Occasus occidentalis: or, Job in the VVest. As it was laid forth in two severall sermons, at two publike fasts, for the five associated westerne counties. By Iohn Bond B.L. late lecturer in the City of Exon, now minister at the Savoy, London. A member of the Assembly of Divines.
Loe there, a tender mother, weeping over her gasping child: here, forlorne Children, inforced to mourne over the dying mother: the bottle of all our helpes and hopes being quite exhausted.
Loe there, a tender mother, weeping over her gasping child: Here, forlorn Children, enforced to mourn over the dying mother: the Bottle of all our helps and hope's being quite exhausted.
But wretched we are driven off at the distance of some scores of miles, beyond the sight and cries of our dearest brethren. However, let us not suffer our selves to be deprived of that last priviledge, namely to lift up our voices and weepe.
But wretched we Are driven off At the distance of Some scores of miles, beyond the sighed and cries of our dearest brothers. However, let us not suffer our selves to be deprived of that last privilege, namely to lift up our voices and weep.
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To helpe us in this seasonable and necessary dutie, I confesse it cost me some time and labour to find out a sufficient Text: for I thought with my selfe that a single verse,
To help us in this seasonable and necessary duty, I confess it cost me Some time and labour to find out a sufficient Text: for I Thought with my self that a single verse,
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for a full discourse of our ample miseries; but it must needs bee a whole volume, some booke of sorrow, to make up a Text broad enough to take in all our notes, and so at last the choice was easie,
for a full discourse of our ample misery's; but it must needs be a Whole volume, Some book of sorrow, to make up a Text broad enough to take in all our notes, and so At last the choice was easy,
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How aptly this Easterne historie, doth parallel our Westerne subject will easily appeare, if we consider either the Occasion, or Division of this Booke.
How aptly this Eastern history, does parallel our Western Subject will Easily appear, if we Consider either the Occasion, or Division of this Book.
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First, as for the occasion; some doe conceive that it was written by Moses, while he led the people of Israel in the wildernes, to teach them selfe-submission, and holy contentation, by setting before them the patience of Job, and the end of the Lord. And so St. James doth apply this patterne, Behold we account them happy which endure.
First, as for the occasion; Some do conceive that it was written by Moses, while he led the people of Israel in the Wilderness, to teach them selfe-submission, and holy contentation, by setting before them the patience of Job, and the end of the Lord. And so Saint James does apply this pattern, Behold we account them happy which endure.
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Thus Iobs patience may be our patterne, and that end of the Lord our incouragement. Others are of opinion that Moses did pen this holy poem (for such it is generally) in Midian, to cheer up his country-men, the Israelites, under the yoke of their Egyptian bondage. And thus also the whole book is a proper lesson for our selves, and Counties.
Thus Jobs patience may be our pattern, and that end of the Lord our encouragement. Others Are of opinion that Moses did pen this holy poem (for such it is generally) in Midian, to cheer up his countrymen, the Israelites, under the yoke of their Egyptian bondage. And thus also the Whole book is a proper Lesson for our selves, and Counties.
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Or, if you consider the parts of this volume, its fitnesse for our use, will yet more evidently appeare, in that the whole book doth hold forth unto us the threefold condition of Iob, which is parallel to the three spirituall estates of every saint.
Or, if you Consider the parts of this volume, its fitness for our use, will yet more evidently appear, in that the Whole book does hold forth unto us the threefold condition of Job, which is parallel to the three spiritual estates of every saint.
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First, here is Jobs status constitutus, or institutus, (if I may so call it) his primitive condition, and that is very holy, very happy; It is expressed in the first five verses of the first Chapter. This is Jobs full-sea; and it may be compared to mankinds state of innocencie in paradise, which was in perfect holinesse, and perfect happinesse.
First, Here is Jobs status Constituted, or institutus, (if I may so call it) his primitive condition, and that is very holy, very happy; It is expressed in the First five Verses of the First Chapter. This is Jobs full-sea; and it may be compared to mankinds state of innocence in paradise, which was in perfect holiness, and perfect happiness.
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The Second is his status destitutus, his declining middle estate of calamity. This is set forth from the fifth verse of the first Chapter to the last Chapter. Now was his ebbing-water; and it may be compared to the lapsed or fallen condition of man in Adam.
The Second is his status Destitutus, his declining middle estate of calamity. This is Set forth from the fifth verse of the First Chapter to the last Chapter. Now was his ebbing-water; and it may be compared to the lapsed or fallen condition of man in Adam.
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The Third is his status restitutus, his condition of reparation, more prosperous, and happy, then his beginning: throughout Chap. the last. Now it was spring-tyde, or the highest-water with him.
The Third is his status Restituted, his condition of reparation, more prosperous, and happy, then his beginning: throughout Chap. the last. Now it was springtide, or the highest-water with him.
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and a more serious consideration of his extream suffering, and to that end he doth spread before them, in this Chapter, an exact map of his present miseries and afflictions:
and a more serious consideration of his extreme suffering, and to that end he does spread before them, in this Chapter, an exact map of his present misery's and afflictions:
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As ship-wrackt men of old were wont to describe the whole figure of their wrack in a painted table, which they dayly shewed up and downe, to move compassion in the beholders.
As shipwrecked men of old were wont to describe the Whole figure of their wrack in a painted table, which they daily showed up and down, to move compassion in the beholders.
and doth overthrow, compasse, refuse, cross, strip, and oppose him; and at last letteth loose (a proper word for our case and time) his troupes, to encampe round about his tabernacle.
and does overthrow, compass, refuse, cross, strip, and oppose him; and At last lets lose (a proper word for our case and time) his troops, to encamp round about his tabernacle.
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His owne familie doe alienate, and accompt him as a stranger; more particularly, his servants, his wife, his children, are deafe, dumbe, and disdainfull.
His own family do alienate, and account him as a stranger; more particularly, his Servants, his wife, his children, Are deaf, dumb, and disdainful.
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But his inward friends (or the men of his secrets) they abhorred him: yet the spirit of a man will support his infirmities? Yea but, Thirdly, his very naturall and corporall abilities doe faile him too, his bones clave to the skin,
But his inward Friends (or the men of his secrets) they abhorred him: yet the Spirit of a man will support his infirmities? Yea but, Thirdly, his very natural and corporal abilities do fail him too, his bones clave to the skin,
The Text in ' its Easterne consideration, with particular respect to Iob himselfe, may fitly be called, The plundred mans out-crie: But in ' its Westerne reading, with reference to us and our Countrie, let it be intituled, The petition of the West. In which observe,
The Text in ' its Eastern consideration, with particular respect to Job himself, may fitly be called, The plundered men outcry: But in ' its Western reading, with Referente to us and our Country, let it be entitled, The petition of the West. In which observe,
Secondly, the Petitioned, they are Iobs three friends, of whom mention was made before, Now when Iobs three friends heard of all this evill which was come upon him, they came every one from his owne place:
Secondly, the Petitioned, they Are Jobs three Friends, of whom mention was made before, Now when Jobs three Friends herd of all this evil which was come upon him, they Come every one from his own place:
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Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuite, and Zophar the Naamathite, for they had made an appointment together to come to mourne with him, and to comfort him. Yee my friends.
Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuite, and Zophar the Naamathite, for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him, and to Comfort him. Ye my Friends.
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it is sharpned and quickned, both with an Interjection, which shewes that his tongue was too narrow for his heart, [ O; ] and with a double repetition, of the act, and of the object: Of the act, Pitie, Pitie;
it is sharpened and quickened, both with an Interjection, which shows that his tongue was too narrow for his heart, [ O; ] and with a double repetition, of the act, and of the Object: Of the act, Pity, Pity;
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Then the instrument, (if I may so call it) his hand, which signifieth the weight; one of his fingers being more heavie then the whole loynes of the greatest of men, especially,
Then the Instrument, (if I may so call it) his hand, which signifies the weight; one of his fingers being more heavy then the Whole loins of the greatest of men, especially,
so I am as unwilling to crumble out all these particulars into severall Doctrines, which were the way not to make more matter of this verse, but lesse.
so I am as unwilling to crumble out all these particulars into several Doctrines, which were the Way not to make more matter of this verse, but less.
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Iobs case, and crie in the Text, were but particular, and personall: this conclusion in the Doctrine seemes to be generall, and indefinite: and it is against the lawes of Logick to draw so broad an inference from so narrow premisses?
Jobs case, and cry in the Text, were but particular, and personal: this conclusion in the Doctrine seems to be general, and indefinite: and it is against the laws of Logic to draw so broad an Inference from so narrow premises?
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if it be denied as an enthimem, yet it shall be proved, and granted by an induction. Let us therefore looke abroad into other scriptures after two other kinds of proofes; viz: First, divine precepts from God.
if it be denied as an enthimem, yet it shall be proved, and granted by an induction. Let us Therefore look abroad into other Scriptures After two other Kinds of proofs; videlicet: First, divine Precepts from God.
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Nay the wise man hath a second proverbe to the same purpose, A man that hath friends (especially if distressed) must shew himselfe friendly, (chiefly in compassion) and there is a friend that sticketh closer then a brother.
Nay the wise man hath a second proverb to the same purpose, A man that hath Friends (especially if distressed) must show himself friendly, (chiefly in compassion) and there is a friend that sticketh closer then a brother.
(or in the love of brethren.) But this inward impression, must have its outward expression too, distributing to the necessities of the Saints, that is, making things common, both good and evill, wants and fulnes:
(or in the love of brothers.) But this inward impression, must have its outward expression too, distributing to the necessities of the Saints, that is, making things Common, both good and evil, Wants and fullness:
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In Davids reigne the people of Israel were ingaged in a just offensive warre against Ammon, and Generall Joab with his army was now beleaguering Rabbath, the City of waters. In the time of this leaguer, noble Ʋriah upon occasion is sent to Jerusalem, the place where his wife and familie resided;
In Davids Reign the people of Israel were engaged in a just offensive war against Ammon, and General Joab with his army was now beleaguering Rabbath, the city of waters. In the time of this leaguer, noble Ʋriah upon occasion is sent to Jerusalem, the place where his wife and family resided;
and having dispatched his message to David, the King doth presently command and invite him to visite his owne house, Goe downe to thy house, and wash thy feete, There is a command;
and having dispatched his message to David, the King does presently command and invite him to visit his own house, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet, There is a command;
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He preferred a board, or bench, before a married bed for his lodging; and chooseth (suppose) the Kings guard for his bed-fellows, rather then his owne deare beautifull Bathsheba; And being demanded the reason of so strange and unsouldier-like an act of mortification, heare his answere,
He preferred a board, or bench, before a married Bed for his lodging; and chooses (suppose) the Kings guard for his bedfellows, rather then his own deer beautiful Bathsheba; And being demanded the reason of so strange and unsoldierlike an act of mortification, hear his answer,
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and consider it, And Uriah said unto David, The Arke, and Israel, and Iudah, abide in Tents, and my lord Ioab, and the servants of my lord are encamped in the open fields, shall I then go into my house to eate,
and Consider it, And Uriah said unto David, The Ark, and Israel, and Iudah, abide in Tents, and my lord Ioab, and the Servants of my lord Are encamped in the open fields, shall I then go into my house to eat,
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O that the mortification of this stranger, this Hittite, in a time of a forraigne offensive war, might be our pattern; nay, might not rise up in judgement against us natives in these daies of our civill and defensive combustions!
Oh that the mortification of this stranger, this Hittite, in a time of a foreign offensive war, might be our pattern; nay, might not rise up in judgement against us natives in these days of our civil and defensive combustions!
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Next, turn to the practice of honest Mephibosheth, being nphew in a direct line to King Saul; The Civill troubles of David, by Absoloms insurrection, did seeme to open a way for this Prince toward the Crown;
Next, turn to the practice of honest Mephibosheth, being nphew in a Direct line to King Saul; The Civil Troubles of David, by Absoloms insurrection, did seem to open a Way for this Prince towards the Crown;
you may read in his outward garbe, his inward compassion to the persecuted partie, and Mephibosheth the Son (or Nephew) of Saul had neither dressed his feete,
you may read in his outward garb, his inward compassion to the persecuted party, and Mephibosheth the Son (or Nephew) of Saul had neither dressed his feet,
yea a Cup-bearer, to the then greatest of Emperours Artaxerxes Longimanus; Sufficient preferment, one would think, to have taken off his affections from the rubbish and ruines of desolate Iudah, and to have planted them in the Caldean soile; But yet his heart doth hang home-ward,
yea a Cupbearer, to the then greatest of emperors Artaxerxes Longimanus; Sufficient preferment, one would think, to have taken off his affections from the rubbish and ruins of desolate Iudah, and to have planted them in the Chaldean soil; But yet his heart does hang homeward,
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Hanani one of my brethren came, hee and certaine men of Iudah, and I asked them concerning the Iewes that had escaped, which were left of the captivitie, and concerning Ierusalem.
Hanani one of my brothers Come, he and certain men of Iudah, and I asked them Concerning the Iewes that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and Concerning Ierusalem.
Hereupon his eare affecteth his heart, and the sadnesse of his heart doth breake out into his sorrowfull face: he weareth in his sad countenance the mourning liverie of his slaughtered Countrie, and that so legibly, that heathenish Artaxerxes could not choose but reade it there.
Hereupon his ear affects his heart, and the sadness of his heart does break out into his sorrowful face: he weareth in his sad countenance the mourning livery of his slaughtered Country, and that so legibly, that Heathenish Artaxerxes could not choose but read it there.
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The time would faile me to speake of mournfull Ieremiah, who wished that his head were waters, and his eyes fountaines of teares, that hee might weep day and night for the slaine of the daughter of his people. And afterward hee poured out his sorrow into a whole treatise of Lamentations, which is but as a cisterne from that fountain.
The time would fail me to speak of mournful Jeremiah, who wished that his head were waters, and his eyes fountains of tears, that he might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of his people. And afterwards he poured out his sorrow into a Whole treatise of Lamentations, which is but as a cistern from that fountain.
for so lay Ierusalem from Chaldea, as our Countrie doth now from London. But of these things wee may speake more in the closure of this whole discourse.
for so lay Ierusalem from Chaldea, as our Country does now from London. But of these things we may speak more in the closure of this Whole discourse.
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These are the dayes in which the whole kingdome of England, but especially the Westerne parts thereof, are in the same condition with that poore traveller in the Gospel;
These Are the days in which the Whole Kingdom of England, but especially the Western parts thereof, Are in the same condition with that poor traveller in the Gospel;
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All the cruelty mentioned in this verse, hath befallen our native West, namely, stripping of rayment, wounding deeply, and halfe killing; onely those following words which doe savour of some mercy, cannot be applyed unto us;
All the cruelty mentioned in this verse, hath befallen our native West, namely, stripping of raiment, wounding deeply, and half killing; only those following words which do savour of Some mercy, cannot be applied unto us;
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how many unmercifull Priests, Levits, and others, are there to be found, both at home and abroad, which when they have looked upon us, doe passe-by on the other side? yea and (some distressed persons have tryed it, that) there is more compassion to be found from some Samaritans (strangers and non-professors) then from many of those.
how many unmerciful Priests, Levits, and Others, Are there to be found, both At home and abroad, which when they have looked upon us, do pass-by on the other side? yea and (Some distressed Persons have tried it, that) there is more compassion to be found from Some Samaritans (Strangers and non-professors) then from many of those.
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Beleeve it, brethren, those heathenish sinnes which St. Paul calleth want of naturall affection, and unmercifulnesse; and those worst of times, in which (our Saviour saith) the love of many shall waxe cold, are fallen upon our present generation:
Believe it, brothers, those Heathenish Sins which Saint Paul calls want of natural affection, and unmercifulness; and those worst of times, in which (our Saviour Says) the love of many shall wax cold, Are fallen upon our present generation:
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Yea so it is, that by how-much the more the objects of pity and compassion are increased and doe abound, by so-much the lesse is pity exercised, by so-much the more doth it decrease.
Yea so it is, that by How much the more the objects of pity and compassion Are increased and do abound, by so-much the less is pity exercised, by so-much the more does it decrease.
But because generalities doe neither convince the minde, nor pierce the heart, I shall therefore endeavour to divide this reproofe, and levell it more particularly at severall sorts of offenders.
But Because Generalities do neither convince the mind, nor pierce the heart, I shall Therefore endeavour to divide this reproof, and level it more particularly At several sorts of offenders.
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As often as I read over that shortest Prophet me thinks, I see again, before mine eyes, the sad march of Gods people out of the Cities of Bristoll and Exon: and the march of our late army of Martyrs out of Lestithell in Cornwall about August or September last:
As often as I read over that Shortest Prophet me thinks, I see again, before mine eyes, the sad march of God's people out of the Cities of Bristol and Exon: and the march of our late army of Martyrs out of Lestithell in Cornwall about August or September last:
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but many of those Edomitish enemies which then looked on, rejoyced, and spake proudly, (being since out off) have already answered for that fact before the great tribunall:
but many of those Edomitish enemies which then looked on, rejoiced, and spoke proudly, (being since out off) have already answered for that fact before the great tribunal:
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onely let me tell them for present, that this sinne is more base then envie it selfe; and doth argue that men have put off both christianity and humanity; I shall therefore exhort them to read over both the threatning prayer, and the thundring prophecie of the Psalme and Chapter fore-mentioned;
only let me tell them for present, that this sin is more base then envy it self; and does argue that men have put off both christianity and humanity; I shall Therefore exhort them to read over both the threatening prayer, and the thundering prophecy of the Psalm and Chapter forementioned;
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Secondly then to such friends; when I say friends, I take the word in as great a latitude, as it hath in the Text, even for all such as ought to be friends to the West, that is, all true English protestant hearts, though borne or living Northward, Southward, Eastward:
Secondly then to such Friends; when I say Friends, I take the word in as great a latitude, as it hath in the Text, even for all such as ought to be Friends to the West, that is, all true English protestant hearts, though born or living Northward, Southward, Eastward:
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sure I am that we are all members of the same British body; neither can the Easterne head, or the Northerne, or Southerne armes, say to the Westerne feet, (call us so) we have no need of you. Then give me leave, O yee fellow members, to reason with you a little, concerning the sufferings of the West: I doubt not but you doe all know, that England hath a West; but have you ever seriously considred the vast extent, and the deep extremities of those Counties, which we call Westerne?
sure I am that we Are all members of the same Brit body; neither can the Eastern head, or the Northern, or Southern arms, say to the Western feet, (call us so) we have no need of you. Then give me leave, Oh ye fellow members, to reason with you a little, Concerning the sufferings of the West: I doubt not but you do all know, that England hath a West; but have you ever seriously considered the vast extent, and the deep extremities of those Counties, which we call Western?
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Have you ever been hitherto convinced, that there is now no sorrow in the whole land like unto their sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted them in the day of his fierce anger? And doe you withall beleeve, that those people have been some of the first and deepest in suffering, but are some of the last and least in all revivings?
Have you ever been hitherto convinced, that there is now no sorrow in the Whole land like unto their sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted them in the day of his fierce anger? And do you withal believe, that those people have been Some of the First and Deepest in suffering, but Are Some of the last and lest in all revivings?
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I have read of a people which every morning doe worship the rising sun towards the East, but at evening they doe dayly curse the setting sun towards the West. There is an allusion to that custome too generally practised in this land;
I have read of a people which every morning do worship the rising sun towards the East, but At evening they do daily curse the setting sun towards the West. There is an allusion to that custom too generally practised in this land;
some mens hearts and hopes, are touched from the North as a Needle with a loadstone, and they will stand and expect redemption no way but Northward, towards our justly honoured and succesfull brethren. (Oh but take heed of leaning with a full weight upon a walking staffe,
Some men's hearts and hope's, Are touched from the North as a Needle with a Loadstone, and they will stand and expect redemption no Way but Northward, towards our justly honoured and successful brothers. (O but take heed of leaning with a full weight upon a walking staff,
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though never so handsome and usefull.) Others doe lift up their eyes wholly to this City of refuge, this great Easterne mountaine, from whence alone they conceive cometh their help:
though never so handsome and useful.) Others do lift up their eyes wholly to this city of refuge, this great Eastern mountain, from whence alone they conceive comes their help:
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But, alas, all this while the backs of all these are generally turned upon the deserted South-west: yea and too many are apt almost to curse that Country of the setting of the sun, as the most unhappy and unworthy part of the kingdome;
But, alas, all this while the backs of all these Are generally turned upon the deserted Southwest: yea and too many Are apt almost to curse that Country of the setting of the sun, as the most unhappy and unworthy part of the Kingdom;
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and cryed, and sunck, without any great pitie, noise, or notice, in these parts? Nay have not some of your selves observed, that the distresses of some garrison'd houses (in the name of Castles) beleagured. have been strongly ecchoed by many, both to the Lord in prayers,
and cried, and sunk, without any great pity, noise, or notice, in these parts? Nay have not Some of your selves observed, that the Distresses of Some garrisoned houses (in the name of Castles) beleaguered. have been strongly echoed by many, both to the Lord in Prayers,
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whilest some Westerne Cities, and City-like Townes, have for a long time together stretched out their hands, and lifted up their voices for helpe, but all in vaine? Here thou, poore Exon, labouring under a well-nigh foure moneths tedious siege, mightest seasonably aske,
whilst Some Western Cities, and City-like Towns, have for a long time together stretched out their hands, and lifted up their voices for help, but all in vain? Here thou, poor Exon, labouring under a well-nigh foure months tedious siege, Mightest seasonably ask,
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how many notes or bills were that while publikely put up for thee in the congregations in this place? I have heard of one young man that put up some two or three.
how many notes or bills were that while publicly put up for thee in the congregations in this place? I have herd of one young man that put up Some two or three.
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And thou faithfull Plymouth, together with thy cordiall, and considerable Sisters, and Neighbours, Dartmouth, Barnstable, Lyme, Taunton, &c. mightest second this complaint with an outcry.
And thou faithful Plymouth, together with thy cordial, and considerable Sisters, and Neighbours, Dartmouth, Barnstable, Lyme, Taunton, etc. Mightest second this complaint with an outcry.
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Alas, poore helplesse, and almost hopelesse West! And art thou alone, as one borne out of due time? Art thou the only speckled bird, the mountains of Gilboa, when other parts have the seasonable, comfortable dewes of help and pitie?
Alas, poor helpless, and almost hopeless West! And art thou alone, as one born out of due time? Art thou the only speckled bird, the Mountains of Gilboa, when other parts have the seasonable, comfortable dews of help and pity?
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Brethren, pardon my just filiall affections? I shall endeavour to walke evenly in my complaint, betwixt impiety to my Countrie, and partialitie towards the truth:
Brothers, pardon my just filial affections? I shall endeavour to walk evenly in my complaint, betwixt impiety to my Country, and partiality towards the truth:
Beware of drawing sinfull inferences from sorrowfull premisses, by concluding that such a man, or people are wicked, because they are wretched, sinners because sufferers:
Beware of drawing sinful inferences from sorrowful premises, by concluding that such a man, or people Are wicked, Because they Are wretched, Sinners Because sufferers:
This was the false sophistry of Iobs three friends, for which the Lord doth as it were enjoyne them penance, and amerceth them, in the end of that book.
This was the false sophistry of Jobs three Friends, for which the Lord does as it were enjoin them penance, and amerceth them, in the end of that book.
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Nay this was the barbarous Malta-logick of those Islanders, amongst whom St. Paul was cast ashoare at M•lita. And when the Barbarians saw the venemous beast hang on his hand, Acts 28.4.
Nay this was the barbarous Malta-logick of those Islanders, among whom Saint Paul was cast ashore At M•lita. And when the Barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, Acts 28.4.
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and indeed, none are more light and lavish in applauding, then those which are most rash and severe in censuring: But this fault (I find) may overtake the disciples themselves, When they saw a man that was blind from his birth, they asked Iesus, Master, who did sin, this man,
and indeed, none Are more Light and lavish in applauding, then those which Are most rash and severe in censuring: But this fault (I find) may overtake the Disciples themselves, When they saw a man that was blind from his birth, they asked Iesus, Master, who did sin, this man,
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or his parents, that he was born blind? Christs answer telleth us, that the Lord hath many other principall ends and causes for afflicting his people, besides their sins: as there, his end was that the works of the Lord should be made manifest;
or his Parents, that he was born blind? Christ answer Telleth us, that the Lord hath many other principal ends and Causes for afflicting his people, beside their Sins: as there, his end was that the works of the Lord should be made manifest;
And in that of Paul, he intended to honour the person and ministery of his servant, in the eyes and hearts of the Barbarians. But the Objector chargeth againe;
And in that of Paul, he intended to honour the person and Ministry of his servant, in the eyes and hearts of the Barbarians. But the Objector charges again;
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I might first answer generally, in the words of an acute Heathen, that it is more cheape and easie to fall out with the distressed, then to relieve their distresses:
I might First answer generally, in the words of an acute Heathen, that it is more cheap and easy to fallen out with the distressed, then to relieve their Distresses:
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1. Who is he (I pray you) that is the God of the spirits of all flesh, whose prerogative it is (especially in war-like actions) both to heighten the spirits of the faint,
1. Who is he (I pray you) that is the God of the spirits of all Flesh, whose prerogative it is (especially in warlike actions) both to heighten the spirits of the faint,
and to flatten the courage of the mighty? And when did the Lord so evidently and ordinarily exercise this his spirituall prerogative, as in the present warres of his people in this Land? Doubtlesse, brethren, it is not all Cowardise and treachery, which we doe commonly call so in these times,
and to flatten the courage of the mighty? And when did the Lord so evidently and ordinarily exercise this his spiritual prerogative, as in the present wars of his people in this Land? Doubtless, brothers, it is not all Cowardice and treachery, which we do commonly call so in these times,
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Secondly, remember that those Westerne combustions did begin with the present generall and publike warres: So that it was then the very Tyrocinium of all our Souldiery;
Secondly, Remember that those Western combustions did begin with the present general and public wars: So that it was then the very Tyrocinium of all our Soldiery;
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as that Prophet led the blind-fold Syrians into Samaria instead of Dotham: yet still the poore willing Commons, leaving both the Kings high-way, and their Malignant Gentry, continued appearing, waiting, marching,
as that Prophet led the blindfold Syrians into Samaria instead of Dotham: yet still the poor willing Commons, leaving both the Kings highway, and their Malignant Gentry, continued appearing, waiting, marching,
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But, as that proportionist did draw the whole stature of Hercules by the print of his foot; so I could give you out of one of those five Shires (best knowne to my selfe) a guesse of the cordiall munificence of the whole:
But, as that proportionist did draw the Whole stature of Hercules by the print of his foot; so I could give you out of one of those five Shires (best known to my self) a guess of the cordial munificence of the Whole:
but time and change happeneth to them all, (saith the wise Preacher) especially, (thirdly,) when the Lord of Hosts createth trouble to a sinfull people,
but time and change Happeneth to them all, (Says the wise Preacher) especially, (Thirdly,) when the Lord of Hosts Createth trouble to a sinful people,
I answer First, doubtlesse the meritorious causes were our sins; and the safest construction, and best application that we Westerne exiles can make of our sufferings, will be to take up that of lamenting Jeremiah, Wherefore doth a living man complain? (It is a mercy that we are men, and not beasts, that we are alive this day,
I answer First, doubtless the meritorious Causes were our Sins; and the Safest construction, and best application that we Western exiles can make of our sufferings, will be to take up that of lamenting Jeremiah, Wherefore does a living man complain? (It is a mercy that we Are men, and not beasts, that we Are alive this day,
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But secondly, if you doe aske us [ why we lost our Countrey? ] with reference unto you of these parts, then I must further adde somthing negatively, somthing affirmatively to stop censures, and to give you instruction:
But secondly, if you do ask us [ why we lost our Country? ] with Referente unto you of these parts, then I must further add something negatively, something affirmatively to stop censures, and to give you instruction:
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But next I apply Affirmatively, Perhaps we are driven hither from our Native Country for your sakes, that we might give an Alarum to some Thomases in these parts, which would not beleeve untill they could thrust their hands into the sides,
But next I apply Affirmatively, Perhaps we Are driven hither from our Native Country for your sakes, that we might give an Alarm to Some Thomas in these parts, which would not believe until they could thrust their hands into the sides,
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and children, sent, as out of the belly of hell, where the waters (of ungodlines and affliction) compassed us about, even to the soul, the depth closed us round about, the weeds were wrapped about our heads — and all this that we might (still Jonah - like) — arise and goe to this great City,
and children, sent, as out of the belly of hell, where the waters (of ungodliness and affliction) compassed us about, even to the soul, the depth closed us round about, the weeds were wrapped about our Heads — and all this that we might (still Jonah - like) — arise and go to this great city,
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if so, then our Text shall be that of St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans, with an easie mutation, — well: because of our sins we were broken off, and thou London standest by mercy;
if so, then our Text shall be that of Saint Paul in his Epistle to the Roman, with an easy mutation, — well: Because of our Sins we were broken off, and thou London Standest by mercy;
First, ôh yee blinded Malignants! beleeve in time, that the adverse party (called Cavaliers) are, beyond all that you have heard, blasphemous, trecherous,
First, ôh ye blinded Malignants! believe in time, that the adverse party (called Cavaliers) Are, beyond all that you have herd, blasphemous, treacherous,
Next, ôh yee Neuters, and carnall-compounders! beleeve in time, that God and men, both good and evill men, yea very Satan himselfe doth abhorre a Neuter; and that this kind of sinne,
Next, ôh ye Neuters, and carnall-compounders! believe in time, that God and men, both good and evil men, yea very Satan himself does abhor a Neuter; and that this kind of sin,
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If in a person, that person may looke for the wages of Balaam, which had no recompence from Balak, and was slame by the sword of Israel. Finally, ôh yee secure and wanton Professors, which doe despise your old mannah, as light bread, and are growne dizzy by extraordinary light; rowl your selves in ashes, cry mightily,
If in a person, that person may look for the wages of balaam, which had no recompense from Balak, and was slame by the sword of Israel. Finally, ôh ye secure and wanton Professors, which do despise your old Manna, as Light bred, and Are grown dizzy by extraordinary Light; roll your selves in Ashes, cry mightily,
or else be yee assured (by your neighbours experience) that God can bring upon you such a spirituall famine, as shall cause you to leape for a crust, for a bit of your old bread, and yet goe without it.
or Else be ye assured (by your neighbours experience) that God can bring upon you such a spiritual famine, as shall cause you to leap for a crust, for a bit of your old bred, and yet go without it.
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Behold, we Westerne exiles are as so many Monitors, broken-loose from the grave: Let therefore our temporall losses and undoings, be your spirituall gaine and commodities.
Behold, we Western exiles Are as so many Monitors, broken-loose from the grave: Let Therefore our temporal losses and undoings, be your spiritual gain and commodities.
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Thirdly, the reproofe of unmercifulnesse must be directed to the Children of the West, even to such as were hewen out of the Westerne hills and rockes, and were digged out of those pits and vallies.
Thirdly, the reproof of unmercifulness must be directed to the Children of the West, even to such as were hewn out of the Western hills and Rocks, and were dug out of those pits and valleys.
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How many are there amongst us, which doe justly fall under the reproofe and woe threatned by Amos? Woe to them, that are at ease (or secure) in Zion, &c. He goeth on through diverse verses, describing the unseasonable sins of that people;
How many Are there among us, which do justly fallen under the reproof and woe threatened by Amos? Woe to them, that Are At ease (or secure) in Zion, etc. He Goes on through diverse Verses, describing the unseasonable Sins of that people;
That expression [ the breach of Ioseph ] may have a double reference: First, it may referre to the Patriarke Ioseph, who being in Aegypt imprisoned by Potiphar, did engage Pharaohs butler, his fellow prisoner, by a courtesie,
That expression [ the breach of Ioseph ] may have a double Referente: First, it may refer to the Patriarch Ioseph, who being in Egypt imprisoned by Potiphar, did engage Pharaohs butler, his fellow prisoner, by a courtesy,
and durance of Ioseph: so I feare, lest too many of our late Westerne sufferers, upon new preferment, may forget the old kindnesses of some that are now (perhaps) imprisoned. Next, Amos his expression [ the affliction of Ioseph ] may referre to the tribes of Ioseph, which were Ephraim, and Manasses: these were miserably broken by the enemie, about the time of this prophecie;
and durance of Ioseph: so I Fear, lest too many of our late Western sufferers, upon new preferment, may forget the old Kindnesses of Some that Are now (perhaps) imprisoned. Next, Amos his expression [ the affliction of Ioseph ] may refer to the tribes of Ioseph, which were Ephraim, and Manasses: these were miserably broken by the enemy, about the time of this prophecy;
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our Country, and Countrie-men have lately been broken with a sore breach; yea they are continually broken with breach upon breach: One mans back is broken with taxes, anothers heart is broken with taunts,
our Country, and Countrymen have lately been broken with a soar breach; yea they Are continually broken with breach upon breach: One men back is broken with Taxes, another's heart is broken with taunts,
That is, remember York that was lost in the North, (though it be since re-taken) consider Bristell and Exon, yea all Ireland, in the West. So in generall.
That is, Remember York that was lost in the North, (though it be since retaken) Consider Bristell and Exon, yea all Ireland, in the West. So in general.
How farre doth this differ from the Lodging of mortified Ʋriah? But Ʋriah slept at the doore of the Kings house, with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house, because the Arke, and Israel, and Iudah, abide in Tents. Next, Amos reproveth their delicacie in Diet, both for meats and drinks:
How Far does this differ from the Lodging of mortified Ʋriah? But Ʋriah slept At the door of the Kings house, with all the Servants of his lord, and went not down to his house, Because the Ark, and Israel, and Iudah, abide in Tents. Next, Amos Reproveth their delicacy in Diet, both for Meats and drinks:
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and they drink wine in bowles, How farre is this also from the diet of Daniel, I eate no pleasant bread (or bread of desires) neither came flesh, nor wine in my mouth & c? Lastly,
and they drink wine in bowls, How Far is this also from the diet of daniel, I eat no pleasant bred (or bred of Desires) neither Come Flesh, nor wine in my Mouth & c? Lastly,
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How farre was this from the temper of Syons exiles, in the Psalmist, who being called to sing, hanged their harps upon the willows, with this answer, How shall wee sing the Lords song in a strange land?
How Far was this from the temper of Syons exiles, in the Psalmist, who being called to sing, hanged their harps upon the willows, with this answer, How shall we sing the lords song in a strange land?
But now, to parallel this text of Amos, have we not too many, even amongst our exiles, who, in respect of apparell, rather weare upon their backs the foolish livery of delicate Agag; then the mortified mourning weed of their dying Country? And as for the other particulars of diet, lodging,
But now, to parallel this text of Amos, have we not too many, even among our exiles, who, in respect of apparel, rather wear upon their backs the foolish livery of delicate Agag; then the mortified mourning weed of their dying Country? And as for the other particulars of diet, lodging,
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and other accommodations, they doe come up fully to the sinne of Israel, described, and threatned by the Prophet Isaiah: in the day (saith he) of flight and tumults, of fortifications and preparing for warre, even in that day, did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping,
and other accommodations, they do come up Fully to the sin of Israel, described, and threatened by the Prophet Isaiah: in the day (Says he) of flight and tumults, of fortifications and preparing for war, even in that day, did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping,
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& to mourning, and to baldnesse, and to girding with sackcloth. And behold, joy and gladnesse, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine:
& to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth. And behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating Flesh, and drinking wine:
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But what is the issue? The Lord whispereth this sentence in the eare of his Prophet, Surely this iniquitie shall not be purged from you till yee die, saith the Lord God of hosts:
But what is the issue? The Lord whispereth this sentence in the ear of his Prophet, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, Says the Lord God of hosts:
And in the next verses Shebna (a sumptuous Treasurer) is made an examplary proofe of the truth of that sentence, Behold, the Lord (saith Isaiah) will carry thee away with a mighty captivitie, and will surely cover thee.
And in the next Verses Shebna (a sumptuous Treasurer) is made an exemplary proof of the truth of that sentence, Behold, the Lord (Says Isaiah) will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
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But let me speak this reproofe yet more particularly to all our delicate female exiles, because I find the scripture especially lessoning them against this sin:
But let me speak this reproof yet more particularly to all our delicate female exiles, Because I find the scripture especially lessoning them against this since:
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Thus St. Peter, directing his Epistle to the elect strangers scattered thoroughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, particularly chargeth the women that were amongst them, that their adorning be not that outward adorning, of plaiting the haire, and of wearing of gold,
Thus Saint Peter, directing his Epistle to the elect Strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bythynia, particularly charges the women that were among them, that their adorning be not that outward adorning, of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold,
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and in both these the paterne proposed to them, by name, is Sarah (if I may so call her) the Patriarchesse, who willingly followed her so-journing husband up and downe in strange Countries:
and in both these the pattern proposed to them, by name, is Sarah (if I may so call her) the Patriarchesse, who willingly followed her so-journing husband up and down in strange Countries:
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and the benefit proposed to such women, is preservation from womanish affrightments and amazements, unto which that sex is too prone, especially in cases of exile and banishment,
and the benefit proposed to such women, is preservation from womanish affrightments and amazements, unto which that sex is too prove, especially in cases of exile and banishment,
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Now as for you, beloved, see then that yee take heed, and beware of that great sin of many of your sex in these times, who do expend so much in discovering their owne nakednesse,
Now as for you, Beloved, see then that ye take heed, and beware of that great since of many of your sex in these times, who do expend so much in discovering their own nakedness,
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And, that you may take heed of this great offence, remember the heavy threatning of Esay, against the delicacy of women in such sad and breaking times:
And, that you may take heed of this great offence, Remember the heavy threatening of Isaiah, against the delicacy of women in such sad and breaking times:
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The mighty man, and the man of war, the Judge, the Prophet, prudent and ancient, &c. then the delicate women may expect — in stead of sweet smell, a stinke;
The mighty man, and the man of war, the Judge, the Prophet, prudent and ancient, etc. then the delicate women may expect — in stead of sweet smell, a stink;
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namely, the Covetous ones, are sharply and largely reproved by St. James; who, writing to the twelve Tribes scattered abroad, rebuketh them, especially for this sin of worldlinesse, when he saith, — From whence come wars and sightings (or brawlings) among you? come they not hence,
namely, the Covetous ones, Are sharply and largely reproved by Saint James; who, writing to the twelve Tribes scattered abroad, Rebuketh them, especially for this since of worldliness, when he Says, — From whence come wars and sightings (or brawlings) among you? come they not hence,
Ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtaine: And againe, Know you not, that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? And anon hee reproveth them which say (to day,) To day, or to morrow, we will goe into such a City,
You kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: And again, Know you not, that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? And anon he Reproveth them which say (to day,) To day, or to morrow, we will go into such a city,
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Such confident Exchange-language as this, doth not become the mouthes of the Tribes which are scattered abroad, though it be the common sin of the dispersed Jewes in all places to this day.
Such confident Exchange-language as this, does not become the mouths of the Tribes which Are scattered abroad, though it be the Common since of the dispersed Jews in all places to this day.
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But next, let me speake more particularly and fully to all incompassionate Ambitious exiles, which doe seeke great things for themselves in evill times.
But next, let me speak more particularly and Fully to all incompassionate Ambitious exiles, which do seek great things for themselves in evil times.
That little chapter, consisting but of five verses, was penned purposely (it seemes) for little Baruch, the son of Neriah; and prophetically for all others of his spirit, to the end of the world.
That little chapter, consisting but of five Verses, was penned purposely (it seems) for little baruch, the son of Neriah; and prophetically for all Others of his Spirit, to the end of the world.
The whole is chiefely Reprehensory, an in it we may observe, First, the Time: this word was spoken when Baruch had written these words in a booke at the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth yeare of Jehoiakim the sonne of Josiah King of Judah; that is,
The Whole is chiefly Reprehensory, an in it we may observe, First, the Time: this word was spoken when baruch had written these words in a book At the Mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah King of Judah; that is,
for which (like enough) hee expected some good piece of preferment: even in that same yeare, (being the fourth yeare of Jehoiakim ) in stead of preferment, hee meeteth with a Prophecie of utter desolation, and seventy yeares captivity by Nebuchad-rezzar; as you may find by comparing those two places:
for which (like enough) he expected Some good piece of preferment: even in that same year, (being the fourth year of Jehoiakim) in stead of preferment, he meeteth with a Prophecy of utter desolation, and seventy Years captivity by Nebuchadnezzar; as you may find by comparing those two places:
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There it is said, This whole land shall bee a desolation, and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the King of Babylon seventy yeares, &c. This is the Time of that Chapter.
There it is said, This Whole land shall be a desolation, and an astonishment, and these Nations shall serve the King of Babylon seventy Years, etc. This is the Time of that Chapter.
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Next, a vaine ambitious selfe-seeking: And seekest thou great things for thy selfe? These faults of his are evinced to be doubly sinfull, in these words, Thus saith the Lord, Behold, that which I have built, will I breake downe;
Next, a vain ambitious Self-seeking: And Seekest thou great things for thy self? These Faults of his Are evinced to be doubly sinful, in these words, Thus Says the Lord, Behold, that which I have built, will I break down;
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And therefore, (as if he had said) Thy sinne, O weake Baruch, the Amanuensis, or Scribe of Jeremiah, is both unreasonable and unseasonable at this time.
And Therefore, (as if he had said) Thy sin, Oh weak baruch, the Amanuensis, or Scribe of Jeremiah, is both unreasonable and unseasonable At this time.
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for a silly bird to begin then to build her nest upon the top branches, or to sit hatching therein? and that which I have planted will I pluck up, even this whole land.
for a silly bird to begin then to built her nest upon the top branches, or to fit hatching therein? and that which I have planted will I pluck up, even this Whole land.
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even amongst Exiles, in these dayes of breaking downe and plucking up? Yea, this sinne is too neare (I feare) unto some of the sonnes and servants of the Prophets:
even among Exiles, in these days of breaking down and plucking up? Yea, this sin is too near (I Fear) unto Some of the Sons and Servants of the prophets:
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By Baruchs, I meane such who having beene lately destitute Levites, like Micha 's Jonathan in the booke of Judges, so that they might have said every one of them as hee, I am a Levite, of Bethlehem Judah, and I goe to sojourne where I may find a place;
By Baruchs, I mean such who having been lately destitute Levites, like Micah is Johnathan in the book of Judges, so that they might have said every one of them as he, I am a Levite, of Bethlehem Judah, and I go to sojourn where I may find a place;
yet after a little shelter and succour received, they are not content with a subsistence; but are shifting and clambring for more shekels, and higher preferment;
yet After a little shelter and succour received, they Are not content with a subsistence; but Are shifting and clambering for more shekels, and higher preferment;
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or that thou be a Priest unto a Tribe, and a Family in Israel? 'Tis said thereupon, The Priests heart was glad, — and hee went in the midst of the people.
or that thou be a Priest unto a Tribe, and a Family in Israel? It's said thereupon, The Priests heart was glad, — and he went in the midst of the people.
But (as I said) there are also too many Gehazies to bee found in the Common-wealth. Gehazi the servant of Elisha would needs make a hard shift, in an unseasonable time, to gaine two talents of silver, and two changes of garments; but they cost him dear in the issue,
But (as I said) there Are also too many Gehazies to be found in the Commonwealth. Gehazi the servant of Elisha would needs make a hard shift, in an unseasonable time, to gain two Talents of silver, and two changes of garments; but they cost him dear in the issue,
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and olive-yards, and vine-yards, and sheep, and oxen, and men-servants, and maid-servants? The Leprosie therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever.
and olive-yards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and manservants, and maidservants? The Leprosy Therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever.
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Looke upon this Text, all yee that have beene servants, or of low degree, but are now risen, by these warres, to gainfull, eminent places, and offices.
Look upon this Text, all ye that have been Servants, or of low degree, but Are now risen, by these wars, to gainful, eminent places, and Offices.
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What! and are you now running after nothing but treasure and bravery? Doe you make it your plot and joy to multiply shekels, and change of rayment? to weare variety of State-gold upon your backs, when so many precious Saints doe want a little of it for their bellies? If so, I would but put Elisha 's question unto you, Is this a time thus to receive money,
What! and Are you now running After nothing but treasure and bravery? Do you make it your plot and joy to multiply shekels, and change of raiment? to wear variety of State-gold upon your backs, when so many precious Saints do want a little of it for their bellies? If so, I would but put Elisha is question unto you, Is this a time thus to receive money,
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and to receive garments? Doe yee mourne in gold and scarlet for our common Mother, great Britaine, that lyes a dying? Oh beware of entayling Gehazi 's leprosie from your selves to posterity.
and to receive garments? Do ye mourn in gold and scarlet for our Common Mother, great Britain, that lies a dying? O beware of entailing Gehazi is leprosy from your selves to posterity.
But as for you, Brethren, who are the scattered Children of the West, remember your selves to bee Christian Rechabites; and therefore see that yee doe Christianly imitate that mortified Family, who, in expectation of troublous times, did propare before-hand, by accustoming themselves to drinke no wine all their dayes, they, their wives, their sonnes, nor their daughters:
But as for you, Brothers, who Are the scattered Children of the West, Remember your selves to be Christian Rechabites; and Therefore see that ye do Christianly imitate that mortified Family, who, in expectation of troublous times, did propare beforehand, by accustoming themselves to drink no wine all their days, they, their wives, their Sons, nor their daughters:
yet let it bee but like that plantation of the Gardiner, when hee doth set his Flowers in a Pot of earth, so that they may be easily removed from place to place, in change of weathers:
yet let it be but like that plantation of the Gardener, when he does Set his Flowers in a Pot of earth, so that they may be Easily removed from place to place, in change of weathers:
in like manner let us so plant our selves and families in these Easterne parts, that wee may bee in a fit posture to be carried West-ward, Pots and all,
in like manner let us so plant our selves and families in these Eastern parts, that we may be in a fit posture to be carried Westward, Pots and all,
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though the Text and historie are altogether Easterne, yet this branch of application must be wholly Westerne; and therefore I would have you now to take the words,
though the Text and history Are altogether Eastern, yet this branch of application must be wholly Western; and Therefore I would have you now to take the words,
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Suppose, brethren, that you heard all the well-affected of those Counties (and such I dare generally to call them still) on the one part, roaring to his Majestie, as sometimes that mother did cry to the King of Israel, when shee had eaten her son for hunger, Help, my Lord O King:
Suppose, brothers, that you herd all the Well-affected of those Counties (and such I Dare generally to call them still) on the one part, roaring to his Majesty, as sometime that mother did cry to the King of Israel, when she had eaten her son for hunger, Help, my Lord Oh King:
And then imagine his Majestie answering them in the words of David, upon another occasion, I am this day weake, though anointed King; and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too hard for me (they were his sisters two sons, Ioab, and Abishai ) Make that supposition upon the one side:
And then imagine his Majesty answering them in the words of David, upon Another occasion, I am this day weak, though anointed King; and these men, the Sons of Zeruiah, Are too hard for me (they were his Sisters two Sons, Ioab, and Abishai) Make that supposition upon the one side:
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But then, suppose them on the other part, crying, and yelling to us, and to all their scattered brethren, in the words of the Text, with addition, Oh yee Protestant, Christian, English hearts;
But then, suppose them on the other part, crying, and yelling to us, and to all their scattered brothers, in the words of the Text, with addition, O ye Protestant, Christian, English hearts;
Whence wee learne, by the Lords methode in punishing, what must be our order in lamenting: First the sins, then the sorrows of a Countrie are to be mourned over.
Whence we Learn, by the lords method in punishing, what must be our order in lamenting: First the Sins, then the sorrows of a Country Are to be mourned over.
I shall endeavour equally to decline both of these extreames, and yet to give you some speciall matter of humiliation; and to that end take these two hints, helps, or directories,
I shall endeavour equally to decline both of these extremes, and yet to give you Some special matter of humiliation; and to that end take these two hints, helps, or directories,
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First, you may be guided to find them out by their effects; Doe but aske the word of God, What provocations especially have an ejecting, exiling, banishing effect, that is, doe cause mens houses and Countries to cast them out? For I find that there is such a speciall sort of sins in Scripture, Because we have forsaken the land,
First, you may be guided to find them out by their effects; Do but ask the word of God, What provocations especially have an ejecting, exiling, banishing Effect, that is, do cause men's houses and Countries to cast them out? For I find that there is such a special sort of Sins in Scripture, Because we have forsaken the land,
There, Ejection is the punishment of Luke-warmenesse. But now we are to know further, that Luke-warmenesse hath two branches; First, there is Luke-warmness in service to God, that is, Demi - coldnesse in his worship; this is commonly called Formality, condemned by St Paul, Having a forme of godlines, but denying the power thereof.
There, Ejection is the punishment of Lukewarmness. But now we Are to know further, that Lukewarmness hath two branches; First, there is Lukewarmness in service to God, that is, Demi - coldness in his worship; this is commonly called Formality, condemned by Saint Paul, Having a Form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
Secondly, there is a Luke-warmeness in service for God, that is, Demi - fervour in his cause; this is ordinarily termed Neutrality, and it is censured by Eliah, How long halt yee betweene two opinions? Both these texts I have largely handled heretofore in those Countries, perhaps in the audience of some now present; and I fear that many which then heard me, are now feeling in those parts, the truth and weight of that word of God.
Secondly, there is a Luke-warmeness in service for God, that is, Demi - fervour in his cause; this is ordinarily termed Neutrality, and it is censured by Elijah, How long halt ye between two opinions? Both these texts I have largely handled heretofore in those Countries, perhaps in the audience of Some now present; and I Fear that many which then herd me, Are now feeling in those parts, the truth and weight of that word of God.
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the abomination of Clay-worshiping! It did twice eject righteous Lot out of his beloved plaines of Sodom: His sin (as Divines conceive) was covetousnesse; in that he could find in his heart, to live amongst the prodigious wicked Sodomites, for the love of their fruitfull country:
the abomination of Clay-worshiping! It did twice eject righteous Lot out of his Beloved plains of Sodom: His since (as Divines conceive) was covetousness; in that he could find in his heart, to live among the prodigious wicked Sodomites, for the love of their fruitful country:
for it is said, And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plaine of Jordan, that it was well watered every where — then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan:
for it is said, And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where — then Lot chosen him all the plain of Jordan:
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That is, worldly Lot was so baited with the commodity of the place, that, for love therof, he swallowes the hook of Sodomitical neighbour-hood & company.
That is, worldly Lot was so baited with the commodity of the place, that, for love thereof, he Swallows the hook of Sodomitical neighbourhood & company.
but now the Lord taketh a more through course with him, he doth smoak and fire him out of his beloved hole and nest, with brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven;
but now the Lord Takes a more through course with him, he does smoke and fire him out of his Beloved hold and nest, with brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven;
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and for,) Jesus Christ. The very Heathen Historian hath left it upon record long since, that this sin of private selfishnes, did heretofore eject our forefathers, the ancient Britans, out of this good land, making way for the Romans into it — of Old (faith he) the Britans were under one Government,
and for,) jesus christ. The very Heathen Historian hath left it upon record long since, that this since of private selfishnes, did heretofore eject our Forefathers, the ancient Britons, out of this good land, making Way for the Romans into it — of Old (faith he) the Britons were under one Government,
And so whilst every one did fight, all were overcome: that is, our British fore-fathers were Shire-bound, City-bound, Town-bound, Parish-bound, House-bound;
And so while every one did fight, all were overcome: that is, our Brit Forefathers were Shire-bound, City-bound, Town-bound, Parish-bound, House-bound;
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Oh, 'tis a sad symptome, and a wild infatuation, when men are so over-round for their owne private places, that they are flat for the publike. Nay, doubtlesse, a man may be a Malignant to the publike, by being too selfishly zealous for his owne particular Parish, Towne, or Country.
O, it's a sad Symptom, and a wild infatuation, when men Are so over-round for their own private places, that they Are flat for the public. Nay, doubtless, a man may be a Malignant to the public, by being too selfishly zealous for his own particular Parish, Town, or Country.
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And his way of selfishnesse, oh how many Countries and places, hath this kind of Religious selfe, (the selfe of opinions) utterly undone? How many people and persons hath it ejected? Thus whilest Iohn of Leyden, and his Anabaptists at Munster, pretending Christ,
And his Way of selfishness, o how many Countries and places, hath this kind of Religious self, (the self of opinions) utterly undone? How many people and Persons hath it ejected? Thus whilst John of Leyden, and his Anabaptists At Munster, pretending christ,
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and Christian light and libertie, did undermine and eject the Orthodox Protestant party there, at last, themselves being also cut off, way was made to bring in the old Bishop of Munster, and his rabble againe.
and Christian Light and liberty, did undermine and eject the Orthodox Protestant party there, At last, themselves being also Cut off, Way was made to bring in the old Bishop of Munster, and his rabble again.
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Secondly, there is a Civill, or Morall-selfe; this comprehendeth Vertues, Honours, Relations, &c. The love of which hath been the destruction and overthrow of many a flourishing City, Countrie, County.
Secondly, there is a Civil, or Morall-selfe; this comprehendeth Virtues, Honours, Relations, etc. The love of which hath been the destruction and overthrow of many a flourishing city, Country, County.
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To instance but in relations; You know how disadvantagious it was to Nehemiahs building, that so many of his Nobles were of kin to Tobiah. It is said, It is said, There were many in Iudah sworn unto Tobiah, because he was the son-in-law to Shechaniah, the son of Arah, and his son Iohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam, the son of Berechiah:
To instance but in relations; You know how disadvantageous it was to Nehemiah's building, that so many of his Nobles were of kin to Tobiah. It is said, It is said, There were many in Iudah sworn unto Tobiah, Because he was the son-in-law to Shechaniah, the son of Arah, and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam, the son of Berechiah:
First continuall secret intelligence with the enemie, Verse 17. Moreover, the Nobles of Iudah sent many letters unto Tobiah, (or multiplied letters passing to Tebiah) and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. Secondly, interceding,
First continual secret intelligence with the enemy, Verse 17. Moreover, the Nobles of Iudah sent many letters unto Tobiah, (or multiplied letters passing to Tebiah) and the letters of Tobiah Come unto them. Secondly, interceding,
Oh these entangling names and relations of son-in-law, and father-in-law, of brother-in-law, and daughter-in-law! It was son Tobiah, and Father Shechaniah;
O these entangling names and relations of son-in-law, and father-in-law, of brother-in-law, and daughter-in-law! It was son Tobiah, and Father Shechaniah;
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Son Iohanan, and Father Meshullam: So that searce a Malignant in all Tobiahs party, but had some one or other to speak for him unto Nehemiah. Remember therefore that this Civill selfe also hath been a great ejecting sin.
Son Johanan, and Father Meshullam: So that searce a Malignant in all Tobiah's party, but had Some one or other to speak for him unto Nehemiah. remember Therefore that this Civil self also hath been a great ejecting since.
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Hushai and Achitophel had their severall projections, and the clashing of those lost the cause of Absalom. How many enterprises since the beginning of this warre would have been more succesfull,
Hushai and Ahithophel had their several projections, and the clashing of those lost the cause of Absalom. How many enterprises since the beginning of this war would have been more successful,
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but, in lowlinesse of mind, let each esteeme others better then themselves? Or that resolution of Luther, Let the work be done by others, yea by any, so as it be done? But I will contract:
but, in lowliness of mind, let each esteem Others better then themselves? Or that resolution of Luther, Let the work be done by Others, yea by any, so as it be done? But I will contract:
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and this is threefold, according to the three Cardinall lusts, as they are reckoned up by St. Iohn: The lust of the flesh; this is pleasure: The lust of the eyes; that is profit:
and this is threefold, according to the three Cardinal Lustiest, as they Are reckoned up by Saint John: The lust of the Flesh; this is pleasure: The lust of the eyes; that is profit:
Thus, that one foule act of uncleannesse, committed and defended by the Gibeathites, did almost utterly root out the tribe of Benjamin. And the effeminacie of one Sardanapalus, and adultery of one Paris, did put an end to the famous Assyrian Monarchy, and to the Trojan kingdome.
Thus, that one foul act of uncleanness, committed and defended by the Gibeathites, did almost utterly root out the tribe of Benjamin. And the effeminacy of one Sardanapalus, and adultery of one paris, did put an end to the famous assyrian Monarchy, and to the Trojan Kingdom.
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Thus, the sacrilegious Covetousnes of one Achan did endanger the whole campe of Israel; and the niggardlinesse of the besieged Citizens of Constantinople lost that Easterne City and Empire to that barbarous Turkish Sultan.
Thus, the sacrilegious Covetousness of one achan did endanger the Whole camp of Israel; and the niggardliness of the besieged Citizens of Constantinople lost that Eastern city and Empire to that barbarous Turkish Sultan.
Emulations sometimes there are betwixt Commander and Commander, as that betwixt Ioab and Abner, which in fine lost the house of Saul, and did cost the lives of them both.
Emulations sometime there Are betwixt Commander and Commander, as that betwixt Ioab and Abner, which in fine lost the house of Saul, and did cost the lives of them both.
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The method was this, First, Abner takes distaste against Ishbosbeth, because he reproved him for his uncleannesse; and, souldier like, he sweares to be revenged upon him:
The method was this, First, Abner Takes distaste against Isboseth, Because he reproved him for his uncleanness; and, soldier like, he swears to be revenged upon him:
Sometimes evill Emulations are betwixt Commanders, or Governours, and the Common people: Such was that evill spirit that was raised betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem: so that the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech, and he cruelly with them:
Sometime evil Emulations Are betwixt Commanders, or Governors, and the Common people: Such was that evil Spirit that was raised betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem: so that the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech, and he cruelly with them:
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first the Admirall lost his head, and then the Duke, to the unspeakable detriment of the common Protestant cause then in England. Beware therefore of party-makings in Armies, in Committies, in Counties,
First the Admiral lost his head, and then the Duke, to the unspeakable detriment of the Common Protestant cause then in England. Beware Therefore of party-makings in Armies, in Committees, in Counties,
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as, the Tinne of Cornwall; the Clothing of Devon; the Lead, Coale, and Cattle of Somerset; the flocks of Dorset; and the Corne of Wilts, are knowen, and famous.
as, the Tin of Cornwall; the Clothing of Devon; the Led, Coal, and Cattle of Somerset; the flocks of Dorset; and the Corn of Wilts, Are known, and famous.
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how were their souls made more black, and rude with Ignorance and prophanenesse, then their bodies, with soot and oare? And yet who did pitie their condition? How few did looke after their salvation? And therefore now you see, those pits and places have been mines of men, and store-houses of fuell, bullets, fire,
how were their Souls made more black, and rude with Ignorance and profaneness, then their bodies, with soot and oar? And yet who did pity their condition? How few did look After their salvation? And Therefore now you see, those pits and places have been mines of men, and storehouses of fuel, bullets, fire,
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and mourne for the contentious law-suits of Cornwall, and for that cruell goodlucke, (I thinke they call it) in which there was so much cruelty exercised upon poor ship-wrackt strangers;
and mourn for the contentious lawsuits of Cornwall, and for that cruel goodlucke, (I think they call it) in which there was so much cruelty exercised upon poor shipwrecked Strangers;
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First I say of the Bath, for there the Lusts of those strangers that bathed, did often times out-boyle (with fire of Lust) the scalding waters of the Bath: And the Aire had in it a greater scum of oaths,
First I say of the Bath, for there the Lustiest of those Strangers that bathed, did often times out-boyle (with fire of Lust) the scalding waters of the Bath: And the Air had in it a greater scum of Oaths,
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Oh the blasphemies, and uncleannesses, of thought, word, and action, that were committed against God and man, in that place at every spring and fall! A Patient could hardly go thither for a cure of his Body, but he came off with some disease or ulcer in his Soul and conscience.
O the Blasphemies, and Uncleannesses, of Thought, word, and actium, that were committed against God and man, in that place At every spring and fallen! A Patient could hardly go thither for a cure of his Body, but he Come off with Some disease or ulcer in his Soul and conscience.
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for, I doe not onely impute the totall demolishing of Lectures in that Countie to that present man of sin, which is said to have given God thanks, that he had now never a Lecture left in his Diocesse;
for, I do not only impute the total demolishing of Lectures in that County to that present man of since, which is said to have given God thanks, that he had now never a Lecture left in his Diocese;
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whether that crying and cursing sinne of Corn-hoarding hath not been found amongst them; seeing the great commodity of their Country did especially tempt them thereunto.
whither that crying and cursing sin of Corn-hoarding hath not been found among them; seeing the great commodity of their Country did especially tempt them thereunto.
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And where they find that great act of oppression, let them lay to heart that terrible Proverb of the Wise-man, Hee, that is, Every one, that withholdeth Corne, that is, to raise the Market, the people shall curse him:
And where they find that great act of oppression, let them lay to heart that terrible Proverb of the Wiseman, He, that is, Every one, that withholdeth Corn, that is, to raise the Market, the people shall curse him:
Finally, as for (the Durotrîges ) the people of Dorset that abound with Flocks, they may sit downe and make diligent search after the Sheep-Masters sinnes.
Finally, as for (the Durotrîges) the people of Dorset that abound with Flocks, they may fit down and make diligent search After the Sheep-Masters Sins.
that is, let them beware of abiding amongst the sheepfolds, to heare the bleatings of the flocks, now that there is so much blessing promised to such as doe offer themselves willingly, and that such bitter curses are flying against those that come not up to the Lords help.
that is, let them beware of abiding among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks, now that there is so much blessing promised to such as doe offer themselves willingly, and that such bitter curses Are flying against those that come not up to the lords help.
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Thus have I shot mine arrowes every-way: (much at an adventure, I confesse) that by all meanes I might hit some. These are Geographicall hints and helps to search after our ejecting sinnes.
Thus have I shot mine arrows everyway: (much At an adventure, I confess) that by all means I might hit Some. These Are Geographical hints and helps to search After our ejecting Sins.
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Secondly, Wee may be directed in our sin-searching, by observing the Proportions betwixt our sinnes and punishments. Punishment is the fruit and issue of sinne:
Secondly, we may be directed in our sin-searching, by observing the Proportions betwixt our Sins and punishments. Punishment is the fruit and issue of sin:
and they are sometimes so well alike, that you may know the mother by the daughter; wee may see written upon the Rod, both by whom, and for what it is appointed.
and they Are sometime so well alike, that you may know the mother by the daughter; we may see written upon the Rod, both by whom, and for what it is appointed.
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This Adonibezek, though an Heathen, could discerne, when hee said, Threescore and ten Kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table:
This Adonibezek, though an Heathen, could discern, when he said, Threescore and ten Kings, having their thumbs and their great toes Cut off, gathered their meat under my table:
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3. Sometimes there is a Proportion of Place: Thus King Jorams Carcasse must be cast into the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite; and Jezabels bloud must bee licked by the dogs in the same field where they had licked Naboths before.
3. Sometime there is a Proportion of Place: Thus King Jorams Carcase must be cast into the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite; and Jezebel's blood must be licked by the Dogs in the same field where they had licked Naboth's before.
or Parish, were too selfish and covetous; and that it was their great worke and sinne to endeavour to build their nests so high, that no hand should reach them;
or Parish, were too selfish and covetous; and that it was their great work and sin to endeavour to built their nests so high, that no hand should reach them;
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and therefore, it may be, the Lord hath proportionably set a Leopard to watch over them, and their Cities; so that every one that goeth out thence is in danger to be torne in pieces: that is, their Patron is a Miscreant, one that delights in bloud and rapine.
and Therefore, it may be, the Lord hath proportionably Set a Leopard to watch over them, and their Cities; so that every one that Goes out thence is in danger to be torn in Pieces: that is, their Patron is a Miscreant, one that delights in blood and rapine.
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Some of us heretofore were scarcely well acquainted with our nextneighbour-professors; and therefore wee are now made nextneighbours to our Brethren of other Shires. And behold, this one Church doth containe at once the Exiled fragments of five spacious Counties, which are forced by one common calamity, to bee weeping Pew-neighbours this day.
some of us heretofore were scarcely well acquainted with our nextneighbour-professors; and Therefore we Are now made nextneighbours to our Brothers of other Shires. And behold, this one Church does contain At once the Exiled fragments of five spacious Counties, which Are forced by one Common calamity, to be weeping Pew-neighbours this day.
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I should bee very loath to give gall and worm-wood to any place or person that is upon the Crosse; but I should bee as loath, on the other side, to neglect the giving of a wholesome (though bitter) potion of cleansing physicke, now that our soules are prepared and opened by afflictions:
I should be very loath to give Gall and wormwood to any place or person that is upon the Cross; but I should be as loath, on the other side, to neglect the giving of a wholesome (though bitter) potion of cleansing physic, now that our Souls Are prepared and opened by afflictions:
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And now, to close up, let mee beseech and charge you, and my selfe, to make use of all these helps and hints in secret, betwixt God and our consciences.
And now, to close up, let me beseech and charge you, and my self, to make use of all these helps and hints in secret, betwixt God and our Consciences.
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This wee see in Josephs brethren, when hee had put them all together into ward three dayes in Egypt, They said one to another, Wee are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that wee saw the anguish of his soule when hee besought us, and wee would not heare:
This we see in Josephs brothers, when he had put them all together into ward three days in Egypt, They said one to Another, we Are verily guilty Concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul when he besought us, and we would not hear:
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Their fault was unbrotherly cruell dealing with Joseph, in selling him into Egypt; and this they doe now call to mind, by that harsh usage and imprisonment which themselves have met withall in the same Egypt. Thus Affliction is a tell-troth, a remembrancer of sinne.
Their fault was unbrotherly cruel dealing with Joseph, in selling him into Egypt; and this they do now call to mind, by that harsh usage and imprisonment which themselves have met withal in the same Egypt. Thus Affliction is a Telltruth, a remembrancer of sin.
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This wee see in Manasseh 's case, who in the day of his prosperity puffed at God and his Prophets, Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the Captains of the hoste of the King of Assyria, which tooke Manasseh among the thornes, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
This we see in Manasses is case, who in the day of his Prosperity puffed At God and his prophets, Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the Captains of the host of the King of Assyria, which took Manasses among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Secondly, Let us also lament and mourne over the Countries of our Nativity, because of their Penall evills; that is, the evills of suffering, which are the effects and punishments of those sinnes.
Secondly, Let us also lament and mourn over the Countries of our Nativity, Because of their Penal evils; that is, the evils of suffering, which Are the effects and punishments of those Sins.
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How great a right, I shall shew and prove in an ensuing Parallel. In which wee will endeavour to set the afflicted man Job of the East, and the afflicted Job-like Country of the West over against each other;
How great a right, I shall show and prove in an ensuing Parallel. In which we will endeavour to Set the afflicted man Job of the East, and the afflicted job-like Country of the West over against each other;
First, let us speake a litle of the [ Ʋnde ] or whence, that is the height of happinesse; from whence first Iob, and now our Countrie, have been cast down:
First, let us speak a little of the [ Ʋnde ] or whence, that is the height of happiness; from whence First Job, and now our Country, have been cast down:
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because, to an ingenuous spirit, this hath been the greatest aggravation of a fall: Iob was throwne downe from his primitive prosperous estate, as wee called it:
Because, to an ingenuous Spirit, this hath been the greatest aggravation of a fallen: Job was thrown down from his primitive prosperous estate, as we called it:
and outwardly honest towards men, and upright: yea, he had a sound principle of both, one that feared God; and this principle was strong and generall, he eschewed evill. Before I give a parallel to this branch, let me Apologize a litle in the words of that mourning Oratour,
and outwardly honest towards men, and upright: yea, he had a found principle of both, one that feared God; and this principle was strong and general, he Eschewed evil. Before I give a parallel to this branch, let me Apologise a little in the words of that mourning Orator,
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The God of truth make all our now dispersed Professors in those parts, and our few garrisons at home, still wise and watchfull to keepe their garments in these pilfering times, lest they walke naked, and they see their shame.
The God of truth make all our now dispersed Professors in those parts, and our few garrisons At home, still wise and watchful to keep their garments in these pilfering times, lest they walk naked, and they see their shame.
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Besides, in the last times, since these troubles began, the extraordinarie cryes to heaven, and seekings to God, publikely, privatly, with prayer, fasting,
Beside, in the last times, since these Troubles began, the extraordinary cries to heaven, and seekings to God, publicly, privately, with prayer, fasting,
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and teares, in many places were such, as would (I thinke) have forced the most adverse Anti-westerne spirit to confesse, that there was much of the feare of God in those places.
and tears, in many places were such, as would (I think) have forced the most adverse Anti-westerne Spirit to confess, that there was much of the Fear of God in those places.
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which proveth, (even to the face of Calumnie it selfe) that in the West there was many a man that was perfect and upright, that feared God, and eschewed evil.
which Proves, (even to the face of Calumny it self) that in the West there was many a man that was perfect and upright, that feared God, and Eschewed evil.
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Secondly, but the greatest bulk and burthen of the miseries both of the Easterne and Westerne Iob, doth ly in that second part, which I call the [ Quo ] the [ whither ] of their sufferings, containing all those positive afflictions and cruelties that were laid upon them:
Secondly, but the greatest bulk and burden of the misery's both of the Eastern and Western Job, does lie in that second part, which I call the [ Quo ] the [ whither ] of their sufferings, containing all those positive afflictions and cruelties that were laid upon them:
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but they dealt with him, as the American Canibals are wont to handle their Prisoners: It is said of them, that when they take a prisoner, they doe feed upon him alive, and by degrees;
but they dealt with him, as the American Cannibals Are wont to handle their Prisoners: It is said of them, that when they take a prisoner, they do feed upon him alive, and by Degrees;
This doth answer to the smiting of Iob with sores and ulcers in his body. Lastly, there being nothing now left but the bare bones, yet those worse then Ravens have not done with him,
This does answer to the smiting of Job with sores and ulcers in his body. Lastly, there being nothing now left but the bore bones, yet those Worse then Ravens have not done with him,
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That is, they doe first heat and beat them, to fetch out the marrow; and when they have gotten as much as will run out, at last they chop and boile them againe, to force out the utmost drops of fatnesse and moisture.
That is, they do First heat and beatrice them, to fetch out the marrow; and when they have got as much as will run out, At last they chop and boil them again, to force out the utmost drops of fatness and moisture.
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And this last act of cruelty may run parallel with Satans afflicting of the soule of Iob by false accusations, and spirituall calumnies. So much in generall.
And this last act of cruelty may run parallel with Satan afflicting of the soul of Job by false accusations, and spiritual calumnies. So much in general.
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This is expressed in seven verses together, in which there is a second method, or subdivision of cruelty, expressed with great varieties, both of Tyranny and Miseries:
This is expressed in seven Verses together, in which there is a second method, or subdivision of cruelty, expressed with great varieties, both of Tyranny and Misery's:
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They were, in two words, his plundering neighbours. The Caldeans were a people inhabiting Caldea; and are described by the Prophet Habakkuk, to be a bitter and hasty nation, terrible and dreadfull;
They were, in two words, his plundering neighbours. The Chaldaeans were a people inhabiting Chaldea; and Are described by the Prophet Habakkuk, to be a bitter and hasty Nation, terrible and dreadful;
they are not tryals, but judgements: thou seest the very Judgement of Sodom is come upon thee, (for the Judgement of Sodom was not so long before his time,
they Are not trials, but Judgments: thou See the very Judgement of Sodom is come upon thee, (for the Judgement of Sodom was not so long before his time,
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Upon these the fire of God fell from heaven, and burnt up both sheep and Shepherds, one onely servant escaping to tell it. Thirdly, for carriage and labour;
Upon these the fire of God fell from heaven, and burned up both sheep and Shepherd's, one only servant escaping to tell it. Thirdly, for carriage and labour;
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Lastly, Hee had for his comfort, yet remaining, seven sonnes, and three daughters, which were this day eating and drinking wine in their eldest brothers house;
Lastly, He had for his Comfort, yet remaining, seven Sons, and three daughters, which were this day eating and drinking wine in their eldest Brother's house;
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So that of all his eleven thousand and five hundred Cattell, of all his very great houshold of Servants, of all his ten Children, not a Hoofe, not a Lad, not a Child is left, to feed, clothe, serve, or comfort him; but only foure miserable Messengers;
So that of all his eleven thousand and five hundred Cattle, of all his very great household of Servants, of all his ten Children, not a Hoof, not a Lad, not a Child is left, to feed, cloth, serve, or Comfort him; but only foure miserable Messengers;
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and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him, feare not. Thus dealt Satan with Jobs Children, that hee might kill soule and body together. Therefore the Time is remarkable:
and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him, Fear not. Thus dealt Satan with Jobs Children, that he might kill soul and body together. Therefore the Time is remarkable:
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Oh! how easily might all these Instruments, Objects, Order, and Measure of holy Jobs Calamities, be amply parallel'd by our Westerne sufferings? With what facility could I here expatiate? Take but some few hints and sips.
Oh! how Easily might all these Instruments, Objects, Order, and Measure of holy Jobs Calamities, be amply paralleled by our Western sufferings? With what facility could I Here expatiate? Take but Some few hints and sips.
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and dwelt peaceably and merrily together, as neighbours and friends; nay, as brethren and sisters; that they had carried such tongues in their heads, or such hearts in their brests,
and dwelled peaceably and merrily together, as neighbours and Friends; nay, as brothers and Sisters; that they had carried such tongues in their Heads, or such hearts in their breasts,
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as doe now appeare? Such tongues, I say, as could have cryed, Round-heads, Rebells, Dogs, Devils, to their owne Protestant neighbours, friends, familiars, brethren? Such hearts as could close and joyn with armed Papists,
as do now appear? Such tongues, I say, as could have cried, Roundheads, Rebels, Dogs, Devils, to their own Protestant neighbours, Friends, familiars, brothers? Such hearts as could close and join with armed Papists,
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or (perhaps) Parishioner, and should have wept over him, as Elisha did sometime over Hazael; and being asked (as hee) Why weepest thou? should have answered, Because I know the evill that thou wilt doe to the children of England:
or (perhaps) Parishioner, and should have wept over him, as Elisha did sometime over hazael; and being asked (as he) Why Weepest thou? should have answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do to the children of England:
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that is, thou shalt joyn with Papists, and Irish Rebels, after they have massacred above an hundred thousand Protestants in Ireland; and shalt with them take up Armes against the English Protestant Parliament:
that is, thou shalt join with Papists, and Irish Rebels, After they have massacred above an hundred thousand Protestants in Ireland; and shalt with them take up Arms against the English Protestant Parliament:
Would not such a man have replyed in Hazaels words, But what! Is thy servant a dog, that hee should doe this great thing? What? would you make mee no Protestant, no Christian, no Man;
Would not such a man have replied in Hazaels words, But what! Is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? What? would you make me no Protestant, no Christian, no Man;
nay, worse than a Beare or a Tyger, that loveth and preserveth his owne kindred? Thus, doubtlesse, men would then have answered to such a Propheticall Elisha: Nay, they would have added that loud voyce of Festus unto Paul, Thou art beside thy selfe, Preacher, much learning hath made thee mad:
nay, Worse than a Bear or a Tiger, that loves and Preserveth his own kindred? Thus, doubtless, men would then have answered to such a Prophetical Elisha: Nay, they would have added that loud voice of Festus unto Paul, Thou art beside thy self, Preacher, much learning hath made thee mad:
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Nay, did not some men charge Gods Ministers almost so high, when they did but fore-tell us of this very sword which now wee feele? Let this bee the first Parallel.
Nay, did not Some men charge God's Ministers almost so high, when they did but foretell us of this very sword which now we feel? Let this be the First Parallel.
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to which, all the strange fowles of the aire are come together to devoure? Yea, doe not (in Habakkuks words) the bitter and hasty nations march through the breadth of the Land, to possesse the dwelling places that are not theirs? Are they not terrible and dreadfull, and their horses swifter than the Leopards,
to which, all the strange fowls of the air Are come together to devour? Yea, do not (in Habakkuks words) the bitter and hasty Nations march through the breadth of the Land, to possess the Dwelling places that Are not theirs? are they not terrible and dreadful, and their Horses swifter than the Leopards,
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and more fierce than the evening Wolves? Are not their horsemen come from farre? doe they not fly as the Eagle that hasteth to eat? Doe they not come all for violence? Yea, they will (I feare) scoffe at the Kings (in the end,) and the Princes shall be a scorne unto them, &c. But these fierce Strangers have especially abounded in the West, whose shores doe day and night lie open upon both sides, South and North, to receive both French and Irish: who, together with High and Low-Germans, are let-in at those Posterne doores, to the funerals of Great Britaine, by her owne sonnes.
and more fierce than the evening Wolves? are not their horsemen come from Far? do they not fly as the Eagl that hastes to eat? Do they not come all for violence? Yea, they will (I Fear) scoff At the Kings (in the end,) and the Princes shall be a scorn unto them, etc. But these fierce Strangers have especially abounded in the West, whose shores do day and night lie open upon both sides, South and North, to receive both French and Irish: who, together with High and Low-Germans, Are let-in At those Postern doors, to the funerals of Great Britain, by her own Sons.
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It is recorded in our Chronicles, as an inexpiable horrid impiety in King John, that hee is said to have sent to Mirammumalim, King of Africk and Morocco, with offer of his Kingdome to him, upon condition that hee would come and aide him with his Barbarians against his owne people. And is it now growne lawfull,
It is recorded in our Chronicles, as an inexpiable horrid impiety in King John, that he is said to have sent to Mirammumalim, King of Africa and Morocco, with offer of his Kingdom to him, upon condition that he would come and aid him with his Barbarians against his own people. And is it now grown lawful,
yea warrantable and necessary, not onely to arme our owne Papists, but to call in proscribed Irish Rebels, yea, Turks and Infidels, to kill and slay Christians, Protestants, Parliaments? The good Lord shake up the British Nation out of their spirituall sleeping sicknesse, and cause our England to see how shee hath mixed her selfe among the people,
yea warrantable and necessary, not only to arm our own Papists, but to call in proscribed Irish Rebels, yea, Turks and Infidels, to kill and slay Christians, Protestants, Parliaments? The good Lord shake up the Brit nation out of their spiritual sleeping sickness, and cause our England to see how she hath mixed her self among the people,
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Thou hast beene made the Land of fire and smoke in divers places: as the City, the Townes, the Parishes, and divers stately and ancient Mansions doe testifie:
Thou hast been made the Land of fire and smoke in diverse places: as the city, the Towns, the Parishes, and diverse stately and ancient Mansions do testify:
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and a great Wind from the Wildernesse,) to shake Jobs holy confidence, and to make him question his owne integrity? Did Satan intitle the Lord to those judgements, as if God had been on his side against Job? Oh this!
and a great Wind from the Wilderness,) to shake Jobs holy confidence, and to make him question his own integrity? Did Satan entitle the Lord to those Judgments, as if God had been on his side against Job? O this!
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they have cunningly endeavoured by the (sometimes) prosperous outward successe of the wicked, and the extraordinary heavy afflictions and defeats of the godly party in those Countries, to entitle the Lord to their side and cause, against his owne people and party.
they have cunningly endeavoured by the (sometime) prosperous outward success of the wicked, and the extraordinary heavy afflictions and defeats of the godly party in those Countries, to entitle the Lord to their side and cause, against his own people and party.
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For when S•nnacherib, coming up against reforming Hez kiah, sent Rabshakeh, in a reviling message, to Ierusalem; we find that he doth especially insist upon two common places, which are the great engines of the Enemy now a daies;
For when S•nnacherib, coming up against reforming Hez kiah, sent Rabshakeh, in a reviling message, to Ierusalem; we find that he does especially insist upon two Common places, which Are the great Engines of the Enemy now a days;
and therfore they are well worthy our perusall, viz. First, he doth asperse & charge Hezekiahs reformation with Sacriledge and Innovation: But if he say unto me, We trust in the Lord our God:
and Therefore they Are well worthy our perusal, viz. First, he does asperse & charge Hezekiah's Reformation with Sacrilege and Innovation: But if he say unto me, We trust in the Lord our God:
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Is not that he whose high places, and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Iudah and Ierusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem? As if he had said, Good people, looke about you, I am come purposely to undecerve you:
Is not that he whose high places, and whose Altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Iudah and Ierusalem, You shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem? As if he had said, Good people, look about you, I am come purposely to undecerve you:
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the wisest and most glorious King that ever swayed the Scepter of David; and is Hezekiah now become wiser then Solomon? Or can yee hope for more blessed dayes then his Who made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, 1 Kin. 10.27.
the Wisest and most glorious King that ever swayed the Sceptre of David; and is Hezekiah now become Wiser then Solomon? Or can ye hope for more blessed days then his Who made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, 1 Kin. 10.27.
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and Cedars made he to be as Sycamore trees, that are in the vale for abundance? Or what, had this young King, at twenty five yeares old, more understanding and devotion then all his grave and pious ancestors? What,
and Cedars made he to be as Sycamore trees, that Are in the vale for abundance? Or what, had this young King, At twenty five Years old, more understanding and devotion then all his grave and pious Ancestors? What,
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then Solomon, Rehoboam, Abijah, Asa, Iehoshaphat, Ioash, (and his Iehoiada) Ʋzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz his owne Father, that he makes such strange worke in the service of God? Nay further yet, good people, besides your high places, consider, your high Altars are also taken away,
then Solomon, Rehoboam, Abijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Joash, (and his Jehoiada) Ʋzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz his own Father, that he makes such strange work in the service of God? Nay further yet, good people, beside your high places, Consider, your high Altars Are also taken away,
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and yee are all confined, to your unspeakeable charge, trouble, and travell, to worship before this one Altar in Jerusalem. Secondly, he doth intitle the Lord unto his side against Hezekiah and the reformers, Am I now come up without the Lord against this place, to destroy it? The Lord said to me, Goe up against this place, and destroy it:
and ye Are all confined, to your unspeakable charge, trouble, and travel, to worship before this one Altar in Jerusalem. Secondly, he does entitle the Lord unto his side against Hezekiah and the reformers, Am I now come up without the Lord against this place, to destroy it? The Lord said to me, Go up against this place, and destroy it:
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As if he had said, O ye Rebels! (for so he had called them before) How durst yee to fight against your King, the great King of Assyria, and yet pretend that ye stand for God and for his Reformation? Behold and see, we have an expresse command, a positive commission to fight against you;
As if he had said, Oh you Rebels! (for so he had called them before) How durst ye to fight against your King, the great King of Assyria, and yet pretend that you stand for God and for his Reformation? Behold and see, we have an express command, a positive commission to fight against you;
and here Rabshakeh might have cited some Text out of the Prophets, which doe seeme to licence and call in the Assyrians, as the Lords rod, against Israel for their sins;
and Here Rabshakeh might have cited Some Text out of the prophets, which do seem to licence and call in the Assyrians, as the lords rod, against Israel for their Sins;
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Have not the armies of thine enemies taken their successive turnes at thee? When a well-affected Towne or Parish had first been plowed by their owne Malignant Gentry and neighbours, (as by the Sabeans ) with heavie fines and amercements;
Have not the armies of thine enemies taken their successive turns At thee? When a Well-affected Town or Parish had First been plowed by their own Malignant Gentry and neighbours, (as by the Sabeans) with heavy fines and amercements;
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when these are called away, then, thirdly, the French, Irish, and other Foreiners, a people of a strange Language, (like the Caldeans ) are sent upon them;
when these Are called away, then, Thirdly, the French, Irish, and other Foreigners, a people of a strange Language, (like the Chaldaeans) Are sent upon them;
And these severall bands of the enemie, are like those three swords of Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha, of which 'tis said, And it shall come to passe, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael (a stranger) shall Iehu slay: and him that escapeth the sword of Iehu (their King) shall Elisha (their Prophet) slay. Thus the first parallels doe run too evenly, which I called (the undoing of Iob in his temporals, by rapine and plundring.) I shall be shorter in the two following generalls.
And these several bans of the enemy, Are like those three swords of hazael, Jehu, and Elisha, of which it's said, And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of hazael (a stranger) shall Iehu slay: and him that escapeth the sword of Iehu (their King) shall Elisha (their Prophet) slay. Thus the First parallels do run too evenly, which I called (the undoing of Job in his temporals, by rapine and plundering.) I shall be shorter in the two following generals.
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Remember all this was but the fleecing of Iob, but the plundring of his estate; and skin for skin, (as Satan truly urged) all that a man hath will he give for his life;
remember all this was but the fleecing of Job, but the plundering of his estate; and skin for skin, (as Satan truly urged) all that a man hath will he give for his life;
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Secondly, the Smiting of Iob in his body with sores and ulcers, the stripping him of all Naturall comforts, which was called the plucking and eating the flesh from the bones;
Secondly, the Smiting of Job in his body with sores and ulcers, the stripping him of all Natural comforts, which was called the plucking and eating the Flesh from the bones;
not onely his children (which were flesh of his flesh) even seven sons and three daughters, were smitten dead in one place at a blow amidst their feasting,
not only his children (which were Flesh of his Flesh) even seven Sons and three daughters, were smitten dead in one place At a blow amid their feasting,
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Note there, (in the kind) they were boyles; Intensively, they were sore (or the worst sort of tormenting) boyles; and extensively, they were from the sole of his foot unto his crowne;
Note there, (in the kind) they were boils; Intensively, they were soar (or the worst sort of tormenting) boils; and extensively, they were from the sole of his foot unto his crown;
he took [ him. ] Secondly, observe the toole, or dressing instrument which he doth use, it was a sheard, (as wee call it) either because he was loath to touch his loathsome flesh with his hand,
he took [ him. ] Secondly, observe the tool, or dressing Instrument which he does use, it was a shore, (as we call it) either Because he was loath to touch his loathsome Flesh with his hand,
For a Westerne parallel to all this map, or rather Anatomie of miseries, I will gather but some particulars of the corporall and naturall sufferings and torments of our Country and Country-men, in those things which doe afflict their Liberties, Livelihood, Lives.
For a Western parallel to all this map, or rather Anatomy of misery's, I will gather but Some particulars of the corporal and natural sufferings and torments of our Country and Countrymen, in those things which do afflict their Liberties, Livelihood, Lives.
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The In-land places, are like the maine of Barbarie; for the poor Country-men, Yeomandry, and Artificers, are taken prisoners from their fields and shops, at the pleasure of the nefarious and necessitous souldiers,
The Inland places, Are like the main of Barbarie; for the poor Countrymen, Yeomanry, and Artificers, Are taken Prisoners from their fields and shops, At the pleasure of the nefarious and necessitous Soldiers,
Meane while the poor creatures, as amazed betwixt this choice of deaths, may well take up that Lamentation of the Ancient Britains (our Ancestors) in the downfall of Britaine, when thus they write, To Aetius the Roman Consul, the gr•anes of Britains, The Barbarians drive us back to the sea, the sea againe putteth us back upon the Barbarians:
Mean while the poor creatures, as amazed betwixt this choice of death's, may well take up that Lamentation of the Ancient Britains (our Ancestors) in the downfall of Britain, when thus they write, To Aetius the Roman Consul, the gr•anes of Britains, The Barbarians drive us back to the sea, the sea again putteth us back upon the Barbarians:
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If you look to the loathsomnesse of prisons, I must tell you, there are such in the West as may compare with Ieremiahs dungeon, into which they let him downe with cords, and in the dungeon there was no water, but myre:
If you look to the loathsomeness of prisons, I must tell you, there Are such in the West as may compare with Jeremiah's dungeon, into which they let him down with cords, and in the dungeon there was no water, but mire:
so that Ieremiah sunke in the myre. If you look to straightnesse and severity, there is not onely the common prison, but the prison of Peter, (as I may call it) where he stept betweene two souldiers, bound with two chaines, and the keepers before the doore keept the prison.
so that Jeremiah sunk in the mire. If you look to straightness and severity, there is not only the Common prison, but the prison of Peter, (as I may call it) where he stepped between two Soldiers, bound with two chains, and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
Guesse yee then, what cries and yells for bread and water there are now to be heard amongst the many scores which at present are shut up in that straight prison? Yea the passengers doe heare the cries, ere they see the prison.
Guess ye then, what cries and yells for bred and water there Are now to be herd among the many scores which At present Are shut up in that straight prison? Yea the passengers do hear the cries, ere they see the prison.
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Not farre off in an house, you may discover a third, like her of Zarephath, dressing and baking up the last meale of the Barrell, with the utmost oyle of the Cruse, that she and her family may eate it and die.
Not Far off in an house, you may discover a third, like her of Zarephath, dressing and baking up the last meal of the Barrel, with the utmost oil of the Cruse, that she and her family may eat it and die.
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Yea, it hath beene a lot which Ladies of honourable Families have not escaped, viz. after they have bin deprived of their houses by fire, of their goods by plundring, of their lands by Sequestration, of their Sons (under yeares) by imprisonment, at last to escape to the next Garrison on foot (almost bare-footed) in borrowed shooes, leaving their wearing Garments in the hands of the Enemy.
Yea, it hath been a lot which Ladies of honourable Families have not escaped, viz. After they have been deprived of their houses by fire, of their goods by plundering, of their Lands by Sequestration, of their Sons (under Years) by imprisonment, At last to escape to the next Garrison on foot (almost barefooted) in borrowed shoes, leaving their wearing Garments in the hands of the Enemy.
The third and highest degree, or common place of the enemies cruelty upon Job, was afflicting of him in his soule with spirituall scourges and scorpions, by temptations, false accusations, and desertions:
The third and highest degree, or Common place of the enemies cruelty upon Job, was afflicting of him in his soul with spiritual scourges and scorpions, by temptations, false accusations, and desertions:
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but Christianity will tell us, life for life, and all that a man is, will he give for his soule: And againe, the spirit of man will support his infirmities,
but Christianity will tell us, life for life, and all that a man is, will he give for his soul: And again, the Spirit of man will support his infirmities,
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In which words there is a scornefull exprobration, and a wicked direction, the exprobration in these words, Dost thou still retaine thine integrity? As if shee had said, what!
In which words there is a scornful exprobration, and a wicked direction, the exprobration in these words, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? As if she had said, what!
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and sacrifices, profited thee? Where are the •arnings, what is the advantage of thine holinesse and singularity? And yet dost thou still retaine thine integrity? Away with these emptie shewes, and fruitless devotions;
and Sacrifices, profited thee? Where Are the •arnings, what is the advantage of thine holiness and singularity? And yet dost thou still retain thine integrity? Away with these empty shows, and fruitless devotions;
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These bolts came from his wife; next what sharpe and keen charges doth he receive from his mistaking friends? Who, by their false accusations and conclusions against him, did endeavour to dispute him out of his innocency? Thus Eliphaz begins to charge him, Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? Then Bildad doth second him:
These bolts Come from his wife; next what sharp and keen charges does he receive from his mistaking Friends? Who, by their false accusations and conclusions against him, did endeavour to dispute him out of his innocency? Thus Eliphaz begins to charge him, remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous Cut off? Then Bildad does second him:
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and the malignancy of his wife, were all as nothing to this spirituall battell-array. In my Westerne parallel to this affliction, I must double my Lamentations: Alas, alas, poore native Country!
and the malignancy of his wife, were all as nothing to this spiritual Battle array. In my Western parallel to this affliction, I must double my Lamentations: Alas, alas, poor native Country!
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This last degree of Jobs misery is the highest and heaviest of all, so is it that wherein thou canst most aptly, and fully compare with this thy pattern: For,
This last degree of Jobs misery is the highest and Heaviest of all, so is it that wherein thou Canst most aptly, and Fully compare with this thy pattern: For,
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Did Satan turne the mouth of Jobs owne Ordnance upon himselfe, making his friends to become miserable comforters? Did also the wife of his bosome turne Malignant? Surely, these our dayes are as the dayes of Peleg, in whose time the earth was divided; they are the very times of division which were fore-told by our Saviour,
Did Satan turn the Mouth of Jobs own Ordnance upon himself, making his Friends to become miserable Comforters? Did also the wife of his bosom turn Malignant? Surely, these our days Are as the days of Peleg, in whose time the earth was divided; they Are the very times of division which were foretold by our Saviour,
when he sayes, There shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three, (it is like that the three were Malignants,) the father shall be divided against the son,
when he Says, There shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three, (it is like that the three were Malignants,) the father shall be divided against the son,
Loe, there are the five, if you take the same woman to be both the mother, (to her son) and the mother in law (to his wife:) But though a shower of stormy divisions hath over-spread the whole Land in generall, yet you see this cloud arising especially in the West; there is the father divided against the son, that is, many an old, wicked, ambitious, Machivillian Saul, is there to be found hating his sweet and faithfull son Ionathan, for cleaving to the just and holy cause of (David,) the men after Gods owne heart;
Lo, there Are the five, if you take the same woman to be both the mother, (to her son) and the mother in law (to his wife:) But though a shower of stormy divisions hath overspread the Whole Land in general, yet you see this cloud arising especially in the West; there is the father divided against the son, that is, many an old, wicked, ambitious, Machiavellian Saul, is there to be found hating his sweet and faithful son Ionathan, for cleaving to the just and holy cause of (David,) the men After God's own heart;
yea, he is enkindled against him, railing at him, and calling him perverse Rebell, (a remarkeable Title) and telling him that he will confound himselfe, and the whole family by taking this side, &c. This is the father against the son. Next, there is also the son against the father, that is, many a bushie, bloody, ambitious Absalom is there to be found, which doth not stick to murther his owne brethren, to plunder and defile his fathers house, and to drive him (if he be a man after Gods own heart) weeping and bare-foot, both from his owne habitations, and from the publike ordinances;
yea, he is enkindled against him, railing At him, and calling him perverse Rebel, (a remarkable Title) and telling him that he will confound himself, and the Whole family by taking this side, etc. This is the father against the son. Next, there is also the son against the father, that is, many a bushy, bloody, ambitious Absalom is there to be found, which does not stick to murder his own brothers, to plunder and defile his Father's house, and to drive him (if he be a man After God's own heart) weeping and barefoot, both from his own habitations, and from the public ordinances;
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As for mothers and daughters, &c. There you might see in every County many an unnaturall massacring Athaliah, that doth not sticke to swim to her own ends through a stream of guiltlesse bloud.
As for mother's and daughters, etc. There you might see in every County many an unnatural massacring Athaliah, that does not stick to swim to her own ends through a stream of guiltless blood.
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and false charges, practised, discovered, and laid on in those parts, by all sorts of friends and relations: In Families there are Nabal - like husbands, that doe hold under their wise and holy Abigails, so that they cannot speake unto them for this Cause:
and false charges, practised, discovered, and laid on in those parts, by all sorts of Friends and relations: In Families there Are Nabal - like Husbands, that do hold under their wise and holy Abigails, so that they cannot speak unto them for this Cause:
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or to bee a proscribed and proclaimed Rebell amongst other men, (like that Knight in King Henry the seventh's time) that so hee might bee admitted freely to their Councell,
or to be a proscribed and proclaimed Rebel among other men, (like that Knight in King Henry the seven's time) that so he might be admitted freely to their Council,
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Brethren, I remember that the Egyptians, in their Hieroglyphicks, did signifie the West by a Crocodile, which is a beast that doth ensnare (and so kill) Passengers by his teares:
Brothers, I Remember that the egyptians, in their Hieroglyphics, did signify the West by a Crocodile, which is a beast that does ensnare (and so kill) Passengers by his tears:
Did that Wife and those Friends of Job taunt and upbraid him with heart-piercing language? Did they tempt and cut him with blasphemies? Herein the poore Westerne suffering Saints can also compare.
Did that Wife and those Friends of Job taunt and upbraid him with heart-piercing language? Did they tempt and Cut him with Blasphemies? Herein the poor Western suffering Saints can also compare.
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For I am perswaded (upon too good grounds) that the blasphemous insolencies, even of Pharaoh, Sennacherib, Rabshakeh, and that Apostate Julian himselfe, have been matched and equalled by the Enemies in those parts.
For I am persuaded (upon too good grounds) that the blasphemous insolences, even of Pharaoh, Sennacherib, Rabshakeh, and that Apostate Julian himself, have been matched and equaled by the Enemies in those parts.
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We have heard (as a godly Minister, now with God, said with tears, as hee marched out of Exon ) both all the Attributes, and all the Ordinances of God blasphemed over and over in one day;
We have herd (as a godly Minister, now with God, said with tears, as he marched out of Exon) both all the Attributes, and all the Ordinances of God blasphemed over and over in one day;
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as, Where are now your long sanctified prayers by the Spirit? What is become of your holy Humiliations and Supplications? &c. But especially (mee thought) they did still fly in the face of our God, scoffing abundantly more at him than at any; yea, all his servants besides:
as, Where Are now your long sanctified Prayers by the Spirit? What is become of your holy Humiliations and Supplications? etc. But especially (me Thought) they did still fly in the face of our God, scoffing abundantly more At him than At any; yea, all his Servants beside:
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how the Souldiers did take Jesus (when hee was to bee crucified) into the common Hall, gathered unto him the whole Band, stripped him, put on him a scarlet robe,
how the Soldiers did take jesus (when he was to be Crucified) into the Common Hall, gathered unto him the Whole Band, stripped him, put on him a scarlet robe,
then spit upon him, blind-folded him, and smote him on the head, saying, Prophesie unto us, thou Christ, who smote thee? and when hee was upon the Crosse,
then spit upon him, blindfolded him, and smote him on the head, saying, Prophesy unto us, thou christ, who smote thee? and when he was upon the Cross,
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But, besides these, there is another kind of blasphemies, by horrid Oaths, and execrable Curses: And in these also the Enemy is (like himselfe) out of measure blasphemous;
But, beside these, there is Another kind of Blasphemies, by horrid Oaths, and execrable Curses: And in these also the Enemy is (like himself) out of measure blasphemous;
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and buying of abominable, direfull, damning Oaths and Blasphemies, as is daily practised among them. Oh, the anatomizing of Jesus Christ limb by limb, by their horrid Swearing!
and buying of abominable, direful, damning Oaths and Blasphemies, as is daily practised among them. O, the anatomizing of jesus christ limb by limb, by their horrid Swearing!
Oh, the daring and mis-calling of the whole Trinity, by their Rhetoricall new-sought, new-bought Blasphemies! Oh, the dammings, rammings, and shooting into hell, that is used in their Execrations!
O, the daring and miscalling of the Whole Trinity, by their Rhetorical new-sought, new-bought Blasphemies! O, the dammings, rammings, and shooting into hell, that is used in their Execrations!
Nay, this is one test or touch-stone, by which some of them are wont to try a suspected Round-head, Sweare, Dammee (say they,) and we shall beleeve thee that thou art a friend to the King. Oh, my friends!
Nay, this is one test or touchstone, by which Some of them Are wont to try a suspected Roundhead, Swear, Damned (say they,) and we shall believe thee that thou art a friend to the King. O, my Friends!
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and to bee continually within view and hearing of their Diabolicall lives and language? what Mesechs (thinke yee,) what Kedars are their owne houses unto them? Is not all this a hell upon earth to a gracious soule?
and to be continually within view and hearing of their Diabolical lives and language? what Mesechs (think ye,) what Kedars Are their own houses unto them? Is not all this a hell upon earth to a gracious soul?
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What thinke yee, Brethren, of the losse of the Arke and Ordinances? 'Tis a sad death to dye for want of bodily food; but what thinke you of Amos his Famine? not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water,
What think ye, Brothers, of the loss of the Ark and Ordinances? It's a sad death to die for want of bodily food; but what think you of Amos his Famine? not a famine of bred, nor a thirst for water,
onely, perhaps, here and there is left an old complying Prophet of Bethel; who if hee hath some embers of grace in the nether-most corner of his heart,
only, perhaps, Here and there is left an old complying Prophet of Bethel; who if he hath Some embers of grace in the nethermost corner of his heart,
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yea, the feet of one of the least of their old Ministers? how sweet would be the weakest of those godly Sermons, which (perhaps) wanton hearers have sometimes despised? Have you ever observed, Brethren,
yea, the feet of one of the least of their old Ministers? how sweet would be the Weakest of those godly Sermons, which (perhaps) wanton hearers have sometime despised? Have you ever observed, Brothers,
how hastily, how heartily hee doth eat it down in a corner, without wiping it? Just so precious is the bread of life, amongst the halfe-starved soules in those Counties;
how hastily, how heartily he does eat it down in a corner, without wiping it? Just so precious is the bred of life, among the halfe-starved Souls in those Counties;
not only a stone, that is, a stroke is given them in stead of bread, but for fish they have a Scorpion, death it selfe is in the Pot; I mean, Doctrines of Libertinisme and Superstition. (2.) They are fed with snares; like that snare upon Mispeh, and like that net which was spread upon Tabor: Not onely the Lords Table is made a Snare unto them, by Altaring and Worshipping of the elements, there used and enjoyned;
not only a stone, that is, a stroke is given them in stead of bred, but for Fish they have a Scorpion, death it self is in the Pot; I mean, Doctrines of Libertinism and Superstition. (2.) They Are fed with snares; like that snare upon Mizpah, and like that net which was spread upon Tabor: Not only the lords Table is made a Snare unto them, by Altering and Worshipping of the elements, there used and enjoined;
Shall I instance? First then, The solemne and extraordinary holy exercise of Prayer and Fasting is not onely denyed to the godly in private, in their owne families, upon perist of intolerable scoffes, riots, imprisonments;
Shall I instance? First then, The solemn and extraordinary holy exercise of Prayer and Fasting is not only denied to the godly in private, in their own families, upon perist of intolerable scoffs, riots, imprisonments;
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but even publike Humiliation also, though it be the Lords marking Ordinance, whereby hee doth marke out his mourners for preservation in evill times, Goe through the midst of the City, and set a marke upon the fore-heads of the men that sigh and cry for all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof.
but even public Humiliation also, though it be the lords marking Ordinance, whereby he does mark out his mourners for preservation in evil times, Go through the midst of the city, and Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sighs and cry for all the abominations that Are done in the midst thereof.
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The Enemy will not give Gods people leave to weep and mourne for his sinnes, and for the sinnes of the Land. Neither are those adversaries of Re•entance content to over-turne that setled course of humiliation;
The Enemy will not give God's people leave to weep and mourn for his Sins, and for the Sins of the Land. Neither Are those Adversaries of Re•entance content to overturn that settled course of humiliation;
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And all this is made as a Shibo•ch, for the discovery and entanglement of the upright in the Land. Thus the very Fastings of Gods people are turned into a Snare unto them.
And all this is made as a Shibo•ch, for the discovery and entanglement of the upright in the Land. Thus the very Fastings of God's people Are turned into a Snare unto them.
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As for that onely ordinary soule-saving Ordinance of Preaching, and other publike Exercises of the Congregations, those in the West are made to be as a bait and a traine to conshiracy and perjury;
As for that only ordinary Soul-saving Ordinance of Preaching, and other public Exercises of the Congregations, those in the West Are made to be as a bait and a train to conshiracy and perjury;
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Upon the Lords day, when there is a full Congregation met together, to seeke the publike food of their soules, (they being stript and plundered of all their outward and bodily comforts) then the Civill,
Upon the lords day, when there is a full Congregation met together, to seek the public food of their Souls, (they being stripped and plundered of all their outward and bodily comforts) then the Civil,
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and Military Magistrates and Commanders doe usually send their severe Warrants and Orders, requiring that first the Church-doores bee shut up, and strictly guarded by armed Souldiers, (onely the women and children are first let goe) then the cruell Officers are sent in to the people with a new Oath, which is exactly, in all points, contrary to our Covenant,
and Military Magistrates and Commanders do usually send their severe Warrants and Order, requiring that First the Church doors be shut up, and strictly guarded by armed Soldiers, (only the women and children Are First let go) then the cruel Officers Are sent in to the people with a new Oath, which is exactly, in all points, contrary to our Covenant,
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Brethren, what think you of such a choyce as this? Doe not those men make the place of Gods publike worship (which themselves doe seeme so much to reverence) to become such another Shambles as Jehu made in the house of Baal? you know the History:
Brothers, what think you of such a choice as this? Do not those men make the place of God's public worship (which themselves do seem so much to Reverence) to become such Another Shambles as Jehu made in the house of Baal? you know the History:
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Or, is not this act of theirs like that of a bloody Italian, of which I have heard? An Italian, studying an high degree of revenge against one that had offended him, did resolve upon this cruell stratagem;
Or, is not this act of theirs like that of a bloody Italian, of which I have herd? an Italian, studying an high degree of revenge against one that had offended him, did resolve upon this cruel stratagem;
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which hee had no sooner done, but the witty bloudy assaylant doth immediatly thrust him through, with these words, Now will I kill soule and body together.
which he had no sooner done, but the witty bloody assailant does immediately thrust him through, with these words, Now will I kill soul and body together.
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and then by vertue of that perjurious Oath doe immediatly require, and carry them away to the warres, where they are cut off in the midst of that perjury,
and then by virtue of that perjurious Oath do immediately require, and carry them away to the wars, where they Are Cut off in the midst of that perjury,
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whilst they are fighting against God and their owne consciences? And yet such is the terrour of present imminent death, (the King of feares) that divers godly persons, through infirmity, have entangled themselves, verbally, with that bloudy combination:
while they Are fighting against God and their own Consciences? And yet such is the terror of present imminent death, (the King of fears) that diverse godly Persons, through infirmity, have entangled themselves, verbally, with that bloody combination:
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Brethren, there are divers Hospitals in this City, for such souldiers as have been wounded and maimed in these warres, where there is provision of food, physicke,
Brothers, there Are diverse Hospitals in this city, for such Soldiers as have been wounded and maimed in these wars, where there is provision of food, physic,
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I have sold Christ and his Cause, like Judas, for gaine and safety; and this my sin was committed both with knowledge and against it: yea, I have sinned presumptuously;
I have sold christ and his Cause, like Judas, for gain and safety; and this my since was committed both with knowledge and against it: yea, I have sinned presumptuously;
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and then the Scripture is cleare in my sentence, For, if wee sinne wilfully, after that wee have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sinne,
and then the Scripture is clear in my sentence, For, if we sin wilfully, After that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sin,
Yea, some cryes and carriages of this kind, have been uttered and acted in those parts already. And they are but according to the desires of some of the Enemies, who are said to have wished, Oh that they could but kill the soule of a Round-head!
Yea, Some cries and carriages of this kind, have been uttered and acted in those parts already. And they Are but according to the Desires of Some of the Enemies, who Are said to have wished, O that they could but kill the soul of a Roundhead!
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And now, if all these considerations both of Westerne sins and sufferings doe not lie heavie enough upon our hearts, to breake them before the Lord this day;
And now, if all these considerations both of Western Sins and sufferings do not lie heavy enough upon our hearts, to break them before the Lord this day;
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namely, that the especiall, immediate, and (me thinkes) extraordinary hand of God is against the poor West above other parts and quarters of the kingdome.
namely, that the especial, immediate, and (me thinks) extraordinary hand of God is against the poor West above other parts and quarters of the Kingdom.
so that for people and scituation, it was like unto that Aegyptian Alexandria, which is thus described by Nahum: Art thou better then populous (or nourishnig) No, that was scituate among the rivers, that had the waters round about it, whose rampart was the sea,
so that for people and situation, it was like unto that Egyptian Alexandria, which is thus described by Nahum: Art thou better then populous (or nourishnig) No, that was situate among the Rivers, that had the waters round about it, whose rampart was the sea,
so especially the Westerne parts, where a litle cloud like a mans hand, arising out of that unhappy castle, and meeting with many vaporing exhalations in Cornwall, did in a short time darken our heaven,
so especially the Western parts, where a little cloud like a men hand, arising out of that unhappy castle, and meeting with many vapouring exhalations in Cornwall, did in a short time darken our heaven,
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and anon was poured downe upon all those Counties in a shower of blood; in which, the garments of our miserable Country-men are lamentably rouled to this day;
and anon was poured down upon all those Counties in a shower of blood; in which, the garments of our miserable Countrymen Are lamentably rolled to this day;
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yea, and although wee did continually endeavour with our prayers, persons, purses, as with so many buckets, to draine and stanch our distressed Counties;
yea, and although we did continually endeavour with our Prayers, Persons, purses, as with so many buckets, to drain and staunch our distressed Counties;
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yet did the waves still flow in and arise from the ancles to the knees, from the knees to the loynes, Ezek. 47. untill they became such a river as could not be passed.
yet did the waves still flow in and arise from the ankles to the knees, from the knees to the loins, Ezekiel 47. until they became such a river as could not be passed.
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And thus hath our affliction arisen as it were out of the dust, our destruction (as the kingdomes) was (strangely) of our selves, and our casting downe from the midst of us:
And thus hath our affliction arisen as it were out of the dust, our destruction (as the kingdoms) was (strangely) of our selves, and our casting down from the midst of us:
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First then, shall wee looke to our strong and labourious fortifications, and the succeslesnesse and losse of those, that therein wee may read (as our owne activitie,
First then, shall we look to our strong and laborious fortifications, and the succeslesnesse and loss of those, that therein we may read (as our own activity,
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And 1. as for lamentable Cornwall; I must say of that, at present, as sometimes Jacob of his lost Ioseph: Cornwall is not, though even that County was not lost without some hearty struglings of the honest party;
And 1. as for lamentable Cornwall; I must say of that, At present, as sometime Jacob of his lost Ioseph: Cornwall is not, though even that County was not lost without Some hearty strugglings of the honest party;
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2. As for the greatest of all these five Counties, in it one large City, and foure great Townes, all accounted as maritime, were strongly fortified and well defended;
2. As for the greatest of all these five Counties, in it one large city, and foure great Towns, all accounted as maritime, were strongly fortified and well defended;
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except one poor Plymouth onely. 3. In the third County, (which is the second in extent) there, that greatest City of the West, with other her two daughters, which are p•tty Cities also, were with great summes of money made garrisons;
except one poor Plymouth only. 3. In the third County, (which is the second in extent) there, that greatest city of the West, with other her two daughters, which Are p•tty Cities also, were with great sums of money made garrisons;
but alas the kernell, the birds, the substance are gone and flowen. 4. In the fourth County, (to proceed Geographically) five Townes neere the seacoasts were made defensible and garrison'd;
but alas the kernel, the Birds, the substance Are gone and flown. 4. In the fourth County, (to proceed Geographically) five Towns near the seacoasts were made defensible and garrisoned;
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but of these the greater number and the stronger have also been taken by the enemie, though God hath given them to us againe. 5. And finally, as for the last of those Counties, ' its best defended,
but of these the greater number and the Stronger have also been taken by the enemy, though God hath given them to us again. 5. And finally, as for the last of those Counties, ' its best defended,
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Or secondly, shall we speake of faithfull and valiant endeavours of self-defence, for the Parliamentary cause, by sustaining of long sieges? even herein the West may compare (if comparisons be not odious) with most Cities, Townes, Castles, or houses in the land.
Or secondly, shall we speak of faithful and valiant endeavours of self-defence, for the Parliamentary cause, by sustaining of long sieges? even herein the West may compare (if comparisons be not odious) with most Cities, Towns, Castles, or houses in the land.
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Take an instance in every of those three: 1. Amongst City-sieges, remember that of Exon, which for the space of about fifteen weeks together, did faithfully conflict and struggle with a double disease:
Take an instance in every of those three: 1. among City-sieges, Remember that of Exon, which for the Molle of about fifteen weeks together, did faithfully conflict and struggle with a double disease:
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but because I have promised but one instance in this particular, let our Chronicle of these times bid posterity to give the Crowne of perseverance to constant Plymouth; whose siege may beare almost the same (that is as long a) date as the present wars.
but Because I have promised but one instance in this particular, let our Chronicle of these times bid posterity to give the Crown of perseverance to constant Plymouth; whose siege may bear almost the same (that is as long a) date as the present wars.
and although there have been some intermissions, yet I doe question, whether those (as the Lord disposed them) have made more for the greater reliefe or distresse of that place:
and although there have been Some intermissions, yet I do question, whither those (as the Lord disposed them) have made more for the greater relief or distress of that place:
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whilst the Souldiery in the Towne, having digged pits, (or graves rather) for themselves, under their line, in the earth, to shelter themselves from the Ordnance, did there eate,
while the Soldiery in the Town, having dug pits, (or graves rather) for themselves, under their line, in the earth, to shelter themselves from the Ordnance, did there eat,
So that not onely their owne judicious, and noble friend, (beholding that line of theirs after the siege) is said to have professed, that he never saw such paper-works defen•ed by men;
So that not only their own judicious, and noble friend, (beholding that line of theirs After the siege) is said to have professed, that he never saw such paper-works defen•ed by men;
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but even the repulsed Prince their enemie is said to have acknowledged, that, had not the defendants been rebelis (as he miscalled them) every man of them did deserve to have Command.
but even the repulsed Prince their enemy is said to have acknowledged, that, had not the defendants been rebelis (as he miscalled them) every man of them did deserve to have Command.
Many more particulars, with their instances, might be added, to shew the extraordinary endeavours of the West to preserve it selfe for King and Parliament.
Many more particulars, with their instances, might be added, to show the extraordinary endeavours of the West to preserve it self for King and Parliament.
But that which ought to breake our hearts in all that hath been said, is to consider, that, notwithstanding all this labour, charge, courage, heartines, wee have spent our strength in vaine and for nought.
But that which ought to break our hearts in all that hath been said, is to Consider, that, notwithstanding all this labour, charge, courage, heartines, we have spent our strength in vain and for nought.
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as the Mountaines of Gilboa, in comparison to other places? that is, the Country upon which especially neither dew of comforts, not raine of succour doth descend? Are not we alone as a people born out of due time? the utmost Eastern parts of the Kingdome have not at all seene and felt the present war:
as the Mountains of Gilboa, in comparison to other places? that is, the Country upon which especially neither due of comforts, not rain of succour does descend? are not we alone as a people born out of due time? the utmost Eastern parts of the Kingdom have not At all seen and felt the present war:
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I meane, there are many potent armies fighting valiantly in those Counties for their relief, onely the poor West that was the [ primū moriens, ] one of the first in this death, is like to be the [ ultimum vivens ] the very last in the resurrection, whensoever these troubles shall have an end, it being to this day farthest from the fountains of help, viz. London, and the North; and neerest to the fountains of harme, viz. Ireland and France. I doe not quarrell with instruments,
I mean, there Are many potent armies fighting valiantly in those Counties for their relief, only the poor West that was the [ primū moriens, ] one of the First in this death, is like to be the [ ultimum Living ] the very last in the resurrection, whensoever these Troubles shall have an end, it being to this day farthest from the fountains of help, viz. London, and the North; and nearest to the fountains of harm, viz. Ireland and France. I do not quarrel with Instruments,
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and in that sence I shall goe on to shew you this branch of Westerne unhappiness in these three cases: First, in case of petitioning and begging help and reliefe for our Country.
and in that sense I shall go on to show you this branch of Western unhappiness in these three cases: First, in case of petitioning and begging help and relief for our Country.
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So the West perhaps hath seene the fewer deliverers, because it is farre from London, and hath now little businesse with the children of the East: It is necessary (I confesse) that the parts neerest the heart be first preserved,
So the West perhaps hath seen the fewer deliverers, Because it is Far from London, and hath now little business with the children of the East: It is necessary (I confess) that the parts nearest the heart be First preserved,
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and it is ordinary (I find) for those poor people to be served last, which are farthest off from the doore. Another cause of this our unhappiness may be the more importunate interposition of other suitors, that,
and it is ordinary (I find) for those poor people to be served last, which Are farthest off from the door. another cause of this our unhappiness may be the more importunate interposition of other Suitors, that,
and so we and our Country are like that lame man in the Gospel, that lay neer the pool of Bethesda, expecting a good time for healing, who thus complaineth to our Saviour, Sir, I have no man when the water is troubled to put me into the pool:
and so we and our Country Are like that lame man in the Gospel, that lay near the pool of Bethesda, expecting a good time for healing, who thus Complaineth to our Saviour, Sir, I have no man when the water is troubled to put me into the pool:
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But secondly, in case of obtaining, and procuring the help which was petitioned for, I meane when armies and treasures, have been procured, and sent for our reliefe;
But secondly, in case of obtaining, and procuring the help which was petitioned for, I mean when armies and treasures, have been procured, and sent for our relief;
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yet, even then, the Lord hath especially blowne upon them and us; sometimes by turning, and over-turning our Counsels, sometimes by frustrating our active endeavours:
yet, even then, the Lord hath especially blown upon them and us; sometime by turning, and overturning our Counsels, sometime by frustrating our active endeavours:
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we might have said of that army untill that time, as much as David in his Funerall Elegy saith of valiant Saul and Ionathan, From the bloud of the slains, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not backe,
we might have said of that army until that time, as much as David in his Funeral Elegy Says of valiant Saul and Ionathan, From the blood of the slains, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Johnathan turned not back,
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but when once this ever before-victorious army marched into the West, then behold (as if the fate of that unprosperous Country had wrought upon them) the Scene is changed,
but when once this ever before-victorious army marched into the West, then behold (as if the fate of that unprosperous Country had wrought upon them) the Scene is changed,
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that is, some men that had before walked so prudently (yet honestly) that the Enemy had no great advantage upon them, did actively discover themselves:
that is, Some men that had before walked so prudently (yet honestly) that the Enemy had no great advantage upon them, did actively discover themselves:
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and brought out with them all their treasure and provision, which they had hidden from the Midianites; and all these (you may suppose) doe now take the Covenant, doe draw in their friends to their Party,
and brought out with them all their treasure and provision, which they had hidden from the midianites; and all these (you may suppose) do now take the Covenant, do draw in their Friends to their Party,
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Even thus have many of our intended helpers proved unto the wel-affected of the West but as an Egyptian reed, but as a piece of new cloth set upon an old garment, whereby the rent hath been made worse;
Even thus have many of our intended helpers proved unto the Well-affected of the West but as an Egyptian reed, but as a piece of new cloth Set upon an old garment, whereby the rend hath been made Worse;
or, (to speake but this once, though I can hardly speake sufficiently in this point) but as Gaal the sonne of Ebed proved unto the men of Shechem: Let us looke sadly upon that Example;
or, (to speak but this once, though I can hardly speak sufficiently in this point) but as Gaal the son of Ebbed proved unto the men of Shechem: Let us look sadly upon that Exampl;
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It is said, And the men of Shechem put their confidence in him: And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes,
It is said, And the men of Shechem put their confidence in him: And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trodden the grapes,
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And Gaal the sonne of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that wee should serve him? — And would to God this people were under my hand; then would I remove Abimelech.
And Gaal the son of Ebbed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? — And would to God this people were under my hand; then would I remove Abimelech.
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Yet give mee leave, even in those accidents, that is, acts of extraordinary providence, still to observe how the Lords especiall hand doth touch the West:
Yet give me leave, even in those accidents, that is, acts of extraordinary providence, still to observe how the lords especial hand does touch the West:
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And suffer mee to say with sorrow, that few other parts of the land have had so great a share in this kind of unhappy accidents, a• those five Counties towards the setting of the Sun.
And suffer me to say with sorrow, that few other parts of the land have had so great a share in this kind of unhappy accidents, a• those five Counties towards the setting of the Sun.
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Hee hath pluckt away divers of our Supporters from us, and hath smitten some of our Shepherds. Brethren, you know that dreadfull commination against the Jewes, wherein the Lord threatned to take away from Jerusalem the mighty man, and the man of warre;
He hath plucked away diverse of our Supporters from us, and hath smitten Some of our Shepherd's. Brothers, you know that dreadful commination against the Jews, wherein the Lord threatened to take away from Jerusalem the mighty man, and the man of war;
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the Judge, and the Prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient; the Captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the Counsellor, and the cunning Artificer, and the eloquent Orator.
the Judge, and the Prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient; the Captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the Counsellor, and the cunning Artificer, and the eloquent Orator.
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What City, what Town, nay, what Parish (almost) of eminency is there in those parts, in which there is not some one or more use full man dead? Some such persons have been shine by the sword;
What city, what Town, nay, what Parish (almost) of eminency is there in those parts, in which there is not Some one or more use full man dead? some such Persons have been shine by the sword;
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and yet, even out of my little knowledge, I could reckon up some very eminent ones, which the Lord hath taken away from every of the five Western Counties but one, since this Parliament did begin.
and yet, even out of my little knowledge, I could reckon up Some very eminent ones, which the Lord hath taken away from every of the five Western Counties but one, since this Parliament did begin.
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Why should wee deny honour to the dead? Why should wee neglect a powerfull meanes of humbling our owne hearts? First, give mee leave to remember you of our losses of Parliamentary State-pillars: What a precious paire (to begin at home) of excellent instruments hath Devon lost? Surely, the one of them was no lesse than [ the stay and the staffe ] of that County:
Why should we deny honour to the dead? Why should we neglect a powerful means of humbling our own hearts? First, give me leave to Remember you of our losses of Parliamentary State-pillars: What a precious pair (to begin At home) of excellent Instruments hath Devon lost? Surely, the one of them was no less than [ the stay and the staff ] of that County:
and the other might justly be called, The prudent man; though in yeares hee was not the ancient: and both were taken away, by a kind of imperillous disease, in our times of greatest need.
and the other might justly be called, The prudent man; though in Years he was not the ancient: and both were taken away, by a kind of imperillous disease, in our times of greatest need.
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Next, what thinke you of the losse of that greatest, and most cordiall Knight of Somerset? was not hee by an eminency [ the ancient and the honourable? ] And to him adde another honest worthy Knight that served for the same County, who was likewise called away in the midst of the worke:
Next, what think you of the loss of that greatest, and most cordial Knight of Somerset? was not he by an eminency [ the ancient and the honourable? ] And to him add Another honest worthy Knight that served for the same County, who was likewise called away in the midst of the work:
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Nay, lastly, even Cornwall it selfe may complaine, that of her little handfull of good members, which doe hold fast to this Cause, shee hath lost a principall finger: All these were Parliamentary Supporters of the West.
Nay, lastly, even Cornwall it self may complain, that of her little handful of good members, which do hold fast to this Cause, she hath lost a principal finger: All these were Parliamentary Supporters of the West.
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And wee doe all know, that when the owner of an house doth pull away the posts and pillars thereof, it is a signe that hee doth intend either to build it better, or to demolish it. But this is not all;
And we do all know, that when the owner of an house does pull away the posts and pillars thereof, it is a Signen that he does intend either to built it better, or to demolish it. But this is not all;
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Three of the five Westerne Counties had but five of their Ministers sitting in the Assembly of Divines; and 〈 ◊ 〉, two of those five hath the Lord taken away from us in these parts:
Three of the five Western Counties had but five of their Ministers sitting in the Assembly of Divines; and 〈 ◊ 〉, two of those five hath the Lord taken away from us in these parts:
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But give mee leave to mourne especially over that eldest pillar of fire, which did for so many years support and enlighten the true Religion in the West:
But give me leave to mourn especially over that eldest pillar of fire, which did for so many Years support and enlighten the true Religion in the West:
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] that is, of some considerable Martiall pillars: I could instance, upon knowledge, in that precious piece of activity, upon whose good name biting Envie may breake her teeth,
] that is, of Some considerable Martial pillars: I could instance, upon knowledge, in that precious piece of activity, upon whose good name biting Envy may break her teeth,
Thus have I done with the Causes for which wee ought really to pity our Western Brethren, with all those excitations and incentives to compassion, which that Generall did afford us.
Thus have I done with the Causes for which we ought really to pity our Western Brothers, with all those excitations and incentives to compassion, which that General did afford us.
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These instructions may be of two sorts: 1. Some more generall, and borrowed from the example of the friends of Iob, mentioned in this historie. 2. Others more particular, and as it were independent, taken onely from the subjects, or instruments of our compassion.
These instructions may be of two sorts: 1. some more general, and borrowed from the Exampl of the Friends of Job, mentioned in this history. 2. Others more particular, and as it were independent, taken only from the subject's, or Instruments of our compassion.
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The occasion of their visit, was the report of all the evill that was come upon Iob: Now when Iobs three friends heard of all the evill that was come upon him, then they came:
The occasion of their visit, was the report of all the evil that was come upon Job: Now when Jobs three Friends herd of all the evil that was come upon him, then they Come:
When they heard of all this evill that was come upon him, then they came every one from his owne place, &c. Marke, the very hear-say, or report of the afflictions of friends ought both to take our eares, and to move our hearts.
When they herd of all this evil that was come upon him, then they Come every one from his own place, etc. Mark, the very hearsay, or report of the afflictions of Friends ought both to take our ears, and to move our hearts.
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And I asked them concerning the Jewes that had escaped, which were left of the captivitie, &c. It seemes he was both earnest and busy, in his interrogatories;
And I asked them Concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, etc. It seems he was both earnest and busy, in his interrogatories;
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yea, he doth enquire after every particular too, as the Jewes, the remnant, Jerusalem: Let this example shame the faces of all such Epicures, as cannot listen after the condition of their suffering fellow-members:
yea, he does inquire After every particular too, as the Jews, the remnant, Jerusalem: Let this Exampl shame the faces of all such Epicureans, as cannot listen After the condition of their suffering Fellow members:
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Surely themselves are but as the belly in the publike body, of which wee say, that it hath no eares; and I shall leave with them that just proverb of the holy Ghost:
Surely themselves Are but as the belly in the public body, of which we say, that it hath no ears; and I shall leave with them that just proverb of the holy Ghost:
Thus Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, did make a mutuall appointment together to come, &c. Learne wee hence, the necessary lesson of voluntary meetings, for the benefit of our distressed absent brethren and Country.
Thus Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, did make a mutual appointment together to come, etc. Learn we hence, the necessary Lesson of voluntary meetings, for the benefit of our distressed absent brothers and Country.
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Surely, there were not more excuses made by those ungratefull guests, which were invited to that Gospel marriage feast, then may be heard from some of us,
Surely, there were not more excuses made by those ungrateful guests, which were invited to that Gospel marriage feast, then may be herd from Some of us,
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One man will tell you before-hand, that the meeting will be to no purpose: Who made him a Prophet? but if thou art sure of that (O diviner,) then thou oughtest the rather to come thither,
One man will tell you beforehand, that the meeting will be to no purpose: Who made him a Prophet? but if thou art sure of that (Oh diviner,) then thou Ought the rather to come thither,
or at least to appoint some other place, thereby to make up an effectuall meeting. Another man takes exception, because such a one did appoint the consultation:
or At least to appoint Some other place, thereby to make up an effectual meeting. another man Takes exception, Because such a one did appoint the consultation:
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and our owne hitherto, nip this rankenesse of spirit? Will we needs have another whipping with scorpions for this sin? Well, marke the issue, the Lord hath not as yet spent all his plagues upon us,
and our own hitherto, nip this rankness of Spirit? Will we needs have Another whipping with scorpions for this since? Well, mark the issue, the Lord hath not as yet spent all his plagues upon us,
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Finally, the last sort of men, they cannot come, because of other private gainfull businesses of their owne, or perchance some hollow visit for pleasure:
Finally, the last sort of men, they cannot come, Because of other private gainful businesses of their own, or perchance Some hollow visit for pleasure:
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To this I answer, Have we yet some Jonah's gourds left us, to shelter and delight our selves under them after our former wrack for those selfe same sins? Take heed,
To this I answer, Have we yet Some Jonah's gourds left us, to shelter and delight our selves under them After our former wrack for those self same Sins? Take heed,
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In a word, let me speak to all such Exiles in generall, in the language of Mordecai to his kinswoman Queen Hester, If ye altogether neglect this duty at this time, — then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the West from some other meanes, but yee and your fathers houses may be destroyed;
In a word, let me speak to all such Exiles in general, in the language of Mordecai to his kinswoman Queen Esther, If you altogether neglect this duty At this time, — then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the West from Some other means, but ye and your Father's houses may be destroyed;
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not contenting our selves onely with stripping our selves of our owne comfort, and to give it unto them, as Ionathan (in token of friendship) stript himselfe of the robe that was upon him,
not contenting our selves only with stripping our selves of our own Comfort, and to give it unto them, as Ionathan (in token of friendship) stripped himself of the robe that was upon him,
But of this kind of compassion, I have spoken somewhat already in my excitations: The rest that remaineth I shall bind up together and thresh out in the
But of this kind of compassion, I have spoken somewhat already in my excitations: The rest that remains I shall bind up together and thresh out in the
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Queen Mary is reported to have said after the losse of Callice to the French, that whosoever should rip up her dead body, might find Callice in her heart;
Queen Marry is reported to have said After the loss of Callice to the French, that whosoever should rip up her dead body, might find Callice in her heart;
Oh let us therfore carry the West continually in our hearts. What, carry it in our hearts you will say? What is that? How may it be done? Answ. I meane, let us carry in our thoughts and affections all those Cards of the five Westerne Counties, which I have drawne before your eyes already:
O let us Therefore carry the West continually in our hearts. What, carry it in our hearts you will say? What is that? How may it be done? Answer I mean, let us carry in our thoughts and affections all those Cards of the five Western Counties, which I have drawn before your eyes already:
they may be borrowed from Paul, in a verse of his to the Ephesians: where, labouring to expresse the great love of God in Christ, he giveth it severall dimensions, that ye may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth, depth, & height of that love.
they may be borrowed from Paul, in a verse of his to the Ephesians: where, labouring to express the great love of God in christ, he gives it several dimensions, that you may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth, depth, & height of that love.
First, would you know [ the breadth ] of our Western miseries? Surely, they are as broad as a tract of land containing from East to West (as our Geographers doe measure the five Counties) above two hundred miles; and from North to South generally the whole continent betwixt the Northerne and Southerne seas:
First, would you know [ the breadth ] of our Western misery's? Surely, they Are as broad as a tract of land containing from East to West (as our Geographers do measure the five Counties) above two hundred miles; and from North to South generally the Whole continent betwixt the Northern and Southern Seas:
In which tract there are commonly accounted five Cities, Market-Tomnes one hundred thirty and one; diverse of which may compare with some of your Easterne, and Northerne Cities:
In which tract there Are commonly accounted five Cities, Market-Tomnes one hundred thirty and one; diverse of which may compare with Some of your Eastern, and Northern Cities:
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In short, the Westerne tract that is now so miserable, doth containe that whole kingdome of the West Saxons, ( two Counties only excepted) which of old (like Moses his rod) did devour all the other six kingdoms of that Heptarchy;
In short, the Western tract that is now so miserable, does contain that Whole Kingdom of the West Saxons, (two Counties only excepted) which of old (like Moses his rod) did devour all the other six kingdoms of that Heptarchy;
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and I have cause to thinke, that at this day, could there be but a competent number of helpfull forces afforded unto that Country, (like a bucket of water that is poured into a drie pump to set it going) it would not onely be able to defend it selfe,
and I have cause to think, that At this day, could there be but a competent number of helpful forces afforded unto that Country, (like a bucket of water that is poured into a dry pump to Set it going) it would not only be able to defend it self,
Sure I am by experience, that when the ill-affected of but one of those five Counties had over-flowne the Western banks, which for a long time did beate back their streams, they did in a short space turne the tide thorrow the whole kingdome.
Sure I am by experience, that when the ill-affected of but one of those five Counties had overflown the Western banks, which for a long time did beat back their streams, they did in a short Molle turn the tide thorrow the Whole Kingdom.
and ever since about July in the yeare 1643. when the West received her deaths wound at the Devizes, hath the enemie been master of the field in that little kingdome: only I confesse some blood did run to the heart in Exon after that blow,
and ever since about July in the year 1643. when the West received her death's wound At the Devizes, hath the enemy been master of the field in that little Kingdom: only I confess Some blood did run to the heart in Exon After that blow,
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Also there was a short seeming reviving in the field, but it proved but as a draught of cold water to a man in a fever, which did increase the after-fit:
Also there was a short seeming reviving in the field, but it proved but as a draught of cold water to a man in a fever, which did increase the after-fit:
First in Cornwall, which is a tract of land in length 60. miles, in breadth 40. containing 23. market-townes, and parishes 161. there is not left us one yard of ground, wheron a known parliamentary friend can set his foot.
First in Cornwall, which is a tract of land in length 60. miles, in breadth 40. containing 23. market-towns, and Parishes 161. there is not left us one yard of ground, whereon a known parliamentary friend can Set his foot.
In Devon, which is a tract of land in length 54. miles, in breadth 55. containing 40. markettownes, and parishes 394. onely one poor single Plymouh is left us, which standeth like a kid amidst a wildernesse full of wolves; for the whole Country beyond it Westward to the lands-end, being above 50. miles,
In Devon, which is a tract of land in length 54. miles, in breadth 55. containing 40. markettownes, and Parishes 394. only one poor single Plymouh is left us, which Stands like a kid amid a Wilderness full of wolves; for the Whole Country beyond it Westward to the Land's-end, being above 50. miles,
In Somerset, which is a tract of land in length 55. miles, in breadth 40. miles, containing 29. Market-Townes, and Parishes 385. there is left but one poore single Taunton, that standeth like the burning bush amidst a Country full of firie flaming swords.
In Somerset, which is a tract of land in length 55. miles, in breadth 40. miles, containing 29. Market-Townes, and Parishes 385. there is left but one poor single Taunton, that Stands like the burning bush amid a Country full of firy flaming swords.
In Wilts, a tract of land in length 39. miles, in breadth 29. containing 21. Market Towns, and Parishes 304. there remaineth, escaped out of the common wrack, one only Malmesbury (as I conceive.) Finally, Dorset, which is a tract of land in length 44. miles, in breadth 24. containing 18. Market-Townes, and Parishes 248. hath in it the most remainders of all the five Counties,
In Wilts, a tract of land in length 39. miles, in breadth 29. containing 21. Market Towns, and Parishes 304. there remains, escaped out of the Common wrack, one only Malmesbury (as I conceive.) Finally, Dorset, which is a tract of land in length 44. miles, in breadth 24. containing 18. Market-Townes, and Parishes 248. hath in it the most remainders of all the five Counties,
and unnaturall neighbours, both Caldeans and Sabeans by sword and fire; then the corporall smitings, in liberties, livelihoods, lives, by slavery, enforcements, or pressings, imprisonments, deaths;
and unnatural neighbours, both Chaldaeans and Sabeans by sword and fire; then the corporal smitings, in Liberties, livelihoods, lives, by slavery, enforcements, or pressings, imprisonments, death's;
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and lastly, spirituall tortures, by the losse, the corrupting and poisoning of ordinances, as fasting and the Ministery of the word, by inforcing of perjury,
and lastly, spiritual tortures, by the loss, the corrupting and poisoning of ordinances, as fasting and the Ministry of the word, by enforcing of perjury,
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We read (to our great benefit) what large letters some of the Apostles by inspiration did write to the absent scattered Churches and Saints in their dayes:
We read (to our great benefit) what large letters Some of the Apostles by inspiration did write to the absent scattered Churches and Saints in their days:
Thus Paul did send forth no lesse then thirteen Epistles (besides that to the Hebrewes ) some to severall Churches both in Europe and Asia; Others to severall persons, as to Timothy, Titus, Philemon.
Thus Paul did send forth no less then thirteen Epistles (beside that to the Hebrews) Some to several Churches both in Europe and Asia; Others to several Persons, as to Timothy, Titus, Philemon.
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and Peter writeth a first and second Epistle generall, to the strangers that were scattered through five distinct Kingdomes and Provinces, somewhat answerable to our five Westerne Shires or Counties. Thus briefly Iohn the beloved disciple hath by the spirit left upon record, both his generall and particular Letters, which are inscribed to persons of severall ranks and sexes,
and Peter Writeth a First and second Epistle general, to the Strangers that were scattered through five distinct Kingdoms and Provinces, somewhat answerable to our five Western Shires or Counties. Thus briefly John the Beloved disciple hath by the Spirit left upon record, both his general and particular Letters, which Are inscribed to Persons of several ranks and sexes,
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let us performe that cheap duty for them, which those captives in Babylon doe promise to their desolate Sion in the Psalmist, If I doe not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roofe of my mouth,
let us perform that cheap duty for them, which those captives in Babylon do promise to their desolate Sion in the Psalmist, If I do not Remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth,
if I preferre not Ierusalem above my chiefe joy. When the City of Glocester was in distresse, it is said, that some of her friends here in London did usually stand at the doors of both Houses of Parliament, crying modestly to the Members as they passed in and out, Remember Glocester, oh remember poor Glocester! and it pleased God that at that time poore Glocester was remembred and relieved.
if I prefer not Ierusalem above my chief joy. When the city of Gloucester was in distress, it is said, that Some of her Friends Here in London did usually stand At the doors of both Houses of Parliament, crying modestly to the Members as they passed in and out, remember Gloucester, o Remember poor Gloucester! and it pleased God that At that time poor Gloucester was remembered and relieved.
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Oh how many Glocester Cities, and Glocester - Shires are there now perishing, yea, halfe perished in the Western Counties? Let us therefore uncessantly scatter our cryes up and downe in all places, to all persons, where there is any possibility of succour,
O how many Gloucester Cities, and Gloucester - Shires Are there now perishing, yea, half perished in the Western Counties? Let us Therefore uncessantly scatter our cries up and down in all places, to all Persons, where there is any possibility of succour,
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and say, Remember the West, Oh remember the unparalleld sufferings of the West! So much concerning verball or vocall compassion, which is to pity them with our mouthes.
and say, remember the West, O Remember the unparalleled sufferings of the West! So much Concerning verbal or vocal compassion, which is to pity them with our mouths.
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and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled, notwithstanding yee give them not those things that are needfull to the body, what doth it profit? Surely, nothing at all, either to the meere verball giver, or to the seeming receiver.
and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled, notwithstanding ye give them not those things that Are needful to the body, what does it profit? Surely, nothing At all, either to the mere verbal giver, or to the seeming receiver.
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When that people had sustained their first and second warre with the Romans, with honour and some good successe, at last the third and fatall warre begins;
When that people had sustained their First and second war with the Roman, with honour and Some good success, At last the third and fatal war begins;
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in which, when the Romans, pretending articles of peace, had treated away the Carthaginian Navie, which they speedily fired in the very face of the City,
in which, when the Roman, pretending Articles of peace, had treated away the Carthaginian Navy, which they speedily fired in the very face of the city,
Brethren, this is the third, and (I hope) the last and best conflict of the English (yea, British ) Protestants with the Antichristian Romans: First, they did attempt against us by force, in 88. Next, by fraud, in their Gun-powder Treason:
Brothers, this is the third, and (I hope) the last and best conflict of the English (yea, Brit) Protestants with the Antichristian Romans: First, they did attempt against us by force, in 88. Next, by fraud, in their Gunpowder Treason:
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perchance it may please him to make good unto us, Western Exiles, that promise by Zephaniah, namely, To leave in the midst of the West an afflicted and poore people,
perchance it may please him to make good unto us, Western Exiles, that promise by Zephaniah, namely, To leave in the midst of the West an afflicted and poor people,
Or, perhaps (which seemeth sharper) hee hath in his secret purpose justly decreed, that unworthy wee, of this present generation, shall not returne to conquer or see againe our native Country;
Or, perhaps (which seems sharper) he hath in his secret purpose justly decreed, that unworthy we, of this present generation, shall not return to conquer or see again our native Country;
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And for present, strive we to attain to hearts like that of David, who, when hee was flying from his Jerusalem, from his Kingdome, yea, from Ordinances and all,
And for present, strive we to attain to hearts like that of David, who, when he was flying from his Jerusalem, from his Kingdom, yea, from Ordinances and all,
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However, so long as our remaining inch of Candle shall be burning, (whatsoever place may be our Candlestick) let us mightily, uncessantly, especially, pray, study, act, FOR THE WEST, FOR THE WEST, FOR THE WEST. FINIS.
However, so long as our remaining inch of Candle shall be burning, (whatsoever place may be our Candlestick) let us mightily, uncessantly, especially, pray, study, act, FOR THE WEST, FOR THE WEST, FOR THE WEST. FINIS.
At Minedip Hills in Sommerset about 30000. Commons appeared at once for the Parliament, in the beginning against the Generallny of their Gentry. In Devon at 2. several times at least 10000. each time, all completely armed, and paid by the same County: And great forwardnes in the rest of the Counties, Cornwall it selfe not excepted.
At Minedip Hills in Sommerset about 30000. Commons appeared At once for the Parliament, in the beginning against the Generallny of their Gentry. In Devon At 2. several times At least 10000. each time, all completely armed, and paid by the same County: And great forwardness in the rest of the Counties, Cornwall it self not excepted.
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Olim regibus parebant, nunc per principes factionthus & sludiis trahuntur: nec altud adversus validissimas gentes pro nobis vt•sius, quam quod in commune non consulunt. Rorus duabus tribus { que } civitatibus, ad propulsandum commune periculum, conventus: (vel corsersas:) ita dum siaguli pugnant, v•versi vincuntur. Cornel. Tacit in v•t Agr. c. & Tust. Lips. ad loc Graeciae Civiltates dum imperare sirgulae cupiunt, imp•rtu• ••nes perdiderunt. Ex Justin. lib. 8.
Once regibus parebant, nunc per Princes factionthus & sludiis trahuntur: nec altud Adversus validissimas gentes Pro nobis vt•sius, quam quod in commune non consulunt. Rorus Duabus tribus { que } civitatibus, ad propulsandum commune periculum, conventus: (vel corsersas:) ita dum siaguli pugnant, v•versi vincuntur. Cornelius. Tacit in v•t Acre c. & Tust. Lips. and loc Graeciae Civiltates dum Imperare sirgulae cupiunt, imp•rtu• ••nes perdiderunt. Ex Justin lib. 8.
Aetio 111 Cos. Gemitus Britanorum, Repellunt Barbar: ad mare, repellit mare ad Barbaros: Inter haec duo genera funerum aut jugulam••, aut mergimur. Camden. 〈 ◊ 〉 Gild•.
Aetio 111 Cos. Gemitus Britanorum, Repellunt Barbar: ad mare, Repellit mare ad Barbaros: Inter haec duo genera funerum Or jugulam••, Or mergimur. Camden. 〈 ◊ 〉 Gild•.
