Oh my God, and wipe not out etc. In two phrases he Desires the same thing, 1. a Remembrance, 2. a not wiping out his good Deeds.
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there is a remembrance Theoretical, and there is a remembrance Practical; the first is immanent, the second transient, that in affectu, this in effectu; and since Nehemiah enforces this request by a not wiping out, we may conclude that his prayer to God is, that he may be effectually remembred.
there is a remembrance Theoretical, and there is a remembrance Practical; the First is immanent, the second Transient, that in affectu, this in effectu; and since Nehemiah inforces this request by a not wiping out, we may conclude that his prayer to God is, that he may be effectually remembered.
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Though Nehemiah 's Acts of kindnesse to the people be great, and his sweet behaviour and care had extremely obliged all, yet he makes not his addresse to them, he minds not Ierusalem of her rebuilded wall, nor the Rulers of their vindicated honors, nor the Priests of their restored function (prostituted before to the basest of the people,) he minds not the whole Nation of its settlement and peace,
Though Nehemiah is Acts of kindness to the people be great, and his sweet behaviour and care had extremely obliged all, yet he makes not his address to them, he minds not Ierusalem of her rebuilded wall, nor the Rulers of their vindicated honours, nor the Priests of their restored function (prostituted before to the Basest of the people,) he minds not the Whole nation of its settlement and peace,
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this the Gentiles scoff at, and from the ruins of the City and the neglected defilements of the Temple, took occasion to contemn the God of Israel, who once owned himself their Protector and their mighty deliverer.
this the Gentiles scoff At, and from the ruins of the city and the neglected defilements of the Temple, took occasion to contemn the God of Israel, who once owned himself their Protector and their mighty deliverer.
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4. Because God is pleased to accept of acts of Charity and love to man as done to himself, and therefore for these and many more reasons he most especially hath recourse in the first place to God, Remember me O my God.
4. Because God is pleased to accept of acts of Charity and love to man as done to himself, and Therefore for these and many more Reasons he most especially hath recourse in the First place to God, remember me Oh my God.
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or if they did, he knew it would be their own fault, not his, and consequently the ill would be theirs too for being so ungrateful; and therefore this noble Governour is above their flattery,
or if they did, he knew it would be their own fault, not his, and consequently the ill would be theirs too for being so ungrateful; and Therefore this noble Governor is above their flattery,
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2. It is rationally probable that Nehemiah omits any desire of being remembred by man, out of a real distrust of ever having it duely paid; for if God be forgotten, man cannot very well expect to be remembred, and they who are too usually unmindful of the daily mercies of God, will quickly be strangers to the kindnes of man. Experience tels us, that a little trouble or hardship of a few hours, blots out the memory of mercies poured down the whole life before by God.
2. It is rationally probable that Nehemiah omits any desire of being remembered by man, out of a real distrust of ever having it duly paid; for if God be forgotten, man cannot very well expect to be remembered, and they who Are too usually unmindful of the daily Mercies of God, will quickly be Strangers to the kindness of man. Experience tells us, that a little trouble or hardship of a few hours, blots out the memory of Mercies poured down the Whole life before by God.
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or a wanton desire of flesh, or a few dayes absence of Moses, makes them all dance after a Calf. Well therefore may the Magistrate distrust a remembrance of man, since man thus easily forgets his God. Magistrates, who move in an open Sphere, (though never so sweet and pleasing in their influence,
or a wanton desire of Flesh, or a few days absence of Moses, makes them all dance After a Calf. Well Therefore may the Magistrate distrust a remembrance of man, since man thus Easily forgets his God. Magistrates, who move in an open Sphere, (though never so sweet and pleasing in their influence,
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yet) accidentally may attract some unquiet exhalations, and if they displease but once, that one ungrateful Action is the onely thing remembred. And therefore as every pious prudent Christian secures to himself a more faithful repository for his treasure in Heaven, because he finds the moth and the rust breaks through all on earth, so good Nehemiah, because he finds men grosly ignorant, causlesly querulous, unconstant in their affections, and ungrateful for kindnesse and favours received,
yet) accidentally may attract Some unquiet exhalations, and if they displease but once, that one ungrateful Actium is the only thing remembered. And Therefore as every pious prudent Christian secures to himself a more faithful repository for his treasure in Heaven, Because he finds the moth and the rust breaks through all on earth, so good Nehemiah, Because he finds men grossly ignorant, causelessly querulous, unconstant in their affections, and ungrateful for kindness and favours received,
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therefore he thinks not fit to rely upon their memories, nor court their applauses, but looks onely upon his God, who faithfully records all, whose gifts and promotions are without repentance, in whom there is no variablenesse or shadow of Change.
Therefore he thinks not fit to rely upon their memories, nor court their applauses, but looks only upon his God, who faithfully records all, whose Gifts and promotions Are without Repentance, in whom there is no variableness or shadow of Change.
But some may question, whether this may not be an Act of Presumption for any man, who at best is bad, to present his good deeds to God for a remembrance for him, in whose Eyes the Seraphims themselves are impure. But it is certain
But Some may question, whither this may not be an Act of Presumption for any man, who At best is bad, to present his good Deeds to God for a remembrance for him, in whose Eyes the Seraphims themselves Are impure. But it is certain
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1. That Nehemiah did no more than what many good men before him did. Thus Obadiah mentions his good pious service in hiding the Prophets in a Cave &c. 2. He did no more than what lawfully may be done.
1. That Nehemiah did no more than what many good men before him did. Thus Obadiah mentions his good pious service in hiding the prophets in a Cave etc. 2. He did no more than what lawfully may be done.
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For seeing that deeds truly good are done in Obedience to God, in faith and to his glory, they flow à Deo in Deum, and therefore cannot but cheer up the Soul,
For seeing that Deeds truly good Are done in obedience to God, in faith and to his glory, they flow à God in God, and Therefore cannot but cheer up the Soul,
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and breath into it those Comforts which attend upon a good Conscience, and add Confidence to our Addresses unto God. This St. Paul triumphs in, and when man is silent, God is oft pleased to shew publickly his remembrance of good Actions, done in obedience to him.
and breath into it those Comforts which attend upon a good Conscience, and add Confidence to our Addresses unto God. This Saint Paul Triumphos in, and when man is silent, God is oft pleased to show publicly his remembrance of good Actions, done in Obedience to him.
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and therefore we may safely conclude, that this kind of representment of good deeds to God, infers neither presumptiō in the Agent, nor merit unto Iustification;
and Therefore we may safely conclude, that this kind of representment of good Deeds to God, infers neither presumption in the Agent, nor merit unto Justification;
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for a deed may be good in its kind, yet not meritorious, and a good man may rejoice in the testimony of a good Conscience without arrogance or boasting.
for a deed may be good in its kind, yet not meritorious, and a good man may rejoice in the testimony of a good Conscience without arrogance or boasting.
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To Nehemiah therefore, and such as he is, it may be said, Thou hast been faithful to God and thy own Master; no hazards could stagger thy principles, nor the potency of several factions lessen thy care of God's service and honour;
To Nehemiah Therefore, and such as he is, it may be said, Thou hast been faithful to God and thy own Master; no hazards could stagger thy principles, nor the potency of several factions lessen thy care of God's service and honour;
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the whole Nation hath for many years tasted of the Sweets of thy Government, and the Revenue and Persons of Priests shrouded under thy protection, and therefore however men may be affected,
the Whole nation hath for many Years tasted of the Sweets of thy Government, and the Revenue and Persons of Priests shrouded under thy protection, and Therefore however men may be affected,
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yet it is thy comfort that thou hast an infallible Record in heaven, who sees in secret and openly rewardeth, to him thou mayst freely call Remember me &c. And to all this let me adde two words more, which Nehemiah makes use of wholly to clear his words from presumption: thus v. 22. Remember me and spare me according to the greatnesse of thy mercy.
yet it is thy Comfort that thou hast an infallible Record in heaven, who sees in secret and openly Rewardeth, to him thou Mayest freely call remember me etc. And to all this let me add two words more, which Nehemiah makes use of wholly to clear his words from presumption: thus v. 22. remember me and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
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it is the not inflicting of that evil on a person, which God might in justice or power send down, it is sometimes exprest by not imputing, by covering sin and pardoning offences, and therefore done according to multitude of mercies.
it is the not inflicting of that evil on a person, which God might in Justice or power send down, it is sometime expressed by not imputing, by covering since and pardoning offences, and Therefore done according to multitude of Mercies.
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And truly the deformity of Sin is so monstrous, and the Curses wich attend upon it so hideous and many, as that to spare when punishment is deserved, to forget the sin and remember the sinner, is not a single kindness but a multitude of mercy.
And truly the deformity of since is so monstrous, and the Curses which attend upon it so hideous and many, as that to spare when punishment is deserved, to forget the sin and Remember the sinner, is not a single kindness but a multitude of mercy.
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And truely we may find that Nehemiah, though never so godly, hath good reason to beg for a Spare me, for though his good deeds as such do not deserve a reward, yet they are not as such subjects of punishment; however he hath reason to cry Spare me. For
And truly we may find that Nehemiah, though never so godly, hath good reason to beg for a Spare me, for though his good Deeds as such do not deserve a reward, yet they Are not as such subject's of punishment; however he hath reason to cry Spare me. For
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Thus some thousands of David 's Subjects smart for his sin of numbring the people, and an excellent Josiah removed for the sin of Judah: God was angry with Moses for the peoples sake, and let Nehemiah be as just and as innocent as he can,
Thus Some thousands of David is Subjects smart for his since of numbering the people, and an excellent Josiah removed for the sin of Judah: God was angry with Moses for the peoples sake, and let Nehemiah be as just and as innocent as he can,
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2. It is certain, that the best of his deeds had their mixture of imperfection, and therefore being conscious to his own failings he begs for pardon and acceptance. Magistrates are but men, and not utterly priviledged from the passions of flesh and bloud;
2. It is certain, that the best of his Deeds had their mixture of imperfection, and Therefore being conscious to his own failings he begs for pardon and acceptance. Magistrates Are but men, and not utterly privileged from the passion of Flesh and blood;
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but NONLATINALPHABET supplications, for the averting of Calamity from their persons, and NONLATINALPHABET prayers for those graces they stand in need of;
but supplications, for the averting of Calamity from their Persons, and Prayers for those graces they stand in need of;
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This well weighed would stop the censures of men, a sense of this invites Nehemiah to wave all thoughts of his good deeds, to banish any thing which exceeds an humble Spare me; he claims not a Crown for his merit, but petitions for a pardon for his failings, and that according to the multitude of mercies.
This well weighed would stop the censures of men, a sense of this invites Nehemiah to wave all thoughts of his good Deeds, to banish any thing which exceeds an humble Spare me; he claims not a Crown for his merit, but petitions for a pardon for his failings, and that according to the multitude of Mercies.
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1. For good! This is the voice 1. of Humility, whereby he acknowledges himself to be in a state capable of being made better; though he be highly loved by his Prince, and of great authority at Court, and tenderly honoured by Priest and People, yet there is a greater good than all this which he aimes at, and makes the object of his desires,
1. For good! This is the voice 1. of Humility, whereby he acknowledges himself to be in a state capable of being made better; though he be highly loved by his Prince, and of great Authority At Court, and tenderly honoured by Priest and People, yet there is a greater good than all this which he aims At, and makes the Object of his Desires,
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2. For good! This is the voice of confidence and trust, it implies his stedfast beliefe that there is a reward laid up for good deeds in general, and that his good services particularly shall be crowned with good.
2. For good! This is the voice of confidence and trust, it Implies his steadfast belief that there is a reward laid up for good Deeds in general, and that his good services particularly shall be crowned with good.
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especially if we make God peculiarly our own by our relyance and faith, so as to call him justly my God: and if we evidence out faith by our good deeds to God and to Man, if every one of us in our own Spheres discharge our duties to God, to our King, and to one another, if we do all this sincerely and constantly, we may then confidently pray with good Nehemiah, Lord remember me;
especially if we make God peculiarly our own by our reliance and faith, so as to call him justly my God: and if we evidence out faith by our good Deeds to God and to Man, if every one of us in our own Spheres discharge our duties to God, to our King, and to one Another, if we do all this sincerely and constantly, we may then confidently pray with good Nehemiah, Lord Remember me;
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I should now descend to Application, but that I am confident that most of this Auditory have done that in their thoughts already, and therefore I shall conclude all with these 2 or 3 Queries, which I shall leave to your own resolution.
I should now descend to Application, but that I am confident that most of this Auditory have done that in their thoughts already, and Therefore I shall conclude all with these 2 or 3 Queries, which I shall leave to your own resolution.
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when enemies prest us without, and calamities and distresse disheartned us within, whether then we were not happy in a gracious King, who pittying our sad estate did give Commission to a real Nehemiah, whose wisdom and vigilance, whose courage and conduct preserved a very small handful from violence and ruine; whether our Pilot did not generously engage in our storms to keep us safe, neglecting his private ease for the publick good,
when enemies pressed us without, and calamities and distress disheartened us within, whither then we were not happy in a gracious King, who pitying our sad estate did give Commission to a real Nehemiah, whose Wisdom and vigilance, whose courage and conduct preserved a very small handful from violence and ruin; whither our Pilot did not generously engage in our storms to keep us safe, neglecting his private ease for the public good,
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2. When Rapine and Confusion encroached upon the Office as well as the Patrimony of the Church, when the chambers of the Sanctuary were fill'd with Tobiah and his followers, when the portions of Gods Altar were shared betwixt Sanballat and his crue, whether then we were not once more (by the care of our present Soveraign) made happy with his return, under whose wing and protection we had been formerly preserved? whether he hath not upon all occasions both before and now encouraged religion, and respected the very persons as well as the function of the Clergy? Whether he did not refuse all profers which were in the least inconsistent with his duty to God or his Prince, or the tranquillity of his Charge, whether I say upon all opportunities he hath not shewed himself a Nehemiah indeed?
2. When Rapine and Confusion encroached upon the Office as well as the Patrimony of the Church, when the chambers of the Sanctuary were filled with Tobiah and his followers, when the portions of God's Altar were shared betwixt Sanballat and his crew, whither then we were not once more (by the care of our present Sovereign) made happy with his return, under whose wing and protection we had been formerly preserved? whither he hath not upon all occasions both before and now encouraged Religion, and respected the very Persons as well as the function of the Clergy? Whither he did not refuse all proffers which were in the least inconsistent with his duty to God or his Prince, or the tranquillity of his Charge, whither I say upon all opportunities he hath not showed himself a Nehemiah indeed?
crd c-crq n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc po31 n1, cs av pns12 vbdr xx a-acp av-dc (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n-jn) vvd j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 pns12 vhd vbn av-j vvn? cs pns31 vhz xx p-acp d n2 d p-acp cc av vvd n1, cc vvd dt j n2 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? cs pns31 vdd xx vvi d n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt av-ds j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 vvb, cs pns11 vvb p-acp d n2 pns31 vhz xx vvn px31 dt np1 av?
whether we of this place are not obliged 1. to thank God for his mercy, 2 to thank our Sovereign for his still continued care in sending such to cherish and protect us, 3. (to conclude all) whether it does not befit us that that request which Nehemiah in my Text put up for himself, may be our joynt Prayer for him, whose Government and Care we have had so kind an Experience of, viz. That God would remember both him and us for good, that he would spare them according to the multitude of his mercies, that he would not wipe out all the good deeds which he and they all have done for this whole Nation,
whither we of this place Are not obliged 1. to thank God for his mercy, 2 to thank our Sovereign for his still continued care in sending such to cherish and Pact us, 3. (to conclude all) whither it does not befit us that that request which Nehemiah in my Text put up for himself, may be our joint Prayer for him, whose Government and Care we have had so kind an Experience of, viz. That God would Remember both him and us for good, that he would spare them according to the multitude of his Mercies, that he would not wipe out all the good Deeds which he and they all have done for this Whole nation,
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