The hypocritical nation described in a sermon preached at St. Maries in Cambridge, upon a day of publick fasting : with an epistle prefixed by Mr. Samuel Jacombe.
THese words are part of the answer which the Prophet gives to a question, that the people returned out of captivity, had by their messengers proposed to the Priests,
THese words Are part of the answer which the Prophet gives to a question, that the people returned out of captivity, had by their messengers proposed to the Priests,
wee must observe, that after the destruction of Jerusalem, and their being carried captive by the King of Babylon, they appointed certain fasts to bee kept at some set times of the year, which were sad commemorations of that ruine which by degrees God had brought upon them.
we must observe, that After the destruction of Jerusalem, and their being carried captive by the King of Babylon, they appointed certain fasts to be kept At Some Set times of the year, which were sad commemorations of that ruin which by Degrees God had brought upon them.
In the Law of Moses wee read but of one Fast (that I remember) commanded by God to this people, which was in the same month with one of these, viz. the tenth day of the seventh month, and it is mentioned, Levit. 16.29.31. Levit. 23.27, &c. The neglect, or rather hypocritical observance of which Sabbath, or day of rest (for so there it is called) is reproved very sharply in the 58. of Isa. through the whole chapter;
In the Law of Moses we read but of one Fast (that I Remember) commanded by God to this people, which was in the same Monn with one of these, viz. the tenth day of the seventh Monn, and it is mentioned, Levit. 16.29.31. Levit. 23.27, etc. The neglect, or rather hypocritical observance of which Sabbath, or day of rest (for so there it is called) is reproved very sharply in the 58. of Isaiah through the Whole chapter;
p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb cc-acp pp-f pi av-j (cst pns11 vvb) vvd p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vbds p-acp dt d n1 p-acp crd pp-f d, n1 dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1, cc pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. np1 crd, av dt n1, cc av-c j n1 pp-f r-crq n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp av a-acp pn31 vbz vvn) vbz vvn av av-j p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1;
which are mentioned altogether, Zach. 8.19. and were in remembrance (as both ancient and modern, Christian, and Jewish Interpreters conjecture) of so many several remarkables in their ruine.
which Are mentioned altogether, Zach 8.19. and were in remembrance (as both ancient and modern, Christian, and Jewish Interpreters conjecture) of so many several remarkables in their ruin.
r-crq vbr vvn av, np1 crd. cc vbdr p-acp n1 (c-acp d j cc j, njp, cc jp n2 vvb) pp-f av d j n2 p-acp po32 n1.
The Fast of the fourth month was in memory of the first breach made in the wall of Hierusalem by the Chaldeans, of which wee read, Jer. 52.6, &c. The Fast of the fifth, in memory of the burning of the Temple, which in that month happened, ( Jer. 52.12.) as the burning of the second by Titus also did.
The Fast of the fourth Monn was in memory of the First breach made in the wall of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans, of which we read, Jer. 52.6, etc. The Fast of the fifth, in memory of the burning of the Temple, which in that Monn happened, (Jer. 52.12.) as the burning of the second by Titus also did.
dt av-j pp-f dt ord n1 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt njp2, pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb, np1 crd, av dt j pp-f dt ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vvd, (np1 crd.) p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt ord p-acp np1 av vdd.
That of the seventh, was in memory of the slaughter of Gedaliah, by Ishmael, of which wee read, Jer. 41. That of the tenth month, in memory of the beginning of that fiedge which proved so fatal to them, which fell out to bee in that month 2 King. 25.1. Jer. 52.3.
That of the seventh, was in memory of the slaughter of Gedaliah, by Ishmael, of which we read, Jer. 41. That of the tenth Monn, in memory of the beginning of that fiedge which proved so fatal to them, which fell out to be in that Monn 2 King. 25.1. Jer. 52.3.
cst pp-f dt ord, vbds p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb, np1 crd d pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 r-crq vvd av j p-acp pno32, r-crq vvd av pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 crd n1. crd. np1 crd.
But they being now returned to their own Land, and the Temple being begun to bee rebuilt by Zerubbabel, it comes into their minde to enquire of the Lord,
But they being now returned to their own Land, and the Temple being begun to be Rebuilt by Zerubbabel, it comes into their mind to inquire of the Lord,
p-acp pns32 vbg av vvn p-acp po32 d n1, cc dt n1 vbg vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1,
whether they should keep that Fast any longer, which was in memory of its destruction, (for concerning that only their scruple is moved, verse 3.) The Prophet before hee comes to determine the case,
whither they should keep that Fast any longer, which was in memory of its destruction, (for Concerning that only their scruple is moved, verse 3.) The Prophet before he comes to determine the case,
and to tell them that the day should still bee observed, only with a change of the solemnity, that from a Fast it should bee turned (together with the rest) into a Feast, as it is in the 8 chap. 19. I say before this hee gives them to understand what a true Fast is (lest afterward their daies of mirth should bee to no better purpose,
and to tell them that the day should still be observed, only with a change of the solemnity, that from a Fast it should be turned (together with the rest) into a Feast, as it is in the 8 chap. 19. I say before this he gives them to understand what a true Fast is (lest afterwards their days of mirth should be to no better purpose,
or had served God better than their Fore-Fathers did, whose fasting is by God in the forementioned place ( Isa. 58.) undervalued and sleighted as unworthy of his least respect.
or had served God better than their Fore-Fathers did, whose fasting is by God in the forementioned place (Isaiah 58.) undervalved and sleighted as unworthy of his least respect.
When you fasted in the fifth, &c. did you at all fast unto mee, even to mee? or as it is in the Hebrew, NONLATINALPHABET did you fast your fast to mee, I say to mee? which is a phrase like that, in Hag. 1.4.
When you fasted in the fifth, etc. did you At all fast unto me, even to me? or as it is in the Hebrew, did you fast your fast to me, I say to me? which is a phrase like that, in Hag. 1.4.
NONLATINALPHABET is it a time for you, I say, for you who are newly delivered by mee, to dwell in your seiled houses, &c. So, did you fast to mee? I say, to mee, who have often declared to you, that I care not for these outward performances,
is it a time for you, I say, for you who Are newly Delivered by me, to dwell in your seiled houses, etc. So, did you fast to me? I say, to me, who have often declared to you, that I care not for these outward performances,
for my glory, or to do any thing really pleasing unto mee? or the word NONLATINALPHABET may bee supposed to bee understood after NONLATINALPHABET Did I command any such Fast as this unto you? who bid you fast on this fashion? when you eat and drink, v. 6. did not you eat? i. e. upon your own pleasure,
for my glory, or to do any thing really pleasing unto me? or the word may be supposed to be understood After Did I command any such Fast as this unto you? who bid you fast on this fashion? when you eat and drink, v. 6. did not you eat? i. e. upon your own pleasure,
p-acp po11 n1, cc pc-acp vdi d n1 av-j vvg p-acp pno11? cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vdd pns11 vvi d d av-j c-acp d p-acp pn22? r-crq vvb pn22 av-j p-acp d n1? c-crq pn22 vvb cc vvi, n1 crd vdd xx pn22 vvi? sy. sy. p-acp po22 d n1,
if they had taken their repast, followed their calling, anointed their heads, done as they used at other times, they had found as much acceptance with God,
if they had taken their repast, followed their calling, anointed their Heads, done as they used At other times, they had found as much acceptance with God,
The words then are a sharp expostulation with them about their Hypocritical fasting, or a tart answer to their scruple or doubt (wherein they was very pious,
The words then Are a sharp expostulation with them about their Hypocritical fasting, or a tart answer to their scruple or doubt (wherein they was very pious,
dt n2 av vbr dt j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n-vvg, cc dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 (c-crq pns32 vbds av j,
which being propounded to them by way of question, and appeal to their own consciences, making them judges in their own cases, doth put the answer out of all doubt,
which being propounded to them by Way of question, and appeal to their own Consciences, making them judges in their own cases, does put the answer out of all doubt,
r-crq vbg vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 d n2, vvg pno32 n2 p-acp po32 d n2, vdz vvi dt n1 av pp-f d n1,
and in prosperity, &c. (so these words are best rendred in the 7. vers. NONLATINALPHABET, &c.) have not I told your Fathers by all my servants while you was in this land,
and in Prosperity, etc. (so these words Are best rendered in the 7. vers., etc.) have not I told your Father's by all my Servants while you was in this land,
cc p-acp n1, av (av d n2 vbr js vvn p-acp dt crd fw-la., av) vhi xx pns11 vvn po22 n2 p-acp d po11 n2 cs pn22 vbds p-acp d n1,
The former lies open enough before our eyes in the Text, and hee must bee very carelesse that doth not observe this people to have been very contrite in some instances,
The former lies open enough before our eyes in the Text, and he must be very careless that does not observe this people to have been very contrite in Some instances,
dt j vvz j av-d p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vbi av j cst vdz xx vvi d n1 pc-acp vhi vbn av j p-acp d n2,
and to have expressed a great deal of sorrow, much afflicted themselves, and that in so serious a manner, that they thought they had very well pleased God,
and to have expressed a great deal of sorrow, much afflicted themselves, and that in so serious a manner, that they Thought they had very well pleased God,
cc pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1, av-d vvd px32, cc cst p-acp av j dt n1, cst pns32 vvd pns32 vhd av av vvn np1,
another as convincing a question following upon this 7. verse. Nunquid non sunt verba quae locutus est Dominus, &c. (so the Vulgar reads them agreeable to the Hebrew) are not these the words which the Lord cryed by the former Prophets, &c. There is no doubt of it,
Another as convincing a question following upon this 7. verse. Whether non sunt verba Quae Spoken est Dominus, etc. (so the vulgar reads them agreeable to the Hebrew) Are not these the words which the Lord cried by the former prophets, etc. There is no doubt of it,
j-jn c-acp vvg dt n1 vvg p-acp d crd n1. np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av (av dt j vvz pno32 j p-acp dt njp) vbr xx d dt n2 r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j n2, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pn31,
when my discourse is descended to it, and get a liberty thereby, to croud into the narrow compasse of this hour, some material considerations concerning the state of this people, which will conduce very much to the illustrating of the whole businesse.
when my discourse is descended to it, and get a liberty thereby, to crowd into the narrow compass of this hour, Some material considerations Concerning the state of this people, which will conduce very much to the illustrating of the Whole business.
c-crq po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, cc vvi dt n1 av, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, d j-jn n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmb vvi av av-d p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1.
1 Gods Fast is not meer abstinence from food, from either the delicacies, or the ordinary refreshments of nature, which this people did most punctually and nicely observe,
1 God's Fast is not mere abstinence from food, from either the delicacies, or the ordinary refreshments of nature, which this people did most punctually and nicely observe,
crd n2 av-j vbz xx j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d dt n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq d n1 vdd av-ds av-j cc av-j vvi,
and also tell us that to the afflicting of the soul of a man (by which phrase the great Fast is expressed, Levit. 16.) there are four things required beside not tasting any food, viz. abstaining from, or laying aside their bathes, their ointments, their wives, and their shooes, i. e.
and also tell us that to the afflicting of the soul of a man (by which phrase the great Fast is expressed, Levit. 16.) there Are four things required beside not tasting any food, viz. abstaining from, or laying aside their baths, their ointments, their wives, and their shoes, i. e.
cc av vvb pno12 d p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (p-acp r-crq n1 dt j av-j vbz vvn, np1 crd) a-acp vbr crd n2 vvn a-acp xx vvg d n1, n1 vvg p-acp, cc vvg av po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, cc po32 n2, sy. sy.
And these may seem to bee included in that phrase, ver. 3. of this chapter, Shall I weep in the fifth month (NONLATINALPHABET) separating my self as I have done these many years? but alas!
And these may seem to be included in that phrase, ver. 3. of this chapter, Shall I weep in the fifth Monn () separating my self as I have done these many Years? but alas!
cc d vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp d n1, fw-la. crd pp-f d n1, vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt ord n1 () n-vvg po11 n1 c-acp pns11 vhb vdn d d n2? p-acp uh!
Their proud and big thoughts were not taken down, their inordinate covetous desires were not impaired, their luxurious appetites were not retrenched, nothing that was unreasonable in them was paired off, moderated, or abated.
Their proud and big thoughts were not taken down, their inordinate covetous Desires were not impaired, their luxurious appetites were not retrenched, nothing that was unreasonable in them was paired off, moderated, or abated.
po32 j cc j n2 vbdr xx vvn a-acp, po32 j j n2 vbdr xx vvn, po32 j n2 vbdr xx vvn, pix cst vbds j p-acp pno32 vbds vvn a-acp, vvn, cc vvn.
1 When in respect of the time past, it is an act of sorrow and grief, of anger and displeasure against, and of revenge upon our selves, for the abuse of those good things which God hath given us leave to feed upon to our refreshment,
1 When in respect of the time past, it is an act of sorrow and grief, of anger and displeasure against, and of revenge upon our selves, for the abuse of those good things which God hath given us leave to feed upon to our refreshment,
but to have our daily food taken away from our tables, and not so much as the scraps left behinde of that plenteous provision which God blesses us withall.
but to have our daily food taken away from our tables, and not so much as the scraps left behind of that plenteous provision which God Blesses us withal.
cc-acp pc-acp vhi po12 j n1 vvn av p-acp po12 n2, cc xx av av-d c-acp dt n2 vvd a-acp pp-f cst j n1 r-crq np1 vvz pno12 av.
2 When in respect of the time to come, it is an act of mortification, designed to the starving and pining of our lusts, to the cutting off their provision,
2 When in respect of the time to come, it is an act of mortification, designed to the starving and pining of our Lustiest, to the cutting off their provision,
and withdrawing of their nourishment, to the learning of sobriety, and temperate living, to the practising denial of our own appetites, and crossing our own desires.
and withdrawing of their nourishment, to the learning of sobriety, and temperate living, to the practising denial of our own appetites, and crossing our own Desires.
cc vvg pp-f po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n-vvg, p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cc vvg po12 d n2.
To which that of the Fathers doth most truly accord, who calls fasting (NONLATINALPHABET) a symbole of death, it being that which tends to the destruction of the body,
To which that of the Father's does most truly accord, who calls fasting () a symbol of death, it being that which tends to the destruction of the body,
and sixth dayes of the week, which are called by the names of Mercury and Venus, viz. Wednesday and Friday, NONLATINALPHABET, [ Strom. lib. 7. ] he thereupon learns to fast through his whole life, from covetousness and voluptuousness.
and sixth days of the Week, which Are called by the names of Mercury and Venus, viz. Wednesday and Friday,, [ Strom. lib. 7. ] he thereupon learns to fast through his Whole life, from covetousness and voluptuousness.
cc ord n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, n1 np1 cc np1,, [ np1 n1. crd ] pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-jn n1, p-acp n1 cc n1.
and intends their mortification, putting the soul upon cutting off all those luxuriances, and worldly adherencies which no body observes. 2 It must bee observed also to the learning our appetites to feed upon spiritual things, upon God, and all his holy truths.
and intends their mortification, putting the soul upon cutting off all those luxuriances, and worldly adherencies which no body observes. 2 It must be observed also to the learning our appetites to feed upon spiritual things, upon God, and all his holy truths.
cc vvz po32 n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp d d n2, cc j n2 r-crq dx n1 vvz. crd pn31 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, p-acp np1, cc d po31 j n2.
and that are within the knowledge only of the minde, as a Philosopher could determine. [ Porphyr. lib. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. ] And therefore it may bee to very good purpose, to abstain from our daily food, that thereby our souls being lightened and exonerated of that dull heavy matter which oppresses them, they may more freely and clearly minde their own proper objects which are perfectly spiritual.
and that Are within the knowledge only of the mind, as a Philosopher could determine. [ Porphyr. lib. 1.. ] And Therefore it may be to very good purpose, to abstain from our daily food, that thereby our Souls being lightened and exonerated of that dull heavy matter which Oppresses them, they may more freely and clearly mind their own proper objects which Are perfectly spiritual.
cc d vbr p-acp dt n1 av-j pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi. [ np1. n1. crd. ] cc av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp av j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n1, cst av po12 n2 vbg vvn cc vvn pp-f cst j j n1 r-crq vvz pno32, pns32 vmb av-dc av-j cc av-j vvi po32 d j n2 r-crq vbr av-j j.
and sometimes tearing of their hair, with such like expressions of inward grief Now they ask the question, vers. 3. NONLATINALPHABET Shall I weep: God answers here in the Text, to what purpose in your weeping? yet when you make a pittiful moan, a lamentable deal of do, most bitter complaints, beside your weeping, it was nothing unto mee.
and sometime tearing of their hair, with such like expressions of inward grief Now they ask the question, vers. 3. Shall I weep: God answers Here in the Text, to what purpose in your weeping? yet when you make a pitiful moan, a lamentable deal of doe, most bitter complaints, beside your weeping, it was nothing unto me.
cc av vvg pp-f po32 n1, p-acp d j n2 pp-f j n1 av pns32 vvb dt n1, fw-la. crd vmb pns11 vvi: np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq n1 p-acp po22 n-vvg? av c-crq pn22 vvb dt j n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, av-ds j n2, p-acp po22 n-vvg, pn31 vbds pix p-acp pno11.
And there was as little in all the appendices of this weeping which here wee may conceive not to have been excluded, viz. rending of the garments, putting on of sackcloth, strowing ashes on their heads, lying upon the ground (a thing in fashion among Heathens themselves,
And there was as little in all the Appendices of this weeping which Here we may conceive not to have been excluded, viz. rending of the garments, putting on of Sackcloth, strowing Ashes on their Heads, lying upon the ground (a thing in fashion among heathens themselves,
cc pc-acp vbds p-acp j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n-vvg r-crq av pns12 vmb vvi xx pc-acp vhi vbn vvn, n1 vvg pp-f dt n2, vvg p-acp pp-f n1, vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 (dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn px32,
as Plutarch tells us of the Athenian women, NONLATINALPHABET) sitting in silence, and hanging down their heads, &c. [ L de Isid. & Osir. ] For alas the deep and hearty sorrow for sin, the mourning of their souls after God, the rending and tearing of their hearts, the doffing off all the fine gay clothing, wherein their souls secretly prided themselves, the uncaseing and stripping of their souls of all their coverings, wherein they hid and kept warm many beloved sins, the laying close some grating considerations to their hearts, the powring such shame and reproach upon themselves, that they should never look God in the face with any confidence, till they were peremptorily resolved (against all impediments) to bee better;
as Plutarch tells us of the Athenian women,) sitting in silence, and hanging down their Heads, etc. [ L de Isidore & Osir ] For alas the deep and hearty sorrow for since, the mourning of their Souls After God, the rending and tearing of their hearts, the doffing off all the fine gay clothing, wherein their Souls secretly prided themselves, the uncaseing and stripping of their Souls of all their coverings, wherein they hid and kept warm many Beloved Sins, the laying close Some grating considerations to their hearts, the Pouring such shame and reproach upon themselves, that they should never look God in the face with any confidence, till they were peremptorily resolved (against all impediments) to be better;
c-acp ng1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt jp n2,) vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg a-acp po32 n2, av [ sy fw-fr np1 cc np1 ] c-acp uh dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp np1, dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 n2, dt vvg a-acp d dt j j n1, c-crq po32 n2 av-jn vvd px32, dt vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 n2 pp-f d po32 n2-vvg, c-crq pns32 vvd cc vvd j d j-vvn n2, dt vvg av-j d j-vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2, dt vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, cst pns32 vmd av-x vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr av-j vvn (p-acp d n2) pc-acp vbi jc;
these things I say, they were meer strangers unto, And therefore the Prophet cries out, Isa. 58.4, 5. Is this the Fast that I have chosen, to bow down his heard as a Bulrush,
these things I say, they were mere Strangers unto, And Therefore the Prophet cries out, Isaiah 58.4, 5. Is this the Fast that I have chosen, to bow down his herd as a Bulrush,
d n2 pns11 vvb, pns32 vbdr j n2 p-acp, cc av dt n1 vvz av, np1 crd, crd vbz d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 vvd c-acp dt n1,
and if these bee the outward expressions of the inward relenting of your, hearts, then put away all those displeasing things that have created you so much mischief,
and if these be the outward expressions of the inward relenting of your, hearts, then put away all those displeasing things that have created you so much mischief,
cc cs d vbb dt j n2 pp-f dt j j-vvg pp-f po22, n2, av vvd av d d j-vvg n2 cst vhb vvn pn22 av av-d n1,
if it had but been to think of the great calamities that had befaln them, the ruine of their City, the burning of their Temple, the captivity of their Nation, the pouring out their blood like water,
if it had but been to think of the great calamities that had befallen them, the ruin of their city, the burning of their Temple, the captivity of their nation, the pouring out their blood like water,
if they wash and cleanse not the soul from its filth and nastiness? Or suppose there was some present sense of sin, which expressed these briny tears; alas!
if they wash and cleanse not the soul from its filth and nastiness? Or suppose there was Some present sense of since, which expressed these briny tears; alas!
cs pns32 vvb cc vvb xx dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? cc vvb a-acp vbds d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd d j n2; uh!
At the next meeting they entertained their sins with as great a friendship and familiarity, as if there had been never any falling out, nor any unkindnesses past between them.
At the next meeting they entertained their Sins with as great a friendship and familiarity, as if there had been never any falling out, nor any Unkindnesses passed between them.
p-acp dt ord n1 pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp a-acp j dt n1 cc n1, c-acp cs pc-acp vhd vbn av d vvg av, ccx d n2 vvn p-acp pno32.
or the overflow of some sudden passion, which are but like to those which flow from the eyes of a young man, who being in love with one hugely below him,
or the overflow of Some sudden passion, which Are but like to those which flow from the eyes of a young man, who being in love with one hugely below him,
cc dt n1 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vbr cc-acp av-j p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbg p-acp n1 p-acp pi av-j p-acp pno31,
Yet let it bee what it will, God will not accept of it unlesse it amount to a great displeasure against our selves, base thoughts of our selves, that have committed such acts, a huge trouble in our mind for what is past, hearty wishes all were undone, sense of our obnoxiousnesse to Gods judgements, fear of his displeasure, humble and earnest requests to bee received into his favour, which last thing if it bee true, is inconsistent with our remaining in a state of sin;
Yet let it be what it will, God will not accept of it unless it amount to a great displeasure against our selves, base thoughts of our selves, that have committed such acts, a huge trouble in our mind for what is past, hearty wishes all were undone, sense of our obnoxiousness to God's Judgments, Fear of his displeasure, humble and earnest requests to be received into his favour, which last thing if it be true, is inconsistent with our remaining in a state of since;
and therefore this sorrow goes a great deal further, and includes in it, a hatred of sin, a resolution never more to have to do with it, a chusing rather to dye,
and Therefore this sorrow Goes a great deal further, and includes in it, a hatred of since, a resolution never more to have to do with it, a choosing rather to die,
cc av d n1 vvz dt j n1 av-jc, cc vvz p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 av-x av-dc pc-acp vhi pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31, dt vvg av-c pc-acp vvi,
They brought, its most likely, before God long catalogues of their own sins, and of the provocations of their Fore-Fathers, of their Kings, Princes, Prophets,
They brought, its most likely, before God long catalogues of their own Sins, and of the provocations of their Fore-Fathers, of their Kings, Princes, prophets,
if that bee all they have to say, viz. that they are Sinners, and have committed such and such acts against God, they may as well let their tongues bee quiet, there is nothing new in all this.
if that be all they have to say, viz. that they Are Sinners, and have committed such and such acts against God, they may as well let their tongues be quiet, there is nothing new in all this.
cs d vbb d pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi, n1 cst pns32 vbr n2, cc vhb vvn d cc d n2 p-acp np1, pns32 vmb c-acp av vvb po32 n2 vbi j-jn, pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp d d.
this is a new business, and the case is quite altered; there is forgivenesse with God for such persons, Prov. 28.13. 1 John 1.7. and what Solomon prayes for in the behalf of such Supplicants, 1 King. 8.47, 48. God himself promiseth unto them, 2 Chron. 7.14. True confession signifies that wee are ashamed, that wee have nothing to say for our selves, that we cannot but cry out against our own baseness and falseness to God;
this is a new business, and the case is quite altered; there is forgiveness with God for such Persons, Curae 28.13. 1 John 1.7. and what Solomon prays for in the behalf of such Supplicants, 1 King. 8.47, 48. God himself promises unto them, 2 Chronicles 7.14. True Confessi signifies that we Are ashamed, that we have nothing to say for our selves, that we cannot but cry out against our own baseness and falseness to God;
d vbz dt j n1, cc dt n1 vbz av vvn; pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, np1 crd. crd np1 crd. cc q-crq np1 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, crd n1. crd, crd np1 px31 vvz p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd. j n1 vvz cst pns12 vbr j, cst pns12 vhb pix pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi av p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1;
that wee are grieved and pained at the very heart, and cannot but vent our selves in sighs and groans, that wee cannot with patience think upon our selves,
that we Are grieved and pained At the very heart, and cannot but vent our selves in sighs and groans, that we cannot with patience think upon our selves,
cst pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vmbx cc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, cst pns12 vmbx p-acp n1 vvb p-acp po12 n2,
as that wee have been sinners, and that wee resolve by Gods assistance and our utmost indeavours, to bee better, may wee but bee pardoned such offences.
as that we have been Sinners, and that we resolve by God's assistance and our utmost endeavours, to be better, may we but be pardoned such offences.
c-acp cst pns12 vhb vbn n2, cc cst pns12 vvb p-acp ng1 n1 cc po12 j n2, pc-acp vbi jc, vmb pns12 p-acp vbi vvn d n2.
God loves such a pungent sorrow as pricks to the very heart, and gives a deadly wound to our sins, such a grief as strikes through the very life of our lusts,
God loves such a pungent sorrow as pricks to the very heart, and gives a deadly wound to our Sins, such a grief as strikes through the very life of our Lustiest,
and hee loves such a confession as expresses this sorrow, this pain, and this torment of our hearts, which will bee mixed with a vehement displeasure and hatred, both against our selves,
and he loves such a Confessi as Expresses this sorrow, this pain, and this torment of our hearts, which will be mixed with a vehement displeasure and hatred, both against our selves,
cc pns31 vvz d dt n1 c-acp vvz d n1, d n1, cc d n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po12 n2,
and will not avail us, yea will harm us, because wee lye under this dangerous deceit, that some one good action will commend us to God, without all the rest,
and will not avail us, yea will harm us, Because we lie under this dangerous deceit, that Some one good actium will commend us to God, without all the rest,
cc vmb xx vvi pno12, uh vmb vvi pno12, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp d j n1, cst d crd j n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp np1, p-acp d dt n1,
and therefore hee tells them that which I assert as the second branch of this particular, that this is not the Fast which hee hath chosen, to cause their voice to bee heard on high, viz. either in mournful howlings,
and Therefore he tells them that which I assert as the second branch of this particular, that this is not the Fast which he hath chosen, to cause their voice to be herd on high, viz. either in mournful howlings,
cc av pns31 vvz pno32 d r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d j, cst d vbz xx dt av-j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j, n1 av-d p-acp j n2-vvg,
or in clamorous petitions, Isa. 58.4. and that when they fast, hee will not hear their cry, &c. Jer. 14.12. For hee that turns away his ear from hearing of the Law, even his prayer shall bee an abomination, Prov. 28.9. If men will not hear God, hee will not hear them:
or in clamorous petitions, Isaiah 58.4. and that when they fast, he will not hear their cry, etc. Jer. 14.12. For he that turns away his ear from hearing of the Law, even his prayer shall be an abomination, Curae 28.9. If men will not hear God, he will not hear them:
cc p-acp j n2, np1 crd. cc cst c-crq pns32 av-j, pns31 vmb xx vvi po32 n1, av np1 crd. c-acp pns31 cst vvz av po31 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, av po31 n1 vmb vbi dt n1, np1 crd. cs n2 vmb xx vvi np1, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32:
yet if wee bee in love with the causes of our trouble, wee have put in such a strong caveat, such a barre to our suits and petitions in the Court of Heaven, that wee can have no audience.
yet if we be in love with the Causes of our trouble, we have put in such a strong caveat, such a bar to our suits and petitions in the Court of Heaven, that we can have no audience.
av cs pns12 vbb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d dt j n1, d dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vhi dx n1.
Yea further, though wee should bee distasted against our sins, though wee should resolve amendment, and therefore begge divine grace to destroy our iniquities;
Yea further, though we should be distasted against our Sins, though we should resolve amendment, and Therefore beg divine grace to destroy our iniquities;
Such prayers will have a perfect likenesse to the requests of the man in the fable, to Hercules, when his Cart stuck in the mire, who would neither prick forward the Oxen,
Such Prayers will have a perfect likeness to the requests of the man in the fable, to Hercules, when his Cart stuck in the mire, who would neither prick forward the Oxen,
and such an answer will bee most fitly returned to such petitions as was to him, O bone, disce pigris non flecti numina votis Prasentes { que } adhibi, quam facis ipse, Deos.
and such an answer will be most fitly returned to such petitions as was to him, Oh bone, Disce pigris non flecti numina Votis Prasentes { que } adhibi, quam facis ipse, Gods
Learn good Sir, that God is not moved by lazy desires, and sluggish wishes, and that thou shalt then finde God present when thou thy self art busy about thy work.
Learn good Sir, that God is not moved by lazy Desires, and sluggish wishes, and that thou shalt then find God present when thou thy self art busy about thy work.
vvb j n1, cst np1 vbz xx vvn p-acp j n2, cc j n2, cc cst pns21 vm2 av vvi np1 vvi c-crq pns21 po21 n1 n1 j p-acp po21 n1.
I may adde further, that the case may so bee, that though there bee some good men in a Nation, that do most seriously and heartily pray for it, they may not bee able to help them,
I may add further, that the case may so be, that though there be Some good men in a nation, that do most seriously and heartily pray for it, they may not be able to help them,
pns11 vmb vvi av-jc, cst dt n1 vmb av vbi, cst cs pc-acp vbb d j n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vdb av-ds av-j cc av-j vvb p-acp pn31, pns32 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32,
and that not bee the Fast of God, unto which truth I might call in the Testimony of the Prophet Jeremiah, in cap. 11.14. and 14.11. where God bids him not pray for that people, &c. and Lam. 3. v. 8.44.
and that not be the Fast of God, unto which truth I might call in the Testimony of the Prophet Jeremiah, in cap. 11.14. and 14.11. where God bids him not pray for that people, etc. and Lam. 3. v. 8.44.
cc cst xx vbi dt av-j pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, p-acp n1. crd. cc crd. c-crq np1 vvz pno31 xx vvi p-acp d n1, av cc np1 crd n1 crd.
where hee saith, that when hee did cry and shout, God shut out his prayers, and covered himself with a cloud, that their prayer could not passe through.
where he Says, that when he did cry and shout, God shut out his Prayers, and covered himself with a cloud, that their prayer could not pass through.
c-crq pns31 vvz, cst c-crq pns31 vdd vvi cc n1, np1 vvd av po31 n2, cc vvd px31 p-acp dt n1, cst po32 n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp.
The like testimony Ezekiel would afford us, who tells us more than once, Chap. 14. that in some cases three such prevalent persons as Noah, Job, and Daniel, shall obtain no more than their own security.
The like testimony Ezekielem would afford us, who tells us more than once, Chap. 14. that in Some cases three such prevalent Persons as Noah, Job, and daniel, shall obtain no more than their own security.
dt j n1 np1 vmd vvi pno12, r-crq vvz pno12 dc cs a-acp, np1 crd d p-acp d n2 crd d j n2 c-acp np1, np1, cc np1, vmb vvi av-dx dc cs po32 d n1.
and Governours especially) will procure Gods favour, but I have already staid so long upon this head, that the time calls mee to hasten to a conclusion of it.
and Governors especially) will procure God's favour, but I have already stayed so long upon this head, that the time calls me to hasten to a conclusion of it.
cc n2 av-j) vmb vvi npg1 n1, cc-acp pns11 vhb av vvn av av-j p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31.
Then therefore Prayers are to good purpose for our selves, or the Nation, when wee or the Nation come to God with a holy disposition of heart to forsake our sins,
Then Therefore Prayers Are to good purpose for our selves, or the nation, when we or the nation come to God with a holy disposition of heart to forsake our Sins,
av av n2 vbr p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc dt n1, c-crq pns12 cc dt n1 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2,
and with a readinesse of heart to make use of that divine grace which wee beg at his hands, with a resolution to do that our selves which wee desire God should do for us;
and with a readiness of heart to make use of that divine grace which we beg At his hands, with a resolution to do that our selves which we desire God should do for us;
When they are instruments to Piety and Godlinesse, and put our hearts into such a holy frame, that even by our actions wee may pray and pull down the blessings of heaven upon us.
When they Are Instruments to Piety and Godliness, and put our hearts into such a holy frame, that even by our actions we may pray and pull down the blessings of heaven upon us.
c-crq pns32 vbr n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp d dt j n1, cst av p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12.
Hee prays all day long in some sort, viz. as to the effect and issue of Prayer, the holynesse of his life, speaking powerfully and effectually in his behalf to God,
He prays all day long in Some sort, viz. as to the Effect and issue of Prayer, the holiness of his life, speaking powerfully and effectually in his behalf to God,
pns31 vvz d n1 av-j p-acp d n1, n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg av-j cc av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1,
But yet wee must take notice of this, that when wee pray thus to the reforming and amending of our hearts and lives, the blessings wee are most confidently to expect, are those of a spiritual and eternal nature;
But yet we must take notice of this, that when we pray thus to the reforming and amending of our hearts and lives, the blessings we Are most confidently to expect, Are those of a spiritual and Eternal nature;
p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d, cst c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, dt n2 pns12 vbr av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi, vbr d pp-f dt j cc j n1;
such as are forgiveness of sin, acceptance with God to life, and that we cannot bee certain sometimes, that by all our Reformation wee shall avert temporal judgements, upon our own persons, or our Nation.
such as Are forgiveness of since, acceptance with God to life, and that we cannot be certain sometime, that by all our Reformation we shall avert temporal Judgments, upon our own Persons, or our nation.
d c-acp vbr n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc cst pns12 vmbx vbi j av, cst p-acp d po12 n1 pns12 vmb vvi j n2, p-acp po12 d n2, cc po12 n1.
and in the case of Jerusalem, it was at last decreeed that their City and Temple should bee destroyed, without any hopes of prevention of such a calamity,
and in the case of Jerusalem, it was At last decreed that their city and Temple should be destroyed, without any hope's of prevention of such a calamity,
cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbds p-acp ord vvn d po32 n1 cc n1 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 pp-f d dt n1,
and therefore knowing every one can furnish himself with proofs enough if hee do but read any one book of their History, I shall herein spare my further labor.
and Therefore knowing every one can furnish himself with proofs enough if he do but read any one book of their History, I shall herein spare my further labour.
cc av vvg d pi vmb vvi px31 p-acp n2 av-d cs pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi d crd n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns11 vmb av vvi po11 jc n1.
poor souls, this was the Hypocrysy which the Scripture so much speaks of, the finer sort of Hypocrisy, I say, that carries so many to Hel, in a pleasing beleef that they are going to heaven,
poor Souls, this was the Hypocrysy which the Scripture so much speaks of, the finer sort of Hypocrisy, I say, that carries so many to Hell, in a pleasing belief that they Are going to heaven,
j n2, d vbds dt np1 r-crq dt n1 av d vvz pp-f, dt jc n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb, cst vvz av d p-acp n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cst pns32 vbr vvg p-acp n1,
while they are serious and zealous in some things, but not in all. They fasted severely, they mourned very bitterly, knocked their breasts very heartily, confessed very devoutly,
while they Are serious and zealous in Some things, but not in all. They fasted severely, they mourned very bitterly, knocked their breasts very heartily, confessed very devoutly,
cs pns32 vbr j cc j p-acp d n2, cc-acp xx p-acp d. pns32 vvd av-j, pns32 vvd av av-j, vvd po32 n2 av av-j, vvd av av-j,
and prayed very earnestly, but yet they did not search and try their ways, to turn again unto the Lord, they did not every one put away the evil of their doings, and so all their zeal in the former things, instead of doing them good, wrought their greater mischief, by making them confidently to account themselves religious persons,
and prayed very earnestly, but yet they did not search and try their ways, to turn again unto the Lord, they did not every one put away the evil of their doings, and so all their zeal in the former things, instead of doing them good, wrought their greater mischief, by making them confidently to account themselves religious Persons,
cc vvd av av-j, cc-acp av pns32 vdd xx vvi cc vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1, pns32 vdd xx d crd vvd av dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2-vdg, cc av d po32 n1 p-acp dt j n2, av pp-f vdg dt j, vvd po32 jc n1, p-acp vvg pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi px32 j n2,
To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices? I am full of burnt offerings &c. (I even nauseat the plenty of these devotions) when you come to appear before mee, who hath required this at your hands? &c. The Sabbaths, The calling of Assemblies, I cannot away with, it is iniquity,
To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices? I am full of burned offerings etc. (I even Nauseate the plenty of these devotions) when you come to appear before me, who hath required this At your hands? etc. The Sabbaths, The calling of Assemblies, I cannot away with, it is iniquity,
p-acp r-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n2? pns11 vbm j pp-f j-vvn n2 av (pns11 av vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2) c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, r-crq vhz vvn d p-acp po22 n2? av dt n2, dt n-vvg pp-f n2, pns11 vmbx av p-acp, pn31 vbz n1,
even the solemn meeting, your new Moons, &c. are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them, &c. Isa. 1.11, 12, 13. &c. This is worse than all the rest, that men can see so much reason to do all these things,
even the solemn meeting, your new Moons, etc. Are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them, etc. Isaiah 1.11, 12, 13. etc. This is Worse than all the rest, that men can see so much reason to do all these things,
av dt j n1, po22 j n2, av vbr dt n1 p-acp pno11, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi pno32, av np1 crd, crd, crd av d vbz jc cs d dt n1, cst n2 vmb vvi av d n1 pc-acp vdi d d n2,
If it bee necessary further to assist him, the explication of the second truth which I proposed to bee considered, will I hope, contribute some further help to his sincere search, both into his own condition,
If it be necessary further to assist him, the explication of the second truth which I proposed to be considered, will I hope, contribute Some further help to his sincere search, both into his own condition,
Gods Fast then is, as you cannot but already acknowledge, a thorow amending of our ways and doings, and commonly it is a general, universal reformation, if it bee a general good for which God is solicited by us, to which I may adde, especially in the Rulers, Governours,
God's Fast then is, as you cannot but already acknowledge, a thorough amending of our ways and doings, and commonly it is a general, universal Reformation, if it be a general good for which God is solicited by us, to which I may add, especially in the Rulers, Governors,
and whose sins therefore are sometimes alone nameed in holy writ, as procuring Gods judgements, because by their neglect, and ill example, the rest run more pronely into all wickednesse.
and whose Sins Therefore Are sometime alone nameed in holy writ, as procuring God's Judgments, Because by their neglect, and ill Exampl, the rest run more pronely into all wickedness.
cc rg-crq n2 av vbr av av-j vvn p-acp j n1, c-acp vvg npg1 n2, c-acp p-acp po32 n1, cc j-jn n1, dt n1 vvi av-dc av-j p-acp d n1.
I shall addresse my self to treat particularly of that which God required of this People, who came to bee enforced by him in relation to their fasting,
I shall address my self to Treat particularly of that which God required of this People, who Come to be Enforced by him in Relation to their fasting,
God you have heard upbraides them here in the Text with their hypocritical, partial fasting, and therefore proceeds in the 9. and 10. verses, to acquaint them what fast it was that hee alwayes called for,
God you have herd upbraids them Here in the Text with their hypocritical, partial fasting, and Therefore proceeds in the 9. and 10. Verses, to acquaint them what fast it was that he always called for,
np1 pn22 vhb vvn vvz pno32 av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 j, j n-vvg, cc av vvz p-acp dt crd cc crd n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq av-j pn31 vbds cst pns31 av vvd p-acp,
And then I doubt not but you will see reason for this observation, that the sins they were chiefly guilty of more than others, were neglects of the duties of the second Table, (as wee speak) not performing of those offices which one man owes unto another;
And then I doubt not but you will see reason for this observation, that the Sins they were chiefly guilty of more than Others, were neglects of the duties of the second Table, (as we speak) not performing of those Offices which one man owes unto Another;
cc av pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n1, cst dt n2 pns32 vbdr av-jn j pp-f dc cs n2-jn, vbdr vvz pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1, (c-acp pns12 vvb) xx vvg pp-f d n2 r-crq crd n1 vvz p-acp j-jn;
but violent breaking all those bonds whereby men are tyed by God together, and therefore that these things were carefully to bee reformed by their fasting and prayer.
but violent breaking all those bonds whereby men Are tied by God together, and Therefore that these things were carefully to be reformed by their fasting and prayer.
cc-acp j vvg d d n2 c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1 av, cc av cst d n2 vbdr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n-vvg cc n1.
Speak every man the truth to his Neighbour, execute the judgement of truth, imagine not evil, love not a false oath, ch. 7.9, 10. cap. 8 16, 17. 2 Want of mercy and compassion, cruelty, hard, and rigid dealing with their neighbours, and this is as bad as down-right unjustice, chap. 7.9. shew mercy, &c. 3 Oppression of the poor, and those that could not right themselves against the mighty, ch. 7.10. oppress not the widdow, &c.
Speak every man the truth to his Neighbour, execute the judgement of truth, imagine not evil, love not a false oath, changed. 7.9, 10. cap. 8 16, 17. 2 Want of mercy and compassion, cruelty, hard, and rigid dealing with their neighbours, and this is as bad as downright unjustice, chap. 7.9. show mercy, etc. 3 Oppression of the poor, and those that could not right themselves against the mighty, changed. 7.10. oppress not the widow, etc.
vvb d n1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb xx j-jn, vvb xx dt j n1, vvn. crd, crd n1. crd crd, crd crd n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1, j, cc j n-vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc d vbz a-acp j c-acp j n1, n1 crd. vvb n1, av crd n1 pp-f dt j, cc d cst vmd xx vvi px32 p-acp dt j, vvn. crd. vvb xx dt n1, av
or else so little regarded, while men have a conceit of their purity in religion) that these persons, their Children, remain guilty of the very same faults.
or Else so little regarded, while men have a conceit of their purity in Religion) that these Persons, their Children, remain guilty of the very same Faults.
cc av av av-j vvn, cs n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1) cst d n2, po32 n2, vvb j pp-f dt j d n2.
God here tells them, what words hee had spoken to their Fathers by the Prophets of old (as I have noted before) vers. 7. who for these, together with two other sins;
God Here tells them, what words he had spoken to their Father's by the prophets of old (as I have noted before) vers. 7. who for these, together with two other Sins;
there are indeed other sins mentioned by the Prophets, but none so much insisted upon as these, to bee the cause of their expulsion out of the good land,
there Are indeed other Sins mentioned by the prophets, but none so much insisted upon as these, to be the cause of their expulsion out of the good land,
pc-acp vbr av j-jn n2 vvn p-acp dt n2, cc-acp pix av av-d vvd p-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 av pp-f dt j n1,
Under their Religion they cloaked their unrighteousnesse, and made all their piety good for nothing, being stained with covetousnesse, oppression of the widdows,
Under their Religion they cloaked their unrighteousness, and made all their piety good for nothing, being stained with covetousness, oppression of the Widows,
and their preaching, and other religious offices, together with the asserting of these from superstition and impurities, will drown the cry of injustice, cruelty, blood, oppression,
and their preaching, and other religious Offices, together with the asserting of these from Superstition and Impurities, will drown the cry of injustice, cruelty, blood, oppression,
cc po32 vvg, cc j-jn j n2, av p-acp dt vvg pp-f d p-acp n1 cc n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1,
and such like sins, of the which, that wee may bee the more sensible; I shall digest what remains into these particular considerations; and make appear,
and such like Sins, of the which, that we may be the more sensible; I shall digest what remains into these particular considerations; and make appear,
cc d j n2, pp-f dt r-crq, cst pns12 vmb vbi dt av-dc j; pns11 vmb vvi r-crq vvz p-acp d j n2; cc vvb vvi,
1 That this of old, was the Fast which God required of their Fathers by the Prophets, viz. that they should forsake these sins which I have mentioned.
1 That this of old, was the Fast which God required of their Father's by the prophets, viz. that they should forsake these Sins which I have mentioned.
4 That where men expect peace, settlement, quiet, and removeal of judgements in a Nation, they must have an especial care to reform in these particulars.
4 That where men expect peace, settlement, quiet, and removal of Judgments in a nation, they must have an especial care to reform in these particulars.
when they spread their hands towards heaven, because those hands were full of blood, and therefore the thing hee calls for, is, that they would wash and cleanse their hands of that blood which had be smeared them, that they would put away their injustice, oppression, unmercifulness, &c. and then if they came and prayed, hee would speak friendly to them,
when they spread their hands towards heaven, Because those hands were full of blood, and Therefore the thing he calls for, is, that they would wash and cleanse their hands of that blood which had be smeared them, that they would put away their injustice, oppression, unmercifulness, etc. and then if they Come and prayed, he would speak friendly to them,
c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp n1, c-acp d n2 vbdr j pp-f n1, cc av dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp, vbz, cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi po32 n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq vhd vbi vvn pno32, cst pns32 vmd vvi av po32 n1, n1, n1, av cc av cs pns32 vvd cc vvd, pns31 vmd vvi j p-acp pno32,
as if they had been as innocent as Lambs, and not so ravenous as Lions, read vers. 16, 17, 18. and observe to whom it is that hee speaks, viz. to the rulers first (who were like Sodom) and then to the people (who were not far distant from them in this wickednesse, being like to Gomorrah) ver.
as if they had been as innocent as Lambs, and not so ravenous as Lions, read vers. 16, 17, 18. and observe to whom it is that he speaks, viz. to the Rulers First (who were like Sodom) and then to the people (who were not Far distant from them in this wickedness, being like to Gomorrah) ver.
c-acp cs pns32 vhd vbn a-acp j-jn c-acp n2, cc xx av j c-acp n2, vvb zz. crd, crd, crd cc vvi p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz cst pns31 vvz, n1 p-acp dt n2 ord (r-crq vbdr av-j np1) cc av p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vbdr xx av-j j p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, vbg av-j p-acp np1) fw-la.
and were the ring-leaders in these sins, as will appear to him that shall but cast his eye upon the 21, 22, 23, 26. verses. I will not yet dismisse this witnesse, who speaks so fully and closely to the businesse.
and were the ringleaders in these Sins, as will appear to him that shall but cast his eye upon the 21, 22, 23, 26. Verses. I will not yet dismiss this witness, who speaks so Fully and closely to the business.
cc vbdr dt n2 p-acp d n2, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cst vmb cc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt crd, crd, crd, crd n2. pns11 vmb xx av vvi d n1, r-crq vvz av av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1.
And likewise those woes against them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousnesse which they have prescribed to turn aside the needy from judgement,
And likewise those woes against them that Decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed to turn aside the needy from judgement,
cc av d n2 p-acp pno32 cst vvb j n2, cc d vvb n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi av dt j p-acp n1,
Hee that will take the pains duly to consider these places, will finde so many other bordering upon them, to the same purpose, that hee will bee more sensible of the truth of that which I affirm,
He that will take the pains duly to Consider these places, will find so many other bordering upon them, to the same purpose, that he will be more sensible of the truth of that which I affirm,
pns31 cst vmb vvi dt n2 av-jn pc-acp vvi d n2, vmb vvi av d n-jn vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp dt d n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi av-dc j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pns11 vvb,
I shall next desire you to hear what the Prophet Micah informs us concerning this matter, who lived in the same time with Isaiah: And mee thinks hee speaks still more plainly (if it bee possible so to do) crying out against these sins more than against others, especially in their rulers.
I shall next desire you to hear what the Prophet micah informs us Concerning this matter, who lived in the same time with Isaiah: And me thinks he speaks still more plainly (if it be possible so to do) crying out against these Sins more than against Others, especially in their Rulers.
pns11 vmb ord vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz pno12 vvg d n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt d n1 p-acp np1: cc pno11 vvz pns31 vvz av av-dc av-j (cs pn31 vbb j av pc-acp vdi) vvg av p-acp d n2 av-dc cs p-acp n2-jn, av-j p-acp po32 n2.
The woes in the 2. chap. 1, 2. (which I beseech you read) are against those, who because they had power in their hands, contrived how to greaten themselves,
The woes in the 2. chap. 1, 2. (which I beseech you read) Are against those, who Because they had power in their hands, contrived how to greaten themselves,
they beautified the Temple, and repaired or enlarged the City, and was reformers of things amisse or decayed in Gods worship at the cost and charges of many a poor innocent, that they had rent in peeces, and shared amongst them.
they beautified the Temple, and repaired or enlarged the city, and was reformers of things amiss or decayed in God's worship At the cost and charges of many a poor innocent, that they had rend in Pieces, and shared among them.
pns32 vvd dt n1, cc vvd cc vvn dt n1, cc vbds n2 pp-f n2 av cc vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d dt j j-jn, cst pns32 vhd vvn p-acp n2, cc vvd p-acp pno32.
and grinding the faces of the poor, for which hee was come to call them to a reckoning, ver. 13. The Rulers then being so bad, there is little reason to expect much justice or mercy among the people, who also oppressed and offered violence one to another, as far as their power would reach,
and grinding the faces of the poor, for which he was come to call them to a reckoning, ver. 13. The Rulers then being so bad, there is little reason to expect much Justice or mercy among the people, who also oppressed and offered violence one to Another, as Far as their power would reach,
cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-vvg, fw-la. crd dt n2 av vbg av j, pc-acp vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vvn cc j-vvn n1 crd p-acp n-jn, c-acp av-j c-acp po32 n1 vmd vvi,
for proof of which spare not to read, Micah 6.10, 11, 12. and likewise the six first verses of the seventh chapter, which tells us largely of the general cruelty, covetousnesse, treachery, &c. both of the Princes and all the people,
for proof of which spare not to read, micah 6.10, 11, 12. and likewise the six First Verses of the seventh chapter, which tells us largely of the general cruelty, covetousness, treachery, etc. both of the Princes and all the people,
p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq vvb xx pc-acp vvi, np1 crd, crd, crd cc av dt crd ord n2 pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq vvz pno12 av-j pp-f dt j n1, n1, n1, av d pp-f dt n2 cc d dt n1,
And therefore in the sixth chapter, vers. 6. &c. God by the same Prophet calls not for their sacrifices and religious services (which it seems they were frank enough in,
And Therefore in the sixth chapter, vers. 6. etc. God by the same Prophet calls not for their Sacrifices and religious services (which it seems they were frank enough in,
cc av p-acp dt ord n1, fw-la. crd av np1 p-acp dt d n1 vvz xx p-acp po32 n2 cc j n2 (r-crq pn31 vvz pns32 vbdr j av-d p-acp,
and with whom it is plain, the Princes joyned (though wee may guesse from chap. 1, 4, 5. that many of the people did not affect their proceedings) to purge the land from Idolatry,
and with whom it is plain, the Princes joined (though we may guess from chap. 1, 4, 5. that many of the people did not affect their proceedings) to purge the land from Idolatry,
cc p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz j, dt n2 vvn (c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 vvn, crd, crd d d pp-f dt n1 vdd xx vvi po32 n2-vvg) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1,
And therefore the Prophet exhorts those that had any of these rare vertues in them, any mercifulnesse, and righteousnesse, that they would go on to practise them,
And Therefore the Prophet exhorts those that had any of these rare Virtues in them, any mercifulness, and righteousness, that they would go on to practise them,
cc av dt n1 vvz d cst vhd d pp-f d j n2 p-acp pno32, d n1, cc n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32,
and in these waies to seek the Lord, and saith, it is probable (but not certain) they may bee secured in that deluge of misery, that was like to overflow the whole land, chap. 2. ver. 3. And afterward hee prophesies that they should bee the poor,
and in these ways to seek the Lord, and Says, it is probable (but not certain) they may be secured in that deluge of misery, that was like to overflow the Whole land, chap. 2. ver. 3. And afterwards he prophecies that they should be the poor,
cc p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvz, pn31 vbz j (cc-acp xx j) pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst vbds j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, n1 crd fw-la. crd cc av pns31 n2 d pns32 vmd vbi dt j,
nor have a deceitful tongue in their mouth, but shall trust in God, and not in these evill arts, chap. 3.12, 13. Jeremiah also who prophesied in the daies of the same Josiah, and also of Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah, in the time of both the first and second captivity into Babylon, and also after, hee I say, speaks the very same words,
nor have a deceitful tongue in their Mouth, but shall trust in God, and not in these evil arts, chap. 3.12, 13. Jeremiah also who prophesied in the days of the same Josiah, and also of Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah, in the time of both the First and second captivity into Babylon, and also After, he I say, speaks the very same words,
ccx vhb dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc xx p-acp d j-jn n2, n1 crd, crd np1 av r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d np1, cc av pp-f np1, cc np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt ord cc ord n1 p-acp np1, cc av a-acp, pns31 pns11 vvb, vvz dt j d n2,
complaining again, ver. 11. that his house was a denne of Robbers, a meer nest of Theeves, where a crew of oppressors met together, thinking to expiate all by their devotions, and chap. 9. from the second verse, to the ninth, hee bewails these sins,
complaining again, ver. 11. that his house was a den of Robbers, a mere nest of Thieves, where a crew of Oppressors's met together, thinking to expiate all by their devotions, and chap. 9. from the second verse, to the ninth, he bewails these Sins,
Ezekiel likewise will witnesse largely to this truth, who tells us how little they were amended after the first captivity in the daies of Jehoiakim (when hee prophecied,
Ezekielem likewise will witness largely to this truth, who tells us how little they were amended After the First captivity in the days of Jehoiakim (when he prophesied,
np1 av vmb vvi av-j p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz pno12 c-crq j pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 (c-crq pns31 vvd,
did commit violence and oppression, of which the sword was the instrument, and by which they thought to defend and protect themselves in such practises;
did commit violence and oppression, of which the sword was the Instrument, and by which they Thought to defend and Pact themselves in such practises;
vdd vvi n1 cc n1, pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbds dt n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp d n2;
and to threaten Gods Judgements, and did but laugh when the Prophets said, that for these sins they should bee destroyed, and sodden in their City like flesh in a pot, (as they themselves phrased it in a jeering way, against them that would talk of such an unlikely thing) chap. 11.3.
and to threaten God's Judgments, and did but laugh when the prophets said, that for these Sins they should be destroyed, and sodden in their city like Flesh in a pot, (as they themselves phrased it in a jeering Way, against them that would talk of such an unlikely thing) chap. 11.3.
And therefore the Prophet applies it to another purpose, and then gives them leave what to think of his threatning, telling them that they had multiplied their slain in that City,
And Therefore the Prophet Applies it to Another purpose, and then gives them leave what to think of his threatening, telling them that they had multiplied their slave in that city,
cc av dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp j-jn n1, cc av vvz pno32 vvi r-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n-vvg, vvg pno32 cst pns32 vhd vvn po32 j-vvn p-acp d n1,
for because of their bloodinesse they should be slain not in the City (where then they hoped for security) but in the border of the Land of Israel, whether they fled, hoping that way to save themselves when the City was taken, ve. 6, 7, 10, 11.
for Because of their bloodiness they should be slave not in the city (where then they hoped for security) but in the border of the Land of Israel, whither they fled, hoping that Way to save themselves when the city was taken, ve. 6, 7, 10, 11.
and how the Prophets threaten them as well as Judah (for which I refer you to the Prophet Micah, whose Vision was concerning Samaria and Jerusalem, chap. 1.1.
and how the prophets threaten them as well as Judah (for which I refer you to the Prophet micah, whose Vision was Concerning Samaria and Jerusalem, chap. 1.1.
cc c-crq dt n2 vvb pno32 a-acp av c-acp np1 (p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 np1, rg-crq n1 vbds vvg np1 cc np1, n1 crd.
The Temple was purged, the Levites were sanctified, sacrifices according to the Law offered, the Passeover celebrated in such a manner, that scarce ever was the like seen, from its first institution, the brazen Serpent was broken;
The Temple was purged, the Levites were sanctified, Sacrifices according to the Law offered, the Passover celebrated in such a manner, that scarce ever was the like seen, from its First Institution, the brazen Serpent was broken;
and all this, by the consent of the Princes & Rulers who yet continued thus unjust, cruel, and devouring, as both Isaiah, and Micah (who lived in Hezekiahs time) and Zephaniah (who lived in Josiahs ) have informed us very largely;
and all this, by the consent of the Princes & Rulers who yet continued thus unjust, cruel, and devouring, as both Isaiah, and micah (who lived in Hezekiah's time) and Zephaniah (who lived in Josiahs) have informed us very largely;
cc d d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 r-crq av vvd av j, j, cc j-vvg, p-acp d np1, cc np1 (r-crq vvd p-acp njp2 n1) cc np1 (r-crq vvd p-acp njp2) vhb vvn pno12 av av-j;
and you will finde that Hezekiah the King, and the Princes, ordered the worship of God, and chap. 35. where you will behold the Princes in Josiahs time, giving at the Passeover,
and you will find that Hezekiah the King, and the Princes, ordered the worship of God, and chap. 35. where you will behold the Princes in Josiahs time, giving At the Passover,
cc pn22 vmb vvi d np1 dt n1, cc dt n2, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 crd c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp njp2 n1, vvg p-acp dt np1,
an offering of two thousand six hundred small Cattle, and three hundred Oxen, when notwithstanding these were the men who like Lyons and Wolves tore the people in peeces,
an offering of two thousand six hundred small Cattle, and three hundred Oxen, when notwithstanding these were the men who like Lyons and Wolves tore the people in Pieces,
dt n1 pp-f crd crd crd crd j n2, cc crd crd n2, c-crq p-acp d vbdr dt n2 r-crq av-j n2 cc n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp n2,
A man must wink very hard that doth not see the duties of justice and mercifulnesse, of pitty and favourable dealing, &c. written in capital letters, both upon his own heart,
A man must wink very hard that does not see the duties of Justice and mercifulness, of pity and favourable dealing, etc. written in capital letters, both upon his own heart,
dt n1 vmb vvi av av-j cst vdz xx vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc j n-vvg, av vvn p-acp j n2, av-d p-acp po31 d n1,
Now their great zeal in these matters, and their forwardnesse to introduce the true Religion, made them overlook these little trifling things of justice and equity; of mercy and compassion;
Now their great zeal in these matters, and their forwardness to introduce the true Religion, made them overlook these little trifling things of Justice and equity; of mercy and compassion;
av po32 j n1 p-acp d n2, cc po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vvd pno32 vvi d j j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; pp-f n1 cc n1;
and defraud him of none of his right, though they bee not so exact in their justice one to another? Must hee needs take notice what they do among themselves,
and defraud him of none of his right, though they be not so exact in their Justice one to Another? Must he needs take notice what they do among themselves,
cc vvi pno31 pp-f pi pp-f po31 n-jn, cs pns32 vbb xx av j p-acp po32 n1 crd p-acp j-jn? vmb pns31 av vvi n1 r-crq pns32 vdb p-acp px32,
and for which they had been so often threatned? Yes surely thought they, wee are in a safe condition, God is well apayed, wee need not trouble our selves any further,
and for which they had been so often threatened? Yes surely Thought they, we Are in a safe condition, God is well apayed, we need not trouble our selves any further,
cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vbn av av vvn? uh av-j vvd pns32, pns12 vbr p-acp dt j n1, np1 vbz av vvn, pns12 vvb xx vvi po12 n2 d av-jc,
Thus the Prophet tells us, they found a way to deceive themselves, as you may read, Mic. 3.11. The heads thereof judge for reward, and the Priests thereof teach for hire, and the Prophets thereof divine for money:
Thus the Prophet tells us, they found a Way to deceive themselves, as you may read, Mic. 3.11. The Heads thereof judge for reward, and the Priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money:
av dt n1 vvz pno12, pns32 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi px32, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, np1 crd. dt n2 av vvi p-acp n1, cc dt n2 av vvi p-acp n1, cc dt n2 av j-jn p-acp n1:
They cryed the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, as long as those of Ephesus cryed, great is Diana of the Ephesians, and in this Temple-worship and religion they trusted ( Jer. 7.4.) thinking that God was fixed to that place,
They cried the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, as long as those of Ephesus cried, great is Diana of the Ephesians, and in this Temple worship and Religion they trusted (Jer. 7.4.) thinking that God was fixed to that place,
pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av-j c-acp d pp-f np1 vvd, j vbz np1 pp-f dt np1, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns32 vvd (np1 crd.) vvg cst np1 vbds vvn p-acp d n1,
They came and stood before God in his house, and said, Wee are delivered, and that made them do all those fore-mentioned abominations, with the greater boldnesse, vers, 10. Yea, knowing themselves to bee zealous in their worship, they have the confidence to come and challenge God as though they had wrong done them,
They Come and stood before God in his house, and said, we Are Delivered, and that made them doe all those forementioned abominations, with the greater boldness, vers, 10. Yea, knowing themselves to be zealous in their worship, they have the confidence to come and challenge God as though they had wrong done them,
pns32 vvd cc vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd, pns12 vbr vvn, cc cst vvd pno32 n1 d d j n2, p-acp dt jc n1, fw-la, crd uh, vvg px32 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 c-acp cs pns32 vhd j-jn vdn pno32,
They held fast this deceit, and so refused to return, Jer. 8.5. This made them interpret all the instances of Gods displeasure against others, to the incouragement of themselves in their wickednesse, rather than to the awakning of their hearts, to repentance.
They held fast this deceit, and so refused to return, Jer. 8.5. This made them interpret all the instances of God's displeasure against Others, to the encouragement of themselves in their wickedness, rather than to the awakening of their hearts, to Repentance.
and carried a great multitude captive unto Damascus, and into the hand of the King of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter, destroying an hundred and twenty thousand valiant men in one day,
and carried a great multitude captive unto Damascus, and into the hand of the King of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter, destroying an hundred and twenty thousand valiant men in one day,
and carrying captive two hundred thousand, men, women, and children (which indeed were afterwards returned to see if they would amend) 2 Chron. 28.4, 5, 8. The Edomites also, and the Philistims came and laid them waste, and brought them very low;
and carrying captive two hundred thousand, men, women, and children (which indeed were afterwards returned to see if they would amend) 2 Chronicles 28.4, 5, 8. The Edomites also, and the philistines Come and laid them waste, and brought them very low;
cc vvg j-jn crd crd crd, n2, n2, cc n2 (r-crq av vbdr av vvn pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmd vvi) crd np1 crd, crd, crd dt n2 av, cc dt njp2 vvd cc vvd pno32 vvi, cc vvd pno32 av av-j;
Well, Israel afterwards is carried captive in the dayes of Hezekiah by the King of Assyria, 2 King 17. But the answer was ready, they worshipped the calves in Bethel, the remnant of them laughed the messengers of Hezekiah to scorn,
Well, Israel afterwards is carried captive in the days of Hezekiah by the King of Assyria, 2 King 17. But the answer was ready, they worshipped the calves in Bethel, the remnant of them laughed the messengers of Hezekiah to scorn,
and mocked them who were sent to invite them to joyn in the Reformation (2 Chron. 30.6. &c.) and therefore God cast them out of their land, and continued their captivity;
and mocked them who were sent to invite them to join in the Reformation (2 Chronicles 30.6. etc.) and Therefore God cast them out of their land, and continued their captivity;
cc vvd pno32 r-crq vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 (crd np1 crd. av) cc av np1 vvd pno32 av pp-f po32 n1, cc vvd po32 n1;
and of the care they had to keep his house clean from all heathenish impurities; and by this means flattered themselves into such a conceit of their acceptance with God,
and of the care they had to keep his house clean from all Heathenish Impurities; and by this means flattered themselves into such a conceit of their acceptance with God,
cc pp-f dt n1 pns32 vhd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp d j n2; cc p-acp d n2 vvd px32 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1,
and security under him, that even after the captivity of Judah; those in the land of Babylon would not bee perswaded that any more was required to the pleasing of God,
and security under him, that even After the captivity of Judah; those in the land of Babylon would not be persuaded that any more was required to the pleasing of God,
cc n1 p-acp pno31, cst av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vbi vvn cst d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1,
but they thought their religion, as bad as it was, would preserve them, and were so confident of it, that with the very spoil of the poor they would serve their gods, Amos 2.6.8.
but they Thought their Religion, as bad as it was, would preserve them, and were so confident of it, that with the very spoil of the poor they would serve their God's, Amos 2.6.8.
This iniquity would, it is like, have stared them in the face, had it not been for this fine deceit, this Hypocrisy which I speak of, that their serving of God,
This iniquity would, it is like, have stared them in the face, had it not been for this fine deceit, this Hypocrisy which I speak of, that their serving of God,
d n1 vmd, pn31 vbz j, vhb vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1, vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp d j n1, d n1 r-crq pns11 vvb pp-f, cst po32 vvg pp-f np1,
Unto which adde what is said, vers. 11. of the same chapter, and what the Prophet Ezekiel charges upon them, chap. 22.25, 28, 29, &c. who tells us there of the defection which both Priests, Prophets, Princes and people had made from God;
Unto which add what is said, vers. 11. of the same chapter, and what the Prophet Ezekielem charges upon them, chap. 22.25, 28, 29, etc. who tells us there of the defection which both Priests, prophets, Princes and people had made from God;
p-acp r-crq vvi q-crq vbz vvn, fw-la. crd pp-f dt d n1, cc q-crq dt n1 np1 n2 p-acp pno32, n1 crd, crd, crd, av r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp pp-f dt n1 r-crq d n2, n2, n2 cc n1 vhd vvn p-acp np1;
and particularly of the Prophets and Priests, that they were like ravening Lions, had devoured souls, made many widdows, daubed with untempered Morter, seen vanity and divined lies.
and particularly of the prophets and Priests, that they were like ravening Lions, had devoured Souls, made many Widows, daubed with untempered Mortar, seen vanity and divined lies.
cc av-j pp-f dt n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vbdr av-j j-vvg n2, vhd vvn n2, vvd d n2, vvn p-acp j n1, vvn n1 cc vvd n2.
when there was no peace, and strengthening the hands of the wicked, that hee should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life. Jeremiah also, Lam. 4.13.
when there was no peace, and strengthening the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked Way, by promising him life. Jeremiah also, Lam. 4.13.
even unto those that despised the Lord, they said, you shall have peace, and unto every one that walked after the imagination of his own heart, no evil shall come upon you, Jer. 23.17.
even unto those that despised the Lord, they said, you shall have peace, and unto every one that walked After the imagination of his own heart, no evil shall come upon you, Jer. 23.17.
av p-acp d cst vvd dt n1, pns32 vvd, pn22 vmb vhi n1, cc p-acp d pi cst vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, dx j-jn vmb vvi p-acp pn22, np1 crd.
which whether they bee the words of the Prophets, or the people, do signifie that they laid the greatest weight of their hopes upon that peace of Religion which respects God,
which whither they be the words of the prophets, or the people, do signify that they laid the greatest weight of their hope's upon that peace of Religion which respects God,
no complaints are brought in against them, for not keeping the Sabbath, not praying, fasting, offering sacrifice, &c. nay, they knew themselves punctual enough in these things,
no complaints Are brought in against them, for not keeping the Sabbath, not praying, fasting, offering sacrifice, etc. nay, they knew themselves punctual enough in these things,
dx n2 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp pno32, c-acp xx vvg dt n1, xx vvg, vvg, vvg n1, av uh, pns32 vvd px32 j av-d p-acp d n2,
unto whom the former Prophets cried the very same words, chap. 1. vers. 2.3, 4, &c. And this was when the captivity was expired, that hee made this proclamation unto them, who as the 5. chap. 2.3.
unto whom the former prophets cried the very same words, chap. 1. vers. 2.3, 4, etc. And this was when the captivity was expired, that he made this proclamation unto them, who as the 5. chap. 2.3.
p-acp ro-crq dt j n2 vvd dt av d n2, n1 crd fw-la. crd, crd, av cc d vbds c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, cst pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq c-acp dt crd n1 crd.
And therefore hee goes on to threaten them for such wickednesse, and speaking of the woman, vers. 7. which sate in the midst of the Ephah, by whom was shadowed that people, hee saith, this is NONLATINALPHABET wickednesse, iniquity it self, the Mother of all deceit, theft, and perjuries.
And Therefore he Goes on to threaten them for such wickedness, and speaking of the woman, vers. 7. which sat in the midst of the Ephah, by whom was shadowed that people, he Says, this is wickedness, iniquity it self, the Mother of all deceit, theft, and perjuries.
cc av pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, fw-la. crd r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, p-acp ro-crq vbds vvn cst n1, pns31 vvz, d vbz n1, n1 pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1, cc n2.
If wee look back to Haggai, who prophecied but two years before these words, in the 8. Zach. were spoken, (one being in the second, the other in the fourth year of Darius ) hee will tell us no better newes of this people, chap. 2.11, 12, 13, 14. every thing that they did was as bad as those illegal offerings, and impure sacrifices;
If we look back to Chaggai, who prophesied but two Years before these words, in the 8. Zach were spoken, (one being in the second, the other in the fourth year of Darius) he will tell us no better news of this people, chap. 2.11, 12, 13, 14. every thing that they did was as bad as those illegal offerings, and impure Sacrifices;
cs pns12 vvb av p-acp np1, r-crq vvd p-acp crd n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt crd np1 vbdr vvn, (pi vbg p-acp dt ord, dt j-jn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1) pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av-dx jc n1 pp-f d n1, n1 crd, crd, crd, crd d n1 cst pns32 vdd vbds p-acp j c-acp d j n2, cc j n2;
Now I think if wee compare this passage with what wee before gathered out of Zachary (who as I said was his contemporary) wee shall easily discern what the matter was that God was offended at in their doings.
Now I think if we compare this passage with what we before gathered out of Zachary (who as I said was his contemporary) we shall Easily discern what the matter was that God was offended At in their doings.
av pns11 vvb cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 p-acp vvd av pp-f np1 (r-crq c-acp pns11 vvd vbds po31 j) pns12 vmb av-j vvi r-crq dt n1 vbds d np1 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp po32 n2-vdg.
and shuts up all) complaining of the iniquity both of Priest and people, sets down these sins as famous among the rest, chap. 3.5. false swearing, oppression of the hireling in his wages, of the widdow and fatherlesse, and turning aside the stranger from his right;
and shuts up all) complaining of the iniquity both of Priest and people, sets down these Sins as famous among the rest, chap. 3.5. false swearing, oppression of the hireling in his wages, of the widow and fatherless, and turning aside the stranger from his right;
cc vvz a-acp d) vvg pp-f dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz a-acp d n2 c-acp j p-acp dt n1, n1 crd. j n-vvg, n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, pp-f dt n1 cc j, cc vvg av dt n1 p-acp po31 n-jn;
than their strict observance of daies and sacrifices, &c. They out of a great zeal for their religion, which they thought hee did not speak honourably enough concerning, most shamefully put him to death.
than their strict observance of days and Sacrifices, etc. They out of a great zeal for their Religion, which they Thought he did not speak honourably enough Concerning, most shamefully put him to death.
cs po32 j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, av pns32 av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vvd pns31 vdd xx vvi av-j d vvg, av-ds av-j vvd pno31 p-acp n1.
and easily to slide into the usual Hypocrisy, i. e. partiality in obedience. Their great zeal for those things made them take themselves for pious and devout persons,
and Easily to slide into the usual Hypocrisy, i. e. partiality in Obedience. Their great zeal for those things made them take themselves for pious and devout Persons,
cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, sy. sy. n1 p-acp n1. po32 j n1 p-acp d n2 vvd pno32 vvi px32 p-acp j cc j n2,
but the partiality and particularity of it, made them really to be such as our Saviour calls Hypocrites, which appellation they took in such disdain, that they conspired his death, who would not let such as they passe for godly men.
but the partiality and particularity of it, made them really to be such as our Saviour calls Hypocrites, which appellation they took in such disdain, that they conspired his death, who would not let such as they pass for godly men.
cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, vvd pno32 av-j pc-acp vbi d c-acp po12 n1 vvz n2, r-crq n1 pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvd po31 n1, r-crq vmd xx vvi d c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp j n2.
The Poet never spoke truer word, than when hee said, NONLATINALPHABET, (that is as the Scholiast well notes, NONLATINALPHABET) there is scarce such a tall and impregnable bulwark, such a safe defence to a Nation as justice;
The Poet never spoke truer word, than when he said,, (that is as the Scholiast well notes,) there is scarce such a tall and impregnable bulwark, such a safe defence to a nation as Justice;
dt n1 av-x vvd jc n1, cs c-crq pns31 vvd,, (cst vbz p-acp dt n1 av n2,) pc-acp vbz av-j d dt j cc j n1, d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1;
1 That the captivity of Israel is in a great part charged upon the account of these sins, and take the pains to consult but these two places in a Prophet, whose vision was concerning the ten Tribes, Amos 2.6, 7, 8. Amos 4.1, 2, 3. 2 The captivity of Judah, both first and last is most manifestly ascribed to them (these being the iniquities which even in their reformations they spared from being destroyed) and I must again put you to the pains of considering these places (which the time will not give mee leave to inlarge upon, Isa. 10.1, 2, 3. Isa. 30.12, 13, 14. Micah 3.12.
1 That the captivity of Israel is in a great part charged upon the account of these Sins, and take the pains to consult but these two places in a Prophet, whose vision was Concerning the ten Tribes, Amos 2.6, 7, 8. Amos 4.1, 2, 3. 2 The captivity of Judah, both First and last is most manifestly ascribed to them (these being the iniquities which even in their reformations they spared from being destroyed) and I must again put you to the pains of considering these places (which the time will not give me leave to enlarge upon, Isaiah 10.1, 2, 3. Isaiah 30.12, 13, 14. micah 3.12.
crd cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc vvb dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd n2 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbds vvg dt crd n2, np1 crd, crd, crd np1 crd, crd, crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1, d ord cc ord vbz av-ds av-j vvn p-acp pno32 (d vbg dt n2 r-crq av p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvd p-acp vbg vvn) cc pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg d n2 (r-crq dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, np1 crd, crd, crd np1 crd, crd, crd np1 crd.
and especially that remarkable one, Jer. 34. where hee calls upon them to let the Bondmen of the Hebrew Nation go free, according to the Law, which because after their promise they refused,
and especially that remarkable one, Jer. 34. where he calls upon them to let the Bondmen of the Hebrew nation go free, according to the Law, which Because After their promise they refused,
see what is threatned, vers. 17, 18, 19, &c. And to this that passage (I am apt to think) relates, which wee meet withall in the very beginning of Jeremiahs Lamentations Judah is gone into captivity,
see what is threatened, vers. 17, 18, 19, etc. And to this that passage (I am apt to think) relates, which we meet withal in the very beginning of Jeremiah's Lamentations Judah is gone into captivity,
vvb r-crq vbz vvn, fw-la. crd, crd, crd, av cc p-acp d cst n1 (pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi) vvz, r-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f njp2 n2 np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1,
lest you should think that these things concerned only that particular people, and do not bode so sadly to other Nations, where they are found) in Isa. 10.5, 6 ▪ 7, it is said that God sent the Assyrian against the Hypocritical Nation that I have been describing,
lest you should think that these things concerned only that particular people, and do not bode so sadly to other nations, where they Are found) in Isaiah 10.5, 6 ▪ 7, it is said that God sent the assyrian against the Hypocritical nation that I have been describing,
and therefore hee threatens to destroy him utterly, and to take off his burdens and yoaks from his people, vers, 26, 27. and more fully, chap. 14.3, 4, 5, 6. hee notes the hard bondage wherewith they made the conquered serve,
and Therefore he threatens to destroy him utterly, and to take off his burdens and yokes from his people, vers, 26, 27. and more Fully, chap. 14.3, 4, 5, 6. he notes the hard bondage wherewith they made the conquered serve,
cc av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n2 cc vvz p-acp po31 n1, fw-la, crd, crd cc av-dc av-j, n1 crd, crd, crd, crd pns31 vvz dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vvd dt j-vvn vvi,
To which may bee added that most evident place, Isa. 47.5, 6. where plainly hee saith, that cruelty and oppression toward those whom shee had overcome, brought the Lady and Mistresse of the World down to sit in the dust in perpetual silence and darknesse.
To which may be added that most evident place, Isaiah 47.5, 6. where plainly he Says, that cruelty and oppression towards those whom she had overcome, brought the Lady and Mistress of the World down to fit in the dust in perpetual silence and darkness.
And take notice that one reason why this mischief was not prevented, and this destruction came upon them while they thought not of it, was the same with that which wee met withal in the case of Judah, viz. The base flattering humor of their soothsayers, the men-pleasing prophecyes of her diviners,
And take notice that one reason why this mischief was not prevented, and this destruction Come upon them while they Thought not of it, was the same with that which we met withal in the case of Judah, viz. The base flattering humour of their soothsayers, the Men-pleasing prophecies of her diviners,
cc vvb n1 cst pi n1 c-crq d n1 vbds xx vvn, cc d n1 vvd p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vvd xx pp-f pn31, vbds dt d p-acp d r-crq pns12 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2,
and those watchmen they had (though pittiful ones they were) who had told them lyes, just as the watchmen of Gods people, had to them, which the latter part of that chapter doth give us reason to take for a truth.
and those watchmen they had (though pitiful ones they were) who had told them lies, just as the watchmen of God's people, had to them, which the latter part of that chapter does give us reason to take for a truth.
I will refer you but to one place more, which most largely treats of the Chaldeans ruine, Habak. 2. from the fifth verse to the eighteen, which whosoever reads must cast his eyes very carelesly upon it, who doth not see that unsatiable covetousnesse, cruelty, bloudinesse, violence, spoiling, aad such like sinnes;
I will refer you but to one place more, which most largely treats of the Chaldeans ruin, Habak. 2. from the fifth verse to the eighteen, which whosoever reads must cast his eyes very carelessly upon it, who does not see that unsatiable covetousness, cruelty, Bloudinesse, violence, spoiling, and such like Sins;
pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp p-acp crd n1 av-dc, r-crq av-ds av-j vvz pp-f dt njp2 n1, vvb. crd p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt crd, r-crq r-crq vvz vmb vvi po31 n2 av av-j p-acp pn31, r-crq vdz xx vvi d j n1, n1, n1, n1, vvg, cc d j n2;
How long should I detain you, if I should multiply more particulars from Nineveh, Nahum. 3.1. from Damascus, Gaza, Edom, Ammon, and all the rest mentioned in the first and second Chapters of Amos, who were all threatned for their oppression and cruelty, to bee punished without any mercy.
How long should I detain you, if I should multiply more particulars from Nineveh, Nahum. 3.1. from Damascus, Gaza, Edom, Ammon, and all the rest mentioned in the First and second Chapters of Amos, who were all threatened for their oppression and cruelty, to be punished without any mercy.
q-crq av-j vmd pns11 vvi pn22, cs pns11 vmd vvi av-dc n2-j p-acp np1, np1. crd. p-acp np1, np1, np1, np1, cc d dt n1 vvn p-acp dt ord cc ord n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr d vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1.
I will onely desire you to consider as you read those chapters, whether you can refuse to assent to this as a true observation, that one great destroying (if not the chiefest) sin of those people there mentioned was this, their unmercifulnesse and cruel dealing with those whom they had conquered, and got into their power;
I will only desire you to Consider as you read those Chapters, whither you can refuse to assent to this as a true observation, that one great destroying (if not the chiefest) since of those people there mentioned was this, their unmercifulness and cruel dealing with those whom they had conquered, and god into their power;
pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi c-acp pn22 vvb d n2, cs pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst crd j vvg (cs xx dt js-jn) n1 pp-f d n1 a-acp vvn vbds d, po32 n1 cc j n-vvg p-acp d r-crq pns32 vhd vvn, cc vvd p-acp po32 n1;
I am sure that Edoms four transgressions are so neer of kin to this, that wee can scarce make them any more then four degrees of this one sin, viz. want of kindnesse, compassion,
I am sure that Edoms four transgressions Are so near of kin to this, that we can scarce make them any more then four Degrees of this one since, viz. want of kindness, compassion,
pns11 vbm j cst npg1 crd n2 vbr av av-j pp-f n1 p-acp d, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi pno32 d dc cs crd n2 pp-f d crd n1, n1 n1 pp-f n1, n1,
and mercy, to those whom it was natural for him to pitty, especially when hee had the better of them, vers. 11. Hee did pursue his brother with the sword,
and mercy, to those whom it was natural for him to pity, especially when he had the better of them, vers. 11. He did pursue his brother with the sword,
of a faln and feeble enemy, Ez. 21.29. v. Jun. and Pharoah for deceiving and cozening the expectation of Israel who leaned upon his promise, Ezek. 29.6, 7. And the Israelites themselves for slaying their brethren of Judah, with a rage that reached up to heaven,
of a fallen and feeble enemy, Ezra 21.29. v. Jun. and Pharaoh for deceiving and cozening the expectation of Israel who leaned upon his promise, Ezekiel 29.6, 7. And the Israelites themselves for slaying their brothers of Judah, with a rage that reached up to heaven,
and without any pitty, intending to make them bondmen, 2 Chron. 28.9, 10. and that in general it is denounced that the robbery of the wicked shall destroy them,
and without any pity, intending to make them bondmen, 2 Chronicles 28.9, 10. and that in general it is denounced that the robbery of the wicked shall destroy them,
cc p-acp d n1, vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, crd np1 crd, crd cc cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz vvn cst dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi pno32,
and compassionate, as well as just and righteous) that God will not let them go unpunished, especially in the Rulers, whose office it is to see right, equity,
and compassionate, as well as just and righteous) that God will not let them go unpunished, especially in the Rulers, whose office it is to see right, equity,
cc j, c-acp av c-acp j cc j) cst np1 vmb xx vvi pno32 vvi j, av-j p-acp dt n2, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi j-jn, n1,
The Jews you have seen are a notable example of this, and by often experience, it seems they were so sensible of it, that there grew to bee a common saying, among their wisemen of this signification, That when Gods ears are shut against all mens prayers, he will hear the cry of the poor, needy, and oppressed.
The jews you have seen Are a notable Exampl of this, and by often experience, it seems they were so sensible of it, that there grew to be a Common saying, among their Wise men of this signification, That when God's ears Are shut against all men's Prayers, he will hear the cry of the poor, needy, and oppressed.
dt np2 pn22 vhb vvn vbr dt j n1 pp-f d, cc p-acp av n1, pn31 vvz pns32 vbdr av j pp-f pn31, cst a-acp vvd pc-acp vbi dt j n-vvg, p-acp po32 n2 pp-f d n1, cst c-crq n2 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d ng2 n2, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, j, cc vvn.
This they prove (as Buxtorfius hath noted) out of the 7th of Amos vers. 7. And hee showed, and behold the Lord stood upon the wall made by a Plumb-line;
This they prove (as Buxtorf hath noted) out of the 7th of Amos vers. 7. And he showed, and behold the Lord stood upon the wall made by a Plumb-line;
d pns32 vvb (c-acp np1 vhz vvn) av pp-f dt ord pp-f np1 fw-la. crd cc pns31 vvd, cc vvb dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt np1;
Prayers against Defrauders, Petitions of those who complained of Oppression and unjust dealing (of which wee have heard enough to have been in those times.) Even in Israell (if this interpretation bee true,) where they had faln from God, hee would not exclude the suites of such persons,
Prayers against Defrauders, Petitions of those who complained of Oppression and unjust dealing (of which we have herd enough to have been in those times.) Even in Israel (if this Interpretation be true,) where they had fallen from God, he would not exclude the suits of such Persons,
n2 p-acp n2, n2 pp-f d r-crq vvd pp-f n1 cc j n-vvg (pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vvn av-d pc-acp vhi vbn p-acp d n2.) np1 p-acp np1 (cs d n1 vbi j,) c-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2,
and this very Prophet presently after, saith, that these are such works as God cannot forget to punish, Amos 8.4, 5, 6, 7, 8. and there is such particular notice taken of the shedding innocent bloud, 1 King. 24.3, 4. as an iniquity that hee will not pardon.
and this very Prophet presently After, Says, that these Are such works as God cannot forget to Punish, Amos 8.4, 5, 6, 7, 8. and there is such particular notice taken of the shedding innocent blood, 1 King. 24.3, 4. as an iniquity that he will not pardon.
cc d j n1 av-j a-acp, vvz, cst d vbr d n2 c-acp np1 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi, np1 crd, crd, crd, crd, crd cc a-acp vbz d j n1 vvn pp-f dt vvg j-jn n1, crd n1. crd, crd p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmb xx vvi.
And therefore leaving it to obtain what credit it can get with those who are skilled in that language, I shall descend to the fourth and last thing, which I am engaged to treat of.
And Therefore leaving it to obtain what credit it can get with those who Are skilled in that language, I shall descend to the fourth and last thing, which I am engaged to Treat of.
cc av vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pn31 vmb vvi p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, r-crq pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f.
And these should bee the more minded upon such a day as this, because as you have heard all along, many have cozened themselves by the willing performance of some religious dutys, into a most dangerous security,
And these should be the more minded upon such a day as this, Because as you have herd all along, many have cozened themselves by the willing performance of Some religious duties, into a most dangerous security,
cc d vmd vbi dt av-dc vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, c-acp c-acp pn22 vhb vvn d a-acp, d vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2, p-acp dt av-ds j n1,
and vain confidence in God, while by reason of these sins (which are counted by such persons but small petty matters, in comparison with their glittering piety) they have been working their own ruine.
and vain confidence in God, while by reason of these Sins (which Are counted by such Persons but small Petty matters, in comparison with their glittering piety) they have been working their own ruin.
cc j n1 p-acp np1, cs p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 (r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp j j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j-vvg n1) pns32 vhb vbn vvg po32 d n1.
as we may see in Amos his words to Israel, who had been much wasted and spoiled (chap. 4.) from the seventh verse of the fifth chapter to the sixteenth verse,
as we may see in Amos his words to Israel, who had been much wasted and spoiled (chap. 4.) from the seventh verse of the fifth chapter to the sixteenth verse,
c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 po31 n2 p-acp np1, r-crq vhd vbn av-d vvn cc vvn (n1 crd) p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord n1,
and again repeated with abundance of earnestnesse, vers. 21, 22, 23, 24. Do not make a noise in my ears with good words and flattering devotions, away with those offerings,
and again repeated with abundance of earnestness, vers. 21, 22, 23, 24. Do not make a noise in my ears with good words and flattering devotions, away with those offerings,
cc av vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, fw-la. crd, crd, crd, crd vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n2 p-acp j n2 cc j-vvg n2, av p-acp d n2,
To whom consents the Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah concerning Judah; as you shall instantly understand? if you will bee at no more labour but to cast your eyes upon, Isa. 1.16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Isa. 33.14, 15, 16, &c. Isa. 58.8, 9, 10, &c. Jer. 7.5, 6, 7. Jer. 22.2, 3, 4, 5. which very thing they might have learnt from the experience of their fathers, v. 15, 16, 17. who judged the cause of the poor, &c. and was not this to know mee saith the Lord? Yes, This is the businesse,
To whom consents the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah Concerning Judah; as you shall instantly understand? if you will be At no more labour but to cast your eyes upon, Isaiah 1.16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Isaiah 33.14, 15, 16, etc. Isaiah 58.8, 9, 10, etc. Jer. 7.5, 6, 7. Jer. 22.2, 3, 4, 5. which very thing they might have learned from the experience of their Father's, v. 15, 16, 17. who judged the cause of the poor, etc. and was not this to know me Says the Lord? Yes, This is the business,
And therfore when they are returned from Babylons slavery, this is the means proposed to them for a settlement here presently after my Text, v. 9, 10. this is the businesse of such a fasting day,
And Therefore when they Are returned from Babylons slavery, this is the means proposed to them for a settlement Here presently After my Text, v. 9, 10. this is the business of such a fasting day,
cc av c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, d vbz dt n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 av av-j p-acp po11 n1, n1 crd, crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt j-vvg n1,
even when the needy speaketh right, but the liberal deviseth liberal things, and by liberal things shall hee stand, Psal. 11.7, 18, 25. Isa. 32.7, 8. And when judgement shall dwell in the Wildernesse,
even when the needy speaks right, but the liberal devises liberal things, and by liberal things shall he stand, Psalm 11.7, 18, 25. Isaiah 32.7, 8. And when judgement shall dwell in the Wilderness,
and this the cause of their ruine, and that upon supposition, that the same things are found amongst any other, in all likelyhood they will bring down the same vengeance.
and this the cause of their ruin, and that upon supposition, that the same things Are found among any other, in all likelihood they will bring down the same vengeance.
cc d dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc cst p-acp n1, cst dt d n2 vbr vvn p-acp d n-jn, p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vvi a-acp dt d n1.
All the Application I make to our own selves of these things is, that every man (would all both one and other in the Nation were told so much) ought to enter into his own heart,
All the Application I make to our own selves of these things is, that every man (would all both one and other in the nation were told so much) ought to enter into his own heart,
d dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp po12 d n2 pp-f d n2 vbz, cst d n1 (vmd d d crd cc n-jn p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvn av av-d) vmd p-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1,
while hee lifts up his hands to God, any unjust acquisitions that he is conscious to himself of, &c. if these things bee not found amongst us, wee may have good hope that God will not make us a desolation,
while he lifts up his hands to God, any unjust acquisitions that he is conscious to himself of, etc. if these things be not found among us, we may have good hope that God will not make us a desolation,
cs pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1, d j n2 cst pns31 vbz j p-acp px31 pp-f, av cs d n2 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vhi j n1 cst np1 vmb xx vvi pno12 dt n1,
but if they bee, wee ought deeply to bee humbled this day for our hypocritical fasting and humiliation, that while wee have mourned and prayed, and would needs lean upon God,
but if they be, we ought deeply to be humbled this day for our hypocritical fasting and humiliation, that while we have mourned and prayed, and would needs lean upon God,
cc-acp cs pns32 vbb, pns12 vmd av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn d n1 p-acp po12 j n-vvg cc n1, cst cs pns12 vhb vvn cc vvd, cc vmd av j p-acp np1,
wee have not minded so much as matters of common justice, equity and mercy, between a man and his neighbour, and wee may fear that the Lord will make an utter end of us,
we have not minded so much as matters of Common Justice, equity and mercy, between a man and his neighbour, and we may Fear that the Lord will make an utter end of us,
pns12 vhb xx vvn av av-d c-acp n2 pp-f j n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno12,
and looks for judgement, but behold oppression, for righteousnesse, but behold a cry ▪ when men are grown to that condition, that they hope these matters of Justice are but a trifling businesse,
and looks for judgement, but behold oppression, for righteousness, but behold a cry ▪ when men Are grown to that condition, that they hope these matters of justice Are but a trifling business,
If I may bee allowed to say any more, it should bee only this, that the Rulers of the People ought carefully and impartially to inquire into themselves about these matters, they being more than others concerned in them (as many of these places which I have alledged will tell him that reads them) and having greater power and temptations to do these things than most of the people,
If I may be allowed to say any more, it should be only this, that the Rulers of the People ought carefully and impartially to inquire into themselves about these matters, they being more than Others concerned in them (as many of these places which I have alleged will tell him that reads them) and having greater power and temptations to do these things than most of the people,
cs pns11 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d dc, pn31 vmd vbi av-j d, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 p-acp d n2, pns32 vbg av-dc cs n2-jn vvd p-acp pno32 (c-acp d pp-f d n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn vmb vvi pno31 cst vvz pno32) cc vhg jc n1 cc n2 pc-acp vdi d n2 cs ds pp-f dt n1,
or at least to come nearer in their sins to the height of Prophetical expressions than the ordinary sort of men, in regard of whom those phrases must bee interpreted with some diminution and abatement.
or At least to come nearer in their Sins to the height of Prophetical expressions than the ordinary sort of men, in regard of whom those phrases must be interpreted with Some diminution and abatement.
cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cs dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1.
I am sure they every where note it, as a sad thing when the rulers cause the people to erre, but I shall mention now onely that single place, Isa. 9.14, 15, 16, 17. and remember that I am now speaking in an auditory where there are no Rulers that have fearce power to do any body any wrong,
I am sure they every where note it, as a sad thing when the Rulers cause the people to err, but I shall mention now only that single place, Isaiah 9.14, 15, 16, 17. and Remember that I am now speaking in an auditory where there Are no Rulers that have fierce power to do any body any wrong,
pns11 vbm j pns32 d c-crq n1 pn31, c-acp dt j n1 c-crq dt ng1 n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp pns11 vmb vvi av av-j cst j n1, np1 crd, crd, crd, crd cc vvb cst pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp dt j c-crq pc-acp vbr dx n2 cst vhb j n1 pc-acp vdi d n1 d n-jn,
whether wee may not fear (though I have excluded all confident assertion as to my own particular) that if a Prophet should now rise up in the Christian (yea in the reformed) world, hee would thunder out against it, that men make little difference of fas and nefas, right and wrong, that they invade one anothers rights and properties, wallow in bloud and cruelty, &c. and yet cry up the purity of Religion;
whither we may not Fear (though I have excluded all confident assertion as to my own particular) that if a Prophet should now rise up in the Christian (yea in the reformed) world, he would thunder out against it, that men make little difference of fas and nefas, right and wrong, that they invade one another's rights and properties, wallow in blood and cruelty, etc. and yet cry up the purity of Religion;
cs pns12 vmb xx vvi (cs pns11 vhb vvn d j n1 c-acp p-acp po11 d j) cst cs dt n1 vmd av vvi a-acp p-acp dt njp (uh a-acp dt vvn) n1, pns31 vmd vvi av p-acp pn31, cst n2 vvb j n1 pp-f fw-la cc fw-la, j-jn cc n-jn, cst pns32 vvb pi j-jn n2-jn cc n2, vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, av cc av vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1;
because they are commonly overlooked (whereas one would think the duties toward our brother whom wee see should bee most easily in our eye) and when men reform impieties against God, they think themselves to have done him such high service,
Because they Are commonly overlooked (whereas one would think the duties towards our brother whom we see should be most Easily in our eye) and when men reform impieties against God, they think themselves to have done him such high service,
yea, perhaps their religion and forwardnesse for reformation in other things, may give them a better advantage, more colourably to practice these iniquities,
yea, perhaps their Religion and forwardness for Reformation in other things, may give them a better advantage, more colorably to practice these iniquities,
uh, av po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n2, vmb vvi pno32 dt jc n1, av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi d n2,
and so inwardly tickled with the delight of such thoughts, that hee is ingaged to minde with all his power the promoting of such matters as have gained him the credit of a holy person, without denying his worldly lusts, which may rather have a freer liberty under such a brave and splendid master,
and so inwardly tickled with the delight of such thoughts, that he is engaged to mind with all his power the promoting of such matters as have gained him the credit of a holy person, without denying his worldly Lustiest, which may rather have a freer liberty under such a brave and splendid master,
cc av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n1 dt j-vvg pp-f d n2 c-acp vhb vvn pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp vvg po31 j n2, r-crq vmb av vhi dt jc n1 p-acp d dt j cc j n1,
But if wee turn our eyes the other way, wee shall finde, that justice and mercy, pitty and compassion, forgivenesse and doing of good to others (especially to those who have wronged us) will fall out sometimes with a mans worldly interests,
But if we turn our eyes the other Way, we shall find, that Justice and mercy, pity and compassion, forgiveness and doing of good to Others (especially to those who have wronged us) will fallen out sometime with a men worldly interests,
p-acp cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 dt j-jn n1, pns12 vmb vvi, cst n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc vdg pp-f j p-acp ng2-jn (av-j p-acp d r-crq vhb vvn pno12) vmb vvi av av p-acp dt ng1 j n2,
and even ceremonious about them, and do them with a greater pang of zeal, than many cordial Christians, which easily obtains for them the name of holy and devout persons among men,
and even ceremonious about them, and do them with a greater pang of zeal, than many cordial Christians, which Easily obtains for them the name of holy and devout Persons among men,
cc av j p-acp pno32, cc vdb pno32 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, cs d j np1, r-crq av-j vvz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 p-acp n2,
for a man so notably to counterfeit piety, that even when hee doth most destroy it, hee shall bee counted pious, (as it was said of Tereus — Ipso sceleris molimine Tereus Creditur esse pius. —
for a man so notably to counterfeit piety, that even when he does most destroy it, he shall be counted pious, (as it was said of Tereus — Ipso sceleris molimine Tereus Creditur esse Pius. —
then is it so to perswade a zealous man in religious duties, and so to inflame him, that he shall passe in his own judgement for a Saint? How certainly will he ruine both himself and others? in what a ready way is hee to commit all injustice,
then is it so to persuade a zealous man in religious duties, and so to inflame him, that he shall pass in his own judgement for a Saint? How Certainly will he ruin both himself and Others? in what a ready Way is he to commit all injustice,
av vbz pn31 av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp j n2, cc av pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1? c-crq av-j vmb pns31 vvi d px31 cc n2-jn? p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbz pns31 pc-acp vvi d n1,
when hee is out of all danger of having his own conscience secretly reprove him of Hypocrisy and simulation, which the other had not so secured? When a man makes a conscience of some things,
when he is out of all danger of having his own conscience secretly reprove him of Hypocrisy and simulation, which the other had not so secured? When a man makes a conscience of Some things,
c-crq pns31 vbz av pp-f d n1 pp-f vhg po31 d n1 av-jn vvi pno31 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq dt n-jn vhd xx av vvn? c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2,
Whether this bee assented unto which I have now discoursed, or not, this notwithstanding will remain good, that such sins are a cause sufficient of a peoples ruine,
Whither this be assented unto which I have now discoursed, or not, this notwithstanding will remain good, that such Sins Are a cause sufficient of a peoples ruin,
cs d vbb vvd p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb av vvn, cc xx, d c-acp vmb vvi j, cst d n2 vbr dt n1 j pp-f dt ng1 n1,
though there bee no other, and therefore for the Lords, our own, and the Lands sake, let us not look upon these things as lesser and inconsiderable, which need not bee so much pressed upon mens practise,
though there be no other, and Therefore for the lords, our own, and the Lands sake, let us not look upon these things as lesser and inconsiderable, which need not be so much pressed upon men's practice,
cs pc-acp vbi dx n-jn, cc av p-acp dt n2, po12 d, cc dt ng1 n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp jc cc j, r-crq vvb xx vbi av av-d vvn p-acp ng2 n1,
Let the Prophet Isaiah bee once more allowed to speak, and I will presently conclude, chap. 30.8, 9, 10, &c. Note it in a book, that it may bee for the time to come, for ever and ever;
Let the Prophet Isaiah be once more allowed to speak, and I will presently conclude, chap. 30.8, 9, 10, etc. Note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come, for ever and ever;
vvb dt n1 np1 vbb a-acp av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi, cc pns11 vmb av-j vvi, n1 crd, crd, crd, av n1 pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp av cc av;
cause the holy one of Israel to cease from before us, &c. They would not have the Prophets speak to them of things that were right and honest, but desired some soft;
cause the holy one of Israel to cease from before us, etc. They would not have the prophets speak to them of things that were right and honest, but desired Some soft;
vvb dt j pi pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno12, av pns32 vmd xx vhi dt n2 vvb p-acp pno32 pp-f n2 cst vbdr j-jn cc j, cc-acp vvd d j;
sleek, flattering and deceitful doctrins ( i. e. such as would certainly abuse them) that they should cry Peace, peace, NONLATINALPHABET (as Kimchi there notes) do according to your hearts desire,
sleek, flattering and deceitful doctrines (i. e. such as would Certainly abuse them) that they should cry Peace, peace, (as Kimchi there notes) do according to your hearts desire,
and stay thereon (hoping that you shall fare well enough) Therefore (mark what the holy one, the righteous God that hates iniquity saith) This iniquity shall bee to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, &c. just as a wall that swells, and often bursts on a sudden, falling down upon those who are under it, that dream of no such thing,
and stay thereon (hoping that you shall fare well enough) Therefore (mark what the holy one, the righteous God that hates iniquity Says) This iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fallen, swelling out in a high wall, etc. just as a wall that Swells, and often bursts on a sudden, falling down upon those who Are under it, that dream of no such thing,
cc vvb av (vvg cst pn22 vmb vvi av av-d) av (vvb r-crq dt j pi, dt j np1 cst vvz n1 vvz) d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vvi, vvg av p-acp dt j n1, av j p-acp dt n1 cst vvz, cc av vvz p-acp dt j, vvg a-acp p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp pn31, cst n1 pp-f dx d n1,
