WHether this Censure of the People of Israel be a continuance of Gods words to the Prophet, begun, ver. 27. or whether they be the Prophets Words in answer to the charge there given him, I have set thee for a Tower — that thou mayest know and try their way;
Whither this Censure of the People of Israel be a Continuance of God's words to the Prophet, begun, ver. 27. or whither they be the prophets Words in answer to the charge there given him, I have Set thee for a Tower — that thou Mayest know and try their Way;
Evident it is, that thereby is represented to us the great Corruption of the Church and State of Israel at that time, under the similitude of Debased and Corrupted Coin. Ver. 28. They are grievous Revolters — they are Brass and Iron, they are all Corrupters.
Evident it is, that thereby is represented to us the great Corruption of the Church and State of Israel At that time, under the similitude of Debased and Corrupted Coin. Ver. 28. They Are grievous Revolters — they Are Brass and Iron, they Are all Corrupters.
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they are like Reprobate, Refuse, and Rejected Money. The same similitude is used by the other Prophets, Isa. 1.22. Thy Silver is become Dross. Ezek. 22.18.
they Are like Reprobate, Refuse, and Rejected Money. The same similitude is used by the other prophets, Isaiah 1.22. Thy Silver is become Dross. Ezekiel 22.18.
Reprobate Silver shall Men call them, &c. What the Case of this Land hath been, with respect to the debasing of the Coin, almost every one is sensible of,
Reprobate Silver shall Men call them, etc. What the Case of this Land hath been, with respect to the debasing of the Coin, almost every one is sensible of,
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Now this similitude doth so suit the Condition of this poor Church and Nation, with respect to our great degeneracy, that unless something be done for a more effectual remedy, our Case must needs be sad indeed.
Now this similitude does so suit the Condition of this poor Church and nation, with respect to our great degeneracy, that unless something be done for a more effectual remedy, our Case must needs be sad indeed.
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The conveniency and usefulness of which for Trade and Commerce no one doubts of: Now this doth aptly set forth the happy condition of a Nation where Religion flourisheth;
The conveniency and usefulness of which for Trade and Commerce not one doubts of: Now this does aptly Set forth the happy condition of a nation where Religion flourishes;
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and Holiness and Righteousness are, as it were, the currant Coin of it. That place in Isaiah 1.22. that speaks of the debasing the Silver, hath reference to what goes before, ver. 21. It was a faithful City, it was full of Judgment, Righteousness lodged in it:
and Holiness and Righteousness Are, as it were, the currant Coin of it. That place in Isaiah 1.22. that speaks of the debasing the Silver, hath Referente to what Goes before, ver. 21. It was a faithful city, it was full of Judgement, Righteousness lodged in it:
It was pure Coin, though now Adulterated. Indeed if we were to seek for a time when there was no corrupt Money in the Land, we must run it up to Ages long since past;
It was pure Coin, though now Adulterated. Indeed if we were to seek for a time when there was no corrupt Money in the Land, we must run it up to Ages long since past;
as it was said of Jerusalem, in that forecited place, in the days of Asa and Jehosaphat: And though it cannot be deny'd that there may be a great fault in saying, The former times were better than these, Eccles. 7.10.
as it was said of Jerusalem, in that forecited place, in the days of Asa and Jehoshaphat: And though it cannot be denied that there may be a great fault in saying, The former times were better than these, Eccles. 7.10.
and many that are no ways factiously inclined, have given a true Report, of that Zeal for God that was amongst the Professors of Religion heretofore, that seriousness in their Families, circumspection in their lives;
and many that Are no ways factiously inclined, have given a true Report, of that Zeal for God that was among the Professors of Religion heretofore, that seriousness in their Families, circumspection in their lives;
and wicked Practices, Drunkenness, Uncleanness and Prophanation of the Lord's Name and Day, hath there been with the poor remainder of a Christian Profession!
and wicked Practices, drunkenness, Uncleanness and Profanation of the Lord's Name and Day, hath there been with the poor remainder of a Christian Profession!
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And thereby (3.) It is become worthless and contemptible, nigh unto cursing, ready to be rejected, like Coin that could not be used, it was so Adulterated,
And thereby (3.) It is become worthless and contemptible, High unto cursing, ready to be rejected, like Coin that could not be used, it was so Adulterated,
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Others that understood better did dread the consequences, and did something to prevent them; private Persons in their places, and the Governours in theirs;
Others that understood better did dread the consequences, and did something to prevent them; private Persons in their places, and the Governors in theirs;
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and to prove effectual to the designed end, and so we find it used in the Parallel places, Isa. 1.25, 26. Ezek 22.22. I conceive therefore that the simililtude must signifie something else here, and something less than it doth in the other places, viz. The Preparatory and Precious Methods that were used (before the Rejection spoken of in the Text) which all miscarry'd:
and to prove effectual to the designed end, and so we find it used in the Parallel places, Isaiah 1.25, 26. Ezekiel 22.22. I conceive Therefore that the simililtude must signify something Else Here, and something less than it does in the other places, viz. The Preparatory and Precious Methods that were used (before the Rejection spoken of in the Text) which all miscarried:
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Publick Proclamations against Debaucheries, Orders against Heresies, Commissions and Consultations about Church Reformation. Nay, here hath been something of the Fire kindled, the Bellows and Lead prepared.
Public Proclamations against Debaucheries, Order against Heresies, Commissions and Consultations about Church Reformation. Nay, Here hath been something of the Fire kindled, the Bellows and Led prepared.
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Noting either the preaching of the Word, or the preparatory Judgments of Plague, Fire, Wars, and such like Calamities, all which are ineffectual because the wicked are not plucked away.
Noting either the preaching of the Word, or the preparatory Judgments of Plague, Fire, Wars, and such like Calamities, all which Are ineffectual Because the wicked Are not plucked away.
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When (3.) upon bringing the rejected and refuse Silver to the flame, all things shall become new, and the Church restor'd to its Beauty and Excellency as the Coin is.
When (3.) upon bringing the rejected and refuse Silver to the flame, all things shall become new, and the Church restored to its Beauty and Excellency as the Coin is.
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1. Great Wrath upon such as shall be found debased and corrupted, and so refused and rejected, Psalm 119.119. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the Earth like dross;
1. Great Wrath upon such as shall be found debased and corrupted, and so refused and rejected, Psalm 119.119. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the Earth like dross;
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so will I gather you in mine anger and my fury — and I will blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, &c. The Judgments of God are very searching and desolating upon the wicked many times in this World,
so will I gather you in mine anger and my fury — and I will blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, etc. The Judgments of God Are very searching and desolating upon the wicked many times in this World,
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2. Great Mercy to the Church afterwards, for upon the rejecting the wicked, the Church is restored, Prov. 25.4. Take away the Dross from the Silver, and there shall come forth a Vessel for the Finer;
2. Great Mercy to the Church afterwards, for upon the rejecting the wicked, the Church is restored, Curae 25.4. Take away the Dross from the Silver, and there shall come forth a Vessel for the Finer;
which is apply'd in the next Words to the taking away the wicked — verse 5. Divers of the Prophets spake of this Mal. 3.3. He shall sit as a Refiner, and Purifier of Silver:
which is applied in the next Words to the taking away the wicked — verse 5. Diverse of the prophets spoke of this Malachi 3.3. He shall fit as a Refiner, and Purifier of Silver:
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like New and Beautiful Coin. The like we may see in Isa. 1.25. and 4.3, 4. Of which, further Use may be made in the Application, to which we shall now proceed.
like New and Beautiful Coin. The like we may see in Isaiah 1.25. and 4.3, 4. Of which, further Use may be made in the Application, to which we shall now proceed.
some have continued in the Church through neglect of Discipline, and others by reason of their Washes and cunning Artifices have not been discovered to be what they are:
Some have continued in the Church through neglect of Discipline, and Others by reason of their Washes and cunning Artifices have not been discovered to be what they Are:
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or such like Lusts in thy Heart, thou wilt be rejected, refuse Coin, reprobated, and cast off by the Lord Hearken therefore in time to the Word of the Lord, that God may hearken unto you.
or such like Lustiest in thy Heart, thou wilt be rejected, refuse Coin, reprobated, and cast off by the Lord Harken Therefore in time to the Word of the Lord, that God may harken unto you.
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and melted down by the Gospel, and the Lord's Image must be renewed upon thy Soul, Col. 3.10. And have put on the new Man which is renewed in Knowledge, after the Image of him that Created him.
and melted down by the Gospel, and the Lord's Image must be renewed upon thy Soul, Col. 3.10. And have put on the new Man which is renewed in Knowledge, After the Image of him that Created him.
And in the other Epistle, Eph. 4.24. it is said to be after God, that is, after his Image, which we are told there, doth consist in Righteousness and true Holiness.
And in the other Epistle, Ephesians 4.24. it is said to be After God, that is, After his Image, which we Are told there, does consist in Righteousness and true Holiness.
So that the great Question, which you must put to your Souls, is, Whose is this Image and Superscription? Is it after Christ, after his likeness? have you receiv'd Grace for Grace? Is there Grace in you, answering to the great Patterns and Exemplar in him,
So that the great Question, which you must put to your Souls, is, Whose is this Image and Superscription? Is it After christ, After his likeness? have you received Grace for Grace? Is there Grace in you, answering to the great Patterns and Exemplar in him,
All old things must pass away, and all things become new, 2 Cor. 5.17. The Apostles words respect another similitude, but may be applyed to this, 1 Cor. 5.7. That you must be a new lump, or Mass, on which a new Image must be stamp'd.
All old things must pass away, and all things become new, 2 Cor. 5.17. The Apostles words respect Another similitude, but may be applied to this, 1 Cor. 5.7. That you must be a new lump, or Mass, on which a new Image must be stamped.
And as the old Coin is still wearing away, and the new Money increasing; so must the old Man be decaying, as crucisi'd with Christ, Rom 6.6. put to a lingering death, till at last there be no more of it;
And as the old Coin is still wearing away, and the new Money increasing; so must the old Man be decaying, as Crucified with christ, Rom 6.6. put to a lingering death, till At last there be no more of it;
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It was the charge upon that Remiss Church of Sardis, in which we are nearly concern'd, that the Lord had not found her works perfect before God, Rev. 3 2. not filled up; but like Coin impaird and embezelled, that would not hold weight.
It was the charge upon that Remiss Church of Sardis, in which we Are nearly concerned, that the Lord had not found her works perfect before God, Rev. 3 2. not filled up; but like Coin impaird and embezzled, that would not hold weight.
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Examine your selves, saith the Apostle, prove your own selves, 2 Cor. 13.5. Where he useth a word, that is also made use of for the Tryal of Metals of which Money is made.
Examine your selves, Says the Apostle, prove your own selves, 2 Cor. 13.5. Where he uses a word, that is also made use of for the Trial of Metals of which Money is made.
Ʋse 2. This may further be improv'd by way of caution, that you take heed of murmuring and fretting about the difficulties occasion'd by the Coin at this day,
Ʋse 2. This may further be improved by Way of caution, that you take heed of murmuring and fretting about the difficulties occasioned by the Coin At this day,
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Murmuring hath been one of the prevailing sins of England of late, as it was of the Children of Israel when they came out of Aegypt; there are many circumstances that are much alike in both Nothing hath more exercis'd the Tongues,
Murmuring hath been one of the prevailing Sins of England of late, as it was of the Children of Israel when they Come out of Egypt; there Are many Circumstances that Are much alike in both Nothing hath more exercised the Tongues,
Sometimes they murmur at the inconveniencies occasion'd by the Calling in of the Coin, the stoppage of their Trade and Commerce, the hinderance of the War,
Sometime they murmur At the inconveniences occasioned by the Calling in of the Coin, the stoppage of their Trade and Commerce, the hindrance of the War,
as sin brings down all Judgments, but whether you have not been instrumental in procuring these inconveniencies, which have lain heavy on your selves and others.
as since brings down all Judgments, but whither you have not been instrumental in procuring these inconveniences, which have lain heavy on your selves and Others.
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it must needs be that they have other Confederates, Accessaries to their Treason and Theft, who helpt them to all that broad Money which they clipt and melted down;
it must needs be that they have other Confederates, Accessaries to their Treason and Theft, who helped them to all that broad Money which they clipped and melted down;
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There is yet a more general Sin to be bewailed, which was always accounted a heinous piece of injustice, till the temptation grew too strong for many;
There is yet a more general since to be bewailed, which was always accounted a heinous piece of injustice, till the temptation grew too strong for many;
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and how much bad would there be found, if now you are brought to the Ballance? Let me only put the Question to your Hearts in reference to the pretences of your present Murmuring.
and how much bad would there be found, if now you Are brought to the Balance? Let me only put the Question to your Hearts in Referente to the pretences of your present Murmuring.
Now I beseech you consider whether the greater corruption of your lives hath not more hindred the progress of the Gospel, and the desired deliverance.
Now I beseech you Consider whither the greater corruption of your lives hath not more hindered the progress of the Gospel, and the desired deliverance.
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Is not the Gospel of more concern than your Trade, and the interest of Christ in the Land than your private interest? and yet this is that which you have hindred.
Is not the Gospel of more concern than your Trade, and the Interest of christ in the Land than your private Interest? and yet this is that which you have hindered.
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You are degenerated and debased, become, as the Prophet saith, Brass, Tin, Iron and Lead; Brass for Impudence in Sin, Tin for Hypocrisie, Iron for inflexibleness, Lead for stupidity;
You Are degenerated and debased, become, as the Prophet Says, Brass, Tin, Iron and Led; Brass for Impudence in since, Tin for Hypocrisy, Iron for inflexibleness, Led for stupidity;
and hath not this more hindred the work of God in the Land, than the bad Money hath hindred your work? You your selves have been the Achans that have troubled our Israel: It was not the want or the badness of the Coin that hindred the success against the Enemy,
and hath not this more hindered the work of God in the Land, than the bad Money hath hindered your work? You your selves have been the Achans that have troubled our Israel: It was not the want or the badness of the Coin that hindered the success against the Enemy,
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But ought you not to consider, how many more apparent miscarriages there have been of the attempts to reform you? Here have been delays as to the Coin,
But ought you not to Consider, how many more apparent miscarriages there have been of the attempts to reform you? Here have been delays as to the Coin,
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a great deal of new Money is come abroad, but what hath yet been done amongst you? though some attempts as to the Money, have miscarried, yet others do succeed;
a great deal of new Money is come abroad, but what hath yet been done among you? though Some attempts as to the Money, have miscarried, yet Others do succeed;
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Such exceeding difficulties do they meet with, who have attempted a greater purity in Church and State, that they are ready to give it over, as a hopeless undertaking.
Such exceeding difficulties do they meet with, who have attempted a greater purity in Church and State, that they Are ready to give it over, as a hopeless undertaking.
So refractory have Sinners prov'd, and averse to Reformation, that there is need of all fitting Arguments to persuade those, whose work it is, to overcome the discouragements they have met with,
So refractory have Sinners proved, and averse to Reformation, that there is need of all fitting Arguments to persuade those, whose work it is, to overcome the discouragements they have met with,
Ʋse 3. By way of Address and humble Application to them who have been the Restorers of our Coin, that they may become healers of our breaches, and restorers of paths to dwell in.
Ʋse 3. By Way of Address and humble Application to them who have been the Restorers of our Coin, that they may become healers of our Breaches, and restorers of paths to dwell in.
I doubt not when the heat of Mens passions is a little over, the whole Nation will thankfully acknowledge your Wisdom and Care in the late Regulation of the Money;
I doubt not when the heat of Men's passion is a little over, the Whole nation will thankfully acknowledge your Wisdom and Care in the late Regulation of the Money;
and is not the Lord as jealous of his Ministry and Ordinances, on which he hath set his Stamp? I will only set before you, your own example, Do as you have done for us, and the Lord shall be with you.
and is not the Lord as jealous of his Ministry and Ordinances, on which he hath Set his Stamp? I will only Set before you, your own Exampl, Do as you have done for us, and the Lord shall be with you.
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and begin, as God himself doth, with the Sons of Levi. His Majesties Commission to the late Convocation, 1689. will inform you of the particular grievances,
and begin, as God himself does, with the Sons of Levi. His Majesties Commission to the late Convocation, 1689. will inform you of the particular grievances,
and confin'd to private & separate Assemblies, whose Labours are much wanted in the Church, had the comprehension gone along with the Toleration seven years ago, it had doubtless been more for the interest of Religion in general,
and confined to private & separate Assemblies, whose Labours Are much wanted in the Church, had the comprehension gone along with the Toleration seven Years ago, it had doubtless been more for the Interest of Religion in general,
It hath been formerly unquestionably currant, the Nation hath flourished in the use thereof, yet when you saw that the Hammered Coin was liable to be abused still,
It hath been formerly unquestionably currant, the nation hath flourished in the use thereof, yet when you saw that the Hammered Coin was liable to be abused still,
yet unnecessary and subject to abuses, which have bred quarrels in the Church for above a hundred years together, and whether they may not be chang'd for such as are more unquestionably useful:
yet unnecessary and Subject to Abuses, which have bred quarrels in the Church for above a hundred Years together, and whither they may not be changed for such as Are more unquestionably useful:
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whereas these Usages pretend only to a bare allowance to pass for a time, and are more like to the small Money, which I remember many years ago was stampt by private Shop keepers, which by the leave of the Government, went currant for some years, within the narrow Bounds assigned them:
whereas these Usages pretend only to a bore allowance to pass for a time, and Are more like to the small Money, which I Remember many Years ago was stamped by private Shop keepers, which by the leave of the Government, went currant for Some Years, within the narrow Bounds assigned them:
Should it be objected that we have a good establishment already, that there are many good Law's against corruptions in the Land, many good Constitutions in the Church,
Should it be objected that we have a good establishment already, that there Are many good Law's against corruptions in the Land, many good Constitutions in the Church,
It may possibly be further said, that should you do all that is desired, there would be still faults and corruptions, still quarrels and factions, that some Men will never be satisfied, whatever is done in, and for the Church;
It may possibly be further said, that should you do all that is desired, there would be still Faults and corruptions, still quarrels and factions, that Some Men will never be satisfied, whatever is done in, and for the Church;
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Indeed if we consider Gods rejecting the wicked as Reprobate Silver, abstractedly and by it self, it seems rather matter of trembling, than of desire:
Indeed if we Consider God's rejecting the wicked as Reprobate Silver, abstractedly and by it self, it seems rather matter of trembling, than of desire:
But when we consider it, in reference to his design, the purifying and beautifying his Church, the preserving and defending it from all that would mischief it How could all they who make mention of the Lord not keep silence, but pray more earnestly, and give him no rest till he hath made Jerusalem a praise in the Earth;
But when we Consider it, in Referente to his Design, the purifying and beautifying his Church, the preserving and defending it from all that would mischief it How could all they who make mention of the Lord not keep silence, but pray more earnestly, and give him no rest till he hath made Jerusalem a praise in the Earth;
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as he hath said, I will write on it the name of my God, and the name of the City of my God, Rev. 3.13. till that, which is the inscription on the Coin, shall be written round the Church, Decus & Tutamen, Glory and Defence:
as he hath said, I will write on it the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, Rev. 3.13. till that, which is the inscription on the Coin, shall be written round the Church, Decus & Tutamen, Glory and Defence:
Which is directly according to his promise, for having spoken of Purging of his Church, Isa. 4.4. With the Spirit of Judgment, and the Spirit of Burning;
Which is directly according to his promise, for having spoken of Purging of his Church, Isaiah 4.4. With the Spirit of Judgement, and the Spirit of Burning;
And for Defence; He shall fill Zion with Judgment, and Righteousness, and Knowledge shall be the stability of our times, Isa. 33.6. Then shalt thou no more be termed Desolate, nor thy Land Forsaken, Isa. 62.4. As now men call it reprobate Silver, rejected and refuse, but thou shalt be called, Hephzibah, and thy Land, Beulah:
And for Defence; He shall fill Zion with Judgement, and Righteousness, and Knowledge shall be the stability of our times, Isaiah 33.6. Then shalt thou no more be termed Desolate, nor thy Land Forsaken, Isaiah 62.4. As now men call it Reprobate Silver, rejected and refuse, but thou shalt be called, Hephzibah, and thy Land, Beulah:
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