No peace to the wicked a sermon preached on the fast-day, May 23, 1694, being the day appointed by authority for a general and publick fast in London and Westminster, &c ... / by John Shower.
AS soon as Jehu was anointed to be King of Israel, by one of the Sons of the Prophets, with a Commission from God, to extirpate the whole House of Ahab, and to avenge the Blood of the Prophets,
AS soon as Jehu was anointed to be King of Israel, by one of the Sons of the prophets, with a Commission from God, to extirpate the Whole House of Ahab, and to avenge the Blood of the prophets,
and of all the Servants of the Lord, that had been shed by Jezabel, he immediately hastens to Jezreel, where was Joram the Son of Ahab, to be recovered of the Wounds he had lately received from the Syrians; and with him was Ahaziah King of Judah, who had married his Sister,
and of all the Servants of the Lord, that had been shed by Jezebel, he immediately hastens to Jezrael, where was Jhoram the Son of Ahab, to be recovered of the Wounds he had lately received from the Syrians; and with him was Ahaziah King of Judah, who had married his Sister,
Upon the meeting of King Joram with Jehu, he asks the Question in the Text, IS IT PEACE? And receives the following Answer, WHAT PEACE, so long as the Whoredoms and Witchcrafts of thy Mother Jezebel are so many?
Upon the meeting of King Jhoram with Jehu, he asks the Question in the Text, IS IT PEACE? And receives the following Answer, WHAT PEACE, so long as the Whoredoms and Witchcrafts of thy Mother Jezebel Are so many?
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This Joram who asked the Question, was an idolatrous and wicked Prince, King of the ten Tribes of Israel; the wretched Son of two infamous Parents, Ahab and Jezebel.
This Jhoram who asked the Question, was an idolatrous and wicked Prince, King of the ten Tribes of Israel; the wretched Son of two infamous Parents, Ahab and Jezebel.
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There was another Joram, or Jehoram, King of Judah, the Son of good Jehoshaphat, who began not his Reign, till the fifth Year of this Joram King of Israel. He was the Father of Ahaziah, who was now at Jezreel with King Joram: of him I shall have occasion to speak afterwards, as being slain with him.
There was Another Jhoram, or jehoram, King of Judah, the Son of good Jehoshaphat, who began not his Reign, till the fifth Year of this Jhoram King of Israel. He was the Father of Ahaziah, who was now At Jezrael with King Jhoram: of him I shall have occasion to speak afterwards, as being slave with him.
Jehu, who makes the Answer to the Question in the Text, was the Captain of the Hosts of Israel, but by God's Command anointed to be King of Israel, with express Orders to root out the Family of Ahab, and execute the Judgments of God on his whole House.
Jehu, who makes the Answer to the Question in the Text, was the Captain of the Hosts of Israel, but by God's Command anointed to be King of Israel, with express Order to root out the Family of Ahab, and execute the Judgments of God on his Whole House.
for he still cleaved to the Worship of the Calves at Dan and Bethel. The best of the Princes of Israel were of such ill Characters, that of twenty of them we hardly read of one good;
for he still cleaved to the Worship of the Calves At Dan and Bethel. The best of the Princes of Israel were of such ill Characters, that of twenty of them we hardly read of one good;
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But Jehu is anointed by God, to destroy that wicked Family of Ahab; and upon his anointing he hastens to Jezreel, to accomplish it upon this King Joram, Ahab 's Son. As soon as he sees him, he asks this Question, IS IT PEACE, JEHU?
But Jehu is anointed by God, to destroy that wicked Family of Ahab; and upon his anointing he hastens to Jezrael, to accomplish it upon this King Jhoram, Ahab is Son. As soon as he sees him, he asks this Question, IS IT PEACE, JEHU?
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it is as if he should have said, Is there no bad News, Jehu, that occasions thy unexpected coming? What means this thy sudden and hasty Journey? Is the Army routed by the Syrians? Is Hamath recovered again? Is it Peace? Is there any new Rebellion or Conspiracy? What ill Tidings dost thou bring? Is it Peace, Jehu? There needed no stay for an Answer, the very Countenance of Jehu doubtless spoke Death to Joram; and his Tongue seconds it in the following Answer of the Text, viz.
it is as if he should have said, Is there no bad News, Jehu, that occasions thy unexpected coming? What means this thy sudden and hasty Journey? Is the Army routed by the Syrians? Is Hamath recovered again? Is it Peace? Is there any new Rebellion or conspiracy? What ill Tidings dost thou bring? Is it Peace, Jehu? There needed no stay for an Answer, the very Countenance of Jehu doubtless spoke Death to Jhoram; and his Tongue seconds it in the following Answer of the Text, viz.
the Worship of Idols being the Service of the Devil, and a kind of Compact with him, it is a sign that he hath powerfully bewitched and deceived the corrupt Minds of Men,
the Worship of Idols being the Service of the devil, and a kind of Compact with him, it is a Signen that he hath powerfully bewitched and deceived the corrupt Minds of Men,
because the comparing of Idolatry to Witchcraft, does suppose that there is such a thing as Witchcraft; and there are other places of Scripture that mention Death to be the Punishment of it.
Because the comparing of Idolatry to Witchcraft, does suppose that there is such a thing as Witchcraft; and there Are other places of Scripture that mention Death to be the Punishment of it.
Which is a sufficient Account why Jehu makes such a smart Answer to Joram 's Question, Is it Peace? as this, What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts are so many?
Which is a sufficient Account why Jehu makes such a smart Answer to Jhoram is Question, Is it Peace? as this, What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many?
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This therefore is the Sum of these Words as the Ground of my following Discourse, that there is no Peace to be expected by impenitent, unreformed Sinners.
This Therefore is the Sum of these Words as the Ground of my following Discourse, that there is no Peace to be expected by impenitent, unreformed Sinners.
What Peace, so long as? &c. That I may confirm and improve this, let us, first, consider that there is a threefold Peace. First, Divine Peace, or Peace with God.
What Peace, so long as? etc. That I may confirm and improve this, let us, First, Consider that there is a threefold Peace. First, Divine Peace, or Peace with God.
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while Sin is not repented of, and reformed. In general, Peace is taken for all kind of Good, for all manner of Blessings, as sometimes for Spiritual Blessings.
while since is not repented of, and reformed. In general, Peace is taken for all kind of Good, for all manner of Blessings, as sometime for Spiritual Blessings.
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The Wicked are represented in the holy Scriptures as Enemies to God, Fighters against him, Haters of him, &c. This Contrariety of Sin to God must needs make it obstruct our Peace with him.
The Wicked Are represented in the holy Scriptures as Enemies to God, Fighters against him, Haters of him, etc. This Contrariety of since to God must needs make it obstruct our Peace with him.
Whither shall we flee for Shelter, or seek for Refuge? And how fearful is it to fall into his Hands, who is the Almighty and Eternal Judg, the God to whom Vengeance belongs,
Whither shall we flee for Shelter, or seek for Refuge? And how fearful is it to fallen into his Hands, who is the Almighty and Eternal Judge, the God to whom Vengeance belongs,
II. Sin is an Enemy to Civil Peace between Man and Man. What else is the Original of Wars and Fightings, Confusions and Strifes, of all the Tumults and Disorders, Desolations and Confusions, in Human Societies;
II since is an Enemy to Civil Peace between Man and Man. What Else is the Original of Wars and Fightings, Confusions and Strifes, of all the Tumults and Disorders, Desolations and Confusions, in Human Societies;
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that Men are Wolves, and Bears, and Lions, and Tigers, and almost Devils to one another? What else is the great Make-bate of the World, that destroys the Peace,
that Men Are Wolves, and Bears, and Lions, and Tigers, and almost Devils to one Another? What Else is the great Makebate of the World, that Destroys the Peace,
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and disturbs the Order, defaces the Beauty, and obstructs the Happiness and Tranquillity of Families, and Churches, and Cities, and Nations? I might shew this in divers Particulars. As,
and disturbs the Order, defaces the Beauty, and obstructs the Happiness and Tranquillity of Families, and Churches, and Cities, and nations? I might show this in diverse Particulars. As,
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1. Some Sins, and some Lusts, have a direct Influence and Tendency to hinder and destroy Civil Peace; as Pride, Covetousness, Envy, Ambition, Wrath, Malice, Revenge, inordinate Passions, &c. 'Tis the Pride and Ambition of Princes that puts them upon enlarging their Territories, with the Destruction of their Neighbours:
1. some Sins, and Some Lustiest, have a Direct Influence and Tendency to hinder and destroy Civil Peace; as Pride, Covetousness, Envy, Ambition, Wrath, Malice, Revenge, inordinate Passion, etc. It's the Pride and Ambition of Princes that puts them upon enlarging their Territories, with the Destruction of their Neighbours:
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and a Zeal for Truth, in Obedience to Christ's Vicar, to propagate the Faith of the Gospel, by a sort of Christians who think it their Duty to destroy all others,
and a Zeal for Truth, in obedience to Christ's Vicar, to propagate the Faith of the Gospel, by a sort of Christians who think it their Duty to destroy all Others,
Against Ashkelon, and the Sea-shore, it is said, he hath appointed it; and therefore it shall not be quiet, the Sword shall not be put up into the Scabbard.
Against Ashkelon, and the Seashore, it is said, he hath appointed it; and Therefore it shall not be quiet, the Sword shall not be put up into the Scabbard.
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3. On the contrary, if Sin be repented of and forsaken, Civil Peace is the Matter of a Promise. Isa. 48.18, 22. O that thou hadst hearkened to my Commandments!
3. On the contrary, if since be repented of and forsaken, Civil Peace is the Matter of a Promise. Isaiah 48.18, 22. O that thou Hadst harkened to my commandments!
or make a Trench, or shoot an Arrow, says God of the proud King of Assyria, the old Enemy of Jerusalem; For I will defend this City to save it, saith the Lord of Hosts.
or make a Trench, or shoot an Arrow, Says God of the proud King of Assyria, the old Enemy of Jerusalem; For I will defend this city to save it, Says the Lord of Hosts.
To the like purpose it is promised in several places of Scripture. My People, that obey my Voice, shall dwell in peaceable Habitations, Prov. 1. ult. and quiet resting Places:
To the like purpose it is promised in several places of Scripture. My People, that obey my Voice, shall dwell in peaceable Habitations, Curae 1. ult. and quiet resting Places:
They shall dwell safely, and be quiet from the fear of Evil. Every one shall sit under his own Vine and Fig-tree, Mic. 4.4. and none shall make them afraid.
They shall dwell safely, and be quiet from the Fear of Evil. Every one shall fit under his own Vine and Fig tree, Mic. 4.4. and none shall make them afraid.
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4. The turning from Sin, besides the Promise of God to reward it, hath a natural, direct Influence in it self on the Peace and Welfare of any Country.
4. The turning from since, beside the Promise of God to reward it, hath a natural, Direct Influence in it self on the Peace and Welfare of any Country.
Every Man's just Rights would then be preserved, in his Relations, Life, Liberty, Estate, Reputation, &c. For the Divine Commands are caculated to make a People happy;
Every Man's just Rights would then be preserved, in his Relations, Life, Liberty, Estate, Reputation, etc. For the Divine Commands Are caculated to make a People happy;
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But there can be no valuable or lasting Union among Men, without practical and serious Religion, especially without Humility and Christian Self-denial. For sinful Selfishness, which is the contrary to it, is the source of all Confusions and Quarrels;
But there can be no valuable or lasting union among Men, without practical and serious Religion, especially without Humility and Christian Self-denial. For sinful Selfishness, which is the contrary to it, is the source of all Confusions and Quarrels;
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Husbands and Wives, Brothers and Sisters, Masters and Servants, Neighbours and Acquaintance, if obedient to Christ, would not live at Variance with one another.
Husbands and Wives, Brother's and Sisters, Masters and Servants, Neighbours and Acquaintance, if obedient to christ, would not live At Variance with one Another.
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It would make Subjects Obedient, Loyal and Peaceable, paying due Honour and Tribute to Magistrates. If our Rulers were Men fearing God, they would be Ministers of God for Good;
It would make Subject's Obedient, Loyal and Peaceable, paying due Honour and Tribute to Magistrates. If our Rulers were Men fearing God, they would be Ministers of God for Good;
It would make Men true to their Oaths and Obligations, and dispose them to Unity, and keep them from seeking their own things against the publick Welfare.
It would make Men true to their Oaths and Obligations, and dispose them to Unity, and keep them from seeking their own things against the public Welfare.
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and while every one hath his due, Order, Peace and Safety would be established. In short, Consider the Gospel-Rules of Charity, Righteousness and Equity;
and while every one hath his due, Order, Peace and Safety would be established. In short, Consider the Gospel-Rules of Charity, Righteousness and Equity;
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How would these promote the Peace and Welfare of Societies? The like might be said of the Precepts of Contentment, Meekness, Patience, Sincerity, Plain-heartedness, Benignity and Kindness, Compassion and Tenderness, Inoffensiveness, diffusive impartial Goodness,
How would these promote the Peace and Welfare of Societies? The like might be said of the Precepts of Contentment, Meekness, Patience, Sincerity, Plain-heartedness, Benignity and Kindness, Compassion and Tenderness, Inoffensiveness, diffusive impartial goodness,
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not medling with other Mens Matters, but minding every one his own Business, &c. These and the like Commands and Rules of the Gospel tend directly in their own Nature to the Peace and Happiness of Civil Society.
not meddling with other Men's Matters, but minding every one his own Business, etc. These and the like Commands and Rules of the Gospel tend directly in their own Nature to the Peace and Happiness of Civil Society.
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and follow the Gospel-Rule, with how different a Face would the World appear? how happy would be the Nation, the City, the Family, where the case were thus? But what Contentions and Enmities are caused every day by Pride, Drunkenness, and Evilspeaking? in every Town, Village,
and follow the Gospel rule, with how different a Face would the World appear? how happy would be the nation, the city, the Family, where the case were thus? But what Contentions and Enmities Are caused every day by Pride, drunkenness, and Evil-speaking? in every Town, Village,
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Were it not for the Corruption of Mankind, and the sad Effects of that, there were no Foundation in any sense to call the State of Nature the State of War. The Peace and Harmony,
Were it not for the Corruption of Mankind, and the sad Effects of that, there were no Foundation in any sense to call the State of Nature the State of War. The Peace and Harmony,
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or prosecuted, but on one side or both, Ambition or Pride, Rashness or Rebellion, Fury or Revenge was at the bottom? Hence they spring as from their grand Source, by these were they cherish'd as by their proper Fuel. The great Convulsions and Desolations that tear Provinces and Empires, and destroy Kingdoms, are caused by Armies of Iniquities rather than of Souldiers. Discord, Contention and War, are the Scum of Pride. Whereas the Meek shall inherit the Earth, and be delighted with multitudes of Peace. Among the sinless Angels, tho there be many Legions, we read of no Wars. The Earth only is the Seat of War; Jerusalem above is free.
or prosecuted, but on one side or both, Ambition or Pride, Rashness or Rebellion, Fury or Revenge was At the bottom? Hence they spring as from their grand Source, by these were they cherished as by their proper Fuel. The great Convulsions and Desolations that tear Provinces and Empires, and destroy Kingdoms, Are caused by Armies of Iniquities rather than of Soldiers. Discord, Contention and War, Are the Scum of Pride. Whereas the Meek shall inherit the Earth, and be delighted with Multitudes of Peace. Among the sinless Angels, though there be many Legions, we read of no Wars. The Earth only is the Seat of War; Jerusalem above is free.
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And the Inhabitants of the Earth would learn War no more, did they once forbear to be wicked. Princes would not oppress and murder their Subjects; nor would Subjects rebel against their lawful Soveraigns. A blessed universal Peace would return to the Earth, which is now such a Stranger to so great a part of the World.
And the Inhabitants of the Earth would Learn War no more, did they once forbear to be wicked. Princes would not oppress and murder their Subject's; nor would Subject's rebel against their lawful Sovereigns. A blessed universal Peace would return to the Earth, which is now such a Stranger to so great a part of the World.
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So that the Reproof and Correction of Sin, thundring in our Ears by the noise of Canon, and the Instruments of War, is as loud as the beating of Drums, and the sound of Trumpets: it should pierce our Hearts,
So that the Reproof and Correction of since, thundering in our Ears by the noise of Canon, and the Instruments of War, is as loud as the beating of Drums, and the found of Trumpets: it should pierce our Hearts,
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There is another kind of Peace which is inward, or Peace of Conscience. And as no Peace with God or Man can on good grounds be expected, while Sin is unrepented of;
There is Another kind of Peace which is inward, or Peace of Conscience. And as no Peace with God or Man can on good grounds be expected, while since is unrepented of;
'Tis by resigning our Judgments to the Divine Wisdom, and our Hearts and Affections to the Divine Will in his Word and Providence, that we must attain and keep inward Security and Peace.
It's by resigning our Judgments to the Divine Wisdom, and our Hearts and Affections to the Divine Will in his Word and Providence, that we must attain and keep inward Security and Peace.
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It is true, through the Deceitfulness of Sin, through the Pleasures and Diversions of this World, through the Blindness and Security and Hardness of Mens Hearts, the Influence of Satan,
It is true, through the Deceitfulness of since, through the Pleasures and Diversions of this World, through the Blindness and Security and Hardness of Men's Hearts, the Influence of Satan,
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and if it be joined with sensual Mirth, it is the Jollity of a Mad-Man. For true Peace of Conscience cannot consist with Sin not repented of, and not forsaken.
and if it be joined with sensual Mirth, it is the Jollity of a Mad-Man. For true Peace of Conscience cannot consist with since not repented of, and not forsaken.
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They cannot extinguish the differences of Good and Evil in their own Minds: They cannot have that inward Calmness and Peace, after great Provocations, as after resisting Temptation,
They cannot extinguish the differences of Good and Evil in their own Minds: They cannot have that inward Calmness and Peace, After great Provocations, as After resisting Temptation,
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This cannot be said of others, whose brutish Sensualities, and flashy Joys, which they call Pleasure, are tinctur'd with Uneasiness, and end in Sorrow.
This cannot be said of Others, whose brutish Sensualities, and flashy Joys, which they call Pleasure, Are tinctured with Uneasiness, and end in Sorrow.
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2. The most of such, who live under the Ministry of the Gospel, and yet continue in Sin, do act against their own Light, and the Dictates of Conscience;
2. The most of such, who live under the Ministry of the Gospel, and yet continue in since, do act against their own Light, and the Dictates of Conscience;
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and Oppression, Covetousness, Injustice, Theft, Overreaching, Treachery, Perjury, &c. are Sins. You know for such Sins the Wrath of God is revealed from Heaven:
and Oppression, Covetousness, Injustice, Theft, Overreaching, Treachery, Perjury, etc. Are Sins. You know for such Sins the Wrath of God is revealed from Heaven:
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and Blasphemy, and Railing, are followed with bitter Reflections of Conscience, and are often filled with Horror and Astonishment, from the Gripes and Terrors of a guilty Mind,
and Blasphemy, and Railing, Are followed with bitter Reflections of Conscience, and Are often filled with Horror and Astonishment, from the Gripes and Terrors of a guilty Mind,
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as divers have afterward acknowledged, tho Inconsideration, sensual Pleasures, and the hope of Death being at a good distance, kept them from such constant Fears in Health.
as diverse have afterwards acknowledged, though Inconsideration, sensual Pleasures, and the hope of Death being At a good distance, kept them from such constant Fears in Health.
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and such Dispositions, which the Grace of the Gospel is design'd to cure, and Christianity condemns, that Men cannot enjoy inward Peace and Tranquillity.
and such Dispositions, which the Grace of the Gospel is designed to cure, and Christianity condemns, that Men cannot enjoy inward Peace and Tranquillity.
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While their Passions run violently and wildly towards the basest or meanest Objects, they must needs be punish'd with inward Uneasiness, Remorse, and Dissatisfaction.
While their Passion run violently and wildly towards the Basest or Meanest Objects, they must needs be punished with inward Uneasiness, Remorse, and Dissatisfaction.
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To this purpose saith the Prophet, that the Wicked are like the troubled Sea that cannot rest, that is always casting out Mire and Dirt. They are hurried,
To this purpose Says the Prophet, that the Wicked Are like the troubled Sea that cannot rest, that is always casting out Mire and Dirt. They Are hurried,
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and manage his very Looks and Gestures, to obviate other Mens Jealousies, or contrary Designs, and to prevent the Discovery of his own Intentions; or secret Actions.
and manage his very Looks and Gestures, to obviate other Men's Jealousies, or contrary Designs, and to prevent the Discovery of his own Intentions; or secret Actions.
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as while Covetousness makes a Man toil and labour to scrape together and hoard up, his Pride and Vain-glory prompts him to spend and scatter, that he may not be out-done by his Neighbours.
as while Covetousness makes a Man toil and labour to scrape together and hoard up, his Pride and Vainglory prompts him to spend and scatter, that he may not be outdone by his Neighbours.
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4. In Adversity and Affliction, in bodily Sickness, or the prospect of Death, we then find what an Enemy Sin is to inward Peace. Then Conscience begins to awake in most Men;
4. In Adversity and Affliction, in bodily Sickness, or the prospect of Death, we then find what an Enemy since is to inward Peace. Then Conscience begins to awake in most Men;
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and they now tremble and talk at another rate, and will suffer a Minister, or a serious Christian to discourse freely with them, whose Reproof or Presence before they would not bear.
and they now tremble and talk At Another rate, and will suffer a Minister, or a serious Christian to discourse freely with them, whose Reproof or Presence before they would not bear.
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He makes them possess their former Iniquities, he sets their Sins in order before them, he awakens Conscience to do its Office as a Witness, and a Judg, and in some respects an Executioner too:
He makes them possess their former Iniquities, he sets their Sins in order before them, he awakens Conscience to do its Office as a Witness, and a Judge, and in Some respects an Executioner too:
if I should now die, what would become of me? and if I should yet live, will the Lord ever be merciful to me? The Sins I have committed are numberless and hainous, the Wrath I feel is unexpressible;
if I should now die, what would become of me? and if I should yet live, will the Lord ever be merciful to me? The Sins I have committed Are numberless and heinous, the Wrath I feel is unexpressible;
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And in such cases all the Pleasures and Diversions, the Riches and Honours of the World will signify little, they are Physicians of no value, you can taste no Sweetness in them;
And in such cases all the Pleasures and Diversions, the Riches and Honours of the World will signify little, they Are Physicians of no valve, you can taste no Sweetness in them;
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1. What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel? &c. Observe, that it is the Wickedness of Men, (especially of Persons in great Places) is the true Cause of Wars, and publick Calamities.
1. What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel? etc. Observe, that it is the Wickedness of Men, (especially of Persons in great Places) is the true Cause of Wars, and public Calamities.
when he taxes him as the Troubler of Israel, he reply'd, It is Thou and thy Father's House that have troubled Israel, in that you have forsaken the Commandment of the Lord,
when he Taxes him as the Troubler of Israel, he replied, It is Thou and thy Father's House that have troubled Israel, in that you have forsaken the Commandment of the Lord,
2. What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and the Crimes of the Family of Ahab, are so many? Observe, that the Sins of Courts do sometimes bring Judgment on the whole Land. The People were punished with a dreadful Pestilence for David 's Sin in numbring the People, 2 Sam. 24.17.
2. What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and the Crimes of the Family of Ahab, Are so many? Observe, that the Sins of Courts do sometime bring Judgement on the Whole Land. The People were punished with a dreadful Pestilence for David is since in numbering the People, 2 Sam. 24.17.
God turned not away his Anger from Judah and Jerusalem, notwithstanding the Reformation of Josiah, for the Sin of his Grandfather Manasses, and his Father Amnon, 2 Kings 23.25, 26. tho there was no King before him that turned to the Lord with all his Heart,
God turned not away his Anger from Judah and Jerusalem, notwithstanding the Reformation of Josiah, for the since of his Grandfather Manasses, and his Father Amnon, 2 Kings 23.25, 26. tho there was no King before him that turned to the Lord with all his Heart,
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Nevertheless the Lord turned not from the Fierceness of his great Wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the Provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal.
Nevertheless the Lord turned not from the Fierceness of his great Wrath, wherewith his Anger was kindled against Judah, Because of all the Provocations that Manasses had provoked him withal.
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My Anger, says God, was kindled against the Shepherds, and I smote the Goats; Zech. 10.3. that is, against the Officers in Church and State, who were the Ring-leaders in Sin;
My Anger, Says God, was kindled against the Shepherd's, and I smote the Goats; Zechariah 10.3. that is, against the Officers in Church and State, who were the Ringleaders in since;
3. What Peace to thee, O Joram, while the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel? &c. Observe, that Children may be punished for the Sins of their immediate Parents;
3. What Peace to thee, Oh Jhoram, while the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel? etc. Observe, that Children may be punished for the Sins of their immediate Parents;
And it is remarkable, that his dead Body is cast into the same Plat of Ground, where Naboth 's Blood, it is probable, had been spilt, Ver. 25, 26. of this Chapter.
And it is remarkable, that his dead Body is cast into the same Plate of Ground, where Naboth is Blood, it is probable, had been spilled, Ver. 25, 26. of this Chapter.
4. What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel? &c. We may learn how dangerous it is to be related to a wicked Family, with which God is angry.
4. What Peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel? etc. We may Learn how dangerous it is to be related to a wicked Family, with which God is angry.
For these words are spoken to Joram, who was not so bad as his Father Ahab, and whose Wickedness was inferiour to that of his Mother Jezebel: For it is said of him, tho he wrought evil in the sight of the Lord,
For these words Are spoken to Jhoram, who was not so bad as his Father Ahab, and whose Wickedness was inferior to that of his Mother Jezebel: For it is said of him, though he wrought evil in the sighed of the Lord,
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yet not like his Father or Mother, 2 Kings 3.2. and yet you see the Issue by this Text. Let Parents remember this, and younger Persons who are not enter'd into a married Relation.
yet not like his Father or Mother, 2 Kings 3.2. and yet you see the Issue by this Text. Let Parents Remember this, and younger Persons who Are not entered into a married Relation.
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Tho he were the Son of good Jehosaphat, yet he married the Daughter of Jezebel, and thereby was brought to walk in the Ways of Ahab; and he also was destroyed, 2 Kings 8.18. compared with 2 Chron. 21.6. and 12.13. It is dangerous in respect of Sin, lest we be infected;
Though he were the Son of good Jehoshaphat, yet he married the Daughter of Jezebel, and thereby was brought to walk in the Ways of Ahab; and he also was destroyed, 2 Kings 8.18. compared with 2 Chronicles 21.6. and 12.13. It is dangerous in respect of since, lest we be infected;
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For all the seventy Sons of wicked Ahab were cut off, as we read in the next Chapter, 2 Kings 10. For the Sins of Jeroboam God cut off all the Remnant of his House and Family, 1 Kings 15.30.
For all the seventy Sons of wicked Ahab were Cut off, as we read in the next Chapter, 2 Kings 10. For the Sins of Jeroboam God Cut off all the Remnant of his House and Family, 1 Kings 15.30.
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And all the Kindred, and Children, and Friends of Baasha died for his Iniquity, 1 Kings 16. It is so ordinary for the Branches of a wicked Family to share in Punishment with the Heads of it, that the Spirit of God takes notice of it,
And all the Kindred, and Children, and Friends of Baasha died for his Iniquity, 1 Kings 16. It is so ordinary for the Branches of a wicked Family to share in Punishment with the Heads of it, that the Spirit of God Takes notice of it,
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as an unusual and extraordinary thing, if it fell out otherwise, Numb. 26.10, 11. The Earth opened and swallowed up Korah and his Company; and it is added,
as an unusual and extraordinary thing, if it fell out otherwise, Numb. 26.10, 11. The Earth opened and swallowed up Korah and his Company; and it is added,
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And therefore when they went to War against any People, they used several Methods, which they thought were likely to get the Gods of such or such a City out from amongst them;
And Therefore when they went to War against any People, they used several Methods, which they Thought were likely to get the God's of such or such a city out from among them;
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The Canaanites had their Hearts hardened, that they did not seek after Peace, would not make Peace with Israel. This came of the Lord, to the intent they might be utterly destroyed; Josh. 11.20.
The Canaanites had their Hearts hardened, that they did not seek After Peace, would not make Peace with Israel. This Come of the Lord, to the intent they might be utterly destroyed; Josh. 11.20.
It is the Sword of the Lord, and of Gideon that must secure the Victory. The latter without the former will prove a wooden Dagger, and do not Execution.
It is the Sword of the Lord, and of gideon that must secure the Victory. The latter without the former will prove a wooden Dagger, and do not Execution.
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Hence it sometimes comes to pass, that mighty Armies have been blasted by Divine Providence, been ruined we know not how, falling as it were by their own Strength, withered and come to nothing by a secret Curse of God:
Hence it sometime comes to pass, that mighty Armies have been blasted by Divine Providence, been ruined we know not how, falling as it were by their own Strength, withered and come to nothing by a secret Curse of God:
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great Politicians fooled, firm Alliances strangely broken, resolute Commanders disappointed, sometimes fearing where no Ground of Fear was, sometimes as resolute and fool-hardy against all Reason, to their own Destruction.
great Politicians fooled, firm Alliances strangely broken, resolute Commanders disappointed, sometime fearing where no Ground of fear was, sometime as resolute and foolhardy against all Reason, to their own Destruction.
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when there is so little Appearance of Reformation, and all Attempts for it meet with such Opposition? It is rather a Wonder, that we remain escaped at this day,
when there is so little Appearance of Reformation, and all Attempts for it meet with such Opposition? It is rather a Wonder, that we remain escaped At this day,
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II. There are several things also observable from this History of Joram and Jezebel, which may hereupon afford Matter of Reproof, with respect to several Transgressions amongst us of the like kind.
II There Are several things also observable from this History of Jhoram and Jezebel, which may hereupon afford Matter of Reproof, with respect to several Transgressions among us of the like kind.
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1. Doth not Spiritual Whoredom and Carnal abound, and the latter too much unpunished? Though open and avowed Idolatry, we may thank God, is not tolerated amongst us, as a few Years since:
1. Does not Spiritual Whoredom and Carnal abound, and the latter too much unpunished? Though open and avowed Idolatry, we may thank God, is not tolerated among us, as a few years since:
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And for carnal Whoredoms, the Impurities of the Flesh, and the Lusts of Uncleanness, and that which contributes to them, Luxury and intemperate Drinking.
And for carnal Whoredoms, the Impurities of the Flesh, and the Lustiest of Uncleanness, and that which contributes to them, Luxury and intemperate Drinking.
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Shall I not visit for these things? Shall I not be avanged on such a Nation, saith the Lord? Jer. 5.28, 29. I cannot but acknowledg with Thankfulness to God, and to the just Honour of the Magistrates of this City, that there hath been much done this last Year, to suppress and punish these and other scandalous Crimes.
Shall I not visit for these things? Shall I not be avanged on such a nation, Says the Lord? Jer. 5.28, 29. I cannot but acknowledge with Thankfulness to God, and to the just Honour of the Magistrates of this city, that there hath been much done this last Year, to suppress and Punish these and other scandalous Crimes.
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But what Opposition and Discouragement have they met with, (Inferiour Officers especially) in their Endeavours of Reformation? How hath the Attempt been ridicul'd? and their worthy Zeal been mis-interpreted, nicknamed,
But what Opposition and Discouragement have they met with, (Inferior Officers especially) in their Endeavours of Reformation? How hath the Attempt been ridiculed? and their worthy Zeal been Misinterpreted, nicknamed,
and reviled? How few have done what they might and ought, to strengthen their hands? How backward are the Generality even of good Men, to assist the Magistrate by giving notice of the Guilty, that they may be punish'd? Though they know there are such in Commission,
and reviled? How few have done what they might and ought, to strengthen their hands? How backward Are the Generality even of good Men, to assist the Magistrate by giving notice of the Guilty, that they may be punished? Though they know there Are such in Commission,
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But ought not every one to do what he can, to prevent and purge out Wickedness from the City and Nation, by endeavouring the exemplary Punishment of notorious Offenders? Is it not by this means, that the fierce Anger of the Lord, kindled against a People, is to be turned away, Numb. 25.3, 4, 11. And from themselves too.
But ought not every one to do what he can, to prevent and purge out Wickedness from the city and nation, by endeavouring the exemplary Punishment of notorious Offenders? Is it not by this means, that the fierce Anger of the Lord, kindled against a People, is to be turned away, Numb. 25.3, 4, 11. And from themselves too.
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whether he hath seen or known of it, if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his Iniquity. Levit. 5.1. and 24.14. He that heareth Cursing, and bewrayeth it not, is Partner in the Sin; Prov. 29.24.
whither he hath seen or known of it, if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his Iniquity. Levit. 5.1. and 24.14. He that hears Cursing, and bewrayeth it not, is Partner in the since; Curae 29.24.
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It is reckoned among the Iniquities that separate between a People and their God, and cause him to hide his Face, that none calleth for Justice, nor any pleadeth for Truth, Isai. 59.2, 4. Thanks be to God, there be some Gentlemen and others,
It is reckoned among the Iniquities that separate between a People and their God, and cause him to hide his Face, that none calls for justice, nor any pleads for Truth, Isaiah 59.2, 4. Thanks be to God, there be Some Gentlemen and Others,
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But if private Persons, in their several Places, would have done what they could to assist the Magistrate in this Work of Reformation, where one Malefactor of either Sex hath been punish'd this last Year, there might have been twenty.
But if private Persons, in their several Places, would have done what they could to assist the Magistrate in this Work of Reformation, where one Malefactor of either Sex hath been punished this last Year, there might have been twenty.
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And so good a Beginning this Year, might probably have been carried so far, as that not only succeeding Magistrates would find it less difficult to carry it further;
And so good a Beginning this Year, might probably have been carried so Far, as that not only succeeding Magistrates would find it less difficult to carry it further;
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in educating them in Rebellion against God, in Pride, and Vanity, and fleshly Lusts, instead of endeavouring to save them from these? How little care is there in most Families to instruct, reprove, and admonish Inferiours;
in educating them in Rebellion against God, in Pride, and Vanity, and fleshly Lustiest, instead of endeavouring to save them from these? How little care is there in most Families to instruct, reprove, and admonish Inferiors;
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or use the Authority God hath given Parents to restrain their Children from Sin? So shameful is the Neglect of Parents in this kind, that it abates our Wonder to find so many Complaints of wicked disobedient Children:
or use the authority God hath given Parents to restrain their Children from since? So shameful is the Neglect of Parents in this kind, that it abates our Wonder to find so many Complaints of wicked disobedient Children:
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How little is done by them, to save them from the Sin of Pride, to antidote them against the Impurities of the World? How seldom do they put them upon secret Prayer,
How little is done by them, to save them from the since of Pride, to antidote them against the Impurities of the World? How seldom do they put them upon secret Prayer,
and reading the H. Scripture and other good Books, as soon as capable? How little care to teach them the strict Observation of the Lord's Day, by their Counsels,
and reading the H. Scripture and other good Books, as soon as capable? How little care to teach them the strict Observation of the Lord's Day, by their Counsels,
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For when he, and Jehoshaphat, and the King of Edom, went to War against Meah, 2 Kings 3.10. being in a great Strait for want of Water, Joram impatiently complains of God, as having brought out three Kings, to destroy them together in the Wilderness.
For when he, and Jehoshaphat, and the King of Edom, went to War against Meah, 2 Kings 3.10. being in a great Strait for want of Water, Jhoram impatiently complains of God, as having brought out three Kings, to destroy them together in the Wilderness.
as new Relations, new Conditions, new Employments, considerable Voyages or Journies, removal of Habitations to distant Places, &c. without begging God so to direct by his Providence,
as new Relations, new Conditions, new Employments, considerable Voyages or Journeys, removal of Habitations to distant Places, etc. without begging God so to Direct by his Providence,
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that by the Use of your own Reason, and the Advice of Friends, you may make a true Judgment, what is the most rational and Christian Course? Instead of this, you mock God, by praying for his Blessing upon that which you have contrived without him:
that by the Use of your own Reason, and the advice of Friends, you may make a true Judgement, what is the most rational and Christian Course? Instead of this, you mock God, by praying for his Blessing upon that which you have contrived without him:
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compared with 33. When Samaria was besieged by Benhadad King of Syria, and the Inhabitants distressed by Famine, (insomuch that an Asses Head was sold for 80 pieces of Silver,
compared with 33. When Samaria was besieged by Benhadad King of Syria, and the Inhabitants distressed by Famine, (insomuch that an Asses Head was sold for 80 Pieces of Silver,
But he rends his Clothes, and falls to cursing and raving, If the Lord do not help thee, says he, how or whence should I help thee? How shall I help thee? let the Lord help thee;
But he rends his Clothes, and falls to cursing and raving, If the Lord do not help thee, Says he, how or whence should I help thee? How shall I help thee? let the Lord help thee;
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to devour their little ones, to reassume into their Bodies the Fruit whereof they had lately been delivered. One of them yielded to have her Son boiled, and eaten;
to devour their little ones, to reassume into their Bodies the Fruit whereof they had lately been Delivered. One of them yielded to have her Son boiled, and eaten;
Upon the Repentance of one of them of this Engagement, the other appeals to Joram, in the Anguish and Bitterness of her Soul, crying out, Help, O King. O the Terror of Famine, sharpened with the Anger of God,
Upon the Repentance of one of them of this Engagement, the other appeals to Jhoram, in the Anguish and Bitterness of her Soul, crying out, Help, Oh King. Oh the Terror of Famine, sharpened with the Anger of God,
As delicate Women in Jerusalem, as any in London, for ought I know, were reduced to this, and glad to do it. As we read, Lament. 2.20. Behold, O Lord, and consider to whom thou hast done this:
As delicate Women in Jerusalem, as any in London, for ought I know, were reduced to this, and glad to do it. As we read, Lament. 2.20. Behold, Oh Lord, and Consider to whom thou hast done this:
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Shall the Women eat their Fruit, the Children of a Span long? And Chap. 4.10. The Hands of the pitiful Women have sodden their own Children, they were their Meat in the Destruction of the Daughter of my People.
Shall the Women eat their Fruit, the Children of a Span long? And Chap. 4.10. The Hands of the pitiful Women have sodden their own Children, they were their Meat in the Destruction of the Daughter of my People.
But in this Distress King Joram frets against the Lord, and the Prophet Elisha; instead of mourning for Sin, he murmurs against God, saying, Why should I wait upon God any longer? this Evil is of the Lord.
But in this Distress King Jhoram frets against the Lord, and the Prophet Elisha; instead of mourning for since, he murmurs against God, saying, Why should I wait upon God any longer? this Evil is of the Lord.
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Let me hereby call you to reflect upon what Instances of Impatience you have at any time discovered under the smarting Rod of God, either private or publick;
Let me hereby call you to reflect upon what Instances of Impatience you have At any time discovered under the smarting Rod of God, either private or public;
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after all the late Wonders of Divine Providence in delivering and saving us? 6. Another Sin in the History of Joram, was the mingling Worldly Policy with Religion;
After all the late Wonders of Divine Providence in delivering and Saving us? 6. another since in the History of Jhoram, was the mingling Worldly Policy with Religion;
pretending the Service of God, when there was something else designed at the bottom: 2 Kings 3.2, 3. compared with 13th, we read that that he put away the Image and Statue of Baal, it may be in Compliance with one of his Allies, viz. to gratify King Jehosaphat, whose Assistance he needed against the Moabites. But he still clave to the Calves of Dan and Bethel.
pretending the Service of God, when there was something Else designed At the bottom: 2 Kings 3.2, 3. compared with 13th, we read that that he put away the Image and Statue of Baal, it may be in Compliance with one of his Allies, viz. to gratify King Jehoshaphat, whose Assistance he needed against the Moabites. But he still clave to the Calves of Dan and Bethel.
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Whereupon the Prophet speaks sharply to him in the 13th Verse of that Chapter, What have I to do with thee, thou King of Israel? Get thee to the Prophets of thy Father and Mother:
Whereupon the Prophet speaks sharply to him in the 13th Verse of that Chapter, What have I to do with thee, thou King of Israel? Get thee to the prophets of thy Father and Mother:
Joram destroyed one of the Images of Baal, Jehu was zealous to destroy the House of Ahab, and the wicked Priests of Baal: But both followed the Sin of Jeroboam as to the Worship of the Calves, 2 Kings 10.28, 29. where,
Jhoram destroyed one of the Images of Baal, Jehu was zealous to destroy the House of Ahab, and the wicked Priests of Baal: But both followed the since of Jeroboam as to the Worship of the Calves, 2 Kings 10.28, 29. where,
after a large Account of this new King Joram, and of his Zeal in destroying the Image of Baal, and the House of Baal, and the Priests of Baal, it is added at the 29th Verse, Howbeit he departed not from the Sins of Jeroboam, who made Israel to sin in the Calves of Dan and Bethel.
After a large Account of this new King Jhoram, and of his Zeal in destroying the Image of Baal, and the House of Baal, and the Priests of Baal, it is added At the 29th Verse, Howbeit he departed not from the Sins of Jeroboam, who made Israel to sin in the Calves of Dan and Bethel.
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This was the Case of Joram. At one time he calls Elisha Father, at another time he vows to have his Head, and to be the Death of him, whatever it cost, 2 Kings 6.21. compared with the 31st Verse.
This was the Case of Jhoram. At one time he calls Elisha Father, At Another time he vows to have his Head, and to be the Death of him, whatever it cost, 2 Kings 6.21. compared with the 31st Verse.
and most of all that Sin, which is the Cause of War. Secondly, Pray earnestly for the Peace of our Jerusalem, and the taking away Sin that hinders all kind of Peace.
and most of all that since, which is the Cause of War. Secondly, Pray earnestly for the Peace of our Jerusalem, and the taking away since that hinders all kind of Peace.
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who have fallen in the high Places of the Field, or been kill'd at Sea, or died in Garisons, or in the Fleet. Let us look abroad into Neighbouring Countries,
who have fallen in the high Places of the Field, or been killed At Sea, or died in Garrisons, or in the Fleet. Let us look abroad into Neighbouring Countries,
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and we shall find a Roll like that of Ezekiel, written within and without, in Capital Letters, Lamentation, Mourning and Wo. What Robberies, Spoils, Sackings, Burnings, and Devastations! What Oaths, Blasphemies, Rapes, Cruelty!
and we shall find a Roll like that of Ezekielem, written within and without, in Capital Letters, Lamentation, Mourning and Wo. What Robberies, Spoils, Sackings, Burnings, and Devastations! What Oaths, Blasphemies, Rapes, Cruelty!
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Desperate Threatnings to stab or pistol those who will not confess their Riches and Treasure, or the little they have hid, to make them accessory to their own Spoils;
Desperate Threatenings to stab or pistol those who will not confess their Riches and Treasure, or the little they have hid, to make them accessory to their own Spoils;
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And after such Miseries, how many of our Brethren have been brought by cruel Usage, to bow down in the House of a strange God, to make Shipwrack of Faith and a good Conscience,
And After such Misery's, how many of our Brothers have been brought by cruel Usage, to bow down in the House of a strange God, to make Shipwreck of Faith and a good Conscience,
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and our Brethrens Sins, that are the provoking Cause of these Calamities; without which we should not feel such terrible Effects of God's righteous Anger.
and our Brothers' Sins, that Are the provoking Cause of these Calamities; without which we should not feel such terrible Effects of God's righteous Anger.
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2. Pray earnestly for the Peace of Jerusalem. Earnestly, as those that apprehend the Divine Displeasure, fearing lest Wrath be gone out from the Lord against us:
2. prey earnestly for the Peace of Jerusalem. Earnestly, as those that apprehend the Divine Displeasure, fearing lest Wrath be gone out from the Lord against us:
such a Peace, without our Repentance and God's Pardon, would be the most dreadful Judgment. A displeased God may sometimes deliver an unpardon'd People;
such a Peace, without our Repentance and God's Pardon, would be the most dreadful Judgement. A displeased God may sometime deliver an unpardoned People;
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3. Show that you are sincere in mourning and in praying, by your Personal and Family Reformation. Without resolving and endeavouring this, our solemn Mockery of God in these Solemnities will cost this Nation and City dear.
3. Show that you Are sincere in mourning and in praying, by your Personal and Family Reformation. Without resolving and endeavouring this, our solemn Mockery of God in these Solemnities will cost this nation and city dear.
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Believe it therefore and consider it, that unless you put away the Evil of your Doings, the Evil that is in your Tabernacles, in your Houses, in your Trades, in your Families, &c. you cannot expect Peace.
Believe it Therefore and Consider it, that unless you put away the Evil of your Doings, the Evil that is in your Tabernacles, in your Houses, in your Trades, in your Families, etc. you cannot expect Peace.
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behold and see what sad Characters of Misery and Ruin are engraven, or rather plowed on the Persons, Houses, Fields, Vineyards, Cities, Churches, &c. of our Neighbours.
behold and see what sad Characters of Misery and Ruin Are engraven, or rather plowed on the Persons, Houses, Fields, Vineyards, Cities, Churches, etc. of our Neighbours.
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but Jacob 's Pillow of Stone whereon to lay my Head. My Father is kill'd, or taken Prisoner, saith another, my dear and tender Father, who nourish'd and sustain'd me;
but Jacob is Pillow of Stone whereon to lay my Head. My Father is killed, or taken Prisoner, Says Another, my dear and tender Father, who nourished and sustained me;
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The Widow bemoans the loss of a tender Husband, (made nearer by God than Father or Mother) snatcht away by an untimely Death, whom she shall see no more.
The Widow bemoans the loss of a tender Husband, (made nearer by God than Father or Mother) snatched away by an untimely Death, whom she shall see no more.
hearing the confused Out-cries and Skrieks of our distressed Neighbours, mingled with the Noise of French or Irish Souldiers killing, or encouraging to kill.
hearing the confused Outcries and Shrieks of our distressed Neighbours, mingled with the Noise of French or Irish Soldiers killing, or encouraging to kill.
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or sprawling and strugling for Life on the Souldiers Pikes, (and the distressed Mother ravish'd it may be, e're she have leave to die.) You have not seen the ghastly Visage of Death, deform'd with Wounds,
or sprawling and struggling for Life on the Soldiers Pikes, (and the distressed Mother ravished it may be, ever she have leave to die.) You have not seen the ghastly Visage of Death, deformed with Wounds,
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or conclude and shorten the Miseries of War. He that is the Lord of Hosts, who makes Wars to cease to the Ends of the Earth, He must make our Officers Peace:
or conclude and shorten the Misery's of War. He that is the Lord of Hosts, who makes Wars to cease to the Ends of the Earth, He must make our Officers Peace:
He hurles Princes from their Thrones, and sets up others in their room. He breaks their Scepters in pieces, as easily as you can a Venice - Glass. He overrules their Designs;
He hurls Princes from their Thrones, and sets up Others in their room. He breaks their Sceptres in Pieces, as Easily as you can a Venice - Glass. He overrules their Designs;
cutting off the Spirits of Princes by a surprizing Stroke, altering their Minds and Purposes, or ending their Lives? &c. Peace and War are in his Hand.
cutting off the Spirits of Princes by a surprising Stroke, altering their Minds and Purposes, or ending their Lives? etc. Peace and War Are in his Hand.
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or by Fire consume an Enemy's Troops, as those which came against Elijah. The Water shall bury the Egyptians; and rather than fail, the Dust of the Earth shall start up into Armies of Flies and Lice and Frogs against Pharoah.
or by Fire consume an Enemy's Troops, as those which Come against Elijah. The Water shall bury the egyptians; and rather than fail, the Dust of the Earth shall start up into Armies of Flies and Lice and Frogs against Pharaoh.
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To all the Ends of the Earth, he is said to make Wars to cease; that is, in all Places, in all Countries, in all Societies, in Families, in Churches, in Cities, in Nations, in particular Souls.
To all the Ends of the Earth, he is said to make Wars to cease; that is, in all Places, in all Countries, in all Societies, in Families, in Churches, in Cities, in nations, in particular Souls.
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If God be angry, and send this Judgment of Sword or Famine against a People, who can describe the Dread and Horror of such a Calamity? Every Battel of the Warrior, saith the Prophet, is with confused Noise, and Garments roll'd in Blood; Isa. 9.5. but this shall be with Burning and with Fewel of Fire.
If God be angry, and send this Judgement of Sword or Famine against a People, who can describe the Dread and Horror of such a Calamity? Every Battle of the Warrior, Says the Prophet, is with confused Noise, and Garments rolled in Blood; Isaiah 9.5. but this shall be with Burning and with Fuel of Fire.
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and make all the Calamities of War unsufferably more grievous than can be exprest. There is nothing so base, but the greatest Spirits shall stoop to;
and make all the Calamities of War unsufferably more grievous than can be expressed. There is nothing so base, but the greatest Spirits shall stoop to;
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4. We do not know what we may further experience and feel of the terrible Effects and Miseries of War. The most are confident that all will quickly be well, and the present Cloud vanish:
4. We do not know what we may further experience and feel of the terrible Effects and Misery's of War. The most Are confident that all will quickly be well, and the present Cloud vanish:
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There will speedily be an honourable Peace; the French are impoverish'd and almost starved: Their Numbers are lessen'd, and ours encreas'd against this Campagne.
There will speedily be an honourable Peace; the French Are impoverished and almost starved: Their Numbers Are lessened, and ours increased against this Campagne.
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But may not all such Confidence prove a Refuge of Lies? Consider what God saith by the Prophet, Thus saith the Lord to the King of Judah, Deceive not your selves, saying, The Chaldeans shall depart:
But may not all such Confidence prove a Refuge of Lies? Consider what God Says by the Prophet, Thus Says the Lord to the King of Judah, Deceive not your selves, saying, The Chaldeans shall depart:
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What is there for publick Safety, or private Defence, that can be Proof against the Anger of God? For certain, it is not the great Numbers or Riches of a People, no advantageous Situation or Strength of Places,
What is there for public Safety, or private Defence, that can be Proof against the Anger of God? For certain, it is not the great Numbers or Riches of a People, no advantageous Situation or Strength of Places,
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But who can tell, but that except we Repent, we shall drink the Dregs of the Cup? The Sins of Societies and Communities of Men, as such, must be punish'd in this World, if at all;
But who can tell, but that except we repent, we shall drink the Dregs of the Cup? The Sins of Societies and Communities of Men, as such, must be punished in this World, if At all;
1. Are you willing to have the Grounds of your Peace tried and examined? or, are you loth to bring it to the Touch-stone? You may justly suspect that Peace which is afraid of being examined,
1. are you willing to have the Grounds of your Peace tried and examined? or, Are you loath to bring it to the Touchstone? You may justly suspect that Peace which is afraid of being examined,
Since therefore thou sayst thou hast Peace, enquire seriously, Is it on a Scripture-Bottom? Is it warranted by the Rule? Is it according to the Infallible Word of God? Hast thou Peace, by the Testimony of Conscience to thine unfeigned Repentance,
Since Therefore thou Sayest thou hast Peace, inquire seriously, Is it on a Scripture-Bottom? Is it warranted by the Rule? Is it according to the Infallible Word of God? Hast thou Peace, by the Testimony of Conscience to thine unfeigned Repentance,
2. Thou sayst thou hast Peace, How camest thou by it? Is it the Effect of deep Repentance and Sorrow for Sin? Is it the Fruit of a Divine Faith, accepting Christ in all his Offices? Is it the Answer of servent Prayer,
2. Thou Sayest thou hast Peace, How camest thou by it? Is it the Effect of deep Repentance and Sorrow for since? Is it the Fruit of a Divine Faith, accepting christ in all his Offices? Is it the Answer of servient Prayer,
after earnest Supplications to Heaven? Is it the Result of serious Examination of thy Heart and Life? If thou didst not get it in the use of such Means, there is reason to question the Truth of it.
After earnest Supplications to Heaven? Is it the Result of serious Examination of thy Heart and Life? If thou didst not get it in the use of such Means, there is reason to question the Truth of it.
4. What are the Effects of thy Peace of Conscience? Doth it make 〈 ◊ 〉 more careful to avoid Sin? Doth it quicken and enliven thee in the Way of the Lord? A false Peace makes us more sluggish, and secure, and barren.
4. What Are the Effects of thy Peace of Conscience? Does it make 〈 ◊ 〉 more careful to avoid since? Does it quicken and enliven thee in the Way of the Lord? A false Peace makes us more sluggish, and secure, and barren.
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when Corruption prevails, and he is overcome by Temptation, as at other times; till upon renewed Repentance, and Faith in Christ, he can hope his Sin is forgiven, and God reconciled.
when Corruption prevails, and he is overcome by Temptation, as At other times; till upon renewed Repentance, and Faith in christ, he can hope his since is forgiven, and God reconciled.
I may then conclude with a Blessing, the comprehensive Blessing of Peace; I may beg it of God in hope, saying, Peace be in your Families, Peace in your Neighbourhood, Peace in this City and Nation,
I may then conclude with a Blessing, the comprehensive Blessing of Peace; I may beg it of God in hope, saying, Peace be in your Families, Peace in your Neighbourhood, Peace in this city and nation,
