A fast of Gods chusing plainly opened for the help of those poor in spirit, whose hearts are set to seek the Lord their God in New-England, in the solemn ordinance of a fast : wherein is shewed, 1, the nature of such a fast, 2, the testimony God will give thereunto of his gracious acceptance, 3, the special seasons wherein God will bear witness to such a fast, 4, some helps to faith that is shall be so, 5, why such a fast is so acceptable and succesfull, 6, how much this concerns Gods people in New-England : preached on a fast called by publick authority, on 26, 1[6]74 / by Thomas Thacher...
But such a People this Prophet had to do withal, and therefore you see what be must do, ver. 1. Cry aloud spare not, stretch thy throat, spare no pains, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet,
But such a People this Prophet had to do withal, and Therefore you see what be must do, ver. 1. Cry aloud spare not, stretch thy throat, spare no pains, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet,
cc-acp d dt n1 d n1 vhd pc-acp vdi av, cc av pn22 vvb r-crq vbb vmb vdi, fw-la. crd vvb av vvb xx, vvb po21 n1, vvb dx n2, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1,
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, and make them to know their transgressions &c. They were yet a people that did need awakening notwithstanding all this.
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, and make them to know their transgressions etc. They were yet a people that did need awakening notwithstanding all this.
vvb av, vvb xx, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 av pns32 vbdr av dt n1 cst vdd vvi n-vvg p-acp d d.
But when was this people in this frame? and when was there such matter of complaint against them? I Answer in general, it was when they did keep hypocritical Fasts, which are here described, ver. 3. 4. & they did Fast,
But when was this people in this frame? and when was there such matter of complaint against them? I Answer in general, it was when they did keep hypocritical Fasts, which Are Here described, ver. 3. 4. & they did Fast,
cc-acp q-crq vbds d n1 p-acp d n1? cc q-crq vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32? pns11 vvb p-acp n1, pn31 vbds c-crq pns32 vdd vvi j n2, r-crq vbr av vvn, fw-la. crd crd cc pns32 vdd av-j,
They were lifted up with their Service performed, and quarrelled with God, and complained, as if some notable injury were done them, in that they used Gods remedy for their malady,
They were lifted up with their Service performed, and quarreled with God, and complained, as if Some notable injury were done them, in that they used God's remedy for their malady,
and how zealous he was in Reformation, insomuch, that he brake in pieces the brazen Serpen• which Moses had made which they had so long admired and burnt Incense to, 2 King. 18. 4. and what solemn Fasts did they keep? and what delight had they in approaching unto God, 2 Cron. 30. 21. the Children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem, kept the Feast of unleavened bread seven dayes, with great gladness,
and how zealous he was in Reformation, insomuch, that he brake in Pieces the brazen Serpen• which Moses had made which they had so long admired and burned Incense to, 2 King. 18. 4. and what solemn Fasts did they keep? and what delight had they in approaching unto God, 2 Cron. 30. 21. the Children of Israel that were present At Jerusalem, kept the Feast of unleavened bred seven days, with great gladness,
And in the sixth year of Hezekiah the ten Tribes are led away by Shalma•••ir, 2 King. 18. 10. that is in the ninth year of Hoshea King of Israel ▪ Samaria was taken, &c. & because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord their God,
And in the sixth year of Hezekiah the ten Tribes Are led away by Shalma•••ir, 2 King. 18. 10. that is in the ninth year of Hoshea King of Israel ▪ Samaria was taken, etc. & Because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord their God,
cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1 dt crd n2 vbr vvn av p-acp j, crd n1. crd crd cst vbz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f np1 ▪ np1 vbds vvn, av cc c-acp pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po32 n1,
but in the Issue Jerusalem is besieged, and Rabshekah blasphemes, &c. was not here matter of fasting and prayer? yet notwithstanding all this Jerusalem is in danger of destruction,
but in the Issue Jerusalem is besieged, and Rabshekah blasphemes, etc. was not Here matter of fasting and prayer? yet notwithstanding all this Jerusalem is in danger of destruction,
cc-acp p-acp dt n1 np1 vbz vvn, cc np1 n2, av vbds xx av n1 pp-f vvg cc n1? av p-acp d d np1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1,
and to hang down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloths? &c. oh no! but this is the Fast that I have chosen, to loose the bands of wickdness, to undoe the heavy burthens,
and to hang down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloths? etc. o no! but this is the Fast that I have chosen, to lose the bans of wickdness, to undo the heavy burdens,
cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2? av uh uh p-acp d vbz dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2,
Prayer, especially, extraordinary prayer is not only the Key of all earthly Treasures of Goodness, which God hath laid up for the Sons of men on Earth,
Prayer, especially, extraordinary prayer is not only the Key of all earthly Treasures of goodness, which God hath laid up for the Sons of men on Earth,
2. I shall shew you those Testimonies which God will give of his gracious acceptation unto such a Fast. 3. I shall endeavour to show you the seasons wherein God is wont to give,
2. I shall show you those Testimonies which God will give of his gracious acceptation unto such a Fast. 3. I shall endeavour to show you the seasons wherein God is wont to give,
and his people may expect such manifest Testimonies of his gracious acceptation 4. I shall labour to help your Faith with some invincible Arguments and demonstrations of this Truth,
and his people may expect such manifest Testimonies of his gracious acceptation 4. I shall labour to help your Faith with Some invincible Arguments and demonstrations of this Truth,
cc po31 n1 vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1,
but more largely as I suppose in my Text, and so a Fast is an extraordinary part or act of Gospel worship wherein for a convenient Season we abstain from the comforts of this life,
but more largely as I suppose in my Text, and so a Fast is an extraordinary part or act of Gospel worship wherein for a convenient Season we abstain from the comforts of this life,
cc-acp av-dc av-j c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1, cc av dt j vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 n1 c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1,
and upon due examination of our wayes towards God, and consideration of Gods wayes towards us, we make a solemn and real profession that we justifie God and judge our selves, we justifie God for the evil of affliction that we either feel or fear and judge our selves for the evil of transgression which we find within us or that •ath passed from us, we solemnly profess godly sorrow and repentance for the evil of sin, we solemly profess that we seek mercy and grace from God in Jesus Christ to save us from our sin• and sorrows, we solemnly profess that we with all readiness forgive others that have offended us,
and upon due examination of our ways towards God, and consideration of God's ways towards us, we make a solemn and real profession that we justify God and judge our selves, we justify God for the evil of affliction that we either feel or Fear and judge our selves for the evil of Transgression which we find within us or that •ath passed from us, we solemnly profess godly sorrow and Repentance for the evil of since, we solemny profess that we seek mercy and grace from God in jesus christ to save us from our sin• and sorrows, we solemnly profess that we with all readiness forgive Others that have offended us,
cc p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb dt j cc j n1 cst pns12 vvb np1 cc vvi po12 n2, pns12 vvb np1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 cst pns12 d vvb cc vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno12 cc cst vhz vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 av-j vvb j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, pns12 av-j vvb cst pns12 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n2, pns12 av-j vvb cst pns12 p-acp d n1 vvi n2-jn cst vhb vvn pno12,
The very notion of a Fast speaks abstinence, a Fast is that wherein a man denyes himself the use of ordinary things whereto he is accustomed and necessitated for some certain ends and for a certain season;
The very notion of a Fast speaks abstinence, a Fast is that wherein a man Denies himself the use of ordinary things whereto he is accustomed and necessitated for Some certain ends and for a certain season;
dt j n1 pp-f dt av-j vvz n1, dt j vbz d c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 dt n1 pp-f j n2 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d j n2 cc p-acp dt j n1;
And therefore though this be but an adjunct of worship ▪ yet its an adjunct appointed by God to abstein from your ordinary comforts, and that in three things.
And Therefore though this be but an adjunct of worship ▪ yet its an adjunct appointed by God to abstain from your ordinary comforts, and that in three things.
cc av cs d vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 ▪ av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 j n2, cc cst p-acp crd n2.
This at least is commanded of old, Esth. 4. 16. neither eat nor drink three dayes, night nor day, &c. she appointed a three dayes Fast, which those Countries might better bear,
This At least is commanded of old, Esth. 4. 16. neither eat nor drink three days, night nor day, etc. she appointed a three days Fast, which those Countries might better bear,
d p-acp ds vbz vvn pp-f j, np1 crd crd d vvi ccx n1 crd n2, n1 ccx n1, av pns31 vvd dt crd n2 av-j, r-crq d n2 vmd jc vvi,
and upon that extraordinary occasion they might not eat nor drink, night nor day, so Nineveh they must not eat nor drink, they are forbidden not only wine, but water, Jonah. 3 7. 2 It is a part of the abstinence requisite to this duty, to abstein from our wonted Ornaments.
and upon that extraordinary occasion they might not eat nor drink, night nor day, so Nineveh they must not eat nor drink, they Are forbidden not only wine, but water, Jonah. 3 7. 2 It is a part of the abstinence requisite to this duty, to abstain from our wonted Ornament.
cc p-acp d j n1 pns32 vmd xx vvi ccx vvi, n1 ccx n1, av np1 pns32 vmb xx vvi ccx vvi, pns32 vbr vvn xx av-j n1, cc-acp n1, np1. crd crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n2.
To adorn the body in the day of Fast is a transgression of the Rule of fasting, Exod. 33. 4, 5, 6. there they are commanded to put off their Ornaments,
To adorn the body in the day of Fast is a Transgression of the Rule of fasting, Exod 33. 4, 5, 6. there they Are commanded to put off their Ornament,
and they were wonted also to cloath themselves in Sackcloth, now the rigour of this according to the darkness of those shadowing times is not exacted from us,
and they were wonted also to cloth themselves in sackcloth, now the rigour of this according to the darkness of those shadowing times is not exacted from us,
cc pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp n1 px32 p-acp n1, av dt n1 pp-f d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n2 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12,
If you be loth to put off your Ornaments, then its an humbling, and if it be an humbling, you ought to abstein from them with other your ordinary comforts, in an extraordinary humiliation.
If you be loath to put off your Ornament, then its an humbling, and if it be an humbling, you ought to abstain from them with other your ordinary comforts, in an extraordinary humiliation.
3. An absteining from all your lawful imployments and sports, and recreations, yea, even the pleasures of a Married life, 1 Cor. 7 5. Joel 2. 16. Let the Bridegroom come out of his Chamber,
3. an abstaining from all your lawful employments and sports, and recreations, yea, even the pleasures of a Married life, 1 Cor. 7 5. Joel 2. 16. Let the Bridegroom come out of his Chamber,
crd dt vvg p-acp d po22 j n2 cc n2, cc n2, uh, av dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 vvb av pp-f po31 n1,
In a word, such abstinence is required wherby the body may be afflicted, Isa. 58. 3 Lev. 23, 29. 30. and Dan. •0. 2, 3, 12. Ezra. 8. 21. And this abstinence must continue at least from Evening to Evening,
In a word, such abstinence is required whereby the body may be afflicted, Isaiah 58. 3 Lev. 23, 29. 30. and Dan. •0. 2, 3, 12. Ezra. 8. 21. And this abstinence must continue At least from Evening to Evening,
p-acp dt n1, d n1 vbz vvn c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd crd np1 crd, crd crd cc np1 j. crd, crd, crd np1. crd crd cc d n1 vmb vvi p-acp ds p-acp n1 p-acp n1,
for so must you keep the Sabbaths, &c. not only your weekly Sabbaths, but Fasting and Feasting Sabbaths, Lev. 23. 32. from Evening to Evening shall you celebrate your Sabbath ▪ Its a vain shift to say this is spoken concerning Sabbaths only upon special occasions,
for so must you keep the Sabbaths, etc. not only your weekly Sabbaths, but Fasting and Feasting Sabbaths, Lev. 23. 32. from Evening to Evening shall you celebrate your Sabbath ▪ Its a vain shift to say this is spoken Concerning Sabbaths only upon special occasions,
c-acp av vmb pn22 vvi dt n2, av xx av-j po22 j n2, cc-acp vvg cc vvg n2, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vmb pn22 vvi po22 n1 ▪ pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d vbz vvn vvg n2 av-j p-acp j n2,
before he returns again there shal••e times of Fasting, Math. 9 15. Can the Children of the Bride-Chamber mourn as long as the Bridegroom is with them,
before he returns again there shal••e times of Fasting, Math. 9 15. Can the Children of the Bride-Chamber mourn as long as the Bridegroom is with them,
but the dayes shall come that he shall be taken from them, and then they shall Fast, and the Apostle gives direction how they should manage themselves in Fasting and Prayer, 1 Cor. 7 5. and therefore its a Gospel duty.
but the days shall come that he shall be taken from them, and then they shall Fast, and the Apostle gives direction how they should manage themselves in Fasting and Prayer, 1 Cor. 7 5. and Therefore its a Gospel duty.
cc-acp dt n2 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vmb av-j, cc dt n1 vvz n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp vvg cc n1, crd np1 crd crd cc av pn31|vbz dt n1 n1.
God hath appointed six dayes for labour and one for a Sabbath and therefore for men to appoint to themselves constant Sabbaths, besides the Sabbath of the Lord, is will-worship, and not acceptable to God.
God hath appointed six days for labour and one for a Sabbath and Therefore for men to appoint to themselves constant Sabbaths, beside the Sabbath of the Lord, is will-worship, and not acceptable to God.
np1 vhz vvn crd n2 p-acp n1 cc crd p-acp dt n1 cc av p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz n1, cc xx j p-acp np1.
as first when there is some notable or eminent publick Danger, as in the dayes of Jehoshapha•, 2 Chron. 20. 3. So when some notable duty is to be performed which is very difficult and hazardous,
as First when there is Some notable or eminent public Danger, as in the days of Jehoshapha•, 2 Chronicles 20. 3. So when Some notable duty is to be performed which is very difficult and hazardous,
c-acp ord c-crq pc-acp vbz d j cc j j n1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd av c-crq d j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq vbz av j cc j,
Again, when there is some great sickness lying upon those that are near and dear unto us, Psal. 35. 13, 14. But as for me, when they were sick my clothing was sackcloth, I humbled my Soul with Fasting,
Again, when there is Some great sickness lying upon those that Are near and dear unto us, Psalm 35. 13, 14. But as for me, when they were sick my clothing was Sackcloth, I humbled my Soul with Fasting,
A friend and brother or Mother, or near Relations, when they are sick and weak and in dangerous condition, it calls for Fasting, there is then opportunity and occasion for this duty.
A friend and brother or Mother, or near Relations, when they Are sick and weak and in dangerous condition, it calls for Fasting, there is then opportunity and occasion for this duty.
dt n1 cc n1 cc n1, cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr j cc j cc p-acp j n1, pn31 vvz p-acp vvg, pc-acp vbz av n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1.
And so when a person or people are fallen under some great transgression, whereby God may be provoked to indignation against them, its a time of Fasting and mourning;
And so when a person or people Are fallen under Some great Transgression, whereby God may be provoked to Indignation against them, its a time of Fasting and mourning;
cc av c-crq dt n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1, c-crq np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc j-vvg;
as the undertaking of a Calling or some great Voyage, then is a time to begin with Fasting and prayer, to Implore the aid of Gods gracious presence, his guidance, conduct & salvation:
as the undertaking of a Calling or Some great Voyage, then is a time to begin with Fasting and prayer, to Implore the aid of God's gracious presence, his guidance, conduct & salvation:
c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt vvg cc d j n1, av vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, po31 n1, n1 cc n1:
and cries out for a new Creation of his heart, Psal. 51. 10. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right Spirit within me, this is the profession of every one that Fasts that he flies for refuge, to the precious blood of Christ for mercy to save him from his sin and Gods judgements, that he may have peace and grace no more to return unto folly.
and cries out for a new Creation of his heart, Psalm 51. 10. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right Spirit within me, this is the profession of every one that Fasts that he flies for refuge, to the precious blood of christ for mercy to save him from his since and God's Judgments, that he may have peace and grace no more to return unto folly.
cc vvz av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd vvb p-acp pno11 dt j n1 cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno11, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d crd d n2 cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc ng1 n2, cst pns31 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1.
Therefore in this Text he convinceth them by want of this, not to fast aright, Ye fast for strife and debate, &c. Isai. 58. 4. They did not heal but strengthen their divisions by fasting and their Fasts were hypocritical,
Therefore in this Text he Convinces them by want of this, not to fast aright, You fast for strife and debate, etc. Isaiah 58. 4. They did not heal but strengthen their divisions by fasting and their Fasts were hypocritical,
av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f d, xx pc-acp vvi av, pn22 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, av np1 crd crd pns32 vdd xx vvi cc-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp vvg cc po32 n2 vbdr j,
and to walk with God in new obedience, especially when you come to God in a solemn way and manner, its a true observation concerning prayer, that you can put no Petition to God for mercy but it implies a promise unto God of new obedience, especially when you come to God in such a solemn way and manner, you either come that you may obtain help for,
and to walk with God in new Obedience, especially when you come to God in a solemn Way and manner, its a true observation Concerning prayer, that you can put no Petition to God for mercy but it Implies a promise unto God of new Obedience, especially when you come to God in such a solemn Way and manner, you either come that you may obtain help for,
or against your sin, help to obey, or to continue in obedience, in every Fast there is an implicite making and renewing Covenant with God, which the Saints of God upon these more then ordinary occasions were wont to express;
or against your since, help to obey, or to continue in Obedience, in every Fast there is an implicit making and renewing Covenant with God, which the Saints of God upon these more then ordinary occasions were wont to express;
cc p-acp po22 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp d av-j a-acp vbz dt j n-vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp np1, r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d dc cs j n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi;
and seek his grace in Christ, to pardon and heal you, and that all your hope is in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and that you freely forgive all that have trespassed against you, laying aside all anger, wrath, malice, envy, evil speaking,
and seek his grace in christ, to pardon and heal you, and that all your hope is in the Atonement of jesus christ and that you freely forgive all that have trespassed against you, laying aside all anger, wrath, malice, envy, evil speaking,
cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22, cc cst d po22 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 cc cst pn22 av-j vvb d cst vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vvg av d n1, n1, n1, n1, j-jn vvg,
as you desire your sins should be put away from Gods sight, and you engage not to walk in the former course of iniquity, but that you will set upon it, to do the will of God in all duties according to the Rules of new obedience, its but a mocking of God, a flattering of him with your lips, a lying unto him with your Tongues, if your Spirits be not thus disposed and inclined in such a solemn duty.
as you desire your Sins should be put away from God's sighed, and you engage not to walk in the former course of iniquity, but that you will Set upon it, to do the will of God in all duties according to the Rules of new Obedience, its but a mocking of God, a flattering of him with your lips, a lying unto him with your Tongues, if your Spirits be not thus disposed and inclined in such a solemn duty.
Therefore further to distinguish, there is a Fast that God hath chosen, and a Fast that he hath not chosen, It this the Fast that God hath chosen, to hang down the head like a Bulrush for a day? &c. and is this all that God requires, to put on a sad face and sad Clothes,
Therefore further to distinguish, there is a Fast that God hath chosen, and a Fast that he hath not chosen, It this the Fast that God hath chosen, to hang down the head like a Bulrush for a day? etc. and is this all that God requires, to put on a sad face and sad Clothes,
av av-jc pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbz dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, cc dt j cst pns31 vhz xx vvn, pn31 d dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1? av cc vbz d d cst np1 vvz, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc j n2,
and pray in your Familyes, and go to the publick worship, and when the day is over to be as you were before, not making Conscience of answering the expectation justly raised upon your profession,
and pray in your Families, and go to the public worship, and when the day is over to be as you were before, not making Conscience of answering the expectation justly raised upon your profession,
cc vvb p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp pn22 vbdr a-acp, xx vvg n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp po22 n1,
if you will shew me your Fasts, where are the fruits thereof? but sin is getting ground upon us notwithstanding our Fasts, Schisme, Heresy, Envy, Malice,
if you will show me your Fasts, where Are the fruits thereof? but since is getting ground upon us notwithstanding our Fasts, Schism, Heresy, Envy, Malice,
and strife notwithstanding your Fasts, and all our dayes of Atonement they prevail not to consume, wast and destroy these abominations out of the Land, these are not the Fasts which God hath chosen;
and strife notwithstanding your Fasts, and all our days of Atonement they prevail not to consume, waste and destroy these abominations out of the Land, these Are not the Fasts which God hath chosen;
cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc d po12 n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, n1 cc vvi d n2 av pp-f dt n1, d vbr xx dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn;
But ah New-England, New-England! how wilt thou be able to bear the burthen of thy Fasts? There is not a Soul that hears me but fasts either the Fast that God hath chosen,
But ah New england, New england! how wilt thou be able to bear the burden of thy Fasts? There is not a Soul that hears me but fasts either the Fast that God hath chosen,
this is the profession of your actions, or else what do you here? You profess that you doe with all your heart entertain motions of love and kindness, where there hath been strife;
this is the profession of your actions, or Else what do you Here? You profess that you do with all your heart entertain motions of love and kindness, where there hath been strife;
d vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc av q-crq vdb pn22 av? pn22 vvb cst pn22 vdb p-acp d po22 n1 vvi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq a-acp vhz vbn n1;
Can any of your souls come to seek mercy from God, and have your hearts shut up against the poor and needy, without great hypocrisie? How doe your hearts work toward these things? Consider it in the fear of God.
Can any of your Souls come to seek mercy from God, and have your hearts shut up against the poor and needy, without great hypocrisy? How do your hearts work towards these things? Consider it in the Fear of God.
vmb d pp-f po22 n2 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vhi po22 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc j, p-acp j n1? q-crq vdb po22 n2 vvb p-acp d n2? np1 pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
Answ. It is when the Heart is sincerely and intirely carried forth in a holy Conformity to that which the duty makes profession of? my Son give me thy heart sayes God, God cares not for external performances without the heart, they are but as the cutting off a Dogs neck, &c. Isa 66 3. It is an high abomination when you come without a suitable heart to a day of Humiliation.
Answer It is when the Heart is sincerely and entirely carried forth in a holy Conformity to that which the duty makes profession of? my Son give me thy heart Says God, God Cares not for external performances without the heart, they Are but as the cutting off a Dogs neck, etc. Isaiah 66 3. It is an high abomination when you come without a suitable heart to a day of Humiliation.
when he draws nigh, lest he provoke God, and procure his indignation, a broken heart and contrite spirit begins the day and goes along through the day,
when he draws High, lest he provoke God, and procure his Indignation, a broken heart and contrite Spirit begins the day and Goes along through the day,
c-crq pns31 vvz av-j, cs pns31 vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n1, dt j-vvn n1 cc j n1 vvz dt n1 cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1,
These Jews (that is the false hearted amongst them, though there were some among them that were upright) they quarrel with God, wherefore have we fasted say they, and thou seest not: but the sincere soul is humbled in the acknowledgment of this, That it were a just and righteous thing with God to cast away his prayers and services;
These jews (that is the false hearted among them, though there were Some among them that were upright) they quarrel with God, Wherefore have we fasted say they, and thou See not: but the sincere soul is humbled in the acknowledgment of this, That it were a just and righteous thing with God to cast away his Prayers and services;
d np2 (cst vbz dt j j-vvn p-acp pno32, cs pc-acp vbdr d p-acp pno32 cst vbdr j) pns32 vvb p-acp np1, q-crq vhb pns12 vvd vvb pns32, cc pns21 vv2 xx: p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst pn31 vbdr dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 cc n2;
Therefore when men are hardhearted, cruel and harsh and their spirits not inclined to mercy, they have been very little with God to what they ought to be.
Therefore when men Are hardhearted, cruel and harsh and their spirits not inclined to mercy, they have been very little with God to what they ought to be.
av c-crq n2 vbr j, j cc j cc po32 n2 xx vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vhb vbn av j p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi.
Reas. 1. Because that such a Fast doth exactly answer the counsel of Gods will about it, which he had eternally in himself and which he gives forth to us in his holy Word,
Reas. 1. Because that such a Fast does exactly answer the counsel of God's will about it, which he had eternally in himself and which he gives forth to us in his holy Word,
Be it so, Remember your time is alwayes, but Christs hour is not yet come, but he that shall co••, will come and will not tarry, beyond his own time to Answer.
Be it so, remember your time is always, but Christ hour is not yet come, but he that shall co••, will come and will not tarry, beyond his own time to Answer.
vbb pn31 av, vvb po22 n1 vbz av, cc-acp npg1 n1 vbz xx av vvn, p-acp pns31 cst vmb n1, vmb vvi cc vmb xx vvi, p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1.
Quest. II. We are come in the second place to consider what those spiritual or outward benefits are, whereby the Lord is wont to manifest his gracious acceptation of such a Fast;
Quest. II We Are come in the second place to Consider what those spiritual or outward benefits Are, whereby the Lord is wont to manifest his gracious acceptation of such a Fast;
n1. crd pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq d j cc j n2 vbr, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 pp-f d dt j;
but it is the gift of Gods grace when God prepares the heart of the humble, he also hears their Cry, Psal. 10. 17. when God causes your hearts and your Tongues to pray, he will certainly cause his ear to hear;
but it is the gift of God's grace when God prepares the heart of the humble, he also hears their Cry, Psalm 10. 17. when God Causes your hearts and your Tongues to pray, he will Certainly cause his ear to hear;
but when a man prayes by Gods Spirit, there are some strange out-goings of the heart in prayer, which no mortal is able to command, such enlargedness of heart, such desires after Christ and his grace, such affliction for sin,
but when a man prays by God's Spirit, there Are Some strange outgoings of the heart in prayer, which no Mortal is able to command, such Enlargedness of heart, such Desires After christ and his grace, such affliction for since,
cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp ng1 n1, pc-acp vbr d j j pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq dx j-jn vbz j pc-acp vvi, d n1 pp-f n1, d n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, d n1 p-acp n1,
& earnest longing for deliverance, as no man can possibly command in his own heart, and when God gives such a Spirit, it's an argument of his gracious acceptation.
& earnest longing for deliverance, as no man can possibly command in his own heart, and when God gives such a Spirit, it's an argument of his gracious acceptation.
cc j n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dx n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cc c-crq np1 vvz d dt n1, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1.
2. When God gives an heart, after fasting and Prayer to put in execution that which concerns our selves in order to the obtaining our spiritual requests & supplications presented unto God:
2. When God gives an heart, After fasting and Prayer to put in execution that which concerns our selves in order to the obtaining our spiritual requests & supplications presented unto God:
3. It is a marvellous gracious Argument of our acceptation with God when he gives in any of those spiritual or outward blessings which are here mentioned in the Text, there are eight glorious priviledges here engaged to such a person or people, 1. Light after darkness, v. 8. and 10. then shall thy Light break forth as the morning,
3. It is a marvellous gracious Argument of our acceptation with God when he gives in any of those spiritual or outward blessings which Are Here mentioned in the Text, there Are eight glorious privileges Here engaged to such a person or people, 1. Light After darkness, v. 8. and 10. then shall thy Light break forth as the morning,
crd pn31 vbz dt j j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d pp-f d j cc j n2 r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbr crd j n2 av vvn p-acp d dt n1 cc n1, crd n1 p-acp n1, n1 crd cc crd av vmb po21 n1 vvi av p-acp dt n1,
and expectation of good dayes, some comfortable changes of providence, as Paul was comforted by the coming of Titus which he ascribed to Gods comforting of him, this is Light after darkness.
and expectation of good days, Some comfortable changes of providence, as Paul was comforted by the coming of Titus which he ascribed to God's comforting of him, this is Light After darkness.
2. When this Light that is promised is gradual like the Light of the morning that shines more and more unto the perfect day you must not say there is no Light because it is not noon at first,
2. When this Light that is promised is gradual like the Light of the morning that shines more and more unto the perfect day you must not say there is no Light Because it is not noon At First,
crd c-crq d n1 cst vbz vvn vbz j-jn av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz dc cc av-dc p-acp dt j n1 pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbz dx n1 c-acp pn31 vbz xx n1 p-acp ord,
if it do but foreshow the beginning of your return from spiritual Captivity, or outward calamity, you are to acknowledge it as a spring•ng Light which shall go on to the perfect day in full perfection of glory.
if it do but foreshow the beginning of your return from spiritual Captivity, or outward calamity, you Are to acknowledge it as a spring•ng Light which shall go on to the perfect day in full perfection of glory.
Lastly, this Light is from the rising of the Sun of Righteousness, God will manifest his gracious acceptation to your Souls when the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings, Mal. 4. 2 that is, be it Light in Ordinances,
Lastly, this Light is from the rising of the Sun of Righteousness, God will manifest his gracious acceptation to your Souls when the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings, Malachi 4. 2 that is, be it Light in Ordinances,
or Light in providences it is still a Light from the face of Jesus Christ, there is something of Christ in it, there are common refreshings that shine upon men which do not exalt Christ in the Soul but that saving Light that comes from Christ leads unto Christ,
or Light in providences it is still a Light from the face of jesus christ, there is something of christ in it, there Are Common refreshings that shine upon men which do not exalt christ in the Soul but that Saving Light that comes from christ leads unto christ,
cc vvi p-acp n2 pn31 vbz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, pc-acp vbz pi pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbr j n2-vvg cst vvb p-acp n2 r-crq vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 vvz p-acp np1,
and makes Christ most precious and most glorious unto the Soul, now this is the Light God promises, whereby he will testifie his gracious acceptation of those that keep the Fast which he hath chosen.
and makes christ most precious and most glorious unto the Soul, now this is the Light God promises, whereby he will testify his gracious acceptation of those that keep the Fast which he hath chosen.
cc vvz np1 av-ds j cc av-ds j p-acp dt n1, av d vbz dt n1 np1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt av-j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn.
now this is his promise here, healing of your Souls, of your Families, of your Churches of your commonwealths, healing to your affairs inward and ou••••d, spiritual and worldly, there is some kind of healing still, that God is wont to give f•rth in the Answer of the Prayers of his poor people.
now this is his promise Here, healing of your Souls, of your Families, of your Churches of your commonwealths, healing to your affairs inward and ou••••d, spiritual and worldly, there is Some kind of healing still, that God is wont to give f•rth in the Answer of the Prayers of his poor people.
av d vbz po31 n1 av, vvg pp-f po22 n2, pp-f po22 n2, pp-f po22 n2 pp-f po22 n2, vvg p-acp po22 n2 j cc j, j cc j, pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f vvg av, cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1.
3. When your Righteousness shall go before you, and the Lord shall guide you continually, ver. 8. and 11. if it be a Fast that God hath chosen, this will be the fruit of it,
3. When your Righteousness shall go before you, and the Lord shall guide you continually, ver. 8. and 11. if it be a Fast that God hath chosen, this will be the fruit of it,
and the glory of the Lord shall be your Rereward for it hath refeference to Gods conduct of Israel thorow the wilderness, God went before them in the pillar of Cloud by day,
and the glory of the Lord shall be your Rearward for it hath refeference to God's conduct of Israel thorough the Wilderness, God went before them in the pillar of Cloud by day,
and the pillar of fire by night, and in time of danger the Angel removed and went behind them as at the Red Sea, Exod. 14. 19, 20. So that their Righteousness was the Lord in the Cloud.
and the pillar of fire by night, and in time of danger the Angel removed and went behind them as At the Read Sea, Exod 14. 19, 20. So that their Righteousness was the Lord in the Cloud.
cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vvn cc vvd p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd crd, crd av cst po32 n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
Ay, but sayes God, I have seen no iniquity in Jacob, nor perverssness in Israel, Jehovah went before them as a God pardoning iniquity, transsgression and sin,
Ay, but Says God, I have seen no iniquity in Jacob, nor perverssness in Israel, Jehovah went before them as a God pardoning iniquity, transsgression and since,
but that as their Righteousness he went before them, so when God accepts you graciously, through the Righteousness of his Son Christ Jesus and so goes before you, this is a benefit whereby he manifests his gracious acceptation,
but that as their Righteousness he went before them, so when God accepts you graciously, through the Righteousness of his Son christ jesus and so Goes before you, this is a benefit whereby he manifests his gracious acceptation,
cc-acp cst p-acp po32 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, av c-crq np1 vvz pn22 av-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 np1 cc av vvz p-acp pn22, d vbz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 j n1,
When you see that the Lord Jesus hath gone before you, and hath born affliction for you though he was holy and righteous, he hath born the curse and dyed for you,
When you see that the Lord jesus hath gone before you, and hath born affliction for you though he was holy and righteous, he hath born the curse and died for you,
3. When the Lord goes before you to secure the way unto you as the great Captain of your Salvation, he leads you as he did Israel, into Canaan, Josh. 5. 13, 14, 15 the Lord Jesus goes before you as the Captain of your Salvation. This you shall obtain at the Lords hand when you Fast such a Fast as he hath chosen, and he will tread your Enemies under your feet shortly, the Devil,
3. When the Lord Goes before you to secure the Way unto you as the great Captain of your Salvation, he leads you as he did Israel, into Canaan, Josh. 5. 13, 14, 15 the Lord jesus Goes before you as the Captain of your Salvation. This you shall obtain At the lords hand when you Fast such a Fast as he hath chosen, and he will tread your Enemies under your feet shortly, the devil,
4. He will also be your Rereward, ve. 8. that signifies the gathering Host that comes after the rest of the Army, to gather up the weak, and the feeble.
4. He will also be your Rearward, ve. 8. that signifies the gathering Host that comes After the rest of the Army, to gather up the weak, and the feeble.
crd pns31 vmb av vbi po22 n1, zz. crd cst vvz dt j-vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j, cc dt j.
as in the March of Israel through the wilderness, there was the tribe of Dan, they were the gathering host, Numb. 2. v. 25. to the 31. and this is that which David refers to Psal. 27. 10. When my Father and my mother forsake me,
as in the March of Israel through the Wilderness, there was the tribe of Dan, they were the gathering host, Numb. 2. v. 25. to the 31. and this is that which David refers to Psalm 27. 10. When my Father and my mother forsake me,
c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbdr dt vvg n1, j. crd n1 crd p-acp dt crd cc d vbz d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1 crd crd c-crq po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvb pno11,
and you cannot obtain help from any other, in such a case, when you fast the Fast that God hath chosen, God himself will be your Rereward, he will come between you and the enemy.
and you cannot obtain help from any other, in such a case, when you fast the Fast that God hath chosen, God himself will be your Rearward, he will come between you and the enemy.
cc pn22 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp d n-jn, p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pn22 av-j dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, np1 px31 vmb vbi po22 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 cc dt n1.
5. He will satisfie your souls in drought, and make fat your bones and you shall be like a watered garden, &c. v. 11. A time of drought is a time of general want of rain and thereupon follows, not only want of water,
5. He will satisfy your Souls in drought, and make fat your bones and you shall be like a watered garden, etc. v. 11. A time of drought is a time of general want of rain and thereupon follows, not only want of water,
crd pns31 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi j po22 n2 cc pn22 vmb vbi av-j dt vvn n1, av n1 crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1 cc av vvz, xx av-j vvi pp-f n1,
yet when they fast the Fast which God hath chosen, he will satisfie their souls in drought & make• at their bones, alluding to Gods dealing with Israel in the wild•rness, in giving them water out of the Rock,
yet when they fast the Fast which God hath chosen, he will satisfy their Souls in drought & make• At their bones, alluding to God's dealing with Israel in the wild•rness, in giving them water out of the Rock,
& Manna from heaven which was not only food & water for their bodyes, but spiritual food and water for their souls so God will deal out a sufficient supply of all that good that is needfull for soul or body in this present life.
& Manna from heaven which was not only food & water for their bodies, but spiritual food and water for their Souls so God will deal out a sufficient supply of all that good that is needful for soul or body in this present life.
cc n1 p-acp n1 r-crq vbds xx av-j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 av np1 vmb vvi av dt j n1 pp-f d cst j cst vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1.
A Fast which God hath chosen, is the way to all fruitfulness in all precious fruits like to the garden inclosed, Cant. 4. 12. And lest you should fear scarcity after this, saves God, They shall be as a living spring of water, whose waters fa•l not, Joh. 4. 14. the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into Everlasting Life, you shall have springing supplies of outward and spiritual consolation as the matter may require,
A Fast which God hath chosen, is the Way to all fruitfulness in all precious fruits like to the garden enclosed, Cant 4. 12. And lest you should Fear scarcity After this, saves God, They shall be as a living spring of water, whose waters fa•l not, John 4. 14. the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into Everlasting Life, you shall have springing supplies of outward and spiritual consolation as the matter may require,
and there were never a Civilized people here before, now fasting and prayer is the way to build the old wasts of Judah and Israel. 2. Thou shalt raise up the Foundations of many gnnerations, that is, thou,
and there were never a Civilized people Here before, now fasting and prayer is the Way to built the old wasts of Judah and Israel. 2. Thou shalt raise up the Foundations of many gnnerations, that is, thou,
cc a-acp vbdr av-x dt vvn n1 av a-acp, av vvg cc n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j vvz pp-f np1 cc np1. crd pns21 vm2 vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, cst vbz, pns21,
& thy seed. 3. Thou shalt be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in many breaches are made in Churches and in common wealth and upon mens Souls, many breaches upon the visible Church of God in the world, who are they that shall repair such breaches? those that observe such a Fast,
& thy seed. 3. Thou shalt be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in many Breaches Are made in Churches and in Common wealth and upon men's Souls, many Breaches upon the visible Church of God in the world, who Are they that shall repair such Breaches? those that observe such a Fast,
cc po21 n1. crd pns21 vm2 vbi vvn dt jc pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 cc p-acp j n1 cc p-acp ng2 n2, d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr pns32 cst vmb vvi d n2? d cst vvb d dt j,
you that Fast with the Fast which God hath chosen, God will manifest his gracious acceptation of you by making you and your posterity Instruments to hold forth the wayes of God clearly, wherein poor Souls may walk with God,
you that Fast with the Fast which God hath chosen, God will manifest his gracious acceptation of you by making you and your posterity Instruments to hold forth the ways of God clearly, wherein poor Souls may walk with God,
&c. There are three things in it, & the sum of all is that such a Fast as God hath chosen shall be powerful and effectual to bring you to the highest happiness;
etc. There Are three things in it, & the sum of all is that such a Fast as God hath chosen shall be powerful and effectual to bring you to the highest happiness;
av pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz d d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn vmb vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt js n1;
and he will be your portion to all Eternity. 2. You shall ride upon the high places of the Earth, you that are trodden down, shall have a time of Exaltation in a Kingdome that cannot be shaken,
and he will be your portion to all Eternity. 2. You shall ride upon the high places of the Earth, you that Are trodden down, shall have a time of Exaltation in a Kingdom that cannot be shaken,
2. The blessings necessary for his precious Soul ▪ the feeding Ordinances of God, and 3. The Eternal feeding which is promised at the glorious appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. The blessings necessary for his precious Soul ▪ the feeding Ordinances of God, and 3. The Eternal feeding which is promised At the glorious appearance of our Lord jesus christ.
and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, are not these glorious priviledges and admirable advantages? these are the special favours of God, whereby in due time he will manifest his gracious acceptation of his people, in their fastings and prayers which have been such as himself hath chosen.
and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, Are not these glorious privileges and admirable advantages? these Are the special favours of God, whereby in due time he will manifest his gracious acceptation of his people, in their Fastings and Prayers which have been such as himself hath chosen.
cc np1 vmb vvi av d n2 p-acp po32 n2, vbr xx d j n2 cc j n2? d vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1, c-crq p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po32 n2-vvg cc n2 r-crq vhb vbn d c-acp px31 vhz vvn.
yet be content, when affliction hath done its work God will call it back, this was the Centurions Faith, Math. 8. 9 afflictions came not forth without a 〈 ◊ 〉 from God, and as it hath its Go from God,
yet be content, when affliction hath done its work God will call it back, this was the Centurions Faith, Math. 8. 9 afflictions Come not forth without a 〈 ◊ 〉 from God, and as it hath its Go from God,
av vbb j, c-crq n1 vhz vdn po31 n1 np1 vmb vvi pn31 av, d vbds dt ng1 n1, np1 crd crd n2 vvd xx av p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 p-acp np1, cc c-acp pn31 vhz po31 vvi p-acp np1,
see then how the work of God prospers in your Souls, under tryals, afflictions and Temptations, &c. 2. When your hearts are quickned to urgent importunity for the blessing on the affliction, you may cry mightily for deliverance from evills felt or feared, these and those distresses that are upon you;
see then how the work of God prospers in your Souls, under trials, afflictions and Temptations, etc. 2. When your hearts Are quickened to urgent importunity for the blessing on the affliction, you may cry mightily for deliverance from evils felt or feared, these and those Distresses that Are upon you;
vvb av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po22 n2, p-acp n2, n2 cc n2, av crd c-crq po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn vvn cc vvn, d cc d n2 cst vbr p-acp pn22;
Its not the removing of the rod, but the giving in of the blessing that may refresh thee, is it the blessing that thy soul is crying for, certainly God will answer such prayers,
Its not the removing of the rod, but the giving in of the blessing that may refresh thee, is it the blessing that thy soul is crying for, Certainly God will answer such Prayers,
In all the exercises and trials of Gods people, God still hath a tender care to prevent this sad inconvenience, Isa. 57. 16. I will not contend for ever,
In all the exercises and trials of God's people, God still hath a tender care to prevent this sad inconvenience, Isaiah 57. 16. I will not contend for ever,
p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1, np1 av vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp av,
you have already suffered Ship-wrack and are in the midst of the Flood, in the midst of the fiery furnace, in the lions den, having received the sentence of death in your selves,
you have already suffered Shipwreck and Are in the midst of the Flood, in the midst of the fiery furnace, in the Lions den, having received the sentence of death in your selves,
Lastly. That which is most comfortable, when your soul is brought to a quiet and patient submission to the hand and dispensation of God, committing your selves to his soveraign pleasure and waiting patiently for his salvation, certainly your deliverance is near.
Lastly. That which is most comfortable, when your soul is brought to a quiet and patient submission to the hand and Dispensation of God, committing your selves to his sovereign pleasure and waiting patiently for his salvation, Certainly your deliverance is near.
This is a great mystery whilst a soul is strugling against providence, and is displeased with Gods dispen•ation towards it, there is cause to fear that deliverance is far off;
This is a great mystery while a soul is struggling against providence, and is displeased with God's dispen•ation towards it, there is cause to Fear that deliverance is Far off;
d vbz dt j n1 cs dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 vbz av-j a-acp;
but when it comes to submit deliverance is near, and pledges of Gods favour are at hand. 2. Sam. 15. 26. If I shall find favour in the sight of the Lord, saith David, he will bring me back again,
but when it comes to submit deliverance is near, and pledges of God's favour Are At hand. 2. Sam. 15. 26. If I shall find favour in the sighed of the Lord, Says David, he will bring me back again,
and that this is the method that God is wont to observe in the way of his providence towards his people, the Apostle tells you, Rom. 5. 3, 4. Tribulation worketh Patience, and Patience, 〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉 hope, which maketh not ashamed.
and that this is the method that God is wont to observe in the Way of his providence towards his people, the Apostle tells you, Rom. 5. 3, 4. Tribulation works Patience, and Patience, 〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉 hope, which makes not ashamed.
cc cst d vbz dt n1 cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vvz pn22, np1 crd crd, crd n1 vvz n1, cc n1, 〈 sy 〉, cc 〈 sy 〉 vvb, r-crq vvz xx j.
This is hard to believe in times of temptation, therefore 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 to bottome our Faith well, upon such a foundation that cannot fail. I shall mention these,
This is hard to believe in times of temptation, Therefore 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 to bottom our Faith well, upon such a Foundation that cannot fail. I shall mention these,
d vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av 〈 sy sy 〉 pc-acp n1 po12 n1 av, p-acp d dt n1 cst vmbx vvi. pns11 vmb vvi d,
but saith God I have not said to the seed of Jacob, seek ye my face in vain, Isa. 45. 1•. 2. The gracious promises that are before us are a sufficient security that a Fast that God hath chosen, shall bring such gracious acceptation;
but Says God I have not said to the seed of Jacob, seek you my face in vain, Isaiah 45. 1•. 2. The gracious promises that Are before us Are a sufficient security that a Fast that God hath chosen, shall bring such gracious acceptation;
he respects a very Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, 1 Kin. 21. 25. and yet v. 29. Because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his dayes.
he respects a very Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord, 1 Kin. 21. 25. and yet v. 29. Because he Humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days.
And so when Nineveh humbled themselves, he saved them from destruction though it was against the very grain of the soul of Jonah. Jon. 3. 10 Lastly. It must needs be so, because there is nothing stands in the way to hinder it.
And so when Nineveh humbled themselves, he saved them from destruction though it was against the very grain of the soul of Jonah. Jon. 3. 10 Lastly. It must needs be so, Because there is nothing Stands in the Way to hinder it.
A Fast that God hath chosen removes all impediments that stand in the way of mercy, the great obstruction is some sin committed, or some habitual impenitency remaining;
A Fast that God hath chosen removes all impediments that stand in the Way of mercy, the great obstruction is Some since committed, or Some habitual impenitency remaining;
dt j cst np1 vhz vvn vvz d n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 vbz d n1 vvn, cc d j n1 vvg;
for when the heart is truly humbled and broken, the soul is prepared for some degree of mercy, wherein the acceptation of the Suppliant may be made manifest.
for when the heart is truly humbled and broken, the soul is prepared for Some degree of mercy, wherein the acceptation of the Suppliant may be made manifest.
p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j vvn cc vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vmb vbi vvn j.
It was the glory of God in Israel, to be manifestly near to that people in all they called upon him for. &c. Reas. 2. Because the persons are accepted (if such persons) and therefore their offerings are accepted also.
It was the glory of God in Israel, to be manifestly near to that people in all they called upon him for. etc. Reas. 2. Because the Persons Are accepted (if such Persons) and Therefore their offerings Are accepted also.
pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi av-j j p-acp d n1 p-acp d pns32 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp. av np1 crd p-acp dt n2 vbr vvn (cs d n2) cc av po32 n2 vbr vvn av.
for 1. there is not an holy prayer put up unto God, but its Original is God the Father, that prayer of Faith which proceeds from the heart of a Christian, was 1. In the heart of God the Father,
for 1. there is not an holy prayer put up unto God, but its Original is God the Father, that prayer of Faith which proceeds from the heart of a Christian, was 1. In the heart of God the Father,
We are Jacob. Gods people that are under the same profession as the Lord speaks of them here, ver. 2. that seek God dayly, and delight to know his wayes, this is our profession, we are a Nation that seek Justice, that is our plea, that we must do right and not forsake the Ordinances of our God, this I say is our profession that we are bound to hearken after Gods will,
We Are Jacob. God's people that Are under the same profession as the Lord speaks of them Here, ver. 2. that seek God daily, and delight to know his ways, this is our profession, we Are a nation that seek justice, that is our plea, that we must do right and not forsake the Ordinances of our God, this I say is our profession that we Are bound to harken After God's will,
and enquire after the Ordinances of Justice, we are they that by our dayly practice in appearing before God in solemn Assemblies profess that we delight to approach to him,
and inquire After the Ordinances of justice, we Are they that by our daily practice in appearing before God in solemn Assemblies profess that we delight to approach to him,
1. It teacheth you that there is a vast difference between duty and duty, between religious performances and religious performances, that which is spoken of fasting reaches through the whole body of Religion, there is a prayer that God hath chosen,
1. It Teaches you that there is a vast difference between duty and duty, between religious performances and religious performances, that which is spoken of fasting reaches through the Whole body of Religion, there is a prayer that God hath chosen,
and a prayer that God hath not chosen, and so this or that Ordinance or observation there is that which God will own and accept & there is that which he will not countenance nor bless:
and a prayer that God hath not chosen, and so this or that Ordinance or observation there is that which God will own and accept & there is that which he will not countenance nor bless:
cc dt n1 cst np1 vhz xx vvn, cc av d cc d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbz d r-crq np1 vmb vvi cc vvi cc pc-acp vbz d r-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi ccx vvi:
alas what's an outward Baptisme, if your Souls never reach after spiritual Baptisme, if there be the washing with water without the Laver of Regeneration,
alas what's an outward Baptism, if your Souls never reach After spiritual Baptism, if there be the washing with water without the Laver of Regeneration,
if it be not the prayer which God hath chosen? it's but the expression or voyce of a lust that will not be accepted of God, Jam. 4. 3. you ask and have not,
if it be not the prayer which God hath chosen? it's but the expression or voice of a lust that will not be accepted of God, Jam. 4. 3. you ask and have not,
cs pn31 vbb xx dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn? pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb cc vhb xx,
take a profane person and the whole power of common Light, and common principles of humanity will fall in with the conviction of his miserable lost condition:
take a profane person and the Whole power of Common Light, and Common principles of humanity will fallen in with the conviction of his miserable lost condition:
So a griging person his Conscience falls in with the Conviction, but a man under a form of godliness without the power thereof hath a ready salve for every sore, he stops his Ears with his Tongue,
So a griging person his Conscience falls in with the Conviction, but a man under a from of godliness without the power thereof hath a ready salve for every soar, he stops his Ears with his Tongue,
and becomes as the deaf Adder, hence saith God unto this people, Is this the Fast that I have chosen? and inculcates it again and again, It is not the Fast that I have chosen, &c. and calls upon the Prophet, ver. 1. Cry aloud, cry out in thy throat, spare not, lift up thy voyce like a Trumpet, that thou mayst awaken them to the consideration of their sin.
and becomes as the deaf Adder, hence Says God unto this people, Is this the Fast that I have chosen? and inculcates it again and again, It is not the Fast that I have chosen, etc. and calls upon the Prophet, ver. 1. Cry aloud, cry out in thy throat, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, that thou Mayest awaken them to the consideration of their since.
cc vvz p-acp dt j n1, av vvz np1 p-acp d n1, vbz d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn? cc vvz pn31 av cc av, pn31 vbz xx dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, av cc vvz p-acp dt n1, fw-la. crd vvb av, vvb av p-acp po21 n1, vvb xx, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1.
3. It concerns us to know that all our spiritual duties & services must come to the trial, God will not only call us to account for all our open wickedness & gross acts of Transgression but will try every service we perform;
3. It concerns us to know that all our spiritual duties & services must come to the trial, God will not only call us to account for all our open wickedness & gross acts of Transgression but will try every service we perform;
crd pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst d po12 j n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 vmb xx av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po12 j n1 cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc-acp vmb vvi d n1 pns12 vvb;
Is this the Fast that I have chosen, sayes God? was it such a prayer, such a participation in this or that Ordinance? Is this your Conference, are these the holy meetings, are these the Sabbaths? thus God will ask you,
Is this the Fast that I have chosen, Says God? was it such a prayer, such a participation in this or that Ordinance? Is this your Conference, Are these the holy meetings, Are these the Sabbaths? thus God will ask you,
vbz d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, vvz np1? vbds pn31 d dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp d cc d n1? vbz d po22 n1, vbr d dt j n2, vbr d dt n2? av np1 vmb vvi pn22,
Briefly examine we our selves concerning this our present Fast, is it a Fast which God hath chosen, as to our preparation for it? have you had solemn and serious thoughts concerning the way of Gods providence, concerning your persons, your Families, your Relations &c. have you considered your own Transgressions before God,
Briefly examine we our selves Concerning this our present Fast, is it a Fast which God hath chosen, as to our preparation for it? have you had solemn and serious thoughts Concerning the Way of God's providence, Concerning your Persons, your Families, your Relations etc. have you considered your own Transgressions before God,
& the great cause you have had of deep humiliation before God in respect of them? The defect of this is a failing of Gods expectation in the beginning, however you may obtain in the procedure;
& the great cause you have had of deep humiliation before God in respect of them? The defect of this is a failing of God's expectation in the beginning, however you may obtain in the procedure;
Again, are we real, are our hearts through with God in that solemn profession we make in such a day as this? Are you indeed sensible of your sins whereby you have provoked the Lord:
Again, Are we real, Are our hearts through with God in that solemn profession we make in such a day as this? are you indeed sensible of your Sins whereby you have provoked the Lord:
Our particular sins, the sins of our Familyes, towns Churches and the sins of the Country? Doe we sincerely look out to God in Jesus Christ for the Spirit of Repentance? Is it his grace indeed that we look unto for help and succour,
Our particular Sins, the Sins of our Families, Towns Churches and the Sins of the Country? Do we sincerely look out to God in jesus christ for the Spirit of Repentance? Is it his grace indeed that we look unto for help and succour,
and that in the very mediation of Christ Jesus, through his death and blood-shed? Where is that spiritual self-abhorrency that should act and carry an end these holy services? Is there indeed a forgiving spirit? When you come before God are not your hearts, many of you, full of wrath & anger, are you meekened like lambs before the Lamb of God in your holy offerings? Doe you present your selves upon that Altar which is the Lamb? Or do you fast for strife and debate, longing to be at it again, that you may manifest your displeasure when the time is over? And is there in you a spirit of compassion and working of bowels toward the poor and needy,
and that in the very mediation of christ jesus, through his death and bloodshed? Where is that spiritual self-abhorrency that should act and carry an end these holy services? Is there indeed a forgiving Spirit? When you come before God Are not your hearts, many of you, full of wrath & anger, Are you meekened like Lambs before the Lamb of God in your holy offerings? Do you present your selves upon that Altar which is the Lamb? Or do you fast for strife and debate, longing to be At it again, that you may manifest your displeasure when the time is over? And is there in you a Spirit of compassion and working of bowels towards the poor and needy,
cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? q-crq vbz d j j cst vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1 d j n2? vbz pc-acp av dt j-vvg n1? c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1 vbr xx po22 n2, d pp-f pn22, j pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr pn22 vvn j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 j n2? vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1? cc vdb pn22 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg pc-acp vbi p-acp pn31 av, cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp? cc vbz a-acp p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt j cc j,
2. You have taken the Name of God in vain this day in an extraordinary manner and so put an extraordinary dishonour upon God, which is a most horrible profanation of the day, which should be kept as a Sabbath;
2. You have taken the Name of God in vain this day in an extraordinary manner and so put an extraordinary dishonour upon God, which is a most horrible profanation of the day, which should be kept as a Sabbath;
to keep it only with outward observance, without an heart spiritually disposed, and graciously inclined, will you call this an acceptable day to the Lord?
to keep it only with outward observance, without an heart spiritually disposed, and graciously inclined, will you call this an acceptable day to the Lord?
except God give you repentance of your formality in your services: instead of softening it will harden you, Instead of mortifying sin, it will quicken it;
except God give you Repentance of your formality in your services: instead of softening it will harden you, Instead of mortifying since, it will quicken it;
where was there greater wickedness effected, then hath been done by Fasting & Prayer? See the horrible wickedness in the matter of Naboth, 1 Kin. 21 was ever woman more hardned then Jezebel? & who like Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, whom Jezebel stirred up.
where was there greater wickedness effected, then hath been done by Fasting & Prayer? See the horrible wickedness in the matter of Naboth, 1 Kin. 21 was ever woman more hardened then Jezebel? & who like Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord, whom Jezebel stirred up.
and impenitent frame of heart, they will be worse and worse in their places and Relations as there he speaks of the wife of youth against whom they had dealt treacherously, &c. And alas what outward miseries will it bring upon a Family, 1 Cor. 1. 29, 30. because in eating the Supper of the Lord, they did not eat it,
and impenitent frame of heart, they will be Worse and Worse in their places and Relations as there he speaks of the wife of youth against whom they had dealt treacherously, etc. And alas what outward misery's will it bring upon a Family, 1 Cor. 1. 29, 30. Because in eating the Supper of the Lord, they did not eat it,
Again it concerns us to consider what evil Consequents will come upon a people in this case, whence comes wars whence comes Famine? whence plagues? these,
Again it concerns us to Consider what evil Consequents will come upon a people in this case, whence comes wars whence comes Famine? whence plagues? these,
and those Judgements upon a professing people? because their worship is not worship, their godliness, their fasting and prayer is not such as God hath chosen, there is not the life and power of godliness in what they offer up to God and this provokes God to deal dreadfully with them,
and those Judgments upon a professing people? Because their worship is not worship, their godliness, their fasting and prayer is not such as God hath chosen, there is not the life and power of godliness in what they offer up to God and this provokes God to deal dreadfully with them,
cc d n2 p-acp dt vvg n1? c-acp po32 n1 vbz xx n1, po32 n1, po32 j-vvg cc n1 vbz xx d c-acp np1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp np1 cc d vvz np1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno32,
This brought desolation to Jerusalem, because they fasted to themselves, and not to the Lord, Zach. 7. 13, 14. Therefore it is come to pass that as he cried and they would not hear,
This brought desolation to Jerusalem, Because they fasted to themselves, and not to the Lord, Zach 7. 13, 14. Therefore it is come to pass that as he cried and they would not hear,
np1 vvd n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp px32, cc xx p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cst p-acp pns31 vvd cc pns32 vmd xx vvi,
Again, it concerns those of us that are true observers of such a Fast as God hath chosen, it concerns them for their consolation as here in the dayes of the Prophet Isaiah, when God was pleased to set so many precious hopes before them for themselves and their posterity, what a comfort was it, &c. This is like to be your portion if God hath inclined your hearts to seek his Name.
Again, it concerns those of us that Are true observers of such a Fast as God hath chosen, it concerns them for their consolation as Here in the days of the Prophet Isaiah, when God was pleased to Set so many precious hope's before them for themselves and their posterity, what a Comfort was it, etc. This is like to be your portion if God hath inclined your hearts to seek his Name.
av, pn31 vvz d pp-f pno12 cst vbr j n2 pp-f d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn, pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1 c-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, c-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av d j n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp px32 cc po32 n1, r-crq dt n1 vbds pn31, av d vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po22 n1 cs np1 vhz vvn po22 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1.
1. Object. But you will say, these promises are indeed very glorious, but how can I take comfort in them? since I find my self falling so exceeding short in the qualifications required thereto?
1. Object. But you will say, these promises Are indeed very glorious, but how can I take Comfort in them? since I find my self falling so exceeding short in the qualifications required thereto?
crd n1. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, d n2 vbr av av j, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi n1 p-acp pno32? c-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvg av av-vvg j p-acp dt n2 vvd av?
I Answer, you must distinguish between •alling short in degree, and in the whole, if there be in you no degree of these spiritual qualifications you must even wait upon God, in pressing upon your hearts the dreadful consequents thereof,
I Answer, you must distinguish between •alling short in degree, and in the Whole, if there be in you no degree of these spiritual qualifications you must even wait upon God, in pressing upon your hearts the dreadful consequents thereof,
but if there be any, though the least degree, I would not discourage you, for when we speak of Evangelical duties, we must understand the qualifications in a Gospel sense, God looks at sincerity,
but if there be any, though the least degree, I would not discourage you, for when we speak of Evangelical duties, we must understand the qualifications in a Gospel sense, God looks At sincerity,
but by the operations of Gods Spirit in us, if the work have been gracious in thy heart, the Issue shall be glorious to thy Soul in the end, and he that shall come, will come, and will not •arry.
but by the operations of God's Spirit in us, if the work have been gracious in thy heart, the Issue shall be glorious to thy Soul in the end, and he that shall come, will come, and will not •arry.
3. Object. But if these things be necessary to an acceptable Fast, what benefit is there in a publick Fast, wherein the most do fall short of what is required thereto?
3. Object. But if these things be necessary to an acceptable Fast, what benefit is there in a public Fast, wherein the most do fallen short of what is required thereto?
2. Now take up a resolution to walk with God, in your house in a perfect way, that neither your selves nor your Relations may be the worse for your Fastings,
2. Now take up a resolution to walk with God, in your house in a perfect Way, that neither your selves nor your Relations may be the Worse for your Fastings,
4. Take care that you hold fast the word of Gods patience in the time of your triall, hold it fast in Faith and practice, remember that word, He that continues to the end shall be saved.
4. Take care that you hold fast the word of God's patience in the time of your trial, hold it fast in Faith and practice, Remember that word, He that continues to the end shall be saved.
