[N]ews of a new world from the word and works of God compared together evidencing that the times of the man of sin are legally determin[ed] and by the same right the days of the S[o]n of Man are alre[ady] commenced : being some account of eight sermons delivered at a lecture in London : whereto for further evidence are added two small tracts, the one touching the times of Gog & Magog, the other touching the 3 last vials / by J.S.
IN much of this Chapter, our Saviour is discharging his disciples and followets of worldly cares, which is a very merciful consideration of our Lord, who as he knows that we have need of these things,
IN much of this Chapter, our Saviour is discharging his Disciples and followets of worldly Cares, which is a very merciful consideration of our Lord, who as he knows that we have need of these things,
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Now in order to this, he administers several considerations ot them, to discharge their cares by the ordinary providence of God towards all his creatures,
Now in order to this, he administers several considerations It them, to discharge their Cares by the ordinary providence of God towards all his creatures,
if a kingdom may be security to you (against fears of want against earthly solicitudes.) Behold (says the Lord) the kingdom is given to you, and it is given by the Lord with all his heart,
if a Kingdom may be security to you (against fears of want against earthly solicitudes.) Behold (Says the Lord) the Kingdom is given to you, and it is given by the Lord with all his heart,
he hath no regret when he reflects upon it, but is perfectly well pleased with his own act, this kingdom comprehends all in it, it is not said a kingdom, but the kingdom.
he hath no regret when he reflects upon it, but is perfectly well pleased with his own act, this Kingdom comprehends all in it, it is not said a Kingdom, but the Kingdom.
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God hath many kingdoms (as I may say) or there are many considerations of this kingdom, the kingdom of grace, the providential kingdom, &c. Take the kingdom how you will in the whole extent and latitude of it, the father gives the kingdom to the little flock:
God hath many kingdoms (as I may say) or there Are many considerations of this Kingdom, the Kingdom of grace, the providential Kingdom, etc. Take the Kingdom how you will in the Whole extent and latitude of it, the father gives the Kingdom to the little flock:
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It is as much, as if the Lord should say, I would have you my disciples in the confidence of this kingdom (of this great provision that I have made for you,
It is as much, as if the Lord should say, I would have you my Disciples in the confidence of this Kingdom (of this great provision that I have made for you,
it was so in the primitive times, and we are not right, till we come into that spirit (when the Lord shall call for it) to put all into a common stock;
it was so in the primitive times, and we Are not right, till we come into that Spirit (when the Lord shall call for it) to put all into a Common stock;
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If such a thing should be, people (it may be) would be willing to have a community with those of their own judgment and perswasion and ways, this is not right,
If such a thing should be, people (it may be) would be willing to have a community with those of their own judgement and persuasion and ways, this is not right,
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how they are to dispose themselves for this kingdom, and they are three. The first is, let your loins be girded about, 2ly. Let your lights be burning. 3ly. Be ye your selves like unto servants that w•yt for their Lord when he will return from the wedding.
how they Are to dispose themselves for this Kingdom, and they Are three. The First is, let your loins be girded about, 2ly. Let your lights be burning. 3ly. Be you your selves like unto Servants that w•yt for their Lord when he will return from the wedding.
First, let your loins be girded about, what is this? you know the loins are, the strength of a man, the meaning of which (I conceive) is this, be settled in the firm saith,
First, let your loins be girded about, what is this? you know the loins Are, the strength of a man, the meaning of which (I conceive) is this, be settled in the firm Says,
and you know, that if a man have cloaths upon him, and they hang loose about him, this man is unapt for any action or business, his long trail hangs about his heels,
and you know, that if a man have clothes upon him, and they hang lose about him, this man is unapt for any actium or business, his long trail hangs about his heels,
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and therefore the loins being girded, do in the 2d. place signify a mans preparing himself, and addressing himself strenuously to the work and business that the Lord doth appoint unto him, that is, this girding of the loins, which in this case is waiting for the Lord, doing every thing as a wayter, having their eyes upon this coming:
and Therefore the loins being girded, do in the 2d. place signify a men preparing himself, and addressing himself strenuously to the work and business that the Lord does appoint unto him, that is, this girding of the loins, which in this case is waiting for the Lord, doing every thing as a waiter, having their eyes upon this coming:
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I would a little paraphrase upon the words before I come to any observation, when he shall return from the wedding, what is the meaning of this? doth the Lord return from the wedding when he comes? One would think it more proper to say, that he comes to the wedding, then that he returns from the wedding;
I would a little Paraphrase upon the words before I come to any observation, when he shall return from the wedding, what is the meaning of this? does the Lord return from the wedding when he comes? One would think it more proper to say, that he comes to the wedding, then that he returns from the wedding;
now whether you will take it so, or whether you will take it of the saints departed, the spirits of just men made perfect, who are with the Lord, he comes from thence,
now whither you will take it so, or whither you will take it of the Saints departed, the spirits of just men made perfect, who Are with the Lord, he comes from thence,
and brings these with him, to his poor Church here upon earth, who are in the 37th vers, called servants, blessed are those servants. So that, in that sence the Bride is the saints departed:
and brings these with him, to his poor Church Here upon earth, who Are in the 37th vers, called Servants, blessed Are those Servants. So that, in that sense the Bride is the Saints departed:
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and so in that respect Christ may be said to come from the wedding, the meaning is, his coming from heaven, that contains his coming from heaven, that contains his coming from the wedding That when he cometh and knocketh they may open to him immediatly;
and so in that respect christ may be said to come from the wedding, the meaning is, his coming from heaven, that contains his coming from heaven, that contains his coming from the wedding That when he comes and knocketh they may open to him immediately;
They think of a glorious coming, a visible glorious personal appearance, which shall strike the world (as many as are enemies) with amazement and dread (I say, all that are enemies) and which shall bring a glorious charge unto all surviving saints;
They think of a glorious coming, a visible glorious personal appearance, which shall strike the world (as many as Are enemies) with amazement and dread (I say, all that Are enemies) and which shall bring a glorious charge unto all surviving Saints;
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the evening was from the time of our saviours ascention until the putting forth of the man of sin, which took in the first three hundred years, in which time, there was Judaism abolished,
the evening was from the time of our Saviors Ascension until the putting forth of the man of since, which took in the First three hundred Years, in which time, there was Judaism abolished,
this watch lasted during all the time that that man of sin, was rampant, (as I may say) for a thousand years, during which time indeed those that were delivered were those that were sealed, the sealed ones, which you read of, in Rev. 7. They had a Song as in the night, they had a mystical raign with Christ, during that time,
this watch lasted during all the time that that man of since, was rampant, (as I may say) for a thousand Years, during which time indeed those that were Delivered were those that were sealed, the sealed ones, which you read of, in Rev. 7. They had a Song as in the night, they had a mystical Reign with christ, during that time,
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but the whole world did wonder after the Beast, and this (I say) lasted for a thousand years, till the cock-crowing, that is, till the dawning of reformation, which began about the year 1300. And then began the cock-crowing watch,
but the Whole world did wonder After the Beast, and this (I say) lasted for a thousand Years, till the cockcrowing, that is, till the dawning of Reformation, which began about the year 1300. And then began the cockcrowing watch,
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and this was the crowing of the cock, Babilon is fallen as in Revel. 14. And from that time, has Babilon been falling and the Lord hath been consuming the man of sin, this is the cock-crowing,
and this was the crowing of the cock, Babylon is fallen as in Revel. 14. And from that time, has Babylon been falling and the Lord hath been consuming the man of since, this is the cockcrowing,
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Then saith the Lord, behold I come as a thief, blessed is he that watcheth, and so from thence the 6th Vyal doth begin the morning, (that is) the morning watch. And this I am perswaded hath run forth several years amongst us, I have told you partly my apprehensions formerly, that Daniels 1290. days brought us to the morning watch:
Then Says the Lord, behold I come as a thief, blessed is he that watches, and so from thence the 6th Vial does begin the morning, (that is) the morning watch. And this I am persuaded hath run forth several Years among us, I have told you partly my apprehensions formerly, that Daniel's 1290. days brought us to the morning watch:
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and that they came up (reckoning the times from Julian ) about 2 or 23. years ago, since abour 48. or 50. some difference there is about the time of Julian.
and that they Come up (reckoning the times from Julian) about 2 or 23. Years ago, since abour 48. or 50. Some difference there is about the time of Julian.
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but hath been making to her ever since his going from her, he hath been passing the time of his night-watches, not without a tender regard to his dear spouse he hath been coming in several ways,
but hath been making to her ever since his going from her, he hath been passing the time of his Nightwatches, not without a tender regard to his dear spouse he hath been coming in several ways,
and we are now come to the very last coming of all, the last watch. For that which our saviour says in May. 13. ye know not in what hour the Lord comes,
and we Are now come to the very last coming of all, the last watch. For that which our Saviour Says in May. 13. you know not in what hour the Lord comes,
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when they went as the Records of the Ecclesiastical History shew, there was a great power of saith, a power of miracles conttnued after the Apostles days,
when they went as the Records of the Ecclesiastical History show, there was a great power of Says, a power of Miracles conttnued After the Apostles days,
but that glory was sinking, and it sunk first inwardly, before it went off, in the visible sence of the Church, there was a decaying in their love first:
but that glory was sinking, and it sunk First inwardly, before it went off, in the visible sense of the Church, there was a decaying in their love First:
but I say it is a part of my witness and testimony, that the saints, are the inheritance of Christ, the riches of the glory of his inheritance is to be seen (if you will take a survey and account of it) you must behold it in the saints.
but I say it is a part of my witness and testimony, that the Saints, Are the inheritance of christ, the riches of the glory of his inheritance is to be seen (if you will take a survey and account of it) you must behold it in the Saints.
I have also delivered in this place, that it is Christs spiritual and powerful coming and appearance in the saints, that is the gteat object of our expectation,
I have also Delivered in this place, that it is Christ spiritual and powerful coming and appearance in the Saints, that is the gteat Object of our expectation,
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And that we may reconcile the personal appearance to and wlth his spiritual, I told you that the personal appearance of Christ is the glorious ministry, that shall call up the life of his spirit in his people that lyes bound there as in a sleep, this is by way of preface to that which I would observe at this time.
And that we may reconcile the personal appearance to and wlth his spiritual, I told you that the personal appearance of christ is the glorious Ministry, that shall call up the life of his Spirit in his people that lies bound there as in a sleep, this is by Way of preface to that which I would observe At this time.
now that which I would observe, is this, that the great care and concern of the Saints that live in those times, that are upon Christs coming, should be, that themselves may be prepared, that themselves may be in all things like unto men of such a hope and expectation.
now that which I would observe, is this, that the great care and concern of the Saints that live in those times, that Are upon Christ coming, should be, that themselves may be prepared, that themselves may be in all things like unto men of such a hope and expectation.
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Our work is to have it brought home, to our selves (mark ye) your faith must be grounded upon this coming, which I understand by having your loins girded about, and your profession must be shining, which (it may be) many are apt to think is concerned chiefly in their Church-administrations;
Our work is to have it brought home, to our selves (mark you) your faith must be grounded upon this coming, which I understand by having your loins girded about, and your profession must be shining, which (it may be) many Are apt to think is concerned chiefly in their Church administrations;
look to your selves, you your selves. If this had not been something more then your loins girded about, and your lights burning, it had been a kinde of tantology and repetition;
look to your selves, you your selves. If this had not been something more then your loins girded about, and your lights burning, it had been a kind of tautology and repetition;
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where do you find a likeness to such servants? what unlikeliness is there even in the Churches? Our Saviour tells us what is unlike, viz. to be overcharged with surfetting and drunkenness, and the cares of this life, this is unlike such a day, such a hope, such an expectation.
where do you find a likeness to such Servants? what unlikeliness is there even in the Churches? Our Saviour tells us what is unlike, viz. to be overcharged with surfeiting and Drunkenness, and the Cares of this life, this is unlike such a day, such a hope, such an expectation.
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Now what is the surfetting and drunkeness there spoken of? surely our Saviour (I conceive) would not suppose that surfetting and drunkeness in the letter was chargable upon professors;
Now what is the surfeiting and Drunkenness there spoken of? surely our Saviour (I conceive) would not suppose that surfeiting and Drunkenness in the Letter was chargeable upon professors;
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From whence I gather, that whatsoever hath the form or appearance of spirit, and is not spirit all that is cautioned in that place to be abstained from.
From whence I gather, that whatsoever hath the from or appearance of Spirit, and is not Spirit all that is cautioned in that place to be abstained from.
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I remember the saying of a good man that came from a meeting (as we may be) his report was this, that they were so drunk he meant, not that they were drunk with wine,
I Remember the saying of a good man that Come from a meeting (as we may be) his report was this, that they were so drunk he meant, not that they were drunk with wine,
and except there be the unity of the spirit maintain'd in the bond of peace, I tell you our Churches are a meer Babel, and yet there are among them that do maintain this unity: God forbid I should think otherwise:
and except there be the unity of the Spirit maintained in the bound of peace, I tell you our Churches Are a mere Babel, and yet there Are among them that do maintain this unity: God forbid I should think otherwise:
are we so full now, are you so well, are you so happy? what do you think, that the New Jerusalem will be only snch a kind of thing as your Church-fellowship is? that it will set the crown upon the head of your form and your way? are you where you would be;
Are we so full now, Are you so well, Are you so happy? what do you think, that the New Jerusalem will be only snch a kind of thing as your Church fellowship is? that it will Set the crown upon the head of your from and your Way? Are you where you would be;
and if pastors themselves were thus spirited, they would be preaching this, we must decrease, and he must increase, and so cherish that life and light of Jesus in their members, and not keep it under;
and if Pastors themselves were thus spirited, they would be preaching this, we must decrease, and he must increase, and so cherish that life and Light of jesus in their members, and not keep it under;
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which I doubt is too much the guilt of too many pastors of eongregations, and in the government of their Churches, the spirit of Christ is in bonds with them.
which I doubt is too much the guilt of too many Pastors of eongregations, and in the government of their Churches, the Spirit of christ is in bonds with them.
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Secondly, Another unlikeness to men waiting for their Lord is, that, beating their fellow servants, this is somewhat worse then the other if he shall say, the Lord delays his coming,
Secondly, another unlikeness to men waiting for their Lord is, that, beating their fellow Servants, this is somewhat Worse then the other if he shall say, the Lord delays his coming,
there is a sound part, and sick and declining part, now this is the corrupt and sick part, that beats their fellow servants. Truely it is very visible, not only in word,
there is a found part, and sick and declining part, now this is the corrupt and sick part, that beats their fellow Servants. Truly it is very visible, not only in word,
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I can prove to you, if I had time I presume from the Scripture, that there are in Christs body-mistical living and dying Christians: 14. Rom. whether we live, we live unto the Lord,
I can prove to you, if I had time I presume from the Scripture, that there Are in Christ body-mistical living and dying Christians: 14. Rom. whither we live, we live unto the Lord,
The law hath dominion over a man so long as he liveth, so that he is the living man, that is not yet unhorsed, that is not yet brought down into the grave of Christ (he is not yet brought down as the Lord will bring his people) he lives to the letter,
The law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives, so that he is the living man, that is not yet unhorsed, that is not yet brought down into the grave of christ (he is not yet brought down as the Lord will bring his people) he lives to the Letter,
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It is by way of condescention that the Lord comes to us in a signe, were it not better if we could act faith upon the Lord without these visible representations and forms, in which many have acquired thrones to themselves, which the Lord never intended:
It is by Way of condescension that the Lord comes to us in a Signen, were it not better if we could act faith upon the Lord without these visible representations and forms, in which many have acquired thrones to themselves, which the Lord never intended:
I Have made an entrance already into these words, that which I pitch upon last, was ye your selves like unto men that look for their Lord, It is the crown of the preparation here commended to us,
I Have made an Entrance already into these words, that which I pitch upon last, was the your selves like unto men that look for their Lord, It is the crown of the preparation Here commended to us,
and your loins, but your selves; I shall not repeat any thing I spake the last time, I shall only remember you, that I declared my sence, that it is the last watch that we are in:
and your loins, but your selves; I shall not repeat any thing I spoke the last time, I shall only Remember you, that I declared my sense, that it is the last watch that we Are in:
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now after that I came to shew what these words did import, you your selves like unto men, &c. And I had only time then to reflect upon the unlikeness, to caution, that though it is not enough that we be not unlike (yet that is a great step if we avoid the unlikeness) I had not time to come to the positive likeness you may expect I should now fall upon it,
now After that I Come to show what these words did import, you your selves like unto men, etc. And I had only time then to reflect upon the unlikeness, to caution, that though it is not enough that we be not unlike (yet that is a great step if we avoid the unlikeness) I had not time to come to the positive likeness you may expect I should now fallen upon it,
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It is that that is to put us upon the disposing of our selves. The preparing our selves, It is that that hath a great influence upon this preparation that is here required,
It is that that is to put us upon the disposing of our selves. The preparing our selves, It is that that hath a great influence upon this preparation that is Here required,
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now in making evidence to you of this, that this is the time when this exhortation is in season, wherein it doth especially lye upon us to prepare our selves for the return of our Lord.
now in making evidence to you of this, that this is the time when this exhortation is in season, wherein it does especially lie upon us to prepare our selves for the return of our Lord.
and instructions, into the minds of the people, yet he maks use of this argument, this enforcement, the time is fulfilled: the meaning of our Saviour is clear to be this, the times that were to precede my manifestation in the flesh, they are fulfilled, he says not to them:
and instructions, into the minds of the people, yet he makes use of this argument, this enforcement, the time is fulfilled: the meaning of our Saviour is clear to be this, the times that were to precede my manifestation in the Flesh, they Are fulfilled, he Says not to them:
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Lo, I am here, the promised Messias (though that was the thing they were to know) but he bears in the acknowledgment of that to them (he makes way for it) by this consideration, the time is fulfilled; it is as much as if he should say;
Lo, I am Here, the promised Messias (though that was the thing they were to know) but he bears in the acknowledgment of that to them (he makes Way for it) by this consideration, the time is fulfilled; it is as much as if he should say;
my father did set the time, when I should visit the world it my first appearance, the time was set to a day, to an hour, that time is now fulfilled, therefore under that consideration of the time being fulfilled;
my father did Set the time, when I should visit the world it my First appearance, the time was Set to a day, to an hour, that time is now fulfilled, Therefore under that consideration of the time being fulfilled;
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look about you, repent and believe the Gospel, attend now, the time is come, says he, is not this clear therefore, that there is a time for every purpose under heaven? There was a time for his first appearance,
look about you, Repent and believe the Gospel, attend now, the time is come, Says he, is not this clear Therefore, that there is a time for every purpose under heaven? There was a time for his First appearance,
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And when the time is come, men should be up with their expectations, if our Saviour, that spiritual Doctor, that was able to convince the spirits of men by spiritual power and evidence,
And when the time is come, men should be up with their Expectations, if our Saviour, that spiritual Doctor, that was able to convince the spirits of men by spiritual power and evidence,
and power given unto him to continue 42. months. These 42. months being resolved into dayes (as they are in Revel. 11.) contain 1260. dayes which is the time of the witnesses prophecying in Sackcloth, and it is the time allotted unto the beast and unto the Gentiles, to trample under foot the holy City.
and power given unto him to continue 42. months. These 42. months being resolved into days (as they Are in Revel. 11.) contain 1260. days which is the time of the Witnesses prophesying in sackcloth, and it is the time allotted unto the beast and unto the Gentiles, to trample under foot the holy city.
Now Daniels first number of 1290. dayes, is more then this, it is 30. dayes more then this 1200, and therefore how shall we make these to square, why? I shall briefly give you my sense of it.
Now Daniel's First number of 1290. days, is more then this, it is 30. days more then this 1200, and Therefore how shall we make these to square, why? I shall briefly give you my sense of it.
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I conceive they have one, and the same Period of expiration, though not one, and the same rise, they begin not at the same time, but they end together.
I conceive they have one, and the same Period of expiration, though not one, and the same rise, they begin not At the same time, but they end together.
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This number of Daniels 1290. concerned the Jews, shewing how long, they should be trodden under foot by the successors of that Monarchy, under whom they were at that present time, broken and humbled.
This number of Daniel's 1290. concerned the jews, showing how long, they should be trodden under foot by the Successors of that Monarchy, under whom they were At that present time, broken and humbled.
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and the abomination that was desolate set up (which was the attempt that was made to restore Judaism, which after it was abrogated, was a desolating abomination) from that time there should be 1290. dayes.
and the abomination that was desolate Set up (which was the attempt that was made to restore Judaism, which After it was abrogated, was a desolating abomination) from that time there should be 1290. days.
Now the Apostle John shews the time of the beast, of the Roman beast (the Roman Monarchy under the last head of it, the Papacy ) and he sayes, there is but 1260. dayes allotted to it,
Now the Apostle John shows the time of the beast, of the Roman beast (the Roman Monarchy under the last head of it, the Papacy) and he Says, there is but 1260. days allotted to it,
you know there are 3 enemies, the Dragon, the Beast, and the false Prophet, that do exercise the Church of Christ, till the Dragons time was out, the Beast did not ascend the stage.
you know there Are 3 enemies, the Dragon, the Beast, and the false Prophet, that do exercise the Church of christ, till the Dragons time was out, the Beast did not ascend the stage.
Now, though the Dragon was cast out of heaven about the time of Constantines coming to the Empire, in the year 310. yet he was not totally and finally vanquished,
Now, though the Dragon was cast out of heaven about the time of Constantines coming to the Empire, in the year 310. yet he was not totally and finally vanquished,
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Now after that defeat, Heathenisme never displayed banner in the field more, and then was that power removed out of the way, which did let the appearing of Antichrist, 2 Thes. 2. He that letteth must first be taken out of the way:
Now After that defeat, Heathenism never displayed banner in the field more, and then was that power removed out of the Way, which did let the appearing of Antichrist, 2 Thebes 2. He that lets must First be taken out of the Way:
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even, if it were possible, to blot out the name of Israel from under heaven. But the holy Ghost doth not object this trouble directly upon the Church, nor properly;
even, if it were possible, to blot out the name of Israel from under heaven. But the holy Ghost does not Object this trouble directly upon the Church, nor properly;
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observe how it is spirited, how it is intended, what is the designe of the trouble, the Lord is coming to judge, he is coming to take down this old state of things, that he may bring in a new, this is the trouble of these times:
observe how it is spirited, how it is intended, what is the Design of the trouble, the Lord is coming to judge, he is coming to take down this old state of things, that he may bring in a new, this is the trouble of these times:
It is not a trouble that is under the management of the enemy, as if they did, what they would, no, they are passive, they are driven by the judicial hand of God, they are bringing down their own house: with their own hands, as Solomon says, it is that trouble, under which the saints are called, to lift up their heads, because their redemption draweth nigh.
It is not a trouble that is under the management of the enemy, as if they did, what they would, no, they Are passive, they Are driven by the judicial hand of God, they Are bringing down their own house: with their own hands, as Solomon Says, it is that trouble, under which the Saints Are called, to lift up their Heads, Because their redemption draws High.
Let others think of it, and me, as they shall see cause, but (I say) I do verily apprehend it so, I would not come to you with vain visions, were it not sealed up to me, to my heart and soul,
Let Others think of it, and me, as they shall see cause, but (I say) I do verily apprehend it so, I would not come to you with vain visions, were it not sealed up to me, to my heart and soul,
and am more and more confirmed in it, that the time is fulfilled, and that this work, that is now in hand, it is Christs work, it is he, that gathers the nations, but (I say) to gird this unto us, consider this one thing.
and am more and more confirmed in it, that the time is fulfilled, and that this work, that is now in hand, it is Christ work, it is he, that gathers the Nations, but (I say) to gird this unto us, Consider this one thing.
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then what you finde in the 2 Thes. 2. Where the Apostle is setling the minds of believers, in those days, touching the times of the man of sin, and of the day of Christ,
then what you find in the 2 Thebes 2. Where the Apostle is settling the minds of believers, in those days, touching the times of the man of since, and of the day of christ,
and then, when that man of sin is revealed, then shall he be consumed by the spirit of Christs mouth and destroyed by the brightness of his coming, and then comes the day of Christ? for so you see in the text, let no man deceive you, for that day shall not come,
and then, when that man of since is revealed, then shall he be consumed by the Spirit of Christ Mouth and destroyed by the brightness of his coming, and then comes the day of christ? for so you see in the text, let no man deceive you, for that day shall not come,
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For these signes are those, that our Saviour, accomodates to all capacities, he delivers them to his poor disciples, who were at that time, men of no extraordinary reach,
For these Signs Are those, that our Saviour, accommodates to all capacities, he delivers them to his poor Disciples, who were At that time, men of no extraordinary reach,
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The sun shall be darkned, and the moon shall not give her light, and the starrs shall fall from heaven, &c. And then shall appear the signe of the son of man in heaven, I confess I have read these Scriptures many and many a time,
The sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her Light, and the Stars shall fallen from heaven, etc. And then shall appear the Signen of the son of man in heaven, I confess I have read these Scriptures many and many a time,
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And some look upon them, it may be, according to the letter, as if there should be a wonderful consternation upon these heavenly bodies, that should make them to withhold their light.
And Some look upon them, it may be, according to the Letter, as if there should be a wondered consternation upon these heavenly bodies, that should make them to withhold their Light.
First, where shall we begin these signes, for here our Saviour doth give them a beginning, (immediately after the tribulation of those dayes) now the question is, what those dayes are, that our Saviour speaks of before, what the tribulation was,
First, where shall we begin these Signs, for Here our Saviour does give them a beginning, (immediately After the tribulation of those days) now the question is, what those days Are, that our Saviour speaks of before, what the tribulation was,
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then the destruction of Jerusalem, but yet, let me tell you, by comparing this with another Scripture, you shall finde a great help to discern what that tribulation was, viz. Luk. 21.34. Jerusalem shall be troden down &c. untill the time of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
then the destruction of Jerusalem, but yet, let me tell you, by comparing this with Another Scripture, you shall find a great help to discern what that tribulation was, viz. Luk. 21.34. Jerusalem shall be trodden down etc. until the time of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
as Mathew doth, and it doth appear by comparing these, that our Saviour intended that description, of those calamitous times that was to come upon Jerusalem, to be a type,
as Matthew does, and it does appear by comparing these, that our Saviour intended that description, of those calamitous times that was to come upon Jerusalem, to be a type,
and so our Saviour takes in both, he takes in the holy citty in the letter (which Jerusalem was before Christs coming) and he takes in the holy city in the mistery, earthly Jerusalem among the Gentiles, which was to run the very same race and course,
and so our Saviour Takes in both, he Takes in the holy City in the Letter (which Jerusalem was before Christ coming) and he Takes in the holy City in the mystery, earthly Jerusalem among the Gentiles, which was to run the very same raze and course,
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and to drink of the same cup with litteral Jerusalem, and therefore you find in Revel. 11. that very expression, the holy Citty shall be troden under foot (the same that our Saviour says of Jerusalem in the letter) till the time of Papisme be fulfilled, that is the 4th.
and to drink of the same cup with literal Jerusalem, and Therefore you find in Revel. 11. that very expression, the holy city shall be trodden under foot (the same that our Saviour Says of Jerusalem in the Letter) till the time of Papism be fulfilled, that is the 4th.
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But they have not been fulfilled, as they were here intended, those signes were to commence from the end of the 42. months, or from Michaels standing up, which is all one time (as I conceive) and brings us to the morning watch, when those signes are to have their fulfilling under Daniels second number,
But they have not been fulfilled, as they were Here intended, those Signs were to commence from the end of the 42. months, or from Michaels standing up, which is all one time (as I conceive) and brings us to the morning watch, when those Signs Are to have their fulfilling under Daniel's second number,
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Now then, let us consider what these signes do import, first let me shew you this place, whence our Saviour takes these signes, which it may be you have not considered,
Now then, let us Consider what these Signs do import, First let me show you this place, whence our Saviour Takes these Signs, which it may be you have not considered,
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and lesser lights of the world, if you take them distributively, some look upon the sun as the primitive light, the original light, the moon as representing worldly things,
and lesser lights of the world, if you take them distributively, Some look upon the sun as the primitive Light, the original Light, the moon as representing worldly things,
and the light of humane affaires, to be signified by that, and the light of men whereby they walk in religion is exprest by the sun, the starrs to be eminent lights,
and the Light of humane affairs, to be signified by that, and the Light of men whereby they walk in Religion is expressed by the sun, the Stars to be eminent lights,
First, let me premise these two things, time and place, the time I have spoke of already, I shall add only, that it is not in every time that these signes were capable of being fulfilled,
First, let me premise these two things, time and place, the time I have spoke of already, I shall add only, that it is not in every time that these Signs were capable of being fulfilled,
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For look you, it would not be otherwise said properly, the sun to be darkned, that is dark before, that the sun from it's shining forth in it's splendor and glory to be darkned, there is the signe;
For look you, it would not be otherwise said properly, the sun to be darkened, that is dark before, that the sun from it's shining forth in it's splendour and glory to be darkened, there is the Signen;
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it is not to be limited or confyned to Babylon or Rome, strictly taken, for we shall finde that these expressions are spoken of Babylon and Idumea, Esa. 34. and in other places.
it is not to be limited or confined to Babylon or Room, strictly taken, for we shall find that these expressions Are spoken of Babylon and Idumea, Isaiah 34. and in other places.
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But I say, the subject that these signs do operate upon, and the heavens in which they are to shew themselves, they are more large, it is this old world, this old state of things;
But I say, the Subject that these Signs do operate upon, and the heavens in which they Are to show themselves, they Are more large, it is this old world, this old state of things;
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and let me tell you these signes have been upon us, and had we been spiritual and acquainted with the Scripture, we might have read the doom of the political and the Ecclesiastical state of things therein. 2. The Second, the political sphear, the darkning of the sun there: I would express thus:
and let me tell you these Signs have been upon us, and had we been spiritual and acquainted with the Scripture, we might have read the doom of the political and the Ecclesiastical state of things therein. 2. The Second, the political sphere, the darkening of the sun there: I would express thus:
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and neglected that plough, that they had put their hands to, then was the sun darkned in the political sphear, sinfully, this was a sinful darkning, a sinful infirmity,
and neglected that plough, that they had put their hands to, then was the sun darkened in the political sphere, sinfully, this was a sinful darkening, a sinful infirmity,
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3. Thirdly, the Ecclesiastical sphear, I will describe that, thus, when those that have groaned under the yoke and bondage of Antichrist, and have found mercy,
3. Thirdly, the Ecclesiastical sphere, I will describe that, thus, when those that have groaned under the yoke and bondage of Antichrist, and have found mercy,
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then the Lord suffered them by their own divisions, and by their weak, foolish and heady mannagement of things to pul down their own walls, to break down their own bankes,
then the Lord suffered them by their own divisions, and by their weak, foolish and heady management of things to pull down their own walls, to break down their own banks,
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and pull up their own hedges, and to make way for the old bondage, and the old corruptions to break in upon them, this was the Lords penal darkning of the sun.
and pull up their own hedges, and to make Way for the old bondage, and the old corruptions to break in upon them, this was the lords penal darkening of the sun.
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and his dispensation is holy, and it doth aim at the greatest advantages, the greatest good to his people, that ever any dispensation did travel of, or bring forth.
and his Dispensation is holy, and it does aim At the greatest advantages, the greatest good to his people, that ever any Dispensation did travel of, or bring forth.
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because it is that, that will wonderfully exercise us, when it is, therefore the holy ghost enlarges upon it, that so you may see it, to be no other then what was in prospect, in foresight.
Because it is that, that will wonderfully exercise us, when it is, Therefore the holy ghost enlarges upon it, that so you may see it, to be no other then what was in prospect, in foresight.
If you ask upon what account I state it? I answer, It is upon this old aneient constant account, all the comings forth of God, they have as well supplanted and removed that which hath been before, that is their first work, For flesh, and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.
If you ask upon what account I state it? I answer, It is upon this old aneient constant account, all the comings forth of God, they have as well supplanted and removed that which hath been before, that is their First work, For Flesh, and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God.
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It must be removed, the old bottles cannot bear the new wine, and therefore there must be new bottle, for the new wine, and I pray you in the taking of this in, understand, that it is no more,
It must be removed, the old bottles cannot bear the new wine, and Therefore there must be new Bottle, for the new wine, and I pray you in the taking of this in, understand, that it is no more,
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v. Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel, in the land of Israel, shall be a shaking as I told you before, even the land of Israel shall not be exempted,
v. Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel, in the land of Israel, shall be a shaking as I told you before, even the land of Israel shall not be exempted,
WHat the Apostle Peter sayes of the Gospel preached by the Prophets, that non unto themselves, but unto us did they minister, may be said of the Evangelists in the present subject, that we are more concern'd therein,
WHat the Apostle Peter Says of the Gospel preached by the prophets, that non unto themselves, but unto us did they minister, may be said of the Evangelists in the present Subject, that we Are more concerned therein,
That the time, that was to run out before Christs second coming, is fulfilled, namely Antichrists time or the days of the man of sin are expired, the beloved disciple John in his Revelation, begins his account of the 42. months, from the passing away of the heathen world (the heathen Empire) which,
That the time, that was to run out before Christ second coming, is fulfilled, namely Antichrists time or the days of the man of since Are expired, the Beloved disciple John in his Revelation, begins his account of the 42. months, from the passing away of the heathen world (the heathen Empire) which,
2. The next essay to evidence the time, that we are now in, to be so nearly approaching to Christs coming, was by the signes of the times, this being first premised, that from the end of the 1290. days, there is but 45. more by Daniels computation unto the resurrection of the dead,
2. The next essay to evidence the time, that we Are now in, to be so nearly approaching to Christ coming, was by the Signs of the times, this being First premised, that from the end of the 1290. days, there is but 45. more by Daniel's computation unto the resurrection of the dead,
and so I did give you some little brief description of all these things, whereby they that are wise may understand a great deal more then was then exprest.
and so I did give you Some little brief description of all these things, whereby they that Are wise may understand a great deal more then was then expressed.
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but let us look forwards, I propounded to you (you know) in the next place, to come to the influence that these considerations should have upon us, which I thought I should be ready for, upon what I had already discoursed, touching the signes of the times.
but let us look forward, I propounded to you (you know) in the next place, to come to the influence that these considerations should have upon us, which I Thought I should be ready for, upon what I had already discoursed, touching the Signs of the times.
And I will tell you what it is that cast me upon a little longer and further explication of the times, I was considering, that signes do import a futurity, they import that the thing whereof they are signes is yet future,
And I will tell you what it is that cast me upon a little longer and further explication of the times, I was considering, that Signs do import a futurity, they import that the thing whereof they Are Signs is yet future,
And truly, there may be a great deal of snare in this, and the flesh may take occasion, it may take advantage by this, to put off the day of the Lord, saying we are but under the signes of it,
And truly, there may be a great deal of snare in this, and the Flesh may take occasion, it may take advantage by this, to put off the day of the Lord, saying we Are but under the Signs of it,
Therefore, I now must bring you a little nearer unto the day of Christ, whereas you finde a passage in Daniel chap. 7. of their bringing the Son of man near unto the ancient of days (they brought him near before him) so there may be a bringing of us near before him,
Therefore, I now must bring you a little nearer unto the day of christ, whereas you find a passage in daniel chap. 7. of their bringing the Son of man near unto the ancient of days (they brought him near before him) so there may be a bringing of us near before him,
if you look into Math. 1. And compare all those times, 14.14. and 14. generations, you shall finde, that the latter 14. generations were not much above 40. years, one with another.
if you look into Math. 1. And compare all those times, 14.14. and 14. generations, you shall find, that the latter 14. generations were not much above 40. Years, one with Another.
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And I have already pointed to you, the length of this generation, in which these signes, are to give Christ to the world, that they are but 45. years at the most,
And I have already pointed to you, the length of this generation, in which these Signs, Are to give christ to the world, that they Are but 45. Years At the most,
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but I say, this time is called the days of the son of man, this you shall finde, Luk. 17. in several verses from v. 21. to v. 27. The days will come wherein ye shall desire to see one of the days of the son of man, &c.
but I say, this time is called the days of the son of man, this you shall find, Luk. 17. in several Verses from v. 21. to v. 27. The days will come wherein you shall desire to see one of the days of the son of man, etc.
so likewise in the 27. and 28. v. and so on, As it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also in the days of the son of man, now mark, what I ground my self upon, it is this, that as in the old world there was a matter of 120. years, wherein God was giving warning to the world,
so likewise in the 27. and 28. v. and so on, As it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also in the days of the son of man, now mark, what I ground my self upon, it is this, that as in the old world there was a matter of 120. Years, wherein God was giving warning to the world,
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as in the days of Lot (for ought I know) from the time that the captivity of Sodom was brought back by Abraham, when he prevailed against the 4. Kings, which was a figure of the 4. Monarchies that the true Abraham will vanquish.
as in the days of Lot (for ought I know) from the time that the captivity of Sodom was brought back by Abraham, when he prevailed against the 4. Kings, which was a figure of the 4. Monarchies that the true Abraham will vanquish.
For ought I know, from that time Lot was a faithful warner and admonisher of the Sodomites, for it is said, that his righteous soul was vexed day by day (he did vex himself with reproving of them) and as Noah was a preacher of rigteousness, so was Lot.
For ought I know, from that time Lot was a faithful warner and admonisher of the Sodomites, for it is said, that his righteous soul was vexed day by day (he did vex himself with reproving of them) and as Noah was a preacher of righteousness, so was Lot.
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And there was such days of Lot, days of witnesing and days of warning) and all that while fire was coming upon Sodom, so likewise now there are the days of the son of man, that is, there is a certain lot of time wherein the son of man is preparing for his coming, wherein his curriers are going forth,
And there was such days of Lot, days of witnesing and days of warning) and all that while fire was coming upon Sodom, so likewise now there Are the days of the son of man, that is, there is a certain lot of time wherein the son of man is preparing for his coming, wherein his curriers Are going forth,
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but these are the days of the son of man that are to dispose the world for his reception, some as forerunners draw others in a way of mercy, that they may have a sweet, a comfortable closure with the Lord, these I call the days of the son of man.
but these Are the days of the son of man that Are to dispose the world for his reception, Some as forerunners draw Others in a Way of mercy, that they may have a sweet, a comfortable closure with the Lord, these I call the days of the son of man.
They are days, wherein the son of man stands up, and is preparing himself as you meet with such an expression in Dan. 12. At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince that standeth for the ceildren of thy people.
They Are days, wherein the son of man Stands up, and is preparing himself as you meet with such an expression in Dan. 12. At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince that Stands for the ceildren of thy people.
& towards his coming, though they be trouble some times, as Dan. says, yea such as never was, yet they are such times in which Christs interest is rising,
& towards his coming, though they be trouble Some times, as Dan. Says, yea such as never was, yet they Are such times in which Christ Interest is rising,
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and the like,) the place where these do give forth their voices, It must be in a place, that is most noted, most eminent, that is the very eye of the world or light, and purity, and reformation;
and the like,) the place where these do give forth their voices, It must be in a place, that is most noted, most eminent, that is the very eye of the world or Light, and purity, and Reformation;
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It is not in any part of the world, it is not in Egypt, it is not in Babilon, but in Iudea, in Ierusalem, I say it is, it must be in those places, it must be that eminent sun that must be darkned, that is, (as I may say) the sun of the world, the sun of the age, this is the sun, that must be darkned.
It is not in any part of the world, it is not in Egypt, it is not in Babylon, but in Iudea, in Ierusalem, I say it is, it must be in those places, it must be that eminent sun that must be darkened, that is, (as I may say) the sun of the world, the sun of the age, this is the sun, that must be darkened.
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and is in the greatest freedom, hath dispelled and scattered the clouds, and mists, and shins forth more clearly, it must be at such a time, that it must be darkned:
and is in the greatest freedom, hath dispelled and scattered the Clouds, and mists, and shins forth more clearly, it must be At such a time, that it must be darkened:
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and I suppose, I need not apply these two qualifications, to shew you, that they may be discerned, upon the signes that we have had, that there hath been such a place,
and I suppose, I need not apply these two qualifications, to show you, that they may be discerned, upon the Signs that we have had, that there hath been such a place,
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Therefore now to proceed, if these, signes have given forth their voice among us, why? then these are the days of the son of man, the days wherein he is preparing, wherein he is making ready for his expedition, he is bowing the heavens, as I may say, to come down amongst us, And the Lord grant that we may have a sanctified use of these warnings of his, I must profess to you that I bave believed, and therefore have I spoken, I cannot get over these things, in my own spirit.
Therefore now to proceed, if these, Signs have given forth their voice among us, why? then these Are the days of the son of man, the days wherein he is preparing, wherein he is making ready for his expedition, he is bowing the heavens, as I may say, to come down among us, And the Lord grant that we may have a sanctified use of these Warnings of his, I must profess to you that I have believed, and Therefore have I spoken, I cannot get over these things, in my own Spirit.
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I see such Progidies, such prodigious times, and perils, such prodigious wickednesses and violence I see such impieties of the whole world, the filthyness of Sodom, the daring wickednesses of this age,
I see such Progidies, such prodigious times, and perils, such prodigious Wickednesses and violence I see such impieties of the Whole world, the filthiness of Sodom, the daring Wickednesses of this age,
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I see (I say) me thinks the age putting forwards themselves, as if the stage would not be cleared fast enough for the Lord to appear, they are driven upon self-destroying wayes and courses by a judicial hand, these things are very notorious and visible, (I suppose) to your eyes and observations as well as mine.
I see (I say) me thinks the age putting forward themselves, as if the stage would not be cleared fast enough for the Lord to appear, they Are driven upon Self-destroying ways and courses by a judicial hand, these things Are very notorious and visible, (I suppose) to your eyes and observations as well as mine.
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Nay to express it a little further, we see the powers of heaven shaken, we see foundations pulled up, we see the very earth, and the inhabitants thereof dissolved, Merchants,
Nay to express it a little further, we see the Powers of heaven shaken, we see foundations pulled up, we see the very earth, and the inhabitants thereof dissolved, Merchant's,
and others breaking nay what do we speake of them, kingdoms breaking, Churches breaking, and are you asleep? are you not a ware that these are the days of the son of man, and which is indeed no less a signe then all the rest, we see such a sleep, such a lethargie upon most,
and Others breaking nay what do we speak of them, kingdoms breaking, Churches breaking, and Are you asleep? Are you not a ware that these Are the days of the son of man, and which is indeed no less a Signen then all the rest, we see such a sleep, such a lethargy upon most,
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even the wise as well as foolish virgins, nay we see now that night is for a vision unto the prophets, and the sun is gone down even at noonday, so that men do ask Watchman what of the night? what hour of the day is it? or what of the night? and few there are that do see,
even the wise as well as foolish Virgins, nay we see now that night is for a vision unto the Prophets, and the sun is gone down even At noonday, so that men do ask Watchman what of the night? what hour of the day is it? or what of the night? and few there Are that do see,
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And this is as great a signe as any, for so we are told it should be, who is blind as my servant, and who is deaf as the messenger I sent, seeing many things, but thou observest them not, and hearing, but thou understandest them not.
And this is as great a Signen as any, for so we Are told it should be, who is blind as my servant, and who is deaf as the Messenger I sent, seeing many things, but thou observest them not, and hearing, but thou Understandest them not.
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and heard with our ears (if a man (I say) should have laid them forth in lively colours of their own acting) you would not have stuck to have said and concluded immediatly, that these led the way to Christs coming.
and herd with our ears (if a man (I say) should have laid them forth in lively colours of their own acting) you would not have stuck to have said and concluded immediately, that these led the Way to Christ coming.
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and blindness, that we do not understand the signes while we are under them, is of it self one of the greatest signes, For when he comes, shall he finde faith on the earth?
and blindness, that we do not understand the Signs while we Are under them, is of it self one of the greatest Signs, For when he comes, shall he find faith on the earth?
before his personal appearance, there is but a little time, yet to come, and therefore I say we may look for these births to come very thick one upon another, those great promises of the destruction of all Christs enemies,
before his personal appearance, there is but a little time, yet to come, and Therefore I say we may look for these births to come very thick one upon Another, those great promises of the destruction of all Christ enemies,
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if these be the days of the son of man, and that there is determined such a darkning of all glory (all first-creation glory) and that such a consumption is decreed upon all the earth, then it concerns us to look to our standing.
if these be the days of the son of man, and that there is determined such a darkening of all glory (all first-creation glory) and that such a consumption is decreed upon all the earth, then it concerns us to look to our standing.
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Those that have the name of Christ, the affaires and interest of Christ in their hands (as the Churches inspecial pretend to have) It's said that the moon shall be confounded,
Those that have the name of christ, the affairs and Interest of christ in their hands (as the Churches inspecial pretend to have) It's said that the moon shall be confounded,
If I were now to speake to the Churches, but it may be the Churches may hear what I say, I desire to deliver my testimony without any just offence to the Churches,
If I were now to speak to the Churches, but it may be the Churches may hear what I say, I desire to deliver my testimony without any just offence to the Churches,
It is true, the Lord hath owned the Churches against darker forms, and I have been of the number of them that have blest the Lord for his owning the Churches.
It is true, the Lord hath owned the Churches against Darker forms, and I have been of the number of them that have blessed the Lord for his owning the Churches.
and owning that they have had from God, turn not to their hurt, because they have born up, against the day of man, let them not think they can bear up against the day of God, there is a day that will search them,
and owning that they have had from God, turn not to their hurt, Because they have born up, against the day of man, let them not think they can bear up against the day of God, there is a day that will search them,
Whereas the Scripture tells us, that where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, the spirit holds forth in a great latitude, him that eats, and him that eats not, him that observeth a day,
Whereas the Scripture tells us, that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, the Spirit holds forth in a great latitude, him that eats, and him that eats not, him that observeth a day,
Why it is the holding tho unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, it is not in breaking that unity for any different apprehensions about this, or that.
Why it is the holding though unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, it is not in breaking that unity for any different apprehensions about this, or that.
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and of the prevailing of the interest of the spirit? I tell you, those that look askew on the increasing glory of the spirit and of Christ in the spirit, they stand very dangerously, the day of the Lord will be heavy upon such,
and of the prevailing of the Interest of the Spirit? I tell you, those that look askew on the increasing glory of the Spirit and of christ in the Spirit, they stand very dangerously, the day of the Lord will be heavy upon such,
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But let me tell you this, that the Jews will not be converted, till the vaile be taken off your hearts, and you be turned to the Lord, there is a mistical Jew,
But let me tell you this, that the jews will not be converted, till the veil be taken off your hearts, and you be turned to the Lord, there is a mystical Jew,
nay, where shall we finde among the generality of Professors any other? the Lord help us, the vail is too much upon all our hearts, and (I say) that induring Christians are no friends, to the conversion of the Jews.
nay, where shall we find among the generality of Professors any other? the Lord help us, the Vail is too much upon all our hearts, and (I say) that enduring Christians Are no Friends, to the conversion of the jews.
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for, as Antichrist is to be destroyed by the brightness of his coming (which some might take for his personal appearance, I will not be positive in that).
for, as Antichrist is to be destroyed by the brightness of his coming (which Some might take for his personal appearance, I will not be positive in that).
before the calling of the Jews, that shall provoke them to jealousy, for so the Apostle sayes, That through you mercy, they also might obtain mercy, now that which I would argue from hence, is this,
before the calling of the jews, that shall provoke them to jealousy, for so the Apostle Says, That through you mercy, they also might obtain mercy, now that which I would argue from hence, is this,
and yet the Jews are not wrote upon, therefore I look upon this mercy here spoken of, to be some eminent mercy, that the Gentiles shall be partakers of, towards the end:
and yet the jews Are not wrote upon, Therefore I look upon this mercy Here spoken of, to be Some eminent mercy, that the Gentiles shall be partakers of, towards the end:
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I tell you, my brethren, it may be, I speake it rudely, but yet I speake as if I were to appear before the Lord immediatly, that I fear the present posture of the saints,
I tell you, my brothers, it may be, I speak it rudely, but yet I speak as if I were to appear before the Lord immediately, that I Fear the present posture of the Saints,
but we tread in the same steps of those that are gon before us, as it is said in Eph. 3.6. I have cut off the nations, their towers are desolate, hearken ye my brethren, hath not God cut off the nations, the national Churches before the eyes of the Churches, we have seen it, in our days, we have seen the sun turned into darkness, and the moon into blood.
but we tread in the same steps of those that Are gone before us, as it is said in Ephesians 3.6. I have Cut off the Nations, their towers Are desolate, harken you my brothers, hath not God Cut off the Nations, the national Churches before the eyes of the Churches, we have seen it, in our days, we have seen the sun turned into darkness, and the moon into blood.
National Churches cut off, the Towers faln, this should have been for instruction of those that came up in the room of them (in the room of rhose national Churches) do you think (I pray do but consider) they were cut off,
National Churches Cut off, the Towers fallen, this should have been for instruction of those that Come up in the room of them (in the room of rhose national Churches) do you think (I pray do but Consider) they were Cut off,
because they were wicked, why? are you come past corruption, was there not a beauty upon them in their day? what have some said to me lately why? all the Martyrs were of our religion, say they, It is true there was a virgin spirit in that degree of reformation, in it's first coming forth,
Because they were wicked, why? Are you come passed corruption, was there not a beauty upon them in their day? what have Some said to me lately why? all the Martyrs were of our Religion, say they, It is true there was a Virgae Spirit in that degree of Reformation, in it's First coming forth,
I wonder, that men should be offended at those that speake what they see, when we see the signes upon us, must we not acknowledge it, those that are offended with their brethren,
I wonder, that men should be offended At those that speak what they see, when we see the Signs upon us, must we not acknowledge it, those that Are offended with their brothers,
and say, is there not a cause? Is there not a cause why some walk at a distance? why they dare not touch with us? Why truely? if you ask what cause, I will tell you what cause, you say,
and say, is there not a cause? Is there not a cause why Some walk At a distance? why they Dare not touch with us? Why truly? if you ask what cause, I will tell you what cause, you say,
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why will ye not come among into the Sion of God, I tell you that is enough to turn ones stomack, you make as if you were come to your rest, you are haughty because of Gods holy mountain, Zeph. 3.11.
why will you not come among into the Sion of God, I tell you that is enough to turn ones stomach, you make as if you were come to your rest, you Are haughty Because of God's holy mountain, Zephaniah 3.11.
thou shalt no more be haughty, this intimates, they were haughty before, and I tell you that is cause enough to set Christ and his spirit at a distance from men,
thou shalt no more be haughty, this intimates, they were haughty before, and I tell you that is cause enough to Set christ and his Spirit At a distance from men,
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and therefore it is your own now I shall come off from this theam, and I shall conclude with a little further evidence, that this is an extraordinary day that we are in, they are the days of the son of man, wherein the son of man must have his time;
and Therefore it is your own now I shall come off from this theam, and I shall conclude with a little further evidence, that this is an extraordinary day that we Are in, they Are the days of the son of man, wherein the son of man must have his time;
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Now because I would relish your mouth with this, at the close, I will give you my evidence to this, that the man of sin, hath had his time, he hath had his day,
Now Because I would relish your Mouth with this, At the close, I will give you my evidence to this, that the man of since, hath had his time, he hath had his day,
then what should hinder but that the son of man should have his day, now that the man of sin hath had his day, I tell you, either he must have more time,
then what should hinder but that the son of man should have his day, now that the man of since hath had his day, I tell you, either he must have more time,
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All the business is, where to begin these months, now ( I say) either we must begin them, at the going off of the old dragon, which was the enemy that did infest the Church before the rising of the beast,
All the business is, where to begin these months, now (I say) either we must begin them, At the going off of the old dragon, which was the enemy that did infest the Church before the rising of the beast,
or else we must leave so much time from the expyring of th Dragon to the rising of the beast, without any assignation of it, whereby so much time must run out, in waft, and for nothing.
or Else we must leave so much time from the expiring of that Dragon to the rising of the beast, without any assignation of it, whereby so much time must run out, in waft, and for nothing.
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or that he should not give us an account of that time, when he undertook that work, not to acquaint us with all the times of the Church, and all the occurrences thereof:
or that he should not give us an account of that time, when he undertook that work, not to acquaint us with all the times of the Church, and all the occurrences thereof:
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and patience to you, that so you shall weather the point: some would not begin the 42. months till Boniface the 8th. when Phocus murdered his master, and was set up in his room;
and patience to you, that so you shall weather the point: Some would not begin the 42. months till Boniface the 8th. when Phocus murdered his master, and was Set up in his room;
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And therefore I know not what authority any have to contradict, when the spirit says, it is but 42. months for them to say, they are not to begin, till the Beast was in his full height,
And Therefore I know not what Authority any have to contradict, when the Spirit Says, it is but 42. months for them to say, they Are not to begin, till the Beast was in his full height,
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Therefore (I say) the time of the Beast is expired, and all that we find of the beast now (which is exceeding much of his rage) they are but the effects of his wounds, he is dying,
Therefore (I say) the time of the Beast is expired, and all that we find of the beast now (which is exceeding much of his rage) they Are but the effects of his wounds, he is dying,
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And therefore it concerns the Saints to reflect upon these things, for the upholding of them, that so they may not faint, look for breakings, and desolations more and more;
And Therefore it concerns the Saints to reflect upon these things, for the upholding of them, that so they may not faint, look for breakings, and desolations more and more;
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but let your eyes be upon the designe, that the Lord hath in all these, come and behold the desolations, that he hath made in the earth, it is all upon the account of his own interest and his dear spouse;
but let your eyes be upon the Design, that the Lord hath in all these, come and behold the desolations, that he hath made in the earth, it is all upon the account of his own Interest and his dear spouse;
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and therefore let us open our hearts to these days of the son of man. And say to the Lord, whatever ts not consistant with thy interest, O take it from the midst of my bowels, be can did, be sincere, have no interest in your eye but Christs, he must have his will now, oh!
and Therefore let us open our hearts to these days of the son of man. And say to the Lord, whatever ts not Consistent with thy Interest, Oh take it from the midst of my bowels, be can did, be sincere, have no Interest in your eye but Christ, he must have his will now, o!
Oh that the Lord would bow the hearts of the Churches, of officers and members, that they might carry on no interest but Christs, I would you were all in fellowship,
O that the Lord would bow the hearts of the Churches, of Officers and members, that they might carry on no Interest but Christ, I would you were all in fellowship,
and some have experienced it, Christ hath been manifested much in my time, comparing the discoveries of Christ with former times, with an age before, what a difference you will find,
and Some have experienced it, christ hath been manifested much in my time, comparing the discoveries of christ with former times, with an age before, what a difference you will find,
and yet they were holy persons, and accepted then, but what high discoveries are there now? this place was attended with one that had not only the tongue of an Angel,
and yet they were holy Persons, and accepted then, but what high discoveries Are there now? this place was attended with one that had not only the tongue of an Angel,
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but his discoveries was as sublime, as his language, his spirit was in the carrying up of Christs interest, that was the eye of his ministry I would not glory in men,
but his discoveries was as sublime, as his language, his Spirit was in the carrying up of Christ Interest, that was the eye of his Ministry I would not glory in men,
and reckon upon it, that whatsoever stands in the way of the interest of the Lord Jesus, of his spiritual and powerful discoveries and manifestations, it will down, let it be Church,
and reckon upon it, that whatsoever Stands in the Way of the Interest of the Lord jesus, of his spiritual and powerful discoveries and manifestations, it will down, let it be Church,
or ordinances, or what it will, down it must go, therefore let us take heed of setting our shoulders, to uphold the interest of any thing that is obnoxious to that of our Lord Jesus.
or ordinances, or what it will, down it must go, Therefore let us take heed of setting our shoulders, to uphold the Interest of any thing that is obnoxious to that of our Lord jesus.
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But though I change my text and remove a little farther into this Gospel of Luke, yet I do not change my subject, I shall speake to the same subject, that I was upon before;
But though I change my text and remove a little farther into this Gospel of Lycia, yet I do not change my Subject, I shall speak to the same Subject, that I was upon before;
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And I did not deliever much of that, I thought to have spoken then, by way of evidence of that truth, that I was desirous to carry upon my discourse at that time:
And I did not deliver much of that, I Thought to have spoken then, by Way of evidence of that truth, that I was desirous to carry upon my discourse At that time:
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therefore I chuse these words to make forth further evidence of it to you, but those that were here may bear me record a little, what it was that lead me to that confidence, to assert, that these are the days of the son of man, you know, I was upon the signes of Christ's coming, which I had opened to you the day before (those signes spoken of in Math. 24.) of the Suns being turned into darkness, and the Moon into blood, and applyed them to these times,
Therefore I choose these words to make forth further evidence of it to you, but those that were Here may bear me record a little, what it was that led me to that confidence, to assert, that these Are the days of the son of man, you know, I was upon the Signs of Christ's coming, which I had opened to you the day before (those Signs spoken of in Math. 24.) of the Suns being turned into darkness, and the Moon into blood, and applied them to these times,
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Then shall appear the signe of the son of man, immediatly after the tribulation of those days now these words here must be understood, either that these signes are the signe of the son of man in heaven, or else that the signe of the son of man in heaven, is connected with these signes, and follows these signes:
Then shall appear the Signen of the son of man, immediately After the tribulation of those days now these words Here must be understood, either that these Signs Are the Signen of the son of man in heaven, or Else that the Signen of the son of man in heaven, is connected with these Signs, and follows these Signs:
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and hath been accordingly fulfilled) that the succeeding Monarchy in all the four, did tread upon the heels of the former, so is it said of Christs kingdom, that in the days of these kingdoms shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom.
and hath been accordingly fulfilled) that the succeeding Monarchy in all the four, did tread upon the heels of the former, so is it said of Christ Kingdom, that in the days of these kingdoms shall the God of heaven Set up a Kingdom.
Now that which is to be expounder is first, why our Saviour is here called the (son of man), and 2ly, why the time of his revelation is not called (a day but days ) and then to shew you (what there is in these days) that makes them to be called the days of the son of man.
Now that which is to be expounder is First, why our Saviour is Here called the (son of man), and 2ly, why the time of his Revelation is not called (a day but days) and then to show you (what there is in these days) that makes them to be called the days of the son of man.
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but to tell you the emphasis of the word, it is the son of Enosh; now this appellation is taken out of Daniel, as all interpreters do agree, viz. Dan. 7. Where he hath the vision of the kingdom of Christ, succeeding in the rear of the four Monarchies, there, Christ is exhibited to us under the appelation of the son of man, or the son of Enosh, which is sorry man; now it may be thought that this notion is very disagreeing to Christs kingdom when he comes to be great to the ends of the earth? but if you look into the 5. of the Revelations, you will see there, that the elders do reflect upon Christ, in that honour, that was put upon him, to open the book,
but to tell you the emphasis of the word, it is the son of Enosh; now this appellation is taken out of daniel, as all Interpreters do agree, viz. Dan. 7. Where he hath the vision of the Kingdom of christ, succeeding in the rear of the four Monarchies, there, christ is exhibited to us under the appellation of the son of man, or the son of Enosh, which is sorry man; now it may be Thought that this notion is very disagreeing to Christ Kingdom when he comes to be great to the ends of the earth? but if you look into the 5. of the Revelations, you will see there, that the Elders do reflect upon christ, in that honour, that was put upon him, to open the book,
because he stooped and condescended so to be the son of man, and humbled and abased himself, as you will finde 2. Phil. 6.7. He makes the very deduction of his glory and honour, to rise from his humiliation, wherefore God hath highly exalted him:
Because he stooped and condescended so to be the son of man, and humbled and abased himself, as you will find 2. Philip 6.7. He makes the very deduction of his glory and honour, to rise from his humiliation, Wherefore God hath highly exalted him:
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and this consideration is that which doth likewise redound to the comfort of the mistical body and members of Christ, who how low soever they are yet the kingdom is designed for them,
and this consideration is that which does likewise redound to the Comfort of the mystical body and members of christ, who how low soever they Are yet the Kingdom is designed for them,
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and this holds forth to us, that there will be days, that is, there will be a tract of time, wherein the interest of Christ, the interest of his kingdom shall be solicited and agitated in order to his glorious and publick coronation,
and this holds forth to us, that there will be days, that is, there will be a tract of time, wherein the Interest of christ, the Interest of his Kingdom shall be solicited and agitated in order to his glorious and public coronation,
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and enthronement, the days of the son of man, you meet with it twice here in this chap. v. 22. And he said unto the disciples, the days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the son of man and ye shall not see it, that is,
and enthronement, the days of the son of man, you meet with it twice Here in this chap. v. 22. And he said unto the Disciples, the days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the son of man and you shall not see it, that is,
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and carnal assumptions (as I may call them) of several spirits that shall start up, crying lo here, and lo there, but they shall see nothing of the son of man in all those voices.
and carnal assumptions (as I may call them) of several spirits that shall start up, crying lo Here, and lo there, but they shall see nothing of the son of man in all those voices.
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You shall desire to see them, and go forth, as many shall do, but shall finde themselves mistaken, for the days of the son of man are of a more general import and influence,
You shall desire to see them, and go forth, as many shall do, but shall find themselves mistaken, for the days of the son of man Are of a more general import and influence,
and they are of a spiritual discerning, there is the first time that you meet with days, And the 2d is in my text, you have 3 times in this chapter the word day in the singular number spoken of.
and they Are of a spiritual discerning, there is the First time that you meet with days, And the 2d is in my text, you have 3 times in this chapter the word day in the singular number spoken of.
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because it will be more fully made forth, when we come to shew the import of these days, what these days do import, what they contain in them, which I do therefore immediatly address my self unto.
Because it will be more Fully made forth, when we come to show the import of these days, what these days do import, what they contain in them, which I do Therefore immediately address my self unto.
I have already shewed you, that they do import this, that the days of the man of sin are ended, the days of Antithrist are over, that is, his 42 months spoken of, in Revel. 13. I shall repeat nothing that I have said concerning that,
I have already showed you, that they do import this, that the days of the man of since Are ended, the days of Antichrist Are over, that is, his 42 months spoken of, in Revel. 13. I shall repeat nothing that I have said Concerning that,
but only this, that the holy Ghost doth not speak so improperly, as to call those the days of the son of man, which are the days of the man of sin, there is therefore a legall determining of the right of the man of sin, though he may be actually troublesom for a while after,
but only this, that the holy Ghost does not speak so improperly, as to call those the days of the son of man, which Are the days of the man of since, there is Therefore a Legal determining of the right of the man of since, though he may be actually troublesome for a while After,
and so he hath in these days, to which I add, that as Jacob took hold of the heel of Esau, so doth Christs kingdom take hold (as I may say) of the times of Antichrist, I shall not give more authority to the Apocripha then what may seem fitting Let it stand or fall to that evidence of truth, that shines in it,
and so he hath in these days, to which I add, that as Jacob took hold of the heel of Esau, so does Christ Kingdom take hold (as I may say) of the times of Antichrist, I shall not give more Authority to the Apocrypha then what may seem fitting Let it stand or fallen to that evidence of truth, that shines in it,
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and he receives this answer, that Esau is a figure of the old world, and Jacob of the new, and says he, look as there is the hand of a man, between the hand and the heel,
and he receives this answer, that Esau is a figure of the old world, and Jacob of the new, and Says he, look as there is the hand of a man, between the hand and the heel,
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Now I can make no sence of that answer, but this that as there was no hand at all between the hand and the heel, that is, the hand of Jacob, the power of the new world, that took hold of the very heel of the old world and thrust it out;
Now I can make no sense of that answer, but this that as there was no hand At all between the hand and the heel, that is, the hand of Jacob, the power of the new world, that took hold of the very heel of the old world and thrust it out;
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Therefore, now I shall come to shew what makes them to be called the days of the son of man, for if you see Antichrist the man of sin still upon the stage, you will say, upon what authority do you lay Christs claim to these days? what ground have you for it? how are these his days more then any other?
Therefore, now I shall come to show what makes them to be called the days of the son of man, for if you see Antichrist the man of since still upon the stage, you will say, upon what Authority do you lay Christ claim to these days? what ground have you for it? how Are these his days more then any other?
Let me tell you, my beloved friends, these days are not only the days of the son of man, because they are not the days of the man of sin (as wafts and straies belong to the Lord of the Mannor, it is not only for that reason I call them the days of the son of man ),
Let me tell you, my Beloved Friends, these days Are not only the days of the son of man, Because they Are not the days of the man of since (as wafts and strays belong to the Lord of the Manor, it is not only for that reason I call them the days of the son of man),
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You may say, we have always been otherwise instructed, it is a common received thing, that Christ's kingdom begins with his visible appearing, and that 2 Timo. 4.18.
You may say, we have always been otherwise instructed, it is a Common received thing, that Christ's Kingdom begins with his visible appearing, and that 2 Timothy 4.18.
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v. seems to countenance this, which runs thus, I charge thee before God, and our Lord Jesus Christ who shall judge the quick and the dead, at his appearing and his kingdom, where, his appearing may be conceived to commence with his kingdom,
v. seems to countenance this, which runs thus, I charge thee before God, and our Lord jesus christ who shall judge the quick and the dead, At his appearing and his Kingdom, where, his appearing may be conceived to commence with his Kingdom,
that which I would begin with, you shall finde in Dan. 12.1. At that time shall Michael stand up. This is the first thing, in the days of the son of man, Michaels standing up, for I look upon the action, which is shewed unto Daniel here (for the consuming and bringing to nought the four Monarchies:
that which I would begin with, you shall find in Dan. 12.1. At that time shall Michael stand up. This is the First thing, in the days of the son of man, Michaels standing up, for I look upon the actium, which is showed unto daniel Here (for the consuming and bringing to nought the four Monarchies:
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Now I confess there may be some question whether this Michael be Christ, or no? because we read of Michael (in this prophecy of Daniel ) that is spoken of,
Now I confess there may be Some question whither this Michael be christ, or no? Because we read of Michael (in this prophecy of daniel) that is spoken of,
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when Michael stands up (and it being a word which is both passive and mean too.) It signifies to be raised, or roused up, as if before this time, he did couch or lye down,
when Michael Stands up (and it being a word which is both passive and mean too.) It signifies to be raised, or roused up, as if before this time, he did couch or lie down,
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For though a single Angel may be sent to carry tydings unto the Saints, yet a single angel is not competent to have the whole affairs of Christs interest,
For though a single Angel may be sent to carry tidings unto the Saints, yet a single angel is not competent to have the Whole affairs of Christ Interest,
Another reason, is this, because it is said, at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince, but in the Septuagint, and so likewise in the Hebrew, there are two Articles;
another reason, is this, Because it is said, At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince, but in the septuagint, and so likewise in the Hebrew, there Are two Articles;
or man to be a single Champion and deliverer of his people, but we read oftentimes, that God engages himself singly to arise, Psal. 12.5. for the oppression of the poor for the sighing of the needy, will I arise, saith the Lord, &c. And so in Esay. 23.10. and in Esay. 42.19. and Esay. 63.5.
or man to be a single Champion and deliverer of his people, but we read oftentimes, that God engages himself singly to arise, Psalm 12.5. for the oppression of the poor for the sighing of the needy, will I arise, Says the Lord, etc. And so in Isaiah. 23.10. and in Isaiah. 42.19. and Isaiah. 63.5.
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Now then what is there in this of Christs standing up, who is the Michael here (and if any shall yet be unsatisfied that he is called Michael, we may as well ask,
Now then what is there in this of Christ standing up, who is the Michael Here (and if any shall yet be unsatisfied that he is called Michael, we may as well ask,
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But (I say) standing up here, doth import a change of posture, and an addressing of himself to the Churches business, why sleepest thou? it is that which is intimated, that the Lord in some dispensations seems to be asleep,
But (I say) standing up Here, does import a change of posture, and an addressing of himself to the Churches business, why Sleepest thou? it is that which is intimated, that the Lord in Some dispensations seems to be asleep,
And so when Christ rises up, it is the fall of his enemies, and for the relieving of his spouse, 'tis a rising up with anger and indignation, with a concern,
And so when christ rises up, it is the fallen of his enemies, and for the relieving of his spouse, it's a rising up with anger and Indignation, with a concern,
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and for his people to take his great power, as it is said in the Revelations, thou hast taken to thy self thy great power, now shall Christ stand alone? consider this,
and for his people to take his great power, as it is said in the Revelations, thou hast taken to thy self thy great power, now shall christ stand alone? Consider this,
if a king stands up, and hath great occasion to stand up, either that he is invaded or that his subject rebels against him, upon such occasion, his confederates and allies, will pour in their forces upon his enemies.
if a King Stands up, and hath great occasion to stand up, either that he is invaded or that his Subject rebels against him, upon such occasion, his confederates and allies, will pour in their forces upon his enemies.
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Surely our Lord Jesus, hath great Allies, and confederates, his father, and all his holy Angels, you know, it is Gods covenant with him, that he will give him the heathen for his inheritance,
Surely our Lord jesus, hath great Allies, and confederates, his father, and all his holy Angels, you know, it is God's Covenant with him, that he will give him the heathen for his inheritance,
and he that will put all his enemies under his feet, before ever he hath his kingdom, we find the ancient of days upon his throne, and it is a fiery throne too,
and he that will put all his enemies under his feet, before ever he hath his Kingdom, we find the ancient of days upon his throne, and it is a fiery throne too,
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and let the Saints reckon upon it, Christ will not want power, this is from Michaels standing up, that is the first thing. But then 2ly. we find in Dan. 7. another strange thing which we reade, but pass over, not knowing well what to make of it, we have done so many times;
and let the Saints reckon upon it, christ will not want power, this is from Michaels standing up, that is the First thing. But then 2ly. we find in Dan. 7. Another strange thing which we read, but pass over, not knowing well what to make of it, we have done so many times;
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in the 13. v. I saw in the night visions, and behold one like the son of man come to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him, not to exercise you with the difficulty of the understanding of this, I shall immediately point you to what I think was the type of this,
in the 13. v. I saw in the night visions, and behold one like the son of man come to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him, not to exercise you with the difficulty of the understanding of this, I shall immediately point you to what I think was the type of this,
for the kingdom, and that by Davids allowance, and David did as it were put his power upon Solomon, and set him up, which gives us the clearest light into this prophecy, that I know of.
for the Kingdom, and that by Davids allowance, and David did as it were put his power upon Solomon, and Set him up, which gives us the Clearest Light into this prophecy, that I know of.
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and get the kingdom, for David was like a candle in the socket, and so Adonijah might think the action would not be misinterpreted by David, then they called all the kings Sons to the feast, only they left out Solomon (the true interest, the heir designed by God,
and get the Kingdom, for David was like a candle in the socket, and so Adonijah might think the actium would not be Misinterpreted by David, then they called all the Kings Sons to the feast, only they left out Solomon (the true Interest, the heir designed by God,
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Here is now in type, the bringing the son of man to the ancient of days, as she brought Solomon she is a type of the Church presenting Christ unto God, saying, hast thou not sworn, that Solomon thy son shall raign after thee? This is presenting the son of man to the ancient of days in the type,
Here is now in type, the bringing the son of man to the ancient of days, as she brought Solomon she is a type of the Church presenting christ unto God, saying, hast thou not sworn, that Solomon thy son shall Reign After thee? This is presenting the son of man to the ancient of days in the type,
Can. 3. the Lords Prophets, and such as are true to the Lords interest, bring the son of man to the Ancient of days, the prayers of the Saints will run much in this strain,
Can. 3. the lords prophets, and such as Are true to the lords Interest, bring the son of man to the Ancient of days, the Prayers of the Saints will run much in this strain,
and he calls him his King, but you will find in Revel. 1. this very description, that is in Daniel applyed to Christ, The hair of his head is said to be as white as snow, and therefore how shall we understand this? I will tell you how it may be reconciled by Davids Lord, Davids son, that is, the head of Christ is God, this is the head here spoken of, (the hair of his head was as white as wool:) and therefore I say, this presenting the son of man to the ancient of days, is but the bringing the right heir, Christ the son of man, to the head of Christ, which is God.
and he calls him his King, but you will find in Revel. 1. this very description, that is in daniel applied to christ, The hair of his head is said to be as white as snow, and Therefore how shall we understand this? I will tell you how it may be reconciled by Davids Lord, Davids son, that is, the head of christ is God, this is the head Here spoken of, (the hair of his head was as white as wool:) and Therefore I say, this presenting the son of man to the ancient of days, is but the bringing the right heir, christ the son of man, to the head of christ, which is God.
In the next place, there is not only the presenting of Solomon (as a type) unto David, but David doth appoint Nathan to go and anoint Solomon and set the crown upon his head,
In the next place, there is not only the presenting of Solomon (as a type) unto David, but David does appoint Nathan to go and anoint Solomon and Set the crown upon his head,
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and although these days are the days of the son of man, yet they are not such days, wherein the glory of Christ and his kingdom do shine forth without a cloud,
and although these days Are the days of the son of man, yet they Are not such days, wherein the glory of christ and his Kingdom do shine forth without a cloud,
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And you shall finde there, that these days of the son of man are days of an extraordinary nature, they are days, wherein the world shall be drowned in a floud of prophanes,
And you shall find there, that these days of the son of man Are days of an extraordinary nature, they Are days, wherein the world shall be drowned in a flood of profanes,
Likewise, so also as it was in the days of Lot, not only doth this scripture witness this thing, that the days of the son of man will be of such a nature and complexion,
Likewise, so also as it was in the days of Lot, not only does this scripture witness this thing, that the days of the son of man will be of such a nature and complexion,
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as to what the nature of this day will be (one day) or a day by it self (we may understand that by it) an odd day, such a day as hath not been or shall be known by the Lord, as who should say, none but the Lord shall know it.
as to what the nature of this day will be (one day) or a day by it self (we may understand that by it) an odd day, such a day as hath not been or shall be known by the Lord, as who should say, none but the Lord shall know it.
But what then makes the title of the son of man, if there shall be such days of trouble, is that title worth nothing in these days? I answer, there is a light side of these days,
But what then makes the title of the son of man, if there shall be such days of trouble, is that title worth nothing in these days? I answer, there is a Light side of these days,
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there will be a dark hope in all the people of God, and in all the whole creation in these days, that surely, there is something in the womb of these dispensations that will revive them at the last,
there will be a dark hope in all the people of God, and in all the Whole creation in these days, that surely, there is something in the womb of these dispensations that will revive them At the last,
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and where they will issue, and so they will be comforted and they will sing for the majesty of the Lord, they will rejoice in that which God will create.
and where they will issue, and so they will be comforted and they will sing for the majesty of the Lord, they will rejoice in that which God will create.
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They will be engaged actually with the Lord in creating a new heaven, and a new earth, this will be the mixt nature of these days, they will be prodigiously wicked daringly wicked and yet they are the days of the son of man, why so? because it suits his designe upon all accounts, that the Churches enemies might shew themselves like themselves, that so his judgments might be the more conspicuous;
They will be engaged actually with the Lord in creating a new heaven, and a new earth, this will be the mixed nature of these days, they will be prodigiously wicked daringly wicked and yet they Are the days of the son of man, why so? Because it suits his Design upon all accounts, that the Churches enemies might show themselves like themselves, that so his Judgments might be the more conspicuous;
the more clear which he will bring upon them, and also that his people might have the tryal of their faith and sense of their own weaknes and failings,
the more clear which he will bring upon them, and also that his people might have the trial of their faith and sense of their own weakness and failings,
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then of many ages before, that so the mockers might be confirmed saying, where is the promise of his coming? as who should say, you talk of Christs approach being neer,
then of many ages before, that so the mockers might be confirmed saying, where is the promise of his coming? as who should say, you talk of Christ approach being near,
but there is no signe of it, not considering, that he comes as a thief, you your selves know perfectly says the Apostle, that the day of the Lord so cometh, Christ comes before the 7th vyal (that is) preparation is making for his coming, It it his legal time yea it is his actual time before the the 7th.
but there is no Signen of it, not considering, that he comes as a thief, you your selves know perfectly Says the Apostle, that the day of the Lord so comes, christ comes before the 7th vial (that is) preparation is making for his coming, It it his Legal time yea it is his actual time before thee the 7th.
Phyal for sayes he, behold I come as a thief, should now shew you the Parallel, having spoken of the complexion, it is that which conforms this time to Gods former proceedings, There were such days before God destroyed the old world 120 years, Those were the days of Noah, and the world was looked on as a drowned world from the beginning of those days,
Phial for Says he, behold I come as a thief, should now show you the Parallel, having spoken of the complexion, it is that which conforms this time to God's former proceedings, There were such days before God destroyed the old world 120 Years, Those were the days of Noah, and the world was looked on as a drowned world from the beginning of those days,
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and so the days of Lot from the time that Abraham, had rescued the king of Sodom, and the other four kings from their enemies, which was a signe of the four Monarchies, from whose hand, Abraham, the father of the faithful, delivered Lot, and for his sake the rest were delivered.
and so the days of Lot from the time that Abraham, had rescued the King of Sodom, and the other four Kings from their enemies, which was a Signen of the four Monarchies, from whose hand, Abraham, the father of the faithful, Delivered Lot, and for his sake the rest were Delivered.
but it was not fully come, so likewise doth Gods day prepare his enemies against such a time that they may be as fuel dryed for the fire, that they may flame like a torch or a sheaf,
but it was not Fully come, so likewise does God's day prepare his enemies against such a time that they may be as fuel dried for the fire, that they may flame like a torch or a sheaf,
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So likewise, he prepares the vessels of mercy, I shall only tell you in our saviours time, there was from the denunciation of the judgments against Jerusalem 40 years,
So likewise, he prepares the vessels of mercy, I shall only tell you in our Saviors time, there was from the denunciation of the Judgments against Jerusalem 40 Years,
and so likewise from our Saviours rising, till his ascention, there was 40. days wherein he was (as I may say) preparing himself for his ascention to heaven.
and so likewise from our Saviors rising, till his Ascension, there was 40. days wherein he was (as I may say) preparing himself for his Ascension to heaven.
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if we are not convinced of it, of the Lord Jesus his standing up, and addressing himself to promote and serve, in his own and his Churches interest above all interest,
if we Are not convinced of it, of the Lord jesus his standing up, and addressing himself to promote and serve, in his own and his Churches Interest above all Interest,
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and in the promises unto this time, if you say, what evidence can be made of this, it is a question not becoming those that have seen the great works of God,
and in the promises unto this time, if you say, what evidence can be made of this, it is a question not becoming those that have seen the great works of God,
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as we have done, have we not seen Michael standing up: have we not seen him rousing himself, have we not seen three nations bowing in his name, have we not seen an heaven,
as we have done, have we not seen Michael standing up: have we not seen him rousing himself, have we not seen three Nations bowing in his name, have we not seen an heaven,
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or no, you know, that kings when they are proclaim'd in this land, they begin in the Palace yard, they are not all over proclaimed in one moment. (So I say) the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ is to be a rising,
or no, you know, that Kings when they Are proclaimed in this land, they begin in the Palace yard, they Are not all over proclaimed in one moment. (So I say) the Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ is to be a rising,
and why may we not say, that this Island, or these three nations may resemble the palace yard, where Christ is first proclaimed, he hath been brought to the Ancient of days by clouds of witnesses, who have pleaded his interest with God, you know it hath been the subject of the saints prayers these 30. years yea nothing hath relished upon the spirits of the saints, that hath not related this way,
and why may we not say, that this Island, or these three Nations may resemble the palace yard, where christ is First proclaimed, he hath been brought to the Ancient of days by Clouds of Witnesses, who have pleaded his Interest with God, you know it hath been the Subject of the Saints Prayers these 30. Years yea nothing hath relished upon the spirits of the Saints, that hath not related this Way,
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if it have not had that at one end of it, yea hath not the Lord Jesus exercised his kingly power? hath he not made many overturnings, hath he not dealt with many Adonijahs, how many would have set themselves up in his room? This is the account of all these quick revolutions, these overturnings, this is exceeding declarative of his being near, whose right it is, I shall therefore conclude with a word of use,
if it have not had that At one end of it, yea hath not the Lord jesus exercised his kingly power? hath he not made many overturnings, hath he not dealt with many Adonijahs, how many would have Set themselves up in his room? This is the account of all these quick revolutions, these overturnings, this is exceeding declarative of his being near, whose right it is, I shall Therefore conclude with a word of use,
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I have already formerly, once and again told you, that these 45 days from the end of the 1290. days spoken of in Dan. 12. are that generation (as I conceive) in which our Saviour says, all things shall be fulfilled, for so were the generations from David to Christ (those 14 generations) 43 years one with another.
I have already formerly, once and again told you, that these 45 days from the end of the 1290. days spoken of in Dan. 12. Are that generation (as I conceive) in which our Saviour Says, all things shall be fulfilled, for so were the generations from David to christ (those 14 generations) 43 Years one with Another.
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and I say these times began in the year 1650. and we are now in the middle of them (we are very forward) and I do more suspect my self for the setting my post too far off from Christs appearing,
and I say these times began in the year 1650. and we Are now in the middle of them (we Are very forward) and I do more suspect my self for the setting my post too Far off from Christ appearing,
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I say, I more suspect my self for that, and the Lord knows, i.e. (if you subdivide this last watch or space of 45 years into lesser watches,) in which of the watches, of this last watch, he may come, in the second,
I say, I more suspect my self for that, and the Lord knows, i.e. (if you subdivide this last watch or Molle of 45 Years into lesser watches,) in which of the watches, of this last watch, he may come, in the second,
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Answ. They shall be made better by his coming, the summer spoken of, is the very appearing of Christ, you know that when the trees puts forth summer is night, but it is the appearing of Christ, is the summer, would you have fruit before summer? your fruits are growing in the winter,
Answer They shall be made better by his coming, the summer spoken of, is the very appearing of christ, you know that when the trees puts forth summer is night, but it is the appearing of christ, is the summer, would you have fruit before summer? your fruits Are growing in the winter,
as when a man pulls down his old house, in order to building it anew, Christ is removing house and he is taking away joy from the earth, (the old joy) trade is going, the joy of the earth;
as when a man pulls down his old house, in order to building it anew, christ is removing house and he is taking away joy from the earth, (the old joy) trade is going, the joy of the earth;
though the Lord give us our wits and our sences, yet we hear of one, in one place, under a spirit of dispondency, Gods fire is in Sion (in this day) and his furnace in Jerusalem, and there is none of us,
though the Lord give us our wits and our Senses, yet we hear of one, in one place, under a Spirit of despondency, God's fire is in Sion (in this day) and his furnace in Jerusalem, and there is none of us,
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Obj. There is a promise of the spirits pouring forth, and therefore these cannot be the days of the son of man, I answer the spirit is not the first grace, the leading grace,
Object There is a promise of the spirits pouring forth, and Therefore these cannot be the days of the son of man, I answer the Spirit is not the First grace, the leading grace,
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yet we know not how soon we may, for it shall be very suddenly, a nation shall be born at once (mark the expression) though we do not see yet, have we heard nothing of the ratling of these dry bones? let others take it for what they please,
yet we know not how soon we may, for it shall be very suddenly, a Nation shall be born At once (mark the expression) though we do not see yet, have we herd nothing of the rattling of these dry bones? let Others take it for what they please,
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for some time, it is not more then what their fathers were in their day, who lay still by the space of 37 years, in the wildernes of Cadesh, and the people of the nations little concerned themselves with them, nor they with them.
for Some time, it is not more then what their Father's were in their day, who lay still by the Molle of 37 Years, in the Wilderness of Kadesh, and the people of the Nations little concerned themselves with them, nor they with them.
nay what if I should say unto you that Christ hath shew'd himself to that nation distinctly, it is crebly related that he shewed himself in the year 53. in Frankenland upon the cross,
nay what if I should say unto you that christ hath showed himself to that Nation distinctly, it is crebly related that he showed himself in the year 53. in Frankenland upon the cross,
of days, representing that in a visionary way then, which is the work of the day still in the hearts of the saints, through the intercession of the spirit.
of days, representing that in a visionary Way then, which is the work of the day still in the hearts of the Saints, through the Intercession of the Spirit.
I speak it only for this (my beloved friends) for that I know (I feel) that we need the quickning of this consideration, we are amused with the times that we are in,
I speak it only for this (my Beloved Friends) for that I know (I feel) that we need the quickening of this consideration, we Are amused with the times that we Are in,
nor in the days of our children, we are apt to put off, therefore I made it my business in two or three discourses to shew you the nearness of this coming of Christ;
nor in the days of our children, we Are apt to put off, Therefore I made it my business in two or three discourses to show you the nearness of this coming of christ;
I shewed it you, first, by the expiration of the times of the man of sin, and Secondly, by the signes of Christs coming being fulfilled, pitching chiefly upon those signes in Math. 24. And in two other of the Evangelists of the suns being darkned, and the moon being turned into blood. The third time I shewed you, that these are the days of the son of man by several particulars,
I showed it you, First, by the expiration of the times of the man of since, and Secondly, by the Signs of Christ coming being fulfilled, pitching chiefly upon those Signs in Math. 24. And in two other of the Evangelists of the suns being darkened, and the moon being turned into blood. The third time I showed you, that these Are the days of the son of man by several particulars,
Where our saviour speaks of the days of the son of man, and paralels them with the days of Noah and Lot, which I told you doth intimate to us, that there is a tract of time from the expiration of the 42 months (of the man of sin) to the glorious revelation of the son of man in person from heaven,
Where our Saviour speaks of the days of the son of man, and parallels them with the days of Noah and Lot, which I told you does intimate to us, that there is a tract of time from the expiration of the 42 months (of the man of since) to the glorious Revelation of the son of man in person from heaven,
I shewed you, that before Davids death Solomon was set upon the throne, and in opening of those passages, we sound them to cast a great light upon some prophetical passages, that we meet with in Daniel: As about the bringing of the son of man, to the Ancient of days, which I told you doth very aptly agree with that type of Solomon to David (bringing him unto remembrance,
I showed you, that before Davids death Solomon was Set upon the throne, and in opening of those passages, we found them to cast a great Light upon Some prophetical passages, that we meet with in daniel: As about the bringing of the son of man, to the Ancient of days, which I told you does very aptly agree with that type of Solomon to David (bringing him unto remembrance,
Now the observation I made from these things, was this, David you know was a figure of the militant state of Christs kingdom, his setting Solomon upon his throne before his own death, doth intimate to us, that,
Now the observation I made from these things, was this, David you know was a figure of the militant state of Christ Kingdom, his setting Solomon upon his throne before his own death, does intimate to us, that,
and answered some objections touching the calling of the Jews, which although we do not yet see, called to the knowledge of Christ, is not to trouble us,
and answered Some objections touching the calling of the jews, which although we do not yet see, called to the knowledge of christ, is not to trouble us,
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even in their blood, as he did at the first, when they were in Egypt, that so it may not be said, that their turning to God did lead the Lords turning to them.
even in their blood, as he did At the First, when they were in Egypt, that so it may not be said, that their turning to God did led the lords turning to them.
Yet I told you, that we have heard of the ratling of those dry bones, which (because the time is come) should make us take heed of saying, there is nothing in it,
Yet I told you, that we have herd of the rattling of those dry bones, which (Because the time is come) should make us take heed of saying, there is nothing in it,
though we are not acquainted with the posture of their affairs, how they stand since that, only I told you, that we may have this reserve of hope, that as when they came out of Egipt, they lay 37 years in the wilderness of Cadesb, and probably were as much out of the eye of the nations,
though we Are not acquainted with the posture of their affairs, how they stand since that, only I told you, that we may have this reserve of hope, that as when they Come out of Egypt, they lay 37 Years in the Wilderness of Cadesb, and probably were as much out of the eye of the Nations,
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I should now come to shew the nature of this coming of Christ, which is here held forth to us in these words, When he will return from the wedding, but before I come to them, I must make a little use of that word, I have already hinted.
I should now come to show the nature of this coming of christ, which is Here held forth to us in these words, When he will return from the wedding, but before I come to them, I must make a little use of that word, I have already hinted.
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Use, First, if it be so, that we are in the days of the son of man, that is, in that generation which Christs speaks of in Math. 24. and the other Evangelists (when these signes of his coming are to have their course,
Use, First, if it be so, that we Are in the days of the son of man, that is, in that generation which Christ speaks of in Math. 24. and the other Evangelists (when these Signs of his coming Are to have their course,
I say, if we be in that generation which probably is that 45 years spoken of by Daniel at the end of 1290. days (and which 45 years I have told you by computation is one half of it run out,
I say, if we be in that generation which probably is that 45 Years spoken of by daniel At the end of 1290. days (and which 45 Years I have told you by computation is one half of it run out,
or very near, for there is but this difference between chronologers of a matter of 3 years, from whence the 1290 commence, either in 360 or 363. from Christ).
or very near, for there is but this difference between chronologers of a matter of 3 Years, from whence the 1290 commence, either in 360 or 363. from christ).
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Use, Then in the first place, this shews us, that there hath been nothing in all that cry, that hath been of the day of the Lord, which hath been proclaimed by several voices,
Use, Then in the First place, this shows us, that there hath been nothing in all that cry, that hath been of the day of the Lord, which hath been proclaimed by several voices,
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The intent of this Use is, that we may gather up, and not lose even that testimony, which hath been given of the day of the Lord, and that from good evidence, from the sence of it, the experience of it, the feelings of the workings of it, in the spirits and affairs of men.
The intent of this Use is, that we may gather up, and not loose even that testimony, which hath been given of the day of the Lord, and that from good evidence, from the sense of it, the experience of it, the feelings of the workings of it, in the spirits and affairs of men.
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and yet days, that have in the womb of them such a birth, such a glorious birth and blessing for the world (for the whole creation as well as the people of God) as no former times have had.
and yet days, that have in the womb of them such a birth, such a glorious birth and blessing for the world (for the Whole creation as well as the people of God) as no former times have had.
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as Moses the typical mediator was in the mount 40. days, and 40 nights, receiving his instructions for the people, let not the expression offend you it is said in the Psalms, give thy jadgments O God to the king, and thy righteousness to the kings son.
as Moses the typical Mediator was in the mount 40. days, and 40 nights, receiving his instructions for the people, let not the expression offend you it is said in the Psalms, give thy jadgments Oh God to the King, and thy righteousness to the Kings son.
Which need be no more strange to us (that Christ should receive his judgments from the father) then that he should receive the revelations from the father, which he owns (the revelation that God gave to him, to shew unto his servants things shortly to come to pass.)
Which need be no more strange to us (that christ should receive his Judgments from the father) then that he should receive the revelations from the father, which he owns (the Revelation that God gave to him, to show unto his Servants things shortly to come to pass.)
then what our saviour himself had foretold us, Math. 25. there you finde, the virgins going forth to meet the Bridegroom; it is said, there was a cry at midnight, saying, behold the bridegroom cometh, and yet after all this, while the Bridegroom tarryed, they all slumbered and slept, and so it is at this day, these days of the son of man are not exclusive of trouble, and of strange spirits;
then what our Saviour himself had foretold us, Math. 25. there you find, the Virgins going forth to meet the Bridegroom; it is said, there was a cry At midnight, saying, behold the bridegroom comes, and yet After all this, while the Bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept, and so it is At this day, these days of the son of man Are not exclusive of trouble, and of strange spirits;
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the devil, when he sees, that men are awakened, and he cannot hinder it, but they have an expectation of the Bridegrooms coming, he will mingle heaven and earth together, if it be possible.
the Devil, when he sees, that men Are awakened, and he cannot hinder it, but they have an expectation of the Bridegrooms coming, he will mingle heaven and earth together, if it be possible.
So that (I say) let us not lose the things, that God hath wrote, It is true, there is danger on the other hand, (that is) of crying up, the present day,
So that (I say) let us not loose the things, that God hath wrote, It is true, there is danger on the other hand, (that is) of crying up, the present day,
for the time of Christs appearance, and if it were worth the while, or that I were competent for such a business, we might shew you, that this notion of Christs being come;
for the time of Christ appearance, and if it were worth the while, or that I were competent for such a business, we might show you, that this notion of Christ being come;
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and of the day of the Lords being come, shutting up all the expectations of the saints within the present performances, doth offend several ways, it offends against the order of the works and appearances of God, who hath set times and seasons for all his purposes.
and of the day of the lords being come, shutting up all the Expectations of the Saints within the present performances, does offend several ways, it offends against the order of the works and appearances of God, who hath Set times and seasons for all his Purposes.
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yea you may as well confound his first, and his second appearance together, it is said, he hath appointed a day, wherein he will judge the world, it is not now,
yea you may as well confound his First, and his second appearance together, it is said, he hath appointed a day, wherein he will judge the world, it is not now,
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but it is appointed, so the Apostle directs the hope of believers to another day, and you will not say, but that Christ was come to them in the spirit,
but it is appointed, so the Apostle directs the hope of believers to Another day, and you will not say, but that christ was come to them in the Spirit,
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It is a destroying of our faith, and of our comfort, to hold forth this to be the day of Christ, to be the time of Christs appearance, the all that we were to expect.
It is a destroying of our faith, and of our Comfort, to hold forth this to be the day of christ, to be the time of Christ appearance, the all that we were to expect.
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I confess, it is not to be wondered at, in the Prelatical Church, that they would have us to expect nothing but tribulation in this world and persecution, the Church of Christ (say they) must travel under the cross, nntil the last judgment until they come to heaven,
I confess, it is not to be wondered At, in the Prelatical Church, that they would have us to expect nothing but tribulation in this world and persecution, the Church of christ (say they) must travel under the cross, nntil the last judgement until they come to heaven,
though they minde not to do so themselves, nay this they preach to others, that they themselves may ride upon the high places of the earth, they would keep the people still in ignorance and blindness of that day of Christ, which when it comes will abase all the pride and loftynes of man, as you have it in Esay 2.
though they mind not to do so themselves, nay this they preach to Others, that they themselves may ride upon the high places of the earth, they would keep the people still in ignorance and blindness of that day of christ, which when it comes will abase all the pride and loftynes of man, as you have it in Isaiah 2.
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But that any that are spiritual, should go to destroy the faith, of themselves, and their brethren, by taking the present dispensation for the full performance of the promise, is that which may be justly wondered at,
But that any that Are spiritual, should go to destroy the faith, of themselves, and their brothers, by taking the present Dispensation for the full performance of the promise, is that which may be justly wondered At,
and so John was in the spirit on the Lords day, but yet notwithstanding, John tells us, that this day of Christ, was to come on orderly, there is such a series of times and providences,
and so John was in the Spirit on the lords day, but yet notwithstanding, John tells us, that this day of christ, was to come on orderly, there is such a series of times and providences,
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so many scenes that are to be presented before that concluding scene, before Christs sitting on the white throne: There were so many seals to be opened,
so many scenes that Are to be presented before that concluding scene, before Christ sitting on the white throne: There were so many Seals to be opened,
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for there were three seasts, three times in the year, all the males in Israel were to appear before the Lord, there was the feast of the passover, and the feast of the first fruits (which was at Pentecost, the very time when the spirit came down upon the Apostles,
for there were three seasts, three times in the year, all the males in Israel were to appear before the Lord, there was the feast of the passover, and the feast of the First fruits (which was At Pentecost, the very time when the Spirit Come down upon the Apostles,
as fulfilling that feast) and there was the feast of ingathering, or the feast of tabernacles, and it was in the feast that you finde written in Joh. 7.37. In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus cryed, and said, &c. This feast of tabernacles held several days (there were 7 days that it was kept) and so this feast that in the Antitype answers to the feast of tabernacles, may take in all this generation that I speak of, (the 45 years of this last generation) the days of the son of man.
as fulfilling that feast) and there was the feast of ingathering, or the feast of Tabernacles, and it was in the feast that you find written in John 7.37. In the last day, that great day of the feast, jesus cried, and said, etc. This feast of Tabernacles held several days (there were 7 days that it was kept) and so this feast that in the Antitype answers to the feast of Tabernacles, may take in all this generation that I speak of, (the 45 Years of this last generation) the days of the son of man.
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then will he come both in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of all his holy Angels, and till Christ hath his full glory, we cannot expect the full effusion of his spirit.
then will he come both in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of all his holy Angels, and till christ hath his full glory, we cannot expect the full effusion of his Spirit.
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So that (I say) take heed of taking part of payment for the whole, tis true, these are the days of the son of man, and I do believe that from this time you shall see the interest of the son of man, riseing and growing more and more, all things shall work unto that glorious issue, those that are wise shall see it every day, to them, day unto day will utter knowledge, I say the interest of Christ is on the rising hand still,
So that (I say) take heed of taking part of payment for the Whole, this true, these Are the days of the son of man, and I do believe that from this time you shall see the Interest of the son of man, rising and growing more and more, all things shall work unto that glorious issue, those that Are wise shall see it every day, to them, day unto day will utter knowledge, I say the Interest of christ is on the rising hand still,
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and all opposite interests are in the way of declyning, and therefore let us prepare for him, we have seen something already of the day of the Lord upon things that have been high and lifted up, let us look to see it yet more, the Lord will abuse the loftyness of man both of one sort and of another, I tell you, there is a great deal of haughtiness, which the Lord will abuse even in his own people,
and all opposite interests Are in the Way of declining, and Therefore let us prepare for him, we have seen something already of the day of the Lord upon things that have been high and lifted up, let us look to see it yet more, the Lord will abuse the loftiness of man both of one sort and of Another, I tell you, there is a great deal of haughtiness, which the Lord will abuse even in his own people,
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In that day, shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, whorein thou hast transgressed against me? for then will I take out of the midst of thee, them that rejoice in thy pride,
In that day, shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, whorein thou hast transgressed against me? for then will I take out of the midst of thee, them that rejoice in thy pride,
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and thou shalt no more be haughty, because of my holy mountain, this Scripture doth hold forth unto you, the process of the day of God (or of these days of the son of man) they are humbling days to all.
and thou shalt no more be haughty, Because of my holy mountain, this Scripture does hold forth unto you, the process of the day of God (or of these days of the son of man) they Are humbling days to all.
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God by these dispensations which have passed over us, hath been bringing his people to this passe, he hath been working upon them, that necessarie qualification of making them an afflicted and poor people;
God by these dispensations which have passed over us, hath been bringing his people to this pass, he hath been working upon them, that necessary qualification of making them an afflicted and poor people;
I remember very well, that the first time I spake here (when your desires gave me a call to make a little supply of that place, that was destitute by the removal of that eminent help, that did appear usually, in this place before) I told you,
I Remember very well, that the First time I spoke Here (when your Desires gave me a call to make a little supply of that place, that was destitute by the removal of that eminent help, that did appear usually, in this place before) I told you,
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And therefore, happie will those be, that are as that carkass, that Christ speaks of in the end of Luke 17. where the carcasse is, thither will the Eagles be gathered together;
And Therefore, happy will those be, that Are as that carcase, that christ speaks of in the end of Lycia 17. where the carcase is, thither will the Eagles be gathered together;
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such as are indeed nothing in their own eyes, and therefore the world despises them, they are such whose life is hid with Christ in God, and God will rebuke us (as he hath done,) he will rebuke our life, whereby we are apt to court too much the glory of this first creation;
such as Are indeed nothing in their own eyes, and Therefore the world despises them, they Are such whose life is hid with christ in God, and God will rebuke us (as he hath done,) he will rebuke our life, whereby we Are apt to court too much the glory of this First creation;
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I will leave in the midst of thee, an afflcted and poor people, that i•, ill. (I say still remember this) that this day of the Lord hath a quarrel only with the undue exaltation of things, it hath only a quarrel with the flesh, with the glory of the flesh;
I will leave in the midst of thee, an afflcted and poor people, that i•, ill. (I say still Remember this) that this day of the Lord hath a quarrel only with the undue exaltation of things, it hath only a quarrel with the Flesh, with the glory of the Flesh;
God will not pull down this old world about the ears of his people, but he will have a new state of things, everlasting habitations readie to receive them,
God will not pull down this old world about the ears of his people, but he will have a new state of things, everlasting habitations ready to receive them,
and this new state of things shall grow up out of Christ, and out of a root in the spirit, strangelie, wonderful he, God shall do a new thing in the earth, a woman shall compass a man, God will serve his people by such hands,
and this new state of things shall grow up out of christ, and out of a root in the Spirit, strangely, wondered he, God shall do a new thing in the earth, a woman shall compass a man, God will serve his people by such hands,
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and such instruments, as they did little expect it from, as we begin to see at this day, that so we may learn ever from hence, to take heed of comparing the instrument with him, who is the workman,
and such Instruments, as they did little expect it from, as we begin to see At this day, that so we may Learn ever from hence, to take heed of comparing the Instrument with him, who is the workman,
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he will make the beasts of the field to honor him, he will open rivers to 〈 ◊ 〉 people in the wilderness and in the dry places, even those things which we were readie to cast away, which we thought were altogether unprofitable, God will make them fruitful in great advantages unto his people, he will gird Cyrus, that doth not know him.
he will make the beasts of the field to honour him, he will open Rivers to 〈 ◊ 〉 people in the Wilderness and in the dry places, even those things which we were ready to cast away, which we Thought were altogether unprofitable, God will make them fruitful in great advantages unto his people, he will gird Cyrus, that does not know him.
I have been longer then I thought for, detain'd from the words which I should come to, of Christs returning from the wedding, I see, I shall but make an entrance into them now.
I have been longer then I Thought for, detained from the words which I should come to, of Christ returning from the wedding, I see, I shall but make an Entrance into them now.
Ye your selves like unto men, that wayt for their Lord, when he shall return from the wedding, that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediatly, This enters us upon the nature of Christs coming, he comes as a Bridegroom, indeed he is to be look'd upon under several notions in his coming, he comes as a judge,
You your selves like unto men, that wait for their Lord, when he shall return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately, This enters us upon the nature of Christ coming, he comes as a Bridegroom, indeed he is to be looked upon under several notions in his coming, he comes as a judge,
But here is a great difficulty in the text, and that is, it is said here, he comes from the wedding, 'tis not said when he co•es to the wedding, but from the wedding, (when he shall return from the wedding;
But Here is a great difficulty in the text, and that is, it is said Here, he comes from the wedding, it's not said when he co•es to the wedding, but from the wedding, (when he shall return from the wedding;
there are four weddings of Christ (as we may say) There was his wedding in Eternity, of which Solomon speaks in Proverbs 8th. Then was I by him, as one brought up with him.
there Are four weddings of christ (as we may say) There was his wedding in Eternity, of which Solomon speaks in Proverbs 8th. Then was I by him, as one brought up with him.
The third wedding is Christs returning unto the father, and being glorifyed with the same glory, that he had with him before the world was, for which he prays in John 17.
The third wedding is Christ returning unto the father, and being glorified with the same glory, that he had with him before the world was, for which he prays in John 17.
Now it is the 3d wedding, that Christ comes from, comes out of that to his poor afflicted Church here upon earth, to take them into the fellowship of his own glory,
Now it is the 3d wedding, that christ comes from, comes out of that to his poor afflicted Church Here upon earth, to take them into the fellowship of his own glory,
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and this little preposition (NONLATINALPHABET) doth import unto us, that Christ is influenced, he comes influenced from the glory that he hath at the fathers right hand to impart it, to leaven his body the Church with it, with that kingdom,
and this little preposition () does import unto us, that christ is influenced, he comes influenced from the glory that he hath At the Father's right hand to impart it, to leaven his body the Church with it, with that Kingdom,
As much as if we should suppose Christ to be thus speaking and deliberating with himself, saying, here I am in glory, here I am at the right hand of power, all things are made subject to me, principallities,
As much as if we should suppose christ to be thus speaking and deliberating with himself, saying, Here I am in glory, Here I am At the right hand of power, all things Are made Subject to me, principalities,
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Christ tells us of a generation that shall not passe, till all be fulfill'd, when these things begins to appear, that generation will give you your desire ere it go out.
christ tells us of a generation that shall not pass, till all be fulfilled, when these things begins to appear, that generation will give you your desire ere it go out.
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but there is a covering upon us, that must be taken off, And as it was said of John the Baptist, that Christ must ircrease, and he must decrease, (he speaks it not of his own person only or chiefly,
but there is a covering upon us, that must be taken off, And as it was said of John the Baptist, that christ must ircrease, and he must decrease, (he speaks it not of his own person only or chiefly,
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and we should be aware, that the Lord is entred upon his refyning work, and he will sit as a refyner, it is not a transient act, a busines to be done at a sitting,
and we should be aware, that the Lord is entered upon his refining work, and he will fit as a refyner, it is not a Transient act, a business to be done At a sitting,
And ye your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding, that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
And you your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
THat which I had in my eye, when I first took this text, I have been kept off from all this while, that I have been speaking upon these words, which was to administer a word (as the Lord should give it into me) to assist that preparation the Lord calls for, in these words;
THat which I had in my eye, when I First took this text, I have been kept off from all this while, that I have been speaking upon these words, which was to administer a word (as the Lord should give it into me) to assist that preparation the Lord calls for, in these words;
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that we might not be found unready, and in an immeet posture at Christs appearance: Now, that which hath retarded these instructions, hath been my desire to set before you;
that we might not be found unready, and in an immeet posture At Christ appearance: Now, that which hath retarded these instructions, hath been my desire to Set before you;
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But beginning with the signes of the times in Math. 24. I know not how, the discourse devolved it self upon the days of the son of man, and it was thus, those signes in Math. 24. are by our Saviour (as they seem at least to me and many others) all of them bounded within a generation,
But beginning with the Signs of the times in Math. 24. I know not how, the discourse devolved it self upon the days of the son of man, and it was thus, those Signs in Math. 24. Are by our Saviour (as they seem At least to me and many Others) all of them bounded within a generation,
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We find there two numbers, the latter of which is 45 years, which I have told you, is much after the proportion of the generations from David to Christ,
We find there two numbers, the latter of which is 45 Years, which I have told you, is much After the proportion of the generations from David to christ,
and it is said, those 45. years which follow the 1290, days shall bring us to that glorious state, that top, that pitch, that perfection, that he is blessed that waites,
and it is said, those 45. Years which follow the 1290, days shall bring us to that glorious state, that top, that pitch, that perfection, that he is blessed that waits,
and comes to the end of those days, yea we find in the 17. of this Gospel, the days of the son of man, not a day, but days, and parelling them with the days of Noah, and the days of Lot, they must of necessity be understood of a tract of time preceeding his glorious visible appearance, in which, his appearance shall be drawing on;
and comes to the end of those days, yea we find in the 17. of this Gospel, the days of the son of man, not a day, but days, and parelling them with the days of Noah, and the days of Lot, they must of necessity be understood of a tract of time preceding his glorious visible appearance, in which, his appearance shall be drawing on;
I am very sensible, that this computation, to dwell much upon it, may not be so acceptable to serveral hearers, I shall only make this Apology for my self, that it is an argument of great comfort and hope to my self,
I am very sensible, that this computation, to dwell much upon it, may not be so acceptable to several hearers, I shall only make this Apology for my self, that it is an argument of great Comfort and hope to my self,
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yet if it could be let into them, and that an evidence could be made to them, that the coming of our Lord were so nigh, I am perswaded, they would have as much comfort in it, as I have;
yet if it could be let into them, and that an evidence could be made to them, that the coming of our Lord were so High, I am persuaded, they would have as much Comfort in it, as I have;
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though I grant this, that this is such a knowledg, as is gained by the comparing Scripture with Scripture, it is a light of prophecy, which I will grant you is but an exterior means,
though I grant this, that this is such a knowledge, as is gained by the comparing Scripture with Scripture, it is a Light of prophecy, which I will grant you is but an exterior means,
And could you read the works of God, and his goings in Christ, and in your own souls, in conformity unto Christ, you might see the very original mould (as I may say) in which all times are cast, you might see the pattern, according to which God doth fashion,
And could you read the works of God, and his goings in christ, and in your own Souls, in conformity unto christ, you might see the very original mould (as I may say) in which all times Are cast, you might see the pattern, according to which God does fashion,
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But I shall no longer hold you on this, the last time I began to enter upon the nature of Christs coming, having spoken of the nearnesse, we come now to the p• … ture of it, which is held forth unto us under a several notion;
But I shall no longer hold you on this, the last time I began to enter upon the nature of Christ coming, having spoken of the nearness, we come now to the p• … ture of it, which is held forth unto us under a several notion;
Christ comes as a Lord, to take account of his servants, and he comes as a Bridegroom to take them into the fellowship of his own glory, he comes also as a Saviour to redeem Israel out of all his troubles,
christ comes as a Lord, to take account of his Servants, and he comes as a Bridegroom to take them into the fellowship of his own glory, he comes also as a Saviour to Redeem Israel out of all his Troubles,
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when he comes from the wedding, what wedding is this? It is from the wedding which he hath solemnised in heaven of our natures unto the son of man in heaven, this poor smitten nature Christ takes at the utmost disadvantages of it, under all the sin and shame;
when he comes from the wedding, what wedding is this? It is from the wedding which he hath solemnised in heaven of our nature's unto the son of man in heaven, this poor smitten nature christ Takes At the utmost disadvantages of it, under all the since and shame;
Indeed these three latter weddings, they are all in pursuance of the first, and they are all to end and terminate there, the first wedding which is the marriage of Christ unto his head (which was in eternity) this is the glorious exemplar,
Indeed these three latter weddings, they Are all in pursuance of the First, and they Are all to end and terminate there, the First wedding which is the marriage of christ unto his head (which was in eternity) this is the glorious exemplar,
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suppose Christ, as he is described in Prov. 8. where he is said to be by him and rejoycing alwaies before him, suppose (I say) that Christ had a race of men,
suppose christ, as he is described in Curae 8. where he is said to be by him and rejoicing always before him, suppose (I say) that christ had a raze of men,
and a seed that he had begotten, and brought forth from that glory in which he was in eternity, this had been a great deal of love in God thus to espouse man,
and a seed that he had begotten, and brought forth from that glory in which he was in eternity, this had been a great deal of love in God thus to espouse man,
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and therefore, he maketh first, Adam, an earthly man, he makes him first a living soul, but yet here was not ground rich enough, that is, it was not dark enough to set off the love, and glory of God.
and Therefore, he makes First, Adam, an earthly man, he makes him First a living soul, but yet Here was not ground rich enough, that is, it was not dark enough to Set off the love, and glory of God.
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And therefore, this man at his man at his best, being then but an earthly peice though pure earth) here is a project for this love to go out further to man, in his fall,
And Therefore, this man At his man At his best, being then but an earthly piece though pure earth) Here is a project for this love to go out further to man, in his fallen,
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and therefore the divine counsel permits all that, suffers man to fall into the utmost extremities, into the worst of circumstances, that could possibly be;
and Therefore the divine counsel permits all that, suffers man to fallen into the utmost extremities, into the worst of Circumstances, that could possibly be;
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for all that restoring, even in Christ himself, it is but to declare him to be a fitting sacrifice, a Lamb without spot, and to furnish the matter of that sacrifice,
for all that restoring, even in christ himself, it is but to declare him to be a fitting sacrifice, a Lamb without spot, and to furnish the matter of that sacrifice,
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But if it were so in Christ, that he, at the very heighth of his legal righteousnesse was only thereby qualifyed and furnished to be a sacrifice to his father, it is that which instructs us, that in all our attainments in that first image, we should look upon it to be only given us, for a sacrifice.
But if it were so in christ, that he, At the very height of his Legal righteousness was only thereby qualified and furnished to be a sacrifice to his father, it is that which instructs us, that in all our attainments in that First image, we should look upon it to be only given us, for a sacrifice.
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and principle restored (this is a great shortness in our knowledg, not to know that there is in Christ himself a first covenant-life, a first covenant-principle) this must all be laid down and parted with, Christ did so himself, and so must all his.
and principle restored (this is a great shortness in our knowledge, not to know that there is in christ himself a First covenant-life, a First covenant-principle) this must all be laid down and parted with, christ did so himself, and so must all his.
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we are dying daily, and offering up our bodies, and I pray, what is that body which is dead because of sin, the Apostle speaks of men that were in the body of the flesh,
we Are dying daily, and offering up our bodies, and I pray, what is that body which is dead Because of since, the Apostle speaks of men that were in the body of the Flesh,
therefore this body is the body of the first creation light, it is that image of God that was presented in it's perfection, by Christ, in as great and absolute a perfection as in the first Adam.
Therefore this body is the body of the First creation Light, it is that image of God that was presented in it's perfection, by christ, in as great and absolute a perfection as in the First Adam.
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And it is restored in principle, in all that believe in Christ, there is somthing of that lise, whereby they tend to a greater exactnesse and perfection,
And it is restored in principle, in all that believe in christ, there is something of that lise, whereby they tend to a greater exactness and perfection,
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as in Rom. 7. you have it there very plainly declared, know ye not brethren for I speak to them that know the law (says he) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth, that is as long as the man lives his own life (for a believer is crucified with Christ,
as in Rom. 7. you have it there very plainly declared, know you not brothers for I speak to them that know the law (Says he) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives, that is as long as the man lives his own life (for a believer is Crucified with christ,
as it is only a doctrine, or as it is a form of words, what is that to be ones husband? Therefore you must consider, herein, that it is Christ (mark ye) that is the husband even under the law,
as it is only a Doctrine, or as it is a from of words, what is that to be ones husband? Therefore you must Consider, herein, that it is christ (mark you) that is the husband even under the law,
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for he hath a first covenant wise, and first covenant children, he is a husband under the law, is it not said, though I was a husband unto them, Ier. 31.32. I beseech you accept of these hints, and weigh them.
for he hath a First Covenant wise, and First Covenant children, he is a husband under the law, is it not said, though I was a husband unto them, Jeremiah 31.32. I beseech you accept of these hints, and weigh them.
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I desire not to speak my own words, and if I did not think, that there was that in these things which doth mainly import our souls, I durst not speak them;
I desire not to speak my own words, and if I did not think, that there was that in these things which does mainly import our Souls, I durst not speak them;
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Do you not see here, that Christ is the Bridegroom, his flesh was shadowed out by the law, what do we mean by his flesh? my beloved brethren let us wait upon the Lord for light in these things, there hath been a great deal of pudder about the flesh of Christ,
Do you not see Here, that christ is the Bridegroom, his Flesh was shadowed out by the law, what do we mean by his Flesh? my Beloved brothers let us wait upon the Lord for Light in these things, there hath been a great deal of pudder about the Flesh of christ,
now Christ, he comes in the flesh, and he therein fulfils all rightousnesse, and so doth (as I may say) recover that ground which the first Adam had lo•t,
now christ, he comes in the Flesh, and he therein fulfils all rightousnesse, and so does (as I may say) recover that ground which the First Adam had lo•t,
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sin was entred upon the flesh, Christ he comes and plants righteousnesse in the flesh (marke ye) it is but in the flesh, the flesh is that active sate of first-covenant life,
since was entered upon the Flesh, christ he comes and plants righteousness in the Flesh (mark you) it is but in the Flesh, the Flesh is that active sat of first-covenant life,
and righteousness in conformity to the law and letter, which was the state which was restored in Christ though lost in Adam, and this is that which believers themselves are brought forth into, in order to a passage through it into the righteousness of God, the first stone of which building is laid, in the dissolution and passing away of this first strength, this first activiry and power, that the creature finds himself invested withall,
and righteousness in conformity to the law and Letter, which was the state which was restored in christ though lost in Adam, and this is that which believers themselves Are brought forth into, in order to a passage through it into the righteousness of God, the First stone of which building is laid, in the dissolution and passing away of this First strength, this First activiry and power, that the creature finds himself invested withal,
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When he had done all, and the law could require no more from him, he had another piece of obedience which was a note above all the law, what was that? why he must be obedient unto death,
When he had done all, and the law could require no more from him, he had Another piece of Obedience which was a note above all the law, what was that? why he must be obedient unto death,
as much, as if God had said unto him, canst thou now my son forgo all this glory, canst thou strip thy self, canst thou put it all off, canst thou trust me to raise thee again,
as much, as if God had said unto him, Canst thou now my son forgo all this glory, Canst thou strip thy self, Canst thou put it all off, Canst thou trust me to raise thee again,
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and bring thee forth in another glory, in a heavenly image? I can, says he, there is none but Christ could do it, were it not for our captaine, we should never have gone through, he was marryed (as I told you) unto the original glory of God, he was marryed to his head,
and bring thee forth in Another glory, in a heavenly image? I can, Says he, there is none but christ could do it, were it not for our captain, we should never have gone through, he was married (as I told you) unto the original glory of God, he was married to his head,
yea out of legalor first covenant-righteousnesse into the glory of God, that is the third marriage, that I have been speaking of wherein, you see how it differs from the first marriage.
yea out of legalor First covenant-righteousnesse into the glory of God, that is the third marriage, that I have been speaking of wherein, you see how it differs from the First marriage.
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but this is the marriage of the son of man on earth unto the son of man in heaven, that is clear by our Saviour his own stating of it (let us not slight that) for he says, before Abraham was. I am, this glory, is to be the covering, the clothing to the son of man, on earth, this is the wedding from which he comes.
but this is the marriage of the son of man on earth unto the son of man in heaven, that is clear by our Saviour his own stating of it (let us not slight that) for he Says, before Abraham was. I am, this glory, is to be the covering, the clothing to the son of man, on earth, this is the wedding from which he comes.
You possibly will say, why did not Christ come all this time, hath this wedding lasted this 16. 1700. years? my brethren, our Lord Jesus Christ is presented as our head,
You possibly will say, why did not christ come all this time, hath this wedding lasted this 16. 1700. Years? my brothers, our Lord jesus christ is presented as our head,
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so that Christ was married as a publique person, and we must all follow to this wedding, this hath been the work ever since, through all times and ages;
so that christ was married as a public person, and we must all follow to this wedding, this hath been the work ever since, through all times and ages;
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And all the saints have been hastening out of themselves, out of his fleshly fallible state and image, into the resurrection life, they have been hastning by a mistical death;
And all the Saints have been hastening out of themselves, out of his fleshly fallible state and image, into the resurrection life, they have been hastening by a mystical death;
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this is the work of all ages since Christ, to prepare the Bride (that is such a number of men and women as God hath fore known, in his eternal counsel, that are to come up successively upon the stage of this world, in their generations and times, to be the witnesses of our Lord,
this is the work of all ages since christ, to prepare the Bride (that is such a number of men and women as God hath before known, in his Eternal counsel, that Are to come up successively upon the stage of this world, in their generations and times, to be the Witnesses of our Lord,
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and they will have a new seed after that which shall be born, in Christs own image (as Adam is said to beget a son in his own image ) which will be the new race of men and women after this glorious marriage.
and they will have a new seed After that which shall be born, in Christ own image (as Adam is said to beget a son in his own image) which will be the new raze of men and women After this glorious marriage.
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Thus I have been carryed, whether I would not, for what I designed to speak, I am not come to, I should have shewed you by the example and pattern of his wedding on Christs part, the glory of his marriage,
Thus I have been carried, whither I would not, for what I designed to speak, I am not come to, I should have showed you by the Exampl and pattern of his wedding on Christ part, the glory of his marriage,
These are the two things that I shall pick out of these words, the hope is, that we shall be like Christ when he appears, the evidence of this hope, is, that we shall see him, as he is, for the hope it self, you see, it concerns us, our persons, and our spirits.
These Are the two things that I shall pick out of these words, the hope is, that we shall be like christ when he appears, the evidence of this hope, is, that we shall see him, as he is, for the hope it self, you see, it concerns us, our Persons, and our spirits.
and at his glorious appearing, the change that shall be brought upon our selves, the glorious change that shall be brought upon all things, ( for he that sits upon the throne (says) behold I make all things new ) is to begin first upon us, it is to begin upon the Saints and when they are changed not only will all things be changed to them,
and At his glorious appearing, the change that shall be brought upon our selves, the glorious change that shall be brought upon all things, (for he that sits upon the throne (Says) behold I make all things new) is to begin First upon us, it is to begin upon the Saints and when they Are changed not only will all things be changed to them,
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they are to be delivered into our liberty, and the Gospel throughout, in all the priviledges both of grace and glory (in both states of the kingdom, both that of grace,
they Are to be Delivered into our liberty, and the Gospel throughout, in all the privileges both of grace and glory (in both states of the Kingdom, both that of grace,
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because we are apt to be carried forth into other contemplations and expectations of the change of times, the change of kingdoms, common-wealths, Churches,
Because we Are apt to be carried forth into other contemplations and Expectations of the change of times, the change of kingdoms, commonwealths, Churches,
and overlook the fundamental change, this head change, this right change which begins in the persons of Saints, of believers themselves, which may be called the beginning of changes,
and overlook the fundamental change, this head change, this right change which begins in the Persons of Saints, of believers themselves, which may be called the beginning of changes,
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First the substance of this change, into a likenesse of Christ, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, the likenesse unto Christ is that which cannot but speak for it self,
First the substance of this change, into a likeness of christ, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, the likeness unto christ is that which cannot but speak for it self,
and commend it self sufficiently to our desires, can there be any better thing then to be like Christ? can there be a greater thing then to be like Christ? Let us but consider who,
and commend it self sufficiently to our Desires, can there be any better thing then to be like christ? can there be a greater thing then to be like christ? Let us but Consider who,
and what he is, he is the likenesse of God, the brightness of his glory, the character of his person, in whom god hath drawn forth himself, to the life, he is the image, he is the glory of God, there is not any excellency in God but it is displayed in our Lord Jesus, most beautifully; most divinely, most advantagiously;
and what he is, he is the likeness of God, the brightness of his glory, the character of his person, in whom god hath drawn forth himself, to the life, he is the image, he is the glory of God, there is not any excellency in God but it is displayed in our Lord jesus, most beautifully; most divinely, most advantageously;
As it is said, he that made the eye, shall be not see, so (I may say) in this case, he that hath by a shadowy relation that he hath given the creature, put so much beauty upon it (as in the first creation before it was marred by sin, which had a great deal of beauty in it) hath he not a choicer beauty, hath he parted with any thing from himself,
As it is said, he that made the eye, shall be not see, so (I may say) in this case, he that hath by a shadowy Relation that he hath given the creature, put so much beauty upon it (as in the First creation before it was marred by since, which had a great deal of beauty in it) hath he not a choicer beauty, hath he parted with any thing from himself,
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and it will arise out of the arguments of the text, which will shew us the greatnesse of this glory, we wait (for the glory of this image which we shall be conformed unto) there are several arguments in the text,
and it will arise out of the Arguments of the text, which will show us the greatness of this glory, we wait (for the glory of this image which we shall be conformed unto) there Are several Arguments in the text,
and in the context v. 1. Behold what manner of love, &c. And it doth not yet appear, &c. The first argument is the present non-appearance of this-life, of this glory, some philosophy makes privation a principle,
and in the context v. 1. Behold what manner of love, etc. And it does not yet appear, etc. The First argument is the present non-appearance of this-life, of this glory, Some philosophy makes privation a principle,
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This non-appearance, which is in a sort a privation, is a principle, or a demonstration of the glory of our future hope and expectation: It doth not yet appear;
This non-appearance, which is in a sort a privation, is a principle, or a demonstration of the glory of our future hope and expectation: It does not yet appear;
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as speaking of a saint, when he is at the worst only (when he is at and under in his spirit) but you must take him as speaking to (or taking in within the extent,
as speaking of a saint, when he is At the worst only (when he is At and under in his Spirit) but you must take him as speaking to (or taking in within the extent,
or compasse of his affirmation) the best state that ever any saint did appear in, that it was rather a non appearance then a proper appearance of this glory, it doth not yet appear, take it from Adam, and all the first creation-glory, take it from Abraham, and all the new creation-glory that ever yet appeared, it is a non-appearance, it is a hyding rather then a displaying of this glory, it doth not yet appear.
or compass of his affirmation) the best state that ever any saint did appear in, that it was rather a non appearance then a proper appearance of this glory, it does not yet appear, take it from Adam, and all the First creation-glory, take it from Abraham, and all the new creation-glory that ever yet appeared, it is a non-appearance, it is a hiding rather then a displaying of this glory, it does not yet appear.
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I shall make forth to you my meaning by a Scripture resemblance, the present state of the saints is but as the state of most rich and beautiful flowers in the seed,
I shall make forth to you my meaning by a Scripture resemblance, the present state of the Saints is but as the state of most rich and beautiful flowers in the seed,
As much as this, that the natural body, take it in a saint himself that hath the highest communications of God, it is but the seed of the spiritual body,
As much as this, that the natural body, take it in a saint himself that hath the highest communications of God, it is but the seed of the spiritual body,
and of the true appearance into which he shall break forth, and so our Saviour calls himself in that present state of his in the flesh, in Job. 12.24. a single seed.
and of the true appearance into which he shall break forth, and so our Saviour calls himself in that present state of his in the Flesh, in Job. 12.24. a single seed.
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1. A seed is a contracted thing, what is a kernel to a tree, a poor little narrow thing, you know what our Saviour says, of the mustard seed, that it is the least of all seeds, but the true body of that seed (when it is grown up) the birds may rest in the branches of it;
1. A seed is a contracted thing, what is a kernel to a tree, a poor little narrow thing, you know what our Saviour Says, of the mustard seed, that it is the least of all seeds, but the true body of that seed (when it is grown up) the Birds may rest in the branches of it;
This is the pittiful narrownesse and contractednesse of man in the present state, and although the seed of God, which is cast into us, is (as the Lord says of his people) a noble vine, a noble seed,
This is the pitiful narrowness and contractedness of man in the present state, and although the seed of God, which is cast into us, is (as the Lord Says of his people) a noble vine, a noble seed,
then it marries them all, so will it be in our risen state: oh! then there will no more be a particular concern, a particular life, a particular glory,
then it Marries them all, so will it be in our risen state: o! then there will no more be a particular concern, a particular life, a particular glory,
as you see in a seed of corn, when it hath dyed in the earth, it comes up in an ear of corn, wherein there are many seeds, 20.30. a hundred fold, living in fellowship together.
as you see in a seed of corn, when it hath died in the earth, it comes up in an ear of corn, wherein there Are many seeds, 20.30. a hundred fold, living in fellowship together.
Secondly, a seed is a dark thing, dark, and confused, there is in a seed radically, vertually the tree, the plant, the flower in that poor little seed,
Secondly, a seed is a dark thing, dark, and confused, there is in a seed radically, virtually the tree, the plant, the flower in that poor little seed,
There is heaven, yea what do we say heaven, there is God, and Christ, and the spirit yea there are all the Angels of God, there is all the train, all the Retinue, all the gory of heaven, in every saint,
There is heaven, yea what do we say heaven, there is God, and christ, and the Spirit yea there Are all the Angels of God, there is all the train, all the Retinue, all the gory of heaven, in every saint,
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here is a glimps, a glance, and eye, a little finger, as it is said of one of the twinns that put forth his hand and drew it back (in the case of Zarez, and Pharez. ) So there is a putting forth of the hand,
Here is a glimpse, a glance, and eye, a little finger, as it is said of one of the twins that put forth his hand and drew it back (in the case of Zarez, and Perez.) So there is a putting forth of the hand,
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There is the earth, we must fall into, there is our mother earth, our principle with which we must unite, must be in union with it, by a mistical death;
There is the earth, we must fallen into, there is our mother earth, our principle with which we must unite, must be in Union with it, by a mystical death;
you know that this natural death is but an ordinance to serve in the knowledge and doctrine of this mystical death unto us, it was ordained for this end unto believers, it came in originally by sin,
you know that this natural death is but an Ordinance to serve in the knowledge and Doctrine of this mystical death unto us, it was ordained for this end unto believers, it Come in originally by since,
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I do not speak of the bodily appearance only, though that is but a course thing in comparison of the glorious body that we shall have, when Christ appears:
I do not speak of the bodily appearance only, though that is but a course thing in comparison of the glorious body that we shall have, when christ appears:
But the body of our works, and righteousnesse, and all our actings as we are professors or saints, it is but a course thing in comparison, you know there is,
But the body of our works, and righteousness, and all our actings as we Are professors or Saints, it is but a course thing in comparison, you know there is,
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The Second argument, of the glory of this state, that we look for, is from these words, now are we the Sons of God, compared with the first words of the 1st vers.
The Second argument, of the glory of this state, that we look for, is from these words, now Are we the Sons of God, compared with the First words of the 1st vers.
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and the Apostle in that Rom. 8.17. builds very high upon this bottom, upon this foundation, If children, then heyres heyres of God, and joint-heyres with Christ, that if we suffer together, we should be also glorifyed too ether;
and the Apostle in that Rom. 8.17. builds very high upon this bottom, upon this Foundation, If children, then Heirs Heirs of God, and joint-heyres with christ, that if we suffer together, we should be also glorified too either;
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now if you would but take in the strength of this consideration, we must (I say) consider the 1st vers, behold what manner of love, &c. Love, you know is the principle of propagation in the creature,
now if you would but take in the strength of this consideration, we must (I say) Consider the 1st vers, behold what manner of love, etc. Love, you know is the principle of propagation in the creature,
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and so is love in God, and it is such a kinde of love, this propagating love it doth intend the bestowing of the dearest life and joy to the begotten, we are said to be born of the will of God.
and so is love in God, and it is such a kind of love, this propagating love it does intend the bestowing of the dearest life and joy to the begotten, we Are said to be born of the will of God.
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so that the saints, as born of the will of God, are the very pleasure of God, they are the very love of God, they are the breath of this love, the product of his love, upon which he doth designe to display all the lovelyness that is in himself;
so that the Saints, as born of the will of God, Are the very pleasure of God, they Are the very love of God, they Are the breath of this love, the product of his love, upon which he does Design to display all the loveliness that is in himself;
and therefore now, what think you? hath the love of god given that glorious account of it self in the present state of the saints? is this all the love which God hath to shed down upon us? this that we experience in this present state? why!
and Therefore now, what think you? hath the love of god given that glorious account of it self in the present state of the Saints? is this all the love which God hath to shed down upon us? this that we experience in this present state? why!
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and the fountain of it, it must resemble it, it is said, that they shall say, Behold how he hath loved them, men and Angels shall say so, behold how he hath loved them, God will write forth his love in a greater character,
and the fountain of it, it must resemble it, it is said, that they shall say, Behold how he hath loved them, men and Angels shall say so, behold how he hath loved them, God will write forth his love in a greater character,
the prophet tells us, no eye besides thee, hath seen, or conceived the things, that he hath prepared for them, that love God, Esay. 64. I may from hence glide very aptly into the evidence of this hope,
the Prophet tells us, no eye beside thee, hath seen, or conceived the things, that he hath prepared for them, that love God, Isaiah. 64. I may from hence glide very aptly into the evidence of this hope,
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now there is more in this, then you are aware of, God hath set up this glory with himself (this glory into which he will bring forth the saints, he hath set it up with himself) before the world was, he hath set it up in Christ let me tell you, there is nothing lesse then eternal life, that God thinks worthy of his people,
now there is more in this, then you Are aware of, God hath Set up this glory with himself (this glory into which he will bring forth the Saints, he hath Set it up with himself) before the world was, he hath Set it up in christ let me tell you, there is nothing less then Eternal life, that God thinks worthy of his people,
but he did exhibit it in the person of our Lord Jesus, 2 Cor. 5. We wait to be clothed upon with our house from heaven the building of God, eternal in the heavens, this eternal habitation is that that Job speaks of, he shall know his habitation and not sin:
but he did exhibit it in the person of our Lord jesus, 2 Cor. 5. We wait to be clothed upon with our house from heaven the building of God, Eternal in the heavens, this Eternal habitation is that that Job speaks of, he shall know his habitation and not since:
as in Prov, 8. Let me tell you, this state of ours, this contracted dead state, which we are in at this present time (which is as the rude draught of that suture state that we expect (why this state of ours and this seed) was comprehended in that state, in glory above,
as in Curae, 8. Let me tell you, this state of ours, this contracted dead state, which we Are in At this present time (which is as the rude draught of that suture state that we expect (why this state of ours and this seed) was comprehended in that state, in glory above,
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yet he had his relation to that still, therefore he says, glorify me with that glory that I had with thee before the world began, this is the noblenesse of a Christians relation,
yet he had his Relation to that still, Therefore he Says, Glorify me with that glory that I had with thee before the world began, this is the nobleness of a Christians Relation,
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and the other is, that there is the pattern in the mount of all that we shall be, that is eternally existent with God, in which he doth behold all his works, his very last and concluding scene,
and the other is, that there is the pattern in the mount of all that we shall be, that is eternally existent with God, in which he does behold all his works, his very last and concluding scene,
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yet it would rise again as high as the place, from whence it comes, and so (I say) this is a great confirmatiou unto us, that we shall arrive at such a pitch,
yet it would rise again as high as the place, from whence it comes, and so (I say) this is a great confirmatiou unto us, that we shall arrive At such a pitch,
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The Second evidence of it, is, The interest of our Lord Jesus in this, whose children, whose branches, whose seed we are, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, if so be that such poor inconsiderable things,
The Second evidence of it, is, The Interest of our Lord jesus in this, whose children, whose branches, whose seed we Are, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, if so be that such poor inconsiderable things,
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and of death, of it shall not always be so with the sons of God, they shall not always be so kept, it shall not always be so with the son of God, with the son of righteousness, he shall not always be hid with a cloud;
and of death, of it shall not always be so with the Sons of God, they shall not always be so kept, it shall not always be so with the son of God, with the son of righteousness, he shall not always be hid with a cloud;
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and lastly, now to shew you a little of the power by which it shall be done, which possibly will not get an easy entrance into our belief (what is the reason we stick at the believing of things,
and lastly, now to show you a little of the power by which it shall be done, which possibly will not get an easy Entrance into our belief (what is the reason we stick At the believing of things,
Do not think your Saviour will be seen by you, as in the days of his flesh, no he will come in the glory of his father, what do you think your Saviour to be, is he not God as well as man, he will come in the demonstration of his Godhead,
Do not think your Saviour will be seen by you, as in the days of his Flesh, no he will come in the glory of his father, what do you think your Saviour to be, is he not God as well as man, he will come in the demonstration of his Godhead,
Thus will God plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the new earth, even by the word that he hath put into the mouths of his poor witnesses in sackcloath,
Thus will God plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the new earth, even by the word that he hath put into the mouths of his poor Witnesses in Sackcloth,
I will give you but a little demonstration of it, and that is from all your experience, look what power the hitherto appearances of Christ have had in and upon the world, upon the saints in the world, Christ dwelling in their hearts by faith, what great things hath it done, see what those worthies did by faith in Heb. 11. By faith Enoch was translated, through faith they subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousnesse, stopped the mouths of lyons, quenched the violence of the fire, women received their dead raised to life again, &c.
I will give you but a little demonstration of it, and that is from all your experience, look what power the hitherto appearances of christ have had in and upon the world, upon the Saints in the world, christ Dwelling in their hearts by faith, what great things hath it done, see what those worthies did by faith in Hebrew 11. By faith Enoch was translated, through faith they subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, stopped the mouths of lyons, quenched the violence of the fire, women received their dead raised to life again, etc.
as much as to say, I was not concern'd about that, now, this is all, that I would say unto you, I would have you to understand me aright, it is not only a bodily sight of Christ that I drive at,
as much as to say, I was not concerned about that, now, this is all, that I would say unto you, I would have you to understand me aright, it is not only a bodily sighed of christ that I drive At,
as well as man, and this is that I would only say, that the sight of Christ is the power, whereby we are changed into the similitude of Christ, by a true sight of him in the spirit, in the glory of his spiritual person, this is that which will transform and change us:
as well as man, and this is that I would only say, that the sighed of christ is the power, whereby we Are changed into the similitude of christ, by a true sighed of him in the Spirit, in the glory of his spiritual person, this is that which will transform and change us:
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or ways of the creatures acting, I cannot put you into a way, and tell you of such a process as your Chymists do, that you must proceed thus and thus, no but I say it is his exhibitting of himself, in a clear light;
or ways of the creatures acting, I cannot put you into a Way, and tell you of such a process as your chemists do, that you must proceed thus and thus, no but I say it is his exhibitting of himself, in a clear Light;
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and upon his appearing, and therefore do not dispond, do not say, how shall this be done? consider but the word in Phil. 3. chap. According to the power whereby he is able to subder all things to himself, I tell yon there is no such power in matter,
and upon his appearing, and Therefore do not despond, do not say, how shall this be done? Consider but the word in Philip 3. chap. According to the power whereby he is able to subder all things to himself, I tell yond there is no such power in matter,
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or in body as there is in spirit, the Lord Jesus Christ he changes us after a spiritual manner, we are changed by the spirit of the Lord, that spirit which works in an instant,
or in body as there is in Spirit, the Lord jesus christ he changes us After a spiritual manner, we Are changed by the Spirit of the Lord, that Spirit which works in an instant,
Oh! it is nothing but the hiding of Christs glory from us, that makes us to partake so little of his glory, because I live, ye shall live also, the very sight of his life will import life unto us,
Oh! it is nothing but the hiding of Christ glory from us, that makes us to partake so little of his glory, Because I live, you shall live also, the very sighed of his life will import life unto us,
And ye your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding, that when he commeth and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
And you your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
I Have been long upon these words, but the subject is very copious, which will excuse me, my aim in first pitching upon them, was, both to acquaint my self,
I Have been long upon these words, but the Subject is very copious, which will excuse me, my aim in First pitching upon them, was, both to acquaint my self,
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in handling of which I was cast upon that phrase of the days of the son of man, which I endeavoured to clear up unto you, that they did hold forth a tract of time, from the end of the beasts term which we meet with in Rev. 13. (where we fynd it precisely, limitted within the space of 42 months) unto the coming down of the new Jerusalem, and Christs glorious appearance;
in handling of which I was cast upon that phrase of the days of the son of man, which I endeavoured to clear up unto you, that they did hold forth a tract of time, from the end of the beasts term which we meet with in Rev. 13. (where we find it precisely, limited within the Molle of 42 months) unto the coming down of the new Jerusalem, and Christ glorious appearance;
and having dispatch't that I came to the application, and the last time, I spent the whole in an use of exhortation, to watching, to watch for the Lords coming, thinking to have gone on, with other duties, that this season calls for.
and having dispatched that I Come to the application, and the last time, I spent the Whole in an use of exhortation, to watching, to watch for the lords coming, thinking to have gone on, with other duties, that this season calls for.
and I may be thought too forward and early a reckoner, and that chiefly upon the account of the Vyals, which many, very serious and enquiring souls (many that are very much enlightned in the works of God in this day,
and I may be Thought too forward and early a reckoner, and that chiefly upon the account of the Vials, which many, very serious and inquiring Souls (many that Are very much enlightened in the works of God in this day,
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and have great hopes for the kingdom of Christ, and do wait heartily for redemption in Jerusalem ) yet cannot get over the stumbling block of the Vyals, thinking they are not yet poured out:
and have great hope's for the Kingdom of christ, and do wait heartily for redemption in Jerusalem) yet cannot get over the stumbling block of the Vials, thinking they Are not yet poured out:
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Now in discerning this point (as indeed in discerning all prophetical mysteries) there are two rules, that do exceedingly avail to the guiding of us in fynding out the minde of God in prophetical truths:
Now in discerning this point (as indeed in discerning all prophetical Mysteres) there Are two rules, that do exceedingly avail to the guiding of us in finding out the mind of God in prophetical truths:
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and therefore it is said the prophets prophecyed until John, and our Saviour, when he began his ministry, says the time is fulfilled, now then to the point in hand, what are the types of the Vyals.
and Therefore it is said the Prophets prophesied until John, and our Saviour, when he began his Ministry, Says the time is fulfilled, now then to the point in hand, what Are the types of the Vials.
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We do finde that expositors have not amiss paralelled these Vyals with the judgments that God did execute upon Egypt, when he brought forth Israel, for they are a manifest allusion unto those judgments,
We do find that expositors have not amiss paralleled these Vials with the Judgments that God did execute upon Egypt, when he brought forth Israel, for they Are a manifest allusion unto those Judgments,
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then another plague was upon the rivers and fountains, as here in the Vyals, the 3d Vyal turns the rivers into blood, and there was darknesse over the land of Egypt:
then Another plague was upon the Rivers and fountains, as Here in the Vials, the 3d Vial turns the Rivers into blood, and there was darkness over the land of Egypt:
so under the 5th Vyal the kingdom of the beast is darkned, so that I say, there is a warrantable ground for an allusion of the Vyals to the plagues in Egypt, but yet withall I say the allusion is not only unto the plagues of Egypt.
so under the 5th Vial the Kingdom of the beast is darkened, so that I say, there is a warrantable ground for an allusion of the Vials to the plagues in Egypt, but yet withal I say the allusion is not only unto the plagues of Egypt.
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For the Vyals are poured forth by the witnesses, and we shall finde that there is an allusion to 3 several pairs, all in that vision of the witnesses (or that doctrine of the witnesses,
For the Vials Are poured forth by the Witnesses, and we shall find that there is an allusion to 3 several pairs, all in that vision of the Witnesses (or that Doctrine of the Witnesses,
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as you may call it, if you will, Revel. 11. there is (I say) an allusion to three pair of witnesses, the first pair is Moses and Aaron, Elijah and Elisha the second,
as you may call it, if you will, Revel. 11. there is (I say) an allusion to three pair of Witnesses, the First pair is Moses and Aaron, Elijah and Elisha the second,
and Joshua and Zerubbabel the third pair, and as they were called two witnesses so they did fulfil their testimony in 2 parts, there was 2 parts of their witness,
and joshua and Zerubbabel the third pair, and as they were called two Witnesses so they did fulfil their testimony in 2 parts, there was 2 parts of their witness,
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and two seasons of the fulfilling thereof, the first part was in a time of suffering before they were escaped from under their suffering-state, that was their first part;
and two seasons of the fulfilling thereof, the First part was in a time of suffering before they were escaped from under their suffering-state, that was their First part;
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First, you know that Moses and Aaron before they lest Egypt (while Israel was under the yoak) they did pour out several plagues upon Egypt, but this was not all the work they had to do, there was the greatest plague of all was powred out afterwards,
First, you know that Moses and Aaron before they lest Egypt (while Israel was under the yoke) they did pour out several plagues upon Egypt, but this was not all the work they had to do, there was the greatest plague of all was poured out afterwards,
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And Joshua who was indeed for a supply unto Moses, when Moses was taken off, to carry on and compleat the work, he led Israel into Canaan, and gave them that land:
And joshua who was indeed for a supply unto Moses, when Moses was taken off, to carry on and complete the work, he led Israel into Canaan, and gave them that land:
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and from the time of the red-sea, Israel was a prevailing in terest, untill they were settled in Canaan: so likewise, you may see in the second pair, Elijah was a man of contention all his days and fled for his life,
and from the time of the Red Sea, Israel was a prevailing in terest, until they were settled in Canaan: so likewise, you may see in the second pair, Elijah was a man of contention all his days and fled for his life,
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yet before his death, he had power to restrain the heavens, that they should not rain, and he slayes the Prophets of Baal, I might shew you how that Ahab, and Jezabel and her prophets were exceeding apt types of the Beast, the false Prophet, and the whore, under the times of the new testament,
yet before his death, he had power to restrain the heavens, that they should not rain, and he slays the prophets of Baal, I might show you how that Ahab, and Jezebel and her Prophets were exceeding apt types of the Beast, the false Prophet, and the whore, under the times of the new Testament,
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Now Elisha comes with a double portion of Elijahs spirit, he anoints John, and brings down the house of Ahab, and he perfects the work of Elijah in the spirit of the kingdom, Elijah represents the time of the witnesses under their persecution,
Now Elisha comes with a double portion of Elijahs Spirit, he anoints John, and brings down the house of Ahab, and he perfects the work of Elijah in the Spirit of the Kingdom, Elijah represents the time of the Witnesses under their persecution,
But the last pair is Joshua, and Zerubbabel, Joshua he was clothed with filthy garments as were the witnesses that prophecyed in sackcloth, Zach. 33. Joshua was the priest, the high priest and Zerubbabel, he was the Prince, the civel ruler.
But the last pair is joshua, and Zerubbabel, joshua he was clothed with filthy garments as were the Witnesses that prophesied in Sackcloth, Zach 33. joshua was the priest, the high priest and Zerubbabel, he was the Prince, the civel ruler.
Now you know, that it is said in the Revelation that he hath made us kings and priests to God his father, and the witnesses come first as priests in a suffering state,
Now you know, that it is said in the Revelation that he hath made us Kings and Priests to God his father, and the Witnesses come First as Priests in a suffering state,
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and then he anoints them with the spirit of the kingdom, that so they appear not now any longer as Joshua with filthy garments but as the Lord says there, take away the filthy garments from him,
and then he anoints them with the Spirit of the Kingdom, that so they appear not now any longer as joshua with filthy garments but as the Lord Says there, take away the filthy garments from him,
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if we shall not acknowledge those works to be the execution, and powring out of the Vyals, upon what account shall we place them? what word of God was fulfilled in them? for Antichrist did receive a considerable detriment and imparing by them that is clear and manifest, whole kingdoms rent from him, by that reformation.
if we shall not acknowledge those works to be the execution, and Pouring out of the Vials, upon what account shall we place them? what word of God was fulfilled in them? for Antichrist did receive a considerable detriment and impairing by them that is clear and manifest, Whole kingdoms rend from him, by that Reformation.
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and that may appear from hence from the very name that is given unto Christ, in whose power all his instruments do act and work, this is the name that is given unto him, the faithful witness: in the beginning of this book of the Revelations in the salutation,
and that may appear from hence from the very name that is given unto christ, in whose power all his Instruments do act and work, this is the name that is given unto him, the faithful witness: in the beginning of this book of the Revelations in the salutation,
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so that I say, Christ, and all his, do their work by witnessing, and therefore, pray do but mark how the holy Ghost doth pursue the phrase in giving an account of all the successes of Christ, he uses this word of testimony, I know not what the Vyals are to do,
so that I say, christ, and all his, do their work by witnessing, and Therefore, pray do but mark how the holy Ghost does pursue the phrase in giving an account of all the Successes of christ, he uses this word of testimony, I know not what the Vials Are to do,
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and the word of their testimony, but so also they overcome all Christs enemies, they overcome the beast, and the false prophet as well as the dragon by the same means;
and the word of their testimony, but so also they overcome all Christ enemies, they overcome the beast, and the false Prophet as well as the dragon by the same means;
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and therefore in Rev. 19. you will find there, that the beast, and the false prophet (and the kings of the earth that did manage their interest and assist them) they were slain and their party, by the sword of him that sate upon the horse;
and Therefore in Rev. 19. you will find there, that the beast, and the false Prophet (and the Kings of the earth that did manage their Interest and assist them) they were slave and their party, by the sword of him that sat upon the horse;
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v. speaking of the wan of sin, whom (saith the Apostle) he shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, so that you see, it is the witnesses that are to powr forth the Vyals,
v. speaking of the won of since, whom (Says the Apostle) he shall consume with the Spirit of his Mouth, so that you see, it is the Witnesses that Are to power forth the Vials,
But the chief, the influencing cause of all is Christ and his witnesses, therefore says the Lord, I have put my words in thy mouth, the words of his mouth shall bring down the old state of this world,
But the chief, the influencing cause of all is christ and his Witnesses, Therefore Says the Lord, I have put my words in thy Mouth, the words of his Mouth shall bring down the old state of this world,
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and th• vintage are (by the judgment of those that have waited upon God in these things) apprehended to signify (though they do distinguish them indeed) to signify that conversion and bringing in of nations in the beginning of the reformation, where some of the Vyals are hinted,
and th• vintage Are (by the judgement of those that have waited upon God in these things) apprehended to signify (though they do distinguish them indeed) to signify that conversion and bringing in of Nations in the beginning of the Reformation, where Some of the Vials Are hinted,
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and then there followed another Angel saying, Babilon is falne, is falne, which they do apply unto the ministry of Luther, who preached, that all were in a state of damnation, that did abide in the doctrine of the beast,
and then there followed Another Angel saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, which they do apply unto the Ministry of Luther, who preached, that all were in a state of damnation, that did abide in the Doctrine of the beast,
Obj. That it is said, that the Vyal-angels come out of the temple, and this temple was not opened untill the 7th. trumpet sounds, as you may sinde in Rev. 11.15.
Object That it is said, that the Vyal-angels come out of the temple, and this temple was not opened until the 7th. trumpet sounds, as you may sinde in Rev. 11.15.
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now that which I shall say to you, is this, that the temple here spoken of, is not that temple out of which the Angels came (the Vyal Angels) that is one thing,
now that which I shall say to you, is this, that the temple Here spoken of, is not that temple out of which the Angels Come (the Vial Angels) that is one thing,
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and them that worship therein, this was the temple of priests, for there was the Altar in the holy place, now the other temple which was the most holy, there was the Ark, and that is the temple, which is opened after the 7th trumpet sounded.
and them that worship therein, this was the temple of Priests, for there was the Altar in the holy place, now the other temple which was the most holy, there was the Ark, and that is the temple, which is opened After the 7th trumpet sounded.
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Because the ark was called the ark of the testimony and the tables that were in the ark are called the tables of testimony; so that (I say) these temples were distinct, that is the first thing.
Because the Ark was called the Ark of the testimony and the tables that were in the Ark Are called the tables of testimony; so that (I say) these Temples were distinct, that is the First thing.
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but is opened after they are come out, for when the Angels are said to come out of the temple, there is no specification, that that temple was the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony,
but is opened After they Are come out, for when the Angels Are said to come out of the temple, there is no specification, that that temple was the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony,
but I heard a great voice out of the temple, chap. 6. v. 1. now to prove this he says in the beginning of the 15th, chap. I saw a great signe in heaven,
but I herd a great voice out of the temple, chap. 6. v. 1. now to prove this he Says in the beginning of the 15th, chap. I saw a great Signen in heaven,
and there is a summary account of the Vyals pouring out, and the victory of the true Church of Christ over the Antichristian Sinagogue in the four first verses,
and there is a summary account of the Vials pouring out, and the victory of the true Church of christ over the Antichristian Synagogue in the four First Verses,
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for this is a character that is observed throughout the Revelations, where you meet with that word after these things ) as you do in 5th vers. there is always another vision of distinct new matter,
for this is a character that is observed throughout the Revelations, where you meet with that word After these things) as you do in 5th vers. there is always Another vision of distinct new matter,
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as for instance, after the Lord had dispatch't his minde unto Johu in those Epistles, in the 2d and 3d chap. It is said, chap. 4. After this I looked and behold a door was opened in heaven:
as for instance, After the Lord had dispatched his mind unto John in those Epistles, in the 2d and 3d chap. It is said, chap. 4. After this I looked and behold a door was opened in heaven:
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and cast him to the earth, it is said, after these things I saw 4 Angels standing, &c. Now this is an evident token of things that do succeed and follow,
and cast him to the earth, it is said, After these things I saw 4 Angels standing, etc. Now this is an evident token of things that do succeed and follow,
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and are not contemporary, so here, chap. 15. v. 6. It is said, after the Vyals, and not before the Vyals, of which he had given a summary account in the former verses,
and Are not contemporary, so Here, chap. 15. v. 6. It is said, After the Vials, and not before the Vials, of which he had given a summary account in the former Verses,
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and indeed, if we do but consider the nature and import of Vyals, that will help us in the discerning of this point that is before us, which will serve for an answer to another objection, and that is this;
and indeed, if we do but Consider the nature and import of Vials, that will help us in the discerning of this point that is before us, which will serve for an answer to Another objection, and that is this;
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You will say the Vyals are the judgments of God upon the beast, now this is the order of divine justice, that sin when it is finished, brings forth death;
You will say the Vials Are the Judgments of God upon the beast, now this is the order of divine Justice, that since when it is finished, brings forth death;
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but the beast had not finished his sin, at the begining of the times of reformation, and therefore it is not to be expected that he should have his reward, till he hath done his work.
but the beast had not finished his since, At the beginning of the times of Reformation, and Therefore it is not to be expected that he should have his reward, till he hath done his work.
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did he not deserve something for all this? was he not ripe for judgments? all the work that he did afterwards, was very much occasioned by the Vyals, by the coming forth of the light,
did he not deserve something for all this? was he not ripe for Judgments? all the work that he did afterwards, was very much occasioned by the Vials, by the coming forth of the Light,
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The sins of the enemy, they also fill up these Vyals, you know what God says of the Amorite, The sins of the Amorites are not yet full, for so God tells Abraham, as much as to say, the Vyals are not yet full, I shall give you one place here, the Lord speaks much in this kinde of phrase, Deut. 3.34. Is not this laid up with me in store, or sealed up among my treasures? he says before, Their wine is the poyson of Dragons, is not this laid up in store with me? you know there are seven seals, and six of them were opened before the heathen Roman was destroyed.
The Sins of the enemy, they also fill up these Vials, you know what God Says of the Amorite, The Sins of the amorites Are not yet full, for so God tells Abraham, as much as to say, the Vials Are not yet full, I shall give you one place Here, the Lord speaks much in this kind of phrase, Deuteronomy 3.34. Is not this laid up with me in store, or sealed up among my treasures? he Says before, Their wine is the poison of Dragons, is not this laid up in store with me? you know there Are seven Seals, and six of them were opened before the heathen Roman was destroyed.
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So that all the whole time from Christ unto his second coming, is all under the seals, we are under the seals to this day, the 7th seal is not sully opened, till Jesus Christ in person be exhibited to the joyful view and beholding of those that look for him. All this while God is registring and recording all the sins of the enemy, all their bitterness, it is sealed up amongst his treasures, that is the 2d. thing that fills the Vyals, the sins of the enemy;
So that all the Whole time from christ unto his second coming, is all under the Seals, we Are under the Seals to this day, the 7th seal is not sully opened, till jesus christ in person be exhibited to the joyful view and beholding of those that look for him. All this while God is registering and recording all the Sins of the enemy, all their bitterness, it is sealed up among his treasures, that is the 2d. thing that fills the Vials, the Sins of the enemy;
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Now because the time is so farr past, I shall spend the remainder of it, in a word or two of application, it is a word of exhortation to us, To be waiting for the return of our Lord from the wedding,
Now Because the time is so Far passed, I shall spend the remainder of it, in a word or two of application, it is a word of exhortation to us, To be waiting for the return of our Lord from the wedding,
I confess to you, I am continually alarumed in my own spirit, and I cannot be out of the hearing of this voice in my ear continually, that the Bridegroom is coming, and that the day of decision is nearer then most men do expect.
I confess to you, I am continually alarmed in my own Spirit, and I cannot be out of the hearing of this voice in my ear continually, that the Bridegroom is coming, and that the day of decision is nearer then most men do expect.
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but we may be very much mistasten in that, the Lord doth begin his judgments in a particular place. Revel. 16.16. Armageddon is a particular place, what need they be gathered to Armageddon, if Christ should take his enemies wheresoever they are all the world over? then it were not proper to say they were gathered to a particular place;
but we may be very much mistasten in that, the Lord does begin his Judgments in a particular place. Revel. 16.16. Armageddon is a particular place, what need they be gathered to Armageddon, if christ should take his enemies wheresoever they Are all the world over? then it were not proper to say they were gathered to a particular place;
And perhaps we may bring it into a narrower scantling then so too, where the witnesses resurrection doth first appear, there is the lamb, that is the vally of Jehoshapbat, there will this decision be, it is not only the Western Empire as you have it in Esay. 59.
And perhaps we may bring it into a narrower scantling then so too, where the Witnesses resurrection does First appear, there is the lamb, that is the valley of Jehoshaphat, there will this decision be, it is not only the Western Empire as you have it in Isaiah. 59.
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It is by the Jewish Rabbies themselves applyed to the Isles of great Brittain, this being the only north west Isle of note in the world there is not any people in the earth, that God hath so owned and hononred and tryed,
It is by the Jewish Rabbies themselves applied to the Isles of great Britain, this being the only north west Isle of note in the world there is not any people in the earth, that God hath so owned and hononred and tried,
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and set up such a cause and interest among them, as in these nations, where his son hath been owned as king of saints, his claym hath been put in for these kingdoms, these things might be made clear to you;
and Set up such a cause and Interest among them, as in these Nations, where his son hath been owned as King of Saints, his claim hath been put in for these kingdoms, these things might be made clear to you;
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I might shew you this, from the last of Esay. where it is said, that they that shall escape (in that day of decision) shall go, and be instrumental to bring in other nations,
I might show you this, from the last of Isaiah. where it is said, that they that shall escape (in that day of decision) shall go, and be instrumental to bring in other Nations,
I have (I confesse) through the need I have found of it in my self (as well as from the survey that I have taken of the condition of my fellow members in the body mistical, needing some relief, I have I say engaged my minde,
I have (I confess) through the need I have found of it in my self (as well as from the survey that I have taken of the condition of my fellow members in the body mystical, needing Some relief, I have I say engaged my mind,
and have been wayting upon God for light in the point, that I might have some satisfaction, what time of the day (or of the night ) it is, that we are in,
and have been waiting upon God for Light in the point, that I might have Some satisfaction, what time of the day (or of the night) it is, that we Are in,
and you know, that I have imparted to you, (what satisfaction I received in my self) that the times of the man of sin (that is the 42 monthes which were alloted to him) are expired,
and you know, that I have imparted to you, (what satisfaction I received in my self) that the times of the man of since (that is the 42 months which were allotted to him) Are expired,
and that they did end with Daniels first number of 1290. days mentioned in Dan. 12. And that we are now in the middle of those 45 yeares, that were to run out from that time until the time that he speaks of,
and that they did end with Daniel's First number of 1290. days mentioned in Dan. 12. And that we Are now in the middle of those 45 Years, that were to run out from that time until the time that he speaks of,
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when he says, blessed is he that wayteth, sand so comes unto the 1335 days, or years; that is the 45 prophetical days, from the expyring of the first number;
when he Says, blessed is he that waiteth, sand so comes unto the 1335 days, or Years; that is the 45 prophetical days, from the expiring of the First number;
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so that by my account and reckoning the time of the beast expired, about the year 1650 or 1653. (for there is that difference between Gronologers from whence to begin the account from Julians time, wherein (some say the one and some say the other) If you take it from the earliest account, there are 24. of the 45 years past,
so that by my account and reckoning the time of the beast expired, about the year 1650 or 1653. (for there is that difference between Gronologers from whence to begin the account from Julians time, wherein (Some say the one and Some say the other) If you take it from the earliest account, there Are 24. of the 45 Years past,
I confesse, I have found a great exercise in my self to digest so long a delay as 21 or 24 years, it is a great while, especially for men that are in years (and according to the course of nature, may drop before that time) to wait, which hath put me upon, searching exceedingly,
I confess, I have found a great exercise in my self to digest so long a Delay as 21 or 24 Years, it is a great while, especially for men that Are in Years (and according to the course of nature, may drop before that time) to wait, which hath put me upon, searching exceedingly,
There being such a promise left us of shortening the days (the days of the last calamity) but ( I say) it is not for us, upon our own desires (that would fain do it,) to shorten the time, we may not presume to do it) and therefore for my part I am fain to give that up, I cannot bring the post neerer, then the Scripture sets it;
There being such a promise left us of shortening the days (the days of the last calamity) but (I say) it is not for us, upon our own Desires (that would fain do it,) to shorten the time, we may not presume to do it) and Therefore for my part I am fain to give that up, I cannot bring the post nearer, then the Scripture sets it;
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here is evil present, and here is good absent, here is hope deferred, and here is great tryal and exercise present, I need not speak of these particularly, you know that in the Revelations (in two chapters, to speak of no more) the holy Ghost doth reflect upon the great exercise that must be expected would be given unto the patience of the saints, by the course of the man of sin, that he runs,
Here is evil present, and Here is good absent, Here is hope deferred, and Here is great trial and exercise present, I need not speak of these particularly, you know that in the Revelations (in two Chapters, to speak of no more) the holy Ghost does reflect upon the great exercise that must be expected would be given unto the patience of the Saints, by the course of the man of since, that he runs,
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as 1st in Revel. 13. Where you have the two beasts described, it is said, at the end of the description of the former beast, here is the patience, and the faith of the saints, and 2ly in Reve. 14.12.
as 1st in Revel. 13. Where you have the two beasts described, it is said, At the end of the description of the former beast, Here is the patience, and the faith of the Saints, and 2ly in Reve. 14.12.
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where he speaks of the fall of the beast, and of his worshipers, he says, here is the patience of the saints, both these texts (and the latter especially) imply both the exercise by a present evil,
where he speaks of the fallen of the beast, and of his worshippers, he Says, Here is the patience of the Saints, both these texts (and the latter especially) imply both the exercise by a present evil,
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and in expecting of this good, there must be a continuance in bearing, as the Apostle says in Heb. 10.36. Ye have need of patience that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise, and so all the comfort is to them that endure to the end, they shall be saved, there must be a perseverance;
and in expecting of this good, there must be a Continuance in bearing, as the Apostle Says in Hebrew 10.36. You have need of patience that After you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise, and so all the Comfort is to them that endure to the end, they shall be saved, there must be a perseverance;
because thon hast kept the word of my patience (it is said to the Church of Philadelphia ) I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation Rev. 3.10.
Because thon hast kept the word of my patience (it is said to the Church of Philadelphia) I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation Rev. 3.10.
Though, indeed, this doing of the will of God, is not only the active part of a Saints life and obedience but his very suffering is a doing the will of God, a Christian is active even in suffering,
Though, indeed, this doing of the will of God, is not only the active part of a Saints life and Obedience but his very suffering is a doing the will of God, a Christian is active even in suffering,
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but a Christian is said to be exercised by the things that he bears, and it is said, that they bring forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness, to them that are exercised thereby, a Christian is a lively stirring thing, he is exercised in suffering the will of God.
but a Christian is said to be exercised by the things that he bears, and it is said, that they bring forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness, to them that Are exercised thereby, a Christian is a lively stirring thing, he is exercised in suffering the will of God.
Thirdly, the third thing is expectation, this is also in patience, as the Criticks upon the word say, it doth import a tollerantia, & persever antia cum expectatione, there is a trouble they are sensible of, in the deferring of their hopes,
Thirdly, the third thing is expectation, this is also in patience, as the Critics upon the word say, it does import a tollerantia, & persever antia cum expectation, there is a trouble they Are sensible of, in the deferring of their hope's,
and in the continuance of their tryals, but this trouble is joyned with a comfortable expctation, they bear it with an expectation of an issue, according indeed as God hath provided for all his, in all their tryals,
and in the Continuance of their trials, but this trouble is joined with a comfortable expctation, they bear it with an expectation of an issue, according indeed as God hath provided for all his, in all their trials,
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so that a Christian is subjected in hope, as it is said the creation is, God forbid that a Christian should not have his part in that priviledge, that the whole creation shares in, they are subjected in hope,
so that a Christian is subjected in hope, as it is said the creation is, God forbid that a Christian should not have his part in that privilege, that the Whole creation shares in, they Are subjected in hope,
how much more the Saints, they shall have the first mercy, as they are the first fruits of his creatures, so they shall have the first fruits of redemption, the rest of the creatures shall be delivered,
how much more the Saints, they shall have the First mercy, as they Are the First fruits of his creatures, so they shall have the First fruits of redemption, the rest of the creatures shall be Delivered,
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but how and when? why? iuto the glcrious liberty of the sons of God, even as Christ is the first begotten from the dead, so the saints are the first fruits of the creation.
but how and when? why? iuto the glcrious liberty of the Sons of God, even as christ is the First begotten from the dead, so the Saints Are the First fruits of the creation.
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even as the hireling waits for the end of the day, and the watchman watches for the morning, so do the people of God wait for the promised redemption, we through the spirit do wait for the hope of righteousness by faith,
even as the hireling waits for the end of the day, and the watchman watches for the morning, so do the people of God wait for the promised redemption, we through the Spirit do wait for the hope of righteousness by faith,
But hope that is seen is not hope, so as that now from henec, we gather this, that where there is not an expectation, there patience will be found very weak,
But hope that is seen is not hope, so as that now from henec, we gather this, that where there is not an expectation, there patience will be found very weak,
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and impoteut, and indeed, that will be found to be the account of our impatience, want of faith and hope, so is the strength and firmness of our patience, Abraham saw the day of Christ, he waited with a great firmness of patience,
and impoteut, and indeed, that will be found to be the account of our impatience, want of faith and hope, so is the strength and firmness of our patience, Abraham saw the day of christ, he waited with a great firmness of patience,
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because he saw my day and rejoyced, and was glad, and therefore let me tell you, friends, upon this account (before I pass from this particular) it is your interest,
Because he saw my day and rejoiced, and was glad, and Therefore let me tell you, Friends, upon this account (before I pass from this particular) it is your Interest,
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So patience is very lame upon this account because they know not whether it will be in their days or nor, that is the cause of so great slightness, in this respect they leave these things to others, say they, you have leizure you can study the times and the promises,
So patience is very lame upon this account Because they know not whither it will be in their days or nor, that is the cause of so great slightness, in this respect they leave these things to Others, say they, you have leizure you can study the times and the promises,
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And if you say, how should we (alas how should we) discern those difficult, those obscure periods that are delivered so darkly in the Revelations, and other places, let me tell you (I desire to be free with you) I know not whether it will suit with me or no, to speak oft among you;
And if you say, how should we (alas how should we) discern those difficult, those Obscure periods that Are Delivered so darkly in the Revelations, and other places, let me tell you (I desire to be free with you) I know not whither it will suit with me or not, to speak oft among you;
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I confess it is too plain, and I have no ground to recall my word, I stand to the reckoning that I have made among you, that from the time of Julian the Apostate who in opposition to Christianity was engaging to repair Judaism from that time to 1650. or 1653. the 1290. days came up,
I confess it is too plain, and I have no ground to Recall my word, I stand to the reckoning that I have made among you, that from the time of Julian the Apostate who in opposition to Christianity was engaging to repair Judaism from that time to 1650. or 1653. the 1290. days Come up,
if all the interpreters be out, yet we may fetch the sence of it from heaven, strive then with God, that he would give you some account of the prophecies,
if all the Interpreters be out, yet we may fetch the sense of it from heaven, strive then with God, that he would give you Some account of the prophecies,
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and in his dealings with his people, and his manifesting himself in their spirits and forming them, it is a self evidencing property, that is in the dispensations of God to acquaint us, what they are,
and in his dealings with his people, and his manifesting himself in their spirits and forming them, it is a self evidencing property, that is in the dispensations of God to acquaint us, what they Are,
our Saviour says it is, that that may afford us light, yea heathens can discern the face of the sky, and yet cannot we discern the signes of the times, there is as much light to be gathered from the times,
our Saviour Says it is, that that may afford us Light, yea Heathens can discern the face of the sky, and yet cannot we discern the Signs of the times, there is as much Light to be gathered from the times,
and the blowing of the Southwind &c. and have we not now a notable cloud arising in this western part of the world (so that I say, there is a light in the times,
and the blowing of the South wind etc. and have we not now a notable cloud arising in this western part of the world (so that I say, there is a Light in the times,
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you know it is said, that there must be a dissolution before there be a restitution, the first heaven and earth fled away from the face of him, that fate upon the throne,
you know it is said, that there must be a dissolution before there be a restitution, the First heaven and earth fled away from the face of him, that fate upon the throne,
Then I pray, answer me this in your own spirits, whether this generation or age, that we have lived in from the times of our childhood (at least the most of us that are here) whether it hath not been a dissolving age.
Then I pray, answer me this in your own spirits, whither this generation or age, that we have lived in from the times of our childhood (At least the most of us that Are Here) whither it hath not been a dissolving age.
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and how I opened them, this is that I say we have seen in this part of the world, a little model of the great dissolution of Churches and states, oh how have we seen them disordered, we have seen a first heaven, and a first earth passe away, though you may say it is come again, yet there was a dissolution;
and how I opened them, this is that I say we have seen in this part of the world, a little model of the great dissolution of Churches and states, o how have we seen them disordered, we have seen a First heaven, and a First earth pass away, though you may say it is come again, yet there was a dissolution;
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no man can deny, but that is not all, the dissolution continues, and it works still, the interest of the kingdom of God, works in the bowels of all interests and of all affairs,
no man can deny, but that is not all, the dissolution continues, and it works still, the Interest of the Kingdom of God, works in the bowels of all interests and of all affairs,
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and passed away every one of them, they have had their day in Churches, in gifts, in administrations, in discoveries, I tell you, the heavens and the earth are visibly passing away.
and passed away every one of them, they have had their day in Churches, in Gifts, in administrations, in discoveries, I tell you, the heavens and the earth Are visibly passing away.
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I tell you the very joy of the earth is gone, and except it be in a sew that are resembled, by the gleaning after harvest, as you have it in Esay 24.13.
I tell you the very joy of the earth is gone, and except it be in a sew that Are resembled, by the gleaning After harvest, as you have it in Isaiah 24.13.
and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done, they shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the Lord, &c. and as it is Esay. 30.29.
and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done, they shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the Lord, etc. and as it is Isaiah. 30.29.
as in the night, in a dark season, when all things are dark round about us, there is a song as in the night, which these gleanings have, I mean this poor remnant, which God says in Zephany 3 12. he will leave (he will leave an afflicted and poor people) they sing indeed in the spirit,
as in the night, in a dark season, when all things Are dark round about us, there is a song as in the night, which these gleanings have, I mean this poor remnant, which God Says in Zephany 3 12. he will leave (he will leave an afflicted and poor people) they sing indeed in the Spirit,
why you know that patience, is a work it self, it is the work of faith, the tryal of your faith worketh patience, says the Apostle Jam. 13. and tribulation worketh patience, Rom. 5.2.
why you know that patience, is a work it self, it is the work of faith, the trial of your faith works patience, Says the Apostle Jam. 13. and tribulation works patience, Rom. 5.2.
and hope maketh not ashamed: now mark you here, all that follows from the first work, that tribulation, worketh patience, all the rest is the work of patience, the perfect work of patience, it works experience, patience is to make us experienced Christians:
and hope makes not ashamed: now mark you Here, all that follows from the First work, that tribulation, works patience, all the rest is the work of patience, the perfect work of patience, it works experience, patience is to make us experienced Christians:
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and many for number) we have great experience there by, as a traveller that hath gone through many countryes, he hath gotten great experience thereby, having undergone many hardships,
and many for number) we have great experience there by, as a traveller that hath gone through many countries, he hath got great experience thereby, having undergone many hardships,
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for a man to be greatly experienced, this is part of the riches of a Christian, you will stand for a man of experience in point of Physick, the practise is the thing that enables a man most to do good,
for a man to be greatly experienced, this is part of the riches of a Christian, you will stand for a man of experience in point of Physic, the practice is the thing that enables a man most to do good,
and to answer your end, so it is with a Christian, it is part of his riches and of his glory, experience, David was such an experienced Christian, (for they are all Christians that did believe in Christ to come,
and to answer your end, so it is with a Christian, it is part of his riches and of his glory, experience, David was such an experienced Christian, (for they Are all Christians that did believe in christ to come,
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So that it should seem that patience doth sustain, or supply the place, and do the part (as I may say) of all manner of tools to the polishing and perfecting of a faint;
So that it should seem that patience does sustain, or supply the place, and do the part (as I may say) of all manner of tools to the polishing and perfecting of a faint;
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I tell you, there is a great deal to be done in a Christian, to fit him for that glorious converse with Christ in the new Jerusalem, and therefore you reade in Revel. 19.7. the marriage of the lamb is come, that is good news you will say;
I tell you, there is a great deal to be done in a Christian, to fit him for that glorious converse with christ in the new Jerusalem, and Therefore you read in Revel. 19.7. the marriage of the lamb is come, that is good news you will say;
as the prophet speaks, it is not for you to desire the day of the Lord, the day of the Lord is darkness and not light, what will you do in the day of the Lord?
as the Prophet speaks, it is not for you to desire the day of the Lord, the day of the Lord is darkness and not Light, what will you do in the day of the Lord?
and it is that I should be glad to hear others sensible of, even the enmity that is in the carnal minde, it is enmity aga nst God, it is not subject, neither can it be:
and it is that I should be glad to hear Others sensible of, even the enmity that is in the carnal mind, it is enmity Agam nst God, it is not Subject, neither can it be:
I tell you, if yon do not know this by your selves, you know not your own hearts and do we think, that we shall pass into that new state of things by translation (we might iudeed have done so if Adam had not sinned) out of that which is natural into that which is spiritual.
I tell you, if yond do not know this by your selves, you know not your own hearts and do we think, that we shall pass into that new state of things by Translation (we might iudeed have done so if Adam had not sinned) out of that which is natural into that which is spiritual.
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But now believe it there must be knocking work, there must be dissolving work, and you will feel this, it will put you to pain, I would not discourage you,
But now believe it there must be knocking work, there must be dissolving work, and you will feel this, it will put you to pain, I would not discourage you,
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yet I say the spirit is willing, and if the Lord please to call up his spirit in us, it will make us a willing sacrifice, but then is a great change to be brought upon us.
yet I say the Spirit is willing, and if the Lord please to call up his Spirit in us, it will make us a willing sacrifice, but then is a great change to be brought upon us.
Now hen having spoken so much of the time, let me come a little to minister of this strength and help unto you, we should look up, to God, that we might be ministers of the spirit,
Now hen having spoken so much of the time, let me come a little to minister of this strength and help unto you, we should look up, to God, that we might be Ministers of the Spirit,
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The first is this, to reconcile you, to all he hardships and tryals, all the bitter things that God sees good to exercise his people with all, consider the harmony that there is in all the ways and works of God,
The First is this, to reconcile you, to all he hardships and trials, all the bitter things that God sees good to exercise his people with all, Consider the harmony that there is in all the ways and works of God,
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but they are all of them by his wise contrivance set in their places, as he says, he hath set prosperity over against adversity, he hath set evil days over against good days,
but they Are all of them by his wise contrivance Set in their places, as he Says, he hath Set Prosperity over against adversity, he hath Set evil days over against good days,
as Israel was set back in the wildernesse, they were within a little of Canaan at their coming out of Egypt, they were over against the land of Canaan, where unto they did passe at the last,
as Israel was Set back in the Wilderness, they were within a little of Canaan At their coming out of Egypt, they were over against the land of Canaan, where unto they did pass At the last,
yet if you had seen it delineated, as I have done, and observed their wandrings in the wildernesse, you never saw such a crooked line in all your life,
yet if you had seen it delineated, as I have done, and observed their wanderings in the Wilderness, you never saw such a crooked line in all your life,
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And this I will propound to your further consideration, that all the whole schem, and all the scenes of Gods providences and dispensations to his people,
And this I will propound to your further consideration, that all the Whole Schem, and all the scenes of God's providences and dispensations to his people,
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Where Moses speaks of the several changes that should befall that people, he calls it, a song so like wife the book of Canticles which doth prophetically hold forth the feveral changes of the state of things from Solomons time to Christs coming, it is called a song, so if we could but look upon the whole body of divine counsel,
Where Moses speaks of the several changes that should befall that people, he calls it, a song so like wife the book of Canticles which does prophetically hold forth the feveral changes of the state of things from Solomons time to Christ coming, it is called a song, so if we could but look upon the Whole body of divine counsel,
and of divine dispensations, as a peice of poesy or a song, it would sweeten it unto us, you know this age is much given to plays (to Comedies especially which begin tragically but end very satisfactorily) so do the ways of God,
and of divine dispensations, as a piece of poesy or a song, it would sweeten it unto us, you know this age is much given to plays (to Comedies especially which begin tragically but end very satisfactorily) so do the ways of God,
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Let patience have it's perfect work that you may be perfect, and entire, lacking nothing, men would be contented, might they come to the end of their journey though they lost a great deal of the glory that God intends them by the way,
Let patience have it's perfect work that you may be perfect, and entire, lacking nothing, men would be contented, might they come to the end of their journey though they lost a great deal of the glory that God intends them by the Way,
Look upon the contrivance of God, the project of God, there is not any one passage, in his whole contrivance that can be spared, not any one trouble either to the Church,
Look upon the contrivance of God, the project of God, there is not any one passage, in his Whole contrivance that can be spared, not any one trouble either to the Church,
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3ly, A third consideration is his, I have told you, once and again, and now also that I cannot bring tho time neerer (the time of our hopes) then I have done;
3ly, A third consideration is his, I have told you, once and again, and now also that I cannot bring though time nearer (the time of our hope's) then I have done;
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but yet consider this, this time that is yet to run out before that very period comes, wherein he is pronounced blessed that waits & comes to that time, I say those times that are to run out will be filled with wonders,
but yet Consider this, this time that is yet to run out before that very Period comes, wherein he is pronounced blessed that waits & comes to that time, I say those times that Are to run out will be filled with wonders,
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for although it is not said, that Daniel shall stand in his lot, until the end of those days (and then it is promised he shall) ye I say there may goundedly be an expectation of higher, more transcendent and wonderfull works of God that shall entertain his people during their watching and waiting;
for although it is not said, that daniel shall stand in his lot, until the end of those days (and then it is promised he shall) you I say there may goundedly be an expectation of higher, more transcendent and wonderful works of God that shall entertain his people during their watching and waiting;
or something by them, and so shall the Lords people, you will say what entertainment shall we have? I must tell you I look upon the 45 years as well night half expyred, which is the time, in which Christ employs instruments for the throwing down of the remainder of his enemies, throughout this whole western world,
or something by them, and so shall the lords people, you will say what entertainment shall we have? I must tell you I look upon the 45 Years as well night half expired, which is the time, in which christ employs Instruments for the throwing down of the remainder of his enemies, throughout this Whole western world,
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But in Revel. 16. you read, that at the pouring forth of the 6th Vyal the great river of Euphrates shall be dryed up, he is drying up Euphrates at this day,
But in Revel. 16. you read, that At the pouring forth of the 6th Vial the great river of Euphrates shall be dried up, he is drying up Euphrates At this day,
or visibly, yet the saints finde it coming on in the spirit (and this if you be reasonable men will satisfy you, God will satissy his people ere he hath done,
or visibly, yet the Saints find it coming on in the Spirit (and this if you be reasonable men will satisfy you, God will satissy his people ere he hath done,
The 4th consideration is this, that if we did understand things aright, we should rejoyce with all our souls, it would turn to us for a testimony, that the Lord holds us in so long suspenee, being an argument of the greatness of the transcendency of the things, that are promised, otherwise God would not exercise his people so long in the wayting for them, think you that God will exercise his people with waiting for a trifle Esa. 64.4.
The 4th consideration is this, that if we did understand things aright, we should rejoice with all our Souls, it would turn to us for a testimony, that the Lord holds us in so long suspenee, being an argument of the greatness of the transcendency of the things, that Are promised, otherwise God would not exercise his people so long in the waiting for them, think you that God will exercise his people with waiting for a trifle Isaiah 64.4.
neither hath any eye seen besides thee O God, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him, if you expect Christs glorious kingdom any otherwise, you will be mistaken, there is no common or ordinary thing;
neither hath any eye seen beside thee Oh God, what he hath prepared for him that waits for him, if you expect Christ glorious Kingdom any otherwise, you will be mistaken, there is no Common or ordinary thing;
in that day expect nothing but wonders, things that are to put your faith to it to acknowledge them when they come to passe, that you will be ready to say, are we in a dream? as when the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, this is that which makes our patience so lame, we represent the kingdom of God, in such a pittiful poor way,
in that day expect nothing but wonders, things that Are to put your faith to it to acknowledge them when they come to pass, that you will be ready to say, Are we in a dream? as when the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, this is that which makes our patience so lame, we represent the Kingdom of God, in such a pitiful poor Way,
and the ministers shall recover themselves, with their people, alas, alas, is this all? is this the kingdome of Christ? I saw no temple there, God will bring his people to immediate converse with himself, they shall see eye to eye, God intends to bring his people to a state without sin, past this state of infirmity.
and the Ministers shall recover themselves, with their people, alas, alas, is this all? is this the Kingdom of christ? I saw no temple there, God will bring his people to immediate converse with himself, they shall see eye to eye, God intends to bring his people to a state without since, passed this state of infirmity.
Do you think that God would have suffered Paradise to fall, but that he had a better state to bring forth? Do you think that the temple had been suffered to miscarry,
Do you think that God would have suffered Paradise to fallen, but that he had a better state to bring forth? Do you think that the temple had been suffered to miscarry,
Do you think that the primitive state had been suffered to decline, but that he had a better state yea better then the Apostles, better then the Prophets? We see (say they) through a glass datkly, but in that day, Christians shall be known to whom they belong, you know a waterman by his badge, the name of God shall be written in the foreheads of his people.
Do you think that the primitive state had been suffered to decline, but that he had a better state yea better then the Apostles, better then the prophets? We see (say they) through a glass datkly, but in that day, Christians shall be known to whom they belong, you know a waterman by his badge, the name of God shall be written in the foreheads of his people.
And I tell you, as I have told you formerly, it is the spirit of Christ in the Saints, that is the power by which they shall be changed, Christs personal appearance from heaven bears a part, it is the glorious example to which we shall be conformed,
And I tell you, as I have told you formerly, it is the Spirit of christ in the Saints, that is the power by which they shall be changed, Christ personal appearance from heaven bears a part, it is the glorious Exampl to which we shall be conformed,
before the new Jerusalem comes down from God, out of heaven, else what means that promise Rev. 3.12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the house of my God,
before the new Jerusalem comes down from God, out of heaven, Else what means that promise Rev. 3.12 Him that Overcometh will I make a pillar in the house of my God,
and the name of the Citty of my God, even of the new Jerusalem, &c. The overcomer is the person to whom this promise is made, we must fight the good fight of saith, we must be over coming all our spiritual enemies,
and the name of the city of my God, even of the new Jerusalem, etc. The overcomer is the person to whom this promise is made, we must fight the good fight of Says, we must be over coming all our spiritual enemies,
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though we desire that God would fight the battels of his people every where, and give them the advantage in every battle, ye I say we have other enemies that we are engaged with;
though we desire that God would fight the battles of his people every where, and give them the advantage in every battle, you I say we have other enemies that we Are engaged with;
