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THE FIRST SERMON. Lamentations, chap. 3. vers. 48. &c. 48 Mine eye casteth out riuers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
THE FIRST SERMON. Lamentations, chap. 3. vers. 48. etc. 48 Mine eye Cast out Rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
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49 Mine eye droppeth without stay, and ceaseth not. 50 Till the Lord looke downe and beholde from heauen.49 Mine eye drops without stay, and ceases not. 50 Till the Lord look down and behold from heaven.
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51 Mine eye breaketh mine heart, because of all the daughters of my citie. 52 Mine enemies chased me sore like a bird without cause.51 Mine eye breaks mine heart, Because of all the daughters of my City. 52 Mine enemies chased me soar like a bird without cause.
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53 They shut vp my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone vpon me. 54 Waters flowed ouer my head, then thought I, I am destroyed.53 They shut up my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me. 54 Waters flowed over my head, then Thought I, I am destroyed.
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ALL these words doe containe a Lamentation of Ieremie, and of the rest of Gods people for the iudgements of God on his Church and on Ierusalem his owne citie:
ALL these words do contain a Lamentation of Ieremie, and of the rest of God's people for the Judgments of God on his Church and on Ierusalem his own City:
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and for the miserie and calamitie that lay vpon their whole state. After this sort they bewaile their heauie case:
and for the misery and calamity that lay upon their Whole state. After this sort they bewail their heavy case:
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Mine eye casteth out riuers of water, &c. Mine eye Cast out Rivers of water, etc.
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Now this Lamentation is set forth, 1 Partly by the manner of it, and 2 Partly by the causes of it.
Now this Lamentation is Set forth, 1 Partly by the manner of it, and 2 Partly by the Causes of it.
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1 The manner of it is declared in the foure former verses, and that by diuers circumstances:
1 The manner of it is declared in the foure former Verses, and that by diverse Circumstances:
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namely, 1 By the greatnesse of it:
namely, 1 By the greatness of it:
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for in regard of the miserie of the daughter of his people, hee did not onely moisten his eyes with teares,
for in regard of the misery of the daughter of his people, he did not only moisten his eyes with tears,
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but sent forth riuers of teares, vers. 48. which is an excessiue kinde of speech vsuall in the Scriptures,
but sent forth Rivers of tears, vers. 48. which is an excessive kind of speech usual in the Scriptures,
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and signifying that he wept abundantly. 2 It is set out by the continuance of it.
and signifying that he wept abundantly. 2 It is Set out by the Continuance of it.
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Mine eye droppeth without stay, and ceaseth not, vers. 49. Neither shall it cease, but I will continue lamenting till the Lord looke downe from heauen, and shew some signe that hee doth beholde and pitie our estate, vers. 50. 3 Their lamentation is set out by the sinceritie of it, that it proceeded from trueth and vprightnesse:Mine eye drops without stay, and ceases not, vers. 49. Neither shall it cease, but I will continue lamenting till the Lord look down from heaven, and show Some Signen that he does behold and pity our estate, vers. 50. 3 Their lamentation is Set out by the sincerity of it, that it proceeded from truth and uprightness:
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Mine eye breaketh mine heart, vers. 51. That is, the things that I see with mine eye, doe cause me to lament wonderfully:Mine eye breaks mine heart, vers. 51. That is, the things that I see with mine eye, do cause me to lament wonderfully:
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so heauie is the case of all the daughters of my citie, that it euen breaketh my very heart. 2 The causes of it are of two sorts: 1 Inward, which was griefe of heart, vers. 51. 2 Outward, which was the crueltie of their enemies:
so heavy is the case of all the daughters of my City, that it even breaks my very heart. 2 The Causes of it Are of two sorts: 1 Inward, which was grief of heart, vers. 51. 2 Outward, which was the cruelty of their enemies:
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which crueltie is set forth: 1 By a similitude taken from fowlers:
which cruelty is Set forth: 1 By a similitude taken from fowlers:
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Mine enemies haue chased me sore like a bird, vers. 52. Implying thereby that they made it a sport, a recreation and trade to pursue Gods seruants:Mine enemies have chased me soar like a bird, vers. 52. Implying thereby that they made it a sport, a recreation and trade to pursue God's Servants:
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they did as it were goe a hawking after innocent and harmelesse soules. 2 Their crueltie is described by a comparison taken from hunters, who vsed to digge pits to the intent that great beasts might fal into them, and so be intrapped:
they did as it were go a hawking After innocent and harmless Souls. 2 Their cruelty is described by a comparison taken from Hunters, who used to dig pits to the intent that great beasts might fall into them, and so be entrapped:
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and thē they would throw stones at them, or vse some such meanes to kill them,
and them they would throw stones At them, or use Some such means to kill them,
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when they durst not goe downe into the pit where they were. Such were the plots and endeuours of their aduersaries:
when they durst not go down into the pit where they were. Such were the plots and endeavours of their Adversaries:
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they were as cunning and as eager in their attempts against the people of God,
they were as cunning and as eager in their attempts against the people of God,
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as men would be in killing a Beare or a Lion, that otherwise would kill them if they were at libertie, vers. 53. 3 Lastly, their crueltie is set out by a comparison drawne from the inundation of waters:
as men would be in killing a Bear or a lion, that otherwise would kill them if they were At liberty, vers. 53. 3 Lastly, their cruelty is Set out by a comparison drawn from the inundation of waters:
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their rage was like the violence of mightie riuers and floods, that ouerflowe and drowne all that comes in their way, vers. 54. Vers. 48. Mine eye casteth out riuers of water ] Their affliction was so sore, that their case in regard of any earthly succour that could be expected, was helplesse and remedilesse.
their rage was like the violence of mighty Rivers and floods, that overflow and drown all that comes in their Way, vers. 54. Vers. 48. Mine eye Cast out Rivers of water ] Their affliction was so soar, that their case in regard of any earthly succour that could be expected, was helpless and remediless.
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In vaine it was to speake vnto men; for they were inexorable, because they were mercilesse:
In vain it was to speak unto men; for they were inexorable, Because they were merciless:
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in vaine it was to take weapons;
in vain it was to take weapons;
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they had had too much of that before, and by that meanes Zedekiah had euen vndone them:
they had had too much of that before, and by that means Zedekiah had even undone them:
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and as for other helps, they were as farre to seeke as for these.
and as for other helps, they were as Far to seek as for these.
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Now therefore they fall to weeping, and seeke to relieue themselues by teares, and by sighes and grones before the Lords throne in heauen. Whence ariseth this doctrine:
Now Therefore they fallen to weeping, and seek to relieve themselves by tears, and by sighs and groans before the lords throne in heaven. Whence arises this Doctrine:
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That godly sorrow and holy affliction is the best remedie in any sorrow and affliction: whether it be from men, from Sathan, or from God himselfe:
That godly sorrow and holy affliction is the best remedy in any sorrow and affliction: whither it be from men, from Sathan, or from God himself:
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whether it be on bodie, on state, on name, or on the minde and soule of a man:
whither it be on body, on state, on name, or on the mind and soul of a man:
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whether it bee on particular persons, our selues, or those that are about vs, or on the whole land, on church or commonwealth, this is the most soueraigne remedie in all miseries and extremities whatsoeuer.
whither it be on particular Persons, our selves, or those that Are about us, or on the Whole land, on Church or commonwealth, this is the most sovereign remedy in all misery's and extremities whatsoever.
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This inward godly griefe is a salue for euery sore, and a plaister for euery wound.
This inward godly grief is a salve for every soar, and a plaster for every wound.
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To weepe and cry and powre out our hearts before God is that course that they here take,
To weep and cry and pour out our hearts before God is that course that they Here take,
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and that which wee must take in the like distresse: according to the measure of the affliction, and as it is more publike or priuate,
and that which we must take in the like distress: according to the measure of the affliction, and as it is more public or private,
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so must be the measure of our lamentation.
so must be the measure of our lamentation.
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To this there is a promise made in the prophesie of Isaiah, &c. That when our hands cannot help our selues,
To this there is a promise made in the prophesy of Isaiah, etc. That when our hands cannot help our selves,
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nor our tongues preuaile with others, yet then wee may relieue our selues by our prayers vnto God:
nor our tongues prevail with Others, yet then we may relieve our selves by our Prayers unto God:
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for in that place the Lord vndertaketh that mourners shalbe comforted, &c. God the Father sends his owne sonne, for in that place the Lord undertaketh that mourners shall comforted, etc. God the Father sends his own son,
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and the Father and the Sonne doe send the holy Ghost, that when men are mourning and seele their pouertie so as it breakes their hearts, the spirit which is the comforter may minister comfort vnto them:
and the Father and the Son do send the holy Ghost, that when men Are mourning and seel their poverty so as it breaks their hearts, the Spirit which is the comforter may minister Comfort unto them:
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that when they feele their captiuitie and imprisonment as it were, Christ Iesus may set them at libertie:
that when they feel their captivity and imprisonment as it were, christ Iesus may Set them At liberty:
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be they neuer so weake, neuer so meane, neuer so miserable, neuer so sinfull, if once they come thus to mourne, they shall haue their hearts comforted:
be they never so weak, never so mean, never so miserable, never so sinful, if once they come thus to mourn, they shall have their hearts comforted:
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though they bee couered with ashes, God will giue them beautie for ashes, and put on them the garment of gladnes, for the spirit of heauines:
though they be covered with Ashes, God will give them beauty for Ashes, and put on them the garment of gladness, for the Spirit of heaviness:
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bestowing vpon them that which shall make them cheerefull, euen the oyle of ioy: not an earthly but an heauenly oyle.
bestowing upon them that which shall make them cheerful, even the oil of joy: not an earthly but an heavenly oil.
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And there is great cause why God should deale so with such kinde of persons: for
And there is great cause why God should deal so with such kind of Persons: for
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1 Hee is full of pitie and compassion:
1 He is full of pity and compassion:
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and therefore the prophet Ioel in his 2. Chap. vers. 13. biddeth vs rent our hearts and not our garments:
and Therefore the Prophet Joel in his 2. Chap. vers. 13. bids us rend our hearts and not our garments:
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that is, bring inward sorrow that may crush and breake the heart, and then turne vnto the Lord: that is, bring inward sorrow that may crush and break the heart, and then turn unto the Lord:
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which if we doe, wee shalbe sure of reliefe:
which if we do, we shall sure of relief:
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and why? the Lord is mercifull (saith hee) and our God is very readie to forgiue.
and why? the Lord is merciful (Says he) and our God is very ready to forgive.
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When wee see our children mourning and confessing their faults, wee cannot but haue our bowels of compassion earning towards them.
When we see our children mourning and confessing their Faults, we cannot but have our bowels of compassion earning towards them.
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If Iacob had stood by and heard his sonne Iosephs pitifull moane that in the anguish of his soule hee made vnto his brethren,
If Iacob had stood by and herd his son Joseph's pitiful moan that in the anguish of his soul he made unto his brothers,
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when they dealt so vnnaturallie with him, would hee not haue pitied him, and by strong hand haue rescued him from his cruell sonnes? What shall wee then thinke of God? he is farre more mercifull than Iacob was, and wee are neerer vnto him than euer Ioseph was vnto his father? And therefore when wee mourne in a holy manner, certainely hee will arise and haue mercy vpon vs. Hee cannot slay,
when they dealt so unnaturally with him, would he not have pitied him, and by strong hand have rescued him from his cruel Sons? What shall we then think of God? he is Far more merciful than Iacob was, and we Are nearer unto him than ever Ioseph was unto his father? And Therefore when we mourn in a holy manner, Certainly he will arise and have mercy upon us He cannot slay,
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when he sees our hearts full of sorrow, and our eyes full of teares: for the sighs and groanes of his people doe giue him no rest in heauen.
when he sees our hearts full of sorrow, and our eyes full of tears: for the sighs and groans of his people do give him no rest in heaven.
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Secondly, this godly mourning must needs be a speciall remedie in all manner of afflictions, because it makes our prayers very forcible:
Secondly, this godly mourning must needs be a special remedy in all manner of afflictions, Because it makes our Prayers very forcible:
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it sets an edge vpon our petitions, and makes vs pray heartily, feruently and strongly. When Iacob wept in his prayer, it was so effectuall that hee preuailed.
it sets an edge upon our petitions, and makes us pray heartily, fervently and strongly. When Iacob wept in his prayer, it was so effectual that he prevailed.
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When Gods people ioyned together to powre forth buckets full of teares, drawne from the bottome of their hearts before the Lord, they were marueilously helped: When God's people joined together to pour forth buckets full of tears, drawn from the bottom of their hearts before the Lord, they were marvelously helped:
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for the great measure of their teares, made their supplications more feruent: for the great measure of their tears, made their supplications more fervent:
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and therefore it is said of Christ Iesus himselfe, that in the dayes of his flesh hee did offer vp prayers with strong crying, Heb. 5.7. and teares vnto him that was able to saue him from death.
and Therefore it is said of christ Iesus himself, that in the days of his Flesh he did offer up Prayers with strong crying, Hebrew 5.7. and tears unto him that was able to save him from death.
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When our Sauiour was about the principal point of his mediatorship, then did he gather strength vnto himselfe by this meanes.
When our Saviour was about the principal point of his mediatorship, then did he gather strength unto himself by this means.
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Thirdly, this must needs be very effectuall, because it is exceeding forcible against sinne: for when sorrow comes into the heart, sinne goes out, it will not lodge there,
Thirdly, this must needs be very effectual, Because it is exceeding forcible against sin: for when sorrow comes into the heart, sin Goes out, it will not lodge there,
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vnlesse it bee cockered and made much of.
unless it be cockered and made much of.
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When euery one laments his iniquitie, and mournes ouer Christ Iesus whom hee hath pierced by his sinnes;
When every one laments his iniquity, and mourns over christ Iesus whom he hath pierced by his Sins;
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then there is a fountaine opened to wash them from all, euen from sins that made a separation betwixt God and vs. Zacharie 12. & 13.
then there is a fountain opened to wash them from all, even from Sins that made a separation betwixt God and us Zacharias 12. & 13.
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Seeing then that this godly and holy sorrow is a means to make God pitie vs, to make vs call earnestly vpon him,
Seeing then that this godly and holy sorrow is a means to make God pity us, to make us call earnestly upon him,
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and to expell sinne, which might hinder vs from preuailing with him, it must needes follow that of all remedies in times of distresse, this is the best and surest.
and to expel sin, which might hinder us from prevailing with him, it must needs follow that of all remedies in times of distress, this is the best and Surest.
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This serues for instruction vnto vs to vse all meanes and furtherances, whereby wee may attaine vnto this.
This serves for instruction unto us to use all means and furtherances, whereby we may attain unto this.
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There are many afflictions abroad, many neerer home, in our owne townes and families: nay there are many things amisse in our owne hearts:
There Are many afflictions abroad, many nearer home, in our own Towns and families: nay there Are many things amiss in our own hearts:
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here is a medicine for euetie one of our maladies:
Here is a medicine for euetie one of our maladies:
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let vs get it and vse it, and all arguments and helps that may continue and increase it:
let us get it and use it, and all Arguments and helps that may continue and increase it:
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as the Nineuites, hauing direction by the spirit of God (as many of them as were his) did when Ionah threatned destruction against their citie within fortie dayes;
as the Ninevites, having direction by the Spirit of God (as many of them as were his) did when Jonah threatened destruction against their City within fortie days;
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they abased themselues and fell to mourning, and vsed fasting to helpe it onward: the people must shew it in their countenances:
they abased themselves and fell to mourning, and used fasting to help it onward: the people must show it in their countenances:
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the lowing of the beasts, and crying of the infants must further them to this holy remorse and griefe for their great and haynous transgressions.
the lowing of the beasts, and crying of the Infants must further them to this holy remorse and grief for their great and heinous transgressions.
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They had grieued the Lord by their iniquities, and therefore now they would grieue themselues with godly contrition for them.
They had grieved the Lord by their iniquities, and Therefore now they would grieve themselves with godly contrition for them.
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Hence it was that Gods people amongst the Iewes vsed to weare sack-cloth, to lie on the ground,
Hence it was that God's people among the Iewes used to wear Sackcloth, to lie on the ground,
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and to put dust vpon their heads, which were then meanes to further them in the worke of humiliation.
and to put dust upon their Heads, which were then means to further them in the work of humiliation.
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Therefore now that wee feare danger is neere vs, let vs betake our selues to this holy mourning:
Therefore now that we Fear danger is near us, let us betake our selves to this holy mourning:
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if wee refuse to doe it, and still continue to be hard-hearted;
if we refuse to do it, and still continue to be hardhearted;
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if the pestilence come into our families, wee are likelie to be taken away with the first,
if the pestilence come into our families, we Are likely to be taken away with the First,
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and to haue not only our bodies, but our soules in danger, and that of Gods wrath and euerlasting displeasure.
and to have not only our bodies, but our Souls in danger, and that of God's wrath and everlasting displeasure.
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Therefore let vs seeke to haue our hearts mollified by this excellent meanes of God;
Therefore let us seek to have our hearts mollified by this excellent means of God;
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and for this end, consider of the blessings of God plentifully powred downe vpon our nation, and vpon out selues in particular:
and for this end, Consider of the blessings of God plentifully poured down upon our Nation, and upon out selves in particular:
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as they did in the day of their humiliation, of whom Nehemiah maketh mention.
as they did in the day of their humiliation, of whom Nehemiah makes mention.
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Let vs seriously recount how many mercies wee haue enioyed, and how much they haue beene abused:
Let us seriously recount how many Mercies we have enjoyed, and how much they have been abused:
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how many afflictions wee haue felt, and how little wee haue beene bettered:
how many afflictions we have felt, and how little we have been bettered:
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how many deliuerances wee haue found, and yet how carelesse, nay how rebellious we haue beene notwithstanding them all.
how many Deliverances we have found, and yet how careless, nay how rebellious we have been notwithstanding them all.
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Let vs weigh with our selues what hurt our sins haue done vnto vs; how many good thinges they haue turned from vs;
Let us weigh with our selves what hurt our Sins have done unto us; how many good things they have turned from us;
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and how many euils they haue puld vpon vs:
and how many evils they have pulled upon us:
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and aboue all, let vs remember what a huge weight and multitude of miseries they haue brought vpon our Sauiour: namely, debasement and humiliation: sorrowes and sufferings: assaults and temptations:
and above all, let us Remember what a huge weight and multitude of misery's they have brought upon our Saviour: namely, debasement and humiliation: sorrows and sufferings: assaults and temptations:
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the heauie burden of our guiltines, and the greeuous punishment due for our deserts:
the heavy burden of our guiltiness, and the grievous punishment due for our deserts:
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the rage and violence of most malicious men, and the wrath and displeasure of the most righteous God:
the rage and violence of most malicious men, and the wrath and displeasure of the most righteous God:
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torments of bodie, and terrors of soule, and death it selfe, a painefull death, a shamefull death, and a cursed death.
torments of body, and terrors of soul, and death it self, a painful death, a shameful death, and a cursed death.
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Secondly, hereby may those bee confuted that thinke it dangerous to meditate on such things as will discomfort them,
Secondly, hereby may those be confuted that think it dangerous to meditate on such things as will discomfort them,
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and bring them to desperation, as they speake: and therefore they would haue no man to tell them of their sinnes:
and bring them to desperation, as they speak: and Therefore they would have no man to tell them of their Sins:
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but let them heare of the mercies of God in Christ:
but let them hear of the Mercies of God in christ:
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that they are likely to escape Gods hand when the pestilence comes neere them, though others escape not,
that they Are likely to escape God's hand when the pestilence comes near them, though Others escape not,
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but bee swept away on euery side of them, beeing notwithstanding as good or better than themselues.
but be swept away on every side of them, being notwithstanding as good or better than themselves.
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Farre bee it from vs that any here present should haue such thoughts, or giue such eare to such carnall counsell.
far be it from us that any Here present should have such thoughts, or give such ear to such carnal counsel.
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There is no danger in Christian sorrow, but the more of it, the better. And therefore the Apostle Iames saith:
There is no danger in Christian sorrow, but the more of it, the better. And Therefore the Apostle James Says:
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Suffer affliction, or afflict your selues, and sorrow and weepe: and if any thing keepe you from mourning, away with it: Suffer affliction, or afflict your selves, and sorrow and weep: and if any thing keep you from mourning, away with it:
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let goe laughter, and let carnall mirth be turned into mourning, and your ioy into heauinesse: let go laughter, and let carnal mirth be turned into mourning, and your joy into heaviness:
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O then you cannot cast downe your selues so lowe, but God will raise you vp againe.
Oh then you cannot cast down your selves so low, but God will raise you up again.
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Obiect. Oh but to weepe and lament, it is not manhood:Object. O but to weep and lament, it is not manhood:
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it argues that men want courage and fortitude, and is altogether vnbeseeming the person of a man:
it argues that men want courage and fortitude, and is altogether unbeseeming the person of a man:
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they will trust in God (they say) and neuer mourne for the matter.
they will trust in God (they say) and never mourn for the matter.
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Doth it argue want of courage to lament? Nay it argues want of faith not to lament for sinne.
Does it argue want of courage to lament? Nay it argues want of faith not to lament for sin.
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What doe they thinke of Iacob, was he a coward? They cannot say so:
What do they think of Iacob, was he a coward? They cannot say so:
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for the holy Ghost giues him that commendation, that he had strength and courage not onely to preuaile against men,
for the holy Ghost gives him that commendation, that he had strength and courage not only to prevail against men,
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but with the Angell of the couenant. And what was his conflict? Hee wept and prayed, as the Prophet Hosea witnesseth.
but with the Angel of the Covenant. And what was his conflict? He wept and prayed, as the Prophet Hosea Witnesseth.
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Was this cowardlines? Nothing lesse: for the scripture commends it for notable strength.
Was this cowardliness? Nothing less: for the scripture commends it for notable strength.
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And further, what doe they thinke of Dauid? was hee a coward? they will not so disgrace that renowned king,
And further, what do they think of David? was he a coward? they will not so disgrace that renowned King,
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and worthy captaine of the Lords host, as to lay vpon him the imputation of cowardise:
and worthy captain of the lords host, as to lay upon him the imputation of cowardice:
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yet hee makes mention of his teares and that often: as in the Psalmes, where he saith, that hee watered his couch with teares:
yet he makes mention of his tears and that often: as in the Psalms, where he Says, that he watered his couch with tears:
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that his eves did gush forth with riuers of teares because men kept not Gods lawe: and such like.that his eves did gush forth with Rivers of tears Because men kept not God's law: and such like.
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And what will they say to all Gods people, of whom it is said, that they should mourne as they did for Iosiah in the valley of Itadadrimmon, where hee was slaine, whose death all Israell did bitterly bewaile? and as one mourneth for his first borne, the only heire and hope of the familie.
And what will they say to all God's people, of whom it is said, that they should mourn as they did for Josiah in the valley of Itadadrimmon, where he was slain, whose death all Israel did bitterly bewail? and as one Mourneth for his First born, the only heir and hope of the family.
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What will they answere to this? will they condemne all Gods people for a generation of cowards? Nay, this is so farre from bewraying want of fortitude, that wee may boldly say, that when men are fullest of such teares, they are fullest of fortitude.
What will they answer to this? will they condemn all God's people for a generation of cowards? Nay, this is so Far from bewraying want of fortitude, that we may boldly say, that when men Are Fullest of such tears, they Are Fullest of fortitude.
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For what shall wee thinke of the Lord Iesus Christ? had hee no heart? was hee destitute of courage? that could not possibly bee.
For what shall we think of the Lord Iesus christ? had he no heart? was he destitute of courage? that could not possibly be.
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Nay, when hee was to exercise the fulnesse of his power: to vndertake such a worke as no creature durst attempt:
Nay, when he was to exercise the fullness of his power: to undertake such a work as no creature durst attempt:
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when hee was to offer vp himselfe to his father as a sacrifice for the sinnes of the Elect:
when he was to offer up himself to his father as a sacrifice for the Sins of the Elect:
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when hee was to encounter the Lords wrath and his iustice, Sathan and death, heil and damnation,
when he was to encounter the lords wrath and his Justice, Sathan and death, heil and damnation,
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and all the power of darkenes, that same time hee wept and that abundantly.
and all the power of darkness, that same time he wept and that abundantly.
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And I hope none will say that then our Sauiours strength failed him, notwithstanding his bitter teares and cries. And I hope none will say that then our Saviour's strength failed him, notwithstanding his bitter tears and cries.
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In trueth those that doe not weepe when there is cause, they are without heart, and vtterly voide of true fortitude:
In truth those that do not weep when there is cause, they Are without heart, and utterly void of true fortitude:
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subiect to marueilous feares and violent distempers, (which arise from a base minde) for what is the reason they are so affraide of death? but because they haue not mourned for their sinnes,
Subject to marvelous fears and violent distempers, (which arise from a base mind) for what is the reason they Are so afraid of death? but Because they have not mourned for their Sins,
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and so remoued the sting of death? which if they had done, they would triumph ouer death,
and so removed the sting of death? which if they had done, they would triumph over death,
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and say with S. Paul, 1. Cor. 15. O Death where is thy sting? their hearts would then, stand fast as the strong mountaines, and not bee affraide of any ill tidings:
and say with S. Paul, 1. Cor. 15. Oh Death where is thy sting? their hearts would then, stand fast as the strong Mountains, and not be afraid of any ill tidings:
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Not not of the pestilence that walketh in the darke, nor of the plague that destroyeth at noone day. Not not of the pestilence that walks in the dark, nor of the plague that Destroyeth At noon day.
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3 Thirdly this makes exceedingly for the comfort of those that are mourners in Sion:
3 Thirdly this makes exceedingly for the Comfort of those that Are mourners in Sion:
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they are in fauor with God, and out of the reach of al danger, so that nothing can befall them for hurt.
they Are in favour with God, and out of the reach of all danger, so that nothing can befall them for hurt.
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Blessed are those that mourne, Math. 5.4. for they shall bee comforted: Blessed Are those that mourn, Math. 5.4. for they shall be comforted:
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more happie is the poore man that weepes for his sinne, than the greatest potentate that reioyceth in the flesh.
more happy is the poor man that weeps for his sin, than the greatest potentate that rejoices in the Flesh.
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Vers. 18. For the destruction of the daughter of my people. ] Here is the cause of their lamentation:
Vers. 18. For the destruction of the daughter of my people. ] Here is the cause of their lamentation:
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it was the ruines and calamities of Gods Church, and poore distressed seruants: whence this doctrine may be gathered.
it was the ruins and calamities of God's Church, and poor distressed Servants: whence this Doctrine may be gathered.
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That the greatest affliction that shoulde touch the hearts of Gods people, is the affliction of the Church: That the greatest affliction that should touch the hearts of God's people, is the affliction of the Church:
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as is euident out of this text:
as is evident out of this text:
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For when Gods inheritance was spoiled, some put to the sword, others led captiue, the temple of God razed,
For when God's inheritance was spoiled, Some put to the sword, Others led captive, the temple of God razed,
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and the exercises of religion abolished, this made them to grieue exceedingly:
and the exercises of Religion abolished, this made them to grieve exceedingly:
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this was it that wrought vpon Ieremie, and made him breake forth into those wishes, Oh that mine head were full of water, Ieremy 9.1. and that mine eyes were a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe day and night for the slaine of the daughter of my people.
this was it that wrought upon Ieremie, and made him break forth into those wishes, O that mine head were full of water, Ieremy 9.1. and that mine eyes were a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people.
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As if hee could not haue his fill, nor weepe enough for the desolations of Sion,
As if he could not have his fill, nor weep enough for the desolations of Sion,
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and the miserable ouerthrow thereof which he foresawe.
and the miserable overthrow thereof which he foresaw.
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This was it that went neere the heart of good Nehemiah: who beeing in great prosperitie, cup-bearer to the mightiest Monarch that was then in the world,
This was it that went near the heart of good Nehemiah: who being in great Prosperity, cupbearer to the Mightiest Monarch that was then in the world,
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and in speciall fauour with him:
and in special favour with him:
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yet for the affliction and reproch wherein the Church of God was, hee conceiued such inward sorrow, that he was sad in the kings presence:
yet for the affliction and reproach wherein the Church of God was, he conceived such inward sorrow, that he was sad in the Kings presence:
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which yet was a thing that he must and would haue forborne, if possibly hee could. Moses goes further:
which yet was a thing that he must and would have forborn, if possibly he could. Moses Goes further:
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hee does not onely mourne, but is content to lay downe his prosperitie, and to expose his estate to a manifest ouerthrow,
he does not only mourn, but is content to lay down his Prosperity, and to expose his estate to a manifest overthrow,
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so that hee might helpe forward the deliuerance of the afflicted Israelites, and saue them from the hands of their oppressors:
so that he might help forward the deliverance of the afflicted Israelites, and save them from the hands of their Oppressors's:
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For he knew he could not be in fauor with Pharoah, if he should ioyne with them, whom hee so cruelly handled:
For he knew he could not be in favour with Pharaoh, if he should join with them, whom he so cruelly handled:
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but hee chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to be called the sonne of Pharaohs daughter.
but he chosen rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter.
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Hester seemes to goe somewhat beyond him:Esther seems to go somewhat beyond him:
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for, she resolues with her selfe for the cause of the Iewes (who were then all destinated to slaughter) to aduenture her life in going to the king in their behalfe:
for, she resolves with her self for the cause of the Iewes (who were then all destinated to slaughter) to adventure her life in going to the King in their behalf:
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I will goe (saith shee) though it be contrarie to the Law, and if I die, I die. I will go (Says she) though it be contrary to the Law, and if I die, I die.
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But our Lord Iesus Christ goes beyond them all:
But our Lord Iesus christ Goes beyond them all:
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for when hee was in supreme excellencie, hee was so affected with the wofull case of his Elect, into which they had brought themselues by their owne rebellions against him, that hee humbled himselfe, Philip. 2.6.7. and tooke on him the state of a seruant;
for when he was in supreme excellency, he was so affected with the woeful case of his Elect, into which they had brought themselves by their own rebellions against him, that he humbled himself, Philip. 2.6.7. and took on him the state of a servant;
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and submitted himselfe to many sorrowes, disgraces, and sufferings not onely while hee liued, but principallie when hee dyed (as hath beene before in part declared) that so he might deliuer his people from the wrath to come,
and submitted himself to many sorrows, disgraces, and sufferings not only while he lived, but principally when he died (as hath been before in part declared) that so he might deliver his people from the wrath to come,
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and from eternall death, which they had deserued, and must haue els indured. And there is great reason why the affliction of the Church should so affect vs:
and from Eternal death, which they had deserved, and must have Else endured. And there is great reason why the affliction of the Church should so affect us:
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and that first in regard of the communion that is betwixt God and them: for they are called the Lords flocke, his chiefe treasure vnder heauen, his first borne,
and that First in regard of the communion that is betwixt God and them: for they Are called the lords flock, his chief treasure under heaven, his First born,
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yea the very apple of his eye:
yea the very apple of his eye:
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and therefore being so deere vnto the Lord, they should be deere vnto vs, and we should haue a tender care of them and mourne in our hearts for any euill that befalls them:
and Therefore being so deer unto the Lord, they should be deer unto us, and we should have a tender care of them and mourn in our hearts for any evil that befalls them:
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as Ieremie did, chap. 30. that the Lords flocke should goe into captiuitie.
as Ieremie did, chap. 30. that the lords flock should go into captivity.
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Secondly, we should be thus affected in regard of the communion that is betweene them and vs:
Secondly, we should be thus affected in regard of the communion that is between them and us:
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for they are our members, yea neerer vnto vs then our bodilie members:
for they Are our members, yea nearer unto us then our bodily members:
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and wee should haue greater care of the whole Church, than of our selues, because it more concernes Gods glorie.
and we should have greater care of the Whole Church, than of our selves, Because it more concerns God's glory.
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Howbeit indeede in caring for them, wee care for our selues too:
Howbeit indeed in caring for them, we care for our selves too:
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labouring to preuent their afflictions, wee preuent our owne, and weeping for others miseries, we get armor that will keepe off miserie from our selues.
labouring to prevent their afflictions, we prevent our own, and weeping for Others misery's, we get armour that will keep off misery from our selves.
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And that there is no danger in dealing for the seruants of God, may appeare in Exodus. One would haue thought there had beene some great euill neere Moses and Aaron, when they must fetch out of Egypt such a people from such a King:
And that there is no danger in dealing for the Servants of God, may appear in Exodus. One would have Thought there had been Some great evil near Moses and Aaron, when they must fetch out of Egypt such a people from such a King:
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not onely by petition, but by command, and threatning if hee would not yeeld:
not only by petition, but by command, and threatening if he would not yield:
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wee would haue imagined that Pharaoh, a proud man, would neuer haue indured this at their handes;
we would have imagined that Pharaoh, a proud man, would never have endured this At their hands;
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and yet wee see they were in perill, but of all others most safe.
and yet we see they were in peril, but of all Others most safe.
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3 Thirdly, the affliction of the church must needs work most vpon the hearts of Gods chosen,
3 Thirdly, the affliction of the Church must needs work most upon the hearts of God's chosen,
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because of the insultations and triumphs of the wicked against them, when they cry out, where is now there God? And that was it that Moses did vrge to moue God to spare his people,
Because of the insultations and Triumphos of the wicked against them, when they cry out, where is now there God? And that was it that Moses did urge to move God to spare his people,
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when he threatned to destroy them for their Idolatry, he intreats God to remember his great name and to spare them, lost the Egyptians should say that hee had brought them out maliciously to slay them in the mountaines,
when he threatened to destroy them for their Idolatry, he intreats God to Remember his great name and to spare them, lost the egyptians should say that he had brought them out maliciously to slay them in the Mountains,
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and to consume them from the earth: or that hee was not able to bring them into the land of Canaan. and to consume them from the earth: or that he was not able to bring them into the land of Canaan.
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This is it that goes to the heart of the faithfull, when they heare profane persons reuilling the hoast of the liuing God.
This is it that Goes to the heart of the faithful, when they hear profane Persons reuilling the host of the living God.
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Oh these are your professors (say they) these are they which runne with their bibles to sermons, these are they that were wont to brag that prayer would preuent or remoue Gods iudgements:
O these Are your professors (say they) these Are they which run with their Bibles to Sermons, these Are they that were wont to brag that prayer would prevent or remove God's Judgments:
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doe you not see that they are swept away by the pestilence as well as others? that they were pinched with pouertie and necessitie as well as others? that these and the like despitefull and bitter speeches and taunts, doe wound the verie hearts of such as loue Gods glory,
do you not see that they Are swept away by the pestilence as well as Others? that they were pinched with poverty and necessity as well as Others? that these and the like despiteful and bitter Speeches and taunts, do wound the very hearts of such as love God's glory,
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and desire the prosperitie of his Saints, and so cause them much to bewaile the tribulation of the Church.
and desire the Prosperity of his Saints, and so cause them much to bewail the tribulation of the Church.
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Here are to be reproued all carelesse persons, who, so it goe well with themselues, regard not the Church at all:
Here Are to be reproved all careless Persons, who, so it go well with themselves, regard not the Church At all:
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let it sinke or swimme, all is one to them.
let it sink or swim, all is one to them.
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So they may bee free from the contagion, and sitte quiet in their houses, whatsoeuer becomes of their neighbours, it skills not:
So they may be free from the contagion, and sit quiet in their houses, whatsoever becomes of their neighbours, it skills not:
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They drinke wine in bowles, and giue themselues to all excesse, but no man is sorie for the affliction of Ioseph. They drink wine in bowls, and give themselves to all excess, but no man is sorry for the affliction of Ioseph.
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This is a great fault in these daies, now many Christians are taken away, and the sword of the Lord is stretched out still,
This is a great fault in these days, now many Christians Are taken away, and the sword of the Lord is stretched out still,
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and many are smitten downe on euery side;
and many Are smitten down on every side;
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yet there is as much feasting and sporting and frequenting of wakes, and that on the Lords sabboth,
yet there is as much feasting and sporting and frequenting of wakes, and that on the lords Sabbath,
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as if all thinges went well with vs. Which argues strange infidelitie, and is such a sinne as the Lord will pursue euen vnto death, if it bee not reformed: as the Prophet Isaiah threatneth.
as if all things went well with us Which argues strange infidelity, and is such a sin as the Lord will pursue even unto death, if it be not reformed: as the Prophet Isaiah threatens.
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In that day (saith he) did the Lord of hostes call vnto weeping and mourning, In that day (Says he) did the Lord of hosts call unto weeping and mourning,
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and to baldnesse, and girding with sackcloth, and beholde, ioy and gladnesse, slaying Oxen, and killing sheepe, eating flesh and drinking wine, eating and drinking for tomorrow we shall dye:
and to baldness, and girding with Sackcloth, and behold, joy and gladness, slaying Oxen, and killing sheep, eating Flesh and drinking wine, eating and drinking for tomorrow we shall die:
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and it was declared in the eares of the Lord of hostes. and it was declared in the ears of the Lord of hosts.
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And what followes therevpon? Surely this iniquitie shall not bee purged from you till yee die, saith the Lord God of hostes.
And what follows thereupon? Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, Says the Lord God of hosts.
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Which being so, it stands Magistrates vpon, to vse their authoritie for the redresse of such things,
Which being so, it Stands Magistrates upon, to use their Authority for the redress of such things,
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as are so dangerous to the whole state of the land. But there is yet another greater fault amongst vs than this that hath beene named.
as Are so dangerous to the Whole state of the land. But there is yet Another greater fault among us than this that hath been nam.
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For many do not only walke securely in the affliction of their brethren, but desire the continuance and increase of it, in hope that they shall enlarge their possessions,
For many do not only walk securely in the affliction of their brothers, but desire the Continuance and increase of it, in hope that they shall enlarge their possessions,
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and better their estate by meanes thereof:
and better their estate by means thereof:
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as if scarsitie of people did bring abundance of riches, whereas in trueth it is quite contrarie.
as if scarcity of people did bring abundance of riches, whereas in truth it is quite contrary.
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But howsoeuer, those that haue but a glimpse of Christianitie in them, would rather haue the societie of others,
But howsoever, those that have but a glimpse of Christianity in them, would rather have the society of Others,
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than liue alone in the middest of the earth.
than live alone in the midst of the earth.
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3 There is yet a third and worser sort than the former, which come iustly vnder this reproofe:
3 There is yet a third and Worse sort than the former, which come justly under this reproof:
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Such I meane as long for sturs and mutinies and insurrections.
Such I mean as long for stirs and mutinies and insurrections.
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Poore men (say they) can get nothing, but some fewe great ones carry away all,
Poor men (say they) can get nothing, but Some few great ones carry away all,
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and so they grow to murmuring and repining, & multiply speeches of discontentment:
and so they grow to murmuring and repining, & multiply Speeches of discontentment:
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grieuing and lamenting that at the taking away of the former Prince al things should bee so quiet and peaceable.
grieving and lamenting that At the taking away of the former Prince all things should be so quiet and peaceable.
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Downe (say they) with these Magistrates and with these Preachers, this too much plentie yeelds vs nothing,
Downe (say they) with these Magistrates and with these Preachers, this too much plenty yields us nothing,
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and therefore they could also bee glad of vnseasonable weather, that through scarsitie of things there might arise some tumults,
and Therefore they could also be glad of unseasonable weather, that through scarcity of things there might arise Some tumults,
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and so they might get prouision from such as fall into their hands. These haue bloudy hearts.
and so they might get provision from such as fallen into their hands. These have bloody hearts.
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4 Yet others there are that are worse than these, who doe not onely wish for such troubles on the Church and Common-wealth before they come,
4 Yet Others there Are that Are Worse than these, who do not only wish for such Troubles on the Church and Commonwealth before they come,
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but reioyce at them when they are come: And when others eyes are full of teares, their mouths are ful of laughter; as Ieremie chargeth the Moabites:
but rejoice At them when they Are come: And when Others eyes Are full of tears, their mouths Are full of laughter; as Ieremie charges the Moabites:
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Hee magnified himselfe against the Lord: Ieremie 48.26.27. Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and hee also shalbe in derision: He magnified himself against the Lord: Ieremie 48.26.27. Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall in derision:
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For diddest thou not deride Israell as if hee had beene found among theeues? For when thou speakest of him, thou art moued. For didst thou not deride Israel as if he had been found among thieves? For when thou Speakest of him, thou art moved.
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This was their manner of dealing, and this is the propertie of all such wicked Moabites:
This was their manner of dealing, and this is the property of all such wicked Moabites:
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they cannot speake of the calamities of the faithfull, but they are wonderfully affected with ioy,
they cannot speak of the calamities of the faithful, but they Are wonderfully affected with joy,
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so that they cannot sit still in their places, they are so moued with mirth and laughter.
so that they cannot fit still in their places, they Are so moved with mirth and laughter.
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These haue cruell hearts, and shalbe met withall accordingly as Moab was.
These have cruel hearts, and shall met withal accordingly as Moab was.
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5 But especially are those here to be condemned that doe not onelie reioyce at the troubles,
5 But especially Are those Here to be condemned that do not only rejoice At the Troubles,
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but at the sinnes of those that are religoiously affected: if they slippe through infirmitie, and fall into any sinne:
but At the Sins of those that Are religoiously affected: if they slip through infirmity, and fallen into any sin:
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if they bee ouergone with worldlines (which is greatly to be taken heede of) if they be lifted vp with pride,
if they be overgone with worldliness (which is greatly to be taken heed of) if they be lifted up with pride,
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and manifest the same by violence of words, or actions, or be stained with any the like vices, presently they exclaime against them and take on beyond measure:
and manifest the same by violence of words, or actions, or be stained with any the like vices, presently they exclaim against them and take on beyond measure:
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•ot you what? (say they) the great professor hath spoken or done this or that:
•ot you what? (say they) the great professor hath spoken or done this or that:
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and so they are as glad together, as if they had gotten a kingdome, and came home in triumph.
and so they Are as glad together, as if they had got a Kingdom, and Come home in triumph.
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Herein they shew themselues to bee right Satans, who takes pleasure in nothing so much as in sinne.
Herein they show themselves to be right Satan, who Takes pleasure in nothing so much as in sin.
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6 And yet there is one higher degree of sinne, contrarie to the practise of these holy ones;
6 And yet there is one higher degree of sin, contrary to the practice of these holy ones;
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which is, when men are so farre from grieuing that it goes ill with Gods seruants, that if they be somewhat amisse, they will make them worse,
which is, when men Are so Far from grieving that it Goes ill with God's Servants, that if they be somewhat amiss, they will make them Worse,
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and help forward their misery, and for that end misinforme and incense such against them, as they know will inflict punishments vpon them.
and help forward their misery, and for that end misinform and incense such against them, as they know will inflict punishments upon them.
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These are inspired by the spirit of Satan, as those who are mentioned in this text are inspired by the spirit of God.
These Are inspired by the Spirit of Satan, as those who Are mentioned in this text Are inspired by the Spirit of God.
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2 This is for great comfort vnto them that can mourne for the calamities of the church.
2 This is for great Comfort unto them that can mourn for the calamities of the Church.
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This is a notable testimonie that they are feeling members, and haue in them the life of christianitie,
This is a notable testimony that they Are feeling members, and have in them the life of christianity,
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when others troubles are theirs, others losses theirs, others reproches theirs, and any distresses and straites of others are made theirs.
when Others Troubles Are theirs, Others losses theirs, Others Reproaches theirs, and any Distresses and straits of Others Are made theirs.
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They that lament for Sion, Isa. 66.10. shalbe comforted with Sion. God hath promised them singular consolation;They that lament for Sion, Isaiah 66.10. shall comforted with Sion. God hath promised them singular consolation;
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it is their portion, and they may confidently expect it. Vers. 49. Mine eye droppeth without stay.
it is their portion, and they may confidently expect it. Vers. 49. Mine eye drops without stay.
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] From which words this doctrine may bee gathered. That wee must neuer cease our humiliation, till God giue consolation. ] From which words this Doctrine may be gathered. That we must never cease our humiliation, till God give consolation.
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When the Lord ministreth vnto vs occasion of griefe, wee should neuer surcease, vntill he reuine our hearts.
When the Lord Ministereth unto us occasion of grief, we should never surcease, until he reuine our hearts.
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We must not begin in the spirit, and end in the flesh:
We must not begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh:
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but hauing a good entrance, wee must goe on with our worke and bring it to perfection:
but having a good Entrance, we must go on with our work and bring it to perfection:
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and if God giue vs a heart to mourne, set to it and neuer giue ouer, till hee set vs free.
and if God give us a heart to mourn, Set to it and never give over, till he Set us free.
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So they are exhorted in an other chapter of this booke, Let teares runne downe like a riuer day and night, take thee no rest, So they Are exhorted in an other chapter of this book, Let tears run down like a river day and night, take thee no rest,
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neither let the apple of thine eye cease;
neither let the apple of thine eye cease;
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arise, cry in the night, powre out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord, &c. And iust it is, that we should neuer make an ende of mourning, till God make an ende of afflicting:arise, cry in the night, pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord, etc. And just it is, that we should never make an end of mourning, till God make an end of afflicting:
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accordnig to their example who are mentioned in Nehemiah, that wept at the hearing of the Law, Mehemi. 8.9. till they were bid to reioyce.
accordnig to their Exampl who Are mentioned in Nehemiah, that wept At the hearing of the Law, Mehemi. 8.9. till they were bid to rejoice.
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It was a notable commendation of that people, that they would not leaue off, till they had warrant to leaue off.
It was a notable commendation of that people, that they would not leave off, till they had warrant to leave off.
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So Mordecai when Queene Hester sent him garments, to cloath him, and would haue had his sackoloth to be taken from him, hee would not receiue them, but humbled himselfe so long, till hee was assured of deliuerance.
So Mordecai when Queen Esther sent him garments, to cloth him, and would have had his sackoloth to be taken from him, he would not receive them, but humbled himself so long, till he was assured of deliverance.
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So Iacob would neuer let goe his holde, but stil wrestles with the Angell, and continues weeping,
So Iacob would never let go his hold, but still wrestles with the Angel, and continues weeping,
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and praying, till hee obtained a blessing:
and praying, till he obtained a blessing:
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so the woman of Canaan stickes close to it, and is importunate with Christ for her daughter,
so the woman of Canaan sticks close to it, and is importunate with christ for her daughter,
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and would neuer desist, nor let her suite fall, till shee had preuailed with our Sauiour.
and would never desist, nor let her suit fallen, till she had prevailed with our Saviour.
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And there are reasons, why wee must neuer breake off, but still continue our humiliation,
And there Are Reasons, why we must never break off, but still continue our humiliation,
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and feruencie, till God shew by good effect that he hath mercifully respected vs, and our supplications.
and fervency, till God show by good Effect that he hath mercifully respected us, and our supplications.
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1 For first, what is the ground of true humiliation? Is it not sinceritie? Now wheresoeuer there is sinceritie, there is faith,
1 For First, what is the ground of true humiliation? Is it not sincerity? Now wheresoever there is sincerity, there is faith,
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and faith will neuer make an ende till it conquer, it neuer giues the onset, but it obtaines the victorie.
and faith will never make an end till it conquer, it never gives the onset, but it obtains the victory.
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For it hath to deale with God, and hee neuer bids it make an ende; (vnlesse it be by way of triall,
For it hath to deal with God, and he never bids it make an end; (unless it be by Way of trial,
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as hee dealt with Iacob and with the woman of Canaan) till it haue gotten the desired successe.
as he dealt with Iacob and with the woman of Canaan) till it have got the desired success.
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2 A second reason may be, that Gods children haue hope as well as faith; now hope neuer makes ashamed:
2 A second reason may be, that God's children have hope as well as faith; now hope never makes ashamed:
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because it is neuer disappointed of the thing hoped for. Because it is never disappointed of the thing hoped for.
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3 Thirdly, they haue loue, which makes vp a threefolde corde, euery twist whereof is stronger,
3 Thirdly, they have love, which makes up a threefold cord, every twist whereof is Stronger,
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than all the cords of the world: for loue is strong as death, &c, the coales thereof are fierie coales, Cant. 8.6.7. and a vehement flame.
than all the cords of the world: for love is strong as death, etc., the coals thereof Are fiery coals, Cant 8.6.7. and a vehement flame.
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Much water cannot quench loue, neither can the floods drowne it, &c.Much water cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it, etc.
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In regard of all these it is impossible that those that foundly begin the worke of humiliation should bee put backe,
In regard of all these it is impossible that those that fondly begin the work of humiliation should be put back,
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vntill they haue obtained their purpose.
until they have obtained their purpose.
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Which may be further seene in the spouse, Canticles 3. who neuer giues ouer seeking till shee had found him whom her soule loued.
Which may be further seen in the spouse, Canticles 3. who never gives over seeking till she had found him whom her soul loved.
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1 This therefore is to encourage men to godly constancie, and importunitie, when any distresse lies vpon the people of God.
1 This Therefore is to encourage men to godly constancy, and importunity, when any distress lies upon the people of God.
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If they be earnest for their deliuerance, they shall not misse of their marke:
If they be earnest for their deliverance, they shall not miss of their mark:
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but those that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy, in the due time of the Lord.but those that sow in tears, shall reap in joy, in the due time of the Lord.
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Whether they bee futers for the church, or commonwealth, or for themselues, in regard of crosses on their bodies, anguishes in their soules,
Whither they be futers for the Church, or commonwealth, or for themselves, in regard of Crosses on their bodies, Anguishes in their Souls,
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or afflictions in their estate, the Lord will looke downe from his holy place in heauen vpon them,
or afflictions in their estate, the Lord will look down from his holy place in heaven upon them,
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and heare and helpe them at length, if they perseuere without fainting.
and hear and help them At length, if they persevere without fainting.
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This is liuely and notably expressed vnto vs in the parable of the vnrighteous Iudge, who though hee feared not God, Iub. 18.12.
This is lively and notably expressed unto us in the parable of the unrighteous Judge, who though he feared not God, Iub. 18.12.
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nor reuerenced man, yet heard the poore widow, and in the end, did her right against her aduersarie, because of her importunitie.nor reverenced man, yet herd the poor widow, and in the end, did her right against her adversary, Because of her importunity.
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Oh then what shall wee thinke of God? will a man, will a wicked man, will a mercilesse man bee moued by importunitie;
O then what shall we think of God? will a man, will a wicked man, will a merciless man be moved by importunity;
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and wil not God, will not the gratious God, will not the God that is full of compassion be moued to auenge his seruants,
and will not God, will not the gracious God, will not the God that is full of compassion be moved to avenge his Servants,
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and to minister iustice vnto thē? I tell you (saith Christ) I that am the wisedome of the Father, and know all things,
and to minister Justice unto them? I tell you (Says christ) I that am the Wisdom of the Father, and know all things,
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euen I tell you, that he will do it: He will auenge them, and that quickly.
even I tell you, that he will do it: He will avenge them, and that quickly.
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It is as possible that God should bee without ease, as that they should be without helpe.
It is as possible that God should be without ease, as that they should be without help.
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2 Secondly, they come iustly here to be reproued, that will set vpon Gods seruices only by fits and starts.
2 Secondly, they come justly Here to be reproved, that will Set upon God's services only by fits and starts.
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If they haue not present helpe from God, they will seeke vnto the world, and vnto Satan, and to carnall meanes.
If they have not present help from God, they will seek unto the world, and unto Satan, and to carnal means.
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If they cannot mend their estate by prayer, they will patch it vp by odde shifts:
If they cannot mend their estate by prayer, they will patch it up by odd shifts:
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if their hearts haue not present comfort from Gods spirit, they will seeke comfort from iesters and leaud companions.
if their hearts have not present Comfort from God's Spirit, they will seek Comfort from jesters and lewd Sodales.
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Commonly such people grow of all other most bitter against those holy exercises which they haue profaned,
Commonly such people grow of all other most bitter against those holy exercises which they have profaned,
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and therefore could haue no benefit by them.
and Therefore could have no benefit by them.
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Such were they of whom the Prophet Isaiah speaketh, who are so impudent and shamelesse, that they dare expostulate the matter with God himselfe:
Such were they of whom the Prophet Isaiah speaks, who Are so impudent and shameless, that they Dare expostulate the matter with God himself:
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VVherefore haue wee fasted? (say they) wee haue punished our selues, and thou regardest it not. Wherefore have we fasted? (say they) we have punished our selves, and thou regardest it not.
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See what bragges they make of their seruices, they that doe least and worst, commonly brag most. See what brags they make of their services, they that do lest and worst, commonly brag most.
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But what saies the Prophet? Behold in the day of your fast, yee will seeke your owne will, and require all your debts.
But what Says the Prophet? Behold in the day of your fast, ye will seek your own will, and require all your debts.
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4. Beholde yee fast to strife and debate, &c. 5. Is it such a fast that I haue chosen, that a man should afflict his soule for a day,
4. Behold ye fast to strife and debate, etc. 5. Is it such a fast that I have chosen, that a man should afflict his soul for a day,
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and bow downe his head like a bull-rush? &c. Thus wee see what reckoning God makes of their fasting, what account so euer they themselues make of it:and bow down his head like a bulrush? etc. Thus we see what reckoning God makes of their fasting, what account so ever they themselves make of it:
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and yet if they faile of their expectation, they will quarrell with the Ministers of God, with the word of God, and with God himselfe;
and yet if they fail of their expectation, they will quarrel with the Ministers of God, with the word of God, and with God himself;
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because vsing such exercises carnally, they receiued no benefit by them. 3 This must be an instruction vnto vs;
Because using such exercises carnally, they received no benefit by them. 3 This must be an instruction unto us;
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whē we are to deale with those that are afflicted in their soules, that we handle the matter warilie and circumspectly,
when we Are to deal with those that Are afflicted in their Souls, that we handle the matter warily and circumspectly,
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when their hearts are wrought vpon;
when their hearts Are wrought upon;
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we should not help them too soone out of their sorrow, but exhort them to waite for comfort frō heauen:
we should not help them too soon out of their sorrow, but exhort them to wait for Comfort from heaven:
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for all cannot be presently well with the soule: and therefore it is good wisedome to aduise such still to hold on their course.
for all cannot be presently well with the soul: and Therefore it is good Wisdom to advise such still to hold on their course.
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Haue they begun to examine their hearts? let them rifle yet further into them. Haue they begunne to dislike their sinnes;
Have they begun to examine their hearts? let them rifle yet further into them. Have they begun to dislike their Sins;
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and themselues for their sinnes? let them get a more thorow detestation, and holy indignation against them.
and themselves for their Sins? let them get a more thorough detestation, and holy Indignation against them.
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It is not good for one that takes physicke to giue vp the potion forthwith, as soone as it begins to worke.
It is not good for one that Takes physic to give up the potion forthwith, as soon as it begins to work.
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Peter as a wise physition gaue other counsell to his hearers that began to bee moued by his doctrine.Peter as a wise Physician gave other counsel to his hearers that began to be moved by his Doctrine.
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They had beene mockers, and scoffers: they had crucified the Lord of life, and so exceedingly endangered their owne soules:
They had been mockers, and scoffers: they had Crucified the Lord of life, and so exceedingly endangered their own Souls:
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wherewith beeing charged by Peter, and being pricked and stung in their hearts and consciences, they aske the Apostles; Men and brethren, Act. 2.37.38. what shall wee doe? He doth not tell them, as some vnskillfull Ministers would, your case is good:
wherewith being charged by Peter, and being pricked and stung in their hearts and Consciences, they ask the Apostles; Men and brothers, Act. 2.37.38. what shall we do? He does not tell them, as Some unskillful Ministers would, your case is good:
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bee not discomforted, my soule for yours, you shall doe well; but hee bids them amend their liues:
be not discomforted, my soul for yours, you shall do well; but he bids them amend their lives:
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repent, and get sound and heartie sorrow for their sinnes, that so beeing throughly humbled, they might afterwards bee soundly comforted.
Repent, and get found and hearty sorrow for their Sins, that so being thoroughly humbled, they might afterwards be soundly comforted.
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Vers. 51. Mine eye breaketh mine heart. Vers. 51. Mine eye breaks mine heart.
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] The meaning of which words is, that his heart was marueilously moued with the things that his eye did behold.] The meaning of which words is, that his heart was marvelously moved with the things that his eye did behold.
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Whence this doctrine offreth it selfe for our learning:
Whence this Doctrine Offereth it self for our learning:
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That good men must vse their eyes to stirre vp their hearts to pitie and compassion, that so they may be pierced with griefe, and sorrow.
That good men must use their eyes to stir up their hearts to pity and compassion, that so they may be pierced with grief, and sorrow.
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This wee haue proued vnto vs in the example of Christ Iesus, the most absolute paterne of all holinesse:
This we have proved unto us in the Exampl of christ Iesus, the most absolute pattern of all holiness:
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For it is said of him by the Euangelist Marke, That when he lifted vp his eyes, For it is said of him by the Evangelist Mark, That when he lifted up his eyes,
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and sawe the multitude, which had no faithfull Ministers to instruct them, his very bowels were moued with commiseration towards them,
and saw the multitude, which had no faithful Ministers to instruct them, his very bowels were moved with commiseration towards them,
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because they were as sheepe without a shepheard. In this regard it is that Salomon describing a good man:Because they were as sheep without a shepherd. In this regard it is that Solomon describing a good man:
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calls him a man of a good eye: and saies of such an one: calls him a man of a good eye: and Says of such an one:
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That hee will bestow his bread vpon the poore, hee seeth the faces of some pale,That he will bestow his bred upon the poor, he sees the faces of Some pale,
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and of others blacke, by reason of long want and forbearance of foode: Others hee beholdeth naked and colde, and exposed to the iniurie of the ayre;
and of Others black, by reason of long want and forbearance of food: Others he beholdeth naked and cold, and exposed to the injury of the air;
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and of all sorts of vnseasonable weather.
and of all sorts of unseasonable weather.
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Now hauing a good eye hee will not onely take a view of them, but bee inwardly affected with the sight of them,
Now having a good eye he will not only take a view of them, but be inwardly affected with the sighed of them,
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and from a tender and pitifull heart minister reliefe vnto them.
and from a tender and pitiful heart minister relief unto them.
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Hence was it, that Moses did not content himselfe to know of the miseries of his poore brethren, the Israelites by heare-say,
Hence was it, that Moses did not content himself to know of the misery's of his poor brothers, the Israelites by hearsay,
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but hee would goe out to see their burdens, and how they spent their paines and their strength,
but he would go out to see their burdens, and how they spent their pains and their strength,
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and after all, were recompenced with stripes from their taskemasters:
and After all, were recompensed with stripes from their taskmasters:
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which did so worke vpon him, that it made him stretch forth his hand to auenge some of them.
which did so work upon him, that it made him stretch forth his hand to avenge Some of them.
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So likewise in the Gospell of Matthew, it is set downe as the propertie of all holy and religious persons, that they will goe to the prison to see,
So likewise in the Gospel of Matthew, it is Set down as the property of all holy and religious Persons, that they will go to the prison to see,
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and to the house to visit the distressed members of Christ, and take all occasions, to bring their owne hearts to pitie their poore brethren:and to the house to visit the distressed members of christ, and take all occasions, to bring their own hearts to pity their poor brothers:
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and will euen compell their inward parts, to beare a burden with them, that they may bee more helpfull vnto them.
and will even compel their inward parts, to bear a burden with them, that they may be more helpful unto them.
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Which makes greatly for the reproofe of those whose eyes and eares are as filthy sinkes to conuey all vncleanenesse into them, who haue eyes full of adulterie, that they cannot looke about them,
Which makes greatly for the reproof of those whose eyes and ears Are as filthy sinks to convey all uncleanness into them, who have eyes full of adultery, that they cannot look about them,
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but they are stirred vp to beastly and vile lusts.
but they Are stirred up to beastly and vile Lustiest.
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Who haue eyes full of enuie, that they cannot beholde their brethren, that are equall vnto them,
Who have eyes full of envy, that they cannot behold their brothers, that Are equal unto them,
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or goe before them, or come neere vnto them; but presently they fret against them, and others welfare is their woe and miserie.
or go before them, or come near unto them; but presently they fret against them, and Others welfare is their woe and misery.
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Others haue a wicked eye, that they cannot looke vpon their neighbors cattle, houses, possessions, and the like;
Others have a wicked eye, that they cannot look upon their neighbours cattle, houses, possessions, and the like;
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but forthwith their hearts are poisoned with a couetous desire of them, and then they cast about how they may make them theirs;
but forthwith their hearts Are poisoned with a covetous desire of them, and then they cast about how they may make them theirs;
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and if they cannot, they eate vp their hearts with discontentment, as Ahab did. Agreeable to this, is the place of Salomon, where hee saith;
and if they cannot, they eat up their hearts with discontentment, as Ahab did. Agreeable to this, is the place of Solomon, where he Says;
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A man of a wicked eye, lusteth after riches; but hee shews there, that God meetes with him:A man of a wicked eye, Lusteth After riches; but he shows there, that God meets with him:
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for hee shalbe so farre from getting more, that hee shall not keepe that which hee hath:
for he shall so Far from getting more, that he shall not keep that which he hath:
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but the more he runnes after riches, the faster pouertie shall pursue him.
but the more he runs After riches, the faster poverty shall pursue him.
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Another kinde of ill eye, is a niggardly eye, spoken of by the wise man in the Prouerbs; where hee giueth this counsell:
another kind of ill eye, is a niggardly eye, spoken of by the wise man in the Proverbs; where he gives this counsel:
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Eate not the bread of him that hath an euill eye, &c. that thinkes all lost that goes from him,Eat not the bred of him that hath an evil eye, etc. that thinks all lost that Goes from him,
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and all taken out of his stomacke, that goes into other mens bowels:
and all taken out of his stomach, that Goes into other men's bowels:
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hee will giue men a welcome for fashion sake, but all that eate of his meate, are a vexation vnto him;
he will give men a welcome for fashion sake, but all that eat of his meat, Are a vexation unto him;
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and these thoughts runne in his head while men sitte at his table: This cost I might haue spared:
and these thoughts run in his head while men sit At his table: This cost I might have spared:
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this would haue serued my familie all the weeke: I had rather haue their roome than their companie, that thus trouble and charge me.
this would have served my family all the Week: I had rather have their room than their company, that thus trouble and charge me.
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And so his heart is euer full of discontentednesse:
And so his heart is ever full of discontentedness:
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Thus it is apparant, that many haue their hearts sinfullie affected, by meanes of their eye;
Thus it is apparent, that many have their hearts sinfully affected, by means of their eye;
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as Gods children haue them holily affected. Vers. 52. Mine enemie chased me sore. ] By these similitudes here vsed, it appeares how fierce they were;
as God's children have them holily affected. Vers. 52. Mine enemy chased me soar. ] By these Similitudes Here used, it appears how fierce they were;
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and yet all was without cause, as the text witnesseth. Indeede, God saw in them matter that deserued correction, and affliction;
and yet all was without cause, as the text Witnesseth. Indeed, God saw in them matter that deserved correction, and affliction;
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but their aduersaries had no occasion offered, why they should behaue themselues so cruellie towards them.
but their Adversaries had no occasion offered, why they should behave themselves so cruelly towards them.
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Frō which this doctrine maybe collected; That the more harmelesse men be, the more they shalbe molested. From which this Doctrine maybe collected; That the more harmless men be, the more they shall molested.
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This wee see in Dauid: hee prayed and fasted, and mourned for his enemies; and yet they sought his woe and ruine.
This we see in David: he prayed and fasted, and mourned for his enemies; and yet they sought his woe and ruin.
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Therefore hee saith in one Psalme, the foundations must bee cast downe, Psal. 11.3. and what hath the righteous done? there was great preparation, and there must bee sore and mortall warres;
Therefore he Says in one Psalm, the foundations must be cast down, Psalm 11.3. and what hath the righteous done? there was great preparation, and there must be soar and Mortal wars;
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they would sweepe all away, and not leaue a good man in the land: but, what hath the righteous done? There must bee a great execution; but where is the conuiction:
they would sweep all away, and not leave a good man in the land: but, what hath the righteous done? There must be a great execution; but where is the conviction:
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that is iust nothing? So they cryed against Christ; Away with him, away with him;
that is just nothing? So they cried against christ; Away with him, away with him;
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crucifie him, crucifie him, &c. But what euill hath he done? (saies Pilate) Oh Pilate must know, that men so iust as they were, would neuer haue deliuered him into his hāds,crucify him, crucify him, etc. But what evil hath he done? (Says Pilate) O Pilate must know, that men so just as they were, would never have Delivered him into his hands,
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except hee had beene a notorious offender; whereas indeede, hee was a lambe without spot, and none iniquitie was found with him.
except he had been a notorious offender; whereas indeed, he was a lamb without spot, and none iniquity was found with him.
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Agreeable to this is the saying of Dauid, the wicked gnasheth his teeth against the righteous.
Agreeable to this is the saying of David, the wicked gnasheth his teeth against the righteous.
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The more innocent and iust any one is, the more hee shalbe maligned and pursued. And this stands with reason: The more innocent and just any one is, the more he shall maligned and pursued. And this Stands with reason:
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1 Because wicked men haue a quarrell against Gods image in the innocent, as Satan their captaine hath,
1 Because wicked men have a quarrel against God's image in the innocent, as Satan their captain hath,
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and therefore will they be bitter against them.
and Therefore will they be bitter against them.
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This may be seene in Ieremie, hee had done them no wrong, but brought vnto them the ministerie of saluation;
This may be seen in Ieremie, he had done them no wrong, but brought unto them the Ministry of salvation;
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and yet euery one curseth him, and cryeth out against him;
and yet every one Curseth him, and Cries out against him;
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and why? because God at that time shewed himselfe more cleerely in Ieremie, that in any other.
and why? Because God At that time showed himself more clearly in Ieremie, that in any other.
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The like violence they shewed against Steuen and Paul, casting dust into the ayre, and crying out vpon them; The like violence they showed against Stephen and Paul, casting dust into the air, and crying out upon them;
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that one would thinke them brutish creatures.
that one would think them brutish creatures.
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And why were they so full of rage against them, but because they were full of grace,
And why were they so full of rage against them, but Because they were full of grace,
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and dealt faithfully in the worke that they were set about? because they did helpe to raise vp the kingdome of Iesus Christ,
and dealt faithfully in the work that they were Set about? Because they did help to raise up the Kingdom of Iesus christ,
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and to race the kingdome of Satan more than others? But for Iesus Christ, who was the ingrauen image of his father, they had a greater quarrell against him,
and to raze the Kingdom of Satan more than Others? But for Iesus christ, who was the engraved image of his father, they had a greater quarrel against him,
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than euer they had against any. Young Bulls of Basan, such as were full of might and malice:
than ever they had against any. Young Bulls of Basan, such as were full of might and malice:
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Dogs and Lions, such as were full of rage and furie, did all beset and compasse him about; their madnes was neuer so great against any as against him,Dogs and Lions, such as were full of rage and fury, did all beset and compass him about; their madness was never so great against any as against him,
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because none was euer so good as hee.
Because none was ever so good as he.
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2 An other reason may be, because there is a contrarietie betwixt the good and euill:
2 an other reason may be, Because there is a contrariety betwixt the good and evil:
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though they be of the same countrey, of the same towne, of the same familie, yea of the same parents, yet are they not of the same world.
though they be of the same country, of the same town, of the same family, yea of the same Parents, yet Are they not of the same world.
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For so saith our Sauiour Christ to his disciples; yee are not of this world, &c. Esau and Iacob had the same parents, and were both together in the same wombe;
For so Says our Saviour christ to his Disciples; ye Are not of this world, etc. Esau and Iacob had the same Parents, and were both together in the same womb;
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and yet they contend one with another. Rebecah their mother would faine know the cause of it;
and yet they contend one with Another. Rebecca their mother would feign know the cause of it;
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the Lord tells her the cause. Two nations are in thy wombe; and two manner of people shalbee diuided out of thy bowels: &c:
the Lord tells her the cause. Two Nations Are in thy womb; and two manner of people shalbe divided out of thy bowels: etc.:
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The one the seede of the serpent, the other the seede of the woman.
The one the seed of the serpent, the other the seed of the woman.
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There is not so great enmitie betweene a man and an adder, as there is betweene the righteous and the wicked:
There is not so great enmity between a man and an adder, as there is between the righteous and the wicked:
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and therefore no faulkener nor hunter:
and Therefore no Falconer nor hunter:
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no hawke nor hound are more desirous and greedie of the pray and game, than the outragious enemies of the church are of the destruction of Gods seruants;
no hawk nor hound Are more desirous and greedy of the prey and game, than the outrageous enemies of the Church Are of the destruction of God's Servants;
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because they are possessed with the spirit of Satan, and violently ouercaried with hellish fiercenesse. 3 Thirdly, the carriage of Gods children doth disgrace them, and therefore they maligned them:
Because they Are possessed with the Spirit of Satan, and violently ouercaried with hellish fierceness. 3 Thirdly, the carriage of God's children does disgrace them, and Therefore they maligned them:
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because they ran not to the same excesse of ryot with them, 2. Pet. 4 4. therefore speake they euill of them. For impious persons reason thus:Because they ran not to the same excess of riot with them, 2. Pet. 4 4. Therefore speak they evil of them. For impious Persons reason thus:
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They goe to Gods house, I goe to the Ale-house: They carrie themselues soberly, I carry my selfe intemperately:
They go to God's house, I go to the Alehouse: They carry themselves soberly, I carry my self intemperately:
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They are esteemed, I am contemned:
They Are esteemed, I am contemned:
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I know they like not of mee, as I doe not of them, and therefore what mischiefe I can doe them, they shalbe sure of it.
I know they like not of me, as I do not of them, and Therefore what mischief I can do them, they shall sure of it.
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This point ministreth vnto vs, matter of instruction:
This point Ministereth unto us, matter of instruction:
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that whosoeuer would walke in a godly course, should looke for troubles, and that sundry waies:
that whosoever would walk in a godly course, should look for Troubles, and that sundry ways:
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yea and to haue his very life strucke at by such as are enemies to the Gospell of Christ:
yea and to have his very life struck At by such as Are enemies to the Gospel of christ:
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or if they cannot take away that, let him be sure his name shall pay for it,
or if they cannot take away that, let him be sure his name shall pay for it,
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and be iniuriously and shamefullie traduced. Whosoeuer resolues to liue godly in Christ Iesus, must looke for persecution.
and be injuriously and shamefully traduced. Whosoever resolves to live godly in christ Iesus, must look for persecution.
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It is impossible that there should be so many fowlers and hunters, and not labor to catch somewhat.
It is impossible that there should be so many fowlers and Hunters, and not labour to catch somewhat.
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Indeede they wilbee fauourable enough to grosse adulterers, theeues, and other malefactors: and if any be more forward to punish and redresse such; Oh it is great crueltie: they deale hardly and seuerely:
Indeed they wilbee favourable enough to gross Adulterers, thieves, and other malefactors: and if any be more forward to Punish and redress such; O it is great cruelty: they deal hardly and severely:
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they would bee very loath that breed should be taken away.
they would be very loath that breed should be taken away.
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But if they be religious persons that are to bee punished, no torture is too great, no death too grieuous for them;
But if they be religious Persons that Are to be punished, no torture is too great, no death too grievous for them;
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therefore let those that are christians looke to it: they shall haue great men against them, as Dauid had princes:
Therefore let those that Are Christians look to it: they shall have great men against them, as David had Princes:
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They shall haue meane men against them, as he had drunkards on the ale-house bench to make songs of him:
They shall have mean men against them, as he had drunkards on the alehouse bench to make songs of him:
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There they will vtter their merchandise, false tales and vile reports.
There they will utter their merchandise, false tales and vile reports.
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Those that are further off wilbee against them, those that are neighbours, nay some that are of their owne familie wilbee against them:
Those that Are further off wilbee against them, those that Are neighbours, nay Some that Are of their own family wilbee against them:
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no bands of ciuilitie, no bands of kindnes, no bands of nature will hold, where the bands of Christianitie are wanting.
no bans of civility, no bans of kindness, no bans of nature will hold, where the bans of Christianity Are wanting.
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But if the case be so (will some say) were it not better to let religion alone, that one may keepe himselfe quiet with out such disturbance?
But if the case be so (will Some say) were it not better to let Religion alone, that one may keep himself quiet with out such disturbance?
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Nay, that will not bee a sufficient reason, nor a warrantable excuse: neither neede any bee so farre discouraged: For as Christ saith;
Nay, that will not be a sufficient reason, nor a warrantable excuse: neither need any be so Far discouraged: For as christ Says;
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in the world yee shall haue trouble: So he promiseth, that in him wee shall haue peace and comfort: in the world ye shall have trouble: So he promises, that in him we shall have peace and Comfort:
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if there were a thousand worlds, and all against one of vs, yet one comfort of Christ is able to counteruaile all their oppositions.
if there were a thousand world's, and all against one of us, yet one Comfort of christ is able to countervail all their oppositions.
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If God giue vs assurance of a better life, what great matter is it if they depriue vs of this life? If wee see the Angels and Saints,
If God give us assurance of a better life, what great matter is it if they deprive us of this life? If we see the Angels and Saints,
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and Christ Iesus, and the whole Trinitie to bee with vs;
and christ Iesus, and the Whole Trinity to be with us;
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what perill is it, if all leaud base sinfull men bee against vs? If God promise to make our names and persons glorious, what neede wee feare though they seeke to make vs ignominious? Not one haire of our head can fall without Gods prouidence:
what peril is it, if all lewd base sinful men be against us? If God promise to make our names and Persons glorious, what need we Fear though they seek to make us ignominious? Not one hair of our head can fallen without God's providence:
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Wee are not in their power, though we be in their hands. They may proceede so farre as to arraigne vs, conuict vs, and condemne vs;
we Are not in their power, though we be in their hands. They may proceed so Far as to arraign us, convict us, and condemn us;
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and yet (except God will) they shall not execute vs:
and yet (except God will) they shall not execute us:
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though our naturall brethren and sisters and friends forsake vs, God will giue vs new brethren and sisters and friends, that shal bee more kind and faithfull vnto vs, than euer they were,
though our natural brothers and Sisters and Friends forsake us, God will give us new brothers and Sisters and Friends, that shall be more kind and faithful unto us, than ever they were,
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But if men for feare of difficulties and dangers, will not aduenture vpon religion, are they sure to keepe themselues from troubles by that meanes? Nay,
But if men for Fear of difficulties and dangers, will not adventure upon Religion, Are they sure to keep themselves from Troubles by that means? Nay,
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if am an will not suffer for a good cause; God can and will make him suffer for an ill cause.
if am nias will not suffer for a good cause; God can and will make him suffer for an ill cause.
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Achitophel would leaue Dauid, and take the stronger side, though the worser side:Ahithophel would leave David, and take the Stronger side, though the Worse side:
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but was not that to his destruction? So Iudas, hee would turne from Christ to the Pharises:
but was not that to his destruction? So Iudas, he would turn from christ to the Pharisees:
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but did that bring him any peace? No, it tended to his vtter confusion.
but did that bring him any peace? No, it tended to his utter confusion.
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This teacheth vs another lesson, that when we see men so hunted and pursued, wee doe not condemne them presently and say, Surely these are bad fellowes:
This Teaches us Another Lesson, that when we see men so hunted and pursued, we do not condemn them presently and say, Surely these Are bad Fellows:
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for otherwise they would neuer be so much maligned nor molested.
for otherwise they would never be so much maligned nor molested.
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But what shall wee thinke of Gods people here that were hunted and chased, and that for their liues;
But what shall we think of God's people Here that were hunted and chased, and that for their lives;
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shall were say that these were the worst in the world? Nay rather, if we would conclude any thing, let it be this:
shall were say that these were the worst in the world? Nay rather, if we would conclude any thing, let it be this:
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These men are enuied and wronged, and wee see no euident cause why it should bee so;
These men Are envied and wronged, and we see no evident cause why it should be so;
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therefore it is likelie they are good men and deale faithfullie. Vers. 54. Then thought I, I am destroyed.
Therefore it is likely they Are good men and deal faithfully. Vers. 54. Then Thought I, I am destroyed.
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] This was the case not onely of Ieremie, but of the rest of Gods seraunts in captiuitie, they were euen past hope for any recouerie.] This was the case not only of Ieremie, but of the rest of God's seraunts in captivity, they were even past hope for any recovery.
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The doctrine that here may bee gathered is: The Doctrine that Here may be gathered is:
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That when troubles arise against our bodies and states, Satan labors to breed troubles in our soules:
That when Troubles arise against our bodies and states, Satan labors to breed Troubles in our Souls:
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when there are fightings without, vsuallie there are terrors within. This is manifest in the Chapter that wee haue now in hand, vers. 17.18. VVhen they were farre from peace and prosperitie, then they conclude;
when there Are fightings without, usually there Are terrors within. This is manifest in the Chapter that we have now in hand, vers. 17.18. When they were Far from peace and Prosperity, then they conclude;
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their strength and hope is perished from the Lord. their strength and hope is perished from the Lord.
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Hee had made them many gratious promises (they could not deny) but now they neuer expected the performance of them: all their hope was gone.
He had made them many gracious promises (they could not deny) but now they never expected the performance of them: all their hope was gone.
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And this we see that Gods children haue still beene exercised with great terrors and feares within,
And this we see that God's children have still been exercised with great terrors and fears within,
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when they haue beene set vpon by grieuous trials without:
when they have been Set upon by grievous trials without:
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the trueth whereof we see in Iob and in Ieremie, the violence of whose inward conflicts, made them to breake forth into marueilous great distempers. And this stands with reason:
the truth whereof we see in Job and in Ieremie, the violence of whose inward conflicts, made them to break forth into marvelous great distempers. And this Stands with reason:
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for in those times Satan will be readie to perswade them. If God loued you, hee would neuer let you bee in this estate:
for in those times Satan will be ready to persuade them. If God loved you, he would never let you be in this estate:
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as he dealt with 〈 ◊ 〉 Sauiour If thou bee the Sonne of God, command that these 〈 … 〉 should haue said: as he dealt with 〈 ◊ 〉 Saviour If thou be the Son of God, command that these 〈 … 〉 should have said:
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Is this the God 〈 … 〉 all this while? See how hee deales with you 〈 … 〉 ••••ainely forsaken:
Is this the God 〈 … 〉 all this while? See how he deals with you 〈 … 〉 ••••ainely forsaken:
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if you will eate stones you may 〈 ◊ 〉 prouision he makes none for you;
if you will eat stones you may 〈 ◊ 〉 provision he makes none for you;
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and is it likelie then that you are the sonne of God? If you thinke you are so still, trust no more in him,
and is it likely then that you Are the son of God? If you think you Are so still, trust no more in him,
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but prouide for your selfe, and command that these stones bee made bread, that so you may haue reliefe that way.
but provide for your self, and command that these stones be made bred, that so you may have relief that Way.
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Since the case stands thus, let vs in time of prosperitie, arme our selues with strong reasons, whereby we may assure our hearts that the Lord is our God:
Since the case Stands thus, let us in time of Prosperity, arm our selves with strong Reasons, whereby we may assure our hearts that the Lord is our God:
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and this will appeare to be no more than needefull, if we consider how Gods dearest seruants haue beene, and are put to it:
and this will appear to be no more than needful, if we Consider how God's dearest Servants have been, and Are put to it:
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and though they haue had a good measure of confidence, yet their grounds haue beene shaken, and they themselues much perplexed:
and though they have had a good measure of confidence, yet their grounds have been shaken, and they themselves much perplexed:
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God hath turned away his face from them, Psal. 30. and they haue beene troubled. God hath turned away his face from them, Psalm 30. and they have been troubled.
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Since (I say) the case stands thus, let vs get good euidence for our happie estate in Christ,
Since (I say) the case Stands thus, let us get good evidence for our happy estate in christ,
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and for our interest vnto eternall life. Let vs haue our hearts seasoned with true pietie;
and for our Interest unto Eternal life. Let us have our hearts seasoned with true piety;
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with the loue of Gods word; with the feare of his name; with zeale for his glorie, and the like vertues and graces of Gods holy spirit:
with the love of God's word; with the Fear of his name; with zeal for his glory, and the like Virtues and graces of God's holy Spirit:
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and that before distresses come, that so in the euill day we may haue good assurance, of Gods vnvaluable and vnchangeable fauor in his sonne.
and that before Distresses come, that so in the evil day we may have good assurance, of God's unvaluable and unchangeable favour in his son.
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For if wee be slacke and negligent herein, and onelie hope well, and trust that God wil bee mercifull vnto vs,
For if we be slack and negligent herein, and only hope well, and trust that God will be merciful unto us,
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and accept of vs for his children, then when Satan, and affliction, and our flesh ioine together,
and accept of us for his children, then when Satan, and affliction, and our Flesh join together,
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and make an assault against vs, our hope will proue but a broken reede: wee shalbe tossed with euerie waue;
and make an assault against us, our hope will prove but a broken reed: we shall tossed with every wave;
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yea sore perplexed and vtterlie ouerwhelmed in the gulfe of distresse, if not of despaire it selfe.
yea soar perplexed and utterly overwhelmed in the gulf of distress, if not of despair it self.
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Therefore let men make sure worke before hand, especiallie before death approch.
Therefore let men make sure work before hand, especially before death approach.
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For otherwise the diuell will tell them, that then it is too late to set vpon matters of godlines,
For otherwise the Devil will tell them, that then it is too late to Set upon matters of godliness,
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as hee euer perswaded them before that it was too soone:
as he ever persuaded them before that it was too soon:
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then will hee bring before them all former reckonings, and charge vpon them the iniquities of their youth;
then will he bring before them all former reckonings, and charge upon them the iniquities of their youth;
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and if their grounds be not very good, their hearts will vtterly faile them, and then they are vndone for euer.
and if their grounds be not very good, their hearts will utterly fail them, and then they Are undone for ever.
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For if the Church of God make this wofull complaint, that their hope and strength were perished from the Lord:
For if the Church of God make this woeful complaint, that their hope and strength were perished from the Lord:
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how shall wicked vnregenerate persons be able to stand, when God shall come against them?
how shall wicked unregenerate Persons be able to stand, when God shall come against them?
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Not with matters of temptation (as he doth against his children) but with matters of truth;
Not with matters of temptation (as he does against his children) but with matters of truth;
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not of mercie, but in iudgement; not that the diuell makes them beleeue so, but that indeede it is so.
not of mercy, but in judgement; not that the Devil makes them believe so, but that indeed it is so.
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When God shall once begin to draw out his sword against them, where will they bee then? If Gods children doe feele such a heauie burden of it, doe not you thinke it will presse them downe to the gates of hell? When no friend shall stand by them, no shifts and inuentions of wit shal bee auaileable for them:
When God shall once begin to draw out his sword against them, where will they be then? If God's children do feel such a heavy burden of it, do not you think it will press them down to the gates of hell? When no friend shall stand by them, no shifts and Inventions of wit shall be available for them:
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when all mirth will be vncomfortable, and euerie thing frowne and looke heauily vpon them:
when all mirth will be uncomfortable, and every thing frown and look heavily upon them:
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God, and Satan, and sinne, and their owne consciences, beeing all vp in armes against them.
God, and Satan, and sin, and their own Consciences, being all up in arms against them.
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When this (I say) comes vpon them, (as come it will sooner or later) which way can they turne them? and how can they shift off that heauie loade of Gods wrath and indignation, which will lie as a mountaine vpon their guiltie soules? though they haue beene full of boasting in the daies of their iolitie,
When this (I say) comes upon them, (as come it will sooner or later) which Way can they turn them? and how can they shift off that heavy load of God's wrath and Indignation, which will lie as a mountain upon their guilty Souls? though they have been full of boasting in the days of their jollity,
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and haue vaunted what a notable faith they haue, yet (as Zephanie saith) in that day the strong man shall cry bitterly.
and have vaunted what a notable faith they have, yet (as Zephaniah Says) in that day the strong man shall cry bitterly.
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Howsoeuer they imagine to put off these things, yet let them know that their strength wilbe found too weake,
Howsoever they imagine to put off these things, yet let them know that their strength will found too weak,
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and their skill too small, to ward off the Lords blowes.
and their skill too small, to ward off the lords blows.
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The thiefe that hath courage enough to rob and steale vpon the high-waies side, yet hath hee little enough when his poore executioner is to deale with him:
The thief that hath courage enough to rob and steal upon the highways side, yet hath he little enough when his poor executioner is to deal with him:
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euen so shall it bee with all wicked and proud men, when the time of their execution doth approach:
even so shall it be with all wicked and proud men, when the time of their execution does approach:
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their hearts shall faile them for the things that shall come vpon them, and continue vpon them for euermore.
their hearts shall fail them for the things that shall come upon them, and continue upon them for evermore.
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2 Secondly, this doctrine offereth vnto the godly matter of great consolation:
2 Secondly, this Doctrine Offereth unto the godly matter of great consolation:
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albeit their case many times seeme vncomfortable, yet they must not iudge according to that which they see:
albeit their case many times seem uncomfortable, yet they must not judge according to that which they see:
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for God many times laies such afflictions vpon them, that their case is thought both by themselues and others to be desperate and vnrecouerable,
for God many times lays such afflictions upon them, that their case is Thought both by themselves and Others to be desperate and unrecoverable,
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and yet indeede it is happie and blessed.
and yet indeed it is happy and blessed.
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As it fared with Paul, who had the sentence of death past vpon him, and died dailie almost;
As it fared with Paul, who had the sentence of death passed upon him, and died daily almost;
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so that when hee went out in the morning, hee was in danger to be slaine ere he returned home againe:
so that when he went out in the morning, he was in danger to be slain ere he returned home again:
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and yet God did vphold him, and made him hereby more confidently and comfortably to rest and relie vpon him.
and yet God did uphold him, and made him hereby more confidently and comfortably to rest and rely upon him.
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So the good Prophets wife thought all help was gone:
So the good prophets wife Thought all help was gone:
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her husband was gone, her goods gone, her labor gone, her children like to be gone, her husband was gone, her goods gone, her labour gone, her children like to be gone,
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and she had no meanes in the world to relieue her selfe;
and she had no means in the world to relieve her self;
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yet euen then when she was almost past hope, God prouided a competent estate for her.
yet even then when she was almost past hope, God provided a competent estate for her.
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So Hezekiah concludes that hee was gone, he should neuer goe to the temple any more:
So Hezekiah concludes that he was gone, he should never go to the temple any more:
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neuer see man more among the inhabitants of the world: his webbe was cut off, &c. with many speeches to this effect: never see man more among the inhabitants of the world: his web was Cut off, etc. with many Speeches to this Effect:
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and yet wee reade how God restored him againe, and prolonged his life for many yeares.
and yet we read how God restored him again, and prolonged his life for many Years.
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Say then that one haue great discomforts in his soule; great breaches in his estate;
Say then that one have great discomforts in his soul; great Breaches in his estate;
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grieuous and dangerous sicknesse vpon his body, &c. yet here is his comfort, that God that raised vp others, can and will in due time raise vp him.
grievous and dangerous sickness upon his body, etc. yet Here is his Comfort, that God that raised up Others, can and will in due time raise up him.
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Oh but my faith faileth me, and is it not said, according to your faith it shalbe vnto you?
O but my faith Faileth me, and is it not said, according to your faith it shall unto you?
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True, if you haue no faith, you can looke for no mercie: but if you haue any faith at all, it shalbe with you according therevnto;
True, if you have no faith, you can look for no mercy: but if you have any faith At all, it shall with you according thereunto;
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but how farre beyond it, God tels you not, for hee doth for vs many times aboue that, that wee can aske or thinke.
but how Far beyond it, God tells you not, for he does for us many times above that, that we can ask or think.
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But you imagine you haue no more faith, than you haue feeling, whereas it is farre otherwise:
But you imagine you have no more faith, than you have feeling, whereas it is Far otherwise:
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there may be much faith, and little feeling: faith may be strong, and yet strongly assaulted:
there may be much faith, and little feeling: faith may be strong, and yet strongly assaulted:
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comfort may be departed, and yet not vtterlie lost: wee may feare wee are cut off, and yet not perish:
Comfort may be departed, and yet not utterly lost: we may Fear we Are Cut off, and yet not perish:
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for Gods strength and perfection, is seene in our weakenesse and imperfection: though wee cannot beleeue, yet God is still faithfull:
for God's strength and perfection, is seen in our weakness and imperfection: though we cannot believe, yet God is still faithful:
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though children will not credit their parents, yet they will relieue their necessities, and so will God ours;
though children will not credit their Parents, yet they will relieve their necessities, and so will God ours;
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albeit through weakenes of faith, wee cannot so fullie apprehend and apply his promises to our selues:
albeit through weakness of faith, we cannot so Fully apprehend and apply his promises to our selves:
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He sees it is not maliciousnesse nor grosse infidelitie in vs;
He sees it is not maliciousness nor gross infidelity in us;
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and therefore he will pitie vs, and beare with vs, rather than in seueritie proceede against vs. FINIS.
and Therefore he will pity us, and bear with us, rather than in severity proceed against us FINIS.
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THE SECOND SERMON. Lamentations, chap. 3. vers. 55. &c. 55 I called vpon thy name O Lord, out of the low dungeon.
THE SECOND SERMON. Lamentations, chap. 3. vers. 55. etc. 55 I called upon thy name Oh Lord, out of the low dungeon.
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56 Thou hast heard my voice: stoppe not thine eare from my sigh and from my crie.56 Thou hast herd my voice: stop not thine ear from my sighs and from my cry.
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57 Thou drewest neere in the day that I called vpon thee: thou saidst, Feare not.57 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou Said, fear not.
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58 O Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my soule, and hast redeemed my life.58 Oh Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my soul, and hast redeemed my life.
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59 O Lord, thou hast seene my wrong: iudge thou my cause. 60 Thou hast seene all their vengeance, and all their deuises against me.59 Oh Lord, thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause. 60 Thou hast seen all their vengeance, and all their devises against me.
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61 Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, and all their imaginations against me.61 Thou hast herd their reproach, Oh Lord, and all their Imaginations against me.
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YOu heard in the words immediatly going before, the wofull distresse that the children of God were driuen vnto:
YOu herd in the words immediately going before, the woeful distress that the children of God were driven unto:
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how they were cast into the dungeon, and stript of all outward and inward comforts. Now here he shewes what remedie they vsed:
how they were cast into the dungeon, and stripped of all outward and inward comforts. Now Here he shows what remedy they used:
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they cast their burden vpon the Lord, and hoped for succour at his hands:
they cast their burden upon the Lord, and hoped for succour At his hands:
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and the reasons that mooue them so to doe, are set downe in the text to be two.
and the Reasons that move them so to do, Are Set down in the text to be two.
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First, one is taken from their present behauiour towards God; which was, that they prayed and sighed, and cryed, vers. 55.56.
First, one is taken from their present behaviour towards God; which was, that they prayed and sighed, and cried, vers. 55.56.
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And that they might bee so much the more regarded, they declare that it was not without cause, that they were so earnest with God:
And that they might be so much the more regarded, they declare that it was not without cause, that they were so earnest with God:
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for they called vpon him out of the low dungeon: vers. 55. that is, out of great and grieuous affliction.
for they called upon him out of the low dungeon: vers. 55. that is, out of great and grievous affliction.
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And yet further mischiefe was intended, and their aduersaries did speake and plot all crueltie against them, vers. 60. Thou hast seene all their vengeance,
And yet further mischief was intended, and their Adversaries did speak and plot all cruelty against them, vers. 60. Thou hast seen all their vengeance,
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and all their deuices against me: and all their devices against me:
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61. Thou hast heard their reproch, &c. And that this might appeare not to be a false imagination and conceite of their owne, he saith;
61. Thou hast herd their reproach, etc. And that this might appear not to be a false imagination and conceit of their own, he Says;
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Lord thou hast seene my wrong, &c. Thou hast seene all their rage, 59. 60. They are all euident and apparant before thee,Lord thou hast seen my wrong, etc. Thou hast seen all their rage, 59. 60. They Are all evident and apparent before thee,
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how closely and couertly soeuer matters be caried in respect of men.
how closely and covertly soever matters be carried in respect of men.
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2 The second reason is drawne from Gods former goodnes, and gratious dealing towards them, Hee had heard them and drawne neere vnto them:
2 The second reason is drawn from God's former Goodness, and gracious dealing towards them, He had herd them and drawn near unto them:
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he had considered of them and of their cause:
he had considered of them and of their cause:
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and they knew hee was still as good as he was wont to be, and they vsed as good meanes as they were wont to doe;
and they knew he was still as good as he was wont to be, and they used as good means as they were wont to do;
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and therefore they conclude, that he that drew neere vnto them heretofore, would now doe the like againe; vers. 57.58. These considerations doe reuiue their spirits, and raise their hearts euen out of the pit of desperation.
and Therefore they conclude, that he that drew near unto them heretofore, would now do the like again; vers. 57.58. These considerations do revive their spirits, and raise their hearts even out of the pit of desperation.
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And thus much for the meaning and order of the words.
And thus much for the meaning and order of the words.
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Now let vs harken vnto such doctrines and instructions as are therein contained for our learning.
Now let us harken unto such doctrines and instructions as Are therein contained for our learning.
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Vers. 55. I called vpon thy name.
Vers. 55. I called upon thy name.
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] This is the speech of the whole Church, who by reason that they are members of one bodie,
] This is the speech of the Whole Church, who by reason that they Are members of one body,
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and temples of one spirit, are brought in speaking throughout this whole booke, as if they were but one person.
and Temples of one Spirit, Are brought in speaking throughout this Whole book, as if they were but one person.
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By [ low dungeon ] is meant desperate euils:
By [ low dungeon ] is meant desperate evils:
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they were as it were shut vp in a dungeon, where they had no hope of escaping:
they were as it were shut up in a dungeon, where they had no hope of escaping:
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yet out of the depth of miserie and anguish and horror, they called vpon the Lord. Whence naturallie ariseth this doctrine.
yet out of the depth of misery and anguish and horror, they called upon the Lord. Whence naturally arises this Doctrine.
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That there is no distresse, no breaking and crushing, whatsoeuer, that shall hinder Gods people from praying vnto him. That there is no distress, no breaking and crushing, whatsoever, that shall hinder God's people from praying unto him.
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It may for a passion and a fit, cause them to bee at a stand, and bring them euen to their wits end, as it did these here;
It may for a passion and a fit, cause them to be At a stand, and bring them even to their wits end, as it did these Here;
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but they will recouer themselues and get heart againe:
but they will recover themselves and get heart again:
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and though in their distempers they say God hath forsaken them (which is a wofull thing) yet they recall their words againe,
and though in their distempers they say God hath forsaken them (which is a woeful thing) yet they Recall their words again,
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and at length betake themselues to the right meanes of recouerie;
and At length betake themselves to the right means of recovery;
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which is, to make their griefes knowne vnto God, who is able to saue and readie to succour those that seeke vnto him.
which is, to make their griefs known unto God, who is able to save and ready to succour those that seek unto him.
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This may bee euidentlie seene in Psal. 88. vers. 6. where the man of God bemoneth his case, saying:
This may be evidently seen in Psalm 88. vers. 6. where the man of God bemoaneth his case, saying:
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Thou hast laid mee in the lowest pit, in darknesse, and in the deepe. Thine indignation lieth vpon mee, and thou hast vexed me with all the waues. Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, and in the deep. Thine Indignation lies upon me, and thou hast vexed me with all the waves.
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From which words, together with the rest in that Psalme, wee may gather, that hee was in wonderfull fore perplexitie.
From which words, together with the rest in that Psalm, we may gather, that he was in wonderful before perplexity.
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Now in this extremitie what doth hee? O Lord God of my saluation (saith he) I cry day and night before thee;
Now in this extremity what does he? Oh Lord God of my salvation (Says he) I cry day and night before thee;
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as if hee should haue said: Though thou hast cut off mee, yet I call vpon thee:
as if he should have said: Though thou hast Cut off me, yet I call upon thee:
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and though thy hand lie heauie vpon mee, yet I pray still.
and though thy hand lie heavy upon me, yet I pray still.
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So Hezekiah was smitten (as it seemes) with the plague, and that vnto death: So Hezekiah was smitten (as it seems) with the plague, and that unto death:
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and was in such extremitie, That hee chattered like a crane or a swallow; and mourned like a doue:
and was in such extremity, That he chattered like a crane or a swallow; and mourned like a dove:
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and concluded, that hee should goe to the gates af the graue, and bee depriued of the residue of his yeares:
and concluded, that he should go to the gates of the graven, and be deprived of the residue of his Years:
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His case in appearance was desperate, so that it was as hard to recouer him, as to make the sunne in the firmament to goe backward:
His case in appearance was desperate, so that it was as hard to recover him, as to make the sun in the firmament to go backward:
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yet hee set vpon the matter by prayer, and obtained his desire;
yet he Set upon the matter by prayer, and obtained his desire;
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insomuch that fifteene yeeres were added to his daies, so that no man in the world had euer such a lease of his life as hee had.
insomuch that fifteene Years were added to his days, so that no man in the world had ever such a lease of his life as he had.
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So Ionah when hee fled from the presence of the Lord, and was therefore cast into the Sea and swallowed vp of the whale:
So Jonah when he fled from the presence of the Lord, and was Therefore cast into the Sea and swallowed up of the whale:
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beeing in a low dungeon, where hee had neither sunnelight nor candle-light:
being in a low dungeon, where he had neither Sunlight nor candlelight:
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yet hee doth not thinke his case remedilesse, (as indeede it was not) but hee cryed in his affliction vnto the Lord, Ionah. 2.1.2 and hee heard him:
yet he does not think his case remediless, (as indeed it was not) but he cried in his affliction unto the Lord, Jonah. 2.1.2 and he herd him:
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Out of the bellie of hell did hee crie, and God heard his voice: Out of the belly of hell did he cry, and God herd his voice:
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and then as sinne and passion had brought him into danger, so repentance and prayer did helpe him out of it.
and then as sin and passion had brought him into danger, so Repentance and prayer did help him out of it.
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Yea the Lord Iesus Christ, when the burden of our sins and of his fathers wrath for the same was so grieuous, that it made his soule heauie vnto the death,
Yea the Lord Iesus christ, when the burden of our Sins and of his Father's wrath for the same was so grievous, that it made his soul heavy unto the death,
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and pressed bloud out of his vaines: yet the more horror hee was in, the more feruently hee prayed vnto his father.
and pressed blood out of his Veins: yet the more horror he was in, the more fervently he prayed unto his father.
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And the reason why Christians cannot by any distresse be driuen from prayer, is: 1 Because hee that is once Gods child, is euer so:
And the reason why Christians cannot by any distress be driven from prayer, is: 1 Because he that is once God's child, is ever so:
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and euery child of God, hath the spirit of prayer, which will alwaies stirre vs vp, to make requests with sighs and grones that cannot bee expressed.
and every child of God, hath the Spirit of prayer, which will always stir us up, to make requests with sighs and groans that cannot be expressed.
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If those that cast Gods seruants in prison, could withall pull Gods spirit out of their hearts,
If those that cast God's Servants in prison, could withal pull God's Spirit out of their hearts,
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then they had done somewhat to the purpose:
then they had done somewhat to the purpose:
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but they may as well plucke the sunne out of the firmament, as the holy Ghost out of their soules.
but they may as well pluck the sun out of the firmament, as the holy Ghost out of their Souls.
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And therefore they can neuer bring them so low, but they can cast their eyes vp towards heauen,
And Therefore they can never bring them so low, but they can cast their eyes up towards heaven,
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and make their complaint vnto their God.
and make their complaint unto their God.
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And if he be with them in prison, as hee was with Ioseph, their restraint shall be farre more pleasant than their aduersaries libertie:
And if he be with them in prison, as he was with Ioseph, their restraint shall be Far more pleasant than their Adversaries liberty:
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and they shalbe able with Paul and Silas to sing Psalmes at midnight through ioy and gladnes.
and they shall able with Paul and Silas to sing Psalms At midnight through joy and gladness.
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2 Secondly, Gods children haue faith in their hearts, and the nature of faith is to beare downe all before it, 2 Secondly, God's children have faith in their hearts, and the nature of faith is to bear down all before it,
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and to breake thorow al manner of lets and hindrances.
and to break thorough all manner of lets and hindrances.
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Therefore Gods seruants hold vp their heads, because their faith ouercomes the world: And therefore wicked hypocrites faint, because the world ouercomes them.
Therefore God's Servants hold up their Heads, Because their faith overcomes the world: And Therefore wicked Hypocrites faint, Because the world overcomes them.
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When Gods child goes vnto the dungeon, faith goes with him; and then hee will neuer giue ouer praying, but bee more feruent in praying.
When God's child Goes unto the dungeon, faith Goes with him; and then he will never give over praying, but be more fervent in praying.
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And this is certaine, that in worldly helpes, the deeper distresses wee bee in, the least comfort they will affoord vs:
And this is certain, that in worldly helps, the Deeper Distresses we be in, the least Comfort they will afford us:
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so spirituall helps, the greater extremities we be in, the more comfort will they minister vnto vs. When wee are helplesse and hopelesse,
so spiritual helps, the greater extremities we be in, the more Comfort will they minister unto us When we Are helpless and hopeless,
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then faith workes wonders, and neuer shews forth it selfe so mightilie and powerfullie as when it workes alone.
then faith works wonders, and never shows forth it self so mightily and powerfully as when it works alone.
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Beautie, and wealth, and strength, and other outward things of the same kinde, when miseries lie heauie vpon vs,
Beauty, and wealth, and strength, and other outward things of the same kind, when misery's lie heavy upon us,
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and wee beginne to cast an eye to them, expecting some reliefe and comfort from them;
and we begin to cast an eye to them, expecting Some relief and Comfort from them;
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will deale with vs, as the high Priests did with Iudas: When all went well with him, they made shew of fauor and friendship towards him:
will deal with us, as the high Priests did with Iudas: When all went well with him, they made show of favour and friendship towards him:
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but when in the horror and anguish of his soule hee makes his mone vnto them, crying out that he had sinned, betraying innocent bloud;
but when in the horror and anguish of his soul he makes his moan unto them, crying out that he had sinned, betraying innocent blood;
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they sent him away with a cutted and vncomfortable answere:
they sent him away with a cutted and uncomfortable answer:
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VVhat is that to vs? (say they) Such cold comfort shall we receiue from any earthly supports and props whereon we rest and stay our hearts:What is that to us? (say they) Such cold Comfort shall we receive from any earthly supports and props whereon we rest and stay our hearts:
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when we haue most neede of them, they will stand vs least in stead. So that wee may truely say of them, as Iob did of his friends; miserable comforters are yee all.
when we have most need of them, they will stand us least in stead. So that we may truly say of them, as Job did of his Friends; miserable Comforters Are ye all.
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But as for those that liue by faith in Christ Iesus, they are vnderlaide with better props than the world can afford:
But as for those that live by faith in christ Iesus, they Are underlaid with better props than the world can afford:
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for when they haue none other to deliuer them, they can deliuer themselues by prayer, and by calling vpon Gods name out of the lowest dungeon.
for when they have none other to deliver them, they can deliver themselves by prayer, and by calling upon God's name out of the lowest dungeon.
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First, this may serue to shew vs the difference betwixt the wicked and the godly, in times of outward or inward affliction,
First, this may serve to show us the difference betwixt the wicked and the godly, in times of outward or inward affliction,
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when they drinke both of the same cup, and are plunged in the same miseries.
when they drink both of the same cup, and Are plunged in the same misery's.
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Cast a wicked man into a dungeon and lay him full low, where hee can meete with no worldly helpe,
Cast a wicked man into a dungeon and lay him full low, where he can meet with no worldly help,
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and what course will he take? You shall see that either he will blaspheme God,
and what course will he take? You shall see that either he will Blaspheme God,
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and bite his tongue for madnes, as they that are spoken of, Reuel. 18. Or else hee will grow desperate,
and bite his tongue for madness, as they that Are spoken of, Revel. 18. Or Else he will grow desperate,
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and make away with himselfe, as Iudas and Achitophel and other monsters haue done.
and make away with himself, as Iudas and Ahithophel and other monsters have done.
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But let a godlie man bee laid fast in the same dungeon, hee wilbe full of ioy,
But let a godly man be laid fast in the same dungeon, he will full of joy,
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when the other is full of desperate griefe, and sing Psalmes and powre forth many holy prayers, in stead of the others imprecations, and blasphemous speeches.
when the other is full of desperate grief, and sing Psalms and pour forth many holy Prayers, in stead of the Others imprecations, and blasphemous Speeches.
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Peter and Iudas had both dealt vnfaithfully (though in a farre different degree and manner) with their Lord and master,Peter and Iudas had both dealt unfaithfully (though in a Far different degree and manner) with their Lord and master,
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and were both in the dungeon euen in great perplexitie; but Peter goes out, confesseh this fault, weeps bitterlie, and gaines exceedingly by it.
and were both in the dungeon even in great perplexity; but Peter Goes out, confesseh this fault, weeps bitterly, and gains exceedingly by it.
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Iudas on the other side sorroweth desperately, and speedily dispatcheth himselfe.Iudas on the other side sorroweth desperately, and speedily dispatcheth himself.
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Whereby doth manifestly appeare the different cariage of the faithfull and of infidels, when they are both ouerburdened with sorrowes and miseries.
Whereby does manifestly appear the different carriage of the faithful and of Infidels, when they Are both overburdened with sorrows and misery's.
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This is for singular comfort vnto Gods people, in that no crosse can befall them, to hinder their prayers;
This is for singular Comfort unto God's people, in that no cross can befall them, to hinder their Prayers;
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but all shall quicken and inflame the spirit of prayer in them.
but all shall quicken and inflame the Spirit of prayer in them.
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The issue of their trouble, must needs be good, when they are watered with many holie teares,
The issue of their trouble, must needs be good, when they Are watered with many holy tears,
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and sanctified by many holie requests. If they can waite till their haruest come; such a seede time must needs bring them a plentifull and blessed croppe of comfort.
and sanctified by many holy requests. If they can wait till their harvest come; such a seed time must needs bring them a plentiful and blessed crop of Comfort.
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Oh, but what if the pestilence should enter into the familie, and the house should be shut vp, that no body could come to me? What of that? The question now wilbe,
O, but what if the pestilence should enter into the family, and the house should be shut up, that no body could come to me? What of that? The question now will,
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whether you be a hypocrite or a Christian? If you bee sure that you are no hypocrite,
whither you be a hypocrite or a Christian? If you be sure that you Are no hypocrite,
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then though no bodie come vnto you, yet God will come vnto you:
then though no body come unto you, yet God will come unto you:
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and though you cannot goe to your friends, yet you may goe to God, and that will serue the turne well enough;
and though you cannot go to your Friends, yet you may go to God, and that will serve the turn well enough;
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the spirit of prayer will neuer faile you:
the Spirit of prayer will never fail you:
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and if you can make your requests knowne vnto the Lord, he will cause all to worke together for the best, and giue an happie issue, either by life or death, and if you can make your requests known unto the Lord, he will cause all to work together for the best, and give an happy issue, either by life or death,
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vnto all your distractions, doubts and feares. Vers. 55. I called vpon thy name.
unto all your distractions, doubts and fears. Vers. 55. I called upon thy name.
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] This was it that stirred them vp to prayer, euen the knowledge of Gods name;
] This was it that stirred them up to prayer, even the knowledge of God's name;
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his maiestie is so glorious, that it would make them flie from him:
his majesty is so glorious, that it would make them fly from him:
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and his essence is so incomprehensible, that it is a light that none can haue accesse vnto, and a huge sea that will drowne such as will aduenture to wade into it:
and his essence is so incomprehensible, that it is a Light that none can have access unto, and a huge sea that will drown such as will adventure to wade into it:
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but the knowledge of Gods sufficiencie to helpe, and of his mercie and free fauor, whereby hee is readie to helpe;
but the knowledge of God's sufficiency to help, and of his mercy and free favour, whereby he is ready to help;
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and the like is it that incourageth them to come before the Lord. Which affordeth this doctrine:
and the like is it that Encourageth them to come before the Lord. Which affords this Doctrine:
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That the name of God is the onelie cause that brings Christians into Gods presence, and makes them to call vpon his name with strong cries, and comfortable requests. This is euident, Psal. 9.10. where the Prophet sheweth, how they come to seeke vnto God: That the name of God is the only cause that brings Christians into God's presence, and makes them to call upon his name with strong cries, and comfortable requests. This is evident, Psalm 9.10. where the Prophet shows, how they come to seek unto God:
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They that know thy name will trust in thee, for thou neuer failest them that feeke thee. They that know thy name will trust in thee, for thou never failest them that feeke thee.
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How come they to seeke God? They first trust in God. And how come they to trust in God? By the knowledge of Gods name:
How come they to seek God? They First trust in God. And how come they to trust in God? By the knowledge of God's name:
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which till men doe know, they can neuer trust in God, nor seeke to God.
which till men do know, they can never trust in God, nor seek to God.
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Therefore it is said in the songs of Salomon: Thy name is an ointment powred forth:
Therefore it is said in the songs of Solomon: Thy name is an ointment poured forth:
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like vnto that ointment mentioned in the Gospell, which filled all the house with the odour of it. like unto that ointment mentioned in the Gospel, which filled all the house with the odour of it.
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No ointment can so delight the naturall sense, as the name of God doth the hearts of the faithfull;
No ointment can so delight the natural sense, as the name of God does the hearts of the faithful;
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in which regard it is added in that place, Therefore the virgins loue thee:
in which regard it is added in that place, Therefore the Virgins love thee:
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That is such as do not goe a whoring after fleshly lusts, and after the vanities of the world.
That is such as do not go a whoring After fleshly Lustiest, and After the vanities of the world.
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They must needs loue Christ, because they know that there is no euill; but in this name they shall haue a medicine against it.
They must needs love christ, Because they know that there is no evil; but in this name they shall have a medicine against it.
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No doubt, but there they shall finde a resolution for it: no good thing, but there they may get a certaintie of obtaining it.
No doubt, but there they shall find a resolution for it: no good thing, but there they may get a certainty of obtaining it.
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This name of God is notably and comfortably set downe: Exod. 34.6. and Isa. 9.6. In Exodus thus:
This name of God is notably and comfortably Set down: Exod 34.6. and Isaiah 9.6. In Exodus thus:
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The Lord, the Lord, strong, mercifull, The name of God. and gratious, &c.The Lord, the Lord, strong, merciful, The name of God. and gracious, etc.
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The first thing that wee may for our comfort here consider of, is the word Iehouah: signifying the essence of God, The First thing that we may for our Comfort Here Consider of, is the word Jehovah: signifying the essence of God,
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and his absolute perfection in all his attributes, and shewing his constancie in all his properties that follow,
and his absolute perfection in all his attributes, and showing his constancy in all his properties that follow,
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as hauing his beeing in and of himselfe; so that this preuents an obiection, concerning all that which followes.
as having his being in and of himself; so that this prevents an objection, Concerning all that which follows.
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For one might say, God indeede hath shewed himselfe strong, mercifull and gratious, &c. But what is that to vs now? Why he is Iehouah, the same for euer:
For one might say, God indeed hath showed himself strong, merciful and gracious, etc. But what is that to us now? Why he is Jehovah, the same for ever:
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and therefore looke what he hath beene in the daies of olde, you may bee assured •ee will be the same still.
and Therefore look what he hath been in the days of old, you may be assured •ee will be the same still.
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But because this part of Gods name is handled else where; it shal be needelesse at large to intreat of it in this place.
But Because this part of God's name is handled Else where; it shall be needless At large to entreat of it in this place.
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2 The second thing to bee considered is, the strength of God, the Lord, the Lord strong, &c. Whence wee are to learne, that all power is in him, 2 The second thing to be considered is, the strength of God, the Lord, the Lord strong, etc. Whence we Are to Learn, that all power is in him,
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and from him, and for him.
and from him, and for him.
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And in like manner, is Christ called the mightie God: Thereby implying not onelie that hee is mightie in his owne nature,
And in like manner, is christ called the mighty God: Thereby implying not only that he is mighty in his own nature,
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but that hee hath his might to vse for our saluation, and our enemies destruction: and that hee doth and will vse it to that purpose.
but that he hath his might to use for our salvation, and our enemies destruction: and that he does and will use it to that purpose.
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In which regard it is said in that place; In which regard it is said in that place;
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that hee is giuen to vs. And in the first of the Reuelation, hee is said to walke in the middest of the seuen golden Candlesticks: that he is given to us And in the First of the Revelation, he is said to walk in the midst of the seuen golden Candlesticks:
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that is, in the midst of his Church, and to haue feete of burning brasse:
that is, in the midst of his Church, and to have feet of burning brass:
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Not onely to tread downe all inward and outward enemies, but to consume them when they are downe:
Not only to tread down all inward and outward enemies, but to consume them when they Are down:
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for in that respect are his feete said not onely to bee of brasse, but of burning brasse.
for in that respect Are his feet said not only to be of brass, but of burning brass.
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Ill weedes when they are cut vp, if the rootes be left behinde, will quickly spring vp againe:
Ill weeds when they Are Cut up, if the roots be left behind, will quickly spring up again:
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therefore will Christ burne vp roote and branch, that there may be no feare nor danger of their second growth.
Therefore will christ burn up root and branch, that there may be no Fear nor danger of their second growth.
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So that if we knew this part of Gods name, to wit, his alsufficient power, what affliction or triall should make vs faint?
So that if we knew this part of God's name, to wit, his All-sufficient power, what affliction or trial should make us faint?
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The least temptation or affliction, if God support vs not in it, will bee too strong for vs:
The least temptation or affliction, if God support us not in it, will be too strong for us:
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the greatest, yea all rushing at once vpon vs, if this mightie God bee on our side, shall not he be able to hurt vs or daunt vs. This was it that confirmed Abrahams faith; as the Apostle Paul witnesseth.
the greatest, yea all rushing At once upon us, if this mighty God be on our side, shall not he be able to hurt us or daunt us This was it that confirmed Abrahams faith; as the Apostle Paul Witnesseth.
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Though Sarahs wombe were dead, hee knew God was not dead, but that he was able to giue him a sonne of her:
Though Sarahs womb were dead, he knew God was not dead, but that he was able to give him a son of her:
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And that that God who shall at length raise vs out of the dead graue, could and would raise him vp a sonne out of her dead wombe.
And that that God who shall At length raise us out of the dead graven, could and would raise him up a son out of her dead womb.
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And so Moses, when hee had sixe hundred thousand and vpward, to prouide for in the wildernes, where he had neither bread not drinke for them;
And so Moses, when he had sixe hundred thousand and upward, to provide for in the Wilderness, where he had neither bred not drink for them;
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yet hee trusted and relied on God, who could bring water out of the flint, as well as out of the riuer:
yet he trusted and relied on God, who could bring water out of the flint, as well as out of the river:
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and bread out of the clouds, as well as out of the barne.
and bred out of the Clouds, as well as out of the bairn.
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Canaan hee knew could not maintaine them, without Gods blessing, and with it the barren wildernes could.Canaan he knew could not maintain them, without God's blessing, and with it the barren Wilderness could.
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So Jonathan when hee went against a great manie thousand Philistimes, he knew Gods name to be [ Mightie ] For hee flood resolued of this;
So Johnathan when he went against a great many thousand Philistines, he knew God's name to be [ Mighty ] For he flood resolved of this;
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that God could deliuer with few, as well as with many. And yet Asa went further:that God could deliver with few, as well as with many. And yet Asa went further:
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for when hee had a very huge armie comming against him, and no equal forces in any proportion to withstand them, hee notwithstanding comes confidently to God for helpe, assuring himselfe, that God could saue and deliuer with none, 2 Chron. 14.11. as well as with many.
for when he had a very huge army coming against him, and no equal forces in any proportion to withstand them, he notwithstanding comes confidently to God for help, assuring himself, that God could save and deliver with none, 2 Chronicles 14.11. as well as with many.
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And so may it as truelie bee said, that God can helpe by fewe friends as well as by many:
And so may it as truly be said, that God can help by few Friends as well as by many:
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yea, without all friends and meanes, as if wee had all that the world could afford vs. Oh but my miserie is desperate! Neuer say so:
yea, without all Friends and means, as if we had all that the world could afford us O but my misery is desperate! Never say so:
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What if you be in the low dungeon? Was not Ionah so? And yet hee prayed and was helped: therefore neuer be dismayed:
What if you be in the low dungeon? Was not Jonah so? And yet he prayed and was helped: Therefore never be dismayed:
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Your troubles are great, but your God is greater and mightier to helpe you out of them,
Your Troubles Are great, but your God is greater and Mightier to help you out of them,
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than they are to holde you fast still.
than they Are to hold you fast still.
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The Lord hath made the heauens and the earth, by his worde, and that drowned the whole world in his displeasure.
The Lord hath made the heavens and the earth, by his word, and that drowned the Whole world in his displeasure.
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This mighty Lord, I say, rides vpon the heauens (as it is Deut. 33.) full of maiestie,
This mighty Lord, I say, rides upon the heavens (as it is Deuteronomy 33.) full of majesty,
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and full of abilitie to deliuer you; and to set you free from the strongest bonds of affliction.
and full of ability to deliver you; and to Set you free from the Strongest bonds of affliction.
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3 The third thing in Gods name is, that hee is mercifull. Which worde signifieth, that God hath such bowels of compassion towards his seruants, 3 The third thing in God's name is, that he is merciful. Which word signifies, that God hath such bowels of compassion towards his Servants,
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as a mother hath towards the child of her wombe.
as a mother hath towards the child of her womb.
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There neede not many exhortations, much lesse an eloquent oration to a mother, to stirre her vp to succor,
There need not many exhortations, much less an eloquent oration to a mother, to stir her up to succour,
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and relieue her child, when it stands in neede of her helpe:
and relieve her child, when it Stands in need of her help:
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and yet put all the kindnesse of all the men and women in the world together,
and yet put all the kindness of all the men and women in the world together,
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and it wil come but to a drop, in comparison of that sea of mercie that is in our mercifull God.
and it will come but to a drop, in comparison of that sea of mercy that is in our merciful God.
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And this propertie is well ioyned with the former: for a poore afflicted soule hearing of Gods power might say:
And this property is well joined with the former: for a poor afflicted soul hearing of God's power might say:
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I know God is powerfull, but what is that to me? perchance hee may vse his power to my ouerthrow.
I know God is powerful, but what is that to me? perchance he may use his power to my overthrow.
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Nay (saies he) God is as mercifull as hee is powerfull, why then should any bee discouraged by miserie;
Nay (Says he) God is as merciful as he is powerful, why then should any be discouraged by misery;
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sith that is the verie obiect of mercie? Whence it is that this argument is often vsed in the scripture:
sith that is the very Object of mercy? Whence it is that this argument is often used in the scripture:
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Lord helpe mee, for I am sore troubled: Lord saue mee, for I am poore and needie. Lord help me, for I am soar troubled: Lord save me, for I am poor and needy.
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And this mercie of God wee may more cleerely see in the Father of the prodigall sonne, who perceiuing his lost child comming towards him, hee runnes towards his sonne,
And this mercy of God we may more clearly see in the Father of the prodigal son, who perceiving his lost child coming towards him, he runs towards his son,
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and falls on his necke and kisseth him, giuing him all kinde entertainment that might bee:
and falls on his neck and Kisses him, giving him all kind entertainment that might be:
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his verie miserie was a sufficient motiue to worke vpon his fathers heart: neither doth hee at all vpbraide him with his former leaud behauiour.
his very misery was a sufficient motive to work upon his Father's heart: neither does he At all upbraid him with his former lewd behaviour.
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Now if any earthly father can bee and ought to be thus mercifull, how much more will our heauenly father, especiallie since that hee loueth vs better than any earthly father can loue his children? and shews forth his loue vpon euery occasion as the Prophet Hoseah testifieth, saying;
Now if any earthly father can be and ought to be thus merciful, how much more will our heavenly father, especially since that he loves us better than any earthly father can love his children? and shows forth his love upon every occasion as the Prophet Hosea Testifieth, saying;
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In thee the fatherlesse findeth mercie. Obiection. Oh but I am worthy of no mercie. In thee the fatherless finds mercy. Objection. O but I am worthy of no mercy.
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Answer. What of that? Gods name is also gracious ] That is, louing and shewing mercie without any merit: Answer. What of that? God's name is also gracious ] That is, loving and showing mercy without any merit:
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he will not tarrie till wee deserue it, but will freely shew forth his goodnes towards vs. Doe not wee giue foode and raiment to little children that hang on the breasts? If parents should stay till they deserue it, they would neuer grow to bee men and women.
he will not tarry till we deserve it, but will freely show forth his Goodness towards us Do not we give food and raiment to little children that hang on the breasts? If Parents should stay till they deserve it, they would never grow to be men and women.
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Therefore it is said of Abraham, that hee beleeued in him that iustifieth the sinner.
Therefore it is said of Abraham, that he believed in him that Justifieth the sinner.
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Noting thereby, that sinne cannot hinder Gods fauor from offenders, but that through faith they shalbe iustified,
Noting thereby, that sin cannot hinder God's favour from offenders, but that through faith they shall justified,
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and made innocent in Gods account, as if they had neuer offended at all.
and made innocent in God's account, as if they had never offended At all.
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Let vs not then when wee are in distresse, be discouraged, by reason of our corruptions,
Let us not then when we Are in distress, be discouraged, by reason of our corruptions,
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but goe to the Lord who wil shew himselfe gratious notwithstanding them all.
but go to the Lord who will show himself gracious notwithstanding them all.
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Oh but what comfort can I sinfull wretch haue, to goe to so holy a God?
O but what Comfort can I sinful wretch have, to go to so holy a God?
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Why doe you not know his name? He is a gratious God: and when wee can finde no matter of worthinesse in our selues, he can finde matter enough in his owne nature and in his sonnes merits.
Why do you not know his name? He is a gracious God: and when we can find no matter of worthiness in our selves, he can find matter enough in his own nature and in his Sons merits.
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If wee could finde any desart in our selues, or our workes, God should lose his name of beeing gratious.
If we could find any desert in our selves, or our works, God should loose his name of being gracious.
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But alas, I haue prouoked him, and iustly drawne his hand vpon mee by mine owne sinnes.
But alas, I have provoked him, and justly drawn his hand upon me by mine own Sins.
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What if you haue, hee is slow to anger. What if you have, he is slow to anger.
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That is, long ere hee be prouoked, and when hee is prouoked, easie to bee appeased.
That is, long ere he be provoked, and when he is provoked, easy to be appeased.
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Wee can no sooner fall out with our sinnes, but hee falls in with vs. An earthly father will not take euerie aduantage against his child;
we can no sooner fallen out with our Sins, but he falls in with us an earthly father will not take every advantage against his child;
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and when the child is grieued for a great fault, will not good parents be easilie satisfied? And why should wee thinke God harder than our selues? At least let vs make him as good as our selues,
and when the child is grieved for a great fault, will not good Parents be Easily satisfied? And why should we think God harder than our selves? At least let us make him as good as our selves,
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and be assured that when wee haue kindled his wrath against vs, one teare of true repentance will quench all the flame thereof,
and be assured that when we have kindled his wrath against us, one tear of true Repentance will quench all the flame thereof,
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and draw downe his pitie and compassion vpon vs. To this Dauid giueth testimonie, saying: The Lord is slow to anger, and of great kindnesse:
and draw down his pity and compassion upon us To this David gives testimony, saying: The Lord is slow to anger, and of great kindness:
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he will not alwaies chide, nor keepe his anger for euer. And this hee himselfe found by experience.he will not always chide, nor keep his anger for ever. And this he himself found by experience.
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For when he, beeing a King, and that of Gods owne choise, set ouer his owne people, and withall a holy Prophet:
For when he, being a King, and that of God's own choice, Set over his own people, and withal a holy Prophet:
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in both which respects, hee was to bee a patterne of all godlines and righteousnesse vnto others:
in both which respects, he was to be a pattern of all godliness and righteousness unto Others:
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when hee (I say) after many mercies receiued, had grieuously prouoked the Lord, insomuch as hee was angrie with him:
when he (I say) After many Mercies received, had grievously provoked the Lord, insomuch as he was angry with him:
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and then did not repent for his sinne, but lay in it, and added diuers other hainous offences vnto it, and then did not Repent for his sin, but lay in it, and added diverse other heinous offences unto it,
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yet after all this God doth not reiect him, but sends his Prophet Nathan vnto him, and is more readie to offer him pardon than hee is to aske it,
yet After all this God does not reject him, but sends his Prophet Nathan unto him, and is more ready to offer him pardon than he is to ask it,
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and when hee did but beginne to make confession of his sinne, God tells him forthwith, that hee had put away his sinne.
and when he did but begin to make Confessi of his sin, God tells him forthwith, that he had put away his sin.
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And this wonderfull readinesse in God to bee appeased towards penitent sinners, the Prophet Isaiah maketh mention of;
And this wonderful readiness in God to be appeased towards penitent Sinners, the Prophet Isaiah makes mention of;
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bringing in God himselfe, speaking in this manner: I will not contend for euer, neither will I be alwaies wroth:
bringing in God himself, speaking in this manner: I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth:
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For the spirit should faile before mee, and I haue made the breath. For the Spirit should fail before me, and I have made the breath.
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Where wee see, that as Psal 103. there is a reason drawne from Gods nature why, hee cannot deale rigorously with vs;
Where we see, that as Psalm 103. there is a reason drawn from God's nature why, he cannot deal rigorously with us;
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namely because hee pities vs, as a father doth his child:
namely Because he pities us, as a father does his child:
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So here there is a reason brought from our nature, why hee cannot be ouer-seuere, to wit, that then the spirit would faile before him:
So Here there is a reason brought from our nature, why he cannot be over-severe, to wit, that then the Spirit would fail before him:
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and those whom hee hath made and redeemed, would perish and bee vtterly consumed.
and those whom he hath made and redeemed, would perish and be utterly consumed.
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Men were not able to beare the continuance and grieuousnesse of his hand, but would sinke vnder their burden,
Men were not able to bear the Continuance and grievousness of his hand, but would sink under their burden,
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and so should be a greater loser than they, in that he should lose them, whom hee hath so long and so intirely loued,
and so should be a greater loser than they, in that he should loose them, whom he hath so long and so entirely loved,
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for whom hee hath so deerely paide: and therefore hee saith, that hee will not contend for euer, &c.
for whom he hath so dearly paid: and Therefore he Says, that he will not contend for ever, etc.
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But some might say, it is true indeede, there is no fault on Gods part:
But Some might say, it is true indeed, there is no fault on God's part:
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if I could fit my selfe to seeke for mercie, and to receiue mercie, as I ought to doe.
if I could fit my self to seek for mercy, and to receive mercy, as I ought to do.
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But alas, I come farre short euery way: my prayers are fewe and weake:
But alas, I come Far short every Way: my Prayers Are few and weak:
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my memorie is fraile and slipperie, I cannot conceiue nor carie away the Sermon, nor profit by the Sacrament, and other of Gods ordinances.
my memory is frail and slippery, I cannot conceive nor carry away the Sermon, nor profit by the Sacrament, and other of God's ordinances.
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What of all this? You must remember that God is abundant in kindnesse, Abundant in kindnesse.
What of all this? You must Remember that God is abundant in kindness, Abundant in kindness.
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hee will not breake the bruised reede, nor quench the smoking flax. he will not break the Bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax.
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It is the propertie of kindnesse to take small things in good worth, to passe by infirmities,
It is the property of kindness to take small things in good worth, to pass by infirmities,
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and to bee easie to bee intreated. And this is euident in earthly parents:
and to be easy to be entreated. And this is evident in earthly Parents:
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for they will accept of verie small matters at the hands of their children, that would doe better if they could:
for they will accept of very small matters At the hands of their children, that would do better if they could:
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how much more will God, who is the author of all kindnesse both in men and beasts? who knoweth whereof wee are made,
how much more will God, who is the author of all kindness both in men and beasts? who Knoweth whereof we Are made,
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and remembreth that wee are but dust. and Remember that we Are but dust.
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Indeede, if wee liue in presumptuous sinnes, and bee proud and stomackfull, and will not stoupe vnder Gods hand,
Indeed, if we live in presumptuous Sins, and be proud and stomachful, and will not stoop under God's hand,
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then Gods greatest kindnesse is to scourge vs, vntill hee bring vs home to himselfe.
then God's greatest kindness is to scourge us, until he bring us home to himself.
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But if wee be once pure and humble in heart, though wee cannot attaine to that measure of sanctification as others haue,
But if we be once pure and humble in heart, though we cannot attain to that measure of sanctification as Others have,
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nor powre out our soule in prayer as wee should, and as wee would, yet God will take all in good part.
nor pour out our soul in prayer as we should, and as we would, yet God will take all in good part.
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Hee that will reward a cup of cold water, hee will reward a cold prayer. God lookes not for perfection from poore weake creatures, that are full of imperfection.
He that will reward a cup of cold water, he will reward a cold prayer. God looks not for perfection from poor weak creatures, that Are full of imperfection.
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But how shall I know that this kindnesss of God shalbee performed vnto me, seeing that I haue prayed and waited long,
But how shall I know that this kindness of God shalbe performed unto me, seeing that I have prayed and waited long,
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and yet am neuer the neerer?
and yet am never the nearer?
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Because (as it followes in the next place) God is abundant in truth as well as in kindnesse.
Because (as it follows in the next place) God is abundant in truth as well as in kindness.
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As hee neuer threatens any thing, but he executes it: so hee neuer promiseth any thing, but hee performes it. As he never threatens any thing, but he executes it: so he never promises any thing, but he performs it.
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Neuer any yet could charge him with breach of promise. He hath said, that those that feare him, shall want nothing that is good:
Never any yet could charge him with breach of promise. He hath said, that those that Fear him, shall want nothing that is good:
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Call vpon me in the day of trouble, and I will deliuer thee, &c. And the like, who euer did so,Call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee, etc. And the like, who ever did so,
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and found not according to his expectation? If then none haue euer failed of his hope,
and found not according to his expectation? If then none have ever failed of his hope,
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why should not we rest vpon his promise? Take away his truth and take away his Godhead.
why should not we rest upon his promise? Take away his truth and take away his Godhead.
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Many there are in the world, who, when their money and friends, and outward staies are taken away, beginne to thinke with themselues, what shall wee doe now? What will become of vs? Wee see all is gone:
Many there Are in the world, who, when their money and Friends, and outward stays Are taken away, begin to think with themselves, what shall we do now? What will become of us? we see all is gone:
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But is Gods truth gone? Hath not hee promised to prouide for vs when we are poore,
But is God's truth gone? Hath not he promised to provide for us when we Are poor,
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as wel as when we are rich? When we are in sicknesse, as well as when we are in health? Hath not he said:
as well as when we Are rich? When we Are in sickness, as well as when we Are in health? Hath not he said:
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I will not leaue thee nor forsake thee? Did not hee prouide for vs in our infancie? And why should not wee trust in him as well in our age? Oh, I will not leave thee nor forsake thee? Did not he provide for us in our infancy? And why should not we trust in him as well in our age? O,
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then we had good friends to looke vnto vs. And who raised vp those friends? Cannot God, that inclines the hearts of some to pitie vs then, draw others hearts to haue compassion on vs hereafter?
then we had good Friends to look unto us And who raised up those Friends? Cannot God, that inclines the hearts of Some to pity us then, draw Others hearts to have compassion on us hereafter?
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Oh, but I know no friends that will shew me that fauor? Neither did you in your infancie,
O, but I know no Friends that will show me that favour? Neither did you in your infancy,
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and yet God did prouide some, and that without your intreatie.
and yet God did provide Some, and that without your intreaty.
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How much more will hee doe it vpon your faithfull prayers? Or els (which is best of all) take you to himselfe, where you shall stand in no more neede of friends and helpers.
How much more will he do it upon your faithful Prayers? Or Else (which is best of all) take you to himself, where you shall stand in no more need of Friends and helpers.
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But because wee are much led by example, and looke how God hath dealt with others:
But Because we Are much led by Exampl, and look how God hath dealt with Others:
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therefore hee addeth next, [ reseruing mercie for thousands ] Giuing vs to vnderstand thereby, that hee hath flouds of mercie for all that stand in neede thereof.
Therefore he adds next, [ reserving mercy for thousands ] Giving us to understand thereby, that he hath floods of mercy for all that stand in need thereof.
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Neuer any went to God for mercie, but hee found mercie; if hee sought in faith, as God bids him.
Never any went to God for mercy, but he found mercy; if he sought in faith, as God bids him.
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With earthly Kings, hee that comes not first speeds worst: but it is not so with the King of heauen:
With earthly Kings, he that comes not First speeds worst: but it is not so with the King of heaven:
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hee hath sufficient for those that come to him last, as well as for those that come to him first.
he hath sufficient for those that come to him last, as well as for those that come to him First.
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Wee see this in a creature of God, euen in the sunne, which communicates his light to all,
we see this in a creature of God, even in the sun, which communicates his Light to all,
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though they bee neuer so many, as well as if they were but a fewe. And what shall wee thinke of God the Creator of the same;
though they be never so many, as well as if they were but a few. And what shall we think of God the Creator of the same;
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cannot he comfort many thousands as well as one person, and yet his store not bee lessened a whit? Yes surely, there are many thousands in heauen, that were once as bad as wee are,
cannot he Comfort many thousands as well as one person, and yet his store not be lessened a whit? Yes surely, there Are many thousands in heaven, that were once as bad as we Are,
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and yet now they are in a Paradise of rest, out of the reach of all sinne and sorrow.
and yet now they Are in a Paradise of rest, out of the reach of all sin and sorrow.
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And who would not come to such a Physition, as hath wrought a perfect cure of so many,
And who would not come to such a physician, as hath wrought a perfect cure of so many,
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and that of free cost, and neuer suffered any one to miscarie that was willing to be his patient?
and that of free cost, and never suffered any one to miscarry that was willing to be his patient?
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Men would lie at the poole of Bethesda many yeares, expecting to bee healed:
Men would lie At the pool of Bethesda many Years, expecting to be healed:
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wee neede not lie so long at the gate of heauen, for the curing of our soules, we need not lie so long At the gate of heaven, for the curing of our Souls,
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but wee are sure to be perfectly helped, when wee are truely humbled and fitted for helpe.
but we Are sure to be perfectly helped, when we Are truly humbled and fitted for help.
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But my miseries doe not trouble mee so much as my sinnes, which are many and grieuous and of long continuance.
But my misery's do not trouble me so much as my Sins, which Are many and grievous and of long Continuance.
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For answere to that hee faith, that God forgiueth iniquitie, transgression, and sinne.
For answer to that he faith, that God forgives iniquity, Transgression, and sin.
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] And if he should not shew himselfe to bee such a God towards the militant Church, hee should lose his name and his people at once: ] And if he should not show himself to be such a God towards the militant Church, he should loose his name and his people At once:
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but hee pardons all these kinds of sinne.
but he Pardons all these Kinds of sin.
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Iniquitie ] That is, originall sinne, and the peruersenesse of our nature, that cleaues so fast vnto vs:Iniquity ] That is, original sin, and the perverseness of our nature, that cleaves so fast unto us:
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Transgression: ] That is, sinnes of rebellion and presumption:Transgression: ] That is, Sins of rebellion and presumption:
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And Sinne: ] That is, sinnes of custome, and such as are growne to a habit.And Sin: ] That is, Sins of custom, and such as Are grown to a habit.
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If any one be wearie of this burden, God will giue him a speedie dispatch. This a man may boldly claime at Gods hand, and intreat him to bee God:
If any one be weary of this burden, God will give him a speedy dispatch. This a man may boldly claim At God's hand, and entreat him to be God:
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for that hee could not bee, vnlesse hee should performe this for vs. This is also the name of his sonne, who is called Iesus, Math. 1.21. because hee doth saue his people from their sinnes.
for that he could not be, unless he should perform this for us This is also the name of his son, who is called Iesus, Math. 1.21. Because he does save his people from their Sins.
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Therefore let vs take the accusation and humiliation for sinne vpon vs, and pray to God to pardon vs according to his name:
Therefore let us take the accusation and humiliation for sin upon us, and pray to God to pardon us according to his name:
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and then God will take away the guilt and punishment of sinne it selfe from vs,
and then God will take away the guilt and punishment of sin it self from us,
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and be fullie pacified towards vs.
and be Fully pacified towards us
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But yet there might arise an other obiection (as vnbeliefe is full of them) which is this:
But yet there might arise an other objection (as unbelief is full of them) which is this:
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for all that hath beene spoken of Gods goodnesse towards his chosen, yet wee see wicked men prosper and hold vp the head:
for all that hath been spoken of God's Goodness towards his chosen, yet we see wicked men prosper and hold up the head:
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and Gods children sinke and are trampled vnder foote.
and God's children sink and Are trampled under foot.
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And then there comes muttering and repining thoughts, that God doth not gouerne the world righteously:
And then there comes muttering and repining thoughts, that God does not govern the world righteously:
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Magistrates looke not to their dutie well: That those that are men of place and authoritie, haue not courage for the truth,
Magistrates look not to their duty well: That those that Are men of place and Authority, have not courage for the truth,
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and so the righteous are wronged, and the Church ouer-runne by the vngodly of the world.
and so the righteous Are wronged, and the Church overrun by the ungodly of the world.
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Nay (saith Moses ) hee holds not the wicked innocent ] let them take their swinge, and make hauocke for a time:
Nay (Says Moses) he holds not the wicked innocent ] let them take their swinge, and make havoc for a time:
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God may spare them long, yet will visit them at the last. According to that of Nahum: God is iealous, and the Lord reuengeth:
God may spare them long, yet will visit them At the last. According to that of Nahum: God is jealous, and the Lord revenges:
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The Lord reuengeth, euen the Lord of anger, the Lord will take vengeance on his aduersaries,
The Lord revenges, even the Lord of anger, the Lord will take vengeance on his Adversaries,
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and he reserueth wrath for his enemies.
and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
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The Lord is slow to anger, but hee is great in power, and will not surely cleere the wicked, &c. For as Habakkuk saith, hee hath ordained them for iudgement, and established them for correction. The Lord is slow to anger, but he is great in power, and will not surely clear the wicked, etc. For as Habakkuk Says, he hath ordained them for judgement, and established them for correction.
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Yet wee see they goe to their graues in peace, and are not in trouble like other men. Say they doe:
Yet we see they go to their graves in peace, and Are not in trouble like other men. Say they do:
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yet God will meete with them in their children, and punish their sinnes in their posteritie:
yet God will meet with them in their children, and Punish their Sins in their posterity:
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as it is said in the text, Visiting the iniquities of the parents vpon their children,
as it is said in the text, Visiting the iniquities of the Parents upon their children,
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and vpon their childrens children, vnto the third and fourth generation. and upon their Children's children, unto the third and fourth generation.
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They shall tast of the bitter cup of Gods wrath here, as their fathers doe in hell.
They shall taste of the bitter cup of God's wrath Here, as their Father's do in hell.
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Oh, but who shall doe this? There is none to curbe them! Yes God himselfe will doe it:
O, but who shall do this? There is none to curb them! Yes God himself will do it:
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hee will visit them for their sinnes.
he will visit them for their Sins.
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Here wee see what a number of temptations are swept away, by the right vnderstanding and applying of the name of God.
Here we see what a number of temptations Are swept away, by the right understanding and applying of the name of God.
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Now for that other place, Isaiah 9.6. Christ is there said to bee a counseller, Christ a counseller.
Now for that other place, Isaiah 9.6. christ is there said to be a Counsellor, christ a Counsellor.
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the prince of peace, &c. Such a counseller as is alwaies at hand to aduise vs:the Prince of peace, etc. Such a Counsellor as is always At hand to advise us:
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for hee walkes in the mids of vs. Such a one as is furnished with wisedome sufficient to counsell vs:
for he walks in the mids of us Such a one as is furnished with Wisdom sufficient to counsel us:
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for hee is the ancient of daies, and the verie wisedome of the father. Such a one as will giue vs his aduice freely. for he is the ancient of days, and the very Wisdom of the father. Such a one as will give us his Advice freely.
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And lastly such a one as can and will make his counsell effectuall, for hee is the mighty God, and can do what hee will.
And lastly such a one as can and will make his counsel effectual, for he is the mighty God, and can do what he will.
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Therefore what should a Christian trouble himselfe? Hath hee craftie enemies? Goe to Christ for direction, whose wisedome is infinitely beyond their policie.
Therefore what should a Christian trouble himself? Hath he crafty enemies? Go to christ for direction, whose Wisdom is infinitely beyond their policy.
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Hath hee strong enemies? Goe to him who is mightier than they all.
Hath he strong enemies? Go to him who is Mightier than they all.
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In a word, hath he any out ward affliction or inward corruption, that doth annoy and trouble him? Let him haue recourse to this name of God,
In a word, hath he any out ward affliction or inward corruption, that does annoy and trouble him? Let him have recourse to this name of God,
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and there he shall finde a remedie for all;
and there he shall find a remedy for all;
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which beeing so many waies profitable and helpfull to a Christian, that must needes follow, which was at first set downe, to wit, that the knowledge of the name of God, is a most effectuall meanes to draw vs vnto feruent and faithfull prayer.
which being so many ways profitable and helpful to a Christian, that must needs follow, which was At First Set down, to wit, that the knowledge of the name of God, is a most effectual means to draw us unto fervent and faithful prayer.
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This therefore serues first to confute ignorant persons, and to shew that their prayers are but the exercising of their tongues, and of their lips;
This Therefore serves First to confute ignorant Persons, and to show that their Prayers Are but the exercising of their tongues, and of their lips;
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because they are not acquainted with Gods name: and thence it is that they giue ouer praying in time of miserie.
Because they Are not acquainted with God's name: and thence it is that they give over praying in time of misery.
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When they haue money and friends, health and strength and the like, they beginne to thinke and speake with Dauid: That their mount is so strong, that they shall neuer be cast downe:
When they have money and Friends, health and strength and the like, they begin to think and speak with David: That their mount is so strong, that they shall never be cast down:
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and conclude with the rich man in the Gospell, that they haue riches laid vp for many yeares,
and conclude with the rich man in the Gospel, that they have riches laid up for many Years,
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and therefore bid their soules take their rest. But what saith God, thou foole, &c. These are ignorant fooles indeede:and Therefore bid their Souls take their rest. But what Says God, thou fool, etc. These Are ignorant Fools indeed:
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for doe they not know that power belongs vnto God? Is it not his name to bee called the mightie God? Riches haue no power at all in them, they cannot make a man liue one houre longer or happier. for doe they not know that power belongs unto God? Is it not his name to be called the mighty God? Riches have no power At all in them, they cannot make a man live one hour longer or Happier.
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When Dauid boasted of his subiects and souldiers, and of the arme of flesh that hee had gotten, what became of it? God withdrew his face a little,
When David boasted of his Subjects and Soldiers, and of the arm of Flesh that he had got, what became of it? God withdrew his face a little,
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and his sonne and subiects and all were against him.
and his son and Subjects and all were against him.
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And as riches haue no power in them, so neither doe they procure any iot of kindnes: for kindnesse belongs vnto God:
And as riches have no power in them, so neither do they procure any jot of kindness: for kindness belongs unto God:
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it is his name to be abundant in kindnesse: And therefore wee must goe to him for these things, and not to the world: it is his name to be abundant in kindness: And Therefore we must go to him for these things, and not to the world:
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and it is Gods mercie that men should sometimes deceiue vs, that so we might learne to trust in God,
and it is God's mercy that men should sometime deceive us, that so we might Learn to trust in God,
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and to seeke to God for these things, and not so much vnto outward meanes.
and to seek to God for these things, and not so much unto outward means.
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Carnall men in their prosperitie will bragge, that they can call vpon God as well as the best of them.
Carnal men in their Prosperity will brag, that they can call upon God as well as the best of them.
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But this is sure, if Gods name be not as an ointment powred out and spread vpon their hearts, in time of distresse, they will seeke vnto any rather than vnto God.
But this is sure, if God's name be not as an ointment poured out and spread upon their hearts, in time of distress, they will seek unto any rather than unto God.
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And thence it is, that when outward things faile them, they are altogether hartlesse, and comfortlesse:
And thence it is, that when outward things fail them, they Are altogether heartless, and comfortless:
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They complaine that they want many things, and so they doe indeede: but all is for that they want the knowledge of Gods name:
They complain that they want many things, and so they do indeed: but all is for that they want the knowledge of God's name:
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which whosoeuer knows, he will not distrust God though hee haue no meanes: nor trust in them, though they haue all meanes. Secondly, this is for instruction:
which whosoever knows, he will not distrust God though he have no means: nor trust in them, though they have all means. Secondly, this is for instruction:
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if we would haue comfortable hearing in heauen, in all our wants and miseries, wee must labor to know Gods name,
if we would have comfortable hearing in heaven, in all our Wants and misery's, we must labour to know God's name,
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as it is reuealed in his worde, that so wee may bee able to reioyce in all distresses,
as it is revealed in his word, that so we may be able to rejoice in all Distresses,
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and to quiet our hearts in all distempers.
and to quiet our hearts in all distempers.
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And when we find more than ordinarie discomforts, let vs take occasion thereby to condemne our selues for our ignorance of Gods name.
And when we find more than ordinary discomforts, let us take occasion thereby to condemn our selves for our ignorance of God's name.
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Many that are accounted wise men, are too much cast downe in the time of miserie, which is an euident signe that how excellent so euer they be for worldly policie,
Many that Are accounted wise men, Are too much cast down in the time of misery, which is an evident Signen that how excellent so ever they be for worldly policy,
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yet they want this heauenly wisedome.
yet they want this heavenly Wisdom.
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For if they were acquainted with Gods name, they should be able comfortably to powre out their hearts before God, knowing that the Lord which created all things of nothing, is able to saue without meanes, and against meanes.
For if they were acquainted with God's name, they should be able comfortably to pour out their hearts before God, knowing that the Lord which created all things of nothing, is able to save without means, and against means.
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Thirdly, this is for fingular consolation to those that by many wofull miseries, and sore temptations, haue gotten some experimentall knowledge of Gods name:
Thirdly, this is for fingular consolation to those that by many woeful misery's, and soar temptations, have got Some experimental knowledge of God's name:
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not a verball, but a working knowledge.
not a verbal, but a working knowledge.
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They haue felt his power, and tasted of his mercie, and grace, and kindnesse, &c. Such haue enough,
They have felt his power, and tasted of his mercy, and grace, and kindness, etc. Such have enough,
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yea more than all the world to stay vpon: As Salomon saith;
yea more than all the world to stay upon: As Solomon Says;
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the name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted. the name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous Runneth unto it, and is exalted.
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Here is a refuge and a hiding place for all iust men, and for none els.
Here is a refuge and a hiding place for all just men, and for none Else.
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Others may make a kinde of offer, to goe towards that Tower:
Others may make a kind of offer, to go towards that Tower:
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but if they faile in righteousnesse, they will bee so farre from running, that they will goe limping,
but if they fail in righteousness, they will be so Far from running, that they will go limping,
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nay, halt downe right, and neuer come thither:
nay, halt down right, and never come thither:
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but all that are vpright in heart, may haue free accesse, and sufficient shelter when they come thither, not onelie from the inuasions of men,
but all that Are upright in heart, may have free access, and sufficient shelter when they come thither, not only from the invasions of men,
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but from the wrath of God, and from the stroakes of God, as the pestilence or the like:
but from the wrath of God, and from the Strokes of God, as the pestilence or the like:
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yea, from the furie of Satan, and from the assaults of sinne. All other towers are but poore weake cotages.
yea, from the fury of Satan, and from the assaults of sin. All other towers Are but poor weak cottages.
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Let men dwell where they will, whither can they goe, but death wil finde them out? They may flie from the Plague, but God will pursue them:
Let men dwell where they will, whither can they go, but death will find them out? They may fly from the Plague, but God will pursue them:
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for he is not an archer that hath but one arrow, or such arrowes onelie, as will reach those that are neere:
for he is not an archer that hath but one arrow, or such arrows only, as will reach those that Are near:
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but though they should runne to the end of the world, hee is able to shoote at them,
but though they should run to the end of the world, he is able to shoot At them,
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and the arrowes of his vengeance will finde them out. No strength can defend them, when he comes against them with his strength:
and the arrows of his vengeance will find them out. No strength can defend them, when he comes against them with his strength:
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nay, all the power of men is but a broken reede, and all meanes of no force in themselues.
nay, all the power of men is but a broken reed, and all means of no force in themselves.
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If wee onelie vse them in obedience, they will bee as a staffe to leane vpon:
If we only use them in Obedience, they will be as a staff to lean upon:
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if wee rest on them, they will be as a broken staffe that will deceiue vs, and giue vs a fall.
if we rest on them, they will be as a broken staff that will deceive us, and give us a fallen.
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Vers. 56. Thou hast heard my voice, stop not thine eares. 57. Thou drewest neere, &c. Whence this doctrine ariseth:
Vers. 56. Thou hast herd my voice, stop not thine ears. 57. Thou drewest near, etc. Whence this Doctrine arises:
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That Gods children in their prayers and seruices, doe marke and know how they speed:
That God's children in their Prayers and services, do mark and know how they speed:
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so that they cannot onlie say, I thanke God, at such and such a time I prayed, so that they cannot only say, I thank God, At such and such a time I prayed,
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but O Lord thou diddest then heare my voice, then diddest thou draw neere vnto mee:
but Oh Lord thou didst then hear my voice, then didst thou draw near unto me:
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at such a time I was put to it, and thou deliueredst mee out of great danger.
At such a time I was put to it, and thou deliveredst me out of great danger.
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This wee see in the spouse, who when her beloued was departed from her, saith, In my bed night by night I sought him, Cant. 3.1.2. whom my soule loueth, and found him not.
This we see in the spouse, who when her Beloved was departed from her, Says, In my Bed night by night I sought him, Cant 3.1.2. whom my soul loves, and found him not.
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Shee had not that ioy and refreshing, as she was wont to haue, from the vse of the priuate meanes,
She had not that joy and refreshing, as she was wont to have, from the use of the private means,
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and shee knew it, and obserued it full well. Then she went abroad, and there found as little successe.
and she knew it, and observed it full well. Then she went abroad, and there found as little success.
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Afterwards shee comes to conferre with Gods Ministers how she might recouer her loue to Christ,
Afterwards she comes to confer with God's Ministers how she might recover her love to christ,
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and the feeling of Christs loue vnto her, and yet there shee had not that full successe, as she expected.
and the feeling of Christ love unto her, and yet there she had not that full success, as she expected.
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Then she goes a little further, that is, (as was before shewed) waits patiently vpon God,
Then she Goes a little further, that is, (as was before showed) waits patiently upon God,
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and then she found him whom her soule loued, and tooke hold of him; that is, faster hold then euer she had done before.
and then she found him whom her soul loved, and took hold of him; that is, faster hold then ever she had done before.
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She had paid so dearely for her negligence, that she would be warie how she failed in her dutie any more.
She had paid so dearly for her negligence, that she would be wary how she failed in her duty any more.
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So that when she sped well or ill, she knew how it went with her.
So that when she sped well or ill, she knew how it went with her.
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This point is further proued vnto vs out of another verse of this Chapter of the Lamentation, where these words are vsed:
This point is further proved unto us out of Another verse of this Chapter of the Lamentation, where these words Are used:
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VVhen I cry and shoute, hee shutteth out my prayer: Not but that God tooke notice of it, and had a time to reward it:When I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer: Not but that God took notice of it, and had a time to reward it:
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but for the present he gaue them no answere.
but for the present he gave them no answer.
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They had hard hearts, and God saw that one crie and shoute would not be sufficient to mollifie and soften them:
They had hard hearts, and God saw that one cry and shout would not be sufficient to mollify and soften them:
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and therefore he lets them pray and cry againe and againe, and yet still they had the repulse,
and Therefore he lets them pray and cry again and again, and yet still they had the repulse,
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and they obserued to their great griefe.
and they observed to their great grief.
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Answerable to this, is that in the Psalme, where Dauid saith, If I regard wickednesse in my heart, the Lord will not heare me: Answerable to this, is that in the Psalm, where David Says, If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
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But God hath heard me, and considered the voice of my prayer. But God hath herd me, and considered the voice of my prayer.
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And there is reason why as they did marke how they sped, so should wee also.
And there is reason why as they did mark how they sped, so should we also.
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For vnlesse wee doe so, it is impossible that wee should euer bee thankfull for that wee receiue,
For unless we do so, it is impossible that we should ever be thankful for that we receive,
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or lay vp any store of comfort against the time to come.
or lay up any store of Comfort against the time to come.
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If wee speed ill, wee shall goe away without any care or studie to grow better:
If we speed ill, we shall go away without any care or study to grow better:
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if wee speed well, wee shall depart without any desire of glorifying God, or of confirming our hearts for afterwards.
if we speed well, we shall depart without any desire of glorifying God, or of confirming our hearts for afterwards.
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Whereas diligent obseruation how God deales with vs, would worke in vs great experience, both for our humiliation and consolation.
Whereas diligent observation how God deals with us, would work in us great experience, both for our humiliation and consolation.
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For sometimes Gods seruants haue a comfortable answere to their sutes, and then they come away as fresh,
For sometime God's Servants have a comfortable answer to their suits, and then they come away as fresh,
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and nimble, and ioyfull, as if their hearts had beene made glad by sweet and pleasant wine.
and nimble, and joyful, as if their hearts had been made glad by sweet and pleasant wine.
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At another time, they come limping, and fainting away, as if they had beene strucke on the head. At Another time, they come limping, and fainting away, as if they had been struck on the head.
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So for the Sermon, now and then they depart from it, as from some notable feast,
So for the Sermon, now and then they depart from it, as from Some notable feast,
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so merrie and comfortable, as if they had made the best bargaine that euer they did in their liues:
so merry and comfortable, as if they had made the best bargain that ever they did in their lives:
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at some other times they come out of the church hanging downe their heads and full of pensiuenesse,
At Some other times they come out of the Church hanging down their Heads and full of pensiveness,
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as if they had receiued the sentence of death.
as if they had received the sentence of death.
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What is the cause hereof? Profane persons thinke they are the melancholiest, and vnconstantest people in the world.
What is the cause hereof? Profane Persons think they Are the melancholiest, and unconstantest people in the world.
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But will not they themselues looke heauilie on the matter, when they are crossed in things that are most deere vnto them? And why then should they blame Gods seruants,
But will not they themselves look heavily on the matter, when they Are crossed in things that Are most deer unto them? And why then should they blame God's Servants,
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if they be sometimes merrie, and sometimes heauie, according as they are crossed or comforted in the worde of life, which is more deare vnto them,
if they be sometime merry, and sometime heavy, according as they Are crossed or comforted in the word of life, which is more deer unto them,
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then all the treasures of the earth? Howsoeuer they may charge them to be vnconstant,
then all the treasures of the earth? Howsoever they may charge them to be unconstant,
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yet indeede they themselues are more vnconstant: For let them haue to deale with some great Iudge, about matters of their estate,
yet indeed they themselves Are more unconstant: For let them have to deal with Some great Judge, about matters of their estate,
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and let them be told this day, that they are likely to haue good and fauourable hearing:
and let them be told this day, that they Are likely to have good and favourable hearing:
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that the Iudge likes well of them, and of their cause;
that the Judge likes well of them, and of their cause;
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how ioyfull and iocund will they be? How will they talke of it, and in a sort boast of it? But let them come to the Iudge themselues the next day,
how joyful and jocund will they be? How will they talk of it, and in a sort boast of it? But let them come to the Judge themselves the next day,
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and let him frowne vpon them, and tell them: I vnderstand you are a leaud fellow:
and let him frown upon them, and tell them: I understand you Are a lewd fellow:
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I know your practises well inough:
I know your practises well enough:
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looke to your selfe and acquite you well, lest I strip you of your lands and life together.
look to your self and acquit you well, lest I strip you of your Lands and life together.
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Will not such a salutation cast them into their dumps, and make them looke heauie and sad,
Will not such a salutation cast them into their dumps, and make them look heavy and sad,
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as if they were halfe dead? And if one should aske them:
as if they were half dead? And if one should ask them:
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why are you so variable? They would wonder why he should make such a question.
why Are you so variable? They would wonder why he should make such a question.
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Haue wee not iust cause to bee cast downe (would they say) when the Iudge that gaue mee such good hopes before, doth now looke and speake so wrathfullie against mee? And wherefore then will you finde fault with Gods seruants, who deale with the King and Iudge of heauen and earth, in the matter of their saluation:
Have we not just cause to be cast down (would they say) when the Judge that gave me such good hope's before, does now look and speak so wrathfully against me? And Wherefore then will you find fault with God's Servants, who deal with the King and Judge of heaven and earth, in the matter of their salvation:
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whose fauor they esteeme more than all things in the world: and whose displeasure they feare more then all the mens in the world:
whose favour they esteem more than all things in the world: and whose displeasure they Fear more then all the men's in the world:
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yea then death it selfe? Why (I say) doe you finde fault with them,
yea then death it self? Why (I say) do you find fault with them,
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if their comforts ebbe and flow, as matters goe better or worse betwixt God and them?
if their comforts ebb and flow, as matters go better or Worse betwixt God and them?
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This is for cōfutation of carnall hearers, who are affected at all times alike.
This is for confutation of carnal hearers, who Are affected At all times alike.
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They haue heard many hundred sermons, but they were neuer more comforted at one, than at another.
They have herd many hundred Sermons, but they were never more comforted At one, than At Another.
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They are none of these changelings, but the same men still.
They Are none of these changelings, but the same men still.
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But let such know, that hee that doth neuer feele himselfe sicke, it is greatly to bee doubted hee is quite dead.
But let such know, that he that does never feel himself sick, it is greatly to be doubted he is quite dead.
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Paul was once aliue, before the Law came, and so are all vnregenerate men in their owne conceite: Paul was once alive, before the Law Come, and so Are all unregenerate men in their own conceit:
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they can heare the word without feare and trembling (they thanke God) and bee neuer troubled in their consciences as some are.
they can hear the word without Fear and trembling (they thank God) and be never troubled in their Consciences as Some Are.
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Doe you thanke God for this senslesnesse? Nay, doe not so, for that is a shamefull taking of his name in vaine:
Do you thank God for this Senslessness? Nay, do not so, for that is a shameful taking of his name in vain:
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but rather repent before God, and craue pardon for the same.
but rather Repent before God, and crave pardon for the same.
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For they that feare least, are the most hard-hearted people of all other, and they neuer succeed well.
For they that Fear least, Are the most hardhearted people of all other, and they never succeed well.
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The like may be said of them who are alwaies alike affected in prayer: they neuer yet knew what a faithfull prayer meanes.
The like may be said of them who Are always alike affected in prayer: they never yet knew what a faithful prayer means.
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Secondly, this is for comfort to those that see how they thriue, and marke when they speed well or ill,
Secondly, this is for Comfort to those that see how they thrive, and mark when they speed well or ill,
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when they come to the word, to prayer, or the Sacrament: if they find a good effect, they may bee assured that God loues them;
when they come to the word, to prayer, or the Sacrament: if they find a good Effect, they may be assured that God loves them;
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and so be thankefull for his mercie, and confident thereof for afterwards:
and so be thankful for his mercy, and confident thereof for afterwards:
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If they goe away without an answere, and without comfort (as many times the Saints of God doe) they shall gaine a greater measure of humilitie, and bee more broken hearted:
If they go away without an answer, and without Comfort (as many times the Saints of God do) they shall gain a greater measure of humility, and be more broken hearted:
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and though they cannot end with thanksgiuing, yet they may end with the prayer of the Publican;
and though they cannot end with thanksgiving, yet they may end with the prayer of the Publican;
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Lord be mercifull vnto mee a sinner. Lord be merciful unto me a sinner.
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And there is as great gaine by humiliation at sometimes, as by consolation and sweet feelings at other times.
And there is as great gain by humiliation At sometime, as by consolation and sweet feelings At other times.
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For if wee should haue alwaies a present answere, wee should grow secure, and contemne these answers of God.
For if we should have always a present answer, we should grow secure, and contemn these answers of God.
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For such is our vile nature, that when things grow common, they grow by degrees out of reckoning and estimation with vs:
For such is our vile nature, that when things grow Common, they grow by Degrees out of reckoning and estimation with us:
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therefore God will not suffer vs alwaies to haue present hearing.
Therefore God will not suffer us always to have present hearing.
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What is the difference then (may some man say) betweene the regenerate and vnregenerate? sith both of them pray,
What is the difference then (may Some man say) between the regenerate and unregenerate? sith both of them pray,
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and neither of them haue hearing. Here is the difference, that the one sort are not dead as the other are.
and neither of them have hearing. Here is the difference, that the one sort Are not dead as the other Are.
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He that feeles an ague or any other disease, and is vexed and pained with it, any simple bodie will say,
He that feels an ague or any other disease, and is vexed and pained with it, any simple body will say,
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surely such a one is aliue:
surely such a one is alive:
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and so it may be concluded of euerie Christian that is troubled in his soule, that his prayers finde no better accesse vnto Gods throne:
and so it may be concluded of every Christian that is troubled in his soul, that his Prayers find no better access unto God's throne:
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it is sure such a one hath the life of grace in him, which is an euerlasting life.
it is sure such a one hath the life of grace in him, which is an everlasting life.
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But as for wicked men that neuer feele their sicknesse, but grow to comparisons, that they can pray as well as the best of them:
But as for wicked men that never feel their sickness, but grow to comparisons, that they can pray as well as the best of them:
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they are dead in sinne, and without repentance shall perish in their sinnes.
they Are dead in sin, and without Repentance shall perish in their Sins.
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Vers. 56. Thou hast heard my voice, therefore stop not thine eare, ] Whence this doctrine may bee gathered:
Vers. 56. Thou hast herd my voice, Therefore stop not thine ear, ] Whence this Doctrine may be gathered:
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That those whom God hath once heard in mercie hee will alwaies heare, preuaile with God once and euer.
That those whom God hath once herd in mercy he will always hear, prevail with God once and ever.
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With men it is not a good argument to say, Sir you paid such & such a debt for me: With men it is not a good argument to say, Sir you paid such & such a debt for me:
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you holpe me out of prison, such and such a time, therefore doe it againe:
you help me out of prison, such and such a time, Therefore do it again:
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for it may be hee hath by that meanes so weakened his estate alreadie, that he is not able to doe the like againe.
for it may be he hath by that means so weakened his estate already, that he is not able to do the like again.
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But it is otherwise with God, all his former benefits, are of so many bonds for new biessings:
But it is otherwise with God, all his former benefits, Are of so many bonds for new biessings:
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if hee inclined his eare vnto vs, such and such a time, when wee powred out our prayers and teares before him, wee shall finde the like successe againe, vpon the vse of the like meanes.
if he inclined his ear unto us, such and such a time, when we poured out our Prayers and tears before him, we shall find the like success again, upon the use of the like means.
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The reason hereof is drawne from Gods nature: He is Iehouah, yesterday, to day, and the same for euer.
The reason hereof is drawn from God's nature: He is Jehovah, yesterday, to day, and the same for ever.
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If hee haue receiued vs vesterday, he can and will doe it in like sort to day, If he have received us vesterday, he can and will do it in like sort to day,
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yea, and hence-forward for euer, there is no change in him. There remaines the same cause of mercie still in his nature:
yea, and henceforward for ever, there is no change in him. There remains the same cause of mercy still in his nature:
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hee had as much reason to loue Peter after his sall, as before.
he had as much reason to love Peter After his shall, as before.
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And when Christ prayed that Peters faith might not faile, that proceeded from Christs goodnesse, not from Peters. If our prayers haue beene once a sweet smelling sacrifice in the nostrils of the Lord, they shall neuer bee reiected by him:
And when christ prayed that Peter's faith might not fail, that proceeded from Christ Goodness, not from Peter's. If our Prayers have been once a sweet smelling sacrifice in the nostrils of the Lord, they shall never be rejected by him:
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once welcome to him and alwaies. It is an argument that will surelie preuaile with God, Lord thou drewest neare once, therefore doe it still.
once welcome to him and always. It is an argument that will surely prevail with God, Lord thou drewest near once, Therefore do it still.
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To this purpose it is said, that Christ is the author and finisher of our faith:
To this purpose it is said, that christ is the author and finisher of our faith:
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where once he hath laid the foundation, hee will reare vp the building, and bring it to perfection.
where once he hath laid the Foundation, he will rear up the building, and bring it to perfection.
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So is it said in the Psalme: From euerlasting to euerlasting thou art our God. If euer God should haue refused to shew vs fauor, it would haue beene then,
So is it said in the Psalm: From everlasting to everlasting thou art our God. If ever God should have refused to show us favour, it would have been then,
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when wee were dead in sinne:
when we were dead in sin:
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but euen then hee sought to vs, ere wee sought after him, and before wee imagined any such matter, hee was at the cost to bestow his sonnes bloud vpon vs, that his spirit might bee shedde abroad in our hearts, that wee might haue experience of his loue:
but even then he sought to us, ere we sought After him, and before we imagined any such matter, he was At the cost to bestow his Sons blood upon us, that his Spirit might be shed abroad in our hearts, that we might have experience of his love:
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that wee might haue title to his sonnes death and merits, and beeing once his sonnes and daughters might still bee fauoured, relieued and succoured by him.
that we might have title to his Sons death and merits, and being once his Sons and daughters might still be favoured, relieved and succored by him.
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Let vs consider what wee doe, and be thorowly grounded and perswaded vpon good warrant, before we take comfort to our selues in Gods mercies:
Let us Consider what we do, and be thoroughly grounded and persuaded upon good warrant, before we take Comfort to our selves in God's Mercies:
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but when wee haue a good foundation to build our assurance vpon, let vs know that all Gods mercies are euerlasting mercies.
but when we have a good Foundation to built our assurance upon, let us know that all God's Mercies Are everlasting Mercies.
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First, this doctrine makes for the reproofe and terror of such men and women, as hope that if the pestilence,
First, this Doctrine makes for the reproof and terror of such men and women, as hope that if the pestilence,
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or death, or any other heauie affliction should come, they should bee in case good enough,
or death, or any other heavy affliction should come, they should be in case good enough,
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and doe as well as the best.
and do as well as the best.
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And why? They will make many good prayers, and desire God to bee mercifull to them, and to forgiue them.
And why? They will make many good Prayers, and desire God to be merciful to them, and to forgive them.
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Well, what wil they answere to this? They haue made good prayers (as they call them) heretofore,
Well, what will they answer to this? They have made good Prayers (as they call them) heretofore,
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but what entertainement did they find with God? They haue heard manie a sermon,
but what entertainment did they find with God? They have herd many a sermon,
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but what grace haue they gotten thereby? They haue come to the Sacrament as often as their neighbors,
but what grace have they got thereby? They have come to the Sacrament as often as their neighbours,
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but what mortification haue they gained by it? Nay surelie they cannot say much for such matters:
but what mortification have they gained by it? Nay surely they cannot say much for such matters:
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they are thigns that they neuer marked. Then their case will bee hard when trouble comes.
they Are thigns that they never marked. Then their case will be hard when trouble comes.
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If they haue no old store, they will bee shut out as the foolish virgins were.
If they have no old store, they will be shut out as the foolish Virgins were.
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A Christian hath an old stocke which he liues vpon: A Christian hath an old stock which he lives upon:
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God hath heard him often, hee hath giuen thankes to God as often, or at least verie often:
God hath herd him often, he hath given thanks to God as often, or At least very often:
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hee hath gone through the pikes, but still God hath beene at his right hand, the remembrance whereof, will much sustaine the heart.
he hath gone through the pikes, but still God hath been At his right hand, the remembrance whereof, will much sustain the heart.
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But as for them that haue no experience of Gods former fauors, in answering them in the daies and times when they haue called vpon him, they can haue little hope that they shall finde any kindnesse from him,
But as for them that have no experience of God's former favors, in answering them in the days and times when they have called upon him, they can have little hope that they shall find any kindness from him,
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when afflictions take hold of them.
when afflictions take hold of them.
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If a prisoner that hath deserued death should say, hee hopes well, and lookes for fauor:
If a prisoner that hath deserved death should say, he hope's well, and looks for favour:
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And why? He hath euerie day, put vp two or three supplications to the Iudge:
And why? He hath every day, put up two or three supplications to the Judge:
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we would aske him presently, But what answere receiued you? If he should tell vs,
we would ask him presently, But what answer received you? If he should tell us,
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nay I neuer lookt to that, we would not thinke hee should speed much the better for all his supplications.
nay I never looked to that, we would not think he should speed much the better for all his supplications.
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Such is the case of hypocrites, that draw neere vnto God with their lips, but not with their hearts:
Such is the case of Hypocrites, that draw near unto God with their lips, but not with their hearts:
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though they thinke themselues the safer and better for that, yet in truth they are not,
though they think themselves the safer and better for that, yet in truth they Are not,
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because they had neuer in their liues any signe of Gods loue towards them for good, vpon the making of their suites knowne vnto him.
Because they had never in their lives any Signen of God's love towards them for good, upon the making of their suits known unto him.
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And therefore let them get some of this store:
And Therefore let them get Some of this store:
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for that is it that will stand them more in stead than all the goods in the world.
for that is it that will stand them more in stead than all the goods in the world.
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Secondly, here is a vse of comfort for them that haue lost the sight and feeling of Gods fauor.
Secondly, Here is a use of Comfort for them that have lost the sighed and feeling of God's favour.
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Had they it euer at all? Then they shall bee sure to haue it againe. For this was Dauids case:
Had they it ever At all? Then they shall be sure to have it again. For this was David case:
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Hee did thinke on God, and was more troubled: He did think on God, and was more troubled:
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hee prayed, and his spirit was full of anguish, and all seemed to make against him.he prayed, and his Spirit was full of anguish, and all seemed to make against him.
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What then? I considered (saith hee) the daies of old, and the yeeres of ancient time:
What then? I considered (Says he) the days of old, and the Years of ancient time:
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I called to remembrance my song in the night, I communed with mine owne heart,
I called to remembrance my song in the night, I communed with mine own heart,
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and my spirit searched diligently, &c. He recounts with himselfe, how faithfull hee had beene vnto God:and my Spirit searched diligently, etc. He recounts with himself, how faithful he had been unto God:
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how mercifull God had beene vnto him, and then his little sparke of hope and comfort became a great flame.
how merciful God had been unto him, and then his little spark of hope and Comfort became a great flame.
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If a man haue old prouision, he will doe well enough in the hardest times. If one can say frō an humble and sincere heart:
If a man have old provision, he will do well enough in the Hardest times. If one can say from an humble and sincere heart:
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Lord thou knowest that I haue shed many a bitter teare in secret for my sinnes:
Lord thou Knowest that I have shed many a bitter tear in secret for my Sins:
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I haue often with ioy praised thee for thy mercies, and powred out my heart in singing Psalmes in priuate:
I have often with joy praised thee for thy Mercies, and poured out my heart in singing Psalms in private:
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I haue sought thee in the night, when no bodie was by, when no eye was priuie vnto it:
I have sought thee in the night, when no body was by, when no eye was privy unto it:
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and at such times thou hast vouchsafed to looke downe from heauen with a mercifull eye vpon me,
and At such times thou hast vouchsafed to look down from heaven with a merciful eye upon me,
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and hast filled my soule with ioy vnspeakeable and glorious, &c. If (I say) one haue these and the like euidences from former experience, hee may assure his heart that God will still be found of him in goodnesse till the shutting vp of his daies,
and hast filled my soul with joy unspeakable and glorious, etc. If (I say) one have these and the like evidences from former experience, he may assure his heart that God will still be found of him in Goodness till the shutting up of his days,
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and neuer withdraw his louing kindnesse from him. Oh, but now God frownes vpon mee, and withholds his louing countenance from me:
and never withdraw his loving kindness from him. O, but now God frowns upon me, and withholds his loving countenance from me:
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What then? Hath there not beene a time when you could say, God drew neere vnto you,
What then? Hath there not been a time when you could say, God drew near unto you,
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and beheld you with a fauourable eye? Yes, they cannot denie that:
and beheld you with a favourable eye? Yes, they cannot deny that:
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why then neuer feare, he will returne againe, though hee hide his face for a time:
why then never Fear, he will return again, though he hide his face for a time:
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Albeit, heauinesse may indure for a night, Psal. 30.5. yet ioy shall come in the morning.
Albeit, heaviness may endure for a night, Psalm 30.5. yet joy shall come in the morning.
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For if God bee once ours, hee is euer ours.
For if God be once ours, he is ever ours.
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And this should bee the staffe and stay of Christians, when they haue lost their feeling.
And this should be the staff and stay of Christians, when they have lost their feeling.
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Vers. 56. Stop not thine eare from my sigh, and from my cry. ] Here is shewed what seruice they brought vnto God:
Vers. 56. Stop not thine ear from my sighs, and from my cry. ] Here is showed what service they brought unto God:
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they did not pray alone, but sigh; nor sigh alone, but cry.
they did not pray alone, but sighs; nor sighs alone, but cry.
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That is, they drew forth their prayers from a feruent heart, which was as a thirstie land that gapes for the raine,
That is, they drew forth their Prayers from a fervent heart, which was as a thirsty land that gapes for the rain,
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and is euen readie to eate vp and to deuoure the clouds. Which words afford vs this doctrine:
and is even ready to eat up and to devour the Clouds. Which words afford us this Doctrine:
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That they that would not haue God to shut his eares against their prayers, must bee sure that they sigh and crie:
That they that would not have God to shut his ears against their Prayers, must be sure that they sighs and cry:
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and that their petitions proceede from a broken heart, and from an humble spirit.
and that their petitions proceed from a broken heart, and from an humble Spirit.
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So the Prophet Ioel bids them, rend your hearts, and not your garments, &c. For till the heart be euen puld in pieces by godly sorrow, sinne and lust will not out:
So the Prophet Joel bids them, rend your hearts, and not your garments, etc. For till the heart be even pulled in Pieces by godly sorrow, sin and lust will not out:
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and then there can bee no acceptance looked for with God, either of vs or of our seruices. Therefore Dauid saith;
and then there can be no acceptance looked for with God, either of us or of our services. Therefore David Says;
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the sacrifices of God are a contrite spirit: a contrite and broken heart, O Lord, thou wilt not despise. the Sacrifices of God Are a contrite Spirit: a contrite and broken heart, Oh Lord, thou wilt not despise.
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Therefore did Christ grone in his spirit, when he prayed for that poore man in the Gospell. Therefore did christ groan in his Spirit, when he prayed for that poor man in the Gospel.
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So did Hannah sigh and weepe sore, and powred out her soule before God. And there is good reason, to moue vs to labor thus inwardly to bee touched:
So did Hannah sighs and weep soar, and poured out her soul before God. And there is good reason, to move us to labour thus inwardly to be touched:
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For till wee haue the sense and feeling of our wants, wee may well speake, but wee can neuer pray:
For till we have the sense and feeling of our Wants, we may well speak, but we can never pray:
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till the heart be pained with sinne and corruption, it is impossible to be feruent for the pardon of it,
till the heart be pained with sin and corruption, it is impossible to be fervent for the pardon of it,
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as it is for one that hath no feeling of pouertie, earnestly to intreat for a supply of his necessities:
as it is for one that hath no feeling of poverty, earnestly to entreat for a supply of his necessities:
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and for one that hath no sense of his sicknesse, to be an instant suter for the meanes of health.
and for one that hath no sense of his sickness, to be an instant suitor for the means of health.
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First this serues for the reproofe of those that come with drowsie and verball prayers:
First this serves for the reproof of those that come with drowsy and verbal Prayers:
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who deale like corrupt and naughtie Lawyers, that looke for a fee, and yet when they are at the barre, tell a drowsie and idle tale, without any feeling of their clients cause:
who deal like corrupt and naughty Lawyers, that look for a fee, and yet when they Are At the bar, tell a drowsy and idle tale, without any feeling of their Clients cause:
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So many there are that come with words of course to intreat God to pardon their sins,
So many there Are that come with words of course to entreat God to pardon their Sins,
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and strengthen their faith, but neuer powre out their soules before God, but onelie spend a little breath: And they speed accordingly;
and strengthen their faith, but never pour out their Souls before God, but only spend a little breath: And they speed accordingly;
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for their cold prayers bring but cold successe. And this is true not onelie of the wicked, but euen of the godly.
for their cold Prayers bring but cold success. And this is true not only of the wicked, but even of the godly.
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Dauid rored and cried, but hee was neuer the better, till hee confessed his sinne, being inwardly grieued for the same:David roared and cried, but he was never the better, till he confessed his sin, being inwardly grieved for the same:
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but then both sinne and punishment were remoued at once. This may teach vs to striue with the Lord in our prayers and supplications;
but then both sin and punishment were removed At once. This may teach us to strive with the Lord in our Prayers and supplications;
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laboring for this crying and sighing that is so needefull: and then dooing as here the Church did, wee shall speed as they did.
labouring for this crying and sighing that is so needful: and then doing as Here the Church did, we shall speed as they did.
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Many there are that sigh in their troubles. But how? Iames telles vs:
Many there Are that sighs in their Troubles. But how? James tells us:
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They sigh one against another, and not vnder the burden of their sinnes, nor through an earnest desire of Gods mercie:They sighs one against Another, and not under the burden of their Sins, nor through an earnest desire of God's mercy:
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They sigh vnder the waight of vnkindnesses that lie vpon them, and clamor against men, but haue little feeling of their owne vnkindnesses against God to bee humbled for them.
They sighs under the weight of Unkindnesses that lie upon them, and clamor against men, but have little feeling of their own Unkindnesses against God to be humbled for them.
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But these are sighs of the flesh, and not of the spirit.
But these Are sighs of the Flesh, and not of the Spirit.
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Let vs grone from a broken heart, and the Lord will giue vs life, when wee are troubled in spirit:
Let us groan from a broken heart, and the Lord will give us life, when we Are troubled in Spirit:
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and the longer we waite and crie, the greater measure of comfort we shall haue, and the longer it shall tarrie with vs. Vers. 57. Thou drewest neere. ] Not in his essence: (for so is hee alwaies alike neere) but in his mercifull presence and with gratious deliuerance.
and the longer we wait and cry, the greater measure of Comfort we shall have, and the longer it shall tarry with us Vers. 57. Thou drewest near. ] Not in his essence: (for so is he always alike near) but in his merciful presence and with gracious deliverance.
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Which words thus vnderstood, doe yeeld vs this point of doctrine:
Which words thus understood, do yield us this point of Doctrine:
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That in the day that wee draw neere to God in prayer, God will draw neere to vs in mercie:
That in the day that we draw near to God in prayer, God will draw near to us in mercy:
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when we send vp our petitions vnto him, he will send downe speedie and comfortable helpe vnto vs. Those that are suters vnto God, shall bee alwaies sure of good successe: when we send up our petitions unto him, he will send down speedy and comfortable help unto us Those that Are Suitors unto God, shall be always sure of good success:
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euen aboue that that they can aske or thinke.
even above that that they can ask or think.
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Whether their requests bee that their enemies may bee repressed, or that their owne corruptions may be subdued,
Whither their requests be that their enemies may be repressed, or that their own corruptions may be subdued,
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or whatsoeuer els, they shall bee sure to speed well. So saith our Sauiour;
or whatsoever Else, they shall be sure to speed well. So Says our Saviour;
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VVhosoeuer asketh receiueth, and hee that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall bee opened. Whosoever asks receiveth, and he that seeks finds, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
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Let one knocke at the chamber of Presence of an earthly King, if he be poore and base, he shall be bid to stand backe:
Let one knock At the chamber of Presence of an earthly King, if he be poor and base, he shall be bid to stand back:
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and if he make not the more hast, hee may chance to haue a rappe to send him backward:
and if he make not the more haste, he may chance to have a rap to send him backward:
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but let one knocke at Gods presence chamber, how meane and contemptible so euer hee bee, hee shall haue no repulse. As Dauid testifieth;
but let one knock At God's presence chamber, how mean and contemptible so ever he be, he shall have no repulse. As David Testifieth;
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God is neere to all that call vpon him, yea to all that call vpon him in truth: God is near to all that call upon him, yea to all that call upon him in truth:
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hee will fulfill the desires of those that feare him. he will fulfil the Desires of those that Fear him.
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Though their hearts bee so oppressed that they can bring no words, that is no matter:
Though their hearts be so oppressed that they can bring no words, that is no matter:
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God will haue respect to their verie desires.
God will have respect to their very Desires.
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Men will not heare such many times as haue beene good and faithfull seruants vnto them:
Men will not hear such many times as have been good and faithful Servants unto them:
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but God will heare such as haue beene rebels against him, if once his feare be planted in their hearts.
but God will hear such as have been rebels against him, if once his Fear be planted in their hearts.
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This wee see in the booke of Chronicles, where it is said, that the Israelites liued many yeares without the true God:
This we see in the book of Chronicles, where it is said, that the Israelites lived many Years without the true God:
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And why? because they had no preaching, nor powerfull ministerie, no Priest to teach them, as there it is said:
And why? Because they had no preaching, nor powerful Ministry, no Priest to teach them, as there it is said:
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yet whosoeuer returned in his miserie and sought God, Ast. 2. hee was found of him: yet whosoever returned in his misery and sought God, Ast. 2. he was found of him:
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according to that saying, VVhosoeuer shall call vpon the name of the Lord shall be saued.
according to that saying, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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An example of Gods goodnesse in this regard, we haue in Ionah, who albeit hee had dealt foolishly,
an Exampl of God's Goodness in this regard, we have in Jonah, who albeit he had dealt foolishly,
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and was cast into the sea for it, yet God heard him out of the bellie of the fish,
and was cast into the sea for it, yet God herd him out of the belly of the Fish,
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and set him vpon the dry land againe.
and Set him upon the dry land again.
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So the theefe on the crosse, had beene a notable malefactor, yet hee no sooner opened his mouth for mercie,
So the thief on the cross, had been a notable Malefactor, yet he no sooner opened his Mouth for mercy,
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but Christ (though in great extremitie at that time) respected him, and his suite:
but christ (though in great extremity At that time) respected him, and his suit:
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neuer casting him in the teeth with his old sinnes.
never casting him in the teeth with his old Sins.
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So Manasses had beene a wofull and miserable sinner, yet when hee cried to the Lord in his distresse, hee heard him, set him free, So Manasses had been a woeful and miserable sinner, yet when he cried to the Lord in his distress, he herd him, Set him free,
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and restored him againe to his kingdome.
and restored him again to his Kingdom.
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Hee had done euill in the sight of the Lord, like the abominations of the heathen: He had done evil in the sighed of the Lord, like the abominations of the heathen:
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hee reuiued Idolatrie which his father had abolished, worshipped the host of heauen, defiled the Temple of God, caused his sonnes to passe thorow the fire, gaue himselfe to witchcraft, and charming, and sorcerie:
he revived Idolatry which his father had abolished, worshipped the host of heaven, defiled the Temple of God, caused his Sons to pass thorough the fire, gave himself to witchcraft, and charming, and sorcery:
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and did very much euill in the sight of the Lord, and that to anger him. and did very much evil in the sighed of the Lord, and that to anger him.
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After all this, God admonished him by his Prophets, but hee would not heare. Then the Lord brought vpon him the captaines of the host of Ashur, which put him in fetters and bound him in chaines, and caried him to Babell.
After all this, God admonished him by his prophets, but he would not hear. Then the Lord brought upon him the Captains of the host of Ashur, which put him in fetters and bound him in chains, and carried him to Babel.
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Now being in sore tribulation, he prayed vnto the Lord his God, who was intreated by him, and heard his prayer.
Now being in soar tribulation, he prayed unto the Lord his God, who was entreated by him, and herd his prayer.
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And to shut vp all, whatsoeuer our case bee, in Psalme 107. it is shewed, that if wee seeke to the Lord, wee shal haue helpe.
And to shut up all, whatsoever our case be, in Psalm 107. it is showed, that if we seek to the Lord, we shall have help.
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Some are rebels and care not for the word of God, but despise the counsels of the most high; some Are rebels and care not for the word of God, but despise the Counsels of the most high;
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then he casts them in prison, and binds them in brasse and iron, so that all their hope is gone:
then he Cast them in prison, and binds them in brass and iron, so that all their hope is gone:
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at length they lay about them to cry vnto the Lord; which they can no sooner doe, but hee breakes the gates of brasse and the barres of iron a sunder, and sets them at libertie:
At length they lay about them to cry unto the Lord; which they can no sooner doe, but he breaks the gates of brass and the bars of iron a sunder, and sets them At liberty:
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so that an humble and feruent prayer, wee see, draws vs out of bondage, and sets vs at large:
so that an humble and fervent prayer, we see, draws us out of bondage, and sets us At large:
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and in stead of mourning and heauinesse, giues vs matter of reioycing, and praising of God.
and in stead of mourning and heaviness, gives us matter of rejoicing, and praising of God.
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Another is cast into the sea, euery foote readie to bee swallowed vp, the Pilot hath neither skill nor will to helpe;
another is cast into the sea, every foot ready to be swallowed up, the Pilot hath neither skill nor will to help;
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yet when their prayers ascend vnto heauen, God rebukes the sea and the winds, and they are quickly at the hauen where they would be.
yet when their Prayers ascend unto heaven, God rebukes the sea and the winds, and they Are quickly At the Haven where they would be.
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And so for famine and euerie other miserie, God hath a medicine for euerie sicknesse, and a salue for euery sore:
And so for famine and every other misery, God hath a medicine for every sickness, and a salve for every soar:
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and when men crie vnto him, hee is readie to help them in all extremities, as is there more particularlie and at large specified.
and when men cry unto him, he is ready to help them in all extremities, as is there more particularly and At large specified.
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1 Which serues to reprooue our miserable blindnesse and hardnesse, who notwithstanding Gods sufficiencie and readines to helpe,
1 Which serves to reprove our miserable blindness and hardness, who notwithstanding God's sufficiency and readiness to help,
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yet will seeke vnto vaine helps, digging to our selues cesterns that will hold no water.
yet will seek unto vain helps, digging to our selves cisterns that will hold no water.
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If the Lord had euer failed vs, or any other that rested on him, there had beene some reason to doe so:
If the Lord had ever failed us, or any other that rested on him, there had been Some reason to do so:
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but seeing God would haue vs beholding vnto him, and he hath neuer failed any that waited vpon him,
but seeing God would have us beholding unto him, and he hath never failed any that waited upon him,
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why should we not turne to God, rather than goe to any other? Oh, but the times are hard, and the world is naught.
why should we not turn to God, rather than go to any other? O, but the times Are hard, and the world is nought.
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It is so to you, because you are so to God:
It is so to you, Because you Are so to God:
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and iust it is that you should not finde reliefe, because you seeke it not where it might bee found.
and just it is that you should not find relief, Because you seek it not where it might be found.
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Secondly, this makes for singular consolation:
Secondly, this makes for singular consolation:
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would wee know how it shall goe with vs for bodie and soule, for name and state and all;
would we know how it shall go with us for body and soul, for name and state and all;
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then let vs looke what course wee take.
then let us look what course we take.
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Doe wee call vpon the name of God? Then help and comfort is at hand:
Do we call upon the name of God? Then help and Comfort is At hand:
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God is neere vnto all them that call vpon him in truth: though not with that strength of faith as they should.God is near unto all them that call upon him in truth: though not with that strength of faith as they should.
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If wee seeke him, hee will be found of vs. Hee limiteth vs not for time nor things; If we seek him, he will be found of us He limiteth us not for time nor things;
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and therefore we may looke for helpe at all times, and in all things: and when wee haue most neede, then wee shall bee sure of the best helpe.
and Therefore we may look for help At all times, and in all things: and when we have most need, then we shall be sure of the best help.
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But if wee would be certaine of this comfort, wee must withall obserue these rules: 1 That wee put all wickednesse out of our hearts, and out of our hands:
But if we would be certain of this Comfort, we must withal observe these rules: 1 That we put all wickedness out of our hearts, and out of our hands:
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that wee humble our selues, and turne from our wicked waies. Let vs remoue our sinnes, and God will remoue our crosses. that we humble our selves, and turn from our wicked ways. Let us remove our Sins, and God will remove our Crosses.
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So Iames exhorts them, Purge your hands yee sinners, and your hearts yee hypocrites:
So James exhorts them, Purge your hands ye Sinners, and your hearts ye Hypocrites:
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that is it that they must doe, if they would haue God to draw neere vnto them. For God loues not to dwell in a heart defiled with sinne:
that is it that they must do, if they would have God to draw near unto them. For God loves not to dwell in a heart defiled with sin:
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he will turne his eyes and eares from vs, if we continue in our euill waies:
he will turn his eyes and ears from us, if we continue in our evil ways:
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because when our tongues crie for mercie, our sinnes crie for vengeance.
Because when our tongues cry for mercy, our Sins cry for vengeance.
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But, will some man say, who can looke for hearing from God, if the case stand thus? for who can come to him without iniquitie?
But, will Some man say, who can look for hearing from God, if the case stand thus? for who can come to him without iniquity?
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Though wee cannot come without iniquitie, yet wee may come without the loue and liking of iniquitie,
Though we cannot come without iniquity, yet we may come without the love and liking of iniquity,
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and with sorrow and shame for our iniquitie: and then it neuer hinders our prayers, as wee see in the examples before alleaged.
and with sorrow and shame for our iniquity: and then it never hinders our Prayers, as we see in the Examples before alleged.
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2 An other rule is, that wee must seeke God by all his meanes, as in that place of the Canticles before alleged,
2 an other Rule is, that we must seek God by all his means, as in that place of the Canticles before alleged,
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when the Church had lost Christ, that is, the feeling of his loue, and the sense of that communion which formerlie she had had with him, she vseth all priuate and publike meanes,
when the Church had lost christ, that is, the feeling of his love, and the sense of that communion which formerly she had had with him, she uses all private and public means,
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and at length commeth to conference with Gods seruants, (which few will doe till they be driuen to it of necessitie) and then hauing waited a while, she finds him whom her soule loued.
and At length comes to conference with God's Servants, (which few will do till they be driven to it of necessity) and then having waited a while, she finds him whom her soul loved.
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The same must bee our practise: if one medicine will not serue the turne, vse another:
The same must be our practice: if one medicine will not serve the turn, use Another:
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Pray, fast, meditate, conferre, and then at last the Lord will be found in mercie.
Pray, fast, meditate, confer, and then At last the Lord will be found in mercy.
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But as we are slacke in vsing any of the meanes, so shall wee faile in our comfortable expectation of fauor from God.
But as we Are slack in using any of the means, so shall we fail in our comfortable expectation of favour from God.
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3 The last rule is, that we must vse the meanes diligentlie, and in good earnest:
3 The last Rule is, that we must use the means diligently, and in good earnest:
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for if wee haue a base account of Gods mercies, it is iust wee should goe without them.
for if we have a base account of God's Mercies, it is just we should go without them.
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The prayer of the righteous auailes much, but with this condition, if it bee feruent. God deliuereth the poore when he crieth.
The prayer of the righteous avails much, but with this condition, if it be fervent. God Delivereth the poor when he cries.
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If they would haue hearing, there must bee crying. God powres forth floods of grace: but vpon whom? On the thirstie ground.
If they would have hearing, there must be crying. God Powers forth floods of grace: but upon whom? On the thirsty ground.
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Hence is it that a number reade, and heare, and pray, and yet preuaile not, because they doe it so drowsilie and carelesselie.
Hence is it that a number read, and hear, and pray, and yet prevail not, Because they do it so drowsily and carelessly.
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The Lord deferres to helpe them, because they are not fit for helpe, and doe not striue and wrestle in their prayers as Iacob did.
The Lord defers to help them, Because they Are not fit for help, and do not strive and wrestle in their Prayers as Iacob did.
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Let vs therefore vse all the meanes, and that with constancie and carefulnesse, and then wee shall obtaine our hearts desire in mercie. Let us Therefore use all the means, and that with constancy and carefulness, and then we shall obtain our hearts desire in mercy.
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Vers. 57. Thou saiedst, Feare not.
Vers. 57. Thou Said, fear not.
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] Not that there came any such voice vnto their eares, or that God vsed any extraordinarie meanes to speake vnto them,
] Not that there Come any such voice unto their ears, or that God used any extraordinary means to speak unto them,
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but when they drew neere to God, and cast their cares vpon him, and laid open their sorrowes vnto him, God did so comfort them,
but when they drew near to God, and cast their Cares upon him, and laid open their sorrows unto him, God did so Comfort them,
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as if hee had spoken vnto them:
as if he had spoken unto them:
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they were content to make him their stay, and to trust him with their soule and state and all,
they were content to make him their stay, and to trust him with their soul and state and all,
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and then hee pacified their hearts, and gaue them an expected answere to their prayers. Now in that God said, Feare not, the point is:
and then he pacified their hearts, and gave them an expected answer to their Prayers. Now in that God said, fear not, the point is:
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That God onelie cancure the heart of feares. That God only cancure the heart of fears.
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If ten thousand Prophets had said vnto them, feare not, if God had not said so by his spirit, they would haue feared for al that.
If ten thousand prophets had said unto them, Fear not, if God had not said so by his Spirit, they would have feared for all that.
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For first, men cannot remoue the cause of feare, which God can. Thence it is that the wicked flee, when none pursueth them:
For First, men cannot remove the cause of Fear, which God can. Thence it is that the wicked flee, when none pursueth them:
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whereas the righteous are bold as a Lion. whereas the righteous Are bold as a lion.
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Because their sinnes are remoued, and they reconciled to God through Christ, who hath made a sufficient paiment for them, to satisfie his fathers iustice.
Because their Sins Are removed, and they reconciled to God through christ, who hath made a sufficient payment for them, to satisfy his Father's Justice.
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2 Secondly, God onelie can giue saith, which rids the heart of feare: in which regard Christ saith;
2 Secondly, God only can give Says, which rids the heart of Fear: in which regard christ Says;
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why did you feare; O yee of little faith? Implying thereby, that all our troublesome distempers, proceede from want of faith. why did you Fear; Oh ye of little faith? Implying thereby, that all our troublesome distempers, proceed from want of faith.
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Now because none can giue that but the liuing God, therefore none can heale the heart of feares but onelie God.
Now Because none can give that but the living God, Therefore none can heal the heart of fears but only God.
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3 A third reason is, because God onelie can put his true feare into our hearts, which is a mightie defence against false feares.
3 A third reason is, Because God only can put his true Fear into our hearts, which is a mighty defence against false fears.
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Godly sorrow is a strong fortresse against worldly sorrow: and godlie ioy a strong bulwarke against carnall ioy.
Godly sorrow is a strong fortress against worldly sorrow: and godly joy a strong bulwark against carnal joy.
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Therefore it is said, Psal. 102.1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, &c. Hee shall not bee afraide of ill tidings.
Therefore it is said, Psalm 102.1. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord, etc. He shall not be afraid of ill tidings.
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First this confutes their follie and error, that thinke if they goe two or three miles from the place where the sicknesse is,
First this confutes their folly and error, that think if they go two or three miles from the place where the sickness is,
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and there haue their gates shut, and all things carefullie looked vnto, then they should not bee so fearfull as they are:
and there have their gates shut, and all things carefully looked unto, then they should not be so fearful as they Are:
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as if that outward meanes could cure the heart of feares; nay that must bee the Lords worke.
as if that outward means could cure the heart of fears; nay that must be the lords work.
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If they carrie with them the pestilence of an ill conscience, an heart full of couetousnesse, full of pride,
If they carry with them the pestilence of an ill conscience, an heart full of covetousness, full of pride,
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and of worldly lusts, death will enter into the window, if it cannot at the doore,
and of worldly Lustiest, death will enter into the window, if it cannot At the door,
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and will finde them out, and set vpon them at midnight, as well as at midday.
and will find them out, and Set upon them At midnight, as well as At midday.
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For God hath a quarrell against their sinnes, and hee will pursue them whithersoeuer they goe:
For God hath a quarrel against their Sins, and he will pursue them whithersoever they go:
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and how can they stand, when the curse of God hath them in chase? Will you feare the plague sore vpon the bodie;
and how can they stand, when the curse of God hath them in chase? Will you Fear the plague soar upon the body;
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and will you not much more feare it vpon your soules? Will you fly from that that is but a medicine vnto the godlie;
and will you not much more Fear it upon your Souls? Will you fly from that that is but a medicine unto the godly;
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and not from that which is the verie bane of the whole man? In truth those that carrie with them a heart full of pride,
and not from that which is the very bane of the Whole man? In truth those that carry with them a heart full of pride,
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and lust, and such iniquities as God abhors, wheresoeuer they liue, are in greater danger than the godly that liue in the pest-house it selfe, hauing their hearts purified by faith,
and lust, and such iniquities as God abhors, wheresoever they live, Are in greater danger than the godly that live in the pesthouse it self, having their hearts purified by faith,
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and their hope setled vpon Iesus Christ.
and their hope settled upon Iesus christ.
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And therefore thinke not to put away such feares, by gaming and companie-keeping, by eating and drinking and laughing:
And Therefore think not to put away such fears, by gaming and Company-keeping, by eating and drinking and laughing:
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for they will returne againe, though they may be smothered for a time, and an ill conscience will be a fearefull conscience.
for they will return again, though they may be smothered for a time, and an ill conscience will be a fearful conscience.
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Secondly, this doctrine ministreth vnto vs this instruction, that if we would be disburdened of feares, we should go to God, that can worke in vs a thorow cure.
Secondly, this Doctrine Ministereth unto us this instruction, that if we would be disburdened of fears, we should go to God, that can work in us a thorough cure.
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Not as if the meanes of seruing Gods prouidence, were to be neglected, or as if wee should not walke circumspectlie,
Not as if the means of serving God's providence, were to be neglected, or as if we should not walk circumspectly,
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and auoide the occasions of danger:
and avoid the occasions of danger:
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But when wee doe so, we should not rest on the meanes, nor thinke, I am out of the place where the plague is,
But when we do so, we should not rest on the means, nor think, I am out of the place where the plague is,
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therefore I am free from Gods stroke.
Therefore I am free from God's stroke.
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If one should say, I cannot die till God haue appointed, and therefore I may goe into places of infection, this were a tempting of God:
If one should say, I cannot die till God have appointed, and Therefore I may go into places of infection, this were a tempting of God:
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but it were worse for a wicked sinner to thinke, I am not neere places of infection, therefore I am safe.
but it were Worse for a wicked sinner to think, I am not near places of infection, Therefore I am safe.
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If then wee would bee soundly cured of feares, first let vs goe vnto the Lord with a broken heart,
If then we would be soundly cured of fears, First let us go unto the Lord with a broken heart,
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and beseech him to put courage into vs, and to giue vs assurance of eternall life;
and beseech him to put courage into us, and to give us assurance of Eternal life;
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and the ioy of the holy Ghost; then come life or death, wee shall not bee much dismayed.
and the joy of the holy Ghost; then come life or death, we shall not be much dismayed.
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This is one speciall meanes, to free our hearts from vnnecessarie feares, euen faithfull prayer:
This is one special means, to free our hearts from unnecessary fears, even faithful prayer:
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as the Apostle shews, where hee saies, In nothing bee carefull, but in all things let your requests be made knowne to God, &c. He bids them not take away the occasions without but heale the heart within;
as the Apostle shows, where he Says, In nothing be careful, but in all things let your requests be made known to God, etc. He bids them not take away the occasions without but heal the heart within;
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for then they shall bee safe enough:
for then they shall be safe enough:
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The peace of God that passeth all vnderstanding, shall keepe their hearts and minds in Christ Iesus: The peace of God that passes all understanding, shall keep their hearts and minds in christ Iesus:
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that is, in a blessed communion with Christ Iesus, whereby they shall bee possessed with such peace as none knoweth what it meanes,
that is, in a blessed communion with christ Iesus, whereby they shall be possessed with such peace as none Knoweth what it means,
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but those that haue tasted of it:
but those that have tasted of it:
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which quiets and sets downe the heart and minde, and settles the same in the assurance of a happie issue, out of all straites and difficulties:
which quiets and sets down the heart and mind, and settles the same in the assurance of a happy issue, out of all straits and difficulties:
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as wee see in Dauid, who hauing committed himselfe to God, who was able and had promised to helpe him, hee triumphs ouer all his enemies,
as we see in David, who having committed himself to God, who was able and had promised to help him, he Triumphos over all his enemies,
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and saith he will not feare though ten thousand should compasse him round about. That was some oddes:
and Says he will not Fear though ten thousand should compass him round about. That was Some odds:
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and one would thinke he had little neede to vse such speeches, but rather to runne away as fast as hee could, at least hee should take little sleepe in the night,
and one would think he had little need to use such Speeches, but rather to run away as fast as he could, At least he should take little sleep in the night,
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so long as hee was in such danger:
so long as he was in such danger:
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or if hee did lie downe and sleepe, hee should haue little hope to rise againe in the morning:
or if he did lie down and sleep, he should have little hope to rise again in the morning:
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yet wee see vers. 5. that hee laid him downe and slept, and rose againe, because the Lord sustained him:
yet we see vers. 5. that he laid him down and slept, and rose again, Because the Lord sustained him:
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and this he got by calling vpon God: as it is vers. 4. 2 Secondly, if we would not be oppressed with feares, labor to be righteous:
and this he god by calling upon God: as it is vers. 4. 2 Secondly, if we would not be oppressed with fears, labour to be righteous:
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for wickednesse makes men dastardlie, whereas righteousnesse makes men stout as Lyons, that will not looke ouer the shoulder,
for wickedness makes men dastardly, whereas righteousness makes men stout as Lyons, that will not look over the shoulder,
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for the barking of euery dogge, but walke on without all feare. Indeede the child of God, will not bee presumptuous; neither will hee bee timorous:
for the barking of every dog, but walk on without all Fear. Indeed the child of God, will not be presumptuous; neither will he be timorous:
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though his enemies, sinne, Satan and the world bee strong, yet hee knows God is stronger,
though his enemies, sin, Satan and the world be strong, yet he knows God is Stronger,
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and that none euill can come vnto him without the Lord.
and that none evil can come unto him without the Lord.
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Which if wee can thorowly meditate vpon, and take this receite euerie morning, to season our hearts with the feare of God,
Which if we can thoroughly meditate upon, and take this receit every morning, to season our hearts with the Fear of God,
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and to wash our hearts and hands from vnrepented sins;
and to wash our hearts and hands from unrepented Sins;
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walke where wee will, so it be in our waies, nothing shall be able to hurt vs. Vers. 58. Thou hast maintained the cause of my soule.
walk where we will, so it be in our ways, nothing shall be able to hurt us Vers. 58. Thou hast maintained the cause of my soul.
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] That is, thou hast stood on my part, and freed mee from death, that was intended against mee.
] That is, thou hast stood on my part, and freed me from death, that was intended against me.
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For though my name and libertie and riches bee taken from mee, yet my life is redeemed: and that is thy mercie that bodie and soule are not yet parted. Whence the doctrine is:
For though my name and liberty and riches be taken from me, yet my life is redeemed: and that is thy mercy that body and soul Are not yet parted. Whence the Doctrine is:
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That God is the maintainer and vpholder of his people. That God is the maintainer and upholder of his people.
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Howsoeuer Kings and Princes bee nursing fathers vnto Gods Church, yet that is not because hee needs them,
Howsoever Kings and Princes be nursing Father's unto God's Church, yet that is not Because he needs them,
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but because he would doe them a good turne, in imploying them in his seruice.
but Because he would do them a good turn, in employing them in his service.
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And therefore may God be called the vpholder of his people, because he saues them frō their firmes;
And Therefore may God be called the upholder of his people, Because he saves them from their firms;
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and from the punishments due to their sins, which no man can doe: He watches ouer them night and day, and waters them euerie moment; Jsa. 27.3. and hee will contend with them that contend against his people.
and from the punishments due to their Sins, which no man can do: He watches over them night and day, and waters them every moment; Isaiah. 27.3. and he will contend with them that contend against his people.
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This should strike a terror into the hearts of those that are iniurious vnto Gods seruants:
This should strike a terror into the hearts of those that Are injurious unto God's Servants:
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they are bold where the hedge is lowest; euerie dwarfe aduentures to leape ouer. But let them know, that God is as a wall of fire about his Church,
they Are bold where the hedge is lowest; every dwarf adventures to leap over. But let them know, that God is as a wall of fire about his Church,
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and hee will maintaine the right of his children.
and he will maintain the right of his children.
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Indeede their props are and still haue beene so weake, their enemies so strong, the standers against them so shamefull,
Indeed their props Are and still have been so weak, their enemies so strong, the standers against them so shameful,
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and the oppositions so continuall, that it is a miracle the Church stands to this day:
and the oppositions so continual, that it is a miracle the Church Stands to this day:
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but God hath beene, and euer will bee the vpholder of it, and therefore it must needs goe ill with those, that lift vp themselues against it.
but God hath been, and ever will be the upholder of it, and Therefore it must needs go ill with those, that lift up themselves against it.
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Secondly, here is a notable consolation for the afflicted people of God. Howsoeuer they haue fewe meanes and few friends;
Secondly, Here is a notable consolation for the afflicted people of God. Howsoever they have few means and few Friends;
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and where they should haue most helpe they haue least; where they looked for comfort, they finde discomfort;
and where they should have most help they have least; where they looked for Comfort, they find discomfort;
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and where they thought to bee enriched, they are impouerished: yet if they can pray, all shall bee well.
and where they Thought to be enriched, they Are impoverished: yet if they can pray, all shall be well.
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If money and friends, and large reuenues and the like, had beene the vpholders of the Church, it would haue gone to the ground long ere this.
If money and Friends, and large revenues and the like, had been the upholders of the Church, it would have gone to the ground long ere this.
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But what saith the Church here? O Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my soule. There is our stay:
But what Says the Church Here? Oh Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my soul. There is our stay:
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let vs bee sure wee haue a good cause, and lay it before Gods iudgement seate,
let us be sure we have a good cause, and lay it before God's judgement seat,
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and then though wee be ouerborne, God will not bee ouerborne, but hee will stand on our side,
and then though we be overborn, God will not be overborn, but he will stand on our side,
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euen hee that loues goodnesse, and hates wickednesse, and will be auenged on those that bend themselues and their endeuors to do mischiefe vnto his people.
even he that loves Goodness, and hates wickedness, and will be avenged on those that bend themselves and their endeavours to do mischief unto his people.
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Wee would willinglie haue him to bee our Iudge, who is most iust, who carries the greatest loue to vs and our cause,
we would willingly have him to be our Judge, who is most just, who carries the greatest love to us and our cause,
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and the hardest mind against our aduersaries: such an one is God.
and the Hardest mind against our Adversaries: such an one is God.
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And therefore seeing we haue a good cause to stand in, euen the matter of our saluation;
And Therefore seeing we have a good cause to stand in, even the matter of our salvation;
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and enemies whom God hates with a deadly hatred, the diuell, the world and the flesh, &c. this should put life and heart into vs, to goe vnto Christ Iesus our Iudge, who hath so dearely loued vs,
and enemies whom God hates with a deadly hatred, the Devil, the world and the Flesh, etc. this should put life and heart into us, to go unto christ Iesus our Judge, who hath so dearly loved us,
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as to lay downe his life for vs, and for the destruction of all our enemies.
as to lay down his life for us, and for the destruction of all our enemies.
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When wee are ouercharged with burdens and temptations, let vs lay them vpon him, and say, Lord, thou hast vndertaken to comfort thy children:
When we Are overcharged with burdens and temptations, let us lay them upon him, and say, Lord, thou hast undertaken to Comfort thy children:
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I am not able to vndergoe this that is vpon mee; therefore doe thou maintaine my cause, and helpe and deliuer mee from my miserie.
I am not able to undergo this that is upon me; Therefore do thou maintain my cause, and help and deliver me from my misery.
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Vers. 59. Thou hast seene my wrong. ] From these words this doctrine may be collected:
Vers. 59. Thou hast seen my wrong. ] From these words this Doctrine may be collected:
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That there is nothing done, spoken or thought against any Christian, but God takes knowledge of it: That there is nothing done, spoken or Thought against any Christian, but God Takes knowledge of it:
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there is not one practise, slander or deuice of cruell beasts against the sheepe of Christ,
there is not one practice, slander or device of cruel beasts against the sheep of christ,
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but God sees it, and markes it. And this must needs be so:
but God sees it, and marks it. And this must needs be so:
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1 First, because they are his flocke, and therefore hee loues to looke vnto them, especiallie sith hee hath paide so deerely for them.
1 First, Because they Are his flock, and Therefore he loves to look unto them, especially sith he hath paid so dearly for them.
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2 Secondly, it is his nature to behold all things.
2 Secondly, it is his nature to behold all things.
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For he that made the eye, shall not he see? &c. He is aboue vs all, and through vs all, and in vs all. For he that made the eye, shall not he see? etc. He is above us all, and through us all, and in us all.
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Yea, wee are as it were the apple of his eye.
Yea, we Are as it were the apple of his eye.
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Now it is a hard matter for one to come with thornes to put out anothers eye,
Now it is a hard matter for one to come with thorns to put out another's eye,
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and he not take notice of it: and 3 Thirdly, God doth the rather obserue the indignities that are offered vnto his children,
and he not take notice of it: and 3 Thirdly, God does the rather observe the indignities that Are offered unto his children,
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because their profane aduersaries doe hate his image in them.
Because their profane Adversaries do hate his image in them.
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For when they were as bad as themselues, they could liue with them twentie or thirtie yeares,
For when they were as bad as themselves, they could live with them twentie or thirtie Years,
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and be good friends with them:
and be good Friends with them:
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but when once they renounce the seruice of Satan and of their owne lusts, vnto which they are in bondage still,
but when once they renounce the service of Satan and of their own Lustiest, unto which they Are in bondage still,
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then they oppose with might and maine against them:
then they oppose with might and main against them:
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and therefore it is said, for thy sake haue we suffred rebuke, shame hath couered our face. and Therefore it is said, for thy sake have we suffered rebuke, shame hath covered our face.
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4 The fourth and last reason, why God must needs take notice of the wrongs done vnto his seruants, is,
4 The fourth and last reason, why God must needs take notice of the wrongs done unto his Servants, is,
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because it belongs to him to reward euerie one according to their workes.
Because it belongs to him to reward every one according to their works.
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Hee must and will giue them full pay, and therefore hee keeps all vpon iust and due record. He must and will give them full pay, and Therefore he keeps all upon just and due record.
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As the workes of the righteous shall stand for them, so shall the workes of reprobates be written in great capitall letters against them, that all the world may take notice of them at the last day.
As the works of the righteous shall stand for them, so shall the works of Reprobates be written in great capital letters against them, that all the world may take notice of them At the last day.
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This offers vnto vs matter of singular comfort.
This offers unto us matter of singular Comfort.
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Howsoeuer the aduersaries be busie and watchful to plot and procure the hurt of Gods Church;
Howsoever the Adversaries be busy and watchful to plot and procure the hurt of God's Church;
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they cannot be so vigilant for the hurt of it, as God is watchfull for the good of it:
they cannot be so vigilant for the hurt of it, as God is watchful for the good of it:
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and therefore they may bee sure they shall haue a happie issue out of all their troubles,
and Therefore they may be sure they shall have a happy issue out of all their Troubles,
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if so be they can make their mone to God, and waite patientlie for his mercie.
if so be they can make their moan to God, and wait patiently for his mercy.
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But what neede wee lay open our griefes before him, seeing that hee knows them all before hand?
But what need we lay open our griefs before him, seeing that he knows them all before hand?
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Though he doe know them, yet he would haue you to preferre your bill of complaint,
Though he do know them, yet he would have you to prefer your bill of complaint,
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and that will be for the increase of your comfort, and further experience of his loue:
and that will be for the increase of your Comfort, and further experience of his love:
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and howsoeuer hee purpose to destroy the wicked, yet would he haue you to go on in your suite against them still.
and howsoever he purpose to destroy the wicked, yet would he have you to go on in your suit against them still.
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Neither is this to bee restrained onelie to corporall enemies, but it holds much more strongly for spirituall enemies.
Neither is this to be restrained only to corporal enemies, but it holds much more strongly for spiritual enemies.
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Say a man bee surcharged with sinne and Satan, let him bemone his case before the Lord,
Say a man be surcharged with sin and Satan, let him bemoan his case before the Lord,
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and it will be a marueilous ease vnto him.
and it will be a marvelous ease unto him.
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If one of our children should but say, father or mother, I am exceeding sicke, readie to saint vnder my paines &c. hee neede say no more:
If one of our children should but say, father or mother, I am exceeding sick, ready to saint under my pains etc. he need say no more:
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this would set their hearts and hands a worke to doe him good. And is there not far more loue in our heauenly Father? Yes surely:
this would Set their hearts and hands a work to do him good. And is there not Far more love in our heavenly Father? Yes surely:
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and therefore in all such extremities, let God be our refuge, and let vs cast all our cares and sorrows vpon him, who is able and willing to beare them,
and Therefore in all such extremities, let God be our refuge, and let us cast all our Cares and sorrows upon him, who is able and willing to bear them,
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and in due season to free vs from them, and in the end, to make vs gainers by them. FINIS.
and in due season to free us from them, and in the end, to make us gainers by them. FINIS.
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