A sermon preached before His Grace George Earl of Melvil Their Majesties high commissioner, and the nobility, barons, and burrows, members of the high court of Parliament. In the Parliament-House, upon Sunday, May 11, 1690. By John Spalding, minister at Kirkcudbright.
THis Text bears an excellent Character of a Party, who came with others in a very Critical Juncture to Hebron, to assist in making David King, Saul now being out of the way,
THis Text bears an excellent Character of a Party, who Come with Others in a very Critical Juncture to Hebron, to assist in making David King, Saul now being out of the Way,
wherein you have (1.) a description of the Party thus Characterized, 1. From their Tribe, they were Children of Issachar, a Tribe whose Motto was, a strong Ass couching down between two burdens, as Gen. 49. 14. discovering their Disposition, Strength, and Employment about worldly concerns.
wherein you have (1.) a description of the Party thus Characterized, 1. From their Tribe, they were Children of Issachar, a Tribe whose Motto was, a strong Ass couching down between two burdens, as Gen. 49. 14. discovering their Disposition, Strength, and Employment about worldly concerns.
Where we are 1. to consider what is meant by times? By times here is not meant properly that which Philosophers call the measure of Motion by first and last;
Where we Are 1. to Consider what is meant by times? By times Here is not meant properly that which Philosophers call the measure of Motion by First and last;
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But Figuratively, the state and condition of times, or these Providences, Affairs, Changes and Vicissitudes that fall out in time, Esth. 1. 13. And 2. What this understanding of the times is? It were too narrow a sense to astrict it either to that Physical and Astrological knowledge, which they had of the Stars and motions of the Heavens, teaching them the fit Seasons, (they being for most part Husband-men) of Sowing and Reaping, &c. Or to that Historical and Chronological understanding which they had of the times that were past,
But Figuratively, the state and condition of times, or these Providences, Affairs, Changes and Vicissitudes that fallen out in time, Esth. 1. 13. And 2. What this understanding of the times is? It were too narrow a sense to astrict it either to that Physical and Astrological knowledge, which they had of the Stars and motions of the Heavens, teaching them the fit Seasons, (they being for most part Husbandmen) of Sowing and Reaping, etc. Or to that Historical and Chronological understanding which they had of the times that were passed,
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And 2. To that spiritual wisdom and understanding, whereby they were directed to the discovery and right improvement of the intricat providences of their time, which seemed to be greatly perplexed with singular intricacies and rotations,
And 2. To that spiritual Wisdom and understanding, whereby they were directed to the discovery and right improvement of the intricate providences of their time, which seemed to be greatly perplexed with singular intricacies and rotations,
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It was contributive to the discovery and practice of their own and all Israels present duty, to know what Israel ought to do, whether as a Body Politick, or Ecclesiastick.
It was contributive to the discovery and practice of their own and all Israel's present duty, to know what Israel ought to do, whither as a Body Politic, or Ecclesiastic.
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The words that I have chosen for the Subject of this Sermon are these, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do:
The words that I have chosen for the Subject of this Sermon Are these, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to doe:
Wherein you have 1. a supposition of two truths, the handling of which is not my present intendment. 1. That there are some special times and providences, which may pass over a Church or Kingdom, Eccl. 3. 17. 2. That these signal times and providences are oft-times very intricat & difficult to understand, Ez•• ▪ 1. 16. 2. A position of other two Doctrines.
Wherein you have 1. a supposition of two truths, the handling of which is not my present intendment. 1. That there Are Some special times and providences, which may pass over a Church or Kingdom, Ecclesiastes 3. 17. 2. That these signal times and providences Are ofttimes very intricate & difficult to understand, Ez•• ▪ 1. 16. 2. A position of other two Doctrines.
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As 1. That it is a necessary duty, and commendable qualification, to understand the times that a Church or Kingdom may pass under. 2. That the right discerning of these times contribute much to discover unto,
As 1. That it is a necessary duty, and commendable qualification, to understand the times that a Church or Kingdom may pass under. 2. That the right discerning of these times contribute much to discover unto,
Doct 1. That it is a necessary duty, and commendable qualification, to understand the singular times or providences that may pass over a Church or Kingdom, Eccl. 8. 5. A wise mans heart discerneth both time and judgment.
Doct 1. That it is a necessary duty, and commendable qualification, to understand the singular times or providences that may pass over a Church or Kingdom, Ecclesiastes 8. 5. A wise men heart discerneth both time and judgement.
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Method requires, that in the prosecution of this truth I should first give you the grounds of it. 2. What are these things which in times we are to study mainly to understand.
Method requires, that in the prosecution of this truth I should First give you the grounds of it. 2. What Are these things which in times we Are to study mainly to understand.
And when the seven Seals are opened, Rev. 6. 1. A thundering voice is heard, crying, come and see; and how many Beholds are prefixed in the Scripture to his signal steps and goings amongst a people? Exod. 3. 2. Behold, the bush burned with fire,
And when the seven Seals Are opened, Rev. 6. 1. A thundering voice is herd, crying, come and see; and how many Beholds Are prefixed in the Scripture to his signal steps and goings among a people? Exod 3. 2. Behold, the bush burned with fire,
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2. The Lord is sore displeased with, and uttereth severe threatnings against a people that are not in this duty, Psal. 28. 5. Because they regard not the works of the Lord, not the operations of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
2. The Lord is soar displeased with, and utters severe threatenings against a people that Are not in this duty, Psalm 28. 5. Because they regard not the works of the Lord, not the operations of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not built them up.
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It is an high contempt of God when he travelleth amongst a people in signal and singular steps of providence, not to observe or take notice of his goings,
It is an high contempt of God when he travelleth among a people in signal and singular steps of providence, not to observe or take notice of his goings,
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and the ass his masters crib, but my people do not know, and Israel doth not consider ▪ 3. Without this knowledge of the times, the Lord loses his due praises at our hands,
and the Ass his Masters crib, but my people do not know, and Israel does not Consider ▪ 3. Without this knowledge of the times, the Lord loses his due praises At our hands,
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for how can we praise him when we cannot discern his loving kindness, why will ye be so foolish and unjust as to rob God of the Glory due to him of all his Works, by not studying to understand them.
for how can we praise him when we cannot discern his loving kindness, why will you be so foolish and unjust as to rob God of the Glory due to him of all his Works, by not studying to understand them.
Psal. 107. contains a record of his wondrous Works, and at the close of every Section, there is an Exclamation, O that men would praise the Lord, &c. And the last verse concludes, Whoso is wise, and will observe these things,
Psalm 107. contains a record of his wondrous Works, and At the close of every Section, there is an Exclamation, Oh that men would praise the Lord, etc. And the last verse concludes, Whoso is wise, and will observe these things,
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For when the flouds of great Waters are like to go over David, he says, Psal. 32. 6. For this shall every one that is godly call upon thee in a time when thou mayest be found.
For when the floods of great Waters Are like to go over David, he Says, Psalm 32. 6. For this shall every one that is godly call upon thee in a time when thou Mayest be found.
It's one of the Fruits of Christ that are sweet to their Taste, Psal. 111: 2. The works of the Lord are sought out of all these that take pleasure in them.
It's one of the Fruits of christ that Are sweet to their Taste, Psalm 111: 2. The works of the Lord Are sought out of all these that take pleasure in them.
And O! what satisfaction as to thy own particular case, to behold and discern the Lord, sometimes lifting thee up, ( Psal. 102. 10.) and sometimes casting thee down again, sometimes laying you low,
And OH! what satisfaction as to thy own particular case, to behold and discern the Lord, sometime lifting thee up, (Psalm 102. 10.) and sometime casting thee down again, sometime laying you low,
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II. What are these things in times that we are to search into, and study to understand, (1.) We are to search into and to understand the hid and secret Spring of the Lord's wise and powerful hand in directing, permitting and ordering all these things that fall out in time.
II What Are these things in times that we Are to search into, and study to understand, (1.) We Are to search into and to understand the hid and secret Spring of the Lord's wise and powerful hand in directing, permitting and ordering all these things that fallen out in time.
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1. That as there hath been many Prophets that have seen vain and foolish things for us, (Lam. 2. 14.) and have not discovered our iniquity, to turn away our captivity but have seen for us false causes of banishment.
1. That as there hath been many prophets that have seen vain and foolish things for us, (Lam. 2. 14.) and have not discovered our iniquity, to turn away our captivity but have seen for us false Causes of banishment.
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So the Lords people are often in the dark, as to the grounds of the Lord's controversie with them ▪ and frequently put to that question, ( Iob 9. 10.) Shew me wherefore thou contendest with me? 2. That there are no sins which have brought down the wrath of God upon any Nation,
So the lords people Are often in the dark, as to the grounds of the Lord's controversy with them ▪ and frequently put to that question, (Job 9. 10.) Show me Wherefore thou Contendest with me? 2. That there Are no Sins which have brought down the wrath of God upon any nation,
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but it hath been found in our skirts, and so cannot rationally expect that he will bear with that in one people, which he hath punished so severely in another;
but it hath been found in our skirts, and so cannot rationally expect that he will bear with that in one people, which he hath punished so severely in Another;
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And 3. If I should condescend upon the particular sins of our times, as the contempt of the glorious Gospel, Zech. 7. 11, 12. Our Idolatry, Ezek. 14. 5. and chap. 20 ▪ 16 ▪ Perfidie, Deut. 29. 24, 25. Lukewarmness and indifferency in Religion.
And 3. If I should condescend upon the particular Sins of our times, as the contempt of the glorious Gospel, Zechariah 7. 11, 12. Our Idolatry, Ezekiel 14. 5. and chap. 20 ▪ 16 ▪ Perfidy, Deuteronomy 29. 24, 25. Lukewarmness and indifferency in Religion.
and therefore I shall satisfie my self with saying, as in Amos 1. 9. For three transgressions of Tyrus (Scotland) and for four I will not turn away the punishment thereof,
and Therefore I shall satisfy my self with saying, as in Amos 1. 9. For three transgressions of Tyre (Scotland) and for four I will not turn away the punishment thereof,
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because, &c. and that in Ier. 30. 14. For the multitude of thine iniquities, and because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.
Because, etc. and that in Jeremiah 30. 14. For the multitude of thine iniquities, and Because thy Sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.
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(3.) Ye are to study to understand the Signs and tokens of the times, Matth. 16. 3. O ye hypocrites ye can discern the face of the sky ▪ but can ye not discern the signs of the times;
(3.) You Are to study to understand the Signs and tokens of the times, Matthew 16. 3. Oh you Hypocrites you can discern the face of the sky ▪ but can you not discern the Signs of the times;
and that both the good and bad signs of the times, I will not mention the bad signs further than (by way of the contrary) they may be comprehended in the good;
and that both the good and bad Signs of the times, I will not mention the bad Signs further than (by Way of the contrary) they may be comprehended in the good;
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but shall mention only these good and promising Signs of our times, to be studied and understood, Matth. 24. 22. When the fig-tree casteth her blossoms we know that summer is near.
but shall mention only these good and promising Signs of our times, to be studied and understood, Matthew 24. 22. When the Fig tree Cast her blossoms we know that summer is near.
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As 1. It is a good and promising Token of a time, when there is a melting and mourning frame amongst the Lord's people for abounding Iniquity, Ier. 31. 9. When the people come with weeping and supplications, asking the way to Zion;
As 1. It is a good and promising Token of a time, when there is a melting and mourning frame among the Lord's people for abounding Iniquity, Jeremiah 31. 9. When the people come with weeping and supplications, asking the Way to Zion;
or his frame, but magnifieth it self in delivering of a sinful and indisposed, yea ill-disposed people. 2. When there is any measure of desirable harmony and Union in a State or Church,
or his frame, but magnifieth it self in delivering of a sinful and indisposed, yea ill-disposed people. 2. When there is any measure of desirable harmony and union in a State or Church,
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and every one as one stick of Bands in the hand of the Lord, and with one consent, (Zeph. 3. 9.) And with one shoulder. (Amos 9. 11.) Help up with the fallen tabernacle.
and every one as one stick of Bans in the hand of the Lord, and with one consent, (Zephaniah 3. 9.) And with one shoulder. (Amos 9. 11.) Help up with the fallen tabernacle.
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And ye are to understand this sign so, as 1 Though people may be of different and imperfect Light and Sentiments in some things (1 Cor. •3. 9.) Yet in the main Truths and Concerns of the Church and Nation, they may,
And you Are to understand this Signen so, as 1 Though people may be of different and imperfect Light and Sentiments in Some things (1 Cor. •3. 9.) Yet in the main Truths and Concerns of the Church and nation, they may,
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least by their strugling they put it out. 2. That the wisdom of God may out-wit the Devil and his Instruments, in making the differences among his people, not only prove the mean of Discovery of the hearts and principles of many, ( Luke 2. 35.) But to be the occasion of their more closs uniting among themselves,
lest by their struggling they put it out. 2. That the Wisdom of God may outwit the devil and his Instruments, in making the differences among his people, not only prove the mean of Discovery of the hearts and principles of many, (Lycia 2. 35.) But to be the occasion of their more closs uniting among themselves,
And 3. That this Union and Concord, as it is the Ornament and Beauty of a Society, set in Majesty, ( Ezek. 7. 20.) and makes them comely as Ierusalem; and as it is the strength and safety of a Corporation, a shaft of Arrows not being broken so easily as single ones:
And 3. That this union and Concord, as it is the Ornament and Beauty of a Society, Set in Majesty, (Ezekiel 7. 20.) and makes them comely as Ierusalem; and as it is the strength and safety of a Corporation, a shaft of Arrows not being broken so Easily as single ones:
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And 3. It's a good sign of a time when there are some hopeful beginnings of Good breaking up, resembling the voice upon the top of the Mulberry-trees, 2 Sam. 5. 24. And the little cloud like a mans hand seen upon the top of mount Carmel, 1 King. 18 44. which sign is so to be understood,
And 3. It's a good Signen of a time when there Are Some hopeful beginnings of Good breaking up, resembling the voice upon the top of the Mulberry trees, 2 Sam. 5. 24. And the little cloud like a men hand seen upon the top of mount Mount carmel, 1 King. 18 44. which Signen is so to be understood,
which if ye do, he hath a witness against you in these things, in your own Consciences, that ye condemn your selves in these things that now ye allow. (4.) Ye are to observe and understand the dark Providences of the times, with reference both to Mercy and Judgment.
which if you do, he hath a witness against you in these things, in your own Consciences, that you condemn your selves in these things that now you allow. (4.) You Are to observe and understand the dark Providences of the times, with Referente both to Mercy and Judgement.
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And 1. With respect unto mercy, observe and understand, 1. How the Lord doth great works by small means, Deborah, Iudges 5. A weak woman, the worm Iacob, (Isai. 41. 14.) Threshing mountains, Rams Horns, ( Iosh. 6. 4.) bringing down high walls;
And 1. With respect unto mercy, observe and understand, 1. How the Lord does great works by small means, Deborah, Judges 5. A weak woman, the worm Iacob, (Isaiah 41. 14.) Threshing Mountains, Rams Horns, (Joshua 6. 4.) bringing down high walls;
By unexpected means, bringing Instruments from afar, not thought upon, to do service to his Church, Exod. 3. 10. From their common and ordinary Employments,
By unexpected means, bringing Instruments from afar, not Thought upon, to do service to his Church, Exod 3. 10. From their Common and ordinary Employments,
and break the gates of brass, and elevating them above their ordinary sphere and ability, to do exploits, making the feeble among them as David, (Zech. 12. 8 ▪) And the weak as an Angel of God.
and break the gates of brass, and elevating them above their ordinary sphere and ability, to do exploits, making the feeble among them as David, (Zechariah 12. 8 ▪) And the weak as an Angel of God.
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Yea by means that have no rational or probable connexion with the effect, what rational connexion can be imagined betwixt the King's not getting sleep, calling for a Book to divert him, &c. Esther 6. 1, 2. and the Deliverance of the Church;
Yea by means that have no rational or probable connexion with the Effect, what rational connexion can be imagined betwixt the King's not getting sleep, calling for a Book to divert him, etc. Esther 6. 1, 2. and the Deliverance of the Church;
a Drummer in his Drunkenness Ringing the Town Bell in Beziers in France, giving the Besieged Protestants the alarm, just when their enemies were assaulting them, was an observable Providence. 2. How the Lord by very impressions,
a Drummer in his drunkenness Ringing the Town Bell in Béziers in France, giving the Besieged Protestants the alarm, just when their enemies were assaulting them, was an observable Providence. 2. How the Lord by very impressions,
and two to put ten thousand to flight, a famous instance whereof ye have in Iudges 7. 13. A Dream of a fellow, that a barley cake was tumbled into the Host of the Midianites, makes them all run crying, this is no other but the sword of the Lord, and of Gideon;
and two to put ten thousand to flight, a famous instance whereof you have in Judges 7. 13. A Dream of a fellow, that a Barley cake was tumbled into the Host of the midianites, makes them all run crying, this is no other but the sword of the Lord, and of gideon;
the Sun shining upon the Waters, put an impression upon the Moabites to their ruin, 2 Kin. 3. 22. &c. which makes the overthrow of enemies so easie, (whereof we in our time have had pregnant proof) that as Nahum 3. 12. Their strong Cities fall as ripe figgs into the mouth of the eater,
the Sun shining upon the Waters, put an impression upon the Moabites to their ruin, 2 Kin. 3. 22. etc. which makes the overthrow of enemies so easy, (whereof we in our time have had pregnant proof) that as Nahum 3. 12. Their strong Cities fallen as ripe Figgs into the Mouth of the eater,
and David behoved to bear up the Pillars thereof, The Church banished from Ierusalem, on purpose to destroy it, Acts 11. 19, 20. And was a very probable mean to effectuat the design,
and David behooved to bear up the Pillars thereof, The Church banished from Ierusalem, on purpose to destroy it, Acts 11. 19, 20. And was a very probable mean to effectuat the Design,
when their strength is greatest, their Combinations strongest, and their Confidences highest, Nah. 1. 10. When they were drunken as the drunkard (with success) and folded together as thorns, (by combinations, confederacies and strength) then shall they be devoured as stubble fully dry.
when their strength is greatest, their Combinations Strongest, and their Confidences highest, Nah. 1. 10. When they were drunken as the drunkard (with success) and folded together as thorns, (by combinations, confederacies and strength) then shall they be devoured as stubble Fully dry.
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And I may allude to that Word, Isa. 21. 11. watch-man, what of the night? watch-man, what of the night? The watch-man said, The morning cometh, and also the night.
And I may allude to that Word, Isaiah 21. 11. watchman, what of the night? watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning comes, and also the night.
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And as to this, ye are to understand, 1. That the Lord with variety of outward Judgments, oftimes smites a sinful People, he hath many sickles to cut down a Nation,
And as to this, you Are to understand, 1. That the Lord with variety of outward Judgments, Oftimes smites a sinful People, he hath many sickles to Cut down a nation,
when they are rype, by abounding, and being impudent, and obstinat in sin, Ioel 3. 13. Zach. 5. 1. And in his Soveraignity, he changes them at his pleasure.
when they Are ripe, by abounding, and being impudent, and obstinate in since, Joel 3. 13. Zach 5. 1. And in his Sovereignty, he changes them At his pleasure.
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for what the Lord smitteth them, when they that spoil are spoiled, &c. 2. That the Lord doth sometimes insensibly consume a People, by spiritual and invisible Judgements, sending a moth among them, Hos. 5. 12. I will be as a moth to the house of Iudah,
for what the Lord smiteth them, when they that spoil Are spoiled, etc. 2. That the Lord does sometime insensibly consume a People, by spiritual and invisible Judgments, sending a moth among them, Hos. 5. 12. I will be as a moth to the house of Iudah,
A People slain, and the sword not seen, and the shot not heard, but in his wrath they pine away, by his deserting of them, Mic. 3. 4. By hardning their hearts, blinding their eyes,
A People slave, and the sword not seen, and the shot not herd, but in his wrath they pine away, by his deserting of them, Mic. 3. 4. By hardening their hearts, blinding their eyes,
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and fatning their hearts, Isa. 6. 9. By giving them up to spiritual barrenness, Ezek. 47. 11. And to strong delusions, 2 Thes. 2. 12. And by letting them run on in sin, without reproof or correction, Isa. 1. 5. Hos. 4. 14. And by many other spiritual plagues, which makes the case the sadder, that not only,
and fattening their hearts, Isaiah 6. 9. By giving them up to spiritual Barrenness, Ezekiel 47. 11. And to strong delusions, 2 Thebes 2. 12. And by letting them run on in since, without reproof or correction, Isaiah 1. 5. Hos. 4. 14. And by many other spiritual plagues, which makes the case the sadder, that not only,
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as I have said, they consume insensibly, but they are both sins and judgments, Amos. 4. 4. Yea (if not timously prevented by turning to the Lord) they may prove the sad earnest of hell and damnation,
as I have said, they consume insensibly, but they Are both Sins and Judgments, Amos. 4. 4. Yea (if not Timely prevented by turning to the Lord) they may prove the sad earnest of hell and damnation,
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And 3. It's worthy of your study to understand, how that Moth. at last (if a People prove incorrigible) turns into a Lyon, and a Leopard, Hos. 13. 7. Therefore I will be unto them as a lyon,
And 3. It's worthy of your study to understand, how that Moth. At last (if a People prove incorrigible) turns into a lion, and a Leopard, Hos. 13. 7. Therefore I will be unto them as a Lion,
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And if ye observe narrowly, ye will find, 1. That by all these Providences, in the latter days he is removing these things that are (or as some read, it may be) shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken, may remain, 2. That he is making way for the utter ruin and fall of Antichrist and Popery, in all the forms of it, that not so much as a rag of that whore may remain, Rev. 18. 2. And his Church sing a triumph, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen.
And if you observe narrowly, you will find, 1. That by all these Providences, in the latter days he is removing these things that Are (or as Some read, it may be) shaken, as of things that Are made, that the things which cannot be shaken, may remain, 2. That he is making Way for the utter ruin and fallen of Antichrist and Popery, in all the forms of it, that not so much as a rag of that whore may remain, Rev. 18. 2. And his Church sing a triumph, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen.
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And 3. That he is carrying on the establishment of Zion, upon her right Basis and Foundation, Isa. 14. last v. What shall one answer the messenger of the nations.
And 3. That he is carrying on the establishment of Zion, upon her right Basis and Foundation, Isaiah 14. last v. What shall one answer the Messenger of the Nations.
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That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of the people shall trust in (or as in the Heb. betake themselves unto) it. And if these great Ends be carried on by Providences, It matters not much,
That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of the people shall trust in (or as in the Hebrew betake themselves unto) it. And if these great Ends be carried on by Providences, It matters not much,
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tho you, and I, and others, miss our own particular, and self Ends. And 6. I would propose to you the understanding of the Times, which the Text relates unto.
though you, and I, and Others, miss our own particular, and self Ends. And 6. I would propose to you the understanding of the Times, which the Text relates unto.
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And if there be any paralell betwixt it and our Times, it is not I, but Scripture, and Providence, the great Commentary on Scripture, that hath made it.
And if there be any parallel betwixt it and our Times, it is not I, but Scripture, and Providence, the great Commentary on Scripture, that hath made it.
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and the Throne vacand, 2. Abner, and his Command that he had over the Tribes, was now removed out of the way, by the Lord's remarkable hand, 2. Sam. 3. 30. 33. 3. David was now magnified among the People by his victories over the Philistines, his pious carriage,
and the Throne vacant, 2. Abner, and his Command that he had over the Tribes, was now removed out of the Way, by the Lord's remarkable hand, 2. Sam. 3. 30. 33. 3. David was now magnified among the People by his victories over the philistines, his pious carriage,
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for making David King, was now at hand to be fulfilled. 2 Sam. 3. 9, 10. 5. There was a Spirit of Zeal for this work, moving all the Tribes, they flock one after another, to the work,
for making David King, was now At hand to be fulfilled. 2 Sam. 3. 9, 10. 5. There was a Spirit of Zeal for this work, moving all the Tribes, they flock one After Another, to the work,
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as here in this chap. v. 2•, 38. It's said, They came all with a perfect heart, to make David King over Israel, and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David King,
as Here in this chap. v. 2•, 38. It's said, They Come all with a perfect heart, to make David King over Israel, and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David King,
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if ye will consider what is said, in 1 King. 12. 16. and in v. 17. of this chap. And 7. When ever David came to the Crown, he gave orders to bring back the Ark to its right place.
if you will Consider what is said, in 1 King. 12. 16. and in v. 17. of this chap. And 7. When ever David Come to the Crown, he gave order to bring back the Ark to its right place.
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And in the following chap. to this Text ▪ ye see what orders, after consultation with the Leaders and Captains, he issues forth, to bring again the Ark of God,
And in the following chap. to this Text ▪ you see what order, After consultation with the Leaders and Captains, he issues forth, to bring again the Ark of God,
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Yea 8. In this Juncture, there were that gave the Ark a wrong touch, which kindled the Anger of the Lord against him, see v. 9. of the chap. next to this Text. And I must in the 9. and last place add, That when the Ark was brought home, several remarkable things followed,
Yea 8. In this Juncture, there were that gave the Ark a wrong touch, which kindled the Anger of the Lord against him, see v. 9. of the chap. next to this Text. And I must in the 9. and last place add, That when the Ark was brought home, several remarkable things followed,
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The great confirmation of the Kingdom upon him, by the Lords signal appearances in his behalf, according to his Promise, by forreign Confederacies and kindness, by a numerous Family,
The great confirmation of the Kingdom upon him, by the lords signal appearances in his behalf, according to his Promise, by foreign Confederacies and kindness, by a numerous Family,
after several stops and lets, the Ark is brought with shouting, unto it's own place the City of David, 1 Chron. 15. 28 ▪ And the called and appointed Officers of the Lord are set to wait on it,
After several stops and lets, the Ark is brought with shouting, unto it's own place the city of David, 1 Chronicles 15. 28 ▪ And the called and appointed Officers of the Lord Are Set to wait on it,
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What way may People best come to understand the Times? Answ. 1. By Consulting the Word of God, which is the best Key to unlock Providences and Times, to the law and to the testimony, Isa. 8. 20. and as Asaph, when he was puzled with a singular Providence, Psal. 73. 16, 17. he went into the Sanctuary to be resolved,
What Way may People best come to understand the Times? Answer 1. By Consulting the Word of God, which is the best Key to unlock Providences and Times, to the law and to the testimony, Isaiah 8. 20. and as Asaph, when he was puzzled with a singular Providence, Psalm 73. 16, 17. he went into the Sanctuary to be resolved,
for the Image of God in a man is of such a nature, that it hath something in it answering (as Face to Face in a Glass) to all the revealed Will of God,
for the Image of God in a man is of such a nature, that it hath something in it answering (as Face to Face in a Glass) to all the revealed Will of God,
and the more powerful and lively Grace be in its Actings, the more infight you will have both in his Word and Works, Psal. 25. 14. the secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, &c. 3. Compare former Times and Providences in their Nature and Circumstances with present Times and Dispensations,
and the more powerful and lively Grace be in its Actings, the more infight you will have both in his Word and Works, Psalm 25. 14. the secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, etc. 3. Compare former Times and Providences in their Nature and circumstances with present Times and Dispensations,
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and that will give more Light in what seems hid and obscure to you, Psal. 77. 5. Consider the days of old and the years of antient times, and bring them home to the present Case,
and that will give more Light in what seems hid and Obscure to you, Psalm 77. 5. Consider the days of old and the Years of ancient times, and bring them home to the present Case,
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then ply the Duty of Prayer, for the right management of that Duty hath given great Light to the Saints in dark and difficult times, Psal. 77. 19. when the Lords way is in the sea,
then ply the Duty of Prayer, for the right management of that Duty hath given great Light to the Saints in dark and difficult times, Psalm 77. 19. when the lords Way is in the sea,
and the Egyptians being drowned, That they took the advantage of a low Water, as if the Ebb there had ever been so great or better known to Strangers than Natives.
and the egyptians being drowned, That they took the advantage of a low Water, as if the Ebb there had ever been so great or better known to Strangers than Natives.
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on the one side ye may perceive nothing but Wrath, Trouble, Confusion, Hell, Death, &c. but if ye will turn over, ye may see, Love, Peace, Order, Heaven, Glory,
on the one side you may perceive nothing but Wrath, Trouble, Confusion, Hell, Death, etc. but if you will turn over, you may see, Love, Peace, Order, Heaven, Glory,
That I may render this Truth useful to you, I shall 1. Give you some things in the general for Explication. 2. Show you what are the proper Duties of this time and juncture we are fallen under. 3. What Motives may perswade to the diligent and serious performance of these Duties.
That I may render this Truth useful to you, I shall 1. Give you Some things in the general for Explication. 2. Show you what Are the proper Duties of this time and juncture we Are fallen under. 3. What Motives may persuade to the diligent and serious performance of these Duties.
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mis-timed Duties as they are uneasie to others, and unacceptable to God, so are they of dangerous consequence both to the Church and the Persons themselves. 2. As every time,
mistimed Duties as they Are uneasy to Others, and unacceptable to God, so Are they of dangerous consequence both to the Church and the Persons themselves. 2. As every time,
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for advancing the glory of God, and securing their own Happiness, and in order thereto, particularly for preservation and transmitting of the Gospel and its Ordinances to Posterity, that through your care, the Children that are yet unborn may praise his Name. 3. The Lord doth ordinarily Spirit some men for the Duties of their time,
for advancing the glory of God, and securing their own Happiness, and in order thereto, particularly for preservation and transmitting of the Gospel and its Ordinances to Posterity, that through your care, the Children that Are yet unborn may praise his Name. 3. The Lord does ordinarily Spirit Some men for the Duties of their time,
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and the weak as an angel of God. •. Its rare to find Acting and Duties of Times single and pure without the woful mixture of Self-Interest, a sour Leaven that hath spoiled many glorious Actings and heavy Sufferings:
and the weak as an angel of God. •. Its rare to find Acting and Duties of Times single and pure without the woeful mixture of Self-Interest, a sour Leaven that hath spoiled many glorious Actings and heavy Sufferings:
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But of this more hereafter, and therefore ye will find the duty of Self-denyal put in the midst ( Luk 9. 23.) betwixt Doing and Suffering, to shew that none of them can be cleanly without it. 5. In the point of Duty and Acting, Times and Providences are not to be our Rule, Sin is still Sin,
But of this more hereafter, and Therefore you will find the duty of Self-denial put in the midst (Luk 9. 23.) betwixt Doing and Suffering, to show that none of them can be cleanly without it. 5. In the point of Duty and Acting, Times and Providences Are not to be our Rule, since is still since,
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Act. 11. 21. And as their Prayers and Tears have been their best Armour, so their Testimony and Blood hath been their greatest Trophies and Victory, Rev. 12. 11. they overcame by the blood of the Lamb,
Act. 11. 21. And as their Prayers and Tears have been their best Armour, so their Testimony and Blood hath been their greatest Trophies and Victory, Rev. 12. 11. they overcame by the blood of the Lamb,
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so it may be I never again have the opportunity of preaching before such an Honourable Auditory. (1) Our times upon a narrow and spiritual search call aloud to this Duty, that in a ••eling and uncertain time every one should secure their Souls,
so it may be I never again have the opportunity of preaching before such an Honourable Auditory. (1) Our times upon a narrow and spiritual search call aloud to this Duty, that in a ••eling and uncertain time every one should secure their Souls,
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and put that in sure keeping, 1 Pet. 4. 19. wherefore let them that, &c. commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing as unto a faithful Creator.
and put that in sure keeping, 1 Pet. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that, etc. commit the keeping of their Souls to him in well doing as unto a faithful Creator.
and the Souls of great ones being within the reach of that word, 1 Cor. 1. 26. not many wise, not many noble, &c. and obvious to greater and mo temptations are in greater hazard than others.
and the Souls of great ones being within the reach of that word, 1 Cor. 1. 26. not many wise, not many noble, etc. and obvious to greater and more temptations Are in greater hazard than Others.
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And therefore in this uncertain time, I obtest you, that ye secure your Souls, by getting an Interest in Christ Jesus, that lose what ye will ye may not lose that, which cannot be recovered at the rate of all the World,
And Therefore in this uncertain time, I obtest you, that you secure your Souls, by getting an Interest in christ jesus, that loose what you will you may not loose that, which cannot be recovered At the rate of all the World,
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and damned hereafter. (2) That ye guard against Apostacy and Defection from the Truth and Way of God, (wherein he hath mercifully engaged you) by falling into Idolatry, Profanity and Opposition, to the righteous ways of God, 1 Ioh. 5. 21. Little children, keep your selves from idols;
and damned hereafter. (2) That you guard against Apostasy and Defection from the Truth and Way of God, (wherein he hath mercifully engaged you) by falling into Idolatry, Profanity and Opposition, to the righteous ways of God, 1 John 5. 21. Little children, keep your selves from Idols;
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and it will be a strange thing to see rational men, (let be professed Christians) so prodigal of their Souls, Consciences, Relations, Estates and Bodies,
and it will be a strange thing to see rational men, (let be professed Christians) so prodigal of their Souls, Consciences, Relations, Estates and Bodies,
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as to thirst and long to be back again to Fgypt, have ye forget the Burdens and Bondage ye were formerly under? will ye again return to Babylon? O! for the Lord's sake, hate the Whore and all her Rags spotted with the Flesh.
as to thirst and long to be back again to Egypt, have you forget the Burdens and Bondage you were formerly under? will you again return to Babylon? OH! for the Lord's sake, hate the Whore and all her Rags spotted with the Flesh.
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And that speedily, & in the first place, Command (as in Ez. 7 ▪ 23.) that whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven, be diligently done for the House of the God of Heaven, Reformation ought to be thorow,
And that speedily, & in the First place, Command (as in Ezra 7 ▪ 23.) that whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven, be diligently done for the House of the God of Heaven, Reformation ought to be thorough,
and not by Halves or sinful Mixtures, Hos. 7. 8. It's a sad mark put upon Samaria ▪ King. 17. 33. That they feared the Lord and served their own gods,
and not by Halves or sinful Mixtures, Hos. 7. 8. It's a sad mark put upon Samaria ▪ King. 17. 33. That they feared the Lord and served their own God's,
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That tho he destroyed Baal and his Priests, &c. yet he departed not from the sins of Ieroboam, to wit, the Golden Calves at Dan and Bethel, 2 King. 10. 28 29. Let Reformation, I say, be perfect,
That though he destroyed Baal and his Priests, etc. yet he departed not from the Sins of Jeroboam, to wit, the Golden Calves At Dan and Bethel, 2 King. 10. 28 29. Let Reformation, I say, be perfect,
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But let me perswade you, that ye will find the contrary to be true, if ye will consider 1. That the Policy of this kind which Ieroboam used, 1 Kings 12. 26. and which the Iews followed, Ioh. 11. 28. brought the same very evils upon them which they feared,
But let me persuade you, that you will find the contrary to be true, if you will Consider 1. That the Policy of this kind which Jeroboam used, 1 Kings 12. 26. and which the Iews followed, John 11. 28. brought thee same very evils upon them which they feared,
and thought by their carnal Policy to avoid ▪ For Ieroboam had laid down this Principle, that no Idol no King, even as some conclude with as little reason, no Bishop, no King:
and Thought by their carnal Policy to avoid ▪ For Jeroboam had laid down this Principle, that no Idol no King, even as Some conclude with as little reason, no Bishop, no King:
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But both their measures failed them, and that which they feared, and thought by their carnal Policy to evite, came upon them. 2. If ye will consider that good King Hezekiah was not guided by this carnal Policy in his reformation, 2 King. 18. 4. But in the first year of his reign (which I pray and hope our King shall make the parallel of) removed the high places, brake down the images, cut down the groves,
But both their measures failed them, and that which they feared, and Thought by their carnal Policy to evite, Come upon them. 2. If you will Consider that good King Hezekiah was not guided by this carnal Policy in his Reformation, 2 King. 18. 4. But in the First year of his Reign (which I pray and hope our King shall make the parallel of) removed the high places, brake down the Images, Cut down the groves,
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and brake in pieces the brazen serpent, (tho Moses made it) and called it Nehushtan. And that which in this affair was his best policy, ye have in the 5 vers. He trusted in the Lord God of Israel.
and brake in Pieces the brazen serpent, (though Moses made it) and called it Nehushtan. And that which in this affair was his best policy, you have in the 5 vers. He trusted in the Lord God of Israel.
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And 3. If ye will consider what Luther that famous Reformer saith, That there are three great hinderances of Reformation, Security among the people of God, secret treachery of enemies,
And 3. If you will Consider what Luther that famous Reformer Says, That there Are three great hindrances of Reformation, Security among the people of God, secret treachery of enemies,
For to offer to cure the disorders of the Church by carnal wisdom, and to determine the great controversies of Religion by humane Reason, is cum ratione & sapientia insanire, to go mad with Wisdom and Reason.
For to offer to cure the disorders of the Church by carnal Wisdom, and to determine the great controversies of Religion by humane Reason, is cum ratione & sapientia Insanity, to go mad with Wisdom and Reason.
and in their issue sad to them that use them, and will leave them with that sad lamentation of that great Polititian Tully, whose Policy had kept him in Place & Honour, (if I remember) in the time of four Emperors,
and in their issue sad to them that use them, and will leave them with that sad lamentation of that great Politician Tully, whose Policy had kept him in Place & Honour, (if I Remember) in the time of four Emperor's,
It must needs then be a wicked Maxim which some Father upon Matchiavell, That all the Laws and things of God are to be subjected and stoop to (that which they call) Reason of State. (4.) It's a duty of our times,
It must needs then be a wicked Maxim which Some Father upon Machiavelli, That all the Laws and things of God Are to be subjected and stoop to (that which they call) Reason of State. (4.) It's a duty of our times,
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when they come in competition with Christ and his Truth, and when the case is, Christ or Barabbas. O! How many worship this Idol Self. Phil. 2. 21. All seek their own, not the things of Iesus Christ.
when they come in competition with christ and his Truth, and when the case is, christ or Barabbas. OH! How many worship this Idol Self. Philip 2. 21. All seek their own, not the things of Iesus christ.
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But the voice of our times to you, Most Noble Patriots, is not to seek great things for your self with Baruch, Ier. 45. 5. But with Mordecai, Esth. 10. 3. to seek always the wealth of your people, and labour for a more Publick Spirit:
But the voice of our times to you, Most Noble Patriots, is not to seek great things for your self with baruch, Jeremiah 45. 5. But with Mordecai, Esth. 10. 3. to seek always the wealth of your people, and labour for a more Public Spirit:
For 1. It is a Spring and Source of many evils, from whence flows our Pride, Ambition, Covetousness, Vanity, &c. but from this? they are all the Children of this cursed Mother,
For 1. It is a Spring and Source of many evils, from whence flows our Pride, Ambition, Covetousness, Vanity, etc. but from this? they Are all the Children of this cursed Mother,
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or to help to set on the Crown on Christ's Head. 2. It is the fostering and feeding of this Idol Self, that is the sad occasion of all those breaches, divisions and animosities that are amongst a people;
or to help to Set on the Crown on Christ's Head. 2. It is the fostering and feeding of this Idol Self, that is the sad occasion of all those Breaches, divisions and animosities that Are among a people;
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Iehu his self-ends ( Hos. 1. 4. brought ruin upon him and his House, and all his policy could not prevent it, he that saves himself this way, shall lose himself. 5. They that rightly understand our times, will find that moderation,
Iehu his self-ends (Hos. 1. 4. brought ruin upon him and his House, and all his policy could not prevent it, he that saves himself this Way, shall loose himself. 5. They that rightly understand our times, will find that moderation,
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and sobriety is one of the great duties of it, Phil. 4. 5. Let your moderation be known to all men, &c. winding up of Instruments to the highest Peg, doth not only marr the Harmony, but breaketh the Strings.
and sobriety is one of the great duties of it, Philip 4. 5. Let your moderation be known to all men, etc. winding up of Instruments to the highest Peg, does not only mar the Harmony, but breaks the Strings.
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You know who it was, who being inquired, what was the best way of governing Kingdoms? wrot only in return, upon a large Paper, at a great distance from other, three times, Modus, Modus, Modus, moderation, moderation, moderation.
You know who it was, who being inquired, what was the best Way of governing Kingdoms? wrote only in return, upon a large Paper, At a great distance from other, three times, Modus, Modus, Modus, moderation, moderation, moderation.
The Records of experience show us, that violent Administrations, and running things to the height, have not been long-lived, Omnis felicitas ad culmen producta Retrogreditur, & nihil violentum durat.
The Records of experience show us, that violent Administrations, and running things to the height, have not been long-lived, Omnis Felicity ad culmen producta Retrogreditur, & nihil violentum durat.
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Go on then, I say, against whatsoever opposition, either from Enemies, or false Builders, and lay such a sure Basis, that after-Generations may build upon it;
Go on then, I say, against whatsoever opposition, either from Enemies, or false Builders, and lay such a sure Basis, that after-Generations may built upon it;
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hear that word in Zech. 8. 9. Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these dayes, these words by the month of the Prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid, that the Temple might be built. III.
hear that word in Zechariah 8. 9. Let your hands be strong, you that hear in these days, these words by the Monn of the prophets, which were in the day that the Foundation of the house of the Lord was laid, that the Temple might be built. III.
and this Honourable Court of Parliament, have not only the Matters of an Earthly King, whom God hath singled out to do Exploits for him among your hands,
and this Honourable Court of Parliament, have not only the Matters of an Earthly King, whom God hath singled out to do Exploits for him among your hands,
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for he will not give his Glory to another, nor suffer any to wear a Pearl of his Diadem, without evidences of his Anger and Displeasure against them. 2. Remember, that though ye be as Gods, ( Psal. 82. 6.) yet ye must dy as men, your Breath is in your Nosthrils,
for he will not give his Glory to Another, nor suffer any to wear a Pearl of his Diadem, without evidences of his Anger and Displeasure against them. 2. remember, that though you be as God's, (Psalm 82. 6.) yet you must die as men, your Breath is in your Nostrils,
And I believe there is not a man in this House, who would not think himself extreamly miserable to be with Iehoiakim (Ier. 22. 19.) buried with the burial of an Ass:
And I believe there is not a man in this House, who would not think himself extremely miserable to be with Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 22. 19.) buried with the burial of an Ass:
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Think but seriously what Epitaph may be Written on your Tomb, and what Discourses may be of you when ye are gone, Here lies a man that was never a Friend to Christ or his Interest;
Think but seriously what Epitaph may be Written on your Tomb, and what Discourses may be of you when you Are gone, Here lies a man that was never a Friend to christ or his Interest;
It certainly concerns you to acquit your selves faithfully in your Trust, that ye may live desired, and die lamented, and to have the Generation following you to the Grave with such a Lamentation, 2 King. 2. 12. Ah ▪ my father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horse-men thereof;
It Certainly concerns you to acquit your selves faithfully in your Trust, that you may live desired, and die lamented, and to have the Generation following you to the Grave with such a Lamentation, 2 King. 2. 12. Ah ▪ my father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof;
and to remember what that great Cardinal Wolsey said, when dying, That if he had served God as faithfully as he had done the King, he had not been in that misery.
and to Remember what that great Cardinal wolsey said, when dying, That if he had served God as faithfully as he had done the King, he had not been in that misery.
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now put in your hands, and what will ye say when ye shall be sisted at the general Assize before the Tribunal of Christ, to that question, what Justice and Vote gave ye to me and my afflicted Church in the first Parliament of King William and Queen Mary, in Scotland, was ye for me or against me? 3. Though ye should live the course of Nature,
now put in your hands, and what will you say when you shall be sisted At the general Assize before the Tribunal of christ, to that question, what justice and Vote gave you to me and my afflicted Church in the First Parliament of King William and Queen Marry, in Scotland, was you for me or against me? 3. Though you should live the course of Nature,
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as ye have this day, for it's rare for a Man to be twice high Commissioner, and but few are twice chosen to be Members of Parliament, of these who come in by choice,
as you have this day, for it's rare for a Man to be twice high Commissioner, and but few Are twice chosen to be Members of Parliament, of these who come in by choice,
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and this calls you, that while there is a price in your hand ( Prov. 17. 16.) to do good, labour to have a heart to it, that is, seriousness, diligence, affection, courage and resolution,
and this calls you, that while there is a price in your hand (Curae 17. 16.) to do good, labour to have a heart to it, that is, seriousness, diligence, affection, courage and resolution,
and giving you Victory over your enemies, breaking them on their high places, and making them fall in the pits they digged for you, Higgaion, Selah. And since he is so visibly,
and giving you Victory over your enemies, breaking them on their high places, and making them fallen in the pits they dug for you, Higgaion, Selac. And since he is so visibly,
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