A sermon preached at the assizes held at Dorchestor in the county of Dorset, upon the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord 1669 by John Straight ...
SAint Paul travelling from Malta to Rome sailed in a Ship of Alexandria whose badge (by which Ships are usually discerned one from another) was Castor and Pollux. Gods Children are travelling hence to Heaven,
SAint Paul traveling from Malta to Room sailed in a Ship of Alexandria whose badge (by which Ships Are usually discerned one from Another) was Castor and Pollux. God's Children Are traveling hence to Heaven,
The words (you see) are the cognizance of a sincere Christian, the very badge of a true beleiver, Metaphorically deciphered out unto your view by these six subsequent things
The words (you see) Are the cognizance of a sincere Christian, the very badge of a true believer, Metaphorically deciphered out unto your view by these six subsequent things
He is like a man which &c. A sound and sincere Christian, is first described by his care and providence in building him a house, He is like a man which built an house.
He is like a man which etc. A found and sincere Christian, is First described by his care and providence in building him a house, He is like a man which built an house.
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Tophet is ordained of old, saith the Prophet Isaiah. Fourthly and lastly, a white-Hall, a Star-Chamber, a house of glory, not made with hands, but eternal in the Heavens, so Saint Paul. Let the house of Gods providence banish distrust, and teach us thankfulness.
Tophet is ordained of old, Says the Prophet Isaiah. Fourthly and lastly, a Whitehall, a Star-chamber, a house of glory, not made with hands, but Eternal in the Heavens, so Saint Paul. Let the house of God's providence banish distrust, and teach us thankfulness.
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For behold this day have I set thee over the Nations, and over the Kingdoms to pluck up and to root out, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant, its God own commission to the Prophet Jeremiah. Now these they build three manner of wayes: Verbo, Vita & Precibus.
For behold this day have I Set thee over the nations, and over the Kingdoms to pluck up and to root out, to destroy and to throw down, to built and to plant, its God own commission to the Prophet Jeremiah. Now these they built three manner of ways: Verbo, Vita & Precibus.
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For this cause we cease not to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his wi•l in all wisdome and spiritual understanding, so St Paul.
For this cause we cease not to pray for you, and to desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of his wi•l in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, so Saint Paul.
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Wherefore exhort one another, and edifie one another, even as ye do, so the Apostle Jonathan must build up David, and David Jonathan. Brethren if a man be suddenly taken in any offence, ye which are spiritual restore such a one with the spirit of meekness, the word in the Original is NONLATINALPHABET build him up by putting him in joynt again.
Wherefore exhort one Another, and edify one Another, even as you do, so the Apostle Johnathan must built up David, and David Johnathan. Brothers if a man be suddenly taken in any offence, you which Are spiritual restore such a one with the Spirit of meekness, the word in the Original is built him up by putting him in joint again.
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Qui verbis Christi obedit spiritualem demum, secretum { que } mentis thalamum, el virtutum, aedificationem, bonorum { que } actuum nexum fundat so Dyonisius Carthusianus. He that yields prompt obedience to Christs commands builds himself a spiritual house, a secret Cabinet of his mind, a building of vertues,
Qui verbis Christ obedit spiritualem demum, secretum { que } mentis thalamum, el Virtues, aedificationem, Bonorum { que } Acts nexum fundat so Dionysius Carthusianus. He that yields prompt Obedience to Christ commands builds himself a spiritual house, a secret Cabinet of his mind, a building of Virtues,
Was not Abraham our Father justified through good works, saith Saint James, when he offered Isaac his Son upon the Altar that is, was he not by his works known and found to be justified? Did not Jobs works thus manifest his faith? Who was no less than eyes to the blind, feet to the lame and a pittiful Father to the distressed poor, as he testifies of himself.
Was not Abraham our Father justified through good works, Says Saint James, when he offered Isaac his Son upon the Altar that is, was he not by his works known and found to be justified? Did not Jobs works thus manifest his faith? Who was no less than eyes to the blind, feet to the lame and a pitiful Father to the distressed poor, as he Testifies of himself.
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and to every good work even reprobates, as St Paul speaks of them to Titus. Surely beloved these though perhaps they may acount themselves in the number of Gods faithful builders,
and to every good work even Reprobates, as Saint Paul speaks of them to Titus. Surely Beloved these though perhaps they may account themselves in the number of God's faithful Builders,
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so Jude in his general Epistle verse 21. Serpit hodie putrida tabes hypocrisis per omne corpus Ecclesiae & quo tolerantius eo desperatius, eo { que } periculosius quo communius.
so U^de in his general Epistle verse 21. Serpent hodie putrida tabes hypocrisis per omne corpus Ecclesiae & quo tolerantius eo desperatius, eo { que } periculosius quo Communius.
for do no not all, or at least, most of all, slighting sincerity, content themselves with the bare shew and formality of Religion? Nay, which is worse, is not religion commonly made a cloak to palliate deformed vice, which seldome or never dare shew her self in publick,
for do no not all, or At least, most of all, slighting sincerity, content themselves with the bore show and formality of Religion? Nay, which is Worse, is not Religion commonly made a cloak to palliate deformed vice, which seldom or never Dare show her self in public,
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Is not Pharisaical avarice now vailed under a pretence of long prayers as sometimes we read it was in our blessed Saviours time? Is not Herodians cruelty now covered over with the vizard of holy devotion as heretofore it was with a NONLATINALPHABET, that I may come and worship him? Yes, yes, we are I fear most of us all like whited tombs appearing beautiful outward,
Is not Pharisaical avarice now veiled under a pretence of long Prayers as sometime we read it was in our blessed Saviors time? Is not Herodians cruelty now covered over with the vizard of holy devotion as heretofore it was with a, that I may come and worship him? Yes, yes, we Are I Fear most of us all like whited tombs appearing beautiful outward,
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but let us not, O let us not dear Brethren I beseech you, any longer deceive our selves with a vain conceit of couzening God, who is not mockt like men with shadowes,
but let us not, Oh let us not dear Brothers I beseech you, any longer deceive our selves with a vain conceit of cozening God, who is not mocked like men with shadows,
in vain do they honour God with their lips, whose hearts are farre from him, so the Prophet Isaiah. Who shall ascend into the Mountain of the Lord? and who shall stand in his holy place? 'twas the question of worthy David, and his answer immediately follows, even he that hath innocent hands and a pure heart, that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity,
in vain do they honour God with their lips, whose hearts Are Far from him, so the Prophet Isaiah. Who shall ascend into the Mountain of the Lord? and who shall stand in his holy place? 'twas the question of worthy David, and his answer immediately follows, even he that hath innocent hands and a pure heart, that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity,
be therefore that which thou appearest, or else appear what thou art, so farre Saint Chrysostome. Check now thy self thou vermonger, that with a madding thought thus chasest fleeting shadows:
be Therefore that which thou appearest, or Else appear what thou art, so Far Saint Chrysostom. Check now thy self thou vermonger, that with a madding Thought thus chasest fleeting shadows:
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Be ye therefore doers of the word, and not hearers only deceiving your own selves, so Saint James. For not every one that saith Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdome of Heaven,
Be you Therefore doers of the word, and not hearers only deceiving your own selves, so Saint James. For not every one that Says Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,
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but faithful builders, not supine, but industrious doers, which is the second thing, by which a sound Christian is here described, viz. by his pains and industry in digging deep,
but faithful Builders, not supine, but Industria doers, which is the second thing, by which a found Christian is Here described, viz. by his pains and industry in digging deep,
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By this Egistus grew adulterate, by that the Sodomites incestuous He therefore that would be a good Christian, he must take pains, he must dig deep Per descensum humilitatis as Bonaventure speaks, Dura poenitentiae opera exercendo, so Stella commenting on this place.
By this Egyptus grew adulterate, by that the Sodomites incestuous He Therefore that would be a good Christian, he must take pains, he must dig deep Per descensum humilitatis as Bonaventure speaks, Dura poenitentiae opera exercendo, so Stella commenting on this place.
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Sed numen non favet otiosis nec pigris, vult enim sua munera ad nos per nostram venire industriam, so Plutarch. The supreme power cares not (saith he) for sluggish and sloathful persons,
said numen non favet otiosis nec pigris, vult enim sua Munera ad nos per nostram venire industriam, so Plutarch. The supreme power Cares not (Says he) for sluggish and slothful Persons,
but will have his gifts come to us through our own industry. Applic. Away then, away, I say, with that dangerous and diabolical suggestion of Satan;
but will have his Gifts come to us through our own industry. Application Away then, away, I say, with that dangerous and diabolical suggestion of Satan;
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No, no, beloved our industry must co-opperate with the grace of God inciting us, and diligence must be given to make our calling and election sure, so Saint Peter tells us.
No, no, Beloved our industry must co-opperate with the grace of God inciting us, and diligence must be given to make our calling and election sure, so Saint Peter tells us.
Yet can no man know the certainty of it, but only by this, viz. by yielding prompt obedience to Gods commandments, by joyning vertue with faith and with vertue knowledge, with knowledge temperance,
Yet can no man know the certainty of it, but only by this, viz. by yielding prompt Obedience to God's Commandments, by joining virtue with faith and with virtue knowledge, with knowledge temperance,
Socrates I remember, reports of one, that quenched his ardent desires of going to see the olympick Games, with the thought of the tedious travaile thither;
Socrates I Remember, reports of one, that quenched his Ardent Desires of going to see the olympic Games, with the Thought of the tedious travail thither;
to a what shall I do? I cannot dig No, no, Nam nullus labor durus, nullum tempus longum videri debet, quo gloria aeternitatis acquiritur as St Hierom speasts No labour ought to seem great, no time to be esteemed greivous, by which eternal glory is attained.
to a what shall I do? I cannot dig No, no, Nam nullus labour Durus, nullum Tempus Longum videri debet, quo gloria aeternitatis acquiritur as Saint Hieronymus speasts No labour ought to seem great, no time to be esteemed grievous, by which Eternal glory is attained.
wherefore my beloved brethren, work, yea and dig out your salvation with fear and trembling, fight the good fight, and so run the race of Christianity here, that ye may obtain the Crown of immortality hereafter:
Wherefore my Beloved brothers, work, yea and dig out your salvation with Fear and trembling, fight the good fight, and so run the raze of Christianity Here, that you may obtain the Crown of immortality hereafter:
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The Papists though perhaps hitherto may seem to appropriate this description to themselves alone, or at the least to challenge a priority in it before us Protestants,
The Papists though perhaps hitherto may seem to Appropriate this description to themselves alone, or At the least to challenge a priority in it before us Protestants,
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yet because they are defective in this third thing, by which a true beleiver is here described, viz. because they want wisdome to lay their foundation on a Rock, they are therefore hence excluded from among the number of Gods faithful and fruitful builders, who do not only build houses and dig deep,
yet Because they Are defective in this third thing, by which a true believer is Here described, viz. Because they want Wisdom to lay their Foundation on a Rock, they Are Therefore hence excluded from among the number of God's faithful and fruitful Builders, who do not only built houses and dig deep,
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hence therefore after the removal of all impedimental rubbish taken away by our digging deep, immediately here followeth a positio fundamenti, a laying a foundation.
hence Therefore After the removal of all impedimental rubbish taken away by our digging deep, immediately Here follows a Positio Fundament, a laying a Foundation.
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Now this foundation of faith must be laid upon a Rock, even upon that spiritual Rock Christ Jesus, as the same Apostle speaks, Non super petrum, sed super petram:
Now this Foundation of faith must be laid upon a Rock, even upon that spiritual Rock christ jesus, as the same Apostle speaks, Non super Peter, sed super Petram:
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but upon that firm, sollid and immoveable Rock of Peters confession (Thou art the Son of the living God) upon this Rock will I build my Church saith our Saviour:
but upon that firm, solid and immoveable Rock of Peter's Confessi (Thou art the Son of the living God) upon this Rock will I built my Church Says our Saviour:
As if he should have said, upon this thy firm confession by which thou dost acknowledge and beleive me to be Christ the Son of the living God, will I build my Church, Flock and Family,
As if he should have said, upon this thy firm Confessi by which thou dost acknowledge and believe me to be christ the Son of the living God, will I built my Church, Flock and Family,
That confession which thou hast made, shall be the foundation of all beleivers, so Theophylact. Supra Petram aedificat, qui supra Christum aedificat so Stella, He that buildeth and layeth his foundation on Christ buildeth and layeth it on a Rock.
That Confessi which thou hast made, shall be the Foundation of all believers, so Theophylact Supra Petram aedificat, qui supra Christ aedificat so Stella, He that builds and Layeth his Foundation on christ builds and Layeth it on a Rock.
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Christ in like manner, is a stone, yea, a corner stone, utterly unmoveable, He that buildeth on him, buildeth most firmly, buildeth most safely, against whom the Gates of Hell cannot prevail.
christ in like manner, is a stone, yea, a corner stone, utterly Unmovable, He that builds on him, builds most firmly, builds most safely, against whom the Gates of Hell cannot prevail.
So likewise doth he offend and break to peices like potters vessels all wicked and ungodly obstacles, that shall jussel against him, to them is he made a stone to stumble at,
So likewise does he offend and break to Pieces like potters vessels all wicked and ungodly obstacles, that shall jussel against him, to them is he made a stone to Stumble At,
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or disdainful deriding of his servants, lest the like confusion seaze on you, that sometime fell on Julian that justling Apostata, which constrained him in horrour of heart to confess and to cry out, Vicisti Galilee, vicisti Galilee.
or disdainful deriding of his Servants, lest the like confusion seize on you, that sometime fell on Julian that justling Apostata, which constrained him in horror of heart to confess and to cry out, Vicisti Galilee, vicisti Galilee.
Thirdly, A third reason why Christ is resembled unto a Rock, is because that hence did refreshing water sometimes gush out and that in abundance for the miraculous releife of the children of Israel in the dry and thirsty wilderness.
Thirdly, A third reason why christ is resembled unto a Rock, is Because that hence did refreshing water sometime gush out and that in abundance for the miraculous relief of the children of Israel in the dry and thirsty Wilderness.
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And the Children of Israel did all drink the same spiritual drink for they drank (saith he) of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.
And the Children of Israel did all drink the same spiritual drink for they drank (Says he) of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was christ.
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From whence floweth unto all Gods children that live in the dry and thirsty wilderness of this wicked world, most large refreshing streams of living water, Salientes in vitam aeternam, springing up unto everlasting life:
From whence flows unto all God's children that live in the dry and thirsty Wilderness of this wicked world, most large refreshing streams of living water, Salientes in vitam aeternam, springing up unto everlasting life:
As therefore the children of Israel in their dry necessities quenched their souls with the sweet streams that issued out of that typical Rock in the wilderness:
As Therefore the children of Israel in their dry necessities quenched their Souls with the sweet streams that issued out of that typical Rock in the Wilderness:
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Fourthly and Lastly, Christ is resembled to a Rock, because a Rock is a receptacle for innocent Doves to preserve them in safety from the piercing claws of devouring Birds;
Fourthly and Lastly, christ is resembled to a Rock, Because a Rock is a receptacle for innocent Dove to preserve them in safety from the piercing claws of devouring Birds;
so likewise is our Saviour Christ a receptacle for all faithful, simple, meek, harmless, Dove-like Christians, to defend them from the raging malice of all the malignant Kites of the World that would devour them;
so likewise is our Saviour christ a receptacle for all faithful, simple, meek, harmless, Dovelike Christians, to defend them from the raging malice of all the malignant Kites of the World that would devour them;
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A Rock (beloved) beyond the reach of all, though never so malevolent adversaries, in whose cliffs the Dove like-Christian abides most safely, on which he builds most surely:
A Rock (Beloved) beyond the reach of all, though never so malevolent Adversaries, in whose cliffs the Dove like-Christian abides most safely, on which he builds most surely:
The Father of the faithful built not on merrits, But laid his foundation a Rock: For Abraham believed in God, and that was accounted to him for righteousness.
The Father of the faithful built not on merits, But laid his Foundation a Rock: For Abraham believed in God, and that was accounted to him for righteousness.
And great reason have we to lay the foundation of our faith on the Rock of Christs merrits, who of God is made unto us wisdom, sanctification, righteousness and redemption as Saint Paul expressly telleth us.
And great reason have we to lay the Foundation of our faith on the Rock of Christ merits, who of God is made unto us Wisdom, sanctification, righteousness and redemption as Saint Paul expressly Telleth us.
Whenas (alass) who knows not how miserable, and how wretched we are in our selves, carrying alwayes about us, no less than a body of death, from which with the Apostle we may well cry out, who shall deliver us? If therefore I would justifie my self (saith Job ) mine own mouth shall condemn me,
Whenas (alas) who knows not how miserable, and how wretched we Are in our selves, carrying always about us, no less than a body of death, from which with the Apostle we may well cry out, who shall deliver us? If Therefore I would justify my self (Says Job) mine own Mouth shall condemn me,
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For indeed (beloved) the most perfect keeping of the Law, and the exactest observation of Gods commandments that can in this life, by any be performed, deserveth in it self, no reward,
For indeed (Beloved) the most perfect keeping of the Law, and the Exactest observation of God's Commandments that can in this life, by any be performed, deserveth in it self, no reward,
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for when we have done all those things which are commanded, our Saviour Christ himself, hath yet wished us to confess, that we are still but unprofitable servants. And if unprofitable then,
for when we have done all those things which Are commanded, our Saviour christ himself, hath yet wished us to confess, that we Are still but unprofitable Servants. And if unprofitable then,
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how much more unprofitable, how much more undeserving are our weak endeavours, which come so short of fulfilling the least commandment? Hence Saint Bernard, Hoc totum hominis meritum, si totam spem suam ponat in eo qui totum salvum fecit:
how much more unprofitable, how much more undeserving Are our weak endeavours, which come so short of fulfilling the least Commandment? Hence Saint Bernard, Hoc totum hominis Merit, si Whole spem suam ponat in eo qui totum Salvum fecit:
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For grace ye are saved through faith (saith the Apostle) and that not of your selves it is the gift of God, not of works, least any man should boast himself.
For grace you Are saved through faith (Says the Apostle) and that not of your selves it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast himself.
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Let them I say, go if they please, unto the Allmighty clad in the polluted garments of their own righteousness, with a Da mihi quod merui: We like true Israelites, will expect our heavenly fathers blessing in the perfumed garments of our elder brother:
Let them I say, go if they please, unto the Almighty clad in the polluted garments of their own righteousness, with a Dam mihi quod merui: We like true Israelites, will expect our heavenly Father's blessing in the perfumed garments of our elder brother:
In a word let them (if they will) like superficial Carpenters content themselves with specious structures, on sandy foundations, we like substantial Builders, will comfort our selves with sollid erections on sure foundations, Profecto stulti sunt, qui tantum aedificant splendide, & non utiliter:
In a word let them (if they will) like superficial Carpenters content themselves with specious structures, on sandy foundations, we like substantial Builders, will Comfort our selves with solid erections on sure foundations, Profecto stulti sunt, qui Tantum edify splendide, & non utiliter:
Et stulti sunt qui sibi satisfactum putant, si solum numerentur, inter Electos, etiamsi non numerentur cum electis, so Hofmister. Truely (saith he) they are fooles who build only for shew and not for profit,
Et stulti sunt qui sibi satisfactum Putant, si solum numerentur, inter Electos, Even if non numerentur cum electis, so Hofmister. Truly (Says he) they Are Fools who built only for show and not for profit,
Structura quamvis exterius magnifica sit, & altitudine excellens, firma tamen non erit nisi solido firmo { que } nitatur fundamento, so Stella. The building (saith he) be it never so sumptuous, never so stately, never so lofty,
Structura Quamvis exterius Magnifica sit, & altitudine excellens, Firm tamen non erit nisi solido firmo { que } nitatur Fundamento, so Stella. The building (Says he) be it never so sumptuous, never so stately, never so lofty,
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Dig not, O dig not then to your selves any longer broken cisterns that will hold no water, build no longer on sandy foundations, that will withstand no weather, but fight the good fight,
Dig not, Oh dig not then to your selves any longer broken cisterns that will hold no water, built no longer on sandy foundations, that will withstand no weather, but fight the good fight,
fightings without with open and professed enemies to the truth, and fears within from false brethren, fighting without by the continual assaults of outward tentations,
fightings without with open and professed enemies to the truth, and fears within from false brothers, fighting without by the continual assaults of outward tentations,
and if you would have a reason for it, it is evidently this, viz. because they are now become the devils open enemies, they must therefore look to be assaulted, both by stratagems and violence.
and if you would have a reason for it, it is evidently this, viz. Because they Are now become the Devils open enemies, they must Therefore look to be assaulted, both by stratagems and violence.
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and the floods of temptations thus to beat upon his childrens buildings? A. Truely beloved the reasons for it are many, but I will satisfie my self,
and the floods of temptations thus to beatrice upon his Children's buildings? A. Truly Beloved the Reasons for it Are many, but I will satisfy my self,
First, God suffereth the waters of affliction thus to arise against his own children, that he might the better manifest his anger against sin, that all may take notice if he spare not his own children,
First, God suffers the waters of affliction thus to arise against his own children, that he might the better manifest his anger against since, that all may take notice if he spare not his own children,
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Secondly, Therefore doth God permit the floods of temptations to beat upon his childrens buildings, that he might thereby manifest unto the world the fidelity of his chosen;
Secondly, Therefore does God permit the floods of temptations to beatrice upon his Children's buildings, that he might thereby manifest unto the world the Fidis of his chosen;
Thirdly, and lastly, therefore doth God permit both the waters of affliction to arise, and the floods of temptation also to beat upon his childrens buildings, that he might preserve them in safety from that great gulf of presumptuous security,
Thirdly, and lastly, Therefore does God permit both the waters of affliction to arise, and the floods of temptation also to beatrice upon his Children's buildings, that he might preserve them in safety from that great gulf of presumptuous security,
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Electis suis ad se pergentibus dominus hujus mundi iter asperum facit, ne dum quisque vitae presentis requie, quasi viae amenitate pascitur, magis eam diu pergere, quam citius pervenire delegit:
Electis suis ad se pergentibus dominus hujus mundi iter Rough facit, ne dum Quisque vitae presentis requie, quasi Viae amenitate pascitur, magis eam Diu pergere, quam Quickly pervenire delegit:
Crosses therefore though in themselves they be bitter arrows, yet are they shot from a loving hand, and therefore become like to Jonathans sometime shot to David, serving only for directing caveats.
Crosses Therefore though in themselves they be bitter arrows, yet Are they shot from a loving hand, and Therefore become like to Jonathans sometime shot to David, serving only for directing caveats.
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Many Men I am sure, are so blinded in the Sunshining day of prosperity, that they then see nothing belonging to their good, only in the night of misery are their eyes open,
Many Men I am sure, Are so blinded in the Sunshining day of Prosperity, that they then see nothing belonging to their good, only in the night of misery Are their eyes open,
and to them Schols crucis is converted into Scholam lucis: which is the third and last cause I mentioned why God permits the waters of affliction to arise,
and to them Schols crucis is converted into Scholam lucis: which is the third and last cause I mentioned why God permits the waters of affliction to arise,
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From which I pass unto the reasons why afflictions (as I conceive) are here and elsewhere too in Scripture compared to waters, which are likewise these three following.
From which I pass unto the Reasons why afflictions (as I conceive) Are Here and elsewhere too in Scripture compared to waters, which Are likewise these three following.
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Davids experience shall be a sufficient proof of their utility, in this respect who by them was reduced from his erroneous straglings, to a constant keeping of Gods commandments.
Davids experience shall be a sufficient proof of their utility, in this respect who by them was reduced from his erroneous stragglings, to a constant keeping of God's Commandments.
For as without the benefit of water, we cannot pass into another country as France, Spain, or Italy; so neither can we pass from hence to Heaven, without the benefit of affliction:
For as without the benefit of water, we cannot pass into Another country as France, Spain, or Italy; so neither can we pass from hence to Heaven, without the benefit of affliction:
Afflictions in like manner though they are very wholsome and profitable to heal all spiritual diseases in regenerate men and therefore in one place especially •ommended by the Apostle for the curing of itching eares.
Afflictions in like manner though they Are very wholesome and profitable to heal all spiritual diseases in regenerate men and Therefore in one place especially •ommended by the Apostle for the curing of itching ears.
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we need not travail any further for an example of this than to our Saviour Christ himself whose words were these, Father if it be possible let this cup pass from me. The way to Heaven beloved, is by the gates of Hell,
we need not travail any further for an Exampl of this than to our Saviour christ himself whose words were these, Father if it be possible let this cup pass from me. The Way to Heaven Beloved, is by the gates of Hell,
and like that which Jonathan and his Armour-bearer passed, Rocky, Foul and Thorny. No sooner do the waters arise, but presently the Floods do beat upon the house;
and like that which Johnathan and his Armour-bearer passed, Rocky, Foul and Thorny. No sooner do the waters arise, but presently the Floods do beatrice upon the house;
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And when the waters arose, the flood beat upon that house. A threefold Flood I find that beateth upon all Gods childrens houses. First, A Flood of sin.
And when the waters arose, the flood beatrice upon that house. A threefold Flood I find that beats upon all God's Children's houses. First, A Flood of since.
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I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, my Conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost, that I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart: So the same Apostle.
I say the truth in christ, I lie not, my Conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost, that I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart: So the same Apostle.
Well, what good effect have all these floods produced in us all this while? What amendment is there in the rich? What reformation is there in the poor? Alass, alass, but small I fear:
Well, what good Effect have all these floods produced in us all this while? What amendment is there in the rich? What Reformation is there in the poor? Alas, alas, but small I Fear:
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For who doth not see what a deluge of prophaness and impiety doth yet overflow the Land? Are not Gods good creatures too too much still abused in surfeiting and drunkenness? in rioting and wantonness, in strife and envying? Are not people still as prophane, still as irriligious, still as ungodly, still as sinful as ever? Lay it to heart beloved,
For who does not see what a deluge of profaneness and impiety does yet overflow the Land? are not God's good creatures too too much still abused in surfeiting and Drunkenness? in rioting and wantonness, in strife and envying? are not people still as profane, still as irriligious, still as ungodly, still as sinful as ever? Lay it to heart Beloved,
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you are set in Gods place, you are to walk in Gods path, and to be a follower of him, who is no prosopoleptick, with whom there is no respect of persons.
you Are Set in God's place, you Are to walk in God's path, and to be a follower of him, who is no prosopoleptick, with whom there is no respect of Persons.
and to this end let me request you Sir to know your place, and to consider your oath, look to your under officers that they abuse not poor men with exactions, nor the Country with exorbitancies.
and to this end let me request you Sir to know your place, and to Consider your oath, look to your under Officers that they abuse not poor men with exactions, nor the Country with Extravagancies.
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Gentlemen you are called (Sheilds) Ps. 47 9. The Sheilds of the earth belong unto God, •aith the Psalmist. Your place is to stand between God and the people,
Gentlemen you Are called (Shields) Ps. 47 9. The Shields of the earth belong unto God, •aith the Psalmist. Your place is to stand between God and the people,
Town and Country are sick of separation, and swarm with scismaticks, that in things but ceremonial peevishly spurn at the grave authority of the Church;
Town and Country Are sick of separation, and swarm with Schismatics, that in things but ceremonial peevishly spurn At the grave Authority of the Church;
and out of a needless nicety are theives to themselves of those benefits which God hath allowed them, Good Laws there are to reclaim them, to suppress their Conventicles, to restrain their seditious spirits,
and out of a needless nicety Are thieves to themselves of those benefits which God hath allowed them, Good Laws there Are to reclaim them, to suppress their Conventicles, to restrain their seditious spirits,
In this case they are no better then scarecrows, which being set up in the fields by Husbandmen to keep away birds, at the first view are somewhat terrible to the fowles,
In this case they Are no better then scarecrows, which being Set up in the fields by Husbandmen to keep away Birds, At the First view Are somewhat terrible to the fowls,
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You may take this from Solomon, who well observed it, and tells you, That where sentence is not executed speedily against an evil work, the hearts of the sons of men, are fully set in them to do evil.
You may take this from Solomon, who well observed it, and tells you, That where sentence is not executed speedily against an evil work, the hearts of the Sons of men, Are Fully Set in them to do evil.
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Oh beloved, that you would be of good Josiahs temper to take away the abomination of stubborn separation, from all that are under your several jurisdictions!
O Beloved, that you would be of good Josiahs temper to take away the abomination of stubborn separation, from all that Are under your several jurisdictions!
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware, saith Solomon. And that man that will do presumptuously, not hearkning unto the Preist that standeth before the Lord thy God to minister there, or unto the Judge, that man shall dye, and thou shall take away evil from Israel.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware, Says Solomon. And that man that will do presumptuously, not Harkening unto the Priest that Stands before the Lord thy God to minister there, or unto the Judge, that man shall die, and thou shall take away evil from Israel.
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Hoc hominum genus (saith Learned Paraeus commenting on the first Chapter of the second Epistle to the Corinthians ) Authoritate potius compescendum, quam longis disputationibus refellendum.
Hoc hominum genus (Says Learned Pareus commenting on the First Chapter of the second Epistle to the Corinthians) Authoritate potius compescendum, quam longis disputationibus refellendum.
A word likewise to you Lawyers next (if at least any of you have leisure from your Chamber, to hear a word of Church-struction) let me intreat your helps also to anticipate the future floods of Gods anger from falling on us;
A word likewise to you Lawyers next (if At least any of you have leisure from your Chamber, to hear a word of Church-struction) let me entreat your helps also to anticipate the future floods of God's anger from falling on us;
Let not your mouthes therefore be corrupted, let them not prove like the Oracle of Delphos, of which Demosthenes complained in his time, that it did NONLATINALPHABET speak nothing but what Philip who gave it a great fee would have it say.
Let not your mouths Therefore be corrupted, let them not prove like the Oracle of Delphos, of which Demosthenes complained in his time, that it did speak nothing but what Philip who gave it a great fee would have it say.
Be not (I beseech you) of the number of Protagorasses Scholars, whose profession as Gellius tells us) was to teach, Quanam verborum industria causa infirmior, fieret fortior:
Be not (I beseech you) of the number of Protagorasses Scholars, whose profession as Gellius tells us) was to teach, Quanam verborum Industria causa infirmior, fieret fortior:
Let us now therefore beg at the hands of God, that he would be pleased to work in the heart of every one of us, a holy desire and a conscionable care, to discharge our several duties in those places which God hath put us. And to this end.
Let us now Therefore beg At the hands of God, that he would be pleased to work in the heart of every one of us, a holy desire and a conscionable care, to discharge our several duties in those places which God hath put us. And to this end.
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Lord grant, that the words which we have heard with our outward eares, may take deep impression in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruits of such Christian care and providence:
Lord grant, that the words which we have herd with our outward ears, may take deep impression in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruits of such Christian care and providence:
To whom with thee O Father and thy blessed Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour and Glory, Power and Dominion, Might and Majesty, the rest of this day and for evermore. Amen, FINIS.
To whom with thee Oh Father and thy blessed Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour and Glory, Power and Dominion, Might and Majesty, the rest of this day and for evermore. Amen, FINIS.
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