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A SERMON PREACHED BY Mr. THO. WADSWORTH. Taken in Short-hand.
A SERMON PREACHED BY Mr. THOUGH. WADSWORTH. Taken in Shorthand.
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REV. XII. 1. And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven, a Woman clothed with the Sun,REV. XII. 1. And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven, a Woman clothed with the Sun,
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and the Moon under her feet, and upon her head a Crown of twelve Stars. IN these words you have a description of the Church of Jesus Christ on earth;
and the Moon under her feet, and upon her head a Crown of twelve Stars. IN these words you have a description of the Church of jesus christ on earth;
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the Church of Christ is of all Societies of the world the most glorious; it is a Society founded by the Counsel of the great God;
the Church of christ is of all Societies of the world the most glorious; it is a Society founded by the Counsel of the great God;
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a Society that is purchased and bought by the blood of the Son of God;
a Society that is purchased and bought by the blood of the Son of God;
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'tis a Society called out of this wicked world to worship God in spirit and in truth;
it's a Society called out of this wicked world to worship God in Spirit and in truth;
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'tis a Society that is to God himself as the apple of his eye; 'tis a Society that shall keep the Angels of Heaven company to all eternity in the Heavens, to glorifie the Maker and the Redeemer of the world. This is the Church;
it's a Society that is to God himself as the apple of his eye; it's a Society that shall keep the Angels of Heaven company to all eternity in the Heavens, to Glorify the Maker and the Redeemer of the world. This is the Church;
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a Church in a Kingdom is the glory of the Kingdom; and God in the Church is the glory of the Church.
a Church in a Kingdom is the glory of the Kingdom; and God in the Church is the glory of the Church.
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When God leaveth a Church or Kingdom, you may name it this name, the glory is departed; the glory is departed from a Town or Kingdom,
When God Leaveth a Church or Kingdom, you may name it this name, the glory is departed; the glory is departed from a Town or Kingdom,
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when the Church of Christ is departed.
when the Church of christ is departed.
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If it be so, it will be worth our while to inquire which is this Church of Christ;
If it be so, it will be worth our while to inquire which is this Church of christ;
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for there are many pretensions laid to the Church, many would call themselves the Church; the Jews they would be the Church of God;
for there Are many pretensions laid to the Church, many would call themselves the Church; the jews they would be the Church of God;
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the Turks would be a Church of God, for they profess to worship the God of Heaven;
the Turks would be a Church of God, for they profess to worship the God of Heaven;
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the Papists they would be a Church of God; and in England there are many parties laying their claims to the Church of God. No wonder, my brethren!
the Papists they would be a Church of God; and in England there Are many parties laying their claims to the Church of God. No wonder, my brothers!
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that every one is so desirous to bear that title of being the Church of God;
that every one is so desirous to bear that title of being the Church of God;
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'tis the most glorious title of the world, as I have shewn you, 'tis the glory of the world.
it's the most glorious title of the world, as I have shown you, it's the glory of the world.
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But to help you to find out this Church in the midst of all these claims that are laid to it, I have chosen this verse, wherein the Holy Ghost giveth a description of it,
But to help you to find out this Church in the midst of all these claims that Are laid to it, I have chosen this verse, wherein the Holy Ghost gives a description of it,
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for by these characters you will be able to find it out, for this verse is nothing else but a characterizing of the nature of the Church of God.
for by these characters you will be able to find it out, for this verse is nothing Else but a characterizing of the nature of the Church of God.
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And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven, a Woman clothed with the Sun, and the Moon under her feet, And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven, a Woman clothed with the Sun, and the Moon under her feet,
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and upon her head a Crown of twelve Stars. The Church is described two ways: First, In General. Secondly, More Particularly. and upon her head a Crown of twelve Stars. The Church is described two ways: First, In General. Secondly, More Particularly.
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First in general, There appeared a great wonder in Heaven;
First in general, There appeared a great wonder in Heaven;
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that is, in this Vision of John he did seem to see a very strange and unusual sight;
that is, in this Vision of John he did seem to see a very strange and unusual sighed;
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we call things wonders that are strange things; it is no wonder to see the Sun shining, because it is common;
we call things wonders that Are strange things; it is no wonder to see the Sun shining, Because it is Common;
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and the Stars to give light, because common; but when we see a Blazing-star, we call it a wonder;
and the Stars to give Light, Because Common; but when we see a Blazing star, we call it a wonder;
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so the meaning is, I saw a great wonder, saith John; and what of that? I saw a Woman, I saw a Woman in the Heavens. It is common to see the Sun and Moon and Stars there,
so the meaning is, I saw a great wonder, Says John; and what of that? I saw a Woman, I saw a Woman in the Heavens. It is Common to see the Sun and Moon and Stars there,
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but to see a Woman is a wonder; and so the Church is a wonder; to see a fire keep alive in the midst of the Sea;
but to see a Woman is a wonder; and so the Church is a wonder; to see a fire keep alive in the midst of the Sea;
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to see a people keeping themselves holy in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation;
to see a people keeping themselves holy in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation;
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to see a people live to the glory of God in a wicked and debaucht Kingdom, is a wonder! for in spite of all the wrath and rage of the Devil they are resolved to love God,
to see a people live to the glory of God in a wicked and debauched Kingdom, is a wonder! for in spite of all the wrath and rage of the devil they Are resolved to love God,
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and follow the Lamb where ever he leads them, this is a wonder; and in many respects the Church may be said to be a wonder, a wonder to Angels, a wonder to Devils, and a wonder to the wicked world.
and follow the Lamb where ever he leads them, this is a wonder; and in many respects the Church may be said to be a wonder, a wonder to Angels, a wonder to Devils, and a wonder to the wicked world.
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A wonder to Angels, we read they desire to peep into the mystery of Redemption, of Christs coming into the world to die for a company of sinful creatures that deserve no better a condition than the dungeon of Hell;
A wonder to Angels, we read they desire to peep into the mystery of Redemption, of Christ coming into the world to die for a company of sinful creatures that deserve no better a condition than the dungeon of Hell;
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but for you Angels to see God taking poor sinners from the dungeon of sin and wrath,
but for you Angels to see God taking poor Sinners from the dungeon of since and wrath,
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and raising them upon Thrones by giving them repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and adopting them Sons and Daughters,
and raising them upon Thrones by giving them Repentance and faith in jesus christ, and adopting them Sons and Daughters,
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and taking them to be his friends; this the Angels wonder at.
and taking them to be his Friends; this the Angels wonder At.
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And why may I not guess, a wonder to the Devils? for them to see the Son of God come,
And why may I not guess, a wonder to the Devils? for them to see the Son of God come,
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and themselves to be past by, to be forsaken, eternally reserved in chains, and to see such creatures as we are to be brought into a state of fellowship and communion with God, may make them stand and wonder.
and themselves to be passed by, to be forsaken, eternally reserved in chains, and to see such creatures as we Are to be brought into a state of fellowship and communion with God, may make them stand and wonder.
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And truly how can it chuse but be a wonder to our selves:
And truly how can it choose but be a wonder to our selves:
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if David in seeing the Heaven, Sun, Moon, and Stars, could cry out, Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him? How can we chuse but wonder when we look upon our selves, being guilty of all manner of sins either in heart or life, to see God take us and wash us like swine out of the mire,
if David in seeing the Heaven, Sun, Moon, and Stars, could cry out, Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him? How can we choose but wonder when we look upon our selves, being guilty of all manner of Sins either in heart or life, to see God take us and wash us like Swine out of the mire,
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and cleanse us, and make us live like his children, and call us his own,
and cleanse us, and make us live like his children, and call us his own,
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and write his name upon us, and seal us up for an eternal state in the Heavens?
and write his name upon us, and seal us up for an Eternal state in the Heavens?
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And so the wicked world do wonder that we do not follow them in the same excess of riot, drunkenness,
And so the wicked world do wonder that we do not follow them in the same excess of riot, Drunkenness,
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and singing, and ranting in the Taverns and Alehouses, they wonder at it.
and singing, and ranting in the Taverns and Alehouses, they wonder At it.
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Well, I saw this wonder in Heaven, that is in a most exalted state, and so my Brethren, it is in its own self, in its nature, it is highly exalted in the heavens of Gods favour and affections;
Well, I saw this wonder in Heaven, that is in a most exalted state, and so my Brothers, it is in its own self, in its nature, it is highly exalted in the heavens of God's favour and affections;
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and when the time shall come that God will perfect his Church, she shall shine in glory as in a most exalted state and condition,
and when the time shall come that God will perfect his Church, she shall shine in glory as in a most exalted state and condition,
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and it is this she expecteth, and for this she saith, Come, Lord Jesus; and for this he saith, I come quickly.
and it is this she Expects, and for this she Says, Come, Lord jesus; and for this he Says, I come quickly.
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But more particularly to the nature of this wonder, What is it?
But more particularly to the nature of this wonder, What is it?
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1. It is described by a Woman. 2. The Attire. And 3. the place of her standing.
1. It is described by a Woman. 2. The Attire. And 3. the place of her standing.
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First, A Woman, and her attire, and that is first of her head, a Crown of twelve Stars.
First, A Woman, and her attire, and that is First of her head, a Crown of twelve Stars.
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2. The attire of her body, clothed with the Sun.
2. The attire of her body, clothed with the Sun.
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And then 3dly, Here is her standing, She standeth upon the Moon, trampleth that under her feet;
And then 3dly, Here is her standing, She Stands upon the Moon, trampleth that under her feet;
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and this is a description of you, so many of you as are true members of the Lord Jesus Christ;
and this is a description of you, so many of you as Are true members of the Lord jesus christ;
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what great things are here spoken, are spoken of every believer here.
what great things Are Here spoken, Are spoken of every believer Here.
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First, a Woman: why is the Church compared to a Woman? that the Church is compared to a Woman in Scripture, that is plain;
First, a Woman: why is the Church compared to a Woman? that the Church is compared to a Woman in Scripture, that is plain;
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the Book of Canticles, which is Solomons Song, is a Song of the Church represented as a Spouse to Jesus Christ:
the Book of Canticles, which is Solomons Song, is a Song of the Church represented as a Spouse to jesus christ:
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the Prophets frequently compar'd the Church to a Woman in the Old Testament, and God is her Husband;
the prophets frequently compared the Church to a Woman in the Old Testament, and God is her Husband;
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the Apostles compared it to a Woman. I have endeavoured as a Virgin to present you to God without spot.
the Apostles compared it to a Woman. I have endeavoured as a Virgae to present you to God without spot.
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And the Church is called the Lambs Wife. But for what reason does the Holy Ghost compare the Church to a Woman? For these four Reasons. 1. For her Beauty. 2. For her Affection. 3. For her Fruitfulness. 4. For her Weakness.
And the Church is called the Lambs Wife. But for what reason does the Holy Ghost compare the Church to a Woman? For these four Reasons. 1. For her Beauty. 2. For her Affection. 3. For her Fruitfulness. 4. For her Weakness.
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For these four she may well be compared to a Woman.
For these four she may well be compared to a Woman.
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1. For her Beauty. I speak not of that outward, that skin-deep beauty which a little time will bring to wrinkles;
1. For her Beauty. I speak not of that outward, that Skin-deep beauty which a little time will bring to wrinkles;
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but I speak of an inward beauty, a soul beauty; the Church of Christ is beautiful, that is soul-beautiful;
but I speak of an inward beauty, a soul beauty; the Church of christ is beautiful, that is soul-beautiful;
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the Graces of the Saints upon the soul of the Saints is the red and white;
the Graces of the Saints upon the soul of the Saints is the read and white;
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nothing enamours Christ so much as your faith in his Promises, love to his Glory, patience in afflictions, obedience to his Commandments.
nothing enamours christ so much as your faith in his Promises, love to his Glory, patience in afflictions, Obedience to his commandments.
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Thou art fair, my beloved, saith Christ to his Spouse.Thou art fair, my Beloved, Says christ to his Spouse.
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The Church is compar'd to a Woman for her beauty, and therefore the Apostle saith, I have endeavoured to present you as a Virgin:
The Church is compared to a Woman for her beauty, and Therefore the Apostle Says, I have endeavoured to present you as a Virgae:
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how? not a deformed one, but a Virgin without wrinkle, without spot;
how? not a deformed one, but a Virgae without wrinkle, without spot;
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when the Church is sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, and nothing in your hearts but love, fear,
when the Church is sanctified by the Spirit of christ, and nothing in your hearts but love, Fear,
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and holiness, then you have this beauty that is without spot or wrinkle; sin does sully the soul, but grace taketh away spots and wrinkles. Likewise,
and holiness, then you have this beauty that is without spot or wrinkle; since does sully the soul, but grace Takes away spots and wrinkles. Likewise,
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2. The Church is compared to a Woman for her affection; their affections ordinarily are more strong.
2. The Church is compared to a Woman for her affection; their affections ordinarily Are more strong.
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'Tis said of Jonathan, his love did exceed the love of women.
It's said of Johnathan, his love did exceed the love of women.
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The Holy Ghost compareth the Church to a Woman, to signifie that all the members of Christ have a very ardent love and affection to Christ.
The Holy Ghost compareth the Church to a Woman, to signify that all the members of christ have a very Ardent love and affection to christ.
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No love so strong as the love of a Saint to Christ; and therefore 'tis said, That many waters cannot quench it.
No love so strong as the love of a Saint to christ; and Therefore it's said, That many waters cannot quench it.
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There are few will be beggered for the sake of another, or banished or hanged upon a Gallows for the sake of another, burnt at a stake for anothers sake;
There Are few will be beggared for the sake of Another, or banished or hanged upon a Gallows for the sake of Another, burned At a stake for another's sake;
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and yet the love of a Saint maketh nothing of all this;
and yet the love of a Saint makes nothing of all this;
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it rejoiceth to see its goods spoil'd for Christ, to think it self worthy to be whipt for Christ, to go up a ladder,
it rejoices to see its goods spoiled for christ, to think it self worthy to be whipped for christ, to go up a ladder,
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and to be thrown down with a rope about its neck for Christ. Water cannot quench a Saints love, neither can fire hinder a Saint from Christ;
and to be thrown down with a rope about its neck for christ. Water cannot quench a Saints love, neither can fire hinder a Saint from christ;
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neither things present, or things to come can sepaparate from Christ.
neither things present, or things to come can sepaparate from christ.
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You would all be of this Church, pray look that you have affections suitable for Christ.
You would all be of this Church, pray look that you have affections suitable for christ.
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You may have a time to try your affections; if you want affections, you are none of this Woman.
You may have a time to try your affections; if you want affections, you Are none of this Woman.
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3. The Church is compared to a Woman for her fruitfulness; the Church of Christ is a fruitful Church;
3. The Church is compared to a Woman for her fruitfulness; the Church of christ is a fruitful Church;
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that is, the society of the Lord Jesus do bring forth daily children to God, and as like the Father as they can look.
that is, the society of the Lord jesus do bring forth daily children to God, and as like the Father as they can look.
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The Church does meet together to preach the Gospel, and to pray and praise God together,
The Church does meet together to preach the Gospel, and to pray and praise God together,
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and God does so bless them with the Ordinances, that they do convert sinners unto God, they bring souls that were aliens in their mind, they bring them to acquaintance with God.
and God does so bless them with the Ordinances, that they do convert Sinners unto God, they bring Souls that were aliens in their mind, they bring them to acquaintance with God.
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The Church is always travelling and bringing forth, and God does bless her to bring Sons and Daughters to himself;
The Church is always traveling and bringing forth, and God does bless her to bring Sons and Daughters to himself;
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and when they are born they are like Christ, patient as Christ was patient, meek as he was meek, humble as he was humble,
and when they Are born they Are like christ, patient as christ was patient, meek as he was meek, humble as he was humble,
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and heavenly as he was heavenly.
and heavenly as he was heavenly.
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Whoever pretend to be a Son or Daughter of this Woman, and do not bear the Image of the Lord Jesus Christ, they are bastards.
Whoever pretend to be a Son or Daughter of this Woman, and do not bear the Image of the Lord jesus christ, they Are bastards.
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Barrenness under the Law 'twas counted a very great curse.
barrenness under the Law 'twas counted a very great curse.
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So take this note to find out the Church of Christ upon earth, and in England, look upon the several societies professing the name of Christ, see which look the most like him;
So take this note to find out the Church of christ upon earth, and in England, look upon the several societies professing the name of christ, see which look the most like him;
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have they affections to Christ? is there a beauty in their lives? are they barren? do they convert sinners to them? Some cry with a loud voice, The Temple of the Lord are we;
have they affections to christ? is there a beauty in their lives? Are they barren? do they convert Sinners to them? some cry with a loud voice, The Temple of the Lord Are we;
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but I pray see if they are fruitful. Are they travelling and bringing forth? and have they Sons and Daughters brought forth daily to them? or little conversion among them, they are not fruitful, they have not Sons and Daughters born to Jesus Christ? and by that you may know where to find Christs Church.
but I pray see if they Are fruitful. are they traveling and bringing forth? and have they Sons and Daughters brought forth daily to them? or little conversion among them, they Are not fruitful, they have not Sons and Daughters born to jesus christ? and by that you may know where to find Christ Church.
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Lastly, The Church is compared to a Woman, because of her weakness; the Woman is the weaker sex, she is not made for fighting,Lastly, The Church is compared to a Woman, Because of her weakness; the Woman is the Weaker sex, she is not made for fighting,
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but in case of danger for flying; for this is the nature of the Church;
but in case of danger for flying; for this is the nature of the Church;
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it is not of a domineering boisterous spirit, but a womanly spirit, modest, humble and meek.
it is not of a domineering boisterous Spirit, but a womanly Spirit, modest, humble and meek.
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Where you see a people pretend to be this Woman, pouring out malice and wrath, a domineering people, are they like this Woman that flyeth in time of danger,
Where you see a people pretend to be this Woman, pouring out malice and wrath, a domineering people, Are they like this Woman that flies in time of danger,
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but not from Christ? vers. 3. And there appeared another great wonder in Heaven, behold a great red Dragon, and that's the Devil;
but not from christ? vers. 3. And there appeared Another great wonder in Heaven, behold a great read Dragon, and that's the devil;
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and the Dragon stood before the woman to devour her child as soon as it was born. and the Dragon stood before the woman to devour her child as soon as it was born.
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But what was the end? did she fight? no, there were Angels stood to contend for her, she took up no arms, thought not upon fighting;
But what was the end? did she fight? no, there were Angels stood to contend for her, she took up no arms, Thought not upon fighting;
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but presently the Angel rescued her, vers. 7. And there was war in Heaven, Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon:
but presently the Angel rescued her, vers. 7. And there was war in Heaven, Michael and his Angels fought against the Dragon:
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and the Dragon and his Angels fought, and prevailed not. and the Dragon and his Angels fought, and prevailed not.
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That is, the host of Angels did contend with the Devil and his Angels, and would not permit him to destroy her,
That is, the host of Angels did contend with the devil and his Angels, and would not permit him to destroy her,
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and she fled into the Wilderness, vers. 6. And she fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
and she fled into the Wilderness, vers. 6. And she fled into the Wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
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She fled into a Wilderness, but in a secure state; she was secur'd in her Wilderness, and God lookt after her;
She fled into a Wilderness, but in a secure state; she was secured in her Wilderness, and God looked After her;
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and we are in this thousand two hundred threescore days. She is a weak Church, but strong in Christ;
and we Are in this thousand two hundred threescore days. She is a weak Church, but strong in christ;
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and if so, my brethren, though you be weak, and meek as a sheep, and compared to a Woman the weaker sex, yet notwithstanding fear not;
and if so, my brothers, though you be weak, and meek as a sheep, and compared to a Woman the Weaker sex, yet notwithstanding Fear not;
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for I cannot stand to speak of all the things in this Chapter. Great wings were given her to fly with;
for I cannot stand to speak of all the things in this Chapter. Great wings were given her to fly with;
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the whole earth stept out to help her, and swallowed up the flood which the Dragon cast out of his mouth: and the Angels helped her. the Whole earth stepped out to help her, and swallowed up the flood which the Dragon cast out of his Mouth: and the Angels helped her.
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Well now, let us come to the attire; I have shewn you the reasons why she is compared to a Woman, and we will begin at her head, and so come down to her foot: On her head a Crown of twelve S•ar•,
Well now, let us come to the attire; I have shown you the Reasons why she is compared to a Woman, and we will begin At her head, and so come down to her foot: On her head a Crown of twelve S•ar•,
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and her body was clothed with the Sun, and under her foot the Moon. and her body was clothed with the Sun, and under her foot the Moon.
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What was this Crown of twelve Stars? if you do but mark the H. Ghost through this book of the Revelations, you will find him take a great deal of pleasure in this number twelve; and he does always use it,
What was this Crown of twelve Stars? if you do but mark the H. Ghost through this book of the Revelations, you will find him take a great deal of pleasure in this number twelve; and he does always use it,
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when he speaketh of the true Church; the new Jerusalem it had twelve Gates;
when he speaks of the true Church; the new Jerusalem it had twelve Gates;
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and the Tree of life in the midst of this new Jerusalem, this Tree of Life bore twelve sorts of fruits, this you have in the last Chapter.
and the Tree of life in the midst of this new Jerusalem, this Tree of Life boar twelve sorts of fruits, this you have in the last Chapter.
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And in the midst of the streets of it, and of either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, And in the midst of the streets of it, and of either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits,
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and yielded her fruit every month, and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the Nations. and yielded her fruit every Monn, and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
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Why twelve Gates for the City, and twelve fruits upon the tree, and twelve Stars upon the Crown of this Church? what is the meaning of this? I will tell you what it is:
Why twelve Gates for the city, and twelve fruits upon the tree, and twelve Stars upon the Crown of this Church? what is the meaning of this? I will tell you what it is:
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You know Jesus Christ when he went about to gather this Church out of the world, he did chuse twelve men that were his Apostles, and these twelve men he did acquaint with the whole mystery of the Gospel;
You know jesus christ when he went about to gather this Church out of the world, he did choose twelve men that were his Apostles, and these twelve men he did acquaint with the Whole mystery of the Gospel;
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all the things that he would have them teach the world, he gave them in commandment,
all the things that he would have them teach the world, he gave them in Commandment,
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and they were to be under him, the Fathers to beget this Church.
and they were to be under him, the Father's to beget this Church.
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And Christ calleth them lights, Ye are the lights of the world, because they were to deliver forth this Doctrine of the Gospel, this light from Heaven, these truths that lead men like tapers through this dark Dungeon to the palace of God;
And christ calls them lights, You Are the lights of the world, Because they were to deliver forth this Doctrine of the Gospel, this Light from Heaven, these truths that led men like Tapers through this dark Dungeon to the palace of God;
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they were to be the lights to them.
they were to be the lights to them.
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Now these twelve Stars are the twelve Apostles. And she had a Crown of twelve Stars;
Now these twelve Stars Are the twelve Apostles. And she had a Crown of twelve Stars;
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that is, she was a Woman that professed faith in the Doctrine of the twelve Apostles; she owned those truths that the Apostles preached,
that is, she was a Woman that professed faith in the Doctrine of the twelve Apostles; she owned those truths that the Apostles preached,
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and would receive no truths as matters of her faith but what the Apostles did teach;
and would receive no truths as matters of her faith but what the Apostles did teach;
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and by this she was to be known in the several Generations of the World,
and by this she was to be known in the several Generations of the World,
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so that by this character of a Woman with a Crown of twelve Stars, the Holy Ghost hath given you a note by which you may find out this Church, those societies that believe what they taught,
so that by this character of a Woman with a Crown of twelve Stars, the Holy Ghost hath given you a note by which you may find out this Church, those societies that believe what they taught,
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and worship God according to what worship they delivered, that is the woman with a crown of twelve Stars;
and worship God according to what worship they Delivered, that is the woman with a crown of twelve Stars;
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but if you see any society of Christians, and you •ind more Stars thanS twelve, a star of vain Philosophy,
but if you see any society of Christians, and you •ind more Stars thanS twelve, a star of vain Philosophy,
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or humane tradition, or a star of rudiments of the world, look upon them as none of the stars that Christ hath put in the Womans crown; therefore when Christ commissioned the Apostles to preach the Gospel, he gave not liberty to Paul or Peter, or any of the twelve to lay any Commandment upon his Church but what they had from his mouth in the last of Matthew; and indeed they are as it were the last words he spake to them:
or humane tradition, or a star of rudiments of the world, look upon them as none of the Stars that christ hath put in the Woman's crown; Therefore when christ commissioned the Apostles to preach the Gospel, he gave not liberty to Paul or Peter, or any of the twelve to lay any Commandment upon his Church but what they had from his Mouth in the last of Matthew; and indeed they Are as it were the last words he spoke to them:
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vers. 19, 20. Go ye therefore and teach all Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, vers. 19, 20. Go you Therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
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and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
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Well, what shall we teach? teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. No more;
Well, what shall we teach? teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. No more;
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no more let them believe than what I have; delivered to you; let them use such Ordinances in Worship as I have appointed you, and no more;
no more let them believe than what I have; Delivered to you; let them use such Ordinances in Worship as I have appointed you, and no more;
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they were not to exceed there commission, it was as dangerous for them to do it,
they were not to exceed there commission, it was as dangerous for them to do it,
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as any Ambassador to exceed the commission of his Prince;
as any Ambassador to exceed the commission of his Prince;
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and therefore the Apostles when they were brought before the Rulers and Governours, and they charged them to teach no more in the name of this Jesus, say, We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard;
and Therefore the Apostles when they were brought before the Rulers and Governors, and they charged them to teach no more in the name of this jesus, say, We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and herd;
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how can we chuse but teach the things which we have seen Christ do? and reveal the miracles that we see wrought? and how can we chuse but preach the Doctrine that we received from his mouth? They did not say,
how can we choose but teach the things which we have seen christ doe? and reveal the Miracles that we see wrought? and how can we choose but preach the Doctrine that we received from his Mouth? They did not say,
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how can we chuse but do that which we have seen invented by others; no, if they had taught any thing else, Christ would not have born them out;
how can we choose but do that which we have seen invented by Others; no, if they had taught any thing Else, christ would not have born them out;
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and therefore in the Election of a new Apostle in Judas his stead, they made choice of one to bear witness of what Christ had said and done;
and Therefore in the Election of a new Apostle in Judas his stead, they made choice of one to bear witness of what christ had said and done;
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and all the Churches of Christ from that time, they are to keep close to those Doctrines, the Doctrines of the twelve Apostles; and by this they shall be known to be the Woman if they still keep the Crown that hath but twelve Stars. And now you may know what to think of the Church of Rome, and of the Turks, and what to think of the Jews. Some have not the twelve Stars, others have;
and all the Churches of christ from that time, they Are to keep close to those Doctrines, the Doctrines of the twelve Apostles; and by this they shall be known to be the Woman if they still keep the Crown that hath but twelve Stars. And now you may know what to think of the Church of Rome, and of the Turks, and what to think of the jews. some have not the twelve Stars, Others have;
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as the Pope hath them, but he hath added;
as the Pope hath them, but he hath added;
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others have the stars of humane tradition of the rudiments of the world. I give you but the general note; for I will only give you rules in finding out the Church,
Others have the Stars of humane tradition of the rudiments of the world. I give you but the general note; for I will only give you rules in finding out the Church,
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and when you have found it, keep close to her;
and when you have found it, keep close to her;
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if you would find the Church, ask what Doctrine she holds, and whether there be any thing added, not one star added, but keep close to the Crown that hath just twelve stars in it. Now let us come downward:
if you would find the Church, ask what Doctrine she holds, and whither there be any thing added, not one star added, but keep close to the Crown that hath just twelve Stars in it. Now let us come downward:
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And she was clothed with the Sun: And she was clothed with the Sun:
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and you see the Holy Ghost hath picked out the most glorious thing in all the Heavens to resemble the beauty, and loveliness, and majesty of the Church;
and you see the Holy Ghost hath picked out the most glorious thing in all the Heavens to resemble the beauty, and loveliness, and majesty of the Church;
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there was not any thing in the world to resemble the luster, and majesty, and beauty of this Church;
there was not any thing in the world to resemble the luster, and majesty, and beauty of this Church;
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and therefore he goes up to Heaven, and putteth a Crown of Stars upon her head,
and Therefore he Goes up to Heaven, and putteth a Crown of Stars upon her head,
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and clotheth her with Sun beams; and she was clothed with the Sun;
and clotheth her with Sun beams; and she was clothed with the Sun;
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what must this Sun be? why in the Heavens, you know, the Sun is the greatest of lights,
what must this Sun be? why in the Heavens, you know, the Sun is the greatest of lights,
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and its influences are most marvellous, and there is but one Sun. Why, what is there in the Kingdom of God that the Sun is most likely to shadow forth? I answer, it must be the Lord Jesus Christ; and he is compared to the Sun in Scripture, as in Mal. 4.2. But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings;
and its influences Are most marvellous, and there is but one Sun. Why, what is there in the Kingdom of God that the Sun is most likely to shadow forth? I answer, it must be the Lord jesus christ; and he is compared to the Sun in Scripture, as in Malachi 4.2. But unto you that Fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings;
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that is, Christ Jesus shall arise with healing in his wings, the wings of the Sunbeams.
that is, christ jesus shall arise with healing in his wings, the wings of the Sunbeams.
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Christ is here compared to the Sun; well, but how may this Sun be said to be a clothing? is there any ground for it? why yes, the Apostle Paul does use an expression wherein he holdeth Christ as the Churches clothing; and so put the comparison that one compareth Christ to the Sun, and the other where you find Christ compared to the clothing of the Church, and then you have this truth, to wit, the Church is clothed with the Sun, i.e. with Jesus Christ. Nom. 13.14. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.
christ is Here compared to the Sun; well, but how may this Sun be said to be a clothing? is there any ground for it? why yes, the Apostle Paul does use an expression wherein he holds christ as the Churches clothing; and so put the comparison that one compareth christ to the Sun, and the other where you find christ compared to the clothing of the Church, and then you have this truth, to wit, the Church is clothed with the Sun, i.e. with jesus christ. Nom. 13.14. But put you on the Lord jesus christ.
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Here you see plainly the Apostle does compare Christ to a garment, and does exhort the Church to clothe themselves with Christ; and though Christ does not call himself a garment, yet he does invite the Church to him, that he may clothe her, Rev. 3.18.
Here you see plainly the Apostle does compare christ to a garment, and does exhort the Church to cloth themselves with christ; and though christ does not call himself a garment, yet he does invite the Church to him, that he may cloth her, Rev. 3.18.
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I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou maist be rich, I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou Mayest be rich,
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and white raiment that thou maist be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear:
and white raiment that thou Mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear:
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and anoint thine eyes with eye-salve that thou maist see. and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve that thou Mayest see.
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Well, pray, say you, how may the Church be said to be clothed with Christ? In two respects.
Well, pray, say you, how may the Church be said to be clothed with christ? In two respects.
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1. In as much as they are clothed with the righteousness of Justification, and this in and by Jesus Christ.
1. In as much as they Are clothed with the righteousness of Justification, and this in and by jesus christ.
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2. As they are clothed with the divine nature, with the nature of Christ, or with the righteousness of Sanctification; they that have these two righteousnesses upon them, they are clothed with Christ, they are clothed with the Sun.
2. As they Are clothed with the divine nature, with the nature of christ, or with the righteousness of Sanctification; they that have these two Righteousness upon them, they Are clothed with christ, they Are clothed with the Sun.
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1. When you have the righteousness of Justification, for so this Woman had;
1. When you have the righteousness of Justification, for so this Woman had;
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the Church is a justified woman, a pardoned woman, and so are all the members of this Church;
the Church is a justified woman, a pardoned woman, and so Are all the members of this Church;
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all her iniquities are all blotted out;
all her iniquities Are all blotted out;
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all hand-writings of Ordinances are all cancelled, all nailed to the Cross of Christ, all wrapped up and buried,
all Hand-writings of Ordinances Are all canceled, all nailed to the Cross of christ, all wrapped up and buried,
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and shall never rise up in judgment against them; this is a clothing by which her nakedness is clothed;
and shall never rise up in judgement against them; this is a clothing by which her nakedness is clothed;
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why, Oh thou poor creature, that lyest open to the wrath of God, to the storms of his displeasure;
why, O thou poor creature, that liest open to the wrath of God, to the storms of his displeasure;
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thou hast no pardon till Christ pardoneth thee;
thou hast no pardon till christ Pardoneth thee;
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the Woman is clothed with the Sun, that is with the righteousness of Justification that Jesus Christ hath purchased for her.
the Woman is clothed with the Sun, that is with the righteousness of Justification that jesus christ hath purchased for her.
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If you see a Church boasting of a righteousness of their own, a Pharisaical righteousness, a Legal Righteousness, a righteousness of their own, this is not the woman, for she hath not the clothing; there is a people that say they are the Church,
If you see a Church boasting of a righteousness of their own, a Pharisaical righteousness, a Legal Righteousness, a righteousness of their own, this is not the woman, for she hath not the clothing; there is a people that say they Are the Church,
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but look unto them and you shall see nothing of the Righteousness of Jesus Christ upon them, they are not clothed with the Sun, neither have they the Crown of twelve stars; they do not build their faith upon the Doctrine of the Apostles, neither do they cover their nakedness with the Righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ;
but look unto them and you shall see nothing of the Righteousness of jesus christ upon them, they Are not clothed with the Sun, neither have they the Crown of twelve Stars; they do not built their faith upon the Doctrine of the Apostles, neither do they cover their nakedness with the Righteousness of the Lord jesus christ;
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wherefore be not deceived. There are many parties crying, we are the people;
Wherefore be not deceived. There Are many parties crying, we Are the people;
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look to them, see if they keep close to the Doctrine of the Apostles, have the Crown of twelve stars; and again, see whether they have the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, his dying for sinners;
look to them, see if they keep close to the Doctrine of the Apostles, have the Crown of twelve Stars; and again, see whither they have the Righteousness of jesus christ, his dying for Sinners;
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do they look upon all their acceptance that they hope to have with the Father,
do they look upon all their acceptance that they hope to have with the Father,
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as from the Son? There is a generation that have some tokens of mortification upon them,
as from the Son? There is a generation that have Some tokens of mortification upon them,
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but alas every one that looketh like the Woman is not the Woman; you must have all the attire upon her,
but alas every one that looks like the Woman is not the Woman; you must have all the attire upon her,
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if you will conclude her to be the Woman; never dare to join your selves to a people that are not clothed with the Righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ that died for poor sinners,
if you will conclude her to be the Woman; never Dare to join your selves to a people that Are not clothed with the Righteousness of the Lord jesus christ that died for poor Sinners,
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and made their peace upon the Cross, having expiated their sin thereby.
and made their peace upon the Cross, having expiated their since thereby.
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This Righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ will grow more splendent, and more firm, the longer you wear it.
This Righteousness of the Lord jesus christ will grow more splendent, and more firm, the longer you wear it.
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2. There is a righteousness of holiness, of sanctification;
2. There is a righteousness of holiness, of sanctification;
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it is not enough that this Church is clothed with the Righteousness of Christ, but this Church is clothed with the nature of Christ, Christ is upon her,
it is not enough that this Church is clothed with the Righteousness of christ, but this Church is clothed with the nature of christ, christ is upon her,
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and Christ is within her; she is all full of Christ, all over clothed with Christ, clothed with his nature; and therefore you find the Lord Jesus Christ calls you to an imitation of him, Learn of me for I am meek.
and christ is within her; she is all full of christ, all over clothed with christ, clothed with his nature; and Therefore you find the Lord jesus christ calls you to an imitation of him, Learn of me for I am meek.
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This woman is no hasty woman, no wrathful, no revengeful woman;
This woman is no hasty woman, no wrathful, no revengeful woman;
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when she is provoked, she will not rail again, she will pray for them that curse her.
when she is provoked, she will not rail again, she will pray for them that curse her.
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And if you see a society of people that live not in meekness, and holiness, and do not follow the patterns of the Lord Jesus Christ, that is not the society which is the true Church;
And if you see a society of people that live not in meekness, and holiness, and do not follow the patterns of the Lord jesus christ, that is not the society which is the true Church;
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neither if you see a people boast of Christ dying for them, and yet wallow like swine in the mire,
neither if you see a people boast of christ dying for them, and yet wallow like Swine in the mire,
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and defile them with the filth of sin and lust, that is not the woman, that is not the Church.
and defile them with the filth of since and lust, that is not the woman, that is not the Church.
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And now you may, if you would see the Church, look upon the conversations of the Churches in England, look upon their lives, see how they live;
And now you may, if you would see the Church, look upon the conversations of the Churches in England, look upon their lives, see how they live;
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if you see them a drunken, a cursing, a swearing Church, a blaspheming Church, this is none of the Lambs wife, for the woman is clothed with the Sun, with the new nature of Christ, with the holy nature of Christ, hath put on Christ, and makes no provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
if you see them a drunken, a cursing, a swearing Church, a blaspheming Church, this is none of the Lambs wife, for the woman is clothed with the Sun, with the new nature of christ, with the holy nature of christ, hath put on christ, and makes no provision for the Flesh, to fulfil the Lustiest thereof.
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And thus you see the other part of her clothing, and she is clothed with the Sun.
And thus you see the other part of her clothing, and she is clothed with the Sun.
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The last, and that is, The Moon under her feet;
The last, and that is, The Moon under her feet;
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What is here meant by the Moon? We must here respect the Moon that ruleth by night.
What is Here meant by the Moon? We must Here respect the Moon that Ruleth by night.
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You see the clothing of the Church is set out by the Lord Jesus Christ, he is called the Sun; now whatever is opposite to the Sun, to Jesus Christ, that must be here signified by the Moon; whatever is in this world, or in Churches, found opposite to Jesus Christ,
You see the clothing of the Church is Set out by the Lord jesus christ, he is called the Sun; now whatever is opposite to the Sun, to jesus christ, that must be Here signified by the Moon; whatever is in this world, or in Churches, found opposite to jesus christ,
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why that is the Moon that the Church trampleth under foot, and will have nothing to do with;
why that is the Moon that the Church trampleth under foot, and will have nothing to do with;
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for as the Sun is the Prince of Light, and ruleth the day, so the Moon is the Queen of the Night; and by this Moon is represented all the works of darkness, of the Kingdom of darkness, which are opposite to the Kingdom of light.
for as the Sun is the Prince of Light, and Ruleth the day, so the Moon is the Queen of the Night; and by this Moon is represented all the works of darkness, of the Kingdom of darkness, which Are opposite to the Kingdom of Light.
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Now this Church that weareth a Crown of twelve stars upon her head, and is clothed with the Sun, it is always day with her, they walk not in darkness, they are not the children of the night.
Now this Church that weareth a Crown of twelve Stars upon her head, and is clothed with the Sun, it is always day with her, they walk not in darkness, they Are not the children of the night.
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Well then, what are these things of the Kingdom of darkness? why,
Well then, what Are these things of the Kingdom of darkness? why,
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1. There are the heads of the Kingdom of darkness, and those are the Devils; the Moon signifieth the night, and the night signifieth the Kingdom of darkness; the Devils are the Moon that are under the Churches feet:
1. There Are the Heads of the Kingdom of darkness, and those Are the Devils; the Moon signifies the night, and the night signifies the Kingdom of darkness; the Devils Are the Moon that Are under the Churches feet:
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Oh! in what state does the Church sit clothed with the Sun, and all the powers of Hell under her feet!
Oh! in what state does the Church fit clothed with the Sun, and all the Powers of Hell under her feet!
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saith Christ, Go preach, and I give you power over all Devils;
Says christ, Go preach, and I give you power over all Devils;
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and they came back again, and said, Lord, we have healed diseases, and the very Devils are subject to us. and they Come back again, and said, Lord, we have healed diseases, and the very Devils Are Subject to us.
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That is, the Devils lye trampled under foot of the Church.
That is, the Devils lie trampled under foot of the Church.
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Satan shall be laid at your feet shortly; and what an honour is it? You think it much to conquer men,
Satan shall be laid At your feet shortly; and what an honour is it? You think it much to conquer men,
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why here is a poor woman that conquers the powers of darkness; not in your own strength,
why Here is a poor woman that conquers the Powers of darkness; not in your own strength,
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but in the strength of the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom you are married, whose righteousness you wear.
but in the strength of the Lord jesus christ, to whom you Are married, whose righteousness you wear.
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2. All the instruments of the Devil are under you;
2. All the Instruments of the devil Are under you;
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who are they? they are all those that take part with the Devil in the world;
who Are they? they Are all those that take part with the devil in the world;
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how shall we find them out? why, you may find them out thus: They are always night-walkers; Moon walkers hate the light;
how shall we find them out? why, you may find them out thus: They Are always night-walkers; Moon walker's hate the Light;
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they are wicked and ungodly men, that live after their lusts, who please the flesh, and are enemies to God, and to his people;
they Are wicked and ungodly men, that live After their Lustiest, who please the Flesh, and Are enemies to God, and to his people;
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these are the instruments of the Devil, these are they that are meant by the Moon, and the Woman setteth her foot upon them.
these Are the Instruments of the devil, these Are they that Are meant by the Moon, and the Woman sets her foot upon them.
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And this does signifie, that all wicked men that are mocking and deriding her, and clap their hands when they see her fly,
And this does signify, that all wicked men that Are mocking and deriding her, and clap their hands when they see her fly,
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and say, Thus we would have it; shall fall under her feet in the issue.
and say, Thus we would have it; shall fallen under her feet in the issue.
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Know you foolish sinners, the time is coming when you shall lie at her foot, and she shall trample upon you;
Know you foolish Sinners, the time is coming when you shall lie At her foot, and she shall trample upon you;
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and that is another thing, the Devils, are the Principalities and powers of night, and wicked men are the Angels of these Princes, whom Christ made spoil of openly.
and that is Another thing, the Devils, Are the Principalities and Powers of night, and wicked men Are the Angels of these Princes, whom christ made spoil of openly.
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But again, all principles, heresies, false doctrines, contrary to the nature of God, the Trinity, the union of the two natures, God and man;
But again, all principles, heresies, false doctrines, contrary to the nature of God, the Trinity, the Union of the two nature's, God and man;
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the Doctrine of Justification by faith only; all those Principles that are raised by the Devil in the world that are contrary to the Doctrine of Christ, are principles of the night, and the woman she treadeth down all false Doctrines.
the Doctrine of Justification by faith only; all those Principles that Are raised by the devil in the world that Are contrary to the Doctrine of christ, Are principles of the night, and the woman she treadeth down all false Doctrines.
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Again, all false apprehensions, institutions and appointments concerning the worship of God, are all the effects of ignorance, born of the night; all superstition that is introduced into the world,
Again, all false apprehensions, institutions and appointments Concerning the worship of God, Are all the effects of ignorance, born of the night; all Superstition that is introduced into the world,
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and into the Church, those who own such, are not she, that is the woman, that hath the Crown of twelve stars, clothed with the righteousness of the Lord;
and into the Church, those who own such, Are not she, that is the woman, that hath the Crown of twelve Stars, clothed with the righteousness of the Lord;
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and hath no doctrine, no worship but what she received from Christ; she tramples all false doctrines, and superstitions, and heresies, she tramples them all down under her feet.
and hath no Doctrine, no worship but what she received from christ; she tramples all false doctrines, and superstitions, and heresies, she tramples them all down under her feet.
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Lastly, All wicked works, all pride, all vain glory, all envy, malice, hatred, revenge, whatever is of the flesh, this is all included under this notion or figure, to wit, the Moon; for as she rules by night, she does signifie nothing but a state of ignorance, and of darkness, which is the Kingdom of the Devil.
Lastly, All wicked works, all pride, all vain glory, all envy, malice, hatred, revenge, whatever is of the Flesh, this is all included under this notion or figure, to wit, the Moon; for as she rules by night, she does signify nothing but a state of ignorance, and of darkness, which is the Kingdom of the devil.
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Application. And now my Brethren, take all these Characters together, and seek for such a Church,
Application. And now my Brothers, take all these Characters together, and seek for such a Church,
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and beg of God that you may find her;
and beg of God that you may find her;
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and though she go into a wilderness, go with her, for she is the Lambs wife: you read in the following part of the Chapter she must go into the wilderness, but there is a place provided for her;
and though she go into a Wilderness, go with her, for she is the Lambs wife: you read in the following part of the Chapter she must go into the Wilderness, but there is a place provided for her;
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though the Dragon sendeth forth all his threatnings, yet she shall be safe.
though the Dragon sends forth all his threatenings, yet she shall be safe.
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Would you find the Church? look for a society that is beautiful, as a woman that hath strong affections for Christ; a society that is fruitful, that bringeth forth Children to God;
Would you find the Church? look for a society that is beautiful, as a woman that hath strong affections for christ; a society that is fruitful, that brings forth Children to God;
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where you see Children born unto God, that is a sign there is the woman; but where you see a people, 〈 … 〉, drunkards,
where you see Children born unto God, that is a Signen there is the woman; but where you see a people, 〈 … 〉, drunkards,
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or whoremongers, or swearers, or blasphemers, they are not of this woman, for she never bringeth forth but to the likeness of God, they grow up in Christ, into a likeness to him.
or whoremongers, or swearers, or blasphemers, they Are not of this woman, for she never brings forth but to the likeness of God, they grow up in christ, into a likeness to him.
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And again, look for a Church that is meek and humble; where you see a boisterous Church, a cruel, a bloody and revengeful Church, that is not the Church, that is liker a man,
And again, look for a Church that is meek and humble; where you see a boisterous Church, a cruel, a bloody and revengeful Church, that is not the Church, that is liker a man,
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and not like a woman. Put on patience, if you would look like the Church of Christ.
and not like a woman. Put on patience, if you would look like the Church of christ.
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And again, see what doctrine they hold;
And again, see what Doctrine they hold;
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do they keep close to this Bible? if not, reject them, tell them they are not of Gods people;
do they keep close to this bible? if not, reject them, tell them they Are not of God's people;
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why, I do not see upon your heads the Crown of twelve stars.
why, I do not see upon your Heads the Crown of twelve Stars.
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Again, see what garment she weareth? does she wear a garment made of Christs sufferings? look and hope for a justification that way, by the suffering of Christ;
Again, see what garment she weareth? does she wear a garment made of Christ sufferings? look and hope for a justification that Way, by the suffering of christ;
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'tis not the woman that is found in her own righteousness, but in Christs righteousness.
it's not the woman that is found in her own righteousness, but in Christ righteousness.
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Again, if you find them crying up the righteousness of Christs Justification, and have not the righteousness of Sanctification, they are none of the woman; that is the Church, where there is claim to the righteousness of Justification, and a care taken for the righteousness of sanctification; these are to accompany each other.
Again, if you find them crying up the righteousness of Christ Justification, and have not the righteousness of Sanctification, they Are none of the woman; that is the Church, where there is claim to the righteousness of Justification, and a care taken for the righteousness of sanctification; these Are to accompany each other.
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Again, would you know the Church? look, see if she hath the Devil subject to her, and all false Principles,
Again, would you know the Church? look, see if she hath the devil Subject to her, and all false Principles,
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and false Doctrine, and false worship; does she trample them under her feet? for this woman hath all superstition and false doctrine, and temptations of the Devil under her foot,
and false Doctrine, and false worship; does she trample them under her feet? for this woman hath all Superstition and false Doctrine, and temptations of the devil under her foot,
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and all that is of the night, she hath all under foot.
and all that is of the night, she hath all under foot.
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Having now shewn you what this Church is, I hope as to the further application I have been so clear in the Doctrine, that you may easily apply it, for I have in effect applied it as I have gone along.
Having now shown you what this Church is, I hope as to the further application I have been so clear in the Doctrine, that you may Easily apply it, for I have in Effect applied it as I have gone along.
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But some may be ready to question with themselves what to do, and say with the Spouse, where dost thou feed thy flock? one crys, Come to us, we are the people;
But Some may be ready to question with themselves what to do, and say with the Spouse, where dost thou feed thy flock? one cries, Come to us, we Are the people;
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and another, We are the people; and a third, We are the people;
and Another, We Are the people; and a third, We Are the people;
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but I wont now tell you which is, but pray God to open your eyes to see and look upon the societies, and see which is likest the woman, having the Doctrine of Christ, and his Apostles, living in righteousness, and trampling under feet all the temptations of the Devil.
but I wont now tell you which is, but pray God to open your eyes to see and look upon the societies, and see which is likest the woman, having the Doctrine of christ, and his Apostles, living in righteousness, and trampling under feet all the temptations of the devil.
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I will leave you to find it out.
I will leave you to find it out.
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Exhortation. But secondly, I charge you when you have found it, be a member of it:
Exhortation. But secondly, I charge you when you have found it, be a member of it:
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be a member of it, say you? if I am, I must be in pain; the Devil follows me,
be a member of it, say you? if I am, I must be in pain; the devil follows me,
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and poureth out a flood after me, she runs away, and runs into a wilderness, The woman fled into the wilderness, vers. 6. Shall I join with her? yea, join with her notwithstanding;
and pours out a flood After me, she runs away, and runs into a Wilderness, The woman fled into the Wilderness, vers. 6. Shall I join with her? yea, join with her notwithstanding;
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though she be in a wilderness, she keeps her Crown, and she reigneth like a Queen, all the Devils are under her foot in a wilderness estate; join with her; alas!
though she be in a Wilderness, she keeps her Crown, and she Reigneth like a Queen, all the Devils Are under her foot in a Wilderness estate; join with her; alas!
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this is the Lambs wife, she is married to Christ, and to be heir of all things,
this is the Lambs wife, she is married to christ, and to be heir of all things,
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and to live eternally with the Lord Jesus Christ, where she shall never be persecuted more. But one thing more;
and to live eternally with the Lord jesus christ, where she shall never be persecuted more. But one thing more;
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Be not afraid to join with her;
Be not afraid to join with her;
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though she runs into a wilderness, yet she lives there, she hath a place prepared of God;
though she runs into a Wilderness, yet she lives there, she hath a place prepared of God;
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vers. 6. The earth helped the woman, and opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood, v. 6. and the woman was saved, it was gone of a sudden;
vers. 6. The earth helped the woman, and opened its Mouth and swallowed up the flood, v. 6. and the woman was saved, it was gone of a sudden;
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water enough, threatnings enough to drown it, but all was gone in a moment.
water enough, threatenings enough to drown it, but all was gone in a moment.
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Advice.
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Again, one word to you that are of the people of God; you see your calling, my brethren;
Again, one word to you that Are of the people of God; you see your calling, my brothers;
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are you a Church of Christ? Oh how ought you to live! you are crown'd, do not stoop too low;
Are you a Church of christ? O how ought you to live! you Are crowned, do not stoop too low;
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it becomes not a Prince to stoop for every pin, you are a crown'd people;
it becomes not a Prince to stoop for every pin, you Are a crowned people;
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take heed of an earthly mind, take heed of poring on the world, and griping at the world,
take heed of an earthly mind, take heed of poring on the world, and gripping At the world,
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and caring not what you do, so you can but scrape this world: it is below you;
and caring not what you do, so you can but scrape this world: it is below you;
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you are born to higher things;
you Are born to higher things;
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are you of this Church? Oh take heed lest any of the Town see you without your garment, let them see you clothed with holiness and righteousness, let not the Lord Jesus Christ be blasphemed because of you;
Are you of this Church? O take heed lest any of the Town see you without your garment, let them see you clothed with holiness and righteousness, let not the Lord jesus christ be blasphemed Because of you;
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your conversation may be made a blessing to the sinful, to convert them, and bring them over from sin to Christ, to be fellow-heirs with you;
your Conversation may be made a blessing to the sinful, to convert them, and bring them over from since to christ, to be fellow-heirs with you;
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be always clothed with the Sun of Righteousness. Take heed of pride and passion, that is not like Christ.
be always clothed with the Sun of Righteousness. Take heed of pride and passion, that is not like christ.
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Take heed of fear and being cowardly, that is not like Christ.
Take heed of Fear and being cowardly, that is not like christ.
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When you are called out to suffer for Christ, he hath enough to bear up your hearts, he will keep you company.
When you Are called out to suffer for christ, he hath enough to bear up your hearts, he will keep you company.
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Live as those that are clothed with the Sun, and hate sin and wickedness, and all works of darkness,
Live as those that Are clothed with the Sun, and hate since and wickedness, and all works of darkness,
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for they are all of the night, all rioting, all wantonness, all evil discourses;
for they Are all of the night, all rioting, all wantonness, all evil discourses;
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trample the Moon of vanity and sin under your feet, and then God will make you glorious,
trample the Moon of vanity and since under your feet, and then God will make you glorious,
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even in the eyes of your enemies, when Christ shall own you before his Father, and Angels, in the great day, judging the world, yea and Devils too;
even in the eyes of your enemies, when christ shall own you before his Father, and Angels, in the great day, judging the world, yea and Devils too;
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only walk you as the woman that hath this crown, this garment, and this Moon under her feet.
only walk you as the woman that hath this crown, this garment, and this Moon under her feet.
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A SERMON PREACHED On the Anniversary Humiliation for the Burning of LONDON, September 2d. 1673. And these Notes were taken, read over,
A SERMON PREACHED On the Anniversary Humiliation for the Burning of LONDON, September 2d. 1673. And these Notes were taken, read over,
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and corrected by himself, at the importunity of some to have it Printed.
and corrected by himself, At the importunity of Some to have it Printed.
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Amos 3.6. Shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?Amos 3.6. Shall there be evil in a City, and the Lord hath not done it?
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IN the year 1666, a year never to be forgotten, God did visit this City with a great and fearful fire;
IN the year 1666, a year never to be forgotten, God did visit this city with a great and fearful fire;
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when you then saw all in flames, and that there was no stopping of that devouring fire,
when you then saw all in flames, and that there was no stopping of that devouring fire,
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but it went on raging till it had brought all to ashes, the great question then in London was,
but it went on raging till it had brought all to Ashes, the great question then in London was,
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How came this fire? was it accidental, or was it by design? My Brethren, this part of the verse that I have opened, will give you light into that question,
How Come this fire? was it accidental, or was it by Design? My Brothers, this part of the verse that I have opened, will give you Light into that question,
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and will help you to know who it was that burnt London, it was the Lord,
and will help you to know who it was that burned London, it was the Lord,
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even that God which is the Author of every evil that is in a City;
even that God which is the Author of every evil that is in a city;
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for saith the Lord, Is there any evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?
for Says the Lord, Is there any evil in a City, and the Lord hath not done it?
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In short, it was God burnt London, and God will justifie it;
In short, it was God burned London, and God will justify it;
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you need go no further to enquire into the Author of it, I have done it, saith the Lord.
you need go no further to inquire into the Author of it, I have done it, Says the Lord.
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The words you see are an Interrogation, Is there any evil in a city? But you may turn it into an Affirmation,
The words you see Are an Interrogation, Is there any evil in a City? But you may turn it into an Affirmation,
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and then the words run thus, There is no evil in a city but the Lord hath done it.
and then the words run thus, There is no evil in a City but the Lord hath done it.
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These words are a conclusion that do depend upon the premised verses for their illustration.
These words Are a conclusion that do depend upon the premised Verses for their illustration.
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In the first verse of this Chapter, God by his Prophet Amos, as by his Herald, doth proclaim War against the Twelve Tribes, he declareth himself to be an adversary, an enemy to them:
In the First verse of this Chapter, God by his Prophet Amos, as by his Herald, does proclaim War against the Twelve Tribes, he Declareth himself to be an adversary, an enemy to them:
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Hear, saith the Prophet, this word that the Lord hath spoken against you. I come with a word against you: Hear, Says the Prophet, this word that the Lord hath spoken against you. I come with a word against you:
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why, who are these, you? who, the whole Family which I brought out of the land of Egypt, with every one of you, I have a word against you all;
why, who Are these, you? who, the Whole Family which I brought out of the land of Egypt, with every one of you, I have a word against you all;
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not only against the Ten Tribes, but I have a word of the Lord against Judah likewise,
not only against the Ten Tribes, but I have a word of the Lord against Judah likewise,
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even against the whole family of Jacob that I brought out of Egypt. I have a word;
even against the Whole family of Jacob that I brought out of Egypt. I have a word;
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that is, I have a word of threatning, I have a Proclamation of War from the great God against you.
that is, I have a word of threatening, I have a Proclamation of War from the great God against you.
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But this is strange, that God should have but one people in all the world, and that God should fall out with them at this time!
But this is strange, that God should have but one people in all the world, and that God should fallen out with them At this time!
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all the rest of the Nations were all Heathens, they were all Idolaters, all worshippers of the Devil.
all the rest of the nations were all heathens, they were all Idolaters, all worshippers of the devil.
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And this people of the Twelve Tribes at that time, was the only people that God had in all the world,
And this people of the Twelve Tribes At that time, was the only people that God had in all the world,
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and yet God here entreth into a War with that very peopeople; Go, saith he to Amos, tell Israel that I am against them.
and yet God Here entereth into a War with that very peopeople; Go, Says he to Amos, tell Israel that I am against them.
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I have a word against them. I have a word against them.
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It is true, because they were such a priviledged people, they had much ado ever to believe any Prophet that came with any sad tidings against them.
It is true, Because they were such a privileged people, they had much ado ever to believe any Prophet that Come with any sad tidings against them.
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For still when the Prophet came to threaten them with Gods wrath and vengeance, they put all off with this:
For still when the Prophet Come to threaten them with God's wrath and vengeance, they put all off with this:
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Are we not the seed of Abraham? Are we not a people in Covenant? Have we not the mark of the Covenant about us? Are not we the people that of all the people in the world God only knoweth? We will never believe that God will turn enemy against us.
are we not the seed of Abraham? are we not a people in Covenant? Have we not the mark of the Covenant about us? are not we the people that of all the people in the world God only Knoweth? We will never believe that God will turn enemy against us.
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To this saith the Prophet, Yea, but God hath, even against you, whom he did so signally deliver,
To this Says the Prophet, Yea, but God hath, even against you, whom he did so signally deliver,
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when he brought you by a mighty hand out of Egypt; even that very people, you;
when he brought you by a mighty hand out of Egypt; even that very people, you;
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I had it in my commission to you;
I had it in my commission to you;
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you whose fathers I delivered with an out stretched arm out of Egypt. Therefore do not flatter your selves, to wit, that God hath been the God of your fathers,
you whose Father's I Delivered with an out stretched arm out of Egypt. Therefore do not flatter your selves, to wit, that God hath been the God of your Father's,
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and therefore will not punish you their seed. I tell you I am sent to you:
and Therefore will not Punish you their seed. I tell you I am sent to you:
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But God hath known us, surely he will not fall out with us for old acquaintance sake.
But God hath known us, surely he will not fallen out with us for old acquaintance sake.
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Saith the Prophet, It is true, you are the people that God hath known of old,
Says the Prophet, It is true, you Are the people that God hath known of old,
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and hath known as a friend, hath known you familiarly: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: I grant it, saith God;
and hath known as a friend, hath known you familiarly: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: I grant it, Says God;
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I have known you in a way of mercy; I knew you when I chose you in Abraham; I knew you in bondage;
I have known you in a Way of mercy; I knew you when I chosen you in Abraham; I knew you in bondage;
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I knew you when I delivered you out of Egypt; I knew you at the Red-sea when I wrought a wonder to save you;
I knew you when I Delivered you out of Egypt; I knew you At the Red sea when I wrought a wonder to save you;
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I have known you at Mount Sinai when I gave you my Law;
I have known you At Mount Sinai when I gave you my Law;
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I have known you in bringing of you into Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey.
I have known you in bringing of you into Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey.
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I know you well enough, saith God. And I know you likewise by your sins as well as my mercies.
I know you well enough, Says God. And I know you likewise by your Sins as well as my Mercies.
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I know you, and your fathers too, have been a rebellious generation, that have always provoked me bitterly;
I know you, and your Father's too, have been a rebellious generation, that have always provoked me bitterly;
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that provoked me ten times in the Wilderness. I knew you how you turned unto Baalpeor; I knew you in all your ingratitude;
that provoked me ten times in the Wilderness. I knew you how you turned unto Baalpeor; I knew you in all your ingratitude;
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and therefore will I punish you.
and Therefore will I Punish you.
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I know you as a people of the greatest mercies that ever were in the world, that ever I manifested to the sons of men;
I know you as a people of the greatest Mercies that ever were in the world, that ever I manifested to the Sons of men;
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and I know you to be as ungrateful a people. I know you, and therefore I will punish you.
and I know you to be as ungrateful a people. I know you, and Therefore I will Punish you.
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But still will God punish? so difficult a thing it is to bring off a professing people from self-flattery.
But still will God Punish? so difficult a thing it is to bring off a professing people from Self-flattery.
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How? it cannot possibly be: these Israelites were ready to say, What God turn enemy to us!
How? it cannot possibly be: these Israelites were ready to say, What God turn enemy to us!
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what, God that hath been such a great friend, and so long a friend!
what, God that hath been such a great friend, and so long a friend!
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What, God that walked with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob! What, God that led us out of bondage,
What, God that walked with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob! What, God that led us out of bondage,
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and carried us as an Eagle her young ones upon her wings forty years through a Wilderness!
and carried us as an Eagl her young ones upon her wings forty Years through a Wilderness!
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What will God threaten us, and destroy us! no surely, it cannot be.
What will God threaten us, and destroy us! not surely, it cannot be.
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Well, the Prophet obviates this too, vers. 3. Can two walk together except they be agreed? True, I did walk with Abraham, and Abraham with me;
Well, the Prophet obviates this too, vers. 3. Can two walk together except they be agreed? True, I did walk with Abraham, and Abraham with me;
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I did walk with Isaac, and Isaac walked with me; that is in ways of righteousness, as Enoch is said to walk with God;
I did walk with Isaac, and Isaac walked with me; that is in ways of righteousness, as Enoch is said to walk with God;
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that is, in a righteous life. But, saith God, now we are not agreed;
that is, in a righteous life. But, Says God, now we Are not agreed;
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when you and I were agreed, then you walked in my judgments, and in my statutes;
when you and I were agreed, then you walked in my Judgments, and in my statutes;
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and I walked with you in ways of mercy, and we were good friends; I did but speak, and you obeyed;
and I walked with you in ways of mercy, and we were good Friends; I did but speak, and you obeyed;
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you did but ask, and I gave. But now, saith God, you and I am fallen out; you have broken my laws;
you did but ask, and I gave. But now, Says God, you and I am fallen out; you have broken my laws;
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my statutes and my judgments are forsaken by you; I can live no longer with you, and I must part;
my statutes and my Judgments Are forsaken by you; I can live no longer with you, and I must part;
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we had as good part, we are not agreed; your ways and my ways, your nature and my nature are quite contrary;
we had as good part, we Are not agreed; your ways and my ways, your nature and my nature Are quite contrary;
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Therefore, saith he, I will part from you. Thus you have the meaning of the first three verses;
Therefore, Says he, I will part from you. Thus you have the meaning of the First three Verses;
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we proceed to the 4th verse.
we proceed to the 4th verse.
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God knowing what would be the event of this message, which is, that they would not believe it;
God knowing what would be the event of this message, which is, that they would not believe it;
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He adds, But will they not believe I am thus angry? Go tell them, saith God, Amos go tell them, Will a Lion roar in the forest when he hath no prey? will a young Lion cry out of his den if he hath taken nothing? What is the meaning of that? It is observed of the Lion, that beast of the forest, that he seldom roars but either when he hath the prey in his paw,
He adds, But will they not believe I am thus angry? Go tell them, Says God, Amos go tell them, Will a lion roar in the forest when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den if he hath taken nothing? What is the meaning of that? It is observed of the lion, that beast of the forest, that he seldom roars but either when he hath the prey in his paw,
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or the prey in his eye; when he seeth no prey, he roareth not;
or the prey in his eye; when he sees no prey, he roareth not;
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but when he hath gotten hold of the prey, and is tearing it with his paws and his teeth;
but when he hath got hold of the prey, and is tearing it with his paws and his teeth;
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or when he sees it in his eye, then he ordinarily roareth.
or when he sees it in his eye, then he ordinarily roareth.
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What doth God by the Prophet mean here? This roaring of the Lion is the threatning of the Prophet;
What does God by the Prophet mean Here? This roaring of the lion is the threatening of the Prophet;
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Gods threatnings are as it were the roarings of God.
God's threatenings Are as it were the roarings of God.
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Now, saith he, shall God threaten destruction to you Twelve Tribes, and thus roar, and do you think yet that he will not destroy you? believe it, he will never thus threaten,
Now, Says he, shall God threaten destruction to you Twelve Tribes, and thus roar, and do you think yet that he will not destroy you? believe it, he will never thus threaten,
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but he hath the prey in his eye;
but he hath the prey in his eye;
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he eyeth you Twelve Tribes, he intends to tear you in pieces, and to give your land to another people,
he eyeth you Twelve Tribes, he intends to tear you in Pieces, and to give your land to Another people,
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why? because he roareth, because he threatens. This is the sense of the 4th verse;
why? Because he roareth, Because he threatens. This is the sense of the 4th verse;
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the 5th follows, wherein the Lord by his Prophet beats them from another refuge, where he knew they would seek to hide their heads,
the 5th follows, wherein the Lord by his Prophet beats them from Another refuge, where he knew they would seek to hide their Heads,
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and that is, that though wars and desolation should come as was threatned, that they were but matters of chance incident to this world,
and that is, that though wars and desolation should come as was threatened, that they were but matters of chance incident to this world,
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and no argument of Gods anger towards them.
and no argument of God's anger towards them.
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This the Lord meets with in a Parable of a bird being taken in a net:
This the Lord meets with in a Parable of a bird being taken in a net:
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Can a bird (saith he) fall upon a snare in the earth where is no gin for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth when he hath taken nothing? He meaneth, however accidental plagues may seem to be to men;Can a bird (Says he) fallen upon a snare in the earth where is no gin for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth when he hath taken nothing? He means, however accidental plagues may seem to be to men;
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yet they are determined of God;
yet they Are determined of God;
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when a bird is caught, it is but accidental to the bird, he lighteth and is catched in the snare;
when a bird is caught, it is but accidental to the bird, he lights and is catched in the snare;
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but it is the deliberate act, the intentional act of the fowler, for he sets the snare;
but it is the deliberate act, the intentional act of the Fowler, for he sets the snare;
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for what end? to catch the bird; and he taketh not up this snare until he hath caught it.
for what end? to catch the bird; and he Takes not up this snare until he hath caught it.
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Oh Israel! when ever you find your selves caught in the snare of God, when ever you see your selves destroyed, however accidental those destructions may seem to come upon you as to second causes;
O Israel! when ever you find your selves caught in the snare of God, when ever you see your selves destroyed, however accidental those destructions may seem to come upon you as to second Causes;
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believe it, I was the fowler, I laid the net, (saith the Lord) I did intend to catch you, it is my own work, my designed work.
believe it, I was the Fowler, I laid the net, (Says the Lord) I did intend to catch you, it is my own work, my designed work.
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Therefore when such a Judgment comes, say, I sent it; when you are caught, I caught you;
Therefore when such a Judgement comes, say, I sent it; when you Are caught, I caught you;
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when you are torn in pieces, I tore you in pieces.
when you Are torn in Pieces, I tore you in Pieces.
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And now in the conclusion of all this, saith he, Can there be evil in the city,
And now in the conclusion of all this, Says he, Can there be evil in the City,
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and the Lord not do it? These words they are put by way of question, as I now told you;and the Lord not do it? These words they Are put by Way of question, as I now told you;
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make them affirmative, and they shall be my Doctrine:
make them affirmative, and they shall be my Doctrine:
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That is then thus, Doct. There is no evil in a city but the Lord hath done it. In the opening hereof,
That is then thus, Doct. There is no evil in a City but the Lord hath done it. In the opening hereof,
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1. I shall shew you what is here meant by City. 2. I shall shew you what is meant by evil in the City.
1. I shall show you what is Here meant by city. 2. I shall show you what is meant by evil in the city.
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3. I shall shew you how God is the author of all that evil in the City;
3. I shall show you how God is the author of all that evil in the city;
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and I shall shew you the reason why he doth assume to himself to be the author of all the evil in the City.
and I shall show you the reason why he does assume to himself to be the author of all the evil in the city.
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4. I shall shew you the reasons why he doth inflict so many evils upon a City:
4. I shall show you the Reasons why he does inflict so many evils upon a city:
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and then we shall come to Application.
and then we shall come to Application.
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1. What is here meant by City? City may be taken here either properly or improperly;
1. What is Here meant by city? city may be taken Here either properly or improperly;
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properly for the rows of houses, the streets of houses, as they are compassed in with walls, which are the habitations of Citizens.
properly for the rows of houses, the streets of houses, as they Are compassed in with walls, which Are the habitations of Citizens.
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The City, for the houses of the City; and then it is thus, Is there any evil befalls the Houses of the City,
The city, for the houses of the city; and then it is thus, Is there any evil befalls the Houses of the city,
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but I do it? Are Cities fired and burnt to ashes? I do it.
but I do it? are Cities fired and burned to Ashes? I do it.
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Improperly, and here is a double Synecdoche to be understood in this word, City.
Improperly, and Here is a double Synecdoche to be understood in this word, city.
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1. City is here taken for the things and persons in the City, Is there any evil in a city? that is, Doth there any evil befall the Citizens of the City,
1. city is Here taken for the things and Persons in the city, Is there any evil in a City? that is, Does there any evil befall the Citizens of the city,
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or any concernment of the Citizens? and then there is another Synecdoche of the part for the whole:
or any concernment of the Citizens? and then there is Another Synecdoche of the part for the Whole:
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the City may be taken for the Kingdom, as being part of the Kingdom;
the city may be taken for the Kingdom, as being part of the Kingdom;
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nay, it may be taken for the whole world, as being part of the whole world;
nay, it may be taken for the Whole world, as being part of the Whole world;
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so the sense will be thus, Is there any evil in a whole Kingdom? Is there any evil in the whole world but I have done it, saith the Lord? God owneth himself to be the author of all the evil, (that is of punishment, I shall shew presently) that hath been in the world from the beginning of it to the end.
so the sense will be thus, Is there any evil in a Whole Kingdom? Is there any evil in the Whole world but I have done it, Says the Lord? God owneth himself to be the author of all the evil, (that is of punishment, I shall show presently) that hath been in the world from the beginning of it to the end.
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But then we must in the 2d place, see what is meant by Evil: there is a great deal of reason that you should be well informed hereof.
But then we must in the 2d place, see what is meant by Evil: there is a great deal of reason that you should be well informed hereof.
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There are therefore, my Brethren, two sorts of evils which we must carefully distinguish. 1. There is the evil of sin: And,
There Are Therefore, my Brothers, two sorts of evils which we must carefully distinguish. 1. There is the evil of since: And,
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2ly, There is the evil of punishment.
2ly, There is the evil of punishment.
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The evil of sin, that is any transgression of, or any nonconformity to the righteous Law of God, this is properly evil;
The evil of since, that is any Transgression of, or any nonconformity to the righteous Law of God, this is properly evil;
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the evil of sin, yea, the greatest evil in the world.
the evil of since, yea, the greatest evil in the world.
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There are no evils of what kind soever that are to be compared with this great evil of sin.
There Are no evils of what kind soever that Are to be compared with this great evil of since.
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Now, my Brethren, in this sense you must take heed of understanding the Prophet:
Now, my Brothers, in this sense you must take heed of understanding the Prophet:
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God doth not here say, or the Prophet doth not here say, Is there any evil of sin in a City,
God does not Here say, or the Prophet does not Here say, Is there any evil of since in a city,
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but I have done it? no, God forbid!
but I have done it? no, God forbid!
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this were the highest blasphemy in the world, to make God the author of all the sin of the City.
this were the highest blasphemy in the world, to make God the author of all the since of the city.
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He would be a strange God if he should be the author of all London 's sins,
He would be a strange God if he should be the author of all London is Sins,
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and all England 's sins, and all the worlds sins. This cannot be the meaning of the Prophet for these Reasons:
and all England is Sins, and all the world's Sins. This cannot be the meaning of the Prophet for these Reasons:
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1. Because God is so far from being the author of all the sin in a City,
1. Because God is so Far from being the author of all the since in a city,
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or in the world, that he never committed any sin since this world was;
or in the world, that he never committed any since since this world was;
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the world hath had experience of God for near six thousand years, but they never found God guilty of sin, guilty of any unrighteousness.
the world hath had experience of God for near six thousand Years, but they never found God guilty of since, guilty of any unrighteousness.
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God in upbraiding his people Israel, he doth make use of this, You have departed from me, saith the Lord;
God in upbraiding his people Israel, he does make use of this, You have departed from me, Says the Lord;
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and why are you departed from me? What cause have I given you to depart from me? Have your fathers found (saith he) any iniquity in me? Have your fathers experienced any unrighteous dealings from me? Did they ever find me an oppressor of them? Did they ever find me to exact work,
and why Are you departed from me? What cause have I given you to depart from me? Have your Father's found (Says he) any iniquity in me? Have your Father's experienced any unrighteous dealings from me? Did they ever find me an oppressor of them? Did they ever find me to exact work,
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and not to give good wages? Did they ever find me to be false to my word? In Jer. 2.5.
and not to give good wages? Did they ever find me to be false to my word? In Jer. 2.5.
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Thus saith the Lord, what iniquity have your fathers found in me that they are gone from me, Thus Says the Lord, what iniquity have your Father's found in me that they Are gone from me,
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and have walked after vanities, and are become vain? What iniquity! your fathers never found any iniquity in God, no, nor you neither.and have walked After vanities, and Are become vain? What iniquity! your Father's never found any iniquity in God, no, nor you neither.
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The righteous God never was guilty, from the foundation of the world to this time, of any unrighteousness to any of his Creatures.
The righteous God never was guilty, from the Foundation of the world to this time, of any unrighteousness to any of his Creatures.
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No, here is a challenge as to all generations, if they can tell any unrighteous works,
No, Here is a challenge as to all generations, if they can tell any unrighteous works,
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or any unrighteous act that God was guilty of, and if they can challenge him for any, they may have something to say for themselves.
or any unrighteous act that God was guilty of, and if they can challenge him for any, they may have something to say for themselves.
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2ly, God is so far from being the cause of sin, that he doth disclaim an having any hand in it in any sort or kind whatever, no not so much as in any temptation to it;
2ly, God is so Far from being the cause of since, that he does disclaim an having any hand in it in any sort or kind whatever, no not so much as in any temptation to it;
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as you may see in Jam. 1.13. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God.
as you may see in Jam. 1.13. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God.
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That is, when any man is tempted to sin, let no man say when he is thus tempted, that God tempted him to sin.
That is, when any man is tempted to since, let no man say when he is thus tempted, that God tempted him to since.
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Why should they not say so? Why, saith the Apostle, the reason is, for God cannot be tempted of evil, neither tempteth he any man.
Why should they not say so? Why, Says the Apostle, the reason is, for God cannot be tempted of evil, neither tempts he any man.
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No man can ever tempt God to do that which is evil? neither doth God tempt any man to sin.
No man can ever tempt God to do that which is evil? neither does God tempt any man to since.
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How come they then to be tempted? the Apostle telleth, Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lusts and inticed.
How come they then to be tempted? the Apostle Telleth, Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own Lustiest and enticed.
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You are tempted of your selves, and of the Devil. Lay your sins at your own door, God hath no hand at all in them.
You Are tempted of your selves, and of the devil. Lay your Sins At your own door, God hath no hand At all in them.
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3ly, God cannot be the author of the evil of sin; Why? because it is so contrary to the nature of God:
3ly, God cannot be the author of the evil of since; Why? Because it is so contrary to the nature of God:
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It is so contrary, that it would even destroy, God if it were there. A sinning God is no God at all;
It is so contrary, that it would even destroy, God if it were there. A sinning God is no God At all;
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for the very notion of the Godhead doth imply all Perfection in him. Now sin is the palpablest imperfection in the world;
for the very notion of the Godhead does imply all Perfection in him. Now since is the palpablest imperfection in the world;
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an imperfect God is a weak God; and an impotent God is no almighty God; and that which is not almighty, is no God at all.
an imperfect God is a weak God; and an impotent God is no almighty God; and that which is not almighty, is no God At all.
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It is a hard thing for any creature to put off its nature, or that which is essential to it;
It is a hard thing for any creature to put off its nature, or that which is essential to it;
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now righteousness is of the very essence of the Godhead.
now righteousness is of the very essence of the Godhead.
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How hard a thing is it, my Brethren, for you to think or conceive of a Sun without light,
How hard a thing is it, my Brothers, for you to think or conceive of a Sun without Light,
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or to conceive of fire without heat? so hard and impossible is it for you to conceive of a God without holiness, a God without righteousness, yea without perfection of righteousness.
or to conceive of fire without heat? so hard and impossible is it for you to conceive of a God without holiness, a God without righteousness, yea without perfection of righteousness.
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And therefore the Apostle to the Hebrews doth reckon sin in God as an impossibility;
And Therefore the Apostle to the Hebrews does reckon since in God as an impossibility;
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it is impossible for God to sin, he instanceth in the case of falseness, or a lye, Hebr. 6.18. that by two immutable things, that is his word and his oath, in which it was impossible for God to lye.
it is impossible for God to since, he Instanceth in the case of falseness, or a lie, Hebrew 6.18. that by two immutable things, that is his word and his oath, in which it was impossible for God to lie.
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Now what the Apostle here saith of the sin of lying, I may say of all sorts of sin, it is as impossible for God to do unjustly,
Now what the Apostle Here Says of the since of lying, I may say of all sorts of since, it is as impossible for God to do unjustly,
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as it is impossible for God to lye; it is impossible for these reasons;
as it is impossible for God to lie; it is impossible for these Reasons;
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you see it clear, that it is impossible for God to be the author of sin.
you see it clear, that it is impossible for God to be the author of since.
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Well then, how must it be taken? by evil must be here meant the evil of punishment:
Well then, how must it be taken? by evil must be Here meant the evil of punishment:
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Why is punishment called an evil? for this reason, because that punishment doth deprive us of our good things;
Why is punishment called an evil? for this reason, Because that punishment does deprive us of our good things;
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now that which taketh away our good things, is an evil thing; punishment taketh away our good things, strippeth us of them all, both spiritual and temporal.
now that which Takes away our good things, is an evil thing; punishment Takes away our good things, strippeth us of them all, both spiritual and temporal.
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Therefore punishment is called an evil; so then the sense is this:
Therefore punishment is called an evil; so then the sense is this:
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Is there any punishment in a City? is there any evil of punishment? is there any plague? is there any judgment that doth befall a City? saith the Lord, I did them, I will own them:
Is there any punishment in a city? is there any evil of punishment? is there any plague? is there any judgement that does befall a city? Says the Lord, I did them, I will own them:
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You are not ashamed of your sinning, and I am not ashamed of my punishing of you for your sin.
You Are not ashamed of your sinning, and I am not ashamed of my punishing of you for your since.
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You are not ashamed to provoke me to wrath, and I am not afraid to tell you when I am in wrath with you.
You Are not ashamed to provoke me to wrath, and I am not afraid to tell you when I am in wrath with you.
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Now there are several sorts of these punishments that God doth inflict for sin, and God doth own himself to be the author of them all, there are none of them to be found in the world,
Now there Are several sorts of these punishments that God does inflict for since, and God does own himself to be the author of them all, there Are none of them to be found in the world,
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but God will own himself to be the author of them.
but God will own himself to be the author of them.
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There are some evils of punishment that do light upon the soul, and where ever you see of them in a City, the Lord is the author of them.
There Are Some evils of punishment that do Light upon the soul, and where ever you see of them in a city, the Lord is the author of them.
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All the evils, all the soul-plagues that are upon a City, they are of the Lord.
All the evils, all the soul-plagues that Are upon a city, they Are of the Lord.
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What are these soul-plagues? why, judicial blindness, judicial hardness of heart, judicial unconvertedness; so far as these are judgments, so far God is the author of them. And alas!
What Are these soul-plagues? why, judicial blindness, judicial hardness of heart, judicial unconvertedness; so Far as these Are Judgments, so Far God is the author of them. And alas!
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how much of this plague is upon London, this evil of judicial blindness, hardness of heart, unconvertedness, unhealedness? But will God own himself to be the author of this;
how much of this plague is upon London, this evil of judicial blindness, hardness of heart, unconvertedness, unhealedness? But will God own himself to be the author of this;
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yes, he doth do it by his own Son, Joh. 12.40. He hath blinded their eyes:
yes, he does doe it by his own Son, John 12.40. He hath blinded their eyes:
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who hath blinded their eyes? God hath blinded their eyes, he hath. God hath blinded their eyes.
who hath blinded their eyes? God hath blinded their eyes, he hath. God hath blinded their eyes.
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He hath hardened their hearts, God hath hardned their hearts, that they should not see with their eyes,
He hath hardened their hearts, God hath hardened their hearts, that they should not see with their eyes,
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nor understand with their hearts, and be converted and I should heal them. This is strange!nor understand with their hearts, and be converted and I should heal them. This is strange!
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is it not, my Brethren, that God should be the author of the blindness of the mind,
is it not, my Brothers, that God should be the author of the blindness of the mind,
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and the hardness of the heart! I say it is as true as strange;
and the hardness of the heart! I say it is as true as strange;
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for so far as blindness is a judgment, so far as hardness of heart is a judgment;
for so Far as blindness is a judgement, so Far as hardness of heart is a judgement;
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not as it is a sin, but as it is a judgment, God is the cause of it:
not as it is a since, but as it is a judgement, God is the cause of it:
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but if you should be startled as to wonder how possibly it could be that God should be the author of blindness and hardness;
but if you should be startled as to wonder how possibly it could be that God should be the author of blindness and hardness;
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if you will but compare this phrase unto that other kind of phrase which the Apostle useth in his Epistle to the Romans, Rom. 1.26. the matter will be clear, Christ saith God hath blinded them;
if you will but compare this phrase unto that other kind of phrase which the Apostle uses in his Epistle to the Roman, Rom. 1.26. the matter will be clear, christ Says God hath blinded them;
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the Apostle he expresseth it by a phrase of giving up to sin.
the Apostle he Expresses it by a phrase of giving up to since.
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God he then blindeth, and then hardeneth, when he giveth up to blindness, that is that blindness that men have contracted;
God he then blinds, and then Hardeneth, when he gives up to blindness, that is that blindness that men have contracted;
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when he giveth them up to that hardness of heart that by sin they have contracted to themselves:
when he gives them up to that hardness of heart that by since they have contracted to themselves:
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For this cause (saith the Apostle) God gave them up unto vile affections (God gave them up to them) for even their women to change their natural use to that which is against nature. For this cause (Says the Apostle) God gave them up unto vile affections (God gave them up to them) for even their women to change their natural use to that which is against nature.
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God gave them up to it.
God gave them up to it.
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All the Villanies that were acted among the Heathens, all those abominable sins that they polluted themselves with, God gave them up in judgment to commit them.
All the Villainies that were acted among the heathens, all those abominable Sins that they polluted themselves with, God gave them up in judgement to commit them.
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And truly when you look over this City of London, and you find all sorts of sins in a high degree to abound;
And truly when you look over this city of London, and you find all sorts of Sins in a high degree to abound;
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when you hear of sins that are not to be named, though these sins are of mens own wicked hearts,
when you hear of Sins that Are not to be nam, though these Sins Are of men's own wicked hearts,
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yet as they are judgments, so they are of God.
yet as they Are Judgments, so they Are of God.
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God gives them up to drunkenness, and up to swearing, and up to adultery and uncleanness;
God gives them up to Drunkenness, and up to swearing, and up to adultery and uncleanness;
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so far as these are judgments, they are to be attributed to God. God gives them up to them.
so Far as these Are Judgments, they Are to be attributed to God. God gives them up to them.
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And it is like that other phrase that the Prophet Hosea useth, Hos. 4.17. Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone.
And it is like that other phrase that the Prophet Hosea uses, Hos. 4.17. Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone.
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If you would know when God giveth up a people to blindness, and giveth them up to hardness, it is then when he lets them alone in their blindness,
If you would know when God gives up a people to blindness, and gives them up to hardness, it is then when he lets them alone in their blindness,
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when he lets them alone in their hardness; when doth he let them alone? when he taketh off friends from reproving them,
when he lets them alone in their hardness; when does he let them alone? when he Takes off Friends from reproving them,
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and Ministers from exhorting them, and Conscience from troubling them;
and Ministers from exhorting them, and Conscience from troubling them;
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giving them up to searedness of Conscience, when he takes off the Spirit from striving with them, then he lets them alone.
giving them up to searedness of Conscience, when he Takes off the Spirit from striving with them, then he lets them alone.
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So to let a people alone in their blindness, to give them Priests after their own hearts, to give them those that will sew cushions under their elbows,
So to let a people alone in their blindness, to give them Priests After their own hearts, to give them those that will sew cushions under their elbows,
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and will flatter them in their sins, and tell them it is an easie matter to please God,
and will flatter them in their Sins, and tell them it is an easy matter to please God,
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and get to Heaven, and therefore need not be at the expence of much trouble.
and get to Heaven, and Therefore need not be At the expense of much trouble.
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When God giveth them up, I say, to such Priests and such friends as will flatter them in their sins, daub over their iniquities,
When God gives them up, I say, to such Priests and such Friends as will flatter them in their Sins, daub over their iniquities,
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then he lets them alone, then he is said judicially to blind their minds, and harden their hearts, that they should not be converted and healed.
then he lets them alone, then he is said judicially to blind their minds, and harden their hearts, that they should not be converted and healed.
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Oh what a great deal of this plague is upon London! and truly, Sirs, this is a worse plague than that of the Pestilence;
O what a great deal of this plague is upon London! and truly, Sirs, this is a Worse plague than that of the Pestilence;
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this plague exceeds the Plague of Sixty-five, and exceeds the great plague of the Fire, for which you humble your selves this day.
this plague exceeds the Plague of Sixty-five, and exceeds the great plague of the Fire, for which you humble your selves this day.
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It is worse than Plague and Fire:
It is Worse than Plague and Fire:
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why? because those other plagues are but the litter of this Coccatrice eggs, all hatched in this womb of sin;
why? Because those other plagues Are but the litter of this Cockatrice eggs, all hatched in this womb of since;
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London 's blindness, London 's hardness of heart under the light of the Gospel, was the cause of London 's Fire, and London 's Pestilence.London is blindness, London is hardness of heart under the Light of the Gospel, was the cause of London is Fire, and London is Pestilence.
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It were well if there were a Fastday appointed all over England to bewail this great plague of blindness of mind, and hardness of heart;
It were well if there were a Fastday appointed all over England to bewail this great plague of blindness of mind, and hardness of heart;
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this judicial blindness and hardness that is as it were spread like a leprosie all over England; this is a plague we are not sensible of, little affected with,
this judicial blindness and hardness that is as it were spread like a leprosy all over England; this is a plague we Are not sensible of, little affected with,
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Why? because it is invisible in the soul.
Why? Because it is invisible in the soul.
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The fire that flamed and cast a dreadful smoke, and affected our senses, looked like Sodom, yea like Hell it self, these we are affected with;
The fire that flamed and cast a dreadful smoke, and affected our Senses, looked like Sodom, yea like Hell it self, these we Are affected with;
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and when we see our dying friends look pale, and see them gasp and groan, this we are affected with;
and when we see our dying Friends look pale, and see them gasp and groan, this we Are affected with;
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but for blind souls, dead souls, poysoned souls, poysoned with sin, being full of sin,
but for blind Souls, dead Souls, poisoned Souls, poisoned with since, being full of since,
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and full of Hell, gasping and dying, and going to Hell, no body is affected with this;
and full of Hell, gasping and dying, and going to Hell, no body is affected with this;
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how few hearts are affected with this, and those least upon whom this plague is! 2ly, There is another sort of evils, and those are such that reach the body:
how few hearts Are affected with this, and those lest upon whom this plague is! 2ly, There is Another sort of evils, and those Are such that reach the body:
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Is there any evil in a city but I have done it? That is, Is there any punishment upon the body? there is not.Is there any evil in a City but I have done it? That is, Is there any punishment upon the body? there is not.
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My Brethren, you never know God aright, you never adore him aright, you never fear him aright, till you can see him concerned with every thing that you meet with in the world; yea, every evil.
My Brothers, you never know God aright, you never adore him aright, you never Fear him aright, till you can see him concerned with every thing that you meet with in the world; yea, every evil.
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God doth look so narrowly unto all that you are and have, that there is not one hair of your heads can fall to the ground without his Providence;
God does look so narrowly unto all that you Are and have, that there is not one hair of your Heads can fallen to the ground without his Providence;
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there is not an aking head but God hath a hand in it;
there is not an aching head but God hath a hand in it;
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the least pain on your body that is inflicted, it is by a direction from God.
the least pain on your body that is inflicted, it is by a direction from God.
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There is not one evil in a whole City, no not among all the inhabitants of a City,
There is not one evil in a Whole city, no not among all the inhabitants of a city,
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but I have done it, saith the Lord; all the crossings of your family, all of them, every one of them;
but I have done it, Says the Lord; all the crossings of your family, all of them, every one of them;
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whatever be the second causes that are at work, God is the first; he is the first great wheel. There is not an evil;
whatever be the second Causes that Are At work, God is the First; he is the First great wheel. There is not an evil;
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all those burning feavers, agues, all the pains of the Stone or Gout, all those Plague-sores, those Boils and Blains, let the disease be what it will, what it can,
all those burning fevers, Fevers, all the pains of the Stone or Gout, all those Plague-sores, those Boils and Blains, let the disease be what it will, what it can,
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as it is a punishment, God is the author of it, God inflicts it. And then there is another sort of evils;
as it is a punishment, God is the author of it, God inflicts it. And then there is Another sort of evils;
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there are many of them indeed, but another, that which respects the estate;
there Are many of them indeed, but Another, that which respects the estate;
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there is not one evil that may befall your estate in this world, but God is the author of it.
there is not one evil that may befall your estate in this world, but God is the author of it.
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Would you in London but believe this, it would be of great use to you:
Would you in London but believe this, it would be of great use to you:
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you never lose one farthing but God knoweth of it, and he hath a hand in it.
you never loose one farthing but God Knoweth of it, and he hath a hand in it.
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You never trust a man, and he deceiveth you, but God giveth you up to be deceived by that man.
You never trust a man, and he deceives you, but God gives you up to be deceived by that man.
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You never trusted a man that breaketh through poverty, but God knew it before hand, and gave you up to lend him, or to trust him.
You never trusted a man that breaks through poverty, but God knew it before hand, and gave you up to lend him, or to trust him.
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There is not a Ship miscarrieth by Sea, but it is of the Lord it miscarrieth.
There is not a Ship miscarrieth by Sea, but it is of the Lord it miscarrieth.
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Oh that you were but well acquainted with this Doctrine, then would you learn to acknowledg God in all your ways,
O that you were but well acquainted with this Doctrine, then would you Learn to acknowledge God in all your ways,
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and in all his works of Providence that you meet with in the world;
and in all his works of Providence that you meet with in the world;
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and if there is none of these evils can follow your estate without God, then surely London could not be burnt without God;
and if there is none of these evils can follow your estate without God, then surely London could not be burned without God;
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for if the least evil, how much more the greatest evil? So that here you see it was the Lord Jehovah that burnt this City, a few years since he burnt it to ashes, he would not have the fire stopt, he would have it go on raging till it had finished his Decree;
for if the least evil, how much more the greatest evil? So that Here you see it was the Lord Jehovah that burned this city, a few Years since he burned it to Ashes, he would not have the fire stopped, he would have it go on raging till it had finished his decree;
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he would have it so, the Lord hath done it, he owneth it this day that you are met together,
he would have it so, the Lord hath done it, he owneth it this day that you Are met together,
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and hath in his Providence sent me to tell you that God burnt London, God burnt it.
and hath in his Providence sent me to tell you that God burned London, God burned it.
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Do not therefore much trouble your selves about Instruments, though likely some might be wicked instruments in it,
Do not Therefore much trouble your selves about Instruments, though likely Some might be wicked Instruments in it,
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yet it was God that did the thing. I have done it, saith the Lord.
yet it was God that did the thing. I have done it, Says the Lord.
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Doubtless it it of an humbling consideration to us this day, now we are come before the Lord.
Doubtless it it of an humbling consideration to us this day, now we Are come before the Lord.
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But then the question will be in the
But then the question will be in the
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Third place, How may God be said to be the author of all punishment? How is it that God doth burn Cities, destroy Families, Kingdoms? how doth he do it? There are two ways that God may be said to be the author of all the punishments that are in the world.
Third place, How may God be said to be the author of all punishment? How is it that God does burn Cities, destroy Families, Kingdoms? how does he do it? There Are two ways that God may be said to be the author of all the punishments that Are in the world.
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First, God is the author of them by his decreeing of them.First, God is the author of them by his decreeing of them.
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Secondly, God is the author of them by seeing to means that shall certainly execute them.Secondly, God is the author of them by seeing to means that shall Certainly execute them.
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God in his Decree appoints the end; and God in his Providence provides the means too;
God in his decree appoints the end; and God in his Providence provides the means too;
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so that if they be decreed by God, and these Decrees executed by God, then God may truly be said to be author of them:
so that if they be decreed by God, and these Decrees executed by God, then God may truly be said to be author of them:
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I have done them, saith God.
I have done them, Says God.
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First, Then God is the author of all punishment in a City, in as much as when ever these evils come upon a City or people, they are first decreed by God;First, Then God is the author of all punishment in a city, in as much as when ever these evils come upon a city or people, they Are First decreed by God;
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they do not come by chance, they are of Gods laying on, as the Prophet intimateth.
they do not come by chance, they Are of God's laying on, as the Prophet intimateth.
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God hath determined of them before hand; and this will be clear if you do but consult several like cases;
God hath determined of them before hand; and this will be clear if you do but consult several like cases;
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when evils have befallen a world of people, and befallen Cities, they came not accidentally, but they came by the determinate counsel of God.
when evils have befallen a world of people, and befallen Cities, they Come not accidentally, but they Come by the determinate counsel of God.
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We will give you some of these instances: One of the most universal plagues that God ever poured down upon this world, was that of the Deluge, when he drowned it:
We will give you Some of these instances: One of the most universal plagues that God ever poured down upon this world, was that of the Deluge, when he drowned it:
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Why, whence come these waters? from God. Who drowned the World? I did, saith God.
Why, whence come these waters? from God. Who drowned the World? I did, Says God.
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What, didst not thou spare, except those eight persons, man, woman, nor child? no, not one, I spared none of them, but drowned them all.
What, didst not thou spare, except those eight Persons, man, woman, nor child? no, not one, I spared none of them, but drowned them all.
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What was it done rashly, inconsiderately, as men use to do in a passion, doing that in haste that they repent at leisure? No, no, God thought of it long before, sixscore years before the world was drowned, it was determined of God it should be drowned (he had passed his Decree upon it) for their iniquities, Gen. 6.7.
What was it done rashly, inconsiderately, as men use to do in a passion, doing that in haste that they Repent At leisure? No, no, God Thought of it long before, sixscore Years before the world was drowned, it was determined of God it should be drowned (he had passed his decree upon it) for their iniquities, Gen. 6.7.
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And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created (I will do it, saith God) from the face of the earth, both man and beast, And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created (I will do it, Says God) from the face of the earth, both man and beast,
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and the creeping things, and the fowls of the air, for it repenteth me that I have made man. and the creeping things, and the fowls of the air, for it Repenteth me that I have made man.
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I will do it, saith the Lord. Lord!
I will do it, Says the Lord. Lord!
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when wilt thou do it? I will do it, saith he, about sixscore years hence.
when wilt thou do it? I will do it, Says he, about sixscore Years hence.
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I will give them so much time to repent in, to see what they will do:
I will give them so much time to Repent in, to see what they will do:
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vers. 3. For the Lord said, my spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh,
vers. 3. For the Lord said, my Spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is Flesh,
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yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. That is between the threatning and between the performance, between the execution.yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty Years. That is between the threatening and between the performance, between the execution.
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So that the Deluge was of God, it was of Gods deliberate determination, he decreed it, he was the author of it.
So that the Deluge was of God, it was of God's deliberate determination, he decreed it, he was the author of it.
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So again, as to the burning of Sodom, God first sitteth in judgment upon Sodom, trieth Sodom, heareth evidence against Sodom, casts her, passeth sentence upon her,
So again, as to the burning of Sodom, God First Sitteth in judgement upon Sodom, trieth Sodom, hears evidence against Sodom, Cast her, passes sentence upon her,
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and all this before execution day:
and all this before execution day:
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the righteous Judg of the world did proceed righteously, he hath a trial and a sentence before execution.
the righteous Judge of the world did proceed righteously, he hath a trial and a sentence before execution.
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And as he dealt with Sodom, doubtless he dealt with London too. Gen. 18.20, 21. Sodom had grievously sinned to provoke God, as London may have done;
And as he dealt with Sodom, doubtless he dealt with London too. Gen. 18.20, 21. Sodom had grievously sinned to provoke God, as London may have done;
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and there came continual tidings from earth to heaven, Lot sent them up in his lamentations, good Angels peradventure declaims against them, crying out,
and there Come continual tidings from earth to heaven, Lot sent them up in his lamentations, good Angels Peradventure declaims against them, crying out,
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How long, how long, holy and true, wilt thou spare yonder wicked Sodom? And the Lord said,
How long, how long, holy and true, wilt thou spare yonder wicked Sodom? And the Lord said,
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Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous, I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it which is come unto me;
Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and Because their since is very grievous, I will go down now and see whither they have done altogether according to the cry of it which is come unto me;
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and if not I will know. and if not I will know.
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I will deal very fairly with them, I will not burn them without they deserve it.
I will deal very fairly with them, I will not burn them without they deserve it.
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And you know the Lord sent two Angels, who came to Lots house, who were eye-witnesses of their abominations;
And you know the Lord sent two Angels, who Come to Lots house, who were Eyewitnesses of their abominations;
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for thither came the wretched Sodomites there to force the men that came to Lot 's house:
for thither Come the wretched Sodomites there to force the men that Come to Lot is house:
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and what was the issue of it? Gen. 19.13. Haste thee hence (saith the Angels) we will destroy this place.
and what was the issue of it? Gen. 19.13. Haste thee hence (Says the Angels) we will destroy this place.
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There is the sentence, for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the Lord,
There is the sentence, for we will destroy this place, Because the cry of them is waxed great before the face of the Lord,
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and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it. and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.
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And do you think, my Brethren, (though it may be perhaps hard for you to understand it) do you think London was not tried before burnt,
And do you think, my Brothers, (though it may be perhaps hard for you to understand it) do you think London was not tried before burned,
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as well as Sodom? ay, no doubt London 's drunkenness, and uncleanness, and formality, cried in the ears of the Lord God of Sabbaths:
as well as Sodom? ay, no doubt London is Drunkenness, and uncleanness, and formality, cried in the ears of the Lord God of Sabbaths:
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God looked down to see what London did, and how London lived, and how London improved the Gospel it had;
God looked down to see what London did, and how London lived, and how London improved the Gospel it had;
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and upon trial it was found too light; and God sent them first the Pestilence, then the Fire.
and upon trial it was found too Light; and God sent them First the Pestilence, then the Fire.
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First, destroy the Citizens with the Plague, saith God; then burn the City. God decreed it, it was decreed before done.
First, destroy the Citizens with the Plague, Says God; then burn the city. God decreed it, it was decreed before done.
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The Lord help us to have reverent thoughts of God in all his works here among the children of men.
The Lord help us to have reverend thoughts of God in all his works Here among the children of men.
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Again, I might instance in two more, and that was the first and second destruction of Jerusalem: They were destroyed;
Again, I might instance in two more, and that was the First and second destruction of Jerusalem: They were destroyed;
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who destroyed them? the Lord destroyed them.
who destroyed them? the Lord destroyed them.
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How was the Lord said to be the author of the destruction of Jerusalem? because it was decreed before it was done.
How was the Lord said to be the author of the destruction of Jerusalem? Because it was decreed before it was done.
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God decreed the destruction of it, and God sent Jeremiah to tell the people of Israel that he would bring the Babylonians upon them, a strong and mighty Nation;
God decreed the destruction of it, and God sent Jeremiah to tell the people of Israel that he would bring the Babylonians upon them, a strong and mighty nation;
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God had purposed to do it, and that many years before he did it:
God had purposed to do it, and that many Years before he did it:
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It had past in the sentence of God, the judgment of God was past upon them.
It had passed in the sentence of God, the judgement of God was passed upon them.
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So again the second time when the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed and burnt by Titus Vespasian, when it was burnt, destroyed,
So again the second time when the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed and burned by Titus Vespasian, when it was burned, destroyed,
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and laid desolate by the Romans; it is true, the Romans were the Executioners, but it was God that had past the judgment upon them.
and laid desolate by the Romans; it is true, the Romans were the Executioners, but it was God that had passed the judgement upon them.
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Nay, it had passed in the judgment of God five hundred years before it was done.
Nay, it had passed in the judgement of God five hundred Years before it was done.
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God had reckoned with the Israelites, reckoned up their sins from their forefathers, he had kept an account of them all from generation to generation;
God had reckoned with the Israelites, reckoned up their Sins from their Forefathers, he had kept an account of them all from generation to generation;
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and foretold their destruction from the time of Daniel, which was to the destruction of Jerusalem, about five hundred years, Dan. 9.26. and what Daniel foretold so long before, that Jesus Christ foretold in his day to be nigh at hand.
and foretold their destruction from the time of daniel, which was to the destruction of Jerusalem, about five hundred Years, Dan. 9.26. and what daniel foretold so long before, that jesus christ foretold in his day to be High At hand.
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Christ looking upon that beautiful structure of the Temple of Solomon in the 24th of Mat. saith unto them, Do you not see a beautiful Temple here, the Temple of Jerusalem? Verily I say unto you, there shall not be left here one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down.
christ looking upon that beautiful structure of the Temple of Solomon in the 24th of Mathew Says unto them, Do you not see a beautiful Temple Here, the Temple of Jerusalem? Verily I say unto you, there shall not be left Here one stone upon Another that shall not be thrown down.
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How did Christ know that? Christ knew that his Father had determined to destroy the Temple.
How did christ know that? christ knew that his Father had determined to destroy the Temple.
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How long before? near five hundred years:
How long before? near five hundred Years:
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For it is spoken of about five hundred years before by Daniel, as I have said:
For it is spoken of about five hundred Years before by daniel, as I have said:
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When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the Prophet, stand in the holy place, (that is, compass the City, besiege the City) whoso readeth let him understand. When you Therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by daniel the Prophet, stand in the holy place, (that is, compass the city, besiege the city) whoso readeth let him understand.
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Why so? for now is the time spoken of by Daniel for to destroy this City,
Why so? for now is the time spoken of by daniel for to destroy this city,
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and for to destroy this Temple.
and for to destroy this Temple.
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Thus you see in these instances how God is the author of all the punishment that is in the world, in as much as he doth decree it before it comes to pass.
Thus you see in these instances how God is the author of all the punishment that is in the world, in as much as he does Decree it before it comes to pass.
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Secondly, God is the author of all the punishments, because he seeth, he provideth means and instruments for the execution of his Decrees.Secondly, God is the author of all the punishments, Because he sees, he Provideth means and Instruments for the execution of his Decrees.
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God doth not only say, let such a plague come, let such a fire come; but God taketh care to see it done:
God does not only say, let such a plague come, let such a fire come; but God Takes care to see it done:
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When God will have a thing done, there shall not want instruments, it shall be done in a way and manner of his own contriving.
When God will have a thing done, there shall not want Instruments, it shall be done in a Way and manner of his own contriving.
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If you will ask me who are these executioners of Gods decrees in inflicting punishments upon this world, upon the Kingdoms,
If you will ask me who Are these executioners of God's decrees in inflicting punishments upon this world, upon the Kingdoms,
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and Cities, and Towns, and Persons thereof? I answer you, the whole Creation, all the parts of it, they all stand ready as Ministers of God to do his pleasure;
and Cities, and Towns, and Persons thereof? I answer you, the Whole Creation, all the parts of it, they all stand ready as Ministers of God to do his pleasure;
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when God will have any punishment inflicted, both Heaven, and Sea, and Earth, Men and Devils, they are all ready to execute his wrath and vengeance upon the World.
when God will have any punishment inflicted, both Heaven, and Sea, and Earth, Men and Devils, they Are all ready to execute his wrath and vengeance upon the World.
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The Heavens they are the executioners of Gods decree to punish men.
The Heavens they Are the executioners of God's Decree to Punish men.
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When God had a mind to defeat Sisera 's army, the very Stars in their courses stood on Gods side and fought against Sisera. You have such a passage as that is in the Judges, The stars fought against Gods enemies;
When God had a mind to defeat Sisera is army, the very Stars in their courses stood on God's side and fought against Sisera. You have such a passage as that is in the Judges, The Stars fought against God's enemies;
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the clouds, the hail, they are ready to do according as they are capable in executing Gods wrath;
the Clouds, the hail, they Are ready to do according as they Are capable in executing God's wrath;
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when God would punish the Egyptians and their Cattel with Hail, the Clouds they did as ministers of God charge themselves with Hail,
when God would Punish the egyptians and their Cattle with Hail, the Clouds they did as Ministers of God charge themselves with Hail,
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and discharge like so many Harquibusses, discharged themselves again upon the Egyptians and their Cattel, and destroyed multitudes of them.
and discharge like so many Harquibusses, discharged themselves again upon the egyptians and their Cattle, and destroyed Multitudes of them.
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The Winds they are ready to serve the Lord, and to do what ever he would have them do; The Winds:
The Winds they Are ready to serve the Lord, and to do what ever he would have them do; The Winds:
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ye shall see how David put them all together as Ministers, servants of God, ready to do his pleasure, in Psal. 148.8. Fire, hail, snow and vapours, stormy winds, fulfilling his word:
you shall see how David put them all together as Ministers, Servants of God, ready to do his pleasure, in Psalm 148.8. Fire, hail, snow and vapours, stormy winds, fulfilling his word:
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they all stand ready at the word of God, to go and come, to do what God will have them do, all of them ready to fulfil his word.
they all stand ready At the word of God, to go and come, to do what God will have them doe, all of them ready to fulfil his word.
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Will God use the Seas to punish the wicked? those senseless creatures, those deaf creatures, they have ears to hear the word of God.
Will God use the Seas to Punish the wicked? those senseless creatures, those deaf creatures, they have ears to hear the word of God.
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God had punished Pharoah and his host, and his people in Egypt ten times, yet Phareah was not satisfied,
God had punished Pharaoh and his host, and his people in Egypt ten times, yet Pharaoh was not satisfied,
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but followed Israel to the Red-Sea; now God will make the Sea to punish Pharoah, the very Sea can do it.
but followed Israel to the Red sea; now God will make the Sea to Punish Pharaoh, the very Sea can do it.
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God spake but the word, and those great waters (a wonderful thing!) divided hither and thither,
God spoke but the word, and those great waters (a wondered thing!) divided hither and thither,
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and contrary unto their natures, stood like two crystal walls congealed, until the Israelites passed through;
and contrary unto their nature's, stood like two crystal walls congealed, until the Israelites passed through;
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but when Pharoah and his host assayed to do the like, God spoke the word, and like two Jaws they close again, and devoured Pharoah and his host.
but when Pharaoh and his host assayed to do the like, God spoke the word, and like two Jaws they close again, and devoured Pharaoh and his host.
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The Sea was executioner of Gods wrath upon that proud-hearted King.
The Sea was executioner of God's wrath upon that proudhearted King.
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Look upon things upon the earth, they are all ready to execute vengeance upon Gods enemies;
Look upon things upon the earth, they Are all ready to execute vengeance upon God's enemies;
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the Fly, the Locust, the Caterpiller, yea, the very Lice, God maketh use of to bring down the proud heart of Pharoah; and not only these inferiour creatures but all sorts of creatures,
the Fly, the Locust, the Caterpillar, yea, the very Lice, God makes use of to bring down the proud heart of Pharaoh; and not only these inferior creatures but all sorts of creatures,
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yea the very Devils and wicked men stand ready to execute wrath even upon those that are as wicked as themselves.
yea the very Devils and wicked men stand ready to execute wrath even upon those that Are as wicked as themselves.
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The very Devils, if God hath a mind to punish a man, they will be ready to run to inflict the punishment.
The very Devils, if God hath a mind to Punish a man, they will be ready to run to inflict the punishment.
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They will do it, nay, they are very desirous, they would go more about this work of plaguing and punishing men,
They will do it, nay, they Are very desirous, they would go more about this work of plaguing and punishing men,
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than God is willing they should do;
than God is willing they should do;
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and it was meer importunity, as I may say, whereby the Devil did get God to try Job. It is true, those afflictions came not in wrath upon Job, but for trial;
and it was mere importunity, as I may say, whereby the devil did get God to try Job. It is true, those afflictions Come not in wrath upon Job, but for trial;
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but however it was in wrath from the Devil.
but however it was in wrath from the devil.
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But God giveth the Devil leave to burn Job his Cattel by fire from Heaven, to raise a mighty storm, to bring the house down upon the heads of his children while feasting;
But God gives the devil leave to burn Job his Cattle by fire from Heaven, to raise a mighty storm, to bring the house down upon the Heads of his children while feasting;
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to stir up the Sabeans to come into the field and take away his Cattel.
to stir up the Sabeans to come into the field and take away his Cattle.
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And what he doth here for Job, so he will do it for those that are otherwise his professed friends and followers.
And what he does Here for Job, so he will do it for those that Are otherwise his professed Friends and followers.
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Ahab was a good servant of the Devil, but Ahab had angred God, and God was resolved he would spare him no longer, but cut him off.Ahab was a good servant of the devil, but Ahab had angered God, and God was resolved he would spare him no longer, but Cut him off.
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How will God cut him off? He shall be cut off in battel, saith God.
How will God Cut him off? He shall be Cut off in battle, Says God.
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But how shall Ahab be brought to the battel? there steps one out, a lying spirit, I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of Ahab his false Prophets,
But how shall Ahab be brought to the battle? there steps one out, a lying Spirit, I will be a lying Spirit in the Mouth of Ahab his false prophets,
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and these false Prophets shall perswade Ahab to go to the battel, and there thou shalt cut him off. and these false prophets shall persuade Ahab to go to the battle, and there thou shalt Cut him off.
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This was the Devil, the Devil that had put Ahab upon Idolatry;
This was the devil, the devil that had put Ahab upon Idolatry;
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the Devil that had put Ahab upon selling himself to do wickedly, the Devil is readiest to do execution upon Ahab when his time is come.
the devil that had put Ahab upon selling himself to do wickedly, the devil is Readiest to do execution upon Ahab when his time is come.
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Saith God, he hath been false and treacherous to me, Go and be a lying spirit in the mouth of his Prophets,
Says God, he hath been false and treacherous to me, Go and be a lying Spirit in the Mouth of his prophets,
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and they shall prevail upon him to lead him out to the battel, and I will provide an arrow that shall take away his life.
and they shall prevail upon him to led him out to the battle, and I will provide an arrow that shall take away his life.
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Wicked men are ready to do execution upon any people that God is angry with.
Wicked men Are ready to do execution upon any people that God is angry with.
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God threatneth his people Israel, I will but hiss for such a people, and they will all come:
God threatens his people Israel, I will but hiss for such a people, and they will all come:
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What a great people were the Babylonians; I will but becken, I will but nod, I will but speak a word,
What a great people were the Babylonians; I will but beckon, I will but nod, I will but speak a word,
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and all that great Empire of Babylon shall be in arms:
and all that great Empire of Babylon shall be in arms:
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For what? to pull thee in pieces, Oh Judah, and Oh Jerusalem. So likewise if there were any instruments that did wilfully help forward the burning of the City, I tell you they had all their orders.
For what? to pull thee in Pieces, O Judah, and O Jerusalem. So likewise if there were any Instruments that did wilfully help forward the burning of the city, I tell you they had all their order.
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But will God give wicked men order to do thus wickedly? no.
But will God give wicked men order to do thus wickedly? no.
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God only gives them order to inflict the evil as it is a punishment, no otherwise;
God only gives them order to inflict the evil as it is a punishment, no otherwise;
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what wickedness there is in the principle of him that is the executioner, that is to himself.
what wickedness there is in the principle of him that is the executioner, that is to himself.
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God gave commission to the Devil to burn Job 's Cattel, and to destroy Job 's Children;
God gave commission to the devil to burn Job is Cattle, and to destroy Job is Children;
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the Devil doth it maliciously, and with an intent to make Job blaspheme God:
the devil does it maliciously, and with an intent to make Job Blaspheme God:
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Ay, but God doth only give leave for the trying of Job. So when God maketh use of wicked men to inflict a judgment, he intendeth nothing but the demonstration of his righteousness against sin,
Ay, but God does only give leave for the trying of Job. So when God makes use of wicked men to inflict a judgement, he intends nothing but the demonstration of his righteousness against since,
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but wicked men they may have malicious ends of their own. So if God should give leave to men to burn the City, I tell you,
but wicked men they may have malicious ends of their own. So if God should give leave to men to burn the city, I tell you,
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though the instruments be wicked, and do it wickedly, they are crooked staves, but yet therewith God strikes a right stroke, a right blow.
though the Instruments be wicked, and do it wickedly, they Are crooked staves, but yet therewith God strikes a right stroke, a right blow.
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It was sin in Judas to betray his Master, & yet the Apostle Peter tells you it was according to the determinate counsel of God.
It was since in Judas to betray his Master, & yet the Apostle Peter tells you it was according to the determinate counsel of God.
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God had so ordered it in his Providence, that Judas should be one of the twelve that should betray Christ;
God had so ordered it in his Providence, that Judas should be one of the twelve that should betray christ;
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so ye see that God is the author of all the evil of punishment, but not of the evil of sin.
so you see that God is the author of all the evil of punishment, but not of the evil of since.
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He is the author of it by decreeing of it, by providing means to affect his Decree.
He is the author of it by decreeing of it, by providing means to affect his decree.
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But then lastly, we shall add the reasons hereof, when God doth bring evil upon a City:
But then lastly, we shall add the Reasons hereof, when God does bring evil upon a city:
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Why doth God bring evil upon a City? I answer you, the principal reason for which God doth bring evil upon a City, it their sin;
Why does God bring evil upon a city? I answer you, the principal reason for which God does bring evil upon a city, it their since;
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for their sins and their punishments are relatives; where there is no sin, there is no such thing as punishment.
for their Sins and their punishments Are relatives; where there is no since, there is no such thing as punishment.
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The Fire of London so far as it was London 's punishment, it doth respect the sin of London, it was for sin.
The Fire of London so Far as it was London is punishment, it does respect the since of London, it was for since.
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This is very clear in all the Judgments that we read of, they are all for sin.
This is very clear in all the Judgments that we read of, they Are all for since.
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Why did God drown the old world? because their imaginations were evil, and that continually, it was for sin.
Why did God drown the old world? Because their Imaginations were evil, and that continually, it was for since.
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Why did God burn Sodom? it was for sin; their sins cried in the ears of God.
Why did God burn Sodom? it was for since; their Sins cried in the ears of God.
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Why did God threaten the Twelve Tribes? it was for sin.
Why did God threaten the Twelve Tribes? it was for since.
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Why was ten of them destroyed by the Assyrians about threescore and ten years after this Amos prophesied? it was for sin. God telleth us so.
Why was ten of them destroyed by the Assyrians about threescore and ten Years After this Amos prophesied? it was for since. God Telleth us so.
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And why was Jerusalem destroyed by the Babylonians? for their sin. And so the rest.
And why was Jerusalem destroyed by the Babylonians? for their since. And so the rest.
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And if so, if sin is the cause of all the Judgments you read of in the Book of God,
And if so, if since is the cause of all the Judgments you read of in the Book of God,
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then you must conclude where there was so great a Judgment, so great a punishment inflicted upon London, it was for sin;
then you must conclude where there was so great a Judgement, so great a punishment inflicted upon London, it was for since;
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it was for the sin of London. Why, what sins are there that God is so angry with? they are of two sorts, there are sins against nature,
it was for the since of London. Why, what Sins Are there that God is so angry with? they Are of two sorts, there Are Sins against nature,
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or the Law written upon the heart; and there are sins against the Gospel, against the grace of God in Christ Jesus.
or the Law written upon the heart; and there Are Sins against the Gospel, against the grace of God in christ jesus.
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The sins against the law written in the heart, they are enumerated in Rom. 1.28. They liked not to retain God in their knowledg, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do the things which are not convenient, being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity, whisperers;
The Sins against the law written in the heart, they Are enumerated in Rom. 1.28. They liked not to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a Reprobate mind, to do the things which Are not convenient, being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity, whisperers;
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and so he goeth on, these are sins against nature, against the law of nature,
and so he Goes on, these Are Sins against nature, against the law of nature,
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and usually these are the sins for which God doth punish the Gentiles, or those that never had the Law nor Gospel.
and usually these Are the Sins for which God does Punish the Gentiles, or those that never had the Law nor Gospel.
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But then the sins against the Gospel, are the greatest sins, because they are against a most easie, gracious, merciful Law.
But then the Sins against the Gospel, Are the greatest Sins, Because they Are against a most easy, gracious, merciful Law.
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God will more punish for sins against the Gospel, than for those sins that are against the Law of nature.
God will more Punish for Sins against the Gospel, than for those Sins that Are against the Law of nature.
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Sodom sinned against the Law written upon her heart, but the Jews they sinned against the Gospel,Sodom sinned against the Law written upon her heart, but the jews they sinned against the Gospel,
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and therefore were the greatest sinners. Let Christ be judg:
and Therefore were the greatest Sinners. Let christ be judge:
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I tell you (saith Christ) it shall be more tollerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the great day, I tell you (Says christ) it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the great day,
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than it shall be for you. than it shall be for you.
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More tolerable, why? for if they had had the means that you have had, they would have repented.
More tolerable, why? for if they had had the means that you have had, they would have repented.
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They had sinned, but they had not the means of repentance, or at least not such means as you have had;
They had sinned, but they had not the means of Repentance, or At least not such means as you have had;
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for you have had not only the means of the Law to convert yon, Oh Jews, but you have had the means of the Gospel.
for you have had not only the means of the Law to convert yond, O jews, but you have had the means of the Gospel.
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The means of the Gospel doth as it were lift a people up unto Heaven, it bringeth them as near to Heaven as means can bring them;
The means of the Gospel does as it were lift a people up unto Heaven, it brings them as near to Heaven as means can bring them;
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and thus was Bethsaida and Corazin lifted up with, What? with the means of the grace of the Gospel? they had the preaching of Christ among them,
and thus was Bethsaida and Chorazin lifted up with, What? with the means of the grace of the Gospel? they had the preaching of christ among them,
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but they did despise these means, and continue in their infidelity, and therefore were thrown down to Hell, as Christ threatned them.
but they did despise these means, and continue in their infidelity, and Therefore were thrown down to Hell, as christ threatened them.
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And saith the Apostle to the Hebrews, (I am shewing of you that sins against the Gospel are the greatest sins) If a trangression against the Law of Moses deserveth death,
And Says the Apostle to the Hebrews, (I am showing of you that Sins against the Gospel Are the greatest Sins) If a Transgression against the Law of Moses deserveth death,
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and was punished by death, of how much sorer punishment shall they be thought worthy that do neglect so great salvation? That is, the Gospel-salvation; Gospel-sins are the greatest sins;and was punished by death, of how much Sorer punishment shall they be Thought worthy that do neglect so great salvation? That is, the Gospel salvation; Gospel-sins Are the greatest Sins;
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when God punisheth, he punisheth for both. And now I have spoken to the four parts.
when God Punisheth, he Punisheth for both. And now I have spoken to the four parts.
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Application. Let me make a short Application, and I shall conclude.
Application. Let me make a short Application, and I shall conclude.
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Doth it thus appear that God is the author of all the punishments that are upon a City, are you convinced of it, my Brethren? are you satisfied by what I have said, That there is no punishment that befalls any person, any family, any City,
Does it thus appear that God is the author of all the punishments that Are upon a city, Are you convinced of it, my Brothers? Are you satisfied by what I have said, That there is no punishment that befalls any person, any family, any city,
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but it is of Gods appointing, and of Gods executing;
but it is of God's appointing, and of God's executing;
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that is, he provideth and seeth to the execution of it? Is this true? Then you have in the
that is, he Provideth and sees to the execution of it? Is this true? Then you have in the
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First place, a clear and a full information of the author of the burning of your City.
First place, a clear and a full information of the author of the burning of your city.
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Who did burn London? why, what was the burning of London, an evil? ay, and a great one too.
Who did burn London? why, what was the burning of London, an evil? ay, and a great one too.
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Was it so? Be it then known to all you Londoners, saith the Lord, you that are the Citizens thereof, be it known to you, I did burn this City,
Was it so? Be it then known to all you Londoners, Says the Lord, you that Are the Citizens thereof, be it known to you, I did burn this city,
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and I do this day own it. God doth own it this day. God hath burnt it.
and I do this day own it. God does own it this day. God hath burned it.
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I know you may be ready to be complaining of instruments; and surely if there were any, they were wicked instruments;
I know you may be ready to be complaining of Instruments; and surely if there were any, they were wicked Instruments;
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for as I told you before in several instances, God may make use of wicked instruments to do his work, to inflict his punishments.
for as I told you before in several instances, God may make use of wicked Instruments to do his work, to inflict his punishments.
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God made use of lying Prophets to deceive Ahab, for to bring Ahabs death about;
God made use of lying prophets to deceive Ahab, for to bring Ahabs death about;
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and God made use of Judas his Treason to bring the punishment of the iniquity of us all upon the back of Jesus Christ.
and God made use of Judas his Treason to bring the punishment of the iniquity of us all upon the back of jesus christ.
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But my Brethren, whoever were the instruments, God is the principal efficient. Pray will you remember and carry it home with you, God did it.
But my Brothers, whoever were the Instruments, God is the principal efficient. prey will you Remember and carry it home with you, God did it.
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How did God do it? God did decree it, it came doubtless according to the determinate counsel of God.
How did God do it? God did Decree it, it Come doubtless according to the determinate counsel of God.
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For as the world was not drowned without an antecedent decree;
For as the world was not drowned without an antecedent Decree;
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nor Sodom burned without an antecedent decree, nor Jerusalem the first and second time destroyed without an antecedent decree;
nor Sodom burned without an antecedent Decree, nor Jerusalem the First and second time destroyed without an antecedent Decree;
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so doubtless this City of London did not come to ashes without the decree of God, it was before determined in the counsel of God;
so doubtless this city of London did not come to Ashes without the Decree of God, it was before determined in the counsel of God;
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and as God did decree it, so God in his Providence took order for all the means that were employed to the burning thereof.
and as God did Decree it, so God in his Providence took order for all the means that were employed to the burning thereof.
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God had a hand in giving leave to all the lesser wheels to work.
God had a hand in giving leave to all the lesser wheels to work.
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It was God that by six week or two months hot weather did purposely dry the Houses of London to make them fuel fit for the fire.
It was God that by six Week or two months hight weather did purposely dry the Houses of London to make them fuel fit for the fire.
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Would you have believed it? the weather was the Lords, the Lord caused it.
Would you have believed it? the weather was the lords, the Lord caused it.
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When it was fired, that men wanted wisdom or courage, or success to put it out, God took away their wisdom; God took away their courage;
When it was fired, that men wanted Wisdom or courage, or success to put it out, God took away their Wisdom; God took away their courage;
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God stood by, and as it were said, Hands off, I intend to execute my wrath upon London, touch it not, let it go on.
God stood by, and as it were said, Hands off, I intend to execute my wrath upon London, touch it not, let it go on.
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Magistrates do nothing, or if you do, let it be to no purpose.
Magistrates do nothing, or if you do, let it be to no purpose.
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Again, God provided a wind, that when the fire began at one end, God ordered the wind to blow it on to the other end.
Again, God provided a wind, that when the fire began At one end, God ordered the wind to blow it on to the other end.
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The wind came out of the hollow of Gods hand, it was no casual thing, no accidental thing, my Brethren, it was according to the predeterminate Counsel of God. That is the first thing;
The wind Come out of the hollow of God's hand, it was no casual thing, no accidental thing, my Brothers, it was according to the predeterminate Counsel of God. That is the First thing;
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if God be the cause of all the evil of punishment, then of the burning of London, God hath done it;
if God be the cause of all the evil of punishment, then of the burning of London, God hath done it;
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who ever was the instrument, God was the principal cause.
who ever was the Instrument, God was the principal cause.
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Secondly, if God burnt London, then in the second place let us this day learn to be silent under the hand of God, let us not question nor quarrel with his Providence;
Secondly, if God burned London, then in the second place let us this day Learn to be silent under the hand of God, let us not question nor quarrel with his Providence;
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let us not say to the Almighty, why hast thou done so? Let us not have a thought rise up against him, as to charge him foolishly;
let us not say to the Almighty, why hast thou done so? Let us not have a Thought rise up against him, as to charge him foolishly;
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let us be silent, nay, let us not too eagerly in our passion run out and vent our selves against any that were instruments,
let us be silent, nay, let us not too eagerly in our passion run out and vent our selves against any that were Instruments,
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for that is to do like the Dog that snarls and gnaws the staff and run after the stone,
for that is to do like the Dog that snarls and gnaws the staff and run After the stone,
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and gnaweth the stone, but never regards the hand that threw the stone, nor the hand that strikes with the staff;
and gnaweth the stone, but never regards the hand that threw the stone, nor the hand that strikes with the staff;
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you vent your anger and wrath against the instruments, alas!
you vent your anger and wrath against the Instruments, alas!
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the instruments they were but rods in the hand of Almighty God, they were but the stone and the staff, alas!
the Instruments they were but rods in the hand of Almighty God, they were but the stone and the staff, alas!
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they were in the hand of God, he could have frustrated them if he would,
they were in the hand of God, he could have frustrated them if he would,
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but he had so ordered it in his Providence to give men leave to execute their malice upon London; let us lay our han•• upon our mouths,
but he had so ordered it in his Providence to give men leave to execute their malice upon London; let us lay our han•• upon our mouths,
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and not murmur against the Lord;
and not murmur against the Lord;
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let us acknowledg that since it is the evil of punishment, it was a just one,
let us acknowledge that since it is the evil of punishment, it was a just one,
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for never did City deserve to be burnt as London did. Never! No, say you!
for never did city deserve to be burned as London did. Never! No, say you!
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What do you think of Sodom? do you think that we are as bad as they? I tell you, worse;
What do you think of Sodom? do you think that we Are as bad as they? I tell you, Worse;
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you are worse, you are as much worse than Sodom, as Bethsaida was worse than Sodom. Why, wherein was Bethsaida worse? because Bethsaida did sin under Gospel-light,
you Are Worse, you Are as much Worse than Sodom, as Bethsaida was Worse than Sodom. Why, wherein was Bethsaida Worse? Because Bethsaida did sin under Gospel light,
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and so did London. Never had a people more of the Gospel than you have had;
and so did London. Never had a people more of the Gospel than you have had;
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never Ministers more gifted than you have had;
never Ministers more gifted than you have had;
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never a Ministry more drawn out in their affections after your Conversion than you have had;
never a Ministry more drawn out in their affections After your Conversion than you have had;
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and yet London have blinded their eyes, and hardened their hearts, and would not be converted,
and yet London have blinded their eyes, and hardened their hearts, and would not be converted,
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So that you deserved it more than Sodom, and it will be more tolerable for Sodom in the day of Judgment than for you.
So that you deserved it more than Sodom, and it will be more tolerable for Sodom in the day of Judgement than for you.
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Humble your selves therefore under his mighty hand: Why, how shall we humble our selves? by confessing it was justly done.
Humble your selves Therefore under his mighty hand: Why, how shall we humble our selves? by confessing it was justly done.
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Take the course that Daniel did upon a Fast-day, as this may be, when he was interceding with God for the people of Israel, to bring them back out of Captivity,
Take the course that daniel did upon a Fastday, as this may be, when he was interceding with God for the people of Israel, to bring them back out of Captivity,
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as you are this day, that God would not burn it again; he did it by confessing of sin, and all sorts of sin, Dan. 9.5.
as you Are this day, that God would not burn it again; he did it by confessing of since, and all sorts of since, Dan. 9.5.
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O Lord, saith he, thou art a great God, a God on thy part keeping covenant and promise to them that love thee, and keep thy commandments; Oh Lord, Says he, thou art a great God, a God on thy part keeping Covenant and promise to them that love thee, and keep thy Commandments;
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but as for us, we have sinned and committed iniquity, and done wickedly, and have rebelled even by departing from thy precepts, and from thy judgments:
but as for us, we have sinned and committed iniquity, and done wickedly, and have rebelled even by departing from thy Precepts, and from thy Judgments:
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neither have we hearkened to thy servants the Prophets which spake in thy name, to our King, and Princes, and Fathers;
neither have we harkened to thy Servants the prophets which spoke in thy name, to our King, and Princes, and Father's;
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O Lord, righteousness belongeth to thee, but to us belongeth confusion of face. Oh Lord, righteousness belongeth to thee, but to us belongeth confusion of face.
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To us, who of us? to our King, to our Princes, to our Fathers, all deserve to be put to shame:
To us, who of us? to our King, to our Princes, to our Father's, all deserve to be put to shame:
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why? because we have sinned against thee.
why? Because we have sinned against thee.
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This is our work this day to humble our selves before God, to humble our selves for our sins here in this City against God, whereby he was provoked to burn our Habitations.
This is our work this day to humble our selves before God, to humble our selves for our Sins Here in this city against God, whereby he was provoked to burn our Habitations.
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Thirdly, Is God the cause of all punishments? and are all punishments for sin? then from hence you may gather that London is a very wicked City.
Thirdly, Is God the cause of all punishments? and Are all punishments for since? then from hence you may gather that London is a very wicked city.
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Why? because God is very angry with it: and it is certain, he is never angry without great cause;
Why? Because God is very angry with it: and it is certain, he is never angry without great cause;
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men may be angry without a cause, and we may chide one another without a cause;
men may be angry without a cause, and we may chide one Another without a cause;
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yet God never is angry without cause;
yet God never is angry without cause;
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and in as much as God hath shewn himself angry with London, it is a sign London hath given God a great deal of cause for his anger:
and in as much as God hath shown himself angry with London, it is a Signen London hath given God a great deal of cause for his anger:
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What cause hath London given God to be angry with them? Truly when I begin to think of London 's sins, they are so many that it puzzles me where to begin,
What cause hath London given God to be angry with them? Truly when I begin to think of London is Sins, they Are so many that it puzzles me where to begin,
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or where to make an end; but however let us name some of them; why did God burn London? for London 's pride;
or where to make an end; but however let us name Some of them; why did God burn London? for London is pride;
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London had lifted it self up in pride against God, and God pulled London down, he pulled it into ashes to make the proud ones of London know what they are,London had lifted it self up in pride against God, and God pulled London down, he pulled it into Ashes to make the proud ones of London know what they Are,
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and what their Cities are, nothing but dust and ashes. My Brethren, God is a great enemy against pride;
and what their Cities Are, nothing but dust and Ashes. My Brothers, God is a great enemy against pride;
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for the great King of Babylon 's pride he took away his reason, and turned him into a beast,
for the great King of Babylon is pride he took away his reason, and turned him into a beast,
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and turned him a grazing with the Cattel. Pride!
and turned him a grazing with the Cattle. Pride!
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God resisteth the proud, he is a great enemy to the proud, a great adversary to them,
God Resisteth the proud, he is a great enemy to the proud, a great adversary to them,
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and to their projects and designs, but he sheweth grace to the humble.
and to their projects and designs, but he shows grace to the humble.
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Wherein doth London appear proud? proud in their Apparel, proud in their Houses, proud in their gestures, proud in their Professions, they are guilty of all these sorts of pride.
Wherein does London appear proud? proud in their Apparel, proud in their Houses, proud in their gestures, proud in their Professions, they Are guilty of all these sorts of pride.
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I cannot stand to speak much of it, but the Lord open your understandings and your hearts that you may see where the guilt lyeth;
I cannot stand to speak much of it, but the Lord open your understandings and your hearts that you may see where the guilt lies;
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the fantastick dresses of many of the Londoners, that is one sort; the pride of their hearts, that's another sort.
the fantastic Dresses of many of the Londoners, that is one sort; the pride of their hearts, that's Another sort.
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The next sort of sins are London 's luxury, drunkenness, gluttony, their excessive feasting, their prodigal expences. London is a wanton City;
The next sort of Sins Are London is luxury, Drunkenness, gluttony, their excessive feasting, their prodigal expenses. London is a wanton city;
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instead of worshipping God in spirit, it is a City, for a great part, that sacrificeth as it were unto Bacchus and Ceres; they make their belly their god;
instead of worshipping God in Spirit, it is a city, for a great part, that Sacrificeth as it were unto Bacchus and Ceres; they make their belly their god;
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Oh the drunkenness of London! the gluttony of London! Is it not so? Again, the covetousness of London: God was angry with Israel for being covetous;
O the Drunkenness of London! the gluttony of London! Is it not so? Again, the covetousness of London: God was angry with Israel for being covetous;
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why, you covet gold more than grace; covet earth more than heaven. Oh the injustice, the wrong-getting, the lying, the perjury in getting of Estates!
why, you covet gold more than grace; covet earth more than heaven. O the injustice, the wrong-getting, the lying, the perjury in getting of Estates!
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Oh the covetousness in keeping, in not laying out proportionable to what God gave you to do good to others!
O the covetousness in keeping, in not laying out proportionable to what God gave you to do good to Others!
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God hath given you a Talent, and you wrap it in a napkin;
God hath given you a Talon, and you wrap it in a napkin;
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or which is worse, you prodigally spend it upon your lusts, that make nothing of ten or twenty pounds to bestow upon a vain feast,
or which is Worse, you prodigally spend it upon your Lustiest, that make nothing of ten or twenty pounds to bestow upon a vain feast,
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and grudg to give an Angel or twenty shillings for the help of any of the poor servants of God;
and grudge to give an Angel or twenty shillings for the help of any of the poor Servants of God;
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is not this a sin, do you think, when you are so liberal to your own lusts,
is not this a since, do you think, when you Are so liberal to your own Lustiest,
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and you are so heart-bound and hand-bound towards God and his people? yea certainly, and an highly provoking sin too.
and you Are so heart-bound and hand-bound towards God and his people? yea Certainly, and an highly provoking since too.
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Again, London 's prophanation of the Lords-day:
Again, London is profanation of the Lord's day:
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God all the time of the Law was very zealous for his Sabbath, and he had a Controversie with Israel often upon the account of his Sabbath;
God all the time of the Law was very zealous for his Sabbath, and he had a Controversy with Israel often upon the account of his Sabbath;
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and there are many Promises that he gave them to encourage them to keep his Sabbath:
and there Are many Promises that he gave them to encourage them to keep his Sabbath:
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If thou wilt keep my Sabbaths, and count them thy delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable, I will make thee honourable and great in the world: If thou wilt keep my Sabbaths, and count them thy delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable, I will make thee honourable and great in the world:
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but if not, I will pull thee down and destroy thee, and make thee the tail and not the head. but if not, I will pull thee down and destroy thee, and make thee the tail and not the head.
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Hath not this been one of London 's great sins? How full of walkers have the streets been on the Sabbath? how full have the fields about this City been on the Lords day? what playing, what drinking, what drunkenness at every Alehouse, especially your by Alehouses in London, and in the Fields? How few in London do strictly observe the Lords-day? that pray with their Family in the morning? that take care that their whole Family wait upon God all that day in his Ordinances, that when they come home at night, are careful to see what they profit by what they hear? How few are there in London that spend the Lords day as they should do? God hath a Controversie with you for this.
Hath not this been one of London is great Sins? How full of walker's have the streets been on the Sabbath? how full have the fields about this city been on the lords day? what playing, what drinking, what Drunkenness At every Alehouse, especially your by Alehouses in London, and in the Fields? How few in London do strictly observe the Lord's day? that pray with their Family in the morning? that take care that their Whole Family wait upon God all that day in his Ordinances, that when they come home At night, Are careful to see what they profit by what they hear? How few Are there in London that spend the lords day as they should do? God hath a Controversy with you for this.
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What account can you Masters, give of your servants souls? What care have you had over them, either all the week days,
What account can you Masters, give of your Servants Souls? What care have you had over them, either all the Week days,
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or else on the Lords day? What have you done for them? For your sinful neglect herein, God is angry with you.
or Else on the lords day? What have you done for them? For your sinful neglect herein, God is angry with you.
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For the adultery and uncleanness of London, for the whoredoms of Israel the land mourneth; for the whoredom of London, London was burnt.
For the adultery and uncleanness of London, for the whoredoms of Israel the land Mourneth; for the whoredom of London, London was burned.
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God punished the City with one fire for the sin of another, that is the fire of lust.
God punished the city with one fire for the since of Another, that is the fire of lust.
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But, my Brethren, it is not barely these sins that God hath been angry with London for,
But, my Brothers, it is not barely these Sins that God hath been angry with London for,
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but for the aggravations of them. Why, wherein? First, For the brazen-facedness of them; alas!
but for the aggravations of them. Why, wherein? First, For the brazen-facedness of them; alas!
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we know that these sins may be found every where:
we know that these Sins may be found every where:
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ay, but we are grown impudent sinners, brazenfaced sinners, we are not ashamed of our sins;
ay, but we Are grown impudent Sinners, brazenfaced Sinners, we Are not ashamed of our Sins;
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but we can be drunk with boldness, and commit adultery, and boast of it.
but we can be drunk with boldness, and commit adultery, and boast of it.
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We can sin, as Absalom lay with his Fathers Concubines, in the face of the Sun before all Israel. Here is the aggravation of the sin now, it is not the drunkenness only of London, and swearing,
We can sin, as Absalom lay with his Father's Concubines, in the face of the Sun before all Israel. Here is the aggravation of the since now, it is not the Drunkenness only of London, and swearing,
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and perjury, and Sabbath-breaking, but London 's shamelesness in it.
and perjury, and Sabbath-breaking, but London is shamelessness in it.
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As God when he came to reprove Israel, and threatens Judgments upon her, saith he, Thou hast a brazen face, thou hast the looks of an harlot, thou dost sin,
As God when he Come to reprove Israel, and threatens Judgments upon her, Says he, Thou hast a brazen face, thou hast the looks of an harlot, thou dost sin,
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and thou dost not blush at it. Truly this hath been London 's sin, they will swear and receive no reproof;
and thou dost not blush At it. Truly this hath been London is since, they will swear and receive no reproof;
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be drunk and scorn a reproof; it is the very mode of the times to be drunk and commit adultery; sobriety is laughed at;
be drunk and scorn a reproof; it is the very mode of the times to be drunk and commit adultery; sobriety is laughed At;
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a scornful defiance is bid to the Law of God, and Ministers have now much ado to perswade men that these things are sins.
a scornful defiance is bid to the Law of God, and Ministers have now much ado to persuade men that these things Are Sins.
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It is for London 's impudence in sin that God burnt London.
It is for London is impudence in since that God burned London.
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Secondly, they are not only the bare sins of London, but God is angry with them for these sins under the preaching of the Gospel. Alas!
Secondly, they Are not only the bore Sins of London, but God is angry with them for these Sins under the preaching of the Gospel. Alas!
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if you were drunk, you might be drunk, and God never have burnt the City;
if you were drunk, you might be drunk, and God never have burned the city;
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if you swore and forswore, and had been some of the Americans that had no Law,
if you swore and forswore, and had been Some of the Americans that had no Law,
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nor Prophets, nor Christ, nor Apostles, nor Ministers, you might have sworn and cursed, and God would have stood still and let you alone,
nor prophets, nor christ, nor Apostles, nor Ministers, you might have sworn and cursed, and God would have stood still and let you alone,
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and only took a course with you at death, burned you then in Hell.
and only took a course with you At death, burned you then in Hell.
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But since God hath taken England for his people, and London for his people, and sent Christ to be preached,
But since God hath taken England for his people, and London for his people, and sent christ to be preached,
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and sent Ministers, and gifted them, and bid them cry, and cry aloud; believe it, God will not take your sins as he takes the sins of others.
and sent Ministers, and gifted them, and bid them cry, and cry aloud; believe it, God will not take your Sins as he Takes the Sins of Others.
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No, Sabbath-breaking is a greater sin in London than it is in the Northern parts of this Kingdom:
No, Sabbath-breaking is a greater since in London than it is in the Northern parts of this Kingdom:
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Why, you have more means, you have the Gospel in a greater light.
Why, you have more means, you have the Gospel in a greater Light.
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And you Parents in London, and Masters, for you to neglect your Families, God taketh it worse at your hands,
And you Parents in London, and Masters, for you to neglect your Families, God Takes it Worse At your hands,
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than he doth at those in the Country. Why? you should know better: God hath given you more means to know the preciousness of servants and childrens souls,
than he does At those in the Country. Why? you should know better: God hath given you more means to know the preciousness of Servants and Children's Souls,
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therefore you should look more carefully after them. Your sins are committed against Gospel-light, and therefore more dangerous, therefore God punishes you.
Therefore you should look more carefully After them. Your Sins Are committed against Gospel light, and Therefore more dangerous, Therefore God Punishes you.
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Thirdly, sins after vows of reformation:
Thirdly, Sins After vows of Reformation:
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did London never promise God solemnly to reform? if you have forgotten it, God hath not.
did London never promise God solemnly to reform? if you have forgotten it, God hath not.
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London hath been under a promise to reform:London hath been under a promise to reform:
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How to reform? to entertain Christ and the Gospel, and to improve it better, to promote his Ordinances,
How to reform? to entertain christ and the Gospel, and to improve it better, to promote his Ordinances,
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and to reform their Families, every one in their places.
and to reform their Families, every one in their places.
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If you have broken your Vows, and thrown them behind your backs, God is still alive to punish for it.
If you have broken your Vows, and thrown them behind your backs, God is still alive to Punish for it.
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Ay, your sins are greater too than others:
Ay, your Sins Are greater too than Others:
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Why? because they are against more mercies, temporal mercies, in some respects, than the Countries about.
Why? Because they Are against more Mercies, temporal Mercies, in Some respects, than the Countries about.
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In the time of the Civil War, when all the Country almost was laid wast, London was not touched;
In the time of the Civil War, when all the Country almost was laid waste, London was not touched;
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there were Cities besieged, Cities burnt, Cities and Towns laid waste and desolate, people beggered and undone every where.
there were Cities besieged, Cities burned, Cities and Towns laid waste and desolate, people beggared and undone every where.
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London did thrive all the while.London did thrive all the while.
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God had a great reckoning with London. London! a people of so much means, so many mercies,
God had a great reckoning with London. London! a people of so much means, so many Mercies,
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so many deliverances, so much of the Gospel, and yet London, a drunken London, a covetous London, an adulterous London! Believe it, God hath now at length reckoned with you,
so many Deliverances, so much of the Gospel, and yet London, a drunken London, a covetous London, an adulterous London! Believe it, God hath now At length reckoned with you,
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and hath begun to pay off your old and long score, and I fear he hath not yet done with you.
and hath begun to pay off your old and long score, and I Fear he hath not yet done with you.
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Christ hath been neglected, the Spirit grieved, Ministers rejected, hated, persecuted, Sabbaths prophaned, London full of pride, covetousness, lying, swearing, luxury, drunkenness,
christ hath been neglected, the Spirit grieved, Ministers rejected, hated, persecuted, Sabbaths Profaned, London full of pride, covetousness, lying, swearing, luxury, Drunkenness,
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and all these under the Gospel, and all these committed with a brazen face, impudently; for these things God is angry with you;
and all these under the Gospel, and all these committed with a brazen face, impudently; for these things God is angry with you;
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for these things God sent the Pestilence, for these things sake God brought the fire. If this be true, here is another Inference followeth:
for these things God sent the Pestilence, for these things sake God brought the fire. If this be true, Here is Another Inference follows:
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Have our sins burnt our City, and brought so many thousands by the Pestilence to the grave? Oh that we could be ashamed of our sins, confess them with shame, be humbled for our sins, learn to hate our sins, beg of God for grace to conquer our sins.
Have our Sins burned our city, and brought so many thousands by the Pestilence to the grave? O that we could be ashamed of our Sins, confess them with shame, be humbled for our Sins, Learn to hate our Sins, beg of God for grace to conquer our Sins.
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Oh that there might be a separation between sin and us, that the great separation between God and us may be prevented.
O that there might be a separation between since and us, that the great separation between God and us may be prevented.
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Is God angry with London? it is for sin:
Is God angry with London? it is for since:
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Oh be rid of your sins, let us all this day search our hearts, and try our reins,
O be rid of your Sins, let us all this day search our hearts, and try our reins,
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and see what iniquity is in us; what personal sins, what Family-sins, what City-sins, what Church sins;
and see what iniquity is in us; what personal Sins, what Family-sins, what City-sins, what Church Sins;
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let us see how far we contributed to the burning of London; and Oh that we might by repentance and reformation crucifie those sins that burnt London; this would be a good work,
let us see how Far we contributed to the burning of London; and O that we might by Repentance and Reformation crucify those Sins that burned London; this would be a good work,
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and without this work, in vain do you fast this day.
and without this work, in vain do you fast this day.
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God told Israel when they came fasting and mourning before him there in the Prophet Isaiah, That they should cease to do evil and learn to do well,
God told Israel when they Come fasting and mourning before him there in the Prophet Isaiah, That they should cease to do evil and Learn to do well,
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and then come and fast and pray; and then faith he, Let us reason together, if you will cease to do evil,
and then come and fast and pray; and then faith he, Let us reason together, if you will cease to do evil,
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and learn to do well, Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
and Learn to do well, Though your Sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
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though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. though they be read like crimson, they shall be as wool.
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So I say in the name of the Lord to you this day, you are about praying to God that he would be at pe•ce with London; let all of us cease to do evil;
So I say in the name of the Lord to you this day, you Are about praying to God that he would be At pe•ce with London; let all of us cease to do evil;
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what evils? those evils that I have named:
what evils? those evils that I have nam:
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have any of us been guilty of London 's pride? the Lord help every one of us to resolve for to crucifie that sin,
have any of us been guilty of London is pride? the Lord help every one of us to resolve for to crucify that since,
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and to resolve we will not have a hand any more in burning London. Which of you would not part with pride to save so great a City? let your ornaments be sober as become men and women professing Godliness.
and to resolve we will not have a hand any more in burning London. Which of you would not part with pride to save so great a city? let your Ornament be Sobrium as become men and women professing Godliness.
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Those that have been guilty of drunkenness, let them be drunk no more, take up that resolution;
Those that have been guilty of Drunkenness, let them be drunk no more, take up that resolution;
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those that have been guilty of injustice in their callings, let them resolve they will never more sin to get an estate,
those that have been guilty of injustice in their callings, let them resolve they will never more since to get an estate,
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and that they will rather live and die beggars.
and that they will rather live and die beggars.
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Believe it, that is not the way to die beggars if you come to resolve upon it.
Believe it, that is not the Way to die beggars if you come to resolve upon it.
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For God can bless you in his way more than you can gain by walking in your own sinful ways.
For God can bless you in his Way more than you can gain by walking in your own sinful ways.
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Resolve to lye no more, cozen no more, swear no more; are there any unclean? let them be unclean no more.
Resolve to lie no more, cozen no more, swear no more; Are there any unclean? let them be unclean no more.
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Have you broken the Lords-day, and prophaned that, do so no more.
Have you broken the Lord's day, and Profaned that, do so no more.
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Resolve every one of you in your places, that for the future you and your Families, will endeavour to spend the whole Lords-day, in serving God,
Resolve every one of you in your places, that for the future you and your Families, will endeavour to spend the Whole Lord's day, in serving God,
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and looking after the Salvation of your Souls. Again, take up a resolution to give Christ a greater acceptation, a better acceptation;
and looking After the Salvation of your Souls. Again, take up a resolution to give christ a greater acceptation, a better acceptation;
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stand with your hearts wide open to the offers of Salvation; do not neglect and slight Salvation when God offers it.
stand with your hearts wide open to the offers of Salvation; do not neglect and slight Salvation when God offers it.
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When you despise his Son, you despise God himself: They that receive me, saith Christ, receive him that sent me:
When you despise his Son, you despise God himself: They that receive me, Says christ, receive him that sent me:
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So those that reject Christ, reject God the Father.
So those that reject christ, reject God the Father.
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When you come hither, and Christ is offered, and you will not entertain him, you reject God, you will not entertain God.
When you come hither, and christ is offered, and you will not entertain him, you reject God, you will not entertain God.
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See that the Gospel may come in its efficacy and power upon your souls.
See that the Gospel may come in its efficacy and power upon your Souls.
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God is angry with every Citizen that hath not after all the offers of Salvation, accepted of it.
God is angry with every Citizen that hath not After all the offers of Salvation, accepted of it.
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Every impenitent unconverted sinner, because of his impenitency and unconvertedness, he had a hand in the firing the City.
Every impenitent unconverted sinner, Because of his impenitency and unconvertedness, he had a hand in the firing the city.
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Let us, I say, repent of our sins, let us forsake those sins whereby we have provoked the Lord against us.
Let us, I say, Repent of our Sins, let us forsake those Sins whereby we have provoked the Lord against us.
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But you will say, How if we should? we shall leave thousands, and ten thousands that will not? What if we here resolve to be sober? how many will go on to be drunk? if we resolve to keep the Lords-day,
But you will say, How if we should? we shall leave thousands, and ten thousands that will not? What if we Here resolve to be Sobrium? how many will go on to be drunk? if we resolve to keep the Lord's day,
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how many shall we find selling next Lords-day in the fields or streets, playing, and at Ale-houses and Taverns drinking to drunkenness? What shall we do here? let not others wickedness discourage you to be good.
how many shall we find selling next Lord's day in the fields or streets, playing, and At Alehouses and Taverns drinking to Drunkenness? What shall we do Here? let not Others wickedness discourage you to be good.
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Despair not, God doth not stand upon the repentance of a whole City, as to make it necessary for him to save it, or to save a Kingdom;
Despair not, God does not stand upon the Repentance of a Whole city, as to make it necessary for him to save it, or to save a Kingdom;
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but if there be any that do convert and turn, if there be any that do set themselves to humble themselves for the sins of others,
but if there be any that do convert and turn, if there be any that do Set themselves to humble themselves for the Sins of Others,
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and do intercede for Gods mercy in his staying with a people, God will have respect to a City and a Kingdom for their sake.
and do intercede for God's mercy in his staying with a people, God will have respect to a city and a Kingdom for their sake.
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Let us, and let all that fear the Lord this day up and down London, resolve all to reform and bemoan the sins of London before God,
Let us, and let all that Fear the Lord this day up and down London, resolve all to reform and bemoan the Sins of London before God,
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and therein become intercessors for London, so we might prevent London 's ruin.
and therein become intercessors for London, so we might prevent London is ruin.
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For a conclusion, let me add these encouragements to perswade you to reform, notwithstanding the generality of London will not reform still.
For a conclusion, let me add these encouragements to persuade you to reform, notwithstanding the generality of London will not reform still.
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1. Because God will have you to reform, though others do not. God speaketh to all to reform;
1. Because God will have you to reform, though Others do not. God speaks to all to reform;
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do not you say I will not, because others will not; it is thy duty, if others do not;
do not you say I will not, Because Others will not; it is thy duty, if Others do not;
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thou dost but thy duty when thou dost it, though ten thousands neglect it.
thou dost but thy duty when thou dost it, though ten thousands neglect it.
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2ly, God will take it better at thine hands if thou wilt reform in a wicked City,
2ly, God will take it better At thine hands if thou wilt reform in a wicked city,
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than if the whole City were generally good: Why? because the service is more difficult;
than if the Whole city were generally good: Why? Because the service is more difficult;
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it is an harder thing for a righteous Lot to live in a Sodom, than to live in a place where more godly persons dwell.
it is an harder thing for a righteous Lot to live in a Sodom, than to live in a place where more godly Persons dwell.
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It is an eminent piece of service, and an eminent testimony we give to God of our love to him,
It is an eminent piece of service, and an eminent testimony we give to God of our love to him,
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when we can serve him in a place where he is despised, his Laws broken, and he rebelled against.
when we can serve him in a place where he is despised, his Laws broken, and he rebelled against.
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3ly, Some of you must reform, or it is certain God will go on still to be angry with London; and if God go on, wo unto us,
3ly, some of you must reform, or it is certain God will go on still to be angry with London; and if God go on, woe unto us,
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surely it will be very bitter in the end. God hath not yet spent all his venom'd darts.
surely it will be very bitter in the end. God hath not yet spent all his venomed darts.
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He hath more and greater plagues than yet we have felt, and nothing but the repentance and heart-reformation, at least of some of us, I say of some of us, that we may become fit intercessors for the rest, can prevent the pouring of them forth upon us.
He hath more and greater plagues than yet we have felt, and nothing but the Repentance and Heart-reformation, At least of Some of us, I say of Some of us, that we may become fit intercessors for the rest, can prevent the pouring of them forth upon us.
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But you will say, Is it possible to have greater, than to have an hundred thousand swept away by the Pestilence in one City,
But you will say, Is it possible to have greater, than to have an hundred thousand swept away by the Pestilence in one city,
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and in one year? than to have such a famous City burnt down in three days? Yes.
and in one year? than to have such a famous city burned down in three days? Yes.
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If God should but suffer Popery to come in, it would be greater.
If God should but suffer Popery to come in, it would be greater.
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If God should bring in a company of bloody Papists that should threaten you with burning,
If God should bring in a company of bloody Papists that should threaten you with burning,
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or else with provoking God by gross Idolatry, you will say it is a greater;
or Else with provoking God by gross Idolatry, you will say it is a greater;
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when you shall live in a London, and in England, and not hear of Christ Jesus preached to you from one end of the year to the other, I think it will be a plague;
when you shall live in a London, and in England, and not hear of christ jesus preached to you from one end of the year to the other, I think it will be a plague;
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and to have it brought in too by a foreign enemy. No, perhaps you will say, God will never do so. This was Israels old presumption:
and to have it brought in too by a foreign enemy. No, perhaps you will say, God will never do so. This was Israel's old presumption:
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What, God that brought us out of Egypt, he destroy us!
What, God that brought us out of Egypt, he destroy us!
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What! that God that hath known us, and hath been our God, and hath signified himself our God by many mercies!
What! that God that hath known us, and hath been our God, and hath signified himself our God by many Mercies!
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He that walked with us, and we with him, he send a foreign enemy! it is impossible.
He that walked with us, and we with him, he send a foreign enemy! it is impossible.
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Do not deceive your selves, God was as much engaged to the seed of Abraham as to London, as to England; and what he hath done, he can do again.
Do not deceive your selves, God was as much engaged to the seed of Abraham as to London, as to England; and what he hath done, he can do again.
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This is one of the greatest Judgments that can befall the Land, if God should take away the Gospel, leave us in darkness and blindness, take the Candlestick away,
This is one of the greatest Judgments that can befall the Land, if God should take away the Gospel, leave us in darkness and blindness, take the Candlestick away,
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and give us up to Idolatry, and say as to Ephraim, He is joined to Idols, let him alone.
and give us up to Idolatry, and say as to Ephraim, He is joined to Idols, let him alone.
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Repent, reform, lest worse things come upon you.
repent, reform, lest Worse things come upon you.
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Let the Lord see you after this day that you are a more careful, watchful, circumspect people in the whole course of your lives and conversations;
Let the Lord see you After this day that you Are a more careful, watchful, circumspect people in the Whole course of your lives and conversations;
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and if so, doubtless God will have this day an ear open to your prayer;
and if so, doubtless God will have this day an ear open to your prayer;
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he will have an heart ready to pity you, and to compassionate you when you cry;
he will have an heart ready to pity you, and to compassionate you when you cry;
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you shall be numbred among those Intercessors that have stood in the gap, that have kept wrath from coming in upon England, to the utter ruin of it.
you shall be numbered among those Intercessors that have stood in the gap, that have kept wrath from coming in upon England, to the utter ruin of it.
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