The new birth, or, Birth from above presented in foure sermons in Margarets Westminister, December 25 and January 15, 1653 and June 11, 1654 / by Edward Tharpe.
THE HEAVENLY BIRTH: OR, BIRTH from ABOVE. JAM. 1. 18. Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
THE HEAVENLY BIRTH: OR, BIRTH from ABOVE. JAM. 1. 18. Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of First fruits of his creatures.
THis General Epistle of St. James so called, not because it is more general, or authentick than other of the Epistles (all being of equal authority and holiness) but in regard of the dedication (it being directed and dedicated to the twelve dispersed Tribes, ver. 1.) is full of very usefull,
THis General Epistle of Saint James so called, not Because it is more general, or authentic than other of the Epistles (all being of equal Authority and holiness) but in regard of the dedication (it being directed and dedicated to the twelve dispersed Tribes, ver. 1.) is full of very useful,
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and insinuating compellation ( My brethren:) James was the Brother of our Lord, and for his virtues and holiness called, James the just: yet out of Apostolical kindness and humility, that his exhortations might be the more prevalent and perswasive, being seasoned with meekness and love he calls them Brethren; My brethren count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations.
and insinuating compellation (My brothers:) James was the Brother of our Lord, and for his Virtues and holiness called, James the just: yet out of Apostolical kindness and humility, that his exhortations might be the more prevalent and persuasive, being seasoned with meekness and love he calls them Brothers; My brothers count it all joy when you fallen into diverse temptations.
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for, &c. This lesson Paul and Sylas learnt out of the School of the Cross, who went away rejoycing that they were counted worthy &c. The birds of Paradise sing sweetest in a cage, knowing that to them it is given (as a great blessing) not onely to beleeve,
for, etc. This Lesson Paul and Silas learned out of the School of the Cross, who went away rejoicing that they were counted worthy etc. The Birds of Paradise sing Sweetest in a cage, knowing that to them it is given (as a great blessing) not only to believe,
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and indeed, as the Apostle saith, We have need of patience, that when we have done the will of God, (in doing whereof we shall find great opposition) wee may receive the promise.
and indeed, as the Apostle Says, We have need of patience, that when we have done the will of God, (in doing whereof we shall find great opposition) we may receive the promise.
The finest Gold is put into the hottest furnace; witness the three children: Peter 's faith was tryed by Sathans winnowing, and Paul 's by his buffeting;
The Finest Gold is put into the hottest furnace; witness the three children: Peter is faith was tried by Satan's winnowing, and Paul is by his buffeting;
like the Camel, to take our load stooping, and not to make those afflictions which are bitter enough of them ▪ selves, to be far more bitter by our impatience.
like the Camel, to take our load stooping, and not to make those afflictions which Are bitter enough of them ▪ selves, to be Far more bitter by our impatience.
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If any man want wisdom, that is, the wisdom to behave himself quietly and Christianly under Gods correcting hand (which requires great wisdom and prudence:
If any man want Wisdom, that is, the Wisdom to behave himself quietly and Christianly under God's correcting hand (which requires great Wisdom and prudence:
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Though he be re pauper, spe dives, a poor Christian may be arich Saint: Rich in inward, and spiritual endowments and qualifications, which alone God values.
Though he be re pauper, See dives, a poor Christian may be Arich Saint: Rich in inward, and spiritual endowments and qualifications, which alone God value's.
How doth St. James in those two verses shadow out the uncertain and frail condition of all worldly lustre? Even Scepters and Diadems have their periods,
How does Saint James in those two Verses shadow out the uncertain and frail condition of all worldly lustre? Even Sceptres and Diadems have their periods,
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and the greatest Preferments, and Honours upon earth their appointed dates, Empires and Crowns have their mutations and alterations, their trepidations and terminations,
and the greatest Preferments, and Honours upon earth their appointed dates, Empires and Crowns have their mutations and alterations, their trepidations and terminations,
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and like other inferiour bodies their growth, declining and expiring. Two deadly enemies doe alwaies attend all earthly Crowns, Death, and Disturbance;
and like other inferior bodies their growth, declining and expiring. Two deadly enemies do always attend all earthly Crowns, Death, and Disturbance;
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and be cloathed with that Sun of righteousness which never sets, and crowned with that Crown which Christ the just Judge shall set upon the head of them which fight his battails,
and be clothed with that Sun of righteousness which never sets, and crowned with that Crown which christ the just Judge shall Set upon the head of them which fight his battles,
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and follow the doctrine of the twelve Apostles (which do indeed imbellish that Crown.) Let not the rich therefore grieve or pine that they are brought low;
and follow the Doctrine of the twelve Apostles (which do indeed embellish that Crown.) Let not the rich Therefore grieve or pine that they Are brought low;
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or doe elate a true and wel-grounded Christian, but seriously pondering the vain, frail, and fading condition of all these, he will withdraw his heart from an high esteem of all excellencies and greatness;
or do elate a true and well-grounded Christian, but seriously pondering the vain, frail, and fading condition of all these, he will withdraw his heart from an high esteem of all excellencies and greatness;
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How soon I pray you do all earthly beauties and honours like flowers fade and wither? Even as soon almost as they are displayed, they do but open and shew themselves, and are gone and vanished;
How soon I pray you do all earthly beauty's and honours like flowers fade and wither? Even as soon almost as they Are displayed, they do but open and show themselves, and Are gone and vanished;
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The highest, the mightiest, the noblest, the strongest, let them carry their heads never so high with Babel (the hammer of the world) build their nests in the clouds,
The highest, the Mightiest, the Noblest, the Strongest, let them carry their Heads never so high with Babel (the hammer of the world) built their nests in the Clouds,
or higher amongst the stars, and (in vain confidence) boast with her, I sit as a Queen and shall never be moved ▪ yet they go• all upon feet of dirt and clay, which will quickly fail them,
or higher among the Stars, and (in vain confidence) boast with her, I fit as a Queen and shall never be moved ▪ yet they go• all upon feet of dirt and clay, which will quickly fail them,
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Though they have golden beginnings, and prosperous, and succesfull proceedings, long, and strong continuance, yet these great bodies are mortall too, they goe the same way as small ones doe, onely they make a greater noise in their rise and fall:
Though they have golden beginnings, and prosperous, and successful proceedings, long, and strong Continuance, yet these great bodies Are Mortal too, they go the same Way as small ones doe, only they make a greater noise in their rise and fallen:
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for from whence doth every good and perfect gift proceed, but from the NONLATINALPHABET, the good will and pleasure of God, which •s the fountain and original of all Graces and goodness?
for from whence does every good and perfect gift proceed, but from the, the good will and pleasure of God, which •s the fountain and original of all Graces and Goodness?
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of all those evidences and testimonies of Gods good will and pleasure, of all those divine expr•ssions of his goodness and mercy, this of our New Birth ▪ or Birth from above is the greatest, and chiefest.
of all those evidences and testimonies of God's good will and pleasure, of all those divine expr•ssions of his Goodness and mercy, this of our New Birth ▪ or Birth from above is the greatest, and chiefest.
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For being first ab immundo conceptus semine, born of unclean seed, and nursed in • sinfull womb, ubi prius incipit macula quam vita, where he is stained and polluted before he be conceived or quickned.
For being First ab Impure conceptus Seed, born of unclean seed, and nursed in • sinful womb, ubi prius incipit macula quam vita, where he is stained and polluted before he be conceived or quickened.
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As if h• had said, True it is, O Lord, and I doe freely, and feelingly confess it, that I have been over-spread with corruption ever si•ce I saw the light:
As if h• had said, True it is, Oh Lord, and I do freely, and feelingly confess it, that I have been overspread with corruption ever si•ce I saw the Light:
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if they looke upon their Birth-sinne.) If their naturall condition be considered, they have little cause to rejoyce or be merry upon their Birth-day, it calls rather to Lamentation or Teares.
if they look upon their Birth-sin.) If their natural condition be considered, they have little cause to rejoice or be merry upon their Birthday, it calls rather to Lamentation or Tears.
N•ndum nascitur sed proph•tat, It is the day and blessed time of our New Birth, wherein we should rejoyce and be glad, which we should keep holy to the Lord, wherein as in our Baptisme (the Laver,
N•ndum nascitur sed proph•tat, It is the day and blessed time of our New Birth, wherein we should rejoice and be glad, which we should keep holy to the Lord, wherein as in our Baptism (the Laver,
Death may buz and keepe a noise about his eares like an angry Wasp, but he hath lost his sting, the sting was left in Christ Jesus body, he doth victoriously triumph over it;
Death may buz and keep a noise about his ears like an angry Wasp, but he hath lost his sting, the sting was left in christ jesus body, he does victoriously triumph over it;
and therefore to every regenerate person I may pronounce that blessing, which Saint John doth, to them that have part in the first resurrection (which is nothing else but regeneration.) Blessed and holy is he that hath his part in the first resurrection;
and Therefore to every regenerate person I may pronounce that blessing, which Saint John does, to them that have part in the First resurrection (which is nothing Else but regeneration.) Blessed and holy is he that hath his part in the First resurrection;
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Of this supernaturall and Heavenly B•rth doth this birth treat, and of all the 4. causes thereof. 1. The Formall, 2. The Efficient, 3. The Instrumentall,
Of this supernatural and Heavenly B•rth does this birth Treat, and of all the 4. Causes thereof. 1. The Formal, 2. The Efficient, 3. The Instrumental,
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3. The Instrumentall cause is verbum veritatis, the word of truth, called so for 4. Reasons. 1. Because it hath God, the God of Truth for its Author. 2. Because it hath Christ the Truth it selfe,
3. The Instrumental cause is verbum veritatis, the word of truth, called so for 4. Reasons. 1. Because it hath God, the God of Truth for its Author. 2. Because it hath christ the Truth it self,
This word of Truth is the seed of our New Birth, By the grace of God, saith Paul, I have begotten you by the Gospell, where you have againe the instrument, the meanes and the Author, the Instrument, I Paul for though you have ten thousand instructors, I am your Father in Christ, & •. The meanes, the Gospel or Word, the Author Christ Jesus, whose word it is, and who himselfe is the supreame worke in our regeneration.
This word of Truth is the seed of our New Birth, By the grace of God, Says Paul, I have begotten you by the Gospel, where you have again the Instrument, the means and the Author, the Instrument, I Paul for though you have ten thousand instructors, I am your Father in christ, & •. The means, the Gospel or Word, the Author christ jesus, whose word it is, and who himself is the supreme work in our regeneration.
Then fourthly, here is the finall cause why we are regenerate and borne againe to b• holy and sanctified, to be as the first fruits of his Creatures, i. e. that as amongst the Jews in the Law, the first fruits were consecrate and set apart for God,
Then fourthly, Here is the final cause why we Are regenerate and born again to b• holy and sanctified, to be as the First fruits of his Creatures, i. e. that as among the jews in the Law, the First fruits were consecrate and Set apart for God,
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otherwise as in other Births, so in this you may please to observe 4. things more. 1. Partus. 2. Ʋterus. 3. Semen. And 4. Fructus. The Birth, the Womb, the Seed, and the Fruit.
otherwise as in other Births, so in this you may please to observe 4. things more. 1. Partus. 2. Ʋterus. 3. Semen. And 4. Fructus. The Birth, the Womb, the Seed, and the Fruit.
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The Womb, and that is a holy Womb too, the Womb of the Morne, as David calls it, the dew of thy Birth is &c. or thy Birth from the Womb is as the morning dew, (a holy transposition of the words) which enlivens and exhilerates all things, refreshes and renews them.
The Womb, and that is a holy Womb too, the Womb of the Morn, as David calls it, the due of thy Birth is etc. or thy Birth from the Womb is as the morning due, (a holy transposition of the words) which enlivens and exhilarates all things, Refreshes and renews them.
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Here is Semen, the S•ed, and that is a holy seed too, We are borne, saith the Apostle, not of mortall, but immortall, not of corruptible but incorruptible seed,
Here is Semen, the S•ed, and that is a holy seed too, We Are born, Says the Apostle, not of Mortal, but immortal, not of corruptible but incorruptible seed,
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Our regeneration, that is, out of his will, voluntariè nos genuit. 3. In our Creation; Dixit Dens & formati sumus, God spake the word, and we were formed and made;
Our regeneration, that is, out of his will, voluntariè nos genuit. 3. In our Creation; Dixit Dens & formati sumus, God spoke the word, and we were formed and made;
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He gave his soule a sacrifice for sinne, that he might see his seed, Esay. 53. 10. Our Creation as I hinted, cost him but a few words, he spake and we were made, he commanded and it was effected:
He gave his soul a sacrifice for sin, that he might see his seed, Isaiah. 53. 10. Our Creation as I hinted, cost him but a few words, he spoke and we were made, he commanded and it was effected:
But our Redemption through his blood, cost him many words and blows, many wounds and sufferings, that he might see his seed he made his soule an offernig for sinne;
But our Redemption through his blood, cost him many words and blows, many wounds and sufferings, that he might see his seed he made his soul an offernig for sin;
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To tame a Lyon, they say they beate a Dogge, but here the Lyon is beaten for the Dog, the Lord for the Servant, he humbled himself and took our nature upon him, to sanctifie,
To tame a lion, they say they beat a Dog, but Here the lion is beaten for the Dog, the Lord for the Servant, he humbled himself and took our nature upon him, to sanctify,
Ideo filius Dei factus est homo, ut homines faceret filios Dei, Therefore was the Son of God made the son of Man, that the Sons of Men might be made the sons of God.
Ideo filius Dei factus est homo, ut homines faceret Sons Dei, Therefore was the Son of God made the son of Man, that the Sons of Men might be made the Sons of God.
Behold then and admire what love the Father hath shewed unto us, that we should be thus made and called the Sons of God, 1 Joh. 3. 1. But to proceed in order:
Behold then and admire what love the Father hath showed unto us, that we should be thus made and called the Sons of God, 1 John 3. 1. But to proceed in order:
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Paul's combat, and complaint, Miserable man that I am, who, &c. (It being as painfull for a man to be delivered of his sinne as ever it was for a poor, wracked mother to bee delivered of her burden) that judgement being laid upon our Spiritual conception, which was upon our Natural, I will greatly multiply the sorrows of thy conception, in labour,
Paul's combat, and complaint, Miserable man that I am, who, etc. (It being as painful for a man to be Delivered of his sin as ever it was for a poor, wracked mother to be Delivered of her burden) that judgement being laid upon our Spiritual conception, which was upon our Natural, I will greatly multiply the sorrows of thy conception, in labour,
When the eyes are red with tears, and the heart doth ake with groans, when the soul and body like the Virgin Marie's is ready to be divided as with a sword:
When the eyes Are read with tears, and the heart does ache with groans, when the soul and body like the Virgae Marie's is ready to be divided as with a sword:
with Rebecca feeling the old man and the new, •s she did Jacob and Esau strugling in her womb, we cry out, Why am I thus? when with the woman in the Rev. 12. we cry out,
with Rebecca feeling the old man and the new, •s she did Jacob and Esau struggling in her womb, we cry out, Why am I thus? when with the woman in the Rev. 12. we cry out,
And if man never feele these sorrows, nor are acquainted with this bitterness of spirit, with this contrite heart, with these wrestlings and fightings:
And if man never feel these sorrows, nor Are acquainted with this bitterness of Spirit, with this contrite heart, with these wrestlings and fightings:
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If they find not the law of the members rebelling against the law of the mind (for they be these inward Civil Wars which make the best Reformation) surely the Enemy possesses all, all being in p•ace alwayes,
If they find not the law of the members rebelling against the law of the mind (for they be these inward Civil Wars which make the best Reformation) surely the Enemy Possesses all, all being in p•ace always,
And though feares and faintings, diffidences and doubtings, these inward terrours and sorrows be found and felt in a plentifull manner, the heart is not to bee cast down,
And though fears and faintings, diffidences and doubtings, these inward terrors and sorrows be found and felt in a plentiful manner, the heart is not to be cast down,
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or such a work as may be effected with peace and pleasure (whereas that sin that was contracted with peace and pleasure must ever be dissolved with pain) Conversion is called the difficult work of Faith,
or such a work as may be effected with peace and pleasure (whereas that since that was contracted with peace and pleasure must ever be dissolved with pain) Conversion is called the difficult work of Faith,
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For there must be a cutting off the right hand, and a pulling out the right eye, casting away those sins and pleasures which are most dear and near unto us.
For there must be a cutting off the right hand, and a pulling out the right eye, casting away those Sins and pleasures which Are most dear and near unto us.
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If my Mother that bare mee hung about my neck weeping and wi•ling if my Brethren stood about me beseeching me to continue in my wicked course of life, I would cast my Mother to the ground, I would tread and trample upon my brethren to serve my Lord and Master;
If my Mother that bore me hung about my neck weeping and wi•ling if my Brothers stood about me beseeching me to continue in my wicked course of life, I would cast my Mother to the ground, I would tread and trample upon my brothers to serve my Lord and Master;
Thirdly, it is a note of confutation and reproof to them who think they can by their own power and strength induce or incline their hearts to grace and goodness; We cannot reform our selves:
Thirdly, it is a note of confutation and reproof to them who think they can by their own power and strength induce or incline their hearts to grace and Goodness; We cannot reform our selves:
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For, Shall I cause others to bear, saith God, and my self remain barren? No, I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh ▪ &c. I• is God that worketh in us to will and to do• of his good pleasure:
For, Shall I cause Others to bear, Says God, and my self remain barren? No, I will pour out my Spirit upon all Flesh ▪ etc. I• is God that works in us to will and to do• of his good pleasure:
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He sends his spirit into our hearts, his spirit of Adoption whereby we cry Abba Father, Rom. 8. 15. But Adoption is where there is no g•niture or begetting, that doth filium facer•, not gign•r•: It makes a son, it begets none, it is not after likeness but liking;
He sends his Spirit into our hearts, his Spirit of Adoption whereby we cry Abba Father, Rom. 8. 15. But Adoption is where there is no g•niture or begetting, that does Son facer•, not gign•r•: It makes a son, it begets none, it is not After likeness but liking;
it is not of nativity but nuncupation ▪ Adoption, that is Gods acceptation of sons: Generation is the impression of the Image God in those sons adopted.
it is not of Nativity but nuncupation ▪ Adoption, that is God's acceptation of Sons: Generation is the impression of the Image God in those Sons adopted.
From that that hath been spoken arise two general propositions to be spoken of out of the first cause of Regeneration. 1. That the state of a Christian is a new Gen•niture and Birth.
From that that hath been spoken arise two general propositions to be spoken of out of the First cause of Regeneration. 1. That the state of a Christian is a new Gen•niture and Birth.
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In our second birth we are begotten Christians by the will of God. In our first birth our mortal fathers beget us to succeed them; we are born to die:
In our second birth we Are begotten Christians by the will of God. In our First birth our Mortal Father's beget us to succeed them; we Are born to die:
In our second our immortal Father begets us to live and abide with him forever. In our first birth our Fathers must die before we the sons can inherit.
In our second our immortal Father begets us to live and abide with him forever. In our First birth our Father's must die before we the Sons can inherit.
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But (as a Father well notes) If in the second resurrection (the raising of the body out of the grave) God can restore that which was consumed to nothing,
But (as a Father well notes) If in the second resurrection (the raising of the body out of the grave) God can restore that which was consumed to nothing,
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Stephen when he was going to be stoned, he saw Christ sitting at the right hand of his Father (which none of his persecutors could do) In like manner the regenerate man (even in his most heavy afflictions,
Stephen when he was going to be stoned, he saw christ sitting At the right hand of his Father (which none of his persecutors could do) In like manner the regenerate man (even in his most heavy afflictions,
how may any Christian know that he is regenerate, and what are the truest signes and evidences thereof? For the first who require and request to be instructed and taught in this saving doctrine;
how may any Christian know that he is regenerate, and what Are the Truest Signs and evidences thereof? For the First who require and request to be instructed and taught in this Saving Doctrine;
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and which the Disciples demand what is the meaning of this Parable? I answer, First by defining, secondly by shewing the evidences and infallible signes and tokens of it. Regeneration then is this;
and which the Disciples demand what is the meaning of this Parable? I answer, First by defining, secondly by showing the evidences and infallible Signs and tokens of it. Regeneration then is this;
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It is the change of the whole man from one thing to another, the change of the body and soul from sin to sanctification, from darknesse to light, from the power of Satan unto God, Acts 26. 18. It is a Sanctifying throughout,
It is the change of the Whole man from one thing to Another, the change of the body and soul from since to sanctification, from darkness to Light, from the power of Satan unto God, Acts 26. 18. It is a Sanctifying throughout,
as St. Paul speaks, Now the very God of peace, &c. But not any waies to confound Regeneration with Sanctification (for that may be a mistake) Regeneration is defined by the Learned to be this, It is an act or work of Gods wonderfull power, begetting the elect by the Ministry of the word (through the operation of the spirit of God) that of children of wrath by the desert of sin, we are by grace made the sons and daughters of God;
as Saint Paul speaks, Now the very God of peace, etc. But not any ways to confound Regeneration with Sanctification (for that may be a mistake) Regeneration is defined by the Learned to be this, It is an act or work of God's wonderful power, begetting the elect by the Ministry of the word (through the operation of the Spirit of God) that of children of wrath by the desert of since, we Are by grace made the Sons and daughters of God;
it is I say again, a grace of God, 1 Pet. 1. 3. Who according to his abundant grace hath begotten us to a lively hope, by which (corruption of nature (for that is the proper object of it, called in Scripture the old man,
it is I say again, a grace of God, 1 Pet. 1. 3. Who according to his abundant grace hath begotten us to a lively hope, by which (corruption of nature (for that is the proper Object of it, called in Scripture the old man,
or flesh) is renewed ▪ which is a word of religion opposed to the old corruption drawn from the old Adam (for so is the new birth by the spirit opposed to the old birth by the flesh, John 3.) to the image of God, see Phil 3. 10. Again, the word (renewed) importeth a compleat work upon the whole subject;
or Flesh) is renewed ▪ which is a word of Religion opposed to the old corruption drawn from the old Adam (for so is the new birth by the Spirit opposed to the old birth by the Flesh, John 3.) to the image of God, see Philip 3. 10. Again, the word (renewed) imports a complete work upon the Whole Subject;
as we are sanctified (and as David praies to be purged and washed) so we are regenerate throughout, the whole man must be a new creature (for whosoever is in Christ is so) which is not the framing of something out of something,
as we Are sanctified (and as David prays to be purged and washed) so we Are regenerate throughout, the Whole man must be a new creature (for whosoever is in christ is so) which is not the framing of something out of something,
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True religion is for the manners, not for the main, tis something for his credit, nothing for his profit, Machiavels lesson is learned over and over, the shew of goodness and vertue is profitable and needfull,
True Religion is for the manners, not for the main, this something for his credit, nothing for his profit, Machiavels Lesson is learned over and over, the show of Goodness and virtue is profitable and needful,
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A man never begins to be intelligent untill he begins to be obedient, and the best plot is to save a soul, to lose which, he that knew the price of souls well tels us, the gain or purchase of the whole world cannot recompence;
A man never begins to be intelligent until he begins to be obedient, and the best plot is to save a soul, to loose which, he that knew the price of Souls well tells us, the gain or purchase of the Whole world cannot recompense;
which bargain was wise enough, were not the poorest despised soul of a greater value, the regenerate and true Christian knows the value and worth of his soul and therefore desires to be renewed in the spirit of his mind,
which bargain was wise enough, were not the Poorest despised soul of a greater valve, the regenerate and true Christian knows the valve and worth of his soul and Therefore Desires to be renewed in the Spirit of his mind,
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as he did once to the blind man in the Gospel, Ephatha, be opened, and this new created light instantly banisheth all the darknesse of the mind and understanding (blinded before by the god of the world) as the rising of the Sun dispels all foggs and mists,
as he did once to the blind man in the Gospel, Ephatha, be opened, and this new created Light instantly banisheth all the darkness of the mind and understanding (blinded before by the god of the world) as the rising of the Sun dispels all fogs and mists,
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as we say, new men, and they will answer their former sins and pleasures, their wanton and vain Dalilahs, with whom they have formerly spent too much of their precious time,
as we say, new men, and they will answer their former Sins and pleasures, their wanton and vain Delilahs, with whom they have formerly spent too much of their precious time,
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as that young Convert answered his enticing and tempting Mrs ▪ solliciting him to their wonted folly, Ego non sum ego, I am not I, I am not what I was, I was not what I am;
as that young Convert answered his enticing and tempting Mrs ▪ soliciting him to their wonted folly, Ego non sum ego, I am not I, I am not what I was, I was not what I am;
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but gave sight and light to them he had, and as when he raised Lazarus and the widows son, one out of his grave, another going to it, he created no new bodies,
but gave sighed and Light to them he had, and as when he raised Lazarus and the Widows son, one out of his grave, Another going to it, he created no new bodies,
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He takes not the eyes out of our heads, but the vanity, lust, and sin of the eyes, moving us inwardly to make a covenant with our eyes, not to look upon any tempting object,
He Takes not the eyes out of our Heads, but the vanity, lust, and since of the eyes, moving us inwardly to make a Covenant with our eyes, not to look upon any tempting Object,
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and indeed occuli sunt in amore duces, as in love, so in lust, the eyes are as leaders or windows to let sin into the soul, Eve saw the beauty of the fruit before she lusted after it,
and indeed occuli sunt in amore duces, as in love, so in lust, the eyes Are as leaders or windows to let since into the soul, Eve saw the beauty of the fruit before she lusted After it,
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The ear is the principal sense sanctified to receive spiritual and saving instructions, as you may read in the Proverbs; and St. Paul makes it an impossible thing to believe, if we will not hear:
The ear is the principal sense sanctified to receive spiritual and Saving instructions, as you may read in the Proverbs; and Saint Paul makes it an impossible thing to believe, if we will not hear:
The speech of Lactantius is worth the noting and quoting too, Plus est in auribus quam in oculis situm quoniam doctrina & sapientia percipi auribus s•lis potest occulis solis non potest.
The speech of Lactantius is worth the noting and quoting too, Plus est in auribus quam in oculis situm quoniam Doctrina & sapientia percipi auribus s•lis potest occulis solis non potest.
The Lord begins his Sermons to his people, Hear ô Israel, Deut. 6. and upon the condition of hearing and hearkning, all blessings are promised, If thou wilt hearken unto my Commandments, all these benefits or blessings shall overtake thee.
The Lord begins his Sermons to his people, Hear o Israel, Deuteronomy 6. and upon the condition of hearing and Harkening, all blessings Are promised, If thou wilt harken unto my commandments, all these benefits or blessings shall overtake thee.
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If the Prophet should bid thee do some great matter, saies Naamans servant to his Master, wouldest thou not do it to be cleansed of thy Leprosie, muchless when he bids thee but wash and be clean (when he went away in a puff and snuf (as too many do from the saving word) So if God should command us (and we his poor Ministers beseech you in his name) to do some greater matters then wee do, would you not do them to save your precious souls? muchlesse would we hear and be happy, Hear and our souls shall live;
If the Prophet should bid thee do Some great matter, Says Naamans servant to his Master, Wouldst thou not do it to be cleansed of thy Leprosy, muchless when he bids thee but wash and be clean (when he went away in a puff and snuff (as too many do from the Saving word) So if God should command us (and we his poor Ministers beseech you in his name) to do Some greater matters then we do, would you not do them to save your precious Souls? muchlesse would we hear and be happy, Hear and our Souls shall live;
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and shall not we willingly give it the hearing? The Apostle in the next verse makes the only use and application of the Doctrin and lesson here taught.
and shall not we willingly give it the hearing? The Apostle in the next verse makes the only use and application of the Doctrine and Lesson Here taught.
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and meek spirit, ready to wait upon God in his Ordinances, and to receive with meeknesse the ingra•fed word, which being so received, is able to save the soul, Jam. 1. 21.
and meek Spirit, ready to wait upon God in his Ordinances, and to receive with meekness the ingra•fed word, which being so received, is able to save the soul, Jam. 1. 21.
Again, God takes not the tongue out of our heads, but he takes away the sin and iniquity of the tongue (within a man unregenerate, is a world of wickednesse (as St. James saith) The world is not fuller of wickednesse,
Again, God Takes not the tongue out of our Heads, but he Takes away the since and iniquity of the tongue (within a man unregenerate, is a world of wickedness (as Saint James Says) The world is not fuller of wickedness,
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but doth great mischief, blasphemies, oaths, railings, revilings, curses, imprecations, lies, perjuries, dissimulation, all corrupt communication, filthy and froathy speeches, which are not once to be named amongst Saints.
but does great mischief, Blasphemies, Oaths, railings, revilings, curses, imprecations, lies, perjuries, dissimulation, all corrupt communication, filthy and frothy Speeches, which Are not once to be nam among Saints.
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And as the holy Ghost when he came down upon the Apostles, they spake with new tongues (as the spirit gave them utterance) So whom the holy spirit sanctifies and regenerates, it gives a new and another language,
And as the holy Ghost when he Come down upon the Apostles, they spoke with new tongues (as the Spirit gave them utterance) So whom the holy Spirit Sanctifies and regenerates, it gives a new and Another language,
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and the Saints scourges (for the tongue kils more then the sword, the sword of the mouth, more then the mouth of the sword) as he will not receive a false report against his neighbour (as David speaks,
and the Saints scourges (for the tongue kills more then the sword, the sword of the Mouth, more then the Mouth of the sword) as he will not receive a false report against his neighbour (as David speaks,
or hear him speak, knowing that he that carries a false report, and he that receives and believes it, the one carries the Devil in his tongue, the other in his ears:
or hear him speak, knowing that he that carries a false report, and he that receives and believes it, the one carries the devil in his tongue, the other in his ears:
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and guide the dore of their lips, as the Kingly Prophet saith, They will take heed to their waies that they offend not in their tongue, and they will utterly purpose that their mouth shall not offend.
and guide the door of their lips, as the Kingly Prophet Says, They will take heed to their ways that they offend not in their tongue, and they will utterly purpose that their Mouth shall not offend.
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He heals by his spirit and grace, that deadly and poysoned fountain, as Elisha by his handfull of salt cured the unwholsome waters of Jericho: And indeed their sanctification and regeneration begin ever:
He heals by his Spirit and grace, that deadly and poisoned fountain, as Elisha by his handful of salt cured the unwholesome waters of Jericho: And indeed their sanctification and regeneration begin ever:
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and honour, and not in the lust of concupisence, as the heathen which knew not God, abstaining from all appearance of evil, not entertaining lust into his heart by any inordinate desires, Mat. 5. 26. Nor into his eye by wanton and lascivious looks (for you shall read in 2 Pet. 1. 14. of eyes full of Adultery,
and honour, and not in the lust of concupiscence, as the heathen which knew not God, abstaining from all appearance of evil, not entertaining lust into his heart by any inordinate Desires, Mathew 5. 26. Nor into his eye by wanton and lascivious looks (for you shall read in 2 Pet. 1. 14. of eyes full of Adultery,
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as Joseph cals it, Gen. 39. and therefore will daily sweeten and perfume this Temple of God with the incense of prayer and supplication, watering it often with the unfeigned tears of contrition and sorrow with David (that devout penetent) who made his bed to swim,
as Joseph calls it, Gen. 39. and Therefore will daily sweeten and perfume this Temple of God with the incense of prayer and supplication, watering it often with the unfeigned tears of contrition and sorrow with David (that devout penetent) who made his Bed to swim,
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and to this end he redeemed him that he might glorifie him in his soul and body, who had redeemed both. 3. That it is against the spirit of Christ, which is a pure and clean spirit;
and to this end he redeemed him that he might Glorify him in his soul and body, who had redeemed both. 3. That it is against the Spirit of christ, which is a pure and clean Spirit;
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and give up our selves, souls and bodies, a living sacrifice unto God, which is our reasonable service of him, glorifie him both in our souls and bodies, which hath redeemed both.
and give up our selves, Souls and bodies, a living sacrifice unto God, which is our reasonable service of him, Glorify him both in our Souls and bodies, which hath redeemed both.
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as to be called the sons and daughters of God, we should cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, 2 Cor. 6. last c. 1. and perfect holiness in the fear of God.
as to be called the Sons and daughters of God, we should cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, 2 Cor. 6. last c. 1. and perfect holiness in the Fear of God.
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3. When the drunkard becoms civil and sober, walking honestly as in the day, not in surfetting or drunkennesse, accounting them dear pleasures which we repent on the morrow,
3. When the drunkard becomes civil and Sobrium, walking honestly as in the day, not in surfeiting or Drunkenness, accounting them dear pleasures which we Repent on the morrow,
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If the Rhumes, Catarhs, Apoplexes, Dropsies, and infinite other Diseases, the natural offspring of that unnatural sin were considered, no man would exceed.
If the Rheums, Catarrhs, Apoplexes, Dropsies, and infinite other Diseases, the natural offspring of that unnatural since were considered, no man would exceed.
Fourthly, When the covetous and worldly man, who made his money his God, and gain his godliness, the tenacious and griping miser is become mercifull and liberal,
Fourthly, When the covetous and worldly man, who made his money his God, and gain his godliness, the tenacious and gripping miser is become merciful and liberal,
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and of that which is to come, and trusts to that word of truth, primum quaerite, regnum coeli, &c. First seek the Kingdom of God, &c. Caetera aut aderunt aut non oberunt, other things shall not be wanting, or if they be, the want of them shall not hurt us:
and of that which is to come, and trusts to that word of truth, primum Seek, Kingdom coeli, etc. First seek the Kingdom of God, etc. Caetera Or aderunt Or non oberunt, other things shall not be wanting, or if they be, the want of them shall not hurt us:
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6. When the angry, froward, and wrathfull man is become meek and patient, possessing his soul in patience, in the midst of the greatest troubles, knowing that by faith we possess Christ, by love, our brethren,
6. When the angry, froward, and wrathful man is become meek and patient, possessing his soul in patience, in the midst of the greatest Troubles, knowing that by faith we possess christ, by love, our brothers,
and with Ephraim, smite upon their thigh, asking and enquiring, what have we done, wretch as I am, I am in way to be undone? when he smites upon his breast with the Publican (his breast the ark and chest of all iniquity) and in faith and feeling cries out, Lord be mercifull to me a sinner,
and with Ephraim, smite upon their thigh, asking and inquiring, what have we done, wretch as I am, I am in Way to be undone? when he smites upon his breast with the Publican (his breast the Ark and chest of all iniquity) and in faith and feeling cries out, Lord be merciful to me a sinner,
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when weary of his sinfull course, he doth resolve with the prodigal, to leave it and return home to his Fathers, with words of unfeigned sorrow and contrition, I will go to my Father, a happy thing we have a Father to go to,
when weary of his sinful course, he does resolve with the prodigal, to leave it and return home to his Father's, with words of unfeigned sorrow and contrition, I will go to my Father, a happy thing we have a Father to go to,
When with Eliphas in Job, a man seriously resolves, and resolvedly purposes, If I have done wickedly, I will do no more (which was the caveat Christ gave to them he healed) considering that Inanis est paenitentia quam sequens culpa coinquinat, That true repentance is not only a repentance for sin,
When with Eliphaz in Job, a man seriously resolves, and resolvedly Purposes, If I have done wickedly, I will do no more (which was the caveat christ gave to them he healed) considering that Inanis est Penitence quam sequens culpa coinquinat, That true Repentance is not only a Repentance for since,
2. To assure our selves that we are regenerate and born of God, observe farther, that as Elizabeth, John the Baptists mother did assure herself that she was with childe,
2. To assure our selves that we Are regenerate and born of God, observe farther, that as Elizabeth, John the Baptists mother did assure herself that she was with child,
and it will appear whose heeis by a life led in holiness and righteousness, in faith and a good conscience, he will walk worthy of the calling whereunto he is called,
and it will appear whose heeis by a life led in holiness and righteousness, in faith and a good conscience, he will walk worthy of the calling whereunto he is called,
Our light will so shine before men, &c. Mat. 5. 14: God begets to holiness and righteousness, and by this heavenly generation we are made partakers of the Divine nature, having escaped the corruption which is in the world through lust.
Our Light will so shine before men, etc. Mathew 5. 14: God begets to holiness and righteousness, and by this heavenly generation we Are made partakers of the Divine nature, having escaped the corruption which is in the world through lust.
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NONLATINALPHABET, We are the offspring of God, and therefore the life led after our conversion, is called the life of God, to which the unregenerate are strangers.
, We Are the offspring of God, and Therefore the life led After our conversion, is called the life of God, to which the unregenerate Are Strangers.
The new man is of a renew'd mind, old things will be cast away, and all things will become new, he will cleanse himself from all wickedness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
The new man is of a renewed mind, old things will be cast away, and all things will become new, he will cleanse himself from all wickedness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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1. As first, there will be a new light struck up into the mind and understanding, they will be illuminated to conceive the things which be of God (which the natural man cannot do) as the further obduration or occecation,
1. As First, there will be a new Light struck up into the mind and understanding, they will be illuminated to conceive the things which be of God (which the natural man cannot do) as the further obduration or occecation,
3. Thirdly, there will be a new conversation in the life, and this holy conversation will be manifested by the fruits and effects of the spirit, love, joy, peace, long-suffering, patience, meekness, &c. characters and stamps of holiness, still led in the practice of any reigning sin,
3. Thirdly, there will be a new Conversation in the life, and this holy Conversation will be manifested by the fruits and effects of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, long-suffering, patience, meekness, etc. characters and stamps of holiness, still led in the practice of any reigning since,
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Thus will Gods child deal with sin, and desire to purifie himself, as God is pure, cast off his sin as a menstruous cloth, and say, Get thee hence.
Thus will God's child deal with since, and desire to purify himself, as God is pure, cast off his since as a menstruous cloth, and say, Get thee hence.
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5. There will be constant and holy means used to preserve and improve all these graces, to keep alive this heavenly fire ▪ is the spirit of prayer and supplication the bellows of the Sanctuary.) The child of God will speak the language of God.
5. There will be constant and holy means used to preserve and improve all these graces, to keep alive this heavenly fire ▪ is the Spirit of prayer and supplication the bellows of the Sanctuary.) The child of God will speak the language of God.
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and therefore the Church of Rome (above all) withhold their milk (this word from the people) which withdraw these two Paps of the two Testaments (which are as the dugs to nourish Gods children) or gives them this milk mingled with their own traditions (pretend and boast as she will) is but a strumpet and step-mother,
and Therefore the Church of Room (above all) withhold their milk (this word from the people) which withdraw these two Paps of the two Testaments (which Are as the dugs to nourish God's children) or gives them this milk mingled with their own traditions (pretend and boast as she will) is but a strumpet and stepmother,
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2. In our first birth there is many times the similitude and likeness ▪ the form and favour of the parents (of them that do beget) this alwaies holds ▪ true in our second birth (in our birth from above) God begets no son or daughter,
2. In our First birth there is many times the similitude and likeness ▪ the from and favour of the Parents (of them that do beget) this always holds ▪ true in our second birth (in our birth from above) God begets no son or daughter,
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but he begets them after his own Image and likeness, as we read Gen. 5. 3. That Adam begat Seth after his own image and likeness, that is, sinfull and corrupt,
but he begets them After his own Image and likeness, as we read Gen. 5. 3. That Adam begat Seth After his own image and likeness, that is, sinful and corrupt,
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So whosoever are begotten of God, whosoever are his offspring and image, his sons and daughters, are as Peter saith, made partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. or as Paul, We are the offspring of God, Acts 17. 28, 29. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, That which is •orn of the spirit is spirit;
So whosoever Are begotten of God, whosoever Are his offspring and image, his Sons and daughters, Are as Peter Says, made partakers of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. or as Paul, We Are the offspring of God, Acts 17. 28, 29. Forasmuch then as we Are the offspring of God, That which is •orn of the Spirit is Spirit;
but Gods adoption hath not only in it an approbation and acceptation for •ons, but he instamps upon them his own nature and image, he makes them (as I said) partakers of the divine nature.
but God's adoption hath not only in it an approbation and acceptation for •ons, but he instamps upon them his own nature and image, he makes them (as I said) partakers of the divine nature.
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Neither will God see weakness where he sees truth in the inward affections, where the heart is right and good, the obedience thereof is graciously and mercifully accepted,
Neither will God see weakness where he sees truth in the inward affections, where the heart is right and good, the Obedience thereof is graciously and mercifully accepted,
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for God looks at, and cals for the heart, My son, give me thy heart, Give it me, who first gave it thee, give me thine, who gave thee mine nay, the blood of my heart, Non minus tuum quia meum, It is nevertheless thine if it be mine;
for God looks At, and calls for the heart, My son, give me thy heart, Give it me, who First gave it thee, give me thine, who gave thee mine nay, the blood of my heart, Non minus tuum quia meum, It is nevertheless thine if it be mine;
Let us therefore for application of this point, for it needs close application, in these divided times, take St. Pauls councel, Be followers of God as dear children,
Let us Therefore for application of this point, for it needs close application, in these divided times, take Saint Paul's council, Be followers of God as dear children,
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Brothers at dissention (as if they were no brethren) Christians without love and charity (as if they were no Christians.) It would make the heart of a righteous Lot to lament and bleed,
Brother's At dissension (as if they were no brothers) Christians without love and charity (as if they were not Christians.) It would make the heart of a righteous Lot to lament and bleed,
they shew of what house they came, of what discent they are who love to live in envy and malice ▪ in hatred and division ▪ you are of your father the devil, saith Christ to the envio•• Jews, for his works ye do;
they show of what house they Come, of what dissent they Are who love to live in envy and malice ▪ in hatred and division ▪ you Are of your father the Devil, Says christ to the envio•• jews, for his works you do;
God is the God of peace, Christ Jesus is the Prince of peace, the holy Ghost is the Spirit of peace, the Gospel is the Gospel of peace, your calling in general is a calling of peace ye are called to peace:
God is the God of peace, christ jesus is the Prince of peace, the holy Ghost is the Spirit of peace, the Gospel is the Gospel of peace, your calling in general is a calling of peace you Are called to peace:
and we are commanded, nay charged, into what house soever we come, to preach and pray for peace to that house (how well and faithfully some have done their errand, let the world judge.)
and we Are commanded, nay charged, into what house soever we come, to preach and pray for peace to that house (how well and faithfully Some have done their errand, let the world judge.)
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and the blessed Angels of heaven sang at his birth and nativity, Glory be to God on high, on earth peace, good will towards men (and therefore surely there is heavenly musick in it) David saith, God will give unto his people the blessing of peace:
and the blessed Angels of heaven sang At his birth and Nativity, Glory be to God on high, on earth peace, good will towards men (and Therefore surely there is heavenly music in it) David Says, God will give unto his people the blessing of peace:
if not enjoyed in peace? It was therefore prophesied in Esay, That when Christ should be born (Christ the Prince of Peace) the peacemaker, that men should break their Swords into Ploughshares, and their Spears into Pruning-Hooks;
if not enjoyed in peace? It was Therefore prophesied in Isaiah, That when christ should be born (christ the Prince of Peace) the peacemaker, that men should break their Swords into Ploughshares, and their Spears into Pruning-Hooks;
that is, there should be unity and peace in the world, all animosities and hostilities should be laid aside (and so they are where Christ is born in us.) Nay even the Souldier with a sword in one hand,
that is, there should be unity and peace in the world, all animosities and hostilities should be laid aside (and so they Are where christ is born in us.) Nay even the Soldier with a sword in one hand,
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as if he had said, see here, my dear friends, how dear your peace cost me (even these wounds in my hands and side) ne rumpatis eam, break not that so easily which cost me so dear, upon every poor and slight occasion,
as if he had said, see Here, my dear Friends, how dear your peace cost me (even these wounds in my hands and side) ne rumpatis eam, break not that so Easily which cost me so dear, upon every poor and slight occasion,
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for an argument of peace, and they shall hear even the Devil himself pleading hard for that which he continually breaks, Mat. 8. 30. What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God, art thou come to torment or trouble us before the time? They that trouble all the world, you see, would not be troubled themselves.
for an argument of peace, and they shall hear even the devil himself pleading hard for that which he continually breaks, Mathew 8. 30. What have we to do with thee, jesus, thou Son of God, art thou come to torment or trouble us before the time? They that trouble all the world, you see, would not be troubled themselves.
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But were our State and Commonwealth as strong as the kingdom of Satan, division and contention (if continued) must needs bring it to desolation and ruine.
But were our State and Commonwealth as strong as the Kingdom of Satan, division and contention (if continued) must needs bring it to desolation and ruin.
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As Joseph therefore when he sent his brethren home to their father, gave them this godly advice, Fall not out by the way, the same I exhort and beseech in the bowels of our blessed peace-maker (looking all towards Jerusalem, let not Babylon have our hearts) let us go on in love and peace,
As Joseph Therefore when he sent his brothers home to their father, gave them this godly Advice, Fallen not out by the Way, the same I exhort and beseech in the bowels of our blessed peacemaker (looking all towards Jerusalem, let not Babylon have our hearts) let us go on in love and peace,
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O let not division of hearts hinder the building of Christianity, as division of tongues hindred the building of Babel. Filia dissentionis desolatio, The daughter of dissention is dissolution, yea and desolation.
Oh let not division of hearts hinder the building of Christianity, as division of tongues hindered the building of Babel. Filia dissentionis desolatio, The daughter of dissension is dissolution, yea and desolation.
The factions and divisions between Simeon, Eleazar, and Jehochanon, foretold and prophesied by Christ, and faithfully recorded by Josephus, a fellow-sufferer and eye-witness, laid the Temple and City,
The factions and divisions between Simeon, Eleazar, and Jehochanon, foretold and prophesied by christ, and faithfully recorded by Josephus, a Fellow-sufferer and eyewitness, laid the Temple and city,
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for Si collidimur frangimur, If we be broken and unbound, we are undone, signified by Scelurus faggot, a known story, Divisum est c•• •orum jam jam interibunt, saith the Prophet.
for Si collidimur frangimur, If we be broken and unbound, we Are undone, signified by Scelurus faggot, a known story, Divisum est c•• •orum jam jam interibunt, Says the Prophet.
Their accord is gone, their cord is untwisted, they cannot stand, Iscouedo the Spanish Poet, being demanded by his Master, Philip the third, by what means he might become Master of the Low Countries, he gives him this shrewd and subtile councel, Divide them amongst themselves, according to Machiavels precept to his Caesar Borgia, Divide & impera, make a division and get the Dominion.
Their accord is gone, their cord is untwisted, they cannot stand, Iscouedo the Spanish Poet, being demanded by his Master, Philip the third, by what means he might become Master of the Low Countries, he gives him this shrewd and subtle council, Divide them among themselves, according to Machiavels precept to his Caesar Borgia, Divide & Impera, make a division and get the Dominion.
It is observed by many learned men (and lame••ed by more) that the unkind and needless division of Christian Princes amongst themselves, have added more Lands and Territories, more Dominions and Principalities unto the Turks Empire,
It is observed by many learned men (and lame••ed by more) that the unkind and needless division of Christian Princes among themselves, have added more Lands and Territories, more Dominions and Principalities unto the Turks Empire,
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then their own Sword and Bow, As Phrahartes, one of Pompey's chief Captains said of Julius Cesar's Conquests, Nostra ruina factus est magnus, By our ruine he is raised and made great, his gain hath been our loss, his rise our downfall;
then their own Sword and Bow, As Phrahartes, one of Pompey's chief Captains said of Julius Cesar's Conquests, Nostra ruina factus est magnus, By our ruin he is raised and made great, his gain hath been our loss, his rise our downfall;
And therefore (for conclusion of this point) in which I have been something earnest and long (being very seasonable and needfull to press in the condition we are in) let us but advisedly and soberly consider the many mischiefs which factions and divisions have brought into the world,
And Therefore (for conclusion of this point) in which I have been something earnest and long (being very seasonable and needful to press in the condition we Are in) let us but advisedly and soberly Consider the many mischiefs which factions and divisions have brought into the world,
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and closely lay them to heart, and it cannot but warm us with that heavenly fire of love (the image of our Father) and account it with David (who though a fortunate and valiant Warrier,
and closely lay them to heart, and it cannot but warm us with that heavenly fire of love (the image of our Father) and account it with David (who though a fortunate and valiant Warrior,
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and put them in mind of their own strength and honour, in intimating unto them the memorable words and observations of Henry the fourth, the Champion of Christendom, Monsieur Roan, the Champion and Marshal of France, in the beginning of the Reigne of Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory, walking in his Gallery with Roan, and being in serious discourse of the unity of the Queen with her Subjects, of their unanimity and strength, of the wealth and strong scituation of the Island (which he said was impregnable,
and put them in mind of their own strength and honour, in intimating unto them the memorable words and observations of Henry the fourth, the Champion of Christendom, Monsieur Roan, the Champion and Marshal of France, in the beginning of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory, walking in his Gallery with Roan, and being in serious discourse of the unity of the Queen with her Subject's, of their unanimity and strength, of the wealth and strong situation of the Island (which he said was impregnable,
and unaccessible, being walled with a Wall of Brasse) (he meant invironed and compassed with Seas) Roan answered like a prudent observer, Angle le terra grand animal.
and unaccessible, being walled with a Wall of Brass) (he meant environed and compassed with Seas) Roan answered like a prudent observer, Angle le terra grand animal.
and will have order in their own houses, and it is the Item and injunction they give to their servants, (when they hire them) this is the order of my house,
and will have order in their own houses, and it is the Item and injunction they give to their Servants, (when they hire them) this is the order of my house,
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The first is, 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech yor brethren, by the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (by which you are named or called) that you all speak the same things,
The First is, 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech Your brothers, by the name of the Lord jesus christ (by which you Are nam or called) that you all speak the same things,
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The second is Phil. 2. 1, 2. If there be any consolation in Christ, any comfort of love, any fellowship of the spirit, any bowels of mercy, fulfill my joy,
The second is Philip 2. 1, 2. If there be any consolation in christ, any Comfort of love, any fellowship of the Spirit, any bowels of mercy, fulfil my joy,
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and to Elias, not in the thunder, or fire, or storm, or tempest (but in the quiet sound) 1 Kings, 19. 11. And it is worth your noting upon what persons,
and to Elias, not in the thunder, or fire, or storm, or tempest (but in the quiet found) 1 Kings, 19. 11. And it is worth your noting upon what Persons,
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Beloved, if ever we find an enlargement of spirit, or feel the descent of spiritual blessings in an ample and plentifull manner, we shall find it to be when we are in unity and unanimity:
beloved, if ever we find an enlargement of Spirit, or feel the descent of spiritual blessings in an ample and plentiful manner, we shall find it to be when we Are in unity and unanimity:
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And therefore if we will have a sensible apprehension of the spirits communion and benediction, let us (in the name of God) meet in one Assembly in the same mind of those primitive Christians •to which we pretend did,
And Therefore if we will have a sensible apprehension of the spirits communion and benediction, let us (in the name of God) meet in one Assembly in the same mind of those primitive Christians •to which we pretend did,
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When we hold one of Paul, another of Apollo, another of Cephas, are we not divided? and divided prayers are fruitlesse (when the River is divided into many streams and currents, it cannot carry our Vessels) our hearts wanting love and unity,
When we hold one of Paul, Another of Apollo, Another of Cephas, Are we not divided? and divided Prayers Are fruitless (when the River is divided into many streams and currents, it cannot carry our Vessels) our hearts wanting love and unity,
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untill the old man be dead, the new man cannot quicken, As it was prophesied of Jacob and Esau when they were in their mothers womb ▪ that the elder should serve the younger:
until the old man be dead, the new man cannot quicken, As it was prophesied of Jacob and Esau when they were in their mother's womb ▪ that the elder should serve the younger:
4. In our first, some are more easily conceived and brought forth into the world, some with much more difficulty and pain, with greater sorrows and anguish, with many throbs and throws, crying and roaring,
4. In our First, Some Are more Easily conceived and brought forth into the world, Some with much more difficulty and pain, with greater sorrows and anguish, with many throbs and throws, crying and roaring,
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and (being pained with the woman in the twelth of the Revelations, ready to be delivered.) Thus it is in our second birth, some are more easily converted and turned to God,
and (being pained with the woman in the twelth of the Revelations, ready to be Delivered.) Thus it is in our second birth, Some Are more Easily converted and turned to God,
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as the Galathians Paul, My little children, cryes he, of whom I travel in childbed again untill Christ be framed in you, Gal. 4. 19. and the Prophet Jeremiah considering and grieving at the obstinacy and rebellion of Gods people, cries out, Ah my belly, my belly,
as the Galatians Paul, My little children, cries he, of whom I travel in childbed again until christ be framed in you, Gal. 4. 19. and the Prophet Jeremiah considering and grieving At the obstinacy and rebellion of God's people, cries out, Ah my belly, my belly,
how am I pained? which complaint signified nothing else but the extream sorrow and heart-breaking which the Prophet suffered, to reduce and bring the disobedient Jews into the Fold of Christ, to regenerate and convert them.
how am I pained? which complaint signified nothing Else but the extreme sorrow and Heartbreaking which the Prophet suffered, to reduce and bring the disobedient jews into the Fold of christ, to regenerate and convert them.
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So Christ, to make himself a lawfull seed, marries himself first unto the Church; Conglutinabo, or desponsabo te mihi fide, I will marry thee, unto me in faith;
So christ, to make himself a lawful seed, Marries himself First unto the Church; Conglutinabo, or Desponsabo te mihi fide, I will marry thee, unto me in faith;
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faith is as it were the marriage-ring (and that is the reason I think after the covenant and contract, that the Ring was given in marriage.) Now being thus married unto Christ, we are no more two,
faith is as it were the marriage-ring (and that is the reason I think After the Covenant and contract, that the Ring was given in marriage.) Now being thus married unto christ, we Are no more two,
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but one flesh, Gen. 2. 24. and never did any man hate his own flesh, Ephes. 5. 29. 6. In our first birth we grow and are framed in our mothers wombe by degrees:
but one Flesh, Gen. 2. 24. and never did any man hate his own Flesh, Ephesians 5. 29. 6. In our First birth we grow and Are framed in our mother's womb by Degrees:
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As therefore Jehu said, in his travel, to Jonadab (when he met him in the way) est ubi cor rectum, is thy heart right as mine is? The same in effect God speaks in truth, est vobis cor novum.
As Therefore Jehu said, in his travel, to Jonadab (when he met him in the Way) est ubi cor rectum, is thy heart right as mine is? The same in Effect God speaks in truth, est vobis cor novum.
and proceeding in grace and goodnesse, as the young babe growes daily and hourly towards his full pitch and grouth, see 2 Pet 2., 6, 7, 8. Adde to your faith vertue, to your vertue knowledge, to your knowledge temperance, to your temperance patience, to your patience godlinesse, to your godlinesse brotherly kindnesse, to your brotherly kindnesse love Sudden growthes are ever suspicious: Remember Jonas 's gourd;
and proceeding in grace and Goodness, as the young babe grows daily and hourly towards his full pitch and grouth, see 2 Pet 2., 6, 7, 8. Add to your faith virtue, to your virtue knowledge, to your knowledge temperance, to your temperance patience, to your patience godliness, to your godliness brotherly kindness, to your brotherly kindness love Sudden growths Are ever suspicious: remember Jonah is gourd;
Come but a little persecution for righteousnesse lake, and this forward seed is scorched, this hasty corn is blasted, they have no root, as our Saviour spe•ks, Mat. 13. or as Saint Paul, They are not rooted in knowledge,
Come but a little persecution for righteousness lake, and this forward seed is scorched, this hasty corn is blasted, they have no root, as our Saviour spe•ks, Mathew 13. or as Saint Paul, They Are not rooted in knowledge,
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As Isaac therefore demanded of Jacob in another sense, How is it you found it so quickly my son? Gen. 28. 20. So may I say of these forward ones, which like young lapwings run into the world with the shell on their heads;
As Isaac Therefore demanded of Jacob in Another sense, How is it you found it so quickly my son? Gen. 28. 20. So may I say of these forward ones, which like young lapwings run into the world with the shell on their Heads;
And this fight is not easie or short, we must resist unto bloud: There is the Law of sin in the members rebelling, &c. Christianity (as I told you) is called the difficult work of faith, and a working out our salvation with fear and trembling:
And this fight is not easy or short, we must resist unto blood: There is the Law of since in the members rebelling, etc. Christianity (as I told you) is called the difficult work of faith, and a working out our salvation with Fear and trembling:
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And Diogenes the Cynick ▪ as bitterly as wittily, told one that boasted of his age and eldership (and therefore scorned to be reproved) that he had put off pueritiam, but not puerilitatem, he had put off his childhood,
And Diogenes the Cynic ▪ as bitterly as wittily, told one that boasted of his age and eldership (and Therefore scorned to be reproved) that he had put off pueritiam, but not puerilitatem, he had put off his childhood,
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Beloved, though we should be as new born babes (in desire to the sincere milk of the word) yet we should not alwaies be as babes new born, stand at a stay like a horse in a Mil, which is all the day going about,
beloved, though we should be as new born babes (in desire to the sincere milk of the word) yet we should not always be as babes new born, stand At a stay like a horse in a Mil, which is all the day going about,
like Scullers, or Oars, if we goe not forward, we goe backward Examin we then the truth of our spiritual birth, by this of our natural (I mean by this likenesse and •imilitude to our natural) Art thou a stronger man in Christ now then formerly, this day then yesterday? are thy sins more mortified and weakned,
like Scullers, or Oars, if we go not forward, we go backward Examine we then the truth of our spiritual birth, by this of our natural (I mean by this likeness and •imilitude to our natural) Art thou a Stronger man in christ now then formerly, this day then yesterday? Are thy Sins more mortified and weakened,
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As Then the woman of Samaria, when she heard Christ speak of a water of which whosoever drank, should never thirst more, cries out, Lord give me evermore of this water.
As Then the woman of Samaria, when she herd christ speak of a water of which whosoever drank, should never thirst more, cries out, Lord give me evermore of this water.
So whosoever doth once taste how good and gracious the Lord is (as David speaks) must needs pant after him as the hart, &c. and as a new born babe desires the sincere milk of the word, that he may grow thereby: for no growth, no grace.
So whosoever does once taste how good and gracious the Lord is (as David speaks) must needs pant After him as the heart, etc. and as a new born babe Desires the sincere milk of the word, that he may grow thereby: for no growth, no grace.
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So much of the similitudes and likenesses betweene our first and second birth. Follows now the eminency and dignity of a Christian new born, and truely very superlative,
So much of the Similitudes and Likenesses between our First and second birth. Follows now the eminency and dignity of a Christian new born, and truly very superlative,
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He that is born from above hath God for his Father, and Jerusalem which is from above, to wit, the Church for his Mother, Christ Jesus the son of Gods love for his Brother;
He that is born from above hath God for his Father, and Jerusalem which is from above, to wit, the Church for his Mother, christ jesus the son of God's love for his Brother;
For as I told you before, they are by this heavenly birth, made partakers of the Divine Nature, 1 Pet. 1. 4. and so a noble generation, a royal Priesthood, a peculiar people, &c. the noblest born of any in the world, are they that are born from above.
For as I told you before, they Are by this heavenly birth, made partakers of the Divine Nature, 1 Pet. 1. 4. and so a noble generation, a royal Priesthood, a peculiar people, etc. the Noblest born of any in the world, Are they that Are born from above.
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It was the religious and pious speech of Theodosius, an Emperor of Rome, Mallem esse membrum Christi quam caput im•erii, I had rather be a member of Christ then Head of an Empire.
It was the religious and pious speech of Theodosius, an Emperor of Room, Mallem esse Limb Christ quam caput im•erii, I had rather be a member of christ then Head of an Empire.
he answers (as I told you) Mat. 12. and Luke 8. by pointing to his Disciples, Mat. 12. 49, 50. He stretched forth his hands towards his Disciples,
he answers (as I told you) Mathew 12. and Lycia 8. by pointing to his Disciples, Mathew 12. 49, 50. He stretched forth his hands towards his Disciples,
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for whosoever doth, &c. The same Luke 8. My mother and my brethren are they that hear the word and do it, verses 21. By which places of Scripture we see plainly and evidently, that Christs respects are greater,
for whosoever does, etc. The same Lycia 8. My mother and my brothers Are they that hear the word and do it, Verses 21. By which places of Scripture we see plainly and evidently, that Christ respects Are greater,
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whatsoever my heart hath profitably meditated upon this divine Subject, may enter (from my mouth into your ears, from your ears into your hearts, from your hearts spring forth in your lives and be fruitfull;
whatsoever my heart hath profitably meditated upon this divine Subject, may enter (from my Mouth into your ears, from your ears into your hearts, from your hearts spring forth in your lives and be fruitful;
As you have in part seen the eminency and dignity of a Christian (of which you shall hear more anon) so I pray you note three great and singular priviledges and prorogatives of one born of God;
As you have in part seen the eminency and dignity of a Christian (of which you shall hear more anon) so I pray you note three great and singular privileges and prorogatives of one born of God;
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but lyars, 1 John 1. In many things we offend all (saith James, We, he puts himself in, James, called the Just) puts himself into the number of sinners (We offend all) all of us in many things,
but liars, 1 John 1. In many things we offend all (Says James, We, he puts himself in, James, called the Just) puts himself into the number of Sinners (We offend all) all of us in many things,
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though the lowest forms are not under the dominion of sin) And what were Noahs drunkenesses, Lots incest, Abrahams dissimulation, Davids Adultery, Solomons Idolatry, Peters Apostacy, Thomas ••s ••credulity, were not these sins? Noah was a just man in his generation, Abraham the Father of the Faithfull, and friend of God;
though the lowest forms Are not under the dominion of since) And what were Noahs drunkenesses, Lots Incest, Abrahams dissimulation, Davids Adultery, Solomons Idolatry, Peter's Apostasy, Thomas ••s ••credulity, were not these Sins? Noah was a just man in his generation, Abraham the Father of the Faithful, and friend of God;
because they be born of God, and by faith lay hold upon the Lamb of God, which hath taken away, &c. and they have an Advocate with the Father, &c. But we are to know that this Advocate, this Jesus who was so called because he should save,
Because they be born of God, and by faith lay hold upon the Lamb of God, which hath taken away, etc. and they have an Advocate with the Father, etc. But we Are to know that this Advocate, this jesus who was so called Because he should save,
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Sin is in the best and holiest, but it condemns not them that are in Christ, Rom. 8. 11 They commit no wickednesse (saith David ) that walk in thy waies, that is willingly, purposely, or resolvedly:
since is in the best and Holiest, but it condemns not them that Are in christ, Rom. 8. 11 They commit no wickedness (Says David) that walk in thy ways, that is willingly, purposely, or resolvedly:
They sin indeed out of weaknesse and frailty, and error, out of negligence and carelesnesse, and rashnesse, but not out of wickednesse, intention, or presumption, out of infirmity, and inadvertency;
They sin indeed out of weakness and frailty, and error, out of negligence and carelessness, and rashness, but not out of wickedness, intention, or presumption, out of infirmity, and inadvertency;
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they have sin in them, but not ruling or reigning in them, Rom. 6. 4 ▪ As Christ said to his Disciples when he found them asleep, The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak:
they have since in them, but not ruling or reigning in them, Rom. 6. 4 ▪ As christ said to his Disciples when he found them asleep, The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak:
and as it is their trade and their work, so it is their sport and pastime, their mirth and recreation, this fool (the sinner) makes a sport of sin: a fool indeed;
and as it is their trade and their work, so it is their sport and pastime, their mirth and recreation, this fool (the sinner) makes a sport of since: a fool indeed;
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Augustin in his Book de civitate Dei, sets forth the difference between the sins of the regenerate and unregenerate, very learnedly and comfortably, by a comparison and instance in Tarquin and Lucrete, where speaking of her ravishment by him, he saith thus, There were two bodies ▪ and yet but one Adulterer,
Augustin in his Book de Civitate Dei, sets forth the difference between the Sins of the regenerate and unregenerate, very learnedly and comfortably, by a comparison and instance in Tarquin and Lucrete, where speaking of her ravishment by him, he Says thus, There were two bodies ▪ and yet but one Adulterer,
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and violence of Satan, The good they would do they cannot do it, but the evil, &c. Rom. which makes them heavily and dolefully to complain, Miserable men that we are, who &c. and concludes the point, having shewed the difference between the sins of the godly and ungodly, in two sentences, which deserve your observation: 1. Verus p•nitens semper est in timone & dolore;
and violence of Satan, The good they would do they cannot do it, but the evil, etc. Rom. which makes them heavily and dolefully to complain, Miserable men that we Are, who etc. and concludes the point, having showed the difference between the Sins of the godly and ungodly, in two sentences, which deserve your observation: 1. Verus p•nitens semper est in timone & dolore;
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So much of the heart and mind, as is in any sin, so much it is a sin, where they are not, there is no sin, formally or evangelically, at least condemnatory:
So much of the heart and mind, as is in any since, so much it is a since, where they Are not, there is no since, formally or evangelically, At least condemnatory:
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You must not sin as wicked men do, who do nothing else but sin. (Their life being a continuall and continued course of sinning) who make it their work and trade, work it with both their hands,
You must not sin as wicked men do, who do nothing Else but since. (Their life being a continual and continued course of sinning) who make it their work and trade, work it with both their hands,
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but he that is born of God, doth righteously, 1 John 2. 29. And he that is born of God, heareth Gods word, John 8. 47. He carrieth a flexible and docible heart unto the word, which is the seed of our new birth,
but he that is born of God, does righteously, 1 John 2. 29. And he that is born of God, hears God's word, John 8. 47. He Carrieth a flexible and docible heart unto the word, which is the seed of our new birth,
and if David thought it a great honor to be son in-law to a King, Let Christians think it a transcendent dignity and honor to have God the King of Kings for their Father.
and if David Thought it a great honour to be son inlaw to a King, Let Christians think it a transcendent dignity and honour to have God the King of Kings for their Father.
It will be our happinesse in heaven, Non possumus peccare: We cannot sin at all. In a word Not to sin at all is the happinesse and holinesse of heaven:
It will be our happiness in heaven, Non possumus Peccare: We cannot sin At all. In a word Not to sin At all is the happiness and holiness of heaven:
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This then consider and apply, for the conclusion of this comfortable priviledg, That to be preserved from sin (from the hurt and danger of sinne) is a great priviledge and blessing:
This then Consider and apply, for the conclusion of this comfortable privilege, That to be preserved from since (from the hurt and danger of sin) is a great privilege and blessing:
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and the more we empty of sin by repentance, the more we are filled with joy, which is found and felt here by the testimony of our own consciences, which is the very beginning of heaven and of happinesse in this life:
and the more we empty of since by Repentance, the more we Are filled with joy, which is found and felt Here by the testimony of our own Consciences, which is the very beginning of heaven and of happiness in this life:
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To make us so happy here as to be holy (that is, not to have our sin imputed ▪ For blessed is he whose iniquity is forgiven, &c.) and so holy here, that hereafter we may be eternally happy. The second Priviledg.
To make us so happy Here as to be holy (that is, not to have our since imputed ▪ For blessed is he whose iniquity is forgiven, etc.) and so holy Here, that hereafter we may be eternally happy. The second Privilege.
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and to have the moon under her feet, and upon, &c. the meaning is, she was cloathed with Christ the Sun, that is, with Christ the Sun of righteousness, according to that saying of St Paul, Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ:
and to have the moon under her feet, and upon, etc. the meaning is, she was clothed with christ the Sun, that is, with christ the Sun of righteousness, according to that saying of Saint Paul, Put you on the Lord jesus christ:
She had the moon under her feet, that is, she had all earthly and worldly things under her, which are compared to the moon for its waxing and waning, changing, decreasing,
She had the moon under her feet, that is, she had all earthly and worldly things under her, which Are compared to the moon for its waxing and waning, changing, decreasing,
and increasing, for her continual variations and uncertainties, she treads them all under her feet, she makes light of them, knowing that she is born fr•m above,
and increasing, for her continual variations and uncertainties, she treads them all under her feet, she makes Light of them, knowing that she is born fr•m above,
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It was the observation of the Poet, Os homini sublime dedit coelumque tueri Jussit, & erectos, &c. Whereas all other creatures were framed with dejected and cast-down countenances, with faces hanging downwards:
It was the observation of the Poet, Os Homini sublime dedit coelumque tueri Jussit, & Erectos, etc. Whereas all other creatures were framed with dejected and Cast-down countenances, with faces hanging downwards:
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he made man with an erect, lofty, and stately countenance, that he might by the consideration of his feature and composition, be put in mind of the end of his creation:
he made man with an erect, lofty, and stately countenance, that he might by the consideration of his feature and composition, be put in mind of the end of his creation:
Sit at a distaff, and do such drudgery and base services as the world and flesh (like Omphale ) shall prescribe unto them ▪ The world I say God placed under mans feet, that his head and heart should not be where his feet troad and trampled.
Fit At a distaff, and do such drudgery and base services as the world and Flesh (like Omphale) shall prescribe unto them ▪ The world I say God placed under men feet, that his head and heart should not be where his feet troad and trampled.
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Shall Man make himselfe so base, so dishonour his high calling, so degenerate, as to make himselfe a slave to his slave, a servant to his servants, with cursed Cham whose curse it was to be a servant of servants:
Shall Man make himself so base, so dishonour his high calling, so degenerate, as to make himself a slave to his slave, a servant to his Servants, with cursed Cham whose curse it was to be a servant of Servants:
and imbitters our earthly blessings, when he sees us dote too much upon them, and place that contentment and satisfaction in them, which we should place in him;
and imbitters our earthly blessings, when he sees us dote too much upon them, and place that contentment and satisfaction in them, which we should place in him;
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or else drops some bitternesse into it to make it dis••stfull. Let God therefore have the prime and principall, the strength and constancy of our affections,
or Else drops Some bitterness into it to make it dis••stfull. Let God Therefore have the prime and principal, the strength and constancy of our affections,
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and let us love all other things with a subordinate and inferiour love, and all he gives us to enjoy, let us love for the givers sake (as his gifts and blessings) and so we cannot erre in our love.
and let us love all other things with a subordinate and inferior love, and all he gives us to enjoy, let us love for the givers sake (as his Gifts and blessings) and so we cannot err in our love.
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For wilt thou, which art borne for a better inheritance, which shalt one day feed of the food of Angels, which shalt sit with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdome of God, wilt thou so far disgrace and debase thy selfe, thy Father, Friends,
For wilt thou, which art born for a better inheritance, which shalt one day feed of the food of Angels, which shalt fit with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of God, wilt thou so Far disgrace and debase thy self, thy Father, Friends,
and Country, as to spend they self and lay out thy self upon earthly and transitory things? Lay out thy labour for that which is not bread, &c. Isa. 55. 2. No, let Babylon feed upon these dishes, let the Prodigall eate these husks.
and Country, as to spend they self and lay out thy self upon earthly and transitory things? Lay out thy labour for that which is not bred, etc. Isaiah 55. 2. No, let Babylon feed upon these Dishes, let the Prodigal eat these husks.
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But say what we can or will, men will, most men set their affections upon these worldly things, which S. Paul (upon good grounds) disswades we will fasten our minds upon these transitory substances, we will spend our shafts at these flying fowles, which have wings like an Eagle,
But say what we can or will, men will, most men Set their affections upon these worldly things, which S. Paul (upon good grounds) dissuades we will fasten our minds upon these transitory substances, we will spend our shafts At these flying fowls, which have wings like an Eagl,
Perswade we what we can, (had we the tongues of men and Angels) we could never perswade men from doting upon these vaine, transitory, deceitfull, and uncertaine riches.
Persuade we what we can, (had we the tongues of men and Angels) we could never persuade men from doting upon these vain, transitory, deceitful, and uncertain riches.
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But we will build where we cannot stay, and anchor where we cannot harbour, and faine would we set our rest here in this restlesse place, this troublesom and unquiet world, (whose whole composition is nothing but commotion and tumult) although Saint Paul tels us, That we have no continuing City here, and the Prophet calls upon us to arise and be gone in our affections,
But we will built where we cannot stay, and anchor where we cannot harbour, and feign would we Set our rest Here in this restless place, this troublesome and unquiet world, (whose Whole composition is nothing but commotion and tumult) although Saint Paul tells us, That we have no Continuing city Here, and the Prophet calls upon us to arise and be gone in our affections,
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So give me Riches or I die, (and in deed many die in the too eager pursuit of them, (as she did in her travaile.) God gave her children, but one was her death:
So give me Riches or I die, (and in deed many die in the too eager pursuit of them, (as she did in her travail.) God gave her children, but one was her death:
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Thus though we call God Father, and professe our selves his children, yet in our courses and wayes we shew our, selves Terr• filios, Earth-bred and worldly minded men.
Thus though we call God Father, and profess our selves his children, yet in our courses and ways we show our, selves Terr• Sons, Earthbred and worldly minded men.
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and all for that which cannot profit us or fill us, (except it be with cares and crosses, with troubles and vexations.) We make our way through thornes, to get nothing but thornes, which pierce us through with many sorrowes;
and all for that which cannot profit us or fill us, (except it be with Cares and Crosses, with Troubles and vexations.) We make our Way through thorns, to get nothing but thorns, which pierce us through with many sorrows;
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In all thy earthly businesses, carry a heavenly mind, and when thy hands be upon thy worke, let thy heart be above, where thy Father is, thy Redeemer is, where thy Country ▪ Friends, and inheritances all are:
In all thy earthly businesses, carry a heavenly mind, and when thy hands be upon thy work, let thy heart be above, where thy Father is, thy Redeemer is, where thy Country ▪ Friends, and inheritances all Are:
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Againe, I goe, saith Christ, to prepare you a place, and in my Fathers house, (who by my merits I have made yours) are many Mansions: mansions à manendo, from continuing,
Again, I go, Says christ, to prepare you a place, and in my Father's house, (who by my merits I have made yours) Are many Mansions: mansions à manendo, from Continuing,
But in Heaven are eternall and everlasting habitations prepared for Gods children. Here (in this strange Countrey) we have hunger, and want, and necessity enough,
But in Heaven Are Eternal and everlasting habitations prepared for God's children. Here (in this strange Country) we have hunger, and want, and necessity enough,
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when being in this case, they cryed unto God in their trouble, he delivered them out of their distresse, he brought them forth into a wealthy place, set their feet in a large roome,
when being in this case, they cried unto God in their trouble, he Delivered them out of their distress, he brought them forth into a wealthy place, Set their feet in a large room,
And in the 23. Psalme, he thankfully acknowledges, that in his greatest extremity and need, and in the most b•rren place (the Wildernesse) God spread him a Table,
And in the 23. Psalm, he thankfully acknowledges, that in his greatest extremity and need, and in the most b•rren place (the Wilderness) God spread him a Table,
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when they were all at the red Sea (at the very brink of destruction) and when there was but a st•p between them and death, whom he had led as a Father his children by the hand, in the day time by a pillar of a cloud,
when they were all At the read Sea (At the very brink of destruction) and when there was but a st•p between them and death, whom he had led as a Father his children by the hand, in the day time by a pillar of a cloud,
Then I say againe, did they pray unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them, &c. and they did see the goodnesse of the Lord, in their sudden and unex•pected deliverance:
Then I say again, did they pray unto the Lord in their trouble, and he Delivered them, etc. and they did see the Goodness of the Lord, in their sudden and unex•pected deliverance:
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Who would not honour such a Father, that honours them that honour him? He that serveth me, him will my Father honour, who would not honour such a Father,
Who would not honour such a Father, that honours them that honour him? He that serves me, him will my Father honour, who would not honour such a Father,
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This is that he calls for by his Prophets, and presses it strongly and powerfully. 1. By way of concession, A Son honoureth his Father, &c. 2. By way of exprobration or redargation:
This is that he calls for by his prophets, and presses it strongly and powerfully. 1. By Way of concession, A Son Honoureth his Father, etc. 2. By Way of exprobration or redargation:
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But now this very terme of paternity and Fatherhood, and the thought of these transcendent prerogatives, 1. That he preserves us from sinne. 2. That he purchases an immortal and glorious inheritance for us in Heaven. 3. That (as a Father) he leads us through all the change and chances of this life, should the more stir us up to constant filiall and universall obedience;
But now this very term of paternity and Fatherhood, and the Thought of these transcendent prerogatives, 1. That he preserves us from sin. 2. That he purchases an immortal and glorious inheritance for us in Heaven. 3. That (as a Father) he leads us through all the change and chances of this life, should the more stir us up to constant filial and universal Obedience;
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If an earthly Father knowes how to give, &c. Thus we see the honourable relation we are invested with, in our regeneration we have God for our Father, we see our honour and priviledges,
If an earthly Father knows how to give, etc. Thus we see the honourable Relation we Are invested with, in our regeneration we have God for our Father, we see our honour and privileges,
Come we now to the second, that God himself is the Author and cause of this Birth. 11. H• begets us, It is the work• of God, his proper and principall, and peculiar worke;
Come we now to the second, that God himself is the Author and cause of this Birth. 11. H• begets us, It is the work• of God, his proper and principal, and peculiar work;
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We are his workmanship, saith the Apostle, created to good workes, Gal. 2. 10. We say in Philosophy, that Sol & homo generant hominem, That the Sun with the help of Man, doth generate and beget a Man:
We Are his workmanship, Says the Apostle, created to good works, Gal. 2. 10. We say in Philosophy, that Sol & homo generant hominem, That the Sun with the help of Man, does generate and beget a Man:
Not in any outward impure way of the flesh, or in any carnall manner, as Nichodemus conceived, which is meant by Bloud and by the will of the Flesh but by the will of God:
Not in any outward impure Way of the Flesh, or in any carnal manner, as Nicodemus conceived, which is meant by Blood and by the will of the Flesh but by the will of God:
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when the Preacher is not, and runs when he cannot, Phil. 10. God useth sometimes to pull that dignity and honour upon the instrumentall, which workes with him, and for him.
when the Preacher is not, and runs when he cannot, Philip 10. God uses sometime to pull that dignity and honour upon the instrumental, which works with him, and for him.
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Thus (you see that God himselfe is the Authour and cause of our new Birth, it is the proper and peculiar worke of God to beget, voluntariè nos genuit, of his will he beg•te us.
Thus (you see that God himself is the Author and cause of our new Birth, it is the proper and peculiar work of God to beget, voluntariè nos genuit, of his will he beg•te us.
So sometimes it is attributed to God the Sonne, as Esai. 53. 10. Beleevers are called his seed, that he might see his seed, he made his soule a sacrifice for sinne:
So sometime it is attributed to God the Son, as Isaiah. 53. 10. Believers Are called his seed, that he might see his seed, he made his soul a sacrifice for sin:
sometimes it is attributed to all the three persons in Trinity together ▪ as in that notable place, Tit. 3 ▪ & 7. By his mercy he saved us, by the renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he abundantly shed in our hearts through Christ Jesus.
sometime it is attributed to all the three Persons in Trinity together ▪ as in that notable place, Tit. 3 ▪ & 7. By his mercy he saved us, by the renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he abundantly shed in our hearts through christ jesus.
There we have the three persons together in two verses, and here all the cause of our regeneration in one, a parallel whereunto you sh•ll hardly finde in the whole New Testament.
There we have the three Persons together in two Verses, and Here all the cause of our regeneration in one, a parallel whereunto you sh•ll hardly find in the Whole New Testament.
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So the Ministers of the New Testament (the Pastors of Christs Church) according to that Typ•, ought to put up in all his devotion, the prayers and supplications, the wants of his people, with his owne:
So the Ministers of the New Testament (the Pastors of Christ Church) according to that Typ•, ought to put up in all his devotion, the Prayers and supplications, the Wants of his people, with his own:
the mind of God expressed to Man by Christ, who sit• at the right hand of the Father, making those Prayers and Petitions of ours which are imperfect in themselves, to be more perfect by his mediation.
the mind of God expressed to Man by christ, who sit• At the right hand of the Father, making those Prayers and Petitions of ours which Are imperfect in themselves, to be more perfect by his mediation.
And as these instruments of Regeneration are called Fathers both in the Old Testament, ( My Father, my Father, &c. cryes Elisha to Elias, Jehoram to him, a wicked man,
And as these Instruments of Regeneration Are called Father's both in the Old Testament, (My Father, my Father, etc. cries Elisha to Elias, jehoram to him, a wicked man,
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as afterward the affection of a Father, v•r. 11. sh•wing that as he did not occasionally forget to use the gravity of a Father in his exhortations and instructions,
as afterwards the affection of a Father, v•r. 11. sh•wing that as he did not occasionally forget to use the gravity of a Father in his exhortations and instructions,
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So Gods Ministers should be willing to free their people from distemper and disorder, from th• corruption and error of the times, feeding them with wholsome and sound doctrine, with the sincere milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby, not with fancies and humours,
So God's Ministers should be willing to free their people from distemper and disorder, from th• corruption and error of the times, feeding them with wholesome and found Doctrine, with the sincere milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby, not with fancies and humours,
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and their owne inventions and imaginations, (for with griefe be it spoken, we are falne from the worshipping of Images, to the worshipping of Imaginations) which as it breeds sicknesses in young children to let them ea•• what they will,
and their own Inventions and Imaginations, (for with grief be it spoken, we Are fallen from the worshipping of Images, to the worshipping of Imaginations) which as it breeds Sicknesses in young children to let them ea•• what they will,
And it teacheth the people againe, since they stand in so n••r a relation to their Ministers, (as Children to Parents) to carry a filiall and dutifull aff•ction towards their Pastours,
And it Teaches the people again, since they stand in so n••r a Relation to their Ministers, (as Children to Parents) to carry a filial and dutiful aff•ction towards their Pastors,
The want of which reciprocall loving kindnesse and affection, when Father and Children, M•nister and People, Master and Servant, have had a greater desire to have their humours fed,
The want of which reciprocal loving kindness and affection, when Father and Children, M•nister and People, Master and Servant, have had a greater desire to have their humours fed,
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than their soules edified, have not onely caused great r•nts and div•sions, (which with R••bens caused great gr•efe and sorrow of heart) but I dare say hath gr••ved the blessed and holy Spirit of God, the sole worker of our Regeneration,
than their Souls edified, have not only caused great r•nts and div•sions, (which with R••bens caused great gr•efe and sorrow of heart) but I Dare say hath gr••ved the blessed and holy Spirit of God, the sole worker of our Regeneration,
Thirdly, this calls upon the great Fathers of the Commonwealth, who are called Gods, (being next to him) and Patres Patriae th• Fathers of this Country ▪ nay of the Common-wealth and State, to see with what meat their Children, their Subjects are fed:
Thirdly, this calls upon the great Father's of the Commonwealth, who Are called God's, (being next to him) and Patres Patriae th• Father's of this Country ▪ nay of the Commonwealth and State, to see with what meat their Children, their Subject's Are fed:
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Isaiah calls them Nursing fathers, and Nursing mothers, and prophesies that in the great Reformation, Kings should be nursing fathers, and Queens nursing mothers.
Isaiah calls them Nursing Father's, and Nursing mother's, and prophecies that in the great Reformation, Kings should be nursing Father's, and Queen's nursing mother's.
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That is, God would raise up the great Potentates and Princes of the •arth, to provide that the people should be fed with wholsome food, that living waters should flow abundantly from the threshold of the Sanctuary ▪ and that all people should know the Lord, from the greatest to the least.
That is, God would raise up the great Potentates and Princes of the •arth, to provide that the people should be fed with wholesome food, that living waters should flow abundantly from the threshold of the Sanctuary ▪ and that all people should know the Lord, from the greatest to the least.
Hence it followes necessarily, that the Supreame Magistrate •e seasoned with Religion, and what a sweet perfume followes such Princes, see in the •xamples of Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon ▪ Asa, Josiah, H•z•kiah, &c. and not irreligious or Popishly affected,
Hence it follows necessarily, that the Supreme Magistrate •e seasoned with Religion, and what a sweet perfume follows such Princes, see in the •xamples of Moses, joshua, David, Solomon ▪ Asa, Josiah, H•z•kiah, etc. and not irreligious or Popishly affected,
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If God please to give us a Magistrate which is godly and religious, (and which he promiseth to give to his people) Zealous and forward in the Duties of Christianity, a lover and maintainer of the truth.
If God please to give us a Magistrate which is godly and religious, (and which he promises to give to his people) Zealous and forward in the Duties of Christianity, a lover and maintainer of the truth.
Confessor Papa, Confessor populus (how true that is in the letter, let the world observe:) But surely where the Prince or Governor is a true Protestant, all will be of his profession;
Confessor Papa, Confessor populus (how true that is in the Letter, let the world observe:) But surely where the Prince or Governor is a true Protestant, all will be of his profession;
and happy in the other) who in the midst of an Idolatrous, froward, humorous and pe•v•sh people, resolves like a pious Ruler indeed, I and my house will serve the Lord:
and happy in the other) who in the midst of an Idolatrous, froward, humorous and pe•v•sh people, resolves like a pious Ruler indeed, I and my house will serve the Lord:
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a finer Religion than the Protestants, as a vaine Lady once said, some a homely Slut, without Forme and Beau•y, (as her Husband was accounted in the dayes of his fl•sh) whereas,
a finer Religion than the Protestants, as a vain Lady once said, Some a homely Slut, without Form and Beau•y, (as her Husband was accounted in the days of his fl•sh) whereas,
something obscured in her Beauty by the morphew of Faction, and the Sun of Affliction, and the Tan of Persecution, but amiable and lovely for all that:
something obscured in her Beauty by the morphew of Faction, and the Sun of Affliction, and the Tan of Persecution, but amiable and lovely for all that:
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but of whom are we begotten? I answer, As God is our Father, so the Church is the Mother of us all, Gal. 4 16. Of all the Children of God, so saith Saint Paul ▪ Jerusalem which is from above, is Free and Mother of us all:
but of whom Are we begotten? I answer, As God is our Father, so the Church is the Mother of us all, Gal. 4 16. Of all the Children of God, so Says Saint Paul ▪ Jerusalem which is from above, is Free and Mother of us all:
and figured by the Kingdome of David, Rev. 3. 7. Therefore of both these God proclaimes, here shall be my rest for ever, Psal. 132. And rightly and justly, is the Church called our Mother.
and figured by the Kingdom of David, Rev. 3. 7. Therefore of both these God proclaims, Here shall be my rest for ever, Psalm 132. And rightly and justly, is the Church called our Mother.
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First, Because her Maker is her Husband, Esay 54. she is the spouse of our Father betroathed to him in Faith, Hos. 2. 19. I will marry thee unto me in Faith and Righteousnesse, coupled together and made one, by the unity and bond of the Spirit, Love being the matri•oniall bond:
First, Because her Maker is her Husband, Isaiah 54. she is the spouse of our Father betrothed to him in Faith, Hos. 2. 19. I will marry thee unto me in Faith and Righteousness, coupled together and made one, by the unity and bound of the Spirit, Love being the matri•oniall bound:
I am my Beloved, and my Beloved is mine, (he feeds among the Lillies) amongst the Innocent and Faithfull, not amongst Bryars and Thorns ▪ Hemlock or Nettles.
I am my beloved, and my beloved is mine, (he feeds among the Lilies) among the Innocent and Faithful, not among Briars and Thorns ▪ Hemlock or Nettles.
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This teacheth us to honour our Mother, and like little children, hang upon her breasts for maintenance and succour, Esa. 66. 14. Suck and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolation, milke out and be delighted with the abundance of her glory:
This Teaches us to honour our Mother, and like little children, hang upon her breasts for maintenance and succour, Isaiah 66. 14. Suck and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolation, milk out and be delighted with the abundance of her glory:
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It is the Church, which by the blessing of God brings forth Children unto God (by the Ministry of the word) as it is in my Text, he begets us by the word of truth.
It is the Church, which by the blessing of God brings forth Children unto God (by the Ministry of the word) as it is in my Text, he begets us by the word of truth.
As new born• babes, 2 Pet. 2. 2. In a word, out of the Church there is no Salvation, who have not the Church for their Mother, shall not have God for their Father, was the saying of old;
As new born• babes, 2 Pet. 2. 2. In a word, out of the Church there is no Salvation, who have not the Church for their Mother, shall not have God for their Father, was the saying of old;
and the Gospell a Gospell of peace, and our Calling a Calling of peace ▪ &c. ut dixi ▪ It was the Harl•t would have the child divided, &c. you know what Church it is that delights in blood, which make themselves drunk with the blood of Saints,
and the Gospel a Gospel of peace, and our Calling a Calling of peace ▪ etc. ut I have said ▪ It was the Harl•t would have the child divided, etc. you know what Church it is that delights in blood, which make themselves drunk with the blood of Saints,
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They that are Gods children are of one minde, in one house, (and all believers are so as those primitive were, Act. 4. the last.) They will not fall out because they are Brethren,
They that Are God's children Are of one mind, in one house, (and all believers Are so as those primitive were, Act. 4. the last.) They will not fallen out Because they Are Brothers,
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for we know it is a good and joyfull thing, &c. But my sheets swell to a bigger bulke than was intended, what is spoken therefore shall suffice for the proof and demonstration of the two doctrines, out of the first cause of our Regeneration.
for we know it is a good and joyful thing, etc. But my sheets swell to a bigger bulk than was intended, what is spoken Therefore shall suffice for the proof and demonstration of the two doctrines, out of the First cause of our Regeneration.
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for use and application. 1. The Christians Dignity. 2. His Duty, and then I shall commit you to God and the Word of his Grace, the Word of Truth, which is able to build you farther, &c. Act. 19. 32.
for use and application. 1. The Christians Dignity. 2. His Duty, and then I shall commit you to God and the Word of his Grace, the Word of Truth, which is able to built you farther, etc. Act. 19. 32.
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First then for the Christians dignity, which is three fold, To be regenerate and born againe. 1. Dignity above men. 2. It is a dignity above the Angells. 3. It is a dignity above the Creatures;
First then for the Christians dignity, which is three fold, To be regenerate and born again. 1. Dignity above men. 2. It is a dignity above the Angels. 3. It is a dignity above the Creatures;
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and not forget the labour of their love, nor the good they doe, Heb. 6. 10. Saint Peter, as you you have heard, gives the Jewes an eminent and transcendent Title, having honoured them with these Denominations;
and not forget the labour of their love, nor the good they do, Hebrew 6. 10. Saint Peter, as you you have herd, gives the Jews an eminent and transcendent Title, having honoured them with these Denominations;
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a chosen generation, a royall Priesthood, a holy Nation; he adds (what the Apostle here intimates) a peculiar people: populus acquisitionis, a peculiar people.
a chosen generation, a royal Priesthood, a holy nation; he adds (what the Apostle Here intimates) a peculiar people: populus acquisitionis, a peculiar people.
All other men are Gods creatures, but these are the first fru•ts of his creatures; and as they are consecrate to him, so they often consecrate and blesse them:
All other men Are God's creatures, but these Are the First fru•ts of his creatures; and as they Are consecrate to him, so they often consecrate and bless them:
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Man fell, and God presently sends him, nay gives him (by word of mouth) a promise of a Redeemer, That the seed of the woman, &c. So that God did more in our restauration,
Man fell, and God presently sends him, nay gives him (by word of Mouth) a promise of a Redeemer, That the seed of the woman, etc. So that God did more in our restauration,
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2. To which of the Angels said he, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? He (that is, Christ) took not the seed of Angels, but the seed of Abraham.
2. To which of the Angels said he, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? He (that is, christ) took not the seed of Angels, but the seed of Abraham.
And again, He was made of the seed of David, Rom. 1. 3. He in no sort took the seed of Abraham, Heb. 2. Christ (to fit himself for Mans salvation) took upon him an humane body, (the nature of Man) and in this kind dignified and honoured Mans n•ture above the Angels.
And again, He was made of the seed of David, Rom. 1. 3. He in no sort took the seed of Abraham, Hebrew 2. christ (to fit himself for men salvation) took upon him an humane body, (the nature of Man) and in this kind dignified and honoured men n•ture above the Angels.
And this (I dare say) seemeth to be a greater preheminence and dignity of the children of God above the Angels, in regard there is a neerer conju•ct on between Christ and us,
And this (I Dare say) seems to be a greater pre-eminence and dignity of the children of God above the Angels, in regard there is a nearer conju•ct on between christ and us,
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than between Christ and the Angels, (I meane in nature and person, not in place.) In place indeed the Angels are neerer unto God than Man, being in Heaven,
than between christ and the Angels, (I mean in nature and person, not in place.) In place indeed the Angels Are nearer unto God than Man, being in Heaven,
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And why did he take our nature upon him, and not ou• nature onely, but the contumelies of our nature, (so base and meane that they are not to be named) why did he this,
And why did he take our nature upon him, and not ou• nature only, but the Contumelies of our nature, (so base and mean that they Are not to be nam) why did he this,
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Surely the Virgins womb was not so pu•e or cleane a plac•, but the glorious and great God might have abhorred and despised it, (but when he took upon him to deliver Man, he did not.) Blessed be his Name therefore, who was borne that we might not die, who was made the Son of Man, that we might be made the sons of God.
Surely the Virgins womb was not so pu•e or clean a plac•, but the glorious and great God might have abhorred and despised it, (but when he took upon him to deliver Man, he did not.) Blessed be his Name Therefore, who was born that we might not die, who was made the Son of Man, that we might be made the Sons of God.
and doe attend it, 1 Pet. 1. 11. it doth them good at the heart to see their places filled and supplyed by men, from which the evill Angels by their Apostasie and pride fell.
and do attend it, 1 Pet. 1. 11. it does them good At the heart to see their places filled and supplied by men, from which the evil Angels by their Apostasy and pride fell.
Lastly, (to honour the Regenerate yet farther) the Angels are charged and commanded to attend and wait upon them, He hath given his Angels charge over thee, &c. Psal. 91. 11. They are not onely Fellow-servants with the Angels (as Iohn the Divine calls them) but they are servants to the children of God,
Lastly, (to honour the Regenerate yet farther) the Angels Are charged and commanded to attend and wait upon them, He hath given his Angels charge over thee, etc. Psalm 91. 11. They Are not only Fellow servants with the Angels (as John the Divine calls them) but they Are Servants to the children of God,
For the heavenly Angels pitch their tent• about them, Psal. 34: 11. and they have charge given them (of their Father which is in heaven) to bear them up in their hands, that they dash not their feet against a stone.
For the heavenly Angels pitch their tent• about them, Psalm 34: 11. and they have charge given them (of their Father which is in heaven) to bear them up in their hands, that they dash not their feet against a stone.
Who cannot but admire the great love and mercy of God, in the words of Da•id, Lord what is man? Psal. 8. Thou madest him little lower (in some degrees higher) than the Angels, and hast crowned him with dignity and honour:
Who cannot but admire the great love and mercy of God, in the words of Da•id, Lord what is man? Psalm 8. Thou Madest him little lower (in Some Degrees higher) than the Angels, and hast crowned him with dignity and honour:
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And in the word• of Iohn 3. 1. Beh•ld we love the Father, &c. Well, considering our transcendent and high D•gnity, let us observe now some duties yet;
And in the word• of John 3. 1. Beh•ld we love the Father, etc. Well, considering our transcendent and high D•gnity, let us observe now Some duties yet;
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Num est haec tunica fratris vestri, (saith Jacob to his Sonnes) Is this your brothers coat? Is it the Livery and guise of Brethren of the Sonnes of God to be hard-harted,
Num est haec tunica fratris Yours, (Says Jacob to his Sons) Is this your Brother's coat? Is it the Livery and guise of Brothers of the Sons of God to be hardhearted,
and cruelly minded, one towards another? When Caesar was stabbed in the Senat house •y Brutus and Cassius, he cryes out unto Brutus, what wilt thou my Sonne? as if he had said, The cruelty of others I regard not, I care not for so much but for ( Brutus ) my adopted Sonne, one whom I have made my heire,
and cruelly minded, one towards Another? When Caesar was stabbed in the Senate house •y Brutus and Cassius, he cries out unto Brutus, what wilt thou my Son? as if he had said, The cruelty of Others I regard not, I care not for so much but for (Brutus) my adopted Son, one whom I have made my heir,
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for such to deny and blaspheme him, and so shoote out their arrowes, oathes are bitter words (as they say the Indians doe at the Sun because they feel no heat of it at noone day) it is not so much:
for such to deny and Blaspheme him, and so shoot out their arrows, Oaths Are bitter words (as they say the Indians do At the Sun Because they feel no heat of it At noon day) it is not so much:
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2. If we be the children of God, we will meekly beare our heavenly Fathers corrections, we will as I said, kisse his rodde and embrace his chastisements upon our knees:
2. If we be the children of God, we will meekly bear our heavenly Father's corrections, we will as I said, kiss his rod and embrace his chastisements upon our knees:
and the Members scape? No ▪ pudeat membrum deliciari sub capite spinis coronato, It is a shame for the members to spor• and play under the head, which was crowned with Thornes.
and the Members escape? No ▪ Pudeat Limb deliciari sub capite spinis Coronato, It is a shame for the members to spor• and play under the head, which was crowned with Thorns.
If then the world crowne Christ with Thornes, shall we thinke it will crowne us with Flowers? If it Crucified Christ, do we thinke it will glorifie us? No, he that is exempted from the number of them that are corrected, he is exempted from the number of Sonnes;
If then the world crown christ with Thorns, shall we think it will crown us with Flowers? If it crucified christ, do we think it will Glorify us? No, he that is exempted from the number of them that Are corrected, he is exempted from the number of Sons;
and (fools as we are) do• dare commit sinne in the presence of our heavenly Father, commit any evill in his sight, who will certainly bring every work into judgement, &c. we dare do that in the face of Heaven, which we dare not doe if a child s•es •s.
and (Fools as we Are) do• Dare commit sin in the presence of our heavenly Father, commit any evil in his sighed, who will Certainly bring every work into judgement, etc. we Dare do that in the face of Heaven, which we Dare not doe if a child s•es •s.
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And it was Asephs holy and pious resolution, How can I doe, &c. Gen. 39. It is (without question) a strong Bit and Bridle to restraine the most licentious and wicked man living from sinne,
And it was Asephs holy and pious resolution, How can I do, etc. Gen. 39. It is (without question) a strong Bit and Bridle to restrain the most licentious and wicked man living from sin,
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and if we know not how to pray as we ought, his spirit will helpe our infirmities, &c. Rom. 8. He that bids us take words into our mouths, puts words into our mouthes,
and if we know not how to pray as we ought, his Spirit will help our infirmities, etc. Rom. 8. He that bids us take words into our mouths, puts words into our mouths,
But some may object, what needs words, since our heavenly Father knowes whereof we have need (as Christ saith) before we aske, what need words to God, who knowes the secrets of all hearts,
But Some may Object, what needs words, since our heavenly Father knows whereof we have need (as christ Says) before we ask, what need words to God, who knows the secrets of all hearts,
and therefore God will have our glory, our tongue (as David calls it and often awakens it) used in our Petition and thanksgivings, our affections and desires are the more inkindled and freed by words,
and Therefore God will have our glory, our tongue (as David calls it and often awakens it) used in our Petition and thanksgivings, our affections and Desires Are the more enkindled and freed by words,
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There is much spoken of it, that I can adde nothing but a desire to learne to be so well exercised in it, (as some as have wrote very worthily of it) onely give me leave from a Father to say thus much of it:
There is much spoken of it, that I can add nothing but a desire to Learn to be so well exercised in it, (as Some as have wrote very worthily of it) only give me leave from a Father to say thus much of it:
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It is, Deo sacrificium, •ranti subsidium, Diab•lo flagellum, A sacrifice to God, who stileth himselfe a God that heareth prayers, a succour to the Soule,
It is, God Sacrificium, •ranti subsidium, Diab•lo flagellum, A sacrifice to God, who styleth himself a God that hears Prayers, a succour to the Soul,
Lastly, if God be our Father, and we his children, Let us as Christ counsels us, Mat. 6. and God commands us Cast our care upon him, (for he careth for us) and hath given his word five times in his holy Book, That he will never faile us nor forsake us.
Lastly, if God be our Father, and we his children, Let us as christ Counsels us, Mathew 6. and God commands us Cast our care upon him, (for he Careth for us) and hath given his word five times in his holy Book, That he will never fail us nor forsake us.
Which for the comfort and confidence of Gods children is so often pressed and repeated, Whosoever trusts in God, (saith David) wants nothing that is good;
Which for the Comfort and confidence of God's children is so often pressed and repeated, Whosoever trusts in God, (Says David) Wants nothing that is good;
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how our Saviour chides and reproves the diffidence and distrust of his children, by sending them to the fowles of the aire the grasse in the field, the sparrowes upon the house top, to the ravens and lillies &c. A sparrow,
how our Saviour chides and reproves the diffidence and distrust of his children, by sending them to the fowls of the air the grass in the field, the sparrows upon the house top, to the Ravens and lilies etc. A sparrow,
Et si sic curat super•lua, in quanta securitate est anima • If God care thus much for our superfluous things, in what great security and safety are our soules!
Et si sic curate super•lua, in quanta securitate est anima • If God care thus much for our superfluous things, in what great security and safety Are our Souls!
And if he feeds the young Ravens that call upon him, will he not much more feed you ▪ O ye of little faith? Certainly he that provides meat for the fowles of the aire, will cause the fowles of the aire to provide meat for Man,
And if he feeds the young Ravens that call upon him, will he not much more feed you ▪ Oh you of little faith? Certainly he that provides meat for the fowls of the air, will cause the fowls of the air to provide meat for Man,
And he that clothes the l•llies of the field with a far more gloriou• mantle than ever covered the corps of Solomon; shall he not much sooner cloathe you? &c. We professe that we rest upon God and trust in him for remission of sins,
And he that clothes the l•llies of the field with a Far more gloriou• mantle than ever covered the corpse of Solomon; shall he not much sooner cloth you? etc. We profess that we rest upon God and trust in him for remission of Sins,
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Certainly (for conclusion) I shall never beleeve that those persons doe or can trust in God for these spirituall blessings, who will not trust him for a piece of bread, or lock of wooll.
Certainly (for conclusion) I shall never believe that those Persons do or can trust in God for these spiritual blessings, who will not trust him for a piece of bred, or lock of wool.
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Surely if men that are evill, know how to give good gifts unto their children, (and a bad man may be a good father) shall not the God of all comfort and consolation, the Father of Spirits, provide for us? Yes, God hath given his Word, (and good is the Word of the Lord,
Surely if men that Are evil, know how to give good Gifts unto their children, (and a bad man may be a good father) shall not the God of all Comfort and consolation, the Father of Spirits, provide for us? Yes, God hath given his Word, (and good is the Word of the Lord,
and which fadeth not away, 1. By being obedient to him, 2. By doing nothing to make him ashamed of us, 3. By meekly bearing his chastisements, 4. By living in his presence,
and which fades not away, 1. By being obedient to him, 2. By doing nothing to make him ashamed of us, 3. By meekly bearing his chastisements, 4. By living in his presence,
and be welcommed with that blessed Venite of Christ our Judge and elder Brother, Come ye blessed children of my Father, inherit, &c. Mat. 25. To which Kingdome, he for his Name sake bring us, which so dearly bought us,
and be welcomed with that blessed Venite of christ our Judge and elder Brother, Come you blessed children of my Father, inherit, etc. Mathew 25. To which Kingdom, he for his Name sake bring us, which so dearly bought us,
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To whom with the Father and the blessed Spirit, be all honour, praise, power, might, majesty and domonion, now and for evermore. AMEN, AMEN. Soli Deo gloria.
To whom with the Father and the blessed Spirit, be all honour, praise, power, might, majesty and domonion, now and for evermore. AMEN, AMEN. Soli God gloria.
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