Errours and induration, are the great sins and the great judgements of the time. Preached in a sermon before the Right Honourable House of Peers, in the Abbey-Church at Westminster, July 30. 1645. the day of the monethly fast: / by Robert Baylie, minister at Glasgow.
IN this and the two next Chapters, we have a heavenly Conference and Dialogue betwixt Christ and the Church of Israel, in the time of her affliction in Babel.
IN this and the two next Chapters, we have a heavenly Conference and Dialogue betwixt christ and the Church of Israel, in the time of her affliction in Babel.
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especially with Edom, the neerest and most bitter Enemy of Jacob. When she sees the sudden and unexpected Vengeance on Edom, admiring who could be the author and worker of it, she proposes the Question, Who he was that had destroyed Bozra, the principall City of the Edomites, and was marching in his great and glorious strength from the Land of Edom, the service there being ended, to other of the Enemies Countreys.
especially with Edom, the nearest and most bitter Enemy of Jacob. When she sees the sudden and unexpected Vengeance on Edom, admiring who could be the author and worker of it, she proposes the Question, Who he was that had destroyed Bozrah, the principal city of the Edomites, and was marching in his great and glorious strength from the Land of Edom, the service there being ended, to other of the Enemies Countries'.
yet he alone would do it, and by his own Arm had destroyed already some of them with so great a slaughter, that all his glorious Raiment was stained with the blood of the slain.
yet he alone would do it, and by his own Arm had destroyed already Some of them with so great a slaughter, that all his glorious Raiment was stained with the blood of the slave.
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and most humbly supplicates him to perfect what he had begun, To deliver her fully from the great burdens both of sin and misery that yet lay upon her.
and most humbly supplicates him to perfect what he had begun, To deliver her Fully from the great burdens both of since and misery that yet lay upon her.
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To prepare their hearts for petitioning, they lay out before the Lord the great goodnesse which he of old had bestowed on the house of Israel, his wonders in Egypt, his glorious works at the Red Sea and in the Wildernesse, the constancy of his kindnesse, notwithstanding their Rebellion and vexing of his Spirit:
To prepare their hearts for petitioning, they lay out before the Lord the great Goodness which he of old had bestowed on the house of Israel, his wonders in Egypt, his glorious works At the Read Sea and in the Wilderness, the constancy of his kindness, notwithstanding their Rebellion and vexing of his Spirit:
All the favours of God registred in Scripture, all the gracious experiments of the Saints in any time, in any place, are our Patrimony, serving as ruled Cases, to strengthen our Faith, Hope and Patience in the days of our adversity.
All the favours of God registered in Scripture, all the gracious experiments of the Saints in any time, in any place, Are our Patrimony, serving as ruled Cases, to strengthen our Faith, Hope and Patience in the days of our adversity.
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For this is the strange faith of the Church, That she is perswaded so far of the power and goodnesse of her God, at that very time when he hath left her to sink in misery for her offences;
For this is the strange faith of the Church, That she is persuaded so Far of the power and Goodness of her God, At that very time when he hath left her to sink in misery for her offences;
This complaint, lest it should irritate, is presently corrected in the sixteenth Verse, with a fair profession of Faith, •bove and against all present sense, however the beams of Gods loving countenance did not then shine upon them, as at some other time;
This complaint, lest it should irritate, is presently corrected in the sixteenth Verse, with a fair profession of Faith, •bove and against all present sense, however the beams of God's loving countenance did not then shine upon them, as At Some other time;
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yet they did beleeve, that their everlasting and unchangeable God would not cast them off, but deal with them as children, notwithstanding of all their misdeservings.
yet they did believe, that their everlasting and unchangeable God would not cast them off, but deal with them as children, notwithstanding of all their misdeservings.
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As for the words in hand in the seventeenth Verse, the Church goes on to powre out her spirit before him, whom she beleeves to be her Father, in the midst of all her afflictions, in a new complaint and petition.
As for the words in hand in the seventeenth Verse, the Church Goes on to pour out her Spirit before him, whom she believes to be her Father, in the midst of all her afflictions, in a new complaint and petition.
The first part of the complaint is in these words, O Lord, why hast thou made us erre from thy wayes? the second part in these, Why hast thou hardned our hearts from thy fear? The petition is, that he would return after his long absence.
The First part of the complaint is in these words, Oh Lord, why hast thou made us err from thy ways? the second part in these, Why hast thou hardened our hearts from thy Fear? The petition is, that he would return After his long absence.
Thirdly, Because of his presence therein, in that way he is to be found: He is graciously present, and doth conntenance all that walk into it. Fourthly, Because of their end;
Thirdly, Because of his presence therein, in that Way he is to be found: He is graciously present, and does Countenance all that walk into it. Fourthly, Because of their end;
And many hundred yeers before him, the Chaldee Paraphrast did render it, Why hast thou cast us away to erre from thy wayes? This interpretation is approved by very Learned and Orthodox Divines, who bring this reason for it, That the Hebrew word here, is not simply in the active form, not in Kal, but,
And many hundred Years before him, the Chaldee Paraphrast did render it, Why hast thou cast us away to err from thy ways? This Interpretation is approved by very Learned and Orthodox Divines, who bring this reason for it, That the Hebrew word Here, is not simply in the active from, not in Kal, but,
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Indeed, this translation does eschew fully the difficulty; yet we dare not venture upon it; for as it seems it were to make too bold with the Scripture.
Indeed, this Translation does eschew Fully the difficulty; yet we Dare not venture upon it; for as it seems it were to make too bold with the Scripture.
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The Septuagens, the ancient Latin, the French, the Dutch, the Italian, and many more, reads it just as our English, Why hast thou made us to erre from thy wayes? The Grammaticall reason alleaged, hath no strength in this place;
The Septuagens, the ancient Latin, the French, the Dutch, the Italian, and many more, reads it just as our English, Why hast thou made us to err from thy ways? The Grammatical reason alleged, hath no strength in this place;
but not one, if it be not this in question, can be brought where it may be exponed of a meer permission, without some agency and operation upon the erring and seduced person.
but not one, if it be not this in question, can be brought where it may be Expound of a mere permission, without Some agency and operation upon the erring and seduced person.
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Holding therefore to our vulgar translation, How does God cause us to erre, and yet is not the Author of our errours? For the understanding hereof, we must distinguish sin,
Holding Therefore to our Vulgar Translation, How does God cause us to err, and yet is not the Author of our errors? For the understanding hereof, we must distinguish since,
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The casting at an innocent man, and at a man condemned by God, and all Israel; the one form makes the stoning of Naboth an act of unjust murder, the other form makes the stoning of Achan, an act of just punishment.
The casting At an innocent man, and At a man condemned by God, and all Israel; the one from makes the stoning of Naboth an act of unjust murder, the other from makes the stoning of achan, an act of just punishment.
for in him we live, we move, and have all our being, in the most sinfull action, the matter of the act being a positive entity, it must be a naturally-good thing,
for in him we live, we move, and have all our being, in the most sinful actium, the matter of the act being a positive entity, it must be a naturally-good thing,
Without this kinde of efficiency and concourse, Shimei could not have moved his tongue to curse David, nor Doeg drawn his sword to have killed the Priests:
Without this kind of efficiency and concourse, Shimei could not have moved his tongue to curse David, nor Doeg drawn his sword to have killed the Priests:
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for nothing can have any existence in the world, any being in the dominion of God, without the leave and permission of the great Lord and Master of the World.
for nothing can have any existence in the world, any being in the dominion of God, without the leave and permission of the great Lord and Master of the World.
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This matter which naturally is exceeding dark, will be best seen in similitudes: When the Sun goes down, the darknesse of the night necessarily doth follow;
This matter which naturally is exceeding dark, will be best seen in Similitudes: When the Sun Goes down, the darkness of the night necessarily does follow;
yet these, as ordinary and necessary consequents, are usually ascribed to the Suns removall. Hot water removed from the fire, becomes incontinent cold:
yet these, as ordinary and necessary consequents, Are usually ascribed to the Suns removal. Hight water removed from the fire, becomes incontinent cold:
but because upon the removing of his illuminating and softning Spirit, the naturall blindnesse and hardnesse of mans spirit, lurking before, doth then appear.
but Because upon the removing of his illuminating and softening Spirit, the natural blindness and hardness of men Spirit, lurking before, does then appear.
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when he gives over men not onely to their own heart, but to the devil and his instruments to be tempted, seduced and drawn away to commit wickednesse with greedinesse.
when he gives over men not only to their own heart, but to the Devil and his Instruments to be tempted, seduced and drawn away to commit wickedness with greediness.
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However all the sinfull actions be immediately the works of the sinner alone, and the upstirring to these actions be from the devil and his instruments, laying arguments, objects and occasions,
However all the sinful actions be immediately the works of the sinner alone, and the upstirring to these actions be from the Devil and his Instruments, laying Arguments, objects and occasions,
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yet God, as a just Judge, sending out Satan and men as his executioners and making way for mens own lusts to break out on the objects set before them:
yet God, as a just Judge, sending out Satan and men as his executioners and making Way for men's own Lustiest to break out on the objects Set before them:
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but as punishments of sin, is ascribed to him, 2 Thess. 2.10. Because they received not the love of the truth, God shall send them strong delusions to believe a lye.
but as punishments of since, is ascribed to him, 2 Thess 2.10. Because they received not the love of the truth, God shall send them strong delusions to believe a lie.
The committing of the sin is ascribed to the sinner, who believes the lye; the tempting to it, is ascribed to Satan and his Antichristian Instruments;
The committing of the since is ascribed to the sinner, who believes the lie; the tempting to it, is ascribed to Satan and his Antichristian Instruments;
the sending out both of Satan and Antichrist, the giving over to delusion, is ascribed to God the righteous Judge, by these means punishing former sins.
the sending out both of Satan and Antichrist, the giving over to delusion, is ascribed to God the righteous Judge, by these means punishing former Sins.
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yet God the Judge is thrice said to give them up to these their own sins. Rom. 11.8. God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear to this day.
yet God the Judge is thrice said to give them up to these their own Sins. Rom. 11.8. God hath given them the Spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear to this day.
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Let their Table be a snare, a stumbling-block, and a recompence to them: Let their eyes be darkned, that they may not see. 2 Chron. 18.22. The Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy Prophets.
Let their Table be a snare, a stumbling-block, and a recompense to them: Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. 2 Chronicles 18.22. The Lord hath put a lying Spirit in the Mouth of these thy prophets.
Many such places there are, where God, as a righteous Judge, is made to give over sinners to the devil, to other wicked men, to themselves, to be led in more and greater sins, as punishments of the former.
Many such places there Are, where God, as a righteous Judge, is made to give over Sinners to the Devil, to other wicked men, to themselves, to be led in more and greater Sins, as punishments of the former.
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The three forenamed acts, by Bellarmine and Arminius are attributed to God, in as ample and unadvised expressions as ever fell from the Pen of any of our approved Divines.
The three forenamed acts, by Bellarmine and Arminius Are attributed to God, in as ample and unadvised expressions as ever fell from the Pen of any of our approved Divines.
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which makes us the more to marvel what these men can mean, who lately here, under the name of M. Archer a famous Independent in his time, have printed the worst and grossest of these Blasphemies.
which makes us the more to marvel what these men can mean, who lately Here, under the name of M. Archer a famous Independent in his time, have printed the worst and Grossest of these Blasphemies.
as for somwhat else, A liberty, without censure, to vent such Doctrines as the conscience of Orthedox Divines will never be able to hear with patience.
as for somewhat Else, A liberty, without censure, to vent such Doctrines as the conscience of Orthodox Divines will never be able to hear with patience.
The zeal of the whole Assembly and both the Honourable Houses against the blasphemous Heresies of that infamous Book, doth quiet and secure our mindes herein.
The zeal of the Whole Assembly and both the Honourable Houses against the blasphemous Heresies of that infamous Book, does quiet and secure our minds herein.
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That which troubled them most, was their sins and obstinacie in Rebellion, which they complain to the Lord had befallen them in his great wrath, through his deserting of them,
That which troubled them most, was their Sins and obstinacy in Rebellion, which they complain to the Lord had befallen them in his great wrath, through his deserting of them,
This part of Gods wrath upon them, in punishing their sins with more blindnesse, and making them erre farther from his ways, was their greatest misery, the true cause of all their outward plagues,
This part of God's wrath upon them, in punishing their Sins with more blindness, and making them err farther from his ways, was their greatest misery, the true cause of all their outward plagues,
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as we may see in the sixth of this Prophecie, where the Lord, for contempt of the Prophets Ministery, doth punish the body of that people with Spirituall Judgements,
as we may see in the sixth of this Prophecy, where the Lord, for contempt of the prophets Ministry, does Punish the body of that people with Spiritual Judgments,
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Thou hast hid thy face from us, and consumed us, because of our iniquities. His zeal, strength and mercifull bowels seemed to be restrained towards them; yet they come before him:
Thou hast hid thy face from us, and consumed us, Because of our iniquities. His zeal, strength and merciful bowels seemed to be restrained towards them; yet they come before him:
as the matter of their chiefest complaint. The truth of the Doctrine may be seen, Lam. 4.1. Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us; consider and behold our reproach.
as the matter of their chiefest complaint. The truth of the Doctrine may be seen, Lam. 4.1. remember, Oh Lord, what is come upon us; Consider and behold our reproach.
Hezekiah spread out before the Lord the railing of Rabshakeh; and, after his desperate sicknesse, turned himself to the wall to pour out his heart to God.
Hezekiah spread out before the Lord the railing of Rabshakeh; and, After his desperate sickness, turned himself to the wall to pour out his heart to God.
Poor children in distresse, whither shall they go, but to their father? Neither sin nor misery will annull that more then naturall relation, that supernaturall Paternity and Filiation.
Poor children in distress, whither shall they go, but to their father? Neither since nor misery will annul that more then natural Relation, that supernatural Paternity and Filiation.
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The Spirit of Adoption, in our hardest times, will make us cry, Abba, Father. This reason is used in the same place, ver. 16. Doubtlesse thou art our Father,
The Spirit of Adoption, in our Hardest times, will make us cry, Abba, Father. This reason is used in the same place, ver. 16. Doubtless thou art our Father,
yet it behoves us to keep it on foot, remembring both the expresse command of the Lord, Call on me in the day of thy trouble, I shall deliver thee, Psal. 50. Lam. 2.19.
yet it behoves us to keep it on foot, remembering both the express command of the Lord, Call on me in the day of thy trouble, I shall deliver thee, Psalm 50. Lam. 2.19.
This is proved from divers Scriptures, Psal. 38. When the Prophets trouble was great, Nothing sound in his flesh, The Arrows of the Lord sticking in him, Gods hand pressing him sore;
This is proved from diverse Scriptures, Psalm 38. When the prophets trouble was great, Nothing found in his Flesh, The Arrows of the Lord sticking in him, God's hand pressing him soar;
yet the chief burden whereof he complains, was his sins, verse 4. Mine iniquities are gone over my head as an heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. Psal. 40.12. Innumerable evils have compassed me about, but mine iniquities have taken hold on me;
yet the chief burden whereof he complains, was his Sins, verse 4. Mine iniquities Are gone over my head as an heavy burden, they Are too heavy for me. Psalm 40.12. Innumerable evils have compassed me about, but mine iniquities have taken hold on me;
for them he was not able to look out, his heart failed him: Daniel c. 9. complains of the heavy wrath and curse that was powred out on Jerusalem, and of so great afflictions as had befaln to no Nation under Heaven;
for them he was not able to look out, his heart failed him: daniel c. 9. complains of the heavy wrath and curse that was poured out on Jerusalem, and of so great afflictions as had befallen to no nation under Heaven;
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Upon this ground Joseph comforts his Brethren, that not they, but God had sent him down to Egypt: That their felling of him, which they intended for evill, God had ordered it so, that it did become the mean of all their preservation.
Upon this ground Joseph comforts his Brothers, that not they, but God had sent him down to Egypt: That their felling of him, which they intended for evil, God had ordered it so, that it did become the mean of all their preservation.
All this was done, that the Scriptures might be fulfilled, is a common place of comfort against the treason of Judas, and the wickednesse of the Jews. Likewise the Apostles, Acts 4. quiet their minde on this meditation, That God in his eternall counsell, had determined what Herod and Pilate in time had done in crucifying of Christ.
All this was done, that the Scriptures might be fulfilled, is a Common place of Comfort against the treason of Judas, and the wickedness of the jews. Likewise the Apostles, Acts 4. quiet their mind on this meditation, That God in his Eternal counsel, had determined what Herod and Pilate in time had done in crucifying of christ.
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God tells him, I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the Sun, in that terrible vision, Isai. 6. the Lord, to demonstrate his wrath against that people, sendeth to them a message full of anger, Make the heart of this people fat, and their ears heavy.
God tells him, I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the Sun, in that terrible vision, Isaiah 6. the Lord, to demonstrate his wrath against that people, sends to them a message full of anger, Make the heart of this people fat, and their ears heavy.
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The use is first for Caution, To beware of that dangerous errour of taking comfort and encouragement from Gods judiciall hand in our sins, that is, to glory in our shame,
The use is First for Caution, To beware of that dangerous error of taking Comfort and encouragement from God's judicial hand in our Sins, that is, to glory in our shame,
it is this, The godly, when their eyes are opened to see their wandrings, they are singularly affected with their judiciall errours, As here the Church mourning and praying to God,
it is this, The godly, when their eyes Are opened to see their wanderings, they Are singularly affected with their judicial errors, As Here the Church mourning and praying to God,
Old Israel by Gods judgement, had faln in the grievous errour of civill discord, which cost in two dayes, the eleven Tribes, the lives of fourty thousand men;
Old Israel by God's judgement, had fallen in the grievous error of civil discord, which cost in two days, the eleven Tribes, the lives of fourty thousand men;
When the hand of God was lifted off them, and they began to look back upon their actions, Judges 21.2. they weeped fore before the Lord, and complained to him of the great mischief wherein they had faln:
When the hand of God was lifted off them, and they began to look back upon their actions, Judges 21.2. they Wept before before the Lord, and complained to him of the great mischief wherein they had fallen:
yet they pittied their Brethren, seeing it was the Lords judgement upon them all, that had made that breach in Israel, Verse 15. Ephraim in his pride would needs rebell against the house of David, and have a King among themselves,
yet they pitied their Brothers, seeing it was the lords judgement upon them all, that had made that breach in Israel, Verse 15. Ephraim in his pride would needs rebel against the house of David, and have a King among themselves,
and Altars of their own making at Dan and Bethel; God in justice gave them over to these sins of continuall sedition and idolatry, till they were totally ruined:
and Altars of their own making At Dan and Bethel; God in Justice gave them over to these Sins of continual sedition and idolatry, till they were totally ruined:
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and confounded, for their madnesse, wherein by the judgement of God, they were made long to go on, Jere. 31.18. I have heard Ephrains bemoaning himself thus;
and confounded, for their madness, wherein by the judgement of God, they were made long to go on, Jere. 31.18. I have herd Ephraim's bemoaning himself thus;
But when the Lord shall take off the vail of their eyes, and they begin to see their judiciall errours, their madnesse against Christ and the Gospel, wherewith God in justice did plague them;
But when the Lord shall take off the Vail of their eyes, and they begin to see their judicial errors, their madness against christ and the Gospel, wherewith God in Justice did plague them;
but when God begins to open their eyes to see these delusions, their grief and indignation for them is so great, Revel. 17.16. That they hate the whore, who did seduce and bewitch them;
but when God begins to open their eyes to see these delusions, their grief and Indignation for them is so great, Revel. 17.16. That they hate the whore, who did seduce and bewitch them;
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They make her desolate, and naked: They eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. The Reasons of this Doctrine, are the same which of the former, especially the second.
They make her desolate, and naked: They eat her Flesh, and burn her with fire. The Reasons of this Doctrine, Are the same which of the former, especially the second.
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but then the lightned soul beholding the horrible wayes wherein it hath been wandring, such wherein it would never have walked, had it not been led by a powerfull Divell, set on by the permission and commission of a just God;
but then the lightened soul beholding the horrible ways wherein it hath been wandering, such wherein it would never have walked, had it not been led by a powerful devil, Set on by the permission and commission of a just God;
by this horrible back-sight is affrighted and amazed, till Faith in the infinite mercies of God, doth calm and settle it. The Use is for admonition: Beware of judiciall errours;
by this horrible back-sight is affrighted and amazed, till Faith in the infinite Mercies of God, does Cam and settle it. The Use is for admonition: Beware of judicial errors;
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very often they are never pardoned, but bring on destruction both temporall and eternall: 2 Thes. 2.11. They to whom God sends strong delusions, are damned: Isai. 6.11.
very often they Are never pardoned, but bring on destruction both temporal and Eternal: 2 Thebes 2.11. They to whom God sends strong delusions, Are damned: Isaiah 6.11.
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But what are these judiciall errours which we would beware of? Search the Scriptures, they will make you wise in this very necessary point of knowledge.
But what Are these judicial errors which we would beware of? Search the Scriptures, they will make you wise in this very necessary point of knowledge.
God punisheth the sins of the Egyptians with his plague, I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians and they shall fight every one against his brother,
God Punisheth the Sins of the egyptians with his plague, I will Set the egyptians against the egyptians and they shall fight every one against his brother,
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Shall the Sword devour for ever? Knowest thou not that it will be bitternesse in the later end? How long shall it be ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
Shall the Sword devour for ever? Knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the later end? How long shall it be ere thou bid the people return from following their brothers?
If our mindes be so large as to look so far abroad, we may see the whole Western Kingdoms in a greater danger to be swallowed up with the great Turkish Leviathan,
If our minds be so large as to look so Far abroad, we may see the Whole Western Kingdoms in a greater danger to be swallowed up with the great Turkish Leviathan,
The Bulwarks which were wont to keep him out on both hands, upon our East in Germany and Hungary, upon our South in Italy and Spain, are so much brangled with Intestine and irreconcileable Divisions, that we have just ground to fear what this his Western Enterprise may produce.
The Bulwarks which were wont to keep him out on both hands, upon our East in Germany and Hungary, upon our South in Italy and Spain, Are so much brangled with Intestine and Irreconcilable Divisions, that we have just ground to Fear what this his Western Enterprise may produce.
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England ofttimes hath felt the heavie stroke of the Constantinopolitan Arms, when they were in much weaker and far lesse terrible hands then at this day they are.
England ofttimes hath felt the heavy stroke of the Constantinopolitan Arms, when they were in much Weaker and Far less terrible hands then At this day they Are.
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While we are sleeping, and so soon as awakened, fallen a destroying our selves, the French King hath ingrossed a greater and more formidable power then any of his Ancestors for some hundred yeers did enjoy.
While we Are sleeping, and so soon as awakened, fallen a destroying our selves, the French King hath ingrossed a greater and more formidable power then any of his Ancestors for Some hundred Years did enjoy.
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why we should continue to make it one of our speciall prayers in all these meetings, That we might be so happie as quickly to see in all the three Kingdoms a just and well-grounded Peace.
why we should continue to make it one of our special Prayers in all these meetings, That we might be so happy as quickly to see in all the three Kingdoms a just and well-grounded Peace.
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We know the Prince of Discord, that restlesse Spirit, will always be stirring up in the humours both of evil and of good men the sparkles of that fire of jealousie, envie, malice, division, wherewith he enflamed the nature of all men, in the brest of our old father the first Adam: But all the members of the second Adam should make it not so much their profession,
We know the Prince of Discord, that restless Spirit, will always be stirring up in the humours both of evil and of good men the sparkles of that fire of jealousy, envy, malice, division, wherewith he inflamed the nature of all men, in the breast of our old father the First Adam: But all the members of the second Adam should make it not so much their profession,
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I am sure, the wisedom, the piety, the peace of minde, the love to his Countrey, of that man is greatest, who with the greatest sedulity employs himself to cast water on every beginning, on every the least appearance of any Division which Satan may be working in the Parliament, in the Assembly, in the City, in the Army,
I am sure, the Wisdom, the piety, the peace of mind, the love to his Country, of that man is greatest, who with the greatest sedulity employs himself to cast water on every beginning, on every the least appearance of any Division which Satan may be working in the Parliament, in the Assembly, in the city, in the Army,
The second Judiciall Errour I point at, is, Our Ecclesiasticall Anarchy: How great a sin and how great a judgement this is, a little consideration will clear.
The second Judicial Error I point At, is, Our Ecclesiastical Anarchy: How great a since and how great a judgement this is, a little consideration will clear.
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By this wofull Anarchy, Christ is robbed of a great part of his Kingdom in this Land. That in all the Churches he hath in England, there should be no Government at all, no execution of Discipline:
By this woeful Anarchy, christ is robbed of a great part of his Kingdom in this Land. That in all the Churches he hath in England, there should be no Government At all, no execution of Discipline:
Which of you would not take it for agrievous offence, if any would offer to hinder the sitting of the high Court of Parliament at Westminster, or wherever else they please to sit? Yea, it would be taken for a hainous crime,
Which of you would not take it for agrievous offence, if any would offer to hinder the sitting of the high Court of Parliament At Westminster, or wherever Else they please to fit? Yea, it would be taken for a heinous crime,
if any in the Citie or Countrey should stop the least Committee, or meanest Officer whom either of the Houses would send out in their name to execute any of their Orders.
if any in the city or Country should stop the least Committee, or Meanest Officer whom either of the Houses would send out in their name to execute any of their Order.
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and keep out of his house his enemies, or any whom he discharged his presence? What grief would it be to any of us, to be forced to see daily, not onely walking in our house,
and keep out of his house his enemies, or any whom he discharged his presence? What grief would it be to any of us, to be forced to see daily, not only walking in our house,
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but sitting at our Table, those whom least we desire? We may judge, by what we feel in our own brests when such offences are offered to us, what sense Christ will have of them,
but sitting At our Table, those whom least we desire? We may judge, by what we feel in our own breasts when such offences Are offered to us, what sense christ will have of them,
before these late times? Is it any where else this day to be seen in the world? Doth the Pagan, the Turkish, the Popish Princes or States, refuse or delay to grant Ecclesiastick Government to the Churches that live in their Dominions? Have the Independents, the Brownists,
before these late times? Is it any where Else this day to be seen in the world? Does the Pagan, the Turkish, the Popish Princes or States, refuse or Delay to grant Ecclesiastic Government to the Churches that live in their Dominions? Have the Independents, the Brownists,
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And if you will speak with the men who most have and do retard the erection of the Government desired, they will professe their true intention and desire to see the Church-Discipline established.
And if you will speak with the men who most have and do retard the erection of the Government desired, they will profess their true intention and desire to see the Church discipline established.
or could we for some yeers complain of the violence of a seduced Court? Can the blame be cast on any Popish or Prelaticall Faction? Will either Brownists or Anabaptists professe their deniall to us of what they long ago have taken to themselves? Who then must answer to God for our shamefull Anarchy for so long a time?
or could we for Some Years complain of the violence of a seduced Court? Can the blame be cast on any Popish or Prelatical Faction? Will either Brownists or Anabaptists profess their denial to us of what they long ago have taken to themselves? Who then must answer to God for our shameful Anarchy for so long a time?
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Whosoever will lay the Sword, the Pestilence, and all the Calamities that destroy the Land, on our delay to build the House of the Lord, shall have for him the Prophet Zechariahs direct Warrant, Zech. 8.10.
Whosoever will lay the Sword, the Pestilence, and all the Calamities that destroy the Land, on our Delay to built the House of the Lord, shall have for him the Prophet Zechariahs Direct Warrant, Zechariah 8.10.
The hedge of Discipline lying level with the ground, makes open doors, yea, invites and calls for all the devouring beasts to prey on the Flock of Christ.
The hedge of Discipline lying level with the ground, makes open doors, yea, invites and calls for all the devouring beasts to prey on the Flock of christ.
From this it is, that so many thousand souls are permitted to perish eternally in ignorance, in profanenesse, in Heresies, in damnable Sects, without the least controll,
From this it is, that so many thousand Souls Are permitted to perish eternally in ignorance, in profaneness, in Heresies, in damnable Sects, without the least control,
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So long as the Law permits no Pastor in England to exercise his Pastorall charge on any person, he may well weep and mourn when the devil in his sight plucks away numbers of his Sheep:
So long as the Law permits no Pastor in England to exercise his Pastoral charge on any person, he may well weep and mourn when the Devil in his sighed plucks away numbers of his Sheep:
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but also their confident expectation, That the Honorable Houses, without further delay, will at last set up the walls of the House of God, who now is going on apace, by so many Successes, to ruine their enemies,
but also their confident expectation, That the Honourable Houses, without further Delay, will At last Set up the walls of the House of God, who now is going on apace, by so many Successes, to ruin their enemies,
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That Errour is a sin, and a Judiciall one, infliflicted by God as a punishment of former sins, we may see in divers Scriptures: 2 Thess. 2.10, 11. Because they received not the love of the Truth,
That Error is a since, and a Judicial one, infliflicted by God as a punishment of former Sins, we may see in diverse Scriptures: 2 Thess 2.10, 11. Because they received not the love of the Truth,
They would hide the Vipers sting, till the pretty and beautifull worm be once taken into the bosom, where a little warmed, it makes it quickly appear how innocent and harmlesse a creature it is.
They would hide the Vipers sting, till the pretty and beautiful worm be once taken into the bosom, where a little warmed, it makes it quickly appear how innocent and harmless a creature it is.
Is not the minde the most high and divine facultie of the soul? Is not the corruption of the best things truely worst? The mindes pollution with the darknesse of errour, is eminently contrary to the light and truth of the divine nature.
Is not the mind the most high and divine faculty of the soul? Is not the corruption of the best things truly worst? The minds pollution with the darkness of error, is eminently contrary to the Light and truth of the divine nature.
Also false Teachers are called Ravening Woolfs, who tear and rent in peeces the souls of the seduced, Acts 20.29. The Apostle Peter is in the same minde, 2. Epistle 2. He tells us the condition of false Teachers, They bring in damnable Heresies, their wayes are pernicious, their distruction is swift, their damnation slumbereth not:
Also false Teachers Are called Ravening Wolves, who tear and rend in Pieces the Souls of the seduced, Acts 20.29. The Apostle Peter is in the same mind, 2. Epistle 2. He tells us the condition of false Teachers, They bring in damnable Heresies, their ways Are pernicious, their destruction is swift, their damnation Slumbereth not:
And this he had from his Master Christ, Matth. 7.15. Beware of false Prophets. When they have the fairest shew of piety, he that knows the heart pronounceth, They are but ravening Woolfs. Matth. 15.14. If the blinde lead the blinde, both shall fall in the ditch:
And this he had from his Master christ, Matthew 7.15. Beware of false prophets. When they have the Fairest show of piety, he that knows the heart pronounceth, They Are but ravening Wolves. Matthew 15.14. If the blind led the blind, both shall fallen in the ditch:
If we beleeve the Lord, a false Teacher doth not onely destroy himself, but draws with him all his blinded Scholers into the ditch of the same perdition.
If we believe the Lord, a false Teacher does not only destroy himself, but draws with him all his blinded Scholars into the ditch of the same perdition.
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Would you permit any whom you were able to hinder, to rent the Coat of Christ, to tear his Skin, to cut his Flesh, to pull his Arm from his Shoulder? These are the things which too long have been done in our eyes:
Would you permit any whom you were able to hinder, to rend the Coat of christ, to tear his Skin, to Cut his Flesh, to pull his Arm from his Shoulder? These Are the things which too long have been done in our eyes:
Would you count him a gracious parent, who should wink at any who brought into his house Vipers and Serpents, Woolfs and Tigers, to destroy his Children? who brought in Boxes of Pestiferous Cloaths,
Would you count him a gracious parent, who should wink At any who brought into his house Vipers and Serpents, Wolves and Tigers, to destroy his Children? who brought in Boxes of Pestiferous Clothes,
and boldly spread them on the Beds, and about the Table where himself and family were to sit and lie? This is the office and onely exercise of all our Hereticks and Patrons of errour.
and boldly spread them on the Beds, and about the Table where himself and family were to fit and lie? This is the office and only exercise of all our Heretics and Patrons of error.
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we have lifted up our hands to the most high God, vowing to him, in the sight of all the Neighbour-Nations, our endeavours in the sincerity of our hearts, to extirpate Heresie and Schism,
we have lifted up our hands to the most high God, vowing to him, in the sighed of all the Neighbour-Nations, our endeavours in the sincerity of our hearts, to extirpate Heresy and Schism,
Lastly, Hath not the Magistrates connivance without any Legall Toleration, so much multiplied Sects among them, that for this one thing (though for many other their renown be great) they have become infamous in the Christian World? The godly among them have been more grieved with this scandalous sin, then with any other;
Lastly, Hath not the Magistrates connivance without any Legal Toleration, so much multiplied Sects among them, that for this one thing (though for many other their renown be great) they have become infamous in the Christian World? The godly among them have been more grieved with this scandalous since, then with any other;
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So much for the first part of the Churches complaint, followeth the second, And hardned our heart from thy fear, Not onely they had wanderd out of the wayes of God in divers by-paths of sin;
So much for the First part of the Churches complaint, follows the second, And hardened our heart from thy Fear, Not only they had wanderd out of the ways of God in diverse bypaths of since;
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The originall word that here is turned harden, is but once else in Scripture, Job 39.16. spoken of the Ostridge, She is hardned against her young ones, or is removed from her young ones; she leaveth them alone.
The original word that Here is turned harden, is but once Else in Scripture, Job 39.16. spoken of the Ostrich, She is hardened against her young ones, or is removed from her young ones; she Leaveth them alone.
or any evill disposition into the heart, but by three other actions. First, By withdrawing of his gracious spirit, whose operation it is that softens the heart,
or any evil disposition into the heart, but by three other actions. First, By withdrawing of his gracious Spirit, whose operation it is that softens the heart,
and makes it plyable to the Counsells of God, and subject to his fear: Deut. 29.9. The Lord hath not given you a heart to perceive, eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day:
and makes it pliable to the Counsels of God, and Subject to his Fear: Deuteronomy 29.9. The Lord hath not given you a heart to perceive, eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day:
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From this part of the Complaint, observe, Judiciall hardnesse of heart, from the fear of God, in the times of trouble, is the godlies chiefest grief, and complaint to God.
From this part of the Complaint, observe, Judicial hardness of heart, from the Fear of God, in the times of trouble, is the Godlies chiefest grief, and complaint to God.
But behold, here they complain to God more then for either their calamities, or other sins, that God had hardened their heart from his fear, in the midst of all their sins and judgements.
But behold, Here they complain to God more then for either their calamities, or other Sins, that God had hardened their heart from his Fear, in the midst of all their Sins and Judgments.
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then it cometh to this, Why should ye be stricken any more. After correction is obstinately refused, then cometh rejection. 2 Kings 17.18. God is very angry with the ten Tribes, and removes them out of his sight;
then it comes to this, Why should you be stricken any more. After correction is obstinately refused, then comes rejection. 2 Kings 17.18. God is very angry with the ten Tribes, and removes them out of his sighed;
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and did worse then their fathers. Another Reason. This is such an evill as draweth on eternall perdition after temporall ruine. Rom. 2.5. After thy hardnesse and impenitent heart, thou treasurest up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath.
and did Worse then their Father's. another Reason. This is such an evil as draws on Eternal perdition After temporal ruin. Rom. 2.5. After thy hardness and impenitent heart, thou treasurest up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath.
There is a treasure and heap of everlasting wrath from this hardnesse. Heb. 3.7. To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation:
There is a treasure and heap of everlasting wrath from this hardness. Hebrew 3.7. To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation:
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Also Satans hand is in the blinding of the eyes, and searing with the hot-iron, in stupifying and making senslesse the conscience of the hardned person:
Also Satan hand is in the blinding of the eyes, and searing with the hot-iron, in stupefying and making senseless the conscience of the hardened person:
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Not onely the most faithfull of Gods Watch-men in all the three Kingdoms, but also those of the people who by the anointing of God have the eyes of their minde opened to see the Spirituall estate of their own or their neighbours souls, bear witnesse with an unanimous testimony, that notwithstanding all the Judgements which lie on the Land,
Not only the most faithful of God's Watchmen in all the three Kingdoms, but also those of the people who by the anointing of God have the eyes of their mind opened to see the Spiritual estate of their own or their neighbours Souls, bear witness with an unanimous testimony, that notwithstanding all the Judgments which lie on the Land,
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yea, this hardnesse of heart poisons and envenoms all our sufferings with a cursed quality. Pestilence, wounds, spoiling of goods, death, are all sanctified and sweetned to a softned heart;
yea, this hardness of heart poisons and envenoms all our sufferings with a cursed quality. Pestilence, wounds, spoiling of goods, death, Are all sanctified and sweetened to a softened heart;
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and the Judgement of a heart hardned by God removed, we would quickly be secure of damnation, we would becom certain of the removall of all these Judgements which have very long so heavily lien both on the Church and State,
and the Judgement of a heart hardened by God removed, we would quickly be secure of damnation, we would become certain of the removal of all these Judgments which have very long so heavily lain both on the Church and State,
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Let it therefore be our earnest endeavour to finde this blessing by the Word, by the Sacraments, by publike by private Prayer, by Reading, by Conference, by Meditation.
Let it Therefore be our earnest endeavour to find this blessing by the Word, by the Sacraments, by public by private Prayer, by Reading, by Conference, by Meditation.
Gods Word is the means that softneth the heart, like the Sun that melteth the wax, likethe Hammer that breaketh the stone, the Fire that softneth the Iron, the watry cloud that moistneth the dry and parched ground.
God's Word is the means that softeneth the heart, like the Sun that melts the wax, liketh Hammer that breaks the stone, the Fire that softeneth the Iron, the watery cloud that moisteneth the dry and parched ground.
Particularly, embrace and lay up in thy heart the promise of a soft heart, as it is set down, Ezek. 36.26. there the people of God were in a worse condition then we yet:
Particularly, embrace and lay up in thy heart the promise of a soft heart, as it is Set down, Ezekiel 36.26. there the people of God were in a Worse condition then we yet:
The fury of the Lord was so far kindled against them for their sins, that they were cast out of their Land, they were swallowed up on every side, as it is in the third verse:
The fury of the Lord was so Far kindled against them for their Sins, that they were cast out of their Land, they were swallowed up on every side, as it is in the third verse:
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and for all that were not reformed, but continued to profane the Name of God, and to encrease their provocations, in the midst of all their Judgements:
and for all that were not reformed, but continued to profane the Name of God, and to increase their provocations, in the midst of all their Judgments:
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The softning of the Jews heart from their long Plague of induration, is, when they are weeping and in bitternesse for their sins, as one for his first-born.
The softening of the jews heart from their long Plague of induration, is, when they Are weeping and in bitterness for their Sins, as one for his firstborn.
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The speciall end of these solemn Humiliations is for registrating, in clear and legible letters, in the hearts of the godly, the sins both of the Land, and of their own persons.
The special end of these solemn Humiliations is for registrating, in clear and legible letters, in the hearts of the godly, the Sins both of the Land, and of their own Persons.
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Of them who professed the Truth, how many were altogether void of knowledge, void of fear, without any conscience of God? The most did pollute the Service and Church of God with manifold Superstitions,
Of them who professed the Truth, how many were altogether void of knowledge, void of Fear, without any conscience of God? The most did pollute the Service and Church of God with manifold Superstitions,
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then what his former Favours? How many Popish and Prelaticall spirits have yet mourned for their old ways? How many upon conscience have left any of the named abominations? How great an addition have we made to our old heap of sin? How much have we put to our old treasure of wrath? Rather then to be reclaimed from their ways, Hath not a great part run to the Sword,
then what his former Favours? How many Popish and Prelatical spirits have yet mourned for their old ways? How many upon conscience have left any of the nam abominations? How great an addition have we made to our old heap of since? How much have we put to our old treasure of wrath? Rather then to be reclaimed from their ways, Hath not a great part run to the Sword,
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Many whom Gods mercy hath separate to the right hand, How do they still provoke the Lord, continuing without grief for their old ways? And sundry of them who professemost Piety, advancing the old unhappie way of this Land,
Many whom God's mercy hath separate to the right hand, How do they still provoke the Lord, Continuing without grief for their old ways? And sundry of them who professemost Piety, advancing the old unhappy Way of this Land,
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also, That the moderation of their King and Prelats was such, that Romane Catholikes might enjoy a sober liberty among them, without all hazard of persecution.
also, That the moderation of their King and Prelates was such, that Roman Catholics might enjoy a Sobrium liberty among them, without all hazard of persecution.
Is this humour diminished to this day? Or, with a little change, doth it not predomine yet in many? We must still excell all other Churches in our Government:
Is this humour diminished to this day? Or, with a little change, does it not predomine yet in many? We must still excel all other Churches in our Government:
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That for the smaller crotchets of the Brownists which they lay aside, they adde more errors, of a worse stamp, which the old Separatists were wont much to detest.
That for the smaller crotchets of the Brownists which they lay aside, they add more errors, of a Worse stamp, which the old Separatists were wont much to detest.
much more then to this day was ever required, either in Amsterdam, or Pall, or Transilvania, or any where else where the licentiousnesse of erring, in the great wrath of God, hath been permitted to dwell.
much more then to this day was ever required, either in Amsterdam, or Pall, or Transylvania, or any where Else where the licentiousness of erring, in the great wrath of God, hath been permitted to dwell.
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A third help to softnesse of heart, is Motives to fear; for this hardnesse of heart proceedeth as from misbelief and impenitency; so also from security:
A third help to softness of heart, is Motives to Fear; for this hardness of heart Proceedeth as from misbelief and impenitency; so also from security:
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and put others to stand this day on the brink of ruine and worldly misery? Were they the greatest sinners on whom the Tower of Siloam fell? Or they whose blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifice? The Lords remark on these Judgements was, That except we repent, we shall all likewise perish.
and put Others to stand this day on the brink of ruin and worldly misery? Were they the greatest Sinners on whom the Tower of Siloam fell? Or they whose blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifice? The lords remark on these Judgments was, That except we Repent, we shall all likewise perish.
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that thy heart may melt within thee for thy sins, lest the Lord make thee a spectacle of Judgement to others, who by the miseries of others wouldst not be taught to repent.
that thy heart may melt within thee for thy Sins, lest the Lord make thee a spectacle of Judgement to Others, who by the misery's of Others Wouldst not be taught to Repent.
The speciall means whereby Nathan softned the heart of David, after it had been long hardned in sin with Bathsheba, was a Catalogue of Gods mercies towards him, 2 Sam. 2. I d•livered thee out of the hand of Saul;
The special means whereby Nathan softened the heart of David, After it had been long hardened in since with Bathsheba, was a Catalogue of God's Mercies towards him, 2 Sam. 2. I d•livered thee out of the hand of Saul;
If the Malignant party had prevailed, (as once they were too like to have done) if their Tyranny in Church and State had been established by the overthrow of the gracious party in the whole Isle;
If the Malignant party had prevailed, (as once they were too like to have done) if their Tyranny in Church and State had been established by the overthrow of the gracious party in the Whole Isle;
If he be not feared and sought to, he will so crosse and confound the guides of Church and State, that when they are at the end of the Wildernesse, on the very borders of Canaan, he can bring them back to toil in the Wildernesse till they die, without so much as a sight of that Canaan, though once they had come very neer unto it.
If he be not feared and sought to, he will so cross and confound the guides of Church and State, that when they Are At the end of the Wilderness, on the very borders of Canaan, he can bring them back to toil in the Wilderness till they die, without so much as a sighed of that Canaan, though once they had come very near unto it.
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for the heart is desperately wicked, and incredibly hard, like that of Leviathan, Job. 41.24. His heart is firm as a stone, as hard as the nether milstone.
for the heart is desperately wicked, and incredibly hard, like that of Leviathan, Job. 41.24. His heart is firm as a stone, as hard as the neither millstone.
There is a Warrant, Neh. 9. once and again proponed, for the people of God to lay hold on Gods mercy and power, in the midst of their greatest Rebellion and Induration, verse 16. Our fathers dealt proudly, and hardned their necks,
There is a Warrant, Neh 9. once and again proponed, for the people of God to lay hold on God's mercy and power, in the midst of their greatest Rebellion and Induration, verse 16. Our Father's dealt proudly, and hardened their necks,
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The spectacle of the greatest induration, the Jews, when the Spirit comes on them, their most obdured hearts fall to the greatest mourning, Zech. 12. Let it therefore be our care, in our greatest hardnesse, to lie at the Throne of Grace, to cry on still for this mercy of a soft heart;
The spectacle of the greatest induration, the jews, when the Spirit comes on them, their most obdured hearts fallen to the greatest mourning, Zechariah 12. Let it Therefore be our care, in our greatest hardness, to lie At the Throne of Grace, to cry on still for this mercy of a soft heart;
When the King of Glory comes to assault the most stiff and best closed heart, all doors are cast open to him, Psal. 24.9. He breaketh the gates of brasse, and smiteth the bars of iron in sunder, Psal. 107.16.
When the King of Glory comes to assault the most stiff and best closed heart, all doors Are cast open to him, Psalm 24.9. He breaks the gates of brass, and smites the bars of iron in sunder, Psalm 107.16.
When he puts his finger in the hole of the door, the bowels of the secure Spouse will shortly be moved for him, Cant. 5.4. It must be our continuall prayer, that the Lord would come to put away the hardnesse of our heart, to enlighten it with faith, to melt it with repentance, to break it with fear;
When he puts his finger in the hold of the door, the bowels of the secure Spouse will shortly be moved for him, Cant 5.4. It must be our continual prayer, that the Lord would come to put away the hardness of our heart, to enlighten it with faith, to melt it with Repentance, to break it with Fear;
If time were not past, there are in the second part of the Text, the Churches petition for the Lords return, sundry things usefull for the present occasion.
If time were not past, there Are in the second part of the Text, the Churches petition for the lords return, sundry things useful for the present occasion.
as if when he filled all things, he could be within the circle of the highest heavens: 1 Kings 8.27. Behold, the heavens, and the heaven of heavens, could not contain thee.
as if when he filled all things, he could be within the circle of the highest heavens: 1 Kings 8.27. Behold, the heavens, and the heaven of heavens, could not contain thee.
And however for the present there be nothing so sacred in the Divine Nature and Persons, which the boldnesse of Heretikes among us, arising onely from impunity, dare not wickedly profane;
And however for the present there be nothing so sacred in the Divine Nature and Persons, which the boldness of Heretics among us, arising only from impunity, Dare not wickedly profane;
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but of his gracious Works, of his Mercy and Compassion, as we have it expresly, Zech. 1.16. I am returned to Jerusalem with mercy: And Jer. 12.55. I will return and have compassion on them.
but of his gracious Works, of his Mercy and Compassion, as we have it expressly, Zechariah 1.16. I am returned to Jerusalem with mercy: And Jer. 12.55. I will return and have compassion on them.
So the Lord, when grievously provoked with the sins of his people, for a time departeth to his place, hideth his face, withdraweth the signes of his favour:
So the Lord, when grievously provoked with the Sins of his people, for a time departeth to his place, Hideth his face, withdraweth the Signs of his favour:
Among all the inhabitants of the earth, he had chosen for his portion the Tribes of Jacob, as the word signifies the Rods or Branches that sprang out of the Root of Jacob, for his peculiar possession: Deut. 32.8. When the Most high divided to the Nations their Inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam;
Among all the inhabitants of the earth, he had chosen for his portion the Tribes of Jacob, as the word signifies the Rods or Branches that sprang out of the Root of Jacob, for his peculiar possession: Deuteronomy 32.8. When the Most high divided to the nations their Inheritance, when he separated the Sons of Adam;
Not for any good in them, but alone for his own love and good will; as it is, Deut. 7.8. Were not the time past, we would have enlarged these Observations:
Not for any good in them, but alone for his own love and good will; as it is, Deuteronomy 7.8. Were not the time past, we would have enlarged these Observations:
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First, The proper, the sovereign, the onely Cure of an erring spirit and hardned heart, is the presence, the return, the gracious entrance of God in the heart.
First, The proper, the sovereign, the only Cure of an erring Spirit and hardened heart, is the presence, the return, the gracious Entrance of God in the heart.
therefore Assemblies and Parliaments need to have no care of this matter? When Satan reasoned thus with Christ, He hath given his Angels charge over thee;
Therefore Assemblies and Parliaments need to have no care of this matter? When Satan reasoned thus with christ, He hath given his Angels charge over thee;
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for they lay a sure foundation of Christs favour and protection to that State wherein they settle Christ as the onely King, Lord and Master of the Church.
for they lay a sure Foundation of Christ favour and protection to that State wherein they settle christ as the only King, Lord and Master of the Church.
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Tenthly, Gods Inheritance, his peculiar People, his dearest Children, if they will venture on sin, they shall be sure of Plagues both Spirituall and Temporall, rather then any other people of the world:
Tenthly, God's Inheritance, his peculiar People, his dearest Children, if they will venture on since, they shall be sure of Plagues both Spiritual and Temporal, rather then any other people of the world:
Eleventhly, The Spirit of Adoption, under great sins, and grievous punishments therefore, moves the children of God to lay hold on their priviledges for the melting of their heart, and bringing them to Repentance.
Eleventhly, The Spirit of Adoption, under great Sins, and grievous punishments Therefore, moves the children of God to lay hold on their privileges for the melting of their heart, and bringing them to Repentance.
Finally, The sweetest exercise of a Christian, is the improving of the priviledge in band, The making use daily of this mutuall Relation, We are Gods Inheritance, and God is our Portion.
Finally, The Sweetest exercise of a Christian, is the improving of the privilege in band, The making use daily of this mutual Relation, We Are God's Inheritance, and God is our Portion.
