A sure stay for a sinking state, presented in a sermon preached at Margarets Westminster before the Honourable House of Commons at their solemne fast, Nov. 24. 1647. / By Richard Kentish, preacher of the Gospel at Katharines, near the Tower London.
Though there be many flouds, yet there are some foords; though there be many depths where the great Elephant may swim, yet there be some shalows wherein the little lamb may walk.
Though there be many floods, yet there Are Some fords; though there be many depths where the great Elephant may swim, yet there be Some shalows wherein the little lamb may walk.
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In some places the Holy Spirit is soaring aloft above the reach of the highest; In other places, he is stooping low, even, to the capacity of the meanest:
In Some places the Holy Spirit is soaring aloft above the reach of the highest; In other places, he is stooping low, even, to the capacity of the Meanest:
Oh that we could this day begin, to Remember from whence we are fallen, and repent. &c. This text is a part of the Epistle written to the Angel, or minister of the Church of Ephesus; and it concerns not the Angel only; but together with him the whole Church:
O that we could this day begin, to remember from whence we Are fallen, and Repent. etc. This text is a part of the Epistle written to the Angel, or minister of the Church of Ephesus; and it concerns not the Angel only; but together with him the Whole Church:
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not to the Church in the singular number, but to the Churches in the plurall, including all other Churches: Neither do I think that it is so restrained to Churches, as excluding Common-wealths, unlesse Common-wealths-members, be excluded from being Church members.
not to the Church in the singular number, but to the Churches in the plural, including all other Churches: Neither do I think that it is so restrained to Churches, as excluding Commonwealths, unless Common-wealths-members, be excluded from being Church members.
Which words are partly Monitory. Minatory. 1. The Monitory part in these words, Remember from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works.
Which words Are partly Monitory. Minatory. 1. The Monitory part in these words, remember from whence thou art fallen, and Repent, and do the First works.
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2. The Minatory part in these words, or else I will come unto thee quickly. &c. In the former of these, the Monitory part, there are three things they are pressed to. 1. A sight of sin, Remember from whence thou art fallen.
2. The Minatory part in these words, or Else I will come unto thee quickly. etc. In the former of these, the Monitory part, there Are three things they Are pressed to. 1. A sighed of since, remember from whence thou art fallen.
In the latter of these the minatory pa•t, there are three arguments they are pressed with, which are taken, 1. From Christs coming, or else I will come unto thee, or against thee. 2. From the time of his coming, quickly. 3. From the end of his coming, and will remove thy Candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
In the latter of these the minatory pa•t, there Are three Arguments they Are pressed with, which Are taken, 1. From Christ coming, or Else I will come unto thee, or against thee. 2. From the time of his coming, quickly. 3. From the end of his coming, and will remove thy Candlestick out of his place, except thou Repent.
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Now before we come to handle these particulars, there is something arising from the text in generall, not to be altogether passed by without observing.
Now before we come to handle these particulars, there is something arising from the text in general, not to be altogether passed by without observing.
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an end of all flesh was like to come, because the earth was filled with violence, but first Noah must be warned, Heb. 11.7. Noah being warned of God.
an end of all Flesh was like to come, Because the earth was filled with violence, but First Noah must be warned, Hebrew 11.7. Noah being warned of God.
Now God having warned him, he warns the world by building the ark, every sound of the saw, every chop with the axe, every stroke with the hammer about the building, was as a watch-word to the people.
Now God having warned him, he warns the world by building the Ark, every found of thee saw, every chop with the axe, every stroke with the hammer about the building, was as a watchword to the people.
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Thus the Lord dealt wilt Nineveh: Before destruction come, Jonah must goe and preach (though he have little minde to it) yet fourty daies, and Nineveh shall be destroyed. Jon. 3.4.
Thus the Lord dealt wilt Nineveh: Before destruction come, Jonah must go and preach (though he have little mind to it) yet fourty days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed. Jon. 3.4.
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Oh Let's consider, Quàm suavis sit Dominus, quàm placidè suos ad cognitionem peccati rev•cet, how sweet is the Lord? how gently doth he deal with poor sinners, to bring them to the knowledge of their sin?
O Let's Consider, Quàm Suavis sit Dominus, quàm placidè suos ad cognitionem peccati rev•cet, how sweet is the Lord? how gently does he deal with poor Sinners, to bring them to the knowledge of their since?
If we shall think to say, why are we thus? God will answer us as Reuben did his brethren, Gen. 12.22. Spake I not unto you saying, do not sinne against the child:
If we shall think to say, why Are we thus? God will answer us as Reuben did his brothers, Gen. 12.22. Spoke I not unto you saying, do not sin against the child:
But to proceed to the particulars in the text, And first of the first particular in the Monitory part, which is the sight and remembrance of their sin, Remember from whence thou art fallen.
But to proceed to the particulars in the text, And First of the First particular in the Monitory part, which is the sighed and remembrance of their since, remember from whence thou art fallen.
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In the prosecution of this point, I shall endeavour to say something to these two questions. 1. How far may a people professing religion fall. 2. What may be the ground or reason of their falling?
In the prosecution of this point, I shall endeavour to say something to these two questions. 1. How Far may a people professing Religion fallen. 2. What may be the ground or reason of their falling?
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1. Professours may be considered 1. Sigillatim singly. 2. Conjunctim conjoynedly. First Sigillatim, singly, for particular persons professing religion, and these are of two sorts.
1. Professors may be considered 1. Sigillatim singly. 2. Conjointly conjoinedly. First Sigillatim, singly, for particular Persons professing Religion, and these Are of two sorts.
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1. Such as have not only a form, but also the power of godlinesse, such as have not only lamps, but also oil with their lamps, sincere-hearted professours, true Nathaneels in whom there is no guile, Such were the Saints of God of old,
1. Such as have not only a from, but also the power of godliness, such as have not only lamps, but also oil with their lamps, sincere-hearted professors, true Nathaneels in whom there is no guile, Such were the Saints of God of old,
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Secondly, Consider Professours Conjunctim, conjoynedly, many of them being joyned together, and these may be considered first, nationally; secondly, congregationally.
Secondly, Consider Professors Conjointly, conjoinedly, many of them being joined together, and these may be considered First, nationally; secondly, congregationally.
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First, Nationally, when a nation or the generality of a nation, are a people professing religion, such were the Iews of old, and England and Scotland now.
First, Nationally, when a Nation or the generality of a Nation, Are a people professing Religion, such were the Iews of old, and England and Scotland now.
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Secondly, Congregationally, when a company of professours, are congregated into a particular visible Church, as the Corinthians, Galatians, and these Ephesians in the text. This is the first distinction.
Secondly, Congregationally, when a company of professors, Are congregated into a particular visible Church, as the Corinthians, Galatians, and these Ephesians in the text. This is the First distinction.
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Thus when Peter denied his master, he had not utterly lost his faith and love, but there was some abatement of their degrees, and a forbearance to act as before.
Thus when Peter denied his master, he had not utterly lost his faith and love, but there was Some abatement of their Degrees, and a forbearance to act as before.
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Secondly, men may fall totally and finally, when there is an utter losse of all that good that once they seemed to have, not so much as any seed remaining in them, is in Hymeneus and Alexander who made shipwrack of faith, 1 Tim. 1.19.20.
Secondly, men may fallen totally and finally, when there is an utter loss of all that good that once they seemed to have, not so much as any seed remaining in them, is in Hymenaeus and Alexander who made shipwreck of faith, 1 Tim. 1.19.20.
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1. Particular professours, that are sincere-hearted, that have true saving grace in them, even such as these may fall but not totally, not finally; but partially, and for aseason:
1. Particular professors, that Are sincere-hearted, that have true Saving grace in them, even such as these may fallen but not totally, not finally; but partially, and for aseason:
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3. And for conjoyned professours, whether nationall or Congregationall, these may so fall as that they may cease to be a nation or congregation, professing godlinesse, a particular visible Church, may be unchurched (though those particular members among them that are truly godly shall never perish, Christs sheep shall never be plucked out of his hand, Joh. 10.28.) Where is the Jewish nation? Where are all those famous Churches, spoken of in the New Testament,
3. And for conjoined professors, whither national or Congregational, these may so fallen as that they may cease to be a Nation or congregation, professing godliness, a particular visible Church, may be unchurched (though those particular members among them that Are truly godly shall never perish, Christ sheep shall never be plucked out of his hand, John 10.28.) Where is the Jewish Nation? Where Are all those famous Churches, spoken of in the New Testament,
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as Corinth, Galatia, Thessalonica, and these seven Churches of Asia, are they not all fallen? though I question not but many members that were among them are safe enough.
as Corinth, Galatia, Thessalonica, and these seven Churches of Asia, Are they not all fallen? though I question not but many members that were among them Are safe enough.
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Secondly, Strength of temptation foils many: temptations prove to strong for them to grapple with: the stony ground, Luk. 8.13. for a time believes, but in time of temptation falls away.
Secondly, Strength of temptation foils many: temptations prove to strong for them to grapple with: the stony ground, Luk. 8.13. for a time believes, but in time of temptation falls away.
So proud Pendleton in Q. Maries daies, could not endure the fiery tryall, notwithstanding the great boast he made before of frying his fat for the Gospel.
So proud Pendleton in Q. Mary's days, could not endure the fiery trial, notwithstanding the great boast he made before of frying his fat for the Gospel.
Thirdly, Love of the world is another cause why so many fall off, they did run well, but the love of the world hath letted them: how many are choaked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, so that they bring forth no fruit to perfection? Luk. 8.14. This was it that gave Demas such a down fall. 2 Tim. 4. •0.
Thirdly, Love of the world is Another cause why so many fallen off, they did run well, but the love of the world hath letted them: how many Are choked with Cares and riches and pleasures of this life, so that they bring forth no fruit to perfection? Luk. 8.14. This was it that gave Demas such a down fallen. 2 Tim. 4. •0.
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Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this world, saith Paul. As a bird flying upwards with a stone or weight tyed to the leg, is forced to fall down again,
Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this world, Says Paul. As a bird flying upward with a stone or weight tied to the leg, is forced to fallen down again,
thus 'tis with many professors whose hearts are linked to the world: It is said. 1. Tim. 6.9. they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and in o many foolish and hurtfull lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition:
thus it's with many professors whose hearts Are linked to the world: It is said. 1. Tim. 6.9. they that will be rich fallen into temptation and a snare, and in o many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which drown men in destruction and perdition:
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The love of the world, doth so insnare and intangle men, that they can hardly discharge the trust that is reposed in them (Honoured Worthies think on this) tis too often sound true, that men that have been publikly and actively spirited,
The love of the world, does so ensnare and entangle men, that they can hardly discharge the trust that is reposed in them (Honoured Worthies think on this) this too often found true, that men that have been publicly and actively spirited,
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Many fall totally and finally out of the just judgement of God, who seeing them under a profession to approve of sin, gives them up to their own hearts lusts and so they fall with a witnesse. 2 Thes. 2.10.11.12.
Many fallen totally and finally out of the just judgement of God, who seeing them under a profession to approve of since, gives them up to their own hearts Lustiest and so they fallen with a witness. 2 Thebes 2.10.11.12.
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because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they should believe a lye, that they all might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousnesse.
Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
This is a nation that holds out a generall profession, let not us be too confident and say, we have the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord: we have Ordinances and the Gospel among us,
This is a Nation that holds out a general profession, let not us be too confident and say, we have the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord: we have Ordinances and the Gospel among us,
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a Church may be unchurched (as was said before) they that were exalted as high as Heaven, may fall as low as hell. Mat. 11.23. 2. Let all particular Christians look to it, we think we stand fast, and are apt to say, tush, we shall never be removed, our hill stands strong, Oh but what saith the Apostle. 1. Cor. 10.12. Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.
a Church may be unchurched (as was said before) they that were exalted as high as Heaven, may fallen as low as hell. Mathew 11.23. 2. Let all particular Christians look to it, we think we stand fast, and Are apt to say, tush, we shall never be removed, our hill Stands strong, O but what Says the Apostle. 1. Cor. 10.12. Let him that Thinketh he Stands, take heed lest he fallen.
First, Labour for humility, None stumble sooner then they that eye the stars i'th skey: none walk surer then they that eye the stones i'th street. Prov. 16.18. pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
First, Labour for humility, None Stumble sooner then they that eye the Stars in the skey: none walk Surer then they that eye the stones in the street. Curae 16.18. pride Goes before destruction, and an haughty Spirit before a fallen.
Fourthly, Look to your footing, be sure your foundation be good, build not upon the sandy foundation of other mens judgements, they that stand upon such tottering foundations, will be swayed and shaken, with every storm,
Fourthly, Look to your footing, be sure your Foundation be good, built not upon the sandy Foundation of other men's Judgments, they that stand upon such tottering foundations, will be swayed and shaken, with every storm,
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Oh pray to the Lord, to uphold you with his right hand, according to his gracious promise, Isa. 41.10. I will uphold thee with the right hand of my rightcousnesse.
O pray to the Lord, to uphold you with his right hand, according to his gracious promise, Isaiah 41.10. I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
The Lord had done great matters for the Jews, as he shews in the beginning of this chapter, but they fell fouly to whoredome ver. 15. and the Lord tells these fallen people, that they shall Remember their waies.
The Lord had done great matters for the jews, as he shows in the beginning of this chapter, but they fell foully to whoredom ver. 15. and the Lord tells these fallen people, that they shall remember their ways.
it is he that commands this, and is not this tye enough? when the Lord would have Joshua couragious, he useth this as an argument to perswade him to it, Josh. 1.9. have not I commanded thee? be strong and of a good courage:
it is he that commands this, and is not this tie enough? when the Lord would have joshua courageous, he uses this as an argument to persuade him to it, Josh. 1.9. have not I commanded thee? be strong and of a good courage:
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I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright, no man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, what have I done? Consider here, God hearkens and hears, but what hears he? truly little to the purpose,
I harkened and herd, but they spoke not aright, no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? Consider Here, God hearkens and hears, but what hears he? truly little to the purpose,
except we have repented, confession of sin and prayer is to no purpose unlesse we have repented) But how doth it appear that they repented not? because they never remembred their miscarriages, saying, What have we done? so then they that are fallen, must Remember whence they are fallen, else they cannot repent,
except we have repented, Confessi of since and prayer is to no purpose unless we have repented) But how does it appear that they repented not? Because they never remembered their miscarriages, saying, What have we done? so then they that Are fallen, must remember whence they Are fallen, Else they cannot Repent,
If we Remember God forgets, but if we forget God remembers; If we remember God forgets, 1 Joh. 1.9. If we confesse our sins (which we can never do unlesse we remember them) he is faithfull and just to forgive us our sins:
If we remember God forgets, but if we forget God remembers; If we Remember God forgets, 1 John 1.9. If we confess our Sins (which we can never do unless we Remember them) he is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins:
They have loved to wander, they have not refrained their fret, therfore the Lord doth not accept them, he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins:
They have loved to wander, they have not refrained their fret, Therefore the Lord does not accept them, he will now Remember their iniquity, and visit their Sins:
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but God will Remember their transgressions and visit their sin, that is, will visit them in anger for sin, Psal 89.32. I will visit their transgressions with a red, and their sin with stripes:
but God will remember their transgressions and visit their since, that is, will visit them in anger for since, Psalm 89.32. I will visit their transgressions with a read, and their since with stripes:
The first use of this point serves to inform us, That it is good for Ministers to cause the people to Remember whence they are fallen, how far they are declined.
The First use of this point serves to inform us, That it is good for Ministers to cause the people to remember whence they Are fallen, how Far they Are declined.
It is said 2 Pet. 1.12.13. I will not be negligent to put you in remembrance — and again, I think it meet as long as I am in this Tabernacle, to stir you up, by putting you in remembrance.
It is said 2 Pet. 1.12.13. I will not be negligent to put you in remembrance — and again, I think it meet as long as I am in this Tabernacle, to stir you up, by putting you in remembrance.
and the house of David their sins; Yea and they are to minde them of this sin in particular, 1 Tim. 4.6. If thou put the Brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ:
and the house of David their Sins; Yea and they Are to mind them of this since in particular, 1 Tim. 4.6. If thou put the Brothers in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of jesus christ:
Note here, 'tis the Ministers duty to be the peoples Remembrancer, else he is not a good Minister of Jesus Christ. But what must he minde them of? Of these things, saith the text, What are they? among other things, ver. 1. that some shall depart from the faith:
Note Here, it's the Ministers duty to be the peoples Remembrancer, Else he is not a good Minister of jesus christ. But what must he mind them of? Of these things, Says the text, What Are they? among other things, ver. 1. that Some shall depart from the faith:
and not only that some shall fall, but they must endeavour to help them up again, Gal. 6.1. If a manbe fallen, yee which are spirituall, such are or at least should all Ministers be, restore such a man: how can such a man be restored if he be not put in remembrance of his fall? And it is plain in the verse before my text, by order from Christ John the Divine tells the Angel, that he may tell the Church of Ephesus, thou hast left thy first love.
and not only that Some shall fallen, but they must endeavour to help them up again, Gal. 6.1. If a manbe fallen, ye which Are spiritual, such Are or At least should all Ministers be, restore such a man: how can such a man be restored if he be not put in remembrance of his fallen? And it is plain in the verse before my text, by order from christ John the Divine tells the Angel, that he may tell the Church of Ephesus, thou hast left thy First love.
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It is my duty at this time (though I am one of the meanest of all the sons of the Prophets to be a remembrancer to you (Noble Worthies and to the rest beloved ) I beseech you therefore to give me leave to exhort you, to Remember from whence you are fallen:
It is my duty At this time (though I am one of the Meanest of all the Sons of the prophets to be a remembrancer to you (Noble Worthies and to the rest Beloved) I beseech you Therefore to give me leave to exhort you, to remember from whence you Are fallen:
Of exhortation, And Oh that the Lord would afford me such a Rhetoricall faculty, that I might be able to perswade Magistrates, Ministers and people, to Remember from whence they are fallen.
Of exhortation, And O that the Lord would afford me such a Rhetorical faculty, that I might be able to persuade Magistrates, Ministers and people, to remember from whence they Are fallen.
2. Again, Consider whether Delinquents have not (at least) so much connivance, as gives occasion to your most cordiall friends (that have stuck to you,
2. Again, Consider whither Delinquents have not (At least) so much connivance, as gives occasion to your most cordial Friends (that have stuck to you,
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3. Again, Consider whether delinquent. Friests, are not ready to thrust some of your diligent Preachers out of the places (they have been lawfully called to long since) and yet they escape without Co•tr•••le.
3. Again, Consider whither delinquent. Priests, Are not ready to thrust Some of your diligent Preachers out of the places (they have been lawfully called to long since) and yet they escape without Co•tr•••le.
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4. Again, Consider whether some godly Ministers or others, have not had dirt thrown in their faces, by some of your members in some of your Committees.
4. Again, Consider whither Some godly Ministers or Others, have not had dirt thrown in their faces, by Some of your members in Some of your Committees.
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5. Again, Consider whether justice run with the Dromedary: or whether it doth not rather creep with the Snail; so that the poor were as good lose their right as look after it, or petition for it.
5. Again, Consider whither Justice run with the Dromedary: or whither it does not rather creep with the Snail; so that the poor were as good loose their right as look After it, or petition for it.
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7. Again, Consider whether publike faith be not almost ready to break, so that her poor creditours, that trusted her with all they had, would be glad to take an Angel or Noble per pound; In the mean while her rich Creditours that trusted her but with a little of their superfluities, are like to recover their own with advantage.
7. Again, Consider whither public faith be not almost ready to break, so that her poor creditors, that trusted her with all they had, would be glad to take an Angel or Noble per pound; In the mean while her rich Creditors that trusted her but with a little of their superfluities, Are like to recover their own with advantage.
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If any of you should be found faulty in any of these particulars, or in any other, I would earnestly beseech you, My Reverend Brethren, to Remember from whence you are fallen?
If any of you should be found faulty in any of these particulars, or in any other, I would earnestly beseech you, My Reverend Brothers, to remember from whence you Are fallen?
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so now a prelaticall Preist, with a superstitious service-book, is more desired and would be better welcome to the generality of England, then the most learned laborious conscientious Preacher,
so now a prelatical Priest, with a superstitious Service book, is more desired and would be better welcome to the generality of England, then the most learned laborious conscientious Preacher,
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Drunkennesse goes unpunished, and whoredome the people are apt to think lawfull now, because since the Bishops Courts went down, we have scarce any law against it.
drunkenness Goes unpunished, and whoredom the people Are apt to think lawful now, Because since the Bishops Courts went down, we have scarce any law against it.
Now here (by the way) I do most earnestly beseech you (Honoured Worthies of Parliament) If you have not been acting that way already, to hasten out some order for the punishment of that hainous sin of adultery.
Now Here (by the Way) I do most earnestly beseech you (Honoured Worthies of Parliament) If you have not been acting that Way already, to hasten out Some order for the punishment of that heinous since of adultery.
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We read in Gods law, Lev. 20.10. that he that committeth adultery with his neighbours wife, the adulterer and the adulteresse, shall surely be put to death.
We read in God's law, Lev. 20.10. that he that Committeth adultery with his neighbours wife, the adulterer and the adulteress, shall surely be put to death.
Was it to be punished with death then, and shall it go unpunished now? I beseech, Let some course be taken that such kinde of transgressours may be made to smart.
Was it to be punished with death then, and shall it go unpunished now? I beseech, Let Some course be taken that such kind of transgressors may be made to smart.
why should we be weary of well-doing? Are Englands dangers all over? Is not Irelands case as bad as it was? and shall we give over seeking of God? O that we would Remember from whence we are fallen.
why should we be weary of welldoing? are Englands dangers all over? Is not Irelands case as bad as it was? and shall we give over seeking of God? O that we would remember from whence we Are fallen.
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Do they not neglect Sabbaths? slight sermons? grow weary of Manna? Is not their love to Christ, to Christians, grown cold? Do they not love the world better then they were wont? Are they not grown more foolish and fashionable? more contentious and complementall then formerly? You cannot know a professour from a prodigall, a Christian from a Carrouser now adaies;
Do they not neglect Sabbaths? slight Sermons? grow weary of Manna? Is not their love to christ, to Christians, grown cold? Do they not love the world better then they were wont? are they not grown more foolish and fashionable? more contentious and complemental then formerly? You cannot know a professor from a prodigal, a Christian from a Carrouser now adais;
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Oh that England, that the people of England, both highand low, rich and poor, one and other, from Dan to Beersheba, would this day begin, to Remember from whence they are fallen, And Repent.
O that England, that the people of England, both highand low, rich and poor, one and other, from Dan to Beersheba, would this day begin, to remember from whence they Are fallen, And repent.
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We have done with the first particular, Remember from whence thou art fallen: And we come to the second thing exhorted to, And Repent. The Doctrine is this,
We have done with the First particular, remember from whence thou art fallen: And we come to the second thing exhorted to, And repent. The Doctrine is this,
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and it was said of the Thessalonians, when they repented, they turned to God from their Idols: 1 Thes. 1.9. where true Repentance is, there may be miscarriages, but their heart is turned against them.
and it was said of the Thessalonians, when they repented, they turned to God from their Idols: 1 Thebes 1.9. where true Repentance is, there may be miscarriages, but their heart is turned against them.
but true Repentance mourns for sin because it displeaseth God, Zac. 12.10. they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn &c. Every Repentant sinner shall mourn greatly to think how he hath grieved Jesus Christ by sin: thus David 2 Sam. 12.13. I have sinned against the Lord:
but true Repentance mourns for since Because it displeaseth God, Zac. 12.10. they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn etc. Every Repentant sinner shall mourn greatly to think how he hath grieved jesus christ by since: thus David 2 Sam. 12.13. I have sinned against the Lord:
In Repentance we must deal by all sin, as the Repenting Jews must deal by their Idols, Isa 30.22. thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence; there is a casting away of sin, with scorn, the Apostle gives this rule, Rom. 12.9. Abhor that which is evill.
In Repentance we must deal by all since, as the Repenting jews must deal by their Idols, Isaiah 30.22. thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence; there is a casting away of since, with scorn, the Apostle gives this Rule, Rom. 12.9. Abhor that which is evil.
The word signifies to loath with detestation, tis more then to hate, the Radix of the word is NONLATINALPHABET or Styx, which is sometimes rendred hell;
The word signifies to loath with detestation, this more then to hate, the Radix of the word is or Styx, which is sometime rendered hell;
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3. In true Repentance the heart must he set for God, so that it must still drive at the advancement of his glory, good actions will not serve turn, to fast, weep,
3. In true Repentance the heart must he Set for God, so that it must still drive At the advancement of his glory, good actions will not serve turn, to fast, weep,
and make an externall shew of mourning, is not sufficient, but the heart must be turned, Joel. 2.12. Turn you unto me (saith the Lord) with all your hearts; true Repentance sets the heart aright towards God.
and make an external show of mourning, is not sufficient, but the heart must be turned, Joel. 2.12. Turn you unto me (Says the Lord) with all your hearts; true Repentance sets the heart aright towards God.
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If all men, then surely such as are fallen: but more plain is that, Hos. 14.1. Oh Israel return unto the Lord thy God, for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.
If all men, then surely such as Are fallen: but more plain is that, Hos. 14.1. O Israel return unto the Lord thy God, for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.
Here God invites a back sliding people to return to him, because he is mercifull. Indeed nothing will so soon perswade a poor soul to turn to God as this.
Here God invites a back sliding people to return to him, Because he is merciful. Indeed nothing will so soon persuade a poor soul to turn to God as this.
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Who that hath run away from God would return, but upon hopes of mercy? so ver. 14. Turn O backsliding children, saith the Lord, for I am married to you, sover. 22. Return and I will heal your backslidings:
Who that hath run away from God would return, but upon hope's of mercy? so ver. 14. Turn Oh backsliding children, Says the Lord, for I am married to you, sooner. 22. Return and I will heal your backslidings:
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Is there not great reason then that back sliders should return to the Lord? whither should the childe return but to his father? whither should they that are hurt with falling go,
Is there not great reason then that back sliders should return to the Lord? whither should the child return but to his father? whither should they that Are hurt with falling go,
we ought to do many things that we cannot do, and because of our selves we cannot do them, we must go to God for help. 2. Gods commands are not bare empty words,
we ought to do many things that we cannot do, and Because of our selves we cannot do them, we must go to God for help. 2. God's commands Are not bore empty words,
as when Christ bid Thomas he should not be faithlesse, but beleeving; this word was a powerfull word, It enabled him to say, Thou art My Lord and My God, Joh. 20.27.28. 3. This Command in the text (and many others of this nature elsewhere) are spoken to a Church or Churches wherein are many Saints, in whom Christ had wrought this grace before:
as when christ bid Thomas he should not be faithless, but believing; this word was a powerful word, It enabled him to say, Thou art My Lord and My God, John 20.27.28. 3. This Command in the text (and many Others of this nature elsewhere) Are spoken to a Church or Churches wherein Are many Saints, in whom christ had wrought this grace before:
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but it is the Gospel like fire that melts it, softens it, and brings it to Repentance. 2. This informs us, That those that have Repented, may and must when occasion requires, repent again:
but it is the Gospel like fire that melts it, softens it, and brings it to Repentance. 2. This informs us, That those that have Repented, may and must when occasion requires, Repent again:
Doth not the fifth petition in the Lords Prayer, [ which was given to Christs Disciples as a Platforme to pray by ] import so much? We may well then say,
Does not the fifth petition in the lords Prayer, [ which was given to Christ Disciples as a Platform to pray by ] import so much? We may well then say,
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Jerusalem for want of speed lost her day, and what a wofull thing did it prove? it made Christ to weep over her, Luk. 19.41, 42. he drew neer the city,
Jerusalem for want of speed lost her day, and what a woeful thing did it prove? it made christ to weep over her, Luk. 19.41, 42. he drew near the City,
and beholding it wept over it, saying, — If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day — but now 'tis too late, the time was past, the opportunity was gone;
and beholding it wept over it, saying, — If thou Hadst known, even thou, At least in this thy day — but now it's too late, the time was passed, the opportunity was gone;
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so that we shall never repent, if we doe not set upon it resolvedly. Now to further this, Let us first know that repentance is Gods gift, Act. 5.31. to give repentance: and therefore we must goe to God for it.
so that we shall never Repent, if we do not Set upon it resolvedly. Now to further this, Let us First know that Repentance is God's gift, Act. 5.31. to give Repentance: and Therefore we must go to God for it.
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First, We have declined, while we were under Gods afflicting hand; God hath been correcting for former fallings, and before he hath laid down his rod,
First, We have declined, while we were under God's afflicting hand; God hath been correcting for former fallings, and before he hath laid down his rod,
before he hath sheathed his sword, we fall again: we have been like the people spoken of in Isa. 9.13. The people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither doe they seek the Lord of hosts.
before he hath sheathed his sword, we fallen again: we have been like the people spoken of in Isaiah 9.13. The people turns not unto him that smites them, neither do they seek the Lord of hosts.
God hath stricken us but we have not grieved, God hath consumed us, but we have refused to receive correction, we have made our faces harder then a rock, and have refused to return:
God hath stricken us but we have not grieved, God hath consumed us, but we have refused to receive correction, we have made our faces harder then a rock, and have refused to return:
Many have died of the plague, yet it hath not come near many of our dwellings: Thousands have been slain by the sword, they have fallen some on our right hand,
Many have died of the plague, yet it hath not come near many of our dwellings: Thousands have been slave by the sword, they have fallen Some on our right hand,
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should we again break thy commandments? Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us? so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? God hath given us, deliverances with an Emphasis, Such deliverances as These, Wonderfull, unspeakable deliverances:
should we again break thy Commandments? Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us? so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? God hath given us, Deliverances with an Emphasis, Such Deliverances as These, Wonderful, unspeakable Deliverances:
this apostatizing doth crucifie Christ afresh, and puts him again to open shame: Beloved should we see the drops of bloud trickling down Christs precious temples;
this apostatizing does crucify christ afresh, and puts him again to open shame: beloved should we see the drops of blood trickling down Christ precious Temples;
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should we see his hands and feet nailed, and withall hear him cry out, Oh ye poor sinners of England, these things have your sinnes brought upon me, Certainly t'would move us, t'would melt us:
should we see his hands and feet nailed, and withal hear him cry out, O you poor Sinners of England, these things have your Sins brought upon me, Certainly would move us, would melt us:
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Why all this we have in effect spoken to us and set before us in the Gospel (for the preaching of the Gospel is nothing else but the preaching of Christ crucified, 1 Cor. 1.23.) Oh that this might prick us at the heart, and bring us unto such godly sorrow, as may work in us repentance to salvation never to be repented of.
Why all this we have in Effect spoken to us and Set before us in the Gospel (for the preaching of the Gospel is nothing Else but the preaching of christ Crucified, 1 Cor. 1.23.) O that this might prick us At the heart, and bring us unto such godly sorrow, as may work in us Repentance to salvation never to be repented of.
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That repentance, though it begin in the heart, yet it doth not end there: It never perisheth in the heart, but alwaies breaks out into action in this life.
That Repentance, though it begin in the heart, yet it does not end there: It never Perishes in the heart, but always breaks out into actium in this life.
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This they are exhorted to in the text: And this was the thing the Lord would bring Israel to, Hos. 2.7. Then shall shee say, I will go and return to my first husband;
This they Are exhorted to in the text: And this was the thing the Lord would bring Israel to, Hos. 2.7. Then shall she say, I will go and return to my First husband;
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and look back, and continue so to doe? Let the Apostle tell them their state, 2 Pet. 2.20, 21. If after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein,
and look back, and continue so to do? Let the Apostle tell them their state, 2 Pet. 2.20, 21. If After they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour jesus christ, they Are again entangled therein,
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First, all Christians that have a little declined, to doe their first works. Labour (oh backsliding Christians) for such a love to Christ, to his ordinances,
First, all Christians that have a little declined, to do their First works. Labour (o backsliding Christians) for such a love to christ, to his ordinances,
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Time was, when you had more love one towards another then now you shew, you could rejoyce to see the face of such a Minister or professour, oh let it be so again:
Time was, when you had more love one towards Another then now you show, you could rejoice to see the face of such a Minister or professor, o let it be so again:
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Navarraeus dixit, Luthe••• & Calvi••• in 40. articulis a papâ 〈 … 〉 nuviter disse•tire: in •••e in 39. articulis consentire, unum contraver su• restare:
Navarraeus dixit, Luthe••• & Calvi••• in 40. articulis a papâ 〈 … 〉 nuviter disse•tire: in •••e in 39. articulis consentire, Unum contraver su• restare:
uti papa oppress•, tum de contraverse illo articulo componendo und cogitaretur Com. de star Rel. & Reip. Gal. pag. 1. lib. 2. he bid the Ambassadour tell his Master, that he hoped by that time a year were expired, the Gospel should be freely preached throughout all France:
uti Pope oppress•, tum de contraverse illo articulo componendo and cogitaretur Come de star Religious & Reip Gal. page. 1. lib. 2. he bid the Ambassador tell his Master, that he hoped by that time a year were expired, the Gospel should be freely preached throughout all France:
Let therefore both 〈 … 〉 forces against the Pope, and when he is subdued, see if they can fairly compose that one point of difference among themselves.
Let Therefore both 〈 … 〉 forces against the Pope, and when he is subdued, see if they can fairly compose that one point of difference among themselves.
1, Labour to exalt Christ, this is a work of some worth, God hath exalted Christ, Let me intreat you to exalt him. 1. Exalt him in your own hearts, let Christ have the highest seat in your souls:
1, Labour to exalt christ, this is a work of Some worth, God hath exalted christ, Let me entreat you to exalt him. 1. Exalt him in your own hearts, let christ have the highest seat in your Souls:
2. Exalt Christ in the nation, let him be Englands King, Let him have all his ordinances set forth and set up in their full power and purity among us, Do this first work.
2. Exalt christ in the Nation, let him be Englands King, Let him have all his ordinances Set forth and Set up in their full power and purity among us, Do this First work.
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1. I beseech you judge for the poor, Psa. 82.3, 4. Defend the poor and fatherlesse, do justice to the afflicted and needy, Deliver the poor and needy, rid them out of the hand of the wicked:
1. I beseech you judge for the poor, Psa. 82.3, 4. Defend the poor and fatherless, do Justice to the afflicted and needy, Deliver the poor and needy, rid them out of the hand of the wicked:
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You have many of your delinquents grow exceeding bold, because they see Justice is not speedily executed, Eccl. 8.11. Because sentence against an evill work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men, is sully set in them to do evill:
You have many of your delinquents grow exceeding bold, Because they see justice is not speedily executed, Ecclesiastes 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Therefore the heart of the Sons of men, is sully Set in them to do evil:
Ah poor Ireland, how art thou forgotten? If we hasten not help, before it be too late, we may haply wish-would we had made more hast, we were more active for them once then now we are, Oh that we would do that first work.
Ah poor Ireland, how art thou forgotten? If we hasten not help, before it be too late, we may haply wish-would we had made more haste, we were more active for them once then now we Are, O that we would do that First work.
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But why should here be mention made of Christs Coming, was he not at Ephesus before? doth he not walk in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks, ver. 1. yes, he doth walk there as a defender, but not as a revenger:
But why should Here be mention made of Christ Coming, was he not At Ephesus before? does he not walk in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks, ver. 1. yes, he does walk there as a defender, but not as a revenger:
when he saith he will come, he means to punish, when he comes, and when he comes for such a purpose as this, he takes up (as it were) another person, he comes as a stranger to do a strange act,
when he Says he will come, he means to Punish, when he comes, and when he comes for such a purpose as this, he Takes up (as it were) Another person, he comes as a stranger to do a strange act,
Now when Christ shall come to judgement, would you have him finde you in an apostatizing state? in a backsliding condition? worse then you were at first? Christs last works towards his people shall be his best works, Eze, 36.1. I will do better to you, then at your beginning.
Now when christ shall come to judgement, would you have him find you in an apostatizing state? in a backsliding condition? Worse then you were At First? Christ last works towards his people shall be his best works, Ezekiel, 36.1. I will do better to you, then At your beginning.
And would you have him finde you doing worse at your latter end, then at your beginning? Let then the consideration of Christs coming, move you to do your first works.
And would you have him find you doing Worse At your latter end, then At your beginning? Let then the consideration of Christ coming, move you to do your First works.
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And would it not be a sad thing to be found worse then you were seven years agoe? to have the Lord say, you are grown worse since you were Parliament men,
And would it not be a sad thing to be found Worse then you were seven Years ago? to have the Lord say, you Are grown Worse since you were Parliament men,
then you were before? worse Christians not so zealous? worse Commonwealths-men, not so actively nor publikely spirited as heretofore? would not this be sad? Let me tell you, God hath not bestowed the honour of being Parliament men upon you (for such ends as Caesar bestowed favours on Brutus, Not so much to honour his vertues, as to weaken his constant minde ) but God hath bestowed this high honour on you, that you and the Kingdome might be the better.
then you were before? Worse Christians not so zealous? Worse Commonwealths-men, not so actively nor publicly spirited as heretofore? would not this be sad? Let me tell you, God hath not bestowed the honour of being Parliament men upon you (for such ends as Caesar bestowed favours on Brutus, Not so much to honour his Virtues, as to weaken his constant mind) but God hath bestowed this high honour on you, that you and the Kingdom might be the better.
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he will unchurch a Church, if he see cause, as he hath done by Ephesus. Would you then have England loose the Gospel? would you have Paganisme or Popery come in again? I am confident you would not:
he will unchurch a Church, if he see cause, as he hath done by Ephesus. Would you then have England lose the Gospel? would you have Paganism or Popery come in again? I am confident you would not:
Ad paenitenti am requir•tur, ut peceator se•psum ad rationem vocet. Nunquam •o mines possunt ad 〈 ◊ 〉 adduci, nesi ubi sibi ante oculo proponant mala sua Calv in loc. Note. Nemo tangitur resipis•ed •• quino• reputat quali• erat. Calv. thid.
Ad paenitenti am requir•tur, ut peceator se•psum ad rationem vocet. Never •o mines possunt ad 〈 ◊ 〉 Adduci, nesi ubi sibi ante oculo proponant mala sua Calvin in loc. Note. Nemo tangitur resipis•ed •• quino• reputat quali• erat. Calvin thid.
Heb. 3.13. Joel 2.12. Non satis est rectè facere, nisi etiam matures quod facis, Amb. lib. 1. de Abr. cap. 5. Remedia conversiones ad Deum nullis cunctationibus sunt disserende ne tempus correctionis pereat. Aug. Luk. 19.41, 42.
Hebrew 3.13. Joel 2.12. Non satis est rectè facere, nisi etiam matures quod facis, Ambassadors lib. 1. de Abr cap. 5. Remedy conversiones ad God nullis cunctationibus sunt disserende ne Tempus correctionis pereat. Aug. Luk. 19.41, 42.
