The author and subject of healing in the church set forth in a sermon preached before the Right Honorable the Parliament of England at St. Margarets Church in Westminster, on Wednesday, April 25, 1660, being the day of their assembly / by Dr. Edward Reynolds ...
Set forth in a SERMON Preached before the Right Honorable the PARLAMENT of England, at St. Margarets Church in Westminster, on Wednesday April 25. 1660. Being the day of their Assembly. Mal. 4: 2, 3.
Set forth in a SERMON Preached before the Right Honourable the PARLAMENT of England, At Saint Margarets Church in Westminster, on Wednesday April 25. 1660. Being the day of their Assembly. Malachi 4: 2, 3.
OUr Prophet was the last of all the Prophets of the Old Testament, after which they were not to look for any other, till Elias the forerunner of the Angel of the Covenant (who was the great Prophet of all) should come unto them.
OUr Prophet was the last of all the prophets of the Old Testament, After which they were not to look for any other, till Elias the forerunner of the Angel of the Covenant (who was the great Prophet of all) should come unto them.
Both these seemed to call for the coming of Christ, and to delight in the promise of the Angel of the Covenant. chap. 2: 17. 3: 1. And accordingly here is a promise of his coming speedily. But though desired by both, he should come with great difference to the one and the other;
Both these seemed to call for the coming of christ, and to delight in the promise of the Angel of the Covenant. chap. 2: 17. 3: 1. And accordingly Here is a promise of his coming speedily. But though desired by both, he should come with great difference to the one and the other;
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to the one after a terrible manner, with refineing fire and fullers sope, with fanne, and sword, with a spirit of Judgment and burning to consume the stubble, to gather the body of that wicked people into Jerusalem as into an Oven and furnace,
to the one After a terrible manner, with refining fire and Fullers soap, with fan, and sword, with a Spirit of Judgement and burning to consume the stubble, to gather the body of that wicked people into Jerusalem as into an Oven and furnace,
and there with a final and absolute NONLATINALPHABET to dissolve the judaical politie, and leave them neither root nor branch, no visible hope of restitution again, chap. 4: 1. which was done by the army of the Romans under Titus. To the other with a promise of Comfort and Reviving.
and there with a final and absolute to dissolve the judaical polity, and leave them neither root nor branch, no visible hope of restitution again, chap. 4: 1. which was done by the army of the Roman under Titus. To the other with a promise of Comfort and Reviving.
What profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of Hosts? And now we call the proud happy &c. should be clearly confuted, by the conspicuous difference which the Lord would make between the righteous and the wicked, ver. 18. the one jewels and sons to be preserved and spared, the other stubble to be burnt and dissolved;
What profit is it that we have kept his Ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of Hosts? And now we call the proud happy etc. should be clearly confuted, by the conspicuous difference which the Lord would make between the righteous and the wicked, ver. 18. the one Jewels and Sons to be preserved and spared, the other stubble to be burned and dissolved;
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Concluding all with an awakening precept, that since they were not to expect any other Prophet, till Eliah and Christ should come, they should therefore remember the Law of Moses, and thereby fit themselves for the entertainment of their Messiah.
Concluding all with an awakening precept, that since they were not to expect any other Prophet, till Elijah and christ should come, they should Therefore Remember the Law of Moses, and thereby fit themselves for the entertainment of their Messiah.
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for their supportance and comfort against the terror of the foregoing threatning, that unto them the Sun of Righteousness, the promised Messiah, should arise in his Incarnation with healing in his wings; and when grosse darkness did cover the people, and they did sit even in the shadow of death, not only veiled over with the Shadows and 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Law, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 misled by the 〈 ◊ 〉 glosses of S• … ibes and Pharisees, sold and devoured by their own shepherds, wofully oppressed under Alexander, Janneus, Hircanus, Aristobulus, sub• … ued by Pompey into the form of a Roman Province,
for their supportance and Comfort against the terror of the foregoing threatening, that unto them the Sun of Righteousness, the promised Messiah, should arise in his Incarnation with healing in his wings; and when gross darkness did cover the people, and they did fit even in the shadow of death, not only veiled over with the Shadows and 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Law, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 misled by the 〈 ◊ 〉 Glosses of S• … ibes and Pharisees, sold and devoured by their own shepherd's, woefully oppressed under Alexander, Janneus, Hircanus, Aristobulus, sub• … ued by Pompey into the from of a Roman Province,
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and then sorely afflicted under the Tyranny of Antipater and Herod; that after such a night of darkness and distress, the promised Messiah should come to break the yoke and rod of their oppressor, and assert his people into Light and Liberty again.
and then sorely afflicted under the Tyranny of Antipater and Herod; that After such a night of darkness and distress, the promised Messiah should come to break the yoke and rod of their oppressor, and assert his people into Light and Liberty again.
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and the body of a co• … upt and prophane people. 2. The supposition of a State of sickness and soreness, of sin and sorrow, under which even this Holy Remnant did lie;
and the body of a co• … upt and profane people. 2. The supposition of a State of sickness and soreness, of since and sorrow, under which even this Holy Remnant did lie;
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with a gracious promise of healing unto them. 3. The Author of this healing, expressed metaphorically by the name of the Sun of Righteousness, as before by the name of the Angel or Messenger of the Covenant. 4. The means of deriving this healing from this Sun of Righteousness. 1. His rising. 2. His wings or beams, which are the Vehicula of all the light and vertue which flow eth forth from him 5. The proper and peculiar Subject of this Healing, singled out by way of gracious compellation, unto you that fear my name.
with a gracious promise of healing unto them. 3. The Author of this healing, expressed metaphorically by the name of the Sun of Righteousness, as before by the name of the Angel or Messenger of the Covenant. 4. The means of deriving this healing from this Sun of Righteousness. 1. His rising. 2. His wings or beams, which Are the Vehicula of all the Light and virtue which flow eth forth from him 5. The proper and peculiar Subject of this Healing, singled out by Way of gracious compellation, unto you that Fear my name.
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6. The effects and fruits of this Healing, and they are three, 1. Going forth, as recovered men use to do out of their bed or chamber when the Sun shineth in a warm and beautifull day, to take the aire and refresh themselves. 2. Grewing up, in stature, in strength, speedily, as fatted C• … lves, luxuriating in a full and pleas• … nt pasture. 3. Treading down and crushing the wicked as Grapes in the Press,
6. The effects and fruits of this Healing, and they Are three, 1. Going forth, as recovered men use to do out of their Bed or chamber when the Sun shines in a warm and beautiful day, to take the air and refresh themselves. 2. Growing up, in stature, in strength, speedily, as fatted C• … lves, luxuriating in a full and pleas• … nt pasture. 3. Treading down and crushing the wicked as Grapes in the Press,
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and theological sense of them as they are a promise of Christ, and H• … aling by him to an afflicted remnant of men that fear Go• … s name. 2. In an Applicatory and particular sense,
and theological sense of them as they Are a promise of christ, and H• … aling by him to an afflicted remnant of men that Fear Go• … s name. 2. In an Applicatory and particular sense,
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1. The Church of God was at this time in a most defaced and corrupted condition, Gods worship prophaned, his name blasphemed, his treasuries robbed, his Judgments que stioned, his reproofs despised:
1. The Church of God was At this time in a most defaced and corrupted condition, God's worship Profaned, his name blasphemed, his treasuries robbed, his Judgments que stioned, his reproofs despised:
Though the Church be not alwaies visibly Glorious, yet in the most collapsed state thereof, in the worst times, it is • … ever without visible professors who have stood up to beare witness unto persecuted Truth.
Though the Church be not always visibly Glorious, yet in the most collapsed state thereof, in the worst times, it is • … ever without visible professors who have stood up to bear witness unto persecuted Truth.
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The Lord had Seven thousand in Israel that had not bowed the knee to Baal. When our adversaries challenge us to shew where our Church was besore Luther, we answer, That in the midst of the greatest darkness and superstition, there were such fundamentall truths of faith and repentance,
The Lord had Seven thousand in Israel that had not bowed the knee to Baal. When our Adversaries challenge us to show where our Church was besore Luther, we answer, That in the midst of the greatest darkness and Superstition, there were such fundamental truths of faith and Repentance,
as the Renowned Bishop Usher hath observed. 2. There were in no age wanting Holy and zealous men who did boldly appeare against the prevailing Erro• … of the times,
as the Renowned Bishop Usher hath observed. 2. There were in no age wanting Holy and zealous men who did boldly appear against the prevailing Erro• … of the times,
as our learned men have largely proved in their Historico-polemical writings, and large volumes have been written of the Catalogues of such witnesses in every age of the Church, who have declared against many Corruptions of the times wherein they lived.
as our learned men have largely proved in their Historico-polemical writings, and large volumes have been written of the Catalogues of such Witnesses in every age of the Church, who have declared against many Corruptions of the times wherein they lived.
But that there hath alwaies been a visible conspicuous Glory in the maine Body of the Church, is evidently disproved by the persecutions which prevailed from time to time against it.
But that there hath always been a visible conspicuous Glory in the main Body of the Church, is evidently disproved by the persecutions which prevailed from time to time against it.
How did the Arian Heres• … e overspread the world, when such glorious lights is Athanasius and Hilary were persecuted for professing the truth? • … ngemuit totus orbis saith Hierom, & Arianum se esse miratus est.
How did the Arian Heres• … e overspread the world, when such glorious lights is Athanasius and Hilary were persecuted for professing the truth? • … ngemuit totus Orbis Says Hieronymus, & Arianum se esse Miratus est.
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Sure we are in the worst times the Lord hath ever had a people that feared his name, whose hearts he hath by select promises and Comforts supported, against the terror of those curses which he hath denounced against the corrupt body of the people.
Sure we Are in the worst times the Lord hath ever had a people that feared his name, whose hearts he hath by select promises and Comforts supported, against the terror of those curses which he hath denounced against the corrupt body of the people.
Say to the Righteous, it shall be well with them, Isai. 3. 10. • … inde the Testimonie, seale the Law among my Disciples, Isai. 8. 16. There is a remnant according to the election of grace, when the rest are blinded, Rom. 11. 5. 7.
Say to the Righteous, it shall be well with them, Isaiah 3. 10. • … inde the Testimony, seal the Law among my Disciples, Isaiah 8. 16. There is a remnant according to the election of grace, when the rest Are blinded, Rom. 11. 5. 7.
Hence that usuall intermixture of Threats and Promises in the Prophets, as a president • … nto Preachers of the truth in all ages, who ought with such prudence and tendernes to manage this part of their Ministry,
Hence that usual intermixture of Treats and Promises in the prophets, as a president • … unto Preachers of the truth in all ages, who ought with such prudence and tenderness to manage this part of their Ministry,
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as neither to harden the wicked in their sins by undue application of mercy, nor to make sad the hearts of those whom the Lord hath not • … ade sad, by a promis• … uous denunciation of wrath,
as neither to harden the wicked in their Sins by undue application of mercy, nor to make sad the hearts of those whom the Lord hath not • … ade sad, by a promis• … uous denunciation of wrath,
2. Nor must we here pass by unobserved that discriminating Grace of God, whereby the Jewels and the Stubble, the Godly for healing, and the wicked for burning, are distinguished the one from the other.
2. Nor must we Here pass by unobserved that discriminating Grace of God, whereby the Jewels and the Stubble, the Godly for healing, and the wicked for burning, Are distinguished the one from the other.
And it is true, the wicked make thems• … lvs fit for the burning, for their destruction is of themselves, Hos. 13. 9. Their way and their doings have procured it, Jer• …. 4. 18. it is a choice of their owne making, Isai. 66. 3. But they that are healed, are not the Authors or originall procurers either of the grace whereby they fear God,
And it is true, the wicked make thems• … lvs fit for the burning, for their destruction is of themselves, Hos. 13. 9. Their Way and their doings have procured it, Jer• …. 4. 18. it is a choice of their own making, Isaiah 66. 3. But they that Are healed, Are not the Authors or original Procurers either of the grace whereby they Fear God,
He reveales to babes, what he hides from the wise and prudent, and that because it seems good to him. Math. 11. 25. 26. To you it is given, to them it is not given.
He reveals to babes, what he hides from the wise and prudent, and that Because it seems good to him. Math. 11. 25. 26. To you it is given, to them it is not given.
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but of God that sheweth mercy, Rom. 9, 16 If I be one of that Remnant that feare Gods name, I have no reason to glory in my selfe, it is God that gives me an heart and away to feare him, Ier. 32. 39. It is by his grace that I am what I am, 1 Cor. 15. 10. It is he that works in me to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Phil. 2. 13. It is he that makes me to differ, 1 Cor. 4. 7. ut Totum Deo detur, qui Hominis voluntatem bonam et praeparat adjuvandam, et adjuvat praeparatam, as the incomparable Champion of the Grace of God St. Austin speaketh;
but of God that shows mercy, Rom. 9, 16 If I be one of that Remnant that Fear God's name, I have no reason to glory in my self, it is God that gives me an heart and away to Fear him, Jeremiah 32. 39. It is by his grace that I am what I am, 1 Cor. 15. 10. It is he that works in me to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Philip 2. 13. It is he that makes me to differ, 1 Cor. 4. 7. ut Totum God detur, qui Hominis voluntatem Good et Praeparat adjuvandam, et adjuvat praeparatam, as the incomparable Champion of the Grace of God Saint Austin speaks;
O that the wanton and proud wits of men would leave the Lord to do with his owne what it pleaseth him, (as he will certainly do notwithstanding all their passionate altercations, Mat. 20. 15.) and would let the difference between him that feareth the Lord,
O that the wanton and proud wits of men would leave the Lord to do with his own what it Pleases him, (as he will Certainly doe notwithstanding all their passionate altercations, Mathew 20. 15.) and would let the difference between him that fears the Lord,
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which rich grace, a nullo duro Corde respuitur, ideo enim datur ut cordis duritia primitus auferatur, as the same Father speakes, is not refused by any hard heart,
which rich grace, a nullo duro Cord respuitur, ideo enim datur ut Cordis Duritia primitus auferatur, as the same Father speaks, is not refused by any hard heart,
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Ezek. 20. 32, 33. Where the Lord threatneth to conquer them with his mercy, he will have mercy on whom he wil have mercy, Si Deus miseretur etiam volumus, ad eandem quippe misericordiam pertinet ut velimus.
Ezekiel 20. 32, 33. Where the Lord threatens to conquer them with his mercy, he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy, Si Deus miseretur etiam volumus, ad eandem quip misericordiam pertinet ut Velimus.
or if when we beg free will of God, that we may accept grace and not refuse it, we would but allow it consonant to Gods power and goodnes, to grant us our petition,
or if when we beg free will of God, that we may accept grace and not refuse it, we would but allow it consonant to God's power and Goodness, to grant us our petition,
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and to cause us not to refuse it, (and certainly lex supplicandi legem statuit Credendi, as Celestinus speaks, we may beleeve that God will g• … ant, what we pray for according to his will) the world would not be so continually troubled with the hot and passionate disputes in these arguments as we finde it is, certainly every humble and holy man will not onely think it his duty to praise God for that he gave him a power to convert,
and to cause us not to refuse it, (and Certainly lex supplicandi legem statuit Credendi, as Celestinus speaks, we may believe that God will g• … Ant, what we pray for according to his will) the world would not be so continually troubled with the hight and passionate disputes in these Arguments as we find it is, Certainly every humble and holy man will not only think it his duty to praise God for that he gave him a power to convert,
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3. We may here observe the double most different effect of the Gospell of Christ upon proud and penitent sinners, a savour of death to one, of life to the other, 2 Cor. 2. 15. 16. fire to the one, balsome to the other;
3. We may Here observe the double most different Effect of the Gospel of christ upon proud and penitent Sinners, a savour of death to one, of life to the other, 2 Cor. 2. 15. 16. fire to the one, balsome to the other;
as the same perfume kils the vulture, which revives the Dove; the same Red Sea a passage to Israel, a grave to Egypt; the same pillar light to one, and darknes to the other;
as the same perfume kills the vulture, which revives the Dove; the same Read Sea a passage to Israel, a grave to Egypt; the same pillar Light to one, and darkness to the other;
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It is given for life, but we may find it u• … to death, according to the disposition of heart we bring with us thereunto, an honest and good Heart, a meek and quiet Spirit, a melted • … oul ready to be cast into the mould of the word, is the best preparation to meetwith Christ in his Gospel.
It is given for life, but we may find it u• … to death, according to the disposition of heart we bring with us thereunto, an honest and good Heart, a meek and quiet Spirit, a melted • … oul ready to be cast into the mould of the word, is the best preparation to meetwith christ in his Gospel.
1. As we are like unto Christ, per primitias Spiritus, by the first fruits of the spirit, so we are unlike unto him per reliquias vetustatis, by the remainders of corruption;
1. As we Are like unto christ, per primitias Spiritus, by the First fruits of the Spirit, so we Are unlike unto him per Reliquias vetustatis, by the remainders of corruption;
Ista vitia gratiâ dei medicante curantur, prius • … t reat• … non teneant, deinde ut constict• … non vincant, postremo ut omni ex parte Sanata, nulla omnino remaneant, as St. Austin speaks.
Ista Vices gratiâ dei medicante curantur, prius • … tO reat• … non teneant, Deinde ut constict• … non vincant, postremo ut omni ex parte Sanata, nulla Omnino remaneant, as Saint Austin speaks.
And these remainders of corruption the Lord here leaveth in us to be matter of daily • … onslict, of deep humbling, of earnest Prayer, • … t sit quod pet• … ntibus largiter adjiciat quod confitentibus clementer ignoscat, that he may bountisully give the things for which we pray,
And these remainders of corruption the Lord Here Leaveth in us to be matter of daily • … onslict, of deep humbling, of earnest Prayer, • … tO sit quod pet• … ntibus Largiter adjiciat quod confitentibus clementer ignoscat, that he may bountisully give the things for which we pray,
and graciously pardon the sins which we confess. 2. Besides our sins, we are surrounded with Enemies, and beset on every side with Temptations, and though we have a promise of victory over them,
and graciously pardon the Sins which we confess. 2. Beside our Sins, we Are surrounded with Enemies, and beset on every side with Temptations, and though we have a promise of victory over them,
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The experience of our own Lapses, and of the Holiest and greatest Saints sufficiently evidence unto us what poor and fraile Creatures we are when the Lord leaves us, to t• … y us,
The experience of our own Lapses, and of the Holiest and greatest Saints sufficiently evidence unto us what poor and frail Creatures we Are when the Lord leaves us, to t• … y us,
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as he did Hezekiah, 2 Cron. 32. 31. 3. Sorrow is the naturall Off-spring of sinn and temptation, a sick and a wounded man cannot but feel the paine of that which weakneth him.
as he did Hezekiah, 2 Cron. 32. 31. 3. Sorrow is the natural Offspring of sin and temptation, a sick and a wounded man cannot but feel the pain of that which weakeneth him.
There are not any men, more men of sorrow and acquainted with grief, then they whose eyes are most open to see, whose hearts most tender to feel the weight of sinn, the terrors of God, and the Assaults of temptation.
There Are not any men, more men of sorrow and acquainted with grief, then they whose eyes Are most open to see, whose hearts most tender to feel the weight of sin, the terrors of God, and the Assaults of temptation.
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Jer. 8. 22. Psal. 51. 8. 18. Psal. 38. 3• … 9. He that • … hall read the dolefull complaints of Job, of Heman, of Hezekiah, and others mourning under the weight of sin and wrath;
Jer. 8. 22. Psalm 51. 8. 18. Psalm 38. 3• … 9. He that • … hall read the doleful complaints of Job, of Heman, of Hezekiah, and Others mourning under the weight of since and wrath;
of Je remy, Daniel and Nehemiah bewailing the breaches and desolations of Sion, will finde it one principall evidence of a Godly man, to poure out his complaint before the Lord when he is overwhelmed.
of Yes remy, daniel and Nehemiah bewailing the Breaches and desolations of Sion, will find it one principal evidence of a Godly man, to pour out his complaint before the Lord when he is overwhelmed.
Psal. 102. 1. no desires so strong in t• … m as to have their eyes opened, their hearts purged, their sin removed, their peace enlarged, the truth of God vindicated, his worship restored, his ordinances preserved, his presence continued in the midst of his people.
Psalm 102. 1. no Desires so strong in t• … m as to have their eyes opened, their hearts purged, their since removed, their peace enlarged, the truth of God vindicated, his worship restored, his ordinances preserved, his presence continued in the midst of his people.
The Au• … hor of this healing is here the Sun of Righteousness, who came purposely, to binde up the broken hearted, to appoint to them that mourn, beauty for ashes &c. Isai. 61: 1, 2, 3. Concerning him let us consider 1. The reason of his Appellation, 2. The manner of his healing. For the Appellation, he was called by Balaam, a Star, one that was to have dominion, Num. 24, 17, 19. A great Light. Isai. 9. 2. NONLATINALPHABET, the day Spring or Sun rising, Luke 1. 78. A Bright Star of the morning, Rev. 22. 16. an everlasting light that never goes down, Jsai. 60: 20. That takes away all night, Rev. 22. 5. The Apostle tells us, that by Christ the Worlds were made, H• … b. 1. 2. The old visible world, wherein is the natural Sun;
The Au• … hor of this healing is Here the Sun of Righteousness, who Come purposely, to bind up the broken hearted, to appoint to them that mourn, beauty for Ashes etc. Isaiah 61: 1, 2, 3. Concerning him let us Consider 1. The reason of his Appellation, 2. The manner of his healing. For the Appellation, he was called by balaam, a Star, one that was to have dominion, Num. 24, 17, 19. A great Light. Isaiah 9. 2., the day Spring or Sun rising, Lycia 1. 78. A Bright Star of the morning, Rev. 22. 16. an everlasting Light that never Goes down, Isai. 60: 20. That Takes away all night, Rev. 22. 5. The Apostle tells us, that by christ the World's were made, H• … b. 1. 2. The old visible world, wherein is the natural Sun;
and a New heaven and earth wherein dwelleth Righteousness, 2 Pet. 3. 13. unto which belongeth this Son of Righteousness. And therefore the time of the Go• … el, is called a day of Grace and Salvation, 2 Cor. 6. 2. Rom. 13: 12, 13. And Beleevers children of the light and of the day, 1 Thes. 5: 5. W• … erein darkness of Error and Ignorance is dispelled,
and a New heaven and earth wherein dwells Righteousness, 2 Pet. 3. 13. unto which belongeth this Son of Righteousness. And Therefore the time of the Go• … el, is called a day of Grace and Salvation, 2 Cor. 6. 2. Rom. 13: 12, 13. And Believers children of the Light and of the day, 1 Thebes 5: 5. W• … erein darkness of Error and Ignorance is dispelled,
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as a faithful Witness in Heaven, Psal. 89: 36. Isai. 60: 19. A primitive Independent Light, which deriveth not his righteousness f• … om any o• … her fountain, he sanctified himself by his own spirit, John 17, 19. A diffusive light which sheddeth it self on every other Vessel of Light of his • … ess we all receive.
as a faithful Witness in Heaven, Psalm 89: 36. Isaiah 60: 19. A primitive Independent Light, which deriveth not his righteousness f• … om any o• … her fountain, he sanctified himself by his own Spirit, John 17, 19. A diffusive Light which sheds it self on every other Vessel of Light of his • … ess we all receive.
He silleth all in all, John 1: 16. Eph. 1: 23. A moveing Light, which goes through all the Earth, to the ends of the world, Psal. 19: 3. 6. He came and preached peace to those afar off,
He silleth all in all, John 1: 16. Ephesians 1: 23. A moving Light, which Goes through all the Earth, to the ends of the world, Psalm 19: 3. 6. He Come and preached peace to those afar off,
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as well as with Lustre, and therefore it is called the womb of the morning, Psal. 110: 3. 3. reviving, restoring, ripening the fiuits of the Earth. Psal. 36: 9. The means and manner of his Healing is by his Arising unto us.
as well as with Lustre, and Therefore it is called the womb of the morning, Psalm 110: 3. 3. reviving, restoring, ripening the fiuits of the Earth. Psalm 36: 9. The means and manner of his Healing is by his Arising unto us.
1. His Incarnation, the word which is translated 〈 ◊ 〉, Oriens, the day-spring or sun-rising, Luke 1: 78. is in the original 〈 ◊ 〉 a Branch, Zach 3. 8:
1. His Incarnation, the word which is translated 〈 ◊ 〉, Orient, the dayspring or sunrising, Lycia 1: 78. is in the original 〈 ◊ 〉 a Branch, Zach 3. 8:
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as Oriens looking down from Heaven, Psal. 85: 11. 2. His manifestation in spirit and power, by the Gospel to the consciences of his people, by the beauties of his Grace and Holiness, illightning the mind, inclining the will, healing the affections, converting the cons• … ience, discovering to the Soul the deep things of God, which is called the rising of the Day-star in the heart. 2 Pet. 1. 19.
as Orient looking down from Heaven, Psalm 85: 11. 2. His manifestation in Spirit and power, by the Gospel to the Consciences of his people, by the beauty's of his Grace and Holiness, illigthening the mind, inclining the will, healing the affections, converting the cons• … ience, discovering to the Soul the deep things of God, which is called the rising of the Daystar in the heart. 2 Pet. 1. 19.
4. His Heavenly conduct and direction, shewing us the way wherein we should walk, and leading us therein, discovering Enemies and temptations behinde us, precipices, gulfs, snares,
4. His Heavenly conduct and direction, showing us the Way wherein we should walk, and leading us therein, discovering Enemies and temptations behind us, precipices, gulfs, snares,
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and pits before us, Luk. 1. 79. whereas he who walkethin darknes, knoweth not whither he goeth, Joh. 12. 35. The Sun of Righteousness thus rising doth heale us by his light, and by his influence. 1. By the light of his Heavenly Doctrine whereby he convinceth of sin, and so discovereth our disease:
and pits before us, Luk. 1. 79. whereas he who walkethin darkness, Knoweth not whither he Goes, John 12. 35. The Sun of Righteousness thus rising does heal us by his Light, and by his influence. 1. By the Light of his Heavenly Doctrine whereby he Convinces of since, and so Discovereth our disease:
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and then of Righ• … snes in him to pardon our sin, and of Judgment to rescue us out of the dominion and power of Satan 2 By the Infuence of his • … lessed Spirit efficaciously enforcing the word,
and then of Righ• … snes in him to pardon our since, and of Judgement to rescue us out of the dominion and power of Satan 2 By the Infuence of his • … lessed Spirit efficaciously enforcing the word,
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an • … educing that vertue out of it, by which it restoreth health and beauty to the Soul, This is called the revealing of the arme of the Lord, Isa, 53. 1. and the hand of the Lord being with the word. Act. 11. 23. 4. But Christ is in Heaven, and we in Earth, how shall we bring these together, that the Medicine may be applied to the disease.
an • … educing that virtue out of it, by which it restoreth health and beauty to the Soul, This is called the revealing of the arm of the Lord, Isaiah, 53. 1. and the hand of the Lord being with the word. Act. 11. 23. 4. But christ is in Heaven, and we in Earth, how shall we bring these together, that the Medicine may be applied to the disease.
And we have both here, his person being Divine is Immense & omnipresent. He filleth All in All. His vertue is further conveyed unto us by his Wings, the Beams of this sun of Righteousnes, most swiftly and suddenly flying with his truth and grace into the Soul. And these Wings are;
And we have both Here, his person being Divine is Immense & omnipresent. He fills All in All. His virtue is further conveyed unto us by his Wings, the Beams of this sun of Righteousness, most swiftly and suddenly flying with his truth and grace into the Soul. And these Wings Are;
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Gal. 3. 1. The holy Doctrines of the Gospell, and duties of worship, (are if I may so speak) the Drugs and Materials, the Balme of Gilead, whereby spirituall diseases, sinn and sorrow are cured.
Gal. 3. 1. The holy Doctrines of the Gospel, and duties of worship, (Are if I may so speak) the Drugs and Materials, the Balm of Gilead, whereby spiritual diseases, sin and sorrow Are cured.
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H• … cures were Commands. His ordinances ar• … the Leavs of the Tree of Life, which are fo• … healing of Nations. Rev. 22. 2. 2. Any Illustrious providence sent down 〈 ◊ 〉 it were from Heaven, when he doth terr• … things which we looked not for.
H• … cures were Commands. His ordinances ar• … the Leaves of the Tree of Life, which Are fo• … healing of nations. Rev. 22. 2. 2. Any Illustrious providence sent down 〈 ◊ 〉 it were from Heaven, when he does terr• … things which we looked not for.
Thus he strengthned the faith of Constantine newly converted by the signe of the name of Christ in Heaven, with this inscription, in hoc vinces. Wonderfull providences which bring any healing to discomposed and dilacerated Nations, are as so many beames of the Sun of righteousnes, who as Lord of all Creatures orders them all for his Churches good.
Thus he strengthened the faith of Constantine newly converted by the Signen of the name of christ in Heaven, with this inscription, in hoc vinces. Wonderful providences which bring any healing to discomposed and dilacerated nations, Are as so many beams of the Sun of righteousness, who as Lord of all Creatures order them all for his Churches good.
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Creatures, whereby I understand the various and perplexed revolutions of all affairs in the World, were full of Eyes, noteing the guidance of Divine wisdome ordering them all to the welfare of his Church and People.
Creatures, whereby I understand the various and perplexed revolutions of all affairs in the World, were full of Eyes, noting the guidance of Divine Wisdom ordering them all to the welfare of his Church and People.
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whether the Angels of Heaven, as we read of an healing Angel, Joh. 5. 4. Or the Angels of the Church to whom belongeth the dispensation of wholsome and healing Doctrines, 1 Tim. 6. 3. Tit. 2. 1. To open the eyes,
whither the Angels of Heaven, as we read of an healing Angel, John 5. 4. Or the Angels of the Church to whom belongeth the Dispensation of wholesome and healing Doctrines, 1 Tim. 6. 3. Tit. 2. 1. To open the eyes,
These are, if I may pursue the Metaphor, the Apothecaries, to weigh out, mix and temper and prepare the drugs according to the direction of Christ, which the Apostle expresseth by the word NONLATINALPHABET, Rightly to divide the word, 2 Tim. 2: 15. And our Saviour by NONLATINALPHABET.
These Are, if I may pursue the Metaphor, the Apothecaries, to weigh out, mix and temper and prepare the drugs according to the direction of christ, which the Apostle Expresses by the word, Rightly to divide the word, 2 Tim. 2: 15. And our Saviour by.
To give the due portion of meat, Luke 12. 42. which some would have to allude unto the custom of measuring out daily or monthly unto Servants their allowances of diet.
To give the due portion of meat, Lycia 12. 42. which Some would have to allude unto the custom of measuring out daily or monthly unto Servants their allowances of diet.
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making report to the Souls of beleevers of the favor of Christ unto them, sheading abroad his love into their hearts, blowing upon his Garden, that the spices thereof may flow forth,
making report to the Souls of believers of the favour of christ unto them, shedding abroad his love into their hearts, blowing upon his Garden, that the spices thereof may flow forth,
as a Witness, a Seal, an Earnest, a Seed, bringing Christ and all his healing graces and comforts unto the Souls of his Servants, in their sins and sorrows to revive them.
as a Witness, a Seal, an Earnest, a Seed, bringing christ and all his healing graces and comforts unto the Souls of his Servants, in their Sins and sorrows to revive them.
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where observe. 1. The gracious and speciall compellation, the Lord speaks by name to his sick and sorrowfull servants, with a peculiar favour as to his own sheep, John 10: 3. keeps a matricula and publick Register wherein t heir names are enroled, Mal. 3: 16. Psal. 87: 4-6.
where observe. 1. The gracious and special compellation, the Lord speaks by name to his sick and sorrowful Servants, with a peculiar favour as to his own sheep, John 10: 3. keeps a matricula and public Register wherein tO heir names Are enrolled, Malachi 3: 16. Psalm 87: 4-6.
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They are engrauen on the breast of our High Priest, Ex• … d. 28: 9. He takes exact notice of their wants, their complaints, their tears, their desires,
They Are engraved on the breast of our High Priest, Ex• … worser. 28: 9. He Takes exact notice of their Wants, their complaints, their tears, their Desires,
so to Mary, John 20: 16. So to the Woman of Syrophaenicia, O woman great is thy Faith, be it unto thee as thou wilt, Mar. 15: 28. So to Peter, go tell his Disciples and Peter, poor mourning Peter, comfort him by name, Mark 16: 7. 2. The immediate preparation and proper disposition unto healing, to fear Gods name.
so to Marry, John 20: 16. So to the Woman of Syrophoenicia, Oh woman great is thy Faith, be it unto thee as thou wilt, Mar. 15: 28. So to Peter, go tell his Disciples and Peter, poor mourning Peter, Comfort him by name, Mark 16: 7. 2. The immediate preparation and proper disposition unto healing, to Fear God's name.
1. A Quickning vertue, and the Subjects of this vertue are those who are dead in Trespasses and Sins, Eph. 2. 1, 5. 2. An healing vertue towards those who though they be alive, are yet in a weak, wounded, languishing condition, looking out after help and recovery.
1. A Quickening virtue, and the Subject's of this virtue Are those who Are dead in Trespasses and Sins, Ephesians 2. 1, 5. 2. an healing virtue towards those who though they be alive, Are yet in a weak, wounded, languishing condition, looking out After help and recovery.
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then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heale their Land. They are his people, his Sons, his Jewels, they call upon him, mourn towards him, turn to him, seek his face, they sink under the burden of corruptions, they cry out under the buffets of Satan, under the ravishments of temptation, they pine away under the Judgments of God, they know not what to do but to look up unto him:
then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their since, and will heal their Land. They Are his people, his Sons, his Jewels, they call upon him, mourn towards him, turn to him, seek his face, they sink under the burden of corruptions, they cry out under the buffets of Satan, under the ravishments of temptation, they pine away under the Judgments of God, they know not what to do but to look up unto him:
and resolving to have mercy upon him, Ier. 31. 18, 19, 20. Is Ephraim my dear Son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do carnestly remember him still;
and resolving to have mercy upon him, Jeremiah 31. 18, 19, 20. Is Ephraim my dear Son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do carnestly Remember him still;
It is not murmuring and repineing in our afflictions, bit• … ing the stone which hath hurt us, breaking out into complaints and revengeful animosities against one another, fretting our selves, cursing our King and our God,
It is not murmuring and repining in our afflictions, bit• … ing the stone which hath hurt us, breaking out into complaints and revengeful animosities against one Another, fretting our selves, cursing our King and our God,
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To be humbled, to accept of the punishment of our sins, to bear the indignation of the Lord, to seek his sace, to fear his name, to convert unto him, this only is the way to healing, Isai. 6: 10.
To be humbled, to accept of the punishment of our Sins, to bear the Indignation of the Lord, to seek his sace, to Fear his name, to convert unto him, this only is the Way to healing, Isaiah 6: 10.
unto duty and service, as John, Christs forerunner is said to make ready apeople prepared for the Lord, Luk. 1: 17. It noteth that Spiritual Joy and Peace, which is the strength of Gods Servants in duty,
unto duty and service, as John, Christ forerunner is said to make ready apeople prepared for the Lord, Luk. 1: 17. It notes that Spiritual Joy and Peace, which is the strength of God's Servants in duty,
Healing and Holiness is a foundation of Joy, Psal. 33: 1. 2 Cor. 1: 12. and Joy back again a principle and preparation unto Holiness, The joy of the Lord is our strength, Nehem. 8: 13. The Servants of the Lord, the trees of righteousness, are ever so much the fuller of fruit, as they are of comfort, the more the Sun of Righteousness with his Light and influence doth shine upon them, the more they abound in duty and service.
Healing and Holiness is a Foundation of Joy, Psalm 33: 1. 2 Cor. 1: 12. and Joy back again a principle and preparation unto Holiness, The joy of the Lord is our strength, Nehemiah 8: 13. The Servants of the Lord, the trees of righteousness, Are ever so much the fuller of fruit, as they Are of Comfort, the more the Sun of Righteousness with his Light and influence does shine upon them, the more they abound in duty and service.
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2. Growing up, in light, in st• … ture, in strength, in knowledge, in grace, to more and more perfection, the most healthy are the most thriving christians.
2. Growing up, in Light, in st• … ture, in strength, in knowledge, in grace, to more and more perfection, the most healthy Are the most thriving Christians.
as Joshua made his Captains to tread on the necks of the Kings of Canaan, Luk. 10. 19. Rom. 16. 20. Jos. 10. 24. Even for the bruized Reed, and for the Smoaking Flax will the Lord bring forth judgment unto victory. Matth. 12. 20.
as joshua made his Captains to tread on the necks of the Kings of Canaan, Luk. 10. 19. Rom. 16. 20. Jos. 10. 24. Even for the Bruised Reed, and for the Smoking Flax will the Lord bring forth judgement unto victory. Matthew 12. 20.
Now from these many Metaphors seting forth Christ unto us, by whose light our blindnes is cured, by whose righteousnes our guilt is covered, by whose wings our corruptions are healed,
Now from these many Metaphors setting forth christ unto us, by whose Light our blindness is cured, by whose righteousness our guilt is covered, by whose wings our corruptions Are healed,
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1. The freeness of his grace, nothing on Earth can deserve the shining of the Sun, nothing in us can deserve the grace of Christ, it shines most freely, without preceding merit, without consequent re• … ibution, who bath first given to him,
1. The freeness of his grace, nothing on Earth can deserve the shining of the Sun, nothing in us can deserve the grace of christ, it shines most freely, without preceding merit, without consequent re• … ibution, who bath First given to him,
2. The fulness of his Grace, he is a Sun. If we want wisedome there are Treasures in him, Col. 2. 3. If Spirit, it is without measure in him, Joh. 3. 34. If any spirituall Grace or Gift, there is unsearchable riches,
2. The fullness of his Grace, he is a Sun. If we want Wisdom there Are Treasures in him, Col. 2. 3. If Spirit, it is without measure in him, John 3. 34. If any spiritual Grace or Gift, there is unsearchable riches,
Non mihi sufficit quod semel donavit, nisi semper donaverit, saith Jerome. He that begins, perfects, Phil. 1. 6. gives will and work, Phil. 2. 13. Heart and way, Jere. 32. 39. is the Author and the Finisher, Heb. 12. 2. Without him we can do nothing, in all things we must grow up in him, Joh. 15. 5. Ephes. 4. 15. From him is all our fruit found, Hos. 14. 8. We must pray with David, Take not away thine holy Spirit from me, Psal. 51. 11. We must take heed least by our quenching or grieving of him, we provoke him to withdraw himself.
Non mihi sufficit quod semel donavit, nisi semper donaverit, Says Jerome. He that begins, perfects, Philip 1. 6. gives will and work, Philip 2. 13. Heart and Way, Jere. 32. 39. is the Author and the Finisher, Hebrew 12. 2. Without him we can do nothing, in all things we must grow up in him, John 15. 5. Ephesians 4. 15. From him is all our fruit found, Hos. 14. 8. We must pray with David, Take not away thine holy Spirit from me, Psalm 51. 11. We must take heed lest by our quenching or grieving of him, we provoke him to withdraw himself.
4. The conjunction between the Righteousness of Christ and his healing; where he receives into grace, he takes away iniquity, and healeth backsliding, Hos. 14. 2, 4. He came not onely to pardon sin, but to destroy it, 1. John 3. 8. His Mercy is never without his Grace, his Offices go together, his Sacrifice and his Scepter cannot be divided.
4. The conjunction between the Righteousness of christ and his healing; where he receives into grace, he Takes away iniquity, and heals backsliding, Hos. 14. 2, 4. He Come not only to pardon since, but to destroy it, 1. John 3. 8. His Mercy is never without his Grace, his Offices go together, his Sacrifice and his Sceptre cannot be divided.
I have thus done with the General and Theological Tractation of the words: I now proceed very briefly unto such an Application of them, as may come closer,
I have thus done with the General and Theological Tractation of the words: I now proceed very briefly unto such an Application of them, as may come closer,
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like the man between Jerusalem and Jericho, wounded and hal• … dead, we have had these many years the best, o• … rather worst assurance that may be, by feeling the sickness;
like the man between Jerusalem and Jericho, wounded and hal• … dead, we have had these many Years the best, o• … rather worst assurance that may be, by feeling the sickness;
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We have seen and fel• … with sorrow and amazement, the honor o• … the Parliaments of England shamefully assaulted, Princes bleeding out their Souls, sojourning in Mesech, and in the Tents of Kedar;
We have seen and fel• … with sorrow and amazement, the honour o• … the Parliaments of England shamefully assaulted, Princes bleeding out their Souls, sojourning in Mesech, and in the Tents of Kedar;
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Ordinances decried, Errors, and Heresies cumulated, the Publick worship of God interrupted, the Assemblies of his people on his own day, profanely affronted by Mechanicks, working their ordinary works in our Churches and Pulpits: We have seen and felt our Laws and our Foundations threatned, our Ships broken, our Trade obstructed, our Treasures exhausted, our Merchants discouraged, our Religion crumbled, our Church-Congregations shamed and defiled with the impure and obscene intrusion of naked persons, cloathed with nothing but dung and impudence.
Ordinances decried, Errors, and Heresies cumulated, the Public worship of God interrupted, the Assemblies of his people on his own day, profanely affronted by Mechanics, working their ordinary works in our Churches and Pulpits: We have seen and felt our Laws and our Foundations threatened, our Ships broken, our Trade obstructed, our Treasures exhausted, our Merchant's discouraged, our Religion crumbled, our Church-congregations shamed and defiled with the impure and obscene intrusion of naked Persons, clothed with nothing but dung and impudence.
if incoherent designs, if vicissitudes of Government as mutable as the courses of the Moon, if Altar against Altar, Doctrine against Doctrine, Worship against Worship, Post by post, threshold by threshold, be symptoms of a sick body;
if incoherent designs, if vicissitudes of Government as mutable as the courses of the Moon, if Altar against Altar, Doctrine against Doctrine, Worship against Worship, Post by post, threshold by threshold, be symptoms of a sick body;
if they will impartially review their own ways, will finde that by their mutual jealousies, breaches, disaffections, distances, animosities, affectations of preheminence and domination, pursuance of interests, preserving of stations and new raised estates;
if they will impartially review their own ways, will find that by their mutual jealousies, Breaches, disaffections, distances, animosities, affectations of pre-eminence and domination, pursuance of interests, preserving of stations and new raised estates;
There may be danger of miscarriage by clashing of Councils, by partialitie of Interests, by mis-judging of Cases, by the acrimonie of Purgatiyes, by the heighth of Cordials, by inequalitie and disproportionate Applications, by minding the parts asunder, as divided from the whole.
There may be danger of miscarriage by clashing of Councils, by partiality of Interests, by Misjudging of Cases, by the acrimony of Purgatiyes, by the height of Cordials, by inequality and disproportionate Applications, by minding the parts asunder, as divided from the Whole.
O come with none but healing Resolutions, with none but closing and uniting affections; let one Heart, one Soul, one End, one Spirit, animate your whole Body. If this precious ointment of unity and peace be first upon you i• … will fall down to the skirts of the Nation.
Oh come with none but healing Resolutions, with none but closing and uniting affections; let one Heart, one Soul, one End, one Spirit, animate your Whole Body. If this precious ointment of unity and peace be First upon you i• … will fallen down to the skirts of the nation.
Think with your selves, that you hear the life and being, the ancient honor and renown of these Nations, call aloud unto you for Healing. England sometimes a terror to her proudest enemies, a ballance to all the Interests of Christendom, now a supplicant to her own Children to keep her alive.
Think with your selves, that you hear the life and being, the ancient honour and renown of these nations, call aloud unto you for Healing. England sometime a terror to her proudest enemies, a balance to all the Interests of Christendom, now a supplicant to her own Children to keep her alive.
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Think that you hear the concurrent cry of the Protestant Churches, which are greatly concerned in our Weal, or wo, (the Protestant Religion, being the Interest of England, as the Duke of Rhoan hath gravely observed) calling upon you to heal us, that they may be whole.
Think that you hear the concurrent cry of the Protestant Churches, which Are greatly concerned in our Weal, or woe, (the Protestant Religion, being the Interest of England, as the Duke of France hath gravely observed) calling upon you to heal us, that they may be Whole.
Think that you hear the importunities of all the people of the Land, and all orders therein call unto you for Healing. Princes and Peers long dethroned and eclipsed in their honor and splendor. Citizens long decayed in their trade and commerce. Countrey-men long exhausted with heavy expences upon narrow estates. Ministers long discouraged by swarms of dangerous and corrupt opinions, by that abundance of Atheism, Scepticism, Neutralitie, Indifferencie, Profaneness, Contempt of Ordinances, which the looseness of these times,
Think that you hear the importunities of all the people of the Land, and all order therein call unto you for Healing. Princes and Peers long dethroned and eclipsed in their honour and splendour. Citizens long decayed in their trade and commerce. Countrymen long exhausted with heavy expenses upon narrow estates. Ministers long discouraged by swarms of dangerous and corrupt opinions, by that abundance of Atheism, Scepticism, Neutrality, Indifferency, Profaneness, Contempt of Ordinances, which the looseness of these times,
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Think that you hear your own families, your wives, your children, Et natos natorum, & qu• … nascuntur ab illis, the generations yet unborn, calling unto you to lay up Healing for them,
Think that you hear your own families, your wives, your children, Et natos natorum, & qu• … nascuntur ab illis, the generations yet unborn, calling unto you to lay up Healing for them,
Without him you can do nothing: As man liveth not by Bread alone, so he recovereth not by Physick alone, but by every word which proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Without him you can do nothing: As man lives not by Bred alone, so he Recovereth not by Physic alone, but by every word which Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God.
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by how much the less of reward, by so much the more of honor, for a free cure: Not but that it is worthie the bountie of a Parliament to acknowledge great and noble services, with proportionable returns of favor;
by how much the less of reward, by so much the more of honour, for a free cure: Not but that it is worthy the bounty of a Parliament to acknowledge great and noble services, with proportionable returns of favour;
but on the things of others, Phil. 2. 4, 5. He gave his life for his sheep, John 10. 11, A good man is willing to spend and to be spent, for the good of those unto whose service he is devoted, 2 Cor. 12. 15. Nec sibi, sed toti genitum, se credere mundo.
but on the things of Others, Philip 2. 4, 5. He gave his life for his sheep, John 10. 11, A good man is willing to spend and to be spent, for the good of those unto whose service he is devoted, 2 Cor. 12. 15. Nec sibi, sed Totius genitum, se Believe mundo.
It is recorded for the honor of Nehemiah, that though former Governors had been chargable to the people, yet he and his brethren did not eate the bread of the Governor, Nehem. 5. 14, 15. and of He• … er that she would venture perishing for the service of her people. Esther 4: 16.
It is recorded for the honour of Nehemiah, that though former Governors had been chargeable to the people, yet he and his brothers did not eat the bred of the Governor, Nehemiah 5. 14, 15. and of He• … er that she would venture perishing for the service of her people. Esther 4: 16.
3. Universally, without expectation, he healed all that came to him for healing, Matth. 12. 25. Luke 4. 40. & 6. 19. He is an ill Physician that will cure his patient of a sore Finger,
3. Universally, without expectation, he healed all that Come to him for healing, Matthew 12. 25. Lycia 4. 40. & 6. 19. He is an ill physician that will cure his patient of a soar Finger,
and use no means against his Feaver or Consumption, for an akeing heart, or a bruised head. We may say of England, is the Prophet of his people, Isai. 1. 5, 6. That our sickness is from head to foot;
and use no means against his Fever or Consumption, for an aching heart, or a Bruised head. We may say of England, is the Prophet of his people, Isaiah 1. 5, 6. That our sickness is from head to foot;
And as you may not neglect any integral, so let your principal care be for the Vital and Architectonical parts, to reduce them unto health and safety. But let your providence extend to all;
And as you may not neglect any integral, so let your principal care be for the Vital and Architectonical parts, to reduce them unto health and safety. But let your providence extend to all;
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Ballance all interests with so equal and righteous a • … ize, that Rulers may govern a free people, and the people obey Illustrious and Noble Governors; that the people may be comforted by the Jusstice and Clemency of their Princes, and Princes honored by the loyaltie and obedience of their people:
Balance all interests with so equal and righteous a • … ize, that Rulers may govern a free people, and the people obey Illustrious and Noble Governors; that the people may be comforted by the Jusstice and Clemency of their Princes, and Princes honoured by the loyalty and Obedience of their people:
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That Love may be the Soul of the Body Politick, the Bond, the Joynt, the Sinew that holds together all the Members in the Unitie, and for the good of the whole.
That Love may be the Soul of the Body Politic, the Bound, the Joint, the Sinew that holds together all the Members in the Unity, and for the good of the Whole.
4. Meekly, humbly, compassionately, there is a fained meekness as that of Absolom and Otho, omnia serviliter pro Imperio, but Christ was meek and lowly in heart, Math. 11. 29. We read of the gentleness of Christ, 2 Cor. 10: 1. So Christ taught men, as they were able to hear, Mark 4. 33. So he healed them, took the Lambs into his bosome,
4. Meekly, humbly, compassionately, there is a feigned meekness as that of Absalom and Otho, omnia serviliter Pro Imperial, but christ was meek and lowly in heart, Math. 11. 29. We read of the gentleness of christ, 2 Cor. 10: 1. So christ taught men, as they were able to hear, Mark 4. 33. So he healed them, took the Lambs into his bosom,
and gently lead the rest, Isai. 40. 11. Considers our mould, Psal. 103. 14. Will not break 〈 ◊ 〉 bruised reed, Math. 12. 20. Stays with a poo• … blinde begger in the way, Mark 10. 49. 5• ….
and gently led the rest, Isaiah 40. 11. Considers our mould, Psalm 103. 14. Will not break 〈 ◊ 〉 Bruised reed, Math. 12. 20. Stays with a poo• … blinde beggar in the Way, Mark 10. 49. 5• ….
And thus he requireth us to heale and resto• … disjointed Members with a spirit of meekness, Gal. 6. 1. Phil. 4 5. Shew all possible tenderness and indulgence towards the infi• … mities, especially the consciences of men 〈 ◊ 〉 humble and sober, of quiet and peaceab• … Spirits, the strong are taught to bear the • … firmities of the weak, Rom. 15. 1. Be care• … to secure and settle the Fundamentals, the 〈 ◊ 〉 tals and Essentials of Doctrine, Worsh• … and Dutie, that you may be sure of sound and Orthodox Ministers, to go in and cut before the flock; and if in smaller and more problematical things, men cannot be all of one minde, (as we never shall have perfection of Judgment till we come to Heaven) Let not the strong despise the weak, nor the weak judge the strong: Whom God receives into his favor, let not us shut out of ours, Rom. 14. 3.
And thus he requires us to heal and resto• … disjointed Members with a Spirit of meekness, Gal. 6. 1. Philip 4 5. Show all possible tenderness and indulgence towards the infi• … mities, especially the Consciences of men 〈 ◊ 〉 humble and Sobrium, of quiet and peaceab• … Spirits, the strong Are taught to bear the • … firmities of the weak, Rom. 15. 1. Be care• … to secure and settle the Fundamentals, the 〈 ◊ 〉 tals and Essentials of Doctrine, Worsh• … and Duty, that you may be sure of found and Orthodox Ministers, to go in and Cut before the flock; and if in smaller and more problematical things, men cannot be all of one mind, (as we never shall have perfection of Judgement till we come to Heaven) Let not the strong despise the weak, nor the weak judge the strong: Whom God receives into his favour, let not us shut out of ours, Rom. 14. 3.
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5. Perfectly, As many as touched him in order unto healing, were perfectly cured, Matth. 14. 36. Endeavor as much as is possible, such a total oblivion and obliteration of our sad divisions,
5. Perfectly, As many as touched him in order unto healing, were perfectly cured, Matthew 14. 36. Endeavor as much as is possible, such a total oblivion and obliteration of our sad divisions,
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so you must be careful of the Two wings which are the Vehicula of Healing, be sure that the Wings of the Sun of Righteousness do carry him into all places of the Land.
so you must be careful of the Two wings which Are the Vehicula of Healing, be sure that the Wings of the Sun of Righteousness do carry him into all places of the Land.
The more the people agree in divine truths, the more they will be disposed for moral and for civil unity. Religion is a cementing thing, Lactantius and Jerome derive it a Religando, Quòd ea quasi in fascem vincti sumus.
The more the people agree in divine truths, the more they will be disposed for moral and for civil unity. Religion is a cementing thing, Lactantius and Jerome derive it a Religando, Quòd ea quasi in fascem vincti sumus.
2. The Wing of Righteousness, able, faithful, Religious Judges and Magistrates, wholesome, healing, and Righteous Laws, are the Vehicula of Justice, by the sanctitie and prudence of these, your healing will shed it self abroad into all parts of the Land.
2. The Wing of Righteousness, able, faithful, Religious Judges and Magistrates, wholesome, healing, and Righteous Laws, Are the Vehicula of justice, by the sanctity and prudence of these, your healing will shed it self abroad into all parts of the Land.
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Tread down wickedness, make stronger Laws then ever against impietie and profaneness, against iniquity and unrighteousness. Keep Christ and his presence;
Tread down wickedness, make Stronger Laws then ever against impiety and profaneness, against iniquity and unrighteousness. Keep christ and his presence;
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and make you his Instruments of performing this gracious promise, Unto you that fear my Name, shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his Wings;
and make you his Instruments of performing this gracious promise, Unto you that Fear my Name, shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his Wings;
