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CHRISTS COMING Is At OUR MIDNIGHT Mat. 25. vers. 6. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the Bridegroome cometh.
CHRIST COMING Is At OUR MIDNIGHT Mathew 25. vers. 6. And At midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the Bridegroom comes.
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IN this parable, ye have the state and posture of the Church a little before, and at the coming of Jesus Christ.
IN this parable, you have the state and posture of the Church a little before, and At the coming of jesus christ.
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Then shall the Kingdome of heaven be likened unto ten Virgins. Then shall the Kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten Virgins.
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verse 1. Sometimes the Doctrine and grace of the Gospell, is called the Kingdome of heaven:
verse 1. Sometime the Doctrine and grace of the Gospel, is called the Kingdom of heaven:
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The Kingdome of heaven is like to a graine of mustard-seed, &c. This cannot be meant here;The Kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of Mustard seed, etc. This cannot be meant Here;
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because in the Gospel there are not ten Virgins. Sometimes the state of glory above is called the Kingdome of heaven:
Because in the Gospel there Are not ten Virgins. Sometime the state of glory above is called the Kingdom of heaven:
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That is not meant here, because there are no foolish Virgins. Sometimes the Church of Christ under the New Testament, is called the Kingdome of heaven;
That is not meant Here, Because there Are no foolish Virgins. Sometime the Church of christ under the New Testament, is called the Kingdom of heaven;
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for there God appears, manifests himselfe, and it is heaven on earth: and this is that which is here called the Kingdome of heaven.
for there God appears, manifests himself, and it is heaven on earth: and this is that which is Here called the Kingdom of heaven.
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Which Kingdome is described by the Governour, King and Head thereof: And by the subjects of that Kingdome.
Which Kingdom is described by the Governor, King and Head thereof: And by the subject's of that Kingdom.
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The Subjects are described by their Agreement and Disagreement. First, they agree in this, that they are all Virgins;
The Subject's Are described by their Agreement and Disagreement. First, they agree in this, that they Are all Virgins;
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though some foolish, yet Virgins, not defiled with men, or the pollutions of the world:
though Some foolish, yet Virgins, not defiled with men, or the pollutions of the world:
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'tis possible a foolish, and unsound heart may go thus farre in Religion, to be free from the pollutions of the world,
it's possible a foolish, and unsound heart may go thus Far in Religion, to be free from the pollutions of the world,
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yea, through the knowledge of Christ, sayes the Apostle Peter. Secondly, they agree in this, that they have all their Lampes, good and bad, wise and foolish under Ordinances, which are the Lampes, whereby the golden oyle of the sanctuary is emptied into our hearts.
yea, through the knowledge of christ, Says the Apostle Peter. Secondly, they agree in this, that they have all their Lamps, good and bad, wise and foolish under Ordinances, which Are the Lamps, whereby the golden oil of the sanctuary is emptied into our hearts.
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Thirdly, they agree in this, that they are all expectants, wise and foolish wait the bridegroomes comming:
Thirdly, they agree in this, that they Are all expectants, wise and foolish wait the bridegrooms coming:
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they all thinke to receive good, and have a good day by the comming of Jesus Christ:
they all think to receive good, and have a good day by the coming of jesus christ:
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this is farre, yet thus farre may a foolish Virgin go. Fourthly, they all agree in this that they had oyle in their lampes:
this is Far, yet thus Far may a foolish Virgae go. Fourthly, they all agree in this that they had oil in their lamps:
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indeed, verse the 3. it is said, that the foolish Virgins took no oyle with them;
indeed, verse the 3. it is said, that the foolish Virgins took no oil with them;
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but verse the 8 they say, Our lampes are gone out: So that o••e they had once, but they had not enough, and so none;
but verse the 8 they say, Our lamps Are gone out: So that o••e they had once, but they had not enough, and so none;
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parts and gifts, and common graces a man may have, not only his lampe but some oyle in it for a time, yet be a foolish Virgin.
parts and Gifts, and Common graces a man may have, not only his lamp but Some oil in it for a time, yet be a foolish Virgae.
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Fifthly, they agree in this, that they keep Company, have Communion and fellowship together in the Church;
Fifthly, they agree in this, that they keep Company, have Communion and fellowship together in the Church;
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yea, so farre that the foolish are not knowne till Christs comming: so smoothly may a foolish Virgin carry it, yet remain foolish.
yea, so Far that the foolish Are not known till Christ coming: so smoothly may a foolish Virgae carry it, yet remain foolish.
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Sixthly, They all agree in this also; that they hold out their profession, with lamps, and waiting till the bridegroom comes.
Sixthly, They all agree in this also; that they hold out their profession, with lamps, and waiting till the bridegroom comes.
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So that possibly, a man may be a Professor of the Gospel, and beare up his Profession among the best,
So that possibly, a man may be a Professor of the Gospel, and bear up his Profession among the best,
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even to the last, yet be unfound at heart, and a foolish Virgin. Thus farre they agree.
even to the last, yet be unfound At heart, and a foolish Virgae. Thus Far they agree.
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But Secondly, though these Virgins agree in many things, yet they disagree in the point of wisedome:
But Secondly, though these Virgins agree in many things, yet they disagree in the point of Wisdom:
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for the wise got so much oyle as did serve till the last; the foolish not so:
for the wise god so much oil as did serve till the last; the foolish not so:
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there was defectus olei, verse 8.
there was defectus olei, verse 8.
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Secondly you have here the description of the King, Governour and Head of this Kingdome, who is described from and by the manner of his coming.
Secondly you have Here the description of the King, Governor and Head of this Kingdom, who is described from and by the manner of his coming.
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First, he comes as a Bridegroom. Secondly, he comes apparently. Not as in the dayes of his flesh when he came more hiddenly; behold a great cry, &c.
First, he comes as a Bridegroom. Secondly, he comes apparently. Not as in the days of his Flesh when he Come more hiddenly; behold a great cry, etc.
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Thirdly, he comes suddenly, unexpectedly, in the most darke time, he comes at midnight. Now Christs coming is either spirituall and invisible, John 14.18. I will not leave you comfortlesse, I will come to you, Or visible: and that either at the day of judgement:
Thirdly, he comes suddenly, unexpectedly, in the most dark time, he comes At midnight. Now Christ coming is either spiritual and invisible, John 14.18. I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you, Or visible: and that either At the day of judgement:
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or else at the calling and conversion of the Jewes, when he will appeare in the clouds,
or Else At the calling and conversion of the Jews, when he will appear in the Clouds,
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and come to set up his Kingdome in this world, in a more glorious manner then ever. So Rev. 1.7.
and come to Set up his Kingdom in this world, in a more glorious manner then ever. So Rev. 1.7.
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Behold, he cometh with cloudes, and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him, that is the Jewes, and all kindreds of the earth shall waile because of him, even so, Amen. Behold, he comes with Clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him, that is the Jews, and all kindreds of the earth shall wail Because of him, even so, Amen.
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Which relates unto the 12. Chapter of Zachariah, verse the 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and supplication;
Which relates unto the 12. Chapter of Zachariah, verse the 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and supplication;
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and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for his only son, &c. In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, and the land shall mourn, every family apart;
and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one Mourneth for his only son, etc. In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, and the land shall mourn, every family apart;
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the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;
the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;
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the family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart, &c. Which cannot be understood of the day of judgement,the family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart, etc. Which cannot be understood of the day of judgement,
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because then the families of David, Nathan, Shimei, Levi, shall not mourne apart, and their wives apart.
Because then the families of David, Nathan, Shimei, Levi, shall not mourn apart, and their wives apart.
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Of this coming of Christ to set up his Kingdome, I rather take this parable to be understood,
Of this coming of christ to Set up his Kingdom, I rather take this parable to be understood,
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and not of his coming at the day of judgement;
and not of his coming At the day of judgement;
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for in the 24. of Matthew, the Disciples did propound three questions to our Saviour Christ, verse the 3. Tell us, when shall these things be? that is the destruction of the Temple;
for in the 24. of Matthew, the Disciples did propound three questions to our Saviour christ, verse the 3. Tell us, when shall these things be? that is the destruction of the Temple;
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and what shall be the signe of thy coming, and of the end of the world? To the last he doth answer first (as is usuall in Scripture,) negatively, verse the 6. Ye shall heare of warres and rumours of warres, and what shall be the Signen of thy coming, and of the end of the world? To the last he does answer First (as is usual in Scripture,) negatively, verse the 6. You shall hear of wars and rumours of wars,
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but the end is not yet. but the end is not yet.
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Affirmatively verse the 14. And this Gospel of the Kingdome, shall be preached in all the world for a witnesse to all Nations,
Affirmatively verse the 14. And this Gospel of the Kingdom, shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations,
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and then shall the end come. and then shall the end come.
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To the first question he doth answer in the second place, verse the 15, and 16. And to the second he doth answer in the third and last place,
To the First question he does answer in the second place, verse the 15, and 16. And to the second he does answer in the third and last place,
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because he intended to speake most to that, and so proceeds to speake of his coming and the signes thereof, in the after part of the 24. Chapter,
Because he intended to speak most to that, and so proceeds to speak of his coming and the Signs thereof, in the After part of the 24. Chapter,
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and verse the 37, 39, 40, 44, 46, 50. and so he goes on in this beginning of the 25. Then shall the Kingdome of Heaven be like unto ten virgins.
and verse the 37, 39, 40, 44, 46, 50. and so he Goes on in this beginning of the 25. Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be like unto ten Virgins.
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In which parable still he speakes of his coming as before, for verse 13. he concludes this parable thus, Watch ye therefore, for ye know not the houre wherein the Son of man cometh.
In which parable still he speaks of his coming as before, for verse 13. he concludes this parable thus, Watch you Therefore, for you know not the hour wherein the Son of man comes.
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Besides, Christ comes not as a Bridegroome, but as a Judge at the day of judgement.
Beside, christ comes not as a Bridegroom, but as a Judge At the day of judgement.
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And if ye look into the 19, 21, 22 chapters of the Revelation, where mention is made of the glory of Christs kingdome in the latter times, ye find, that the converting Jew, who there sings the Hebrew song Halleluja, i• •alled, the Bride, the Lambes wife, saying, Come Lord Jesus. And at the eighteen and nineteene verses of the nineteenth Chapter, mention is made of a great battell:
And if you look into the 19, 21, 22 Chapters of the Revelation, where mention is made of the glory of Christ Kingdom in the latter times, you find, that the converting Jew, who there sings the Hebrew song Hallelujah, i• •alled, the Bride, the Lambs wife, saying, Come Lord jesus. And At the eighteen and nineteene Verses of the nineteenth Chapter, mention is made of a great battle:
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But there is no fighting, nor battelling at the day of judgement; That is no time for feasting, nor suppers neither;
But there is no fighting, nor battelling At the day of judgement; That is no time for feasting, nor suppers neither;
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but at weddings and marriages there were, and are great suppers, which we reade shall be at this time, verse 17. And as the wise enter,
but At weddings and marriages there were, and Are great suppers, which we read shall be At this time, verse 17. And as the wise enter,
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so the foolish, and those that tell, and make lies are shut out.
so the foolish, and those that tell, and make lies Are shut out.
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Finding therefore all these things at that coming of Christ, thus to suit with this parable, I rather incline to thinke, that it cannot be understood of the day of judgement,
Finding Therefore all these things At that coming of christ, thus to suit with this parable, I rather incline to think, that it cannot be understood of the day of judgement,
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but of that time when Christ will appeare at the Jewes conversion, to set up his kingdome on earth, in that glorious,
but of that time when christ will appear At the Jews conversion, to Set up his Kingdom on earth, in that glorious,
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and blessed manner which all the Prophets beare witnesse unto.
and blessed manner which all the prophets bear witness unto.
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And because all the Victories, and deliverances that Christ worketh for the churches in the meane time, are so many steps unto this kingdome, and coming of his:
And Because all the Victories, and Deliverances that christ works for the Churches in the mean time, Are so many steps unto this Kingdom, and coming of his:
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therefore in Scripture phrase, sometimes, they are called his coming. Matthew 17. His transfiguration was called his coming in his Kingdome; for Chapter 16.28. Christ saith, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death till they see the son of man coming in his Kingdome.
Therefore in Scripture phrase, sometime, they Are called his coming. Matthew 17. His transfiguration was called his coming in his Kingdom; for Chapter 16.28. christ Says, There be Some standing Here, which shall not taste of death till they see the son of man coming in his Kingdom.
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And then verse 1. Chapter 17. it is said, And after six dayes, Jesus taketh Peter, James and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountaine apart, and was transfigured before them.
And then verse 1. Chapter 17. it is said, And After six days, jesus Takes Peter, James and John his brother, and brings them up into an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them.
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In three Gospels, this history of the transfiguration is linked unto that speech, There are some standing here, which shall not taste of death till they see the son of man coming in his Kingdome, with those words, And after six dayes Jesus tooke Peter, &c. Our Lord and Saviour Christ was then come when he spake those words;
In three Gospels, this history of the transfiguration is linked unto that speech, There Are Some standing Here, which shall not taste of death till they see the son of man coming in his Kingdom, with those words, And After six days jesus took Peter, etc. Our Lord and Saviour christ was then come when he spoke those words;
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but he was to come in a more glorious way and manner to set up his Kingdome,
but he was to come in a more glorious Way and manner to Set up his Kingdom,
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and his transfiguration being a taste of that glory and coming, it is here called his coming in his Kingdome.
and his transfiguration being a taste of that glory and coming, it is Here called his coming in his Kingdom.
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So all these great deliverances and victories which Christ worketh for his Church, being so many tasts,
So all these great Deliverances and victories which christ works for his Church, being so many tastes,
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and forerunners of his coming in his Kingdome, they may be called his coming too;
and forerunners of his coming in his Kingdom, they may be called his coming too;
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surely, they are as so many steps that he takes in the way of his coming to his Kingdome.
surely, they Are as so many steps that he Takes in the Way of his coming to his Kingdom.
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But sayes the text, He comes at midnight;
But Says the text, He comes At midnight;
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That is, in a time when he is least expected, suddenly, and when we are most in the dark.
That is, in a time when he is least expected, suddenly, and when we Are most in the dark.
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And so the Observation is this. Christ comes at midnight:
And so the Observation is this. christ comes At midnight:
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Though his coming be most expected, yet he will come in a time when he is least expected;
Though his coming be most expected, yet he will come in a time when he is least expected;
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when he comes as a Bridegroome, he comes at midnight, in a time when he is least expected, in the darkest time; Christ comes at midnight.
when he comes as a Bridegroom, he comes At midnight, in a time when he is least expected, in the Darkest time; christ comes At midnight.
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Behold (sayes Christ) I come as a thief; theeves come in the darkest time, a time when they are least expected; so will Christs coming be.Behold (Says christ) I come as a thief; thieves come in the Darkest time, a time when they Are least expected; so will Christ coming be.
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For the opening and clearing of which truth, I shall labour to shew, First, That our Lord and Saviour Christ will come againe.
For the opening and clearing of which truth, I shall labour to show, First, That our Lord and Saviour christ will come again.
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Secondly, That he will come at midnight.
Secondly, That he will come At midnight.
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Thirdly, Give you some account why he chooses rather thus to come at midnight, then otherwise.
Thirdly, Give you Some account why he chooses rather thus to come At midnight, then otherwise.
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And then draw down this by way of Application to our present occasion. First, Our Lord and Saviour Christ will come againe.
And then draw down this by Way of Application to our present occasion. First, Our Lord and Saviour christ will come again.
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1. Take his coming for, his Spirituall coming; and though now absent from your soule, yet he will come againe. John 14.23. If any man love me, my father will love him, and we will come unto him and make our abode with him.
1. Take his coming for, his Spiritual coming; and though now absent from your soul, yet he will come again. John 14.23. If any man love me, my father will love him, and we will come unto him and make our Abided with him.
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Secondly, Take his coming for his Personall, visible coming at the day of judgement, so he will come again. 2 Thess. 1. Chap. 7, 8, 9, 10. verses.
Secondly, Take his coming for his Personal, visible coming At the day of judgement, so he will come again. 2 Thess 1. Chap. 7, 8, 9, 10. Verses.
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Thirdly, Take his coming for his appearing in the cloudes, when he will come to set up his Kingdome,
Thirdly, Take his coming for his appearing in the Clouds, when he will come to Set up his Kingdom,
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so he will come again before that great day;
so he will come again before that great day;
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for if ye look into the Scripture, ye shall find that his coming and his Kingdome are knit together, do synchronize Dan. 7.13, 14.
for if you look into the Scripture, you shall find that his coming and his Kingdom Are knit together, do synchronize Dan. 7.13, 14.
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So in many Scriptures ye shall find his coming, and his Kingdome do go together.
So in many Scriptures you shall find his coming, and his Kingdom do go together.
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Now if ye look into the 11. of the Revelations, we shall find it spoken of times yet to come;
Now if you look into the 11. of the Revelations, we shall find it spoken of times yet to come;
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The Kingdomes of this world are become the Kingdomes of our Lord, and his Christ, and he shall reigne for ever and ever: vers.The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord, and his christ, and he shall Reign for ever and ever: vers.
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the 15. And we give thee thanks, O Lord, God Almighty, because thou hast taken to thee thy great power,
the 15. And we give thee thanks, Oh Lord, God Almighty, Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power,
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and hast reigned, verse 17. which cannot be understood of the day of judgement;and hast reigned, verse 17. which cannot be understood of the day of judgement;
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for then the Nations are not angry, then the Temple-doore is not opened, as is here said verse 18, and 19. I would not be mistaken here;
for then the nations Are not angry, then the Temple-door is not opened, as is Here said verse 18, and 19. I would not be mistaken Here;
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for I do not thinke that Christ shall come and raigne, continue raigning upon earth a thousand years, I do not see how the Saints can spare him out of heaven so long.
for I do not think that christ shall come and Reign, continue reigning upon earth a thousand Years, I do not see how the Saints can spare him out of heaven so long.
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Neither do I thinke that this his coming is onely to be understood of a spirituall coming into the souls of his,
Neither do I think that this his coming is only to be understood of a spiritual coming into the Souls of his,
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so filling their soules with his spirit, that they shall have need of Ordinances no more;
so filling their Souls with his Spirit, that they shall have need of Ordinances no more;
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for in those glorious times, though there shall be no Temple, that is, a Jewish Temple,
for in those glorious times, though there shall be no Temple, that is, a Jewish Temple,
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yet the Temple doore, that is, the Gospel Temple, shall be opened.
yet the Temple door, that is, the Gospel Temple, shall be opened.
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And in Zachariah the last, which is plainly spoken of the glory of the latter times yet to come, it is said expresly three times in that Chapter, that men shall go up to keep the feast of Tabernacles,
And in Zachariah the last, which is plainly spoken of the glory of the latter times yet to come, it is said expressly three times in that Chapter, that men shall go up to keep the feast of Tabernacles,
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an allusion to the Jewish Ordinance.
an allusion to the Jewish Ordinance.
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But why not the feast of Passcover and Pentecost, onely the feast of Tabernacles? many reasons may be given, but I think one is;
But why not the feast of Passcover and Pentecost, only the feast of Tabernacles? many Reasons may be given, but I think one is;
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Because the feast of Tabernables had been more neglected then other feasts;
Because the feast of tabernacles had been more neglected then other feasts;
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for upon the coming out of Babylon, in the 8. of Nehemiah 'tis said, they had not kept that feast from the time of Joshua, the sonne of Nun to that day, which was almost a thousand yeares.
for upon the coming out of Babylon, in the 8. of Nehemiah it's said, they had not kept that feast from the time of joshua, the son of Nun to that day, which was almost a thousand Years.
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Now the Holy Ghost seeing what degenerations there would be in our latter times, and losings,
Now the Holy Ghost seeing what degenerations there would be in our latter times, and losings,
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and neglectings of Ordinances, he saith here, that then they shall keep the feast of Tabernacles:
and neglectings of Ordinances, he Says Here, that then they shall keep the feast of Tabernacles:
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that is, in the expression of the Jews, observe those Ordinances especially, which had been most defaced and forgotten:
that is, in the expression of the jews, observe those Ordinances especially, which had been most defaced and forgotten:
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But I keepe to the words of Scripture.
But I keep to the words of Scripture.
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Christ shall come in the cloudes again, when the poor Jewes shall see him, and those which are called Forsaken, shall be called Beloved the Kings bride,
christ shall come in the Clouds again, when the poor Jews shall see him, and those which Are called Forsaken, shall be called beloved the Kings bride,
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when the fulnesse of the Gentiles shall be come in, when Christ himself shall set up his Kingdome in the world, his Regnum potentiae, not patientiae: when he shall rule from sea to sea,
when the fullness of the Gentiles shall be come in, when christ himself shall Set up his Kingdom in the world, his Kingdom potentiae, not patientiae: when he shall Rule from sea to sea,
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when he shall come not riding upon an asses colt, but in the cloudes, with thousands of Angels ministring unto him.
when he shall come not riding upon an asses colt, but in the Clouds, with thousands of Angels ministering unto him.
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When foolish virgins shall be shut out from his glory, and the wise professor taken in.
When foolish Virgins shall be shut out from his glory, and the wise professor taken in.
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And in the meane while, though our Lord and Saviour Christ seeme to forsake the Churches for the present,
And in the mean while, though our Lord and Saviour christ seem to forsake the Churches for the present,
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yet he will come againe unto them with delivering and conquering mercy: Behold, I come quickly, hold fast that which thou hast. Revel. 3.
yet he will come again unto them with delivering and conquering mercy: Behold, I come quickly, hold fast that which thou hast. Revel. 3.
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Obj. But how may it appeare that Christ will come at midnight?Object But how may it appear that christ will come At midnight?
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Answ I shall give you a taste of it in all his comings, because there is the same Spirit in one as in another.Answer I shall give you a taste of it in all his comings, Because there is the same Spirit in one as in Another.
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1. For his spirituall coming, when Christ comes first with his Converting grace, and causes his Converting mercy to passe upon any soule,
1. For his spiritual coming, when christ comes First with his Converting grace, and Causes his Converting mercy to pass upon any soul,
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then he doth come at midnight, Job. 33. God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not;
then he does come At midnight, Job. 33. God speaks once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not;
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in a dreame, in a vision of the night, when deepe sleep falleth upon men, in slumbrings upon the bed,
in a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumbrings upon the Bed,
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Then he openeth the eares of men, and sealeth their instruction, verse 14, 15, 16. When a man is fast asleepe in his sins, little thinkes of any good,Then he Openeth the ears of men, and Sealeth their instruction, verse 14, 15, 16. When a man is fast asleep in his Sins, little thinks of any good,
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unlesse it be to oppose it, then Christ comes and seales on some instruction upon his soule.
unless it be to oppose it, then christ comes and Seals on Some instruction upon his soul.
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Thus he doth come at midnight.
Thus he does come At midnight.
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Secondly, When Christ comes with his Comforting mercy, and causes his comforting grace to passe upon a mans heart;
Secondly, When christ comes with his Comforting mercy, and Causes his comforting grace to pass upon a men heart;
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then he doth come at midnight, in an houre and time when he doth least expect him.
then he does come At midnight, in an hour and time when he does least expect him.
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I sought him (sayes the Spouse,) but I found him not. I sought him (Says the Spouse,) but I found him not.
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I sought him on my bed, in private, and found him not. I sought him in the streets, in the publique Ordinances, but I found him not.I sought him on my Bed, in private, and found him not. I sought him in the streets, in the public Ordinances, but I found him not.
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It was but a little that I passed from the watchmen, but I found him whom my Soule loveth. It was but a little that I passed from the watchmen, but I found him whom my Soul loves.
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Then, and there she finds him, where she look't not for him, and did not expect him.
Then, and there she finds him, where she looked not for him, and did not expect him.
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Psalme 42. verse 6, 7, 8. O my God (sayes David). My Soule is cast down within me. Here's trouble, sorrow, and heavinesse;
Psalm 42. verse 6, 7, 8. Oh my God (Says David). My Soul is cast down within me. Here's trouble, sorrow, and heaviness;
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all thy waves are gone over me, verse the 17. Here's more.all thy waves Are gone over me, verse the 17. Here's more.
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Yet (saith he) verse 8. The Lord will command his loving kindnesse in the day time,
Yet (Says he) verse 8. The Lord will command his loving kindness in the day time,
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and in the night his songs shall be with me. and in the night his songs shall be with me.
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It is Gods ordinary title, The Lord our maker, who giveth songs in the night, Job. 35. We reade of Master Robert Glover, mentioned by Master Fox, in the booke of Martyrs, That though he were a man very gracious and holy, faithfully bearing witnesse to the truth;
It is God's ordinary title, The Lord our maker, who gives songs in the night, Job. 35. We read of Master Robert Glover, mentioned by Master Fox, in the book of Martyrs, That though he were a man very gracious and holy, faithfully bearing witness to the truth;
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yet it pleased God to withdraw himselfe and presence from him, in so much that he was greatly distressed while he was in prison;
yet it pleased God to withdraw himself and presence from him, in so much that he was greatly distressed while he was in prison;
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and opening himselfe to his friend, told him, how God had left and deserted him; his friend exhorted him still for to waite on God, which he laboured to do,
and opening himself to his friend, told him, how God had left and deserted him; his friend exhorted him still for to wait on God, which he laboured to do,
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and the night before his execution, spent much of that time in prayer, yet no comfort came, no manifestations of the presence of Christ;
and the night before his execution, spent much of that time in prayer, yet no Comfort Come, no manifestations of the presence of christ;
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the next day he was drawn out to the stake for to die for the truth,
the next day he was drawn out to the stake for to die for the truth,
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and as he went, he mourned much for the presence of Christ;
and as he went, he mourned much for the presence of christ;
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but when he came in the sight of the stake, it pleased God so to fill his heart and soule with comfort,
but when he Come in the sighed of the stake, it pleased God so to fill his heart and soul with Comfort,
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and the incomes of his love, that he cried out unto his friend, O Austin, heis come, he is come, he is come.
and the incomes of his love, that he cried out unto his friend, Oh Austin, heis come, he is come, he is come.
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This good man was in the darke a great while; but when in the darkest time, then Christ came.
This good man was in the dark a great while; but when in the Darkest time, then christ Come.
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Christ comes at midnight, when he doth come with comfort.
christ comes At midnight, when he does come with Comfort.
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And thirdly, When Christ comes with outward delivering mercy to a person or people, then he doth come at midnight also.
And Thirdly, When christ comes with outward delivering mercy to a person or people, then he does come At midnight also.
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It is said of Israel, that they went out of Egypt at midnight. God had promised deliverance a long time before, and they did all expect it;
It is said of Israel, that they went out of Egypt At midnight. God had promised deliverance a long time before, and they did all expect it;
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but who would have expected it at such a time as that was? And if we look into that last Chapter of Zachary, we shall find, that the great deliverance of the Churches promised, is to be in one day, which shall be known to the Lord, not day nor night,
but who would have expected it At such a time as that was? And if we look into that last Chapter of Zachary, we shall find, that the great deliverance of the Churches promised, is to be in one day, which shall be known to the Lord, not day nor night,
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but it shall come to passe, that at evening time it shall be light, verse 7. Who would expect light at evening? we all expect darknesse at evening time;but it shall come to pass, that At evening time it shall be Light, verse 7. Who would expect Light At evening? we all expect darkness At evening time;
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but at evening, when we looke most for darknesse, God hath promised this great light.
but At evening, when we look most for darkness, God hath promised this great Light.
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And for Christs coming at the last, ye know what he sayes, I will come in an houre when ye looke not for me.
And for Christ coming At the last, you know what he Says, I will come in an hour when you look not for me.
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And for this great deliverance and victory which the Lord hath now given unto you, was it not at midnight? consider with your selves a little, remember the dayes of your former troubles,
And for this great deliverance and victory which the Lord hath now given unto you, was it not At midnight? Consider with your selves a little, Remember the days of your former Troubles,
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and were you ever in a more darke condition? were ye not all benighted? when were your enemies more high,
and were you ever in a more dark condition? were you not all benighted? when were your enemies more high,
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and lofty? when were your friends more down and dejected? A night, a night, the Lord knowes, a darke night was come upon us.
and lofty? when were your Friends more down and dejected? A night, a night, the Lord knows, a dark night was come upon us.
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Well, but now Christ comes with a seasonable, almost miraculous victory and deliverance. And this is Christs way and manner;
Well, but now christ comes with a seasonable, almost miraculous victory and deliverance. And this is Christ Way and manner;
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He never comes to his people as a Bridegroome, but still he doth come at midnight, in all his comings still he doth come at midnight.
He never comes to his people as a Bridegroom, but still he does come At midnight, in all his comings still he does come At midnight.
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Christ loves that his people should sit up for him, watch and waite for him. He waiteth to shew mercy on them that waite on his mercy.
christ loves that his people should fit up for him, watch and wait for him. He waits to show mercy on them that wait on his mercy.
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The more a man is respected, and beloved in an house, the more if he be abroad, those in the house will sit up, and watch for him;
The more a man is respected, and Beloved in an house, the more if he be abroad, those in the house will fit up, and watch for him;
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he that loves him not, sayes, I will go to bed, I'le stay no longer, let him come when he pleases;
he that loves him not, Says, I will go to Bed, I'll stay no longer, let him come when he Pleases;
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but he that loves him, saith, I'le watch, I'le stay, I'le sit up for him; yea, though he don't come till midnight.
but he that loves him, Says, I'll watch, I'll stay, I'll fit up for him; yea, though he don't come till midnight.
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And does it argue love, for one man to sit up and waite for another? and not love in our soules to sit up and watch,
And does it argue love, for one man to fit up and wait for Another? and not love in our Souls to fit up and watch,
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and waite for Christ? Christ loves to see our love exercised;
and wait for christ? christ loves to see our love exercised;
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and therefore sayes he, though I intend to save, and helpe such a person, yet I'le stay, and stay long;
and Therefore Says he, though I intend to save, and help such a person, yet I'll stay, and stay long;
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I will not helpe him presently, I'le suffer a night, a darke night to come upon him,
I will not help him presently, I'll suffer a night, a dark night to come upon him,
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so shall I see his love in waiting for me.
so shall I see his love in waiting for me.
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Secondly, Christ loves to shew mercy to his people in such a way, as he may hide pride from men;
Secondly, christ loves to show mercy to his people in such a Way, as he may hide pride from men;
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he would not have his people to be proud of mercies.
he would not have his people to be proud of Mercies.
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And upon this account sayes the text, in the 33. of Job. He seales on instruction in the night, that he may hide pride from man.
And upon this account Says the text, in the 33. of Job. He Seals on instruction in the night, that he may hide pride from man.
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When a man is awake, he tryes things by reason, and if reason like them, then they do passe for currant;
When a man is awake, he tries things by reason, and if reason like them, then they do pass for currant;
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if reason don't approve them, then they will be rejected:
if reason don't approve them, then they will be rejected:
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but in a dreame, in a deep sleep, the mind receives things, not examining them by reason.
but in a dream, in a deep sleep, the mind receives things, not examining them by reason.
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Now in the great things of God, the lesse hand reason hath, and the more Faith, the better.
Now in the great things of God, the less hand reason hath, and the more Faith, the better.
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Reasons going before Faith, do diminish it; but Reasons following Faith, strengthen it, say the Schooles. Faith ennobles a worke.
Reasons going before Faith, do diminish it; but Reasons following Faith, strengthen it, say the Schools. Faith ennobles a work.
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The more a man ushers in a businesse with his owne reason, the more apt to be proud thereon:
The more a man ushers in a business with his own reason, the more apt to be proud thereon:
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but in a dream, in a deep sleep, there is little of reason to be used,
but in a dream, in a deep sleep, there is little of reason to be used,
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and therefore in a deep sleep he comes upon us, that he may hide pride from us.
and Therefore in a deep sleep he comes upon us, that he may hide pride from us.
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Thirdly, Christ loves to come so, as he may be most welcome to his people; and the lesse expected, the more welcome many times:
Thirdly, christ loves to come so, as he may be most welcome to his people; and the less expected, the more welcome many times:
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and when is he lesse expected then at midnight? If a man be in extremity of misery,
and when is he less expected then At midnight? If a man be in extremity of misery,
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and a friend comes to visit him, then he doth not onely bid him welcome, but admires his love:
and a friend comes to visit him, then he does not only bid him welcome, but admires his love:
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Oh! Sir, could you find in your heart to come to me now? what! now at midnight? this is love indeed.
Oh! Sir, could you find in your heart to come to me now? what! now At midnight? this is love indeed.
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Christ comes to be admired of all that beleeve, (sayes the Scripture) and therefore,
christ comes to be admired of all that believe, (Says the Scripture) and Therefore,
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when his people are in the darke, in a darke night, then he chooses to come, and then especially;
when his people Are in the dark, in a dark night, then he chooses to come, and then especially;
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and then a mans heart doth melt with love to Christ:
and then a men heart does melt with love to christ:
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Oh! what a gracious Saviour have I, that could find in his heart to find me out with his mercy in this darke condition, in this unexpected time!
Oh! what a gracious Saviour have I, that could find in his heart to find me out with his mercy in this dark condition, in this unexpected time!
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His time is not as our time, as his thoughts are not as ours.
His time is not as our time, as his thoughts Are not as ours.
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Christ is the good Samaritan, he will poure wine and oyle into the bleeding wounds of his servants,
christ is the good Samaritan, he will pour wine and oil into the bleeding wounds of his Servants,
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but he will first let the Priest passe by, and the Levite passe by, and such meanes and helpes passe by, which we ordinarily expect comfort from;
but he will First let the Priest pass by, and the Levite pass by, and such means and helps pass by, which we ordinarily expect Comfort from;
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and when we have none from them, then sayes he, now is a time for me;
and when we have none from them, then Says he, now is a time for me;
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but by that time all other helpes are passed by, it will be midnight; but though it be midnight (sayes Christ) it is all one to me,
but by that time all other helps Are passed by, it will be midnight; but though it be midnight (Says christ) it is all one to me,
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for I create light, and my thoughts, and my times, are not as mans are.
for I create Light, and my thoughts, and my times, Are not as men Are.
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And though man come with help and succour in the day time, yet I will come at midnight.
And though man come with help and succour in the day time, yet I will come At midnight.
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Oh! what glorious dispensations of love and mercy is here!
Oh! what glorious dispensations of love and mercy is Here!
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What is the issue of this doctrine? what if Christ do come at midnight?
What is the issue of this Doctrine? what if christ do come At midnight?
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This Doctrine lookes wishly upon two sorts of people, such as he doth come against, and such as he doth come for.
This Doctrine looks wishly upon two sorts of people, such as he does come against, and such as he does come for.
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Some foolish virgins there are whom Christ comes against, and these he will come upon at midnight, take them in their beds,
some foolish Virgins there Are whom christ comes against, and these he will come upon At midnight, take them in their Beds,
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when they are fast asleepe in their sin, and are most secure.
when they Are fast asleep in their since, and Are most secure.
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Ye have heard of the lamentation of Norwich; there was a generation of men that rose up and threatned to destroy the godly Party there;
You have herd of the lamentation of Norwich; there was a generation of men that rose up and threatened to destroy the godly Party there;
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but the Lord so ordered things in his providence, that those whom they threatned to destroy, were preserved, and the destroyers perished;
but the Lord so ordered things in his providence, that those whom they threatened to destroy, were preserved, and the destroyers perished;
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nigh two or three hundred (if relations be right) blown up with powder,
High two or three hundred (if relations be right) blown up with powder,
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or spoiled, and three godly families, consisting of about twenty persons, in severall roomes of the house that was blowne up, were all preserved,
or spoiled, and three godly families, consisting of about twenty Persons, in several rooms of the house that was blown up, were all preserved,
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and not a bone of them broken, whilst the other flew up into the aire,
and not a bone of them broken, while the other flew up into the air,
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as spectacles of divine anger, as if God should speak from Heaven, these are the people whom I would have preserved,
as spectacles of divine anger, as if God should speak from Heaven, these Are the people whom I would have preserved,
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and those are the people, that I would have punished. But ah!
and those Are the people, that I would have punished. But ah!
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poore destroyed soules who perished in the thunder of Gods anger, did they ever thinke that Christ would have come upon them at such a midnight? Here is a great deliverance and victory that is now before ye:
poor destroyed Souls who perished in the thunder of God's anger, did they ever think that christ would have come upon them At such a midnight? Here is a great deliverance and victory that is now before you:
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If relations speak true, two thousand and five hundred, putting to flight eight thousand of the enemy, fifteene hundred slaine, three thousand taken prisoners, and the rest scattered: But ah!
If relations speak true, two thousand and five hundred, putting to flight eight thousand of the enemy, fifteene hundred slain, three thousand taken Prisoners, and the rest scattered: But ah!
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poor deceived people who made this insurrection? did they ever thinke that Christ would have come so suddenly, in such a time, at midnight upon them? Consider all your warres,
poor deceived people who made this insurrection? did they ever think that christ would have come so suddenly, in such a time, At midnight upon them? Consider all your wars,
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and hath not Christ come at midnight all along? Christ is in the way to his Kingdome,
and hath not christ come At midnight all along? christ is in the Way to his Kingdom,
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and every step he takes shall be midnight; both unto those he comes for, and those that he comes against;
and every step he Takes shall be midnight; both unto those he comes for, and those that he comes against;
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but woe to them whom he doth come against, it is adreadfull thing to be cutt off suddenly, and surprized in our sins.
but woe to them whom he does come against, it is adreadfull thing to be Cut off suddenly, and surprised in our Sins.
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This is a judgment threatned on the latter day, Christ will come quickly, be quick with men in a way of judgment:
This is a judgement threatened on the latter day, christ will come quickly, be quick with men in a Way of judgement:
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as a thief in the night will he come, when poor foolish virgins shall be fast asleep.
as a thief in the night will he come, when poor foolish Virgins shall be fast asleep.
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I would h••e therfore exhort and beseech ye in the Lord, to consider the grounds ye stand upon, the principles ye worke by, the cause ye mannage;
I would h••e Therefore exhort and beseech you in the Lord, to Consider the grounds you stand upon, the principles you work by, the cause you manage;
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and I appeale to you, whether do ye not thinke that God is in all these warres, that the event of battels is only in the hand of God? Some of you, no friends to Parliament,
and I appeal to you, whither do you not think that God is in all these wars, that the event of battles is only in the hand of God? some of you, no Friends to Parliament,
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nor the cause of God in their hands, have tryed many wayes (as once Balaam, ) to curse Israel; sometimes ye have got upon one hill,
nor the cause of God in their hands, have tried many ways (as once balaam,) to curse Israel; sometime you have god upon one hill,
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and there ye have built an altar, thinking from thence to curse Gods people; when that would not do, then ye got upon a second;
and there you have built an altar, thinking from thence to curse God's people; when that would not do, then you god upon a second;
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when ye could not do it from thence, then ye got to a third mountaine:
when you could not do it from thence, then you god to a third mountain:
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one while ye thought to have done it by the strength of your old skilfull soldiery;
one while you Thought to have done it by the strength of your old skilful soldiery;
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when that would not do, then ye came home, and sought to make divisions among us,
when that would not do, then you Come home, and sought to make divisions among us,
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and to raise jealousies between brethren;
and to raise jealousies between brothers;
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seeing that would not do it sufficiently, you have now gotten to a third mountain, labouring to stir up the Countreys to make insurrection,
seeing that would not do it sufficiently, you have now got to a third mountain, labouring to stir up the Countries' to make insurrection,
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and yet you cannot curse them from thence.
and yet you cannot curse them from thence.
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Wherefore now after all, do ye not thinke that God is against you? can ye beleeve that God is with you,
Wherefore now After all, do you not think that God is against you? can you believe that God is with you,
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after all these successive victories that have fallen against you? Have ye not read that Scripture, The Lord is knowne by the judgement which he executeth, the wicked are snared in the workes of their owne hands? and have ye not been snared in the works of your owne hands? have ye not risen to fall? have not your own doings, been your undoing? and will ye yet go on to plot, consult, designe? what? will ye never have done? well then, go on, consult, plot, devise, associate, confederate together, try the conclusion, worke to the utmost;
After all these successive victories that have fallen against you? Have you not read that Scripture, The Lord is known by the judgement which he Executeth, the wicked Are snared in the works of their own hands? and have you not been snared in the works of your own hands? have you not risen to fallen? have not your own doings, been your undoing? and will you yet go on to plot, consult, Design? what? will you never have done? well then, go on, consult, plot, devise, associate, confederate together, try the conclusion, work to the utmost;
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yet know, that when ye have done all, and as you thinke have the better,
yet know, that when you have done all, and as you think have the better,
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and all is your owne, then will Christ come upon you at midnight, in an houre and time,
and all is your own, then will christ come upon you At midnight, in an hour and time,
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when ye do least expect him, and it will be a darker night then ever yet you saw;
when you do least expect him, and it will be a Darker night then ever yet you saw;
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for our Lord and Saviour Christ, he doth come as at the last, so now in these his precedaneous comings, still at midnight, he doth come at midnight.
for our Lord and Saviour christ, he does come as At the last, so now in these his precedaneous comings, still At midnight, he does come At midnight.
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Be wise now therefore, O ye Princes, Nobles, Rulers, Judges, Gentlemen, and others:
Be wise now Therefore, Oh you Princes, Nobles, Rulers, Judges, Gentlemen, and Others:
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Kisse the Son, lest ye perish in the way, for Christ is upon his way unto his Kingdome.
Kiss the Son, lest you perish in the Way, for christ is upon his Way unto his Kingdom.
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Secondly, This Doctrine looks wishly upon such as Christ comes for. Why should any of Gods people despaire or be discouraged, saying, Christ is now gone,
Secondly, This Doctrine looks wishly upon such as christ comes for. Why should any of God's people despair or be discouraged, saying, christ is now gone,
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and will never come againe, he hath hid himself, and I shall never see his face againe;
and will never come again, he hath hid himself, and I shall never see his face again;
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Nay, but he comes at midnight, that is his time, a time wherein he is least expected, a darke time, the darkest time, the sleepiest time, the coldest time, a time when all your candles are out,
Nay, but he comes At midnight, that is his time, a time wherein he is least expected, a dark time, the Darkest time, the sleepiest time, the Coldest time, a time when all your Candles Are out,
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and your comforts out, when you cannot see your hand, your working hand, your praying hand,
and your comforts out, when you cannot see your hand, your working hand, your praying hand,
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when you say all is gone and lost, and I shall never see the light againe, comfort again,
when you say all is gone and lost, and I shall never see the Light again, Comfort again,
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then doth Christ say, this is my time, it is now darke, and night, and midnight with my servant,
then does christ say, this is my time, it is now dark, and night, and midnight with my servant,
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now will I go and comfort and deliver him:
now will I go and Comfort and deliver him:
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why should any godly man be discouraged, what ever his condition be? shall Christ come at midnight,
why should any godly man be discouraged, what ever his condition be? shall christ come At midnight,
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and shall I be discouraged because I am in the darke? O my soule, remember this, Christ comes at midnight, in all his comings still he doth come at midnight.
and shall I be discouraged Because I am in the dark? O my soul, Remember this, christ comes At midnight, in all his comings still he does come At midnight.
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And that this is Christs constant course with all his people, see what is said in the 6. of Hosea, verse 3. Then shall we know if we follow on to know the Lord, his going forth is prepared as the morning,
And that this is Christ constant course with all his people, see what is said in the 6. of Hosea, verse 3. Then shall we know if we follow on to know the Lord, his going forth is prepared as the morning,
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and he shall come unto us as the raine, as the latter and former raine unto the earth. and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
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Oh! but I am a poore ignorant creature, don't know or understand the mind, and will of God in these actions, and transactions of things abroad.
Oh! but I am a poor ignorant creature, don't know or understand the mind, and will of God in these actions, and transactions of things abroad.
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Be it so, yet (sayes the Lord) you shall know him, if you follow on to know him.
Be it so, yet (Says the Lord) you shall know him, if you follow on to know him.
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Oh! but I am in a sad and a darke condition, benighted with some affliction. Be it so, Christ will come, and he will come as the morning;
Oh! but I am in a sad and a dark condition, benighted with Some affliction. Be it so, christ will come, and he will come as the morning;
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as sure and certain as the morning comes, so will Christ come; and though it be a darke night, yet you say, certainly morning will come againe;
as sure and certain as the morning comes, so will christ come; and though it be a dark night, yet you say, Certainly morning will come again;
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so confident may you be of Christs coming; for (saith the text) he will come as the morning: that is, certainly.
so confident may you be of Christ coming; for (Says the text) he will come as the morning: that is, Certainly.
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Oh! but I shall faint in the meane while, he will stay long ere he comes.
Oh! but I shall faint in the mean while, he will stay long ere he comes.
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Nay, but he will come in season, as the former, and as the latter raine; the former and the latter raine come in their seasons;
Nay, but he will come in season, as the former, and as the latter rain; the former and the latter rain come in their seasons;
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so will Christ do, and therewithall your comforts shall be all revived and refreshed; why should then any of Gods people be discouraged?
so will christ do, and therewithal your comforts shall be all revived and refreshed; why should then any of God's people be discouraged?
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But suppose that the Lord Jesus do comfortably appear to us in a darke condition, when we look not for him, as now he hath done to this Kingdome:
But suppose that the Lord jesus do comfortably appear to us in a dark condition, when we look not for him, as now he hath done to this Kingdom:
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what is our duty that doth flow from hence?
what is our duty that does flow from hence?
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First, If Jesus Christ hath appeared to you in the darke, and come to you even at midnight;
First, If jesus christ hath appeared to you in the dark, and come to you even At midnight;
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then trust in the Lord for ever; and againe I say, trust in the Lord, trust in the Lord at all times.
then trust in the Lord for ever; and again I say, trust in the Lord, trust in the Lord At all times.
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Here is one night over, but another night will come (I feare) and it may prove a darker night;
Here is one night over, but Another night will come (I Fear) and it may prove a Darker night;
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night and day have their courses.
night and day have their courses.
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But does Christ come at midnight? why then should we not trust in God at midnight, in the darkest time? At what time I am afraid (sayes the Psalmist) I will trust in the Lord Faith moves Christ for to come the sooner: But does christ come At midnight? why then should we not trust in God At midnight, in the Darkest time? At what time I am afraid (Says the Psalmist) I will trust in the Lord Faith moves christ for to come the sooner:
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And therefore (sayes the Apostle) Looking for, and hastening the coming of the Lord.
And Therefore (Says the Apostle) Looking for, and hastening the coming of the Lord.
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You reade it in the English, hastening unto;
You read it in the English, hastening unto;
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but according to the Greek, the words may better be read thus, looking for, and hastening the coming of the Lord.
but according to the Greek, the words may better be read thus, looking for, and hastening the coming of the Lord.
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Our very looking for his coming, doth hasten his coming. Faith mitigates our calamities, and holds the hands of our enemies.
Our very looking for his coming, does hasten his coming. Faith mitigates our calamities, and holds the hands of our enemies.
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I have read in the life of Tindall, that he being in the Low-countreyes, heard of a certaine Jugling Conjurer, that could by his conjuring command a dish of meate from any Princes table in the world, which he did use to do,
I have read in the life of Tyndale, that he being in the Low countries, herd of a certain Juggling Conjurer, that could by his conjuring command a dish of meat from any Princes table in the world, which he did use to do,
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and would ordinarily invite his friends unto dinner:
and would ordinarily invite his Friends unto dinner:
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Whereupon Master Tindall resolved, that he would go see this act, but would set himselfe to beleeve the contrary; which he did;
Whereupon Master Tyndale resolved, that he would go see this act, but would Set himself to believe the contrary; which he did;
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& the company being come together, and the Conjurer indeavouring the same, was so hindred by the faith of Master Tindall, that he cried out,
& the company being come together, and the Conjurer endeavouring the same, was so hindered by the faith of Master Tyndale, that he cried out,
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and said, I cannot do it, there sits the man that hinders me, and holds my hands.
and said, I cannot do it, there sits the man that hinders me, and holds my hands.
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I say, faith will hold the hands of wicked and devilish men; such too many we have to deale with in these times:
I say, faith will hold the hands of wicked and devilish men; such too many we have to deal with in these times:
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Oh! that you would use your faith more and more. And have ye not ground enough for it? Christ comes at midnight;
Oh! that you would use your faith more and more. And have you not ground enough for it? christ comes At midnight;
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why should you not beleeve what ever your condition be, although it be never so darke?
why should you not believe what ever your condition be, although it be never so dark?
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Secondly, If Christ come at midnight, then why should those who are imployed for Christ, be shaken,
Secondly, If christ come At midnight, then why should those who Are employed for christ, be shaken,
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or unsetled in his worke and service?
or unsettled in his work and service?
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We many times leave Gods work, and are not constant in it because of opposition, which doth make us fear:
We many times leave God's work, and Are not constant in it Because of opposition, which does make us Fear:
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But will Christ come and own us, and come in a time when we looke not for him, in the darkest time? then why should not men go on with all constancy,
But will christ come and own us, and come in a time when we look not for him, in the Darkest time? then why should not men go on with all constancy,
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even in their darkest feares? Luther relates a story of Austins mother, (which also Austin doth mention) who was much troubled for her son Austin, because that for the space of seven or nine years, he had been a Manichee;
even in their Darkest fears? Luther relates a story of Austins mother, (which also Austin does mention) who was much troubled for her son Austin, Because that for the Molle of seven or nine Years, he had been a Manichee;
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she prayed & continued praying for him;
she prayed & continued praying for him;
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at the last in the night, she had as a word from God in answer to her prayer, these words, Qualis tu, talis ille; As thou, so he.
At the last in the night, she had as a word from God in answer to her prayer, these words, Qualis tu, Talis Isle; As thou, so he.
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Whereupon she was much refreshed, and told him, she had received a promise from the Lord that he should be converted from his error;
Whereupon she was much refreshed, and told him, she had received a promise from the Lord that he should be converted from his error;
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but he told her the meaning of the words was contrary, that she should be as he was, that is, converted to his opinion;
but he told her the meaning of the words was contrary, that she should be as he was, that is, converted to his opinion;
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But she did so constantly abide in her sence, that, Facile transivit in sententiam matris, he easily turned to his mothers opinion.
But she did so constantly abide in her sense, that, Facile transivit in sententiam matris, he Easily turned to his mother's opinion.
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And indeed, what more convincing to an adversary then to see one constantly abiding by what is good? A Christian, especially a Christian Magistrate, should be like to Christ, who when he is in a way of mercy, will not be put out of his way by men.
And indeed, what more convincing to an adversary then to see one constantly abiding by what is good? A Christian, especially a Christian Magistrate, should be like to christ, who when he is in a Way of mercy, will not be put out of his Way by men.
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Isaiah. 27. verse 4. Who would set the bryars and thornes against me in battell? I would go through them, I would burne them together. Isaiah. 27. verse 4. Who would Set the briars and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.
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At the 2. and 3. verse, he speakes of his great love, and care to and of his Church:
At the 2. and 3. verse, he speaks of his great love, and care to and of his Church:
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A vine-yard of red wine, I the Lord do keepe it, I will water it every moment, A vineyard of read wine, I the Lord do keep it, I will water it every moment,
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least any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day.
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I but in this vine-yard, there may be many briars and thornes, that may arise up to afflict Gods people.
I but in this vineyard, there may be many briers and thorns, that may arise up to afflict God's people.
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True, But (sayes the Lord) who would set the briars and thornes against me in battell? I would go through them.
True, But (Says the Lord) who would Set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them.
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As if he should say, Indeed these wicked men are as briars and thornes, rending and tearing my poore people,
As if he should say, Indeed these wicked men Are as briers and thorns, rending and tearing my poor people,
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and as briars and thornes they do conjoyne and twist together;
and as briers and thorns they do conjoin and twist together;
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but though they do rise up against me in the way of my mercy towards my people,
but though they do rise up against me in the Way of my mercy towards my people,
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yet they shall not put me out of my way, I will even passe through them:
yet they shall not put me out of my Way, I will even pass through them:
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yea, and though they do rise, it shall be to their owne ruine, they shall burne together, I would burne them together, I the Lord would passe through them.
yea, and though they do rise, it shall be to their own ruin, they shall burn together, I would burn them together, I the Lord would pass through them.
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Now our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I hope, is in the way of mercy to this poore Kingdome;
Now our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, I hope, is in the Way of mercy to this poor Kingdom;
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but certainly, he is upon the way to his own Kingdome;
but Certainly, he is upon the Way to his own Kingdom;
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and though wicked men may obstruct, and hinder us, they shall never hinder him, but he will passe through them.
and though wicked men may obstruct, and hinder us, they shall never hinder him, but he will pass through them.
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Oh! therefore, labour more and more to be like to Christ, keep on your way;
Oh! Therefore, labour more and more to be like to christ, keep on your Way;
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for though it be late ere he come, yet he will certainly come, he comes at midnight.
for though it be late ere he come, yet he will Certainly come, he comes At midnight.
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Thirdly, If Jesus Christ have come unto us even at midnight:
Thirdly, If jesus christ have come unto us even At midnight:
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why should not all of us go forth to meet him with some present of thankfulnesse? The more abundant, full, free,
why should not all of us go forth to meet him with Some present of thankfulness? The more abundant, full, free,
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and continued any mercy is, the more it doth call for thankfulnesse.
and continued any mercy is, the more it does call for thankfulness.
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Christ hath been in the field for you and fought your battels for these many years;
christ hath been in the field for you and fought your battles for these many Years;
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and I must needs say, that of late our divisions and sins have been so great, that I feared they would even drive Christ out of the field:
and I must needs say, that of late our divisions and Sins have been so great, that I feared they would even drive christ out of the field:
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but now I see still he doth own your cause, and own your forces, still he doth keepe the field;
but now I see still he does own your cause, and own your forces, still he does keep the field;
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yea, and goes on marching, as if he were resolved not to leave the field, till he hath conquered all this Kingdome with his love;
yea, and Goes on marching, as if he were resolved not to leave the field, till he hath conquered all this Kingdom with his love;
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and he hath now given you a taste of his intentions and love in this victory, a seasonable victory, a wonderfull victory,
and he hath now given you a taste of his intentions and love in this victory, a seasonable victory, a wonderful victory,
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an unexpected victory, a midnight victory;
an unexpected victory, a midnight victory;
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Oh! thou Wonder-working God! shall we not now praise thy name? We reade of a great straight and darke condition that Jehosaphat was in by reason of his enemies;
Oh! thou Wonder-working God! shall we not now praise thy name? We read of a great straight and dark condition that Jehoshaphat was in by reason of his enemies;
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but he crying unto the Lord, the Lord heard and delivered him and his people:
but he crying unto the Lord, the Lord herd and Delivered him and his people:
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in so much as they kept a day of thanksgiving in the open fields, and they called the name of the place Berachah, the valley of blessing. 2 Chron. 20.26. In Joshua's time the people of Israel were in a great straight, by reason of the Amalekites, who came upon them when they were weake;
in so much as they kept a day of thanksgiving in the open fields, and they called the name of the place Berachah, the valley of blessing. 2 Chronicles 20.26. In Joshua's time the people of Israel were in a great straight, by reason of the Amalekites, who Come upon them when they were weak;
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but the Lord fought for his people, smote their enemies, and they were quite destroyed; whereupon Israel made an Altar, and called it Jehovah-nissi, The Lord my shield.
but the Lord fought for his people, smote their enemies, and they were quite destroyed; whereupon Israel made an Altar, and called it Jehovah-nissi, The Lord my shield.
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In Samucls time again, they were in a great distresse by reason of their enemies; but they cried to the Lord, and he delivered them, and destroyed all their enemies:
In Samucls time again, they were in a great distress by reason of their enemies; but they cried to the Lord, and he Delivered them, and destroyed all their enemies:
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then they set up a stone, and called it, Eben-ezer, The stone of help, saying, Hitherunto the Lord hath holpen us.
then they Set up a stone, and called it, Ebenezer, The stone of help, saying, Hitherunto the Lord hath helped us.
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Afterwards againe, they were brought very low into a very darke estate, sould into the hands of their enemies,
Afterwards again, they were brought very low into a very dark estate, should into the hands of their enemies,
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but the Lord raised them up Saviours, Deborah and Barak, and delivered them from all their enemies;
but the Lord raised them up Saviors, Deborah and Barak, and Delivered them from all their enemies;
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and then they penned a Psalme of praise, the 5. of Judges, wherein they do ascribe and give the glory of all unto God himself;
and then they penned a Psalm of praise, the 5. of Judges, wherein they do ascribe and give the glory of all unto God himself;
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wherein they make an honourable mention of the instruments which God used; they did not revile the instruments, but honoured them;
wherein they make an honourable mention of the Instruments which God used; they did not revile the Instruments, but honoured them;
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wherein they condemned and cursed those that would not go forth to help the Lord;
wherein they condemned and cursed those that would not go forth to help the Lord;
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curse ye Meroz: Wherein they commended the Tribes and Countreyes who came forth and willingly offred themselves unto the service of the Lord;
curse you Meroz: Wherein they commended the Tribes and Countries who Come forth and willingly offered themselves unto the service of the Lord;
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wherein they prayed against the enemies of the Church:
wherein they prayed against the enemies of the Church:
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And then marke the issue (at the last verse) And the Land had rest forty yeares.
And then mark the issue (At the last verse) And the Land had rest forty Years.
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And such an issue, not onely forty yeares, but many times forty yeares rest, may you have as an issue of the praises of this day.
And such an issue, not only forty Years, but many times forty Years rest, may you have as an issue of the praises of this day.
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But yet observe, still some monument of praise was erected; sometimes a stone, sometimes an Altar, alwayes one monument or other of praise.
But yet observe, still Some monument of praise was erected; sometime a stone, sometime an Altar, always one monument or other of praise.
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And have we no Altar? no stone now? no name of God to celebrate now? no present of thankfulnesse to bring to our God this day? is there no act of mercy to be showne? none of Christs friends to be relieved? shall we make no progresse? shall we stand still? doe nothing? as men in a maze? shall we make no improvement of this deliverance and victory? why should we not all sit down under our relations,
And have we no Altar? no stone now? no name of God to celebrate now? no present of thankfulness to bring to our God this day? is there no act of mercy to be shown? none of Christ Friends to be relieved? shall we make no progress? shall we stand still? do nothing? as men in a maze? shall we make no improvement of this deliverance and victory? why should we not all fit down under our relations,
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and say, How shall I make improvement of this mercy? what shall I do now for God and Christ that I did not before? Is there nothing in your hand? what? No present to be given to Christ? have we nothing at all? then let us bring the sence of our own Nothing;
and say, How shall I make improvement of this mercy? what shall I do now for God and christ that I did not before? Is there nothing in your hand? what? No present to be given to christ? have we nothing At all? then let us bring the sense of our own Nothing;
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for the more humble ye are after victories, the more thankfull for victories.
for the more humble you Are After victories, the more thankful for victories.
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And if ye have no present in your hand this day to bring unto God for this victory, yet bring the victory it selfe, and give it to God.
And if you have no present in your hand this day to bring unto God for this victory, yet bring the victory it self, and give it to God.
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Ye give to Cesar the things that are Cesars: why? because his image is upon them;
You give to Cesar the things that Are Caesars: why? Because his image is upon them;
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and hath not this victory much of the image of God upon it? When David was delivered from his enemies, we reade in the 116. Psalme, that he checks himselfe for his former unbeliefe, I said in my haste, &c. and gathers up himself into God againe;
and hath not this victory much of the image of God upon it? When David was Delivered from his enemies, we read in the 116. Psalm, that he Checks himself for his former unbelief, I said in my haste, etc. and gathers up himself into God again;
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Returne unto thy rest O my soule. Return unto thy rest Oh my soul.
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When delivered from his enemies, as we reade in the 118. Psalme, he sounds a retrate from man, O my soule, trust not in Princes, not in man,
When Delivered from his enemies, as we read in the 118. Psalm, he sounds a retreat from man, Oh my soul, trust not in Princes, not in man,
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nor in the sons of men, trust not in Princes. The word in the Hebrew is, Ingenuous men, for Princes should be ingenuous;
nor in the Sons of men, trust not in Princes. The word in the Hebrew is, Ingenuous men, for Princes should be ingenuous;
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and if any men are to be trusted to, they are ingenuous men;
and if any men Are to be trusted to, they Are ingenuous men;
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but being delivered from men, he retreates from men, and sayes, O my soule, trust not in men,
but being Delivered from men, he retreats from men, and Says, Oh my soul, trust not in men,
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nor in the sons of men, not in Princes, not in ingenuous men. Yea, and in that Psalme, he cals upon others also for to praise the Lord;
nor in the Sons of men, not in Princes, not in ingenuous men. Yea, and in that Psalm, he calls upon Others also for to praise the Lord;
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and so let us do in his words:
and so let us do in his words:
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O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever: Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever:
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He stilleth the rage of the sea, and the tumults of the people, for his mercy endures for ever. He stilleth the rage of the sea, and the tumults of the people, for his mercy endures for ever.
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Who hath owned your cause again, and your forces again, for his mercy endures for ever;
Who hath owned your cause again, and your forces again, for his mercy endures for ever;
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who hath remembred you in your low condition, for his mercy endures for ever; and hath visited us with his love at midnight, for his mercy endures for ever:
who hath remembered you in your low condition, for his mercy endures for ever; and hath visited us with his love At midnight, for his mercy endures for ever:
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O give thanks unto the God of Gods, for his mercy endures for ever. Praise the Lord. Oh give thanks unto the God of God's, for his mercy endures for ever. Praise the Lord.
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If Christ come at midnight, then me thinkes his personall coming is not farre off.
If christ come At midnight, then me thinks his personal coming is not Far off.
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I cannot say it is midnight in that respect, but surely it is very late, it is very darke,
I cannot say it is midnight in that respect, but surely it is very late, it is very dark,
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and it hath been darke a great while. We reade of two sorts of signes, which go before the coming of Jesus Christ:
and it hath been dark a great while. We read of two sorts of Signs, which go before the coming of jesus christ:
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Some that are more remote and transient, some that are more immediate and just at his coming.
some that Are more remote and Transient, Some that Are more immediate and just At his coming.
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Those that are more immediate and just at his coming, ye reade of in the 24. of Matth. vers. 29, 30. Immediately after the tribulation of those dayes shall the sunne be darkened,
Those that Are more immediate and just At his coming, you read of in the 24. of Matthew vers. 29, 30. Immediately After the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened,
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and the moone shall not give her light, and the starres shall fall from Heaven,
and the moon shall not give her Light, and the Stars shall fallen from Heaven,
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and the powers of the Heavens shall be shaken, and then shall appear the signe of the Sonne of man in Heaven;
and the Powers of the Heavens shall be shaken, and then shall appear the Signen of the Son of man in Heaven;
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and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourne, and they shall see the Sonne of man coming in the clouds of Heaven with power and great glory. These are yet to come.and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the Clouds of Heaven with power and great glory. These Are yet to come.
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But those that are more remote, all seeme to be past already.
But those that Are more remote, all seem to be passed already.
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Before the coming of Christ (sayes the Apostle) the man of sin shall be revealed; that is past.
Before the coming of christ (Says the Apostle) the man of since shall be revealed; that is past.
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Before the coming of Christ, there shall false Prophets arise, and say, I am Christ, and another I am Christ; that is past.
Before the coming of christ, there shall false prophets arise, and say, I am christ, and Another I am christ; that is past.
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Before the personall coming of Christ, there shall be warres and rumours of warres;
Before the personal coming of christ, there shall be wars and rumours of wars;
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this is past And before that day, there shall be great divisions, even in the matter of Religion;
this is passed And before that day, there shall be great divisions, even in the matter of Religion;
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one saying, Loe here is Christ, and another, Loe there is Christ; this is already.
one saying, Lo Here is christ, and Another, Lo there is christ; this is already.
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And immediately before, and at his coming, men shall be smiting their fellow servants, eating and drinking with the drunken; this is already.
And immediately before, and At his coming, men shall be smiting their fellow Servants, eating and drinking with the drunken; this is already.
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The wise and the foolish Virgins, shall be all asleepe;
The wise and the foolish Virgins, shall be all asleep;
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and was there ever a time, when both wise and foolish were more asleepe then now? when men set themselves to sleepe, they draw their curtaines, put out their lights,
and was there ever a time, when both wise and foolish were more asleep then now? when men Set themselves to sleep, they draw their curtains, put out their lights,
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and will have no more light come in; so now.
and will have no more Light come in; so now.
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When men are asleepe, their senses are bound up that were open before, they see not, heare not, taste not, smell not; their senses are lock't up.
When men Are asleep, their Senses Are bound up that were open before, they see not, hear not, taste not, smell not; their Senses Are locked up.
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Sleep is, Ligatio sensuum. And was there ever time when mens senses were more bound up, that were formerly exercised,
Sleep is, Ligatio sensuum. And was there ever time when men's Senses were more bound up, that were formerly exercised,
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then now? are there not some that would pray, and heare, and reade, that will not now? who have now throwne off all duties, ordinances,
then now? Are there not Some that would pray, and hear, and read, that will not now? who have now thrown off all duties, ordinances,
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and meanes? Oh! what sleeping is here? was there ever such sleeping among professors as now there is? if ever wise and foolish virgins were afleepe, they seeme to be in our dayes;
and means? Oh! what sleeping is Here? was there ever such sleeping among professors as now there is? if ever wise and foolish Virgins were afleepe, they seem to be in our days;
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and shall we sleep also? will ye not rather watch and pray? watch and pray, pray and watch;
and shall we sleep also? will you not rather watch and pray? watch and pray, pray and watch;
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and what I say to one, I say to all, watch and pray, least ye enter into temptation.
and what I say to one, I say to all, watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation.
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Take but two or three wakening observations from this Parable.
Take but two or three wakening observations from this Parable.
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First, If ye looke into this parable, ye may observe a most desperate sleepe is to come upon all prosessors, immediately before the coming, the great coming of Christ.
First, If you look into this parable, you may observe a most desperate sleep is to come upon all professors, immediately before the coming, the great coming of christ.
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I call that desperate sleepe, which is universall; this Parable fals upon the Churches;
I call that desperate sleep, which is universal; this Parable falls upon the Churches;
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Then shall the Kingdome of Heaven, (not the Kingdome of the world) be like to ten Virgins; Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven, (not the Kingdom of the world) be like to ten Virgins;
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and those ten shall be all asleepe, good and bad.
and those ten shall be all asleep, good and bad.
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And sayes our Saviour in another place, Neverthelesse, when the son of man comes, shall he find Faith on earth? Againe, I call that a desperate sleepe, which shall be in the face of light.
And Says our Saviour in Another place, Nevertheless, when the son of man comes, shall he find Faith on earth? Again, I call that a desperate sleep, which shall be in the face of Light.
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Its an hard thing to sleepe, whilst a candle is held unto ones eyes;
Its an hard thing to sleep, while a candle is held unto ones eyes;
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and in the time before Christ comes, much light and truth shall breake out, as Antichristian errour goes off;
and in the time before christ comes, much Light and truth shall break out, as Antichristian error Goes off;
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and yet, even then, good and bad shall fall asleepe. I call that desperate, (againe) which shall be in the midst of trouble.
and yet, even then, good and bad shall fallen asleep. I call that desperate, (again) which shall be in the midst of trouble.
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Its an hard thing for a man to sleepe when he is pincht and stricken;
Its an hard thing for a man to sleep when he is pinched and stricken;
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in the times before Christ and when he comes, men shall be smiting their fellow servants;
in the times before christ and when he comes, men shall be smiting their fellow Servants;
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and yet, even the smitten shall be asleepe. Oh! what desperate sleeping times shall the latter times be!
and yet, even the smitten shall be asleep. Oh! what desperate sleeping times shall the latter times be!
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have we not all cause then for to watch and pray?
have we not all cause then for to watch and pray?
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Againe secondly, If ye looke into this Scripture or Parable, ye find that those who fall asleepe immediately before the coming of Christ, shall never wake again till Christ come.
Again secondly, If you look into this Scripture or Parable, you find that those who fallen asleep immediately before the coming of christ, shall never wake again till christ come.
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And they all slept (sayes the text of the ten Virgins) and waked not till the Bridegroome came.
And they all slept (Says the text of the ten Virgins) and waked not till the Bridegroom Come.
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Now if a man be very sleepy, and you come to him, and say, Sir, take heed of sleeping,
Now if a man be very sleepy, and you come to him, and say, Sir, take heed of sleeping,
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for if you do fall asleepe, you will never wake again, will he not take heed of sleeping? thus it shall be with the sleepers of this latter time;
for if you do fallen asleep, you will never wake again, will he not take heed of sleeping? thus it shall be with the sleepers of this latter time;
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at other times men shall sleepe and wake, and wake and sleepe;
At other times men shall sleep and wake, and wake and sleep;
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but if men fall asseepe, into a spirituall sleepe immediately before the coming of Jesus Christ, they shall sleepe till he comes,
but if men fallen asseepe, into a spiritual sleep immediately before the coming of jesus christ, they shall sleep till he comes,
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and shall be wake't no more but by his coming: Oh! Lord, who would not watch and pray, least he enter into temptation!
and shall be waked no more but by his coming: Oh! Lord, who would not watch and pray, lest he enter into temptation!
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Thirdly, If ye observe this Parable, ye shall finde, that there are two sorts of sleepers,
Thirdly, If you observe this Parable, you shall find, that there Are two sorts of sleepers,
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and accordingly two events of their sleeping.
and accordingly two events of their sleeping.
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Some slept (as the wise Virgins) but did keep their oyle, their oyle not spent;
some slept (as the wise Virgins) but did keep their oil, their oil not spent;
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these when the Bridegroome came, entred with him into his joy. Others there are that sleepe, and have spent their oyle; had oyle, but spent it:
these when the Bridegroom Come, entered with him into his joy. Others there Are that sleep, and have spent their oil; had oil, but spent it:
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and these when the Bridegroome cometh, are shut out; and though they call, Lord open;
and these when the Bridegroom comes, Are shut out; and though they call, Lord open;
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He answers, I know ye not. So now in the latter dayes, there shall be two sorts of professors, one that shall sleepe and slumber,
He answers, I know you not. So now in the latter days, there shall be two sorts of professors, one that shall sleep and slumber,
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but they shall keepe their graces, their oyle, their principles;
but they shall keep their graces, their oil, their principles;
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and these, though they be found asleepe when Christ comes, Christ will pardon, and their sleeping, becausethey have still their oyle.
and these, though they be found asleep when christ comes, christ will pardon, and their sleeping, becausethey have still their oil.
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Others there shall be, who shall not only fall asleepe, but they shall lose their principles:
Others there shall be, who shall not only fallen asleep, but they shall loose their principles:
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True, I thought indeed, that a man was bound for to keep the sabbath, to live strictly,
True, I Thought indeed, that a man was bound for to keep the Sabbath, to live strictly,
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and to make a conscience of every word and thought; but now I see there is more liberty;
and to make a conscience of every word and Thought; but now I see there is more liberty;
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thus they shall lose their principles, their oyle, their judgements: these poore soules shall never wake againe;
thus they shall loose their principles, their oil, their Judgments: these poor Souls shall never wake again;
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and when Christ comes, though they cry to him for mercy, they will not obtaine it:
and when christ comes, though they cry to him for mercy, they will not obtain it:
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No, ye have lost your principles, your oyle, your judgements; ye are foolish Virgins, ye shall never enter into my joy, he will then say.
No, you have lost your principles, your oil, your Judgments; you Are foolish Virgins, you shall never enter into my joy, he will then say.
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Who would not then watch and pray? what I say to you, I speak unto my own soule,
Who would not then watch and pray? what I say to you, I speak unto my own soul,
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and to every person here present, Oh! let us all watch; for the Son of man comes, and he comes at midnight;
and to every person Here present, Oh! let us all watch; for the Son of man comes, and he comes At midnight;
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and if it be not midnight now, yet it is late already.
and if it be not midnight now, yet it is late already.
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And seeing all these things are so, give me leave Honourable and Beloved, to leave an exhortation with you, which is no other,
And seeing all these things Are so, give me leave Honourable and beloved, to leave an exhortation with you, which is no other,
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then that which the Psalmist presents unto ye in the 24. Psalme.
then that which the Psalmist presents unto you in the 24. Psalm.
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Lift up your heads O ye gates, and be lift up ye everlasting doores, and the King of glory shall come in. Lift up your Heads Oh you gates, and be lift up the everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.
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Gates (ye know) are the place where the Magistrate fate: The Temple doore was called the Everlasting doore;
Gates (you know) Are the place where the Magistrate fate: The Temple door was called the Everlasting door;
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in opposition to the doore of the Tabernacle which was to continue but a little time:
in opposition to the door of the Tabernacle which was to continue but a little time:
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The Psalmist speakes here of Christs Kingdome and Lordship on earth, verse 1. The earth is the Lords,
The Psalmist speaks Here of Christ Kingdom and Lordship on earth, verse 1. The earth is the lords,
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and the fulnesse thereof, the world and they that dwell therein. Then he will have a Church and a precious people:and the fullness thereof, the world and they that dwell therein. Then he will have a Church and a precious people:
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Who shall ascend unto the hill of the Lord? who shall stand on his holy place? verse the 3. Which he answers in the generall:Who shall ascend unto the hill of the Lord? who shall stand on his holy place? verse the 3. Which he answers in the general:
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He that hath cleane hands and a pure heart. He that hath clean hands and a pure heart.
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And more particularly at the 6. verse, This is the Generation of them that seeke him, that seeke thy face, even Jacob.
And more particularly At the 6. verse, This is the Generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, even Jacob.
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The Children of Israel had two names; sometimes they were called Israel, when they were in a more flourishing and strong condition:
The Children of Israel had two names; sometime they were called Israel, when they were in a more flourishing and strong condition:
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sometimes they were in a low and weake condition, and then they were called Jacob; Feare not O worme Jacob. Now sayes the Psalmist here, The earth is the Lords,
sometime they were in a low and weak condition, and then they were called Jacob; fear not O worm Jacob. Now Says the Psalmist Here, The earth is the lords,
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and Christ shall raigne, and the poore despised Israel, who now are in low condition, and therefore called Jacob, shall be converted, and ascend unto the hill of God. and christ shall Reign, and the poor despised Israel, who now Are in low condition, and Therefore called Jacob, shall be converted, and ascend unto the hill of God.
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Now therefore my advice and counsell unto you, is, That as the Lord Jesus shall make any approach unto your Townes, Cities, Kingdomes, Churches, you would receive him,
Now Therefore my Advice and counsel unto you, is, That as the Lord jesus shall make any approach unto your Towns, Cities, Kingdoms, Churches, you would receive him,
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and not shut your gates and doores against him:
and not shut your gates and doors against him:
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but O all ye Cities, Townes and Magistrates, lift up your heads, lift up your heads O ye gates,
but Oh all you Cities, Towns and Magistrates, lift up your Heads, lift up your Heads Oh you gates,
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and all you Temple-men, and Churches, lift up your everlasting doores, that this King of glory may come in.
and all you Temple-men, and Churches, lift up your everlasting doors, that this King of glory may come in.
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And if ye aske who it is? It is the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battel;
And if you ask who it is? It is the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle;
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wherefore lift up your heads. And because this exhortation is of great consequence, and men are slow to receive it, I exhort you to it againe, at the 9. verse.
Wherefore lift up your Heads. And Because this exhortation is of great consequence, and men Are slow to receive it, I exhort you to it again, At the 9. verse.
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Lift up your heads O ye gates, even lift them up ye everlasting doores, and the King of glory shall come in. Lift up your Heads Oh you gates, even lift them up the everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.
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Now the Lord grant, that we may all so lift up our heads and gates, that this King of glory may come in among us, not as a judge to condemne us,
Now the Lord grant, that we may all so lift up our Heads and gates, that this King of glory may come in among us, not as a judge to condemn us,
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but as our Bridegroome to love us. FINIS.
but as our Bridegroom to love us. FINIS.
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