Reformations preservation opened in a sermon preached at Westminster before the honourable House of Commons, at the late solemne fast, July 26, 1643 / by Sidr. Simpson.
THere are but two things that are the desire of all good men in these times, The Reformation of Religion, and, The safety, and preservation of it, and of the Kingdome; and you have both these in the text, Reformation, in the word glory; preservation, in the other.
THere Are but two things that Are the desire of all good men in these times, The Reformation of Religion, and, The safety, and preservation of it, and of the Kingdom; and you have both these in the text, Reformation, in the word glory; preservation, in the other.
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If you looke on the former chapter, and the foregoing verses of this Chapter, you shall finde as bad times foretold as could be, such in which the slaughter should be so great, that there should not be the sixt man lest at most,
If you look on the former chapter, and the foregoing Verses of this Chapter, you shall find as bad times foretold as could be, such in which the slaughter should be so great, that there should not be the sixt man lest At most,
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if he gives a stroake, he gives a kisse; if he send out an enemy against them, himselfe speakes as David to the Commander when he went out against his sonne Absalon, Deale kindly with them:
if he gives a stroke, he gives a kiss; if he send out an enemy against them, himself speaks as David to the Commander when he went out against his son Absalom, Deal kindly with them:
First, in glory there must be some divine excellency, some surpassing good, and therefore it is given unto God, Thine is the glory. The Kings daughter is all glorious within;
First, in glory there must be Some divine excellency, Some surpassing good, and Therefore it is given unto God, Thine is the glory. The Kings daughter is all glorious within;
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And because that upon this, one great part of the discourse hangs, I shall therefore by the way make it evident, that by Glory is understood here a Church reformed;
And Because that upon this, one great part of the discourse hangs, I shall Therefore by the Way make it evident, that by Glory is understood Here a Church reformed;
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First, if you looke to the context, you shall finde there a branch comming out of the earth in the 2. v. that is, a Church erected when the face of it was spoyled, corrupted, yea undiscernible: this is beautifull.
First, if you look to the context, you shall find there a branch coming out of the earth in the 2. v. that is, a Church erected when the face of it was spoiled, corrupted, yea undiscernible: this is beautiful.
here are communicants in these, and they are such as are cleansed and undefiled, vers. 3. here is thirdly, government; 2 Pet. 2.10. it is said of some they doe despise and not respect dominions, or glories, as the word is;
Here Are communicants in these, and they Are such as Are cleansed and undefiled, vers. 3. Here is Thirdly, government; 2 Pet. 2.10. it is said of Some they do despise and not respect Dominions, or Glories, as the word is;
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and all these are in the Church reformed. First, there is a revelation of God, Ephes. 3.10. the unsearchable riches of Christ, and the manifold wisedome of God is knowne in the Church;
and all these Are in the Church reformed. First, there is a Revelation of God, Ephesians 3.10. the unsearchable riches of christ, and the manifold Wisdom of God is known in the Church;
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that there the very presence of God holds the soule to him, here the Minister as Gods watchman, he saith, hoc age, warnes men when as they are remisse and carelesse, the word keeps the eare, the Sacraments, all the senses,
that there the very presence of God holds the soul to him, Here the Minister as God's watchman, he Says, hoc age, warns men when as they Are remiss and careless, the word keeps the ear, the Sacraments, all the Senses,
It is a heaven upon earth, glory: What inconveniences doe men forecast will follow or accompany reformation? but as he some timesaid when he wastold he did ill to desire to be out of the world and in heaven,
It is a heaven upon earth, glory: What inconveniences do men forecast will follow or accompany Reformation? but as he Some timesaid when he wastold he did ill to desire to be out of the world and in heaven,
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And in the explication of this I shall doe these three things. 1. Shew you what these evills are which these that goe about reformation are liable to, that they need protection against. 2. Shew what this defence is, that you may see whether it be answerable to the trouble,
And in the explication of this I shall do these three things. 1. Show you what these evils Are which these that go about Reformation Are liable to, that they need protection against. 2. Show what this defence is, that you may see whither it be answerable to the trouble,
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First, Inhumane treacheries, for this verse doth referre both unto Pharaohs persecution, and to the dealings of the Canaanitish Kings with the people of Israel in the Wildernesse.
First, Inhumane Treacheries, for this verse does refer both unto Pharaohs persecution, and to the dealings of the Canaanitish Kings with the people of Israel in the Wilderness.
Secondly, here is in the fift and sixt verses, heat and cold, that is, such evills as are intolerable, for who can abide his frost? unavoidable, for there is none can hide himselfe from the heate,
Secondly, Here is in the fift and sixt Verses, heat and cold, that is, such evils as Are intolerable, for who can abide his frost? unavoidable, for there is none can hide himself from the heat,
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they are such as are successive, one comming on the neck of another: when Psal. 121.6. he had said, He shall keepe thee that the Sun shall not burne thee by day nor the Moone by night;
they Are such as Are successive, one coming on the neck of Another: when Psalm 121.6. he had said, He shall keep thee that the Sun shall not burn thee by day nor the Moon by night;
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Thirdly, you have also storme and raine spoken of (covert from the storme and the raine,) that is, such evils as are desolating, and come on a suddame before one be prepared for the enduring of them;
Thirdly, you have also storm and rain spoken of (covert from the storm and the rain,) that is, such evils as Are desolating, and come on a suddame before one be prepared for the enduring of them;
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when Christ would expresse the sudden and great apostasy of these which built on the sand, he tels them the storme and the raine fell, on them and they with it; In Psal. 11.6. when God would set out the judgements he brings on the World, he tells them there shall come storme and raine, of fire and brimstone;
when christ would express the sudden and great apostasy of these which built on the sand, he tells them the storm and the rain fell, on them and they with it; In Psalm 11.6. when God would Set out the Judgments he brings on the World, he tells them there shall come storm and rain, of fire and brimstone;
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the Church reformers must looke for such like stormes, that all the Anchors they have cannot hold, they shall be left meerely to mercy, and the power of God, such evills come and they know not the morning of it, vipers in their own bowels, traytors among their veryest friends which they supposed not;
the Church reformers must look for such like storms, that all the Anchors they have cannot hold, they shall be left merely to mercy, and the power of God, such evils come and they know not the morning of it, vipers in their own bowels, Traitors among their veriest Friends which they supposed not;
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but that you may see he doth, for he comes in to their defence: A Ship that is tost at Sea in a storme, is set so much nearer heaven, that is all that troubles shal do to you;
but that you may see he does, for he comes in to their defence: A Ship that is tossed At Sea in a storm, is Set so much nearer heaven, that is all that Troubles shall do to you;
Who is there that glorifies God as one that will preserve him in well doing? Though all that doe beleeve doe thinke they shall meete with salvation at the last,
Who is there that Glorifies God as one that will preserve him in well doing? Though all that do believe doe think they shall meet with salvation At the last,
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yet for preservation here, as soone as one hath got his heart a little quiet, the next danger that comes is like the wind unto the leaves of the wildernes, that takes it all away;
yet for preservation Here, as soon as one hath god his heart a little quiet, the next danger that comes is like the wind unto the leaves of the Wilderness, that Takes it all away;
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let them be plotted, concealed mischiese, against all that I will be a defence, look you but to my glory. Let us looke a little unto every one of the words he saith.
let them be plotted, concealed mischiese, against all that I will be a defence, look you but to my glory. Let us look a little unto every one of the words he Says.
Secondly, you have a shadow, and the shadow of a rocke, as it is expounded, Esa. 32.2. A shadow you know is cooling and refreshing, and makes the heat of the day as though it were not. If that be not enough,
Secondly, you have a shadow, and the shadow of a rock, as it is expounded, Isaiah 32.2. A shadow you know is cooling and refreshing, and makes the heat of the day as though it were not. If that be not enough,
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Thirdly, you have a place of refuge; Montanus translates it confidentiam, a spirit above all danger, that will not stoope or be base for any inconvenience it shall suffer; If that be not enough,
Thirdly, you have a place of refuge; Montanus translates it confidentiam, a Spirit above all danger, that will not stoop or be base for any inconvenience it shall suffer; If that be not enough,
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the mercy seat, or propitiatory, was the covering of it, and this signifyed Christ, Psal. 32.1. upon this covering there were two Cherubims, the emblemes of Angels, on that God sate as on a throne of Majestie, Psal. 99.1. from this God gave direction to them, Exod. 25.22. Numb. 7.89.
the mercy seat, or propitiatory, was the covering of it, and this signified christ, Psalm 32.1. upon this covering there were two Cherubims, the emblems of Angels, on that God sat as on a throne of Majesty, Psalm 99.1. from this God gave direction to them, Exod 25.22. Numb. 7.89.
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First, that God will defend them, it appeares by the guard he hath set over them which are his glory; Angels campe about such, Psal. 34.8. all the while that Cambyses in the absence of Cyrus raged against the Church, Daniel 10. vers. 13. there is an Angell left in Persia to looke unto him;
First, that God will defend them, it appears by the guard he hath Set over them which Are his glory; Angels camp about such, Psalm 34.8. all the while that Cambyses in the absence of Cyrus raged against the Church, daniel 10. vers. 13. there is an Angel left in Persiam to look unto him;
you are the charge of Jesus Christ, Zach. 1.10, 11, 12. Verses, and observe, he is among the Myrtle tree that is the Churches, taking account of the Angels, in Verse 10. upon Horse-backe, to note his speedy succour, on a red horse,
you Are the charge of jesus christ, Zach 1.10, 11, 12. Verses, and observe, he is among the Myrtle tree that is the Churches, taking account of the Angels, in Verse 10. upon Horseback, to note his speedy succour, on a read horse,
O Lord of Hoast, saith he, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the Cities of Judah? 1 Cor. 10.4. the Rocke that followed them was Christ;
O Lord of Host, Says he, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the Cities of Judah? 1 Cor. 10.4. the Rock that followed them was christ;
and therefore alwayes hath it in her armes; Its so with God too, and therefore you have it in Isaiah 27.1.2.3. Verses, Lest any hurt it, I will keepe it night and day.
and Therefore always hath it in her arms; Its so with God too, and Therefore you have it in Isaiah 27.1.2.3. Verses, Lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day.
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Secondly, it appeares that on the glory there shall bee a defence, because the glory of the Church is the glory of God. In Judges 9.3. the Vine is said to cheere the heart of God;
Secondly, it appears that on the glory there shall be a defence, Because the glory of the Church is the glory of God. In Judges 9.3. the Vine is said to cheer the heart of God;
Answ. Consider as there is a double incarnation of Christ as I may call it, one proper in the flesh of his person, another mysticall in the flesh of his Saints,
Answer Consider as there is a double incarnation of christ as I may call it, one proper in the Flesh of his person, Another mystical in the Flesh of his Saints,
and therefore they are called Christ, 1 Cor. 12.12. And Paul is said to fulfill the sufferings of Christ in his body, Col. 1.24. so you may conceive a double glorification of God, the one in the beholding of his excellencies in himselfe, the other in beholding of himselfe in us and in his worship:
and Therefore they Are called christ, 1 Cor. 12.12. And Paul is said to fulfil the sufferings of christ in his body, Col. 1.24. so you may conceive a double glorification of God, the one in the beholding of his excellencies in himself, the other in beholding of himself in us and in his worship:
Thirdly, if so bee the Church should suffer ruine, the whole world would come to ruine too, Isay 6.13. for the holy are as the props and pillars of it.
Thirdly, if so be the Church should suffer ruin, the Whole world would come to ruin too, Saiah 6.13. for the holy Are as the props and pillars of it.
neither could all the adversaries of the Churches these witnesses before they had spoken the last word, when they had finished their testimony, Vers. 7.
neither could all the Adversaries of the Churches these Witnesses before they had spoken the last word, when they had finished their testimony, Vers. 7.
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Secondly, you shall find they devoured their adversaries, even as the fire that came out of the Over and Furnace in the Booke of Daniel, devoured those which stood before it;
Secondly, you shall find they devoured their Adversaries, even as the fire that Come out of the Over and Furnace in the Book of daniel, devoured those which stood before it;
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when as the Popish partie thinke that now they have none to trouble them, then shall there come an earthquake (a part of this defence) such civill warres as shall be their utter ruine,
when as the Popish party think that now they have none to trouble them, then shall there come an earthquake (a part of this defence) such civil wars as shall be their utter ruin,
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First, see the reason why God doth expose his people, the people called by his name, to so many troubles? why he lets in crosses, calls in enemies, disheartens and disables these that are on his side? they have defiled his glory,
First, see the reason why God does expose his people, the people called by his name, to so many Troubles? why he lets in Crosses, calls in enemies, disheartens and disables these that Are on his side? they have defiled his glory,
and brought forth to strangers? would you have him keepe his house when the devils haunt it? for so in 1 Cor. 10.21. that which is not done by the word in Godsworship, is done unto devils, because he is the appointer of it:
and brought forth to Strangers? would you have him keep his house when the Devils haunt it? for so in 1 Cor. 10.21. that which is not done by the word in Godsworship, is done unto Devils, Because he is the appointer of it:
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or are corrupt in his worship, they shame God, they disgrace God, nay they doe as much as they can to make God unhappy, to take from him his glory, and therefore upon them there shall bee no defence.
or Are corrupt in his worship, they shame God, they disgrace God, nay they do as much as they can to make God unhappy, to take from him his glory, and Therefore upon them there shall be no defence.
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for the staines that have beene, and that are on our glory, on our Religion, that so we may prevent the ruine and desolation, which if it be not timely lookt unto will come on us.
for the stains that have been, and that Are on our glory, on our Religion, that so we may prevent the ruin and desolation, which if it be not timely looked unto will come on us.
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First, mourne for the corruptions which have beene in Religion; so Nehemiah did in Nehem. 9.16.17.26.28. Verses, and yet some of these sinnes were committed many hundred yeares before he was borne;
First, mourn for the corruptions which have been in Religion; so Nehemiah did in Nehemiah 9.16.17.26.28. Verses, and yet Some of these Sins were committed many hundred Years before he was born;
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the face of Religion was growne wan and pale unto the death, her beautie gone, her favour changed, her countenance so smutted, mangled, blurd, that you could scarce know her;
the face of Religion was grown wan and pale unto the death, her beauty gone, her favour changed, her countenance so smutted, mangled, blurd, that you could scarce know her;
in stead of Minister she said Priest, for Sacraments, Sacrifice, for Table, Altar; her heart was wounded, her fundamentall doctrines rased, her worship mingled, originall sinne denied, the will of man was made supreame over God,
in stead of Minister she said Priest, for Sacraments, Sacrifice, for Table, Altar; her heart was wounded, her fundamental doctrines rased, her worship mingled, original sin denied, the will of man was made supreme over God,
Who can now abstaine from teares? Looke on the present corruption, Christs body is troden under feet by Swine in the Sacrament, the Sabbath prophaned, puritie nicknamed, reformation feared more than vassallage.
Who can now abstain from tears? Look on the present corruption, Christ body is trodden under feet by Swine in the Sacrament, the Sabbath Profaned, purity nicknamed, Reformation feared more than vassalage.
Its true there are many righteous among us, never kingdome afforded so many; but yet scarce will Abrahams ten be found to the number of other prophane persons;
Its true there Are many righteous among us, never Kingdom afforded so many; but yet scarce will Abrahams ten be found to the number of other profane Persons;
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its true, there are that humble themselves in dust and ashes, but there are (as you heard to day) that make these dayes of mourning like dayes of slaughter, Isaiah 22.13.
its true, there Are that humble themselves in dust and Ashes, but there Are (as you herd to day) that make these days of mourning like days of slaughter, Isaiah 22.13.
but meerely to mens owne soules, Levit. 26.40. unto 44. if they doe accept of the punishment, and humble themselves, yet the land shall lie desolate and enjoy her Sabbaths:
but merely to Mens own Souls, Levit. 26.40. unto 44. if they do accept of the punishment, and humble themselves, yet the land shall lie desolate and enjoy her Sabbaths:
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the griefe of it made her miscarry, shee is senselesse of any other griefe, but the losse of the Arke and Glory, sencelesse of the death of her Husband, of the paines of her travell,
the grief of it made her miscarry, she is senseless of any other grief, but the loss of the Ark and Glory, senseless of the death of her Husband, of the pains of her travel,
and taking her farewell of the world, and all her friends, and shee saith thus, My life is a burden, my children nothing, the land a hell to mee, the glory is departed: the death of my Husband, the losse of my Father, tenderer to me then he, I could have borne, might I but have injoyed Religion:
and taking her farewell of the world, and all her Friends, and she Says thus, My life is a burden, my children nothing, the land a hell to me, the glory is departed: the death of my Husband, the loss of my Father, tenderer to me then he, I could have born, might I but have enjoyed Religion:
yet he saith in one place, his eyes wept in secret, and he could not weep enough, Jer. 9.1. Isaiah, Isa. 22.3. cryes out, Let me alone, I will weep bitterly, I will not bee comforted.
yet he Says in one place, his eyes wept in secret, and he could not weep enough, Jer. 9.1. Isaiah, Isaiah 22.3. cries out, Let me alone, I will weep bitterly, I will not be comforted.
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David, that had the heart of a Lion, yet sayes, My flesh cryes; the word that is translated (cries) when as it is given to any thing but the voice, it signifieth bedewed cheekes, blubbered eyes, pale face, wasted spirits,
David, that had the heart of a lion, yet Says, My Flesh cries; the word that is translated (cries) when as it is given to any thing but the voice, it signifies bedewed cheeks, blubbered eyes, pale face, wasted spirits,
Can you, can you (my beloved) love these sinnes that brings this losse? can you love your selves, who have done these sins? can you part with Gods glory, your owne glory, your defence too,
Can you, can you (my Beloved) love these Sins that brings this loss? can you love your selves, who have done these Sins? can you part with God's glory, your own glory, your defence too,
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every word hee spake was uttered with a sigh, and pointed with a teare, and hee could goe no further then, O that thou hadst knowne, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace:
every word he spoke was uttered with a sighs, and pointed with a tear, and he could go no further then, Oh that thou Hadst known, At least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace:
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Shall the thoughts of it make Christ weep and not the feeling of it make you? Let me but set before you as in a vision, the state of soules when as the glory is gone, Religion is corrupted, Popery (which you feared) brought in, one soule lyes dying in its sinne, another gasping after comforts, a third possest with legions of temptations, a fourth bleeding to death,
Shall the thoughts of it make christ weep and not the feeling of it make you? Let me but Set before you as in a vision, the state of Souls when as the glory is gone, Religion is corrupted, Popery (which you feared) brought in, one soul lies dying in its sin, Another gasping After comforts, a third possessed with legions of temptations, a fourth bleeding to death,
your workes shall be sleighted, your walls rased, your Armies discomfited, your name bee rotten and corrupted, your wives ravished, your children murthered, your houses plundered,
your works shall be sleighted, your walls rased, your Armies discomfited, your name be rotten and corrupted, your wives ravished, your children murdered, your houses plundered,
If ever you would have the glory stay (my beloved) and have it returne from the threshold, into the midst of the Temple, it must bee by intreaty, and intreaty with teares; in Ezek. 43.10. If they be ashamed of all they have done, then shew them the forme of the house:
If ever you would have the glory stay (my Beloved) and have it return from the threshold, into the midst of the Temple, it must be by entreaty, and entreaty with tears; in Ezekiel 43.10. If they be ashamed of all they have done, then show them the Form of the house:
if this bee not enough, God? Shall hee that is on a Rocke feare underminings? There is nothing makes more strong then faith, because it makes Gods power mans;
if this be not enough, God? Shall he that is on a Rock Fear underminings? There is nothing makes more strong then faith, Because it makes God's power men;
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It is worth your observation, the Israelites had never met with so many troubles in going to the land of Canaan had not their hearts been full of so many doubts and feares; If you will not beleeve, you shall not be established, Isa. 7.9. Compare together the causes of your feare, and your defence; what are your enemies but creatures? your defence, God: Man is against you, God is for you:
It is worth your observation, the Israelites had never met with so many Troubles in going to the land of Canaan had not their hearts been full of so many doubts and fears; If you will not believe, you shall not be established, Isaiah 7.9. Compare together the Causes of your Fear, and your defence; what Are your enemies but creatures? your defence, God: Man is against you, God is for you:
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if so be they be raine you have a covert; if they be a storme you have a rocke; if so be they bee heat, you have a tabernacle: Shall the Lion dread the Lamb,
if so be they be rain you have a covert; if they be a storm you have a rock; if so be they be heat, you have a tabernacle: Shall the lion dread the Lamb,
You must provide meanes, God will find successe; There is a carelesnesse of faith, as well as a carelesnesse of security, Ezek. 28.16. it is promised they should dwell safely, and the same word Isa. 32.9. is translated carelesse:
You must provide means, God will find success; There is a carelessness of faith, as well as a carelessness of security, Ezekiel 28.16. it is promised they should dwell safely, and the same word Isaiah 32.9. is translated careless:
Why doe yee feare, O ye of little faith? who ever perished being innocent? what Church ever suffered while it retained it's glory? Ephesus was delivered up,
Why do ye Fear, Oh you of little faith? who ever perished being innocent? what Church ever suffered while it retained it's glory? Ephesus was Delivered up,
Secondly, if those who are for the glory suffer, their sufferings preserves the glory; suffering puts an accent, a note of observation, upon that for which it is,
Secondly, if those who Are for the glory suffer, their sufferings preserves the glory; suffering puts an accent, a note of observation, upon that for which it is,
Thirdly, by the sufferings of some, there are many preserved from sufferings; for it is in Martyrdome as in punishment, Poena ad paucos, timor ad omnes; many escape, because some feele:
Thirdly, by the sufferings of Some, there Are many preserved from sufferings; for it is in Martyrdom as in punishment, Poena ad Paucos, timor ad omnes; many escape, Because Some feel:
And I will prove it from Scripture too, 2 Chron. 30.19, 20. they were not sanctified according to the purification of the Sanctuary, who came up unto the Passover,
And I will prove it from Scripture too, 2 Chronicles 30.19, 20. they were not sanctified according to the purification of the Sanctuary, who Come up unto the Passover,
the decree of King Darius came after in Chap. 6.12. You have a Fundamentall law for it, a Law of Nature, it is for your defence; upon all the glory there shall be a defence;
the Decree of King Darius Come After in Chap. 6.12. You have a Fundamental law for it, a Law of Nature, it is for your defence; upon all the glory there shall be a defence;
or in reformation, 1 Chron. 15.13. there was but one circumstance of person out of Order, and you see it cost the life of some; it hindred the bringing home the Ark unto all; They look't into the Arke who were the persons that should not, 1 Sam. 16.19. and it cost the lives of 50000. of them, more perished in that then in the Warre.
or in Reformation, 1 Chronicles 15.13. there was but one circumstance of person out of Order, and you see it cost the life of Some; it hindered the bringing home the Ark unto all; They looked into the Ark who were the Persons that should not, 1 Sam. 16.19. and it cost the lives of 50000. of them, more perished in that then in the War.
and the reason of it was because there were the Chemarims, men that went in black to the heeles, in garments of more precisenesse and holines than others,
and the reason of it was Because there were the Chemarims, men that went in black to the heals, in garments of more preciseness and holiness than Others,
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Iuschismatis remedium; to prevent schisme, they would have one Bishop over the Ministers, and that brought in a Pope, for by the same reason there ought to bee one Minister over another, to keep them in Order, there ought to be one above al, to order al:
Iuschismatis remedium; to prevent Schism, they would have one Bishop over the Ministers, and that brought in a Pope, for by the same reason there ought to be one Minister over Another, to keep them in Order, there ought to be one above all, to order all:
but there is secondly a worship of God, which onely doth arise from the will of God, instituted Worship, as Divines terme it, where the things are not good in themselves,
but there is secondly a worship of God, which only does arise from the will of God, instituted Worship, as Divines term it, where the things Are not good in themselves,
In things of this nature the rule is, I will have mercy and not sacrifice Exod. 8.26. Moses professeth he would not sacrifice among the Aegyptians, because they would stone him presently, 1 Sam. 5.12. the Kingdome was established in Davids hands;
In things of this nature the Rule is, I will have mercy and not sacrifice Exod 8.26. Moses Professes he would not sacrifice among the egyptians, Because they would stone him presently, 1 Sam. 5.12. the Kingdom was established in Davids hands;
2. Would you make a thorough Reformation, take heed to the Lawes; whence is it that there are so many Non-Residents, that doe not feed but starve the Flock? we have a Law for it:
2. Would you make a through Reformation, take heed to the Laws; whence is it that there Are so many Non-Residents, that do not feed but starve the Flock? we have a Law for it:
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whence is it that men are forced to prophane the Lords Supper, and to eat and drinke their owne damnation? But because you have a Law, that men of sixteene yeares of Age must come to the Sacrament:
whence is it that men Are forced to profane the lords Supper, and to eat and drink their own damnation? But Because you have a Law, that men of sixteene Years of Age must come to the Sacrament:
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but because there was a Law of retaining such, as were among the Papists apt to stirre up the dull minde of man to the remembrance of his dutie, by some notable signification, whereby he might bee edified,
but Because there was a Law of retaining such, as were among the Papists apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty, by Some notable signification, whereby he might be edified,
for if the thing should fall out to be evill (as what man is there that erres not) when once it is a Law, it will be followed: Hos. 5.11. they willingly followed the commandement of worshipping the Calves;
for if the thing should fallen out to be evil (as what man is there that erres not) when once it is a Law, it will be followed: Hos. 5.11. they willingly followed the Commandment of worshipping the Calves;
First some are such as consist in indivisibili, which admit of no variation, such as are knowne to all Saints in one degree or another, such in which there is no possibility of alteration afterward;
First Some Are such as consist in indivisibili, which admit of no variation, such as Are known to all Saints in one degree or Another, such in which there is no possibility of alteration afterwards;
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let mee adde unto this, such as the common light of all Christians reacheth unto, as the observation of the Sabbath, the Low, &c. and divers other things;
let me add unto this, such as the Common Light of all Christians reaches unto, as the observation of the Sabbath, the Low, etc. and diverse other things;
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Rom. 14. the Text saith there expresly, that these were to be received into the Church, who held for Jewish Ceremonies at that time lawfull. (I say, at that time ) though they held them not necessary for salvation:
Rom. 14. the Text Says there expressly, that these were to be received into the Church, who held for Jewish Ceremonies At that time lawful. (I say, At that time) though they held them not necessary for salvation:
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If so be that Christ hath only told you thus in the generall, You shall have government, but not told you what government, he hath not left himselfe the Crowne on his head, but put it upon yours:
If so be that christ hath only told you thus in the general, You shall have government, but not told you what government, he hath not left himself the Crown on his head, but put it upon yours:
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Be you Judges, whether is he greater that saith, I will have this to be done, or he that hath power to say, I will have it done this way or no way, you shall have it done as I please.
Be you Judges, whither is he greater that Says, I will have this to be done, or he that hath power to say, I will have it done this Way or no Way, you shall have it done as I please.
that is, he had shed the bloud of Vriah: For otherwise in the building of the second Temple they might fight and build, use the Trowell and the Sword together:
that is, he had shed the blood of Uriah: For otherwise in the building of the second Temple they might fight and built, use the Trowel and the Sword together:
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there was none might work at the Tabernacle, but he that had a Spirit, Exod. 35.30. what have Tobia's and Sanballat's to doe with such kind of things as these? Certainly that will be accounted but Policy, which is done in Religion by men who are not holy in their conversation:
there was none might work At the Tabernacle, but he that had a Spirit, Exod 35.30. what have Tobia's and Sanballat's to do with such kind of things as these? Certainly that will be accounted but Policy, which is done in Religion by men who Are not holy in their Conversation:
you have motive enough to this within my Text, your lives lye on it, for without this you shall have no defence; your way unto glory lyes in it for without it, it will not be glory, that is, it will not make you glorious in the eyes of God.
you have motive enough to this within my Text, your lives lie on it, for without this you shall have no defence; your Way unto glory lies in it for without it, it will not be glory, that is, it will not make you glorious in the eyes of God.
Lastly lift up prayers unto God, that hee would make us a glory, that so he may be our defence: there is that in the Text, that would make a dumbe man speake,
Lastly lift up Prayers unto God, that he would make us a glory, that so he may be our defence: there is that in the Text, that would make a dumb man speak,
in the eighteenth of Luke, I will goe and give him his desire, lest hee trouble mee, the Word that is used there by the Evangelist is NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET sign fieth a blacke eye, or a marke in the face; looke as this reports that a man hath overcome one, with whom hee either fought or wrestled,
in the eighteenth of Lycia, I will go and give him his desire, lest he trouble me, the Word that is used there by the Evangelist is, and Signen fieth a black eye, or a mark in the face; look as this reports that a man hath overcome one, with whom he either fought or wrestled,
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and you have a Scripture for that in the booke of Daniel, as soone as ever, in Daniel 9.23. At the beginning of thy supplication, the commandement came forth, and I am come to shew thee, that thou art greatly beloved:
and you have a Scripture for that in the book of daniel, as soon as ever, in daniel 9.23. At the beginning of thy supplication, the Commandment Come forth, and I am come to show thee, that thou art greatly Beloved:
he that when hee is promised hee shall have, will not aske, despiseth; nay hee doth worse then that, hee incenseth God unto the greatest wrath against him.
he that when he is promised he shall have, will not ask, despises; nay he does Worse then that, he incenseth God unto the greatest wrath against him.
Lord spare thy people, and give them not to bee a reproach, why should thy enemies say, Where is their God? Where is thy bowels and thy truth, thy goodnesse and thy power, are they not for everlasting?
Lord spare thy people, and give them not to be a reproach, why should thy enemies say, Where is their God? Where is thy bowels and thy truth, thy Goodness and thy power, Are they not for everlasting?
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Lord, if thou wilt take away Religion, and the Gospel, then first take us away; If thou wilt have thy name blotted out from under heaven, first begin with ours;
Lord, if thou wilt take away Religion, and the Gospel, then First take us away; If thou wilt have thy name blotted out from under heaven, First begin with ours;
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if so bee you will bee so set as you will have glory, you shall have defence, you shall bee Gods glory, and God will be your shelter, for upon all the glory there shall be a defence. FINIS.
if so be you will be so Set as you will have glory, you shall have defence, you shall be God's glory, and God will be your shelter, for upon all the glory there shall be a defence. FINIS.
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Ier. 13.17. Si totus vertar in fletum, & nequaquam guttae sint lachrymarum sed abundantia fluminis, non satis dignè flevero, Hieron. ad locum. Psal. 84.2.
Jeremiah 13.17. Si totus vertar in Fletum, & Nequaquam guttae sint lachrymarum sed abundantia fluminis, non satis dignè flevero, Hieron. ad locum. Psalm 84.2.
