The saints support in these sad times delivered in a sermon at Tiverton in Devonshire, in the time his excellencies army raised for King and Parliament quartered there / by Tho. Palmer ...
God doth not infallibly feed his choisest Saints with the sweet-meates of prosperity, and let the wicked onely lye under the lash of biting calamity, woe, and misery.
God does not infallibly feed his Choicest Saints with the sweetmeats of Prosperity, and let the wicked only lie under the lash of biting calamity, woe, and misery.
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there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked, &c. Eccles. 9.1, 2. That is, in the common dispensation of outward things, during the time of Gods pl•asure.
there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked, etc. Eccles. 9.1, 2. That is, in the Common Dispensation of outward things, during the time of God's pl•asure.
the Saints have the Word, and the precious Promises of God to build upon, and by which God (as I may say) is ingaged to his faithfull ones, wh•ch the other have not;
the Saints have the Word, and the precious Promises of God to built upon, and by which God (as I may say) is engaged to his faithful ones, wh•ch the other have not;
Dav•d, who was indued (with almost unparalleled graces) confesseth it of himselfe, that upon this very ground he was at a st•nd, he could not presently tell what to think on't, See his owne words, Psal. 37. First, here is that which amazed honest-hearted David, I saw the prosperity of the wicked, there are no bands in their death, but their strength is firme;
Dav•d, who was endued (with almost unparalleled graces) Confesses it of himself, that upon this very ground he was At a st•nd, he could not presently tell what to think oned, See his own words, Psalm 37. First, Here is that which amazed honest-hearted David, I saw the Prosperity of the wicked, there Are no bans in their death, but their strength is firm;
Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vaine, and washed my hands in innocency, for all the day long have • be••e plagued an• chastened every morning, vers. 13, 14. This is,
Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency, for all the day long have • be••e plagued an• chastened every morning, vers. 13, 14. This is,
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and was almost gone, and yet here the Lord puts in and brings him to the place and meanes of full satisfaction in his great•st doubts, the Word and the Spirit, God onely reveales all saving-truth, to whom and when it pleaseth him.
and was almost gone, and yet Here the Lord puts in and brings him to the place and means of full satisfaction in his great•st doubts, the Word and the Spirit, God only reveals all saving-truth, to whom and when it Pleases him.
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and hath reversed his hard thoughts of God, and not onely sets out the g•odnesse and kindnesse of God to his owne people, but solemnely confesseth his weakenesse:
and hath reversed his hard thoughts of God, and not only sets out the g•odnesse and kindness of God to his own people, but solemnly Confesses his weakness:
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Thus David, being better instructed, he now preacheth knowne experie•ce, and for the consolation of the Church, hath pen'd many exc•llent Psalms, of purpose to support her in the greatest miseries.
Thus David, being better instructed, he now Preacheth known experie•ce, and for the consolation of the Church, hath penned many exc•llent Psalms, of purpose to support her in the greatest misery's.
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This 37 Psalme is little but a reitteration of comfortable promises to the people of God, inter-mixt with speciall directions how to behave themselves under their tryalls.
This 37 Psalm is little but a reitteration of comfortable promises to the people of God, intermixed with special directions how to behave themselves under their trials.
The whole matter of the Psalme may be considered under two head. 1. Gods gracious directions to the Saints, how to carry themselves under their tryalls.
The Whole matter of the Psalm may be considered under two head. 1. God's gracious directions to the Saints, how to carry themselves under their trials.
First, Gods gracious directions to the Saints, how to carry themselves under their tryalls, God would not have the Saints to breake out in passion against the wicked,
First, God's gracious directions to the Saints, how to carry themselves under their trials, God would not have the Saints to break out in passion against the wicked,
Let them alone with it, grudge them not for it, it is but an empty, fading, comfortlesse happinesse which will presently be gone, their prosperity is but like cut grasse, it will wither presently,
Let them alone with it, grudge them not for it, it is but an empty, fading, comfortless happiness which will presently be gone, their Prosperity is but like Cut grass, it will wither presently,
and trust him for the rest, feare it not, verily, certainly who ever falls, thou shalt stand, who ever wants, thou shalt be sweetly and fully provided for.
and trust him for the rest, Fear it not, verily, Certainly who ever falls, thou shalt stand, who ever Wants, thou shalt be sweetly and Fully provided for.
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and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart, vers. 4. which as if David should say, notwithstanding you may have narrow thoughts of Gods fulnesse,
and he shall give thee the Desires of thine heart, vers. 4. which as if David should say, notwithstanding you may have narrow thoughts of God's fullness,
Yet trouble not your selves with those vaine feares, whatsoever God lets out to strangers, he will reserve enough for his children and houshold servants:
Yet trouble not your selves with those vain fears, whatsoever God lets out to Strangers, he will reserve enough for his children and household Servants:
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doe but you goe on chearfully, carry on your services with love and delight, and you shall have as much as you can or doe look for, you shall have as much as heart can wish, this is the second direction.
do but you go on cheerfully, carry on your services with love and delight, and you shall have as much as you can or do look for, you shall have as much as heart can wish, this is the second direction.
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3. David calls the Saints to patience and contentednesse, though God doe not presently manifest his approbation of their righteous and holy convers•tions to the world;
3. David calls the Saints to patience and contentedness, though God do not presently manifest his approbation of their righteous and holy convers•tions to the world;
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This is the thi•d direction, and so I will passe to the subject of the second part of the Psalme now to be insisted on, viz. the different ends of the wicked and godly.
This is the thi•d direction, and so I will pass to the Subject of the second part of the Psalm now to be insisted on, viz. the different ends of the wicked and godly.
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But I need not fetch proofes so far, is heree plaine en••gh. The•e poore wretches many times thrive in their sinfull courses, and pro•per in their pride; but alas it lasts not.
But I need not fetch proofs so Far, is heree plain en••gh. The•e poor wretches many times thrive in their sinful courses, and pro•per in their pride; but alas it lasts not.
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I will not trouble you with pa•ticular re••t•lls, but if you will view the T•xts. David pass•th the doome of the wicked at least ten times in this Psalme.
I will not trouble you with pa•ticular re••t•lls, but if you will view the T•xts. David pass•th the doom of the wicked At least ten times in this Psalm.
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If I b•e no de•eived, the promises of one so•t or other are mentioned in 14. several verses i• this P•alm, as 3.4.5.6.9.11.13.18, 19.22.28.29.34.37. Of these you have th•ee •specially noted;
If I b•e not de•eived, the promises of one so•t or other Are mentioned in 14. several Verses i• this P•alm, as 3.4.5.6.9.11.13.18, 19.22.28.29.34.37. Of these you have th•ee •specially noted;
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But the meeke 〈 ◊ 〉 inherite the earth, and shal delight themselves in the abundance of p•ace, 〈 ◊ 〉 •0. 11. Wh•t can any desire more? Is not this plaine? Is it not full? The 〈 ◊ 〉 of the wicked shall not be long, it shall be but a while;
But the meek 〈 ◊ 〉 inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of p•ace, 〈 ◊ 〉 •0. 11. Wh•t can any desire more? Is not this plain? Is it not full? The 〈 ◊ 〉 of the wicked shall not be long, it shall be but a while;
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yet least that 〈 … 〉 take, the h•ly Ghost adds thi• pleasing Epithete, a little, a little while, 〈 … 〉 •he Sain• shall have a peace without interruption, a full peace, both 〈 … 〉 and manner, a peace to their hearts content. This is the second.
yet lest that 〈 … 〉 take, the h•ly Ghost adds thi• pleasing Epithet, a little, a little while, 〈 … 〉 •he Sain• shall have a peace without interruption, a full peace, both 〈 … 〉 and manner, a peace to their hearts content. This is the second.
Wherein he pleased to observe with me these particulars. First, the matter promised, Deliverance. Secondly, to whom the promise runs, to the Saints, them.
Wherein he pleased to observe with me these particulars. First, the matter promised, Deliverance. Secondly, to whom the promise runs, to the Saints, them.
Thirdly, From whom the Saints shall be delivered, from the Wicked. Fourthly, by whom this deliverance for the Saints shall be accomplished, by the Lord. Hee.
Thirdly, From whom the Saints shall be Delivered, from the Wicked. Fourthly, by whom this deliverance for the Saints shall be accomplished, by the Lord. He.
In the next place you have the wicked closely pursuing the consulted plot, they are preparing for the warre, the sword is drawne, the bow is bent (such weapon• as the times had) and now must the Saints goe to the pot, they must downe as the wicked hope.
In the next place you have the wicked closely pursuing the consulted plot, they Are preparing for the war, the sword is drawn, the bow is bent (such weapon• as the times had) and now must the Saints go to the pot, they must down as the wicked hope.
Is not this a night Popish plot? But see the words, the wicked have drawne out the sword and bent the bow, to cast downe the poore and needy, and to slay such as be of up•ight conversation, vers. 14. Consider but this place and you may soone see what is the marke and aime of ungodly wretches.
Is not this a night Popish plot? But see the words, the wicked have drawn out the sword and bent the bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of up•ight Conversation, vers. 14. Consider but this place and you may soon see what is the mark and aim of ungodly wretches.
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yes, and take him they may, but to what purpose? He shall find reliefe come in to him, the wicked shall not have power to perfect the plot, the godly shall have an Almighty support, For the Lord will not leave him in his hand,
yes, and take him they may, but to what purpose? He shall find relief come in to him, the wicked shall not have power to perfect the plot, the godly shall have an Almighty support, For the Lord will not leave him in his hand,
and their bones shall be broken, vers. 15. What thinke you now of the truth of the doctrine? I am confident, you will confesse, the Churches side is the best side, Gods people shall be the prevailing people.
and their bones shall be broken, vers. 15. What think you now of the truth of the Doctrine? I am confident, you will confess, the Churches side is the best side, God's people shall be the prevailing people.
and that shall bee, that comfortable speech whi•• God would have the Prophet Isaiah to proclaime unto Israel, Isa. 3.10, 11. Say to righteous, it shall be well with him;
and that shall be, that comfortable speech whi•• God would have the Prophet Isaiah to proclaim unto Israel, Isaiah 3.10, 11. Say to righteous, it shall be well with him;
but th• Sh•pheard will be sure to run and rate the Dog, and kill him too if he uses to bite •ard ▪ So d•ale• the Lord the Great Shepheard, with his people his sheepe.
but th• Sh•pheard will be sure to run and rate the Dog, and kill him too if he uses to bite •ard ▪ So d•ale• the Lord the Great Shepherd, with his people his sheep.
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The wicked, yea •he divell himself, are but Gods curs which he looses •t his people, wh•n they will not come f•om their sinfull courses upon the calls and threats of 〈 ◊ 〉 Ministers, who are f••quently stiled shepheards in s•cred Scripture:
The wicked, yea •he Devil himself, Are but God's curs which he looses •t his people, wh•n they will not come f•om their sinful courses upon the calls and Treats of 〈 ◊ 〉 Ministers, who Are f••quently styled shepherds in s•cred Scripture:
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1. You may see what a faire title and large commission is puc upon Nebuchadnezzar that wicked King, by God himselfe, observe the place well; it i• Ier. 25.9.
1. You may see what a fair title and large commission is Puck upon Nebuchadnezzar that wicked King, by God himself, observe the place well; it i• Jeremiah 25.9.
•ehold I will send and take all the families of the North, (sayth the Lord) and N•buchadnezzar, the King of Babilon (my servant) and will bring them against the inhabitants of this land,
•ehold I will send and take all the families of the North, (say the Lord) and N•buchadnezzar, the King of Babylon (my servant) and will bring them against the inhabitants of this land,
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Secondly, when the children playd the hypocrites, and would not be obedient to God, God provides a rod to whip them into subjection? and who is this rod thinke you? It was the King of Assyria; O! Assyrian, the rod of mine anger,
Secondly, when the children played the Hypocrites, and would not be obedient to God, God provides a rod to whip them into subjection? and who is this rod think you? It was the King of Assyria; OH! assyrian, the rod of mine anger,
and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge to take the spoyle, &c. Isa. 10.5, 6. Who could thinke now that ever Israel should recover this whipping,
and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge to take the spoil, etc. Isaiah 10.5, 6. Who could think now that ever Israel should recover this whipping,
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The needy shall not alwayes be forgotten, the expectation of the poore shall not perish for ever, Psal. 9.18. God in his wisedom may see cause to withhold deliverance from his afflicted Saints, but he doth not forget them;
The needy shall not always be forgotten, the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever, Psalm 9.18. God in his Wisdom may see cause to withhold deliverance from his afflicted Saints, but he does not forget them;
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God will come in with deliverance, and a seasonable deliverance too, he will not stay an houre too long with it, It shall come in due time, 1 Pet. 5.6. It shall come in a time when it shall doe them most good.
God will come in with deliverance, and a seasonable deliverance too, he will not stay an hour too long with it, It shall come in due time, 1 Pet. 5.6. It shall come in a time when it shall do them most good.
There is so much basenesse and treachery, even amongst many of those who pretend themselves on the Churches side, that she is in more danger by bosome friends, then open enemies.
There is so much baseness and treachery, even among many of those who pretend themselves on the Churches side, that she is in more danger by bosom Friends, then open enemies.
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let secret enemies seeke to prolong, let open enemies plot, prepare, and watch, yet God will discover the one, disappoynt the other, and destroy them all.
let secret enemies seek to prolong, let open enemies plot, prepare, and watch, yet God will discover the one, disappoint the other, and destroy them all.
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but shall over-power them, and destroy them. I will onely open one Scrip•ure, and I will close up the reasons; It is Dan. 2.44. And in the dayes of these Kings shall the God of heaven set up a Kingdome, which shall never be destroyed:
but shall overpower them, and destroy them. I will only open one Scrip•ure, and I will close up the Reasons; It is Dan. 2.44. And in the days of these Kings shall the God of heaven Set up a Kingdom, which shall never be destroyed:
He tells the King, that under those foure different parts of the image, was understood foure persecuting Kings or Monarchies, beginning with him first,
He tells the King, that under those foure different parts of the image, was understood foure persecuting Kings or Monarchies, beginning with him First,
The Kingdom and dominion, and the greatnesse of the Kingdome under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high, whose Kingdome is an everlasting Kingdome,
The Kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high, whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom,
Thus I hope I have now put the truth of the doctrine delivered out of dispute, both by Scripture and undeniable reasons sufficiently proving, That Gods people shall be the prevailing people.
Thus I hope I have now put the truth of the Doctrine Delivered out of dispute, both by Scripture and undeniable Reasons sufficiently proving, That God's people shall be the prevailing people.
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I could heartily wish, that this portion of Gods truth, might be fastned upon every doore where Malignants dwell, that so this seasonable instruction, might worke in them a sweet remorse for their God-provoking sins, or be left without •xcu•e.
I could heartily wish, that this portion of God's truth, might be fastened upon every door where Malignants dwell, that so this seasonable instruction, might work in them a sweet remorse for their God-provoking Sins, or be left without •xcu•e.
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and armies, which ever were, now are, or yet shall be against the Saints of God? What became of proud Pharaoh and his Army, were they not drownt in the Sea? Exod. 14. What is become of three of the foure, once powe•full persecuting Monarchies, which in their times commanded the world,
and armies, which ever were, now Are, or yet shall be against the Saints of God? What became of proud Pharaoh and his Army, were they not drownt in the Sea? Exod 14. What is become of three of the foure, once powe•full persecuting Monarchies, which in their times commanded the world,
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as was Prophesied of by Daniel second chapter, Where is bloody Nebuchadnezzar, which once but Ierusalem, and bore mighty sway? Where now is cunning Cyrus, and ambitious Alexander ? And I pray you, what is become of Romes glory? What have any,
as was Prophesied of by daniel second chapter, Where is bloody Nebuchadnezzar, which once but Ierusalem, and boar mighty sway? Where now is cunning Cyrus, and ambitious Alexander? And I pray you, what is become of Romes glory? What have any,
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and pull'd downe the Churches? Have they yet rooted out Religion, and worne out or wasted the Saints of the most high? Have they yet taken away the name of a professor (as hath beene a•tempted) out of this poor spot of the world? No, no, blessed be God, the Churches enemies are destroyed, in destroying, and she lives by dying.
and pulled down the Churches? Have they yet rooted out Religion, and worn out or wasted the Saints of the most high? Have they yet taken away the name of a professor (as hath been a•tempted) out of this poor spot of the world? No, no, blessed be God, the Churches enemies Are destroyed, in destroying, and she lives by dying.
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Having once dipped their hands in blood, being blooded (as we said by dogs) they grow bold and desperate, they grow hardy and expert in murder, they are lesse mercifull,
Having once dipped their hands in blood, being blooded (as we said by Dogs) they grow bold and desperate, they grow hardy and expert in murder, they Are less merciful,
and tooke Ierusalem, observe what a fearfull desolation he made of that glorious City, He slew their young men with the sword, in the house of their Sanctuary (where there lives should have beene saved) and had no compassion on the young man,
and took Ierusalem, observe what a fearful desolation he made of that glorious city, He slew their young men with the sword, in the house of their Sanctuary (where there lives should have been saved) and had no compassion on the young man,
The Lord will surely deliver us, and this City shall not be delivered into the hand of the King of Assyria, 2 King. 18.30. Whence fetches he this? From the many victories his master had got, which he instances in.
The Lord will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be Delivered into the hand of the King of Assyria, 2 King. 18.30. Whence Fetches he this? From the many victories his master had god, which he instances in.
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Who are they among all the Gods of the Countries, that have delivered their Country out of mine hand? That the L••d should deliver Ierusalem out of my hand, 2 King. 18.34, 35. And then lastly, power and pride fires on the wicked to their owne destruction,
Who Are they among all the God's of the Countries, that have Delivered their Country out of mine hand? That the L••d should deliver Ierusalem out of my hand, 2 King. 18.34, 35. And then lastly, power and pride fires on the wicked to their own destruction,
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this was the destruction of the King of Ai and his City, because Israel was routed in one assault at Ai (when they had an Achan amongst them) the men of Ai thinke Israel must alwayes have the worst.
this was the destruction of the King of Ai and his city, Because Israel was routed in one assault At Ai (when they had an achan among them) the men of Ai think Israel must always have the worst.
What earnest prayers are now put up? What deep groanes, and pleading-blood, goes daily to God by this meanes? The King had better to have a whole Army of men against him,
What earnest Prayers Are now put up? What deep groans, and pleading-blood, Goes daily to God by this means? The King had better to have a Whole Army of men against him,
How long, O Lord, holy and true, do•st thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell in the earth ? You may see, all this doth but helpe on the cause of God,
How long, Oh Lord, holy and true, do•st thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell in the earth? You may see, all this does but help on the cause of God,
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and therefore it was your wisest course to sit still, and let Gods businesse goe on, let this Church-worke we are now about, goe freely on and be done.
and Therefore it was your Wisest course to fit still, and let God's business go on, let this Church work we Are now about, go freely on and be done.
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But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest happily ye be found even to fight against God, Acts 5.38, 39. The Devill may delude you, that you may think you do God great service in killing these Round-heads, and destroying this factious generation;
But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it, lest happily you be found even to fight against God, Acts 5.38, 39. The devil may delude you, that you may think you do God great service in killing these Roundheads, and destroying this factious generation;
Now do you beleeve that this is the Word of God, and that there is any truth in it? Then you must conclude it is a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God, by hurting the Saints or hin•ering Gods Cause if they could.
Now do you believe that this is the Word of God, and that there is any truth in it? Then you must conclude it is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, by hurting the Saints or hin•ering God's Cause if they could.
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I will not burthen your memories with abundance, but only give you an infallible marke of the Child of God, I pray diligently observe the words of Jesus Christ himsefe.
I will not burden your memories with abundance, but only give you an infallible mark of the Child of God, I pray diligently observe the words of jesus christ himself.
Who is it that would submit to the Word and rule of God? And who is it that would rule by prerogative? Who is it that hath set upon the worke of Reformation? And who it hath said they shall not,
Who is it that would submit to the Word and Rule of God? And who is it that would Rule by prerogative? Who is it that hath Set upon the work of Reformation? And who it hath said they shall not,
and defend themselves in temple-worke by all lawfull meanes? And who is it that musters up all the bloody Papists which can be got in this and other Kingdomes,
and defend themselves in Temple work by all lawful means? And who is it that musters up all the bloody Papists which can be god in this and other Kingdoms,
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even making peace with proclaimed Traytors, and from time to time brought them into England, because they were expert murderers, to destroy his owne faithfull Subjects? Truely, I am ashamed to rifle into the King-fins of these times,
even making peace with proclaimed Traitors, and from time to time brought them into England, Because they were expert murderers, to destroy his own faithful Subject's? Truly, I am ashamed to rifle into the King-fins of these times,
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The Lord helpe you to close with the truth, for I protest, if God should have seene it good, to have brought in Christ into our Kingdome another way, it would have been the joy of my soul (and many others) to have spoken more & better for our King then now I can.
The Lord help you to close with the truth, for I protest, if God should have seen it good, to have brought in christ into our Kingdom Another Way, it would have been the joy of my soul (and many Others) to have spoken more & better for our King then now I can.
(what then?) therefore yee shall receive the greate• damnation, Mat. 23.14. The like you have from Christ in another place, whe•e he up•raids the Cities of Co•azin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, for their security in sin;
(what then?) Therefore ye shall receive the greate• damnation, Mathew 23.14. The like you have from christ in Another place, whe•e he up•raids the Cities of Co•azin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, for their security in since;
notwithstanding the rich meanes of grace which God had given to them above others, and therefore tells them that their judgements shall be more sharpe then others.
notwithstanding the rich means of grace which God had given to them above Others, and Therefore tells them that their Judgments shall be more sharp then Others.
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and onely instance and explaine th• 23. vers. Christs words are these: And thou Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shall be brought downe to hell;
and only instance and explain th• 23. vers. Christ words Are these: And thou Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shall be brought down to hell;
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Jesus Christ speaking to the other Cities, gives them their doome in the former verses ; but here tur•ing •o Capernaum, he speakes to her with an Emphesis:
jesus christ speaking to the other Cities, gives them their doom in the former Verses; but Here tur•ing •o Capernaum, he speaks to her with an Emphasis:
But thou C•pernaum ▪ As if Je•us Christ should say, W•e unto thee Corazin, wo• unto the• Be•hsaida, &c. but woe, woe, wo• to thee Copernaum which art exalted to heaven, who hast had meanes above all the rest, meanes which might have brought thee to heaven, such meanes as would have converted,
But thou C•pernaum ▪ As if Je•us christ should say, W•e unto thee Chorazin, wo• unto the• Be•hsaida, etc. but woe, woe, wo• to thee Copernaum which art exalted to heaven, who haste had means above all the rest, means which might have brought thee to heaven, such means as would have converted,
It shall be mor• tollerable for the Land of Sodom• in the day of judgement, then for thee, vers. 24. I beseech you, who ever you be, consider this for the Lords sake, take heed of neglecting, abusing either meanes or gifts.
It shall be mor• tolerable for the Land of Sodom• in the day of judgement, then for thee, vers. 24. I beseech you, who ever you be, Consider this for the lords sake, take heed of neglecting, abusing either means or Gifts.
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What a miserable case are those in which have not Christ, when parts, Sermons, Sacraments, all increase damnation? On the other side, is not Christ, despised Christ, worth the having, which helpes all, gives a right to all, guides in all? I have here a large subject to treat off,
What a miserable case Are those in which have not christ, when parts, Sermons, Sacraments, all increase damnation? On the other side, is not christ, despised christ, worth the having, which helps all, gives a right to all, guides in all? I have Here a large Subject to Treat off,
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They have them indeed, but it is with a curse, as i• plaine by that Prophe••ck speech of David, Psal. 69.22. and cited by Paul, Rom. 11.9. The words a•e these:
They have them indeed, but it is with a curse, as i• plain by that Prophe••ck speech of David, Psalm 69.22. and cited by Paul, Rom. 11.9. The words a•e these:
So by this •ule the faithfull Ministers and Preachers, (the greatest gift that ever God gave to his people, next to Jesus Christ) are but tra•s to wicked men;
So by this •ule the faithful Ministers and Preachers, (the greatest gift that ever God gave to his people, next to jesus christ) Are but tra•s to wicked men;
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If I had not come and spoken 〈 ◊ 〉 on him, they had not had sin ▪ (That is co•pa••tively) but now (the word hath beene revealed) they have no cloake (nothing to excus•,
If I had not come and spoken 〈 ◊ 〉 on him, they had not had since ▪ (That is co•pa••tively) but now (the word hath been revealed) they have no cloak (nothing to excus•,
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The Apostle Paul is cleare in it, for when he would magnifie the love and care of Christ, in the greatest gift which now he desires to bestow upon the Saint•, is this; And he gave some Apostles: and some Prophets: and some Evangel•sts: and s•me Pastors: and Teachers, Ephe. 4.11.
The Apostle Paul is clear in it, for when he would magnify the love and care of christ, in the greatest gift which now he Desires to bestow upon the Saint•, is this; And he gave Some Apostles: and Some prophets: and Some Evangel•sts: and s•me Pastors: and Teachers, Ephes 4.11.
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And if you doe but observe the Dedication, or direction of all Pauls Epistles, and so the other Apostles, all to the Churches, all to the Saints in Christ Iesu•.
And if you do but observe the Dedication, or direction of all Paul's Epistles, and so the other Apostles, all to the Churches, all to the Saints in christ Iesu•.
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First see the words of Paul, writing to the Church of C•rinth, 1 Epist. 1 chap. vers. 12. Paul called to be an A••st•e of Iesus Christ, &c. unto the Church of God wh•ch is at Corinth, (and who are those Chur•h m•mb••s?) To them that are sa•ctified in Christ Iesus, called to be Sai••s, &c. So againe in his Epistle to the Ephesians, this is his direction.
First see the words of Paul, writing to the Church of C•rinth, 1 Epistle 1 chap. vers. 12. Paul called to be an A••st•e of Iesus christ, etc. unto the Church of God wh•ch is At Corinth, (and who Are those Chur•h m•mb••s?) To them that Are sa•ctified in christ Iesus, called to be Sai••s, etc. So again in his Epistle to the Ephesians, this is his direction.
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and baptisme do not belong to them, they hurt and harm them in the use of them by usurpers, I would faine have a wicked man, who hath no true saving-faith, (and sowe no interest in Christ) to use one Text in all the Bible•, which gives him a right to these holy ordinances, and yet an unbeleever.
and Baptism do not belong to them, they hurt and harm them in the use of them by usurpers, I would feign have a wicked man, who hath no true Saving-faith, (and sow no Interest in christ) to use one Text in all the Bible•, which gives him a right to these holy ordinances, and yet an unbeliever.
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and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of God, and the promises, vers. 4. There is no great difficulty in the Apostles expressions,
and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of God, and the promises, vers. 4. There is no great difficulty in the Apostles expressions,
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When God made the Covenant to Abraham, hee did not say to thy seeds, (for so many would have been contained) but of thy seed (Gen. 17.10.) which is Christ :
When God made the Covenant to Abraham, he did not say to thy seeds, (for so many would have been contained) but of thy seed (Gen. 17.10.) which is christ:
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When the Eunuch asked Philip, (saying) what doth hinder me to baptized? Philip said, If thou beleevest with all thy heart, thou maist, Acts 8.36, 37. Upon this ground the Goaler and his houshold were baptized, Acts 16.30.33. Upon this ground Peter told the Jewes that they might be baptized, and further adds that unto such beleevers the promises did pertaine.
When the Eunuch asked Philip, (saying) what does hinder me to baptised? Philip said, If thou Believest with all thy heart, thou Mayest, Acts 8.36, 37. Upon this ground the Goalkeeper and his household were baptised, Acts 16.30.33. Upon this ground Peter told the Jews that they might be baptised, and further adds that unto such believers the promises did pertain.
When times of peace, riches, and honour, and liberty given to the Saints, when the Gospell times so long promised to the Churches, shall come? Then will the wicked miseries of the wicked begin;
When times of peace, riches, and honour, and liberty given to the Saints, when the Gospel times so long promised to the Churches, shall come? Then will the wicked misery's of the wicked begin;
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Take some time to reade the seven Chap. of Dan. with the 18. & 19. Chap. of the Revelation. All these do fully hold out what I intend, viz. The wickeds misery,
Take Some time to read the seven Chap. of Dan. with the 18. & 19. Chap. of the Revelation. All these do Fully hold out what I intend, viz. The wickeds misery,
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Then will God make an apparent difference, that others may doscerne b•tweene the godly and the wicked, M•l. 3.17.18. Loving friends, I pray you now take up a little time to sit in consultation with your own hearts;
Then will God make an apparent difference, that Others may doscerne b•tweene the godly and the wicked, M•l. 3.17.18. Loving Friends, I pray you now take up a little time to fit in consultation with your own hearts;
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& wholly enclosed in Christ, where there dwells so much sweetneste, s• much f•llness•, so much freedome? What a deepe engagement hath a Christian to become •ll Christs,
& wholly enclosed in christ, where there dwells so much sweetneste, s• much f•llness•, so much freedom? What a deep engagement hath a Christian to become •ll Christ,
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Search all Histories, and the Church hath had small beginnings, but strong oppositions; few friends, many enemie•, little peace, much trouble; small joy ▪ great sorrow;
Search all Histories, and the Church hath had small beginnings, but strong oppositions; few Friends, many enemie•, little peace, much trouble; small joy ▪ great sorrow;
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It is Gods promise, she m•y claime it. They that sowe in teares, shall reape in joy, Psal. 126.5. The Church hath had a l•ng wet seed time, she hath watred her plants to the purpose;
It is God's promise, she m•y claim it. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy, Psalm 126.5. The Church hath had a l•ng wet seed time, she hath watered her plants to the purpose;
The wicked you know were ever opposed to the godly, and so is their condition. The Saints have a hard entrance, but a happy issue. The wicked is cleane contray.
The wicked you know were ever opposed to the godly, and so is their condition. The Saints have a hard Entrance, but a happy issue. The wicked is clean country.
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Not to look back into the old Testament, where the foure persecuting Monarchies were all prophesied of by Daniel, ch•p. 2. and answerably had their times,
Not to look back into the old Testament, where the foure persecuting Monarchies were all prophesied of by daniel, ch•p. 2. and answerably had their times,
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In the second place I answer, that the all-wise God may have many and sound reasons, (and that for the good of his Saints) to suffer the wicked to prosper,
In the second place I answer, that the alwise God may have many and found Reasons, (and that for the good of his Saints) to suffer the wicked to prosper,
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yet it is not with the like right which the Saints have them by, men out of Christ have onely outwa•d things by a generall providen•e, they have not so good a•ight and full title to any thing as the Saints have,
yet it is not with the like right which the Saints have them by, men out of christ have only outwa•d things by a general providen•e, they have not so good a•ight and full title to any thing as the Saints have,
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They are not in Covenant with God, & so God is not theirs, nor engaged to them by promise, only what he bestows upon them by courtesie and meere providence.
They Are not in Covenant with God, & so God is not theirs, nor engaged to them by promise, only what he bestows upon them by courtesy and mere providence.
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Now beleevers are the seede of Abraham, they are in Coven••• with God, they may claim a priviledg as children, they have a right by promise from God. This is the second difference.
Now believers Are the seed of Abraham, they Are in Coven••• with God, they may claim a privilege as children, they have a right by promise from God. This is the second difference.
Now Gods Saints in Scripture, are compared to gold, and though gold (the chiefest of mettalls) yet it hath drosse, which must be purged out and tak•n away, Isa. 1.25. That is, even the best of Gods Saints have many sins and corruptions which must be purged out in the fire of af•l•ctions;
Now God's Saints in Scripture, Are compared to gold, and though gold (the chiefest of metals) yet it hath dross, which must be purged out and tak•n away, Isaiah 1.25. That is, even the best of God's Saints have many Sins and corruptions which must be purged out in the fire of af•l•ctions;
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It fils up the measure of •heir owne sinne, and prepares the Saint• for mercy. Consider all well, and you shall finde that the Churches enemies, are her friends;
It fills up the measure of •heir own sin, and prepares the Saint• for mercy. Consider all well, and you shall find that the Churches enemies, Are her Friends;
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12. Self-seekers may doe Gods businesse, but you see what they finde, God may make use of the wicked great ones of the world the more effectually to accomplish what he intends,
12. Self-seekers may do God's business, but you see what they find, God may make use of the wicked great ones of the world the more effectually to accomplish what he intends,
Thirdly, God may suffer the wicked outwardly to prosper and get into great strength and power, to show and make known his power in delivering his people from them, when they are mighty.
Thirdly, God may suffer the wicked outwardly to prosper and get into great strength and power, to show and make known his power in delivering his people from them, when they Are mighty.
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We account it nothing, its not worth speaking on, to see a Gyant, a great strong man to winde and turn a little stick out of the hand of a little Boy, a poore childe;
We account it nothing, its not worth speaking on, to see a Giant, a great strong man to wind and turn a little stick out of the hand of a little Boy, a poor child;
but here is the wonder, that little David should kill Goliah with a stone out of a sling a boyes play, 1 Sam. 17.48 49. And who thinke you did the wonder? Truly it was not little David, he will not make such an encoun•er of himselfe, he will not own the attempt nor take upon him the killing of Goliah, but he saith, God will do it and doe it by him too.
but Here is the wonder, that little David should kill Goliath with a stone out of a sling a boys play, 1 Sam. 17.48 49. And who think you did the wonder? Truly it was not little David, he will not make such an encoun•er of himself, he will not own the attempt nor take upon him the killing of Goliath, but he Says, God will do it and do it by him too.
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You may see it evidently in the case of Israels deliverance out of Egypt: God had promised Israel to bring them to Canaan, yet he would have them know it was he which did it· and what course doth God take to make Israel sensible of what he intended to doe for them? if you marke the History, you shall find that God raises up a potent enemy to oppose and oppresse, that so his power might be more manifest in Israels deliverance.
You may see it evidently in the case of Israel's deliverance out of Egypt: God had promised Israel to bring them to Canaan, yet he would have them know it was he which did it· and what course does God take to make Israel sensible of what he intended to do for them? if you mark the History, you shall find that God raises up a potent enemy to oppose and oppress, that so his power might be more manifest in Israel's deliverance.
and that my Name may be declared throughout all the earth, Exod. 9.16. Which is as if God should say, if Israel did not meet with some opposition in their journey to Canaan, if it proved not a difficult businesse, I should be little looked at;
and that my Name may be declared throughout all the earth, Exod 9.16. Which is as if God should say, if Israel did not meet with Some opposition in their journey to Canaan, if it proved not a difficult business, I should be little looked At;
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when they are over-powered and cannot help themselves now they may find experimentally of what strength and power I the Lord almighty am of, in working this great deliverance for my poore helplesse people,
when they Are overpowered and cannot help themselves now they may find experimentally of what strength and power I the Lord almighty am of, in working this great deliverance for my poor helpless people,
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And now I hope I have fully and cleerly answered the Objection, I will in the next place come to lay downe some directions how a poore soule may get to Christ.
And now I hope I have Fully and clearly answered the Objection, I will in the next place come to lay down Some directions how a poor soul may get to christ.
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first, learne to know thy nothing, the frailty of thy ourward man, thy body, thy mortall body, look back upon the matter and composition whereof thou art made,
First, Learn to know thy nothing, the frailty of thy ourward man, thy body, thy Mortal body, look back upon the matter and composition whereof thou art made,
The very first and perfectest man that ever was in the world (except God-man, the man Christ Jesus) was at best (in his body) but Adam, red earth, he was but a little foulded dust, that was the matter whereof he was made,
The very First and perfectest man that ever was in the world (except God-man, the man christ jesus) was At best (in his body) but Adam, read earth, he was but a little folded dust, that was the matter whereof he was made,
Hare's a small businesse to be proud on, here's a poore matter to glory in, here's a weake foundation to build upon for a long life, and after repentance;
Hare's a small business to be proud on, here's a poor matter to glory in, here's a weak Foundation to built upon for a long life, and After Repentance;
but the al-wis• God which knowes best the deceitfulnesse of our hearts to beleeve such truth against our selves, would not leave it without a full discovery:
but the al-wis• God which knows best the deceitfulness of our hearts to believe such truth against our selves, would not leave it without a full discovery:
Hence it is, that in all the course of the Scriptures, the nothing of mans life, the naturall being of the body here upon earth, is so frequently compared to nothings;
Hence it is, that in all the course of the Scriptures, the nothing of men life, the natural being of the body Here upon earth, is so frequently compared to nothings;
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Iob likens mans life to another nothing, to a more meere nothing a shadow, and as though the nothing were not yet fully cleered, he adds this epethite of this nothing) fleeting) he sleeth also like a shadow and continueth not, Iob 14.2. Here you see how sensible Iob was of all mens mortality, and so of h•s own with the rest;
Job likens men life to Another nothing, to a more mere nothing a shadow, and as though the nothing were not yet Fully cleared, he adds this Epitaph of this nothing) fleeting) he sleeth also like a shadow and Continueth not, Job 14.2. Here you see how sensible Job was of all men's mortality, and so of h•s own with the rest;
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14. that is, I find the nothing, the frailty of uncertaine, and yet un-regainable life, there's no living againe to live better when a man is once dead and dissolved;
14. that is, I find thee nothing, the frailty of uncertain, and yet un-regainable life, there's no living again to live better when a man is once dead and dissolved;
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David also hath many the like expressions to the same purpose, but I will not insist upon them, onely give a touch upon one or two and so passe, Psal. 102. David equals his life but to a shadow, and a shadow declining;
David also hath many the like expressions to the same purpose, but I will not insist upon them, only give a touch upon one or two and so pass, Psalm 102. David equals his life but to a shadow, and a shadow declining;
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My dayes are like a shadow that declineth, and I am withered like grasse, ver. 11. Againe, David Psal. 39. is computing the length of his life by measure,
My days Are like a shadow that declineth, and I am withered like grass, ver. 11. Again, David Psalm 39. is computing the length of his life by measure,
but) at his best estate is altogether vanity, ver. 5. But what effect did this worke upon the heart of David? you shall see, it put him to lay out unto the Lord for help, it brings him to his prayers;
but) At his best estate is altogether vanity, ver. 5. But what Effect did this work upon the heart of David? you shall see, it put him to lay out unto the Lord for help, it brings him to his Prayers;
sometimes they are called sinnes, sometimes iniq•ities, sometimes transgressions, but all grievous soul burdens; I will but give of each an instance and so passe.
sometime they Are called Sins, sometime iniq•ities, sometime transgressions, but all grievous soul burdens; I will but give of each an instance and so pass.
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and presseth it downe to hell; hence is that complaint taken up by Paul Rom. 7.24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death ;
and Presseth it down to hell; hence is that complaint taken up by Paul Rom. 7.24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death;
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that is, as if Paul should have said, I find the power of naturall lusts & corruptions working so contrary to the will of God and the rule of his spirit, that were it not for the hopes of a Saviour, I was in a sad condition, I was in a wretched estate;
that is, as if Paul should have said, I find the power of natural Lustiest & corruptions working so contrary to the will of God and the Rule of his Spirit, that were it not for the hope's of a Saviour, I was in a sad condition, I was in a wretched estate;
for who is it, or what is it in all the world that could help my soule out of hel? who shall deliver me from the death and damnation which the sinne of my nature, my flesh (the body) hath brought me to? Alas!
for who is it, or what is it in all the world that could help my soul out of hell? who shall deliver me from the death and damnation which the sin of my nature, my Flesh (the body) hath brought me to? Alas!
and novv to help, for min• iniquities are gone over mine head (they are above my strength) as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me to beare, ver. 4. of this vveight is iniquity. This is the second Instance.
and now to help, for min• iniquities Are gone over mine head (they Are above my strength) as an heavy burden they Are too heavy for me to bear, ver. 4. of this weight is iniquity. This is the second Instance.
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sinne is sinne, as done evilly, vvickedly, and it is ill done, or vvickedly done vvhich is done beside or against the rule and command of God, and this is is transgression:
sin is sin, as done evilly, wickedly, and it is ill done, or wickedly done which is done beside or against the Rule and command of God, and this is is Transgression:
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He that dourteth is damned if he eat, because he careth not of faith, f•r whatsoever is not of f•ith is sinne•, that is, looke to your rule, see and know a warrant for what you doe,
He that dourteth is damned if he eat, Because he Careth not of faith, f•r whatsoever is not of f•ith is sinne•, that is, look to your Rule, see and know a warrant for what you do,
these tran•gressions are soule weights, soul burdens, and therefore David prayed for deliverance from them in these termes, deliver me from all my transgressions, Psal. 39.8.
these tran•gressions Are soul weights, soul burdens, and Therefore David prayed for deliverance from them in these terms, deliver me from all my transgressions, Psalm 39.8.
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Jesus answered and said unto him, verely, verely I say unto thee, except a man be borne againe (or as the Originall affords, from above) he cannot see the Kingdome of God : Iohn 3.3.
jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again (or as the Original affords, from above) he cannot see the Kingdom of God: John 3.3.
I•sus answered, verely, verely (the deepest attestation that ever Christ tooke) I say unto thee, except a man be borne of water and of, the Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdome of God, ver. 5.
I•sus answered, verily, verily (the Deepest attestation that ever christ took) I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of, the Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, ver. 5.
nay, know not whether their soules have need of Christ or no would thinke sadly of this and seriously lay to heart what shall become of them hereafter;
nay, know not whither their Souls have need of christ or no would think sadly of this and seriously lay to heart what shall become of them hereafter;
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what shall become of the soule when the body is put to rot in the grave? what joy can any, take in Riches ▪ Honour, Wife, Children, F•ie•ds or any thing,
what shall become of the soul when the body is put to rot in the grave? what joy can any, take in Riches ▪ Honour, Wife, Children, F•ie•ds or any thing,
would not this tremble a stubborne heart? is not this enough to startle a carnall man or woman out of their sleepe of security? I am sure it takes deepe with them who have lesse need to feare it, the Saints of God;
would not this tremble a stubborn heart? is not this enough to startle a carnal man or woman out of their sleep of security? I am sure it Takes deep with them who have less need to Fear it, the Saints of God;
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Doct. 2. The poore soule that would have an interest in Christ, must labour to get a true knowledge of the freenesse and fulnesse of Gods promise• made in Christ.
Doct. 2. The poor soul that would have an Interest in christ, must labour to get a true knowledge of the freeness and fullness of God's promise• made in christ.
Here is that which will doe your bodies good, and your soules good, here is a comfort for every calamity, a medicine for every malady and a salue for every sore.
Here is that which will do your bodies good, and your Souls good, Here is a Comfort for every calamity, a medicine for every malady and a salve for every soar.
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I may speak plainly of the blood of Christ, which Jeremiah speaks Prophetically, Ier. 8.22. Is there no balme in Gilead? is there no Physition there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? that it, there must needs be Balme where Balme grows in the place from whence all comes.
I may speak plainly of the blood of christ, which Jeremiah speaks Prophetically, Jeremiah 8.22. Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? that it, there must needs be Balm where Balm grows in the place from whence all comes.
and therefore Jes•s Christ cals us to the use of this above all others; Search the Scriptures, for they are they which testifie of me, Ioh. 5.39. Of all Books here you shall have most of Jesus Christ.
and Therefore Jes•s christ calls us to the use of this above all Others; Search the Scriptures, for they Are they which testify of me, John 5.39. Of all Books Here you shall have most of jesus christ.
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Object. But some may say, I have heard and red the Scriptures by times this thirty or forty yeeres, &c. yet I finde not so much in them as you now say:
Object. But Some may say, I have herd and read the Scriptures by times this thirty or forty Years, etc. yet I find not so much in them as you now say:
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I say to lay all things together, and consider well every thing a part, you would thinke it no wonder to see men so ignorant in the wayes and truths of God, notwithstanding so much Gospell-meanes and Gospell light we doe injoy.
I say to lay all things together, and Consider well every thing a part, you would think it no wonder to see men so ignorant in the ways and truths of God, notwithstanding so much Gospell-meanes and Gospel Light we do enjoy.
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I will not mention the malice of our Non-preaching Prelates (the deliverance from whom, our Kingdome yet hath not had a greater cause of thankfulnesse in these late times) neither will I urge the pride, idlenesse and basenesse of (I thinke I may say) the most of the Clergie;
I will not mention the malice of our Nonpreaching Prelates (the deliverance from whom, our Kingdom yet hath not had a greater cause of thankfulness in these late times) neither will I urge the pride, idleness and baseness of (I think I may say) the most of the Clergy;
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Resort unto the Ministers of God, acquaint your selves with experienced Christians, who are able to speake out of knowledge what they have found God to their poore soules.
Resort unto the Ministers of God, acquaint your selves with experienced Christians, who Are able to speak out of knowledge what they have found God to their poor Souls.
and yet never come to the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ (as Paul cals it Phil. 3.8.) if we consider how unpreparedly and carelesly most goe either to reading the Word or hearing of Sermons? They may depart fencelesse, that come rashly;
and yet never come to the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ (as Paul calls it Philip 3.8.) if we Consider how unpreparedly and carelessly most go either to reading the Word or hearing of Sermons? They may depart fenceless, that come rashly;
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Some will goe to shew their fine cloathes, or that their neighbours may see what good Church-folke they are, I could name many such• But how few is there that comes preparedly to these Sacred Ordinanc••? VVho is it that considers duly the weightinesse of the busines he i• •bout? VVho is it that takes into his thoughts that now he is about soule-saving or soule-destroying worke? VVho is it that premeditates into whose presence he is to come,
some will go to show their fine clothes, or that their neighbours may see what good Church-folke they Are, I could name many such• But how few is there that comes preparedly to these Sacred Ordinanc••? Who is it that considers duly the weightiness of the business he i• •bout? Who is it that Takes into his thoughts that now he is about Soul-saving or soul-destroying work? Who is it that premeditates into whose presence he is to come,
and with what a Majesty he hath to doe with? VVho cals to minde the all-searching eye, who looks into hearts? and who discernes the Almighty power of God who is able to dambe body and soule? Who is it that out of the sense of hi• ignorance, makes it his maine end in all his Services to get saving knowledge, the more to g•orifie God? And who is it which hence goes first to God in prayer to aske leave and crave a blessing? Alas, I know you cann•t but be •ully answered in the cause;
and with what a Majesty he hath to do with? Who calls to mind the All-searching eye, who looks into hearts? and who discerns the Almighty power of God who is able to dambe body and soul? Who is it that out of the sense of hi• ignorance, makes it his main end in all his Services to get Saving knowledge, the more to g•orifie God? And who is it which hence Goes First to God in prayer to ask leave and crave a blessing? Alas, I know you cann•t but be •ully answered in the cause;
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aske (once make a triall) and yee shall receive, that your joy may be full, John 14.24. Iesus Christ will not give sparingly, and yet he hath much adoe to perswade us so much as to aske: this is the second Reason.
ask (once make a trial) and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full, John 14.24. Iesus christ will not give sparingly, and yet he hath much ado to persuade us so much as to ask: this is the second Reason.
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as in a sive (for I can compare one memory to nothing better) there may hang some drops after you have poured in much water and yet if you take not them, they are presently dried up:
as in a sive (for I can compare one memory to nothing better) there may hang Some drops After you have poured in much water and yet if you take not them, they Are presently dried up:
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The calling to memory of former experiences of Gods love, power and providences, helps a soule exceedingly to trust God for the future, it strengthens faith mightily in extremities:
The calling to memory of former experiences of God's love, power and providences, helps a soul exceedingly to trust God for the future, it strengthens faith mightily in extremities:
that is, as if Moses had said, the very wrath and destruction which God hath brought upon these Idolaters in your sight, should engage you to walke closely with God,
that is, as if Moses had said, the very wrath and destruction which God hath brought upon these Idolaters in your sighed, should engage you to walk closely with God,
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and out of the paw of the Beare, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine, 1 Sam. 17.37. This is a sweet observation, and of great use to all Christians;
and out of the paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine, 1 Sam. 17.37. This is a sweet observation, and of great use to all Christians;
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but I would especially commend it to you brave Souldiers, the Davids of our time, the Champions of Christ, his Churches, of all Christendome, who are now combating with the Goliah of Rome ;
but I would especially commend it to you brave Soldiers, the Davids of our time, the Champions of christ, his Churches, of all Christendom, who Are now combating with the Goliath of Room;
death it selfe, feares them not, when they are in Gods way and Gods worke; you may see examples as of Paul, Acts 21.13. and of the other Apostles and Martyrs:
death it self, fears them not, when they Are in God's Way and God's work; you may see Examples as of Paul, Acts 21.13. and of the other Apostles and Martyrs:
if now thou hast a desire to give up thy selfe to Christ, thou must count with thy selfe to live as a Christian, thou must determine to cast off all thy unwarranted courses,
if now thou hast a desire to give up thy self to christ, thou must count with thy self to live as a Christian, thou must determine to cast off all thy unwarranted courses,
The Apostle puts it downe for a Maxim, Let (who) every one that nameth the Name of Christ (that will challenge the profession of a Christian) depart from iniquity, 2 Tim. 2.19. Jesus Christ looks not so much what you are, as what you would be;
The Apostle puts it down for a Maxim, Let (who) every one that names the Name of christ (that will challenge the profession of a Christian) depart from iniquity, 2 Tim. 2.19. jesus christ looks not so much what you Are, as what you would be;
but thou hast made me to serve with thy sinnes, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities, Isa. 43.24. This was Israels misery, yet the object of Gods unspeakable mercy;
but thou hast made me to serve with thy Sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities, Isaiah 43.24. This was Israel's misery, yet the Object of God's unspeakable mercy;
I, even I am he that blotteth out thy tra•sgressions for my owne sake, and will not remember thy sinnes, ver. 25. Heres engagement enough for poore sinners,
I, even I am he that blots out thy tra•sgressions for my own sake, and will not Remember thy Sins, ver. 25. Heres engagement enough for poor Sinners,
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Obiect. But saith the poore soule againe, I have been an open enemy to God ▪ I have taken up Armes against God, I have broken his Sabbaths, I have mocked at Religion,
Object. But Says the poor soul again, I have been an open enemy to God ▪ I have taken up Arms against God, I have broken his Sabbaths, I have mocked At Religion,
I might give you divers presidents, but I will take up with this cleere precept, It is God who worketh in us both to will and to doe of his good pleasure, Phil. 2.13. that is, all our good thoughts of turning unto God, and the strength of all our abilities according to the rule of Christ is all from God.
I might give you diverse Presidents, but I will take up with this clear precept, It is God who works in us both to will and to do of his good pleasure, Philip 2.13. that is, all our good thoughts of turning unto God, and the strength of all our abilities according to the Rule of christ is all from God.
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If once thou commest to have earnest breathings and longings after Christ in love to Christ, it is not former sinnes that can keep off Christ from thee:
If once thou Comest to have earnest breathings and longings After christ in love to christ, it is not former Sins that can keep off christ from thee:
Onely this use he makes of it, that the more God had done for him, he endeavoured the more in the exercises of his Graces bestowed upon him, to publish and advance the glory of God, 1 Cor. 15.9, 10. If thou beest not a sinner, thou hast no need of a Saviour;
Only this use he makes of it, that the more God had done for him, he endeavoured the more in the exercises of his Graces bestowed upon him, to publish and advance the glory of God, 1 Cor. 15.9, 10. If thou Best not a sinner, thou hast no need of a Saviour;
unworthinesse is no warrant to keep thee from Christ, Jesus Christ will make thee worthy, it's the businesse for which God sent Jesus Christ into the world,
unworthiness is no warrant to keep thee from christ, jesus christ will make thee worthy, it's the business for which God sent jesus christ into the world,
and that yet a poore sinner may be further encouraged to seeke after Christ, I will lay downe some speciall priviledges which comes into the soule by Christ.
and that yet a poor sinner may be further encouraged to seek After christ, I will lay down Some special privileges which comes into the soul by christ.
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First, by Christ, thou shalt have all these soul-destroying sinnes (in themselves) these heart-trembling sinnes, these conscience-biting sinnes as cleerly taken away by Jesus Christ,
First, by christ, thou shalt have all these soul-destroying Sins (in themselves) these Heart-trembling Sins, these conscience-biting Sins as clearly taken away by jesus christ,
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God hath laid all thy sinnes, and the sinnes of all the Elect upon Christ, Isa. 53.6. Christ hath suffered and satisfied the wrath of his Father for them, it is finished, John 19.30. Jesus Christ hath done this for them;
God hath laid all thy Sins, and the Sins of all the Elect upon christ, Isaiah 53.6. christ hath suffered and satisfied the wrath of his Father for them, it is finished, John 19.30. jesus christ hath done this for them;
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who is it shall lay any thing (any manner of sinne) to the charge of Gods Elect? it is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? Rom. 8.33, 34. all is put to Christ, Christ doth all.
who is it shall lay any thing (any manner of sin) to the charge of God's Elect? it is God that Justifieth, who is he that Condemneth? Rom. 8.33, 34. all is put to christ, christ does all.
Secondly, Iesus Christ doth not onely justifie a soule before God, but he reconciles God to the soule, he makes a sweet peace and friendship betweene them who were at enmity;
Secondly, Iesus christ does not only justify a soul before God, but he reconciles God to the soul, he makes a sweet peace and friendship between them who were At enmity;
Thirdly and lastly, (because I will hasten) Iesus Christ will send the holy Ghost, the Spirit, to direct and sanctifie all those who have an interest in him:
Thirdly and lastly, (Because I will hasten) Iesus christ will send the holy Ghost, the Spirit, to Direct and sanctify all those who have an Interest in him:
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He therefore promis•• them a guide which his Father will send in his Name, the Comforter, which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name, he shall teach you (all things) and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said to you. Joh. 14.26. I hope I have in this set open a large doore of sweet comfort to every poore soule groaning under the burden of sinne;
He Therefore promis•• them a guide which his Father will send in his Name, the Comforter, which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name, he shall teach you (all things) and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said to you. John 14.26. I hope I have in this Set open a large door of sweet Comfort to every poor soul groaning under the burden of sin;
I have hitherto endeavoured all along to discover a Christians priviledges he hath by Christ, with some directions what a Christian is to doe in himselfe to get an interest in this Christ, I am now come to give you some Signes or Evidences by which you may know whether as yet Christ be yours or no;
I have hitherto endeavoured all along to discover a Christians privileges he hath by christ, with Some directions what a Christian is to do in himself to get an Interest in this christ, I am now come to give you Some Signs or Evidences by which you may know whither as yet christ be yours or no;
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they shall be but few and short, the Lord help me in the discovery, and you in the faithfull examination of the ground upon which your building stands,
they shall be but few and short, the Lord help me in the discovery, and you in the faithful examination of the ground upon which your building Stands,
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Christ finds fault with this, Joh. 6.26. It is not enough to love Christ with the Loaves with the world, this also Christ cannot away with, this will not doe, yee cannot doe it, Mat. 6.24. but Christ will be loved for himselfe, he will have all your love, and have you love him onely, that is, to love him above all, more then all;
christ finds fault with this, John 6.26. It is not enough to love christ with the Loaves with the world, this also christ cannot away with, this will not do, ye cannot do it, Mathew 6.24. but christ will be loved for himself, he will have all your love, and have you love him only, that is, to love him above all, more then all;
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if any thing must be parted with, let it be any thing, all things save Christ, Goods, Friends, Life, are all to he left for the love of Christ when they cannot stand together:
if any thing must be parted with, let it be any thing, all things save christ, Goods, Friends, Life, Are all to he left for the love of christ when they cannot stand together:
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what longings have you after Christ? what inquires doe you make after Christ? what delight have yee in the Saints? •ow doe yee prize the Ordinances? what soule-meetings have you with Christ? what sweet communion have •ou with Christ?
what longings have you After christ? what inquires do you make After christ? what delight have ye in the Saints? •ow do ye prize the Ordinances? what soule-meetings have you with christ? what sweet communion have •ou with christ?
and the want of these thy sorrow? doest thou prize the Word of God above all the Words wealth? doest thou love to follow Christ under all contempts? canst thou rejoyce in Christ and account thy interest in him to be dearer to thee then all other honours and priviledges? I say, here are infallible signes of a sincere love to Christ,
and the want of these thy sorrow? dost thou prize the Word of God above all the Words wealth? dost thou love to follow christ under all contempts? Canst thou rejoice in christ and account thy Interest in him to be Dearer to thee then all other honours and privileges? I say, Here Are infallible Signs of a sincere love to christ,
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Ordinances as they are Christs? doe you the more love Christians where there is the more of Christ in them? do you the more love pure Ordinances as they are the more agreeable to the mind of Christ? certainly,
Ordinances as they Are Christ? do you the more love Christians where there is the more of christ in them? do you the more love pure Ordinances as they Are the more agreeable to the mind of christ? Certainly,
By this shall all men know that yee are my Disciples if yee have love one to another, Ioh. 13.35. the other place is Joh. 14.15. If yee love me, keep my Commandements ;
By this shall all men know that ye Are my Disciples if ye have love one to Another, John 13.35. the other place is John 14.15. If ye love me, keep my commandments;
that is, if you will make it appeared, and manifest that you love me, let it be knowne by your obedience in walking according to the rule I have given you to observe;
that is, if you will make it appeared, and manifest that you love me, let it be known by your Obedience in walking according to the Rule I have given you to observe;
I say againe (for I cannot say it too often) for the Lords sake take heed that you deceive not your selves in the cleering up your Evidences for Heaven, your right to Christ;
I say again (for I cannot say it too often) for the lords sake take heed that you deceive not your selves in the clearing up your Evidences for Heaven, your right to christ;
you must not thinke because you live in the ayre of the Gospell amongst Christians, and Ordinances, and Bibles, that this can make you Christians, and intitle you to Christ;
you must not think Because you live in the air of the Gospel among Christians, and Ordinances, and Bibles, that this can make you Christians, and entitle you to christ;
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every one that saith Lord, Lord, shall not enter into the Kingdome of heaven, but he that doth the will of my Father which is in heaven, Mat. 7.21. Christ requires acting, doing his will, as well as confession of him;
every one that Says Lord, Lord, shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven, Mathew 7.21. christ requires acting, doing his will, as well as Confessi of him;
Now to stint the strife, and take them from their fa•se bottomes, the Apostle tels them plaine, it is neither one nor the other will bring them to Heaven;
Now to stint the strife, and take them from their fa•se bottoms, the Apostle tells them plain, it is neither one nor the other will bring them to Heaven;
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all these outward priviledges advantageth a soule nothing, unlesse it can sensibly close with Christ in a full perswasion of the love of Christ to the soule in the great worke of Redemption,
all these outward privileges advantageth a soul nothing, unless it can sensibly close with christ in a full persuasion of the love of christ to the soul in the great work of Redemption,
the soule that hath an interest in Christ (in some measure or other) is acquainted with the love ▪ care and power which abides in Jesus Christ and upon this ground saving faith is built;
the soul that hath an Interest in christ (in Some measure or other) is acquainted with the love ▪ care and power which abides in jesus christ and upon this ground Saving faith is built;
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They that know thy Name (saith David) wil trust to thee, Psal. 9.10. that is, they that know Jesus Christ to be the Sonne of God, to be one with the Father, Ioh. 17. know him to be God al-sufficient:
They that know thy Name (Says David) will trust to thee, Psalm 9.10. that is, they that know jesus christ to be the Son of God, to be one with the Father, John 17. know him to be God All-sufficient:
This is f•iths sure foundation, and hence it was that Paul takes up his firme resolution to commit all to Christ, I know (saith he) whom I have beleeved (I have had experience of him) and I am perswaded that he is able t• keep that wh•ch I have committed unto him, 2 Tim. 1.12. This was a sweet frame in Paul, here was a right faith;
This is f•iths sure Foundation, and hence it was that Paul Takes up his firm resolution to commit all to christ, I know (Says he) whom I have believed (I have had experience of him) and I am persuaded that he is able t• keep that wh•ch I have committed unto him, 2 Tim. 1.12. This was a sweet frame in Paul, Here was a right faith;
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and losses come in with profession of Christ, they are lost too they are gone, they want foundation, they have not faith to trust Christ under difficulties, Mat. 7.26, 27. they know not that the Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge (a hiding-place a defence) in times of trouble, (as David did) or else they would put their trust in God, Ps. 9.9, 10. now then, bring your hearts to the rule, try them whether they will be willing to close with Iesus Christ,
and losses come in with profession of christ, they Are lost too they Are gone, they want Foundation, they have not faith to trust christ under difficulties, Mathew 7.26, 27. they know not that the Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge (a hiding-place a defence) in times of trouble, (as David did) or Else they would put their trust in God, Ps. 9.9, 10. now then, bring your hearts to the Rule, try them whither they will be willing to close with Iesus christ,
This a firme faith, and the gates of hell shall not prevaile against it, Mat. 16.16, 17, 18. This a second sign of a christians reall interest in Christ.
This a firm faith, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, Mathew 16.16, 17, 18. This a second Signen of a Christians real Interest in christ.
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First, the Apostle discovers and names many particular works of the divell, now (sait• he) the works of the flesh are manifest (any body may know them) which are these, adultery fornication, unclea•nesse, lasciviousnesse, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, var•ance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envy•ngs, murders, drunkennesse, revilings, &c. the Apostle names these, and concludes with such like ;
First, the Apostle discovers and names many particular works of the Devil, now (sait• he) the works of the Flesh Are manifest (any body may know them) which Are these, adultery fornication, unclea•nesse, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, var•ance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envy•ngs, murders, Drunkenness, revilings, etc. the Apostle names these, and concludes with such like;
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thus the Apostle goes on, but (saith he) the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentlenesse, goodnes, faith, meeknesse, temperance, ver.
thus the Apostle Goes on, but (Says he) the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, ver.
for it presently followes, and they that are Christ's (that have an interest in him) have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts, ver. 24. that is, they that are in Christ, that have an interest in him, have given up themselves wholly to him,
for it presently follows, and they that Are Christ's (that have an Interest in him) have Crucified the Flesh, with the affections and Lustiest, ver. 24. that is, they that Are in christ, that have an Interest in him, have given up themselves wholly to him,
and by the guidance of the Spirit, and the power of Christ's death, the power of sinne in their nature is subdued, the sinfull affections and lusts arising thence are kept in and kild:
and by the guidance of the Spirit, and the power of Christ's death, the power of sin in their nature is subdued, the sinful affections and Lustiest arising thence Are kept in and killed:
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I beseech you be faithfull to your souls in examining your selves by this Signe; of all other, actions cannot be covered, they will tell you whose you are;
I beseech you be faithful to your Souls in examining your selves by this Signen; of all other, actions cannot be covered, they will tell you whose you Are;
if now the devill or a lust bid such a christian doe this or that, the christian will presently say, did Jesus Ch•ist command me, did he bid me doe it? if Jesus Christ give me but a word I am ready, or else I dare not:
if now the Devil or a lust bid such a christian doe this or that, the christian will presently say, did jesus Ch•ist command me, did he bid me do it? if jesus christ give me but a word I am ready, or Else I Dare not:
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Signe 4. A fourth signe whereby a christian may know he ha•h an interest in Christ, is when he he will own Christ, own his cause and people in the worst of times;
Signen 4. A fourth Signen whereby a christian may know he ha•h an Interest in christ, is when he he will own christ, own his cause and people in the worst of times;
when he will yet keep on after Christ through wet and dry, as the Proverb is, it's a signe a christian hath much of Christ when he will yet own Christ though others forsake him,
when he will yet keep on After christ through wet and dry, as the Proverb is, it's a Signen a christian hath much of christ when he will yet own christ though Others forsake him,
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when he keeps his walking with Christ though he goe alone, as Paul did, 2 Tim. 1.15. chap. 4.16. when he will follow his profession, though he must let goe his life, as the three children did.
when he keeps his walking with christ though he go alone, as Paul did, 2 Tim. 1.15. chap. 4.16. when he will follow his profession, though he must let go his life, as the three children did.
the Lord hath now brought us unto trying times, and Jesus Christ doth now say, who is on my side? who? what now will you venture for Christ •nd his cause and his people? doth your hearts tell you that Religion is dearer to you then esiates,
the Lord hath now brought us unto trying times, and jesus christ does now say, who is on my side? who? what now will you venture for christ •nd his cause and his people? does your hearts tell you that Religion is Dearer to you then esiates,
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then life, then the best blood in your bodies? doe you pray for the prosperity of Christ's cause? will you stand for it and owne it what condition soever it's in? doth not the ebbings and flowings of Christs cause bring you to it and cast you from it? the Lord knowes there it more of this latter sort then the former;
then life, then the best blood in your bodies? do you pray for the Prosperity of Christ's cause? will you stand for it and own it what condition soever it's in? does not the ebbings and flowings of Christ cause bring you to it and cast you from it? the Lord knows there it more of this latter sort then the former;
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the spirits and hearts of others are up and down as their objects are, the principles by which they are carried, it's onely the christian who lives by faith that stands to Christ, his cause and people at all times: this is the fourth signe.
the spirits and hearts of Others Are up and down as their objects Are, the principles by which they Are carried, it's only the christian who lives by faith that Stands to christ, his cause and people At all times: this is the fourth Signen.
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you may offer such a one, the gold of Ophir, the treasures of India, the wealth of the world, the Crown• of Kings but all this takes not, it affect not;
you may offer such a one, the gold of Ophir, the treasures of India, the wealth of the world, the Crown• of Kings but all this Takes not, it affect not;
you may proffer what you please but still the soule will say as once Paul did, I count all things but losse for the excellency (to be com•ared to the excellency) of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord Phil. 3.8. talk what you will of parts and prililedges, yet when all is done, this was Pauls conclusion, but Christ is all in all, Col. 3.11.
you may proffer what you please but still the soul will say as once Paul did, I count all things but loss for the excellency (to be com•ared to the excellency) of the knowledge of christ jesus my Lord Philip 3.8. talk what you will of parts and prililedges, yet when all is done, this was Paul's conclusion, but christ is all in all, Col. 3.11.
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for to me to live is Christ, and to dye is gain, Phil. 1.21. that is, if I live I shall be comforted in the work of Christ, and if I dye I shall reigne with Christ;
for to me to live is christ, and to die is gain, Philip 1.21. that is, if I live I shall be comforted in the work of christ, and if I die I shall Reign with christ;
for his own part, this is his resolution for himselfe, he holds for Heaven — having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is farre better, ver. 23. the latter part.
for his own part, this is his resolution for himself, he holds for Heaven — having a desire to depart and to be with christ, which is Far better, ver. 23. the latter part.
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But then on the other side, as Paul had a respect unto the worke he was in, the preaching o the Gospell unto the flock of Christ, his life was better and more necessary for them:
But then on the other side, as Paul had a respect unto the work he was in, the preaching o the Gospel unto the flock of christ, his life was better and more necessary for them:
alas, •he reason is easily given, they have no interest in Christ, they have no acquaintance with God, they know not what shall become of their souls when they dye:
alas, •he reason is Easily given, they have no Interest in christ, they have no acquaintance with God, they know not what shall become of their Souls when they die:
Jesus Christ hath not taken away the sting of death for them, it bites deep, it amazes them, death being but the gate of hell, to let them now feele those torments which in life and prosperity they would not feare;
jesus christ hath not taken away the sting of death for them, it bites deep, it amazes them, death being but the gate of hell, to let them now feel those torments which in life and Prosperity they would not Fear;
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but on the other side, death is the desire of true Christians, the thoughts of Heaven and that happinesse which is there with Christ, takes up the heart, rejoyces the spirit,
but on the other side, death is the desire of true Christians, the thoughts of Heaven and that happiness which is there with christ, Takes up the heart, rejoices the Spirit,
Oh saith a beleeving christian, to be with Christ in Heaven is the end of my hopes, here I am a stranger and a pilgrim, in Heaven I am at home, here I am waifairing under troubles ▪ wants, miseries and biting calamities inward from my self and outward for the world;
O Says a believing christian, to be with christ in Heaven is the end of my hope's, Here I am a stranger and a pilgrim, in Heaven I am At home, Here I am waifairing under Troubles ▪ Wants, misery's and biting calamities inward from my self and outward for the world;
I have been faithfull to my poore power in this discovery of a true christians interest in Christ, the good Lord make it effectuall for the kindly working upon all our soules ▪ and that this main soul-busines may be the more carefully and earnestly endeavored after, I shall encourage you to this comfortable work by some affecting motives,
I have been faithful to my poor power in this discovery of a true Christians Interest in christ, the good Lord make it effectual for the kindly working upon all our Souls ▪ and that this main soul-busines may be the more carefully and earnestly endeavoured After, I shall encourage you to this comfortable work by Some affecting motives,
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it's God's own rule, he that provideth not for his family is worse then an Infidell 1 Tim. 5.8. now the church is God's family, the Saints are his children and joy•t hei•s with Christ, Rom. 8.17.
it's God's own Rule, he that Provideth not for his family is Worse then an Infidel 1 Tim. 5.8. now the Church is God's family, the Saints Are his children and joy•t hei•s with christ, Rom. 8.17.
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we cannot therefore have such hard thoughts of God as to think he will charge that upon man which he will break himself, we never yet could accuse God of so much weaknesse,
we cannot Therefore have such hard thoughts of God as to think he will charge that upon man which he will break himself, we never yet could accuse God of so much weakness,
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God is a Father, the Saints his sons and his daughters, 2 Cor. 6.18. Christ is the husband the church the wife, the spouse, Cant. 4.9, 10.11. Christ is the head the church his body Eph. 1.22, 23. and as if this expression d•d not yet fully set out the neer relation betwixt Christ and the Saints, the Apostle adds in the same Epistle, we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones, ch. 5. ver. 30. can you think that now the Saints of God shall not be provided for let what times can come do come? I tell you poore Saints upon the matter, you have as much as God himself hath:
God is a Father, the Saints his Sons and his daughters, 2 Cor. 6.18. christ is the husband the Church the wife, the spouse, Cant 4.9, 10.11. christ is the head the Church his body Ephesians 1.22, 23. and as if this expression d•d not yet Fully Set out the near Relation betwixt christ and the Saints, the Apostle adds in the same Epistle, we Are members of his body of his Flesh and of his bones, changed. 5. ver. 30. can you think that now the Saints of God shall not be provided for let what times can come do come? I tell you poor Saints upon the matter, you have as much as God himself hath:
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The young Lyons do lack and suffer hung•r (the great ones of the world may come to much misery) but they that seek the Lo•d shall not want any good thing, Ps. 34.10. see, you have God's Word, God's promise for what I say, and God will break the frame of heaven and earth, rather then break promise with his people;
The young Lyons do lack and suffer hung•r (the great ones of the world may come to much misery) but they that seek the Lo•d shall not want any good thing, Ps. 34.10. see, you have God's Word, God's promise for what I say, and God will break the frame of heaven and earth, rather then break promise with his people;
God is faithfull, and therefore the Apostle cals his promise, a sure word of promise, 2 Pet. 1.19. you may build upon, you may venture your salvation upon it God never deceived any;
God is faithful, and Therefore the Apostle calls his promise, a sure word of promise, 2 Pet. 1.19. you may built upon, you may venture your salvation upon it God never deceived any;
who then would not be a christian? who would not seek for an interest in Jesus Christ? who would not c•ose with this God and trust this God with all? let this fear you from offending,
who then would not be a christian? who would not seek for an Interest in jesus christ? who would not c•ose with this God and trust this God with all? let this Fear you from offending,
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Motive 2. Secondly, if you have a right or interest in Christ that Christ be yours all the power of the wicked cannot harm you, all that the wicked can doe shall not hurt you;
Motive 2. Secondly, if you have a right or Interest in christ that christ be yours all the power of the wicked cannot harm you, all that the wicked can do shall not hurt you;
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is not this a comfortable condition? is not this a sweet support for Saints in these sad times? nay, I will tell you more a•l the intended evill of the wicked shall work for your good;
is not this a comfortable condition? is not this a sweet support for Saints in these sad times? nay, I will tell you more a•l the intended evil of the wicked shall work for your good;
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is not this enough to anger Malignants, and vex the bloody wretches that are now in armes against Gods Saints? yes surely it would if it were not hid from their eyes;
is not this enough to anger Malignants, and vex the bloody wretches that Are now in arms against God's Saints? yes surely it would if it were not hid from their eyes;
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I have already touched upon this, but me thinks I could dwell upon this sweet subject ▪ it speaks so much comfort to the Sai•ts in these sad times of warre, woe and misery:
I have already touched upon this, but me thinks I could dwell upon this sweet Subject ▪ it speaks so much Comfort to the Sai•ts in these sad times of war, woe and misery:
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yea let them take the devill and hell to help, and they shall goe no further they can do no more then what the God of the Saints, the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ suffers.
yea let them take the Devil and hell to help, and they shall go no further they can do no more then what the God of the Saints, the Father of the Lord jesus christ suffers.
let them carry never so black a countenan••• 〈 ◊ 〉 the face be as grim and fearfull as it will, God has go•d in it to the Saint• it shall doe them good;
let them carry never so black a countenan••• 〈 ◊ 〉 the face be as grim and fearful as it will, God has go•d in it to the Saint• it shall do them good;
I will give a cleere text for it Rom. 8.28. We know (sait• Paul ) here is a certainty) that all things (let them be what they will) work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose:
I will give a clear text for it Rom. 8.28. We know (sait• Paul) Here is a certainty) that all things (let them be what they will) work together for good to them that love God, to them who Are the called according to his purpose:
and powers of the wicked shall do them good? let them goe on as long as they can they doe the Saints good, they help on the cause of God let them purpose what they please, God still over-reaches them God overplots their plottings and over-powers their strength, that all their endeavours takes no effect, all they doe proves foolish and vaine, they make nothing of all in the end: David observed this long agoe;
and Powers of the wicked shall do them good? let them go on as long as they can they do the Saints good, they help on the cause of God let them purpose what they please, God still overreaches them God overplots their plottings and overpowers their strength, that all their endeavours Takes no Effect, all they do Proves foolish and vain, they make nothing of all in the end: David observed this long ago;
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Behold (saith David ) take notice of it) he (the wicked) travaileth with iniquity (their very plottings are painfull, they are carried on with great difficulty) and hath conceived mischiefe and brought f•rth fal•hood, P•. 7.14. that is, when they have done all they can they misse of their hopes, when they say their p•ots shall take effect and hurt the Saints they lye it shall not be so;
Behold (Says David) take notice of it) he (the wicked) Travaileth with iniquity (their very plottings Are painful, they Are carried on with great difficulty) and hath conceived mischief and brought f•rth fal•hood, P•. 7.14. that is, when they have done all they can they miss of their hope's, when they say their p•ots shall take Effect and hurt the Saints they lie it shall not be so;
but what comes it too? al•s, all this while they but dig a pit wherein themselves shall perish, their mischievous intentions shall be •heir own misery, their cruelty sh•ll come home to them;
but what comes it too? al•s, all this while they but dig a pit wherein themselves shall perish, their mischievous intentions shall be •heir own misery, their cruelty sh•ll come home to them;
take but the confessi•n of Adoni-bezek King o• Jerusalem when he himselfe was taken prisoner, by Jud•h and Sime•n — as (saith he) I have done so God hath requited me, Jud. 1.7. again consider the event of Hamans bloody designe upon poor Mordecai and the Jewes mark the end of that plot.
take but the confessi•n of Adoni-bezek King o• Jerusalem when he himself was taken prisoner, by Jud•h and Sime•n — as (Says he) I have done so God hath requited me, Jud. 1.7. again Consider the event of Hamans bloody Design upon poor Mordecai and the Jews mark the end of that plot.
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Haman thought he had so cunningly contrived the bu••nesse, and was so confident of obtaining his desire, that he made ready a high Gallowes and now onely waits for the Kings decree, Hest. 5.14.
Haman Thought he had so cunningly contrived the bu••nesse, and was so confident of obtaining his desire, that he made ready a high Gallows and now only waits for the Kings Decree, Hest. 5.14.
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but see I pray you how God turns about the designe, the poor Porter Mornecai is advanced to the greatest honour in the Kings Court and by the Kings command Haman was hanged upon the same Gallowes he set up for Mordecai, Hest. 7.9 10. I might also give you more of the same presidents, but these are sufficient:
but see I pray you how God turns about the Design, the poor Porter Mornecai is advanced to the greatest honour in the Kings Court and by the Kings command Haman was hanged upon the same Gallows he Set up for Mordecai, Hest. 7.9 10. I might also give you more of the same Presidents, but these Are sufficient:
what think you now of this? who would not be on God's side and Christ's side and the Saints side? which is such a prosperous side, which shall be the prevailing •ide.
what think you now of this? who would not be on God's side and Christ's side and the Saints side? which is such a prosperous side, which shall be the prevailing •ide.
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look upon all the persecuting Monarchies that ever yet reigned, and they never carried their designes thorow, this hath still been their ends, They have fallen and perished and the Church yet thrives.
look upon all the persecuting Monarchies that ever yet reigned, and they never carried their designs thorough, this hath still been their ends, They have fallen and perished and the Church yet thrives.
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Secondly, let the wicked proceed as far as they can against the Saints, let them come to the washing of their hands in the hearts blood of the Saints (and that I suppose will conclude) which is as far as they can goe,) yet I say in this they doe the Saints no hurt;
Secondly, let the wicked proceed as Far as they can against the Saints, let them come to the washing of their hands in the hearts blood of the Saints (and that I suppose will conclude) which is as Far as they can go,) yet I say in this they do the Saints no hurt;
and it shall certainly be restored again with advantage, it shall be better'd it is onely changed an immortall for a mortall, 1. Cor. 15.53.. Who I pray you would not change thus at any time? who would not willingly leave a poore rotten cottage, that will keepe out to wet or weather, for a goodly faire Pallace: alas!
and it shall Certainly be restored again with advantage, it shall be bettered it is only changed an immortal for a Mortal, 1. Cor. 15.53.. Who I pray you would not change thus At any time? who would not willingly leave a poor rotten cottage, that will keep out to wet or weather, for a goodly fair Palace: alas!
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what hurt doth the wicked to the Saints by killing them? what hurt doth one doe to a poore pined prisoner, to knock off his bolts and set him at liberty? what hurt doth one when he finds a poore childe like to perish in the woods, to lead him out and bring him home to his Fathers house? this is all the hurt the enemies doth the Saints.
what hurt does the wicked to the Saints by killing them? what hurt does one doe to a poor pined prisoner, to knock off his bolts and Set him At liberty? what hurt does one when he finds a poor child like to perish in the woods, to led him out and bring him home to his Father's house? this is all the hurt the enemies does the Saints.
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the poor soule being ready to perish in a wood of troubles and miseries, Death brings it to heaven and happinesse, to God and Christ, the Saints and glory.
the poor soul being ready to perish in a wood of Troubles and misery's, Death brings it to heaven and happiness, to God and christ, the Saints and glory.
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If once you be married to Jesus Christ, he takes you for bet•er and worse he will goe with you, counsell you, comfort you, suffer with you and carry you thorow all.
If once you be married to jesus christ, he Takes you for bet•er and Worse he will go with you, counsel you, Comfort you, suffer with you and carry you thorough all.
Every Christian may challenge this promise, I wil not leave. thee, nor forsake thee. Heb. 13.4. and from this the holy Ghost raises an invincible sort of courage, saying:
Every Christian may challenge this promise, I will not leave. thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrew 13.4. and from this the holy Ghost raises an invincible sort of courage, saying:
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but from the everlasting love of Jesus Ch•ist, in whom all promises are confirmed, as •ollowes ver. 8. Jesus Chr•st the same yesterday and to day, and forever.
but from the everlasting love of jesus Ch•ist, in whom all promises Are confirmed, as •ollowes for. 8. jesus Chr•st the same yesterday and to day, and forever.
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Hence is that speech of the Spouse in the Canticles, Look not upon me because I am black (judge me not by my outward appearance, there was cause for it) my mothers children were angry with me, Cant. 1.6.
Hence is that speech of the Spouse in the Canticles, Look not upon me Because I am black (judge me not by my outward appearance, there was cause for it) my mother's children were angry with me, Cant 1.6.
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the Saints are of his flesh and bones (a neere relation) & that you know is a strong mo•ive with men to helpe a childe, a friend when they are over-borne with power.
the Saints Are of his Flesh and bones (a near Relation) & that you know is a strong mo•ive with men to help a child, a friend when they Are overborne with power.
when but the three children were cast bound into thar seven-fold fiery furnace because they would not worship an Idoll, the King did see foure men loose walking in the midst of the fire and they had no hurt,
when but the three children were cast bound into thar sevenfold fiery furnace Because they would not worship an Idol, the King did see foure men lose walking in the midst of the fire and they had no hurt,
and leads him away, Act. 12.7, 8 9, 10. the like (upon the matter) was done to Paul and Silas, Act. 16.24 25 &c. I say, let the Saints be where they will Jesus Christ will be with them;
and leads him away, Act. 12.7, 8 9, 10. the like (upon the matter) was done to Paul and Silas, Act. 16.24 25 etc. I say, let the Saints be where they will jesus christ will be with them;
Saul could not go to persecute the Saints but Iesus Christ cals to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me ? Act. 9.4. and mark I pray you what an Item Iesus Christ adds, ver. 5. It hard for thee to kink aga•nst the pricks ;
Saul could not go to persecute the Saints but Iesus christ calls to him, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? Act. 9.4. and mark I pray you what an Item Iesus christ adds, ver. 5. It hard for thee to kink aga•nst the pricks;
let the Saints be never so few in appearance and the enemies never so many, the Saints have more with then against them, they that have Iesus Christ for them have enough at full;
let the Saints be never so few in appearance and the enemies never so many, the Saints have more with then against them, they that have Iesus christ for them have enough At full;
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when Elisha's servant upon the approach of the Army which came to take away Elisha cried alas my Master how shall we doe? 2 Kin. 6.15. Elisha answered feare not for they that be with us, are moe then they that be with them, ver. 16. and these Elisha made use of ver. 17, 18. the like is in that speech of Christ in his streight in the Garden;
when Elisha's servant upon the approach of the Army which Come to take away Elisha cried alas my Master how shall we do? 2 Kin. 6.15. Elisha answered Fear not for they that be with us, Are more then they that be with them, ver. 16. and these Elisha made use of for. 17, 18. the like is in that speech of christ in his straight in the Garden;
alas (saith Iesus Christ) what are al these? I •ould but pray to my Fa•her & he would •resently give me more then twelue legions of Angels. Mat. 26.53. that is an infinite number:
alas (Says Iesus christ) what Are all these? I •ould but pray to my Fa•her & he would •resently give me more then twelue legions of Angels. Mathew 26.53. that is an infinite number:
there is not a more infallible truth, there is not any thing more certaine, the Churches delivera•ce shall come the Saints deliverance shall come, God will doe it himselfe:
there is not a more infallible truth, there is not any thing more certain, the Churches delivera•ce shall come the Saints deliverance shall come, God will do it himself:
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feare not little flocke, it is your Fathers good pleasure (it's his owne mind) to give you the Kingdome, Luk. 12.32. this is so sweet to the Saints, this is such a soul-affecting subject, that I cannot passe without a little stay upon these excellent comforts, I vvill therefore vievv them apart:
Fear not little flock, it is your Father's good pleasure (it's his own mind) to give you the Kingdom, Luk. 12.32. this is so sweet to the Saints, this is such a Soul-affecting Subject, that I cannot pass without a little stay upon these excellent comforts, I will Therefore view them apart:
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if there be any truth in all the book of God (vvhich let them ever perish that dares deny it) this position is true, the Churches of Iesus Christ shall certainly be delivered from the vvicked;
if there be any truth in all the book of God (which let them ever perish that dares deny it) this position is true, the Churches of Iesus christ shall Certainly be Delivered from the wicked;
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the Churches deliverance vvas determined by the counsell of heaven from all eternity, promised vvhen the commission of persecution vvas first of all granted, Gen. 3.15. and divers hundreds of times repeated in the old and nevv Testaments:
the Churches deliverance was determined by the counsel of heaven from all eternity, promised when the commission of persecution was First of all granted, Gen. 3.15. and diverse hundreds of times repeated in the old and new Testaments:
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but that vvhich confirms the certainty is, that God himselfe vvill doe it ▪ it's no lesse then three times repeated in tvvo verses of the 37. Psal. The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord, he is their strength in the time of trouble;
but that which confirms the certainty is, that God himself will do it ▪ it's no less then three times repeated in tvvo Verses of the 37. Psalm The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord, he is their strength in the time of trouble;
The Lord shall help them and deliver them he shall deliver them from the wicked and save them because they trust in him, ver. 39 40. indeed if the businesse vvas altogether left to man there might be just suspition of a long delay:
The Lord shall help them and deliver them he shall deliver them from the wicked and save them Because they trust in him, ver. 39 40. indeed if the business was altogether left to man there might be just suspicion of a long Delay:
our eyes and our eares see and heare daily of the basenesse of many who are strong pretenders to the Religious part in these times vvherein God is about this great busines of the saints deliverance pride, selfe and trechery have much prolonged our misery & vvere it not that our hope vvas in the Lord, vve vvere in a sad condition;
our eyes and our ears see and hear daily of the baseness of many who Are strong pretenders to the Religious part in these times wherein God is about this great business of the Saints deliverance pride, self and treachery have much prolonged our misery & were it not that our hope was in the Lord, we were in a sad condition;
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but I say againe Saints cheare up your drooping souls let open enemies and pretending friends doe what they can to keep off the Churches peace, God will infatuate their counsels, discover their treasons and destroy their strength:
but I say again Saints cheer up your drooping Souls let open enemies and pretending Friends do what they can to keep off the Churches peace, God will infatuate their Counsels, discover their treasons and destroy their strength:
the Lord will certainly deliver his Saints from the wicked because they trust in him. Secondly, the Churches d•liverance shall not onely certainly but shortly come;
the Lord will Certainly deliver his Saints from the wicked Because they trust in him. Secondly, the Churches d•liverance shall not only Certainly but shortly come;
when I say 〈 ◊ 〉 deliverance shall shortly come, you must think I look above our present condi•ion, which (though blessed be God our cause hath much more life in it no• then outwardly could be discerned the last yeere) yet our continued distempers and distractions bespeak much misery:
when I say 〈 ◊ 〉 deliverance shall shortly come, you must think I look above our present condi•ion, which (though blessed be God our cause hath much more life in it no• then outwardly could be discerned the last year) yet our continued distempers and distractions bespeak much misery:
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Peace is the Babe, the fruit of Reformation; the Scriptures are plentifull in president•, 2 Chron. 15.19. chap. 20.29, 30. both these are plaine and full of comfort, if you read the chapters; but this 30. ver.
Peace is the Babe, the fruit of Reformation; the Scriptures Are plentiful in president•, 2 Chronicles 15.19. chap. 20.29, 30. both these Are plain and full of Comfort, if you read the Chapters; but this 30. ver.
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In the 2 Kin. 18. you have a relation of Assyria's pride and blasphemy, and in the very next chapter, Assyria's Army, the object and subject of the Lord's wrath;
In the 2 Kin. 18. you have a Relation of Assyria's pride and blasphemy, and in the very next chapter, Assyria's Army, the Object and Subject of the Lord's wrath;
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now then, what doe you think of the hope of the Churches deliverance, when you consider the height of the enemies pride and blasphemy? I will not mention the enemies pride and conceited self confidence of a promised conquest, and I know now what;
now then, what do you think of the hope of the Churches deliverance, when you Consider the height of the enemies pride and blasphemy? I will not mention the enemies pride and conceited self confidence of a promised conquest, and I know now what;
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if you be not acquainted with their fancies, you may but read those printed papers which are called the Kings Declarations and you may see more then I •m willing to expresse:
if you be not acquainted with their fancies, you may but read those printed papers which Are called the Kings Declarations and you may see more then I •m willing to express:
but if you dare beleeve reports, never was there the like blasphemy known in the world as is daily heard in the enemies quarters, which are now in armes to hinder the work of Reformation. Alas;
but if you Dare believe reports, never was there the like blasphemy known in the world as is daily herd in the enemies quarters, which Are now in arms to hinder the work of Reformation. Alas;
but certainly the Saints may build upon it, God will very shortly execute vengeance upon this wicked bloody generation who have so long called for it themselves;
but Certainly the Saints may built upon it, God will very shortly execute vengeance upon this wicked bloody generation who have so long called for it themselves;
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this is the very reason that Paul desired to dye and to be with Christ, that he might have a neerer communion with Christ then he could have in the flesh;
this is the very reason that Paul desired to die and to be with christ, that he might have a nearer communion with christ then he could have in the Flesh;
I say feare not the successe do you only keep to the rule labour to eye God, labour to conforme your selves to the revealed will of God in his Word, be earnest with Iesus Christ to intercede with you and for you to your Father, lay home his promises to him and he cannot deny you, God will not deceive you, because you trust in him:
I say Fear not the success do you only keep to the Rule labour to eye God, labour to conform your selves to the revealed will of God in his Word, be earnest with Iesus christ to intercede with you and for you to your Father, lay home his promises to him and he cannot deny you, God will not deceive you, Because you trust in him:
