Two clean birds, or, The cleaning of the leper as it was unfolded in a sermon preached before the right honourable Ferdinando, Lord Fairfax, Generall of the northern forces, and the most of his army, on the fifth day of February, 1642 (being the Lords day, and by his honor appointed to bee kept as a fast upon speciall occasion) at Selbie, in the West Riding of the county of Yorke / by Iohn Shaw, pastor to the church at Rotheram in the same county.
and cleane, and Cedar wood, and scarlot, and byssipe, 5. And the Priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessell, over running water.
and clean, and Cedar wood, and scarlet, and byssipe, 5. And the Priest shall command that one of the Birds be killed in an earthen vessel, over running water.
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7. And hee shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from his leprosie seven times, &c. THis Booke of Levitious is Moses Gospell, or the Gospell vailed;
7. And he shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from his leprosy seven times, etc. THis Book of Levitous is Moses Gospel, or the Gospel veiled;
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and what that princely Preacher, Count Anh ilt, said of the whole Scripture, (that it is nothing else but the swadling clothes of the childe Jesus, ) is most true of this Ceremoniall Law, Heb. 10.1. All these Sacrifices in this Ceremoniall Law, of Beeyes, Sheep Goats, and lambs, &c. did with Iohn Baptist point out and say, Bebold the Lambe of God that takes away the sinnes of the wa•d;
and what that princely Preacher, Count Anh ilt, said of the Whole Scripture, (that it is nothing Else but the swaddling clothes of the child jesus,) is most true of this Ceremonial Law, Hebrew 10.1. All these Sacrifices in this Ceremonial Law, of Beeyes, Sheep Goats, and Lambs, etc. did with John Baptist point out and say, Behold the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the wa•d;
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and grand abominable pollution of sin, which e•• no way else be washed away, but by the sprinkling of Chri•• bloud upon our consciences, Heb. 9.13, 14, till we wash in this Jordan, Zach. 13.1, 2. God gave the morall Law which concerned all men, upon a mountaine, Horeb, (or as it was after upon occasion of the Bushes burning, Exod. 2. called Sinai, ) to set out the stability and firmnesse of it, which should last till Christs second coming to dissolve the mountaines;
and grand abominable pollution of since, which e•• no Way Else be washed away, but by the sprinkling of Chri•• blood upon our Consciences, Hebrew 9.13, 14, till we wash in this Jordan, Zach 13.1, 2. God gave the moral Law which concerned all men, upon a mountain, Horeb, (or as it was After upon occasion of the Bushes burning, Exod 2. called Sinai,) to Set out the stability and firmness of it, which should last till Christ second coming to dissolve the Mountains;
but hee gave the Ceremoniall Law (which concerned the Jewes, and was (as the Greek Etymologie of the word notes, eis kairon monon, to last but for a time onely,) in a tent or flitting Tabernacle to Moses, noting the mutability of it, that it should last no longer then the things of the tabernacle, i.e. Christs first comming;
but he gave the Ceremonial Law (which concerned the Jews, and was (as the Greek Etymology of the word notes, eis kairon monon, to last but for a time only,) in a tent or flitting Tabernacle to Moses, noting the mutability of it, that it should last no longer then the things of the tabernacle, i.e. Christ First coming;
as the Judiciall Law did, in the duties of the second Table, toward men.) There are divers kinds of Legall pollutions mentioned, one outward, by touching any uncleane creature, &c. Levis. 11. another inward, by issues from within the bodies of men and women, Lev. 12. A third, (and worst of all,) both inward and outwand Lev. 13. & 14. here in Text, and that is Leprosie.
as the Judicial Law did, in the duties of the second Table, towards men.) There Are diverse Kinds of Legal pollutions mentioned, one outward, by touching any unclean creature, etc. Levis. 11. Another inward, by issues from within the bodies of men and women, Lev. 12. A third, (and worst of all,) both inward and outwand Lev. 13. & 14. Here in Text, and that is Leprosy.
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In the words observe, First, the uncleannesse or defilement he• mentioned, for the kind of it, what it was, viz. Lepr•sie, the word of all legall pollutions, most loath some in it selfe, 〈 … 〉 to the party, most infectious to others.
In the words observe, First, the uncleanness or defilement he• mentioned, for the kind of it, what it was, viz. Lepr•sie, the word of all Legal pollutions, most loath Some in it self, 〈 … 〉 to the party, most infectious to Others.
Secondly, the materials appointed for the cleansing this Lep• and they are five, first, one bird that must be taken and killed out an earthen vessell full of fresh spring running water.
Secondly, the materials appointed for the cleansing this Lep• and they Are five, First, one bird that must be taken and killed out an earthen vessel full of fresh spring running water.
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viz. he must shave off his haire, wash his flesh and his cloathes, and bring his trespasse Offering, &c. Now if any of you that hears and reads this Text, should whisper his neighbour in the eare,
viz. he must shave off his hair, wash his Flesh and his clothes, and bring his trespass Offering, etc. Now if any of you that hears and reads this Text, should whisper his neighbour in the ear,
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and say as sometimes Phillip did to the Ethiopian Eunuch, Act. 8.30. Understandest thou what thou readest? Perhaps he would returne you that answer which the Eunuch did to Phillip, ver. 31. How can I except some man should guide me.
and say as sometime Philip did to the Ethiopian Eunuch, Act. 8.30. Understandest thou what thou Readest? Perhaps he would return you that answer which the Eunuch did to Philip, ver. 31. How can I except Some man should guide me.
and the society and camp of men during their Leprosie: yea, though Kings, as Azariah (or Ʋzziah, ) 2 Chron. 26.21. 2 Kin. 15.5. though great persons as Miriam, Num. 12.14 Lepers were therefore without the City alone by themselves, 2 King. 7.3. Mat. 8.1. Luke 17.11.
and the society and camp of men during their Leprosy: yea, though Kings, as Azariah (or Ʋzziah,) 2 Chronicles 26.21. 2 Kin. 15.5. though great Persons as Miriam, Num. 12.14 Lepers were Therefore without the city alone by themselves, 2 King. 7.3. Mathew 8.1. Lycia 17.11.
and by these sensible objects would lead the Jew as by the nose, and would have both Jewes and Gentiles hereby to discerne and loath, that exceeding filth and loath somnesse of sin:
and by these sensible objects would led the Jew as by the nose, and would have both Jews and Gentiles hereby to discern and loath, that exceeding filth and loath somnesse of since:
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because that this disease was more common in the Land of Canaan, (to which people these Types and Ceremonies were given) then in any other part of the world,
Because that this disease was more Common in the Land of Canaan, (to which people these Types and Ceremonies were given) then in any other part of the world,
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as Leprosie in walls, and garments, &c. And as many thinke most raging and common in Christs time, that so Christ so commonly curing this disease, the Jewes might learne that this was the Messiab, Mat. 8.3, 4, 16, 17,
as Leprosy in walls, and garments, etc. And as many think most raging and Common in Christ time, that so christ so commonly curing this disease, the Jews might Learn that this was the Messiab, Mathew 8.3, 4, 16, 17,
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& Chap. 10.1, 4, 14. when God would set out the basenesse of wicked men, he cals them Wolves, Lions, Bears, Foxes, Spiders, Cocatrises, Smoak, Dung, Isa. 11 6, 7, 8. & 59.5, 6 Cant. 2.15. Chaffe, Psal. 1.4. 1 Kin. 14.10.
& Chap. 10.1, 4, 14. when God would Set out the baseness of wicked men, he calls them Wolves, Lions, Bears, Foxes, Spiders, Cocatrises, Smoke, Dung, Isaiah 11 6, 7, 8. & 59.5, 6 Cant 2.15. Chaff, Psalm 1.4. 1 Kin. 14.10.
When God sets out the pretiousnesse of his people, he cals them, Love, Dove, Jewels, &c. Cant. 2. Mat. 3, &c. So when he would set cut the exceeding filth of sin, hee shadowes it out by Leprosie, Uncle annesse, &c.
When God sets out the Preciousness of his people, he calls them, Love, Dove, Jewels, etc. Cant 2. Mathew 3, etc. So when he would Set Cut the exceeding filth of since, he shadows it out by Leprosy, Uncle annesse, etc.
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because one of them must flie away into the field, so as in likelihood to returne no more, (as the scape-goat also) the more fitly to resemble Christ who carries away our sins, not return to destroy us:
Because one of them must fly away into the field, so as in likelihood to return no more, (as the scapegoat also) the more fitly to resemble christ who carries away our Sins, not return to destroy us:
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I conceive then, the two Birds did typisie Jesus Christ, two natures, the dying Bird set out his humanity, according to which, he died, shed his bloud, and lay in the grave:
I conceive then, the two Birds did typisie jesus christ, two nature's, the dying Bird Set out his humanity, according to which, he died, shed his blood, and lay in the grave:
thus Peter expounds it, 1 Pet. 3.18. being put to death in the fiesh, but quickned by the Spirit; thus Paul, 2 Cor. 13.4. He was crucified through weaknesse, yet he lives by the power of God, so Rom. 4.25.
thus Peter expounds it, 1 Pet. 3.18. being put to death in the fiesh, but quickened by the Spirit; thus Paul, 2 Cor. 13.4. He was Crucified through weakness, yet he lives by the power of God, so Rom. 4.25.
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And because no one Bird could both die and live againe, therefore here are two birds mentioned (as two Goats, Lev. 16.7, 10. to shadow out, both Christs shedding of his bloud for the remission of our sins, Heb. 9.22. and his bearing away our griefes, and carrying our sorrowes, Isa. 53.4. Mat. 8.17.
And Because no one Bird could both die and live again, Therefore Here Are two Birds mentioned (as two Goats, Lev. 16.7, 10. to shadow out, both Christ shedding of his blood for the remission of our Sins, Hebrew 9.22. and his bearing away our griefs, and carrying our sorrows, Isaiah 53.4. Mathew 8.17.
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and as man, every way holy and unspotted. That Christ was God, see the testimony of Scripture, Phil. 2.6. 1 Ioha 3.7. the testimony of the Devill, Mark 1.24. Christs very enemies, Mat. 27.54. Christs very workes, raising dead, curing all diseases, turning water into wine;
and as man, every Way holy and unspotted. That christ was God, see the testimony of Scripture, Philip 2.6. 1 John 3.7. the testimony of the devil, Mark 1.24. Christ very enemies, Mathew 27.54. Christ very works, raising dead, curing all diseases, turning water into wine;
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The Cedar that rots not (yea the pitch that runs out (as naturalists affirme) keepes dead bodies from rotting) shewes Christs innocency, free from all corruption;
The Cedar that rots not (yea the pitch that runs out (as naturalists affirm) keeps dead bodies from rotting) shows Christ innocency, free from all corruption;
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The red Scarlet of a perfect dye, notes Christs fervent love to his Church. The savory Hyssop sets out Christs savory obedience, pleasing to the Father.
The read Scarlet of a perfect die, notes Christ fervent love to his Church. The savoury Hyssop sets out Christ savoury Obedience, pleasing to the Father.
Christs fervent love to his Church appeares, in that for his peoples sake, he being God became man (which is infinite more then for great Nebu•hadnezzar to become a beast) nay, not onely man, but poore man;
Christ fervent love to his Church appears, in that for his peoples sake, he being God became man (which is infinite more then for great Nebu•hadnezzar to become a beast) nay, not only man, but poor man;
adde to all this how voluntary and free, (no way compelled) all this was, John 10.17, 18. So as though hee knew hee should die at Jerusalem, yet hee would goe thither;
add to all this how voluntary and free, (no Way compelled) all this was, John 10.17, 18. So as though he knew he should die At Jerusalem, yet he would go thither;
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when Peter advised him to save himselfe, he rebukes Peter: and when they asked him if he was the Christ, he denyed not, but witnested a good confession;
when Peter advised him to save himself, he rebukes Peter: and when they asked him if he was the christ, he denied not, but witnested a good Confessi;
Againe Christs savoury obedience hee expressed, in that hee observed the whole Law, fulfilled all righteousnesse, Mat. 3.15. Kept the Ceremoniall Law, was circumcised the eight day, and offered for his offering according to the Ceremoniall Law.
Again Christ savoury Obedience he expressed, in that he observed the Whole Law, fulfilled all righteousness, Mathew 3.15. Kept the Ceremonial Law, was circumcised the eight day, and offered for his offering according to the Ceremonial Law.
Hee kept the Judiciall Law, in being subject and obedient to their Magistrates Lawes, Kept the Morall Law every point of it, in both Tables, for the Object:
He kept the Judicial Law, in being Subject and obedient to their Magistrates Laws, Kept the Moral Law every point of it, in both Tables, for the Object:
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The third part is the preparation of these Materials for, and application of these to the Leper, The dying bird, noting Christs humanity, must be killed over an earthen vessell full of running water,
The third part is the preparation of these Materials for, and application of these to the Leper, The dying bird, noting Christ humanity, must be killed over an earthen vessel full of running water,
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This water and bloud typified that which Saint John expresseth to have beene fulfilled, when water and bloud came out of Christs side, John 19.34. Noting our justification by his bloud, our sanctification by the water, 1 John 5.6.
This water and blood typified that which Saint John Expresses to have been fulfilled, when water and blood Come out of Christ side, John 19.34. Noting our justification by his blood, our sanctification by the water, 1 John 5.6.
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God sent not the Angell to teach the Eunuch, but the Angell was sent to the earthen ••ssell, Philip, that he might hold out the water and bloud to the •thiopian, Act. 8.26, 35. If a Devill should come with a fire-brand ••t of hel•, it would not doe us so much good,
God sent not the Angel to teach the Eunuch, but the Angel was sent to the earthen ••ssell, Philip, that he might hold out the water and blood to the •thiopian, Act. 8.26, 35. If a devil should come with a firebrand ••t of hel•, it would not do us so much good,
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but God that appoints the end, and gives the blessing, must onely appoint the meanes, Luke 16.29, 31. which is not to speak to us by himselfe, Deut. 5.25.
but God that appoints the end, and gives the blessing, must only appoint the means, Lycia 16.29, 31. which is not to speak to us by himself, Deuteronomy 5.25.
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look not upon our out-side only as they on Christ, Is not this the Carpenter? are not his kin•ed here with us, Marke 6.2, 3. for he that despiseth our Ministery, despiseth not man but the Ordinance of God, Thes. 4.8. and 5.13. for in so doing, you contemn this pretions water, and bloud, and put away eternall life, Act. 13.46. The living Bird must be dipt in the bloud of the dead Bird, ere the Leper be sprinkled;
look not upon our outside only as they on christ, Is not this the Carpenter? Are not his kin•ed Here with us, Mark 6.2, 3. for he that despises our Ministry, despises not man but the Ordinance of God, Thebes 4.8. and 5.13. for in so doing, you contemn this pretions water, and blood, and put away Eternal life, Act. 13.46. The living Bird must be dipped in the blood of the dead Bird, ere the Leper be sprinkled;
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nor onely man, but both joyned together, God and Man, for our redemption, 1 Tim. 2.5. Man to suffer death (for God could not dye) God to conquer death, (for mere man could not.) Man; because man had sinned God;
nor only man, but both joined together, God and Man, for our redemption, 1 Tim. 2.5. Man to suffer death (for God could not die) God to conquer death, (for mere man could not.) Man; Because man had sinned God;
Yet all this will not do the Leper any good except it be sprinkled upon, applyed to him (so v. 7 the Priest must besprinkle the Leper seven times,) shadowing hereby, b•th to Jew and Gentile, that Christs comming from Heaven, shedding his bloud, sing againe,
Yet all this will not do the Leper any good except it be sprinkled upon, applied to him (so v. 7 the Priest must besprinkle the Leper seven times,) shadowing hereby, b•th to Jew and Gentile, that Christ coming from Heaven, shedding his blood, sing again,
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Fourthly, but when a poor leprous sinner is once cleansed converted, called, justified, &c. when he is thus besprinkled with Christs merits, may hee now live as he list? no, see the fourth part of the Text, viz. the cleansed Lepers conversation;
Fourthly, but when a poor leprous sinner is once cleansed converted, called, justified, etc. when he is thus besprinkled with Christ merits, may he now live as he list? no, see the fourth part of the Text, viz. the cleansed Lepers Conversation;
he must shave off his experements, all his hair, of head, beard, &c. wash his flesh and cloths, offer sacrifice, &c. v. 8, 9, 10. he must still be pumping out corruption, fighting daily, 1 Tim. 1.19. mortifie the deeds of the flesh, Rom. 8.13. be daily cleansing himself from all pollution both, of flesh and spirit, 2 Cor. 7.1. and shave off that supersiuity of naughtinesse, and wash away that filthinesse that stickes close to the best, James 1.21.
he must shave off his experements, all his hair, of head, beard, etc. wash his Flesh and clothes, offer sacrifice, etc. v. 8, 9, 10. he must still be pumping out corruption, fighting daily, 1 Tim. 1.19. mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, Rom. 8.13. be daily cleansing himself from all pollution both, of Flesh and Spirit, 2 Cor. 7.1. and shave off that supersiuity of naughtiness, and wash away that filthiness that sticks close to the best, James 1.21.
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as the captive Maid did, that married a man of Israel, Deut. 21.12. and be daily sacrificing and sowing to the spirit, G•ll. 6.7. Having now somewhat opened these four precious streams, that water this garden of God, Gen. 2.10.
as the captive Maid did, that married a man of Israel, Deuteronomy 21.12. and be daily sacrificing and sowing to the Spirit, G•ll. 6.7. Having now somewhat opened these four precious streams, that water this garden of God, Gen. 2.10.
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the ceremoniall type or shadow is gone, but the substance or thing signified therby ( viz. the filthinesse of sinne) that still concernes both Jew and Gentile;
the ceremonial type or shadow is gone, but the substance or thing signified thereby (viz. the filthiness of sin) that still concerns both Jew and Gentile;
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yet as all the types of Christ came far short of Christ the Antitype, so all these pollutions come far short of the filth of sinne, which they signified.
yet as all the types of christ Come Far short of christ the Antitype, so all these pollutions come Far short of the filth of sin, which they signified.
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Those sinnes which men count but jests or toyes, how basely doth the Scripture style them? i. e. Covetousnesse which men call good husbandry, the Scripture calls filthy lucre, Tit. 1.7. wanton talk which men call mirth and je•ing, the Scripture calls filthy communication, Coll. 3.8. filthinesse and foolish talking, Ephes. 5.4. yea the filthinesse of the Daughter of Sion, Isa 4.4. abomination, Lev. 18.22.
Those Sins which men count but jests or toys, how basely does the Scripture style them? i. e. Covetousness which men call good Husbandry, the Scripture calls filthy lucre, Tit. 1.7. wanton talk which men call mirth and je•ing, the Scripture calls filthy communication, Coll. 3.8. filthiness and foolish talking, Ephesians 5.4. yea the filthiness of the Daughter of Sion, Isaiah 4.4. abomination, Lev. 18.22.
pollutions of the world, 2 Pet. 2 22. See what the Scripture compares it to; to the vomit of dogs, to wallowing in the mire, &c. 2 Pet. 2.22. nay, sinne is far worse then all mire, and dirt;
pollutions of the world, 2 Pet. 2 22. See what the Scripture compares it to; to the vomit of Dogs, to wallowing in the mire, etc. 2 Pet. 2.22. nay, sin is Far Worse then all mire, and dirt;
but sinne defiles the spirituall, invisible, and immortall pretious soul which is a spirit. 2. All the dirt in the world cannot •ake a man one jot more ugly or loathsome in Gods eyes. 3. It cannot shut a man out of heaven,
but sin defiles the spiritual, invisible, and immortal precious soul which is a Spirit. 2. All the dirt in the world cannot •ake a man one jot more ugly or loathsome in God's eyes. 3. It cannot shut a man out of heaven,
see how God esteemes of it? surely as an abominable thing, Psal. 14.1. hates it perfectly, Psal. 5.5. and 45.7. Revel. 2.6. See what good men (so far as they are renewed) think of it.
see how God esteems of it? surely as an abominable thing, Psalm 14.1. hates it perfectly, Psalm 5.5. and 45.7. Revel. 2.6. See what good men (so Far as they Are renewed) think of it.
Surely its a very death to them, Rom. 7.24. who shall deliver me from the body of this death, Ephes. 2.12. 1 Tim. 5.6. 1 John 3.14. they esteeme of it as darknesse, Rom. 13.12. Eph. 5.11. 1 Thes. 5.4. much worse then that ninth plague of Egypt, Exod 10.21;
Surely its a very death to them, Rom. 7.24. who shall deliver me from the body of this death, Ephesians 2.12. 1 Tim. 5.6. 1 John 3.14. they esteem of it as darkness, Rom. 13.12. Ephesians 5.11. 1 Thebes 5.4. much Worse then that ninth plague of Egypt, Exod 10.21;
and through the condensating of the foggy Aire, it was so darke, that no man had any mind to rise from his seat (not that the Aire was so thick they coald not rise, Exod. 10.23. for then would it have hindred their breathing) for three dayes together;
and through the condensating of the foggy Air, it was so dark, that no man had any mind to rise from his seat (not that the Air was so thick they coald not rise, Exod 10.23. for then would it have hindered their breathing) for three days together;
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which caused Famine, and being terrified with their owne consciences, Wisd. 17.14, 15. and evill spirits vexing them that while, Psal. 78. v. 49. it was indeed a very sore plague;
which caused Famine, and being terrified with their own Consciences, Wisdom 17.14, 15. and evil spirits vexing them that while, Psalm 78. v. 49. it was indeed a very soar plague;
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In the Angels, and Adam (at the first) there was no sinne, they were justified by inherent righteousnesse, but now, &c. Reas. 2. It hath a filthy father and furtherer, the Divell, 1 John 〈 ◊ 〉 8. John 8.44. Reas. 3. It leades to a filthy end, and company Divells in Hell.
In the Angels, and Adam (At the First) there was no sin, they were justified by inherent righteousness, but now, etc. Reas. 2. It hath a filthy father and furtherer, the devil, 1 John 〈 ◊ 〉 8. John 8.44. Reas. 3. It leads to a filthy end, and company Devils in Hell.
of great Kings it made poor base slaves, much worse then for the highest Nebuchadnezzar, to become a beast, it defile• men and women, many by Creation,
of great Kings it made poor base slaves, much Worse then for the highest Nebuchadnezzar, to become a beast, it defile• men and women, many by Creation,
yet of this filthinesse of sinne become most ugly and loathsome creatures, yea such as the Scriptures calls vipers, Mat. 3.7. Scorpions, Ezek. 2.6. Spiders and Cocatries, Isa 59.5. Wolves, Beares, Lyons, Leopards, Isa 11. Thornes, Briars, Brambles, Thistles, Isa 10.17, Ezek. 2.6. Judg. 9.14. Mat. 7.6. yea Divels, John 6.70.
yet of this filthiness of sin become most ugly and loathsome creatures, yea such as the Scriptures calls vipers, Mathew 3.7. Scorpions, Ezekiel 2.6. Spiders and Cocatries, Isaiah 59.5. Wolves, Bears, Lyons, Leopards, Isaiah 11. Thornes, Briers, Brambles, Thistles, Isaiah 10.17, Ezekiel 2.6. Judges 9.14. Mathew 7.6. yea Devils, John 6.70.
Luther in his notes on the fourth Commandement, tells a remarkeable Story, viz. that two great Cardinalls riding together, to the Counsell of Constance; in their Journey, they espye• Shepheard in the fields, exceedingly mourning;
Luther in his notes on the fourth Commandment, tells a remarkable Story, viz. that two great Cardinals riding together, to the Counsel of Constance; in their Journey, they espye• Shepherd in the fields, exceedingly mourning;
one of them much pittying him, •ides to him, askes him why he wept? the Shepheard being much urged tells him, I looking upon this Toad, considered that I had never plaised God as I ought,
one of them much pitying him, •ides to him, asks him why he wept? the Shepherd being much urged tells him, I looking upon this Toad, considered that I had never pleased God as I ought,
how glad and thankfull was this poore shepheard, th•• God made him a man and not a •oade (the head and not the tay of the creation) and sure so it is a very great mercy, wee doe noblesse God enough for these common favours:
how glad and thankful was this poor shepherd, th•• God made him a man and not a •oade (the head and not the tay of the creation) and sure so it is a very great mercy, we do noblesse God enough for these Common favours:
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〈 ◊ 〉 Pharoah was then able to prize common mercies at a high ra•• but yet it is much better for one to have beene a Toade (or any •••ther base creature) then to bee a man with an eternall and reasonable soule,
〈 ◊ 〉 Pharaoh was then able to prize Common Mercies At a high ra•• but yet it is much better for one to have been a Toad (or any •••ther base creature) then to be a man with an Eternal and reasonable soul,
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& 3.13, — 19, it is fin alone that defiles man, and every part of man? Rom. 3.13, — 19. Mat. 15.19, 20. defiles his chiefe part, his heart, Jer. 17.9. his words, Mat. 15.18. his actions, Pro. 15.8, 9. both sacred, Pro. 21.27. Psal. 109.7. Heb. 4. 1 Cor. 11.27, 29. his prayer, sacrifice, hearing, Isa. 1.16. and his civill actions, Pro. 21.4. the very plowing of the wicked, &c. yea, all, Tit. 1.15. as all that the Leper sato on, spit on, touched, &c. was defiled, Lev. 16.16. Hag. 2.13.
& 3.13, — 19, it is fin alone that defiles man, and every part of man? Rom. 3.13, — 19. Mathew 15.19, 20. defiles his chief part, his heart, Jer. 17.9. his words, Mathew 15.18. his actions, Pro 15.8, 9. both sacred, Pro 21.27. Psalm 109.7. Hebrew 4. 1 Cor. 11.27, 29. his prayer, sacrifice, hearing, Isaiah 1.16. and his civil actions, Pro 21.4. the very plowing of the wicked, etc. yea, all, Tit. 1.15. as all that the Leper sato on, spit on, touched, etc. was defiled, Lev. 16.16. Hag. 2.13.
Men talke much (but its only a talke) of their good nature, there was never any such thing since the fall of Adam; and not only an arme or foot defiled,
Men talk much (but its only a talk) of their good nature, there was never any such thing since the fallen of Adam; and not only an arm or foot defiled,
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by the fall we lost Gods image, made backward to all good, prone to all ill, liable to condemnation, Rom. 5.12, 16, 18. This acquaints us nextly, of that great need that every one hath to be converted, to help us against the leprosie of our first birth;
by the fallen we lost God's image, made backward to all good, prove to all ill, liable to condemnation, Rom. 5.12, 16, 18. This acquaints us nextly, of that great need that every one hath to be converted, to help us against the leprosy of our First birth;
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First, greatest, to turne water into wine, was a great worke, John 2. (yet in time, water would have been wine, by the help of the vine, in the ordinary course of Providence) had wee a childe that wanted a hand, a leg,
First, greatest, to turn water into wine, was a great work, John 2. (yet in time, water would have been wine, by the help of the vine, in the ordinary course of Providence) had we a child that wanted a hand, a leg,
When Jacob gave to Benjamin his coat of Armes, Gen. 49.27. he tells him that he should ravine as a Wolfe, &c. now if ever there was Wolfe of the tribe of Benjamin, it was Saul, when others did mischiefe against the Saints, he consented to it, Act. 7.58. & 8.1.
When Jacob gave to Benjamin his coat of Arms, Gen. 49.27. he tells him that he should ravine as a Wolf, etc. now if ever there was Wolf of the tribe of Benjamin, it was Saul, when Others did mischief against the Saints, he consented to it, Act. 7.58. & 8.1.
Fourthly, hee tooke much paines, rid a journey, (and got others with him) from Jerusalem in the tribe of Benjamin to Damascus in Syria. Act. 9.2. & 22.5.
Fourthly, he took much pains, rid a journey, (and god Others with him) from Jerusalem in the tribe of Benjamin to Damascus in Syria. Act. 9.2. & 22.5.
Fifthly, when hee caught them, hee beat them cruelly, Act. 26.10. & 22.19. Sixthly, many he killed, Act. 22.4. and many he dragged and haled to prison, Act. 26.10. Seventhly, some he punished, and some he banished, made them flye to strange Countries, Act. 8.4. & 26.11.
Fifthly, when he caught them, he beatrice them cruelly, Act. 26.10. & 22.19. Sixthly, many he killed, Act. 22.4. and many he dragged and haled to prison, Act. 26.10. Seventhly, Some he punished, and Some he banished, made them fly to strange Countries, Act. 8.4. & 26.11.
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but (with that monster of Millai•e ) endeavoured to undoe their soules, by making them blaspheme the Name of Jesus Christ, Act. 26.11. every way as much as in him lay, assayed to overthrow the Church of Christ, Act. 8.3. Gal. 1.13.
but (with that monster of Millai•e) endeavoured to undo their Souls, by making them Blaspheme the Name of jesus christ, Act. 26.11. every Way as much as in him lay, assayed to overthrow the Church of christ, Act. 8.3. Gal. 1.13.
And yet behold this raging and ravening Wolfe of Benjamin, become a Lambe, meeke and humble, Act. 9.4 5, 6. changed, in name; secondly, in nature; thirdly, condition or estate;
And yet behold this raging and ravening Wolf of Benjamin, become a Lamb, meek and humble, Act. 9.4 5, 6. changed, in name; secondly, in nature; Thirdly, condition or estate;
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fourthly, in practise, oh what a great change! Christ puts this receiving of the Gospell among his great miracles, Mat. 11.5. Secondly, a needfull change;
fourthly, in practice, o what a great change! christ puts this receiving of the Gospel among his great Miracles, Mathew 11.5. Secondly, a needful change;
First, thou mayest have comfort in every condition here, health, sicknesse, prosperity, advernty, &c. having interest in Christs benefits, priviledges, promises, intercession, &c. Secondly, freed from damnation, Rom. 8.1. and right to eternall life hereafter, John 3.36.
First, thou Mayest have Comfort in every condition Here, health, sickness, Prosperity, advernty, etc. having Interest in Christ benefits, privileges, promises, Intercession, etc. Secondly, freed from damnation, Rom. 8.1. and right to Eternal life hereafter, John 3.36.
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or a new outside, as five foolish Virgins, to carry well in many things (was there ever any creature borne, having only a tongue, onely a hand, or outside;
or a new outside, as five foolish Virgins, to carry well in many things (was there ever any creature born, having only a tongue, only a hand, or outside;
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such would be a wofull birth) but seeing we are leprous from top to toe, we must become new creatures, sanctified throughout, 2 Cor. 5.17. 1 Thes. 5.23. 2 Cor. 7.1. but I know to whom I speake, and therefore hasten.
such would be a woeful birth) but seeing we Are leprous from top to toe, we must become new creatures, sanctified throughout, 2 Cor. 5.17. 1 Thebes 5.23. 2 Cor. 7.1. but I know to whom I speak, and Therefore hasten.
Vse 3. Informes us, why it is so necessary to avoid euill company, why the Scripture so often beats on it in both the Testaments, Prov. 4.14, 15, &c. Psal. 6.8. & 119.115. 2 Tim. 3.5. Ephes. 5.11. &c. Alas, because wicked men are Lepers, infectious, have the plague sore upon them (Lord have mercy upon us) 1 King. 8.38. 2 Chron. 6.29. and by reason of this leprosie raigning in them, they are loathsome to God, Zach. 11.8. loathsome to good men, Psal. 15.4. loathsome to all men, Lam. 1.18. yea, to all creatures, Rom. 8.21. and if ever God open their eyes will be loathsome to themselves, Job 42.6. Ezek. 36.31.
Use 3. Informs us, why it is so necessary to avoid evil company, why the Scripture so often beats on it in both the Testaments, Curae 4.14, 15, etc. Psalm 6.8. & 119.115. 2 Tim. 3.5. Ephesians 5.11. etc. Alas, Because wicked men Are Lepers, infectious, have the plague soar upon them (Lord have mercy upon us) 1 King. 8.38. 2 Chronicles 6.29. and by reason of this leprosy reigning in them, they Are loathsome to God, Zach 11.8. loathsome to good men, Psalm 15.4. loathsome to all men, Lam. 1.18. yea, to all creatures, Rom. 8.21. and if ever God open their eyes will be loathsome to themselves, Job 42.6. Ezekiel 36.31.
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oh so saith Peter, as soone as ever he had won those three thousand, he presently prescribes to those new converts, Act. 2.40. save your selves from this untoward generation:
o so Says Peter, as soon as ever he had wone those three thousand, he presently prescribes to those new converts, Act. 2.40. save your selves from this untoward generation:
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and were to give warning unto others, Lev. 13.46. 2 Chron. 26.11. 1 King. 15.6. & 7.3. Numb. 12. Matth. 8.2, &c. to cry uncleane, uncleane, Lev. 13.45. Use 4. It next shewes us, that when Gods Ministers preach Gods judgments, and threatnings, speake plain and home;
and were to give warning unto Others, Lev. 13.46. 2 Chronicles 26.11. 1 King. 15.6. & 7.3. Numb. 12. Matthew 8.2, etc. to cry unclean, unclean, Lev. 13.45. Use 4. It next shows us, that when God's Ministers preach God's Judgments, and threatenings, speak plain and home;
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its not (as people conceive) any ill will or malice they bear to them, Rev. 11.10. nor any losse they wish them, alas they wish no more losse then to part with their Leprofie, their plague soar;
its not (as people conceive) any ill will or malice they bear to them, Rev. 11.10. nor any loss they wish them, alas they wish no more loss then to part with their Leprosy, their plague soar;
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do you account parting with a Disease, a wound, cold water out of your shooes, a losse? and do you hate us, 1 King, 22.8. and account us your Fo•s for this, Gall. 4.16.
do you account parting with a Disease, a wound, cold water out of your shoes, a loss? and do you hate us, 1 King, 22.8. and account us your Fo•s for this, Gall. 4.16.
one Office of the Priest was, to discover the Leprosie, and by marks and signes (such as God laid down to him) to shew who were clean, and who were unclean:
one Office of the Priest was, to discover the Leprosy, and by marks and Signs (such as God laid down to him) to show who were clean, and who were unclean:
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but seeing self-conceit in the understanding, self-will in the will, self-love in the affections, like Noahs three Sons have so planted and overspread the world,
but seeing self-conceit in the understanding, self-will in the will, Self-love in the affections, like Noahs three Sons have so planted and overspread the world,
and the heart of man is so deceitfull, Jer. 17.9. and many think that they be in the middlest of Samaria when they be in Dothan, 2 King. 6, pure onely in their owne eyes, Prov. 30.12. it concernes the watch-men to look carefully into the word, what markes God hath laid down there, that they may pronounce of the Leprofie accordingly, Lev. 13. look to that sure word of prophesie, that wee may in part doe that now, which our Master Christ when he comes with his fanne in his hand, Luke 3. will doe fully another day:
and the heart of man is so deceitful, Jer. 17.9. and many think that they be in the middlest of Samaria when they be in Dothan, 2 King. 6, pure only in their own eyes, Curae 30.12. it concerns the watchmen to look carefully into the word, what marks God hath laid down there, that they may pronounce of the Leprosy accordingly, Lev. 13. look to that sure word of prophesy, that we may in part do that now, which our Master christ when he comes with his fan in his hand, Lycia 3. will do Fully Another day:
and let the Church take care that such as are scandalous sinners may be removed for their Leprosie, out of the Tabernacles and Congregation, Jer. 15.19.
and let the Church take care that such as Are scandalous Sinners may be removed for their Leprosy, out of the Tabernacles and Congregation, Jer. 15.19.
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Fourthly, he rent his garments, and covered his lip, (signes of his forrow.) Fifthly he cryed out for help, Mat. 8.2. Luke 5.12. Sixthly, do as Noamau did, 1. he hearkned to good and godly advise, though from a poore servant captive maid, 2 King 5.1.2. Was at pains, took a long journey. 3. Was content to be at any cost, 2 King. 5.23. 4. Content to use means prescribed to wash in the River.
Fourthly, he rend his garments, and covered his lip, (Signs of his forrow.) Fifthly he cried out for help, Mathew 8.2. Lycia 5.12. Sixthly, do as Noamau did, 1. he hearkened to good and godly Advice, though from a poor servant captive maid, 2 King 5.1.2. Was At pains, took a long journey. 3. Was content to be At any cost, 2 King. 5.23. 4. Content to use means prescribed to wash in the River.
intercedes in heaven still, to apply all this unto us, to provide mansions for us, &c. This was typisied by all those holy persons, holy places, holy times, holy things in old Testament.
intercedes in heaven still, to apply all this unto us, to provide mansions for us, etc. This was typisied by all those holy Persons, holy places, holy times, holy things in old Testament.
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so Christ, in the first Adam mankind fell, and not in their individuall, so in the second Adam, do they rise again, Rom. 5. Holy places, no Sacrifice accepted,
so christ, in the First Adam mankind fell, and not in their Individu, so in the second Adam, do they rise again, Rom. 5. Holy places, no Sacrifice accepted,
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That his holy Father the Pope, Pius Quintus, was wont to say in his hearing, When first I entred in to holy Orders, I conceived some possibility of my soules salvation;
That his holy Father the Pope, Pius Quintus, was wont to say in his hearing, When First I entered in to holy Order, I conceived Some possibility of my Souls salvation;
Wee often read in Scripture of three Superstitious Altars. 1. At Damascus where they worshipped false gods, 2 King. 10.10. 2. At Bethell, where ••ey worshipped the true God in a wrong manner, 2 King. 23.15. the 3. at Athens, where worshipped neither, Act. 17.23. or both together, as an ancient King of the East-Saxons in this Nation, after he was baprized, had yet in his Church one Altar for Christ, another for the Divell;
we often read in Scripture of three Superstitious Altars. 1. At Damascus where they worshipped false God's, 2 King. 10.10. 2. At Bethell, where ••ey worshipped the true God in a wrong manner, 2 King. 23.15. the 3. At Athens, where worshipped neither, Act. 17.23. or both together, as an ancient King of the East saxons in this nation, After he was baprized, had yet in his Church one Altar for christ, Another for the devil;
so doe these shavelings joyn together for Christs merits, Saints merits, our merits altogether, and so rob Christ of his honour and right, dearly bought,
so do these shavelings join together for Christ merits, Saints merits, our merits altogether, and so rob christ of his honour and right, dearly bought,
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as that Tyrant, moriua quinetiam, &c. See what the Apostle saith, Rom. 11.6. if it be af grace, it is no more of workes, else were grace no more grace.
as that Tyrant, moriua quinetiam, etc. See what the Apostle Says, Rom. 11.6. if it be of grace, it is no more of works, Else were grace no more grace.
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alas, what would all the riches and glory in the world do us good while we were all full of Leprosie? 2 Kings 5.1. what would Vzziah, Naaman, Miriam, have given to bee cured of bodily Leprosie? how much more should wee bee thankfull for curing Soules Leprosie: especially,
alas, what would all the riches and glory in the world do us good while we were all full of Leprosy? 2 Kings 5.1. what would Uzziah, Naaman, Miriam, have given to be cured of bodily Leprosy? how much more should we be thankful for curing Souls Leprosy: especially,
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First, if you consider, 1. the greatnesse of the gift, God sent his Son, his only Son, his dearly beloved Son. Cyprian tells a story of one having three Sonnes, one must needs be banished:
First, if you Consider, 1. the greatness of the gift, God sent his Son, his only Son, his dearly Beloved Son. Cyprian tells a story of one having three Sons, one must needs be banished:
the true mother (though none of the best) was loath to part with her child to be divided, 1 King. 3.26. but God for our sakes parted with his Son to be crucified.
the true mother (though none of the best) was loath to part with her child to be divided, 1 King. 3.26. but God for our sakes parted with his Son to be Crucified.
Secondly, the freenesse of the gift; by us neither desired, nor deserved, Eph. 1.5. Rom. 5.8, 10. He loued us, because he loved us, Deut. 7.7, 8. none other eye pittyed us, Ezek. 16.5.
Secondly, the freeness of the gift; by us neither desired, nor deserved, Ephesians 1.5. Rom. 5.8, 10. He loved us, Because he loved us, Deuteronomy 7.7, 8. none other eye pitied us, Ezekiel 16.5.
in Christ, there was great vailing, of his glory, that the infinits God should become a poor Carpenters Son, verbune infans, Phil. 2. 6, 7. 2. Vailing of his holinesse, that he should be called a Winebibber, Divell, &c. and be in the similitude of sinfull flesh, 1 Pet. 1.19. 3. Vailing of his happinesse, hee deserved the first moment of his incarnation to have been in glory;
in christ, there was great vailing, of his glory, that the infinits God should become a poor Carpenters Son, verbune infans, Philip 2. 6, 7. 2. Vailing of his holiness, that he should be called a Winebibber, devil, etc. and be in the similitude of sinful Flesh, 1 Pet. 1.19. 3. Vailing of his happiness, he deserved the First moment of his incarnation to have been in glory;
but behold, from whence he came, from his Father, Heaven, Glory. 2. Whither hee came among wicked men (or rather feinds.) 3. How used of all persons, Jewes and Gentiles:
but behold, from whence he Come, from his Father, Heaven, Glory. 2. Whither he Come among wicked men (or rather fiend.) 3. How used of all Persons, Jews and Gentiles:
nay, because the Jewes by their Law could not give above forty stripes, therefore did they deliver him to the Gentiles, who lashed him so long, that it was more like plowing then whipping;
nay, Because the Jews by their Law could not give above forty stripes, Therefore did they deliver him to the Gentiles, who lashed him so long, that it was more like plowing then whipping;
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as a man may take possession of 1000 1. land a yeer, by one clod of the same earth• so hath Christ taken possession of heaven for us in our nature; a• when King.
as a man may take possession of 1000 1. land a year, by one clod of the same earth• so hath christ taken possession of heaven for us in our nature; a• when King.
Ʋse 6. Let this hearten and encourage all souldiers, that stand up for the Truth of Religion, the Law of the Land, the true good of his Sacred Majesty and Kingdomes, the flourishing of Christs Church, to see what a Generall and Captain they fight under;
Ʋse 6. Let this hearten and encourage all Soldiers, that stand up for the Truth of Religion, the Law of the Land, the true good of his Sacred Majesty and Kingdoms, the flourishing of Christ Church, to see what a General and Captain they fight under;
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be sure you take this Generall Jesus Christ with you, and Truth and Righteousnesse to be your Captains, 2 Tim. 2.3. This was Joshua's main care, Josh. 5.13. 1. The calling of a souldier is very ancient, very honourable;
be sure you take this General jesus christ with you, and Truth and Righteousness to be your Captains, 2 Tim. 2.3. This was Joshua's main care, Josh. 5.13. 1. The calling of a soldier is very ancient, very honourable;
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whence have most of our Titles of honour risen, but from Military employments, as Emperours, Dukes, Earles, Knights, Esquires, &c. 2. It is also a lawful calling in it self,
whence have most of our Titles of honour risen, but from Military employments, as emperors, Dukes, Earls, Knights, Esquires, etc. 2. It is also a lawful calling in it self,
thus twixt Israelites and Benjunites, by Gods own advice, Ezek. 5.16, 17. & 6.11. Judg. 20.28. and so 2 Sam. 2.13. and 18.17. and though it be a sore evill, and (as I have elsewhere more largly proved) especially civill warres, yet sometimes a necessary evill:
thus betwixt Israelites and Benjunites, by God's own Advice, Ezekiel 5.16, 17. & 6.11. Judges 20.28. and so 2 Sam. 2.13. and 18.17. and though it be a soar evil, and (as I have elsewhere more largely proved) especially civil wars, yet sometime a necessary evil:
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Lice, Flyes, &c. and all the arme of flesh cannot withstand them, Exod. 8.9, 10. witnesse great Pharoah, Herod, Jesab••, P•p•, 〈 ◊ 〉 King of Poland, (whose ordinary oath or curse was, Rats 〈 … 〉, all his Kingdom could not save him from being devou••d by •aes:) so Hatto Arch-bishop of Mentz by Mice.
Lice, Flies, etc. and all the arm of Flesh cannot withstand them, Exod 8.9, 10. witness great Pharaoh, Herod, Jesab••, P•p•, 〈 ◊ 〉 King of Poland, (whose ordinary oath or curse was, Rats 〈 … 〉, all his Kingdom could not save him from being devou••d by •aes:) so Hatto Archbishop of Mainz by Mice.
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S•isillus Elkerka with Toads, &c. or God can put a pannick feare into men, Josh. 2.11. or scare them with a conceit, a King. 7.6. ruine them by their own fancie, 2 King. 3. 22, 23, 24. set one of them against another, as 2 Chron. 20.23. Jndg. 7.22. The Land of Caanan (as Cosmographers think) was not by the fourth part so big as England; they had but twelve Tribes;
S•isillus Elkerka with Toads, etc. or God can put a panic Fear into men, Josh. 2.11. or scare them with a conceit, a King. 7.6. ruin them by their own fancy, 2 King. 3. 22, 23, 24. Set one of them against Another, as 2 Chronicles 20.23. Judges 7.22. The Land of Canaan (as Cosmographers think) was not by the fourth part so big as England; they had but twelve Tribes;
yet in two of these Tribes (as they were usually reckoned) there were in Jeboshaphats dayes, almost 1200000. fighting men, 2 Chron. 17.14. — 19. enough one would think to over-runne a whole world, and yet Jehoshaphat cryes, 2 Chron. 20.12. We have no strength, neither know we what to doe, onely our eyes are upon thee.
yet in two of these Tribes (as they were usually reckoned) there were in Jeboshaphats days, almost 1200000. fighting men, 2 Chronicles 17.14. — 19. enough one would think to overrun a Whole world, and yet Jehoshaphat cries, 2 Chronicles 20.12. We have no strength, neither know we what to do, only our eyes Are upon thee.
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But if God goe with them, 2 Chron. 32.8. then 185000. men are lesse then so many Grashoppers, three hnndred men with lamps and pitchers, (God being their Generall) will destroy innumerable enemies, Judges 7.12, 16. And seeing there are two sorts of Souldiers, spirituall and temporall, let me say a word to both.
But if God go with them, 2 Chronicles 32.8. then 185000. men Are less then so many Grasshoppers, three hnndred men with lamps and pitchers, (God being their General) will destroy innumerable enemies, Judges 7.12, 16. And seeing there Are two sorts of Soldiers, spiritual and temporal, let me say a word to both.
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even Paul himself, yea when aged, yea women, &c. must be spirituall souldiers of Christ, 1 Tim. 6.12. 2 Tim. 2.3, 4. and 4.7. fight under Christ against Devill, flesh and world, with those spirituall weapons, Ephes. 6. Among others, let me intreat you, 1. To use Jacobs way, of prayers and tears, Hos. 12.4. Its said of Luther that he prayed five hours a day, Easque studio aptissimos, that the Boards where he used to pray, were rotten with his tears;
even Paul himself, yea when aged, yea women, etc. must be spiritual Soldiers of christ, 1 Tim. 6.12. 2 Tim. 2.3, 4. and 4.7. fight under christ against devil, Flesh and world, with those spiritual weapons, Ephesians 6. Among Others, let me entreat you, 1. To use Jacobs Way, of Prayers and tears, Hos. 12.4. Its said of Luther that he prayed five hours a day, Easque study aptissimos, that the Boards where he used to pray, were rotten with his tears;
The wrath of the greatest Kings and rage of the fiercest Lyons could not keep Daniel from prayer thrice a day, Dan. 6. So David, Psal. 55.17. and if David forgot not Jerusalem 〈 ◊ 〉 his mirth, surely much lesse in his prayers.
The wrath of the greatest Kings and rage of the Fiercest Lyons could not keep daniel from prayer thrice a day, Dan. 6. So David, Psalm 55.17. and if David forgotten not Jerusalem 〈 ◊ 〉 his mirth, surely much less in his Prayers.
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yet how did they mourn and weep for the Churches miseries, Nebem. 1.4. Dan. 9.3. 2. Use Esthers way, prayer and fasting, Esth. 4.16. some Devils are not cast out but that way:
yet how did they mourn and weep for the Churches misery's, Nebem. 1.4. Dan. 9.3. 2. Use Esthers Way, prayer and fasting, Esth. 4.16. Some Devils Are not cast out but that Way:
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enquire of God, and seek out in the Land, and thy heart, what is the main sinne that God is angry fore Sam 21.1. Lam. 3.40. Jer. 8.6. 4. Use Ninevehs way;
inquire of God, and seek out in the Land, and thy heart, what is the main sin that God is angry before Same 21.1. Lam. 3.40. Jer. 8.6. 4. Use Ninevehs Way;
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though some scruples and disputes about other warres, this is unquestionable. 2. universall, old, young, rich, poore, may all use these wayes 3. safe. 4. cheape. Secondly; to souldiers temporall;
though Some scruples and disputes about other wars, this is unquestionable. 2. universal, old, young, rich, poor, may all use these ways 3. safe. 4. cheap. Secondly; to Soldiers temporal;
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Let your ends be, the advancement and establishing of the Truth, and purity of Religion, against all Idolatry and Inuovations, the maintenance of the good Lawes of the Land ( which are the power that none ought to resist, Rom. 13.1, 2.) His sacred Maiesties honour and true good, the peace and recovery of distressed Ireland, and distracted England; the subjects just Liberties, &c. according to Gods word, our Lawes,
Let your ends be, the advancement and establishing of the Truth, and purity of Religion, against all Idolatry and Inuovations, the maintenance of the good Laws of the Land (which Are the power that none ought to resist, Rom. 13.1, 2.) His sacred Majesties honour and true good, the peace and recovery of distressed Ireland, and distracted England; the subject's just Liberties, etc. according to God's word, our Laws,
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so said old Latimer, Ʋprightnesse hath Boldnesse. Thirdly, take Christs advice to souldiers Luke 3.14. Doe violence to no man, and be content with your wages;
so said old Latimer, Ʋprightnesse hath Boldness. Thirdly, take Christ Advice to Soldiers Lycia 3.14. Do violence to no man, and be content with your wages;
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away, for ever away, with this smoaking, pillaging, plundering, for your own private gaine; without either just and publique command and authority, or publique good.
away, for ever away, with this smoking, pillaging, plundering, for your own private gain; without either just and public command and Authority, or public good.
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and well taken by, as valiant and pious a souldier as I think this age hath bred, ( viz. to Generall Vere ) Souldiers that carry their lives in their hands, bad need above others to carry grace in their hearts, that so having made peace with God, they my be fit to encounter with men;
and well taken by, as valiant and pious a soldier as I think this age hath bred, (viz. to General Vere) Soldiers that carry their lives in their hands, bad need above Others to carry grace in their hearts, that so having made peace with God, they my be fit to encounter with men;
and if holy at any time, surely now, when the Armies go out to battel, Deut. 23.9. oh let not an Achans stollen wedge be found in your Campe, Josh. 7. l. st God blast you, Deut. 23.14. if ye doe otherwise, no wonder the child of Reformation stick in the birth, or that things goe backward, by reason of transgression, Dan. 8.12.
and if holy At any time, surely now, when the Armies go out to battle, Deuteronomy 23.9. o let not an Achans stolen wedge be found in your Camp, Josh. 7. l. Saint God blast you, Deuteronomy 23.14. if you do otherwise, no wonder the child of Reformation stick in the birth, or that things go backward, by reason of Transgression, Dan. 8.12.
if would rightly prosper,) Psal. 20.5. you say you serve under and for Christ your Generall, oh but he is a holy God, Isa 6.3. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, Rev. 17.14. would Christ your Generall swear, be drunk, whore, ly, & c.? follow your leader. 2. Again, you say you stand up for a holy Cause, holy Doctrine, Life and Lawes.
if would rightly prosper,) Psalm 20.5. you say you serve under and for christ your General, o but he is a holy God, Isaiah 6.3. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, Rev. 17.14. would christ your General swear, be drunk, whore, lie, & c.? follow your leader. 2. Again, you say you stand up for a holy Cause, holy Doctrine, Life and Laws.
Thirdly, I beleeve you would prevaile, oh but David (as valiant a souldier as ever drew sword,) see which way hee meant to prevaile, by holy crying unto God, Psal. 56.9. Fourthly, you would be safe;
Thirdly, I believe you would prevail, o but David (as valiant a soldier as ever drew sword,) see which Way he meant to prevail, by holy crying unto God, Psalm 56.9. Fourthly, you would be safe;
a glasse to shew us theuglinesse and poyson ousnesse of sin, which nothing else could cleanse or take away but these cleane Birds, this Cedar, Skarlet,
a glass to show us theuglinesse and poison ousnesse of since, which nothing Else could cleanse or take away but these clean Birds, this Cedar, Scarlet,
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and Hyssop, the precious blood and death of Jesus Christ: play not the fool to make a mock at sinne, Prov. 14.9. rejoyce not thou in that, as sweet, Jer. 11.15. which caused the Saints, as Mary Magdalene, Luke 7.38. David Psal. 34.4. the incestuous Corinthian, 2 Cor. 2.7. Peter, Mat. 26.78. &c. to weepe so bitterly; do not thou call bitter sweete:
and Hyssop, the precious blood and death of jesus christ: play not the fool to make a mock At sin, Curae 14.9. rejoice not thou in that, as sweet, Jer. 11.15. which caused the Saints, as Marry Magdalene, Lycia 7.38. David Psalm 34.4. the incestuous Corinthian, 2 Cor. 2.7. Peter, Mathew 26.78. etc. to weep so bitterly; do not thou call bitter sweet:
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Young King Edward the fixth, said he would rather lose his life, then allow his sister the Lady Mary (afterwards Queene) so much as one Chappell in England for Masse,
Young King Edward the fixth, said he would rather loose his life, then allow his sister the Lady Marry (afterwards Queen) so much as one Chapel in England for Mass,
David. would rather chuse punishment then sinne, 2. Sam. 24.10, 17. Joseph would rather lose his cloaths off his backe then sinne, Gen. 39.9, 10, &c. Moses would rather lose Lord Treasurer ship then sinne, Heb. 11.26. Martyrs rather bee plundered, Heb. 10.34. yea endure the fire, then sinne;
David. would rather choose punishment then sin, 2. Sam. 24.10, 17. Joseph would rather loose his clothes off his back then sin, Gen. 39.9, 10, etc. Moses would rather loose Lord Treasurer ship then sin, Hebrew 11.26. Martyrs rather be plundered, Hebrew 10.34. yea endure the fire, then sin;
and we have very great cause this day to wish our heads fountaines of tears, to make this place a Bochim to draw Buckets of teares to quench these burning dissentions, to mourne for all our abominations, the cause;
and we have very great cause this day to wish our Heads fountains of tears, to make this place a Bochim to draw Buckets of tears to quench these burning dissensions, to mourn for all our abominations, the cause;
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or any other people in the world, but they did prize those best, approve them most that lived most close according to the principles of their own religion, what ever it be;
or any other people in the world, but they did prize those best, approve them most that lived most close according to the principles of their own Religion, what ever it be;
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Alas, swearing, cursing, banning wicked subjects are the worst enemies that the King hath, 1 Sam. 12.25. 2 Sam. 24.1. An ill Stomack may make a good head ake, and good eyes dimme. And alas, alas!
Alas, swearing, cursing, banning wicked subject's Are the worst enemies that the King hath, 1 Sam. 12.25. 2 Sam. 24.1. an ill Stomach may make a good head ache, and good eyes dim. And alas, alas!
do our sinnes decrease for all our afflictions, now God hath us on the knee? or Pharaoh and Ahaz - like, do wee not grow worse 〈 ◊ 〉 worse? do not swearing and banning, stealing, adultery, Sabbath-breaking and persecution of Gods Saints encrease still more and more? As a godly Divine somewhere saith, The Turkes call madde men Saints, (because they conceive their thoughts are abstracted from the world) but wee here call Saints madd men:
do our Sins decrease for all our afflictions, now God hath us on the knee? or Pharaoh and Ahaz - like, do we not grow Worse 〈 ◊ 〉 Worse? do not swearing and banning, stealing, adultery, Sabbath-breaking and persecution of God's Saints increase still more and more? As a godly Divine somewhere Says, The Turkes call mad men Saints, (Because they conceive their thoughts Are abstracted from the world) but we Here call Saints mad men:
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and now all that I dare further presume on (having thus farre trespassed on your patience) is, in a word or two to tell you onely what I should have said,
and now all that I Dare further presume on (having thus Far trespassed on your patience) is, in a word or two to tell you only what I should have said,
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Obser. 3. From the third part, which is the application of those materialls to the Leaper, the point is, That all the Incarnation, death and merits of Jesus Christ will do a poor leprous sinner no ••od,
Observation 3. From the third part, which is the application of those materials to the Leaper, the point is, That all the Incarnation, death and merits of jesus christ will do a poor leprous sinner no ••od,
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Hence it it that the sacred Scripture compares Christ and his merits to such things as do us good only when applyed as to meat, drink, bread, ••ysick, Salve, water, clorhes, &c. what will a hungry, sick, naked man, &c. be better for these,
Hence it it that the sacred Scripture compares christ and his merits to such things as do us good only when applied as to meat, drink, bred, ••ysick, Salve, water, clorhes, etc. what will a hungry, sick, naked man, etc. be better for these,
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as the Leper ought, Lev. 14.8, 9. J••es 1.21, &c. Use 3. Comfort from this Spring followeth to all Gods Saints, that have Christ besprinkled on them, applyed to them, you are •hose (though dust and ashes) that Jesus Christ glorie•• in, 2 Cor. 〈 ◊ 〉 23. he rejoyceth that ever be shed his blood for you, Isa 53.11. ••ffer you may;
as the Leper ought, Lev. 14.8, 9. J••es 1.21, etc. Use 3. Comfort from this Spring follows to all God's Saints, that have christ besprinkled on them, applied to them, you Are •hose (though dust and Ashes) that jesus christ glorie•• in, 2 Cor. 〈 ◊ 〉 23. he Rejoiceth that ever be shed his blood for you, Isaiah 53.11. ••ffer you may;
Obser. 4. That those whom God doth wash, and cleanse from their sinnes, must still wash and shave themselves, i. e. abstain from all evill and occasions of sinne.
Observation 4. That those whom God does wash, and cleanse from their Sins, must still wash and shave themselves, i. e. abstain from all evil and occasions of sin.
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But enough of this, I remember my promise, I close up all with that gallant and souldier-like Speech of that brave Generall Joab, in 2 Sam. 10.12. Be of good courage, let us play the men, for our people, and for the Cities of our God:
But enough of this, I Remember my promise, I close up all with that gallant and soldierlike Speech of that brave General Joab, in 2 Sam. 10.12. Be of good courage, let us play the men, for our people, and for the Cities of our God:
