Gods vvork of mercy, in Sions misery laid out in a sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons at Margarets Westminster, Decemb. 27. 1643 / by John Strickland ... ; whereunto is added, A catalogue of the names of all the divines that preached before the Parliament till this present in order as they preached.
ISAI. 10.20. Wherefore it shall come to passe, That when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.
ISAIAH. 10.20. Wherefore it shall come to pass, That when the Lord hath performed his Whole work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem, I will Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.
sometimes happie, being blessed with pious and vertuous Princes, sometimes miserable, afflicted with vitious and tyrannicall ones, which occasioned so much variety of Doctrine as we finde in this excellent Prophesie.
sometime happy, being blessed with pious and virtuous Princes, sometime miserable, afflicted with vicious and tyrannical ones, which occasioned so much variety of Doctrine as we find in this excellent Prophesy.
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Vers. 1-5. 2. He declares the severity of their punishment, in setting forth their enemies (the Assyrians) whose pride and cruelty they should see upon their brethren the children of Israel before their eyes, Vers. 5. — 12. 3. He discovers Gods purpose against the Assyrians at length,
Vers. 1-5. 2. He declares the severity of their punishment, in setting forth their enemies (the Assyrians) whose pride and cruelty they should see upon their brothers the children of Israel before their eyes, Vers. 5. — 12. 3. He discovers God's purpose against the Assyrians At length,
viz. 1. Of turning all her heavy afflictions to her good and benefit, in reforming and drawing her neerer unto God, Vers. 20. — 24. 2. Of full deliverance from her enemies, in due time, that should so heavily afflict her, Vers. 24.
viz. 1. Of turning all her heavy afflictions to her good and benefit, in reforming and drawing her nearer unto God, Vers. 20. — 24. 2. Of full deliverance from her enemies, in due time, that should so heavily afflict her, Vers. 24.
The Text we finde in the third branch of the Chapter, wherein the Lord begins to discover a purpose of destroying the proud enemies of his Church (which were then the Assyrians) that prevailed and insulted extremely,
The Text we find in the third branch of the Chapter, wherein the Lord begins to discover a purpose of destroying the proud enemies of his Church (which were then the Assyrians) that prevailed and insulted extremely,
Wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he? And makest men as the fishes of the Sea,
Wherefore Lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he? And Makest men as the Fish of the Sea,
Huic offendiculo pulcherrimè occurrit. To take away this foul aspersion from God, and scruple from the weak, the Prophet excellently answers in my Text, intimating, That it was not without a providence that the enemy was let alone,
Huic offendiculo pulcherrimè occurrit. To take away this foul aspersion from God, and scruple from the weak, the Prophet excellently answers in my Text, intimating, That it was not without a providence that the enemy was let alone,
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and prevailed so long, the Lord had a farther work to be performed by their hands upon his own people, he was resolved in due time to punish the Assyrians,
and prevailed so long, the Lord had a farther work to be performed by their hands upon his own people, he was resolved in due time to Punish the Assyrians,
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The passages of Sennacheribs proceedings even in this story, were not unknown to him, 2 King. 19.27. I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.
The passages of Sennacherib's proceedings even in this story, were not unknown to him, 2 King. 19.27. I know thy Abided, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.
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And elsewhere, not so much as a proud word uttered by the men of Mount Seir, against the Mountains of Israel, but the Lord took speciall notice thereof,
And elsewhere, not so much as a proud word uttered by the men of Mount Seir, against the Mountains of Israel, but the Lord took special notice thereof,
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and so tells them, Ezek. 35.12, 13. Thou shalt know that I have heard all thy blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the Mountains of Israel, saying they are laid desolate, they are given us to consume:
and so tells them, Ezekiel 35.12, 13. Thou shalt know that I have herd all thy Blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the Mountains of Israel, saying they Are laid desolate, they Are given us to consume:
such expostulations of the Saints (up, Lord, why sleepest thou? Why forgettest thou our affliction and oppression?) that seem to imply any such imperfection in the Almighty, be rather the imperfections of the Saints,
such expostulations of the Saints (up, Lord, why Sleepest thou? Why forgettest thou our affliction and oppression?) that seem to imply any such imperfection in the Almighty, be rather the imperfections of the Saints,
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And when the wicked, through infidelity and atheisticall presumption, do flatter and encourage themselves, That the Lord shall not see, nor the God of Jacob regard their wicked cruelties against his people, Psal. 94.7. The Prophet lets them know it is but brutish folly, and proves that God cannot be but watchfull, from certain Demonstrations in the Verses following;
And when the wicked, through infidelity and atheistical presumption, do flatter and encourage themselves, That the Lord shall not see, nor the God of Jacob regard their wicked cruelties against his people, Psalm 94.7. The Prophet lets them know it is but brutish folly, and Proves that God cannot be but watchful, from certain Demonstrations in the Verses following;
he knows their doings then, and yet he doth not visite them presently. 2. He suffers not their wicked enemies as delighting in the afflictions of his people;
he knows their doings then, and yet he does not visit them presently. 2. He suffers not their wicked enemies as delighting in the afflictions of his people;
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his afflicting them (especially by such cruell enemies as were the Assyrians ) is one of his strange works, Isai. 28.21. which he will not take in hand, so long as it may stand with his justice, his truth, his wisedom, his holinesse, his faithfulnesse, to forbear, he afflicts not willingly, nor grieves the children of men, to crush under his feet, all the prisoners of the earth, Lam. 3.33, 34. Aliena est ab ipso omnis saevitia & crudelitas.
his afflicting them (especially by such cruel enemies as were the Assyrians) is one of his strange works, Isaiah 28.21. which he will not take in hand, so long as it may stand with his Justice, his truth, his Wisdom, his holiness, his faithfulness, to forbear, he afflicts not willingly, nor grieves the children of men, to crush under his feet, all the Prisoners of the earth, Lam. 3.33, 34. Aliena est ab ipso omnis saevitiam & crudelitas.
if men so mis-judge of God, he will shew them the contrary, Psal. 50.21. Thou thoughtest that I was such a one as thy self, but I will reprove thee, saith the Lord unto the wicked man:
if men so misjudge of God, he will show them the contrary, Psalm 50.21. Thou thoughtest that I was such a one as thy self, but I will reprove thee, Says the Lord unto the wicked man:
He that is comforted in punishing his own people, when they offend (as God is in punishing Jerusalem, Ezek. 5.13. Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted;
He that is comforted in punishing his own people, when they offend (as God is in punishing Jerusalem, Ezekiel 5.13. Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted;
) he I say, that is thus comforted in the punishment of his own, cannot sure delight in sparing his enemies out of any love, either to their persons, or proceedings.
) he I say, that is thus comforted in the punishment of his own, cannot sure delight in sparing his enemies out of any love, either to their Persons, or proceedings.
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If the Lord be slow to anger (as he is) yet is he great in power, Nahum. 1.3. His people may be secure of his ability, to save and deliver them in the middest of all the storms that can be raised, by the rage and insolency of their enemies;
If the Lord be slow to anger (as he is) yet is he great in power, Nahum. 1.3. His people may be secure of his ability, to save and deliver them in the midst of all the storms that can be raised, by the rage and insolency of their enemies;
but in a speciall dispensation for the good and benefit of Gods own Church, as the Housholder in the Parable, Matth. 13.29. Gathered not the Tares unto the fire, with reference unto the Wheat:
but in a special Dispensation for the good and benefit of God's own Church, as the Householder in the Parable, Matthew 13.29. Gathered not the Tares unto the fire, with Referente unto the Wheat:
As we say of fire and water, and as the Romans of Caligula, Nemo melior servus nemo pejor dominus, we may say of the Churches enemies, they are very bad masters, executing their own Lust and cruelty against Gods people;
As we say of fire and water, and as the Romans of Caligula, Nemo melior servus nemo pejor dominus, we may say of the Churches enemies, they Are very bad Masters, executing their own Lust and cruelty against God's people;
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and the Church) would be the preventing of a mischief, if not a benefit; and therefore intreats the Lord, Slay them not, least my people forget it, Psal. 59.11. God did not cut off the Canaanites utterly, and at once, though they were his peoples enemies;
and the Church) would be the preventing of a mischief, if not a benefit; and Therefore intreats the Lord, Slay them not, lest my people forget it, Psalm 59.11. God did not Cut off the Canaanites utterly, and At once, though they were his peoples enemies;
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and it was out of the care he had of his own, least the Beasts of the field increase upon them. Deut. 7.22. He makes use of them, as the good Husband-man doth of Bryars, and Thorns;
and it was out of the care he had of his own, lest the Beasts of the field increase upon them. Deuteronomy 7.22. He makes use of them, as the good Husbandman does of Briars, and Thorns;
which though they be fruits of the Curse, and cumber the ground, yet will he suffer them to grow in Hedges, that he may make them a Fence unto his Fruitfull Grounds.
which though they be fruits of the Curse, and cumber the ground, yet will he suffer them to grow in Hedges, that he may make them a Fence unto his Fruitful Grounds.
More especially, there be three benefits of his Church and People, with reference, whereunto God suffers their enemies to remain, so long unvisited; viz.
More especially, there be three benefits of his Church and People, with Referente, whereunto God suffers their enemies to remain, so long unvisited; viz.
Here is the faith and patience. (i.e.) The exercise and tryall of the faith and patience in the Saints, Revel. 13.10. The graces of Gods people are like the hony in the comb, Opus est aliquâ pressurâ, They had need to be wrung out by the heavy hand of an enemy, sometimes:
Here is the faith and patience. (i.e.) The exercise and trial of the faith and patience in the Saints, Revel. 13.10. The graces of God's people Are like the honey in the comb, Opus est aliquâ pressurâ, They had need to be wrung out by the heavy hand of an enemy, sometime:
and what a Viper hath our long and wantonly abused Peace, bread in the Bowells of this Kingdom? By being at ease in Sion, we have begotten a woe unto us,
and what a Viper hath our long and wantonly abused Peace, bred in the Bowels of this Kingdom? By being At ease in Sion, we have begotten a woe unto us,
It is good to chastise the blood, when it grows high and rank, yea, to suffer even Leeches, those blood-sucking Creatures to be set on, to prevent some mortall disease, which would otherwise follow upon the corruption thereof;
It is good to chastise the blood, when it grows high and rank, yea, to suffer even Leeches, those bloodsucking Creatures to be Set on, to prevent Some Mortal disease, which would otherwise follow upon the corruption thereof;
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In this story, the Assyrian is called, the Rod of Gods anger, by which, he purposed to take down a peccant humour in his people, and correct them for their Hypocrisie, Vers. 5, 6. For this purpose likewise, he brought the Chaldeans upon his people.
In this story, the assyrian is called, the Rod of God's anger, by which, he purposed to take down a peccant humour in his people, and correct them for their Hypocrisy, Vers. 5, 6. For this purpose likewise, he brought the Chaldeans upon his people.
By this, shall the iniquitie of Jacob be purged ; and this is all the fruit; the taking away of his sin, Isai. 27.9. Not that suffering, immediately, and of it self, doth take away sin;
By this, shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit; the taking away of his since, Isaiah 27.9. Not that suffering, immediately, and of it self, does take away since;
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but by suffering, the soul may be humbled, and brought to hunger after righteousnesse, even that righteousnesse of Christ, whereby the iniquity of Jacob is really taken away;
but by suffering, the soul may be humbled, and brought to hunger After righteousness, even that righteousness of christ, whereby the iniquity of Jacob is really taken away;
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and to beget the quiet fruit of righteousnesse in them that are exercised thereby, and to make them partakers of Gods holinesse, Heb. 12.10, 11. He deals herein with his Church,
and to beget the quiet fruit of righteousness in them that Are exercised thereby, and to make them partakers of God's holiness, Hebrew 12.10, 11. He deals herein with his Church,
Israel was inclineable enough, to have dwelt in Egypt (as appears in their wishing themselves in Egypt again, upon the least discontent in the Wildernesse) and therefore, the Lord permitted the hard hand of Task-masters to oppresse them into a willingnesse, to depart;
Israel was inclinable enough, to have dwelled in Egypt (as appears in their wishing themselves in Egypt again, upon the least discontent in the Wilderness) and Therefore, the Lord permitted the hard hand of Taskmasters to oppress them into a willingness, to depart;
by threatning, that the Canaanites shall be Goads in the sides, and Thornes in the eyes of Israel, The Lord strives to keep his people from joyning with them, Josh. 23.12, 13. David had but little minde to dwell in Mesech, among them that were enemies unto Peace, Psal. 120.5, 6. This good he got,
by threatening, that the Canaanites shall be Goads in the sides, and Thorns in the eyes of Israel, The Lord strives to keep his people from joining with them, Josh. 23.12, 13. David had but little mind to dwell in Mesech, among them that were enemies unto Peace, Psalm 120.5, 6. This good he god,
1. Since this Scripture was delivered by our Prophet, to strengthen the weak and fainting spirits of many in Judah, that were troubled at the prosperity and insolency of the wicked Assyrians, against the Church of God.
1. Since this Scripture was Delivered by our Prophet, to strengthen the weak and fainting spirits of many in Judah, that were troubled At the Prosperity and insolency of the wicked Assyrians, against the Church of God.
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and troubled spirits, to see the sons of violence, even a cursed generation of Popish enemies, to carry on the ruine of this Nation, with so high a hand against the Church and people of God, who sadly complain, as David, Psal. 38.19. Mine enemies live, and are mighty, and they that hate me, are increased;
and troubled spirits, to see the Sons of violence, even a cursed generation of Popish enemies, to carry on the ruin of this nation, with so high a hand against the Church and people of God, who sadly complain, as David, Psalm 38.19. Mine enemies live, and Are mighty, and they that hate me, Are increased;
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That they shall be but medicinall, and at length taken off in her deliverance. There are three probable, and incouraging arguments to be considered of; viz.
That they shall be but medicinal, and At length taken off in her deliverance. There Are three probable, and encouraging Arguments to be considered of; viz.
Not long since, many other wayes were used, to oppresse mens consciences with intolerable burdens, in all which, the Lord hath already broken the horns of the ungodly.
Not long since, many other ways were used, to oppress men's Consciences with intolerable burdens, in all which, the Lord hath already broken the horns of the ungodly.
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as he judged the Assyrians for their cruelty (for that judgement, is conceived by the best Expositors, to be denounced against the Assyrians ) Isai. 33.11, 12. Yee shall conceive chaff, yee shall bring forth stubble, your breath as fire shall devoure you, and the people shall be as the burning of Lyme:
as he judged the Assyrians for their cruelty (for that judgement, is conceived by the best Expositors, to be denounced against the Assyrians) Isaiah 33.11, 12. Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble, your breath as fire shall devour you, and the people shall be as the burning of Lyme:
so the enemies of the Church at this day, Propriâ audaciâ seipsos fraugunt: And it is not the least footstep of Gods care over this Church, that he daily unvails,
so the enemies of the Church At this day, Propriâ audaciâ seipsos fraugunt: And it is not the least footstep of God's care over this Church, that he daily unvails,
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and layes open the face of their unnaturall and divellish designes, before all the world, which they have indeavoured, by all Jesuited policie, to mask under specious pretenses, that they might delude the world thereby.
and lays open the face of their unnatural and devilish designs, before all the world, which they have endeavoured, by all Jesuited policy, to mask under specious pretences, that they might delude the world thereby.
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Whether the place be meant of a present experience of Gods favour, which David injoyed, or of a future, which he desired to injoy, it matters not in this point, though Expositors differ;
Whither the place be meant of a present experience of God's favour, which David enjoyed, or of a future, which he desired to enjoy, it matters not in this point, though Expositors differ;
and in drawing nigh unto God, which is some of that work, which God expecteth should be done upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem, before he will visite the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks;
and in drawing High unto God, which is Some of that work, which God Expects should be done upon Mount Sion, and Jerusalem, before he will visit the stout heart of the King of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks;
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Wherin we have to observe 2 particulars, viz. 1. An Intimation of the true cause why God did not yet visite the Assyrian that had so much provoked him;
Wherein we have to observe 2 particulars, viz. 1. an Intimation of the true cause why God did not yet visit the assyrian that had so much provoked him;
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the Lords Work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem was not yet wholly performed, in these words, When the Lord hath performed, &c. 2. A Declaration of Gods purpose to be revenged on the Assyrians,
the lords Work upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem was not yet wholly performed, in these words, When the Lord hath performed, etc. 2. A Declaration of God's purpose to be revenged on the Assyrians,
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To finde out what this Work to be performed is, we must know, That the Lord hath a twofold Work to be performed on Mount Sion: 1. One is externall and preparative onely,
To find out what this Work to be performed is, we must know, That the Lord hath a twofold Work to be performed on Mount Sion: 1. One is external and preparative only,
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as Saint Jerome thinks, and as appears by the sequele of the History, in 36 and 37 Chapters of this Prophesie, where we finde Sennacheribs Army before Jerusalem, emptying the Treasures thereof by a heavie Imposition of 300 Talents of silver,
as Saint Jerome thinks, and as appears by the sequel of the History, in 36 and 37 Chapters of this Prophesy, where we find Sennacherib's Army before Jerusalem, emptying the Treasures thereof by a heavy Imposition of 300 Talents of silver,
2. Another work is more principall Spirituall and Internall, to be ushered in by the former, wrought upon Sion more immediately by the hands of God himselfe,
2. another work is more principal Spiritual and Internal, to be ushered in by the former, wrought upon Sion more immediately by the hands of God himself,
this is the Work which the Lord will have wholly performed upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem. ] Sion and Jerusalem are usually known to be put by a Synechdoche,
this is the Work which the Lord will have wholly performed upon Mount Sion and Jerusalem. ] Sion and Jerusalem Are usually known to be put by a Synecdoche,
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and the Scope at which the holy Ghost ayms therein, before mentioned, we shall finde the former reading more apposite, wherein Sion and Ierusalem signifie the Church and People of the Jews,
and the Scope At which the holy Ghost aims therein, before mentioned, we shall find the former reading more apposite, wherein Sion and Ierusalem signify the Church and People of the jews,
Whosoever be the instruments, God himself is the principall efficient of those outward afflictions and miseries that befall his Church and People. They are his Work.
Whosoever be the Instruments, God himself is the principal efficient of those outward afflictions and misery's that befall his Church and People. They Are his Work.
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yet the Lord takes to it, and tells the world it shall be his doing, 2 Kin. 21.13, 14.12. Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his cars shall tingle.
yet the Lord Takes to it, and tells the world it shall be his doing, 2 Kin. 21.13, 14.12. Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever hears of it, both his cars shall tingle.
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and they shall become a prey and a spoyl to all their enemies. Yea, the Lord challengeth the efficiency of all evil of punishments, whether temporall or eternall, as his own prerogative:
and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies. Yea, the Lord Challengeth the efficiency of all evil of punishments, whither temporal or Eternal, as his own prerogative:
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And by a strongly denying question he not onely strikes it out of doubt, but would take it evil if any beside himself should lay claim to the doing of them, Am. 3.6.
And by a strongly denying question he not only strikes it out of doubt, but would take it evil if any beside himself should lay claim to the doing of them, Am. 3.6.
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whereas the Heathen Idols pretend unto the God-head, the mighty God is pleased to condescend, That if they can do but either good or evil, they shall be (as they desire to be) accounted so, Isa. 41.23. Shew us the things that are to come, that we may know that ye are gods;
whereas the Heathen Idols pretend unto the Godhead, the mighty God is pleased to condescend, That if they can do but either good or evil, they shall be (as they desire to be) accounted so, Isaiah 41.23. Show us the things that Are to come, that we may know that you Are God's;
For eternall punishments, they are from God more cleerly, by how much they proceed from him more immediately then temporall punishments, which are sometimes laid on by instrumentall hands:
For Eternal punishments, they Are from God more clearly, by how much they proceed from him more immediately then temporal punishments, which Are sometime laid on by instrumental hands:
as the Apostle seems to carry it, 2 Thes. 1.9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.
as the Apostle seems to carry it, 2 Thebes 1.9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.
But with submission I conceive, upon a more deliberate apprehension of the Text, we shall finde, That the presence and power of the Lord are to be taken as the efficient causes and means of inflicting the pain of sense upon the wicked in hell.
But with submission I conceive, upon a more deliberate apprehension of the Text, we shall find, That the presence and power of the Lord Are to be taken as the efficient Causes and means of inflicting the pain of sense upon the wicked in hell.
and the Rocks, to hide them from the face of the Lamb, Revel. 6.16. Where note, that since it were a favour to the wicked, to be freed from the presence of the Lord, their destruction from his presence, cannot congruously be understood of their punishment of losse.
and the Rocks, to hide them from the face of the Lamb, Revel. 6.16. Where note, that since it were a favour to the wicked, to be freed from the presence of the Lord, their destruction from his presence, cannot congruously be understood of their punishment of loss.
as to contribute a notable illustration of it, from the Prophet, Psal. 68.2. As Wax melteth before the fire, so shall the wicked perish at the presence of God;
as to contribute a notable illustration of it, from the Prophet, Psalm 68.2. As Wax melts before the fire, so shall the wicked perish At the presence of God;
In like manner, we are to understand [ from the Glory of his Power ] as another efficient, or means of the wickeds destruction, wherein God will put forth the glory of his Power, to make it advanced in their confusion, For the Lord will shew his wrath,
In like manner, we Are to understand [ from the Glory of his Power ] as Another efficient, or means of the wickeds destruction, wherein God will put forth the glory of his Power, to make it advanced in their confusion, For the Lord will show his wrath,
If the Lord should punish those Vessels by a Creature, or any other hand, then his own immediately, it would be disproportionable, not sufficient to show his wrath,
If the Lord should Punish those Vessels by a Creature, or any other hand, then his own immediately, it would be disproportionable, not sufficient to show his wrath,
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nor enough to make his power known, but as unsuitable, as if a strong man should put forth all his might to strike his enemy with a Feather, who would but little feel the power of the strong man therein:
nor enough to make his power known, but as unsuitable, as if a strong man should put forth all his might to strike his enemy with a Feather, who would but little feel the power of the strong man therein:
The divels therefore, that shall be tormented themselves, together with them, after the great day, cannot probably be conceived to be the tormentors of the Vessels of wrath,
The Devils Therefore, that shall be tormented themselves, together with them, After the great day, cannot probably be conceived to be the tormentors of the Vessels of wrath,
God is the first, and supreme cause, and therefore as all second causes in their subordinate operations, are but in the nature of instruments to the first cause;
God is the First, and supreme cause, and Therefore as all second Causes in their subordinate operations, Are but in the nature of Instruments to the First cause;
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so whosoever may have a hand in the Churches afflictions, which are effects subordinate unto the will and providence of our great God, they are but his instruments,
so whosoever may have a hand in the Churches afflictions, which Are effects subordinate unto the will and providence of our great God, they Are but his Instruments,
In this present case of the Jewish Churches afflictions, God himself hath said of Ashur, That he was no more but the Almighties rod, to chastise his people, Vers. 5, 6. If it be demanded then;
In this present case of the Jewish Churches afflictions, God himself hath said of Ashur, That he was no more but the Almighty's rod, to chastise his people, Vers. 5, 6. If it be demanded then;
and more to this purpose, Verse 13.14, 15. 1. This may direct us to look over, and beyond all the instruments of our publike miseries, which are but subservient unto a higher hand, that is correcting us:
and more to this purpose, Verse 13.14, 15. 1. This may Direct us to look over, and beyond all the Instruments of our public misery's, which Are but subservient unto a higher hand, that is correcting us:
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The Prophet findes comfort in this course, when reckoning up the heavy calamities that were upon Gods Church, by the Caldeans; Thou O Lord haste ordained them for correction,
The Prophet finds Comfort in this course, when reckoning up the heavy calamities that were upon God's Church, by the Chaldaeans; Thou O Lord haste ordained them for correction,
and thou haste established them for judgement, we shall not therefore dye, Hab. 1.12. This also was Davids course, when his enemies were grown to a great height against him, he looks upon them as Gods instruments, whom the Lord can rule;
and thou haste established them for judgement, we shall not Therefore die, Hab. 1.12. This also was Davids course, when his enemies were grown to a great height against him, he looks upon them as God's Instruments, whom the Lord can Rule;
and therefore betakes himself unto God, by Prayer, Psal. 17.13, 14. Deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword, from men which are thy hand, O Lord;
and Therefore betakes himself unto God, by Prayer, Psalm 17.13, 14. Deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword, from men which Are thy hand, Oh Lord;
but as in Gods wisdom, righteousnesse, faithfulnesse, and goodnesse, laid on us, and over-ruled by our Heavenly Father, we should finde really a threefold advantage therein.
but as in God's Wisdom, righteousness, faithfulness, and Goodness, laid on us, and overruled by our Heavenly Father, we should find really a threefold advantage therein.
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1. It would make our present troubles, a spur to quicken us to (the duty of this day) humiliation for our sins, that have provoked so loving a God to bring so heavy things upon his Church and people,
1. It would make our present Troubles, a spur to quicken us to (the duty of this day) humiliation for our Sins, that have provoked so loving a God to bring so heavy things upon his Church and people,
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but by humbling our souls under his mightie hand, and turning from our evil wayes; upon which condition, onely doth he promise to heal his peoples Land, 2 Chron. 7.14.
but by humbling our Souls under his mighty hand, and turning from our evil ways; upon which condition, only does he promise to heal his peoples Land, 2 Chronicles 7.14.
How sick soever a man be with Physick, he is not afraid of dying, because he considers the Physitian, in wisedom gave him, what now occasions his present sicknesse;
How sick soever a man be with Physic, he is not afraid of dying, Because he considers the physician, in Wisdom gave him, what now occasions his present sickness;
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No more should we be dismayed at the bitternesse of our cup, if (with Christ) we did consider, it is the cup that our Father hath given us, and that onely for correction:
No more should we be dismayed At the bitterness of our cup, if (with christ) we did Consider, it is the cup that our Father hath given us, and that only for correction:
and all their wrath that cannot so be made medicinall and profitable, he will restrain, Psal. 76.10. The consideration of which over-ruling power in God, may quiet our hearts, and sustain them in the time of trouble;
and all their wrath that cannot so be made medicinal and profitable, he will restrain, Psalm 76.10. The consideration of which overruling power in God, may quiet our hearts, and sustain them in the time of trouble;
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Be still, and know, that I am God, Psal. 46.10. Our lives are not at the mercy, nor in the power of mercilesse enemies, but in his hand, without whose will, not a Sparrow, not a hair of our Head falls to the ground, which was a comfort into David, in the time of his persecution, Psal. 31.15. My times are in thy hand, deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Be still, and know, that I am God, Psalm 46.10. Our lives Are not At the mercy, nor in the power of merciless enemies, but in his hand, without whose will, not a Sparrow, not a hair of our Head falls to the ground, which was a Comfort into David, in the time of his persecution, Psalm 31.15. My times Are in thy hand, deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
3. The consideration that God is chief, in bringing upon us, these publike miseries and distractions, would be a speciall check to carnall policy, whereby the worldly wise, indeavour to make a Linsie-Woolsie end of our afflictions, looking more after peace with men, then peace with God;
3. The consideration that God is chief, in bringing upon us, these public misery's and distractions, would be a special check to carnal policy, whereby the worldly wise, endeavour to make a Linsie-woolsie end of our afflictions, looking more After peace with men, then peace with God;
yea, after peace (it may be) with such men, as are not at peace with God, saying, a confederacy to them, to whom the Lord would not have us to say a confederacy to;
yea, After peace (it may be) with such men, as Are not At peace with God, saying, a confederacy to them, to whom the Lord would not have us to say a confederacy to;
yea, the Lord spake against it with a strong hand, although the people then were (as our vain people now are) mightily for it, such as had not the fear of God before them, Isai. 8.11, 12, 13. But if God be the supreme worker in our afflictions, it is in vain to daub up a peace with men, till Gods anger be appeased, and his wrath turned away;
yea, the Lord spoke against it with a strong hand, although the people then were (as our vain people now Are) mightily for it, such as had not the Fear of God before them, Isaiah 8.11, 12, 13. But if God be the supreme worker in our afflictions, it is in vain to daub up a peace with men, till God's anger be appeased, and his wrath turned away;
What peace, so long as the Whoredomes of thy mother Jezabel, and her Witchcrafts are so many? If God remain displeased, it is all one, we see by daily experience of those that submit,
What peace, so long as the Whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? If God remain displeased, it is all one, we see by daily experience of those that submit,
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and condescend unto the enemies for peace, they turn, and return, from side to side, and shall surely finde no set ing of peace, till God be reconciled:
and condescend unto the enemies for peace, they turn, and return, from side to side, and shall surely find no Set ing of peace, till God be reconciled:
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the folly whereof, is elegantly set forth in the Prophets Ironicall Expostulation, and the answer thereunto, Jerem. 47.6, 7. O thou sword of the Lord,
the folly whereof, is elegantly Set forth in the prophets Ironical Expostulation, and the answer thereunto, Jeremiah 47.6, 7. Oh thou sword of the Lord,
2. This po•••t may be of use, to admonish us to bring forth frui• of those afflictions that are upon us, seeing God lay• them on, who will not correct or smite in vain;
2. This po•••t may be of use, to admonish us to bring forth frui• of those afflictions that Are upon us, seeing God lay• them on, who will not correct or smite in vain;
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and if God having offered to purge us, we will not be purged, we shall not be purged, till the Lord have caused his fury to rest upon us, Ezek. 24.13.
and if God having offered to purge us, we will not be purged, we shall not be purged, till the Lord have caused his fury to rest upon us, Ezekiel 24.13.
If the founder have been melting all this while in vain, and we remain Brasse and Iron corrupt still, the Bellows shall be burnt, the Mettle consumed in the fire,
If the founder have been melting all this while in vain, and we remain Brass and Iron corrupt still, the Bellows shall be burned, the Mettle consumed in the fire,
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and farre off? How much more, when we consider, how neerly they concern us? That have been little amended, by all the hammering of Gods judgements upon us, hitherto:
and Far off? How much more, when we Consider, how nearly they concern us? That have been little amended, by all the hammering of God's Judgments upon us, hitherto:
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First, What this Work is, The non performance whereof, is an obstruction. Secondly, That the Churches deliverance, hangs mainly upon the performance of this Work.
First, What this Work is, The non performance whereof, is an obstruction. Secondly, That the Churches deliverance, hangs mainly upon the performance of this Work.
Yea, Yea, he will make the Nations as a Sieve, wherein the Lord will sift his people, Israel, Ames 9.9. Which is, we know to sever between the Wheat and the Chaff;
Yea, Yea, he will make the nations as a Sieve, wherein the Lord will sift his people, Israel, Ames 9.9. Which is, we know to sever between the Wheat and the Chaff;
he will be unto it, as a Refiners fire, and like Fullers Soap, Mal. 3.2, 3. No good husband will lay up Chaff with Wheat, no Goldsmith, drosse with pure Gold;
he will be unto it, as a Refiners fire, and like Fullers Soap, Malachi 3.2, 3. No good husband will lay up Chaff with Wheat, no Goldsmith, dross with pure Gold;
When the Romans immortalized any of their Emperours, they did it with this Ceremony, they brought one to swear, That they see him go to Heaven, out of the fire, intimating, That the fire of tryall had passed upon them.
When the Romans immortalized any of their emperors, they did it with this Ceremony, they brought one to swear, That they see him go to Heaven, out of the fire, intimating, That the fire of trial had passed upon them.
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but were all broken down, onely the Basilicae Christianorum, were left standing. So God will, doubtlesse, make it observable in the troubles of his Church;
but were all broken down, only the Basilicae Christians, were left standing. So God will, doubtless, make it observable in the Troubles of his Church;
And for the second Branch, that the Churches deliverance, depends mainly upon the performance of these works, appears both in Gods promises, and dispensations of deliverance:
And for the second Branch, that the Churches deliverance, depends mainly upon the performance of these works, appears both in God's promises, and dispensations of deliverance:
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1. God so especially loves the persons, and hates the iniquities of his own people, that he can be well content, they should ly under the severity of any temporall punishment rather,
1. God so especially loves the Persons, and hates the iniquities of his own people, that he can be well content, they should lie under the severity of any temporal punishment rather,
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to see the work of the Lord proceed so heavenly, and to be (as it is) so farre from being wholly performed upon our Mount Sion and Jerusalem; that we may justly lament it,
to see the work of the Lord proceed so heavenly, and to be (as it is) so Far from being wholly performed upon our Mount Sion and Jerusalem; that we may justly lament it,
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Quanta de spe decidimus? We well hoped, to have seen the Lord by this time visiting, upon the Churches enemies, the fruit of their stout hearts, The blasphemies they have uttered,
Quanta de See decidimus? We well hoped, to have seen the Lord by this time visiting, upon the Churches enemies, the fruit of their stout hearts, The Blasphemies they have uttered,
and the Seas of innocent blood that they have spilt, wherein they have been as (or more) predigious then the Assyrians were against the people of the Jews;
and the Seas of innocent blood that they have spilled, wherein they have been as (or more) prodigious then the Assyrians were against the people of the jews;
so that we thought the sins of the Amorites had been well nigh full, (Et qui nil sperare potest desperet nihil.) But what of all that? The Lord will suffer them for all that, till his work be done upon the Church (as we hear) and that (oh that) is not yet wholly performed, Et hinc ille lachrymae, that should wound and break our hearts unto weeping, before the Lord this day.
so that we Thought the Sins of the amorites had been well High full, (Et qui nil sperare potest desperet nihil.) But what of all that? The Lord will suffer them for all that, till his work be done upon the Church (as we hear) and that (o that) is not yet wholly performed, Et hinc Isle lachrymae, that should wound and break our hearts unto weeping, before the Lord this day.
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Why therefore, should not we also lift up our voices, and weep this day, and with our tears, baptize this place, that it may be called Bochim, a place of weeping;
Why Therefore, should not we also lift up our voices, and weep this day, and with our tears, baptise this place, that it may be called Bochim, a place of weeping;
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and brings upon us also, even the worst of all the Heathen, those inhumane, and barbarous Rebels, that have already dyed their hands in the blood of so many thousand souls in Ireland.
and brings upon us also, even the worst of all the Heathen, those inhumane, and barbarous Rebels, that have already died their hands in the blood of so many thousand Souls in Ireland.
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O Israel, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, saith God. Hos. 13.9. O England, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, may God as justly, say to us:
Oh Israel, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, Says God. Hos. 13.9. O England, thy destruction is from thy self, in me is thy help, may God as justly, say to us:
and must thou perish in the sight of mercy and deliverance? and must none but thine own hands (thine own sins) destroy thee? thy condition is to be lamented with tears of blood.
and must thou perish in the sighed of mercy and deliverance? and must none but thine own hands (thine own Sins) destroy thee? thy condition is to be lamented with tears of blood.
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You will please to take notice, that the main stoppage, and obstruction in our recovery is, That the work of the Lord is not wholly performed on Mount Sion and Jerusalem. You are the Lords work men, to carry on this work, which you have had the honour to begin!
You will please to take notice, that the main stoppage, and obstruction in our recovery is, That the work of the Lord is not wholly performed on Mount Sion and Jerusalem. You Are the lords work men, to carry on this work, which you have had the honour to begin!
If you should be taken away in the midst of the work (as some Worthies have lately been) your faithfull indeavour (as theirs) shall crown your memories to Posterity,
If you should be taken away in the midst of the work (as Some Worthies have lately been) your faithful endeavour (as theirs) shall crown your memories to Posterity,
In the publishing of that Order, your zeal for the honour of God, and holy endeavour, that the fierce wrath of the Lord may be turned away, much comforted the hearts of Gods people:
In the publishing of that Order, your zeal for the honour of God, and holy endeavour, that the fierce wrath of the Lord may be turned away, much comforted the hearts of God's people:
be mindefull of your solemn Covenant, and (as good King Josiah did, ) cause all the people to stand to it, by whose honoured example, together with that of the Princes in Ezraes time, Ezra 10.3, 7, 8. Who by forfeitures and excommunications, effectually caused the people, both to make,
be mindful of your solemn Covenant, and (as good King Josiah did,) cause all the people to stand to it, by whose honoured Exampl, together with that of the Princes in Ezra time, Ezra 10.3, 7, 8. Who by forfeitures and excommunications, effectually caused the people, both to make,
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and keep their Covenant of Reformation, you may be stirred up, to see your so pious a generall Covenant for the work of Reformation re-inforced, which many audaciously refuse,
and keep their Covenant of Reformation, you may be stirred up, to see your so pious a general Covenant for the work of Reformation reinforced, which many audaciously refuse,
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Nor can we rationally presume, but that some things (among so many, nay among all things to be reformed) must needs slide by, uncorrected, in that darksome dawning of the Gospel;
Nor can we rationally presume, but that Some things (among so many, nay among all things to be reformed) must needs slide by, uncorrected, in that darksome dawning of the Gospel;
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3. Be not wanting to the execution of justice, you know there is a curse pronounced against them, that do that work of the Lord (though it be a bloudy work) negligently, Jere. 48.10. The mighty God strengththen you thereunto, make all Mountains plain before you, and make the work of the Lord to prosper in your hands.
3. Be not wanting to the execution of Justice, you know there is a curse pronounced against them, that do that work of the Lord (though it be a bloody work) negligently, Jere. 48.10. The mighty God strengththen you thereunto, make all Mountains plain before you, and make the work of the Lord to prosper in your hands.
The Lord begins with these Assyrians, at the sixteenth Verse, and see what dreadfull slaughter he brought upon that hoste, 185000 slain by the hand of an Angel in one night, 2 King. 19.35.
The Lord begins with these Assyrians, At the sixteenth Verse, and see what dreadful slaughter he brought upon that host, 185000 slave by the hand of an Angel in one night, 2 King. 19.35.
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And Sennacherib himself being escaped for his life at Niniveh, was murdered by his own sons in the very act of Idolatry, Vers. 37. Which dreadfull judgement from the hand of God upon him, occasioned that Epitaph upon him, NONLATINALPHABET. Qui me aspicit colat pietatem.
And Sennacherib himself being escaped for his life At Nineveh, was murdered by his own Sons in the very act of Idolatry, Vers. 37. Which dreadful judgement from the hand of God upon him, occasioned that Epitaph upon him,. Qui me aspicit colat pietatem.
Mediote qui de• flagellis peccaia, •••iantur non immediate adducant enim •os •d poenitentiam quae ad oblin•ud•• pec catorum, re••s sionem suo ord ne nos •dducit. Calvin. Isai. 27.9.
Mediote qui de• flagellis peccaia, •••iantur non immediate adducant enim •os •d poenitentiam Quae ad oblin•ud•• pec catorum, re••s sionem Sue ord ne nos •dducit. calvin. Isaiah 27.9.
