and they doe more particularly relate unto the times, in which God will gather together Israel and Judah, as in the 14 vers. Behold, the dayes come, saith the Lord, that I will performe that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel,
and they do more particularly relate unto the times, in which God will gather together Israel and Judah, as in the 14 vers. Behold, the days come, Says the Lord, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel,
I say, the Prophesie lookes to the time when the Lord will unite the ten Tribes, which are called the house of Israel, and the two Tribes, which are called the house of Judah, and will performe all those good things that he hath promised to them, in that day,
I say, the Prophesy looks to the time when the Lord will unite the ten Tribes, which Are called the house of Israel, and the two Tribes, which Are called the house of Judah, and will perform all those good things that he hath promised to them, in that day,
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Now among the many blessed things the Lord hath promised unto his people in that day, this indeed is the chiefe and the great mercy, God hath promised A KINGDOME;
Now among the many blessed things the Lord hath promised unto his people in that day, this indeed is the chief and the great mercy, God hath promised A KINGDOM;
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and indeed, whereas this kingdome here promised, is shadowed forth by that of David, it doth hold thus much, That the kingdome, is not onely a spirituall kingdome, but an outward visible kingdome;
and indeed, whereas this Kingdom Here promised, is shadowed forth by that of David, it does hold thus much, That the Kingdom, is not only a spiritual Kingdom, but an outward visible Kingdom;
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and the assurance that the Lord gives unto his people, is grounded on the Covenant made with David and lest there should be any doubt about the Covenant made with David, the certainty of it, the Lord tells us, that the Covenant made with David was as certain as the Covenant of the day and night, If you can breake my Covenant of the day and my Covenant of the night, that there shall not be day and night in their season,
and the assurance that the Lord gives unto his people, is grounded on the Covenant made with David and lest there should be any doubt about the Covenant made with David, the certainty of it, the Lord tells us, that the Covenant made with David was as certain as the Covenant of the day and night, If you can break my Covenant of the day and my Covenant of the night, that there shall not be day and night in their season,
why so saith the Lord, my Covenant with David its an unalterable an unchangeable Covenant, and upon this Covenant, this Throne and Kingdome I now promise to you is founded.
why so Says the Lord, my Covenant with David its an unalterable an unchangeable Covenant, and upon this Covenant, this Throne and Kingdom I now promise to you is founded.
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If we doe but say it was an unchangeable Covenant, that Covenant is the new Covenant, where its spoken of, its spoken of as an Everlasting and an unalterable Covenant;
If we do but say it was an unchangeable Covenant, that Covenant is the new Covenant, where its spoken of, its spoken of as an Everlasting and an unalterable Covenant;
as is cleare from other Scriptures, 2 Sam: 23. David when he was ready to dye, in his last words he doth make this his Comfort, Although my house be not so with God,
as is clear from other Scriptures, 2 Sam: 23. David when he was ready to die, in his last words he does make this his Comfort, Although my house be not so with God,
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So that the Covenant made with David, it was an Everlasting Covenant, it was a sure Covenant, it was a Covenant that David had founded his very Salvation upon,
So that the Covenant made with David, it was an Everlasting Covenant, it was a sure Covenant, it was a Covenant that David had founded his very Salvation upon,
The Covenant of David it was an Everlasting Covenant. Now this Throne and kingdome, which is here promised to the house of Israel, and to the house of Judah, and also to all the seede of Abraham, as well the spirituall as the naturall, the Gentills as the Jewes, which should in this day become one with them, its founded and that upon the Covenant of David, and that is the Everlasting Covenant, the new Covenant, the Covenant of grace;
The Covenant of David it was an Everlasting Covenant. Now this Throne and Kingdom, which is Here promised to the house of Israel, and to the house of Judah, and also to all the seed of Abraham, as well the spiritual as the natural, the Gentiles as the Jews, which should in this day become one with them, its founded and that upon the Covenant of David, and that is the Everlasting Covenant, the new Covenant, the Covenant of grace;
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That the kingdome (or visible kingdome) of Christ its founded in the new Covenant, or, The doctrine of Christs kingdome its a part or Branch of the new Covenant.
That the Kingdom (or visible Kingdom) of christ its founded in the new Covenant, or, The Doctrine of Christ Kingdom its a part or Branch of the new Covenant.
so that the promise of Eternall life, that great blessing of the new Covenant, the foundation of this Covenant it was laid in Eternitie, before the world began.
so that the promise of Eternal life, that great blessing of the new Covenant, the Foundation of this Covenant it was laid in Eternity, before the world began.
Now if we doe but looke to the transactions past between God and Christ in Eternitie, at the striking up of this Covenant, we shall finde that this was one great branch, one great peice of the new Covenant,
Now if we do but look to the transactions passed between God and christ in Eternity, At the striking up of this Covenant, we shall find that this was one great branch, one great piece of the new Covenant,
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namely, a visible kingdome; that Jesus Christ should have a kingdome, and be king, and have all his enemies under him here, it was one great peice of that Covenant that was made between God and Christ in Eternitie.
namely, a visible Kingdom; that jesus christ should have a Kingdom, and be King, and have all his enemies under him Here, it was one great piece of that Covenant that was made between God and christ in Eternity.
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and what worke his father had put into his hands for him to doe, and so he doth aske what he should have for his labour, what wages he should have for the doing his worke? And in the third verse, the Lord comes and he doth offer to Jesus Christ,
and what work his father had put into his hands for him to do, and so he does ask what he should have for his labour, what wages he should have for the doing his work? And in the third verse, the Lord comes and he does offer to jesus christ,
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and proffers more largely to him, And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant, to raise up the Tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel:
and proffers more largely to him, And he said, It is a Light thing that thou Shouldst be my servant, to raise up the Tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel:
Thus saith the Lord, the redeemer of Israel, and his holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the Nation abhorreth, to a servant of Rulers, Kings shall see and arise, Princes also shall worship,
Thus Says the Lord, the redeemer of Israel, and his holy One, to him whom man despises, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of Rulers, Kings shall see and arise, Princes also shall worship,
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and submit to him, so that these things are spoken by the Prophet in Time, yet, as they were transacted betwixt the Father and the Son, they were before time;
and submit to him, so that these things Are spoken by the Prophet in Time, yet, as they were transacted betwixt the Father and the Son, they were before time;
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But more clearely, Isai. 53.10, 11, 12 ver: where we have likewise the substance of the Covenant, that was betwixt God and Christ, the Father and the Son,
But more clearly, Isaiah 53.10, 11, 12 for: where we have likewise the substance of the Covenant, that was betwixt God and christ, the Father and the Son,
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Jesus Christ for his part he is content that God should bruise him, and to be greived, and that his soule should become an offering for sin, and make Intercession for Sinners: then the Father againe he promises on his part, that Jesus Christ should see his seede, that he should Justifie many, and the like;
jesus christ for his part he is content that God should bruise him, and to be grieved, and that his soul should become an offering for since, and make Intercession for Sinners: then the Father again he promises on his part, that jesus christ should see his seed, that he should Justify many, and the like;
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because he powred out his soule unto death, and was numbred with the Transgressors, and bare the sins of many, therefore will I divide him a portion with the great,
Because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the Transgressors, and bore the Sins of many, Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great,
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for the Father would not give unto his Son a reward that is short of his sufferings, this were to look upon God as straite handed, (when Jesus Christ had done his worke to give a reward short of his worke) therefore the reward must be as large as his sufferings.
for the Father would not give unto his Son a reward that is short of his sufferings, this were to look upon God as strait handed, (when jesus christ had done his work to give a reward short of his work) Therefore the reward must be as large as his sufferings.
There was spirituall sufferings, and that in undergoing that bitter agony he underwent in the garden, in encountering all the sore Temptations of Satan,
There was spiritual sufferings, and that in undergoing that bitter agony he underwent in the garden, in encountering all the soar Temptations of Satan,
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for so great was Christs spirituall sufferings, that what ever he receives from the Father in a spiritual way, is but a full & sufficient reward for them:
for so great was Christ spiritual sufferings, that what ever he receives from the Father in a spiritual Way, is but a full & sufficient reward for them:
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My servant shall be exalted, and extolled, and be very high, who is this Gods servant? why, Jesus Christ, he, whose vissage was more marred then any mans,
My servant shall be exalted, and extolled, and be very high, who is this God's servant? why, jesus christ, he, whose visage was more marred then any men,
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and he was without forme, or comelines, that is, he had no beauty, men were astonied at him, to look at him, seeing him so poore and so despised, that this should be the Messiah and the Saviour of the world;
and he was without Form, or comeliness, that is, he had no beauty, men were astonished At him, to look At him, seeing him so poor and so despised, that this should be the Messiah and the Saviour of the world;
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and then the Kings shall shut their mouths at him, the great men of the earth shall be dumb, they shall not dare to speake a word in the presence of him, there shall be such a dread in the day of his Glory;
and then the Kings shall shut their mouths At him, the great men of the earth shall be dumb, they shall not Dare to speak a word in the presence of him, there shall be such a dread in the day of his Glory;
and every tongue shall acknowledge that this Jesus that was crucified, and made a reproach at Jerusalem, that he was the Lord Christ, the glory of God the Father,
and every tongue shall acknowledge that this jesus that was Crucified, and made a reproach At Jerusalem, that he was the Lord christ, the glory of God the Father,
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yea, it was one great part of it, that Christ should have a visible kingdome: I take it that that promise that we have in Gen: 3.16. The seede of the woman shall breake the Serpents head;
yea, it was one great part of it, that christ should have a visible Kingdom: I take it that that promise that we have in Gen: 3.16. The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head;
There may be a question, Whether that the breaking of the Serpents head, were onely a spirituall victory & conquest, obtained by Christ over the Serpent & his seed;
There may be a question, Whither that the breaking of the Serpents head, were only a spiritual victory & conquest, obtained by christ over the Serpent & his seed;
but now the Serpent hath not only bruised the heele of the woman and afflicted her seede in a spirituall way, by spirituall Temptations, he hath not done this onely;
but now the Serpent hath not only Bruised the heel of the woman and afflicted her seed in a spiritual Way, by spiritual Temptations, he hath not done this only;
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he hath in an outward way afflicted the woman and her seede, therefore there shall be a day wherein Jesus Christ and the faithfull of God, his faithfull Children shall breake the head of the Serpent and his seede, in an outward way;
he hath in an outward Way afflicted the woman and her seed, Therefore there shall be a day wherein jesus christ and the faithful of God, his faithful Children shall break the head of the Serpent and his seed, in an outward Way;
when he held them in that sore bondage in Egypt; and in the evening of the old Testament, what a fearefull blow doth he give againe to the womans seede, in that great dispeircing of the Israel of God into all the quarters of the world? Let us looke into the morning and evening of the old Testament,
when he held them in that soar bondage in Egypt; and in the evening of the old Testament, what a fearful blow does he give again to the woman's seed, in that great dispeircing of the Israel of God into all the quarters of the world? Let us look into the morning and evening of the old Testament,
and though its true indeede, the middle of that day was somewhat more calme and pleasant, the woman and her seede having some respite, under some of the Judges and good Kings of Israel, and was able to beare up her head against the Serpent,
and though its true indeed, the middle of that day was somewhat more Cam and pleasant, the woman and her seed having Some respite, under Some of the Judges and good Kings of Israel, and was able to bear up her head against the Serpent,
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therefore yet, the woman hath not had her day upon the Serpent, but there is a time wherein the woman must have a day upon the Serpent to breake his head;
Therefore yet, the woman hath not had her day upon the Serpent, but there is a time wherein the woman must have a day upon the Serpent to break his head;
now that is after the Serpent hath had his day, and in that day the seede of the woman, breakes the head of the Serpent, that is, gives a deadly blow unto the Serpent,
now that is After the Serpent hath had his day, and in that day the seed of the woman, breaks the head of the Serpent, that is, gives a deadly blow unto the Serpent,
as in the first making of it, and in the first Promulgation of it to man, we have this (as I have shewed you) as one great branch of it the kingdome of Christ;
as in the First making of it, and in the First Promulgation of it to man, we have this (as I have showed you) as one great branch of it the Kingdom of christ;
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I doe speake this the more fully, because I take it here ly's a maine foundation for our faith in this great thing that is controverted in this day, namely, the kingdome of Christ;
I do speak this the more Fully, Because I take it Here ly's a main Foundation for our faith in this great thing that is controverted in this day, namely, the Kingdom of christ;
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Now if we looke into that, we shall finde the great thing that was held forth in it, is this, of Christs visible kingdome, wherein Christ shall bare Rule over all his enemies, conquer all his enemies;
Now if we look into that, we shall find the great thing that was held forth in it, is this, of Christ visible Kingdom, wherein christ shall bore Rule over all his enemies, conquer all his enemies;
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now looke upon the promises that were made to Abraham, and we shall finde this truth, that there was such a thing held forth as an outward visible kingdome, Gen: 22.16, 17, 18 ver: And said, by my selfe have I sworne, saith the Lord,
now look upon the promises that were made to Abraham, and we shall find this truth, that there was such a thing held forth as an outward visible Kingdom, Gen: 22.16, 17, 18 for: And said, by my self have I sworn, Says the Lord,
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because its said, thy seed shall possesse the gate of his Enemies, not the gate of their Enemies, which if it had been spoken of seeds as many, it should have been,
Because its said, thy seed shall possess the gate of his Enemies, not the gate of their Enemies, which if it had been spoken of seeds as many, it should have been,
Ans: Why truly the meaning is this, that a day shall come wherein Jesus Christ shall have power over all his Enemies in the world, he shall have rule over his Enemies, he that hath been trodden upon in his members;
Ans: Why truly the meaning is this, that a day shall come wherein jesus christ shall have power over all his Enemies in the world, he shall have Rule over his Enemies, he that hath been trodden upon in his members;
But now there hath never been such a day as yet, indeed the Enemies of Christ they have hitherto possest his Gate, if you looke from the first day to this day, the Enemies of Christ have ever been in his Gate, that is, they have been treading the Church underfoote, which is most properly his Gate; But there is a day wherein Jesus Christ shall possesse their Gate, and tread them underfoote;
But now there hath never been such a day as yet, indeed the Enemies of christ they have hitherto possessed his Gate, if you look from the First day to this day, the Enemies of christ have ever been in his Gate, that is, they have been treading the Church underfoot, which is most properly his Gate; But there is a day wherein jesus christ shall possess their Gate, and tread them underfoot;
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therefore there is such a thing as a visible kingdome held forth in this promise made to Abraham. Looke but to that promise made, Rom. 4.13. where the Apostle speaks thus;
Therefore there is such a thing as a visible Kingdom held forth in this promise made to Abraham. Look but to that promise made, Rom. 4.13. where the Apostle speaks thus;
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therefore it seemes to me, that the Apostle doth gather up the summe of all the promises made to Abraham, and he doth sum up all in this, God promises to Abraham that he should be heire of the world.
Therefore it seems to me, that the Apostle does gather up the sum of all the promises made to Abraham, and he does sum up all in this, God promises to Abraham that he should be heir of the world.
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what is that now that is the great thing held forth in all those promises? why, it was that he should be heire of the world; and the promise therefore is of such a thing,
what is that now that is the great thing held forth in all those promises? why, it was that he should be heir of the world; and the promise Therefore is of such a thing,
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and indeed it was the substance of them all, th• marrow of them, that Abraham should be a great and an absolute heire, and should have all the world given to him.
and indeed it was the substance of them all, th• marrow of them, that Abraham should be a great and an absolute heir, and should have all the world given to him.
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And if we looke to the naturall seed of Abraham, namely, the Jewes, they never yet possest more than that little spot of land, the land of Canaan, and they have been cast out of that a long time;
And if we look to the natural seed of Abraham, namely, the Jews, they never yet possessed more than that little spot of land, the land of Canaan, and they have been cast out of that a long time;
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and if we looke unto the beleiving Gentills the spirituall seed, they have been to this day persecuted in the world, its outcasts, the of-scouring of it,
and if we look unto the believing Gentiles the spiritual seed, they have been to this day persecuted in the world, its outcasts, the offscouring of it,
and hath given it to whom he pleaseth, was pleased of his own good will to give it to Abraham: indeed, what right had Abraham to the land of Canaan? but God who hath right to all, was pleased to give it to Abraham: why so here, Abrahams seed have the world given them;
and hath given it to whom he Pleases, was pleased of his own good will to give it to Abraham: indeed, what right had Abraham to the land of Canaan? but God who hath right to all, was pleased to give it to Abraham: why so Here, Abrahams seed have the world given them;
there must be a time wherein the seed of Abraham shall possesse the world, as truly as the seed of Abraham did possesse the land of Canaan, which God gave to Abraham and his seed.
there must be a time wherein the seed of Abraham shall possess the world, as truly as the seed of Abraham did possess the land of Canaan, which God gave to Abraham and his seed.
And this promise is said to be made to Abraham not through the Law, but through the righteousnesse of faith, and that is upon the account of the new Covenant;
And this promise is said to be made to Abraham not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith, and that is upon the account of the new Covenant;
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for in the Romans its said, That the righteousnesse which is of faith speakes on this wise, he doth oppose the old Covenant unto the righteousnesse of faith, so that by the righteousnesse of faith we are here to understand, the new Covenant; and this promise made to Abraham as the heire of the world,
for in the Romans its said, That the righteousness which is of faith speaks on this wise, he does oppose the old Covenant unto the righteousness of faith, so that by the righteousness of faith we Are Here to understand, the new Covenant; and this promise made to Abraham as the heir of the world,
Let me adde one notion more upon this Scripture, that this promise is made to Abraham, that he should be heire of the world, the Lord he doth give to Abraham as a pledge,
Let me add one notion more upon this Scripture, that this promise is made to Abraham, that he should be heir of the world, the Lord he does give to Abraham as a pledge,
and Christ hath a true right unto this great heiredome of the whole world, as true a right as Abraham had unto the land of Canaan, when that idneeed he was but a stranger in it;
and christ hath a true right unto this great heiredome of the Whole world, as true a right as Abraham had unto the land of Canaan, when that idneeed he was but a stranger in it;
and looke as Abrahams naturall seed the Jewes upon their coming out of Egypt, they were by God possessed of that land, which God did give to Abraham, as a pledge or an earnest of the great Inheritance;
and look as Abrahams natural seed the Jews upon their coming out of Egypt, they were by God possessed of that land, which God did give to Abraham, as a pledge or an earnest of the great Inheritance;
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that is, when he shall deliver his Children from the Antichristian Tyranny and bondage, and he shall bring the Jewes into their own land, in that day shall they as truly be possest of this great Inheritance of the whole world,
that is, when he shall deliver his Children from the Antichristian Tyranny and bondage, and he shall bring the Jews into their own land, in that day shall they as truly be possessed of this great Inheritance of the Whole world,
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first Abraham was made by God an heire of the whole world, and that indeed is the great Inheritance that is here promised, the promise to Abraham was as to an heire of the whole world.
First Abraham was made by God an heir of the Whole world, and that indeed is the great Inheritance that is Here promised, the promise to Abraham was as to an heir of the Whole world.
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And secondly, Abraham was made an heire of a lesser inheritance, and that was given by God to Abraham and his seede, to live upon (as I may so say) untill the appointed time came, that they should possesse the whole world;
And secondly, Abraham was made an heir of a lesser inheritance, and that was given by God to Abraham and his seed, to live upon (as I may so say) until the appointed time Come, that they should possess the Whole world;
so likewise, Abrahams seed (who wonderously increased in the time of their first Captivity in Egypt ) in the time of this long Captivitie doe wonderfully encrease,
so likewise, Abrahams seed (who wondrously increased in the time of their First Captivity in Egypt) in the time of this long Captivity do wonderfully increase,
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as the new Covenant was renewed with Abraham, so likewise it was renewed with David; the renewall of it with David we have if we looke into the 89 Psalm: 3 & 4 ver: I have made a Covenant with my Chosen;
as the new Covenant was renewed with Abraham, so likewise it was renewed with David; the renewal of it with David we have if we look into the 89 Psalm: 3 & 4 for: I have made a Covenant with my Chosen;
David was never exalted higher than the Kings of the earth, there have been Kings of the earth, that have been higher as to outward glory than David was,
David was never exalted higher than the Kings of the earth, there have been Kings of the earth, that have been higher as to outward glory than David was,
Here's the oath of God, Once have I sworne saith God, doe you thinke that I will be false to David, Once have I sworne, and that, by my holines, the highest thing God could sweare by.
Here's the oath of God, Once have I sworn Says God, do you think that I will be false to David, Once have I sworn, and that, by my holiness, the highest thing God could swear by.
when the Lord made the old Covenant, there was no Oath went with that, therefore the Apostle in the 7th of the Hebrewes saith, that the Priests of the old Covenant were made without an Oath,
when the Lord made the old Covenant, there was no Oath went with that, Therefore the Apostle in the 7th of the Hebrews Says, that the Priests of the old Covenant were made without an Oath,
but now the Priests of the new Covenant they are made with an Oath, 20 & 21 ver: The Priesthood of the new Covenant is confirmed by an Oath, what ever God doth in the new Covenant there goes an Oath with it;
but now the Priests of the new Covenant they Are made with an Oath, 20 & 21 for: The Priesthood of the new Covenant is confirmed by an Oath, what ever God does in the new Covenant there Goes an Oath with it;
and so when Christ is made the high Priest of the new Covenant, the Lord sweares, what ever he doth, I will doe, what he doth as a Priest, I will ratifie and confirme it, I will never repent me of it, there's an oath;
and so when christ is made the high Priest of the new Covenant, the Lord swears, what ever he does, I will do, what he does as a Priest, I will ratify and confirm it, I will never Repent me of it, there's an oath;
and because its confirm'd by an Oath, its cleare it was the new Covenant, the whole new Covenant hath an Oath goes with it, God willing to shew unto the heires of promise the Immutability of his promise, he confirmes it with an Oath, that by two Immutable things, in which it was Impossible for God to lye, we might have a strong Consolation, &c. So that its cleare this is the new Covenant:
and Because its confirmed by an Oath, its clear it was the new Covenant, the Whole new Covenant hath an Oath Goes with it, God willing to show unto the Heirs of promise the Immutability of his promise, he confirms it with an Oath, that by two Immutable things, in which it was Impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong Consolation, etc. So that its clear this is the new Covenant:
Now to this promise is added a speciall Oath, and its observable, that the Lord speakes of Christs kingdome severall times in Scripture (there are foure times that the Lord speakes of this) and he doth sweare to it.
Now to this promise is added a special Oath, and its observable, that the Lord speaks of Christ Kingdom several times in Scripture (there Are foure times that the Lord speaks of this) and he does swear to it.
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when he comes to make this promise to David, that Jesus Christ shall have a kingdome, God sweares againe, Once have I sworne by my holines, that I will not lye unto David;
when he comes to make this promise to David, that jesus christ shall have a Kingdom, God swears again, Once have I sworn by my holiness, that I will not lie unto David;
His seede shall endure for ever; and his Throne as the Sun before me. Againe, if you looke into Isai. 45.13. you have God swearing againe there, I have sworne by my selfe;
His seed shall endure for ever; and his Throne as the Sun before me. Again, if you look into Isaiah 45.13. you have God swearing again there, I have sworn by my self;
the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousnesse and shall not returne, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall sweare Why, what is the meaning of that? why its the very same with that in the Philippians, every knee shall bow to Christ, every tongue shall confesse that Christ is the Lord, it is the exalting and setting up Christ Jesus as King:
the word is gone out of my Mouth in righteousness and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear Why, what is the meaning of that? why its the very same with that in the Philippians, every knee shall bow to christ, every tongue shall confess that christ is the Lord, it is the exalting and setting up christ jesus as King:
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its a description of Christs kingdome, which he confirmes by his oath in the 9•h ver: speaking of this very time of the kingdome of Christ, For this is as the waters of Noah unto me;
its a description of Christ Kingdom, which he confirms by his oath in the 9•h ver: speaking of this very time of the Kingdom of christ, For this is as the waters of Noah unto me;
that is, he would not in that day be wrath with his people, so as to put by the fulfilling this good word of his promise, I will make good this peice of my Covenant.
that is, he would not in that day be wrath with his people, so as to put by the fulfilling this good word of his promise, I will make good this piece of my Covenant.
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and should confirme one branch of it, and that by an Oath, swearing by himselfe, and by his holines, and by his righteousnesse; and swearing that he would not lye; and swearing that it should be as certain as the word to Noah, that the world should never be drowned againe.
and should confirm one branch of it, and that by an Oath, swearing by himself, and by his holiness, and by his righteousness; and swearing that he would not lie; and swearing that it should be as certain as the word to Noah, that the world should never be drowned again.
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& what distrust in his peoples hearts, lest any should doubt of it, he comes over and over againe with this particular branch of it with an Oath, I have sworne, I have sworne, I have sworne, that my Son shall have a kingdome.
& what distrust in his peoples hearts, lest any should doubt of it, he comes over and over again with this particular branch of it with an Oath, I have sworn, I have sworn, I have sworn, that my Son shall have a Kingdom.
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and where ever the Lord doth speake of the coming in of the Jewes, he doth lay it upon the foundation of this new Covenant; and indeed its a very great argument to me, against those that thinke there is no such thing as the kingdome of Christ,
and where ever the Lord does speak of the coming in of the Jews, he does lay it upon the Foundation of this new Covenant; and indeed its a very great argument to me, against those that think there is no such thing as the Kingdom of christ,
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when they were carried Captive into Babylon, for that was a rejecting onely of part of the seed of Abraham, but it doth looke to their long Captivity, of all the seed of Abraham, for these many hundred yeares, the Lord engages he will restore them,
when they were carried Captive into Babylon, for that was a rejecting only of part of the seed of Abraham, but it does look to their long Captivity, of all the seed of Abraham, for these many hundred Years, the Lord engages he will restore them,
and I will bring them backe againe, and I will gather them upon the account of my Covenant, saith God, Deut. 4.30, 31. In the 27 verse Moses had been speaking, The Lord shall scatter you among the nations,
and I will bring them back again, and I will gather them upon the account of my Covenant, Says God, Deuteronomy 4.30, 31. In the 27 verse Moses had been speaking, The Lord shall scatter you among the Nations,
then will I cast away the seede of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seede to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob:
then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be Rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob:
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Exod: 19. When the Lord had cast them off, in respect of the old Covenant, he gathers them upon the account of the new Covenant, his Everlasting Covenant. So likewise, Zach: 9.11.
Exod: 19. When the Lord had cast them off, in respect of the old Covenant, he gathers them upon the account of the new Covenant, his Everlasting Covenant. So likewise, Zach: 9.11.
now in that time God will gather together the Jewes, in the 11 ver: As for thee also, by the blood of the Covenant, I have sent forth thy Prisoners out of the Pitt, wherein is no water.
now in that time God will gather together the Jews, in the 11 for: As for thee also, by the blood of the Covenant, I have sent forth thy Prisoners out of the Pitt, wherein is no water.
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And as the Apostle Paul speakes of the conversion of the Jewes, Rom. 11. He speaking of the naturall seede that were broken off that we might be graffed in,
And as the Apostle Paul speaks of the conversion of the Jews, Rom. 11. He speaking of the natural seed that were broken off that we might be graffed in,
Now observe, this is a glorious peice of the worke, that that shall be the most excellent peice of the worke in the rise of Christs kingdome, in the calling of the Jewes, its this, that it stands upon the new Covenant:
Now observe, this is a glorious piece of the work, that that shall be the most excellent piece of the work in the rise of Christ Kingdom, in the calling of the Jews, its this, that it Stands upon the new Covenant:
it was a peice of the Covenant with Abraham and David; and when he tells us the worke of his kingdome shall rise, he tells us it shall arise upon the foote of the Covenant:
it was a piece of the Covenant with Abraham and David; and when he tells us the work of his Kingdom shall rise, he tells us it shall arise upon the foot of the Covenant:
now lay all these together, and what can be more cleare than this, That the kingdome of Christ its a glorious peice of the new Covenant, its a branch of the new Covenant, its such a peice (as I told you before) as the Lord hath been pleased (in an especiall manner, which he hath not done to any one branch of the new Covenant besides it) to sweare to, againe,
now lay all these together, and what can be more clear than this, That the Kingdom of christ its a glorious piece of the new Covenant, its a branch of the new Covenant, its such a piece (as I told you before) as the Lord hath been pleased (in an especial manner, which he hath not done to any one branch of the new Covenant beside it) to swear to, again,
and performe his Covenant, and if he will not let his new Covenant that he hath spoken so highly of, his Everlasting Covenant, that he hath laid the salvation of all his Children upon, his own glory upon,
and perform his Covenant, and if he will not let his new Covenant that he hath spoken so highly of, his Everlasting Covenant, that he hath laid the salvation of all his Children upon, his own glory upon,
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for his Covenant is a sure Covenant, and an Everlasting Covenant, and therefore indeed its not for us to struggle against the will of God, and the Covenant of God;
for his Covenant is a sure Covenant, and an Everlasting Covenant, and Therefore indeed its not for us to struggle against the will of God, and the Covenant of God;
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Secondly, If it be so that the kingdome of Christ is lodg'd up in the new Covenant, we may hence learne, That the unworthines of the Saints, it cannot, it shall not hinder or deprive them of this mercy:
Secondly, If it be so that the Kingdom of christ is lodged up in the new Covenant, we may hence Learn, That the unworthiness of the Saints, it cannot, it shall not hinder or deprive them of this mercy:
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for new Covenant-mercy's they come riding over the head of all things that stand in the way, new Covenant Grace is a tryumphing Grace, its a Grace that rides in Triumph, what ever it meets with it rides over, its such great Grace.
for new Covenant-mercy's they come riding over the head of all things that stand in the Way, new Covenant Grace is a triumphing Grace, its a Grace that rides in Triumph, what ever it meets with it rides over, its such great Grace.
Now this kingdome of Christ comes on upon the account of the new Covenant, and its the grace of the new Covenant, that shall usher this kingdome into the world;
Now this Kingdom of christ comes on upon the account of the new Covenant, and its the grace of the new Covenant, that shall usher this Kingdom into the world;
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so will it even come over the sin and unworthines of the Saints, if so be that it were upon the account of the old Covenant, indeed we should have little hope, Gods people in this day would have little hope.
so will it even come over the since and unworthiness of the Saints, if so be that it were upon the account of the old Covenant, indeed we should have little hope, God's people in this day would have little hope.
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When the Children of Israel were going through the wilderness, and the Lord was dealing with them according to the old Covenant, they murmured against God,
When the Children of Israel were going through the Wilderness, and the Lord was dealing with them according to the old Covenant, they murmured against God,
yet consider this cannot hinder, but the Lord can yet, and the Lord indeed I hope of his grace, will doe glorious things for his Children, notwithstanding all their unworthines, his grace shall come tryumphing over all these.
yet Consider this cannot hinder, but the Lord can yet, and the Lord indeed I hope of his grace, will do glorious things for his Children, notwithstanding all their unworthiness, his grace shall come triumphing over all these.
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so in the 1 Sam: 11.12, 13. there you shall finde, after they had gotten a great victory over the Ammonites, and some of the people said unto Samuel, who is he that sayd, shall Saul reigne over us? bring the men that we may put them to death:
so in the 1 Sam: 11.12, 13. there you shall find, After they had got a great victory over the Ammonites, and Some of the people said unto Samuel, who is he that said, shall Saul Reign over us? bring the men that we may put them to death:
But looke upon Davids kingdome, and you shall see in the beginning of it, it did arise through many faylings and infirmities, that were both in David himselfe, and his followers;
But look upon Davids Kingdom, and you shall see in the beginning of it, it did arise through many failings and infirmities, that were both in David himself, and his followers;
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and when he had been invading the Countrey neere unto him where he dwelt (at Zicklag ) and Achish asked him whether he had made his rode that day, 1 Sam: 27.10. David tells him a flat untruth, that they had been against the South of Judah:
and when he had been invading the Country near unto him where he dwelled (At Ziklag) and Achish asked him whither he had made his road that day, 1 Sam: 27.10. David tells him a flat untruth, that they had been against the South of Judah:
At another time, he fail'd exceedingly, when in a way of revengefull rage he would goe against Naball, to cut him off and all his house, for denying him provision;
At Another time, he failed exceedingly, when in a Way of revengeful rage he would go against Nabal, to Cut him off and all his house, for denying him provision;
if one should seriously looke upon David and his followers, would be thinke there should any good come of it? many no doubt did thus looke upon David and his followers,
if one should seriously look upon David and his followers, would be think there should any good come of it? many no doubt did thus look upon David and his followers,
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Consider, Christs visible kingdome in this world stands upon the foundation of the new Covenant, it did help David to the kingdome, though through many Infirmities.
Consider, Christ visible Kingdom in this world Stands upon the Foundation of the new Covenant, it did help David to the Kingdom, though through many Infirmities.
yet suppose its mannaged with many infirmities, so that many stumble at it, saying, Can this Monarchy ever prosper? Let such consider that this glorious blessed cause is founded upon the new Covenant,
yet suppose its managed with many infirmities, so that many Stumble At it, saying, Can this Monarchy ever prosper? Let such Consider that this glorious blessed cause is founded upon the new Covenant,
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and though men cannot over-looke Infirmities, yet God will, and accomplish the thing notwithstanding them for the new Covenants sake, I will be mercifull to their sins,
and though men cannot overlook Infirmities, yet God will, and accomplish the thing notwithstanding them for the new Covenants sake, I will be merciful to their Sins,
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and seeing its founded upon the new Covenant, the grace of the Covenant will tryumph over all the weaknesses and infirmities of the Saints that labour to carry it on:
and seeing its founded upon the new Covenant, the grace of the Covenant will triumph over all the Weaknesses and infirmities of the Saints that labour to carry it on:
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the Lord hath founded it so sure, that all the Devills in Hell, and all the rage of men in the world, cannot hinder it, Though my house, saith David be not so with God,
the Lord hath founded it so sure, that all the Devils in Hell, and all the rage of men in the world, cannot hinder it, Though my house, Says David be not so with God,
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the House that is builded upon the rocke, though the winds blow, and floods arise, and beate upon the House, it stands fast, because its built upon the rocke;
the House that is built upon the rock, though the winds blow, and floods arise, and beat upon the House, it Stands fast, Because its built upon the rock;
The unworthynes of the Saints shall not hinder them of this mercy, for new Covenant Grace will ride Tryumphing over the head of all the Infirmities of the people of God.
The unworthiness of the Saints shall not hinder them of this mercy, for new Covenant Grace will ride Triumphing over the head of all the Infirmities of the people of God.
When the Children of Israel came out of Egypt, they come out upon the account of the new Covenant, God remembers his Covenant and sends Moses to them, thereupon they are full of expectation of deliverance,
When the Children of Israel Come out of Egypt, they come out upon the account of the new Covenant, God remembers his Covenant and sends Moses to them, thereupon they Are full of expectation of deliverance,
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and they are further from deliverance than ever they were, and yet notwithstanding when God had tryed but a while their faith and patience, (for that is the end of all his bringing deaths upon a worke, to try our faith and patience,
and they Are further from deliverance than ever they were, and yet notwithstanding when God had tried but a while their faith and patience, (for that is the end of all his bringing death's upon a work, to try our faith and patience,
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and thou shalt be safe, for with me there's safety, but when his kingdome is just ready to come to him, there comes a great sentence of death upon the worke,
and thou shalt be safe, for with me there's safety, but when his Kingdom is just ready to come to him, there comes a great sentence of death upon the work,
and I must leave the Country, saith David, so its with all new Covenant mercy's, that the Lord might try the faith of his Children, which he will have tryed,
and I must leave the Country, Says David, so its with all new Covenant mercy's, that the Lord might try the faith of his Children, which he will have tried,
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As in mercy's to a particular soule, God will have the soule strucke dead, before the Lord reveale the new Covenant mercy to him, that the soule shall say, I can see nothing, I have nothing at all;
As in mercy's to a particular soul, God will have the soul struck dead, before the Lord reveal the new Covenant mercy to him, that the soul shall say, I can see nothing, I have nothing At all;
Abraham lost himselfe greatly in murmuring, while he was waiting for the fulfilling of the new Covenant promise, he cryes out, I goe Childlesse, he had a promise,
Abraham lost himself greatly in murmuring, while he was waiting for the fulfilling of the new Covenant promise, he cries out, I go Childless, he had a promise,
and what doth this his repining bring forth? why presently the very next thing we read, is Abraham and Sahah distrusting God, lay their heads together,
and what does this his repining bring forth? why presently the very next thing we read, is Abraham and Sahah distrusting God, lay their Heads together,
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that the Saints shall have glory hereafter, doth that hinder the spirituall enjoyment of God here? so, the outward kingdome of Christ, what will that hinder the spirituall enjoyment of Christ? But the Devill play's his game thus in the new Testament Times, he made men to looke for an outward kingdome onely,
that the Saints shall have glory hereafter, does that hinder the spiritual enjoyment of God Here? so, the outward Kingdom of christ, what will that hinder the spiritual enjoyment of christ? But the devil play's his game thus in the new Testament Times, he made men to look for an outward Kingdom only,
but before deliverance, thesentence of death comes, and O say they to Moses & Aaron, what have you brought us to? where is their faith now, expecting deliverance at the hand of God? Now it was worse with them than before,
but before deliverance, thesentence of death comes, and Oh say they to Moses & Aaron, what have you brought us to? where is their faith now, expecting deliverance At the hand of God? Now it was Worse with them than before,
So when David stood up first upon the account of his kingdome, saith he, to Abiathar, Come with me and thou shalt be safe, I am sure God will give me the kingdome;
So when David stood up First upon the account of his Kingdom, Says he, to Abiathar, Come with me and thou shalt be safe, I am sure God will give me the Kingdom;
but yet, after that, when Saul pursued him that he was forc't to fly out of one Hole into another, Now, saith he, shall I perish one day by the hand of Saul;
but yet, After that, when Saul pursued him that he was forced to fly out of one Hold into Another, Now, Says he, shall I perish one day by the hand of Saul;
then, when he thought it thus farre off, then the kingdome comes forth, the hand of the Lord cutts off Saul, and the kingdome Immediately comes to David. As when the Children of Israel came out of Babylon, they thought they should have all things,
then, when he Thought it thus Far off, then the Kingdom comes forth, the hand of the Lord cuts off Saul, and the Kingdom Immediately comes to David. As when the Children of Israel Come out of Babylon, they Thought they should have all things,
And just so, when Christ suffered on the Crosse, We thought, say the Disciples, this was he that should have delivered us, their hope was gone of any deliverance by him,
And just so, when christ suffered on the Cross, We Thought, say the Disciples, this was he that should have Delivered us, their hope was gone of any deliverance by him,
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Gods peoples faith is not grounded upon fancyes, but they see and know that God is doing some glorious thing in the world, he is overturning kingdomes,
God's peoples faith is not grounded upon fancies, but they see and know that God is doing Some glorious thing in the world, he is overturning kingdoms,
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I have onely insisted on one particular, the kingdome as a Branch of the new Covenant, but to speake of the kingdome as its held forth in the Word, would take up a large time,
I have only insisted on one particular, the Kingdom as a Branch of the new Covenant, but to speak of the Kingdom as its held forth in the Word, would take up a large time,
than this, of Christs kingdome, for as the end of all is Gods glory, so, this is that, concerns Christs glory, there's a vane of it running through the Scripture, from the first promise made to Abraham, to the last spoken of in the Revelation. The Lord give us hearts to looke up to him for the accomplishing of it in his Time. FINIS.
than this, of Christ Kingdom, for as the end of all is God's glory, so, this is that, concerns Christ glory, there's a vane of it running through the Scripture, from the First promise made to Abraham, to the last spoken of in the Revelation. The Lord give us hearts to look up to him for the accomplishing of it in his Time. FINIS.
THese words are spoken by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, unto a generation of men, which came to him tempting him, desiring him to shew them a signe from heaven, in the first verse, The Pharisees also with the Sadduces, came,
THese words Are spoken by our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, unto a generation of men, which Come to him tempting him, desiring him to show them a Signen from heaven, in the First verse, The Pharisees also with the Sadducees, Come,
and tempting, desired him that he would shew them a signe from heaven. The Pharisees and Sadduces they were in their Principles, contrary and opposite one unto another,
and tempting, desired him that he would show them a Signen from heaven. The Pharisees and Sadducees they were in their Principles, contrary and opposite one unto Another,
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and their Temptation it ly's in desiring a signe from heaven: our Lord Jesus he takes occasion from this, to mind them of the signes of the times, Can yee not discerne the signes of the times? and lest that they should reply that these signes were so darke that they could not be knowne,
and their Temptation it ly's in desiring a Signen from heaven: our Lord jesus he Takes occasion from this, to mind them of the Signs of the times, Can ye not discern the Signs of the times? and lest that they should reply that these Signs were so dark that they could not be known,
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but can yee not discerne the signes of the times? As if he should have said, what, are yee not as wise in spirituall things as you are in Temporall? are you not as wise concerning the signes of the times,
but can ye not discern the Signs of the times? As if he should have said, what, Are ye not as wise in spiritual things as you Are in Temporal? Are you not as wise Concerning the Signs of the times,
That the Times of the Lords more glorious appearance and manifestation of himselfe, they are times that are marked out, they are such times as have evident signes set upon them.
That the Times of the lords more glorious appearance and manifestation of himself, they Are times that Are marked out, they Are such times as have evident Signs Set upon them.
This, the word of Christ doth clearely hold forth, Can yee not discerne the signes of the times? As if he should have said, the present time, its such a time as hath signes set upon it, ye might see signes if so be that ye were not blind;
This, the word of christ does clearly hold forth, Can ye not discern the Signs of the times? As if he should have said, the present time, its such a time as hath Signs Set upon it, you might see Signs if so be that you were not blind;
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There was a glorious appearance of God, in stirring up the heart of Cyrus, of a Heathen, to make him so forward and ready of his own accord, to put on the worke of God, of building the Temple,
There was a glorious appearance of God, in stirring up the heart of Cyrus, of a Heathen, to make him so forward and ready of his own accord, to put on the work of God, of building the Temple,
Thirdly, The time of our Lords first Coming, it was a time wherein there was a glorious manifestation of God, God now manifests himselfe in the flesh, as the Apostle tells us;
Thirdly, The time of our lords First Coming, it was a time wherein there was a glorious manifestation of God, God now manifests himself in the Flesh, as the Apostle tells us;
now, what remarkable signes were set upon this time? there were three remarkable signes set upon this time, by either of which this Generation, might have knowne or discerned Jesus Christ to be the True Messiah.
now, what remarkable Signs were Set upon this time? there were three remarkable Signs Set upon this time, by either of which this Generation, might have known or discerned jesus christ to be the True Messiah.
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First, There was at this time the departure of the Scepter from Judah, Prophesied of by Jacob, as you may find, Gen. 49.10. The Scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feete, untill Shiloh come: that is, untill Christ come:
First, There was At this time the departure of the Sceptre from Judah, Prophesied of by Jacob, as you may find, Gen. 49.10. The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come: that is, until christ come:
Secondly, There was another remarkable signe of the Time, and that was, The Expiring or ending of Daniels seventy weekes, its foretold to Daniel that seventy weekes should be the tearme of time unto the Messiah's appearance, Dan. 9.24.
Secondly, There was Another remarkable Signen of the Time, and that was, The Expiring or ending of Daniel's seventy weeks, its foretold to daniel that seventy weeks should be the term of time unto the Messiah's appearance, Dan. 9.24.
that is, from the time the Angel here speakes these words, seventy weekes, or foure hundred and ninety yeares, reckoning so many dayes as there are in so many weekes,
that is, from the time the Angel Here speaks these words, seventy weeks, or foure hundred and ninety Years, reckoning so many days as there Are in so many weeks,
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and therefore that was another great signe of the Time, that the Lord Jesus came and declared himselfe to be the Messiab, about that time that Daniel had soretold the Messiah was to come forth.
and Therefore that was Another great Signen of the Time, that the Lord jesus Come and declared himself to be the Messiab, about that time that daniel had soretold the Messiah was to come forth.
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Thirdly, There was another Evident signe of this time, and that was, Christs doing of those things that were foretold should be accomplished by the Messiah,
Thirdly, There was Another Evident Signen of this time, and that was, Christ doing of those things that were foretold should be accomplished by the Messiah,
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Againe, in the 29 verse, in those times the Starres shall fall from heaven, an Apostacie of such as shalbe eminent leading men in the Churches of Christ,
Again, in the 29 verse, in those times the Stars shall fallen from heaven, an Apostasy of such as shall eminent leading men in the Churches of christ,
now Immediately before that time, there shall be a great dropping of Starres, of great leading eminent men in the Churches, they shall fall from heaven, from their former walkings,
now Immediately before that time, there shall be a great dropping of Stars, of great leading eminent men in the Churches, they shall fallen from heaven, from their former walkings,
Againe, at that time, there shall be some shall smite their fellow-servants (at the latter end of this Chapter) and that under this pretence, my Lord delay's his coming;
Again, At that time, there shall be Some shall smite their Fellow servants (At the latter end of this Chapter) and that under this pretence, my Lord delay's his coming;
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clearely intimating, that Immediatly before his coming, some should smite and beate their fellow-servants, why? why indeed because they speake of the coming of their Lord as neere,
clearly intimating, that Immediately before his coming, Some should smite and beat their Fellow servants, why? why indeed Because they speak of the coming of their Lord as near,
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And then another signe of the time is, there shall be a very great sleepe upon the virgins, that is in the next Chapter, a great sleepe among professors, those that stand up for the wayes and truth of Christ.
And then Another Signen of the time is, there shall be a very great sleep upon the Virgins, that is in the next Chapter, a great sleep among professors, those that stand up for the ways and truth of christ.
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and sets prayer on work, as you may see, Dan. 9.2 & 3 verses, I Daniel understood by bookes the number of the yeares, whereof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish 70 weekes in the desolations of Jerusalem,
and sets prayer on work, as you may see, Dan. 9.2 & 3 Verses, I daniel understood by books the number of the Years, whereof the word of the Lord Come to Jeremiah the Prophet, that he would accomplish 70 weeks in the desolations of Jerusalem,
and indeed our Saviour seemes to make this one of his maine ends in laying downe so many signes of the time of his second coming, that his Children might have their faith strengthened in the truth when his coming draw's neere,
and indeed our Saviour seems to make this one of his main ends in laying down so many Signs of the time of his second coming, that his Children might have their faith strengthened in the truth when his coming draw's near,
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as if he should have said, when you see these signes fulfilled, then know that your redemption draw's nigh, let this raise up your faith, let this encrease your joy:
as if he should have said, when you see these Signs fulfilled, then know that your redemption draw's High, let this raise up your faith, let this increase your joy:
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Christ makes this a great aggravation of the sin of the Pharisees, that they had signes of the times, O yee hypocrites, can yee not discerne the signes of the times? as if he should have said, yee have the signes of the times, by which if yee will not be wilfully blind, ye cannot but understand something,
christ makes this a great aggravation of the since of the Pharisees, that they had Signs of the times, Oh ye Hypocrites, can ye not discern the Signs of the times? as if he should have said, ye have the Signs of the times, by which if ye will not be wilfully blind, you cannot but understand something,
as his working of miracles, they were one of the signes of the times, and the Lord Jesus Christ doth endeavour to render them inexcusable, and that by his workes:
as his working of Miracles, they were one of the Signs of the times, and the Lord jesus christ does endeavour to render them inexcusable, and that by his works:
When they had such an evident and remarkable signe of the time, as Jesus Christs doing such glorious workes among them, that they might indeed say, we have the Messiah,
When they had such an evident and remarkable Signen of the time, as jesus Christ doing such glorious works among them, that they might indeed say, we have the Messiah,
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so, when the signes of the times doe point at such a worke the Lord will have done, that signe of the time, will render men inexcusable before the Lord that doe not do that worke, that, by which the Lord Jesus Christ did silence the Scribes and Pharisees,
so, when the Signs of the times do point At such a work the Lord will have done, that Signen of the time, will render men inexcusable before the Lord that do not do that work, that, by which the Lord jesus christ did silence the Scribes and Pharisees,
Lord we would have served thee but we did not know thy work, he shall say, what, did ye not see the signes of the times? did not my Prophets speake to you of the signes of the times? did not my Prophets speake, did not my providences worke, did you not see the signes of the times? were not things publicke enough,
Lord we would have served thee but we did not know thy work, he shall say, what, did you not see the Signs of the times? did not my prophets speak to you of the Signs of the times? did not my prophets speak, did not my providences work, did you not see the Signs of the times? were not things public enough,
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and visible enough? this will leave poore soules inexcusable, men may perish through not observing the signes of the times. Doe but a little consider this Generation of men, they doe professe much willingnesse to come to Christ, they desire a signe from heaven, we would faine know that thou art the Messiah, could we but be convinced of it;
and visible enough? this will leave poor Souls inexcusable, men may perish through not observing the Signs of the times. Do but a little Consider this Generation of men, they do profess much willingness to come to christ, they desire a Signen from heaven, we would feign know that thou art the Messiah, could we but be convinced of it;
if we had but a signe, the Jewes require a signe, and the Greekes seeke wisdome, but they have the signes of the times, the Scepter is departed from Judah, miracles are wrought by Christ, and they had also the signe of Jonas, Christ is buried in the wombe of the earth three dayes,
if we had but a Signen, the Jews require a Signen, and the Greeks seek Wisdom, but they have the Signs of the times, the Sceptre is departed from Judah, Miracles Are wrought by christ, and they had also the Signen of Jonah, christ is buried in the womb of the earth three days,
and rose againe, but they did not observe the signes of the times; many men will be found in that very case the Scribes and Pharisees were in, splitting upon this rocke, not minding and observing the signes of the times.
and rose again, but they did not observe the Signs of the times; many men will be found in that very case the Scribes and Pharisees were in, splitting upon this rock, not minding and observing the Signs of the times.
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men will not see the signes of the times when ever they come forth, when their hearts are set upon their Interest, for whensoever the signes of the times come forth, its a hundred to one if they doe not run crosse to that mans Interest, and if so be mens hearts are set upon their Interests, then they will be blind and not see the signes of the times.
men will not see the Signs of the times when ever they come forth, when their hearts Are Set upon their Interest, for whensoever the Signs of the times come forth, its a hundred to one if they do not run cross to that men Interest, and if so be men's hearts Are Set upon their Interests, then they will be blind and not see the Signs of the times.
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And indeed so it was with Pharaoh, there was a great Interest that Pharaoh had, there was an Interest of gaine and profit, there was a wonderfull deale of advantage came to him and his Nation by the worke of six hundred thousand men, all in slavery, working in bricke, this his own Interest blinds his eyes that he could not see the signes of that time, that he had then:
And indeed so it was with Pharaoh, there was a great Interest that Pharaoh had, there was an Interest of gain and profit, there was a wonderful deal of advantage Come to him and his nation by the work of six hundred thousand men, all in slavery, working in brick, this his own Interest blinds his eyes that he could not see the Signs of that time, that he had then:
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there's nothing blinds a man so as his Interest doth, if his heart be glued to his Interest, and set upon it, I will have my Interest, let light be never so cleare,
there's nothing blinds a man so as his Interest does, if his heart be glued to his Interest, and Set upon it, I will have my Interest, let Light be never so clear,
If there be any thing that blinds men that they cannot fee the signes of the times at this day, I am perswaded this is one thing, the Interests of men, of this sort of men,
If there be any thing that blinds men that they cannot fee the Signs of the times At this day, I am persuaded this is one thing, the Interests of men, of this sort of men,
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this was very evident in this generation of men the Scribes and Pharisees, they had a cleare discerning that if so be they should have come and owned things as they were held forth in the signes of the Times, and owned Jesus Christ for the Messiah, the Lord Jesus must be set up above them;
this was very evident in this generation of men the Scribes and Pharisees, they had a clear discerning that if so be they should have come and owned things as they were held forth in the Signs of the Times, and owned jesus christ for the Messiah, the Lord jesus must be Set up above them;
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they could not endure that the Lord Jesus should be set up above them, for they envyed him in their hearts, they had drunk in a praejudice against him,
they could not endure that the Lord jesus should be Set up above them, for they envied him in their hearts, they had drunk in a Prejudice against him,
so, men discerne if things goe on as they are pointed at in the signes of the times, (they feare) those they envie will come to be equall with them, and the like;
so, men discern if things go on as they Are pointed At in the Signs of the times, (they Fear) those they envy will come to be equal with them, and the like;
Thirdly, When that there is a heart in men that is gone, that is backslidden and departed from the worke of God in the time, that is that that doth blind men that they cannot see the signes of the times;
Thirdly, When that there is a heart in men that is gone, that is backslidden and departed from the work of God in the time, that is that that does blind men that they cannot see the Signs of the times;
and so indeed it was in this Generation, our Lord saith to them that they were a wicked and an adulterous Generation, a wicked and an adulterous Generation seeke after a signe, they were a generation of men that were gone from the work of God, adulterated from the work of God, they were so backslidden from it that now they had no heart, they had no love to it;
and so indeed it was in this Generation, our Lord Says to them that they were a wicked and an adulterous Generation, a wicked and an adulterous Generation seek After a Signen, they were a generation of men that were gone from the work of God, adulterated from the work of God, they were so backslidden from it that now they had no heart, they had no love to it;
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and upon his cause, & instead of seeking the signes of the times, they seeke after other signes, as it is with backsliding hearts, they will endeavour all they can to shift off all conviction;
and upon his cause, & instead of seeking the Signs of the times, they seek After other Signs, as it is with backsliding hearts, they will endeavour all they can to shift off all conviction;
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Wherein lay this Temptation? it lay as I conceive in this, in that they came in a secret and subtill designe, pretending they desired much to be satisfied that he was the Messiah,
Wherein lay this Temptation? it lay as I conceive in this, in that they Come in a secret and subtle Design, pretending they desired much to be satisfied that he was the Messiah,
and they did make their consciences so bare and naked, that thay were many times troubled with Throbs and Check's, O this is the Messiah, this is the Christ,
and they did make their Consciences so bore and naked, that they were many times troubled with Throbs and Check's, Oh this is the Messiah, this is the christ,
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now Christ seeing they came in this hypocriticall way, he answers them, Can yee not see the signes of the times? he caught them in their subtilty and hypocrisie, tempting of him,
now christ seeing they Come in this hypocritical Way, he answers them, Can ye not see the Signs of the times? he caught them in their subtlety and hypocrisy, tempting of him,
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therefore he presses the more upon them, Can yee not discerne the signes of the times? He takes the signes of the times and makes them lye more close upon their Consciences:
Therefore he presses the more upon them, Can ye not discern the Signs of the times? He Takes the Signs of the times and makes them lie more close upon their Consciences:
as it is in the Parable of Abraham and Dives and Lazarus, in the 15 of Luke, They have Moses and the Prophets (saith he) if they will not believe them,
as it is in the Parable of Abraham and Dives and Lazarus, in the 15 of Lycia, They have Moses and the prophets (Says he) if they will not believe them,
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Now when light breakes in upon men, to require a signe, that is, another light than the signes of the times, its hypocrisie, to shift off the light that men have;
Now when Light breaks in upon men, to require a Signen, that is, Another Light than the Signs of the times, its hypocrisy, to shift off the Light that men have;
As Jonas was three dayes and three nights in the Whales belly, so shall the Son of man be three dayes and three nights in the belly of the earth, they could gather nothing from this signe till Christ was dead and risen againe,
As Jonah was three days and three nights in the Whale's belly, so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the belly of the earth, they could gather nothing from this Signen till christ was dead and risen again,
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take heed against cleare signes, to shuffle off Gods worke, saying, I must have some other signe, or some extraordinary signe, God will not be dallyed with in such things as these are.
take heed against clear Signs, to shuffle off God's work, saying, I must have Some other Signen, or Some extraordinary Signen, God will not be dallied with in such things as these Are.
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Answ: Truly it was not in my thoughts till very lately, that it had been a Question among any of the Children of God, Whether or no the worke of the present time, were the worke of Christs kingdome? I did conceive it to be one great Article of our faith, that the work that God doth call his Children to at this day, (and he calls upon them from heaven to attend to) had been the worke of Christs visible kingdome over the world;
Answer: Truly it was not in my thoughts till very lately, that it had been a Question among any of the Children of God, Whither or no the work of the present time, were the work of Christ Kingdom? I did conceive it to be one great Article of our faith, that the work that God does call his Children to At this day, (and he calls upon them from heaven to attend to) had been the work of Christ visible Kingdom over the world;
but there is a notion among good and holy men worthy Instruments of Christ, that we are not to expect such a thing as this fift kingdome, untill such time as our deare Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ shall come forth,
but there is a notion among good and holy men worthy Instruments of christ, that we Are not to expect such a thing as this fift Kingdom, until such time as our deer Lord and Saviour jesus christ shall come forth,
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and truly, it was none of the lest of the subtilties of the Serpent, in setting abroach those principles of late yeares among professors, that all things were to be taken spiritually; and so indeed make them to allegorize the whole Scripture, knowing that could he once bring them to this, he should thereby keepe downe the kingdome, which he did clearely foresee was neere approaching,
and truly, it was none of the lest of the subtleties of the Serpent, in setting abroach those principles of late Years among professors, that all things were to be taken spiritually; and so indeed make them to allegorise the Whole Scripture, knowing that could he once bring them to this, he should thereby keep down the Kingdom, which he did clearly foresee was near approaching,
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but when the Devill saw that his pollicy fayl'd him here, and that indeed there was such a blessed light of this visible kingdome let forth into the world, that all those mists that he rais'd could not darken the light of it,
but when the devil saw that his policy failed him Here, and that indeed there was such a blessed Light of this visible Kingdom let forth into the world, that all those mists that he raised could not darken the Light of it,
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why truly (as I have feared others doe) he fly's to this retreate as to another hole, out of which he might beate downe the present worke of the Generation,
why truly (as I have feared Others doe) he fly's to this retreat as to Another hold, out of which he might beat down the present work of the Generation,
namely this, to perswade the hearts of the Children of God, and to make us all be of a beleife, that there is no such thing that Saints should looke for,
namely this, to persuade the hearts of the Children of God, and to make us all be of a belief, that there is no such thing that Saints should look for,
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or expect, or attend unto, as a visible kingdome, untill the day of Christs appearance; and truly if so be the Devill can but accomplish his end and designe here,
or expect, or attend unto, as a visible Kingdom, until the day of Christ appearance; and truly if so be the devil can but accomplish his end and Design Here,
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if he can but bring us to the beleife of such a thing as this, he doth know full well, that he shall as effectually oppose and strike dead the present worke of the generation,
if he can but bring us to the belief of such a thing as this, he does know full well, that he shall as effectually oppose and strike dead the present work of the generation,
for what are Saints called to, or can they doe, unlesse it be onely to pray and to beleive, which Saints of all ages and generations from the beginning of the world might doe? I say, what in this age are they in an especiall manner called to, in reference to Christs kingdome,
for what Are Saints called to, or can they do, unless it be only to pray and to believe, which Saints of all ages and generations from the beginning of the world might do? I say, what in this age Are they in an especial manner called to, in Referente to Christ Kingdom,
The first of these, it is (as I may so say) the working kingdome of the Saints, its that kingdome wherein Saints are by their Lord Imployed to doe some notable service against his coming;
The First of these, it is (as I may so say) the working Kingdom of the Saints, its that Kingdom wherein Saints Are by their Lord Employed to do Some notable service against his coming;
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therefore this kingdome of the Stone is the working kingdome, the kingdome wherein the Saints are Imployed in a glorious worke for Christ, to plucke downe all, that Jesus Christ when he comes may have his Enemies his footstoole.
Therefore this Kingdom of the Stone is the working Kingdom, the Kingdom wherein the Saints Are Employed in a glorious work for christ, to pluck down all, that jesus christ when he comes may have his Enemies his footstool.
and if we consult the Prophets that speake of this time, we shall find the command is, Beate your plowshares into swords, intimating that in the time of this kingdome, there shalbe wonderful use of swords, weapons of warre.
and if we consult the prophets that speak of this time, we shall find the command is, Beat your ploughshares into swords, intimating that in the time of this Kingdom, there shall wondered use of swords, weapons of war.
But the Second, the kingdome of the Mountaine, is a kingdome wherein swords are to be beaten into plowshares, noting the wonderfull peace of that kingdome, that there shall be no need of,
But the Second, the Kingdom of the Mountain, is a Kingdom wherein swords Are to be beaten into ploughshares, noting the wonderful peace of that Kingdom, that there shall be no need of,
This twofold state of Christs kingdome, we have resembled and set forth by a double Type, Davids kingdome was a Type of the first, Solomons of the second;
This twofold state of Christ Kingdom, we have resembled and Set forth by a double Type, Davids Kingdom was a Type of the First, Solomons of the second;
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and Davids puts downe all his Enemies round about, as the Midianites, the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Philistims, &c. and makes them all stoope to him at last:
and Davids puts down all his Enemies round about, as the midianites, the Moabites, the Ammonites, the philistines, etc. and makes them all stoop to him At last:
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Therefore the 72 Psalme, wherein is described the glory of this kingdome, its entitled a Psalme for Solomon, so that Solomons kingdome was a Type of the second.
Therefore the 72 Psalm, wherein is described the glory of this Kingdom, its entitled a Psalm for Solomon, so that Solomons Kingdom was a Type of the second.
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This distinction likewise is warranted, by that distinction that we find in Daniel of his mysticall numbers, looke into the last of Daniel, and you shall find two sorts of numbers, 1290 dayes,
This distinction likewise is warranted, by that distinction that we find in daniel of his mystical numbers, look into the last of daniel, and you shall find two sorts of numbers, 1290 days,
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Observe that, for Daniel is now speaking of his owne people, so its the Stone of Israel, as Jacob calls it in his blessing of Joseph, there shall a blessed Stone rise among the Jewes;
Observe that, for daniel is now speaking of his own people, so its the Stone of Israel, as Jacob calls it in his blessing of Joseph, there shall a blessed Stone rise among the Jews;
This likewise Daniel holds forth in the 7 of Daniel, where he doth make a manifest distinction, puts a cleare difference, betwixt the time of the taking away of the Beast's or little Horn's Dominion,
This likewise daniel holds forth in the 7 of daniel, where he does make a manifest distinction, puts a clear difference, betwixt the time of the taking away of the Beast's or little Horn's Dominion,
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and the time of the end, Wherein the kingdome & Dominion, and the greatness of the kingdome under the whole heaven is given to the Saints, vers. 26. First, there is the time wherein the Dominion begins to be taken away,
and the time of the end, Wherein the Kingdom & Dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven is given to the Saints, vers. 26. First, there is the time wherein the Dominion begins to be taken away,
then there's a day of Consumption, and then there comes the end, and a turning of all worldly Powers into the hands of the Saints, The kingdome and Dominion, and the greatness of the kingdome under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high;
then there's a day of Consumption, and then there comes the end, and a turning of all worldly Powers into the hands of the Saints, The Kingdom and Dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high;
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When the kingdome and Dominion, and the greatness of the kingdome under the whole heaven, comes into the hands of the Saints, there begins the kingdome of the Mountain.
When the Kingdom and Dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven, comes into the hands of the Saints, there begins the Kingdom of the Mountain.
Now this Truth I am speaking of, or this twofold consideration of the fift kingdome, indeed its a thing of so great concernment, that we cannot rightly apply the notion of the fift Monarchy without the knowledge of it;
Now this Truth I am speaking of, or this twofold consideration of the fift Kingdom, indeed its a thing of so great concernment, that we cannot rightly apply the notion of the fift Monarchy without the knowledge of it;
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as touching the fift kingdome; and the rather I speake of it, because I finde divers good men writing of this fift kingdome, wholly passe over the kingdome of the Stone, and insist wholly upon the kingdome of the Mountaine, as if the kingdome of the Stone did not belong to the fift Monarchy. Now that this kingdome of the Stone, is a part,
as touching the fift Kingdom; and the rather I speak of it, Because I find diverse good men writing of this fift Kingdom, wholly pass over the Kingdom of the Stone, and insist wholly upon the Kingdom of the Mountain, as if the Kingdom of the Stone did not belong to the fift Monarchy. Now that this Kingdom of the Stone, is a part,
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and a principall part of the fift Monarchy, is cleare and Evident, from Dan: 2.44. And in the dayes of those kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdome, which shall never be destroyed;
and a principal part of the fift Monarchy, is clear and Evident, from Dan: 2.44. And in the days of those Kings shall the God of heaven Set up a Kingdom, which shall never be destroyed;
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What is this Daniel calls a kingdome here, and the God of heavens kingdome? its no other but the little Stone, Daniel had been Interpreting all the parts of the great Image, and coming to interpret the Stone (having not spoken of that yet) he calls it a kingdome, and a kingdome of the God of heaven;
What is this daniel calls a Kingdom Here, and the God of heavens Kingdom? its no other but the little Stone, daniel had been Interpreting all the parts of the great Image, and coming to interpret the Stone (having not spoken of that yet) he calls it a Kingdom, and a Kingdom of the God of heaven;
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now what is that that shall never be destroyed by any Enemie, but the fift Monarchy? therefore the kingdome of the Stone must of necessity be considered as the fift Monarchy, or as one maine peice of it:
now what is that that shall never be destroyed by any Enemy, but the fift Monarchy? Therefore the Kingdom of the Stone must of necessity be considered as the fift Monarchy, or as one main piece of it:
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And though this Stone fundamentally is Christ himselfe, yet considered as smiting the great Image, it can be no other but Christ Mysticall, Christ in his Members;
And though this Stone fundamentally is christ himself, yet considered as smiting the great Image, it can be no other but christ Mystical, christ in his Members;
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Secondly, Because Daniel doth not see the Stone to smite, untill such time as he had had a view and representation of the great Image in all the parts of it before him, he saw it all come forth and exist in its state,
Secondly, Because daniel does not see the Stone to smite, until such time as he had had a view and representation of the great Image in all the parts of it before him, he saw it all come forth and exist in its state,
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and not doe the worke it was ordained to) for the very first stroake the Stone strikes, is upon the feete of Iron and Clay, which it could doe before they were in being.
and not do the work it was ordained to) for the very First stroke the Stone strikes, is upon the feet of Iron and Clay, which it could do before they were in being.
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Thirdly, Because Daniels smiting Stone that he speakes of in the second Chapter, and Daniels Antient of dayes sitting, that he speakes of in the 7 Chapter, they must of necessity be one and the same, they are contemporary,
Thirdly, Because Daniel's smiting Stone that he speaks of in the second Chapter, and Daniel's Ancient of days sitting, that he speaks of in the 7 Chapter, they must of necessity be one and the same, they Are contemporary,
and Judges, and destroy's the fourth Beast, here's one and the same worke, therefore they are one and the same time, the Time of the cutting out of the Stone, is the same with the time of the sitting of the Antient of dayes.
and Judges, and destroy's the fourth Beast, here's one and the same work, Therefore they Are one and the same time, the Time of the cutting out of the Stone, is the same with the time of the sitting of the Ancient of days.
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And seeing it is so, that the kingdome of the Stone is a part of the fift kingdome or Monarchy, and also seeing that the cutting out of this Stone, its not till towards the latter end of the fourth kingdome or Monarchy,
And seeing it is so, that the Kingdom of the Stone is a part of the fift Kingdom or Monarchy, and also seeing that the cutting out of this Stone, its not till towards the latter end of the fourth Kingdom or Monarchy,
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Now if it can be made appeare, that that, with which the fift kingdome doth begin, the worke of the great Image, the overturning the Thrones of the kings, is to be performed by the Saints,
Now if it can be made appear, that that, with which the fift Kingdom does begin, the work of the great Image, the overturning the Thrones of the Kings, is to be performed by the Saints,
as chiefe Instruments in the mannagement of it, then, it followes of necessity there must be such a thing, As the Civill and Military Power to be in the hands of the Saints,
as chief Instruments in the management of it, then, it follows of necessity there must be such a thing, As the Civil and Military Power to be in the hands of the Saints,
and if so, then its not evill for the Saints and people of God, to seeke for it, to pray for it, to plead for it, for its to come into their hands for the doing of their worke before the day of Christs appearance.
and if so, then its not evil for the Saints and people of God, to seek for it, to pray for it, to plead for it, for its to come into their hands for the doing of their work before the day of Christ appearance.
but its done by a Stone cut out of the Mountaine, by a people pickt by God himselfe out of the nations and kingdomes of this world, formed and united together by God himselfe, which shall fall upon the great Image,
but its done by a Stone Cut out of the Mountain, by a people picked by God himself out of the Nations and kingdoms of this world, formed and united together by God himself, which shall fallen upon the great Image,
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and breake it to peices, its these that doe this worke: and further, its cut out without hands, Dan. 2.34. Thou sawest till that a Stone was cut out without hands:
and break it to Pieces, its these that do this work: and further, its Cut out without hands, Dan. 2.34. Thou Sawest till that a Stone was Cut out without hands:
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why are they called the Stone? but indeed in relation to the Lord Jesus Christ king of Saints, whose name and title this is, who is called a Stone: they are partakers of the name of Christ, to shew that they shall also partake of his nature;
why Are they called the Stone? but indeed in Relation to the Lord jesus christ King of Saints, whose name and title this is, who is called a Stone: they Are partakers of the name of christ, to show that they shall also partake of his nature;
If the worke were to be done by the kingdomes of this world, by nations as nations, what agreement were there between Christ and them? what agreement is there between Christ and a company of poore Ignorant ungodly men? But there is a great agreement between those that shall doe this worke and Christ,
If the work were to be done by the kingdoms of this world, by Nations as Nations, what agreement were there between christ and them? what agreement is there between christ and a company of poor Ignorant ungodly men? But there is a great agreement between those that shall do this work and christ,
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Those very people that the little Horne doth warre against, and prevaile against, and doth weare out all the time of his Dominion, those very people are they that at the ending time of his Dominion, shall take his kingdome and Dominion from him,
Those very people that the little Horn does war against, and prevail against, and does wear out all the time of his Dominion, those very people Are they that At the ending time of his Dominion, shall take his Kingdom and Dominion from him,
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And the kingdome and Dominion, and the greatness of the kingdome under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high, whose kingdome is an Everlasting kingdome,
And the Kingdom and Dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high, whose Kingdom is an Everlasting Kingdom,
So that observe, the very people that the little Horne warr's against in the day of his raign, that very people at the ending time of his Dominion, shall take his Dominion from him, but they are Saints;
So that observe, the very people that the little Horn war's against in the day of his Reign, that very people At the ending time of his Dominion, shall take his Dominion from him, but they Are Saints;
for there was never yet a nation made up of Saints, but Saints as Saints) cul'd out, shall execute the vengeance of God upon this little Horne, that hath warr'd against them,
for there was never yet a Nation made up of Saints, but Saints as Saints) culed out, shall execute the vengeance of God upon this little Horn, that hath warred against them,
Thirdly, That generation of men shall destroy the kingdome of the Beast in the time when his kingdome is to be destoyed, that did beare witnes against the Beast for Christ, all the time his kingdome stood;
Thirdly, That generation of men shall destroy the Kingdom of the Beast in the time when his Kingdom is to be destroyed, that did bear witness against the Beast for christ, all the time his Kingdom stood;
this is grounded upon the cleare truth, of the 11 Chapter of the Revelation, which tells us that the witnesses for 1260 dayes prophesied, in the end of this time they are kil'd by the Beast, they rise up againe,
this is grounded upon the clear truth, of the 11 Chapter of the Revelation, which tells us that the Witnesses for 1260 days prophesied, in the end of this time they Are killed by the Beast, they rise up again,
This is done by the rising witnesses, therefore that generation of men that have borne Testimony against the Beast, in the time of the Beast's kingdome, that generation of men when his time runs out, shall give the deadly stroake to the Beast and his kingdome;
This is done by the rising Witnesses, Therefore that generation of men that have born Testimony against the Beast, in the time of the Beast's Kingdom, that generation of men when his time runs out, shall give the deadly stroke to the Beast and his Kingdom;
Fourthly, The Angel that enlightens the earth with the glory of the truth of the Lord, that is, that Angel or Instrument that shall ruine Babylon, Revel. 18.1.
Fourthly, The Angel that enlightens the earth with the glory of the truth of the Lord, that is, that Angel or Instrument that shall ruin Babylon, Revel. 18.1.
The Angel that enlightens the earth with the glory of God, carry's on the worke against Babylon, but the earth hath not been enlightened with the glory of God by the generation of the world,
The Angel that enlightens the earth with the glory of God, carry's on the work against Babylon, but the earth hath not been enlightened with the glory of God by the generation of the world,
but the world hath been enlightened by the generation of the faithfull, that God hath revealed his truth to, they have been the light enlightening the world with the glory of Gods truth;
but the world hath been enlightened by the generation of the faithful, that God hath revealed his truth to, they have been the Light enlightening the world with the glory of God's truth;
Fifthly, Those which have had a Bloody Cup fil'd to them by the Beast all the time of his kingdome, those shall give forth a bloody Cup double to the Beast when his kingdome doth expire;
Fifthly, Those which have had a Bloody Cup filled to them by the Beast all the time of his Kingdom, those shall give forth a bloody Cup double to the Beast when his Kingdom does expire;
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Whence I reason thus, the Generation of men that have had the bloody Cup fil'd to them by the Beast all the time of his kingdome, they shall fill the bloody Cup to the Beast in the ending time of his kingdome,
Whence I reason thus, the Generation of men that have had the bloody Cup filled to them by the Beast all the time of his Kingdom, they shall fill the bloody Cup to the Beast in the ending time of his Kingdom,
but they have been the Saints that have had the bloody Cup from the Beast, The Horne made warre with the Saints, I saw the woman drunke with the blood of the Saints,
but they have been the Saints that have had the bloody Cup from the Beast, The Horn made war with the Saints, I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the Saints,
After these things, (that is, after the ruine of Rome, spoken of in the foregoing Chapter) I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Allelujah, Salvation,
After these things, (that is, After the ruin of Room, spoken of in the foregoing Chapter) I herd a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia, Salvation,
but now if this should be done onely by the clattering of a company of nations, falling upon the Beast and ruining him, what singing of Hallelujah's would there be in the Churches for this? what would there be more in this,
but now if this should be done only by the clattering of a company of Nations, falling upon the Beast and ruining him, what singing of Hallelujah's would there be in the Churches for this? what would there be more in this,
Seventhly, The Ruine of Rome, or of the Beast, it shall be so carryed on, that this worke shall be a shaddow of the glorious kingdome of Christ, of the kingdome of the Mountaine.
Seventhly, The Ruin of Room, or of the Beast, it shall be so carried on, that this work shall be a shadow of the glorious Kingdom of christ, of the Kingdom of the Mountain.
But before that day, there shall be such a glorious appearance in the world, and such power in the hands of the People of God, that it shall be said when men look upon it, the Lord God Omnipotent raigneth, the Lord Jesus Christ who is king of the world,
But before that day, there shall be such a glorious appearance in the world, and such power in the hands of the People of God, that it shall be said when men look upon it, the Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth, the Lord jesus christ who is King of the world,
Eightly, Looke through the old and new Testament, where ever we have a description of the persons that shall doe the glorious worke of God at the last day,
Eighth, Look through the old and new Testament, where ever we have a description of the Persons that shall do the glorious work of God At the last day,
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who shall they be? the House of Jacob, and the House of Joseph shall burne up the Mount of Esau, they shall Judge the House of Esau, and then shall the kingdome be the Lords;
who shall they be? the House of Jacob, and the House of Joseph shall burn up the Mount of Esau, they shall Judge the House of Esau, and then shall the Kingdom be the lords;
Sit thou at my right hand, uneill I make thine Enemies thy footstoole, then the Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion, rule thou in the mid'st of thine Enemies, there's the coming forth of Christ when his Enemies by his Saints are made his footstoole.
Fit thou At my right hand, uneill I make thine Enemies thy footstool, then the Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion, Rule thou in the midst of thine Enemies, there's the coming forth of christ when his Enemies by his Saints Are made his footstool.
Who shall arise and thresh? arise and thresh O daughter of Zion; shee shall have Hornes of Iron and Hoof's of brasse, to beate all the Enemies of Christ into very chaffe and dust,
Who shall arise and thresh? arise and thresh Oh daughter of Zion; she shall have Horns of Iron and Hoof's of brass, to beat all the Enemies of christ into very chaff and dust,
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come up Zion, and I will make thy Hornes Iron, and thy Hoof's brasse, and thou shalt breake all the nations to peices that now stand looking upon thee.
come up Zion, and I will make thy Horns Iron, and thy Hoof's brass, and thou shalt break all the Nations to Pieces that now stand looking upon thee.
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And in another place the Lord tells us, Jacob is his Battell-Axe, and weapons of warre; so saith God, Jer. 51.20. For with thee will I breake in peices the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdomes.
And in Another place the Lord tells us, Jacob is his Battell-Axe, and weapons of war; so Says God, Jer. 51.20. For with thee will I break in Pieces the Nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms.
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and the Beast's time running out in 42 moneths, now after this) we have another kinde of persons, another party coming upon the stage, Revel: 14.1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 verses.
and the Beast's time running out in 42 months, now After this) we have Another kind of Persons, Another party coming upon the stage, Revel: 14.1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Verses.
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And I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred fourty and foure thousand, having his Fathers name written in their foreheads.
And I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred fourty and foure thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
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So that, I say, Consider those that shall carry on this worke, where ever we have them spoken of, in the old and new Testament, they are still set forth as Saints,
So that, I say, Consider those that shall carry on this work, where ever we have them spoken of, in the old and new Testament, they Are still Set forth as Saints,
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There was warre betwixt the Lamb and some of the Hornes, (for we are not here to understand all the ten Hornes) and in this warre, the Lamb becomes the victor;
There was war betwixt the Lamb and Some of the Horns, (for we Are not Here to understand all the ten Horns) and in this war, the Lamb becomes the victor;
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and then the Hornes which before did fight for the Beast, and support the Beast, (when the power of the Hornes comes into the hands of the Lamb) they turne against the Beast;
and then the Horns which before did fight for the Beast, and support the Beast, (when the power of the Horns comes into the hands of the Lamb) they turn against the Beast;
and indeed seeing its done by the Hornes as conquered to the Lamb, its cleare that in that day, such of the Hornes as shall doe it, shall be ruled by the Lamb;
and indeed seeing its done by the Horns as conquered to the Lamb, its clear that in that day, such of the Horns as shall do it, shall be ruled by the Lamb;
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Object. But Christs kingdome is not of this world, and therefore it cannot be expected any such thing should be as the beginning of the kingdome of Christ, till the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ himselfe.
Object. But Christ Kingdom is not of this world, and Therefore it cannot be expected any such thing should be as the beginning of the Kingdom of christ, till the coming of our Lord jesus christ himself.
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The occasion was, when he was accused before Pilate, as an Enemie to Caesar, as one that would have tooke Caesar's kingdome from him; Jesus Christ answers upon it;
The occasion was, when he was accused before Pilate, as an Enemy to Caesar, as one that would have took Caesar's Kingdom from him; jesus christ answers upon it;
It was a very good answer to that that was objected against him, Caesar feares I will take the kingdome from him, no saith Christ, my kingdome is not of this world, its not to be in this Monarchy;
It was a very good answer to that that was objected against him, Caesar fears I will take the Kingdom from him, no Says christ, my Kingdom is not of this world, its not to be in this Monarchy;
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And having thus spoken unto this, I shall now come to speake of the signes of the Times, the signes that this kingdome is nigh at hand, that Jesus Christ is neere to his worke;
And having thus spoken unto this, I shall now come to speak of the Signs of the Times, the Signs that this Kingdom is High At hand, that jesus christ is near to his work;
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so, if you looke into Revel: 14 6 & 7 verses, we have an Angel flying in the midst of Heaven, having the Everlasting Gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth,
so, if you look into Revel: 14 6 & 7 Verses, we have an Angel flying in the midst of Heaven, having the Everlasting Gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth,
an Angel goes forth and enlightens the earth, preaches and declares it in the world, that now the houre of Gods Judgement is come, the houre is come saith he,
an Angel Goes forth and enlightens the earth, Preaches and declares it in the world, that now the hour of God's Judgement is come, the hour is come Says he,
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And the Reasons why God will send forth light before his worke, are; First, Because he would not lead his Children to his worke blindfold, but by light.
And the Reasons why God will send forth Light before his work, Are; First, Because he would not led his Children to his work blindfold, but by Light.
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John Hus and Jerome of Prague held forth Luthers light, before Luther, and while it was but in the breasts of some few persons, it did no great matter against the Beast's kingdome,
John Hus and Jerome of Prague held forth Luthers Light, before Luther, and while it was but in the breasts of Some few Persons, it did not great matter against the Beast's Kingdom,
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Whilst that light that opposed the Antichristian Prelacy, was lodged up onely in some few breasts, it produced little, save onely a witnesse against them;
While that Light that opposed the Antichristian Prelacy, was lodged up only in Some few breasts, it produced little, save only a witness against them;
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Light is coming forth apace, and blessed be the Lord that hath been so mercifull to his people at this day, that the proud Adversary's of the truth & cause of God, shall one day be Judged out of their owne mouths, they themselves know that there is such a kingdome, they have gotten some light into it,
Light is coming forth apace, and blessed be the Lord that hath been so merciful to his people At this day, that the proud Adversary's of the truth & cause of God, shall one day be Judged out of their own mouths, they themselves know that there is such a Kingdom, they have got Some Light into it,
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Secondly, Another Signe of this time, that the worke of God, of Christs kingdome is neere upon us, is this, Syons Children favouring of her stones and dust;
Secondly, another Signen of this time, that the work of God, of Christ Kingdom is near upon us, is this, Syons Children favouring of her stones and dust;
and truly when was there ever in the world, if not at this day something that did looke as a preparation and provision for this glorious worke of the kingdome of Jesus Christ, gathering stones and dust together, cutting off the heads of Princes, and pulling downe Thrones;
and truly when was there ever in the world, if not At this day something that did look as a preparation and provision for this glorious work of the Kingdom of jesus christ, gathering stones and dust together, cutting off the Heads of Princes, and pulling down Thrones;
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& a Civill worke, the worke of the Temple, and the worke of the Citty Jerusalem; and those who expected the carrying on the Civill worke of building the Citty Jerusalem, and the walls thereof, they were made a wonderfull reproach; Nehem: 1.3. And they said unto me, The Remnant that are left of the Captivity there in the Province, are in great affliction & reproach;
& a Civil work, the work of the Temple, and the work of the city Jerusalem; and those who expected the carrying on the Civil work of building the city Jerusalem, and the walls thereof, they were made a wonderful reproach; Nehemiah: 1.3. And they said unto me, The Remnant that Are left of the Captivity there in the Province, Are in great affliction & reproach;
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what Remnant? why, the Remnant that are left of the Captivity, the Remnant that did expect the Citty Jerusalem should be built, they are become a reproach;
what Remnant? why, the Remnant that Are left of the Captivity, the Remnant that did expect the city Jerusalem should be built, they Are become a reproach;
and now the people cry unto them and laugh at them, where is your Citty? where is your Common-wealth that you talke of? you would have the Citty built,
and now the people cry unto them and laugh At them, where is your city? where is your Commonwealth that you talk of? you would have the city built,
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their Babylon was a type of our Babylon; and as it was then, so it is now, upon the coming out of Babylon we have a double worke, a worke of the Temple,
their Babylon was a type of our Babylon; and as it was then, so it is now, upon the coming out of Babylon we have a double work, a work of the Temple,
for is not this the reproach at this day, these are the fift Monarchy-men, and where is now your fift kingdome, your fift Monarchy? never was that growne to such a reproach this ten yeares;
for is not this the reproach At this day, these Are the fift Monarchy-men, and where is now your fift Kingdom, your fift Monarchy? never was that grown to such a reproach this ten Years;
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And truly its worthy our observation, How, after this worke was come to be a reproach, it went on in a wonderfull way, the worke of Jerusalem; Nehem: 6.16. So the wall was finished, in the 25 day of the moneth Elul, in 52 dayes. In 52 dayes!
And truly its worthy our observation, How, After this work was come to be a reproach, it went on in a wonderful Way, the work of Jerusalem; Nehemiah: 6.16. So the wall was finished, in the 25 day of the Monn Elul, in 52 days. In 52 days!
its a cleare signe that the worke is at hand: Two or three yeares since, some express't a great deale of faith about this worke, they preach't it up, we shall goe on wonderfully, we shall goe on to Rome, we shall pull downe Tythes &c. But now their spirits are sunke,
its a clear Signen that the work is At hand: Two or three Years since, Some expressed a great deal of faith about this work, they preached it up, we shall go on wonderfully, we shall go on to Room, we shall pull down Tithes etc. But now their spirits Are sunk,
so, Exod. 5.20, 21. after the death upon the worke there, and their burdens are doubled, they meete Moses and Aaron, who stood in the way, as they came forth from Pharaoh,
so, Exod 5.20, 21. After the death upon the work there, and their burdens Are doubled, they meet Moses and Aaron, who stood in the Way, as they Come forth from Pharaoh,
Observe, the People that just before beleived, and said, O the work is come, and the day of our deliverance is at hand, in the end of the former Chapter the text saith, The people beleived when they heard that the Lord had visited the Children of Israel,
Observe, the People that just before believed, and said, Oh the work is come, and the day of our deliverance is At hand, in the end of the former Chapter the text Says, The people believed when they herd that the Lord had visited the Children of Israel,
So it was with David, when the worke of his kingdome first came forth, when he first set out against Saul, he had a great deale of confidence at first, 1 Sam: 22.22. David saith to Abiathar, Abide thou with me, feare not:
So it was with David, when the work of his Kingdom First Come forth, when he First Set out against Saul, he had a great deal of confidence At First, 1 Sam: 22.22. David Says to Abiathar, Abide thou with me, Fear not:
So when the Children of Israel were to come out of Babylon, and a death came upon the worke, they cryed out, The time is not come, the time is not come that the Lords house should be built;
So when the Children of Israel were to come out of Babylon, and a death Come upon the work, they cried out, The time is not come, the time is not come that the lords house should be built;
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and the worke was carryed on in the second yeare of Darius. So likewise, looke to Christ himselfe when he was here, the Disciples a little before his death, they could say to him, Thou art Christ the Son of the Living God, they had much of faith at first,
and the work was carried on in the second year of Darius. So likewise, look to christ himself when he was Here, the Disciples a little before his death, they could say to him, Thou art christ the Son of the Living God, they had much of faith At First,
but this is so far from making us beleive the time is not come, that its a signe to us, that the time is at hand, when doubting comes after the spirit of faith,
but this is so Far from making us believe the time is not come, that its a Signen to us, that the time is At hand, when doubting comes After the Spirit of faith,
when the decree of release from Babylon was ready to issue forth, God puts a wonderfull spirit of prayer upon Daniel, Chapter the 9th, At the beginning of thy Supplications the Commandement came forth,
when the Decree of release from Babylon was ready to issue forth, God puts a wonderful Spirit of prayer upon daniel, Chapter the 9th, At the beginning of thy Supplications the Commandment Come forth,
Afterwards, when Presbytery was like to tread us downe, as did the Bishops their predecessors, a great spirit of prayer was in many, by this they are ruined:
Afterwards, when Presbytery was like to tread us down, as did the Bishops their predecessors, a great Spirit of prayer was in many, by this they Are ruined:
First, Consider, That God gives his Children a larger Commission (if I may so speake) when they are to pray against Babylon, than at other times. Isai. 45.11.
First, Consider, That God gives his Children a larger Commission (if I may so speak) when they Are to pray against Babylon, than At other times. Isaiah 45.11.
and concerning the worke of my hands command ye me. Secondly, That God will be more quicke in answering; Isai 65.24. And it shall come to passe, that before they call, I will answer;
and Concerning the work of my hands command you me. Secondly, That God will be more quick in answering; Isaiah 65.24. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer;
and indeed, that they are brought into this condition is a mercy, and an evidence the worke is neere, which we might conclude to be farther off, were it not thus.
and indeed, that they Are brought into this condition is a mercy, and an evidence the work is near, which we might conclude to be farther off, were it not thus.
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The Helples condition of Gods people is a cleare signe the worke is at hand. Seventhly, A seventh signe, is, The Multiplication of the oppressed people;
The Helpless condition of God's people is a clear Signen the work is At hand. Seventhly, A seventh Signen, is, The Multiplication of the oppressed people;
Its Steven's observation concerning Israel, Act. 7.17. That when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworne to Abraham, the People grew and multiplyed in Egypt.
Its Steven's observation Concerning Israel, Act. 7.17. That when the time of the promise drew High, which God had sworn to Abraham, the People grew and multiplied in Egypt.
Yea, I dare say, That if the present Powers of this Nation, had set in counsell 12 months together, to contrive a way to spread the notion of the fift Monarchy, among the godly throughout this Nation, they could not have thought upon a better,
Yea, I Dare say, That if the present Powers of this nation, had Set in counsel 12 months together, to contrive a Way to spread the notion of the fift Monarchy, among the godly throughout this nation, they could not have Thought upon a better,
and specially Saints (who it may be would never else have minded the notion) are very Inquisitive into the thing, which they see Brethren suffer for, and hereby they attaine light:
and specially Saints (who it may be would never Else have minded the notion) Are very Inquisitive into the thing, which they see Brothers suffer for, and hereby they attain Light:
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Did not Queene Mary by her cruelty, make those who before were averse to it, ready and willing to receive the Protestant Religion? Did not the Bishops loose themselves this way? and by driving some few out of the Land, multiply the number of the oppressed people within it.
Did not Queen Marry by her cruelty, make those who before were averse to it, ready and willing to receive the Protestant Religion? Did not the Bishops lose themselves this weigh? and by driving Some few out of the Land, multiply the number of the oppressed people within it.
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See what Paul saith to this, Phil: 1.12, 13. But I would ye should understand, Brethren, that the things which happened unto me, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel.
See what Paul Says to this, Philip: 1.12, 13. But I would you should understand, Brothers, that the things which happened unto me, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel.
Christ makes it one signe of his second coming, the Starr's falling from Heaven, Math. 24.29. that is, Eminent men, (as Pastors and others in the Churches) falling;
christ makes it one Signen of his second coming, the Star's falling from Heaven, Math. 24.29. that is, Eminent men, (as Pastors and Others in the Churches) falling;
when you see these become Tryers, and usurp Authority over all the Churches and people of Christ in the Common-wealth, know that it is neere, even at the doore.
when you see these become Tryers, and usurp authority over all the Churches and people of christ in the Commonwealth, know that it is near, even At the door.
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Ninthly, The ninth signe, is, The great dread that is upon the spirits of all men (that are Enemies) of such a thing rising in the world, as a fift Monarchy.
Ninthly, The ninth Signen, is, The great dread that is upon the spirits of all men (that Are Enemies) of such a thing rising in the world, as a fift Monarchy.
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What a dread at the time of Israels coming out of Egypt, was upon the Canaanites? and this dread is at the end of the forty yeares, we doe not reade of such a dread at their first coming out;
What a dread At the time of Israel's coming out of Egypt, was upon the Canaanites? and this dread is At the end of the forty Years, we do not read of such a dread At their First coming out;
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Its observable, that from the time that David was anointed king, a dread of him (though Saul had all the forts and strength of the Nation) was upon the spirit of Saul.
Its observable, that from the time that David was anointed King, a dread of him (though Saul had all the forts and strength of the nation) was upon the Spirit of Saul.
And what a dread is there upon the spirits of those that oppose the worke (this kingdome) of Christ at this day? its visible enough, a dread already from the Lord, is fallen upon them.
And what a dread is there upon the spirits of those that oppose the work (this Kingdom) of christ At this day? its visible enough, a dread already from the Lord, is fallen upon them.
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Tenthly, A Tenth signe, is, Gods wonderfull withdrawing himselfe from such as oppose this truth and worke, in respect of those common graces and assistances, he hath formerly afforded them in other worke.
Tenthly, A Tenth Signen, is, God's wonderful withdrawing himself from such as oppose this truth and work, in respect of those Common graces and assistances, he hath formerly afforded them in other work.
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and men that call themselves the Ministry; is it not as evident as the Sun when it shines at noone day, that the Spirit of the Lord is withdrawne from both? I say, in respect of those common gifts and assistances, they have formerly had,
and men that call themselves the Ministry; is it not as evident as the Sun when it shines At noon day, that the Spirit of the Lord is withdrawn from both? I say, in respect of those Common Gifts and assistances, they have formerly had,
Are there not men this day in England, that persecute Saints, for laying open their evills and Apostacy's, who time was, would not persecute them themselves,
are there not men this day in England, that persecute Saints, for laying open their evils and Apostacy's, who time was, would not persecute them themselves,
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nor suffer others who would have done it, to doe it? Are there not men, who time was feared none, they had their faith as their best guard, who now are so far from their former faith, that they are become Magor-mishabib, feare round about?
nor suffer Others who would have done it, to do it? are there not men, who time was feared none, they had their faith as their best guard, who now Are so Far from their former faith, that they Are become Magor-mishabib, Fear round about?
and when they doe preach, that life they once had is so gone, that Christians that heare, had they not the same names and faces, would not know them to be the men;
and when they do preach, that life they once had is so gone, that Christians that hear, had they not the same names and faces, would not know them to be the men;
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When Davids kingdome was rising, the Spirit of God departs from Saul; and had not many Bishops in Queene Maries dayes much life? and so the Presbyters in the beginning of these times? But observe,
When Davids Kingdom was rising, the Spirit of God departs from Saul; and had not many Bishops in Queen Mary's days much life? and so the Presbyters in the beginning of these times? But observe,
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or the explication of the words, there's no difficulty in them, but there's a plaine usefull Truth, ly's plainely in the words which I shall give you, That is, Doct:
or the explication of the words, there's no difficulty in them, but there's a plain useful Truth, ly's plainly in the words which I shall give you, That is, Doct:
That I may the better open this truth to you, for your edification, I shall cast those things which are in my thoughts into this Method; namely, To shew,
That I may the better open this truth to you, for your edification, I shall cast those things which Are in my thoughts into this Method; namely, To show,
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as that they make but one building, and there's but one foundation: so, I may say, In the spirituall building, that glorious blessed building of our salvation, its a building that consists of many parts, there's the Eternall love of the Father, free pardon and remission of sins, comfort, new obedience, and the like;
as that they make but one building, and there's but one Foundation: so, I may say, In the spiritual building, that glorious blessed building of our salvation, its a building that consists of many parts, there's the Eternal love of the Father, free pardon and remission of Sins, Comfort, new Obedience, and the like;
And as in building, the foundation, its that which ly's at the bottome, so in this blessed building of Salvation, Christ as a foundation ly's at the bottome of all;
And as in building, the Foundation, its that which ly's At the bottom, so in this blessed building of Salvation, christ as a Foundation ly's At the bottom of all;
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not onely at the bottome of our Justification, that, men will easily acknowledge, but Christ is at the bottome of every dram of Comfort, Christ at the bottome of every duty, Christ at the bottome of every affection, Christ at the bottome of every grace, at the bottome of all we have,
not only At the bottom of our Justification, that, men will Easily acknowledge, but christ is At the bottom of every dram of Comfort, christ At the bottom of every duty, christ At the bottom of every affection, christ At the bottom of every grace, At the bottom of all we have,
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so he is the foundation: that, what our soules would enjoy, be it comfort, be it holines, be it Justification, be it what it will, Christ lying at the bottome of all, is Christ's being the foundation.
so he is the Foundation: that, what our Souls would enjoy, be it Comfort, be it holiness, be it Justification, be it what it will, christ lying At the bottom of all, is Christ's being the Foundation.
I lay in Syon, The father he lay's Jesus Christ as a foundation, God knows no other foundation to erect that blessed & glorious building, that heavenly structure of our Everlasting Salvation upon, but onely Christ;
I lay in Syon, The father he lay's jesus christ as a Foundation, God knows no other Foundation to erect that blessed & glorious building, that heavenly structure of our Everlasting Salvation upon, but only christ;
if we would have that foundation for our soules that the father judges to be the sure foundation, and would have our comfort built upon that, it must be laid upon Jesus Christ, this is that foundation that the father hath laid.
if we would have that Foundation for our Souls that the father judges to be the sure Foundation, and would have our Comfort built upon that, it must be laid upon jesus christ, this is that Foundation that the father hath laid.
Christ is the corner stone (as the Apostle tells us) upon which, the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles is built; Eph: 2.20. And are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himselfe being the cheife Corner stone;
christ is the corner stone (as the Apostle tells us) upon which, the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles is built; Ephesians: 2.20. And Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief Corner stone;
the doctrine of the Apostles and Prophets its here by the Apostle called a foundation, but its such a foundation, as hath another foundation lying at the bottome of that, Jesus Christ the Corner stone is laid at the bottome of this foundation; Truth, its the foundation of our faith,
the Doctrine of the Apostles and prophets its Here by the Apostle called a Foundation, but its such a Foundation, as hath Another Foundation lying At the bottom of that, jesus christ the Corner stone is laid At the bottom of this Foundation; Truth, its the Foundation of our faith,
you know, if men goe to lay a foundation, they doe not goe and gather up dust and rubbish, that is no fit matter for a foundation, but they goe and gather up Stones and lay them for a foundation; so our Lord Jesus Christ, he is a stone, I lay in Syon for a foundation a stone, so there's a fitnes and meetnes in him for a foundation, he is most meete for a foundation.
you know, if men go to lay a Foundation, they do not go and gather up dust and rubbish, that is no fit matter for a Foundation, but they go and gather up Stones and lay them for a Foundation; so our Lord jesus christ, he is a stone, I lay in Syon for a Foundation a stone, so there's a fitness and meetness in him for a Foundation, he is most meet for a Foundation.
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when the Lord was to lay the foundation of this blessed glorious building of our Everlasting Happines, God tooke a view (as I may so say) of men and Angells,
when the Lord was to lay the Foundation of this blessed glorious building of our Everlasting Happiness, God took a view (as I may so say) of men and Angels,
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Thirdly, The Lord Jesus Christ, He is a Rockie Stone; so he is called in Scripture, the rocke, the rocke stone, 1 Cor: 10.4. And that rocke was Christ, and they that are offended at Christ, they are offended at the rocke, Rom. 9.33. He is a rocke of offence; they that smite against Christ, smite against the rocke, and therefore are broken to peices;
Thirdly, The Lord jesus christ, He is a Rocky Stone; so he is called in Scripture, the rock, the rock stone, 1 Cor: 10.4. And that rock was christ, and they that Are offended At christ, they Are offended At the rock, Rom. 9.33. He is a rock of offence; they that smite against christ, smite against the rock, and Therefore Are broken to Pieces;
Now the rocke stone is the greatest, firmest and hardest Stone, and therefore the fittest for a foundation: And Christ being a Rocke, he is most fit for a foundation.
Now the rock stone is the greatest, firmest and Hardest Stone, and Therefore the Fittest for a Foundation: And christ being a Rock, he is most fit for a Foundation.
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he is a tryed stone, and therefore fit for a foundation; he hath been so tryed, that the Lord saith of him, he is a sure foundation; I am sure (saith God) whatsoever is built upon my Son shall stand;
he is a tried stone, and Therefore fit for a Foundation; he hath been so tried, that the Lord Says of him, he is a sure Foundation; I am sure (Says God) whatsoever is built upon my Son shall stand;
but a pretious stone; and indeed in this respect too, he is very meete, yea, most meete and fit of all others to be a foundation. There are two things in Christs being a pretious stone, that doe make him fit to be a foundation
but a precious stone; and indeed in this respect too, he is very meet, yea, most meet and fit of all Others to be a Foundation. There Are two things in Christ being a precious stone, that do make him fit to be a Foundation
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the new Jerusalem, its said of it, it was of pure gold, and the foundation of the Citty was of all manner of pretious stones, there was an answerablenes in the foundation to the building;
the new Jerusalem, its said of it, it was of pure gold, and the Foundation of the city was of all manner of precious stones, there was an answerablenes in the Foundation to the building;
so I may say, this blessed building of our Salvation, its indeed builded, that is, made up all of pretious pearle, there's the blessed pearle of the fathers love, there's the blessed pearles of our Redemption, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification;
so I may say, this blessed building of our Salvation, its indeed built, that is, made up all of precious pearl, there's the blessed pearl of the Father's love, there's the blessed Pearls of our Redemption, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification;
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Now the building it selfe being made up all of pearle, therefore the foundation must be some glorious thing, there must be an answerablenes in the foundation;
Now the building it self being made up all of pearl, Therefore the Foundation must be Some glorious thing, there must be an answerablenes in the Foundation;
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Sixthly, Jesus Christ, He is a living Stone; 1 Pet. 2.4. To whom coming as unto a living Stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God and pretious;
Sixthly, jesus christ, He is a living Stone; 1 Pet. 2.4. To whom coming as unto a living Stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God and precious;
Now consider this, and of all others Christ is the most fit for a foundation, for by this Cementing the building to himselfe, this building becomes unmoveable;
Now Consider this, and of all Others christ is the most fit for a Foundation, for by this Cementing the building to himself, this building becomes Unmovable;
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though the building be never so glorious, yet if it can be taken off the foundation, what would become of the glory of the building? this is that that makes the building such a blessed building, that it is so united to the foundatiō, that there can be no removing of it off the foundation,
though the building be never so glorious, yet if it can be taken off the Foundation, what would become of the glory of the building? this is that that makes the building such a blessed building, that it is so united to the Foundation, that there can be no removing of it off the Foundation,
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if the powers of Hell come, and all the powers in the world come, there can be no removing of the building off the foundation, this is the blessed state of those soules in Christ;
if the Powers of Hell come, and all the Powers in the world come, there can be no removing of the building off the Foundation, this is the blessed state of those Souls in christ;
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herein is Jesus Christ most meete of all others for a foundation, because so far as Christ is a foundation, he doth unite the building to himselfe, fixes the building upon himselfe, that there can be no removing of the building from off the foundation.
herein is jesus christ most meet of all Others for a Foundation, Because so Far as christ is a Foundation, he does unite the building to himself, fixes the building upon himself, that there can be no removing of the building from off the Foundation.
all those that are of the fathers building (as every true beleiver is) are builded upon this foundation; Truly there are a great many in the world, that goe to build up this building of Salvation,
all those that Are of the Father's building (as every true believer is) Are built upon this Foundation; Truly there Are a great many in the world, that go to built up this building of Salvation,
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and conformitie to duties, and the like, they never looke to the true foundation: I am afraid, that when the Lord comes to shake the world, a great many will be found without a soundation; but now all those that are of the fathers building, they are built upon this foundation; the father he builds like a wise Master-builder,
and conformity to duties, and the like, they never look to the true Foundation: I am afraid, that when the Lord comes to shake the world, a great many will be found without a Foundation; but now all those that Are of the Father's building, they Are built upon this Foundation; the father he builds like a wise Master-builder,
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for (saith he) what will ye build if there be not a foundation laid? so is it when the Lord comes to your soules, to build you, man or woman, he lookes to the foundation, I will lay their soules upon my Son saith God;
for (Says he) what will you built if there be not a Foundation laid? so is it when the Lord comes to your Souls, to built you, man or woman, he looks to the Foundation, I will lay their Souls upon my Son Says God;
when God takes a soule into his hands, the very first worke that he doth, is, to lay the foundation, to see that Jesus Christ be laid as the foundation in the soule:
when God Takes a soul into his hands, the very First work that he does, is, to lay the Foundation, to see that jesus christ be laid as the Foundation in the soul:
Truly, this cannot properly be called a foundation, yet because there are a company of poore sinners in the world, that goe on in drunkennes, swearing, whoredome,
Truly, this cannot properly be called a Foundation, yet Because there Are a company of poor Sinners in the world, that go on in Drunkenness, swearing, whoredom,
A man that makes no conscience of swearing, or cozening, or lying, or defrauding, when his conscience comes and tells him, thou art a miserable wretch, he answers, I hope to be better hereafter;
A man that makes no conscience of swearing, or cozening, or lying, or defrauding, when his conscience comes and tells him, thou art a miserable wretch, he answers, I hope to be better hereafter;
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and walke honestly, they will not cheate, and they make conscience of their word, they will have but one word when you come to deale with them, they will deale honestly and justly in all their wayes;
and walk honestly, they will not cheat, and they make conscience of their word, they will have but one word when you come to deal with them, they will deal honestly and justly in all their ways;
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and thus they lay a great deale of stresse and weight upon their Pharisaicall righteousnes and holines. Thus it was with the Scribes and Pharisees in Christs time, O saith he, I am not like that Publican, I am not so and so, God I thanke thee, I am not as other men be, I am a blessed man, a happy man;
and thus they lay a great deal of stress and weight upon their Pharisaical righteousness and holiness. Thus it was with the Scribes and Pharisees in Christ time, Oh Says he, I am not like that Publican, I am not so and so, God I thank thee, I am not as other men be, I am a blessed man, a happy man;
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I but yet he is a poore miserable Pharisee still, Jesus Christ saith, notwithstanding all this he was not Justified, Christ sends him away as a poore miserable wretch, notwithstanding all his righteousness; Except therefore (saith Christ) your Righteousness exceed the righteousnes of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the kingdome of heaven:
I but yet he is a poor miserable Pharisee still, jesus christ Says, notwithstanding all this he was not Justified, christ sends him away as a poor miserable wretch, notwithstanding all his righteousness; Except Therefore (Says christ) your Righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven:
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Some there are, that goe farther than the Pharisee, (who rest's in his owne righteousnes, far from being convinc't of sin) that come to see themselves lost and undone,
some there Are, that go farther than the Pharisee, (who rest's in his own righteousness, Far from being convinced of since) that come to see themselves lost and undone,
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We finde that Pharaoh himselfe when he was sicke of his sin, he could not be quiet, till he had cast up his sin to Moses, Exod: 9.27. And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time:
We find that Pharaoh himself when he was sick of his since, he could not be quiet, till he had cast up his since to Moses, Exod: 9.27. And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time:
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and Judas, when his heart ak't, he came and threw downe the silver, and saith, I have sin'd in betraying Innocent blood, he comes and cast's up his sin,
and Judas, when his heart ached, he Come and threw down the silver, and Says, I have sinned in betraying Innocent blood, he comes and cast's up his since,
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and yet but a poore miserable Judas, and he goes and hang's himselfe; this is not the foundation, Christ is a foundation in opposition to this foundation.
and yet but a poor miserable Judas, and he Goes and hang's himself; this is not the Foundation, christ is a Foundation in opposition to this Foundation.
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and they thinke because of this, surely I am a childe of God, and they lay no deeper foundation, they have no other foundation but this, all their comfort, all their joy,
and they think Because of this, surely I am a child of God, and they lay no Deeper Foundation, they have no other Foundation but this, all their Comfort, all their joy,
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And it came to passe when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his cloath's, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
And it Come to pass when Ahab herd those words, that he rend his cloth's, and put Sackcloth upon his Flesh, and fasted, and lay in Sackcloth, and went softly.
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Jesus Christ is a foundation in opposition to this foundation. Sixthly, Jesus Christ is the onely foundation, in opposition to Resolutions, Vowes, and Covenants;
jesus christ is a Foundation in opposition to this Foundation. Sixthly, jesus christ is the only Foundation, in opposition to Resolutions, Vows, and Covenants;
and after that, they have some ease and are at quiet, and so long as they keepe their Resolutions, Vowes, and Covenants, they are in a good condition as they conclude;
and After that, they have Some ease and Are At quiet, and so long as they keep their Resolutions, Vows, and Covenants, they Are in a good condition as they conclude;
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Seventhly, Jesus Christ is a foundation, In opposition to Selfe-revenge: in opposition to those Acts of revenge that men are ready to put fotth upon themselves;
Seventhly, jesus christ is a Foundation, In opposition to Self-revenge: in opposition to those Acts of revenge that men Are ready to put forth upon themselves;
its a thing that is very ordinary among Christians, (honest hearts as well as others) and that through darknes in the new Testament Administration of Jesus Christ,
its a thing that is very ordinary among Christians, (honest hearts as well as Others) and that through darkness in the new Testament Administration of jesus christ,
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if they erre or exceede in Mirth, then they will goe about mourning, if they have err'd in the use of the creatures, then they will not eate nor drinke at all,
if they err or exceed in Mirth, then they will go about mourning, if they have erred in the use of the creatures, then they will not eat nor drink At all,
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herein they take too much content, and too much comfort, and they are apt to thinke that because they revenge themselves thus, God is pleased with them, and he will pardon them;
herein they take too much content, and too much Comfort, and they Are apt to think that Because they revenge themselves thus, God is pleased with them, and he will pardon them;
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Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow my selfe before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with Calves of a yeare old? will the lord be pleased with thousands of Ram's,
Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow my self before the high God? shall I come before him with burned offerings, with Calves of a year old? will the lord be pleased with thousands of Ram's,
or with ten thousands of Rivers of oyle? shall I give my first-borne for my Transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soule? As if they should have said, will the Lord accept of any thing? let the Lord set me the hardest taske, I will doe it,
or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my Transgression, the fruit of my body for the since of my soul? As if they should have said, will the Lord accept of any thing? let the Lord Set me the Hardest task, I will do it,
and Mortification of-sin, there may be a Cesation of sin, where there is no Mortification of it, it may be the Devill he may let a soule alone, that he may settle him the faster upon a false bottome;
and Mortification of-sin, there may be a Cesation of since, where there is no Mortification of it, it may be the devil he may let a soul alone, that he may settle him the faster upon a false bottom;
as the Jewes did we are the Church of God, we are Abrahams Children, we have the Oracles of God, can we be amisse? but saith Christ, ye are of your father the Devill,
as the Jews did we Are the Church of God, we Are Abrahams Children, we have the Oracles of God, can we be amiss? but Says christ, you Are of your father the devil,
if the foundation be upon a rocke it will stand, therefore in this shaking day the good Lord helpe us all to looke to our foundation; Christ is a foundation in opposition to those good fitts, that men are in to a duty:
if the Foundation be upon a rock it will stand, Therefore in this shaking day the good Lord help us all to look to our Foundation; christ is a Foundation in opposition to those good fitts, that men Are in to a duty:
1 Sam: 10. he comes among the Prophets of God, at the 9, 10, & 11 verses, he prophesies among the Prophets, here was a good fit to a duty, 1 Sam: 10.23.
1 Sam: 10. he comes among the prophets of God, At the 9, 10, & 11 Verses, he prophecies among the prophets, Here was a good fit to a duty, 1 Sam: 10.23.
even then when he was going on persecuting of David; I bring this to shew you, that this is no foundation, it is a good thing, a sweet thing, to have a heart fit and dispos'd to a duty,
even then when he was going on persecuting of David; I bring this to show you, that this is no Foundation, it is a good thing, a sweet thing, to have a heart fit and disposed to a duty,
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and delighted to know Gods wayes, as a nation that did righteousnes, and forsooke not the ordinances of their God, they ask't of me the ordinances of Justice, they tooke delight in approaching to God,
and delighted to know God's ways, as a Nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinances of their God, they asked of me the ordinances of justice, they took delight in approaching to God,
and then afterward in the 11 Chapter, when the people said, who is he that said, Shall Saul raigne over us? bring the men that we may put them to death.
and then afterwards in the 11 Chapter, when the people said, who is he that said, Shall Saul Reign over us? bring the men that we may put them to death.
its true, none can truly and rightly deny himselfe but a Saint, but there's the same grace and worke as a counterfeite wrought in a hypocrite, that is, in the new Covenant, in the true Children of God;
its true, none can truly and rightly deny himself but a Saint, but there's the same grace and work as a counterfeit wrought in a hypocrite, that is, in the new Covenant, in the true Children of God;
yet if he will lay his foundation here, he may be deceived, its the hardest thing in the world for a man to Judge of his ends and aymes; Come, saith Jehu, and see my zeale for the Lord, he thought he had blessed ends and aymes,
yet if he will lay his Foundation Here, he may be deceived, its the Hardest thing in the world for a man to Judge of his ends and aims; Come, Says Jehu, and see my zeal for the Lord, he Thought he had blessed ends and aims,
Jesus Christ is a foundatiō in opposition to this foundatiō. Fourteenthly, Jesus Christ is a foundation, in opposition to giving in of particular words;
jesus christ is a Foundation in opposition to this Foundation. Fourteenthly, jesus christ is a Foundation, in opposition to giving in of particular words;
and what a wonderfull confidence is oftentimes laid in this, in the giving in of particular words? And truly, I doe acknowledge the Lord doth oftentimes make it a sweete dispensation to his Children;
and what a wonderful confidence is oftentimes laid in this, in the giving in of particular words? And truly, I do acknowledge the Lord does oftentimes make it a sweet Dispensation to his Children;
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some soules in distresse, they will open their Bibles, & it may be doe light upon a place that doth suite their condition, they thinke this is a giving in of a word;
Some Souls in distress, they will open their Bibles, & it may be doe Light upon a place that does suit their condition, they think this is a giving in of a word;
let Christians observe, its ordinary with Christians when they are weak and young, and when they begin to know the Lord, God doth deale with them as with little Children, he traines them up in such a way,
let Christians observe, its ordinary with Christians when they Are weak and young, and when they begin to know the Lord, God does deal with them as with little Children, he trains them up in such a Way,
therefore Christians when they are come to more light and experience, the Lord would not have them to continue in this way, they must not stay till the word come to them,
Therefore Christians when they Are come to more Light and experience, the Lord would not have them to continue in this Way, they must not stay till the word come to them,
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Hagar had an Angel of God from Heaven speaking to her, Thou God seest me, saith she, and have I also here looked after him that seeth me? yet she was an out-c•st and under the old Covenant;
Hagar had an Angel of God from Heaven speaking to her, Thou God See me, Says she, and have I also Here looked After him that sees me? yet she was an out-c•st and under the old Covenant;
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the Lord therefore grant that we may not lay our foundation in these things, the word of God is a good foundation, but if we lay it upon the giving in, upon the providence, its a false foundation; yet I say, the Lord doth often goe in this way with his owne Children, very frequently,
the Lord Therefore grant that we may not lay our Foundation in these things, the word of God is a good Foundation, but if we lay it upon the giving in, upon the providence, its a false Foundation; yet I say, the Lord does often go in this Way with his own Children, very frequently,
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and hang upon him in an outward way, and lay their foundation in the act of beleiving; there is a faith of a mans owne as well as a faith of God's, there's a faith of the Law as well as a faith of the Gospel;
and hang upon him in an outward Way, and lay their Foundation in the act of believing; there is a faith of a men own as well as a faith of God's, there's a faith of the Law as well as a faith of the Gospel;
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many a man hath laboured by his workes, for righteousnes and Justification, and when he sees all his working will not bring him in righteousnes and justification,
many a man hath laboured by his works, for righteousness and Justification, and when he sees all his working will not bring him in righteousness and justification,
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and rests upon the Act of beleiving; but its not the act of beleiving that is our righteousnes, its not the act of beleiving that is the foundation of the soule:
and rests upon the Act of believing; but its not the act of believing that is our righteousness, its not the act of believing that is the Foundation of the soul:
and yet it hath come to nothing, if you looke into the 106 Psalme, the 11, 12 & 13 verses, we reade there of a generation of men, beleiving, its said, The waters covered their Enemies:
and yet it hath come to nothing, if you look into the 106 Psalm, the 11, 12 & 13 Verses, we read there of a generation of men, believing, its said, The waters covered their Enemies:
this is not the foundation therefore, no, not the Act's of beleiving. If you looke into Isai: 48.1, 2. we reade of a generation of men that did beleive, and yet notwithstanding fell short;
this is not the Foundation Therefore, no, not the Act's of believing. If you look into Isaiah: 48.1, 2. we read of a generation of men that did believe, and yet notwithstanding fell short;
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They made mention of the Lord, and stayd themselves upon the God of Israel; what is that staying? Look into the 26 of Isaiah, and you shall finde its beleiving, in the third verse;
They made mention of the Lord, and stayed themselves upon the God of Israel; what is that staying? Look into the 26 of Isaiah, and you shall find its believing, in the third verse;
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Jesus Christ is the onely foundation in opposition to this foundation. Sixteenthly, Jesus Christ is the foundation, in opposition to conviction of Righteousnes:
jesus christ is the only Foundation in opposition to this Foundation. Sixteenthly, jesus christ is the Foundation, in opposition to conviction of Righteousness:
for men may goe all the way that we have gone, and yet not be convinced of righteousness; as his worke may be his righteousnesse, so his faith may be his righteousnesse, he may goe through all these things,
for men may go all the Way that we have gone, and yet not be convinced of righteousness; as his work may be his righteousness, so his faith may be his righteousness, he may go through all these things,
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and that its not all his confession of sin, his mourning, his sorrow, his Teares, his vowes, his resolutions, his revenge upon himselfe, his Reformation, no not his faith, its not any of all these things will helpe him, nor that can helpe;
and that its not all his Confessi of since, his mourning, his sorrow, his Tears, his vows, his resolutions, his revenge upon himself, his Reformation, no not his faith, its not any of all these things will help him, nor that can help;
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that soule ly's crying, O Lord, I can doe nothing, I cannot pray, I cannot mourne, I cannot sh•d a teare for sin, I cannot beleive, ô that thou wouldst helpe me, and strengthen me to beleive;
that soul ly's crying, Oh Lord, I can do nothing, I cannot pray, I cannot mourn, I cannot sh•d a tear for since, I cannot believe, o that thou Wouldst help me, and strengthen me to believe;
now a soule is come to this, to be convinc't of righteousnes, that it ly's before God, Lord here I am, I am nothing, I can doe nothing, I cannot doe this or the other duty, I cannot get up a desire, I cannot get up a groane, I am a poore miserable helplesse creature;
now a soul is come to this, to be convinced of righteousness, that it ly's before God, Lord Here I am, I am nothing, I can do nothing, I cannot do this or the other duty, I cannot get up a desire, I cannot get up a groan, I am a poor miserable helpless creature;
and it will be hard to find out the one from the other, (the hardest thing in the world) yet in this step of Conviction of righteousnes, the childe of God goes beyond the other.
and it will be hard to find out the one from the other, (the Hardest thing in the world) yet in this step of Conviction of righteousness, the child of God Goes beyond the other.
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and if after this he rest upon his Reformation, Christ will goe after him and beate him off from peice to peice, till he hath wholly conquered the soule to himselfe,
and if After this he rest upon his Reformation, christ will go After him and beat him off from piece to piece, till he hath wholly conquered the soul to himself,
and brought him off of all those false grounds and quagmires that the soule would have rested upon and perished, till he comes to this thorough conviction of righteousnes;
and brought him off of all those false grounds and quagmires that the soul would have rested upon and perished, till he comes to this thorough conviction of righteousness;
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or else they will drop off, if they come not up to the true foundation: hence true and faithfull hearts tremble and feare to see these great ones fall;
or Else they will drop off, if they come not up to the true Foundation: hence true and faithful hearts tremble and Fear to see these great ones fallen;
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indeed they fall from the grace they had in the first Covenant, (a man may loose all that) but not the grace of the new Covenant, the soule that hath it can never fall from that grace,
indeed they fallen from the grace they had in the First Covenant, (a man may lose all that) but not the grace of the new Covenant, the soul that hath it can never fallen from that grace,
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O therefore looke that ye be rooted upon the new Covenant if you would stand for ever, that you may be throughly convinced of all your owne righteousness as nothing.
Oh Therefore look that you be rooted upon the new Covenant if you would stand for ever, that you may be thoroughly convinced of all your own righteousness as nothing.
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And the Lord brings his people to this conviction many times, by letting them fall by some Temptation or Corruption, and hereby they come to be be beaten off from it:
And the Lord brings his people to this conviction many times, by letting them fallen by Some Temptation or Corruption, and hereby they come to be be beaten off from it:
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thus the soule is convinc't of righteousness, and till such time as the soule is thus convinc't of righteousness, it will never be able to stand, conviction of righteousnes is the removing the soule off all false foundation;
thus the soul is convinced of righteousness, and till such time as the soul is thus convinced of righteousness, it will never be able to stand, conviction of righteousness is the removing the soul off all false Foundation;
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but he hath one foundation or other, he could not beare up else, now when the Lord hath brought him to this, that he hath no foundation in the world) Lord, saith the convinced soule, I have no foundation in the world, I hang between earth and heaven,
but he hath one Foundation or other, he could not bear up Else, now when the Lord hath brought him to this, that he hath no Foundation in the world) Lord, Says the convinced soul, I have no Foundation in the world, I hang between earth and heaven,
O therefore let us looke into our hearts, Professors, Christians, Saints and Brethren, O how have our hearts been rooted? have we not a foundation to stand upon of our owne? truly the Lord will shake us out of all our righteousnes,
Oh Therefore let us look into our hearts, Professors, Christians, Saints and Brothers, Oh how have our hearts been rooted? have we not a Foundation to stand upon of our own? truly the Lord will shake us out of all our righteousness,
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This conviction of righteousnes lookes to all the blessed graces of the Spirit, faith, repentance, and new obedience, and selfdeniall, all these things as they flow from the holy Spirit,
This conviction of righteousness looks to all the blessed graces of the Spirit, faith, Repentance, and new Obedience, and selfdeniall, all these things as they flow from the holy Spirit,
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O is Christ my foundation? (you had need to look to your hearts, here's much preaching and much profession) it may be I am glorious in the outward parts of obedience,
O is christ my Foundation? (you had need to look to your hearts, here's much preaching and much profession) it may be I am glorious in the outward parts of Obedience,
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and all the things of the world shall be shaken, yet we shall not be shaken being upon the right foundation; the Lord build all your soules upon his Son;
and all the things of the world shall be shaken, yet we shall not be shaken being upon the right Foundation; the Lord built all your Souls upon his Son;
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how long have I been building, and how long have I been working, but good Lord come thou and build, O that every one of you would but learne thus much,
how long have I been building, and how long have I been working, but good Lord come thou and built, Oh that every one of you would but Learn thus much,
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then shall we have that comfort and peace which passeth all understanding, then shall our soules have heaven begun here, that shall last to all eternitie;
then shall we have that Comfort and peace which passes all understanding, then shall our Souls have heaven begun Here, that shall last to all eternity;
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O the Lord build all upon this foundation, and let no poore soule here be discouraged, those oftentimes that have least cause to be shaken are most shaken,
Oh the Lord built all upon this Foundation, and let no poor soul Here be discouraged, those oftentimes that have least cause to be shaken Are most shaken,
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poore troubled soules, they are apt to be shaken when they heare these things, but art thou convinced Soule, that thou hast built upon a false foundation? do'st thou say thou art undone for ever, that there is no hope for thee? no, rather say blessed be the Lord I have seene my false bottome, now I come to the Lord, O Lord doe thou build me, O Lord doe thou take my soule into thy hand;
poor troubled Souls, they Are apt to be shaken when they hear these things, but art thou convinced Soul, that thou hast built upon a false Foundation? dost thou say thou art undone for ever, that there is no hope for thee? no, rather say blessed be the Lord I have seen my false bottom, now I come to the Lord, Oh Lord do thou built me, Oh Lord do thou take my soul into thy hand;
the Lord doe this for every poore soule here, that you may all who meete here together, meete with the generall Assembly of the first-borne, whose names are written in heaven, and then shall you not count it in vaine, that you have followed the Lord,
the Lord do this for every poor soul Here, that you may all who meet Here together, meet with the general Assembly of the firstborn, whose names Are written in heaven, and then shall you not count it in vain, that you have followed the Lord,
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Eph. 1.4, 5. According as he hath chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Ephesians 1.4, 5. According as he hath chosen us in him, before the Foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
The Covenant of Grace is the most blessed thing in the world, its the Magazine of faith, Comfort and Holines, a Saints strong Tower of defence against all assaults.
The Covenant of Grace is the most blessed thing in the world, its the Magazine of faith, Comfort and Holiness, a Saints strong Tower of defence against all assaults.
Now Christ is the foundation of this glorious Covenant of grace; Hence, its said to be made with him, Psal. 89.3. I have made a Covenant with my Chosen:
Now christ is the Foundation of this glorious Covenant of grace; Hence, its said to be made with him, Psalm 89.3. I have made a Covenant with my Chosen:
He is called the Mediator of this Covenant, Heb. 8.6. But now he hath obtained a more excellent Ministry, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant, which was established upon better promises; And Chapter 12.24. And to Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant;
He is called the Mediator of this Covenant, Hebrew 8.6. But now he hath obtained a more excellent Ministry, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant, which was established upon better promises; And Chapter 12.24. And to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant;
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his blood is called the blood of the Covenant, Zach: 9.11. As for thee also, by the blood of thy Covenant. Heb. 13.20. Now the God of peace, that brought againe from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepheard of the sheepe, through the blood of the Everlasting Covenant.
his blood is called the blood of the Covenant, Zach: 9.11. As for thee also, by the blood of thy Covenant. Hebrew 13.20. Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the Everlasting Covenant.
and give thee for a Covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentills. Chapter 49.8. I will preserve thee, and give thee for a Covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherite the desolate heritages.
and give thee for a Covenant of the people, for a Light of the Gentiles. Chapter 49.8. I will preserve thee, and give thee for a Covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages.
Hence the Apostle concludes all the promises of God, to be in him, and because in him to be firme and Immutable. 2 Cor: 1.20. For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Hence the Apostle concludes all the promises of God, to be in him, and Because in him to be firm and Immutable. 2 Cor: 1.20. For all the promises of God in him Are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
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yet now hath he reconciled, In the body of his flesh, through death, to present you holy and unblameable, and unreproveable in his sight. Reconciliation is twofold.
yet now hath he reconciled, In the body of his Flesh, through death, to present you holy and unblameable, and unreprovable in his sighed. Reconciliation is twofold.
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First, Reconciliation of God to man, that is made, by giving Justice satisfaction. Secondly, Of man to God, this is done, by reparation of mans nature;
First, Reconciliation of God to man, that is made, by giving justice satisfaction. Secondly, Of man to God, this is done, by reparation of men nature;
blood to satisfie divine Justice, water to cleanse and purifie mans nature. Secondly, Effectuall vocation; Phil: 3.14. I presse toward the Marke, for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Thirdly; Adoption. Eph: 1.5. Having predestinated us unto the Adoption of Children by Jesus Christ to himselfe, according to the good pleasure of his will. Joh: 1.12.
blood to satisfy divine justice, water to cleanse and purify men nature. Secondly, Effectual vocation; Philip: 3.14. I press towards the Mark, for the price of the high calling of God in christ jesus. Thirdly; Adoption. Ephesians: 1.5. Having predestinated us unto the Adoption of Children by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. John: 1.12.
Gal: 4.4, 5. But when the fulnes of time was come, God sent forth his Son made of a woman, made under the Law, To redeeme them that were under the Law, that we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
Gall: 4.4, 5. But when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son made of a woman, made under the Law, To Redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
Even the righteousnes of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all, and upon them that beleive. Acts 13.39. And by him all that beleive are Justified from all things, from which yee could be Justified by the Law of Moses. Isai. 45.25. In the Lord shall all the seede of Israel be Justified, and shall glory. Jer. 23.6. In his dayes Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely:
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of jesus christ unto all, and upon them that believe. Acts 13.39. And by him all that believe Are Justified from all things, from which ye could be Justified by the Law of Moses. Isaiah 45.25. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be Justified, and shall glory. Jer. 23.6. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely:
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and righteousnes, and sanctification, and redemption. The parts of Sanctification are, Mortification, and Vivification; and Christ is the foundation of both. First, of Mortification, Rom: 6.6. Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Gal: 2.20. I am crucified with Christ. Secondly, of Vivification, Col: 3.3. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. The parts of Sanctification Are, Mortification, and Vivification; and christ is the Foundation of both. First, of Mortification, Rom: 6.6. Knowing this, that our old man is Crucified with him, that the body of since might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve since. Gall: 2.20. I am Crucified with christ. Secondly, of Vivification, Col: 3.3. For you Are dead, and your life is hid with christ in God.
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John 14.19 Because I live, ye shall also live. Both together are mentioned, Rom: 6.5. For if we have been planted together in the likenes of his death;
John 14.19 Because I live, you shall also live. Both together Are mentioned, Rom: 6.5. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death;
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we shall be also in the likenes of his Resurrection. Phil: 3.10. That I may know him and the power of his Resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.
we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection. Philip: 3.10. That I may know him and the power of his Resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.
and righteousnes, and sanctification, and redemption. Secondly, Inward Abilities, as strength to resist Satans Temptations, our owne Corruptions. Phil: 4.13. I can d•e all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Isai. •5. 24. Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength.
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Secondly, Inward Abilities, as strength to resist Satan Temptations, our own Corruptions. Philip: 4.13. I can d•e all things through christ which strengtheneth me. Isaiah •5. 24. Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength.
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or it could finde no acceptance; hence the office of the high Priest, is to offer Gifts and Sacrifices. Heb: 5.1. For every high Priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both Gifts and Sacrifices for Sins:
or it could find no acceptance; hence the office of the high Priest, is to offer Gifts and Sacrifices. Hebrew: 5.1. For every high Priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both Gifts and Sacrifices for Sins:
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Some plant comfort upon duties, some upon enlargement in duties, some upon their affections, &c. but what ever comfort it is, that Christ is not the bottome of, it will fade and wither.
some plant Comfort upon duties, Some upon enlargement in duties, Some upon their affections, etc. but what ever Comfort it is, that christ is not the bottom of, it will fade and wither.
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Eph: 2.5, 8. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved) For by grace are ye saved, through faith,
Ephesians: 2.5, 8. Even when we were dead in Sins, hath quickened us together with christ (by grace you Are saved) For by grace Are you saved, through faith,
And indeed its a common notion among Divines, That a man in the first worke is meerely Passive, a• a childe when first conceived and formed in the wombe is meerely passive, it doth nothing;
And indeed its a Common notion among Divines, That a man in the First work is merely Passive, a• a child when First conceived and formed in the womb is merely passive, it does nothing;
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but Christ is first by the father laid as a foundation in the soule, and then the soule Acts, it beleives, it repents, it obey's, &c. And indeed, its a thing Impossible to conceive, that man by any act of his, either his faith, repentance, obedience, &c. should lay Christ as a foundation, seeing the creature is a finite thing,
but christ is First by the father laid as a Foundation in the soul, and then the soul Acts, it believes, it repents, it obey's, etc. And indeed, its a thing Impossible to conceive, that man by any act of his, either his faith, Repentance, Obedience, etc. should lay christ as a Foundation, seeing the creature is a finite thing,
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one soule (as I said before) builds upon his Legal convictions, mournings, humiliations; another upon his resolutions, vowes, Covenants, his acts of revenge upon himselfe, his reformation, &c;
one soul (as I said before) builds upon his Legal convictions, mournings, humiliations; Another upon his resolutions, vows, Covenants, his acts of revenge upon himself, his Reformation, etc.;
So that now the soule will see and say, my convictions, mournings, humiliations, resolutions, vowes, covenants, acts of selfe-revenge, reformations are nothing, nothing as to evidence Gods love to my soule, I may be miserable, perish,
So that now the soul will see and say, my convictions, mournings, humiliations, resolutions, vows, Covenants, acts of Self-revenge, reformations Are nothing, nothing as to evidence God's love to my soul, I may be miserable, perish,
my words given in in straights, when I have been going to some worke, and my faith laid upon these, are nothing as to assure me God is my father, I may be under a mistake in all these. Now!
my words given in in straights, when I have been going to Some work, and my faith laid upon these, Are nothing as to assure me God is my father, I may be under a mistake in all these. Now!
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for whereas before it thought it selfe rich, and had many things, convictions, humiliations, vowes, reformations, comforts, joyes, particular words, faith in these, which it could muster up,
for whereas before it Thought it self rich, and had many things, convictions, humiliations, vows, reformations, comforts, Joys, particular words, faith in these, which it could muster up,
as evidences of Gods love to it, now it sees it hath nothing at all, it cannot bring forth one thing, that can evidence to it, it is a childe of God, or got beyond the hypocrite.
as evidences of God's love to it, now it sees it hath nothing At all, it cannot bring forth one thing, that can evidence to it, it is a child of God, or god beyond the hypocrite.
but a little glimpse he hath that Christ can save him yet, and some inward groanings there are, O Christ or nothing, Christ now to be my Comfort, my wisdome, my righteousnes, my sanctification, &c or nothing.
but a little glimpse he hath that christ can save him yet, and Some inward groanings there Are, Oh christ or nothing, christ now to be my Comfort, my Wisdom, my righteousness, my sanctification, etc. or nothing.
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now the soule begins to looke after a new conviction of sin, repentance, saith, obedience, Comfort, &c. And whereas it thought before that it had all these,
now the soul begins to look After a new conviction of since, Repentance, Says, Obedience, Comfort, etc. And whereas it Thought before that it had all these,
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now it cry's Lord give me the wisdome of Christ, the sanctification of Christ, that faith, that repentance, obedience, Comfort, that is in Christ, and flow's from him:
now it cry's Lord give me the Wisdom of christ, the sanctification of christ, that faith, that Repentance, Obedience, Comfort, that is in christ, and flow's from him:
now it saith otherwise, Christ is all, Christ is my wisdome, my righteousnes, my sanctification, my repentance, my faith, my Comfort, my obedience, my strength to stand, &c. that is, I looke for all these no where but in and from Christ.
now it Says otherwise, christ is all, christ is my Wisdom, my righteousness, my sanctification, my Repentance, my faith, my Comfort, my Obedience, my strength to stand, etc. that is, I look for all these no where but in and from christ.
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as the uniting of the soule to the foundation, or the soddering of the soule and foundation, Cementing them into one, in order to spirituall growth and fruitfulnes,
as the uniting of the soul to the Foundation, or the soddering of the soul and Foundation, Cementing them into one, in order to spiritual growth and fruitfulness,
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for the foundation Christ, being by the father planted in the soule, his wisdome, righteousnes, sanctification, &c. being laid at the very bottome of all;
for the Foundation christ, being by the father planted in the soul, his Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, etc. being laid At the very bottom of all;
so the participation of that light, life, grace, Righteousnes, Holines, of which (the blessed foundation ) Christ is full, is conveyed into the soule, by such a knitting of this foundation and the soule together, as makes them inseparably one: now!
so the participation of that Light, life, grace, Righteousness, Holiness, of which (the blessed Foundation) christ is full, is conveyed into the soul, by such a knitting of this Foundation and the soul together, as makes them inseparably one: now!
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and the soule which before was emptied of all, and had the sap of old Adam, (that wisdome, righteousnes, holines, &c. which springs from old Adam ) let out, hath the new Adam sending up his living sap into it,
and the soul which before was emptied of all, and had the sap of old Adam, (that Wisdom, righteousness, holiness, etc. which springs from old Adam) let out, hath the new Adam sending up his living sap into it,
and now the soules faith, repentance, obedience, &c. are all such as this new sap sends forth, that is, it is all grace of another kinde, its faith is of another kind to what before it had, its repentance and obedience is of another kind, its comforts are of another kind.
and now the Souls faith, Repentance, Obedience, etc. Are all such as this new sap sends forth, that is, it is all grace of Another kind, its faith is of Another kind to what before it had, its Repentance and Obedience is of Another kind, its comforts Are of Another kind.
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for note here, it may be the condition of a true childe of God, as well as of the hypocrite, to build too much upon these foundations, yea to be building yeares together upon them,
for note Here, it may be the condition of a true child of God, as well as of the hypocrite, to built too much upon these foundations, yea to be building Years together upon them,
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But note this withall, that till God brings a belever to this, to make a more direct and Immediate close with Christ, in the new Covenant, he will be barren as to Gospel fruit:
But note this withal, that till God brings a believer to this, to make a more Direct and Immediate close with christ, in the new Covenant, he will be barren as to Gospel fruit:
but either before conversion or after, he hath been brought under the old Covenant, and there hath been a building upon such foundations, for it is naturall to a soule under the old Covenant so to doe.
but either before conversion or After, he hath been brought under the old Covenant, and there hath been a building upon such foundations, for it is natural to a soul under the old Covenant so to do.
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but indeed, take the Law at large for the summe of that truth revealed, either in the Scriptures of the old or New Testament, which containes within it, Doctrines, Promises, Precepts, Threats, &c. so far as this truth comes to a soule,
but indeed, take the Law At large for the sum of that truth revealed, either in the Scriptures of the old or New Testament, which contains within it, Doctrines, Promises, Precepts, Treats, etc. so Far as this truth comes to a soul,
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and is received onely as a notion, as it is the letter, a voice of words, &c. so far it falls short of being Gospel, which is a word of Power, the Power of God unto Salvation, a Ministration of the Spirit and life,
and is received only as a notion, as it is the Letter, a voice of words, etc. so Far it falls short of being Gospel, which is a word of Power, the Power of God unto Salvation, a Ministration of the Spirit and life,
or directing letter, discovering to a man his duty, state, &c. or as it comes as a threatening terrifying voice of words, driving the soule to that it apprehends to be its duty,
or directing Letter, discovering to a man his duty, state, etc. or as it comes as a threatening terrifying voice of words, driving the soul to that it apprehends to be its duty,
Secondly, There is an Evangelicall worke o• change, which is, that worke which is wrought upon the soule by the power of the Spirit in the word, cutting the soule off from the dead stock of old Adam, and ingraffing it into the living stock of the new Adam Jesus Christ;
Secondly, There is an Evangelical work o• change, which is, that work which is wrought upon the soul by the power of the Spirit in the word, cutting the soul off from the dead stock of old Adam, and Engrafting it into the living stock of the new Adam jesus christ;
but so cannot any that Christ is the foundation of, for if so, then could not Christ be a sure foundation, as the Prophet calls him, Esay 28.16. Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Syon for a foundation, a Stone, a tryed stone, a precious corner Stone, a sure foundation:
but so cannot any that christ is the Foundation of, for if so, then could not christ be a sure Foundation, as the Prophet calls him, Isaiah 28.16. Therefore thus Says the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Syon for a Foundation, a Stone, a tried stone, a precious corner Stone, a sure Foundation:
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But the laying of Christ as a foundation is in this second worke; And the beginning of this is our union, which is that thing by which we are ingraffed into Christ,
But the laying of christ as a Foundation is in this second work; And the beginning of this is our Union, which is that thing by which we Are Ingrafted into christ,
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and so grow and beare fruit upon Christ, as the stock or foundation; when a soule hath this union, from that moment is Christ his foundation, but not before;
and so grow and bear fruit upon christ, as the stock or Foundation; when a soul hath this Union, from that moment is christ his Foundation, but not before;
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for what ever may be found in him, or come from him before this union, be it sorrow for sin, Comfort, obedience, &c. it hath not Christ for a foundation; for how can Christ be a foundation to that soule,
for what ever may be found in him, or come from him before this Union, be it sorrow for since, Comfort, Obedience, etc. it hath not christ for a Foundation; for how can christ be a Foundation to that soul,
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and Christ is the foundation onely of the latter, How shall I know whether the worke upon me be Legal or Evangelical, that so, I may know whether Christ be my foundation, yea or no?
and christ is the Foundation only of the latter, How shall I know whither the work upon me be Legal or Evangelical, that so, I may know whither christ be my Foundation, yea or no?
but that worke which is onely Legall, hath the counterfeit of that worke, grace, affection, &c. not but that there is a reall difference betwixt those fruits of Sanctification that spring from the Law,
but that work which is only Legal, hath the counterfeit of that work, grace, affection, etc. not but that there is a real difference betwixt those fruits of Sanctification that spring from the Law,
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what did Herod? Thirdly, Doth the Gospel worke produce grace? so may the Legall too, though not true grace, yet grace like the true. First, repentance. See before. Secondly, for selfdeniall.
what did Herod? Thirdly, Does the Gospel work produce grace? so may the Legal too, though not true grace, yet grace like the true. First, Repentance. See before. Secondly, for selfdeniall.
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Ishmael shewed a great example of selfdeniall. Gen. 25.9. And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the Cave of Machpelah, &c. So Saul, 1 Sam. 11.12, 13. And the people said unto Samuel, who is he that said, shall Saul raigne over us? bring the men that we may put them to death.
Ishmael showed a great Exampl of selfdeniall. Gen. 25.9. And his Sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the Cave of Machpelah, etc. So Saul, 1 Sam. 11.12, 13. And the people said unto Samuel, who is he that said, shall Saul Reign over us? bring the men that we may put them to death.
and his wayes, Paul before conversion was full of zeale; and the Jewes, Rom: 10.2. For I beare them record, that they have a zeale for God, but not according to knowledge. Fifthly, for faith.
and his ways, Paul before conversion was full of zeal; and the Jews, Rom: 10.2. For I bear them record, that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Fifthly, for faith.
But lusted exceedingly in the wildernes, and tempted God in the desert Isai 48.1, 2. Heare yee this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel,
But lusted exceedingly in the Wilderness, and tempted God in the desert Isaiah 48.1, 2. Hear ye this, Oh house of Jacob, which Are called by the name of Israel,
Not according to the Covenant that I made with their fathers, in the day that I tooke them by the hand, to bring them out of the land of Egypt, (which my Covenant they brake,
Not according to the Covenant that I made with their Father's, in the day that I took them by the hand, to bring them out of the land of Egypt, (which my Covenant they brake,
for marke it, A soule by the light of truth, being throughly convinced that all his duties, obedience, his faith, Comfort, &c. that sprung from the Law is nothing,
for mark it, A soul by the Light of truth, being thoroughly convinced that all his duties, Obedience, his faith, Comfort, etc. that sprung from the Law is nothing,
and that Salvation is onely to be had in the Covenant of grace, and a naked Christ held forth therein, may hereupon quit his trust and reliance in these,
and that Salvation is only to be had in the Covenant of grace, and a naked christ held forth therein, may hereupon quit his trust and reliance in these,
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for note, as a true Gospel Saint doth Evangelize the Law, that is, he goes to the Law, labours to obey that in Gospel-strength, the strength of Christ:
for note, as a true Gospel Saint does Evangelize the Law, that is, he Goes to the Law, labours to obey that in Gospel-strength, the strength of christ:
When he is convinced he is a miserable sinner, and that his repentance, his reformation, his comfort, his faith, &c. that springs from the Law cannot redeeme him,
When he is convinced he is a miserable sinner, and that his Repentance, his Reformation, his Comfort, his faith, etc. that springs from the Law cannot Redeem him,
First, He may attaine some kinde of reformation, which it may be he could not attaine by the power of the Law. 2 Pet. 2.20. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ;
First, He may attain Some kind of Reformation, which it may be he could not attain by the power of the Law. 2 Pet. 2.20. For if After they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord & Saviour jesus christ;
We read of a sanctification that even hypocrites attaine by the blood of the Covenant, which is a wonderfull thing for a reformation to be wrought through the beamings of some Gospel light upon the soule.
We read of a sanctification that even Hypocrites attain by the blood of the Covenant, which is a wonderful thing for a Reformation to be wrought through the beamings of Some Gospel Light upon the soul.
yet it may be such light and such assistance as may be from the Spirit, such as he hath not in himselfe, light into truth, beyond what he can attaine meerely by his reason and a•••ance in some dutie, beyond what he hath from his owne strength:
yet it may be such Light and such assistance as may be from the Spirit, such as he hath not in himself, Light into truth, beyond what he can attain merely by his reason and a•••ance in Some duty, beyond what he hath from his own strength:
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Fourthly, He may tast a sweetness in the word of Christ, so far as he may say, O it is a good word. Heb. 6.5. And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come. So Mat. 13.20.
Fourthly, He may taste a sweetness in the word of christ, so Far as he may say, Oh it is a good word. Hebrew 6.5. And have tasted the good word of God, and the Powers of the world to come. So Mathew 13.20.
then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sowen in his heart, this is he which received seed by the wayes side, and that is the Gospel word, not that of the law.
then comes the wicked one, and Catches away that which was sown in his heart, this is he which received seed by the ways side, and that is the Gospel word, not that of the law.
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his heart may have some kinde of sudden Ravishments with the Joyes of heaven, as though they were his: Heb: 6.5. And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come:
his heart may have Some kind of sudden Ravishments with the Joys of heaven, as though they were his: Hebrew: 6.5. And have tasted the good word of God, and the Powers of the world to come:
all this may be in a man, who as yet is without union with Christ, who as yet hath no more worke upon him than what he hath attained by his owne strength;
all this may be in a man, who as yet is without Union with christ, who as yet hath no more work upon him than what he hath attained by his own strength;
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and ariseth from the not distinguishing of workes Legall, from workes Gospell; what ever may be in man by vertue of a legall worke, that is, a worke wrought in a man, either by legall Principles,
and arises from the not distinguishing of works Legal, from works Gospel; what ever may be in man by virtue of a Legal work, that is, a work wrought in a man, either by Legal Principles,
'tis such a Covenant as may be broken, Heb: 8.9 Not according to the Covenant that I made with their fathers, in the day when I tooke them by the hand, to lead them out of the land of Egypt,
it's such a Covenant as may be broken, Hebrew: 8.9 Not according to the Covenant that I made with their Father's, in the day when I took them by the hand, to led them out of the land of Egypt,
as that they thinke themselves to have true grace, and to be living members of Christ, (which as indeed it is not so) hence they conclude man hath a power & a will in himselfe to receive Christ, which is not so;
as that they think themselves to have true grace, and to be living members of christ, (which as indeed it is not so) hence they conclude man hath a power & a will in himself to receive christ, which is not so;
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man hath a power to repent, obey, believe, in a legall way, and he hath a power to lay hold on Christ as tendered in the Covenant of grace, in such manner as a man may be sa•d to hang on the outside of the Arke:
man hath a power to Repent, obey, believe, in a Legal Way, and he hath a power to lay hold on christ as tendered in the Covenant of grace, in such manner as a man may be sa•d to hang on the outside of the Ark:
Quest: But you will say, if a man by Legal Principles, and Legal strength, may goe thus far, wherein lyes the difference betwixt the true Saint, and this seeming Saint?
Quest: But you will say, if a man by Legal Principles, and Legal strength, may go thus Far, wherein lies the difference betwixt the true Saint, and this seeming Saint?
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The seeming Saint may have many glorious things, but the roote upon which all he hath or doth, stand's, is the old Adam; The true Saint perhaps may have fewer and lesse glorious branches than the other,
The seeming Saint may have many glorious things, but the root upon which all he hath or does, stand's, is the old Adam; The true Saint perhaps may have fewer and less glorious branches than the other,
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but the roote of what he hath or doth, is the new Adam. So that in a word, it is the soules union with Christ as the roote, the foundation of all that he hath or doth, wherein ly's the very foundation of this difference;
but the root of what he hath or does, is the new Adam. So that in a word, it is the Souls Union with christ as the root, the Foundation of all that he hath or does, wherein ly's the very Foundation of this difference;
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and if we would know either the goodnesse of our state, or the worth of any thing we either doe or have, we must labour to find out what is the roote of all,
and if we would know either the Goodness of our state, or the worth of any thing we either do or have, we must labour to find out what is the root of all,
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If Christ be thy roote, then wilt thou sensibly perceive that thou hast nothing at all, no wisdome, no strength, righteousness, holiness, &c. but what springs from the roote:
If christ be thy root, then wilt thou sensibly perceive that thou hast nothing At all, no Wisdom, no strength, righteousness, holiness, etc. but what springs from the root:
if we could conceive such a thing as a Tree to have sense, we might also conceive that the Tree would be really sensible of this, that it hath no sap nor moisture but what comes from the roote,
if we could conceive such a thing as a Tree to have sense, we might also conceive that the Tree would be really sensible of this, that it hath no sap nor moisture but what comes from the root,
So if Christ be the roote, the soule will be really sensible of this, nothing more, that I have no wisdome, strength, &c. nothing, nothing in my selfe but what comes from Christ;
So if christ be the root, the soul will be really sensible of this, nothing more, that I have no Wisdom, strength, etc. nothing, nothing in my self but what comes from christ;
if he see an emptines in these things, if now he can but feele a power to goe and beleive the promise, hang upon Christ in a general way, he rests there,
if he see an emptiness in these things, if now he can but feel a power to go and believe the promise, hang upon christ in a general Way, he rests there,
if now he can but feele a power in himselfe to goe and pray to God to give him the true faith & repentance, 'tis a hundred to one if he rest not there.
if now he can but feel a power in himself to go and pray to God to give him the true faith & Repentance, it's a hundred to one if he rest not there.
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But now when God brings a soule to feele Christ indeed as his roote, he is made first as really to feele as ever he felt any thing in the world that he hath nothing, feeles that he hath not one holy groane, cannot shed one true teare, cannot believe,
But now when God brings a soul to feel christ indeed as his root, he is made First as really to feel as ever he felt any thing in the world that he hath nothing, feels that he hath not one holy groan, cannot shed one true tear, cannot believe,
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then he feeles sensibly a flowing of wisdome, strength, holiness from another, so as that now he can say, this strength, this holiness, &c. is verily none of my owne,
then he feels sensibly a flowing of Wisdom, strength, holiness from Another, so as that now he can say, this strength, this holiness, etc. is verily none of my own,
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Now because it wants the firme roote of the Oake, and hath but a weake roote of its owne, thence it comes to passe, that notwithstanding it getts some moisture from the Oake by clinging to the outside of it,
Now Because it Wants the firm root of the Oak, and hath but a weak root of its own, thence it comes to pass, that notwithstanding it gets Some moisture from the Oak by clinging to the outside of it,
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So it may be with a Legall soule, as what hath been already said makes appeare, he hath a roote of his owne, the roote of old Adam, but finding himselfe notwithstanding this roote to be but a withering branch, he may by that strength that is given him from this roote, cling to Christ the living Oake, hang upon him in an outward way,
So it may be with a Legal soul, as what hath been already said makes appear, he hath a root of his own, the root of old Adam, but finding himself notwithstanding this root to be but a withering branch, he may by that strength that is given him from this root, cling to christ the living Oak, hang upon him in an outward Way,
as the Ivie hangs on the barke the outside of the Oake, hereby he may get as well some sap from Christ whilst he thus hangs upon him in an outward way,
as the Ivy hangs on the bark the outside of the Oak, hereby he may get as well Some sap from christ while he thus hangs upon him in an outward Way,
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Yet because this soule hath not Christ for his roote, but what nourishment he getts from him is onely in an outward way, by an outward cleaving to him,
Yet Because this soul hath not christ for his root, but what nourishment he gets from him is only in an outward Way, by an outward cleaving to him,
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& clinging about him, to which he is assisted and enabled by that strength that is afforded him from his owne roote, the old Adar•. Hence it comes to passe, that at one time or other, this cleaving soule which receives not his strength, life, nourishment from Christ by vertue of a reall union with Christ as his roote,
& clinging about him, to which he is assisted and enabled by that strength that is afforded him from his own root, the old Adar•. Hence it comes to pass, that At one time or other, this cleaving soul which receives not his strength, life, nourishment from christ by virtue of a real Union with christ as his root,
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but knowes not how it was filled hardly, now this being come into it, then it causeth this soule to put forth dayly new branches, leaves, buds, and fruit;
but knows not how it was filled hardly, now this being come into it, then it Causes this soul to put forth daily new branches, leaves, buds, and fruit;
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so this soule when its owne strength, the strength received from old Adam; by which it clings to Christ in an outward way shall faile it, that it can cling no longer, it will dye and wither, notwithstanding for some time whilst its owne strength served it to cling close, it did receive a kinde of life and nourishment from him. FINIS.
so this soul when its own strength, the strength received from old Adam; by which it clings to christ in an outward Way shall fail it, that it can cling no longer, it will die and wither, notwithstanding for Some time while its own strength served it to cling close, it did receive a kind of life and nourishment from him. FINIS.
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WHat promise is this, which our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, when he is now ascending into heaven, doth give a strict and speciall command to his Disciples, to looke at,
WHat promise is this, which our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, when he is now ascending into heaven, does give a strict and special command to his Disciples, to look At,
This promise of the Father that they were now commanded to waite for, it was that promise, that Christ had been minding them of sometime before, Waite for the promise of the Father which yee have heard of me, which I told you of, and minded you of before;
This promise of the Father that they were now commanded to wait for, it was that promise, that christ had been minding them of sometime before, Wait for the promise of the Father which ye have herd of me, which I told you of, and minded you of before;
now what was that promise that Christ had been minding of his Children of againe and againe not long before this time? If we looke into Johns Gospel we shall finde, that the promise of the Spirit Christ did againe and againe pitch the faith of his Disciples upon,
now what was that promise that christ had been minding of his Children of again and again not long before this time? If we look into Johns Gospel we shall find, that the promise of the Spirit christ did again and again pitch the faith of his Disciples upon,
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But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testifie of me.
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which Proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me.
So that, that great promise, which Christ had been minding his Children of a little before, (which he points at here, which saith he, yee have heard of me ) it was the promise of the Spirit; and it was not the Spirit in that speciall way of working in glorious miracles,
So that, that great promise, which christ had been minding his Children of a little before, (which he points At Here, which Says he, ye have herd of me) it was the promise of the Spirit; and it was not the Spirit in that special Way of working in glorious Miracles,
but indeed it was the promise of the Spirit in generall; for he referr's to that promise of the Spirit, which they had heard of him, which was as a Comforter, as the leader and guider into all truth,
but indeed it was the promise of the Spirit in general; for he refer's to that promise of the Spirit, which they had herd of him, which was as a Comforter, as the leader and guider into all truth,
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as a glorifier of Jesus Christ in the hearts of his Children, he shall glorifie me; so that it lookes to the promise of the Spirit in generall, when Christ saith, its that yee have heard of me.
as a glorifier of jesus christ in the hearts of his Children, he shall Glorify me; so that it looks to the promise of the Spirit in general, when christ Says, its that ye have herd of me.
Quest: 1. But why doth Christ call it, the promise of the Father, doth not Jesus Christ himselfe promise the Spirit? doth not Christ say, I will send you another Comforter? is it not the promise of Jesus Christ himselfe,
Quest: 1. But why does christ call it, the promise of the Father, does not jesus christ himself promise the Spirit? does not christ say, I will send you Another Comforter? is it not the promise of jesus christ himself,
Because Christ himselfe as Mediator hath the promise of the Spirit from the Father. Isai: 42.1. Behold my servant whom I uphold, mine Elect in whom my soule delighteth, I have put my Spirit upon him, &c. And its fulfilled to Christ, Isai: 61.1.
Because christ himself as Mediator hath the promise of the Spirit from the Father. Isaiah: 42.1. Behold my servant whom I uphold, mine Elect in whom my soul delights, I have put my Spirit upon him, etc. And its fulfilled to christ, Isaiah: 61.1.
now in this time there were many promises of the Spirit to be afterwards fulfilled, as in Joel, 2.28. And it shall come to passe afterward that I will powre out my Spirit upon all flesh;
now in this time there were many promises of the Spirit to be afterwards fulfilled, as in Joel, 2.28. And it shall come to pass afterwards that I will pour out my Spirit upon all Flesh;
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for the times and seasons are in the hands of the Father, so Christ tells his Disciples in this Chapter, But the Father hath kept them in his owne power.
for the times and seasons Are in the hands of the Father, so christ tells his Disciples in this Chapter, But the Father hath kept them in his own power.
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the Disciples might conceive, ô is the Father willing we should have the Spirit? we know how willing Christ is, he hath said he will send us a Comforter, we are sure we shall want nothing that Christ can doe for us,
the Disciples might conceive, o is the Father willing we should have the Spirit? we know how willing christ is, he hath said he will send us a Comforter, we Are sure we shall want nothing that christ can do for us,
but is the Fathers heart as free to give out the Spirit, when Christ comes to heaven will not the Father hinder it? Christ therefore entitles it rather the promise of the Father than his owne;
but is the Father's heart as free to give out the Spirit, when christ comes to heaven will not the Father hinder it? christ Therefore entitles it rather the promise of the Father than his own;
as if he should have said, doe not thinke poore soules, that my Father is unwilling to give out his Spirit, that he is an Enemy to your peace, comfort & Joy,
as if he should have said, do not think poor Souls, that my Father is unwilling to give out his Spirit, that he is an Enemy to your peace, Comfort & Joy,
Quest: 2. But why doth Christ pitch the faith of his Disciples now at the time of his ascension upon this promise, rather than upon any other? could he not bid them as well to waite for some other promise as for this?
Quest: 2. But why does christ pitch the faith of his Disciples now At the time of his Ascension upon this promise, rather than upon any other? could he not bid them as well to wait for Some other promise as for this?
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Ans: 1. Because there was no promise so suitable unto the state and condition, that the people of Christ, the Disciples of Christ, his followers were now come into, as this promise:
Ans: 1. Because there was no promise so suitable unto the state and condition, that the people of christ, the Disciples of christ, his followers were now come into, as this promise:
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now, its the way of God with his Children, when the promise is upon the nick of fulfilling then will God be putting on his Children in a more especiall manner to be waiting,
now, its the Way of God with his Children, when the promise is upon the neck of fulfilling then will God be putting on his Children in a more especial manner to be waiting,
then the Lord wonderfully stirr's up the heart of Nehemiah, and he falls downe before the Lord, crying, O that Jerusalem might be no more a Citty without walls:
then the Lord wonderfully stirs up the heart of Nehemiah, and he falls down before the Lord, crying, Oh that Jerusalem might be no more a city without walls:
and indeed its a great argument, (though not a demonstration to convince men, yet) its such an argument as carry's much weight in it to the hearts of the Children of God,
and indeed its a great argument, (though not a demonstration to convince men, yet) its such an argument as carry's much weight in it to the hearts of the Children of God,
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yet they are in the Fathers power, and they are all knowne to him, and when they draw nigh, God doth usually make that worke to run over the heart of his Children,
yet they Are in the Father's power, and they Are all known to him, and when they draw High, God does usually make that work to run over the heart of his Children,
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and the thing is heare at hand, that it may come when his Children are in a waiting posture, he will forerun it over the hearts of his Children ere he bring it visibly forth before the world.
and the thing is hear At hand, that it may come when his Children Are in a waiting posture, he will forerun it over the hearts of his Children ere he bring it visibly forth before the world.
Thirdly, Because the promise of the Spirit its the great promise, that the Saints and peaple of God in the new Testament dayes are to have their eye fixed upon,
Thirdly, Because the promise of the Spirit its the great promise, that the Saints and peaple of God in the new Testament days Are to have their eye fixed upon,
under the old Testament the Saints had a great bundle of promises, but there was one great and leading promise, that stood out before all the other promises,
under the old Testament the Saints had a great bundle of promises, but there was one great and leading promise, that stood out before all the other promises,
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and that was the coming of the Messiah, and unto this promise all the Types, shaddowes, Ceremonies and services of the Law did looke, they ran into this promise;
and that was the coming of the Messiah, and unto this promise all the Types, shadows, Ceremonies and services of the Law did look, they ran into this promise;
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it's the great promise that the Children of God in the times of the new Testament, are to be looking up to God for the fulfilling and accomplishing of.
it's the great promise that the Children of God in the times of the new Testament, Are to be looking up to God for the fulfilling and accomplishing of.
In the prosecution of which point, I shall follow this Method, (all moulds and methods they are but things, wherein we are to seeke the edification one of another).
In the prosecution of which point, I shall follow this Method, (all moulds and methods they Are but things, wherein we Are to seek the edification one of Another).
Thirdly, Why the Lord held forth his Spirit to his Children as the great promise? why he would have them looke more upon that promise than upon any other promise
Thirdly, Why the Lord held forth his Spirit to his Children as the great promise? why he would have them look more upon that promise than upon any other promise
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for the Father and Son to give themselves to a poore soule? Now the promise of the Spirit, it's the gift of God himselfe, the promise of God himselfe, we have God giving himselfe by promise, the Father giving himselfe,
for the Father and Son to give themselves to a poor soul? Now the promise of the Spirit, it's the gift of God himself, the promise of God himself, we have God giving himself by promise, the Father giving himself,
Secondly, It's a great promise, If we consider the Promise-Maker; wee make account of the promises of great men, this is a promise made by the greatest in Heaven and earth, the Father and the Son are the greatest;
Secondly, It's a great promise, If we Consider the Promise-Maker; we make account of the promises of great men, this is a promise made by the greatest in Heaven and earth, the Father and the Son Are the greatest;
and none shall plucke them out of my Fathers hand, and my Father (saith he) is greater than I: Here are the two greatest in heaven, the Father and the Son, and they make this promise;
and none shall pluck them out of my Father's hand, and my Father (Says he) is greater than I: Here Are the two greatest in heaven, the Father and the Son, and they make this promise;
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the Father promiseth it, and therefore it's called in the Text, the promise of the Father, the Son promiseth it, John 16.7. Neverthelesse, I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I goe away:
the Father promises it, and Therefore it's called in the Text, the promise of the Father, the Son promises it, John 16.7. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away:
Now doe but looke at the difficulty's this promise comes thorough, It comes upon the account of Christs Intercession for it in heaven, I will pray the Father and he shall send you another Comforter;
Now do but look At the difficulty's this promise comes through, It comes upon the account of Christ Intercession for it in heaven, I will pray the Father and he shall send you Another Comforter;
before this promise can come forth in the fulnes and glory of it, Christ must strip himselfe of his glory, come downe from heaven to earth, be made a reproach, dye a cursed death,
before this promise can come forth in the fullness and glory of it, christ must strip himself of his glory, come down from heaven to earth, be made a reproach, die a cursed death,
so that it's a promise that comes through all Christ's doings, and sufferings, and Intercessions, before it can be given out in the fulnes and glory of it;
so that it's a promise that comes through all Christ's doings, and sufferings, and Intercessions, before it can be given out in the fullness and glory of it;
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hath a soule comfort in a way of sence, from the sencible feeling of the gifts and graces and operations of the Spirit of God in his heart? This comfort (if it be right) it comes from the Spirit,
hath a soul Comfort in a Way of sense, from the sensible feeling of the Gifts and graces and operations of the Spirit of God in his heart? This Comfort (if it be right) it comes from the Spirit,
This comfort of faith is also from the Spirit, for the Spirit of God enables us to act this faith, we are not able of our selves to put forth the least act of faith, the soule cannot when he wants sence put forth the least act of faith,
This Comfort of faith is also from the Spirit, for the Spirit of God enables us to act this faith, we Are not able of our selves to put forth the least act of faith, the soul cannot when he Wants sense put forth the least act of faith,
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but it's the Spirit of God, the exceeding greatnes of the power of the holy Spirit, that comes and raises up the power of a poore soule, the Spirit of God comes when the poore soule is quivering,
but it's the Spirit of God, the exceeding greatness of the power of the holy Spirit, that comes and raises up the power of a poor soul, the Spirit of God comes when the poor soul is quivering,
sometimes men may beate out knowledge and light by their reason and parts, I but there's another kinde of light in the first of the Cor: the 24, and this is from the holy Spirit of God;
sometime men may beat out knowledge and Light by their reason and parts, I but there's Another kind of Light in the First of the Cor: the 24, and this is from the holy Spirit of God;
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the Spirit of God enlightens the naturall spirit and the naturall understanding of man, there's a spirit in man, but the Inspiration is of the Almighty giving him understanding:
the Spirit of God enlightens the natural Spirit and the natural understanding of man, there's a Spirit in man, but the Inspiration is of the Almighty giving him understanding:
and it was upon this account the Apostle Paul speakes so gloriously to the Corinthians, he went to preach the Gospel to consound the wisdome of the wise, Where is the wise, and where is the Scribe,
and it was upon this account the Apostle Paul speaks so gloriously to the Corinthians, he went to preach the Gospel to confound the Wisdom of the wise, Where is the wise, and where is the Scribe,
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and quicke apprehensions of the world, and the sharpest witts if they could not reach these things, where is their wisdome? no saith the Apostle, this is another manner of wisdome than the world knowes, For after that in the wisdome of God, the world by wisdome knew not God,
and quick apprehensions of the world, and the Sharpest wits if they could not reach these things, where is their Wisdom? no Says the Apostle, this is Another manner of Wisdom than the world knows, For After that in the Wisdom of God, the world by Wisdom knew not God,
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The wise men of the world by their owne light, reason and parts, could never know God, God would have the knowledge of himselfe come into his Children in another way,
The wise men of the world by their own Light, reason and parts, could never know God, God would have the knowledge of himself come into his Children in Another Way,
though they take up truth in a rationall way as men, (and doe not lay all upon Impressions and revelations) yet they receive these things from God, by the teaching of the blessed Spirit of God,
though they take up truth in a rational Way as men, (and do not lay all upon Impressions and revelations) yet they receive these things from God, by the teaching of the blessed Spirit of God,
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and that hath demonstration going along with it, I preach not in the enticeing words of mans wisdome (saith the Apostle) but in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, and the more we can learne things in the evidence & demonstration of the Spirit of God, the more light there will be in our reason,
and that hath demonstration going along with it, I preach not in the enticing words of men Wisdom (Says the Apostle) but in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, and the more we can Learn things in the evidence & demonstration of the Spirit of God, the more Light there will be in our reason,
therefore saith he, We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is of God, that we might know the things that are given to us of God;
Therefore Says he, We have not received the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is of God, that we might know the things that Are given to us of God;
as if he should have said, there are blessed things given us of God, glorious things given us of God, such things as are worth ten thousand worlds given us of God,
as if he should have said, there Are blessed things given us of God, glorious things given us of God, such things as Are worth ten thousand world's given us of God,
so the Spirit of God is to the soule, if the Spirit of God be gone from the soule, there's no motion, no stirring, no acting, a living Saint this houre, a dead blocke the next houre, one that hath a great deale of life from God in this duty, is so dead and low as if he had no life at all in the next;
so the Spirit of God is to the soul, if the Spirit of God be gone from the soul, there's no motion, no stirring, no acting, a living Saint this hour, a dead block the next hour, one that hath a great deal of life from God in this duty, is so dead and low as if he had no life At all in the next;
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but if the soule be a conqueror, an overcomer, its by the blessed Spirit, all the strength we have whereby we are victors over any Corruptions, its by the blessed Spirit;
but if the soul be a conqueror, an overcomer, its by the blessed Spirit, all the strength we have whereby we Are victor's over any Corruptions, its by the blessed Spirit;
the strength that acts the people of God, its not from themselves, therefore one while they have a heart full of the groanes and breathings of the Spirit,
the strength that acts the people of God, its not from themselves, Therefore one while they have a heart full of the groans and breathings of the Spirit,
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therefore a Christian that can at all times command his strength, to pray or preach, its to be feared that that is the strength of man and not the strength of God, the strength of the creature and not of the Spirit, the strength of parts and of old Adam: The Lord let's his Children feele that they have not strength sometimes, sometimes they have, sometimes they have not, that they might live all their whole life onely in dependance upon God;
Therefore a Christian that can At all times command his strength, to pray or preach, its to be feared that that is the strength of man and not the strength of God, the strength of the creature and not of the Spirit, the strength of parts and of old Adam: The Lord let's his Children feel that they have not strength sometime, sometime they have, sometime they have not, that they might live all their Whole life only in dependence upon God;
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yet another while Paul could not speake, his mouth is shut up, therefore pray for me, saith Paul to the Saints, pray for me that I may have a doore of utterance;
yet Another while Paul could not speak, his Mouth is shut up, Therefore pray for me, Says Paul to the Saints, pray for me that I may have a door of utterance;
I am nothing, saith Paul, yet by the grace of God I am that I am, all my strength is laid up in the blessed Spirit, its not in my selfe, its the Spirit of God that is our strength;
I am nothing, Says Paul, yet by the grace of God I am that I am, all my strength is laid up in the blessed Spirit, its not in my self, its the Spirit of God that is our strength;
Can a poore soule goe to God, and cry father, father, Abba father? why truly its the Spirit that enables him so to doe, Because you are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts crying Abba father;
Can a poor soul go to God, and cry father, father, Abba father? why truly its the Spirit that enables him so to do, Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts crying Abba father;
and that is the reason why a Saint one time can goe to God and say, father, father, he can speake it out, another time he cannot goe and speake out father;
and that is the reason why a Saint one time can go to God and say, father, father, he can speak it out, Another time he cannot go and speak out father;
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but our boldnes with the Father its the gift of the Spirit of God, its this blessed Spirit of Adoption whereby a man can run to God as a child unto his father.
but our boldness with the Father its the gift of the Spirit of God, its this blessed Spirit of Adoption whereby a man can run to God as a child unto his father.
but to lay our selves downe before the Spirit, Lord come thou by thy Spirit and mannage all our worke for us, we are to spread our selves before the Spirit of God,
but to lay our selves down before the Spirit, Lord come thou by thy Spirit and manage all our work for us, we Are to spread our selves before the Spirit of God,
the soule is full of groanings, groanings that cannot be uttered, groanings that have so much in them that they cannot be uttered, the soule many times is put by words, and is confounded through fulnes;
the soul is full of groanings, groanings that cannot be uttered, groanings that have so much in them that they cannot be uttered, the soul many times is put by words, and is confounded through fullness;
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though we are poore creatures and doe not know the will of God, yet when the holy Spirit comes and draw's forth the heart, it speakes out the will of God:
though we Are poor creatures and do not know the will of God, yet when the holy Spirit comes and draw's forth the heart, it speaks out the will of God:
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O therefore let us come and lye downe under the motions of the Spirit, and the guidance of the Spirit, He that searcheth the heart knowes what the mind of the Spirit is, he doth not looke so much what words,
Oh Therefore let us come and lie down under the motions of the Spirit, and the guidance of the Spirit, He that Searches the heart knows what the mind of the Spirit is, he does not look so much what words,
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Eightly, All our Assurance and Evidence from heaven, its lodg'd up in this promise: hath a poore soule any assurance, any hope, any Evidence, O here its lodg'd;
Eighth, All our Assurance and Evidence from heaven, its lodged up in this promise: hath a poor soul any assurance, any hope, any Evidence, Oh Here its lodged;
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as the giving one an earnest is an assurance of the bargaine, so the Spirit of God is the earnest which assures the Children of God of their glorious Inheritance with the Saints in light;
as the giving one an earnest is an assurance of the bargain, so the Spirit of God is the earnest which assures the Children of God of their glorious Inheritance with the Saints in Light;
so the Spirit of God in the hearts of Gods children is the first fruits its the seale wherewith the children of God are sealed, After ye beleived ye were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise;
so the Spirit of God in the hearts of God's children is the First fruits its the seal wherewith the children of God Are sealed, After you believed you were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise;
and glory to them, the Spirit comes and witnesses to them and with them, that they are the Children of God; Rom. 8.16. The Spirit of God beareth witnesse with our spirits, that we are the Chidlren of God.
and glory to them, the Spirit comes and Witnesses to them and with them, that they Are the Children of God; Rom. 8.16. The Spirit of God bears witness with our spirits, that we Are the Chidlren of God.
As if he should have said, we have not the old Covenant spirit, the old Testament spirit, the spirit of bondage to feare, but the glorious new Covenant spirit which helpes us to goe to God and call him father;
As if he should have said, we have not the old Covenant Spirit, the old Testament Spirit, the Spirit of bondage to Fear, but the glorious new Covenant Spirit which helps us to go to God and call him father;
therefore he saith in the next verse, The Spirit it selfe beareth witnes with our spirit, that is, with this glorious Gospel-new-Testament spirit, the Spirit of God himselfe comes and witnesseth with this Gospelspirit, with this spirit of Adoption, that we are the Children of God;
Therefore he Says in the next verse, The Spirit it self bears witness with our Spirit, that is, with this glorious Gospel-new-Testament Spirit, the Spirit of God himself comes and Witnesseth with this gospel-spirit, with this Spirit of Adoption, that we Are the Children of God;
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this sweete Gospel-spirit that is wrought in us, it would not witnesse alone, but the Spirit of God comes and puts his seale upon it and saith, O this is a true worke of mine, a true worke of the father in a child,
this sweet gospel-spirit that is wrought in us, it would not witness alone, but the Spirit of God comes and puts his seal upon it and Says, Oh this is a true work of mine, a true work of the father in a child,
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the Spirit of God its the roote and principle of all grace in the Saints, those habits of grace within, are but the offspring of the Spirit in the soule:
the Spirit of God its the root and principle of all grace in the Saints, those habits of grace within, Are but the offspring of the Spirit in the soul:
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so the Lord keepes us and our grace, and waters us every moment, else we should decay, the Spirit of God it is, that comes and waters us, and waters all our grace;
so the Lord keeps us and our grace, and waters us every moment, Else we should decay, the Spirit of God it is, that comes and waters us, and waters all our grace;
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O what a wretched thing therefore is it, that there should be such a thing in the world as the slighting of this blessed Spirit? that any man in the world should slight and contemne this blessed Spirit, wherein all our grace is,
Oh what a wretched thing Therefore is it, that there should be such a thing in the world as the slighting of this blessed Spirit? that any man in the world should slight and contemn this blessed Spirit, wherein all our grace is,
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when he lay under all our sinnes and his Fathers wrath, its that power that workes the first acts of faith, that exceeding greatnes of power, that helps us to beleive;
when he lay under all our Sins and his Father's wrath, its that power that works the First acts of faith, that exceeding greatness of power, that helps us to believe;
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nor love God, or the cause of God by any strength of my own, I cannot doe it of my selfe, all the acting of my grace its from the blessed Spirit of God.
nor love God, or the cause of God by any strength of my own, I cannot do it of my self, all the acting of my grace its from the blessed Spirit of God.
all that can be done by man, and the utmost of reason and parts, and the utmost demonstration of truth to the eare, can never doe this till the Spirit of the Lord come.
all that can be done by man, and the utmost of reason and parts, and the utmost demonstration of truth to the ear, can never do this till the Spirit of the Lord come.
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Twelfthly, All those hints of truth, those remembrances of truth, those bringings of the blessed word and promise of Christ to our mind they are all laid up in this promise of the Spirit:
Twelfthly, All those hints of truth, those remembrances of truth, those bringings of the blessed word and promise of christ to our mind they Are all laid up in this promise of the Spirit:
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The holy Spirit of God comes and makes the soule to remember all the words of the Lord Jesus Christ, all the promises in the blessed book of God, that concernes our sanctification, any peice of it, any thing belonging to it,
The holy Spirit of God comes and makes the soul to Remember all the words of the Lord jesus christ, all the promises in the blessed book of God, that concerns our sanctification, any piece of it, any thing belonging to it,
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or that concernes our consolation, or any peice of it, or any thing belonging to it, they are all lodg'd up in this great and glorious and blessed promise of the Spirit of God;
or that concerns our consolation, or any piece of it, or any thing belonging to it, they Are all lodged up in this great and glorious and blessed promise of the Spirit of God;
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and as there is much lodg'd up in this promise, so, O that our hearts were now all taken with it, that we might all looke up unto God for the giving out of this Spirit;
and as there is much lodged up in this promise, so, Oh that our hearts were now all taken with it, that we might all look up unto God for the giving out of this Spirit;
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methinkes none should goe home now and say, I will not regard this Spirit, I doe not see any thing in this Spirit, much lesse that any should goe away and jeere at the Spirit, laugh at the Spirit,
methinks none should go home now and say, I will not regard this Spirit, I do not see any thing in this Spirit, much less that any should go away and jeer At the Spirit, laugh At the Spirit,
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Lord I have been a Rebell, an Enemy, a wretch, an opposer, but let thy Spirit come and subdue my Corruption, let thy Spirit come downe and bring up my heart to thee;
Lord I have been a Rebel, an Enemy, a wretch, an opposer, but let thy Spirit come and subdue my Corruption, let thy Spirit come down and bring up my heart to thee;
now O Lord let thy Spirit convince my soule of sin, let thy Spirit convince my soule of righteousnes, let thy Spirit come and shew me how I have not beleived in Christ,
now Oh Lord let thy Spirit convince my soul of since, let thy Spirit convince my soul of righteousness, let thy Spirit come and show me how I have not believed in christ,
If the Spirit of God should come to our hearts now, not a man or woman here but would goe out and say, O I am a poore wretched creature, I thought I had had wisdome when I came hither,
If the Spirit of God should come to our hearts now, not a man or woman Here but would go out and say, Oh I am a poor wretched creature, I Thought I had had Wisdom when I Come hither,
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hast thou been a long time doubting and seeking what way God will owne, what truth God will owne for his truth? O labour for the Spirit, cry for the Spirit,
hast thou been a long time doubting and seeking what Way God will own, what truth God will own for his truth? O labour for the Spirit, cry for the Spirit,
hast thou not said Lord, Thy Spirit shall teach us all things, and guide us into all truth? Here's thy promise Lord, Lord now let me have thy Spirit to reveale thy truth to me,
hast thou not said Lord, Thy Spirit shall teach us all things, and guide us into all truth? Here's thy promise Lord, Lord now let me have thy Spirit to reveal thy truth to me,
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and when the Spirit comes and teaches us, we shall know principles in another way than we did before, a Christian can see a cleare evident distinction betwixt those principles he fetches in from reason,
and when the Spirit comes and Teaches us, we shall know principles in Another Way than we did before, a Christian can see a clear evident distinction betwixt those principles he Fetches in from reason,
Now how many now aday's have their faith founded in the wisdome of men and not in the power of God? If God should come and sift men, you will never hold if you will not learne of the Spirit,
Now how many now aday's have their faith founded in the Wisdom of men and not in the power of God? If God should come and sift men, you will never hold if you will not Learn of the Spirit,
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when there comes suffering, and their owne Interest calls off to the other side, turne their backs upon it? that which men have had onely from their reason will not lead them through Temptation,
when there comes suffering, and their own Interest calls off to the other side, turn their backs upon it? that which men have had only from their reason will not led them through Temptation,
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O beg this every heart for himselfe, and for all the children of God at this day, that we might not know things by the Spirit of man but by the Spirit of God,
Oh beg this every heart for himself, and for all the children of God At this day, that we might not know things by the Spirit of man but by the Spirit of God,
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for the spirit of man will get a great deale of knowledge and let it out againe, O that the Spirit of God (condemn'd by many in this generation) might be honoured by us;
for the Spirit of man will get a great deal of knowledge and let it out again, Oh that the Spirit of God (condemned by many in this generation) might be honoured by us;
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but am just like a blocke? O come to the Lord and say, Good Lord give me of thy blessed Spirit, I have sat often and heard in a customary and formall way,
but am just like a block? O come to the Lord and say, Good Lord give me of thy blessed Spirit, I have sat often and herd in a customary and formal Way,
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so, hast thou not boldnes, can'st thou not call God father? say, now Lord thy Spirit, let the Spirit of Adoption come into my heart, Lord fill my heart with thy Spirit, that I may cry Abba father,
so, hast thou not boldness, Canst thou not call God father? say, now Lord thy Spirit, let the Spirit of Adoption come into my heart, Lord fill my heart with thy Spirit, that I may cry Abba father,
I have follow'd pride, and vanitie, and wantonnesse, and the world, and how I might be rich, O that I had now the Spirit of God, I would give ten thousand worlds if I had them, that I had but the witnesse of the Spirit,
I have followed pride, and vanity, and wantonness, and the world, and how I might be rich, Oh that I had now the Spirit of God, I would give ten thousand world's if I had them, that I had but the witness of the Spirit,
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but we have gotten Religion in a forme, and as an art like a trade in the world, men thinke they do enough if they doe but now & then say over a prayer,
but we have got Religion in a Form, and as an art like a trade in the world, men think they do enough if they do but now & then say over a prayer,
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so, hast thou had many sweete promises many times, and thou forgettest them? cry Lord thy Spirit, thy Spirit to bring all these things to my remembrance, all the glorious promises, O that I might remember them all,
so, hast thou had many sweet promises many times, and thou forgettest them? cry Lord thy Spirit, thy Spirit to bring all these things to my remembrance, all the glorious promises, Oh that I might Remember them all,
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O that day is not farre off, that God will come downe with more abundance of this Spirit, it will fall upon our hearts, O therefore thinke of these things, ponder something,
Oh that day is not Far off, that God will come down with more abundance of this Spirit, it will fallen upon our hearts, Oh Therefore think of these things, ponder something,
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and if you will helpe all faults, heale all divisions, cure all distempers in the soule, bring the soule to Joy unspeakeable and full of glory, get this Spirit, it will give such peace to the soule as shall passe all understanding;
and if you will help all Faults, heal all divisions, cure all distempers in the soul, bring the soul to Joy unspeakable and full of glory, get this Spirit, it will give such peace to the soul as shall pass all understanding;
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and our Lord Jesus is pleased to entitle it the Promise of the Father, that his Disciples and Children might be as throughly apprehensive of the Fathers willingnes to give forth the Spirit,
and our Lord jesus is pleased to entitle it the Promise of the Father, that his Disciples and Children might be as thoroughly apprehensive of the Father's willingness to give forth the Spirit,
so, as that we are to conceive the people of God that lived under the old Testament Administration had not the Spirit, we must not so conceive of the thing,
so, as that we Are to conceive the people of God that lived under the old Testament Administration had not the Spirit, we must not so conceive of the thing,
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nay the Saints and people of God under the old Testament, they had that very same Covenant (in which this glorious promise of the Spirit is held forth and given) that we have, the new Covenant it runs downe even from Adam (as I may say) to the end of all things, the new Covenant it runs through all the times of the old Testament,
nay the Saints and people of God under the old Testament, they had that very same Covenant (in which this glorious promise of the Spirit is held forth and given) that we have, the new Covenant it runs down even from Adam (as I may say) to the end of all things, the new Covenant it runs through all the times of the old Testament,
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and its this Covenant (the new Covenant) that gives forth the Spirit, and they had that Covenant running through all that long time, they had therefore the Spirit given forth to them.
and its this Covenant (the new Covenant) that gives forth the Spirit, and they had that Covenant running through all that long time, they had Therefore the Spirit given forth to them.
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That its a promise that doth in a more especiall manner relate to the new Testament Times, though it was a promise that had a fulfilling even in old Testament times,
That its a promise that does in a more especial manner relate to the new Testament Times, though it was a promise that had a fulfilling even in old Testament times,
but they had not this promise as their great promise, for (as I told you the last day) they had another promise which was their great promise, they had the promise of the Messiah as their great promise;
but they had not this promise as their great promise, for (as I told you the last day) they had Another promise which was their great promise, they had the promise of the Messiah as their great promise;
but now the people of God under the new Testament Administration, they have the promise of the Spirit as their great promise, they have not onely the promise of the Spirit,
but now the people of God under the new Testament Administration, they have the promise of the Spirit as their great promise, they have not only the promise of the Spirit,
and that none might exclude the people of God of old from the Spirit) I shall shew you, That the promise of the Spirit is a new Testament promise; and this will appeare from two things.
and that none might exclude the people of God of old from the Spirit) I shall show you, That the promise of the Spirit is a new Testament promise; and this will appear from two things.
why, it doth relate (as you may see, if you looke into the foregoing verses) unto the time when God will gather together his Antients the Jewes out of all Country's, vers. 24. For I will take you from among the heathen,
why, it does relate (as you may see, if you look into the foregoing Verses) unto the time when God will gather together his Ancients the Jews out of all Country's, vers. 24. For I will take you from among the heathen,
And it shall come to passe in the last dayes (saith God) I will powre out my Spirit upon all flesh, &c The fulfilling of it is under the new Testament Administration;
And it shall come to pass in the last days (Says God) I will pour out my Spirit upon all Flesh, etc. The fulfilling of it is under the new Testament Administration;
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for Joel speakes of those times, when he shall bring againe the Captivity of Jacob and Jerusalem, and Joel speakes of a more universall powring out of the Spirit upon Gods sons and daughters, than was before;
for Joel speaks of those times, when he shall bring again the Captivity of Jacob and Jerusalem, and Joel speaks of a more universal Pouring out of the Spirit upon God's Sons and daughters, than was before;
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yet it hath in a more speciall manner a looke to the last times, in which the people of God upon the account of this new Testament promise, may waite for the promise of the Father,
yet it hath in a more special manner a look to the last times, in which the people of God upon the account of this new Testament promise, may wait for the promise of the Father,
and they shall looke upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourne, &c. But when is this? why, it is (if you looke into the 14 Chapter) in a time when all nations shall be gathered against Jerusalem, and when God will destroy all nations that shall come against Jerusalem, and in that day when there shall be great mourning among the Jewes upon their coming in, in that day this blessed promise will have a glorious fulfilling:
and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn, etc. But when is this? why, it is (if you look into the 14 Chapter) in a time when all Nations shall be gathered against Jerusalem, and when God will destroy all Nations that shall come against Jerusalem, and in that day when there shall be great mourning among the Jews upon their coming in, in that day this blessed promise will have a glorious fulfilling:
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But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that beleive on him, should receive: for the holy Ghost was not given, because that Jesus was not yet glorified.
But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him, should receive: for the holy Ghost was not given, Because that jesus was not yet glorified.
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Secondly, How doth it appeare that this is the great new Testament promise? the promise of the Spirit is a new Testament promise, Gods people in new Testament times, they looke for it;
Secondly, How does it appear that this is the great new Testament promise? the promise of the Spirit is a new Testament promise, God's people in new Testament times, they look for it;
The glorious promise of Christs second coming, that is to have its fulfilling and accomplishment, in the time of the new Jerusalem, that the people of God doe hope and waite for;
The glorious promise of Christ second coming, that is to have its fulfilling and accomplishment, in the time of the new Jerusalem, that the people of God do hope and wait for;
But now the promise of the coming of the Spirit, that is the promise that we are to expect the fulfilling of, under the present Administration, that Administration which is betwixt Christs first and second coming;
But now the promise of the coming of the Spirit, that is the promise that we Are to expect the fulfilling of, under the present Administration, that Administration which is betwixt Christ First and second coming;
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when Jesus Christ shall be personally present with his Children, yet notwithstanding the great promise of the Spirit (which is spoken so much of, in the old Testament and in the new) is that, which we are to looke up to God for, betwixt the time of Christs first and second coming.
when jesus christ shall be personally present with his Children, yet notwithstanding the great promise of the Spirit (which is spoken so much of, in the old Testament and in the new) is that, which we Are to look up to God for, betwixt the time of Christ First and second coming.
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and the Kings of the earth would doe, therefore that he might not in such a darke day leave them comfortlesse, he makes this great promise of the Spirit;
and the Kings of the earth would do, Therefore that he might not in such a dark day leave them comfortless, he makes this great promise of the Spirit;
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and so this promise of the Spirit, is a promise that runs through all that time in a more especiall manner to the people of God, which they doe wait for the fulfilling of.
and so this promise of the Spirit, is a promise that runs through all that time in a more especial manner to the people of God, which they do wait for the fulfilling of.
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Object: If the promise of the Spirit be the great new Testament promise, how then comes it to passe that the Saints and people of God under the new Testament Administration, have so little of the Spirit?
Object: If the promise of the Spirit be the great new Testament promise, how then comes it to pass that the Saints and people of God under the new Testament Administration, have so little of the Spirit?
yet notwithstanding when the Time was come for the fulfilling it, when the Lord was now giving forth that that he had promised to Abraham, and when he had sent Moses into Egypt to bring Israel out,
yet notwithstanding when the Time was come for the fulfilling it, when the Lord was now giving forth that that he had promised to Abraham, and when he had sent Moses into Egypt to bring Israel out,
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but they must wander forty yeares in the wildernesse, and there the whole generation that came out of Egypt dyes, what deaths were there upon the promise in the fulfilling time? So God made a promise to his people in Jeremiah's time, that after 70 yeares Captivitie in Babylon they should come to Jerusalem againe, and that should be built;
but they must wander forty Years in the Wilderness, and there the Whole generation that Come out of Egypt dies, what death's were there upon the promise in the fulfilling time? So God made a promise to his people in Jeremiah's time, that After 70 Years Captivity in Babylon they should come to Jerusalem again, and that should be built;
but when the fulfilling time was come, what deaths were put upon the promise, so that for many yeares together the building of Jerusalem and the Temple was hindred? I doe urge this notion to this purpose, that though the new Testament Administration, be the Administration in which the Saints are to waite for the fulfilling of this great promise,
but when the fulfilling time was come, what death's were put upon the promise, so that for many Years together the building of Jerusalem and the Temple was hindered? I do urge this notion to this purpose, that though the new Testament Administration, be the Administration in which the Saints Are to wait for the fulfilling of this great promise,
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as we may see very little of the Spirit given forth, and it may be for ages and generations together (as in some generations it hath been) but little of the Spirit may appeare.
as we may see very little of the Spirit given forth, and it may be for ages and generations together (as in Some generations it hath been) but little of the Spirit may appear.
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though this is the great new Testament promise, It may be from Saints darknes in the way of the new Testament (Saints going out of the way of the new Testament) and that Legality that is in and upon the spirits of the Saints;
though this is the great new Testament promise, It may be from Saints darkness in the Way of the new Testament (Saints going out of the Way of the new Testament) and that Legality that is in and upon the spirits of the Saints;
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for even in new Testament times there is (as I may say) an old Testament spirit upon the Saints, they looke upon themselves (through their darkness and Ignorance) as standing under the old Administration, they have thereby the Spirit of the old Covenant and of the old Testament wrought in them;
for even in new Testament times there is (as I may say) an old Testament Spirit upon the Saints, they look upon themselves (through their darkness and Ignorance) as standing under the old Administration, they have thereby the Spirit of the old Covenant and of the old Testament wrought in them;
if a soule come to Christ for Justification, the way of the new Testament is, to give forth this pretious glorious priviledge to him as he is a poore wretched sinner, an unworthy one;
if a soul come to christ for Justification, the Way of the new Testament is, to give forth this precious glorious privilege to him as he is a poor wretched sinner, an unworthy one;
if Saints come to God for the Spirit and bring somewhat of their owne with them, (as if a man in coming to God for Justification, will bring a righteousnesse of his owne to patch with the righteousnesse of Christ, the Lord will not give it forth,
if Saints come to God for the Spirit and bring somewhat of their own with them, (as if a man in coming to God for Justification, will bring a righteousness of his own to patch with the righteousness of christ, the Lord will not give it forth,
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and at both these times, the Spirit was given forth unto them when they were assembled together; John 20.22. When the Disciples were assembled together Christ came and breathed on them, saying, Receive ye the holy Ghost:
and At both these times, the Spirit was given forth unto them when they were assembled together; John 20.22. When the Disciples were assembled together christ Come and breathed on them, saying, Receive you the holy Ghost:
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so if you looke into the second of the Acts where you have the more full giving forth of the Spirit, you shall finde it was when the Saints were assembled together.
so if you look into the second of the Acts where you have the more full giving forth of the Spirit, you shall find it was when the Saints were assembled together.
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Here's the giving forth of the Spirit in a more full measure to them, and it was when they were all with one accord in one place, when they were met together:
Here's the giving forth of the Spirit in a more full measure to them, and it was when they were all with one accord in one place, when they were met together:
Christ might have given it to them one by one, when they were alone, no, but our deare Lord chooseth to give forth the Spirit when they were assembled together;
christ might have given it to them one by one, when they were alone, no, but our deer Lord chooses to give forth the Spirit when they were assembled together;
First, One Reason of it may be this, Because God in the new Testament Administration would make an advance, a step neerer (as I may say) to heavenly perfection and glory, than the former administration was:
First, One Reason of it may be this, Because God in the new Testament Administration would make an advance, a step nearer (as I may say) to heavenly perfection and glory, than the former administration was:
now because the Lord under the new Testament Administration would make an advance, he would raise the hearts of his Saints nearer to heaven and glory than they were before,
now Because the Lord under the new Testament Administration would make an advance, he would raise the hearts of his Saints nearer to heaven and glory than they were before,
why now new Testament Saints are Sons, and the Lord doth expect under the new Testament, that there should be a better carriage, that there should be more holines, that they should know how to governe themselves in another manner of way than the people of God under the old Testament:
why now new Testament Saints Are Sons, and the Lord does expect under the new Testament, that there should be a better carriage, that there should be more holiness, that they should know how to govern themselves in Another manner of Way than the people of God under the old Testament:
Now to the end that Saints might be able to governe themselves in another manner of way, its needfull they should have more wisdome and grace given forth to them,
Now to the end that Saints might be able to govern themselves in Another manner of Way, its needful they should have more Wisdom and grace given forth to them,
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This follow's upon the other, as yee are Sons there is more worke expected, God lookes for more duty and more obedience from the Saints of the new Testament,
This follow's upon the other, as ye Are Sons there is more work expected, God looks for more duty and more Obedience from the Saints of the new Testament,
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as they come to higher light, so God lookes for higher obedience, therefore for Moses his ten precepts in the old Testament we have many spirituall precepts in the new:
as they come to higher Light, so God looks for higher Obedience, Therefore for Moses his ten Precepts in the old Testament we have many spiritual Precepts in the new:
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the new Testament doth not set us free from holines and obedience, but indeed the new Testament calls us to a more strick't holines and a more spirituall obedience, ye are called to a higher pitch of holines and obedience under the new Testament, and not freed from it;
the new Testament does not Set us free from holiness and Obedience, but indeed the new Testament calls us to a more stricked holiness and a more spiritual Obedience, you Are called to a higher pitch of holiness and Obedience under the new Testament, and not freed from it;
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but he doth expect that this growne son should doe him more service than the child, there's not the law's upon him as was upon the child, the son is free,
but he does expect that this grown son should do him more service than the child, there's not the law's upon him as was upon the child, the son is free,
so it was with the people of God under the old Testament, the Apostle tells us, they were heires under age, and therefore their state was nothing differing from the state of a servant:
so it was with the people of God under the old Testament, the Apostle tells us, they were Heirs under age, and Therefore their state was nothing differing from the state of a servant:
yet because they were under age, they were under such a rigid Governour and Tutor as the old Covenant, that held them under the rod of a great many law's;
yet Because they were under age, they were under such a rigid Governor and Tutor as the old Covenant, that held them under the rod of a great many law's;
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but with lesse feare than under the old Testament, being delivered out of the hands of their enemies, they serve him without feare in holines and righteousnes all their day's.
but with less Fear than under the old Testament, being Delivered out of the hands of their enemies, they serve him without Fear in holiness and righteousness all their day's.
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But now under the new Testament God speakes out all his word, he hath spoken in these last times by his Son, he speakes forth all his mind to us at once;
But now under the new Testament God speaks out all his word, he hath spoken in these last times by his Son, he speaks forth all his mind to us At once;
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as they are held forth to them, therefore it is necessary that they should have more of the holy Spirit given forth to them under the new Testament Administration.
as they Are held forth to them, Therefore it is necessary that they should have more of the holy Spirit given forth to them under the new Testament Administration.
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Though the people of God under the old Testament met with sore Tryalls, yet they were not comparable to the sufferings of the Saints under the new Testament, the rage of the Heathen and Antichristian powers was greater than ever the world knew before;
Though the people of God under the old Testament met with soar Trials, yet they were not comparable to the sufferings of the Saints under the new Testament, the rage of the Heathen and Antichristian Powers was greater than ever the world knew before;
Ʋse 1. If it be so, That the promise of the Spirit is the great new Testament promise, Then hence we see what that thing is that all of us should have our eyes and our hearts and our thoughts fixed upon, and taken up with;
Ʋse 1. If it be so, That the promise of the Spirit is the great new Testament promise, Then hence we see what that thing is that all of us should have our eyes and our hearts and our thoughts fixed upon, and taken up with;
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O that every soule would be looking for it, crying for it, Lord give me thy Spirit, what ever the soule wants, it may goe to God and say, Lord give me thy Spirit:
Oh that every soul would be looking for it, crying for it, Lord give me thy Spirit, what ever the soul Wants, it may go to God and say, Lord give me thy Spirit:
This is the great promise, in which all other promises are lockt up, the promise of conviction, the promise of strength and life, all are rapt up in this;
This is the great promise, in which all other promises Are locked up, the promise of conviction, the promise of strength and life, all Are rapt up in this;
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when the promise of the Spirit was not given forth as the great promise, if then spiritualnes was required, O how much more is it required of the Saints and people of God under the new Testament? if under the Administration of the letter there was required spiritualnes,
when the promise of the Spirit was not given forth as the great promise, if then spiritualness was required, Oh how much more is it required of the Saints and people of God under the new Testament? if under the Administration of the Letter there was required spiritualness,
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then how much more is it required under that Administration, which is the Administration of the Spirit? if the Administration of the letter be spirituall,
then how much more is it required under that Administration, which is the Administration of the Spirit? if the Administration of the Letter be spiritual,
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First, Saints, now you are under the Administration of the Spirit, It doth bespeake us to be spirituall, to have spirituall hearts, to be spirituall in all our duty's, in all our addresses to God.
First, Saints, now you Are under the Administration of the Spirit, It does bespeak us to be spiritual, to have spiritual hearts, to be spiritual in all our duty's, in all our Addresses to God.
what shall I find of my spirit in that duty? what shall I find of my spirit in that prayer? what shall I find of my spirit in that word spoken? what shall I find of my spirit in that soule? God lookes at the spiritualnes of the duty and performance:
what shall I find of my Spirit in that duty? what shall I find of my Spirit in that prayer? what shall I find of my Spirit in that word spoken? what shall I find of my Spirit in that soul? God looks At the spiritualness of the duty and performance:
men may pray houres together and twenty times a day, and yet not all this so acceptable to God as a poore broken expression and groane of another poore soule may be;
men may pray hours together and twenty times a day, and yet not all this so acceptable to God as a poor broken expression and groan of Another poor soul may be;
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as to the bulke, the outward part, the outside of a duty, and the abundance of their parts and gifts, O but many a poore gratious soule, that hath not those parts and gifts and abilities,
as to the bulk, the outward part, the outside of a duty, and the abundance of their parts and Gifts, Oh but many a poor gracious soul, that hath not those parts and Gifts and abilities,
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How spirituall was that holy man Paul in prayer, what spirituall Petitions, what spirituall groanes did he offer up? he could never know when he had enough, he must have all, he must be filled with all the fulnes of God, he must comprehend with all Saints, what is the height and depth and length and breadth,
How spiritual was that holy man Paul in prayer, what spiritual Petitions, what spiritual groans did he offer up? he could never know when he had enough, he must have all, he must be filled with all the fullness of God, he must comprehend with all Saints, what is the height and depth and length and breadth,
there are young Christians (many men and women) can tell, when the Lord first wrought upon their hearts, they could not endure to come into that company that would not discourse of that which was good,
there Are young Christians (many men and women) can tell, when the Lord First wrought upon their hearts, they could not endure to come into that company that would not discourse of that which was good,
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but now they have been a great while in the Schoole of Christ, they can goe a great while together and have no conference of spirituall and heavenly things;
but now they have been a great while in the School of christ, they can go a great while together and have no conference of spiritual and heavenly things;
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but now Saints can go up & down & meet one another, and speak of nothing but about their trade, &c. We are lesse spirituall in our discourses, whereas we should be more:
but now Saints can go up & down & meet one Another, and speak of nothing but about their trade, etc. We Are less spiritual in our discourses, whereas we should be more:
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yea Christ himselfe left us a patterne of this, for it is said of him, that after his resurrection he continued forty dayes speaking to them of the things pertaining to the kingdome of God, the verse before the Text:
yea christ himself left us a pattern of this, for it is said of him, that After his resurrection he continued forty days speaking to them of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, the verse before the Text:
It is reported of that holy Martyr of Christ Mr John Bradford, that he was so spirituall and heavenly in his Meditations, that ordinarily as he was at meate, the Teares would Trickle off his cheekes upon the Table;
It is reported of that holy Martyr of christ Mr John Bradford, that he was so spiritual and heavenly in his Meditations, that ordinarily as he was At meat, the Tears would Trickle off his cheeks upon the Table;
so, if we would be spirituall in our thoughts and duty's, we must be spirituall in our Meditations, a man that hath not spirituall Meditations, will not be spirituall in any thing else,
so, if we would be spiritual in our thoughts and duty's, we must be spiritual in our Meditations, a man that hath not spiritual Meditations, will not be spiritual in any thing Else,
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for Meditation it feeds the soule with strength and life, and the more spirituall a soule is in Meditation, the more spirituall will it be in other things.
for Meditation it feeds the soul with strength and life, and the more spiritual a soul is in Meditation, the more spiritual will it be in other things.
and so their conversation is in hell, or they are onely Civill, or if more yet they are Covetous, worldly, carnall, &c. and so their conversation is in the world;
and so their Conversation is in hell, or they Are only Civil, or if more yet they Are Covetous, worldly, carnal, etc. and so their Conversation is in the world;
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few there are that have heaven written upon their conversation, heaven written upō their thoughts, words, and actions, &c. Ʋse 4. If the promise of the Spirit be the great promise of the new Testament, Let every soule take heed of under-va•uing the blessed Spirit of God:
few there Are that have heaven written upon their Conversation, heaven written upon their thoughts, words, and actions, etc. Ʋse 4. If the promise of the Spirit be the great promise of the new Testament, Let every soul take heed of under-va•uing the blessed Spirit of God:
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when a thing of wonderfull worth and excellency may be had for asking for, and men will not aske for it, its an under-valuing of it, saith Christ, My father will give the holy Spirit to them that aske him, Luk. 11.13.
when a thing of wonderful worth and excellency may be had for asking for, and men will not ask for it, its an undervaluing of it, Says christ, My father will give the holy Spirit to them that ask him, Luk. 11.13.
The reason why the Lord is casting contempt upon learning and parts in our day's, its because men set them up equall with the Spirit, looking upon these things as fitting them for the worke of God,
The reason why the Lord is casting contempt upon learning and parts in our day's, its Because men Set them up equal with the Spirit, looking upon these things as fitting them for the work of God,
and is honorable, and therefore I love him) and dispise another Saint that hath the Spirit because of his meannesse, he goes in his leather-coate & there's little love to such a one;
and is honourable, and Therefore I love him) and despise Another Saint that hath the Spirit Because of his meanness, he Goes in his leather-coate & there's little love to such a one;
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when they jeare at the people of God, saying, You have the Spirit forsooth, aye, such a one prayes, speaks by the Spirit, &c. Men know not what they say when they speak thus, such slight words of the Spirit, argues an undervaluing thereof:
when they jeare At the people of God, saying, You have the Spirit forsooth, aye, such a one prays, speaks by the Spirit, etc. Men know not what they say when they speak thus, such slight words of the Spirit, argues an undervaluing thereof:
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If you did know the worth of the Spirit, you would not speak thus. Lastly, Men undervalue the Spirit, when in a a down-right way they persecute the Spirit;
If you did know the worth of the Spirit, you would not speak thus. Lastly, Men undervalue the Spirit, when in a a downright Way they persecute the Spirit;
why may not thy Spirit be given downe to me now? Thou did'st give downe thy Spirit formerly when the Saints were met together? So, waite in every duty for the Spirit to come downe, be alwayes waiting for this Promise of the Spirit, it's an every-day Promise,
why may not thy Spirit be given down to me now? Thou didst give down thy Spirit formerly when the Saints were met together? So, wait in every duty for the Spirit to come down, be always waiting for this Promise of the Spirit, it's an everyday Promise,
O soule, blesse God for what thou hast, and waite for more, and in Gods time the Promise of the Father shall be fullfilled to thee according to thy desire.
Oh soul, bless God for what thou hast, and wait for more, and in God's time the Promise of the Father shall be Fulfilled to thee according to thy desire.
Waite upon God for the Spirit, that we may have more of the Spirit of God, that we may be taught more by the Spirit, instructed more by the Spirit, assured more by the Spirit, led more by the Spirit,
Wait upon God for the Spirit, that we may have more of the Spirit of God, that we may be taught more by the Spirit, instructed more by the Spirit, assured more by the Spirit, led more by the Spirit,
after their returne from Babylon, after the second Temple was built, wherein men were growne cunning in Apostacy, the Lord by his Prophet no sooner charges them with any thing,
After their return from Babylon, After the second Temple was built, wherein men were grown cunning in Apostasy, the Lord by his Prophet no sooner charges them with any thing,
And they that were wicked were set up, whereas they should have been thrown down, and those that wrought righteousnesse should have been exalted and set up:
And they that were wicked were Set up, whereas they should have been thrown down, and those that wrought righteousness should have been exalted and Set up:
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And they that tempted God were delivered; I wish I might not say from Experience, that as it was then after their coming out of Babylon, that it is so in our dayes. From hence we may observe.
And they that tempted God were Delivered; I wish I might not say from Experience, that as it was then After their coming out of Babylon, that it is so in our days. From hence we may observe.
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and Apostatize from the worke of God, to speake often one to another. They should be more lively, and more zealous, and more active for God. But it may be Questioned,
and Apostatise from the work of God, to speak often one to Another. They should be more lively, and more zealous, and more active for God. But it may be Questioned,
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and this sin was so generall, and became such a sin of the time, that of fix hundred thousand men that came out of Aegypt, there were but two, Caleb and Joshua, that escap't this rock,
and this since was so general, and became such a since of the time, that of fix hundred thousand men that Come out of Egypt, there were but two, Caleb and joshua, that escaped this rock,
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and indeed good men, that have escaped many other sore and great evills, yet, when it came to this, the sin of the Times, they have not been able to escape,
and indeed good men, that have escaped many other soar and great evils, yet, when it Come to this, the since of the Times, they have not been able to escape,
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and this house lye wast? Why now, suppose it were evident, that God hath written it in large and plaine Characters, that he that runs may read if he will, that THE PRESENT WORKE OF GOD IS, TO BRING DOWNE LOFTY MEN, TO LAY MEN LOW, AND TO THROW DOWNE ANTICHRIST;
and this house lie waste? Why now, suppose it were evident, that God hath written it in large and plain Characters, that he that runs may read if he will, that THE PRESENT WORK OF GOD IS, TO BRING DOWN LOFTY MEN, TO LAY MEN LOW, AND TO THROW DOWN ANTICHRIST;
If God hath been throwing downe High things, the great ones of the world, and there is a setting up of those things again, things that have the same stamp,
If God hath been throwing down High things, the great ones of the world, and there is a setting up of those things again, things that have the same stamp,
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For observe it, to bear witnesse to his cause in every age, God will have a handfull that will oppose themselves to the evill of the times, and ordinarily but a handfull.
For observe it, to bear witness to his cause in every age, God will have a handful that will oppose themselves to the evil of the times, and ordinarily but a handful.
When the whole Congregation of Israel rebell'd and Apostatiz'd from God, and would have return'd againe into Aegypt, and made them a Captain, and mistrusted God;
When the Whole Congregation of Israel rebelled and Apostatized from God, and would have returned again into Egypt, and made them a Captain, and Mistrusted God;
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then there was a little Remnant that stood up for God, and spake against that sin, Caleb and Jeshua, they stand up and plead for God against the whole Congregation, Let us (say they) not rebell against the Lord, let us not make us a Captain to goe back again into Aegypt, for they shall be bread for us, the Lord will deliver them into our hand, we shall goe in and possess the Land which the Lord our God hath promised.
then there was a little Remnant that stood up for God, and spoke against that since, Caleb and Jeshua, they stand up and plead for God against the Whole Congregation, Let us (say they) not rebel against the Lord, let us not make us a Captain to go back again into Egypt, for they shall be bred for us, the Lord will deliver them into our hand, we shall go in and possess the Land which the Lord our God hath promised.
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and returning out of Babylon; and where God stirs up a spirit in a little Remnant to oppose the evill of the times, God is there, that is I say, a clear evidence that God is with them,
and returning out of Babylon; and where God stirs up a Spirit in a little Remnant to oppose the evil of the times, God is there, that is I say, a clear evidence that God is with them,
and this house lye wast? (I instance in those two times, because coming out of Aegypt and Babylon, being both Types of our deliverance from spirituall Aegypt and Babylon, nothing in the word is so pat to us,
and this house lie waste? (I instance in those two times, Because coming out of Egypt and Babylon, being both Types of our deliverance from spiritual Egypt and Babylon, nothing in the word is so pat to us,
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When there's a controversie whether there is an Apostacy or no, now the generality of men, of the proud men, they will say, no, there's no Apostacy at all, and so justifie their Apostacy;
When there's a controversy whither there is an Apostasy or no, now the generality of men, of the proud men, they will say, no, there's no Apostasy At all, and so justify their Apostasy;
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And truly I speak this, because we may be holy and humble and wise in doing this our duty, in bearing witnesse and testimony against the sins of the times.
And truly I speak this, Because we may be holy and humble and wise in doing this our duty, in bearing witness and testimony against the Sins of the times.
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how will this grieve him and trouble him? And may such a one not question his love to Christ? It's to be feared, we have but little love to Christ and his cause, his name and interest,
how will this grieve him and trouble him? And may such a one not question his love to christ? It's to be feared, we have but little love to christ and his cause, his name and Interest,
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when they themselves that doe such things, cannot but know and see (and they that look on (it's so plaine, that they that run may read) that there is an Apostacy,
when they themselves that do such things, cannot but know and see (and they that look on (it's so plain, that they that run may read) that there is an Apostasy,
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and yet notwithstanding none must speak of these things, and bear testimony against it, truly, it's such a Principle and such a piece of Doctrine as never was practiced by the Saints in former times.
and yet notwithstanding none must speak of these things, and bear testimony against it, truly, it's such a Principle and such a piece of Doctrine as never was practiced by the Saints in former times.
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And if the Saints and people of God in former and later times had practiced such a Doctrine and Principle as this is, they would never have lost their lives as they did, there would not have died so many Saints as there did, there would never have been such a large Book of Martyrs as there is;
And if the Saints and people of God in former and later times had practiced such a Doctrine and Principle as this is, they would never have lost their lives as they did, there would not have died so many Saints as there did, there would never have been such a large Book of Martyrs as there is;
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Why if it be so, this cannot excuse the matter, Is a sin the lesse evill because a good man commits it? And you cannot but acknowledge that if King Charls or the former Powers had don some things these men have done, you would not have put such favourable constructions upon them,
Why if it be so, this cannot excuse the matter, Is a since the less evil Because a good man commits it? And you cannot but acknowledge that if King Charls or the former Powers had dONE Some things these men have done, you would not have put such favourable constructions upon them,
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and why should you think any thing the better of an evill because you think good men commit it? It's not the badnesse of any person that can make a good cause bad,
and why should you think any thing the better of an evil Because you think good men commit it? It's not the badness of any person that can make a good cause bad,
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in all times and ages they have been allowed their infirmities, and truly the allowance now should be larger and greater then ever it was in former times;
in all times and ages they have been allowed their infirmities, and truly the allowance now should be larger and greater then ever it was in former times;
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and I speak this to this end that we may not goe and condemne all; (as I know this is the noise abroad) I am perswaded when we come to stand before the Lord Jesus our Judge, Christ will make another manner of judgement than now is made,
and I speak this to this end that we may not go and condemn all; (as I know this is the noise abroad) I am persuaded when we come to stand before the Lord jesus our Judge, christ will make Another manner of judgement than now is made,
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And I am perswaded if so be that good men would but study things, they would see more into them than they doe, I mean things by which God is dishonoured,
And I am persuaded if so be that good men would but study things, they would see more into them than they do, I mean things by which God is dishonoured,
This I am perswaded is the truth of God, and many soules that doe not see it, God will make them one day ashamed of it, that they have not had hearts for God,
This I am persuaded is the truth of God, and many Souls that do not see it, God will make them one day ashamed of it, that they have not had hearts for God,
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Ezra did so, he endeavoured to bring the Congregation upon their knees, and to a reformation of the sin of that Age, of taking strange wives, he caused the Congregation to enter into a Covenant to put them away, Ezra 10.
Ezra did so, he endeavoured to bring the Congregation upon their knees, and to a Reformation of the since of that Age, of taking strange wives, he caused the Congregation to enter into a Covenant to put them away, Ezra 10.
But the third Generall Head is this, That the Saints should be often speaking one to another of the precious great and glorious Promises that God hath made of better times to come And we find the Prophets are full of these speakings, telling us of glorious times wherein we shall come to enjoy that which will make up all our sufferings, afflictions and persecutions.
But the third General Head is this, That the Saints should be often speaking one to Another of the precious great and glorious Promises that God hath made of better times to come And we find the prophets Are full of these speakings, telling us of glorious times wherein we shall come to enjoy that which will make up all our sufferings, afflictions and persecutions.
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and truly this will sweeten the bitternesse of an evill time, this will make up suffering times, this will make amends for all, the Kingdome that Jesus Christ will give unto those that abide with him in an evill time;
and truly this will sweeten the bitterness of an evil time, this will make up suffering times, this will make amends for all, the Kingdom that jesus christ will give unto those that abide with him in an evil time;
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and therefore saith the Apostle Paul, speaking about suffering, Rom. 8.18. I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
and Therefore Says the Apostle Paul, speaking about suffering, Rom. 8.18. I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
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I reckon and account that the sufferings of this present world, are not worthy to be compared unto the glory which shall be revealed, which we shall enjoy, and be made pertakers of;
I reckon and account that the sufferings of this present world, Are not worthy to be compared unto the glory which shall be revealed, which we shall enjoy, and be made partakers of;
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Now look into the next Chapter, vers. 9, 10, 11. And when he had opened the fifth Seale, I saw under the Altar the soules of them that were slaine for the word of God,
Now look into the next Chapter, vers. 9, 10, 11. And when he had opened the fifth Seal, I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slain for the word of God,
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How long, O Lord, Holy and true, doest thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white Robes were given unto every one of them.
How long, Oh Lord, Holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white Robes were given unto every one of them.
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We see white Robes in one place under the Altar, crying, How long, How long O Lord, wilt thou not avenge our blood on them that dwelt upon the earth? And in another place we see them in their Kingdome, sing Praises and Hallelujah's to God, and the Lamb;
We see white Robes in one place under the Altar, crying, How long, How long Oh Lord, wilt thou not avenge our blood on them that dwelled upon the earth? And in Another place we see them in their Kingdom, sing Praises and Hallelujah's to God, and the Lamb;
O the sweet and the great, and the glorious precious Promises, that God hath made of better times to come; Let us make it our care (I say) to keep our white Robes about us, that in all our bearing testimony,
Oh the sweet and the great, and the glorious precious Promises, that God hath made of better times to come; Let us make it our care (I say) to keep our white Robes about us, that in all our bearing testimony,
though it hath been never so low, and never so contemptible, yet it hath carried it from the great and mighty and high ones of the world O let us speak often one to another of these things,
though it hath been never so low, and never so contemptible, yet it hath carried it from the great and mighty and high ones of the world Oh let us speak often one to Another of these things,
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and therefore see what notice the Lord takes of it. The Lord hearkned and heard. O, God did hearken and listen to hear what his Children did say for him,
and Therefore see what notice the Lord Takes of it. The Lord hearkened and herd. Oh, God did harken and listen to hear what his Children did say for him,
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the father will listen and hearken to hear what his Child saith, and what his Child will speak for him, he will take speciall notice what his Child saith,
the father will listen and harken to hear what his Child Says, and what his Child will speak for him, he will take special notice what his Child Says,
O saith he, there's such a one, he speaks for me, and he appears and pleads for me against the sins of the times, O writt it downe presently (saith God) I will not have that forgot, I will not loose that note;
Oh Says he, there's such a one, he speaks for me, and he appears and pleads for me against the Sins of the times, Oh writ it down presently (Says God) I will not have that forgotten, I will not lose that note;
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they thought, how is the name of God dishonoured? How is it spoken against and blasphemed by this Apostacy? How doth the name of God suffer? And thus they thought upon his name.
they Thought, how is the name of God dishonoured? How is it spoken against and blasphemed by this Apostasy? How does the name of God suffer? And thus they Thought upon his name.
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and wherein have we done thus and thus? Well saith God, there's a company of poor soules that fear me and think upon my name, write it downe, write downe every thought that they have of me,
and wherein have we done thus and thus? Well Says God, there's a company of poor Souls that Fear me and think upon my name, write it down, write down every Thought that they have of me,
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and with that meeknesse, and with that humility of spirit as we should; O, but here's our comfort, we have a sparing God, an over-looking and forgetting God.
and with that meekness, and with that humility of Spirit as we should; Oh, but here's our Comfort, we have a sparing God, an overlooking and forgetting God.
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and certainly this will appear to be the great sin of Saints one day, that they cannot forgive and forget and over-look one anothers weaknesses, and one anothers infirmities.
and Certainly this will appear to be the great since of Saints one day, that they cannot forgive and forget and overlook one another's Weaknesses, and one another's infirmities.
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And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the Multitude concerning John, what went ye out into the wildernesse to see? A Reede shaken with the winde?
And as they departed, jesus began to say unto the Multitude Concerning John, what went you out into the Wilderness to see? A Reed shaken with the wind?
IN the foregoing Verses, we have John (who is now in Prison) sending some of his Disciples to Christ, to propound a Question, that he might receive satisfaction therein from the mouth of Christ himselfe:
IN the foregoing Verses, we have John (who is now in Prison) sending Some of his Disciples to christ, to propound a Question, that he might receive satisfaction therein from the Mouth of christ himself:
Whether art thou the Christ or not? Or are we to look for some other yet to come that is the Messiah, whom God hath promised by his holy Prophets to send unto his People? It seems John, though he had Preacht Christ,
Whither art thou the christ or not? Or Are we to look for Some other yet to come that is the Messiah, whom God hath promised by his holy prophets to send unto his People? It seems John, though he had Preached christ,
Having this opportunity put into his hands by John's Disciples putting this Question unto him, Christ turnes unto the multitude, As they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitude concerning John, what went ye out into the willdernesse to see? what were yee taken with? A Reed shaken with the winde? The multitude were much taken with John, they cry'd up John as a great Prophet,
Having this opportunity put into his hands by John's Disciples putting this Question unto him, christ turns unto the multitude, As they departed, jesus began to say unto the multitude Concerning John, what went you out into the willdernesse to see? what were ye taken with? A Reed shaken with the wind? The multitude were much taken with John, they cried up John as a great Prophet,
yet this great John, John that had so much light, John that had so much grace, John that had Preached Christ so clearly, John that the whole multitude followed, this John, when he comes into Temptation, is but a Reed shaken with the winde, What went yee out for to see, a Reed shaken with the winde? The strongest Christian, that hath the strongest grace,
yet this great John, John that had so much Light, John that had so much grace, John that had Preached christ so clearly, John that the Whole multitude followed, this John, when he comes into Temptation, is but a Reed shaken with the wind, What went ye out for to see, a Reed shaken with the wind? The Strongest Christian, that hath the Strongest grace,
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and most experience, and most strength, yet let him but enter into Temptation, and he is but as a Reed shaken with the wind, What went ye out for to see, a Reed shaken with the winde? But this is not that I intend to stand upon;
and most experience, and most strength, yet let him but enter into Temptation, and he is but as a Reed shaken with the wind, What went you out for to see, a Reed shaken with the wind? But this is not that I intend to stand upon;
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The word that I intend to speak to, is grounded upon Christs Querie, What went yee out into the wildernesse to see? The multitude followed after John, but alas, they did not know him,
The word that I intend to speak to, is grounded upon Christ Querie, What went ye out into the Wilderness to see? The multitude followed After John, but alas, they did not know him,
What went ye out into the wildernesse to see? As if he should have said, What was your end? He put them upon their end, to look unto their aymes in spirituall work, their ends and designes in spirituall work;
What went you out into the Wilderness to see? As if he should have said, What was your end? He put them upon their end, to look unto their aims in spiritual work, their ends and designs in spiritual work;
therefore Christ takes this opportunity to shew them their ends, What went yee out into the Wildernesse to see? We should be much in looking to our ends;
Therefore christ Takes this opportunity to show them their ends, What went ye out into the Wilderness to see? We should be much in looking to our ends;
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for this is growne a thing in fashion, why now in such a day as this is, wherein it's so much in fashion for men to have something of Religion, every man and woman should look into their heart, what our end is;
for this is grown a thing in fashion, why now in such a day as this is, wherein it's so much in fashion for men to have something of Religion, every man and woman should look into their heart, what our end is;
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Doe I appear holy, because I can have no credit if I doe not appear so? We should be looking and prying into our ends, that Christ puts them upon, What went yee out into the wildernesse to see?
Doe I appear holy, Because I can have no credit if I do not appear so? We should be looking and prying into our ends, that christ puts them upon, What went ye out into the Wilderness to see?
A man may come and appear with a great shew of Religion, O but there may be some end lying at the bottome, which we doe not see, which makes all filthy and abominable before God,
A man may come and appear with a great show of Religion, Oh but there may be Some end lying At the bottom, which we do not see, which makes all filthy and abominable before God,
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God will over-look failings if the end be right, as it is with a father that hath a Child that doth aime and designe at his fathers good name, honour, credit,
God will overlook failings if the end be right, as it is with a father that hath a Child that does aim and Design At his Father's good name, honour, credit,
if this be that that lyes at the bottome, if this be our great end, though there may be many failings creeping forth, as of pride, of selfe, of passion,
if this be that that lies At the bottom, if this be our great end, though there may be many failings creeping forth, as of pride, of self, of passion,
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Though we may doe some work wherein God may be honoured and glorified, yet if our end and designe be not that we may honour God and serve him, God will not accept it;
Though we may do Some work wherein God may be honoured and glorified, yet if our end and Design be not that we may honour God and serve him, God will not accept it;
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How wonderfully was Jehu deceived? and how did he loose himselfe in this thing? he thought he had had very holy aimes in his zeale against the house of Ahab, therefore he cryes out, Come see my zeale for the Lord; and alas!
How wonderfully was Jehu deceived? and how did he lose himself in this thing? he Thought he had had very holy aims in his zeal against the house of Ahab, Therefore he cries out, Come see my zeal for the Lord; and alas!
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therefore a great deale of deceipt is here, and here was the very deceipt of Jehu, Gods glory and Jehu's interest did run together, and herein he lost himselfe.
Therefore a great deal of deceit is Here, and Here was the very deceit of Jehu, God's glory and Jehu's Interest did run together, and herein he lost himself.
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yet that is not the end, but its owne interest, for if so be I can run along with Gods glory onely when I can carry my interest with me, it's a signe I act not for Gods glory, but for my owne interest.
yet that is not the end, but its own Interest, for if so be I can run along with God's glory only when I can carry my Interest with me, it's a Signen I act not for God's glory, but for my own Interest.
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but here was the tryall, when he came to that which ran crosse to his own interest, there he stuck, be runs through the whole Commands of God concerning the house of Ahab, he destroyes that utterly;
but Here was the trial, when he Come to that which ran cross to his own Interest, there he stuck, be runs through the Whole Commands of God Concerning the house of Ahab, he Destroys that utterly;
And that very reason of state that moved Jeroboam to set up the Calves, caused Jehu to keep them up, to keep up his interest, to ensure the Kingdome to himselfe;
And that very reason of state that moved Jeroboam to Set up the Calves, caused Jehu to keep them up, to keep up his Interest, to ensure the Kingdom to himself;
therefore when he had gone just so far as he could with his owne interest, destroyed the house of Ahab, and all the friends of Ahab, which conduc't to his settlement in the Kingdome, was suitable to his interest, he could goe no further;
Therefore when he had gone just so Far as he could with his own Interest, destroyed the house of Ahab, and all the Friends of Ahab, which conduced to his settlement in the Kingdom, was suitable to his Interest, he could go no further;
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but when he saw he was to make an advance, and goe forth beyond his interest, he must goe over the head of his interest, or follow God no further; he is at a stand;
but when he saw he was to make an advance, and go forth beyond his Interest, he must go over the head of his Interest, or follow God no further; he is At a stand;
he goes up to the utmost bounds of his interest, to the Calves of Dan and Bethell, but the Calves of Dan and Bethell must stand, I will not meddle with them, I will not destroy my interest, this is a clear and evident Argument that all the steps he had made before was not for Gods glory,
he Goes up to the utmost bounds of his Interest, to the Calves of Dan and Bethell, but the Calves of Dan and Bethell must stand, I will not meddle with them, I will not destroy my Interest, this is a clear and evident Argument that all the steps he had made before was not for God's glory,
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That very word was spoken by the Prophet Hosea, touching that man we have been speaking of, Hos. 1.4. saith the Lord, Call his name Jezreel, for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu; It's a very strange passage;
That very word was spoken by the Prophet Hosea, touching that man we have been speaking of, Hos. 1.4. Says the Lord, Call his name Jezrael, for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezrael upon the house of Jehu; It's a very strange passage;
and surely this was the reason why the Lord would avenge the blood of Jezreel upon Jehu, saith he, I will bring it upon him because he had an evill end in the doing of it.
and surely this was the reason why the Lord would avenge the blood of Jezrael upon Jehu, Says he, I will bring it upon him Because he had an evil end in the doing of it.
and may be others be accounted bad, it will make that action good ▪ I would not be mistaken, I doe not say a good end will make an action that in it selfe is bad, good;
and may be Others be accounted bad, it will make that actium good ▪ I would not be mistaken, I do not say a good end will make an actium that in it self is bad, good;
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doe but look upon Pauls actions, and they will seem very strange, when as Paul saith of himselfe in the Epistle to the Corinthians, To the Jew I became a Jew that I might gaine the Jewes;
do but look upon Paul's actions, and they will seem very strange, when as Paul Says of himself in the Epistle to the Corinthians, To the Jew I became a Jew that I might gain the Jews;
One would think that here was a meer Hypocrite, but here was a blessed end that made the action good, here was his end that he might gaine some to Christ;
One would think that Here was a mere Hypocrite, but Here was a blessed end that made the actium good, Here was his end that he might gain Some to christ;
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So in such a day as this, when the people of God are under suffering•, (and who may be under sufferings it's onely knowne to the Lord) O that the Lord would give us to have such ends in our actions as may be holy and sincere, that we may have comfort, joy, and peace.
So in such a day as this, when the people of God Are under suffering•, (and who may be under sufferings it's only known to the Lord) Oh that the Lord would give us to have such ends in our actions as may be holy and sincere, that we may have Comfort, joy, and peace.
and very hot, and very zealous, they had a great delight in Johns Preaching, I but saith Christ, What went ye ought to see? What is your end? it was bad:
and very hight, and very zealous, they had a great delight in Johns Preaching, I but Says christ, What went you ought to see? What is your end? it was bad:
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and seem much to be taken with the word, but have a wrong end, therefore they rejoycing but for a season, they came to have their hearts hardned, and they rejoyce no more:
and seem much to be taken with the word, but have a wrong end, Therefore they rejoicing but for a season, they Come to have their hearts hardened, and they rejoice no more:
if there be any Hypocrisie that I hav• not yet found, Prove me and try me O Lord ▪ We are to be much in begging of the Lord, tha• he would try us and prove us.
if there be any Hypocrisy that I hav• not yet found, Prove me and try me Oh Lord ▪ We Are to be much in begging of the Lord, tha• he would try us and prove us.
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WOuld you know the time to which this Prophecy looks, the second Verse tells us in generall, The last dayes, And it shall come to passe in the last dayes;
WOuld you know the time to which this Prophecy looks, the second Verse tells us in general, The last days, And it shall come to pass in the last days;
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1 This relates to the time when the Mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountaines, vers. 2. The Mountaine of the Lords house is Christs Kingdome, which is the Lords Mountaine;
1 This relates to the time when the Mountain of the lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountains, vers. 2. The Mountain of the lords house is Christ Kingdom, which is the lords Mountain;
so the subtill Dragon, seeing that in time such a thing should be, a Kingdome of Christ should over-top all the Kingdomes of the world, he fore-runs it,
so the subtle Dragon, seeing that in time such a thing should be, a Kingdom of christ should overtop all the Kingdoms of the world, he foreruns it,
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when the Law shall goe forth out of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, vers. 3. By Law (being distinguished from Word of the Lord) I understand, the Civill Law, the Law of Civill Government,
when the Law shall go forth out of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, vers. 3. By Law (being distinguished from Word of the Lord) I understand, the Civil Law, the Law of Civil Government,
when the Law of the world shall goe forth from Sion; and the Spirituall Law also, the Preaching of the Gospel from Jerusalem, that is, from the Cities or Churches of the Saints.
when the Law of the world shall go forth from Sion; and the Spiritual Law also, the Preaching of the Gospel from Jerusalem, that is, from the Cities or Churches of the Saints.
And such a time hath not yet been from the beginning of the world to this day, Civill Power hath been in the hands of worldly men, all hath been managed by them, Servants have ruled over Gods Heritage:
And such a time hath not yet been from the beginning of the world to this day, Civil Power hath been in the hands of worldly men, all hath been managed by them, Servants have ruled over God's Heritage:
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And for the Gospel, hath it not ever come out of Universities, though Christ no where in the Gospel, did ever appoint the building of such Cities to send his Gospel from,
And for the Gospel, hath it not ever come out of Universities, though christ no where in the Gospel, did ever appoint the building of such Cities to send his Gospel from,
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And this word, yet once more signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken, may remaine.
And this word, yet once more signifies the removing of those things that Are shaken, as of things that Are made, that those things which cannot be shaken, may remain.
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Answ. Many glorious things here mentioned, which particularly I cannot now handle, of which this is one most glorious thing, The Idolls he will utterly abolish. Of which a word.
Answer Many glorious things Here mentioned, which particularly I cannot now handle, of which this is one most glorious thing, The Idols he will utterly Abolah. Of which a word.
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puffed up with their dignity, honour, advancement and preferment, the day of the Lord shall be upon them to bring them low, to lay them, their glory and honour in the dust;
puffed up with their dignity, honour, advancement and preferment, the day of the Lord shall be upon them to bring them low, to lay them, their glory and honour in the dust;
and vers. 13. And upon all the Cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up; Cedars, tall Trees, Ezek. 17.22. Cedars, tall Trees upon high Mountaines, vers. 14. And upon all the high Mountaines, and upon all the hills that are lifted up.
and vers. 13. And upon all the Cedars of Lebanon, that Are high and lifted up; Cedars, tall Trees, Ezekiel 17.22. Cedars, tall Trees upon high Mountains, vers. 14. And upon all the high Mountains, and upon all the hills that Are lifted up.
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By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, by the multitude of my Chariots am I come up to the height of the Mountaines, to the sides of Lebanon,
By thy Servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, by the multitude of my Chariots am I come up to the height of the Mountains, to the sides of Lebanon,
Towers and fenced places are the strength of a City, the day of the Lord shall be upon these. So see Isa. 26.5. He bringeth downe them that dwell on high, the lofty City he layeth it low;
Towers and fenced places Are the strength of a city, the day of the Lord shall be upon these. So see Isaiah 26.5. He brings down them that dwell on high, the lofty city he Layeth it low;
so neat that they seem pleasant and delighting to the eyes, the day of the Lord will be upon them, the day of Gods shaking, shakes all things that are made, Heb. 12 5 The Idoll of Parts and Learning.
so neat that they seem pleasant and delighting to the eyes, the day of the Lord will be upon them, the day of God's shaking, shakes all things that Are made, Hebrew 12 5 The Idol of Parts and Learning.
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though he have not a dram of grace in his heart, no Gospel knowledge, never perhaps seriously read Pauls Epistles over, will tell you stories out of Aristotle, Plato, &c. and should he speak his heart, he thinks Paul but a foole to them;
though he have not a dram of grace in his heart, no Gospel knowledge, never perhaps seriously read Paul's Epistles over, will tell you stories out of Aristotle, Plato, etc. and should he speak his heart, he thinks Paul but a fool to them;
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With a respect to this, I take it those words are added in the close of all, vers. 22. Cease yee from man, that is, from the best of men, gracious men, lay no confidence, expect no great matters from them, wherein is he to be accounted of? And hath not our times verified this? Let us give glory to God,
With a respect to this, I take it those words Are added in the close of all, vers. 22. Cease ye from man, that is, from the best of men, gracious men, lay no confidence, expect no great matters from them, wherein is he to be accounted of? And hath not our times verified this? Let us give glory to God,
Here is a most wouderfull mistake among Saints, they found their Principles in grace, and such shall fall one time or other, to have their Idoll discovered:
Here is a most wouderfull mistake among Saints, they found their Principles in grace, and such shall fallen one time or other, to have their Idol discovered:
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When the Apostles Preached, such a light there was of Gods glory, that some sins were ashamed to appear in day time, as Drunkennesse, 1 Thess. 5.7. They that be drunken, are drunken in the night.
When the Apostles Preached, such a Light there was of God's glory, that Some Sins were ashamed to appear in day time, as drunkenness, 1 Thess 5.7. They that be drunken, Are drunken in the night.
2 By shaking all Idolls. Vers. 21. When he ariseth to shake terribly the earth: He will terribly shake whatsoever hath been or is an Idoll, whether honour, or strength,
2 By shaking all Idols. Vers. 21. When he arises to shake terribly the earth: He will terribly shake whatsoever hath been or is an Idol, whither honour, or strength,
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or parts, or grace, And how hath God been shaking all these amongst us? How hath he shaken the honour of the world, pluckt off Crownes from the heads of Princes,
or parts, or grace, And how hath God been shaking all these among us? How hath he shaken the honour of the world, plucked off Crowns from the Heads of Princes,
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How hath he shaken mens parts and wisedome? brought wise men and learned men, who made an Idoll of their learning and wisedome, to so low an ebb, in respect of esteem, as they never were;
How hath he shaken men's parts and Wisdom? brought wise men and learned men, who made an Idol of their learning and Wisdom, to so low an ebb, in respect of esteem, as they never were;
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how much soever men now cry up their Idolls, that they shall be ashamed to owne them, Isa. 1.29. For they shall be ashamed of the Oakes which yee have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens yee have chosen.
how much soever men now cry up their Idols, that they shall be ashamed to own them, Isaiah 1.29. For they shall be ashamed of the Oaks which ye have desired, and you shall be confounded for the gardens ye have chosen.
Read, vers. 20. In that day a man shall cast his Idolls of silver, and his Idolls of gold, which they made each one for himselfe to worship, to the Moles, and to the Batts.
Read, vers. 20. In that day a man shall cast his Idols of silver, and his Idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the Moles, and to the Bats.
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We have seen the Lord powring contempt upon many Idolls already, and he is now punishing us with the Idolls we have set up, let us not goe about to set up more.
We have seen the Lord Pouring contempt upon many Idols already, and he is now punishing us with the Idols we have Set up, let us not go about to Set up more.
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We too often cry out our owne worthinesse, with a loud voyce, but they the Lambs, power is the Lambs, glory, honour, wisedome and blessing is the Lambs. FINIS.
We too often cry out our own worthiness, with a loud voice, but they the Lambs, power is the Lambs, glory, honour, Wisdom and blessing is the Lambs. FINIS.
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