LET us take that for granted, which will hardly be denied us on any hand (or if it be, the majority of Interpreters will over-rule it) that this Song of Excellency setteth forth the passionate desires of the Church after Christ,
LET us take that for granted, which will hardly be denied us on any hand (or if it be, the majority of Interpreters will overrule it) that this Song of Excellency sets forth the passionate Desires of the Church After christ,
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and the most affectionate returns of Christ himself towards Her. But in the words which I have read, he doth not only shew his own affection in his Call after the wandring Shulamite, but that of his Body too, which is the same Christ mystical;
and the most affectionate returns of christ himself towards Her. But in the words which I have read, he does not only show his own affection in his Call After the wandering Shulamite, but that of his Body too, which is the same christ mystical;
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Wherefore for the better opening of the words, let us 1. consider the Call, what it is, viz. to return, 2. The Person called, who she is, viz. the Shulamite. 3. The End, that we may look upon thee.
Wherefore for the better opening of the words, let us 1. Consider the Call, what it is, viz. to return, 2. The Person called, who she is, viz. the Shulamite. 3. The End, that we may look upon thee.
so that the saving of more trouble to the Church was a just motive to make her call out unto the Shulamite; and the compassion of her made it more intense and earnest:
so that the Saving of more trouble to the Church was a just motive to make her call out unto the Shulamite; and the compassion of her made it more intense and earnest:
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Secondly, for the person called therefore, and called the Shulamite, who or what was she? some understand her to be the Church of the Gentiles, called upon by the Synagogue,
Secondly, for the person called Therefore, and called the Shulamite, who or what was she? Some understand her to be the Church of the Gentiles, called upon by the Synagogue,
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for the more ingratiating of Shelomoh with Shulamith, and Shulamith with Shelomoh, (as if he had called her the Shelomoh, but one entirely with my self.) This Shulamite is therefore thought to be the Daughter of Pharaoh, who to gain the greater power with her Husband, became Proselyte to the Jewish Church;
for the more ingratiating of Solomon with Shulamite, and Shulamite with Solomon, (as if he had called her the Solomon, but one entirely with my self.) This Shulamite is Therefore Thought to be the Daughter of Pharaoh, who to gain the greater power with her Husband, became Proselyte to the Jewish Church;
but being her self unstedfast in the Covenant, proved an occasion to draw away the heart of Solomon to worship in the High places, wherewith the Lord was offended.
but being her self unsteadfast in the Covenant, proved an occasion to draw away the heart of Solomon to worship in the High places, wherewith the Lord was offended.
Fourthly, Then we have the Answer of the Shulamite: what shall ye see in the Shulamite? It seems to be a kind of shye and coy answer, cast (as it were) with half a look;
Fourthly, Then we have the Answer of the Shulamite: what shall you see in the Shulamite? It seems to be a kind of shy and coy answer, cast (as it were) with half a look;
(q. d.) If I should return again to you, we should never be satisfied one in the other, we should be alwaies at debate and ready to break out into battels: Better asunder as we are!
(q. worser.) If I should return again to you, we should never be satisfied one in the other, we should be always At debate and ready to break out into battles: Better asunder as we Are!
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Fifthly, But I take these last words, as the Rejoynder of the true Church, or daughters of Ierusalem replying again to the Shulamite; If thou wilt but return unto us, we shall be strong, as it were the company of two armies against a common enemy:
Fifthly, But I take these last words, as the Rejoinder of the true Church, or daughters of Ierusalem replying again to the Shulamite; If thou wilt but return unto us, we shall be strong, as it were the company of two armies against a Common enemy:
When God had stirred up his people to unite and joyn themselves from all parts against the Canaanites, is there not mention made of Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Zebulun, and Issachar, and Nepthall, that assembled? But is it not also said, for the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts or impressions of heart; for the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart;
When God had stirred up his people to unite and join themselves from all parts against the Canaanites, is there not mention made of Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Zebulun, and Issachar, and Nepthall, that assembled? But is it not also said, for the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts or impressions of heart; for the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart;
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that is, much trouble and sorrow, much enquiring what the reason should be, that Reuben should so divide it self from the body of the Holy People? And why should Gilead abide beyond Iordan,
that is, much trouble and sorrow, much inquiring what the reason should be, that Reuben should so divide it self from the body of the Holy People? And why should Gilead abide beyond Iordan,
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When the ten Tribes did rend themselves from the obedience of the Sons of David, and from the Worship of the true Temple, built by Solomon according unto God's appointment, do we not read of such complaints as these? Israel was holiness unto the Lord, and what iniquity, saith the Lord, have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me,
When the ten Tribes did rend themselves from the Obedience of the Sons of David, and from the Worship of the true Temple, built by Solomon according unto God's appointment, do we not read of such complaints as these? Israel was holiness unto the Lord, and what iniquity, Says the Lord, have your Father's found in me, that they Are gone Far from me,
I the prisoner of the Lord beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called, endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace;
I the prisoner of the Lord beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you Are called, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace;
About the year of our Lord 199. Because the Eastern Churches held resolutely to the observation of the Feast of Easter, at the same time that the Jews kept the Passover;
About the year of our Lord 199. Because the Eastern Churches held resolutely to the observation of the Feast of Easter, At the same time that the jews kept the Passover;
which the Western Christians were offended at, not because they doubted whether the Feast should be celebrated in memory of our Saviours resurrection (which it seems had been alwaies used, without any interruption from the times of the Apostles) but because they thought it not convenient to have this day kept on any other than that when our Saviour rose;
which the Western Christians were offended At, not Because they doubted whither the Feast should be celebrated in memory of our Saviors resurrection (which it seems had been always used, without any interruption from the times of the Apostles) but Because they Thought it not convenient to have this day kept on any other than that when our Saviour rose;
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But because the Eastern Churches were resolute in their own way, one Victor, Bishop at that time of Rome (who was eminent on this side of the world, in as much as Rome was the Imperial City,
But Because the Eastern Churches were resolute in their own Way, one Victor, Bishop At that time of Room (who was eminent on this side of the world, in as much as Room was the Imperial city,
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and the number and quality of Christians there, was predominant) took upon him to sever from the union of Communion all the Eastern Churches which adhered to the other Custom:
and the number and quality of Christians there, was predominant) took upon him to sever from the Union of Communion all the Eastern Churches which adhered to the other Custom:
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for which fact the said Victor was sharply (then) reproved by Ireneus Bishop of Lyons in France (and a better man than he) where there was also a numerous and a noble Church of Western Christians.
for which fact the said Victor was sharply (then) reproved by Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons in France (and a better man than he) where there was also a numerous and a noble Church of Western Christians.
upon her therefore we justly lay the impeachment of the first great Schism that ever was, wherein she still persisteth, thinking by her power to bear all other Churches down,
upon her Therefore we justly lay the impeachment of the First great Schism that ever was, wherein she still persisteth, thinking by her power to bear all other Churches down,
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and after that, pretending unto more purity, erected another Church (if such a pretension may be but so named) in opposition to the General Assembly, calling themselves the Church of Martyrs.
and After that, pretending unto more purity, erected Another Church (if such a pretension may be but so nam) in opposition to the General Assembly, calling themselves the Church of Martyrs.
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for his Reign was long) there arose one Donatus, who wrote somewhat after the copy of Novatus and the Arians, supplying the rest by occasion, interest, the humour of the Africans, and his own ambition:
for his Reign was long) there arose one Donatus, who wrote somewhat After the copy of Novatian and the Arians, supplying the rest by occasion, Interest, the humour of the African's, and his own ambition:
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Let the Sects of latter times, whose names I spare, repute amongst themselves, or give account to the world (if they think fi•) what their judgment is concerning these Parties, or those Churches;
Let the Sects of latter times, whose names I spare, repute among themselves, or give account to the world (if they think fi•) what their judgement is Concerning these Parties, or those Churches;
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or what they think concerning this Antiquity whereof we speak, which is of the first and best times (if there be any to be approved in their sense) or concerning the posterity that is to come, what they think,
or what they think Concerning this Antiquity whereof we speak, which is of the First and best times (if there be any to be approved in their sense) or Concerning the posterity that is to come, what they think,
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I have done with the in-artificial arguments (that are so called) which yet should be the strongest, by reason of such authority, whereon they do rely;
I have done with the inartificial Arguments (that Are so called) which yet should be the Strongest, by reason of such Authority, whereon they do rely;
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and that you may the better hold my method (whilst I my self do not shew to affect dividing from the common way) I proceed to the reasons of the point.
and that you may the better hold my method (while I my self do not show to affect dividing from the Common Way) I proceed to the Reasons of the point.
Wherefore the desires of the Church for unity cannot but be intense and earnest, being thus conversant about the common salvation, which is much endangered and disturbed by division;
Wherefore the Desires of the Church for unity cannot but be intense and earnest, being thus conversant about the Common salvation, which is much endangered and disturbed by division;
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insomuch that even they that are in the right way can scarcely be saved, by reason of the breaches, impairments and decayes of piety, which the others make.
insomuch that even they that Are in the right Way can scarcely be saved, by reason of the Breaches, impairments and decays of piety, which the Others make.
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whether they be gifts of knowledge, or gifts of grace (as they use to distinguish the gifts of sanctity from any other kind) God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith, and we are every one members one of another, having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, according to the proportion of faith.
whither they be Gifts of knowledge, or Gifts of grace (as they use to distinguish the Gifts of sanctity from any other kind) God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith, and we Are every one members one of Another, having Gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, according to the proportion of faith.
And again it is said, that there are divers gifts given for the perfecting of the Saints, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come in the unity of the faith,
And again it is said, that there Are diverse Gifts given for the perfecting of the Saints, for the edifying of the body of christ, till we all come in the unity of the faith,
even Christ, from whom the whole body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every joynt supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh encrease of the body unto the edifying of it self in love.
even christ, from whom the Whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of it self in love.
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and that the measures of faith, and hope, and love, and zeal are distributed unto every one, according to the exigency of the Church, the Body, which is the fulness of Christ;
and that the measures of faith, and hope, and love, and zeal Are distributed unto every one, according to the exigency of the Church, the Body, which is the fullness of christ;
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and that we were the first in possession of the faith) as viz. 1. That they agree with Us in the unity of faith, believing the same Doctrine of salvation. 2. In the unity of the spirit, having the same desires about the saving of themselves and others. 3. In the bond of charity,
and that we were the First in possession of the faith) as viz. 1. That they agree with Us in the unity of faith, believing the same Doctrine of salvation. 2. In the unity of the Spirit, having the same Desires about the Saving of themselves and Others. 3. In the bound of charity,
and as Protestant Professors, members of one ano•her. 4. Then that variety of opinion, and union in the point of charity, are not inconsistent. 5. Nay, that divers Order, Discipline,
and as Protestant Professors, members of one ano•her. 4. Then that variety of opinion, and Union in the point of charity, Are not inconsistent. 5. Nay, that diverse Order, Discipline,
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for our Lord foretold, that it would be an occasion of division. 6. And for schism rightly understood, that they look upon it as an heinous sin, even as we do.
for our Lord foretold, that it would be an occasion of division. 6. And for Schism rightly understood, that they look upon it as an heinous since, even as we do.
and in the judgment of the Church, many men of eminent gifts and graces (that were known to be such whilst they remained in her communion) do desert her communion, it cannot but prove an inexplicable inconvenience both to the Church and Them:
and in the judgement of the Church, many men of eminent Gifts and graces (that were known to be such while they remained in her communion) do desert her communion, it cannot but prove an inexplicable inconvenience both to the Church and Them:
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but that we fear our dissenting Brethren do not close with Us in one of the 12 articles of the Apostles Creed (though some of them do not scruple at standing up when the whole is rehearsed in our Churches) viz. I believe the Holy Catholick Church, the Communion of Saints, putting such a construction upon it as is far from the consent not onely of our Church,
but that we Fear our dissenting Brothers do not close with Us in one of the 12 Articles of the Apostles Creed (though Some of them do not scruple At standing up when the Whole is rehearsed in our Churches) viz. I believe the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, putting such a construction upon it as is Far from the consent not only of our Church,
even Christ, from whom the whole body is fitly joyn'd together unto one encrease? If they could hold still the same charity inviolable, without the same Order, Discipline,
even christ, from whom the Whole body is fitly joined together unto one increase? If they could hold still the same charity inviolable, without the same Order, Discipline,
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but if it do arise partly from the corruptions, frailties, and partialities of such as break without necessity, partly from the passions of such as are offended justly (as we conceive, howsoever unjust or extravagant they may be,
but if it do arise partly from the corruptions, frailties, and Partialities of such as break without necessity, partly from the passion of such as Are offended justly (as we conceive, howsoever unjust or extravagant they may be,
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But, as we conceive, the nature of the thing it self doth necessarily infer a breach of charity (suppose men more good or perfect than either They or We can find,
But, as we conceive, the nature of the thing it self does necessarily infer a breach of charity (suppose men more good or perfect than either They or We can find,
or our Ancestors before us, or the Posterity to come) for it cannot be, that there should be two Communions, wherein it is supposed to be unlawful for one to joyn with another,
or our Ancestors before us, or the Posterity to come) for it cannot be, that there should be two Communions, wherein it is supposed to be unlawful for one to join with Another,
but that one Party to the other must needs be as the Iew or the Samaritan. But if it be granted, that these two parties cannot possibly have perfect charity with one another (which if the nature of the thing did not hinder, the just judgements of God, by reason of the violation of his own Ordinance would do it;
but that one Party to the other must needs be as the Iew or the Samaritan. But if it be granted, that these two parties cannot possibly have perfect charity with one Another (which if the nature of the thing did not hinder, the just Judgments of God, by reason of the violation of his own Ordinance would do it;
for though we may remain (possibly) Members of the Catholick Church still, yet because we doubt of our consent in the Catholick Faith, we cannot be united, nor joyn in perfect charity;
for though we may remain (possibly) Members of the Catholic Church still, yet Because we doubt of our consent in the Catholic Faith, we cannot be united, nor join in perfect charity;
But when this rule of variety or diversity of opinion is traduced to a contrariety of establishment, they must give us leave to assume that such a diversity is utterly inconsistent with the Unity of the Church.
But when this Rule of variety or diversity of opinion is traduced to a contrariety of establishment, they must give us leave to assume that such a diversity is utterly inconsistent with the Unity of the Church.
In vain therefore do they declaim in general against schism, as much as we could wish, being sensible of what Pamelius hath delivered, viz. that the name of schism hath been alwaies ignominious in the Church,
In vain Therefore do they declaim in general against Schism, as much as we could wish, being sensible of what Pamelius hath Delivered, viz. that the name of Schism hath been always ignominious in the Church,
and on all hands condemned, whilst they defend in particular all the Sects at this day (besides the Quakers) to be true particular Churches, that a man may safely joyn with any of them, to do better, that separation is no schism;
and on all hands condemned, while they defend in particular all the Sects At this day (beside the Quakers) to be true particular Churches, that a man may safely join with any of them, to do better, that separation is no Schism;
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if she must vary from her order upon all demands? or any possibility either of a Church or of a Schism? By all which it seems that some of our dissenting Brethren domisdoubt themselves as lyable unto this charge of schism,
if she must vary from her order upon all demands? or any possibility either of a Church or of a Schism? By all which it seems that Some of our dissenting Brothers domisdoubt themselves as liable unto this charge of Schism,
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and so are bound to maintain that which maintaineth them, framing their lives and doctrines according to their interests.) Not to grate any further upon that point, wherein they are so tender;
and so Are bound to maintain that which maintaineth them, framing their lives and doctrines according to their interests.) Not to grate any further upon that point, wherein they Are so tender;
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there remaineth yet another word about the Unity of the Spirit, that they have the same desires (if not more intense and earnest than we our selves) for the good of souls,
there remains yet Another word about the Unity of the Spirit, that they have the same Desires (if not more intense and earnest than we our selves) for the good of Souls,
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not because they are more weak or ignorant than We, but only otherwise perswaded or inclined (howsoever it hath happened to them.) We trust that many of them do sincerely mean as they profess:
not Because they Are more weak or ignorant than We, but only otherwise persuaded or inclined (howsoever it hath happened to them.) We trust that many of them do sincerely mean as they profess:
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But then, if they do really believe that we have the same spirit amongst us (or some of us at least) why should they so magnifie the same spirit in themselves above the same in Us? as if there were not the same power and purity of the spirit amongst Us to conveigh grace unto the hearers,
But then, if they do really believe that we have the same Spirit among us (or Some of us At least) why should they so magnify the same Spirit in themselves above the same in Us? as if there were not the same power and purity of the Spirit among Us to convey grace unto the hearers,
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since they may seem (now) to cease from their instance upon the work of conversion (a gift which they thought almost singular to themselves before) as a thing below their Auditories;
since they may seem (now) to cease from their instance upon the work of conversion (a gift which they Thought almost singular to themselves before) as a thing below their Auditors;
so that all their writings of late (which are the reports of their Preachments to such as cannot hear them) do run in a new strain, which is much different from that way, which they did admire and applaud before.
so that all their writings of late (which Are the reports of their Preachments to such as cannot hear them) do run in a new strain, which is much different from that Way, which they did admire and applaud before.
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and to have no need of Us? how happeneth it that they do so little weigh what the Apostle saith, that one member hath need of another? And if the foot shall say,
and to have no need of Us? how Happeneth it that they do so little weigh what the Apostle Says, that one member hath need of Another? And if the foot shall say,
is it therefore not of the body? And if the ear shall say, because I am not the eye I am not of the body, is it therefore not of the body? The eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee:
is it Therefore not of the body? And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye I am not of the body, is it Therefore not of the body? The eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee:
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But if these members separate from the body, can each member which is separated subsist by it self? or any few that joyn together, presently constitute themselves an entire Body, a complete Church? Or can any of their Officers, which was but as an hand or a foot before make it self an heart or an head in a New Church,
But if these members separate from the body, can each member which is separated subsist by it self? or any few that join together, presently constitute themselves an entire Body, a complete Church? Or can any of their Officers, which was but as an hand or a foot before make it self an heart or an head in a New Church,
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But when they have dismembred and divided to the utmost, let others observe that the use whereof they are (if they be of any good use) is but the same, of which they were before in their proper places;
But when they have dismembered and divided to the utmost, let Others observe that the use whereof they Are (if they be of any good use) is but the same, of which they were before in their proper places;
Non possunt exlre for as nisi Antichristi, &c. None, saith he, can go out of the Church but Antichrists: They which are not contrary unto Christ cannot go forth;
Non possunt exlre for as nisi Antichrist, etc. None, Says he, can go out of the Church but Antichrists: They which Are not contrary unto christ cannot go forth;
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and are become Donatists: Let us ask them whether Iesus be the Christ, they presently confess that Iesus is the Christ. If therefore he be the Antichrist that denieth Iesus to be the Christ: neither can they call Us Antichrists, nor We them,
and Are become Donatists: Let us ask them whither Iesus be the christ, they presently confess that Iesus is the christ. If Therefore he be the Antichrist that Denieth Iesus to be the christ: neither can they call Us Antichrists, nor We them,
[ Quid faciunt in hâc civitate duo altaria? ] What mean two divers Churches in this City? [ Quid faciunt divisae domus? ] What means the scattering of houses? [ divisá conjugia? ] husband and wife going two waies? [ Quid facit communis lectus & divisus Christus? ] What meaneth this, that husband and wife are one in all but Christ? saith he, we must confess the truth.
[ Quid faciunt in hâc Civitate duo Altars? ] What mean two diverse Churches in this city? [ Quid faciunt divisae domus? ] What means the scattering of houses? [ divisá conjugia? ] husband and wife going two ways? [ Quid facit Communis lectus & divisus Christus? ] What means this, that husband and wife Are one in all but christ? Says he, we must confess the truth.
1. There is a pain of inflammation in the Church, when certain Tenents are given out that tend unto a new way, contrary to the constitution or establishment:
1. There is a pain of inflammation in the Church, when certain Tenants Are given out that tend unto a new Way, contrary to the constitution or establishment:
for then a man might have seen not only the Presidents and chief Rulers of the Churches, inveighing one against another with opprobrious terms, but also the lay-multitude severed asunder into two parts, the one favouring the one side, the other favouring the other side;
for then a man might have seen not only the Presidents and chief Rulers of the Churches, inveighing one against Another with opprobrious terms, but also the lay-multitude severed asunder into two parts, the one favouring the one side, the other favouring the other side;
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And has it not happened thus amongst us, by reason of some factious Doctrines that have been far and wide dispersed? We allowed a great latitude unto opinion before, according unto every mans sense and conscience;
And has it not happened thus among us, by reason of Some factious Doctrines that have been Far and wide dispersed? We allowed a great latitude unto opinion before, according unto every men sense and conscience;
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and now we come to tax other points, which tend to division, and do not come within the Verge of that latitude (though the maintainers of them do pretend indeed that they ought to do) We must not doubt to instance in a few particulars instead of all the rest.
and now we come to Tax other points, which tend to division, and do not come within the Verge of that latitude (though the maintainers of them do pretend indeed that they ought to do) We must not doubt to instance in a few particulars instead of all the rest.
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What could follow but a miserable inflammation, when there were subjects apt to receive such opinions as some of these? viz. That our National Church is no true Church,
What could follow but a miserable inflammation, when there were subject's apt to receive such opinions as Some of these? viz. That our National Church is no true Church,
or, if they cannot do that, aedificare imperium in imperio, to separate from the Church, and exercise among themselves such divers disciplines as the several free people will admit.
or, if they cannot do that, aedificare imperium in Imperial, to separate from the Church, and exercise among themselves such diverse disciplines as the several free people will admit.
Thus it was when some of our Members were taught, as if it were hardly lawful to hear some of our Ministers, at least not to live under their Ministry;
Thus it was when Some of our Members were taught, as if it were hardly lawful to hear Some of our Ministers, At least not to live under their Ministry;
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yet abhorring separation, because as then (it may seem) there wanted strength to bring forth those issues which the Teachers did desire, hoping better of the product then the event did shew.
yet abhorring separation, Because as then (it may seem) there wanted strength to bring forth those issues which the Teachers did desire, hoping better of the product then the event did show.
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partly since the Church hath recovered some consistency with a poor subsistence (howsoever envied) through Gods especial grace and mercy (till we do forfeit it again by our miscarriages) in the several Banners that are hung out from divers Forts, refusing to be reduced upon any reasonable terms that can be offered.
partly since the Church hath recovered Some consistency with a poor subsistence (howsoever envied) through God's especial grace and mercy (till we do forfeit it again by our miscarriages) in the several Banners that Are hung out from diverse Forts, refusing to be reduced upon any reasonable terms that can be offered.
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As when the Israelites had vanquished the Tribe of Benjamin (which we have not yet done, fearing to proceed unto extremities.) The people of Israel came to the house of God,
As when the Israelites had vanquished the Tribe of Benjamin (which we have not yet done, fearing to proceed unto extremities.) The people of Israel Come to the house of God,
They speak it may be according to their passions, but we with the pain of compassion added unto this of our distraction, must needs acknowledge and lament the sad diminutions which we have suffered,
They speak it may be according to their passion, but we with the pain of compassion added unto this of our distraction, must needs acknowledge and lament the sad diminutions which we have suffered,
our divisions have plucked up the flood-gates, and made profaneness overflow like a deluge: and behold they say, look what the people are whom we have left!
our divisions have plucked up the floodgates, and made profaneness overflow like a deluge: and behold they say, look what the people Are whom we have left!
Is not all Religion (or at least the power of it) become contemptible? so that now it is in vain to go about to restrain any mans practice by fear of censure; he doth not value it;
Is not all Religion (or At least the power of it) become contemptible? so that now it is in vain to go about to restrain any men practice by Fear of censure; he does not valve it;
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as a mortal man, about the unsearchable judgments of Almighty God? If we agree in any one desire, as for peace and settlement, can we agree to come into any one place,
as a Mortal man, about the unsearchable Judgments of Almighty God? If we agree in any one desire, as for peace and settlement, can we agree to come into any one place,
and lukewarm Petitions? Is not this the cause that we are spiritually disarmed, even as the Philistins dealt by the Israelites, so that there is neither sword nor shield amongst us, whereby we may prevail with God for any blessing upon us,
and lukewarm Petitions? Is not this the cause that we Are spiritually disarmed, even as the philistines dealt by the Israelites, so that there is neither sword nor shield among us, whereby we may prevail with God for any blessing upon us,
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or our Posterity? That the Heavens are as brass, which our divided prayers cannot pierce? That such clouds of blackness are impendent over us? But if we pray to God for divers things, such indeed as are contrary and inconsistent with one another, what returns can we expect? Here is an Assembly, praying, down with this, down with that.
or our Posterity? That the Heavens Are as brass, which our divided Prayers cannot pierce? That such Clouds of blackness Are impendent over us? But if we pray to God for diverse things, such indeed as Are contrary and inconsistent with one Another, what returns can we expect? Here is an Assembly, praying, down with this, down with that.
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Which side should God Almighty hear? or with which should he not be offended? Is not this the reason therefore of such a distracted State? Do not the same pray against the peace and settlement which they do pretend to desire? And hath not God (sometimes) answered their importunity, by giving their own requests, to their utter disappointments, that they might be convinced of their own vanity, in their intermedling so much as they do with his Providences? And yet they will not learn to be wise unto sobriety:
Which side should God Almighty hear? or with which should he not be offended? Is not this the reason Therefore of such a distracted State? Do not the same pray against the peace and settlement which they do pretend to desire? And hath not God (sometime) answered their importunity, by giving their own requests, to their utter disappointments, that they might be convinced of their own vanity, in their intermeddling so much as they do with his Providences? And yet they will not Learn to be wise unto sobriety:
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or but a faint-hearted kindness, or an hollow pretence of some good will, consisting rather in some good wishes that he were but such as his former friend would have him to be, that he might love him, whose love (at best) is not without its rigour.
or but a fainthearted kindness, or an hollow pretence of Some good will, consisting rather in Some good wishes that he were but such as his former friend would have him to be, that he might love him, whose love (At best) is not without its rigour.
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The last reason why the Church doth so earnestly desire the return of her scattered and divided Members, is the great benefit and content that she should find therein; which is, 1. The delight of love:
The last reason why the Church does so earnestly desire the return of her scattered and divided Members, is the great benefit and content that she should find therein; which is, 1. The delight of love:
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The Shulamite was passionately beloved for her good parts and beauty, which the Daughters of Ierusalem do acknowledg when they say, Return, return, ô Shulamite, that we may look upon thee:
The Shulamite was passionately Beloved for her good parts and beauty, which the Daughters of Ierusalem do acknowledge when they say, Return, return, o Shulamite, that we may look upon thee:
We would see your charity towards your neighbour, whom you would not have seen heretofore to sin (at least to commit a sin unto death) but you would have aided,
We would see your charity towards your neighbour, whom you would not have seen heretofore to since (At least to commit a since unto death) but you would have aided,
3. Lastly, Would but our divided Members return again, as Brethren, unto the body of our Church, we should then come to have the strength of two Armies; whereas we are now unstable and weak as water, and cannot excel;
3. Lastly, Would but our divided Members return again, as Brothers, unto the body of our Church, we should then come to have the strength of two Armies; whereas we Are now unstable and weak as water, and cannot excel;
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we should then become strong and invincible, and might boldly write upon our banner, Deus nobiscum, quis contra nos? God is with us, who can stand against us? The gates of hell shall not prevail,
we should then become strong and invincible, and might boldly write upon our banner, Deus nobiscum, quis contra nos? God is with us, who can stand against us? The gates of hell shall not prevail,
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Have we forgotten our deliverences from the power of Spain and Austria, and the Pope of Rome? our Victories in Ireland? our Aids that we were then enabled to afford to Henry (afterwards the Great) King of France? and to the (then) poor distressed States of Holland? Having at the same time a Superintendency over all the Councils in the Realm of Scotland, and an influence upon divers of our Neighbours, with such a firm peace at home, that we hardly read of any insurrection, worthy to be mentioned, in four and fourty years and upwards:
Have we forgotten our deliverences from the power of Spain and Austria, and the Pope of Rome? our Victories in Ireland? our Aids that we were then enabled to afford to Henry (afterwards the Great) King of France? and to the (then) poor distressed States of Holland? Having At the same time a Superintendency over all the Councils in the Realm of Scotland, and an influence upon diverse of our Neighbours, with such a firm peace At home, that we hardly read of any insurrection, worthy to be mentioned, in four and fourty Years and upward:
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But though there be but little hopes of this, and but just reason to expect and fear, that all our labour which is thus applyed is like to be in vain;
But though there be but little hope's of this, and but just reason to expect and Fear, that all our labour which is thus applied is like to be in vain;
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and have left us, that have sadned our hearts, and weakned our hands thus long, return at last to comfort us, that we may look upon you with delight,
and have left us, that have Saddened our hearts, and weakened our hands thus long, return At last to Comfort us, that we may look upon you with delight,
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Are you nothing moved by the force of duty, considering that peace and love is the Legacy which our Lord hath bequeathed unto all his followers to the worlds end? and the great bond of perfectness, which his Apostles laboured to preserve entire, knowing that Unity and Charity cannot be divided? Doth it nothing move you to anticipate Christs intention, which is our Union,
are you nothing moved by the force of duty, considering that peace and love is the Legacy which our Lord hath bequeathed unto all his followers to the world's end? and the great bound of perfectness, which his Apostles laboured to preserve entire, knowing that Unity and Charity cannot be divided? Does it nothing move you to anticipate Christ intention, which is our union,
and to further Satans, which is our division? Are you nothing moved with the deluge of prophaneness, that carrieth such a multitude headlong into hell,
and to further Satan, which is our division? are you nothing moved with the deluge of profaneness, that Carrieth such a multitude headlong into hell,
and if it did, would make you glad to digest the hardest morsel about which you are now so nice? considering that there is no other way in probability to prevent this,
and if it did, would make you glad to digest the Hardest morsel about which you Are now so Nicaenae? considering that there is no other Way in probability to prevent this,
Are you nothing moved by the judgments which have followed upon our dissentions, and do still lye upon them as a just punishment? O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased with us, thou hast made the land to tremble, thou hast broken it:
are you nothing moved by the Judgments which have followed upon our dissensions, and do still lie upon them as a just punishment? Oh God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased with us, thou hast made the land to tremble, thou hast broken it:
for as long as there is such a temper that doth over-rule the Genius of the Nation, God, who is offended with our prayers and services must needs with-hold that good that should establish us;
for as long as there is such a temper that does overrule the Genius of the nation, God, who is offended with our Prayers and services must needs withhold that good that should establish us;
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It can never be well with us till there be an healing, and till Reformation do begin (as was sometimes preached to the Parliament) at the House of God.
It can never be well with us till there be an healing, and till Reformation do begin (as was sometime preached to the Parliament) At the House of God.
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for why shouldst thou be any longer as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? O thou that hast turned thus aside, hast thou any light more than others? We are the darker for the want of it:
for why Shouldst thou be any longer as one that turns aside by the flocks of thy Sodales? Oh thou that hast turned thus aside, hast thou any Light more than Others? We Are the Darker for the want of it:
Dost thou look upon us, as being yet not fit nor worthy of thy Communion? Return and strengthen us with better members (if thou hast any such to add to us) and we shall be thereby the more enabled to amend what is amiss.
Dost thou look upon us, as being yet not fit nor worthy of thy Communion? Return and strengthen us with better members (if thou hast any such to add to us) and we shall be thereby the more enabled to amend what is amiss.
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Thou dost but make excuses, not only against thine own duty, but against an invaluable priviledge, which is the Unity of the Spirit; and if the Church cannot be compleat without Thee, much less canst Thou be made perfect without the Body; either edified in the true faith, or love;
Thou dost but make excuses, not only against thine own duty, but against an invaluable privilege, which is the Unity of the Spirit; and if the Church cannot be complete without Thee, much less Canst Thou be made perfect without the Body; either edified in the true faith, or love;
by which alone thou canst expect to come to that peace of God which passeth all understanding, which should keep your hearts and minds through Christ Iesus.
by which alone thou Canst expect to come to that peace of God which passes all understanding, which should keep your hearts and minds through christ Iesus.
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Vult nos fateri quod verum est. An ipsi a nobis exierunt, an nos ab ipsis? sed abfit, ut nos ab ipsis: Habemus enim testamentum dominicae haereditatis: Dabo tibi gentes haereditatem tuam: Quis quis huic haereditati non communicat, foràs e•iit.
Vult nos fateri quod verum est. an ipsi a nobis exierunt, an nos ab Ipse? sed Abfit, ut nos ab Ipse: Habemus enim testamentum Dominicae haereditatis: Dabo tibi gentes haereditatem tuam: Quis quis huic haereditati non communicate, foràs e•iit.
