Gods fidelity, the churches safety opened in a sermon preached before the lord major, aldermen, and common-councel, at Lawrence-Jury Church, on Wednesday Septem. 15, 1658 : being a day of humiliation by them appointed / by Edward Reynolds.
3. The beginning of the restitution of Gods worship, setting up the Altar, offering Sacrifices, laying the Foundations of the House, with Trumpets and joy, Chap. 3.
3. The beginning of the restitution of God's worship, setting up the Altar, offering Sacrifices, laying the Foundations of the House, with Trumpets and joy, Chap. 3.
4. The special assistance and encouragement they received in the work by the Prophets, notwithstanding the opposition of the adversaries, Chap. 5.1, 6, 14.
4. The special assistance and encouragement they received in the work by the prophets, notwithstanding the opposition of the Adversaries, Chap. 5.1, 6, 14.
5. The gracious Decree of Darius for promoting the building, after it had been obstructed, his Princely munificence thereunto, the command given to the Enemies to be serviceable to the work, the finishing and dedication of the House,
5. The gracious decree of Darius for promoting the building, After it had been obstructed, his Princely munificence thereunto, the command given to the Enemies to be serviceable to the work, the finishing and dedication of the House,
6. The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra for further promoting the worship of God at Ierusalem, his indulgence to Priests and Levites, ordering of Magistrates and Judges, Chap. 7. 7. The expedition of Ezra, and divers others with this Commission;
6. The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra for further promoting the worship of God At Ierusalem, his indulgence to Priests and Levites, ordering of Magistrates and Judges, Chap. 7. 7. The expedition of Ezra, and diverse Others with this Commission;
The delivery of the Silver, Gold, and Vessels which the King, his Counsellors, Lords, and all Israel, had offered to the house of the Lord into the hands of twelve select men of the Priests:
The delivery of the Silver, Gold, and Vessels which the King, his Counsellors, lords, and all Israel, had offered to the house of the Lord into the hands of twelve select men of the Priests:
after they had solemnly sought God by prayer and fasting, their safe arrival, delivery of the offering to the House of the Lord, success of the Commission, Cap. 8.
After they had solemnly sought God by prayer and fasting, their safe arrival, delivery of the offering to the House of the Lord, success of the Commission, Cap. 8.
Thus far things went comfortably on, and with good success, notwithstanding the opposition and obstruction given to the work for a time by the Enemies thereof, of which we read, Chap. 4.
Thus Far things went comfortably on, and with good success, notwithstanding the opposition and obstruction given to the work for a time by the Enemies thereof, of which we read, Chap. 4.
an horrible sinne committed by Priests, Levites, people, wherein the hands of the Princes and Rulers had been cheif, in mingling the holy seed in marriage with the people of those Lands:
an horrible sin committed by Priests, Levites, people, wherein the hands of the Princes and Rulers had been chief, in mingling the holy seed in marriage with the people of those Lands:
contrary to an express command, Deut. 7.1.3. Thou shalt not make marriages with them, &c. whereby the worship of God now newly restored, was in danger to be speedily subverted again, Deut. 7.4.
contrary to an express command, Deuteronomy 7.1.3. Thou shalt not make marriages with them, etc. whereby the worship of God now newly restored, was in danger to be speedily subverted again, Deuteronomy 7.4.
and to consult what is so desperate a case was necessary to be done for diverting that wrath which they had provoked, ver. 3, 4. Ezra prepareth and composeth himself in a solemn manner to pray, rends his garments, falls on his knees, spreads forth his hands, stirs up his faith, takes the fittest season, the time of the Sacrifice, when God might be minded by the blood of Attonement to recieve his prayer with favour. ver. 5. In the Prayer we have these particulars.
and to consult what is so desperate a case was necessary to be done for diverting that wrath which they had provoked, ver. 3, 4. Ezra Prepareth and composeth himself in a solemn manner to pray, rends his garments, falls on his knees, spreads forth his hands, stirs up his faith, Takes the Fittest season, the time of the Sacrifice, when God might be minded by the blood of Atonement to receive his prayer with favour. ver. 5. In the Prayer we have these particulars.
I will remember my Covenant saith the Lord, and thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, Ezek. 16.60, 61. and again, you shall loath your sel•es in your own sight,
I will Remember my Covenant Says the Lord, and thou shalt Remember thy ways, and be ashamed, Ezekiel 16.60, 61. and again, you shall loath your sel•es in your own sighed,
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for all your evils that ye have committed, Ezek. 20.43. 2. A general confession of their sinnes, and the sinnes of their Fathers, as Nehem. 9.34. Dan. 9.8. the greatness, the growth, the continuance of them, Our iniquities are increased over our heads, as Psal. 38.4.
for all your evils that you have committed, Ezekiel 20.43. 2. A general Confessi of their Sins, and the Sins of their Father's, as Nehemiah 9.34. Dan. 9.8. the greatness, the growth, the Continuance of them, Our iniquities Are increased over our Heads, as Psalm 38.4.
A Metaphor from the swelling of waters, Psal. 124.4, 5. our Trespasses are grown up to Heaven, a further and stronger expression of the atrocity of them, as 2 Chron. 28.9.
A Metaphor from the swelling of waters, Psalm 124.4, 5. our Trespasses Are grown up to Heaven, a further and Stronger expression of the atrocity of them, as 2 Chronicles 28.9.
and people, in captivity, poverty, and contempt, ver. 7. as Psal. 44. 9-14. 79. 1-4. 4. A thankful acknowledgement of restored mercies out of free and rich grace, unto a small remnant of distressed Bondmen whom God had not forsaken in their Bondage, but extended mercy unto, who were, 1. escaped out of their captivity. 2. Setled in their own land, as a naile in a sure place, as Isa. 22.23. 3. Comforted after their darkness and sorrow, by lightning their eyes, who had been long in Babylon as in a Dungeon, Zach. 9.11.
and people, in captivity, poverty, and contempt, ver. 7. as Psalm 44. 9-14. 79. 1-4. 4. A thankful acknowledgement of restored Mercies out of free and rich grace, unto a small remnant of distressed Bondmen whom God had not forsaken in their Bondage, but extended mercy unto, who were, 1. escaped out of their captivity. 2. Settled in their own land, as a nail in a sure place, as Isaiah 22.23. 3. Comforted After their darkness and sorrow, by lightning their eyes, who had been long in Babylon as in a Dungeon, Zach 9.11.
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by reviving and giving them a resurrection, who had lien in Captivity as dry bones in a grave, Ezek. 37.12. 4. Aided and assisted by the special favour of the King of Persia, to set up the House of God,
by reviving and giving them a resurrection, who had lain in Captivity as dry bones in a grave, Ezekiel 37.12. 4. Aided and assisted by the special favour of the King of Persiam, to Set up the House of God,
9. 5. Compassed about with his protection, as with a wall, from the violence of Enemies, ver. 8, 9. as Isa. 26.1. Zach. 2.5. by all which considerations, the greatness of their sinnes was exceedingly aggravated.
9. 5. Compassed about with his protection, as with a wall, from the violence of Enemies, ver. 8, 9. as Isaiah 26.1. Zach 2.5. by all which considerations, the greatness of their Sins was exceedingly aggravated.
for guilt stops the mouth, Mat. 22.12. Rom. 3.19. ver. 10. 2. A full aggravation of it by severall considerations. 1. It was against a severe Law provided in that very case, Deut. 7.3, 4. 2. Against the Equity of that Law, the people were unclean, abominable.
for guilt stops the Mouth, Mathew 22.12. Rom. 3.19. ver. 10. 2. A full aggravation of it by several considerations. 1. It was against a severe Law provided in that very case, Deuteronomy 7.3, 4. 2. Against the Equity of that Law, the people were unclean, abominable.
3. Against the Promise annexed to the Law, to eat the good of the Land. 4. Against the Chastening hand of God which had been upon them. 5. Against the Measure of those Chastisements, they were punished lesse then their iniquities deserved.
3. Against the Promise annexed to the Law, to eat the good of the Land. 4. Against the Chastening hand of God which had been upon them. 5. Against the Measure of those Chastisements, they were punished less then their iniquities deserved.
Lastly, the conclusion of the Prayer, the same with the introduction into it, shame and confession of guilt ▪ ver. 15. O Lord God of Israel ] who art in Covenant with them, and ownest them for thy people, Deut. 26.18. and art afflicted in their afflictions, in whose sufferings thy great name is concerned, in whose prosperity thy sole grace is magnified.
Lastly, the conclusion of the Prayer, the same with the introduction into it, shame and Confessi of guilt ▪ for. 15. Oh Lord God of Israel ] who art in Covenant with them, and ownest them for thy people, Deuteronomy 26.18. and art afflicted in their afflictions, in whose sufferings thy great name is concerned, in whose Prosperity thy sole grace is magnified.
And hereof thou hast given us assurance, for we remain yet escaped, ] According to thy promise, that after seventy years should be accomplished in Babylon, thou wouldst visit thy people,
And hereof thou hast given us assurance, for we remain yet escaped, ] According to thy promise, that After seventy Years should be accomplished in Babylon, thou Wouldst visit thy people,
we have deserved by our Provocations, to be cut off from being a People, but for thy Promise sake we yet remain, for thou hast said, that the Scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a Law-giver from between his feet, untill Shilo come, Gen. 49.10.
we have deserved by our Provocations, to be Cut off from being a People, but for thy Promise sake we yet remain, for thou hast said, that the Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shilo come, Gen. 49.10.
We have deserved to have been kept Captives in Babylon still, but for thy Promise sake we remain yet escaped, because thou hast said, that thou wouldest cause us to come up out of our graves,
We have deserved to have been kept Captives in Babylon still, but for thy Promise sake we remain yet escaped, Because thou hast said, that thou Wouldst cause us to come up out of our graves,
and bring us into the Land of Israel, Ezek. 37.12, 13, 14. It is by the blood of the Covenant alone that thou hast sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit, Zach. 9.11.
and bring us into the Land of Israel, Ezekiel 37.12, 13, 14. It is by the blood of the Covenant alone that thou hast sent forth thy Prisoners out of the pit, Zach 9.11.
The words are the close of a Penitential Prayer, wherein there is observable, 1. A Comfortable address to God as the God of Israel. 2. A Penitent acknowledgement of his righteousnesse in the evils which they suffered. 3. A grateful acknowledgement of his fidelity in the Mercies which they enjoyed. 4. A demonstration of this great Mercy. 1. We remain, we are not consumed. 2. We remain an escape, we are not detained in captiuity. 3. As it is this day, not only escaped,
The words Are the close of a Penitential Prayer, wherein there is observable, 1. A Comfortable address to God as the God of Israel. 2. A Penitent acknowledgement of his righteousness in the evils which they suffered. 3. A grateful acknowledgement of his Fidis in the mercies which they enjoyed. 4. A demonstration of this great Mercy. 1. We remain, we Are not consumed. 2. We remain an escape, we Are not detained in captivity. 3. As it is this day, not only escaped,
O Lord God of Israel, Thou art righteous, we have sinned as a perfidious people against a God in covenant, thou hast afflicted us in measure, as a God in covenant.
Oh Lord God of Israel, Thou art righteous, we have sinned as a perfidious people against a God in Covenant, thou hast afflicted us in measure, as a God in Covenant.
and our hearts with sorrow, that we have done it against a God in Covenant, who is pacified towards us, Ezek. 16.62, 63. It is great presumption for aliens and strangers to despise Gods authority, or abuse his bounty, but for an adopted people, whom he hath selected in a peculiar manner to be his own,
and our hearts with sorrow, that we have done it against a God in Covenant, who is pacified towards us, Ezekiel 16.62, 63. It is great presumption for aliens and Strangers to despise God's Authority, or abuse his bounty, but for an adopted people, whom he hath selected in a peculiar manner to be his own,
for these to sinne, not only against Precepts and Benefits, but against the Bowels of a Father, the blood of a Saviour, the grace of a Comforter, the Covenant of life, the Charter of Salvation, this is that which should greatly abase us in our own eyes, that we should thus requite a Father, Deut. 32.6.
for these to sin, not only against Precepts and Benefits, but against the Bowels of a Father, the blood of a Saviour, the grace of a Comforter, the Covenant of life, the Charter of Salvation, this is that which should greatly abase us in our own eyes, that we should thus requite a Father, Deuteronomy 32.6.
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for the Lord hath spoken, for I have nourished and brought up children, adopted them into my family, brought them into my Land, advanced them unto my favour, vouchsafed my presence with them, set up my Name and glory among them,
for the Lord hath spoken, for I have nourished and brought up children, adopted them into my family, brought them into my Land, advanced them unto my favour, vouchsafed my presence with them, Set up my Name and glory among them,
Be astonished O ye heavens, and be ye horribly afraid, be very desolate, for my people who have heard my voice out of Heaven, whom I have taken from the midst of another Nation, by temptations, by signs, by wonders, by war, by a mighty hand, by a stretched-out arm,
Be astonished Oh you heavens, and be you horribly afraid, be very desolate, for my people who have herd my voice out of Heaven, whom I have taken from the midst of Another nation, by temptations, by Signs, by wonders, by war, by a mighty hand, by a stretched-out arm,
and their Fountain for broken cisterns, Ier. 2.11, 12, 13. This is matter of great pressure unto him, Amos 2.9, 13. and should much more be so unto us.
and their Fountain for broken cisterns, Jeremiah 2.11, 12, 13. This is matter of great pressure unto him, Amos 2.9, 13. and should much more be so unto us.
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after he hath taught them his ways, & shewed his covenant, & imparted unto them the secrets of his salvation, Ps. 25.9, 14. after he had opened their ears,
After he hath taught them his ways, & showed his Covenant, & imparted unto them the secrets of his salvation, Ps. 25.9, 14. After he had opened their ears,
and sealed their instruction to withdraw them from sinful purposes, Iob 33.16, 17. after he had caused them to hear a word behind them, saying, this is the way, Isai. 30.21. and had shewed them the salvation of God, Psal. 50.23. and had been as it were transfigured in their presence.
and sealed their instruction to withdraw them from sinful Purposes, Job 33.16, 17. After he had caused them to hear a word behind them, saying, this is the Way, Isaiah 30.21. and had showed them the salvation of God, Psalm 50.23. and had been as it were transfigured in their presence.
The more the beauties of holiness are discovered to the soul, the greater is the unkindness and disingenuity of that soul, in giving entertainment to any sinful lust again.
The more the beauty's of holiness Are discovered to the soul, the greater is the unkindness and disingenuity of that soul, in giving entertainment to any sinful lust again.
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and more atrocious, 2 Sam. 12.7, 8, 9. Nehem. 13.26. you only have I known of all the Families of the Earth, therefore I will punish you for your iniquities, Amos 3.2. Ier. 2.21, 22.
and more atrocious, 2 Sam. 12.7, 8, 9. Nehemiah 13.26. you only have I known of all the Families of the Earth, Therefore I will Punish you for your iniquities, Amos 3.2. Jeremiah 2.21, 22.
3. Against the breathings of the Spirit of Grace, whose motions being quenched, whose operations being resisted, whose sweet and gracious pulsations at the door of the soul being neglected, he is exceedingly grieved in the hearts of his people,
3. Against the breathings of the Spirit of Grace, whose motions being quenched, whose operations being resisted, whose sweet and gracious pulsations At the door of the soul being neglected, he is exceedingly grieved in the hearts of his people,
and caused to hide his presence from them, Psa, 51.10, 11, 12. 4. Against the peace of God which should keep our hearts and mindes in Christ, from yeilding to temptations, Phil. 4.7.
and caused to hide his presence from them, Psa, 51.10, 11, 12. 4. Against the peace of God which should keep our hearts and minds in christ, from yielding to temptations, Philip 4.7.
and sheds abroad the love of his Son into them, this should fortifie and garrison the heart against the assaults of sinne, the joy of the Lord should be the strength of his people, Nehem 8.10.
and sheds abroad the love of his Son into them, this should fortify and garrison the heart against the assaults of sin, the joy of the Lord should be the strength of his people, Nehemiah 8.10.
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and the more comfort they have in being acquainted with him, the more fearfull they should be of being estranged from him, the greater the sweetnesse of the peace of God, the greater the bitternesse of those sinnes whereby we forfeit it,
and the more Comfort they have in being acquainted with him, the more fearful they should be of being estranged from him, the greater the sweetness of the peace of God, the greater the bitterness of those Sins whereby we forfeit it,
5. Against that spirituall wisdom and understanding, which the Lord hath given us for this end, that we might walk worthy of him unto all pleasing, Col. 1.9, 10. True wisdom is the knowledge of the most honourable and most excellent things whereby we discern things which differ, suggesteth the supreme and most necessary ends,
5. Against that spiritual Wisdom and understanding, which the Lord hath given us for this end, that we might walk worthy of him unto all pleasing, Col. 1.9, 10. True Wisdom is the knowledge of the most honourable and most excellent things whereby we discern things which differ, suggests the supreme and most necessary ends,
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Setteth a man to consider how he may live to the great uses for which he was made, is a wisdom unto salvation, 2 Tim. 3.15. makes him look to the way of life how he may depart from Hell, Prov. 15.24. 14, 8, 15. teacheth him to walk circumspectly, and warily amidst the many snares and temptations which are ready to seduce and mislead him, Eph. 5.15. makes him have his eyes in his head, Eccle. 2.14. that he may understand every good path, Prov. 2.9. makes him study the will of God to the end that he may keep it, Prov. 28.7. puts the heart and the right hand together, Eccle. 10.2. gives a spiritual evidence and taste of the beauties and sweetness of holiness:
Sets a man to Consider how he may live to the great uses for which he was made, is a Wisdom unto salvation, 2 Tim. 3.15. makes him look to the Way of life how he may depart from Hell, Curae 15.24. 14, 8, 15. Teaches him to walk circumspectly, and warily amid the many snares and temptations which Are ready to seduce and mislead him, Ephesians 5.15. makes him have his eyes in his head, Eccle. 2.14. that he may understand every good path, Curae 2.9. makes him study the will of God to the end that he may keep it, Curae 28.7. puts the heart and the right hand together, Eccle. 10.2. gives a spiritual evidence and taste of the beauty's and sweetness of holiness:
and therefore holy men confess their sinnes in Scripture by the name of folly, 2 Sam. 24.10. Psalm 73.22. 6. Against the hope of salvation, which teacheth us to purifie our selves as Christ is pure, 1. Ioh. 3.3.
and Therefore holy men confess their Sins in Scripture by the name of folly, 2 Sam. 24.10. Psalm 73.22. 6. Against the hope of salvation, which Teaches us to purify our selves as christ is pure, 1. John 3.3.
our salvation will be to be like unto Christ, that grace which makes us suspire after a likeness unto him in glory, will kindle in our hearts a desire to be like unto him in grace, for grace is glory Inchoate,
our salvation will be to be like unto christ, that grace which makes us suspire After a likeness unto him in glory, will kindle in our hearts a desire to be like unto him in grace, for grace is glory Inchoate,
as glory is grace Consummate, so much as we neglect duty, so much we shake the hope of glory, Lord, saith the Psalmist, I have hoped for thy salvation, I have done thy commandements; Psal, 119.166. though obedience be not a foundation upon which to build our hope (for our hope must be in Gods word, not in our own works, Psal. 119.42.49.74.) Yet it is a fruit, and consequently an Evidence and argument a posteriori to demonstrate it.
as glory is grace Consummate, so much as we neglect duty, so much we shake the hope of glory, Lord, Says the Psalmist, I have hoped for thy salvation, I have done thy Commandments; Psalm, 119.166. though Obedience be not a Foundation upon which to built our hope (for our hope must be in God's word, not in our own works, Psalm 119.42.49.74.) Yet it is a fruit, and consequently an Evidence and argument a posteriori to demonstrate it.
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The salvation we hope for is to see God, and hereunto is required purity of heart, Matth. 5.8. as the object seen doth make its own image in the eye which seeth it;
The salvation we hope for is to see God, and hereunto is required purity of heart, Matthew 5.8. as the Object seen does make its own image in the eye which sees it;
and put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, that they may be ashamed who fasly accuse our good conversation, ut nemo de nobis male loqui sine mendacio possit:
and put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, that they may be ashamed who fasly accuse our good Conversation, ut nemo de nobis male loqui sine Mendacio possit:
to be tender of the name of God and his Doctrine, that these may not be blasphemed, see Ephes. 4.1. Phil. 1.27. 1 Thes. 2.12. Tit. 2.10. 1 Tim. 6.1. 2 Cor. 6.3. 1. Pet. 2.15.3.16.
to be tender of the name of God and his Doctrine, that these may not be blasphemed, see Ephesians 4.1. Philip 1.27. 1 Thebes 2.12. Tit. 2.10. 1 Tim. 6.1. 2 Cor. 6.3. 1. Pet. 2.15.3.16.
for though it be most illogicall and absurd to charge an holy Doctrine with the blame of those sins, which the professors thereof, contrary to the rules of their own profession,
for though it be most illogical and absurd to charge an holy Doctrine with the blame of those Sins, which the professors thereof, contrary to the rules of their own profession,
8. Against the souls of our brethren, which are thereby greatly scandalized, for as there is joy in Heaven, and consequently among the Saints on Earth (whose affections and conversations are heavenly) for the conversion of a sinner,
8. Against the Souls of our brothers, which Are thereby greatly scandalized, for as there is joy in Heaven, and consequently among the Saints on Earth (whose affections and conversations Are heavenly) for the conversion of a sinner,
and possibly become a stumbling block, and an occasion of falling unto them, as the Apostle sheweth, Rom. 15-21. 1 Cor. 8. 10-13. 9. Against the souls of the wicked, who are thereby hardened and encouraged. Ezek. 16.54.
and possibly become a stumbling block, and an occasion of falling unto them, as the Apostle shows, Rom. 15-21. 1 Cor. 8. 10-13. 9. Against the Souls of the wicked, who Are thereby hardened and encouraged. Ezekiel 16.54.
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when wicked men, who possibly had some conflict and regret in their Consciences against those sinnes which their hearts hanker after, observe holy men overtaken with them,
when wicked men, who possibly had Some conflict and regret in their Consciences against those Sins which their hearts hanker After, observe holy men overtaken with them,
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and indulge unto them, like Benhadads servants, they hastily catch at such an advantage, and are emboldened by their example unto sin, whose holy lives they neither love nor imitate.
and indulge unto them, like Benhadad's Servants, they hastily catch At such an advantage, and Are emboldened by their Exampl unto since, whose holy lives they neither love nor imitate.
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Therefore of all people, they who are called by Gods name, and have him for their God, should in special manner humble themselves before him for their sinnes,
Therefore of all people, they who Are called by God's name, and have him for their God, should in special manner humble themselves before him for their Sins,
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and of his Fatherly relation unto them, as the Church doth, Psal. 74.20. forget not the Congregation of the poor, have respect unto thy Covenant, Thou, O Lord, art our Father, we are thine, Isai. 63. 16-19. Be not wroth very sore, neither remember iniquity for ever, behold, see we beseech thee, we are all thy people, Isa. 64.9. Thou art righteous ] 1. In thy Iudgements and chastisements which thou hast inflicted upon us, we cannot blame thy severity, thou didst warne us before thou didst punish us, thy Trumpet did sound before thy Rod did smite us.
and of his Fatherly Relation unto them, as the Church does, Psalm 74.20. forget not the Congregation of the poor, have respect unto thy Covenant, Thou, Oh Lord, art our Father, we Are thine, Isaiah 63. 16-19. Be not wroth very soar, neither Remember iniquity for ever, behold, see we beseech thee, we Are all thy people, Isaiah 64.9. Thou art righteous ] 1. In thy Judgments and chastisements which thou hast inflicted upon us, we cannot blame thy severity, thou didst warn us before thou didst Punish us, thy Trumpet did found before thy Rod did smite us.
1. Thou art a Righteous Iudge, when thou condemnest wicked men, their mouth shall be stopped, thou wilt overcome when thou judgest, Psal. 51.4. Rom. 3.19.
1. Thou art a Righteous Judge, when thou Condemnest wicked men, their Mouth shall be stopped, thou wilt overcome when thou Judges, Psalm 51.4. Rom. 3.19.
2. Thou art a Righteous Father, when thou chastisest holy men, thou dost not wrong them, thou measurest and proportionest thy stripes not unto their sinnes, but unto their strength, dealest with them tenderly,
2. Thou art a Righteous Father, when thou chastisest holy men, thou dost not wrong them, thou measurest and proportionest thy stripes not unto their Sins, but unto their strength, dealest with them tenderly,
thou hast a Rod for the Cummin, and a Staffe for the Fitches, and a wheele for the Bread Corn, Isa. 28.27, 28. thy Rod is Virga Hominum, a Rod fitted to the condition of weak men, 2 Sam. 7.14. and the Temptations wherewith thou sufferest thy Children to be tempted, is NONLATINALPHABET, proportioned to the infirmities of man, 1 Cor. 10.13. thou knowest our frame, thou remembrest that we are dust, Psal. 103.14. that our strength is not the strength of stones, nor our flesh of brasse, that we dwell in houses of Clay which are crushed before the Moth, Iob 4.19.6.12. and accordingly thou dost in very faithfulness afflict, to refine, not to consume us.
thou hast a Rod for the Cummin, and a Staff for the Fitches, and a wheel for the Bred Corn, Isaiah 28.27, 28. thy Rod is Virga Hominum, a Rod fitted to the condition of weak men, 2 Sam. 7.14. and the Temptations wherewith thou sufferest thy Children to be tempted, is, proportioned to the infirmities of man, 1 Cor. 10.13. thou Knowest our frame, thou Rememberest that we Are dust, Psalm 103.14. that our strength is not the strength of stones, nor our Flesh of brass, that we dwell in houses of Clay which Are crushed before the Moth, Job 4.19.6.12. and accordingly thou dost in very faithfulness afflict, to refine, not to consume us.
3. Yea when thy judgements are secret, yet they are righteous, when wicked men prosper, and good men suffer, when wicked men are the Fanne, and good men the Corn,
3. Yea when thy Judgments Are secret, yet they Are righteous, when wicked men prosper, and good men suffer, when wicked men Are the Fan, and good men the Corn,
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All this while the Lord makes way for the revelation of his righteous judgements : his work will be beautifull in its time: all things will work together for good,
All this while the Lord makes Way for the Revelation of his righteous Judgments: his work will be beautiful in its time: all things will work together for good,
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as Materials in a Building, Ingredients in a Cordial, Colours in a Table, Rom. 8.28. The prosperity of the wicked will work to his ruine, Prov. 1.3. the affliction of the righteous will work to his glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
as Materials in a Building, Ingredients in a Cordial, Colours in a Table, Rom. 8.28. The Prosperity of the wicked will work to his ruin, Curae 1.3. the affliction of the righteous will work to his glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
If thou shouldest have dealt with us according to our provocations, we had been consumed, Lam. 3.22. Ier. 10.24. but thou hast remembred thy gracious promise to our fathers, and therefore we are preserved:
If thou Shouldst have dealt with us according to our provocations, we had been consumed, Lam. 3.22. Jeremiah 10.24. but thou hast remembered thy gracious promise to our Father's, and Therefore we Are preserved:
Gods truth and fidelity to his people that are in Covenant with him, is the true ground of all their safety, he doth not change, therefore we do not perish, who otherwise from the dayes of our Fathers are gone astray, Mal. 3.6, 7. his mercies are from everlasting to everlasting, Psal. 103.17. from everlasting in predestination, to everlasting in Glorification ;
God's truth and Fidis to his people that Are in Covenant with him, is the true ground of all their safety, he does not change, Therefore we do not perish, who otherwise from the days of our Father's Are gone astray, Malachi 3.6, 7. his Mercies Are from everlasting to everlasting, Psalm 103.17. from everlasting in predestination, to everlasting in Glorification;
he gave grace, and promised eternal life before the world began, 2 Tim. 1.9. Tit. 1.2. before they were extant, or had any being, (further then in the purpose of God, ) on whom the grace was bestowed, to whom the life was promised.
he gave grace, and promised Eternal life before the world began, 2 Tim. 1.9. Tit. 1.2. before they were extant, or had any being, (further then in the purpose of God,) on whom the grace was bestowed, to whom the life was promised.
And what he did from eternity purpose, he will not in time revoke, for his gifts are without repentance, Rom. 11.29. he doth by his faith and fear preserve his people through his power, unto that mercy which he hath from eternity given them, Ier. 32.40. 1 Pet. 1.5.
And what he did from eternity purpose, he will not in time revoke, for his Gifts Are without Repentance, Rom. 11.29. he does by his faith and Fear preserve his people through his power, unto that mercy which he hath from eternity given them, Jeremiah 32.40. 1 Pet. 1.5.
of themselves they fall dangerously and frequently from their own stedfastness, and then the Lord doth chastise their wantonness with the Rod of a Father,
of themselves they fallen dangerously and frequently from their own steadfastness, and then the Lord does chastise their wantonness with the Rod of a Father,
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but doth not utterly take away his loving kindness, Psal. 89. 28-35. 1. The Covenant and grace thereof is free and absolute, not conditional and suspended upon the unstable will of man:
but does not utterly take away his loving kindness, Psalm 89. 28-35. 1. The Covenant and grace thereof is free and absolute, not conditional and suspended upon the unstable will of man:
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Between God the Father indeed, and Christ as a second Adam, the Transaction of the Covenant was wholly conditional, he was to take from his Father a Commission in our nature, to lay down his life,
Between God the Father indeed, and christ as a second Adam, the Transaction of the Covenant was wholly conditional, he was to take from his Father a Commission in our nature, to lay down his life,
and to take it up again, to fulfill all righteousness, to be made sinne for us, to have our iniquities and the Chastisement of our peace laid upon him, before he could see of the travel of his soul, Yea he undertook not only for his own work,
and to take it up again, to fulfil all righteousness, to be made sin for us, to have our iniquities and the Chastisement of our peace laid upon him, before he could see of the travel of his soul, Yea he undertook not only for his own work,
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but for ours, By the preciousness of his blood he purchased, and out of the plenitude of his Spirit he supplyeth unto us what ever grace is requisite unto our salvation.
but for ours, By the preciousness of his blood he purchased, and out of the plenitude of his Spirit he supplieth unto us what ever grace is requisite unto our salvation.
But I say as to us, the grace of the Covenant is thus farre free and absolute, that no duties are required of us, which are not as branches of the same Covenant bestowed upon us:
But I say as to us, the grace of the Covenant is thus Far free and absolute, that no duties Are required of us, which Are not as branches of the same Covenant bestowed upon us:
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and to cause us to walk in his Statutes, to save us from all our uncleanness, to cleanse us from all our iniquities, Ezek. 36.25, 26, 27, 29, 33. and though he there tell us, that he will be enquired of by the house of Israel to doe these things for them, ver. 37. yet we know it is he onely who poureth out the Spirit of Grace and Supplication, whereby we make this inquiry of him, Zach. 12.10. Gal. 4.6. Rom. 8.26.
and to cause us to walk in his Statutes, to save us from all our uncleanness, to cleanse us from all our iniquities, Ezekiel 36.25, 26, 27, 29, 33. and though he there tell us, that he will be inquired of by the house of Israel to do these things for them, ver. 37. yet we know it is he only who pours out the Spirit of Grace and Supplication, whereby we make this inquiry of him, Zach 12.10. Gal. 4.6. Rom. 8.26.
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yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me, to note, that the principle was God, 1 Cor. 15.10. Thou hast wrought all our works in us saith the Prophet, Isai. 26.12. The works are ours, the strength is thine:
yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me, to note, that the principle was God, 1 Cor. 15.10. Thou hast wrought all our works in us Says the Prophet, Isaiah 26.12. The works Are ours, the strength is thine:
he doth not turn to us, because we first turn to him: his love prevents ours and doth not stay for it, 1 Iohn 4.19. Ezek. 36.32. Isai. 48.9, 11. Inspirat charitatem ut quae discendo novimus diligendo faciamus.
he does not turn to us, Because we First turn to him: his love prevents ours and does not stay for it, 1 John 4.19. Ezekiel 36.32. Isaiah 48.9, 11. Inspirat charitatem ut Quae discendo novimus diligendo Faciamus.
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and shall he not doe it? hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Numb. 23.19. his Covenant of grace is confirmed by an oath, to shew the immutability of it.
and shall he not do it? hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Numb. 23.19. his Covenant of grace is confirmed by an oath, to show the immutability of it.
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Neither shall the Covenant of my peace by removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee, Isai. 54.9, 10. A Covenant thus founded upon meer mercy, and sealed by an Oath, is more unmoveable then hills,
Neither shall the Covenant of my peace by removed, Says the Lord that hath mercy on thee, Isaiah 54.9, 10. A Covenant thus founded upon mere mercy, and sealed by an Oath, is more Unmovable then hills,
The oath of God is the strongest demonstration of the immutability of his Counsel that can possibly be used, Heb. 6.17. for where he swears he doth not repent, Psal. 110.4. Every work of mercy which he begins, he carries on to a consummation, Phil. 1.6. the foundation of God remaineth sure, cannot be infringed, shaken or undermined by the levity or inconstancy of the will of man, 2 Tim. 2.19. what ever are the fluctuations of the heart of man, the Counsel of the Lord shall stand, Prov. 19.21. Psal. 33.10, 11.
The oath of God is the Strongest demonstration of the immutability of his Counsel that can possibly be used, Hebrew 6.17. for where he swears he does not Repent, Psalm 110.4. Every work of mercy which he begins, he carries on to a consummation, Philip 1.6. the Foundation of God remains sure, cannot be infringed, shaken or undermined by the levity or inconstancy of the will of man, 2 Tim. 2.19. what ever Are the fluctuations of the heart of man, the Counsel of the Lord shall stand, Curae 19.21. Psalm 33.10, 11.
3. The Covenant and grace thereof is most powerfull and efficacious: Therefore his Mercies are sure, his promises yea and Amen, because his word is setled in Heaven, seconded with his power, which will finde means to effect what ever he hath spoken, God hath spoken once saith the Psalmist, twice have I heard this, It is a word constant and stable, a word doubled to note the certainty of it (as Ioseph said unto Pharaoh, Gen. 41.32.) That power and mercy belong to God, Psal. 62.11, 12. every promise which mercy makes, power performs,
3. The Covenant and grace thereof is most powerful and efficacious: Therefore his mercies Are sure, his promises yea and Amen, Because his word is settled in Heaven, seconded with his power, which will find means to Effect what ever he hath spoken, God hath spoken once Says the Psalmist, twice have I herd this, It is a word constant and stable, a word doubled to note the certainty of it (as Ioseph said unto Pharaoh, Gen. 41.32.) That power and mercy belong to God, Psalm 62.11, 12. every promise which mercy makes, power performs,
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if mercy promise an heart of flesh, and to put his fear into us, God hath power enough to make it good, hee may as soon be an impotent, as an unfaithfull God.
if mercy promise an heart of Flesh, and to put his Fear into us, God hath power enough to make it good, he may as soon be an impotent, as an unfaithful God.
Nevertheless my loving kindnesse will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulnesse to fail, my Covenant will I not break, &c. Psal. 89.30. — 34. though he punish, it shall be in measure ;
Nevertheless my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail, my Covenant will I not break, etc. Psalm 89.30. — 34. though he Punish, it shall be in measure;
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so he did David by the Ministery of Nathan, 2 Sam. 12.13. so Peter by the look of Christ, Luke 22.61. so Iosephs brethren by his speaking roughly unto them, Gen. 42.21.
so he did David by the Ministry of Nathan, 2 Sam. 12.13. so Peter by the look of christ, Lycia 22.61. so Joseph's brothers by his speaking roughly unto them, Gen. 42.21.
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As to the Remainders of it, he will daily mortifie and destroy them, Ro. 6.6. sinne then shall not break out so far as to annull and to evacuate the Covenant:
As to the Remainders of it, he will daily mortify and destroy them, Ro. 6.6. sin then shall not break out so Far as to annul and to evacuate the Covenant:
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Nay the Lord is so gracious to his people, that their very sins, which of themselves do only defile and endanger them, are by Gods goodness ordered unto their benefit.
Nay the Lord is so gracious to his people, that their very Sins, which of themselves do only defile and endanger them, Are by God's Goodness ordered unto their benefit.
as he did Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 32.31. that they may bemoan their own misery, and loath themselves in their own eyes, Ier. 31.18, 19. Ezek. 20.43. that they may be driven to live upon free grace and pardoning mercy, Psal. 51.1. that they may set the higher price upon the Lord Iesus, who is a Sanctuary for the chief of sinners to fly unto, Isai. 8.14. 1. Tim. 1.15.
as he did Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles 32.31. that they may bemoan their own misery, and loath themselves in their own eyes, Jeremiah 31.18, 19. Ezekiel 20.43. that they may be driven to live upon free grace and pardoning mercy, Psalm 51.1. that they may Set the higher price upon the Lord Iesus, who is a Sanctuary for the chief of Sinners to fly unto, Isaiah 8.14. 1. Tim. 1.15.
that they may be the more watchfull over their loose and deceitfull hearts, having once, yea twice been betrayed by them, Iob 40.5.34.32. that they may pray more earnestly for the subduing and mortifying of prevalent corruptions, Psal. 51. 7-10. Rom. 7.23. these and other the like ways, the Lord hath to order the very sins of his people unto their good.
that they may be the more watchful over their lose and deceitful hearts, having once, yea twice been betrayed by them, Job 40.5.34.32. that they may pray more earnestly for the subduing and mortifying of prevalent corruptions, Psalm 51. 7-10. Rom. 7.23. these and other the like ways, the Lord hath to order the very Sins of his people unto their good.
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he that pardoneth sin rebuketh Satan, conquereth the world, his love is above the reach of any thing to separate us from it. Rom. 8. 33-39. none shall be able to take us out of Christs or his Fathers hands, Ioh. 10. 28-30. 5. The Covenant and grace thereof is founded in the blood of Christ and ratified by it:
he that Pardoneth since Rebuketh Satan, conquereth the world, his love is above the reach of any thing to separate us from it. Rom. 8. 33-39. none shall be able to take us out of Christ or his Father's hands, John 10. 28-30. 5. The Covenant and grace thereof is founded in the blood of christ and ratified by it:
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as he hath by his blood purchased his people, Tit. 2.14. so hath he by the same procured for them all good things specified in the Covenant, Rom. 8.32.
as he hath by his blood purchased his people, Tit. 2.14. so hath he by the same procured for them all good things specified in the Covenant, Rom. 8.32.
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and therefore shall undoubtedly be granted, his Father heareth him alwayes, Iohn 11.41, 42. and he prayeth to his Father that his people may be so kept, as that they may be with him,
and Therefore shall undoubtedly be granted, his Father hears him always, John 11.41, 42. and he Prayeth to his Father that his people may be so kept, as that they may be with him,
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because Gods own heart is towards them, and his love upon them, as the woman of Tek•a her petition for Absolom was easily granted by David, because his heart was towards him before, 2 Sam. 13.39. and 14.1, 2. Lastly, the Lord hath promised his holy Spirit of Fear, Love, Grace, Adoption unto his people, by the help of which they are preserved from the dangers whereunto of themselves they are exposed, Ezek. 36.27. Isai. 59.21. upon these and such like grounds it appeareth;
Because God's own heart is towards them, and his love upon them, as the woman of Tek•a her petition for Absalom was Easily granted by David, Because his heart was towards him before, 2 Sam. 13.39. and 14.1, 2. Lastly, the Lord hath promised his holy Spirit of fear, Love, Grace, Adoption unto his people, by the help of which they Are preserved from the dangers whereunto of themselves they Are exposed, Ezekiel 36.27. Isaiah 59.21. upon these and such like grounds it appears;
And if it be here objected that the Promises are usually set forth as conditionall, The Lord is with you while ye be with him, and if ye seek him he will be found of you,
And if it be Here objected that the Promises Are usually Set forth as conditional, The Lord is with you while you be with him, and if you seek him he will be found of you,
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but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you, 2 Chron. 15.2. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the Land, Isai. 1.19. He that believeth shall be saved, Mark 16.16. Ioh. 3.16. except ye repent ye shall perish, Luke 13.3. We answer, 1. Promises are in some places made absolutely, which in others are conditionally expressed;
but if you forsake him, he will forsake you, 2 Chronicles 15.2. If you be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the Land, Isaiah 1.19. He that Believeth shall be saved, Mark 16.16. John 3.16. except you Repent you shall perish, Lycia 13.3. We answer, 1. Promises Are in Some places made absolutely, which in Others Are conditionally expressed;
as Heb. 13. I will not leave thee nor forsake thee, Ier. 32.39. I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, I will give them an heart to know me, they shall be my people, I will be their God, they shall return unto me with their whole heart, Ier. 24.7.
as Hebrew 13. I will not leave thee nor forsake thee, Jeremiah 32.39. I will give them one heart and one Way, that they may Fear me for ever, I will give them an heart to know me, they shall be my people, I will be their God, they shall return unto me with their Whole heart, Jeremiah 24.7.
If ye will obey my voice and keep my Covenant, is a Condition in one place, Exod. 19.5. a free promise in another, ye shall keep my judgements and doe them, Ezek. 36.27. The mercy of the Lord is towards them that fear him, Psal. 103.11. There the fear of God is a condition.
If you will obey my voice and keep my Covenant, is a Condition in one place, Exod 19.5. a free promise in Another, you shall keep my Judgments and do them, Ezekiel 36.27. The mercy of the Lord is towards them that Fear him, Psalm 103.11. There the Fear of God is a condition.
2. The Lord doth not only give us good things under a condition, but doth give the condition it self to his people, compare Isai. 1.19. with Phil. 2.12. Acts 10.43. with Phil. 1.29. Ephes. 2.8. 3. Precepts and Conditions are used as the vehicula of the grace promised.
2. The Lord does not only give us good things under a condition, but does give the condition it self to his people, compare Isaiah 1.19. with Philip 2.12. Acts 10.43. with Philip 1.29. Ephesians 2.8. 3. Precepts and Conditions Are used as the vehicula of the grace promised.
But they intimate the order and connexion which the Lord hath set amongst his own gifts, some whereof he hath appointed to be antecedent dispositions and preparations towards others consequent upon them:
But they intimate the order and connexion which the Lord hath Set among his own Gifts, Some whereof he hath appointed to be antecedent dispositions and preparations towards Others consequent upon them:
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Behold he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, what dost thou? Iob 9.12. we may in our Prayers plead with God about his Judgements as Holy men have, Jer. 12.1. Habak. 1. 2-4-13.
Behold he Takes away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, what dost thou? Job 9.12. we may in our Prayers plead with God about his Judgments as Holy men have, Jer. 12.1. Habak. 1. 2-4-13.
but to reflect upon our selves, and learn our unstedfastnesse in Gods Covenant, by his diversifying of Providences towards us: 1. Sometimes we over dote upon Instruments,
but to reflect upon our selves, and Learn our unsteadfastness in God's Covenant, by his diversifying of Providences towards us: 1. Sometime we over dote upon Instruments,
and will not understand that God is doing us good by them, (as it is said of Moses, Acts 7.25.) and then God suspendeth his work which he was about to doe. 3. Sometimes the hearts of the people are unprepared for mercies,
and will not understand that God is doing us good by them, (as it is said of Moses, Acts 7.25.) and then God suspendeth his work which he was about to do. 3. Sometime the hearts of the people Are unprepared for Mercies,
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and this the reason, the people had not as yet prepared their hearts unto the God of their Fathers, 2 Chron. 20, 32, 33. 4. Sometimes the guilt of old sinnes do remain uncleansed away,
and this the reason, the people had not as yet prepared their hearts unto the God of their Father's, 2 Chronicles 20, 32, 33. 4. Sometime the guilt of old Sins do remain uncleansed away,
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and in this case Instruments are too weak to divert wrath, 2 Reg. 23.25, 26. Never such a Reformation as Iosiah made about the eighteenth year of his reign,
and in this case Instruments Are too weak to divert wrath, 2 Reg. 23.25, 26. Never such a Reformation as Josiah made about the eighteenth year of his Reign,
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Our Saviour was very near his Sufferings when they cryed Hosanna before him. The Sun often shews biggest, and shines brightest, when it is ready to set;
Our Saviour was very near his Sufferings when they cried Hosanna before him. The Sun often shows biggest, and shines Brightest, when it is ready to Set;
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But withall, happy is the man that feareth always, Prov. 28.14. The sins of the people may weaken the hands of the best Instruments, and make them unable to help us.
But withal, happy is the man that fears always, Curae 28.14. The Sins of the people may weaken the hands of the best Instruments, and make them unable to help us.
But to be tossed and emptied, and exercised with frequent alterations, and our sent to abide in us still, wanton under Mercies, sullen under Judgements,
But to be tossed and emptied, and exercised with frequent alterations, and our sent to abide in us still, wanton under mercies, sullen under Judgments,
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after all our Phisick to relapse, after all that is come upon us, again to break the Commandements, this is a sad Symptome, a great aggravation of our sin,
After all our Physic to relapse, After all that is come upon us, again to break the commandments, this is a sad symptom, a great aggravation of our since,
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severe censurings, loose walking, worldly mindedness, &c. 2. The many shakings, and universal sufferings, whereby the Lord hath made it appear that his quarrel was against all orders of men, that the disease was all over, Isai. 1.6. Ier. 5. 1-5. so that none can blame others, but every one acknowledge the plague of his own heart, and say as David did, I confess my sinne, and the sin of my people, Dan. 9.20.
severe censurings, lose walking, worldly Mindedness, etc. 2. The many shakings, and universal sufferings, whereby the Lord hath made it appear that his quarrel was against all order of men, that the disease was all over, Isaiah 1.6. Jeremiah 5. 1-5. so that none can blame Others, but every one acknowledge the plague of his own heart, and say as David did, I confess my sin, and the since of my people, Dan. 9.20.
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and shakings by sicknesses, shakings in our mindes by divided Opinions, shakings in our hearts by divided affections, shaking in our estates by divided interests.
and shakings by Sicknesses, shakings in our minds by divided Opinions, shakings in our hearts by divided affections, shaking in our estates by divided interests.
And whether these shakings have a tendency to dissolution we know not, (we are not ignorant of the rage which hath been upon many of our Protestant Brethren in other parts of Christendom) But surely this consideration may lead us both to glorifie God that we Remain yet escaped, and to humble our selves under the feare of his further wrath.
And whither these shakings have a tendency to dissolution we know not, (we Are not ignorant of the rage which hath been upon many of our Protestant Brothers in other parts of Christendom) But surely this consideration may led us both to Glorify God that we Remain yet escaped, and to humble our selves under the Fear of his further wrath.
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3. The powerful Preaching which hath been in the Land which where it doth not kindly work, where it is not honourably entertained, doth exceedingly ripen Judgements,
3. The powerful Preaching which hath been in the Land which where it does not kindly work, where it is not honourably entertained, does exceedingly ripen Judgments,
But if they fall upon sins, doe hasten their maturity, and make them nigh unto cursing, Heb. 6.7, 8. the sins of the Church are Summer Fruits, they ripen faster then the sinnes of the World, the sins of the Amorites were four hundred years a ripening, Gen. 15.16. the sins of Israel in the Wilderness fourty years, Psal. 95.10. Gods patience towards the ten Tribes after their revolt was but two hundred and sixty years;
But if they fallen upon Sins, do hasten their maturity, and make them High unto cursing, Hebrew 6.7, 8. the Sins of the Church Are Summer Fruits, they ripen faster then the Sins of the World, the Sins of the amorites were four hundred Years a ripening, Gen. 15.16. the Sins of Israel in the Wilderness fourty Years, Psalm 95.10. God's patience towards the ten Tribes After their revolt was but two hundred and sixty Years;
from the sins of Manasseh to the Captivity brought upon Judah for those sins, little more then one hundred years ▪ As at Jerico the sounding of the Trumpet seven times did lead in the falling of the wall,
from the Sins of Manasses to the Captivity brought upon Judah for those Sins, little more then one hundred Years ▪ As At Jericho the sounding of the Trumpet seven times did led in the falling of the wall,
These considerations laid together, as should they justly awaken us to Humiliation, so are they Evidences of Gods goodness towards us, in that such a people Remain yet escaped. Escaped from the bondage of Popery, from the flames of persecution, from the Spanish Armado, from the vault of Powder, from rigour in the Church, from troubles in the State, from the terrour of a bloudy War, from renewed attempts of trouble and danger, escaped from a Vote, extinguishing and abolishing the whole maintenance of the Ministery, the consequences whereof could not but have been unutterably miserable.
These considerations laid together, as should they justly awaken us to Humiliation, so Are they Evidences of God's Goodness towards us, in that such a people Remain yet escaped. Escaped from the bondage of Popery, from the flames of persecution, from the Spanish Armado, from the vault of Powder, from rigour in the Church, from Troubles in the State, from the terror of a bloody War, from renewed attempts of trouble and danger, escaped from a Vote, extinguishing and abolishing the Whole maintenance of the Ministry, the consequences whereof could not but have been unutterably miserable.
2. It reproueth our unbelief, in consulting with flesh and blood, betaking our selves to carnall shifts in time of danger, having a faithfull Covenant, and a righteous God to lay hold upon, whose alone fidelity is the ground of his peoples safety, who knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, 2 Pet. 2.9. this was the sin of Ahaz in sending to the Assyrian to help him, when God offered him a sign to confirm his trust in him, Isai. 7.11, 12. 2 Chron. 28.19.
2. It Reproveth our unbelief, in consulting with Flesh and blood, betaking our selves to carnal shifts in time of danger, having a faithful Covenant, and a righteous God to lay hold upon, whose alone Fidis is the ground of his peoples safety, who Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, 2 Pet. 2.9. this was the since of Ahaz in sending to the assyrian to help him, when God offered him a Signen to confirm his trust in him, Isaiah 7.11, 12. 2 Chronicles 28.19.
The Christians in the Church of Corinth, being afraid to displease their Heathen friends, and endanger themselves, would sit with them at the Idols Table,
The Christians in the Church of Corinth, being afraid to displease their Heathen Friends, and endanger themselves, would fit with them At the Idols Table,
The Apostle diswadeth them from using this Carnal shift to decline danger, bids them flee from Idolatry, lest that which they in carnal wisdom might judge the means of their standing, should prove the occasion of their fall,
The Apostle diswadeth them from using this Carnal shift to decline danger, bids them flee from Idolatry, lest that which they in carnal Wisdom might judge the means of their standing, should prove the occasion of their fallen,
but would with the temptation make a way to escape, that they might be able to bear it, 1 Cor. 10.13, 14. 3. In fears therefore and dangers we should be incouraged by these two Arguments;
but would with the temptation make a Way to escape, that they might be able to bear it, 1 Cor. 10.13, 14. 3. In fears Therefore and dangers we should be encouraged by these two Arguments;
1. The Righteousness of God. 2. Our own present remaining escaped, Faith in, and experience of the fidelity of God to help us, to trust in him at all times:
1. The Righteousness of God. 2. Our own present remaining escaped, Faith in, and experience of the Fidis of God to help us, to trust in him At all times:
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not to fear the wrath of man, but to secure the love of God, he sometimes purposely bringeth his servants to difficulties, that they may make tryal of such a friend, who in six and seven troubles is at hand to deliver them.
not to Fear the wrath of man, but to secure the love of God, he sometime purposely brings his Servants to difficulties, that they may make trial of such a friend, who in six and seven Troubles is At hand to deliver them.
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Faith is a venturous grace, it honours God and laies hold on his strength, Rom. 4.20. Isai. 27.5. It is a victorious grace, and rises up above difficulties, 1 Ioh. 5.4. all things are possible to it:
Faith is a venturous grace, it honours God and lays hold on his strength, Rom. 4.20. Isaiah 27.5. It is a victorious grace, and rises up above difficulties, 1 John 5.4. all things Are possible to it:
Therefore in times of danger let us plead Gods Covenant, and our own experience, Lord wilt thou now destroy us seeing we remain, yet escaped, and are Monuments of thy Mercy? hast thou wrought so great deliverances,
Therefore in times of danger let us plead God's Covenant, and our own experience, Lord wilt thou now destroy us seeing we remain, yet escaped, and Are Monuments of thy Mercy? hast thou wrought so great Deliverances,
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yet even so we may lean upon his Name, and plead his Covenant, Psal. 44.17, 19. Psal. 74. 1-20. Isai. 64. 8-12. Hab. 3.17, 18. How much more comfortably may we plead it, when by the alone mercy thereof, we remain escaped ? When we may say as the people of Ioseph did, Iosh. 17.14. we are a great people, and the Lord hath hitherto blessed us ? and may set up a Monument as Samuel did, 1 Sam. 7.12.
yet even so we may lean upon his Name, and plead his Covenant, Psalm 44.17, 19. Psalm 74. 1-20. Isaiah 64. 8-12. Hab. 3.17, 18. How much more comfortably may we plead it, when by the alone mercy thereof, we remain escaped? When we may say as the people of Ioseph did, Joshua 17.14. we Are a great people, and the Lord hath hitherto blessed us? and may Set up a Monument as Samuel did, 1 Sam. 7.12.
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and say, thus far hath the Lord holpen us ? This is one chief Argument which Gods servants use in Prayer, to mind him of his Word and Covenant, wherein he had caused them to hope,
and say, thus Far hath the Lord helped us? This is one chief Argument which God's Servants use in Prayer, to mind him of his Word and Covenant, wherein he had caused them to hope,
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so Iacob, I am not worthy of the least mercy, but thou saidst, I will doe thee good, Gen. 32. 9-12. so Moses, we remain yet escaped out of the Land of Egypt, thou hast brought us out thence, turn from thy fierce wrath;
so Iacob, I am not worthy of the least mercy, but thou Said, I will do thee good, Gen. 32. 9-12. so Moses, we remain yet escaped out of the Land of Egypt, thou hast brought us out thence, turn from thy fierce wrath;
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and now O Lord establish thy Word, do as thou hast said, 2 Sam. 7.19, 21, 25, 27, 29. So Solomon, Let thy word be verified which thou spakest unto thy servant David, 1 Reg. 8.26.
and now Oh Lord establish thy Word, do as thou hast said, 2 Sam. 7.19, 21, 25, 27, 29. So Solomon, Let thy word be verified which thou spokest unto thy servant David, 1 Reg. 8.26.
So Asa, O Lord we rest in thee, thou art our God, 2 Chron. 14.11. so Ieshaphat, Thou art God — our eyes are upon thee, 2 Chr. 20. 6-12. no such plea in Prayer as the free grace, the Word, the Truth, the Fidelity, the Righteousness of God.
So Asa, Oh Lord we rest in thee, thou art our God, 2 Chronicles 14.11. so Ieshaphat, Thou art God — our eyes Are upon thee, 2 Christ 20. 6-12. no such plea in Prayer as the free grace, the Word, the Truth, the Fidis, the Righteousness of God.
5. This Caution notwithstanding we must take in, That we beware of playing the wantons with the grace of Gods Covenant, because thereby we remain escaped;
5. This Caution notwithstanding we must take in, That we beware of playing the wantons with the grace of God's Covenant, Because thereby we remain escaped;
if they keep not to his Commission, he can send a Lion to tear them, he can make them feel the weight of his Frown, though they do not of his Fury, and it may be, cause them to walk in darkness, drooping,
if they keep not to his Commission, he can send a lion to tear them, he can make them feel the weight of his Frown, though they do not of his Fury, and it may be, cause them to walk in darkness, drooping,
and disconsolate all their days, complaining of broken Bones, and of a wounded Spirit, with strong cryes, imploring the comforts of that Spirit, which they had so unkindly greived and resisted.
and disconsolate all their days, complaining of broken Bones, and of a wounded Spirit, with strong cries, imploring the comforts of that Spirit, which they had so unkindly grieved and resisted.
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and also a marvellous aggravation of the sin, that it hath been committed in this day, a day of so great Mercy, wherein we remain yet escaped. Sinne committed in a day of mercy, is the more exceeding hainous: mercy extended in a day of sin, is the more exceeding glorious. That we should so greatly provoke the Lord, this day, wherein we remain escaped: O how prodigious and presumptuous the wickedness? That we should remain escaped this day, wherein we have so greatly provoked the Lord, O how admirable and unsearchable the goodness?
and also a marvellous aggravation of the since, that it hath been committed in this day, a day of so great Mercy, wherein we remain yet escaped. Sin committed in a day of mercy, is the more exceeding heinous: mercy extended in a day of since, is the more exceeding glorious. That we should so greatly provoke the Lord, this day, wherein we remain escaped: Oh how prodigious and presumptuous the wickedness? That we should remain escaped this day, wherein we have so greatly provoked the Lord, Oh how admirable and unsearchable the Goodness?
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and men still hold fast their sins, Amos 4. 6-12. and turn not unto him that smiteth them, Isai. 9.13. It is a brand upon Ahaz that in the day of his distresse he sinned more, 2 Chron. 28.22.
and men still hold fast their Sins, Amos 4. 6-12. and turn not unto him that smites them, Isaiah 9.13. It is a brand upon Ahaz that in the day of his distress he sinned more, 2 Chronicles 28.22.
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yet he will not learn righteousness, Isai. 26.10. The Angell spared Balaam, and yet he ran greedily after the wages of iniquity, Numb. 22.35. This is an unkindness the Lord often upbraideth his people with, Deut. 32. 13-15· Ier. 22.21. Hos. 13.5. Amos 2. 9-13. This made Solomons sin the greater, that he turned from the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, 1 King. 11.9. This adds disingenuity, unthankfulness, unkindness unto disobedience, when men neither fear, nor love the Lord for his goodness:
yet he will not Learn righteousness, Isaiah 26.10. The Angel spared balaam, and yet he ran greedily After the wages of iniquity, Numb. 22.35. This is an unkindness the Lord often upbraideth his people with, Deuteronomy 32. 13-15· Jeremiah 22.21. Hos. 13.5. Amos 2. 9-13. This made Solomons since the greater, that he turned from the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, 1 King. 11.9. This adds disingenuity, unthankfulness, unkindness unto disobedience, when men neither Fear, nor love the Lord for his Goodness:
No surfets more dangerous then those which are upon sweet things: no diseases more desperate, then those which reject Cordials; no Fruits ripen faster;
No Surfeits more dangerous then those which Are upon sweet things: no diseases more desperate, then those which reject Cordials; no Fruits ripen faster;
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as the Apostle saith of grace, where sin abounded, grace did much more abound, so we may by an inversion say of sin, where grace aboundeth, there the guilt of sin is the more abundant.
as the Apostle Says of grace, where since abounded, grace did much more abound, so we may by an inversion say of since, where grace Aboundeth, there the guilt of since is the more abundant.
2. Mercy extended in a day of sinne, is the more exceeding glorious, when the Lord is pleased to proclaim mercy to a divorced people, Ier. 3. 12-15. in the midst of provoked wrath to remember mercy, Hab. 3.2. and when men go on frowardly in their own ways, then to heal them, to restore comfort to them, to create peace, Isai. 57. 17-19. to heal a backsliding people, and to love them freely, Hos. 14.14. To look back upon a denying Peter, Luke 22.61. To send a pardon to an adulterous David, 2 Sam. 12.13. To call from Heaven to a persecuting Saul, Acts 9.4. This is that which maketh Mercy the more radiant, which magnifieth the freeness, fulness, and superabundance of it, that it rejoyceth against judgment, Iam. 2.13. These considerations tend much to humble a people which remain yet escaped, as we do this day.
2. Mercy extended in a day of sin, is the more exceeding glorious, when the Lord is pleased to proclaim mercy to a divorced people, Jeremiah 3. 12-15. in the midst of provoked wrath to Remember mercy, Hab. 3.2. and when men go on frowardly in their own ways, then to heal them, to restore Comfort to them, to create peace, Isaiah 57. 17-19. to heal a backsliding people, and to love them freely, Hos. 14.14. To look back upon a denying Peter, Lycia 22.61. To send a pardon to an adulterous David, 2 Sam. 12.13. To call from Heaven to a persecuting Saul, Acts 9.4. This is that which makes Mercy the more radiant, which magnifieth the freeness, fullness, and superabundance of it, that it Rejoiceth against judgement, Iam. 2.13. These considerations tend much to humble a people which remain yet escaped, as we do this day.
The sad conjunctions of our sins with the Lords goodness, when the Lord saith, I will remember my Covenant, and thou shalt remember thy wayes, Then he saith, thou shalt be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more,
The sad conjunctions of our Sins with the lords Goodness, when the Lord Says, I will Remember my Covenant, and thou shalt Remember thy ways, Then he Says, thou shalt be confounded, and never open thy Mouth any more,
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Sin punished, doth many times harden a sinner in pride, as we see in Pharaoh. But sin pardoned, and subdued with Mercy, should melt the soul into a godly sorrow, holy revenge, and self displicency for it:
since punished, does many times harden a sinner in pride, as we see in Pharaoh. But since pardoned, and subdued with Mercy, should melt the soul into a godly sorrow, holy revenge, and self displicency for it:
What Nation hath ever had such manifold, such miraculous deliverances? What Nation hath the Lord Crowned with a greater abundance of all good things? What means could be used to work upon a people which the Lord hath not made use of amongst us? If teaching would work upon us, we have had his Word ;
What nation hath ever had such manifold, such miraculous Deliverances? What nation hath the Lord Crowned with a greater abundance of all good things? What means could be used to work upon a people which the Lord hath not made use of among us? If teaching would work upon us, we have had his Word;
If strange and unparalleld Providences would awaken us, this Nation hath never had for many hundred years such a prospects of Gods works, such interwoven mixtures of Mercies, of Judgements, of Wonders, of Terrors.
If strange and unparalleled Providences would awaken us, this nation hath never had for many hundred Years such a prospects of God's works, such interwoven mixtures of mercies, of Judgments, of Wonders, of Terrors.
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that though we have trespassed against God, yet there is hope in Israel concerning this thing, Ezra 10.2. That though sin do ever forfeit mercy, yet it doth not ever remove it;
that though we have trespassed against God, yet there is hope in Israel Concerning this thing, Ezra 10.2. That though since do ever forfeit mercy, yet it does not ever remove it;
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and are his bowels kindled towards us, when we compass him about with lies and deceit? doth he look back with pitty upon a a denying Peter? doth he speak pardon from Heaven unto a persecuting Paul ? doth he shew mercy on a Manasseh, filling Ierusalem with blood and Idols? doth he appear first unto Mary Magdalen, out of whom he he had cast seven Devils? O who would not be encouraged by such examples, to fly for sanctuary from the wrath to come,
and Are his bowels kindled towards us, when we compass him about with lies and deceit? does he look back with pity upon a a denying Peter? does he speak pardon from Heaven unto a persecuting Paul? does he show mercy on a Manasses, filling Ierusalem with blood and Idols? does he appear First unto Marry Magdalen, out of whom he he had cast seven Devils? O who would not be encouraged by such Examples, to fly for sanctuary from the wrath to come,
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unto that mercy which hath snatched these as brands out of the fire? The Lord keeps as open house for us as for them, Isa. 55.1. Rev. 22.17. his mercy as abundant for any other penitents as for them, Isa. 55.6, 7, 8. his call and invitation the same to us as to them, Ioh. 7.37, 38. The blood of Christ as effectuall for us as for them, 1 Ioh. 2.2. They were set forth as examples to all that should after believe in him unto eternal life, 1 Tim. 1.16. Only let us beware of profaning this comfort by persisting in our sins:
unto that mercy which hath snatched these as brands out of the fire? The Lord keeps as open house for us as for them, Isaiah 55.1. Rev. 22.17. his mercy as abundant for any other penitents as for them, Isaiah 55.6, 7, 8. his call and invitation the same to us as to them, John 7.37, 38. The blood of christ as effectual for us as for them, 1 John 2.2. They were Set forth as Examples to all that should After believe in him unto Eternal life, 1 Tim. 1.16. Only let us beware of profaning this Comfort by persisting in our Sins:
They entred into a Covenant, sware to the Lord, gave their hands that they would put away their strange wives, and separate themselves from the people of the Land, Ezra 10.3, 11, 12, 19. This is a Genuine work of true hope in mercy,
They entered into a Covenant, sware to the Lord, gave their hands that they would put away their strange wives, and separate themselves from the people of the Land, Ezra 10.3, 11, 12, 19. This is a Genuine work of true hope in mercy,
3. We note that in solemn Humiliations there is a great Emphasis in these words, As it is this day, It is a circumstance greatly considerable, The time wherein we have sinned and escaped, Time greatly aggravates sin, Exod. 8.32. Luke 19.42.
3. We note that in solemn Humiliations there is a great Emphasis in these words, As it is this day, It is a circumstance greatly considerable, The time wherein we have sinned and escaped, Time greatly aggravates since, Exod 8.32. Lycia 19.42.
Time greatly commends Mercy, that God kept touch with his people to a very day, Exod. 12.41, 42. Therefore we should learn wisdome to improve time unto duty,
Time greatly commends Mercy, that God kept touch with his people to a very day, Exod 12.41, 42. Therefore we should Learn Wisdom to improve time unto duty,
as it is said of the Children of Issachar, that they had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do, 1 Chron. 12.32. Who knoweth said Mordecai to Ester, whether thou be come to the Kingdom for such a time as this, Ester 4.14. Let us therefore wisely consider the condition of the times which God hath brought upon us.
as it is said of the Children of Issachar, that they had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to doe, 1 Chronicles 12.32. Who Knoweth said Mordecai to Ester, whither thou be come to the Kingdom for such a time as this, Ester 4.14. Let us Therefore wisely Consider the condition of the times which God hath brought upon us.
And when the Lord had by his providence raised up this eminent Instrument, now gone to him, by whose great Wisdom, accurate intelligence, indefatigable vigilancy,
And when the Lord had by his providence raised up this eminent Instrument, now gone to him, by whose great Wisdom, accurate intelligence, indefatigable vigilancy,
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It is good to study the meaning of God in these things. 1. That we should bewail our carnall confidence, and learn to look up and to trust more in Him,
It is good to study the meaning of God in these things. 1. That we should bewail our carnal confidence, and Learn to look up and to trust more in Him,
and less in man. 2. To labour for hearts established by his grace, that we may the more comfortably look for an outward establishment in order and peace,
and less in man. 2. To labour for hearts established by his grace, that we may the more comfortably look for an outward establishment in order and peace,
for our settlement must begin in our hearts, so long as our hearts are unsteadfast with God, his dealings may be still in fluctuation and uncertainty towards us. 3. To acknowledge notwithstanding these sad changes and concussions, this great Mercy, That we remain yet escaped, that the Lord hath not yet said unto us that he would cast us off, hath not exposed us to those flames and commotions which our sins have deserved,
for our settlement must begin in our hearts, so long as our hearts Are unsteadfast with God, his dealings may be still in fluctuation and uncertainty towards us. 3. To acknowledge notwithstanding these sad changes and concussions, this great Mercy, That we remain yet escaped, that the Lord hath not yet said unto us that he would cast us off, hath not exposed us to those flames and commotions which our Sins have deserved,
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Lastly, to cast Anchor on the Rock of Ages, and keep close to the Throne of Gace, to secure his love and care of us, his presence and Throne amongst us, who never dies, in whom there is everlasting strength, to get firm holdfast of those Comforts which have nothing of Mortality, nothing of Lubricity in them, which will stay with us while we remain here to sweeten all the passages of our Pilgrimage,
Lastly, to cast Anchor on the Rock of Ages, and keep close to the Throne of Grace, to secure his love and care of us, his presence and Throne among us, who never die, in whom there is everlasting strength, to get firm holdfast of those Comforts which have nothing of Mortality, nothing of Lubricity in them, which will stay with us while we remain Here to sweeten all the passages of our Pilgrimage,
Q•i sibi male vivendi licentiam iud •gent, totidem sunt Christi•nismi probra et ma•ulae. Calv. Opusc. de Scandalis. Magna insanis est Evangeli• non credere, cujus veritatem sanguis Martyrū Clamat, prodigia probant, ratio c••firm•t, m•ndus testatur, Elementa loquuntur, daemones confitentur. Sed long• major Ins•nia, Si de Evangelii veritate non dubitas, vivere tamen quosi de ejus falsitate non dubitates, Io. Picus mira•dula Epist.
Q•i sibi male vivendi licentiam jud •gent, totidem sunt Christi•nismi probra et ma•ulae. Calvin Opuscule de Scandalis. Magna Insanis est Evangeli• non Believe, cujus veritatem sanguis Martyrū Proclaim, Prodigies probant, ratio c••firm•t, m•ndus testatur, Elementa loquuntur, daemons confitentur. Said long• Major Ins•nia, Si de Evangelii veritate non dubitas, vivere tamen quosi de His falsitate non dubitates, Io. Picus mira•dula Epistle
Ante mundi constitutionem vidit nos, fecit nos Emendavit nos, misit ad nos, Redemit nos. Hoc ejus consilium manet in aeternum. Aug. Ser. 2. in Psal. 32.
Ante mundi constitutionem vidit nos, fecit nos Emendavit nos, misit ad nos, Redeemeth nos. Hoc His consilium manet in aeternum. Aug. Ser. 2. in Psalm 32.
Adeo Iustis omnis Cooperantur in Bonum ut etiam si qui corum deviant & exorbitant ▪ etiam hoc ipsum eis faciat proficere in bonum, quia Humiliores redeunt atque doctiores. Aug. de Corrept. & Grat. cap. 6. vid. de nat. & Grat. 28. An vero ei peccata ipsa non Cooperantur in Bonum qui ex eis humilior, ferventior, solicitior, timoratior & Cautior invenitur? Bern. Scr. 1. de diversi•.
Adeo Justis omnis Cooperantur in Bonum ut etiam si qui corum deviant & exorbitant ▪ etiam hoc ipsum eis Faciat proficere in bonum, quia Humiliores redeunt atque doctiores. Aug. de Corrept. & Grat. cap. 6. vid. de nat. & Grat. 28. an vero ei Peccata ipsa non Cooperantur in Bonum qui ex eis humilior, ferventior, solicitior, timoratior & Cautior Invenitur? Bern. Scr 1. de diversi•.
Ut totum Deodetur, Hominis voluntatem bonam & praparat adjuvandam & adjuvat praeparatam. Aug Enchirid. cap, 32. Si Deus misereatur etiam volumus ad eaudem quippe Gratiam pertinet ut velimus Ad Simplicium Qu. 2. & Epist. 106.
Ut totum Deodetur, Hominis voluntatem Good & praparat adjuvandam & adjuvat praeparatam. Aug Enchiridion cap, 32. Si Deus misereatur etiam volumus ad eaudem quip Gratiam pertinet ut Velimus Ad Simplicium Qu. 2. & Epistle 106.
