A sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons at their late solemne monethly fast Januarie 29th, 1644 wherein these foure necessary considerations are plainly proved and demonstrated out of the holy Scriptures, viz ... / by George Walker ...
IT is one of the Proverbiall sayings of the wise King Solomon, that if a Ruler hearken to lyes, all his servants, that is, Officers and Ministers (Meshart••) are wicked ▪ His Father David, in the dayes of the reigne of the wicked Tyrant Sam, had still experience of this to his grief.
IT is one of the Proverbial sayings of the wise King Solomon, that if a Ruler harken to lies, all his Servants, that is, Officers and Ministers (Meshart••) Are wicked ▪ His Father David, in the days of the Reign of the wicked Tyrant Sam, had still experience of this to his grief.
For after that God had rejected Saul for his disobedience, from being King over Israel, and had declared his purpose to him by Samuel, an evill spirit of fury, jealousie,
For After that God had rejected Saul for his disobedience, from being King over Israel, and had declared his purpose to him by Samuel, an evil Spirit of fury, jealousy,
and his eares were open to hearken to all lyes ▪ slanders, and false reports, which wicked flattering Courtiers ▪ or other 〈 ◊ 〉 ••formers would bring against him.
and his ears were open to harken to all lies ▪ slanders, and false reports, which wicked flattering Courtiers ▪ or other 〈 ◊ 〉 ••formers would bring against him.
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And hereupon he doth compose this golden Propheticall Psalme, the Title whereof is, (Thou wilt not destroy) and a golden Psalme of David ▪ for the chiefe Musician, In which:
And hereupon he does compose this golden Prophetical Psalm, the Title whereof is, (Thou wilt not destroy) and a golden Psalm of David ▪ for the chief Musician, In which:
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or of theeves and robbers combined together in a bond, or league.) Doe yee judge uprightly, ô yee sons of men? yea, in heart yee work wickednesse, you weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.
or of thieves and robbers combined together in a bound, or league.) Do ye judge uprightly, o ye Sons of men? yea, in heart ye work wickedness, you weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.
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The wicked (saith he) are estranged (that is, alienated from God and all goodnesse) even from the wombe, they goe astray as soone as they are borne speaking lyes.
The wicked (Says he) Are estranged (that is, alienated from God and all Goodness) even from the womb, they go astray as soon as they Are born speaking lies.
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and falsehood, and increase their wickednesse) their poyson (that is of spite and malice) is like the poyson of a Serpent, they are like the deafe Adder that stoppeth her eares, which refuseth to hearken to the voyce of the charmers, charming never so wisely.
and falsehood, and increase their wickedness) their poison (that is of spite and malice) is like the poison of a Serpent, they Are like the deaf Adder that stoppeth her ears, which Refuseth to harken to the voice of the charmers, charming never so wisely.
That is, they harden their hearts, and stop their eares against all just reproofes, wise Counsels, wholesome admonitions, charming and alluring perswasions.
That is, they harden their hearts, and stop their ears against all just reproofs, wise Counsels, wholesome admonitions, charming and alluring persuasions.
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Thirdly, hee breaks out into a Propheticall imprecation, in which he doth by way of wishing, foretell Gods just proceeding against them in judgement severall wayes;
Thirdly, he breaks out into a Prophetical imprecation, in which he does by Way of wishing, foretell God's just proceeding against them in judgement several ways;
and comparing them to that great Bramble, or Bryar which is in the Hebrew called Atad, and in Greek Cynosbatos: That is the Dog-bryar, and of all Brambles is most full of sharp hooked pricks, some hardned and dryed with heat of Sunne,
and comparing them to that great Bramble, or Briar which is in the Hebrew called Atad, and in Greek Cynosbatos: That is the dog-briar, and of all Brambles is most full of sharp hooked pricks, Some hardened and dried with heat of Sun,
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namely this, That the world shall see, and earthly men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.
namely this, That the world shall see, and earthly men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God that Judgeth in the earth.
The Greek Septuagints, and the vulgar Latine, which followes them verbatim, doe thus render the words, Before your Thorns can feele the Bramble he will devoure them,
The Greek Septuagints, and the Vulgar Latin, which follows them verbatim, do thus render the words, Before your Thorns can feel the Bramble he will devour them,
Austine upon this place reads this verse thus, Before the Bramble bring forth your pricks, as it were alive, as it were in wrath he swalloweth them up.
Augustine upon this place reads this verse thus, Before the Bramble bring forth your pricks, as it were alive, as it were in wrath he swalloweth them up.
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Tremelius and Junius come nearest of all to the originall Hebrew Text, and thus they render the words, When as yet your pricks, which are pricks of the Dog-bryar, are not felt, hee will destroy as with a whirle-winde every one,
Tremelius and Junius come nearest of all to the original Hebrew Text, and thus they render the words, When as yet your pricks, which Are pricks of the dog-briar, Are not felt, he will destroy as with a whirlwind every one,
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First, Pots, or Caldrons, wherein flesh is sod, as Ex. 16.3. and 38.3. Ezech. 11.11. Secondly, Thornes, and pricks of Thornes and Bryars, as Isa. 34.13. Hos. 2.8.
First, Pots, or Caldrons, wherein Flesh is sod, as Ex. 16.3. and 38.3. Ezekiel 11.11. Secondly, Thorns, and pricks of Thorns and Briars, as Isaiah 34.13. Hos. 2.8.
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Thirdly, because the pricks of the great Bramble are very sharpe and hooked: this word is used to signifie fish-hooks, Amos 4.2. In all our English Bibles of the old, new, and Geneva Translation, and some Latine Bibles, this word is taken to signifie Pots or Caldrons.
Thirdly, Because the pricks of the great Bramble Are very sharp and hooked: this word is used to signify fishhooks, Amos 4.2. In all our English Bibles of the old, new, and Geneva translation, and Some Latin Bibles, this word is taken to signify Pots or Caldrons.
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Here certainely this word signifies the sharpe pricks of the great Dog-bramble, which here in the Hebrew Text is Arad, and is used, Iudg. 9.14, 15. in Jothams parable, to signifie the Bramble, which being made King of the Trees, kindled a fire, which devoured the Cedars of Lebanon. Now this Bramble in the body,
Here Certainly this word signifies the sharp pricks of the great Dog-bramble, which Here in the Hebrew Text is Arad, and is used, Judges 9.14, 15. in Jothams parable, to signify the Bramble, which being made King of the Trees, kindled a fire, which devoured the Cedars of Lebanon. Now this Bramble in the body,
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and the Propheticall Psalmist affirmeth, That God who judgeth in the earth, will take away and destroy as with a tempestuous whirle-winde, every one of them,
and the Prophetical Psalmist Affirmeth, That God who Judgeth in the earth, will take away and destroy as with a tempestuous whirlwind, every one of them,
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These things well considered, lead us to the full sense and true meaning of the whole Text. First, here is a manifest Apostrophe, that is the Psalmists turning of his speech to the Band or Congregation of wicked Counsellors, unjust Iudges,
These things well considered, led us to the full sense and true meaning of the Whole Text. First, Here is a manifest Apostrophe, that is the Psalmists turning of his speech to the Band or Congregation of wicked Counsellors, unjust Judges,
for every one in your Band and Congregation, is a grievous thorne, and sharpe prick of the cursed Bramble, sharply set and bent to doe mischiefe in malice and fury to the people and Church of God.
for every one in your Band and Congregation, is a grievous thorn, and sharp prick of the cursed Bramble, sharply Set and bent to do mischief in malice and fury to the people and Church of God.
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He that is God who judgeth in the earth, (as it is expressed in the eleventh verse in the last words) will take away as with a whirle-winde (that is, scatter and destroy tempestuously) every one, aswell the living and green, as the dry and hardned.
He that is God who Judgeth in the earth, (as it is expressed in the eleventh verse in the last words) will take away as with a whirlwind (that is, scatter and destroy tempestuously) every one, aswell the living and green, as the dry and hardened.
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And so I have done with opening and expounding of the Text. I proceed to the Doctrines which the words and phrases thereof rightly understood doe offer to us.
And so I have done with opening and expounding of the Text. I proceed to the Doctrines which the words and phrases thereof rightly understood doe offer to us.
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and persecutors of Gods Church and people, is resembled to a Bramble, and is by the Spirit of God, which spake by David, called by the name of the Dog-bramble, which is the worst, and most hurtfull of all Briars and Thornes, which God layd as a curse upon the earth for mans sinne, Gen. 3.18.
and persecutors of God's Church and people, is resembled to a Bramble, and is by the Spirit of God, which spoke by David, called by the name of the Dog-bramble, which is the worst, and most hurtful of all Briers and Thorns, which God laid as a curse upon the earth for men sin, Gen. 3.18.
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and corrupt Officers in a Church or State, or wicked instruments, and men of violence conspiring and working with them to doe hurt and mischiefe to Gods people,
and corrupt Officers in a Church or State, or wicked Instruments, and men of violence conspiring and working with them to do hurt and mischief to God's people,
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Thirdly, in that it is here said of the righteous, that before they feele the pricks of the Bramble, God will take away every one, both green and dry, more or lesse grievous and pricking, and hurtfull to them.
Thirdly, in that it is Here said of the righteous, that before they feel the pricks of the Bramble, God will take away every one, both green and dry, more or less grievous and pricking, and hurtful to them.
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Hence we garher a third Doctrine, viz. That God is so tender and watchfull over his Church and people, that he frustrates the wicked Counsells and practises of their enemies,
Hence we garher a third Doctrine, viz. That God is so tender and watchful over his Church and people, that he frustrates the wicked Counsels and practises of their enemies,
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and scatters and destroyes their persecutors, before they proceed and prevaile so farre, as to make them feele and undergoe the evill and mischiefe which they are sharply set,
and scatters and Destroys their persecutors, before they proceed and prevail so Far, as to make them feel and undergo the evil and mischief which they Are sharply Set,
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Fourthly, from the words which here threaten destruction to the sharpe pricks, that is, the enemies and persecutors of the righteous, that God will take away every one as with a whirlewind, a fourth Doctrine ariseth, which is this;
Fourthly, from the words which Here threaten destruction to the sharp pricks, that is, the enemies and persecutors of the righteous, that God will take away every one as with a whirlwind, a fourth Doctrine arises, which is this;
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even the plague and curse of Lands and Kingdomes in which they are, is aboundantly confirmed by Testimonies and examples, which the holy Scriptures doe plentifully afford and minister to us.
even the plague and curse of Lands and Kingdoms in which they Are, is abundantly confirmed by Testimonies and Examples, which the holy Scriptures do plentifully afford and minister to us.
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the Prophet inveighing against the practises of such Counsellors, Iudges, Officers, and other wicked persons banded together under an ungodly Prince, saith, They hunt every man his brother with a net, that they may doe evill with both hands earnestly, or cunningly:
the Prophet inveighing against the practises of such Counsellors, Judges, Officers, and other wicked Persons banded together under an ungodly Prince, Says, They hunt every man his brother with a net, that they may do evil with both hands earnestly, or cunningly:
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And in the Propheticall Song of Moses, Deut. 32.32.33. It is said of such men cleaving together, as Grapes in a cluster, That their Vine is the Vine of Sodome, and of the fields of Gomorah:
And in the Prophetical Song of Moses, Deuteronomy 32.32.33. It is said of such men cleaving together, as Grapes in a cluster, That their Vine is the Vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah:
their Grapes are Grapes of Gall, and their clusters are bitter: their Wine is the poyson of Dragons, and the cruell venome of Aspes. And Ezech. 28.24. The Lord promising to remove the plague and curse from his Land and People, saith:
their Grapes Are Grapes of Gall, and their clusters Are bitter: their Wine is the poison of Dragons, and the cruel venom of Asps. And Ezekiel 28.24. The Lord promising to remove the plague and curse from his Land and People, Says:
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There shall be no more a pricking Bryar, nor any grievous Thorne unto them. When he riddeth his Land of such grievous oppressours, persecutors, and such pernicious persons.
There shall be no more a pricking Briar, nor any grievous Thorn unto them. When he riddeth his Land of such grievous Oppressors's, persecutors, and such pernicious Persons.
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And Isa. 27 4. the Lord saith, that while he keeps the Church, his Vineyard of red Wine, these enemies of it, are Bryars and Thornes set against him in Battaile.
And Isaiah 27 4. the Lord Says, that while he keeps the Church, his Vineyard of read Wine, these enemies of it, Are Briars and Thorns Set against him in Battle.
but in other Psalmes also hee calls them Dogs, and Lyons, as Psal. 22.16.20, 21. Many Dogs are come about me, the assembly of the wicked have inclosed mee, and verse 21. Save me from the Lyons mouth, and Psalme 57.4.
but in other Psalms also he calls them Dogs, and Lyons, as Psalm 22.16.20, 21. Many Dogs Are come about me, the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me, and verse 21. Save me from the Lyons Mouth, and Psalm 57.4.
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In the Book of Judges, chap. 9. we read that Abimelech the son of Gideon, by a Concubine, being assisted by a band of wicked Counsellors, who were prevalent, and leading men in Shechem ;
In the Book of Judges, chap. 9. we read that Abimelech the son of gideon, by a Concubine, being assisted by a band of wicked Counsellors, who were prevalent, and leading men in Shechem;
and pursuing the rest of the people who betooke themselves for refuge to a strong Tower, he had his skull broken by a stone which a woman cast upon his head:
and pursuing the rest of the people who betook themselves for refuge to a strong Tower, he had his skull broken by a stone which a woman cast upon his head:
and no small plague to all Israel, who lost above forty thousand men in a bloudy Civill war, which by Gods Law they were bound to make and pursue against them for putting away abhominations,
and no small plague to all Israel, who lost above forty thousand men in a bloody Civil war, which by God's Law they were bound to make and pursue against them for putting away abominations,
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and destroying cursed Malefactors, out of Israel. Those unjust Iudges, and wicked Counsellors, patrons of filthy abomination, refused to deliver up to justice the sonnes of Belial, who had most villanously abus•d the Levites wife unto death;
and destroying cursed Malefactors, out of Israel. Those unjust Judges, and wicked Counsellors, Patrons of filthy abomination, refused to deliver up to Justice the Sons of Belial, who had most villanously abus•d the Levites wife unto death;
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and by their authority stirred up all the Children of Benjamin to take up armes against all their brethren of the other Tribes, who were commanded to execute justice in such cases under paine of a curse,
and by their Authority stirred up all the Children of Benjamin to take up arms against all their brothers of the other Tribes, who were commanded to execute Justice in such cases under pain of a curse,
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Saul also, the first anoynted King over all Israel, when God had rejected him for his disobedience, gathered to himselfe a Band of wicked Counsellors, corrupt Officers,
Saul also, the First anointed King over all Israel, when God had rejected him for his disobedience, gathered to himself a Band of wicked Counsellors, corrupt Officers,
And mention is also made of them, 1 Sam. 22. By them he was stirred up to pursue David his chiefe Champion against the uncircumcised Philistims, the common enemies of Israel, to drive him out of his Land:
And mention is also made of them, 1 Sam. 22. By them he was stirred up to pursue David his chief Champion against the uncircumcised philistines, the Common enemies of Israel, to drive him out of his Land:
So that for want of his helpe, he was in his great straits and feares drawne to consult with the devill, by the witch of Endor, to the destruction of himselfe,
So that for want of his help, he was in his great straits and fears drawn to consult with the Devil, by the witch of Endor, to the destruction of himself,
and in bitternesse of anguish hee fell desperately upon his owne Sword, and dyed a selfe-murtherer, 1 Sam. 31. and so this wicked Band proved a curse to him and themselves,
and in bitterness of anguish he fell desperately upon his own Sword, and died a selfe-murtherer, 1 Sam. 31. and so this wicked Band proved a curse to him and themselves,
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and in the Kings house, & all the Shield of Gold which he had made, 1 Kings 12. and 2 Chron. 12. Likewise the Princes and flattering Counsellours of Ioash King of Iudah, who conspired together,
and in the Kings house, & all the Shield of Gold which he had made, 1 Kings 12. and 2 Chronicles 12. Likewise the Princes and flattering Counsellors of Joash King of Iudah, who conspired together,
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and were authors to draw the King to Idolatry, and to persecute to death the Prophet, who was the sonne of that renouned Priest Jehoiadah, by whom he himselfe had been saved alive, nourished,
and were Authors to draw the King to Idolatry, and to persecute to death the Prophet, who was the son of that renowned Priest Jehoiada, by whom he himself had been saved alive, nourished,
and this was the plague and curse which his wicked Counsellors, by whom hee was led, brought on him and themselves. 2 Chron. 24. we read also in the Prophesie of Ieremiah, that King Zedekiah was altogether led and rul•d by a Band of wicked Counsellors, Princes, Priests,
and this was the plague and curse which his wicked Counsellors, by whom he was led, brought on him and themselves. 2 Chronicles 24. we read also in the Prophesy of Jeremiah, that King Zedekiah was altogether led and rul•d by a Band of wicked Counsellors, Princes, Priests,
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and false Prophets, which at length over-awed him, when they had brought him into great straits, Jer. 38.24, 25. These were the men who persecuted Ieremiah for prophecying to them from God, laid wait to catch him in his words, smote him, put him in the stocks,
and false prophets, which At length overawed him, when they had brought him into great straits, Jer. 38.24, 25. These were the men who persecuted Jeremiah for prophesying to them from God, laid wait to catch him in his words, smote him, put him in the stocks,
and left the Land desolate, as we read Ier. 39. But yet there was another Band and conspiracy of wicked Counsellors, unjust Iudges, persecutiong Rulers,
and left the Land desolate, as we read Jeremiah 39. But yet there was Another Band and Conspiracy of wicked Counsellors, unjust Judges, persecutiong Rulers,
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and ungodly Officers, and other instruments of violence, more pestilent and pernicious then all these who were such a plague and curse to their whole Nation, that they brought the wrath of God on it to the utmost,
and ungodly Officers, and other Instruments of violence, more pestilent and pernicious then all these who were such a plague and curse to their Whole nation, that they brought the wrath of God on it to the utmost,
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that was the great Counsell of the Iewes in our Saviours dayes, by which the publishing of the Gospell was desperately opposed, the blessed Messiah persecuted and murthered, his Apostles and Martyrs scourged, imprisoned, slaine,
that was the great Counsel of the Iewes in our Saviors days, by which the publishing of the Gospel was desperately opposed, the blessed Messiah persecuted and murdered, his Apostles and Martyrs scourged, imprisoned, slain,
so that a generall curse cleaves to their children, and they have for 1600 yeares been a by-word, a reproach and a hissing in all Nations where they are scattered.
so that a general curse cleaves to their children, and they have for 1600 Years been a Byword, a reproach and a hissing in all nations where they Are scattered.
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These dreadful examples are so many lowd voyces proclaiming from God to our eares, and witnessing to our hearts the truth propounded in this Doctrine, viz. That every Band, Company,
These dreadful Examples Are so many loud voices proclaiming from God to our ears, and witnessing to our hearts the truth propounded in this Doctrine, viz. That every Band, Company,
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and Faction of wicked men, consulting to doe mischiefe, and practising against Gods Church and people, are most pernicious and dangerous Brambles, the plague and curse of Lands and Kingdomes.
and Faction of wicked men, consulting to do mischief, and practising against God's Church and people, Are most pernicious and dangerous Brambles, the plague and curse of Lands and Kingdoms.
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I have been large in producing a multitude of examples, because I would have you take notice, that wicked Rulers and Kings mentioned in Scripture, never wanted pernicious Counsellors,
I have been large in producing a multitude of Examples, Because I would have you take notice, that wicked Rulers and Kings mentioned in Scripture, never wanted pernicious Counsellors,
and people of old, as to reserve to himselfe a prevayling party, and to put wisedome and courage into the great Counsell of the Kingdome, to resist their violence, to preserve Religion from ruine, the people from oppression, the Land from spoyling, to oppose the bands of the wicked, to scatter them, and execute justice on them:
and people of old, as to reserve to himself a prevailing party, and to put Wisdom and courage into the great Counsel of the Kingdom, to resist their violence, to preserve Religion from ruin, the people from oppression, the Land from spoiling, to oppose the bans of the wicked, to scatter them, and execute Justice on them:
I will launch forth a little further, to discover the depth of their malice, how pestilent and mischievous they must needs be, wheresoever they prevail, and are countenanced;
I will launch forth a little further, to discover the depth of their malice, how pestilent and mischievous they must needs be, wheresoever they prevail, and Are countenanced;
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First, it is most certaine, that all sons of Belial, children of the Devill, and seed of the old Serpent, especially when a faction of them is banded together, are most hurtful and dangerous to the Church and people of God,
First, it is most certain, that all Sons of Belial, children of the devil, and seed of the old Serpent, especially when a faction of them is banded together, Are most hurtful and dangerous to the Church and people of God,
and a plague and curse to the State in which they rule and have power: For God hath put enmity between them and the elect seed of the woman, Christ, and his true members:
and a plague and curse to the State in which they Rule and have power: For God hath put enmity between them and the elect seed of the woman, christ, and his true members:
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which victory for the most part doth c•st Christians, as it did their head Christ, the bruising of their heele, Gen. 3.15. What a curse the sons of Eli, who are called sons of Belial, 1 Sam. 2.12. did bring upon the Land of Israel, and on their fathers house, we may read at large, chap. 2.11.
which victory for the most part does c•st Christians, as it did their head christ, the bruising of their heel, Gen. 3.15. What a curse the Sons of Eli, who Are called Sons of Belial, 1 Sam. 2.12. did bring upon the Land of Israel, and on their Father's house, we may read At large, chap. 2.11.
And I doubt not but the covetousnesse, theft, and treachery of Iudas, who was a Devill incarnate, doe discover sufficiently what mischiefe abounds in the children of the devill.
And I doubt not but the covetousness, theft, and treachery of Iudas, who was a devil incarnate, do discover sufficiently what mischief abounds in the children of the Devil.
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And St. Paul calls Elimas the Sorcerer, who laboured to turne Sergius Paulus from the faith, the enemy of all righteousnesse, the child of the Devill, full of all malice and subtilty, Acts 13.10.
And Saint Paul calls Elymas the Sorcerer, who laboured to turn Sergius Paulus from the faith, the enemy of all righteousness, the child of the devil, full of all malice and subtlety, Acts 13.10.
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The second reason is drawne from their actions, and practises. First of all their thoughts are against the righteous for evill, Psalme 56.5. They work mischief in their hearts, verse 2. of this Psalme, devise it on their beds, Psal. 30.4. they glory and boast in it, Psalme 52.1.
The second reason is drawn from their actions, and practises. First of all their thoughts Are against the righteous for evil, Psalm 56.5. They work mischief in their hearts, verse 2. of this Psalm, devise it on their Beds, Psalm 30.4. they glory and boast in it, Psalm 52.1.
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but curse with their heart, Psal. 62.3, 4. In the balance of Iustice which they hold as Iudges in their hands, and under colour and pretence of judgement, they weigh out the violence of their hands, (that is, wrongs and injuries) in the earth. Psalme 58.2. They plot against the righteous, Psalme 37.12. They lye in wait for bloud, Mich 7.2.
but curse with their heart, Psalm 62.3, 4. In the balance of justice which they hold as Judges in their hands, and under colour and pretence of judgement, they weigh out the violence of their hands, (that is, wrongs and injuries) in the earth. Psalm 58.2. They plot against the righteous, Psalm 37.12. They lie in wait for blood, Mich 7.2.
even his hidden ones, who are his jewells and his treasure: they are confederate against God himselfe, Psal 83 3.5. they judge unjustly, accept the persons of the wicked, Psal 82.2.
even his hidden ones, who Are his Jewels and his treasure: they Are confederate against God himself, Psalm 83 3.5. they judge unjustly, accept the Persons of the wicked, Psalm 82.2.
And in a word, there is no evil action, or unjust practice, which men of wicked counsells, banded together, will not doe earnestly with both hands, Mich. 7.3.
And in a word, there is no evil actium, or unjust practice, which men of wicked Counsels, banded together, will not do earnestly with both hands, Mich. 7.3.
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The Prophet David upon certaine knowledge of the evill and mischiefe which followes them, proclaims the man blessed that hath not walked in their counsell, Psal. 1.1.
The Prophet David upon certain knowledge of the evil and mischief which follows them, proclaims the man blessed that hath not walked in their counsel, Psalm 1.1.
And when they associate themselves, and take counsell together, their counsell shall come to nought, and they shall be broken in pieces, Isa. 8.10. and the fruit of their Counsells which they seek deep to hide, and of their workes which are in the darke, is woe, Isa. 29.15.
And when they associate themselves, and take counsel together, their counsel shall come to nought, and they shall be broken in Pieces, Isaiah 8.10. and the fruit of their Counsels which they seek deep to hide, and of their works which Are in the dark, is woe, Isaiah 29.15.
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and all those who walke in their Counsells; they bring the sword on their City with Captivity and slavery, Hos. 10.6. The Counsellors of the King of Assyriah, and of proud Babel, brought them downe to hell and destruction, Isa. 10.15. and 47.13.
and all those who walk in their Counsels; they bring the sword on their city with Captivity and slavery, Hos. 10.6. The Counsellors of the King of Assyria, and of proud Babel, brought them down to hell and destruction, Isaiah 10.15. and 47.13.
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And in all the examples before mentioned, as of Abimelech, of the men of Belial in Gibeah, of Saul, Absolom, Rehoboam, Ioash, and of the wicked Princes, Priests, Rulers,
And in all the Examples before mentioned, as of Abimelech, of the men of Belial in Gibeah, of Saul, Absalom, Rehoboam, Joash, and of the wicked Princes, Priests, Rulers,
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and people in the dayes of Zedekiah, before the captivity to Babel ; and in the dayes of Christ and the Apostles, before the destruction of City, Temple,
and people in the days of Zedekiah, before the captivity to Babel; and in the days of christ and the Apostles, before the destruction of city, Temple,
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and for treacherous Counsells and attempts against the Lawes, Liberties, and Religion, sometimes to cut them off by the sword of Iustice. I hope that you who are so vigilant over others, will be as watchfull to keep all such out of your assembly;
and for treacherous Counsels and attempts against the Laws, Liberties, and Religion, sometime to Cut them off by the sword of Justice I hope that you who Are so vigilant over Others, will be as watchful to keep all such out of your assembly;
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as here the Propheticall Psalmist doth to King Sauls great Counsell, in the two first Verses of this Psalme, Doe yee indeed speak righteousnesse, ô Congregation? doe yee judge uprightly, ô yee sonnes of men.
as Here the Prophetical Psalmist does to King Saul's great Counsel, in the two First Verses of this Psalm, Do ye indeed speak righteousness, o Congregation? do ye judge uprightly, o ye Sons of men.
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You have driven away as with a whirle-winde all those malignant and factious spirits from among you, who have opposed your godly and religious endeavours to relieve the oppressed, to reforme both Church and State,
You have driven away as with a whirlwind all those malignant and factious spirits from among you, who have opposed your godly and religious endeavours to relieve the oppressed, to reform both Church and State,
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The severall Bands of Anabaptists, Antinomiaur, Familists, Libertines, and Separatists, are so multiplyed, that they begin to threaten, and speake big words.
The several Bans of Anabaptists, Antinomiaur, Familists, Libertines, and Separatists, Are so multiplied, that they begin to threaten, and speak big words.
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And besides these we have blasphemous Hereticks, or rather Atheists, who begin to gather Assemblies, and to teach people, that one Spirit rules in all living Creatures, men and beasts;
And beside these we have blasphemous Heretics, or rather Atheists, who begin to gather Assemblies, and to teach people, that one Spirit rules in all living Creatures, men and beasts;
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As for hell, damnation, and differences of Elect men blessed, and reprobate cursed, they hold them to be Dreams, fictions, scar-crowes, and idle fancies.
As for hell, damnation, and differences of Elect men blessed, and Reprobate cursed, they hold them to be Dreams, fictions, scarecrows, and idle fancies.
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but all agree in this, that with lyes, slanders, revilings, and reproaches they strive to over-lade, teare and rend the true Orthodox reformed Churches,
but all agree in this, that with lies, slanders, revilings, and Reproaches they strive to overlade, tear and rend the true Orthodox reformed Churches,
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And yee renowned Worthies, as yee tender the good and welfare of your Countrey, and of those who have entrusted you with defence and safety of their Religion, Lawes, Liberty,
And ye renowned Worthies, as ye tender the good and welfare of your Country, and of those who have Entrusted you with defence and safety of their Religion, Laws, Liberty,
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and because some are but green thorns, or pricks, seduced and drawn into the faction by the sleights and subtelty of deceivers, have compassion on them,
and Because Some Are but green thorns, or pricks, seduced and drawn into the faction by the sleights and subtlety of deceivers, have compassion on them,
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when they are combined together to worke wickednesse in their hearts, to oppresse and persecute Gods people by injustice and violence, and to oppose necessary Reformation:
when they Are combined together to work wickedness in their hearts, to oppress and persecute God's people by injustice and violence, and to oppose necessary Reformation:
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they have raised up, and doe still maintaine a most unnaturall bloudy civill warre, and have brought upon us the great and sore judgement of the sword:
they have raised up, and do still maintain a most unnatural bloody civil war, and have brought upon us the great and soar judgement of the sword:
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they have also subservient Bands of malignants, who do work for them secretly under-hand, and are ready upon every occasion to helpe forward their cursed designe:
they have also subservient Bans of malignants, who do work for them secretly underhand, and Are ready upon every occasion to help forward their cursed Design:
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and have no reliefe, nor remedy, but that which is worse than the disease: And yet when any taxe is layd on their parishes, they are assessed more deeply,
and have no relief, nor remedy, but that which is Worse than the disease: And yet when any Tax is laid on their Parishes, they Are assessed more deeply,
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and blasphemous Hereticks, who when they have rob'd the folds of the Pastors, and stollen away their sheep, do raise up Hue and Cry against them, for demanding their owne:
and blasphemous Heretics, who when they have robbed the folds of the Pastors, and stolen away their sheep, do raise up Hue and Cry against them, for demanding their own:
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and while they persecute with the sword of their slanderous tongues all godly Orthodox Ministers, who desire to walk in the beaten way of all Reformed Churches,
and while they persecute with the sword of their slanderous tongues all godly Orthodox Ministers, who desire to walk in the beaten Way of all Reformed Churches,
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Indeed if heresie, blasphemy, mutiny, raised up in the Church and State, and open affronts offered to this religious Parliament be Christian Liberty and Conscience:
Indeed if heresy, blasphemy, mutiny, raised up in the Church and State, and open affronts offered to this religious Parliament be Christian Liberty and Conscience:
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and open detestation of those offences and crimes whereof we are generally guilty in one measure or other, in that out of cowardly feare we yeelded our necks to the Antichristian yoke of Prelaticall Tyrants, receiving without contradiction,
and open detestation of those offences and crimes whereof we Are generally guilty in one measure or other, in that out of cowardly Fear we yielded our necks to the Antichristian yoke of Prelatical Tyrants, receiving without contradiction,
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and Lordly dominion over Gods inheritance, fathering it on them by Divine Right. Some have out of wilfull ignorance, and some out of flattery, some out of ambition,
and Lordly dominion over God's inheritance, fathering it on them by Divine Right. some have out of wilful ignorance, and Some out of flattery, Some out of ambition,
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So it might have been truely said of us, our Prophets prophesied falsely, they preached for the pompe and Lordly power of Bishops, and Metrapolitanes, proclaimed them to be Lords over mens consciences,
So it might have been truly said of us, our prophets prophesied falsely, they preached for the pomp and Lordly power of Bishops, and Metrapolitanes, proclaimed them to be lords over men's Consciences,
they haled men to prison, & by hard and close imprisonment murthered the innonocent, they robbed men of their estates by arbitrary fines, they over-awed Iudges, Counsellors,
they haled men to prison, & by hard and close imprisonment murdered the innonocent, they robbed men of their estates by arbitrary fines, they overawed Judges, Counsellors,
and wrong judgment proceeded at their command, the wicked were favoured and promoted, and all godly people, especially faithfull Orthodox Ministers were hated and hunted after with nets;
and wrong judgement proceeded At their command, the wicked were favoured and promoted, and all godly people, especially faithful Orthodox Ministers were hated and hunted After with nets;
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And what remained then for us to doe, but in anguish of soule to cry out and complain in the words of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 59.11, &c. We roar like Bears, and mourne sore like Doves:
And what remained then for us to do, but in anguish of soul to cry out and complain in the words of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 59.11, etc. We roar like Bears, and mourn soar like Dove:
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And except the Lord of Hosts had left unto us a small remnant of faithfull praying people, we should have beene as Sodome, and we should have been as Gomorah. But when he saw our afliction, he looked on us with compassion,
And except the Lord of Hosts had left unto us a small remnant of faithful praying people, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been as Gomorrah. But when he saw our affliction, he looked on us with compassion,
and with dangers of Malignants among us? I must say againe, I feare wee have not rendred to God thanks and prayse, with the slaughter of our sinnes and lusts,
and with dangers of Malignants among us? I must say again, I Fear we have not rendered to God thanks and praise, with the slaughter of our Sins and Lustiest,
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and making supplication with strong cries, and saying, Have mercy upon me ô God according to thy loving kindnes, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out all my transgressions:
and making supplication with strong cries, and saying, Have mercy upon me o God according to thy loving kindness, according to the multitude of thy tender Mercies blot out all my transgressions:
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deliver me from bloud-guiltinesse, create in mee a cleane heart, restore to me the joy of thy salvation, Psal. 51 ▪ And againe, O Lord rebuke me not in thy wrath, I am troubled, I am bowed greatly, I goe mourning all the day long :
deliver me from Bloodguiltiness, create in me a clean heart, restore to me the joy of thy salvation, Psalm 51 ▪ And again, Oh Lord rebuke me not in thy wrath, I am troubled, I am bowed greatly, I go mourning all the day long:
O how happy should we be, if we could thus repent, if we could thus humble our soules in these our Fasts, Gods bowels of compassion would yearn towards us,
O how happy should we be, if we could thus Repent, if we could thus humble our Souls in these our Fasts, God's bowels of compassion would yearn towards us,
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and will say to your soules, I am your salvation. His scourging rod, the cursed Bramble, with all the Thornes and Pricks thereof, all the bands of the wicked which trouble us, shall be thrown away into the fire, burnt and consumed.
and will say to your Souls, I am your salvation. His scourging rod, the cursed Bramble, with all the Thorns and Pricks thereof, all the bans of the wicked which trouble us, shall be thrown away into the fire, burned and consumed.
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& to oppresse, persecute, and doe mischiefe to Gods people, unto the severall sorts of pricks on the great Bramble, of which some are green and more tender, others dryed and hardned,
& to oppress, persecute, and do mischief to God's people, unto the several sorts of pricks on the great Bramble, of which Some Are green and more tender, Others dried and hardened,
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or open profest persecutors, they are all sharers in the same wickednesse, and being all of the same cursed Band and crew, they shall perish in the same destruction.
or open professed persecutors, they Are all sharers in the same wickedness, and being all of the same cursed Band and crew, they shall perish in the same destruction.
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and to take my Covenant in thy mouth, seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my word behinde thee? when thou sawest a Thiefe thou consentedst to him,
and to take my Covenant in thy Mouth, seeing thou Hatest instruction, and Chastest my word behind thee? when thou Sawest a Thief thou consentedst to him,
Fourthly, that Gods wrath is kindled against them, and if they doe not repent he will teare them in pieces, and none shall deliver them. And Psalme 26.4.5.
Fourthly, that God's wrath is kindled against them, and if they do not Repent he will tear them in Pieces, and none shall deliver them. And Psalm 26.4.5.
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doth necessarily intimate, that all they who do joyn in counsel with the wicked, & help forward their designes, are pertakers of their sinnes, and shall perish with them.
does necessarily intimate, that all they who do join in counsel with the wicked, & help forward their designs, Are partakers of their Sins, and shall perish with them.
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and guilty of them as being their owne sins for which they are justly punished. Now the first is manifest, Exodus 20.5. by the expresse words of the Law, where the Lord saith, He will visit the sins of the Fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation:
and guilty of them as being their own Sins for which they Are justly punished. Now the First is manifest, Exodus 20.5. by the express words of the Law, where the Lord Says, He will visit the Sins of the Father's upon the children unto the third and fourth generation:
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Therefore much more they who joyne in Counsell with the enemies of Gods Church, and further and helpe forward their malicious designes, let them seem never so moderate and zealous for Religion,
Therefore much more they who join in Counsel with the enemies of God's Church, and further and help forward their malicious designs, let them seem never so moderate and zealous for Religion,
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they are all hurtfull and dangerous pricks of the cursed Bramble, brethren and companions with the malignant in their mischiefe, guilty of the same sins,
they Are all hurtful and dangerous pricks of the cursed Bramble, brothers and Sodales with the malignant in their mischief, guilty of the same Sins,
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For it serves to admonish us all to be vigilant and watchfull against all hurtfull persons, dangerous sons of Belial, who are so many thornes and pricks of the cursed Bramble, yea far more dangerous;
For it serves to admonish us all to be vigilant and watchful against all hurtful Persons, dangerous Sons of Belial, who Are so many thorns and pricks of the cursed Bramble, yea Far more dangerous;
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for their teeth are Speares, and Arrowes, and their tongue a sharpe sword. Psalme 57.4. They doe not onely catch and wound, and teare all that come within their reach,
for their teeth Are Spears, and Arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Psalm 57.4. They do not only catch and wound, and tear all that come within their reach,
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but they have bent their tongues like a Bow for lies, and shoot forth their poysoned arrowes, bitter words of slander, to hurt and wound at a distance, Psal. 64.3.
but they have bent their tongues like a Bow for lies, and shoot forth their poisoned arrows, bitter words of slander, to hurt and wound At a distance, Psalm 64.3.
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The Prophet Ieremiah living in a dangerous time, in which there were many assemblies of such treacherous men, cryed out in great feare and anguish, O that I had in the wildernesse the lodging place of wayfaring men, that I might leave my people, and goe from them. Ieremiah 9.2.3. David also, beset with such Bryars, as a man possest with horror, and trembling, wished that hee had wings to flye away.
The Prophet Jeremiah living in a dangerous time, in which there were many assemblies of such treacherous men, cried out in great Fear and anguish, Oh that I had in the Wilderness the lodging place of wayfaring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them. Jeremiah 9.2.3. David also, beset with such Briars, as a man possessed with horror, and trembling, wished that he had wings to fly away.
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Let us not be deceived with the faire shewes of those instruments of Satan, who are outwardly Saints and Angells of light, professing aboundance of new light, every sort and Sect of them,
Let us not be deceived with the fair shows of those Instruments of Satan, who Are outwardly Saints and Angels of Light, professing abundance of new Light, every sort and Sect of them,
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as much as our bodies, and was like a great Bramble overspreading the whole Land, darkning our light with the shadow of it, is by Gods mighty hand working with this happy Parliament, hurled out of all high Courts of Iustice,
as much as our bodies, and was like a great Bramble overspreading the Whole Land, darkening our Light with the shadow of it, is by God's mighty hand working with this happy Parliament, hurled out of all high Courts of justice,
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for it doth get root and strength again in other places round about us, and doth prevaile to doe misciefe, not a little in the North, the South, the West, and middle Countries:
for it does get root and strength again in other places round about us, and does prevail to do misciefe, not a little in the North, the South, the West, and middle Countries:
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And the Lord calls us to fasting and prayer, and to great humiliation, that we seeking to him may finde deliverance from the cruelty of that devouring Bramble;
And the Lord calls us to fasting and prayer, and to great humiliation, that we seeking to him may find deliverance from the cruelty of that devouring Bramble;
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yea, this Bramble shrouding it selfe under the shadow of the great Cedar of Lebanons regall power and presence, rules over many great trees and Oaks of Bashan :
yea, this Bramble shrouding it self under the shadow of the great Cedar of Lebanons regal power and presence, rules over many great trees and Oaks of Bashan:
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And hence it is, that besides forraigne forces, Satan hath raised up from among our selves bands of Malignants, Anabaptists, Antinomians, Libertines, Schismaticall Separatists, all which are so many treacherous enemies at home,
And hence it is, that beside foreign forces, Satan hath raised up from among our selves bans of Malignants, Anabaptists, Antinomians, Libertines, Schismatical Separatists, all which Are so many treacherous enemies At home,
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and do all worke together to strengthen the popish Faction, and to lay us open and naked to their fury and violence, by opposing and retarding the blessed worke of Reformation, deviding us among our selves,
and do all work together to strengthen the popish Faction, and to lay us open and naked to their fury and violence, by opposing and retarding the blessed work of Reformation, dividing us among our selves,
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And every one in these severall factions, is like a sharpe venemous Thorne or Prick of the cursed Bramble, stinging and wounding the Church and Common-wealth,
And every one in these several factions, is like a sharp venomous Thorn or Prick of the cursed Bramble, stinging and wounding the Church and Commonwealth,
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And therefore to me it is not grievous, but to you it is safe to admonish you againe in the words of the Apostle, to beware of these Dogs, to beware of these evill workers, to beware of the concision:
And Therefore to me it is not grievous, but to you it is safe to admonish you again in the words of the Apostle, to beware of these Dogs, to beware of these evil workers, to beware of the concision:
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and all their counsells and designes tend to crosse and hinder all sound Reformation, and to further the grand Antichristian faction, in their desperate attempts to ruine Religion, Church, and Common-wealth.
and all their Counsels and designs tend to cross and hinder all found Reformation, and to further the grand Antichristian faction, in their desperate attempts to ruin Religion, Church, and Commonwealth.
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Can any be so blinde and voyd of understanding, as to expect any blessing or good at all from them who are the curse of the land? will the pernicious enemies of Reformation,
Can any be so blind and void of understanding, as to expect any blessing or good At all from them who Are the curse of the land? will the pernicious enemies of Reformation,
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though it be never so well warranted and held forth in the Word of God? We read of Manasseh, the King of Iudah, that when the Captains of the host of the King of Assyria, came against him, they took him in the thorns, bound him in chaines,
though it be never so well warranted and held forth in the Word of God? We read of Manasses, the King of Iudah, that when the Captains of the host of the King of Assyria, Come against him, they took him in the thorns, bound him in chains,
and carryed him to Babylon, where he was in great affliction, 2 Chron. 33.11. When the City could not defend him, he fled for shelter into the Briar bushes,
and carried him to Babylon, where he was in great affliction, 2 Chronicles 33.11. When the city could not defend him, he fled for shelter into the Briar Bushes,
and humiliation for deliverance from these Bryars, and Thornes, and from their hooks and snares. And because while we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not heare us;
and humiliation for deliverance from these Briars, and Thorns, and from their hooks and snares. And Because while we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not hear us;
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and could wash our hearts from wickednesse, and put away by repentance our sinnes which doe strengthen the hands of our enimies against us, God would quickly scatter all them that rise up to vex us,
and could wash our hearts from wickedness, and put away by Repentance our Sins which do strengthen the hands of our enemies against us, God would quickly scatter all them that rise up to vex us,
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the Lord is ready and waiteth for our amendment, that instantly and without delay he may scatter them as with a whirlewinde both the green and the dry.
the Lord is ready and waits for our amendment, that instantly and without Delay he may scatter them as with a whirlwind both the green and the dry.
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That God will not suffer the righteous to feel the evill and mischiefe intended and plotted against them, by the bands of their enemies and persecutors,
That God will not suffer the righteous to feel the evil and mischief intended and plotted against them, by the bans of their enemies and persecutors,
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this is expressed in the Originall Scriptures by an Hebrew word which implies bodily touching; The other is the inward sense of feeling by knowledg and understanding.
this is expressed in the Original Scriptures by an Hebrew word which Implies bodily touching; The other is the inward sense of feeling by knowledge and understanding.
and so he had a feeling of him in part only by bodily sense, but not a full and perfect feeling of him in soule and spirit by knowledg and understanding.
and so he had a feeling of him in part only by bodily sense, but not a full and perfect feeling of him in soul and Spirit by knowledge and understanding.
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and scatters their persecutors before they proceed, and prevaile so far as to make them feel the evill and mischiefe which they are sharply set and cruelly bent to inflict and bring upon them.
and scatters their persecutors before they proceed, and prevail so Far as to make them feel the evil and mischief which they Are sharply Set and cruelly bent to inflict and bring upon them.
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Secondly, that though the Lord suffers the wicked to afflict his Church, and to be his rod to scourge his People, either for their sins by way of sharp correction,
Secondly, that though the Lord suffers the wicked to afflict his Church, and to be his rod to scourge his People, either for their Sins by Way of sharp correction,
Thirdly, though the cruell enemies of Gods Church, and persecutors of his people, may proceed so far as to kill their bodies with sense of outward torment and violence done to the flesh;
Thirdly, though the cruel enemies of God's Church, and persecutors of his people, may proceed so Far as to kill their bodies with sense of outward torment and violence done to the Flesh;
yet they shall never reach to their soules and spirits, nor prevaile so farre as to make them feele the evill and mischiefe intended against their inward man, the soule and spirit.
yet they shall never reach to their Souls and spirits, nor prevail so Far as to make them feel the evil and mischief intended against their inward man, the soul and Spirit.
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Thus when they have travelled with iniquity, and conceived mischief, they bring forth falsehood, and when they have made a pit and aiggedit, they fall into the ditch themselves,
Thus when they have traveled with iniquity, and conceived mischief, they bring forth falsehood, and when they have made a pit and aiggedit, they fallen into the ditch themselves,
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and many such testimonies, we have pregnant examples, as that of Iehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 20. when three nations were banded against him and his people,
and many such testimonies, we have pregnant Examples, as that of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20. when three Nations were banded against him and his people,
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Another example is that of Hezekiah, when the Assyrian King Senacharib came against him to besiege Ierusalem, and by Rabshekeh, threatned to drive his people to that extremity,
another Exampl is that of Hezekiah, when the assyrian King Senacharib Come against him to besiege Ierusalem, and by Rabshekeh, threatened to drive his people to that extremity,
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yet before they feele that destruction and misery which is intended and plotted against them, and Lord will send deliverance by scatrering, and destroying their cruell persecutors.
yet before they feel that destruction and misery which is intended and plotted against them, and Lord will send deliverance by scatrering, and destroying their cruel persecutors.
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and destroy them with the sword, God overthrew them all in the sea, and suffered not his people to feele their cruell hand, Exod. 14. Also in the dayes of the Iudges, the Israelites were often oppressed and afflicted by divers enemies, which sought to cast them out and destroy them:
and destroy them with the sword, God overthrew them all in the sea, and suffered not his people to feel their cruel hand, Exod 14. Also in the days of the Judges, the Israelites were often oppressed and afflicted by diverse enemies, which sought to cast them out and destroy them:
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and the inward spiritual comforts which fill their soules, doe swallow all pains and sorrowes, that they have no such sense and feeling of them as others have.
and the inward spiritual comforts which fill their Souls, do swallow all pains and sorrows, that they have no such sense and feeling of them as Others have.
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The third perticular in the Doctrine is, that though the Bands of the wicked do persecute the Saints for their true faith in Christ, to their own destruction:
The third particular in the Doctrine is, that though the Bans of the wicked do persecute the Saints for their true faith in christ, to their own destruction:
for the preservation, defence, and upholding of them in a world so full of the Bands of wicked sons of Belial, and in a land so over-spread with the curse and plague of Bryars and thornes.
for the preservation, defence, and upholding of them in a world so full of the Bans of wicked Sons of Belial, and in a land so overspread with the curse and plague of Briars and thorns.
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First, in the yeare 88. when the flouds of Belial made us afraid, and the armed Bands of Antichrist came against us with an invincible Armado, (as they proudly boasted) armed with sharpe hooks, stabbing knives,
First, in the year 88. when the floods of Belial made us afraid, and the armed Bans of Antichrist Come against us with an invincible Armado, (as they proudly boasted) armed with sharp hooks, stabbing knives,
and all weapons of cruelty, and instruments of death, the Lord did blow upon them with his mighty whirlewinde, scattered them upon the face of the great deep, the sea covered them,
and all weapons of cruelty, and Instruments of death, the Lord did blow upon them with his mighty whirlwind, scattered them upon the face of the great deep, the sea covered them,
and they sunk as Lead in the mighty waters, and so he saved us from the sharp hooks and pricks of the enemies, their murdering and destroying weapons and instruments of cruelty did not touch us at all.
and they sunk as Led in the mighty waters, and so he saved us from the sharp hooks and pricks of the enemies, their murdering and destroying weapons and Instruments of cruelty did not touch us At all.
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but only chastisements of love, fatherly corrections and tryalls, which are the faithfull wounds of a lover, better and more safe then the deceitfull kisses and embracings of our enemies.
but only chastisements of love, fatherly corrections and trials, which Are the faithful wounds of a lover, better and more safe then the deceitful Kisses and embracings of our enemies.
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and all other Sects, and Opinions, contrarie to true godlinesse, O how are we bound to admire the love, mercy, bounty and goodnesse of the Lord our God in all these notable passages of his providence, watchfulnesse,
and all other Sects, and Opinions, contrary to true godliness, Oh how Are we bound to admire the love, mercy, bounty and Goodness of the Lord our God in all these notable passages of his providence, watchfulness,
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and the oftner we are put in remembrance of Gods mercies to us, and our sins against his holy Majesty, the more let us be humbled, the more let us crye mightily to God in confession, prayer,
and the oftener we Are put in remembrance of God's Mercies to us, and our Sins against his holy Majesty, the more let us be humbled, the more let us cry mightily to God in Confessi, prayer,
but may be confident, that he will scatter the bands of our enemies, and all the cursed pricks of the cursed Bramble, he will take away every one as with a whirle-winde ; as my Text here speaks.
but may be confident, that he will scatter the bans of our enemies, and all the cursed pricks of the cursed Bramble, he will take away every one as with a whirlwind; as my Text Here speaks.
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Secondly, this Doctrine is of use to strengthen the faith of weake Christians, and to put courage into them that are fearefull and cowardly in our Land,
Secondly, this Doctrine is of use to strengthen the faith of weak Christians, and to put courage into them that Are fearful and cowardly in our Land,
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Gods love to his Church, and his care for his people, and watchfulnesse over them, doth not alwayes consist and appeare in suffering no hurtfull Bryars to be at all ▪ (or if such happen to grow up and increase) in ridding the land of them speedily:
God's love to his Church, and his care for his people, and watchfulness over them, does not always consist and appear in suffering no hurtful Briars to be At all ▪ (or if such happen to grow up and increase) in ridding the land of them speedily:
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But herein especially is Gods love and care for his people manifested, when hee suffers Bryars and Thornes to grow up and multiply in the land till they grow terrible,
But herein especially is God's love and care for his people manifested, when he suffers Briars and Thorns to grow up and multiply in the land till they grow terrible,
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and dangerous, and yet preserves his Church as a Lilly among thornes, safe and untouched, and his people from all sense and feeling of any hurt from them;
and dangerous, and yet preserves his Church as a Lily among thorns, safe and untouched, and his people from all sense and feeling of any hurt from them;
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Hereby God doth manifest himselfe to be our refuge and strength, and a present helpe against all troubles, never failing, no• neglecting us in time of need,
Hereby God does manifest himself to be our refuge and strength, and a present help against all Troubles, never failing, no• neglecting us in time of need,
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But let us all put on courage and strength in these perillous times, and the more that evills and dangers encrease, the more stout & resolute let every man be to resist them in his place and ranke, and according to his ability.
But let us all put on courage and strength in these perilous times, and the more that evils and dangers increase, the more stout & resolute let every man be to resist them in his place and rank, and according to his ability.
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and the abominable, and murderers, and whore-mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and lyers, which have their portion in the Lake which burneth with fire and brimstone for evermore. Rev. 21.8.
and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and Idolaters, and liars, which have their portion in the Lake which burns with fire and brimstone for evermore. Rev. 21.8.
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The fourth and last poynt in my Text, is the destruction of the enemies and persecutors of Gods Church and people, in these words, He will take them away with a whirle-winde,
The fourth and last point in my Text, is the destruction of the enemies and persecutors of God's Church and people, in these words, He will take them away with a whirlwind,
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That when God Church is most dangerously beset, and most fiercely assayled by the bands of enemies and persecutors of all sorts, the Lord will terribly, suddenly,
That when God Church is most dangerously beset, and most fiercely assailed by the bans of enemies and persecutors of all sorts, the Lord will terribly, suddenly,
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First, that the destruction of the wicked, who band themselves together against Gods Church and people, shall be dreadfull and terrible, the Scriptures aboundantly testifie:
First, that the destruction of the wicked, who band themselves together against God's Church and people, shall be dreadful and terrible, the Scriptures abundantly testify:
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For the day of Gods vengeance on them is sayd to be a wofull day, Ier. 17, 16. A day of wrath, a day of trouble and distresse, a day of wastnesse and desolation, a day of thick darknesse, clouds, and gloominesse, Nah. 1.15. All which are dreadfull and terrible.
For the day of God's vengeance on them is said to be a woeful day, Jeremiah 17, 16. A day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wastness and desolation, a day of thick darkness, Clouds, and gloominess, Nah. 1.15. All which Are dreadful and terrible.
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And in a word, the soule of the Lord so hateth these wicked men which love violence, that he will rain upon them snares, fire, brimstone, and an horrible tempest:
And in a word, the soul of the Lord so hates these wicked men which love violence, that he will rain upon them snares, fire, brimstone, and an horrible tempest:
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this shall be the portion of their cup, Psal. 11.6. Secondly, that their destruction shall come suddenly, the Lord himselfe testifieth, Deut. 32.35.
this shall be the portion of their cup, Psalm 11.6. Secondly, that their destruction shall come suddenly, the Lord himself Testifieth, Deuteronomy 32.35.
and the things which come upon them make haste. And Psal. 64.7. It is said of them that bend their bowe to shoote at the perfect, that the Lord shall shoote at them with his swift arrow suddenly, suddenly shall their stroke be :
and the things which come upon them make haste. And Psalm 64.7. It is said of them that bend their bow to shoot At the perfect, that the Lord shall shoot At them with his swift arrow suddenly, suddenly shall their stroke be:
and that they may no more heare of him, and trust in oppression and perversenesse, Therefore their fall and breach shall be suddenly as the swelling in an high wall, the breaking whereof commeth suddenly at an instant Isa. 30.13.
and that they may no more hear of him, and trust in oppression and perverseness, Therefore their fallen and breach shall be suddenly as the swelling in an high wall, the breaking whereof comes suddenly At an instant Isaiah 30.13.
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And in this respect, the Lord comming to take vengeance on the Romish Beast, and on all his agents, saith, Behold, I come as a Thiefe, that is, suddenly and unexpected, Rev. 16.15.
And in this respect, the Lord coming to take vengeance on the Romish Beast, and on all his agents, Says, Behold, I come as a Thief, that is, suddenly and unexpected, Rev. 16.15.
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An utter destruction is denounced against all of all sorts, who are banded together against God and his people, men and women, yong and old. Priests and Prophets.
an utter destruction is denounced against all of all sorts, who Are banded together against God and his people, men and women, young and old. Priests and prophets.
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The whole family of Achan, the troubler of Israel was destroyed, Ios 7 24. Corah, and all that conspired with him, of all ages and Sexes were at once swallowed up, Num 16. And of all Ahabs fam•ly,
The Whole family of achan, the troubler of Israel was destroyed, Ios 7 24. Corah, and all that conspired with him, of all ages and Sexes were At once swallowed up, Num 16. And of all Ahabs fam•ly,
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And of all the wicked Faction which conspired against Ieremiah, the Lord saith, Cast them out of my sight, let them goe forth, such as are for death, to death,
And of all the wicked Faction which conspired against Jeremiah, the Lord Says, Cast them out of my sighed, let them go forth, such as Are for death, to death,
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And though Moses and Samuel stood before mee, saith God, my minde could not be towards them, Ier. 15.1, 2. Besides these testimonies, we have also good reasons to confirme this truth, all grounded on the word of God.
And though Moses and Samuel stood before me, Says God, my mind could not be towards them, Jeremiah 15.1, 2. Beside these testimonies, we have also good Reasons to confirm this truth, all grounded on the word of God.
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First, it is the way & course of Gods proceeding, so to deal with men as they deale with others, to pay them home in their kind, and punish like with like:
First, it is the Way & course of God's proceeding, so to deal with men as they deal with Others, to pay them home in their kind, and Punish like with like:
The Law which God gave to Noah and his sons, that whosoever sheds mans bloud, by man shall his bloud be shed, is also a proofe of this assertion; besides many examples in Scripture.
The Law which God gave to Noah and his Sons, that whosoever sheds men blood, by man shall his blood be shed, is also a proof of this assertion; beside many Examples in Scripture.
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and like raging waves, and proud waters, are ready to over-flow and drowne his people, what would become of his servants? how would the enemy rage more against his holy Majesty? and what would they doe to his great name;
and like raging waves, and proud waters, Are ready to overflow and drown his people, what would become of his Servants? how would the enemy rage more against his holy Majesty? and what would they do to his great name;
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and they, after their hardnesse, and heart that cannot repent, heap to themselves wrath against the day of wrath and visitation, Rom. 2. And such are all the enemies & persecutors banded against Gods Church and people:
and they, After their hardness, and heart that cannot Repent, heap to themselves wrath against the day of wrath and Visitation, Rom. 2. And such Are all the enemies & persecutors banded against God's Church and people:
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and there is no hope of mercy to them, that they may repent as Paul did. Therefore all of them being pricks and thornes of the cursed Bramble, they shall perish and be terribly destroyed,
and there is no hope of mercy to them, that they may Repent as Paul did. Therefore all of them being pricks and thorns of the cursed Bramble, they shall perish and be terribly destroyed,
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Now when he scattereth the enemies, and persecutors suddenly, terribly, and totally, in the height of their pride and power, it appeares to all to be his worke,
Now when he Scattereth the enemies, and persecutors suddenly, terribly, and totally, in the height of their pride and power, it appears to all to be his work,
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And this holy Psalmist David was overtaken in this kinde, as himself acknowledgeth, Psal 73.2 3, &c. But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had welnigh slipt:
And this holy Psalmist David was overtaken in this kind, as himself acknowledgeth, Psalm 73.2 3, etc. But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had Wellnigh slipped:
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Wherefore let us beare this lesson in minde, that we may not be over-taken with envy and fretting at the pride and power of ungodly persecutors for a little while,
Wherefore let us bear this Lesson in mind, that we may not be overtaken with envy and fretting At the pride and power of ungodly persecutors for a little while,
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Secondly, this Doctrine, which speaks nothing but terrour to the enemies and persecutors of the Church, affords matter of comfort to the faithfull in times most feareful and comfortlesse,
Secondly, this Doctrine, which speaks nothing but terror to the enemies and persecutors of the Church, affords matter of Comfort to the faithful in times most fearful and comfortless,
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We cannot more earnestly desire and long for the downfall and destruction of our desperate and deadly enemies, those hurtfull and dangerous Thorns and Brambles, which are the plague and curse that lyeth heavy upon our land,
We cannot more earnestly desire and long for the downfall and destruction of our desperate and deadly enemies, those hurtful and dangerous Thorns and Brambles, which Are the plague and curse that lies heavy upon our land,
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nor more heartily wish for full deliverance from their rage and fury, than the Lord wisheth and desireth, that we by repentance, holy obedience, newnesse of heart,
nor more heartily wish for full deliverance from their rage and fury, than the Lord wishes and Desires, that we by Repentance, holy Obedience, newness of heart,
