England's deliverance from the northern presbytery, compared with its deliverance from the Roman papacy by Peter Sterry, once fellow of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge, now preacher to the Right Honorable the Councell of State, sitting at White-Hall.
Yea, to sweeten their Sufferings with the Expectation of a most Glorious Deliverance, He lets them know his purpose of making their bringing up out of Egypt, which was made so Glorious by many Miracles,
Yea, to sweeten their Sufferings with the Expectation of a most Glorious Deliverance, He lets them know his purpose of making their bringing up out of Egypt, which was made so Glorious by many Miracles,
Thus you see my Text to be a Promise expressed by way of comparison, between the Last calling home of the People of GOD out of the NORTH, and their First coming up out of Egypt; Drowning the very Memory,
Thus you see my Text to be a Promise expressed by Way of comparison, between the Last calling home of the People of GOD out of the NORTH, and their First coming up out of Egypt; Drowning the very Memory,
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Reas. I shall give you one Argument from the Scriptures to prove it; which Argument shall be a Demonstration of this Truth from the proper Reason of it.
Reas. I shall give you one Argument from the Scriptures to prove it; which Argument shall be a Demonstration of this Truth from the proper Reason of it.
1. Part. The great Design of GOD from the beginning, hath been, and still is, to bring forth JESUS CHRIST the second time into the midst of men, in that Spiritual and Heavenly Appearance, in which He now sitteth at the Right Hand of the Father:
1. Part. The great Design of GOD from the beginning, hath been, and still is, to bring forth JESUS CHRIST the second time into the midst of men, in that Spiritual and Heavenly Appearance, in which He now Sitteth At the Right Hand of the Father:
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Ioh. 6. verse 62. What, and if ye shall see the Son of Man ascend up, where he was before? The Weight of the sense in this Scripture, lyes upon those two words, See, Before. It is a frequent thing for that which is First in Being, Dignity, Design, to be Last in Discovery. That which GOD hath chiefly in Design all along, is the Manifestation of CHRIST to men at last in that Divine state, in which He was at the first.
John 6. verse 62. What, and if you shall see the Son of Man ascend up, where he was before? The Weight of the sense in this Scripture, lies upon those two words, See, Before. It is a frequent thing for that which is First in Being, Dignity, Design, to be Last in Discovery. That which GOD hath chiefly in Design all along, is the Manifestation of CHRIST to men At last in that Divine state, in which He was At the First.
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You have the same thing held forth, Ioh. 5. 23. It was said in the verse before, that All judgment was committed to the Son. The reason of it is given in this verse;
You have the same thing held forth, John 5. 23. It was said in the verse before, that All judgement was committed to the Son. The reason of it is given in this verse;
why he puts the great, and last judgement into the hands of the Son; namely, that the Son may appear to All Creatures in One, Spiritual, Eternal Glory with the Father.
why he puts the great, and last judgement into the hands of the Son; namely, that the Son may appear to All Creatures in One, Spiritual, Eternal Glory with the Father.
2. Part. All the Works of GOD are in order to this Design, this Discovery of IESUS CHRIST, Coloss. 1. v. 16. All things are said to be Created for Christ. In what sense is the whole Creation for Christ? Is it to make any Real Addition of Blessednesse,
2. Part. All the Works of GOD Are in order to this Design, this Discovery of IESUS CHRIST, Coloss. 1. v. 16. All things Are said to be Created for christ. In what sense is the Whole Creation for christ? Is it to make any Real Addition of Blessedness,
yet then was there no new Glory put upon Iesus Christ. For, as the humane nature was assumed into the Personality, so was it into the Glory of the Son of GOD.
yet then was there no new Glory put upon Iesus christ. For, as the humane nature was assumed into the Personality, so was it into the Glory of the Son of GOD.
But how then was the World made for Christ? Our Divines answer it by that Distinction of Glorifying GOD essentially, and manifestatively. We say, that all the Creatures Glorifying of GOD is no more than a Manifestation of the Glory of GOD.
But how then was the World made for christ? Our Divines answer it by that Distinction of Glorifying GOD essentially, and manifestatively. We say, that all the Creatures Glorifying of GOD is no more than a Manifestation of the Glory of GOD.
So GOD in the Creation, in the conduct, and management of the affairs of the Creature, from the Beginning to the End, aimes at this mark to manifest Iesus Christ at the end of time, in that glorious Appearance with which He was cloathed before all times.
So GOD in the Creation, in the conduct, and management of the affairs of the Creature, from the Beginning to the End, aims At this mark to manifest Iesus christ At the end of time, in that glorious Appearance with which He was clothed before all times.
When GOD shall have brought forth th• … s Judgement, this Spiritual Discovery of JESUS CHRIST to perfection, to a full victory over all fleshly Appearances;
When GOD shall have brought forth th• … s Judgement, this Spiritual Discovery of JESUS CHRIST to perfection, to a full victory over all fleshly Appearances;
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From the Fall, to the Giving of the Law, th• … s Spring drives along upon the face of the Earth, thorow all manner of mixtures, a very weak store and strength of Waters.
From the Fallen, to the Giving of the Law, th• … s Spring drives along upon the face of the Earth, thorough all manner of mixtures, a very weak store and strength of Waters.
then it follows naturally from hence, that as this discovery growes, so likewise must all GODS Works and Mercies to his people grow in the same Proportion;
then it follows naturally from hence, that as this discovery grows, so likewise must all GOD'S Works and mercies to his people grow in the same Proportion;
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the later discoveries Brighter, the later works Better, and Greater than the former. There are two Uses, which I intend; and those are two Exhortations.
the later discoveries Brighter, the later works Better, and Greater than the former. There Are two Uses, which I intend; and those Are two Exhortations.
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If the LORD make former mercies in comparison with later ones, but as the Foot-stool to the Throne, but as the tuning of the Instrument to some more excellent Melody:
If the LORD make former Mercies in comparison with later ones, but as the Footstool to the Throne, but as the tuning of the Instrument to Some more excellent Melody:
then is it also fit, that our praises for former mercies, in comparison with our Praises for later mercies, should be onely as the lifting up of our Feet on the Footstool, in order to our sitting down upon the Throne; or as the tuning of our voyces, to sing some Pleasant Song of our Beloved.
then is it also fit, that our praises for former Mercies, in comparison with our Praises for later Mercies, should be only as the lifting up of our Feet on the Footstool, in order to our sitting down upon the Throne; or as the tuning of our voices, to sing Some Pleasant Song of our beloved.
Such a former Rain was our deliverance from the Papacy, by many signal providences and preservations, amongst which is this most eminent one of our Preservation from the Gun-powder-Treason, which we celebrate on this Day.
Such a former Rain was our deliverance from the Papacy, by many signal providences and preservations, among which is this most eminent one of our Preservation from the Gunpowder treason, which we celebrate on this Day.
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He hath watered us with his own Foot, walking up and down in the midst of us, that our Beds and Plants are green. Let us now say with a loud voice of Thanksgivings, The Lord liveth, who hath brought us up from the Romish-Papaoy, which is Spiritually Egypt, by a mighty Deliverance,
He hath watered us with his own Foot, walking up and down in the midst of us, that our Beds and Plants Are green. Let us now say with a loud voice of Thanksgivings, The Lord lives, who hath brought us up from the Romish-Papaoy, which is Spiritually Egypt, by a mighty Deliverance,
Right Honourable! The seed of GOD in this Nation hath had two Capital Enemies, the Romish-Papacy; the Scotch-Presbytery. This Nation hath had a two fold Capital Deliverance from these Two Capital Enemies. Now, that we may rightly savour the sweetnes of Both these Deliverances;
Right Honourable! The seed of GOD in this nation hath had two Capital Enemies, the Romish-Papacy; the Scotch-Presbytery. This nation hath had a two fold Capital Deliverance from these Two Capital Enemies. Now, that we may rightly savour the sweetness of Both these Deliverances;
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that we may have a Taste of, nay feast our selves upon that Good Word in my Doctrine, made Good to us in our Experiences, namely, the LORDS keeping the Best Wine for the Last; that we may answer my Text, and my Application, in bringing forth the Best Wine of our praises at the Last; and for the last mercies; I shall compare these Two Capital Enemies of Yours, each with other.
that we may have a Taste of, nay feast our selves upon that Good Word in my Doctrine, made Good to us in our Experiences, namely, the LORDS keeping the Best Wine for the Last; that we may answer my Text, and my Application, in bringing forth the Best Wine of our praises At the Last; and for the last Mercies; I shall compare these Two Capital Enemies of Yours, each with other.
My way of proceeding in this Comparison shall be first to shew their Agreements: Secondly, those Differences, in which your last Enemy appears to be the Worse. This will let you see how much your last Mercies are the Best, and how much your Last Praises ought to be so too, in answer to your Last Mercies.
My Way of proceeding in this Comparison shall be First to show their Agreements: Secondly, those Differences, in which your last Enemy appears to be the Worse. This will let you see how much your last mercies Are the Best, and how much your Last Praises ought to be so too, in answer to your Last mercies.
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before I enter upon this Comparison, that I may separate the vile among Principles, from the precious or innocent among principles, or persons. I profess not at all to speak against the forme of Presbytery, if considered in its simplicity, in its virginity; as it is meerly a way, and order, in which Saints have Communion with GOD, and each with other, according to their present light; as it kisseth the golden Scepter of the Spirit, submitting and subordinating it self unto the rule of that Spirit, being desirous of no more, no other power, authority, or esteem, than what that Spirit shall put upon it, by putting forth it self in it.
before I enter upon this Comparison, that I may separate the vile among Principles, from the precious or innocent among principles, or Persons. I profess not At all to speak against the Form of Presbytery, if considered in its simplicity, in its virginity; as it is merely a Way, and order, in which Saints have Communion with GOD, and each with other, according to their present Light; as it Kisses the golden Sceptre of the Spirit, submitting and subordinating it self unto the Rule of that Spirit, being desirous of no more, no other power, Authority, or esteem, than what that Spirit shall put upon it, by putting forth it self in it.
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Much lesse would I grieve, or cast contempt upon any little one among my Fathers Children, any honest, sanctified heart, that walks in that form of Presbytery, with humility and integrity, believing that so it ought to worship GOD.
Much less would I grieve, or cast contempt upon any little one among my Father's Children, any honest, sanctified heart, that walks in that from of Presbytery, with humility and integrity, believing that so it ought to worship GOD.
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But that Presbytery, which I compare with the Papacy, is such, as appropriateth to the Outward Form, those things which pertain only to the Power of the Spirit: such as by vertue of an Outward, Church-form, assumes a Spiritual and Civil power to it self;
But that Presbytery, which I compare with the Papacy, is such, as appropriateth to the Outward From, those things which pertain only to the Power of the Spirit: such as by virtue of an Outward, Church-form, assumes a Spiritual and Civil power to it self;
such as out of the Golden cup of a glorious Profession, makes it self drunk with the wine of Fornications, with Earthly powers and interests; such as takes to it self the Iron Mace of fleshly force and fury, to break in pieces at pleasure Common-wealths, Crownes, Consciences, Estates, and Hearts of men.
such as out of the Golden cup of a glorious Profession, makes it self drunk with the wine of Fornications, with Earthly Powers and interests; such as Takes to it self the Iron Mace of fleshly force and fury, to break in Pieces At pleasure Commonwealths, Crowns, Consciences, Estates, and Hearts of men.
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1. Agreement, Both joyn in setting up the Scriptures, the Word of God outwardly exprest, as the Letter of that Law, by which all things of Christianity and Religion are to be judged.
1. Agreement, Both join in setting up the Scriptures, the Word of God outwardly expressed, as the letter of that Law, by which all things of Christianity and Religion Are to be judged.
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So Scotus himself teacheth in his Preface to his Disputes upon the Sentences, that Religion must be grounded upon a Revelation. In this, not onely the Romish-Papist, and Scotch-Presbyter, but all who pretend with any face to any thing of GOD, or CHRIST, do concur.
So Scotus himself Teaches in his Preface to his Disputes upon the Sentences, that Religion must be grounded upon a Revelation. In this, not only the Romish-Papist, and Scotch-Presbyter, but all who pretend with any face to any thing of GOD, or CHRIST, do concur.
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But there are two things in a Revelation. There is Lex Revelata: and Lumen Revelationis, that is, the Law Revealed, and the Light of Revelation. One is the Subject, or Master: but the other is the Forme, the Life, the Essence of a Revelation. Now these Two Parties meet in this, to magnifie the first of these, the Law Revealed. This they make the foundation of their Throne, the Scepter of their Government, which as taken singly by it self, is but a breathlesse Carkass, or a Dead Letter.
But there Are two things in a Revelation. There is Lex Revelation: and Lumen Revelationis, that is, the Law Revealed, and the Light of Revelation. One is the Subject, or Master: but the other is the Form, the Life, the Essence of a Revelation. Now these Two Parties meet in this, to magnify the First of these, the Law Revealed. This they make the Foundation of their Throne, the Sceptre of their Government, which as taken singly by it self, is but a breathless Carcase, or a Dead letter.
2. Agreement. These two of whom we speak, do Both asse• … a visible Iudge on Earth, upon whom all Particular Persons are to depend for the Determining of those two Grand Questions; First, what is Scripture; Secondly, what the sense of that Scripture is.
2. Agreement. These two of whom we speak, do Both asse• … a visible Judge on Earth, upon whom all Particular Persons Are to depend for the Determining of those two Grand Questions; First, what is Scripture; Secondly, what the sense of that Scripture is.
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The Romanists say, that this Iudge is the Pope, or an Oecumenicall Councell. The Scotch Presbyter is for a Nationall Assembly, or rather an Oecumenicall Assembly, if the Civil Government would bear it.
The Romanists say, that this Judge is the Pope, or an Ecumenical Council. The Scotch Presbyter is for a National Assembly, or rather an Ecumenical Assembly, if the Civil Government would bear it.
This Presbyter condemns the Papist justly, because he suffereth not the people to read the Scriptures in their own Tongue. But who art thon, O man, who condemnest another,
This Presbyter condemns the Papist justly, Because he suffers not the people to read the Scriptures in their own Tongue. But who art thon, Oh man, who Condemnest Another,
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and dost thy self the same thing, while thou forbiddest private persons to read the Scriptures with their own Eyes? Thou confinest them to Spectacles of the Assemblies making,
and dost thy self the same thing, while thou forbiddest private Persons to read the Scriptures with their own Eyes? Thou confinest them to Spectacles of the Assemblies making,
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while thou permittest the Reading, but prohibitest the Interpreting of the Spriptures according to that sense, which the Holy Spirit brings forth to every man in his own spirit,
while thou permittest the Reading, but prohibitest the Interpreting of the Spriptures according to that sense, which the Holy Spirit brings forth to every man in his own Spirit,
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if it be not stumpt for Currant by the Spirit of the Generall Assembly. Why dost thou judge the Papist for exalting un-written Traditions to an Equall Authority with the Scriptures, when thy way maketh the Scripture it self, in the Letter and Meaning of it, a Tradition of the Elders?
if it be not stumpt for Currant by the Spirit of the General Assembly. Why dost thou judge the Papist for exalting unwritten Traditions to an Equal authority with the Scriptures, when thy Way makes the Scripture it self, in the letter and Meaning of it, a Tradition of the Elders?
that it belongs to this Spirit alone, authoritatively to testifie in the spirits of Men, what those words are which himself hath taught, what the meaning of the Spirit is in those words:
that it belongs to this Spirit alone, authoritatively to testify in the spirits of Men, what those words Are which himself hath taught, what the meaning of the Spirit is in those words:
if this be once granted, that nothing is to be received, as Divine Truth, but that which brings an Epistle of Commendations along with it, written by this finger of the Living GOD upon the Heart, then farewell all Religion;
if this be once granted, that nothing is to be received, as Divine Truth, but that which brings an Epistle of Commendations along with it, written by this finger of the Living GOD upon the Heart, then farewell all Religion;
Such usage as our Saviour himself found on Earth from Pilate, and the Priests; such doth his Spirit find to this day from the Papacy, and that Presbytery of which we speak.
Such usage as our Saviour himself found on Earth from Pilate, and the Priests; such does his Spirit find to this day from the Papacy, and that Presbytery of which we speak.
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The Holy Ghost, as he appears and gives forth his Oracles in his Temples, which are his Saints, is numbred among Whimsies, Fancies, Fanatick Furies, Enthusiasmes, and so is condemned, is suppress'd.
The Holy Ghost, as he appears and gives forth his Oracles in his Temples, which Are his Saints, is numbered among Whimsies, Fancies, Fanatic Furies, Enthusiasms, and so is condemned, is suppressed.
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Nothing is accounted so dangerous in things pertaining to the Gospel, as Innovation; although S. Paul command us still, to be transformed in the Renewing of our Mindes, that we may prove what the good and acceptable will of GOD is;
Nothing is accounted so dangerous in things pertaining to the Gospel, as Innovation; although S. Paul command us still, to be transformed in the Renewing of our Minds, that we may prove what the good and acceptable will of GOD is;
and this to Saints already converted, as a continual duty, in which they are ever to be exercising themselves, that they may have new mindes to day in comparison with those which they had yesterday,
and this to Saints already converted, as a continual duty, in which they Are ever to be exercising themselves, that they may have new minds to day in comparison with those which they had yesterday,
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so both in Papacie, and in Rigid Presbyterie, all Constitutions, Methods, frames of Doctrine, and Discipline, seem to be as wyers with nets in them, set crosse the whole stream of civil and Religious conversation, to catch every discovery of Christ, every manifestation of the Gospel, which comes up against the present Tide, the general Current of Principles and Positions. They labour,
so both in Papacy, and in Rigid Presbytery, all Constitutions, Methods, frames of Doctrine, and Discipline, seem to be as wyers with nets in them, Set cross the Whole stream of civil and Religious Conversation, to catch every discovery of christ, every manifestation of the Gospel, which comes up against the present Tide, the general Current of Principles and Positions. They labour,
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and Ministery of the Spirit, may be purchased by the Coin of Education, Parts, Moral honestie, formal Qualifications, Ceremonious Observations of outward Rites.
and Ministry of the Spirit, may be purchased by the Coin of Education, Parts, Moral honesty, formal Qualifications, Ceremonious Observations of outward Rites.
So is their way laid, so are all their practices managed, as if by a kind of Simoniacal Magick, that power which alone can aw or secure us from the divel, were shut up within the circle of their custemary, and solemn Forms. VVhen the LORD saith, Neither on this Mountain, nor in Jerusalem,
So is their Way laid, so Are all their practices managed, as if by a kind of Simoniacal Magic, that power which alone can awe or secure us from the Devil, were shut up within the circle of their custemary, and solemn Forms. When the LORD Says, Neither on this Mountain, nor in Jerusalem,
but in spirit and truth shall all men worship the Father: Yea, say they, but spirit and truth dispense themselves within the Ierusalem of this Church-order, on the Mountain of these rituall observations, these consecrated forms.
but in Spirit and truth shall all men worship the Father: Yea, say they, but Spirit and truth dispense themselves within the Ierusalem of this Church order, on the Mountain of these ritual observations, these consecrated forms.
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By this means they bring all manner of civil affairs within the compass of their Cognisance, by vertue of their spiritual judicatories: they dispose of Governments, Nations, Crowns, by vertue of their Ecclesiastick censures. As the Pope baited Queen Elizabeth with his Bul, and gave away the Kingdom of England to the King of Spain; so did the Presbytery in Scotland now judge, condemn the Present Government set over us by the glorious might of Divine Power,
By this means they bring all manner of civil affairs within the compass of their Cognisance, by virtue of their spiritual Judges: they dispose of Governments, nations, Crowns, by virtue of their Ecclesiastic censures. As the Pope baited Queen Elizabeth with his Bull, and gave away the Kingdom of England to the King of Spain; so did the Presbytery in Scotland now judge, condemn the Present Government Set over us by the glorious might of Divine Power,
I have done with the Agreements of these two; I come now to compare them in their Differences; and that onely those, in which the later Enemy appears worse than the former, that so the former Mercy may be made the sweeter to us, in being exceeded and swallowed up by this later deliverance,
I have done with the Agreements of these two; I come now to compare them in their Differences; and that only those, in which the later Enemy appears Worse than the former, that so the former Mercy may be made the Sweeten to us, in being exceeded and swallowed up by this later deliverance,
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Being false to a divine, and spiritual interest, they are true to principles of humane policy. Being severe in the imposall of superstitious rites, and those principles which descend immediatly into the practice of such rites; they take,
Being false to a divine, and spiritual Interest, they Are true to principles of humane policy. Being severe in the imposall of superstitious Rites, and those principles which descend immediately into the practice of such Rites; they take,
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and give a large scope to the understanding and affections in generous contemplations, in mystical divinity. Wanting that bread of heaven, that new wine of the Kingdom, the beauties and sweetnesses of GOD in the Spirit, which should feast the inward man;
and give a large scope to the understanding and affections in generous contemplations, in mystical divinity. Wanting that bred of heaven, that new wine of the Kingdom, the beauty's and Sweetnesses of GOD in the Spirit, which should feast the inward man;
as Enthusiasmes. At the same time they condemne humane policy, as profane. They check the delights of sense and fancy, as vain; rejecting also the openings of the glory of Christ, the mutuall enterviews, walkes, embraces, kisses between God and the Soul, in the Spirit, as Whimsicall.
as Enthusiasms. At the same time they condemn humane policy, as profane. They check the delights of sense and fancy, as vain; rejecting also the openings of the glory of christ, the mutual enterviews, walks, embraces, Kisses between God and the Soul, in the Spirit, as Whimsical.
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There is no such way to draw us up to the glory of Christ, as by his Crosse, to which the pleasing, and heightning of the flesh, for the most part, carries a very great enmity. Therefore do I not desire to cast any dif-esteem upon a severity towards the outward man,
There is no such Way to draw us up to the glory of christ, as by his Cross, to which the pleasing, and heightening of the Flesh, for the most part, carries a very great enmity. Therefore do I not desire to cast any dif-esteem upon a severity towards the outward man,
But my Iustification, or Condemnation of these things is, as they stand in the comparison between these two parties, and as they may stand upon the root of the same Principle or Spirit in each party.
But my Justification, or Condemnation of these things is, as they stand in the comparison between these two parties, and as they may stand upon the root of the same Principle or Spirit in each party.
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So both these, the Romish Papacy, the Scotish-Presbytery, as it hath been formerly stated by me, appear like the Ghost of Iudaisme raised from the dead by that Witch of Endor, the fl• … shly principle dressed up in the forme of Christianity. But there is this difference; The former is the Ghost of Iudaisme cloathed with the Mantle which it wore in its life time, appearing in the same outward pompe, with the same delicious pleasures of pictures, Musick, Perfumes, &c. as of old.
So both these, the Romish Papacy, the Scottish-presbytery, as it hath been formerly stated by me, appear like the Ghost of Judaism raised from the dead by that Witch of Endor, the fl• … shly principle dressed up in the Form of Christianity. But there is this difference; The former is the Ghost of Judaism clothed with the Mantle which it wore in its life time, appearing in the same outward pomp, with the same delicious pleasures of pictures, Music, Perfumes, etc. as of old.
2. Difference. Our Southern enemies are richer: our Northern ones poorer. Prov. 28. 3. A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
2. Difference. Our Southern enemies Are Richer: our Northern ones Poorer. Curae 28. 3. A poor man that Oppresses the poor, is like a sweeping rain which Leaveth no food.
Let not this at all discourage any poor soul, which under a Legall dispensation waites for Christ. It is spoken only of the proud, poor ones; not of the poor ones oppressed under a sense of divine wrath, but oppressing with the fury of a carnal rage. These poor ones, when they prevail, are even to those other poor and meek ones, as a Ho• … sl• … ech, as a Barren womb, as the grave, ever devouring, never satisfied.
Let not this At all discourage any poor soul, which under a Legal Dispensation waits for christ. It is spoken only of the proud, poor ones; not of the poor ones oppressed under a sense of divine wrath, but oppressing with the fury of a carnal rage. These poor ones, when they prevail, Are even to those other poor and meek ones, as a Ho• … sl• … each, as a Barren womb, as the grave, ever devouring, never satisfied.
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3. Difference. The Scotch Presbyterie hath the purest form, and in respect to the outward form, is a good, and great degree of reformation from the Papacy, both in respect to discipline and doctrine, as to the letter. Now who knows not, that the corruption of the best things is the worst of all corruptions? Naturalists say, that the Marrow of a man, in which his strength lies, the Brain of a man, in which his wisedome is seated, by Putrefaction in death, generates oft times a Serpent. In like manner, the exactest Image of that Heavenly Man Iesus Christ, if for want of the Quickning Spirit it corrupt, converts its highest excellency, the strength and wisedome of the letter, to the enmity of the serpent against that Spirit, which is the Heavenly man himself.
3. Difference. The Scotch Presbytery hath the Purest from, and in respect to the outward from, is a good, and great degree of Reformation from the Papacy, both in respect to discipline and Doctrine, as to the Letter. Now who knows not, that the corruption of the best things is the worst of all corruptions? Naturalists say, that the Marrow of a man, in which his strength lies, the Brain of a man, in which his Wisdom is seated, by Putrefaction in death, generates oft times a Serpent. In like manner, the Exactest Image of that Heavenly Man Iesus christ, if for want of the Quickening Spirit it corrupt, converts its highest excellency, the strength and Wisdom of the Letter, to the enmity of the serpent against that Spirit, which is the Heavenly man himself.
The son of the Bond-woman is he, who stirres up the most frequent, and fiery persecutions against the son of the Free-woman. It is the son of the Free-woman alone, who darkneth the glory of his Brother Ishmael, who puts in between him and the inheritance, who carries away the love of the Father from him.
The son of the Bondwoman is he, who stirs up the most frequent, and fiery persecutions against the son of the Freewoman. It is the son of the Freewoman alone, who darkeneth the glory of his Brother Ishmael, who puts in between him and the inheritance, who carries away the love of the Father from him.
If the spirituall seed were out of the way, the Iew in the letter, the Legall Professour were the only Saint; neither would there be any, that could step into Heaven before him.
If the spiritual seed were out of the Way, the Iew in the Letter, the Legal Professor were the only Saint; neither would there be any, that could step into Heaven before him.
When the single divel had left the house in the Parable, he returned to it again, finding it swept and garnished, but empty of that heavenly Man that should inhabit it, he re-enters into it,
When the single Devil had left the house in the Parable, he returned to it again, finding it swept and garnished, but empty of that heavenly Man that should inhabit it, he reenters into it,
The Scotch Presbytery is a house, which the evill spirit of Papacy had left, a house swept clean from the filth of profanenesse, garnished with the beautifull things of the letter, farre beyond the Papacy: my Prayer is, that being un-inhabited by the Lord Iesus, there be not found the more divels in it, besides the re-entry of the first-divel, as to his inward principles, though in a more specious form.
The Scotch Presbytery is a house, which the evil Spirit of Papacy had left, a house swept clean from the filth of profaneness, garnished with the beautiful things of the Letter, Far beyond the Papacy: my Prayer is, that being uninhabited by the Lord Iesus, there be not found the more Devils in it, beside the reentry of the first-devil, as to his inward principles, though in a more specious from.
as they sate on that old seat, in that old form of government which had framed those Laws, which had shed the blood of so many Saints by Martyrdome, which had laid so many bonds upon the Gospel. But this Zeal-Plot, laid more deeply, more dangerously than the Powder-plot, even in the hearts of our Brethren, which dwelt in the midst of us;
as they sat on that old seat, in that old from of government which had framed those Laws, which had shed the blood of so many Saints by Martyrdom, which had laid so many bonds upon the Gospel. But this Zeal-Plot, laid more deeply, more dangerously than the Powder plot, even in the hearts of our Brothers, which dwelled in the midst of us;
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this aim'd at the Ruine of Governours, Government, People, and all, by an Army made up of Highlanders, who never knew Christianity or Civility; whose rage would have blown up, have torn in pieces all before it with a greater fury,
this aimed At the Ruin of Governors, Government, People, and all, by an Army made up of Highlanders, who never knew Christianity or Civility; whose rage would have blown up, have torn in Pieces all before it with a greater fury,
than that of Gun-powder. All this was intended upon this Government, as it came forth new washt in the blood of many precious Persons, who sought it with the losse of their lives; as it was busie in taking away the lives of those lawes, which had shed the blood of the Saints,
than that of Gunpowder. All this was intended upon this Government, as it Come forth new washed in the blood of many precious Persons, who sought it with the loss of their lives; as it was busy in taking away the lives of those laws, which had shed the blood of the Saints,
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That former Treason was against an old power, founded upon old principles, concerning which (as once before the destruction of Hierusalem a voice was heard, which was the voice of Angels, (as is supposed) saying, Let us be gone from hence;) so the voyce of Good men, Good Angels, God himself was heard, saying, Let us be gone. But this later Conspiracy, was against a new power, built upon new principles, concerning which (if I do not deceive my self,
That former Treason was against an old power, founded upon old principles, Concerning which (as once before the destruction of Jerusalem a voice was herd, which was the voice of Angels, (as is supposed) saying, Let us be gone from hence;) so the voice of Good men, Good Angels, God himself was herd, saying, Let us be gone. But this later conspiracy, was against a new power, built upon new principles, Concerning which (if I do not deceive my self,
and I comfortably hope, that I do not deceive my self) I have heard in my spirit the voice of Iesus Christ, and his Spouse, with the Angels attending, speaking after this maner one to another:
and I comfortably hope, that I do not deceive my self) I have herd in my Spirit the voice of Iesus christ, and his Spouse, with the Angels attending, speaking After this manner one to Another:
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and brought back under the Power of the same Principles, cloathing themselves with the New Garment of Presbytery, if that our God had not again delivered us by those of the New Modell, who were in scorne, esteemed as Children, in the Eye of flesh;
and brought back under the Power of the same Principles, clothing themselves with the New Garment of Presbytery, if that our God had not again Delivered us by those of the New Model, who were in scorn, esteemed as Children, in the Eye of Flesh;
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Right Honourable! I humbly beseech you, whose Hearts, Heads, Hands, as Saints, Counsellors, Souldiers, the LORD Iesus hath made use of to bring great things to passe;
Right Honourable! I humbly beseech you, whose Hearts, Heads, Hands, as Saints, Counsellors, Soldiers, the LORD Iesus hath made use of to bring great things to pass;
as Women, who have had a Covering upon your Heads, a vaile upon your wisdoms, your worths, that Iesus Christ alone may be seen as your Head, the Power, of GOD, the Wisdome of GOD to you, the Glory upon you.
as Women, who have had a Covering upon your Heads, a veil upon your wisdoms, your worths, that Iesus christ alone may be seen as your Head, the Power, of GOD, the Wisdom of GOD to you, the Glory upon you.
But to finish this Use. Right Honourable! Hath the LORD made former mercies as seed, out of which Later Mercies have sprung up as the Ripe fruit? O then, let our present Praises, and Graces, be to those of Former Seasons,
But to finish this Use. Right Honourable! Hath the LORD made former Mercies as seed, out of which Later mercies have sprung up as the Ripe fruit? Oh then, let our present Praises, and Graces, be to those of Former Seasons,
as Ripe fruit to the seed. Let them not still be in the Earth of a fleshly Manifestation; but let them come up to a Maturity, a Spirituality. Former mercies stand in the brightnesse of our later mercies, as the Moon in the Light of the Sun. They have no glory by reason of that Glory which excels.
as Ripe fruit to the seed. Let them not still be in the Earth of a fleshly Manifestation; but let them come up to a Maturity, a Spirituality. Former Mercies stand in the brightness of our later Mercies, as the Moon in the Light of the Sun. They have no glory by reason of that Glory which excels.
Doth our GOD come forth in New wayes to save us, and shall we serve him still in the Old way? Let us also lay aside the Oldnesse of the Letter, and answer him again with the Newnesse of the Spirit. Let us sing to him the New song of Moses, and the Lamb; now that he pipes to us the New Tunes of more Transcendent, more spirituall, more Heavenly salvations.
Does our GOD come forth in New ways to save us, and shall we serve him still in the Old Way? Let us also lay aside the Oldness of the letter, and answer him again with the Newness of the Spirit. Let us sing to him the New song of Moses, and the Lamb; now that he pipes to us the New Tunis of more Transcendent, more spiritual, more Heavenly salvations.
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2. Use. A second Exhortation. It is the way of the LORD to make his Last Mercies better than the Former: The Present Salvations of our GOD in the midst of us have exceeded all, that ever were to this day.
2. Use. A second Exhortation. It is the Way of the LORD to make his Last mercies better than the Former: The Present Salvations of our GOD in the midst of us have exceeded all, that ever were to this day.
Let us raise up our expectations, Let us lift up the Eyes of our Spirits unto Loving kindnesses, which shal be yet much more glorious then these, which are at this present come down from Heaven upon us in so Glorious a manner.
Let us raise up our Expectations, Let us lift up the Eyes of our Spirits unto Loving Kindnesses, which shall be yet much more glorious then these, which Are At this present come down from Heaven upon us in so Glorious a manner.
If we have seen Great things, which we could not have believed, now, that the LORD hath brought us up out of Egypt: what Wonders, what Glory shall our eyes behold,
If we have seen Great things, which we could not have believed, now, that the LORD hath brought us up out of Egypt: what Wonders, what Glory shall our eyes behold,
and answer, Four Questions. First, What is signified by Egypt, as to the Iews. Secondly, What by the NORTH. Thirdly, what by Egypt to Christians. Fourthly, What by the NORTH.
and answer, Four Questions. First, What is signified by Egypt, as to the Iews. Secondly, What by the NORTH. Thirdly, what by Egypt to Christians. Fourthly, What by the NORTH.
Answer. Babylon stood NORTH to the Holyland, and the Return from the Captivity at the end of the seventy years, was a Bringing up of the People of GOD from the NORTH. But that cannot be the Meaning here, for Three Reasons.
Answer. Babylon stood NORTH to the Holyland, and the Return from the Captivity At the end of the seventy Years, was a Bringing up of the People of GOD from the NORTH. But that cannot be the Meaning Here, for Three Reasons.
1. Reas. The Return from Babylon was not with such an out-stretched Arm, with such a Glory of Miracles, of the Divine Presence, it was not to such a Rest, as the comming up out of Egypt had been.
1. Reas. The Return from Babylon was not with such an outstretched Arm, with such a Glory of Miracles, of the Divine Presence, it was not to such a Rest, as the coming up out of Egypt had been.
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3. Reason, My Text joyns with the bringing up of Israel from the NORTH, the bringing of them from all places into which they have been scattered, which was never yet done.
3. Reason, My Text joins with the bringing up of Israel from the NORTH, the bringing of them from all places into which they have been scattered, which was never yet done.
When GOD brought up Israel his son out of Egypt, He planted him, as a vineyard, with a Legall Dispensation, with fleshly Ordinances, a Tabernacle, a Temple, a VVorship, a Presence, a Glory, appertaining to these.
When GOD brought up Israel his son out of Egypt, He planted him, as a vineyard, with a Legal Dispensation, with fleshly Ordinances, a Tabernacle, a Temple, a VVorship, a Presence, a Glory, appertaining to these.
Then did God thunder from Heaven against his Holy Things, and consume them with his Lightnings, Then did he scatter Israel into a Dispersion, a Desolation, where he wanders, abides shut up, without Priest, or Teraphim, even untill now.
Then did God thunder from Heaven against his Holy Things, and consume them with his Lightnings, Then did he scatter Israel into a Dispersion, a Desolation, where he wanders, abides shut up, without Priest, or Teraphim, even until now.
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They sit down at a Table of fleshly Ordinances. They also are in ▪ snared by their Table. Their Hearts grow fat, their Eyes are closed up with flesh. They see not to the End of the Letter, and therefore cannot own the Lord, that Spirit, when He comes to those who are under the Letter, as to his own, Christians succeeding the Iews in Ordinances, in Idolizings of the Letter, in rejection of the Lord, the life of the letter, for, the leter 's sake, succeed them also in their desolations, dispersions; and shall at last accompany them in their return to their everlasting rest.
They fit down At a Table of fleshly Ordinances. They also Are in ▪ snared by their Table. Their Hearts grow fat, their Eyes Are closed up with Flesh. They see not to the End of the letter, and Therefore cannot own the Lord, that Spirit, when He comes to those who Are under the letter, as to his own, Christians succeeding the Iews in Ordinances, in Idolizings of the letter, in rejection of the Lord, the life of the Letter, for, the Letter is sake, succeed them also in their desolations, dispersions; and shall At last accompany them in their return to their everlasting rest.
Answer, Egypt is Sodome, the Mother of fornications, and Witchcraft. Antichrist is Egypt, and Sodome Spiritually; as Iesus Christ is Goshen and Canaan, the land of light, of rest. There are many Anti-christs, but two principle ones: 1. The Anti-christ to the letter. 2. The Anti-christ in the letter to the Spirit.
Answer, Egypt is Sodom, the Mother of fornications, and Witchcraft. Antichrist is Egypt, and Sodom Spiritually; as Iesus christ is Goshen and Canaan, the land of Light, of rest. There Are many Antichrists, but two principle ones: 1. The Antichrist to the Letter. 2. The Antichrist in the Letter to the Spirit.
This is like the Samaritans of old, a spirit of Heathenism, and profanenesse bringing forth it self into a loose profession of Christianity, that it may oppose it self to the purity of holinesse, according • … o the letter, and perseeute Iesus Christ in the fleshly mani• … estations of himself, This is that spirituall Egypt, which will not suffer the people of God to go forth three dayes • … ourney into the VVildernesse, to worship on Mount Sinai, 〈 ◊ 〉 the outward purity of ordinances, and legall cleansings of • … e flesh.
This is like the Samaritans of old, a Spirit of Heathenism, and profaneness bringing forth it self into a lose profession of Christianity, that it may oppose it self to the purity of holiness, according • … oh the Letter, and perseeute Iesus christ in the fleshly mani• … estations of himself, This is that spiritual Egypt, which will not suffer the people of God to go forth three days • … ourney into the VVildernesse, to worship on Mount Sinai, 〈 ◊ 〉 the outward purity of ordinances, and Legal cleansings of • … e Flesh.
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unto the illumination and sanctification of the flesh, unto tasts of, touches of a Spirituall, a Heavenly sweetnesse and power, becometh an enemy to the Heavenly substance, to Jesus Christ,
unto the illumination and sanctification of the Flesh, unto tastes of, touches of a Spiritual, a Heavenly sweetness and power, Becometh an enemy to the Heavenly substance, to jesus christ,
as he is a Quickning Spirit. This is that Spirituall Egypt, which will not suffer the people of God to go forth free from Mount Sinai, three dayes journey further through the Wildernesse, through the death of Christ, to worship on Mount Sion.
as he is a Quickening Spirit. This is that Spiritual Egypt, which will not suffer the people of God to go forth free from Mount Sinai, three days journey further through the Wilderness, through the death of christ, to worship on Mount Sion.
It is the ordinary phrase of Scripture to call an Idol, an Abomination. Now this is the setting up of an Idol, where it ought not to be, even in the Holy place: The spirituall whore cloathes her self with the ordinances of Christ; she washes and bathes her self in the letter of the Scriptures, untill her flesh shine with the exact purity of an outward holinesse; she perfumes her self with the sweet savours of the oyntments of the spirit, decks her self with the fleshly manifestations of the Heavenly Bridegroom, as with Jewels.
It is the ordinary phrase of Scripture to call an Idol, an Abomination. Now this is the setting up of an Idol, where it ought not to be, even in the Holy place: The spiritual whore clothes her self with the ordinances of christ; she washes and baths her self in the Letter of the Scriptures, until her Flesh shine with the exact purity of an outward holiness; she perfumes her self with the sweet savours of the ointments of the Spirit, decks her self with the fleshly manifestations of the Heavenly Bridegroom, as with Jewels.
When she hath done all this, she shews her self for the Ierusalem above, the true Mother of all the Saints; she persecutes the Free-woman out of the world into the Wildernesse, that she may with the more ease and quiet passe for her.
When she hath done all this, she shows her self for the Ierusalem above, the true Mother of all the Saints; she persecutes the Freewoman out of the world into the Wilderness, that she may with the more ease and quiet pass for her.
The lovers of this whore, cry up the glory of Christ in the flesh, his ordinances, his outward word his appearances to, his impressions on the earthly man, fo• … a pretence, that they may cry down Iesus Christ, as h• … comes in the glory of the Father, as he is the new and he• … venly man.
The lovers of this whore, cry up the glory of christ in the Flesh, his ordinances, his outward word his appearances to, his impressions on the earthly man, fo• … a pretence, that they may cry down Iesus christ, as h• … comes in the glory of the Father, as he is the new and he• … venly man.
This is the Highest Abomination, being thus set up in t• … holie Place, in the Sanctuary it self, to maintain an opp• … sition to the invisible glory of the most Holy Place, whi• … is within the vail.
This is the Highest Abomination, being thus Set up in t• … holy Place, in the Sanctuary it self, to maintain an opp• … sition to the invisible glory of the most Holy Place, whi• … is within the Vail.
Ordinances, Qual fications, Manifestations, the Flesh of CHRIST, the letter of the Scriptures; it scatters the flock of CHRIST one from another into the Wildernesse;
Ordinances, Qual fications, Manifestations, the Flesh of CHRIST, the Letter of the Scriptures; it scatters the flock of CHRIST one from Another into the Wilderness;
Right Honourable! Twice have those Two Spirituall Egypts, when you have been carryed forth from the midst of them with a mighty Arm, followed you with Mighty Hosts, to bring you back again into a Land of darknesse, and House of Bondage. Twice hath the LORD over-whelmed them in the Red Sea of their own Blood.
Right Honourable! Twice have those Two Spiritual Egypts, when you have been carried forth from the midst of them with a mighty Arm, followed you with Mighty Hosts, to bring you back again into a Land of darkness, and House of Bondage. Twice hath the LORD overwhelmed them in the Read Sea of their own Blood.
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Two severall Quarrels have you had with these two Egypts. Your first Quarrell with the one was for the Purity of the Letter, and Ordinances, against a Spirit of Profanenesse, and Superstition. Your second Quarrell with the other was for the freedom of the Spirit in his holy, his heavenly Out goings before you, both as to Religion,
Two several Quarrels have you had with these two Egypts. Your First Quarrel with the one was for the Purity of the letter, and Ordinances, against a Spirit of Profaneness, and Superstition. Your second Quarrel with the other was for the freedom of the Spirit in his holy, his heavenly Out goings before you, both as to Religion,
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Two severall Testimonies hath the LORD given on your side against your Enemies in these two quarrels: as for your Enemies, He hath made them as Dust before the wind, the Angel of the Lord driving them.
Two several Testimonies hath the LORD given on your side against your Enemies in these two quarrels: as for your Enemies, He hath made them as Dust before the wind, the Angel of the Lord driving them.
But no Inchantment hath been against you, while you have walked as Iacob, a Plain man, in the simplicity of the spirit, though a supplanter of his brother Edom. There hath been no Divination against you, while as Israel, Princes with GOD, you have wrastled with GOD, and so prevailed over your Enemies.
But no Enchantment hath been against you, while you have walked as Iacob, a Plain man, in the simplicity of the Spirit, though a supplanter of his brother Edom. There hath been no Divination against you, while as Israel, Princes with GOD, you have wrestled with GOD, and so prevailed over your Enemies.
that, as this Balaam hath not been able to hurt you by his open curses, so he may not by his close wiles and fair-tongued flatteries, draw you to feast on the Moabitish Dainties, look on the Moabitish Beauties, bow down to the Moabitish Idols of fleshly Excellencies, and enjoyments.
that, as this balaam hath not been able to hurt you by his open curses, so he may not by his close wiles and fair-tongued flatteries, draw you to feast on the Moabitish Dainties, look on the Moabitish Beauty's, bow down to the Moabitish Idols of fleshly Excellencies, and enjoyments.
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Answer. You have a full description of this in the Prophesie of Ezekiel. As the severall Prophesies in the Revelation have prefixed to them severall Appearances of Iesus Christ, as the Mark at which 〈 ◊ 〉 Prophesie aimes,
Answer. You have a full description of this in the Prophesy of Ezekielem. As the several prophecies in the Revelation have prefixed to them several Appearances of Iesus christ, as the Mark At which 〈 ◊ 〉 Prophesy aims,
verse 28. This expression imports as much, as the Court of a King, where he is in state, in Glory. The Jewes call this vision, the Chariot, alluding to that in the Psalmist, of GOD riding upon the Cherubim, contrary to the figure in the most holy Place where GOD is said to dwell between the Cherubims in respect to the Ark, and the Mercy seat ▪ which was under the Covering of the Wings of those Angelicall Creatures.
verse 28. This expression imports as much, as the Court of a King, where he is in state, in Glory. The Jews call this vision, the Chariot, alluding to that in the Psalmist, of GOD riding upon the Cherubin, contrary to the figure in the most holy Place where GOD is said to dwell between the Cherubims in respect to the Ark, and the Mercy seat ▪ which was under the Covering of the Wings of those Angelical Creatures.
2. He who rides in this Chariot is a Man upon a Throne. This Man is our LORD JESUS in his Heavenly Man, in the Person of a Mediatour. The Word Amber is so interpreted by very learned Divines,
2. He who rides in this Chariot is a Man upon a Throne. This Man is our LORD JESUS in his Heavenly Man, in the Person of a Mediator. The Word Amber is so interpreted by very learned Divines,
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as to represent the Godhead in its Majesty, together with the Humanity, over-spread by the Bright Beams of the Divine Nature. This Man appears also in the full Image of the Ever-Blessed Trinity. The fire cloathing him from the Loins upward, from the Loins downward, shadows out the Father. The Image it self, the Appearance of a man in the fire, represents the Son. The Brightnes round about, like a Rainbow, typifies the Holy Ghost breathed forth from the Father, and the Son, the Union of both circling them in as in Mutuall Embraces; verse 26. and 27. 3. This man hath a firmament under his Feet, Behold here the Pavement of the Chariot, if I may so speak.
as to represent the Godhead in its Majesty, together with the Humanity, overspread by the Bright Beams of the Divine Nature. This Man appears also in the full Image of the Ever-Blessed Trinity. The fire clothing him from the Loins upward, from the Loins downward, shadows out the Father. The Image it self, the Appearance of a man in the fire, represents the Son. The Brightness round about, like a Rainbow, typifies the Holy Ghost breathed forth from the Father, and the Son, the union of both circling them in as in Mutual Embraces; verse 26. and 27. 3. This man hath a firmament under his Feet, Behold Here the Pavement of the Chariot, if I may so speak.
These are the Lords own Heavens which the Lord bowes, and upon which He descends, when he comes down, according to the Prophet. This is that Pavement which the Elders of Israel saw under the Feet of the God of Israel. That was represented by Saphyre; so is this here, vers. 26. 4. Four living Creatures stand under this firmament, and draw this Chariot, verse 26. They sparkled like burnisht brasse, verse 7. They were as burning coals of fire, and as Lamps, verse 13. See here the horses in the coach, which are the Elect Angels, the second heavens, the holy Powers, and high Principles, or Principalities, in the secret of the Invisible part of this Creation.
These Are the lords own Heavens which the Lord bows, and upon which He descends, when he comes down, according to the Prophet. This is that Pavement which the Elders of Israel saw under the Feet of the God of Israel. That was represented by Sapphire; so is this Here, vers. 26. 4. Four living Creatures stand under this firmament, and draw this Chariot, verse 26. They sparkled like burnished brass, verse 7. They were as burning coals of fire, and as Lamps, verse 13. See Here the Horses in the coach, which Are the Elect Angels, the second heavens, the holy Powers, and high Principles, or Principalities, in the secret of the Invisible part of this Creation.
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These have their Proper forms, as Angels, verse 4. They have all one common form of a Man, verse 5. which is the Divine Image of our glorified Saviour, in which everyone of them possesseth his own distinct-image, to shew them to be the Angels of Iesus Christ. Such is the Majesty of God riding upon the Cherubims, as his horses, who have the heavenly image of their glorious Rider himself,
These have their Proper forms, as Angels, verse 4. They have all one Common from of a Man, verse 5. which is the Divine Image of our glorified Saviour, in which everyone of them Possesses his own distinct-image, to show them to be the Angels of Iesus christ. Such is the Majesty of God riding upon the Cherubims, as his Horses, who have the heavenly image of their glorious Rider himself,
6. One Divine life acts this whole piece of Glory, from the Man upon the Firmament, to the wheeles, which stand by the Living Creatures. That fire which is a Robe of Glory upon the Man, verse 27. That is the spirit of Life, which goes up and down in the midst of the living Creatures, verse 13. This Spirit of the Living Creatures is in the wheeles also, enlivening, and acting them, ver. 20.
6. One Divine life acts this Whole piece of Glory, from the Man upon the Firmament, to the wheels, which stand by the Living Creatures. That fire which is a Robe of Glory upon the Man, verse 27. That is the Spirit of Life, which Goes up and down in the midst of the living Creatures, verse 13. This Spirit of the Living Creatures is in the wheels also, enlivening, and acting them, ver. 20.
1. Observation. When the Lord brings his People out of the NORTH, he comes in a tempest of a whirle-wind, a Great cloud, and of fire. He comes to bring Desolation upon the Holy city, the Hierusalem which now is.
1. Observation. When the Lord brings his People out of the NORTH, he comes in a tempest of a whirlwind, a Great cloud, and of fire. He comes to bring Desolation upon the Holy City, the Jerusalem which now is.
and under the rage of Anti-christ, who sits in the sides of the NORTH, driving his people into the wildernesse of the Nations: then will our Lord Iesus after this manner take vengeance of all the Nations among which they have been scattered, and bewildred.
and under the rage of Antichrist, who sits in the sides of the NORTH, driving his people into the Wilderness of the nations: then will our Lord Iesus After this manner take vengeance of all the nations among which they have been scattered, and bewildered.
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2. Observation. Iesus Christ, as He is the Glory of God, comes riding in the midst of this whirle-wind, cloud, and fire. He taketh up his Saints also, whose Hearts are upright with the Father,
2. Observation. Iesus christ, as He is the Glory of God, comes riding in the midst of this whirlwind, cloud, and fire. He Takes up his Saints also, whose Hearts Are upright with the Father,
as his heart is, into His Chariot. They also, though in their flesh they melt away with the servent heat of this fire; yet in their Spirituall Man they come riding on upon the Third Heavens together with their King.
as his heart is, into His Chariot. They also, though in their Flesh they melt away with the servient heat of this fire; yet in their Spiritual Man they come riding on upon the Third Heavens together with their King.
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While a cloud of darknesse covers the whole World, you, O ye Brethren of the Great King, sit in the secret of this Darknesse, upon a Th• … one of Light;
While a cloud of darkness covers the Whole World, you, Oh you Brothers of the Great King, fit in the secret of this Darkness, upon a Th• … one of Light;
you l• … e in the midst of this cloud upon a Bed of Love, in fellowship with your beloved Iesus Christ. While the Tempest tears up this Creation from the very Roots of it;
you l• … e in the midst of this cloud upon a Bed of Love, in fellowship with your Beloved Iesus christ. While the Tempest tears up this Creation from the very Roots of it;
Fear not you, O ye meek ones, when the storm rageth most violently, they are the Swift motions of your Chariot-wheels, which now make haste, that raise this Storm. Fear not you, when the starry Roofe of the Kingdome of this World, shall drop like melted Lead upon the Heads of the Inhabitants of it;
fear not you, Oh you meek ones, when the storm rages most violently, they Are the Swift motions of your Chariot wheels, which now make haste, that raise this Storm. fear not you, when the starry Roof of the Kingdom of this World, shall drop like melted Led upon the Heads of the Inhabitants of it;
3. Observation. When Iesus Christ shall have sufficiently avenged himself of his Enemies, then shall the Whirl-wind, cloud, and fire, altogether vanish in a moment, as by a Divine Appointment.
3. Observation. When Iesus christ shall have sufficiently avenged himself of his Enemies, then shall the Whirlwind, cloud, and fire, altogether vanish in a moment, as by a Divine Appointment.
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as the New Heavens of the Elect, and Holy Angels, who are burnish'd Brasse in respect to their Naturall, Angelicall Glory; but flaming Lampes, fill'd with the Oyle and fire of the Spirit, in respect to their New State in the Kingdom of Christ. But above the Heads of these, in that Day, shall discover themselves the Third heavens, which are that firmament, that expansion of Divine Glory. These Heavens shall be seen onely,
as the New Heavens of the Elect, and Holy Angels, who Are burnished Brass in respect to their Natural, Angelical Glory; but flaming Lamps, filled with the Oil and fire of the Spirit, in respect to their New State in the Kingdom of christ. But above the Heads of these, in that Day, shall discover themselves the Third heavens, which Are that firmament, that expansion of Divine Glory. These Heavens shall be seen only,
Then shall the Heavenly man, and the Glorious Trinity standing each in other, God and Lamb, appear as the Temple in this heavenly Ierusalem. In the midst of this Temple are seen all thy Saints, O GOD.
Then shall the Heavenly man, and the Glorious Trinity standing each in other, God and Lamb, appear as the Temple in this heavenly Ierusalem. In the midst of this Temple Are seen all thy Saints, Oh GOD.
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From hence they extend the Line of their Divine Priesthood the Scepter of their Everlasting kingdom, all over the New heavens, and the New Earth. From hence they sow themselves over all things,
From hence they extend the Line of their Divine Priesthood the Sceptre of their Everlasting Kingdom, all over the New heavens, and the New Earth. From hence they sow themselves over all things,
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as a seed; they grow up out of all things, as the fruit, of joy, glory, and immortality, O! who is there now among all the Saints, that can forbear to cry;
as a seed; they grow up out of all things, as the fruit, of joy, glory, and immortality, OH! who is there now among all the Saints, that can forbear to cry;
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and bring his Saints with Him, out of the NORTH. But why do I say, that he shall come thus? Ezekiel saith in the last verse of his first chapter, that all this is but the Likenesse of the Appearance of the Glory of God.
and bring his Saints with Him, out of the NORTH. But why do I say, that he shall come thus? Ezekielem Says in the last verse of his First chapter, that all this is but the Likeness of the Appearance of the Glory of God.
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A new, a New glory shall fill thine Eyes, thine Eares, thy heart, O thou the Lambes Bride; even such a Glory, as thine Eyes never saw any Image of, thine Ears never heard any Tydings of, thine Heart never took in any Degree of, untill that Day.
A new, a New glory shall fill thine Eyes, thine Ears, thy heart, Oh thou the Lambs Bride; even such a Glory, as thine Eyes never saw any Image of, thine Ears never herd any Tidings of, thine Heart never took in any Degree of, until that Day.
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Right Honourable! I shall not conclude, untill I have endeavoured to raise your joyes, and your Praises yet higher by setting before you a Double interest, which (to say no more) you seem to have in This comming of the Lord Iesus with his people out of the NORTH. One is the interest of this Common-wealth. The Other is the interest of this Age, and time of the World, in which you live.
Right Honourable! I shall not conclude, until I have endeavoured to raise your Joys, and your Praises yet higher by setting before you a Double Interest, which (to say no more) you seem to have in This coming of the Lord Iesus with his people out of the NORTH. One is the Interest of this Commonwealth. The Other is the Interest of this Age, and time of the World, in which you live.
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1. Interest. Of this Common-wealth in the comming up of the People of GOD out of the NORTH. I shall take the Boldnesse here to Propound to you severall considerations, which may be, all put together, the Ground of a Modest Hope to a Sober Christian, that the LORD JESUS intends that Honour to this Nation, that it shall be said to it first of all the Nations, concerning the heavenly Bride-groom, that, he was born here; here he first of all appeared in an Eminent and signall Manner, to bring his People up out of a fleshly servitude,
1. Interest. Of this Commonwealth in the coming up of the People of GOD out of the NORTH. I shall take the Boldness Here to Propound to you several considerations, which may be, all put together, the Ground of a Modest Hope to a Sobrium Christian, that the LORD JESUS intends that Honour to this nation, that it shall be said to it First of all the nations, Concerning the heavenly Bridegroom, that, he was born Here; Here he First of all appeared in an Eminent and signal Manner, to bring his People up out of a fleshly servitude,
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1. Consider. This is one of the Remotest Parts of the world to the NORTH, whether the Rule of Hierusalem, and Rome, Christ, and Anti-christ hath extended it self.
1. Consider. This is one of the Remotest Parts of the world to the NORTH, whither the Rule of Jerusalem, and Room, christ, and Antichrist hath extended it self.
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It is Master Brightmans observation in his Commentary upon the Revelations, that, Among the Seven Churches of Asia, the Sun of Righteousnesse after his withdrawings began to return from that Church which stood most NORTH, to make a Spring upon the Earth.
It is Master Brightmans observation in his Commentary upon the Revelations, that, Among the Seven Churches of Asia, the Sun of Righteousness After his withdrawings began to return from that Church which stood most NORTH, to make a Spring upon the Earth.
and Spirits of men, that no where upon the face of the Earth do there appear to be any Number of hearts Spiritually Acquainted, Spiritually conversing with our Lord Iesus, in any Degree of Heavenly Purity, and Power, save in this Poor, small spot of Ground.
and Spirits of men, that no where upon the face of the Earth do there appear to be any Number of hearts Spiritually Acquainted, Spiritually conversing with our Lord Iesus, in any Degree of Heavenly Purity, and Power, save in this Poor, small spot of Ground.
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This looks, as if Christianity, and Spirituality were driven hither, as to the Outmost Bound of the Habitable World, here to make a Stand, here to gather Head, from hence to re-inforce it self upon the Nations.
This looks, as if Christianity, and Spirituality were driven hither, as to the Outmost Bound of the Habitable World, Here to make a Stand, Here to gather Head, from hence to reinforce it self upon the nations.
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Let me add to this, that the Power of our Dear Saviours Death (so far as ever I could know or learn) lyes with so much Sense of it, with such Gaspings under it upon no Spirits, which at this Day live in Flesh,
Let me add to this, that the Power of our Dear Saviors Death (so Far as ever I could know or Learn) lies with so much Sense of it, with such Gaspings under it upon no Spirits, which At this Day live in Flesh,
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Matthow 24. 28. Where the most considerable Part of the Body of our Lord Iesus shall lye, most eminently moulded into a fellowship with him in his most Precious Death: there, upon that flesh will the Heavenly Appearances, the Divine powers, the Immortall Glories of the Holy-Ghost, who is represented by Seven Spirits, for the variety of His Powers and Appearances, first, and most Eminently alight, as Eagles upon the Carkasse.
Matthow 24. 28. Where the most considerable Part of the Body of our Lord Iesus shall lie, most eminently moulded into a fellowship with him in his most Precious Death: there, upon that Flesh will the Heavenly Appearances, the Divine Powers, the Immortal Glories of the Holy ghost, who is represented by Seven Spirits, for the variety of His Powers and Appearances, First, and most Eminently alight, as Eagles upon the Carcase.
The First King that became Christian, raigned in this Land. The First Emperour, by whom Jesus Christ with his Saints came up out of the fires of Heathenish Persecutions,
The First King that became Christian, reigned in this Land. The First Emperor, by whom jesus christ with his Saints Come up out of the fires of Heathenish Persecutions,
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Wickliffe, that daybreake of Evangel call Light, from whom the First Glympses of Truth, and Christ appeared to the World, lying in the deepest Night of Anti-christian Darknesse, He dawned from this Quarter of the Heavens.
Wickliffe, that daybreake of Evangel call Light, from whom the First Glimpses of Truth, and christ appeared to the World, lying in the Deepest Night of Antichristian Darkness, He dawned from this Quarter of the Heavens.
and so upon that Blessed pair of Martyrs, Hierom, and Hu• …, who prophesied of Luther, the Morning starr. I cannot passe over in silence, that Darling of Iesus Christ's, Edward the sixth, a Childe, a King, a Saint, all three in one, He,
and so upon that Blessed pair of Martyrs, Hieronymus, and Hu• …, who prophesied of Luther, the Morning star. I cannot pass over in silence, that Darling of Iesus Christ's, Edward the sixth, a Child, a King, a Saint, all three in one, He,
as his Ioseph among the Nations? Ioseph hath been despised by his brethren, divided from his brethren, as an Ambitious dreame• …. Yet Ioseph hath been like a fruitfull bough by a well, whose branches have run over the Wall, for the Good-will of him who dwelt in the bush.
as his Ioseph among the nations? Ioseph hath been despised by his brothers, divided from his brothers, as an Ambitious dreame• …. Yet Ioseph hath been like a fruitful bough by a well, whose branches have run over the Wall, for the Goodwill of him who dwelled in the bush.
If the blessings on the Tribes be Types of the last dayes, the dayes of the Messiah, I hope, I have not done amisse in transferring the things of Ioseph, as a Figure to the Present state of the Church in this Land. I formerly shewed you, O my fellow-members, whose Lot is fallen in this Age, and Iland, your face in the Glasse of Davids Story. These two seem to me Paralel figures of your selves. Both were drawn out of the Pit to be Princes. Both ruled in the midst of Domestick, Forrain Reproaches, and Ruines. Both were blessed with the Precious things of Heaven, of Earth, of Sun and Moon, Grace and Nature;
If the blessings on the Tribes be Types of the last days, the days of the Messiah, I hope, I have not done amiss in transferring the things of Ioseph, as a Figure to the Present state of the Church in this Land. I formerly showed you, Oh my Fellow members, whose Lot is fallen in this Age, and Island, your face in the Glass of Davids Story. These two seem to me Parallel figures of your selves. Both were drawn out of the Pit to be Princes. Both ruled in the midst of Domestic, Foreign Reproaches, and Ruins. Both were blessed with the Precious things of Heaven, of Earth, of Sun and Moon, Grace and Nature;
Flesh and Spirit. Yet both died in the Land of Egypt; in a state of Trouble. Both are happily succeeded by the Fulnesse of Peace and Glory, David by Solomon: Ioseph by Benjamin, brought forth by the death of his mother, the Hierusalem below: but the Son of the right hand of his heavenly Fathers righteousnesse, Power, and Majesty, of whom Moses sings, The beloved of the Lord shal dwel in safety by him;
Flesh and Spirit. Yet both died in the Land of Egypt; in a state of Trouble. Both Are happily succeeded by the Fullness of Peace and Glory, David by Solomon: Ioseph by Benjamin, brought forth by the death of his mother, the Jerusalem below: but the Son of the right hand of his heavenly Father's righteousness, Power, and Majesty, of whom Moses sings, The Beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him;
4. Consid. I have received from the Mouth of a Gentleman of understanding, and integrity in his Testimony, a Discourse, which himself had from one of the most Learned among the Iews, at Venice, as I remember: that;
4. Consider I have received from the Mouth of a Gentleman of understanding, and integrity in his Testimony, a Discourse, which himself had from one of the most Learned among the Iews, At Venice, as I Remember: that;
In the number of the fixed Prophesies is that of Isaiah, chap. 24. and 13, 14, 15, 16. [ When thus it shall be in the midst of the Land, among the People;
In the number of the fixed prophecies is that of Isaiah, chap. 24. and 13, 14, 15, 16. [ When thus it shall be in the midst of the Land, among the People;
I cannot but lay to these verses before cited, another verse out of the same chapter: verse 21. And it shall come to passe in that day, that the Lord shall punish the Hoast of the High Ones, on high:
I cannot but lay to these Verses before cited, Another verse out of the same chapter: verse 21. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall Punish the Host of the High Ones, on high:
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Of a truth, he that peruseth this whole chapter, and compares it with the first of Ezekiel, will finde Both to speak of the same season and affaire; with this Difference:
Of a truth, he that peruseth this Whole chapter, and compares it with the First of Ezekielem, will find Both to speak of the same season and affair; with this Difference:
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Isay is full in Desoribing the storm, Brief in the Glory: Ezekiel spends one verse onely on the storm, all the chapter besides on the Glory. I appeal to those hearts who have a Spirituall Eye opened in them,
Saiah is full in Desoribing the storm, Brief in the Glory: Ezekielem spends one verse only on the storm, all the chapter beside on the Glory. I appeal to those hearts who have a Spiritual Eye opened in them,
how farre they see the Letter in both those chapters, answered by the life of the Letter acting it self forth on this land: how much they discover of Glory wrapt up in a storm, and ready to issue forth from it, as lightning from a cloud.
how Far they see the letter in both those Chapters, answered by the life of the letter acting it self forth on this land: how much they discover of Glory wrapped up in a storm, and ready to issue forth from it, as lightning from a cloud.
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2. Interest, of the Present times in the coming of the children of GOD out of the NORTH. I shall here humbly offer to you three prophetick Scriptures, which seem to be contemporary and joyntly to have their Proper influences on these dayes.
2. Interest, of the Present times in the coming of the children of GOD out of the NORTH. I shall Here humbly offer to you three prophetic Scriptures, which seem to be contemporary and jointly to have their Proper influences on these days.
1. The First Scripture is, Dan. 7. ver. 9, 10. and verse 22, and verse 26. The End of the Fourth Empire is here described in the vision, and in the Interpretation.
1. The First Scripture is, Dan. 7. ver. 9, 10. and verse 22, and verse 26. The End of the Fourth Empire is Here described in the vision, and in the Interpretation.
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NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies the People of God in Greek, according to the most frequent use of it in the sacred Writings; NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies Iudgement. Both together represent the Iudgement of the people of God;
, which signifies the People of God in Greek, according to the most frequent use of it in the sacred Writings;, which signifies Judgement. Both together represent the Judgement of the people of God;
How is this Laodicea interpreted by the Angels, that poure the fifth viall upon the Seat of the Beast, the sixth viall upon the River Euphrates, the Defence of the Great Babylon? These Angels are described, Rev. 15. ver. 6. The seven Angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues cloathed with white linnen,
How is this Laodicea interpreted by the Angels, that pour the fifth vial upon the Seat of the Beast, the sixth vial upon the River Euphrates, the Defence of the Great Babylon? These Angels Are described, Rev. 15. ver. 6. The seven Angels Come out of the temple, having the seven plagues clothed with white linen,
As the seven Churches had their severall Angels, Rev. 1. v. 1. so have severall Dispensations of God to the Saints, whether they be at once or in Different seasons. Angels are the Ministers of the Divine dispensations, as they descend from the Spiritual unto the natural man of a Saint. These seven Angels powring forth these vials, do upon this account denote seven dispensations, or Appearances of JESUS CHRIST coming forth from the secret of the spirit into an outward manifestation, through the flesh of the Members of Christ. These poure forth the vials of Wrath upon the children of Wrath, by the pouring forth of Grace upon their lips;
As the seven Churches had their several Angels, Rev. 1. v. 1. so have several Dispensations of God to the Saints, whither they be At once or in Different seasons. Angels Are the Ministers of the Divine dispensations, as they descend from the Spiritual unto the natural man of a Saint. These seven Angels Pouring forth these vials, do upon this account denote seven dispensations, or Appearances of JESUS CHRIST coming forth from the secret of the Spirit into an outward manifestation, through the Flesh of the Members of christ. These pour forth the vials of Wrath upon the children of Wrath, by the pouring forth of Grace upon their lips;
But you have this Laodicea, these Angels from the Temple plainly discovered by Daniel, 7. 9. The Ancient of Dayes did sit, whose garments was white as snow. Behold One in the same Raiment with the Angels of the Vials, ver. 22. Untill the Ancient of dayes came,
But you have this Laodicea, these Angels from the Temple plainly discovered by daniel, 7. 9. The Ancient of Days did fit, whose garments was white as snow. Behold One in the same Raiment with the Angels of the Vials, ver. 22. Until the Ancient of days Come,
and THEY shall take away, &c. Behold the Angels in white! Behold the judgment, and Judges in Laodicea! The Ancient of Dayes coming forth, appearing in his Beloved. These are his judgment Seat, his Iudges. This is the sitting of the judgment.
and THEY shall take away, etc. Behold the Angels in white! Behold the judgement, and Judges in Laodicea! The Ancient of Days coming forth, appearing in his beloved. These Are his judgement Seat, his Judges. This is the sitting of the judgement.
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2. A Party judged. The sixth vial falls upon the River Euphrates, which encompasseth Babylon, mystery, the mother of fornications. Waters hold forth a Spirit, in which the flesh, or letter stands, lives,
2. A Party judged. The sixth vial falls upon the River Euphrates, which encompasses Babylon, mystery, the mother of fornications. Waters hold forth a Spirit, in which the Flesh, or Letter Stands, lives,
and flourisheth, as the Earth in the Waters. A River is a Spirit, either having the power, or putting on the form of Light, and Purity. Under the same Vial is made mention of the false Prophet, out of whose mouth, an unclean spirit, yet a spirit of miracles, goes forth.
and flourishes, as the Earth in the Waters. A River is a Spirit, either having the power, or putting on the from of Light, and Purity. Under the same Vial is made mention of the false Prophet, out of whose Mouth, an unclean Spirit, yet a Spirit of Miracles, Goes forth.
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and knowes not, that he is miserable, poor, blind and naked? This is he, who falls in to uphold the Dragon, and the Beast, who summons all the Kings of the Earth to battell in this common Quarrel against the Saints.
and knows not, that he is miserable, poor, blind and naked? This is he, who falls in to uphold the Dragon, and the Beast, who summons all the Kings of the Earth to battle in this Common Quarrel against the Saints.
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and behold in this horne eyes, like the eyes of a man, (a show of divine Light, a plain character of the River Euphrates, the false Prophet) and a mouth speaking great things, that is, I am rich, and need nothing, This little horne, had a look more stout then his fellows;
and behold in this horn eyes, like the eyes of a man, (a show of divine Light, a plain character of the River Euphrates, the false Prophet) and a Mouth speaking great things, that is, I am rich, and need nothing, This little horn, had a look more stout then his Fellows;
3. The Kingdom sinking is the Seat, or Throne, as it is in Greek, of the Beast, filled with Darknesse, Revel. 16. vers. 10. The drying up of Euphrates by the Beams of a spirituall Glory;
3. The Kingdom sinking is the Seat, or Throne, as it is in Greek, of the Beast, filled with Darkness, Revel. 16. vers. 10. The drying up of Euphrates by the Beams of a spiritual Glory;
v. 14. The spuing of the false Prophet out of the mouth of Christ; Revel. 3. 16. The Thrones cast down, Dan. 7. vers. 9. The Beast slain for the great words, which the Horn spake, vers. 11. The taking away of his Dominion, consuming, destroying it unto the end.
v. 14. The spuing of the false Prophet out of the Mouth of christ; Revel. 3. 16. The Thrones cast down, Dan. 7. vers. 9. The Beast slave for the great words, which the Horn spoke, vers. 11. The taking away of his Dominion, consuming, destroying it unto the end.
Sweetly harmonious with this, is that pleasant melody in the eares of Laodicea. At the beginning of the Epistle our glorified Iesus is held forth to be, the beginning (the Head, the Principle) of the creation of God, the New, and Eternall Dominion:
Sweetly harmonious with this, is that pleasant melody in the ears of Laodicea. At the beginning of the Epistle our glorified Iesus is held forth to be, the beginning (the Head, the Principle) of the creation of God, the New, and Eternal Dominion:
Revel. 3. vers. 14. At the end of the Epistle, He promiseth his Saints, that they shall sit with Him in His Throne, as He sits down with his Father in his Throne. Thus the Ancient of dayes gives the Kingdom to the Son of man. The Son of man gives it to his Brethren. All Three raign each in other, are Thrones, and Kings, each to other.
Revel. 3. vers. 14. At the end of the Epistle, He promises his Saints, that they shall fit with Him in His Throne, as He sits down with his Father in his Throne. Thus the Ancient of days gives the Kingdom to the Son of man. The Son of man gives it to his Brothers. All Three Reign each in other, Are Thrones, and Kings, each to other.
as pointing at the same Time, and Thing. It is chap. 43. vers. 2, 3. And behold the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the East and his voice was as the voice of many waters (the Kings of the East, which come with him) and the Earth shined with his glory.
as pointing At the same Time, and Thing. It is chap. 43. vers. 2, 3. And behold the glory of the God of Israel Come from the Way of the East and his voice was as the voice of many waters (the Kings of the East, which come with him) and the Earth shined with his glory.
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1. When your Saviour comes from the North, he comes upon his chariot, He comes in the glory of the Father, with all his holy Angels; Thus he comes unto your inward man. But he comes flying upon the wings of a VVhirle-winde, Ezek. 1. 4. He comes upon wheeles of Fires, with a flame of fire issuing forth from him: Dan. 7. 9. 10. He comes with rebukes and chastenings; Rev. 3. 19. He comes as a thief in the Night, covering himself with a cloud,
1. When your Saviour comes from the North, he comes upon his chariot, He comes in the glory of the Father, with all his holy Angels; Thus he comes unto your inward man. But he comes flying upon the wings of a VVhirle-winde, Ezekiel 1. 4. He comes upon wheels of Fires, with a flame of fire issuing forth from him: Dan. 7. 9. 10. He comes with rebukes and chastenings; Rev. 3. 19. He comes as a thief in the Night, covering himself with a cloud,
This comming from the North is that houre of temptation upon the Whole Earth, which is threatned in the time of the Sixth Church; Rev. 3. 10. but fals out in the times of the Seventh Church; the fifth, and Sixth vials.
This coming from the North is that hour of temptation upon the whole Earth, which is threatened in the time of the Sixth Church; Rev. 3. 10. but falls out in the times of the Seventh Church; the fifth, and Sixth vials.
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you who are big with child of the Spirituall Seed, but have not yet brought forth That Spirit, which is born of the Spirit; You who have that Spirituall Seed brought forth in you,
you who Are big with child of the Spiritual Seed, but have not yet brought forth That Spirit, which is born of the Spirit; You who have that Spiritual Seed brought forth in you,
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while you sleep: My bowels earn and sound within mefor you, Ye daughters of Hierusalem. How hard will your flight be from before the whirlwind from the NORTH? how great will your Amazement be,
while you sleep: My bowels earn and found within mefor you, You daughters of Jerusalem. How hard will your flight be from before the whirlwind from the NORTH? how great will your Amazement be,
and Enjoyments? But be of Good cheer, These throws, this dissolution of the earthly mother, shall bring forth a heavenly man-child, into the World, in which she shall live again, and remember her Sorrow no more.
and Enjoyments? But be of Good cheer, These throws, this dissolution of the earthly mother, shall bring forth a heavenly Manchild, into the World, in which she shall live again, and Remember her Sorrow no more.
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This comming of your GOD from the NORTH, is as Iosephs Rule in the years of Famine; as Davids Raign in Bloud. It ushers in Benjamin's Glorious Rest, Solomons Temple.
This coming of your GOD from the NORTH, is as Joseph's Rule in the Years of Famine; as Davids Reign in Blood. It ushers in Benjamin's Glorious Rest, Solomons Temple.
If Master Brightman do not erre in placing Laodicea on this Land, I hope I have not done much amisse in fixing on these times, that Church, the fifth, and sixth viall, the sitting of the Iudgement in Daniel, the comming from the North in Ezekiel, in my Text: For all these Scriptures seem to me to be manifestly Paralel, and Contemporary.
If Master Brightman do not err in placing Laodicea on this Land, I hope I have not done much amiss in fixing on these times, that Church, the fifth, and sixth vial, the sitting of the Judgement in daniel, the coming from the North in Ezekielem, in my Text: For all these Scriptures seem to me to be manifestly Parallel, and Contemporary.
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Blessed are we, who have lived to see this Comming of the Glory of God from the NORTH. But blessed and happy are they, who shall live then, when this King of Kings, with his Race of Kings, shall come from the way of the East to go into the House of his Rest.
Blessed Are we, who have lived to see this Coming of the Glory of God from the NORTH. But blessed and happy Are they, who shall live then, when this King of Kings, with his Raze of Kings, shall come from the Way of the East to go into the House of his Rest.
Open the door, let him in, he will set up his chariot in thine heart, he will come into thy spirit, he will sup with thee, feast with thee upon this glory,
Open the door, let him in, he will Set up his chariot in thine heart, he will come into thy Spirit, he will sup with thee, feast with thee upon this glory,
Answ. 1. What hath the issue of all those things been? Desolations on the Earth; but discoveries, increases of light upon the Saints, even unto this day.
Answer 1. What hath the issue of all those things been? Desolations on the Earth; but discoveries, increases of Light upon the Saints, even unto this day.
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He was the Preacher of Iustification, only by faith, by Christ, by the Righteousnesse of God in Christ. He prophesied of a deludge of fire, while he often witnessed to the World, that Antichrist was to be destroyed by the brightnesse of Christs coming.
He was the Preacher of Justification, only by faith, by christ, by the Righteousness of God in christ. He prophesied of a deluge of fire, while he often witnessed to the World, that Antichrist was to be destroyed by the brightness of Christ coming.
The Flood came accordingly in the year from the Creation, 1656. How near is that year 1656 from Christ? Of what Eclipses, what dreadfull signes in heaven above, in earth below, do we hear to come to passe in the years immediately preceding this?
The Flood Come accordingly in the year from the Creation, 1656. How near is that year 1656 from christ? Of what Eclipses, what dreadful Signs in heaven above, in earth below, do we hear to come to pass in the Years immediately preceding this?
The windows of heaven are already open, and begin to rain down streams of fire. The springs of the great deep are broken up, and send forth their flames,
The windows of heaven Are already open, and begin to rain down streams of fire. The springs of the great deep Are broken up, and send forth their flames,
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What is this Ark? Is it not the chariot of the Lord? the appearance of the glory of God, of your beloved Iesus in heavenly state, within you? Go in to this Ark, the Lord shall shut you in till the storme be past.
What is this Ark? Is it not the chariot of the Lord? the appearance of the glory of God, of your Beloved Iesus in heavenly state, within you? Go in to this Ark, the Lord shall shut you in till the storm be passed.
Is it so? Is this then the Age? Is this the Land, in which our Lord Iesus ascends from the NORTH? Doth he now call up the clouds, and winds, to minister to him? Doth he now from hence begin,
Is it so? Is this then the Age? Is this the Land, in which our Lord Iesus ascends from the NORTH? Does he now call up the Clouds, and winds, to minister to him? Does he now from hence begin,
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Have you seen your Beloved look forth like the morning, a sweet light out of a black darknesse? Faire, as the Moon, in his naturall Image, the first Creation? Pure, as the Sun, with the essentiall, substantiall glory of his spiritual Image? Terrible,
Have you seen your beloved look forth like the morning, a sweet Light out of a black darkness? Fair, as the Moon, in his natural Image, the First Creation? Pure, as the Sun, with the essential, substantial glory of his spiritual Image? Terrible,
as an Army with Banners? The horses, and wheels of his chariot are his Army, Angels, Stars, Elements n• … w made, fighting for him in the newnesse of their courses.
as an Army with Banners? The Horses, and wheels of his chariot Are his Army, Angels, Stars, Elements n• … w made, fighting for him in the newness of their courses.
