Religious covenanting directed, and covenant-keeping perswaded: presented, in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable Thomas Adams Lord Major, and the right worshipfull the sheriffs, and aldermen his brethren, and the rest of the Common-Councel of the famous City of London, January 14. 1645. Upon which day the solemne League and Covenant was renewed by them and their officers, with prayer and fasting, at Michael Basing-shaw, London. / By Simeon Ash minister of the Gospel.
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, 1 Sam. 29. 16, 17. Here I may not spend time, in discoursing concerning the severall sorts of vows, which might be spoken to, under these,
And Johnathan caused David to swear again, 1 Sam. 29. 16, 17. Here I may not spend time, in discoursing Concerning the several sorts of vows, which might be spoken to, under these,
Secondly, the Actors in this duty are described to be such, as are round about the Lord. The Psalmist hath reference to Numb. 2. 2. where Israel was commanded to pitch their Tents round about the Tabernacle, which was a signe of Gods speciall presence.
Secondly, the Actors in this duty Are described to be such, as Are round about the Lord. The Psalmist hath Referente to Numb. 2. 2. where Israel was commanded to pitch their Tents round about the Tabernacle, which was a Signen of God's special presence.
And this phrase (as I conceive) describeth Gods people by a double character. 1. Their speciall attendance upon God, their readinesse to receive and obey his commands:
And this phrase (as I conceive) Describeth God's people by a double character. 1. Their special attendance upon God, their readiness to receive and obey his commands:
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As the four and twenty Elders, are said, Rev. 4. 4. to be round about the Throne, as pres'd to praise the Lord. 2. Gods speciall presence in the midst of them, to hear prayers,
As the four and twenty Elders, Are said, Rev. 4. 4. to be round about the Throne, as pressed to praise the Lord. 2. God's special presence in the midst of them, to hear Prayers,
Now it is in my heart (saith Hezekiah ) to make a Covenant with the Lord God of Israel, 2 Chron. 29. 6, 7, 10. Thus likewise the people of God resolved in the dayes of Ezra: We have trespassed against our God, &c. Now therefore, let us make a Covenant with our God, Ezra 10. 2, 3.
Now it is in my heart (Says Hezekiah) to make a Covenant with the Lord God of Israel, 2 Chronicles 29. 6, 7, 10. Thus likewise the people of God resolved in the days of Ezra: We have trespassed against our God, etc. Now Therefore, let us make a Covenant with our God, Ezra 10. 2, 3.
Now it is in mine heart (saith Hezekiah) to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turne away from us, 2 Chron. 29. 8, 9, 10.
Now it is in mine heart (Says Hezekiah) to make a Covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us, 2 Chronicles 29. 8, 9, 10.
The stout-hearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep, and none of the men of might have found their hands, ver. 5. At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a deadsleep, ver. 6. When God arose in judgement to save all the meek of the earth, ver. 8. Hence follows, vow and pay, &c. Interpreters judge, that this Psalm was penned, upon Ashurs overthrow, whereupon many brought gifts unto the Lord unto Jerusalam, 2 Chron. 32. 23. according to the advice given in the words immediatly following the Text, Bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
The stouthearted Are spoiled, they have slept their sleep, and none of the men of might have found their hands, ver. 5. At thy rebuke, Oh God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse Are cast into a deadsleep, ver. 6. When God arose in judgement to save all the meek of the earth, ver. 8. Hence follows, Voelli and pay, etc. Interpreters judge, that this Psalm was penned, upon Ashurs overthrow, whereupon many brought Gifts unto the Lord unto jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 32. 23. according to the Advice given in the words immediately following the Text, Bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
even in the land of Egypt, &c. The great temptations, and those great miracles: yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see,
even in the land of Egypt, etc. The great temptations, and those great Miracles: yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see,
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and ears to hear unto this day, Deut. 29. 1, 2, 3, 4. This is propounded as one ground of the Covenant renewed, whereof we reade in the following verses.
and ears to hear unto this day, Deuteronomy 29. 1, 2, 3, 4. This is propounded as one ground of the Covenant renewed, whereof we read in the following Verses.
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For give me leave to appeal unto your consciences, Right Honourable, right Worshipfull, and much respected Citizens, whether all the five fore-mentioned particulars, do not fully reach you and take hold upon you, both in respect of Gods dealings with you,
For give me leave to appeal unto your Consciences, Right Honourable, right Worshipful, and much respected Citizens, whither all the five forementioned particulars, do not Fully reach you and take hold upon you, both in respect of God's dealings with you,
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And here I shall make bold to propound unto you some short interrogatories, under the five fore-mentioned heads, to which I wish your hearts may returne answers,
And Here I shall make bold to propound unto you Some short interrogatories, under the five forementioned Heads, to which I wish your hearts may return answers,
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First, Are you not guilty of sinfull declinings in a great degree from your former engagements unto the Lord? Have you not lost your first love? Have not the matters of Gods house been much sleighted and neglected? Hath not your care to preserve the truth of Religion from corruption been much abated? Have you not connived at the spreading of pernicious errours in this City? Hath not your zeal against schisme and sinfull separations from our Church Assemblies been very much cooled? Is not your love towards our Brethren of Scotland in a great measure lessened? Have not your vigorous endeavours to promote the setling of Christs government in our Congregations been wofully diminished? And have you not been lamentably wanting in labouring the thorow reformation of your selves and families? Which of you, hath striven to exceed, to excell others, in advancing the power of godlinesse in your conversation? Doubtlesse these and such like backslidings from former engagements, may well warrant your Covenant-renewing with your God.
First, are you not guilty of sinful declinings in a great degree from your former engagements unto the Lord? Have you not lost your First love? Have not the matters of God's house been much sleighted and neglected? Hath not your care to preserve the truth of Religion from corruption been much abated? Have you not connived At the spreading of pernicious errors in this city? Hath not your zeal against Schism and sinful separations from our Church Assemblies been very much cooled? Is not your love towards our Brothers of Scotland in a great measure lessened? Have not your vigorous endeavours to promote the settling of Christ government in our Congregations been woefully diminished? And have you not been lamentably wanting in labouring the thorough Reformation of your selves and families? Which of you, hath striven to exceed, to excel Others, in advancing the power of godliness in your Conversation? Doubtless these and such like backslidings from former engagements, may well warrant your Covenant-renewing with your God.
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Hath not the Lord delivered us up unto trouble and astonishment, by his severe administrations? How many thousands have fallen by the sword of cruell war? What wofull desolations are made in many Towns,
Hath not the Lord Delivered us up unto trouble and astonishment, by his severe administrations? How many thousands have fallen by the sword of cruel war? What woeful desolations Are made in many Towns,
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yea Counties in this Kingdom, by the prevailing pitilesse enemies? And should not we read Gods wrath against our selves, in the abundance of blood which hath been shed,
yea Counties in this Kingdom, by the prevailing pitiless enemies? And should not we read God's wrath against our selves, in the abundance of blood which hath been shed,
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and the unhappy spoils which have been made in Scotland and Ireland? Besides all this, I pray you consider whether these things do not proclaim and speak alowd Gods anger? Our long looked for reformation in matters of Religion, is still deferred:
and the unhappy spoils which have been made in Scotland and Ireland? Beside all this, I pray you Consider whither these things do not proclaim and speak aloud God's anger? Our long looked for Reformation in matters of Religion, is still deferred:
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our hopes of the much-needed and much-desired Discipline of Jesus Christ, are still disappointed: the miserable rents and divisions in families, Congregations, Cities and Counties, by reason of different,
our hope's of the much-needed and much-desired Discipline of jesus christ, Are still disappointed: the miserable rends and divisions in families, Congregations, Cities and Counties, by reason of different,
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and great Armies broken by a little strength? I shall not need here to minde you of the many wonders which Gods Almighty hand hath wrought for us, both in the Northerne and Westerne parts.
and great Armies broken by a little strength? I shall not need Here to mind you of the many wonders which God's Almighty hand hath wrought for us, both in the Northern and Western parts.
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And as for this City, how admirably and unexpectedly hath it been preserved and provided for, in every kinde by the Lord? How many oppressions are we freed from, by Parliamentary authority, through the goodnesse of our God? Therefore besides other presents of praise which God deserves at our hands, we have just occasion to present our selves unto his Hignesse by Covenant-renewing.
And as for this city, how admirably and unexpectedly hath it been preserved and provided for, in every kind by the Lord? How many oppressions Are we freed from, by Parliamentary Authority, through the Goodness of our God? Therefore beside other presents of praise which God deserves At our hands, we have just occasion to present our selves unto his highness by Covenant-renewing.
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Have we not too much cause thus to complain, that to this day we want hearts to husband Gods remarkable providences, to his honour and our own advantage? Who loves God more,
Have we not too much cause thus to complain, that to this day we want hearts to husband God's remarkable providences, to his honour and our own advantage? Who loves God more,
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or who serves him better, because of the great things he hath done for us? Is our faith in Gods promises stronger? Is our fear of Gods displeasure greater? Are we more zealous for the Lord of Hosts,
or who serves him better, Because of the great things he hath done for us? Is our faith in God's promises Stronger? Is our Fear of God's displeasure greater? are we more zealous for the Lord of Hosts,
or more couragious for his truth, against errour? Dare we say that we do our utmost for the speeding of Church-reformation, that we may not be over-run and undone by Sects, Schismes and confusions? Therefore certainly, we have a call to renew our Covenant, to quicken our improvement of Gods gracious providences, both to his praise, others profit,
or more courageous for his truth, against error? Dare we say that we do our utmost for the speeding of Church reformation, that we may not be overrun and undone by Sects, Schisms and confusions? Therefore Certainly, we have a call to renew our Covenant, to quicken our improvement of God's gracious providences, both to his praise, Others profit,
Men are wont (as I have heard) to hoop their vessels with iron bonds, in which they carry their stronger liquors beyond seas, that by the tossings in the ship and the liquors working, the vessels may not be broken into pieces, and the liquor lost.
Men Are wont (as I have herd) to hoop their vessels with iron bonds, in which they carry their Stronger Liquors beyond Seas, that by the tossings in the ship and the Liquors working, the vessels may not be broken into Pieces, and the liquour lost.
2. There are more then a good many of subtle, busie factours in this City, to promote errours, schismes and factions of severall sorts, to draw disciples after them,
2. There Are more then a good many of subtle, busy Factors in this city, to promote errors, schisms and factions of several sorts, to draw Disciples After them,
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3. It is apparent, by too many instances, that divers persons both wise and godly, have been deceived and drawn aside from the wayes of truth, into the by-paths of errour and schisme,
3. It is apparent, by too many instances, that diverse Persons both wise and godly, have been deceived and drawn aside from the ways of truth, into the bypaths of error and Schism,
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Having thus far endeavoured to clear up your call unto Covenant-renewing, I now proceed by way of exhortation, to perswade your regular and reverentiall cautiousnesse in this weighty businesse.
Having thus Far endeavoured to clear up your call unto Covenant-renewing, I now proceed by Way of exhortation, to persuade your regular and reverential cautiousness in this weighty business.
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For as in other cases, so in this, whatsoever is not of faith, is sin. 2. Repentance for former offences must precede, and prepare for Covenant-renewing.
For as in other cases, so in this, whatsoever is not of faith, is since. 2. Repentance for former offences must precede, and prepare for Covenant-renewing.
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Thus it was with those, who sealed and subscribed the solemne Covenant in the time of Nehemiah, for they assembled themselves to keep a religious Fast (as we do this day) before they entered into the Covenant, Neh. 9. 1. In which exercise deep sorrow for sin was expressed, their particular evils were aggravated and largely confessed, themselves were judged,
Thus it was with those, who sealed and subscribed the solemn Covenant in the time of Nehemiah, for they assembled themselves to keep a religious Fast (as we do this day) before they entered into the Covenant, Neh 9. 1. In which exercise deep sorrow for since was expressed, their particular evils were aggravated and largely confessed, themselves were judged,
We must in our judgements approve and resolve upon the payment of our vows, and all our affections, both concupiscible and irascible, must be upon the wing, according to the various particularities expressed in the Covenant.
We must in our Judgments approve and resolve upon the payment of our vows, and all our affections, both concupiscible and irascible, must be upon the wing, according to the various particularities expressed in the Covenant.
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and towards the maintaining of brotherly union between the two Kingdoms of England and Scotland, together with the more full reformation of our selves and families.
and towards the maintaining of brotherly Union between the two Kingdoms of England and Scotland, together with the more full Reformation of our selves and families.
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and in indignation against Popery, and all profanenesse, against Heresies, Schisme, detestable Neutrality, and whatsoever else it is, which is against God and the wellfare of these Kingdoms!
and in Indignation against Popery, and all profaneness, against Heresies, Schism, detestable Neutrality, and whatsoever Else it is, which is against God and the welfare of these Kingdoms!
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4. Our Covenanting must be accompanied with humility. 1. From the sense of our own weaknesses to keep touch with God, in comming up fully to the Covenant;
4. Our Covenanting must be accompanied with humility. 1. From the sense of our own Weaknesses to keep touch with God, in coming up Fully to the Covenant;
Herein imitate David, who having thus in resolution and promise expressed himself before God, I will keep thy statutes, he immediatly adds, O forsake me not utterly, Psal. 119. 8. The more of the spirit of self-deniall and prayer is in your hearts,
Herein imitate David, who having thus in resolution and promise expressed himself before God, I will keep thy statutes, he immediately adds, Oh forsake me not utterly, Psalm 119. 8. The more of the Spirit of self-denial and prayer is in your hearts,
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6. Covenant fiducially: If your spirits act sincerely, according to the fore-named directions, then be you confident that the consequence of this dayes service will be comfortable.
6. Covenant fiducially: If your spirits act sincerely, according to the forenamed directions, then be you confident that the consequence of this days service will be comfortable.
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Although your weaknesses are many and great, yet if your hearts be herein found upright with God, you may hopefully perswade your selves that the Lord will so far regard his own ordinance,
Although your Weaknesses Are many and great, yet if your hearts be herein found upright with God, you may hopefully persuade your selves that the Lord will so Far regard his own Ordinance,
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and have respect unto the mediation of Christ ( the Messenger, the Mediatour of the new-Covenant ) that your worke shall be crowned with good successe.
and have respect unto the mediation of christ (the Messenger, the Mediator of the New-covenant) that your work shall be crowned with good success.
Although a vow must not be made a bond of iniquity, and therefore unlawfull vows rather call for repentance then performance, (as Davids rash revengefull resolution against churlish Nabal. )
Although a Voelli must not be made a bound of iniquity, and Therefore unlawful vows rather call for Repentance then performance, (as Davids rash revengeful resolution against churlish Nabal.)
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yet they were wont thus to publish Gods command: Thou shalt not forswear thy self, but shalt performe unto the Lord thine oaths, Mat. 5. 33. In the prosecution of this plain, profitable, seasonable and necessary point, I shall faithfully endeavour three things. 1. To perswade this duty by arguments.
yet they were wont thus to publish God's command: Thou shalt not forswear thy self, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine Oaths, Mathew 5. 33. In the prosecution of this plain, profitable, seasonable and necessary point, I shall faithfully endeavour three things. 1. To persuade this duty by Arguments.
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The motives whereby we may be induced to make good our honest and holy vows, shall be cast under severall heads, that my progresse in them, may be the more easie and edifying.
The motives whereby we may be induced to make good our honest and holy vows, shall be cast under several Heads, that my progress in them, may be the more easy and edifying.
If any (saith Moses) vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath, to binde his soul with a bond, Numb. 30. 2. &c. In this respect the holy Psalmist resolved upon this duty, Psal. 56. 12. Thy vows are upon me, O Lord, I will render praises:
If any (Says Moses) Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord, or swear an oath, to bind his soul with a bound, Numb. 30. 2. etc. In this respect the holy Psalmist resolved upon this duty, Psalm 56. 12. Thy vows Are upon me, Oh Lord, I will render praises:
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You Merchants, who have great dealings in the world, would you not be ashamed to appear upon the Exchange, if you were not carefull to pay your debts unto men? Therefore, vow and pay unto the Lord your God.
You Merchant's, who have great dealings in the world, would you not be ashamed to appear upon the Exchange, if you were not careful to pay your debts unto men? Therefore, Voelli and pay unto the Lord your God.
More particularly, there are sundry weighty circumstances considerable, in regard of our solemn League and Covenant, which may worke our hearts unto serious resolutions to keep it.
More particularly, there Are sundry weighty Circumstances considerable, in regard of our solemn League and Covenant, which may work our hearts unto serious resolutions to keep it.
1. The materials of our Covenant are lawfull and justifiable; we vow to endeavour the extirpation of Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, Heresie, schisme, profanenesse,
1. The materials of our Covenant Are lawful and justifiable; we Voelli to endeavour the extirpation of Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, Heresy, Schism, profaneness,
And have we not good reason thus to do? For have not these things much endangered the welfare both of this Church and Commonwealth already? and will not the indulging of such matters, prove destructive both to our publike hopes and comforts? We vow sincerely, really, constantly, through the grace of God, to endeavour the reformation of Religion, in Doctrine, worship, Discipline and Government, according to the word of God,
And have we not good reason thus to do? For have not these things much endangered the welfare both of this Church and Commonwealth already? and will not the indulging of such matters, prove destructive both to our public hope's and comforts? We Voelli sincerely, really, constantly, through the grace of God, to endeavour the Reformation of Religion, in Doctrine, worship, Discipline and Government, according to the word of God,
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I shall not need to specifie our engagements, to defend the Kings person and authority in the preservation of the true Religion, to preserve the priviledges of Parliament,
I shall not need to specify our engagements, to defend the Kings person and Authority in the preservation of the true Religion, to preserve the privileges of Parliament,
Therefore Solomon calling for the payment of vows, tells people, that they must not thinke to put off that obligation, by saying, It was an errour, Eccl. 5. an inconsiderate oversight.
Therefore Solomon calling for the payment of vows, tells people, that they must not think to put off that obligation, by saying, It was an error, Ecclesiastes 5. an inconsiderate oversight.
And we all know, that when Israel was bound to the Gibeonites by an oath, through a mistake, being over-reached by a cheat, All the Princes said to all the Congregation, We have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel,
And we all know, that when Israel was bound to the Gibeonites by an oath, through a mistake, being overreached by a cheat, All the Princes said to all the Congregation, We have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel,
and them which sate with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her, Mat. 14. 9. Consider how many have seen you lift up your hands unto the most High possessour of Heaven and earth, in holy Covenanting:
and them which sat with him At meat, he commanded it to be given her, Mathew 14. 9. Consider how many have seen you lift up your hands unto the most High possessor of Heaven and earth, in holy Covenanting:
4. Hereto I might add the consideration, both of the multitude of all rankes, qualities, callings in this Kingdom, in Scotland, Parliament-men, Souldiers, Citizens, Divines, &c. who are herein mutually engaged with us.
4. Hereto I might add the consideration, both of the multitude of all ranks, qualities, callings in this Kingdom, in Scotland, Parliament men, Soldiers, Citizens, Divines, etc. who Are herein mutually engaged with us.
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And under this head these particulars are considerable: 1. His Majesty takes exact notice of all such engagements, together with all the circumstances of time, place, companies, occasions, &c. which belong thereto:
And under this head these particulars Are considerable: 1. His Majesty Takes exact notice of all such engagements, together with all the Circumstances of time, place, companies, occasions, etc. which belong thereto:
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And this thought was prevailing upon the hearts of Jephihah and his daughter, in a case very difficult in a course very crosse to the stream and strength of naturall affection:
And this Thought was prevailing upon the hearts of Jephihah and his daughter, in a case very difficult in a course very cross to the stream and strength of natural affection:
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you all know his vow, therefore I shall not need to name it, but marke I pray you the expressions, both of the father and of his childe, Judg. 11. 35, 36. I have opened my mouth (saith Jephthah) unto Jehovah, and I cannot go back.
you all know his Voelli, Therefore I shall not need to name it, but mark I pray you the expressions, both of the father and of his child, Judges 11. 35, 36. I have opened my Mouth (Says Jephthah) unto Jehovah, and I cannot go back.
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6. Although our well-doing, doth not, cannot reach the Lord with advantage, yet his Highnesse will account himself honoured by our faithfullnesse in Covenant:
6. Although our welldoing, does not, cannot reach the Lord with advantage, yet his Highness will account himself honoured by our faithfulness in Covenant:
Consider I pray you, Do we not owe God praise? Do we not pray, Hallowed be thy Name? Will it not be our Honours to set the Crown on his head? Therefore let us all resolve to performe our vows unto the Lord our God.
Consider I pray you, Do we not owe God praise? Do we not pray, Hallowed be thy Name? Will it not be our Honours to Set the Crown on his head? Therefore let us all resolve to perform our vows unto the Lord our God.
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The third head of arguments follows to be considered, and it is drawn from the various precious benefits to be received, by conscientious Covenant-keeping with the Lord our God. 1. Care in this kinde will evidence our effectuall conversion to God.
The third head of Arguments follows to be considered, and it is drawn from the various precious benefits to be received, by conscientious Covenant-keeping with the Lord our God. 1. Care in this kind will evidence our effectual conversion to God.
yea they shall vow a vow unto the Lord, and performe it, Isa. 19. 21. 2. Good Covenant-keepers lye very near unto the Lords warme heart, he loves them dearly:
yea they shall Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord, and perform it, Isaiah 19. 21. 2. Good Covenant-keepers lie very near unto the lords warm heart, he loves them dearly:
If ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my Covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people, Exod. 19. 5. Covenant-keepers are Gods jewels,
If you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my Covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people, Exod 19. 5. Covenant-keepers Are God's Jewels,
And so soon as this counsell was given, Psal 50. 14. Pay thy vows unto the most High, in the next verse, this follows by way of connexion, And call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorifie me.
And so soon as this counsel was given, Psalm 50. 14. Pay thy vows unto the most High, in the next verse, this follows by Way of connexion, And call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me.
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As you desire the audience of your prayers, make you conscience to pay your vows. 4. The sanctification of all our concernments, is a rich priviledge appertaining unto honest Covenant-keepers:
As you desire the audience of your Prayers, make you conscience to pay your vows. 4. The sanctification of all our concernments, is a rich privilege appertaining unto honest Covenant-keepers:
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto them who keep his Covenant, Psal. 25. 10. Gods sweet mercy, in the performance of his promises, runs throug the veins of all his providences for the good of them, who in reference to Covenant, keep touch with him:
All the paths of the Lord Are mercy and truth, unto them who keep his Covenant, Psalm 25. 10. God's sweet mercy, in the performance of his promises, runs through the Veins of all his providences for the good of them, who in Referente to Covenant, keep touch with him:
5. What need I descend unto any more particulars, seeing all the precious promises of the Covenant of Gospel-grace, are assured upon them, who are faithfull in Covenant with God.
5. What need I descend unto any more particulars, seeing all the precious promises of the Covenant of Gospel-grace, Are assured upon them, who Are faithful in Covenant with God.
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I might here mention a further motive, to perswade the paiment of vows, from the sad consequences of falsenesse and unfaithfullnesse in this kinde. 1. The Psalmist gives in this as a character of a wicked man, Psal. 55. 20. He hath broken (or profaned) his Covenant. 2. All the sins of men are greatly aggravated by this circumstance, that they are not only transgressions of Gods Law,
I might Here mention a further motive, to persuade the payment of vows, from the sad consequences of falseness and unfaithfulness in this kind. 1. The Psalmist gives in this as a character of a wicked man, Psalm 55. 20. He hath broken (or profaned) his Covenant. 2. All the Sins of men Are greatly aggravated by this circumstance, that they Are not only transgressions of God's Law,
wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the worke of thine hands? Never were greater works under hand for Church and Common-wealth, in our dayes,
Wherefore should God be angry At thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands? Never were greater works under hand for Church and Commonwealth, in our days,
therefore let us take heed, lest our unfaithfullnesse in our Covenant provoke the Lord to dash all our endeavours into pieces, with the disappointment of all our golden hopes.
Therefore let us take heed, lest our unfaithfulness in our Covenant provoke the Lord to dash all our endeavours into Pieces, with the disappointment of all our golden hope's.
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And the sword of cruell war is drawn by the hand of Divine justice, to avenge the quarrel of the Covenant, Lev. 26. 25. This sword of Civil war is eating mans flesh,
And the sword of cruel war is drawn by the hand of Divine Justice, to avenge the quarrel of the Covenant, Lev. 26. 25. This sword of Civil war is eating men Flesh,
and to be quiet, if we continue carelesse in keeping Covenant? I professe (beloved) that I have often trembled to thinke upon that discovery of Gods severity, in punishing Israel with three yeers famine in Davids time,
and to be quiet, if we continue careless in keeping Covenant? I profess (Beloved) that I have often trembled to think upon that discovery of God's severity, in punishing Israel with three Years famine in Davids time,
For thus I reason, If the violation of an unadvised oath with subtill sinfull men, by the posterity of them who made it, did bring a sore nationall judgement;
For thus I reason, If the violation of an unadvised oath with subtle sinful men, by the posterity of them who made it, did bring a soar national judgement;
what then may we expect from the hand of God, for contradicting both by words and deeds, both by opinions and practices, the solemn sacred League and Covenant which our selves have upon deliberation, both made and renewed with man and God? These are weighty considerations,
what then may we expect from the hand of God, for contradicting both by words and Deeds, both by opinions and practices, the solemn sacred League and Covenant which our selves have upon deliberation, both made and renewed with man and God? These Are weighty considerations,
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but I forbear the enlarging of this subject, because you have so fully been acquainted with this matter, by my Reverend brother, who hath largely to satisfaction set forth the exceeding great danger of truce-breaking, from 2 Tim. 3. 1. Covenant-breaking makes the times perillous:
but I forbear the enlarging of this Subject, Because you have so Fully been acquainted with this matter, by my Reverend brother, who hath largely to satisfaction Set forth the exceeding great danger of truce-breaking, from 2 Tim. 3. 1. Covenant-breaking makes the times perilous:
If there be in your hearts, 1. Either respect unto the sacred obligation of a solemn vow, 2. Or unto the most High possessour of Heaven and earth. 3. If you either prize the promises of his grace,
If there be in your hearts, 1. Either respect unto the sacred obligation of a solemn Voelli, 2. Or unto the most High possessor of Heaven and earth. 3. If you either prize the promises of his grace,
4. Or dread the discoveries of the wrath of the Almighty, and would preserve your selves and your posterity, your selves and the Kingdom from breaking blows of vengeance, pay your vows unto the Lord your God.
4. Or dread the discoveries of the wrath of the Almighty, and would preserve your selves and your posterity, your selves and the Kingdom from breaking blows of vengeance, pay your vows unto the Lord your God.
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God forbid, that matters of so great, so publike concernment, should be disregarded by them, who professe so much zeal and respect to God and to his cause,
God forbid, that matters of so great, so public concernment, should be disregarded by them, who profess so much zeal and respect to God and to his cause,
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Take good King Josiah for a president for your paterne in this particular, of whom it is thus said, upon his covenanting with God, 2 Chron. 34. 33. And Josiah took away all the abominations, out of all the countries which pertained to the children of Israel,
Take good King Josiah for a president for your pattern in this particular, of whom it is thus said, upon his covenanting with God, 2 Chronicles 34. 33. And Josiah took away all the abominations, out of all the countries which pertained to the children of Israel,
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I will not further enlarge this head, which I leave to your thoughts, but will conclude the rule, with reading the practice of King Asa in the pursuance of his Covenant, 2 Chron. 15. 16. And also concerning Maachah the mother of Asa the King, he removed her from being Queen,
I will not further enlarge this head, which I leave to your thoughts, but will conclude the Rule, with reading the practice of King Asa in the pursuance of his Covenant, 2 Chronicles 15. 16. And also Concerning Maacah the mother of Asa the King, he removed her from being Queen,
When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not be slack to pay it, Deut. 23. 21. And, thou shalt not defer to pay it, Eccles. 5. 4. I might here speak much to perswade the speedy paiment of our vows;
When thou shalt Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not be slack to pay it, Deuteronomy 23. 21. And, thou shalt not defer to pay it, Eccles. 5. 4. I might Here speak much to persuade the speedy payment of our vows;
hereby your comfort will be increased, and the publike worke of reformation quickned and expedited, your acts will be exemplary and of common influence both thorow the City and the whole Kingdom.
hereby your Comfort will be increased, and the public work of Reformation quickened and expedited, your acts will be exemplary and of Common influence both thorough the city and the Whole Kingdom.
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How many thousands enquire, what is done in London against Popery, Profanenesse, Schisme and Heresie, in the pursuance of their solemn League and Covenant? The seasonablenesse of an action betters it, doubles it: Bis dat qui citò dat:
How many thousands inquire, what is done in London against Popery, Profaneness, Schism and Heresy, in the pursuance of their solemn League and Covenant? The seasonableness of an actium betters it, doubles it: Bis that qui citò that:
principium est dimidium totius; gain-say growing evils, tread upon the Cockatrice in the shell, oppose those opinions and practices in the bud, in the birth, which if suffered to grow, to live longer, will threaten the peace both of Church and state;
principium est Dimension totius; gainsay growing evils, tread upon the Cockatrice in the shell, oppose those opinions and practices in the bud, in the birth, which if suffered to grow, to live longer, will threaten the peace both of Church and state;
then the worke of your God, in endeavouring your own reformation, and the reformation of his Church according to his word, which is the matter of your Covenant? I remember the words of Moses to Aaron, Go quickly to the Congregation,
then the work of your God, in endeavouring your own Reformation, and the Reformation of his Church according to his word, which is the matter of your Covenant? I Remember the words of Moses to Aaron, Go quickly to the Congregation,
alas, we shall burne into ashes, and from confusions fall into a ruinous heape, if through Gods blessing upon Covenant-keeping-endeavours, our misery be not prevented.
alas, we shall burn into Ashes, and from confusions fallen into a ruinous heap, if through God's blessing upon Covenant-keeping-endeavours, our misery be not prevented.
The resolution of David is herein imitable, which he expresseth once and again in the same Psalme, I will pay my vows unto the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the presence of all his people,
The resolution of David is herein imitable, which he Expresses once and again in the same Psalm, I will pay my vows unto the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the presence of all his people,
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so couragiously for a full reformation according to the word of God, and against Malignancy, Sedition, Heresie, together with all other things destructive to the welfare of the three Kingdoms, that both City and Countrey may understand your undaunted resolutions to keep Covenant with your God:
so courageously for a full Reformation according to the word of God, and against Malignancy, Sedition, Heresy, together with all other things destructive to the welfare of the three Kingdoms, that both city and Country may understand your undaunted resolutions to keep Covenant with your God:
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And if in this way of zeal and faithfullnesse, you should meet with checks and affronts, make ye that answer unto your opposers, which brave-spirited David made unto mocking Michal, If this be to be vile, I will yet be more vile, 2 Sam. 6. Keep Covenant with the Lord conscientiously: Have respect unto God in paying as in making vows:
And if in this Way of zeal and faithfulness, you should meet with Checks and affronts, make you that answer unto your opposers, which brave-spirited David made unto mocking Michal, If this be to be vile, I will yet be more vile, 2 Sam. 6. Keep Covenant with the Lord conscientiously: Have respect unto God in paying as in making vows:
Whatsoever we do, which is materially comprehended in our Covenant, we should do it, because of the oath of God, Eccles. 8. 2. Do not only intend man-pleasing,
Whatsoever we do, which is materially comprehended in our Covenant, we should do it, Because of the oath of God, Eccles. 8. 2. Do not only intend man-pleasing,
As in other acts of obedience, so in this of Covenant-keeping, have an eye unto your heavenly father who sees in secreet, and he will reward you openly.
As in other acts of Obedience, so in this of Covenant-keeping, have an eye unto your heavenly father who sees in secret, and he will reward you openly.
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God forbid, God forbid that any one of you should act against your brethren with an envious or malicious spirit, under pretence of making good your Covenant.
God forbid, God forbid that any one of you should act against your brothers with an envious or malicious Spirit, under pretence of making good your Covenant.
The command of God given unto Moses for the guiding of this businesse, is here very considerable, Le• 22. 21. Whosoever offereth a sacrifice to accomplish his vow, it shall be perfect to be accepted, there shall be no blemish in it.
The command of God given unto Moses for the guiding of this business, is Here very considerable, Le• 22. 21. Whosoever Offereth a sacrifice to accomplish his Voelli, it shall be perfect to be accepted, there shall be no blemish in it.
and I will industriously take all courses within the compasse of my generall and particular calling, that my selfe and my family, that this Church and Common-wealth may be reformed,
and I will industriously take all courses within the compass of my general and particular calling, that my self and my family, that this Church and Commonwealth may be reformed,
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If you have male-consolations, male-affections, male-endeavours, male-adventures for other things, God will not accept your female, your cold, faint, feeble actings for him, in the payment of your vows:
If you have male-consolations, male-affections, male-endeavours, male-adventures for other things, God will not accept your female, your cold, faint, feeble actings for him, in the payment of your vows:
Keep Covenant with the Lord constantly: I will sing praises to thy Name for ever (saith David,) that I may daily performe my vows, Psal 61. 8. you must not be like those Tenants, who bring in their rents readily,
Keep Covenant with the Lord constantly: I will sing praises to thy Name for ever (Says David,) that I may daily perform my vows, Psalm 61. 8. you must not be like those Tenants, who bring in their rends readily,
My beloved, Is Church-reformation according to Scripture grown lesse desireable? Are pure ordinances lesse lovely in our eyes? Is there now lesse danger of our undoing by malignancy, popery, divisions and heresie, then heretofore? Remember, I pray you, from whence you are fallen,
My Beloved, Is Church reformation according to Scripture grown less desirable? are pure ordinances less lovely in our eyes? Is there now less danger of our undoing by malignancy, popery, divisions and heresy, then heretofore? remember, I pray you, from whence you Are fallen,
A wise man (saith Solomon) is strong, yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength (or strengtheneth might,) Prov. 24. 5. Scripture-truths clearly understood, convey according to Gods Ordinance, spirituall abilities into the souls of men to act accordingly;
A wise man (Says Solomon) is strong, yea, a man of knowledge increases strength (or strengtheneth might,) Curae 24. 5. Scriptural truths clearly understood, convey according to God's Ordinance, spiritual abilities into the Souls of men to act accordingly;
Therefore I humbly advise you, to put your selves often under the power of those truths, which may convince you of the necessity and equity of paying your vows unto the Lord your God;
Therefore I humbly Advice you, to put your selves often under the power of those truths, which may convince you of the necessity and equity of paying your vows unto the Lord your God;
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While I was musing (saith David) the fire burned, Psal. 39. 3. The bellows of meditation will produce the flame of zeal, out of the small heat of holy desires to keep Covenant with God.
While I was musing (Says David) the fire burned, Psalm 39. 3. The bellows of meditation will produce the flame of zeal, out of the small heat of holy Desires to keep Covenant with God.
The further we walke on in the wayes of faithfullnesse with God, and for God, the more able we shall be to make good our foederall engagements unto his Majesty.
The further we walk on in the ways of faithfulness with God, and for God, the more able we shall be to make good our federal engagements unto his Majesty.
Do you not all remember that famous story of the well-minded widow, lamenting her inability to pay her debts, whose little stock of oyl was multiplied by pouring forth, 2 King. 4. I beseech you make a spirituall improvement of this experiment;
Do you not all Remember that famous story of the well-minded widow, lamenting her inability to pay her debts, whose little stock of oil was multiplied by pouring forth, 2 King. 4. I beseech you make a spiritual improvement of this experiment;
And I humbly move, that there may be an Order of the Common-Councel of this famous City, that the Covenant which you this day renew, may once at least in every quarter of the year be read amongst you;
And I humbly move, that there may be an Order of the Common-Councel of this famous city, that the Covenant which you this day renew, may once At least in every quarter of the year be read among you;
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by means hereof, you would be quickned to appear both jointly and severally, in courses to promote both private and publike reformation according to your Covenant.
by means hereof, you would be quickened to appear both jointly and severally, in courses to promote both private and public Reformation according to your Covenant.
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The holy Apostle, holding up to Jesus Christ by humble confidence, could say, I can do all through Christ strengthening me, Phil. 4. 13. And the Psalmist makes this report of the successe of his prayer;
The holy Apostle, holding up to jesus christ by humble confidence, could say, I can do all through christ strengthening me, Philip 4. 13. And the Psalmist makes this report of the success of his prayer;
In the day when I cried, thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul, Psal. 138. 3. Your selves best know, wherein Covenant-keeping sticks most with your selves, you are acquainted with your own remoraes, your own difficulties in this service.
In the day when I cried, thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul, Psalm 138. 3. Your selves best know, wherein Covenant-keeping sticks most with your selves, you Are acquainted with your own Remoras, your own difficulties in this service.
and be you confident that the Lord will never be wanting unto the soul which seeks him in truth, He hath not said to the house of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain. FINIS.
and be you confident that the Lord will never be wanting unto the soul which seeks him in truth, He hath not said to the house of Jacob, Seek you me in vain. FINIS.
