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A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House OF COMMONS, At the publick Fast, Febr. 25. 1645. NUMB. 11.12.
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House OF COMMONS, At the public Fast, February 25. 1645. NUMB. 11.12.
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Have I conceived all this people? Have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto mee, Carry them in thy bosome (as a nursing father beareth the sucking-childe) unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
Have I conceived all this people? Have I begotten them, that thou Shouldst say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom (as a nursing father bears the sucking-child) unto the land which thou swarest unto their Father's?
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THe Deliverance of the Israelites out of Egypt, that iron furnace, and the conducting of them through the wildernesse unto the land of Canaan, is so famous and remarkable an history, that many after-deliverances given unto the Church of God, are described allusively to this:
THe Deliverance of the Israelites out of Egypt, that iron furnace, and the conducting of them through the Wilderness unto the land of Canaan, is so famous and remarkable an history, that many after-deliverances given unto the Church of God, Are described allusively to this:
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Thus the bringing out of Babylon temporall, The rescuing of the Church out of Babylon spirituall, is set down with words relating to this grand mercy;
Thus the bringing out of Babylon temporal, The rescuing of the Church out of Babylon spiritual, is Set down with words relating to this grand mercy;
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yea, it is made typicall of that great redemption, purchased by Christs bloud:
yea, it is made typical of that great redemption, purchased by Christ blood:
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For this is a peculiar thing to Gods word, that not onely words, but things themselves do signifie;
For this is a peculiar thing to God's word, that not only words, but things themselves do signify;
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onely we must not make a type or allegory, but where the holy Ghost giveth ground,
only we must not make a type or allegory, but where the holy Ghost gives ground,
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lest wee should have tot sacramenta, quot ingenii acumina, (as was said of Origen) as many mysterious notions, as men have fancies.
lest we should have tot Sacraments, quot Ingeny acumina, (as was said of Origen) as many mysterious notions, as men have fancies.
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This History therefore will serve for our Meridian;
This History Therefore will serve for our Meridian;
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and there is scarce any Kingdome or Church, but they have had their Egypts, their Pharaoh's, their bricks to make:
and there is scarce any Kingdom or Church, but they have had their Egypts, their Pharaoh's, their bricks to make:
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and God in great mercy doth sometimes raise up some Moses 's and Aarons for them, providing a land of Canaan,
and God in great mercy does sometime raise up Some Moses is and Aaron's for them, providing a land of Canaan,
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as the comfortable issue of their former labours.
as the comfortable issue of their former labours.
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The slavish and miserable condition of the Israelites is related Exod. 2. as also Gods pitie to them, in most emphaticall words, ver. 24, 25. hee heard their groaning, remembred his covenant, looked upon them,
The slavish and miserable condition of the Israelites is related Exod 2. as also God's pity to them, in most emphatical words, ver. 24, 25. he herd their groaning, remembered his Covenant, looked upon them,
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and had respect unto their cause: and had respect unto their cause:
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This heap of words doth expresse, after the manner of men, the great affection and bowels of God to help,
This heap of words does express, After the manner of men, the great affection and bowels of God to help,
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though this was delayed to very extremity, according to that known saying, Quando duplicantur lateres, venit Moses.
though this was delayed to very extremity, according to that known saying, Quando duplicantur lateres, venit Moses.
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Now, after the people of Israel had been freed from this bondage, instructed in the will of God, covenanted obedience with him, seen his wonderfull power, injoyed his mighty presence,
Now, After the people of Israel had been freed from this bondage, instructed in the will of God, covenanted Obedience with him, seen his wonderful power, enjoyed his mighty presence,
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so that they could not be more safe then they were under his protection, not more free then they were under his lawes, not more rich then they were under his provision;
so that they could not be more safe then they were under his protection, not more free then they were under his laws, not more rich then they were under his provision;
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yet in this Chapter begins a narration of their manifold mutinies against God, and their faithfull governours:
yet in this Chapter begins a narration of their manifold mutinies against God, and their faithful Governors:
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so true is that, Subditis semper gravis est praesens status;
so true is that, Subditis semper gravis est Praesens status;
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and, Vulgus est semper querulum: not knowing how to bear either their miseries, or their remedies.
and, Vulgus est semper querulum: not knowing how to bear either their misery's, or their remedies.
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The first mutiny seemeth to be for their long march, ver. 1. whereupon a fire from the Lord consumed them.
The First mutiny seems to be for their long march, ver. 1. whereupon a fire from the Lord consumed them.
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It is to be observed, that in all their former rebellions before the Law was given, (except that of the Calfe) God never punished them;
It is to be observed, that in all their former rebellions before the Law was given, (except that of the Calf) God never punished them;
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but since the Law given, hee punished them severely:
but since the Law given, he punished them severely:
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This was (say some) to shew the nature of the Law, that it worketh wrath;
This was (say Some) to show the nature of the Law, that it works wrath;
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or because their sins committed after the Law given, were against greater knowledge and ingagement.
or Because their Sins committed After the Law given, were against greater knowledge and engagement.
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The second mutiny begins ver. 4. (for I cannot be of their minde, that make the former and this all one) and this was occasioned first by the mixed multitude that was with them, viz. the Egyptians, and other nations;
The second mutiny begins for. 4. (for I cannot be of their mind, that make the former and this all one) and this was occasioned First by the mixed multitude that was with them, viz. the egyptians, and other Nations;
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and the plague upon them did quickly infect the Israelites: They murmure because they have nothing but Manna;
and the plague upon them did quickly infect the Israelites: They murmur Because they have nothing but Manna;
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and because this was a sacrament, and a type of Christ and his graces, their sin was spirituall as well as corporall:
and Because this was a sacrament, and a type of christ and his graces, their since was spiritual as well as corporal:
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whereupon Moses, to shew their ingratitude, taketh occasion to describe this Manna, what it was.
whereupon Moses, to show their ingratitude, Takes occasion to describe this Manna, what it was.
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The peoples rage and ingratitude putteth Moses into a sinfull passionate distemper, though there was also good zeal in it.
The peoples rage and ingratitude putteth Moses into a sinful passionate distemper, though there was also good zeal in it.
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The popish Interpreters make this zeal of Moses pure fire: but that cannot be;
The popish Interpreters make this zeal of Moses pure fire: but that cannot be;
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and, instruunt Patriarchae etiam errantes, the errours of the godly may teach, as well as their piety.
and, instruunt Patriarchae etiam errands, the errors of the godly may teach, as well as their piety.
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That Moses his heat was not wholly naturall, but something feavourish, appeareth, 1. From the complaint of that trust and charge God had committed to him;
That Moses his heat was not wholly natural, but something Favourish, appears, 1. From the complaint of that trust and charge God had committed to him;
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when-as, indeed, it was God his love and honouring of him. 2. In complaining of those qualities that ought to be in him as a Governour, Have I conceived all this people (to be a mother to them)? Have I begotten them (to be a father to them)? And this care over the people is resembled to the fathers bearing a sucking-child in his arms:
When-as, indeed, it was God his love and honouring of him. 2. In complaining of those qualities that ought to be in him as a Governor, Have I conceived all this people (to be a mother to them)? Have I begotten them (to be a father to them)? And this care over the people is resembled to the Father's bearing a sucking-child in his arms:
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and when Moses complaineth, that God did say unto him, Bear these as a father, we doe not reade any-where that God commanded him in such expresse words;
and when Moses Complaineth, that God did say unto him, Bear these as a father, we do not read anywhere that God commanded him in such express words;
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but calling him to that office, was, in effect, to say so. 3. His impatience is seen, in desiring to die, rather then to goe thorow that work, it being not lawfull to desire death out of impatience for any pretence whatsoever.
but calling him to that office, was, in Effect, to say so. 3. His impatience is seen, in desiring to die, rather then to go thorough that work, it being not lawful to desire death out of impatience for any pretence whatsoever.
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The Rabbins they have another reason why hee was in a passion; because, say they, hee speaks to God in the feminine gender;
The Rabbis they have Another reason why he was in a passion; Because, say they, he speaks to God in the Faemin gender;
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for v. 15. there is NONLATINALPHABET for NONLATINALPHABET:
for v. 15. there is for:
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but a Friars notion upon the New Testament, and a Rabbins upon the Old, are much alike;
but a Friars notion upon the New Testament, and a Rabbis upon the Old, Are much alike;
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for the word is used in a feminine form, though of a masculine gender, Deut. 5.27. Ezek. 28.14. The Observations I shall pursue out of the Text are these:
for the word is used in a Faemin from, though of a masculine gender, Deuteronomy 5.27. Ezekiel 28.14. The Observations I shall pursue out of the Text Are these:
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1. God layeth a command and charge upon all those whom hee raiseth up to relieve an oppressed people, to doe it with tender affections to the publick:
1. God Layeth a command and charge upon all those whom he Raiseth up to relieve an oppressed people, to do it with tender affections to the public:
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They must regard the Common-wealth, as the father doth the sucking-childe in his armes. Hence, Psal. 28.9. to feed a people, is, to rule them; and the word doth not signifie a meer single feeding, but, with love and great affection: They must regard the Commonwealth, as the father does the sucking-child in his arms. Hence, Psalm 28.9. to feed a people, is, to Rule them; and the word does not signify a mere single feeding, but, with love and great affection:
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and this phrase, NONLATINALPHABET, is frequent among Heathens:
and this phrase,, is frequent among heathens:
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Hence Philo observed, that God took Governours from following the sheep, being used to a pastorall cure, that so they might with greater bowels and affections govern men.
Hence Philo observed, that God took Governors from following the sheep, being used to a pastoral cure, that so they might with greater bowels and affections govern men.
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And, as God, in the Old Testament, called shepherds, rather then of any other profession; so, in the New Testament, he called fishermen, rather then others, to publick imployment;
And, as God, in the Old Testament, called shepherd's, rather then of any other profession; so, in the New Testament, he called fishermen, rather then Others, to public employment;
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and all because such are used to more pains, labour, and diligence.
and all Because such Are used to more pains, labour, and diligence.
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Obs. 2. The ingratitude and discontents of people are such under Reformers, that they make their condition very hard and uncomfortable.
Obs. 2. The ingratitude and discontents of people Are such under Reformers, that they make their condition very hard and uncomfortable.
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Obs. 3. It is very hard for Governours themselves to lead a people out of bondage into freedome,
Obs. 3. It is very hard for Governors themselves to led a people out of bondage into freedom,
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and not to provoke God much by their owne sins. and not to provoke God much by their own Sins.
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Obs. 4. That though God doe raise up men on purpose to doe some great work for him,
Obs. 4. That though God do raise up men on purpose to do Some great work for him,
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yet there will be many difficulties and stops in the way. yet there will be many difficulties and stops in the Way.
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Obs. 5. It's not enough to bring out of Egypt, but we must be carried into Canaan.
Obs. 5. It's not enough to bring out of Egypt, but we must be carried into Canaan.
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All the matter I have chosen to treat of, is practicall, remembring, The Manna did not fall within the camp, or tents;
All the matter I have chosen to Treat of, is practical, remembering, The Manna did not fallen within the camp, or tents;
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so neither doth sweet practicall matter in controversies.
so neither does sweet practical matter in controversies.
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For the first Observation, I shall declare in how many wayes these tender affections to the publick are to be seen:
For the First Observation, I shall declare in how many ways these tender affections to the public Are to be seen:
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1. In a deep sense and feeling of publick miseries. In this, Nehemiah's practice is imitable;
1. In a deep sense and feeling of public misery's. In this, Nehemiah's practice is imitable;
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who, though hee had all the content and accommodation, for himself, that his heart could wish in the Kings Court,
who, though he had all the content and accommodation, for himself, that his heart could wish in the Kings Court,
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yet was exceeding sad, and took no notice of all his advantages, because Jerusalem was in desolations.
yet was exceeding sad, and took no notice of all his advantages, Because Jerusalem was in desolations.
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Christ, in the midst of all his applause and acclamation, wept, because of the evill to come upon Jerusalem.
christ, in the midst of all his applause and acclamation, wept, Because of the evil to come upon Jerusalem.
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Write after this copy, and say, All our own safety and good successe doth not take off our hearts from the sad thoughts about publick desolations.
writ After this copy, and say, All our own safety and good success does not take off our hearts from the sad thoughts about public desolations.
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Sometimes take off your thoughts from other matters, and consider in private how great the streights, miseries,
Sometime take off your thoughts from other matters, and Consider in private how great the straights, misery's,
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and difficulties of thousands are in the three Kingdomes; especially on such daies as these are, take the advantage of your hearts.
and difficulties of thousands Are in the three Kingdoms; especially on such days as these Are, take the advantage of your hearts.
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Shall so many families and estates be broken, and not your hearts? so many bodies lie wounded in the field,
Shall so many families and estates be broken, and not your hearts? so many bodies lie wounded in the field,
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and shall not your hearts be wounded? Let us be so many Jeremiah's, making our lamentations before God.
and shall not your hearts be wounded? Let us be so many Jeremiah's, making our lamentations before God.
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And if the Prophet findes his bowels making noise like an harp within, even for the desolation of a Moab,
And if the Prophet finds his bowels making noise like an harp within, even for the desolation of a Moab,
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how much rather for Jerusalem? Mee thinks, these dayes are rather spent in expecting what new thing,
how much rather for Jerusalem? Me thinks, these days Are rather spent in expecting what new thing,
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or witty thing wil be preached, then preparing hearts to mourn, and gush out because of the breaches God hath made.
or witty thing will be preached, then preparing hearts to mourn, and gush out Because of the Breaches God hath made.
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2. In taking heed of provoking God by our personall sins.
2. In taking heed of provoking God by our personal Sins.
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If wee love the publick, how carefull shall we be to sin, lest God punish it upon the Common-wealth? When David had sinned,
If we love the public, how careful shall we be to since, lest God Punish it upon the Commonwealth? When David had sinned,
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and the Kingdome was visited, how doth hee cry out, I have sinned, but what have these sheep done? Injustice and impiety in men of office and dignity, is cruelty to the Common-wealth:
and the Kingdom was visited, how does he cry out, I have sinned, but what have these sheep done? Injustice and impiety in men of office and dignity, is cruelty to the Commonwealth:
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The sinnes of such are like the eclipses of the Sun, and other celestiall bodies, that do much corrupt the sublunary.
The Sins of such Are like the Eclipses of the Sun, and other celestial bodies, that do much corrupt the sublunary.
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Aristotle saith, The perpetuall duration of things cometh from the simple and daily motion of the Sun from the East into the West:Aristotle Says, The perpetual duration of things comes from the simple and daily motion of the Sun from the East into the West:
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but the corruption of things is, because of the oblique motion of the Sun and Starres thorow the Zodiack.
but the corruption of things is, Because of the oblique motion of the Sun and Stars thorough the Zodiac.
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Resolve then, because we love the publick, there shall no iniquity be found in our hands, no ungodlinesse in our families:
Resolve then, Because we love the public, there shall no iniquity be found in our hands, no ungodliness in our families:
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I will not be a Jonah in the ship, to cause the tempests and storms to arise.
I will not be a Jonah in the ship, to cause the tempests and storms to arise.
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As great mens children have sometimes other boyes whipt for their faults; so doth God chastise Governours upon the people, as sometimes the peoples sins upon Governours.
As great men's children have sometime other boys whipped for their Faults; so does God chastise Governors upon the people, as sometime the peoples Sins upon Governors.
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Consider therefore, Is the wrath of God upon the land? what sin may you find out of yours,
Consider Therefore, Is the wrath of God upon the land? what since may you find out of yours,
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or your families, that so, the vapours being dispersed, there may be no more thunder?
or your families, that so, the vapours being dispersed, there may be no more thunder?
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3. In abhorring all self advantages to the prejudice of the publick. This is to be like a tender father:
3. In abhorring all self advantages to the prejudice of the public. This is to be like a tender father:
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and how fully did Moses expresse this? When God offered him great preferment, to make a great nation of him and his, he doth utterly refuse such an offer.
and how Fully did Moses express this? When God offered him great preferment, to make a great Nation of him and his, he does utterly refuse such an offer.
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Who hath sincerity and faithfulness enough to deny such a thing in our dayes, if God should tender it? Tully had two wishes, though hee saw neither effected:
Who hath sincerity and faithfulness enough to deny such a thing in our days, if God should tender it? Tully had two wishes, though he saw neither effected:
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one was, to see the Common-wealth free before he died:
one was, to see the Commonwealth free before he died:
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and the other, That every man might have such a fortune (as he calls it) as he stood affected to the publick.
and the other, That every man might have such a fortune (as he calls it) as he stood affected to the public.
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The divell doth many times proffer the glory of the world to a man, if hee will deny the publick.
The Devil does many times proffer the glory of the world to a man, if he will deny the public.
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Be able to say of all self-advantages, as Pliny in another case, Capio aliquam voluptatem, quôd hâc voluptate non capior.
Be able to say of all self-advantages, as pliny in Another case, Capio aliquam voluptatem, quôd hâc voluptate non capior.
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Hoc est principatus, sua negligere, & eorum quos regit, curam habere. Hoc est Principatus, sua negligere, & Their quos regit, curam habere.
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Therefore, saith Oleaster, God made Pharaoh have a dream about the scarcity and famine that was to come (though ignorant of God) rather then any other,
Therefore, Says Oleaster, God made Pharaoh have a dream about the scarcity and famine that was to come (though ignorant of God) rather then any other,
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because it belonged to those that were in authority to provide for others:
Because it belonged to those that were in Authority to provide for Others:
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see Isa. 22.21, 24. They were high expressions of Paul concerning his countrey-men, He could be even an Anathema for them:
see Isaiah 22.21, 24. They were high expressions of Paul Concerning his countrymen, He could be even an Anathema for them:
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I will not dispute about those expressions, but gather this, That the heart of a man rightly set for the publick good of others, is more boundlesse then the sea, having no huc us { que }.
I will not dispute about those expressions, but gather this, That the heart of a man rightly Set for the public good of Others, is more boundless then the sea, having no huc us { que }.
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4. Faithfull diligence, and indefatigable labour to procure the good of it.
4. Faithful diligence, and indefatigable labour to procure the good of it.
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Take an example from Moses: How doth he consume himself in care and labour for them, till Jethro adviseth him to take some assistants? And although he had these,
Take an Exampl from Moses: How does he consume himself in care and labour for them, till Jethro adviseth him to take Some assistants? And although he had these,
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yet the burden lay most upon him, as appeareth by his expostulation: Therefore God appoints a new help of the Sanhedrim in this Chapter.
yet the burden lay most upon him, as appears by his expostulation: Therefore God appoints a new help of the Sanhedrim in this Chapter.
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It was a speech of an heathen, that the burdens of men in place, are worse then those of asses;
It was a speech of an heathen, that the burdens of men in place, Are Worse then those of asses;
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for they are taken off their backs while they eat or rest, but it is not so with those Governours that faithfully attend to the publick.
for they Are taken off their backs while they eat or rest, but it is not so with those Governors that faithfully attend to the public.
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The Lacedemonians in their publick Courts would have no pictures or images, that there might not be the least object to draw away their minds from the matters in hand.
The Lacedaemonians in their public Courts would have no pictures or Images, that there might not be the least Object to draw away their minds from the matters in hand.
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As therefore it is said of God, he is totus oculus, and totus uber: an eye, because of his vigilancy;
As Therefore it is said of God, he is totus oculus, and totus Uber: an eye, Because of his vigilancy;
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and a dug, or brest, because of his sweet nourishing all: the same is to be true of all in place.
and a dug, or breast, Because of his sweet nourishing all: the same is to be true of all in place.
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5. To eye Gods command and charge;
5. To eye God's command and charge;
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for this God layeth upon every one in office and place, to be like a father in it. for this God Layeth upon every one in office and place, to be like a father in it.
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Hence were those appellations, Patres patriae. Now the eying of God in this duty, will make us to exceed the famous Romans,
Hence were those appellations, Patres patriae. Now the Eyeing of God in this duty, will make us to exceed the famous Roman,
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as much as the Sun doth the glow-worm.
as much as the Sun does the Glowworm.
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Who know not the brave exploits and great services they did for the Common-wealth? The acts of Curtius and others are almost incredible:
Who know not the brave exploits and great services they did for the Commonwealth? The acts of Curtius and Others Are almost incredible:
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but they looked not to God in these things;
but they looked not to God in these things;
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so that their actions were good bullion (as it were) but not a true stamp upon them,
so that their actions were good bullion (as it were) but not a true stamp upon them,
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and therefore would not passe with God.
and Therefore would not pass with God.
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It is well maintained by our Divines, yea, some of the School-men, Ariminensis, and others, That these were not works moraliter bona; because,
It is well maintained by our Divines, yea, Some of the Schoolmen, Ariminensis, and Others, That these were not works moraliter Bona; Because,
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though the proxime end might be good, yet they knew not the ultimate end, which was Gods glory.
though the proxime end might be good, yet they knew not the ultimate end, which was God's glory.
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Consider therefore what obligations God puts upon you, and let your publick actions be à Deo, per Deum, ad Deum:
Consider Therefore what obligations God puts upon you, and let your public actions be à God, per God, ad God:
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that in serving the Commonwealth, you may serve God also. 6. To doe all things from an inward principle of affection.
that in serving the Commonwealth, you may serve God also. 6. To do all things from an inward principle of affection.
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For, a man is not a father by reading all the Oeconomicks in the world, but it must be implanted in his heart:
For, a man is not a father by reading all the Economics in the world, but it must be implanted in his heart:
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so neither will you be good Common-wealths-men by reading Aristotle 's Politicks, or Machiavel; but by earnest prayer to God to give you father-like affections.
so neither will you be good Commonwealths men by reading Aristotle is Politics, or Machiavel; but by earnest prayer to God to give you fatherlike affections.
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None but a father or mother will take pains about his childe.
None but a father or mother will take pains about his child.
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As hee therefore said of his image that would not stand, NONLATINALPHABET, There wants something within; so,
As he Therefore said of his image that would not stand,, There Wants something within; so,
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when thou findest thy heart listlesse, carelesse, selfish in publick matters, cry out, Here wants something within, bowels within.
when thou Findest thy heart listless, careless, selfish in public matters, cry out, Here Wants something within, bowels within.
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What Maximus Tyrius said of a superstitious man, He was Gods flatterer, not his friend: the same is true of many to the Commonwealth.
What Maximus Tyrius said of a superstitious man, He was God's flatterer, not his friend: the same is true of many to the Commonwealth.
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Who knoweth not Nero 's Quinquenuium? His Utinam nescirem literas? But a fatherly affection is solid, and reall;
Who Knoweth not Nero is Quinquenuium? His Utinam nescirem literas? But a fatherly affection is solid, and real;
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hee loveth it for its selfe. Many follow the Common-wealth, as flies doe a man that doth carry an honey-box;
he loves it for its self. Many follow the Commonwealth, as flies do a man that does carry an honey-box;
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not for the mans sake, but the honey.
not for the men sake, but the honey.
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It was a brave challenge which Samuel made, and the people acquitted him in it, 1 Sam. 12.3, 4, 5. yea, Paul (Act. 20.33.) goeth higher;
It was a brave challenge which Samuel made, and the people acquitted him in it, 1 Sam. 12.3, 4, 5. yea, Paul (Act. 20.33.) Goes higher;
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for he saith, he had not desired any of their goods. 7. To mind all things that doe heale and unite.
for he Says, he had not desired any of their goods. 7. To mind all things that do heal and unite.
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And this is necessary at this time, when, by opinions and discontents, wee are scattered into so many pieces, that,
And this is necessary At this time, when, by opinions and discontents, we Are scattered into so many Pieces, that,
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unlesse Democritus his opinion should prove true, that all things are composed of Atomes, there is little hope for us:
unless Democritus his opinion should prove true, that all things Are composed of Atoms, there is little hope for us:
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and I doe not so much tremble at the dreadfull effects they are likely to produce,
and I do not so much tremble At the dreadful effects they Are likely to produce,
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as the cause from whence they come, viz. from Gods anger and displeasure. Judg. 9.23. when God purposed to destroy Abimelech, he sent an evill spirit between him and the men of Shechem.
as the cause from whence they come, viz. from God's anger and displeasure. Judges 9.23. when God purposed to destroy Abimelech, he sent an evil Spirit between him and the men of Shechem.
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I have read a story of two in a ship that were in deadly enmity one with the other,
I have read a story of two in a ship that were in deadly enmity one with the other,
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and immediately tempests arise, the ship is ready to be drowned, but the two men mind not to save that;
and immediately tempests arise, the ship is ready to be drowned, but the two men mind not to save that;
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onely one gets to one end of the ship, and another to the other, and would needs know which would sink first;
only one gets to one end of the ship, and Another to the other, and would needs know which would sink First;
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accounting it happiness enough, though the ship were not safe, yet if one might survive to see the other drowned: I need not apply it.
accounting it happiness enough, though the ship were not safe, yet if one might survive to see the other drowned: I need not apply it.
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And this likewise doth argue want of bowels in those, who, for an opinion that is not fundamentall, will endanger the publick good.
And this likewise does argue want of bowels in those, who, for an opinion that is not fundamental, will endanger the public good.
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Certainly, when the Apostle saith, Hast thou faith? Have it to thy self, he supposeth it becomes the modesty of a man to keep that opinion to himselfe, which differeth from all others.
Certainly, when the Apostle Says, Hast thou faith? Have it to thy self, he Supposeth it becomes the modesty of a man to keep that opinion to himself, which differeth from all Others.
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Cyprian, reproving the Christians that would needlesly professe their faith, though it endangered their lives, hath a good saying, Confiteri nos magis voluit Christus, quà m profiteri; Cyprian, reproving the Christians that would needlessly profess their faith, though it endangered their lives, hath a good saying, Confession nos magis voluit Christus, quà m profiteri;
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Christ would have us confesse, rather then professe: he confesseth, that doth it being called, and put upon it;
christ would have us confess, rather then profess: he Confesses, that does it being called, and put upon it;
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he professeth, that doth it of his own accord. Homer feigned wittily, that Jupiter took NONLATINALPHABET (the goddesse of strife) by the hair,
he Professes, that does it of his own accord. Homer feigned wittily, that Jupiter took (the goddess of strife) by the hair,
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and threw her out of heaven, whereby they had peace: O! throw this Alecto out of Church and State.
and threw her out of heaven, whereby they had peace: OH! throw this Alecto out of Church and State.
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8. To passe by much ingratitude and unthankefulnesse of people. Thus the mother doth at the childes hand:
8. To pass by much ingratitude and unthankfulness of people. Thus the mother does At the child's hand:
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and so Moses doth with the Israelites at other times. Si quoties peccant homines — said hee of God.
and so Moses does with the Israelites At other times. Si How often peccant homines — said he of God.
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Labour to be content with the reward of a good conscience, and glory with God, how unkind and unstable soever people be.
Labour to be content with the reward of a good conscience, and glory with God, how unkind and unstable soever people be.
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That custome of Ostracismus, banishing men of great deserts and abilities, was onely because of the envious sore eyes of the people, that could not bear such worth:
That custom of Ostracismus, banishing men of great deserts and abilities, was only Because of the envious soar eyes of the people, that could not bear such worth:
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Fatherly affections will not give over for this.
Fatherly affections will not give over for this.
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Wee read indeed of the Heathens, that, for such discourtesies, would take snuffe, and endeavour to ruine the publick;
we read indeed of the heathens, that, for such discourtesies, would take snuff, and endeavour to ruin the public;
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but this will be farre from a godly, fatherly disposition.
but this will be Far from a godly, fatherly disposition.
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And, certainly, if we can read of Christ enduring the contradiction of sinners, and dying for them who did revile him and reproach him;
And, Certainly, if we can read of christ enduring the contradiction of Sinners, and dying for them who did revile him and reproach him;
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how well may Magistrates bear with the peoples ingratitude? 9. To execute justice upon offenders and enemies.
how well may Magistrates bear with the peoples ingratitude? 9. To execute Justice upon offenders and enemies.
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Hee that loveth the sheep, will kill the wolves, 1 King. 2.35. Yea, to abound in all kind of justice, distributive, and commutative.
He that loves the sheep, will kill the wolves, 1 King. 2.35. Yea, to abound in all kind of Justice, distributive, and commutative.
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This is more glorious then the morning-starre; which makes the Scripture call so diligently upon all in place to execute it:
This is more glorious then the Morning star; which makes the Scripture call so diligently upon all in place to execute it:
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This makes the oppressed and injured to love you.
This makes the oppressed and injured to love you.
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What was the cause that the Egyptians made the bird Ibis their God, but because, by her horned bill, shee killed those venemous creatures that had annoyed them? The Eagle,
What was the cause that the egyptians made the bird Ibis their God, but Because, by her horned bill, she killed those venomous creatures that had annoyed them? The Eagl,
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though an excellent creature, yet was counted unclean, because of his rapine and violence upon others.
though an excellent creature, yet was counted unclean, Because of his rapine and violence upon Others.
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How lovely is that carriage of Jobs, described in severall verses, Job 29. from ver. 7. to the 17th?
How lovely is that carriage of Jobs, described in several Verses, Job 29. from for. 7. to the 17th?
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10. To venture against all fears and dangers.
10. To venture against all fears and dangers.
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Thus the father and mother doe for their little ones, chusing it should rather fall upon themselves,
Thus the father and mother do for their little ones, choosing it should rather fallen upon themselves,
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then the fruit of their loins: Thus wee see Nehemiah and Zerubbabel not daunted at any oppositions;
then the fruit of their loins: Thus we see Nehemiah and Zerubbabel not daunted At any oppositions;
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their zeal for the publick made them, like Job 's Leviathan, laugh at the spear.
their zeal for the public made them, like Job is Leviathan, laugh At the spear.
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To go against friends, relations, enemies, for to save the publick, argueth a fatherly couragious heart; Praesis ut prosis.
To go against Friends, relations, enemies, for to save the public, argue a fatherly courageous heart; Praesis ut prosis.
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11. To hasten the accomplishment of their misery. Luther called peace, Coelum, & Paradisum, a very Heaven, and Paradise;
11. To hasten the accomplishment of their misery. Luther called peace, Coelum, & Paradisum, a very Heaven, and Paradise;
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but it must be a peace which doth not divorce it selfe from truth: Maledicta sit illa pax (saith Hierome): nor in qua involutum est bellum.
but it must be a peace which does not divorce it self from truth: Maledicta sit illa pax (Says Jerome): nor in qua involutum est bellum.
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They are therefore so to hasten it, as God speaks concerning the accomplishment of mercies for his people, Isa. 60.22. I the Lord will hasten it in his time.
They Are Therefore so to hasten it, as God speaks Concerning the accomplishment of Mercies for his people, Isaiah 60.22. I the Lord will hasten it in his time.
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Hezekiah hath an emphaticall expression about the Kingdomes calamity in his time, Isa. 37.3. where the land is compared to a woman in travell, that is tortured with many pangs and throbs:Hezekiah hath an emphatical expression about the Kingdoms calamity in his time, Isaiah 37.3. where the land is compared to a woman in travel, that is tortured with many pangs and throbs:
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now we know what care and industry useth to be taken in such extremities. The heavenly bodies communicate their influence not in quantum cailda, sed in quantum velocis motûs.
now we know what care and industry uses to be taken in such extremities. The heavenly bodies communicate their influence not in quantum cailda, sed in quantum velocis motûs.
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Grounds. 1. From the example of God and Christ himself. Grounds. 1. From the Exampl of God and christ himself.
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No wonder Moses is to be so tender, when God himself is so, Deu. 32.10, 11, 12. where God is said to finde his people as so many straying sheep;
No wonder Moses is to be so tender, when God himself is so, Deu. 32.10, 11, 12. where God is said to find his people as so many straying sheep;
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to lead him about, or to compasse him, as the Greek translateth it. Thus David saith, Ps. 32.7. Thou wilt compasse me about with safe deliverance:
to led him about, or to compass him, as the Greek Translate it. Thus David Says, Ps. 32.7. Thou wilt compass me about with safe deliverance:
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Hee kept them as the apple of his eye; that is, with all diligent care.He kept them as the apple of his eye; that is, with all diligent care.
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And this providence of God is further resembled to the Eagle, which fluttereth over her young ones:
And this providence of God is further resembled to the Eagl, which fluttereth over her young ones:
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It is the same word with Gen. 1.2. [ The Spirit of God moved; ] so that it implyeth the cheerfull influence which God put into them:
It is the same word with Gen. 1.2. [ The Spirit of God moved; ] so that it Implies the cheerful influence which God put into them:
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Shee taketh them (if they be negligent) and beareth them upon her wings, not in her talons, wherewith she carrieth her prey.She Takes them (if they be negligent) and bears them upon her wings, not in her talons, wherewith she Carrieth her prey.
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See in this passage a lively description, what Governours in place and office should be to their people.
See in this passage a lively description, what Governors in place and office should be to their people.
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Thus Hos. 11.3, 4. I taught Ephraim to goe, taking them by their arms:
Thus Hos. 11.3, 4. I taught Ephraim to go, taking them by their arms:
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— and I was unto them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws,
— and I was unto them as they that take off the yoke on their Jaws,
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and I laid meat to them. Here Gods government is described to be full of meeknesse:and I laid meat to them. Here God's government is described to be full of meekness:
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he used them not as beasts, but children; yea, he took off the yokes others had put on.
he used them not as beasts, but children; yea, he took off the yokes Others had put on.
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And as for Christs government over his people, how gentle that is, appeareth Isa. 40.10. Hee shall gather his lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosome, and shall gently lead those that are with young:
And as for Christ government over his people, how gentle that is, appears Isaiah 40.10. He shall gather his Lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently led those that Are with young:
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Hee therefore said truely, Nulla creatura humilior Christo.
He Therefore said truly, Nulla creatura humilior Christ.
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2. From the greatnesse of that God to whom all in place and office are accountable.
2. From the greatness of that God to whom all in place and office Are accountable.
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Howsoever, when men in place look beneath them, they may be apt to puffe up themselves, and grow lofty;
Howsoever, when men in place look beneath them, they may be apt to puff up themselves, and grow lofty;
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yet, comparatively, to God they are nothing. All the Nations of the world are but a drop;
yet, comparatively, to God they Are nothing. All the nations of the world Are but a drop;
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and how little art thou, who art not the thousand part of that drop? The Scripture delighteth to speak of Gods greatnesse to men;
and how little art thou, who art not the thousand part of that drop? The Scripture delights to speak of God's greatness to men;
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for till God be great to us, every man and power is great: but nothing is great to him, to whom God is great.
for till God be great to us, every man and power is great: but nothing is great to him, to whom God is great.
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According to thy fear, so is thy wrath: According to thy Fear, so is thy wrath:
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by fear may be meant the word of God, as Psal. 19. The fear of the Lord is excellent:
by Fear may be meant the word of God, as Psalm 19. The Fear of the Lord is excellent:
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so that Gods wrath is so great as the word revealeth it, though men may despise or lessen it.
so that God's wrath is so great as the word Revealeth it, though men may despise or lessen it.
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Consider diligently that place Isa. 40.21, 22, 23. We shall not govern with contemptuous carriage,
Consider diligently that place Isaiah 40.21, 22, 23. We shall not govern with contemptuous carriage,
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when we apprehend that we are but as so much small dust, which God will blow away when he pleaseth.
when we apprehend that we Are but as so much small dust, which God will blow away when he Pleases.
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It is with men, as with letters that have great and glorious superscriptions, (Right Honourable, &c.) but,
It is with men, as with letters that have great and glorious superscriptions, (Right Honourable, etc.) but,
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when opened, there is nothing but a little black ink, and dust upon them: so, though men have great places and offices;
when opened, there is nothing but a little black ink, and dust upon them: so, though men have great places and Offices;
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yet within there is but a little black bloud, and dust to cover it. 3. This is the onely way to have the hearts and consciences of people.
yet within there is but a little black blood, and dust to cover it. 3. This is the only Way to have the hearts and Consciences of people.
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Piety and justice doe onely convince men, when all carnall policies will be like a blazing starre, that makes a great gaze for a while,
Piety and Justice do only convince men, when all carnal policies will be like a blazing star, that makes a great gaze for a while,
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but endeth at last in slime and noisomenesse. Herod feared John, because he was a just and holy man.
but Endeth At last in slime and noisomeness. Herod feared John, Because he was a just and holy man.
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When the consciences and affections of a people are to their Governours, they are tyed by stronger bonds then power or fear can put upon them.
When the Consciences and affections of a people Are to their Governors, they Are tied by Stronger bonds then power or Fear can put upon them.
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How successefull then will it prove, when, as God (by raising up of men to places) gives them the titles of God;
How successful then will it prove, when, as God (by raising up of men to places) gives them the titles of God;
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so likewise he communicateth unto them the justice, the holinesse of a God, by which the people are kept in awe and love? Some Heathens,
so likewise he Communicateth unto them the Justice, the holiness of a God, by which the people Are kept in awe and love? some heathens,
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before they went to warre, sacrificed to Love; implying, that none would truly fight, but those that had love to the Common-wealth:
before they went to war, sacrificed to Love; implying, that none would truly fight, but those that had love to the Commonwealth:
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and so it holdeth in all other publick actions.
and so it holds in all other public actions.
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Let men therefore in place and office so deport themselves, that all the people may cry out,
Let men Therefore in place and office so deport themselves, that all the people may cry out,
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and say, God so love you and yours, as you have loved us, and the Commonwealth.
and say, God so love you and yours, as you have loved us, and the Commonwealth.
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4. This is a sure clear way to keep from confusion. They that observe lying vanities, forsake their own mercy, saith Jonah by experience.
4. This is a sure clear Way to keep from confusion. They that observe lying vanities, forsake their own mercy, Says Jonah by experience.
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A plain upright way proveth in the event, to all the owners thereof, the best policy.
A plain upright Way Proves in the event, to all the owners thereof, the best policy.
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Commentators observe of David, that he was never brought into streights, but when he left Gods way:
Commentators observe of David, that he was never brought into straights, but when he left God's Way:
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Psal. 119. Then I shall not be confounded, when I have respect to all the commandements. Psalm 119. Then I shall not be confounded, when I have respect to all the Commandments.
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A man shall never be brought to this, O wretch that I am! Would to God I had taken another way, or another side.
A man shall never be brought to this, Oh wretch that I am! Would to God I had taken Another Way, or Another side.
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It is a sad thing to read of Tully, when he saw all publick events to make against him, complaining, O turpem senectutem! O me nunquam sapientem!
It is a sad thing to read of Tully, when he saw all public events to make against him, complaining, O turpem senectutem! O me Never sapientem!
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And to such a tragicall end have many meer Polititians been brought: Lege historiam, nè fias historia, said hee.
And to such a tragical end have many mere Politicians been brought: Lege historiam, nè fias History, said he.
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It was Gregory Nazianzene 's meditation by the sea-side, when he saw many fishes carried with the stream;
It was Gregory Nazianzene is meditation by the seaside, when he saw many Fish carried with the stream;
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they were hurried upon the land, then a torrent would fetch them off again, presently they would be landed again;
they were hurried upon the land, then a torrent would fetch them off again, presently they would be landed again;
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but he observed other fishes that stuck to a rock, and they were alwaies in the same place, howsoever the waves did rage and rowle up and down: Thus hee applied it;
but he observed other Fish that stuck to a rock, and they were always in the same place, howsoever the waves did rage and roll up and down: Thus he applied it;
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The former sort of fishes were like men that adhere to these fading creatures, and the latter to those that stick fast to Christ.
The former sort of Fish were like men that adhere to these fading creatures, and the latter to those that stick fast to christ.
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Fabius Maximus, though a Soothsayer, yet would say, Optimis auspiciis ea geri, quae pro salute Reipublicae gerentur; Fabius Maximus, though a Soothsayer, yet would say, Optimis auspiciis ea geri, Quae Pro salute Reipublicae gerentur;
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quae contra Rempub. ferrentur, contra auspicia ferri. Quae contra Rempub ferrentur, contra auspicia ferri.
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What did Ahithophel get by his carnall wisdome? Might he not say as Jonathan, Behold, I have tasted a little honey,
What did Ahithophel get by his carnal Wisdom? Might he not say as Johnathan, Behold, I have tasted a little honey,
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and now I must die? I have injoyed a little applause and greatnesse, and now I must be damned?and now I must die? I have enjoyed a little applause and greatness, and now I must be damned?
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5. The greater places of trust, the greater are our accounts. Sicut crescunt dona, sic crescunt rationes donorum:
5. The greater places of trust, the greater Are our accounts. Sicut crescunt dona, sic crescunt rationes Donorum:
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Where God giveth more, there he requireth more.
Where God gives more, there he requires more.
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O, let every one then that is called to steare the ship, especially in these tempests and storms, imitate Solomon, praying unto God for wisdome to administer that office:
O, let every one then that is called to steer the ship, especially in these tempests and storms, imitate Solomon, praying unto God for Wisdom to administer that office:
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and this was so acceptable to God, that hee gave him all other abundance.
and this was so acceptable to God, that he gave him all other abundance.
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Take heed lest the Divell set thee not up upon the pinnacle of the Temple, hoping to throw thee down headlong.
Take heed lest the devil Set thee not up upon the pinnacle of the Temple, hoping to throw thee down headlong.
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You are, at the day of judgement, not onely to give an account for your personall sins, but Common-wealth sins:
You Are, At the day of judgement, not only to give an account for your personal Sins, but Commonwealth Sins:
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O, tremble in the thoughts of such an account. Bernard said well, Descendamus in infernum viventes, nè descendamus morientes:
Oh, tremble in the thoughts of such an account. Bernard said well, Descendamus in infernum viventes, nè Descendamus Morientes:
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Let us goe into hell while we are alive, by meditation and consideration, lest we go into it while we are dead.
Let us go into hell while we Are alive, by meditation and consideration, lest we go into it while we Are dead.
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How necessary is it that you, whose labour and praise it is to set the Church and State at liberty, should have your own hearts also at liberty from all corrupt aimes and respects? Be not offended at these things;
How necessary is it that you, whose labour and praise it is to Set the Church and State At liberty, should have your own hearts also At liberty from all corrupt aims and respects? Be not offended At these things;
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Genus quoddam martyri• est non ignobile, reprehendentes aequanimiter ferre: It is a noble kind of martyrdome, to bear reproofs patiently.Genus Quoddam martyri• est non ignobile, reprehendentes aequanimiter Far: It is a noble kind of martyrdom, to bear reproofs patiently.
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6. Their Titles and Names are for this duty.
6. Their Titles and Names Are for this duty.
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Hence they are called gods, and fathers: their government is said to be feeding; yea, the King of Tyre is called Cherub, either ironically,
Hence they Are called God's, and Father's: their government is said to be feeding; yea, the King of Tyre is called Cherub, either ironically,
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or because he thought so, Ezek. 28.14. for, as God doth give sometimes the names from earthly powers to Angels, as when they are called thrones, and dominions, Col. 1.16. so he doth take the names of those heavenly spirits, and adorneth Governours in the earth with them.
or Because he Thought so, Ezekiel 28.14. for, as God does give sometime the names from earthly Powers to Angels, as when they Are called thrones, and Dominions, Col. 1.16. so he does take the names of those heavenly spirits, and adorneth Governors in the earth with them.
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Now they are spirits of service to others;
Now they Are spirits of service to Others;
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that, as the Sun hath its name from a word that signifieth to administer, and to be serviceable, because the light is not for it selfe, but others;
that, as the Sun hath its name from a word that signifies to administer, and to be serviceable, Because the Light is not for it self, but Others;
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so likewise all the power and honour that God giveth men is for the publick, and not for themselves:
so likewise all the power and honour that God gives men is for the public, and not for themselves:
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Let therefore new titles and places raise up the heart to sutable operations;
Let Therefore new titles and places raise up the heart to suitable operations;
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and upon miscarriages, let us reflect, and say, How ill doth this action and title agree together?
and upon miscarriages, let us reflect, and say, How ill does this actium and title agree together?
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7. Acts of unrighteousnesse have a great guilt: for they are not onely against a spirituall conscience, but a naturall;
7. Acts of unrighteousness have a great guilt: for they Are not only against a spiritual conscience, but a natural;
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and when that is awakened, what adoe is there to have it graciously appeased? When Paul preached of justice, and temperance, sinnes which a naturall conscience doth condemne, he made Felix to tremble.
and when that is awakened, what ado is there to have it graciously appeased? When Paul preached of Justice, and temperance, Sins which a natural conscience does condemn, he made Felix to tremble.
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Though you have a priviledge (Honourable, and Worthy) that no man can arrest or implead you;
Though you have a privilege (Honourable, and Worthy) that no man can arrest or implead you;
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yet you know full well, that there is no priviledge from the arrests of conscience, and the impleading of Gods word.
yet you know full well, that there is no privilege from the arrests of conscience, and the impleading of God's word.
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It is necessary to consider, we have to doe with God and not man:
It is necessary to Consider, we have to do with God and not man:
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and if Socrates, though an Heathen, could rise up to that resolution, I will obey God rather then men (the very same words which the Apostle used);
and if Socrates, though an Heathen, could rise up to that resolution, I will obey God rather then men (the very same words which the Apostle used);
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how much rather ought Christians?
how much rather ought Christians?
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8. The people doe expect this from them, even as they doe that the Sun should shine, and the clouds rain.
8. The people do expect this from them, even as they do that the Sun should shine, and the Clouds rain.
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For this they give themselves and their families to be plundred and undone, that piety and righteousnesse may be established.
For this they give themselves and their families to be plundered and undone, that piety and righteousness may be established.
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When they come up hither out of the Countrey, they think they are come to the gates of the kingdome of heaven, where righteousnesse shall presently enter:
When they come up hither out of the Country, they think they Are come to the gates of the Kingdom of heaven, where righteousness shall presently enter:
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they forget all the pangs and troubles their soules have travelled in, because of the hopes of that man-childe of Reformation which shall be brought forth.
they forget all the pangs and Troubles their Souls have traveled in, Because of the hope's of that Manchild of Reformation which shall be brought forth.
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They think, when they have been stung by any serpents full of poison and venome, it is but their looking upon you,
They think, when they have been stung by any Serpents full of poison and venom, it is but their looking upon you,
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and they should be healed presently. Solomons administration is excellently described, Psal. 72.6. Hee shall come down like rain upon the mowen grasse:
and they should be healed presently. Solomons administration is excellently described, Psalm 72.6. He shall come down like rain upon the mowen grass:
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The Originall word signifieth also a shorn fleece of wooll; and some make it an allusion to Gideons fleece, that had dew fell on it:
The Original word signifies also a shorn fleece of wool; and Some make it an allusion to Gideons fleece, that had due fell on it:
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but it may well be retained as in our Translation; for the grasse mowen craveth rain, as the people did righteousnesse;
but it may well be retained as in our translation; for the grass mowen craves rain, as the people did righteousness;
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and the Psalmist doth again expresse this righteousnesse by showres. The word is used only in this place,
and the Psalmist does again express this righteousness by showers. The word is used only in this place,
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and hath its signification of dispersing, hereby representing the scattering of justice abroad, as the drops of raine are to make fertill the ground.
and hath its signification of dispersing, hereby representing the scattering of Justice abroad, as the drops of rain Are to make fertile the ground.
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Use. Suffer (worthy Patriots) a word of exhortation from what hath been said:Use. Suffer (worthy Patriots) a word of exhortation from what hath been said:
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Certainly, if ever, here are occasions and objects of all the graces requisite in such offices.
Certainly, if ever, Here Are occasions and objects of all the graces requisite in such Offices.
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So walk and doe, that the Common-wealth may look upon you as their Josephs, their Mosesses, their Mordecaies. Humble your selves this day before God for any neglect or omission.
So walk and do, that the Commonwealth may look upon you as their Josephs, their Moses, their Mordecaies. Humble your selves this day before God for any neglect or omission.
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What hath been done with publick affections, and unbyassed respects to God and his cause, will be incredible joy and gladnesse to you afterwards.
What hath been done with public affections, and unbiased respects to God and his cause, will be incredible joy and gladness to you afterwards.
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Observe how much Nehemiah refreshed himselfe with this, Neh. 5.19. Think upon mee, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. So Chap. 13.14. Remember mee, O my God, and wipe not out the good deeds that I have done for the house of my God.
Observe how much Nehemiah refreshed himself with this, Neh 5.19. Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. So Chap. 13.14. remember me, Oh my God, and wipe not out the good Deeds that I have done for the house of my God.
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So ver. 22. Remember me according to this, and spare me according to the greatnesse of thy mercy:
So for. 22. remember me according to this, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy:
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and ver. 31. Remember mee, O my God, for good. See here what comfortable incouragements he hath:
and ver. 31. remember me, Oh my God, for good. See Here what comfortable encouragements he hath:
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Is not this more then if the King had given him many Provinces and Kingdomes to rule over? Thus Hezekiah, 2 King. 20.3.
Is not this more then if the King had given him many Provinces and Kingdoms to Rule over? Thus Hezekiah, 2 King. 20.3.
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when he heard the sentence of death passed upon him, what supported him, but an upright heart in that Reformation he had begun? I know the heart set upon great things in the world, is apt to contemn these truths of God,
when he herd the sentence of death passed upon him, what supported him, but an upright heart in that Reformation he had begun? I know the heart Set upon great things in the world, is apt to contemn these truths of God,
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as too pusillanimous, and emasculating their courage:
as too pusillanimous, and emasculating their courage:
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But, as Dionysius, (if I mistake him not) who, being a Stoick, wrote a book, that pain was nothing, it was but an imagination;
But, as Dionysius, (if I mistake him not) who, being a Stoic, wrote a book, that pain was nothing, it was but an imagination;
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yet when he fell sick of the Stone, and felt the torture of it, he cryed out, All that he had written was false,
yet when he fell sick of the Stone, and felt the torture of it, he cried out, All that he had written was false,
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as he now felt by experience:
as he now felt by experience:
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So men, who, in their life times, have greedily pursued the great and glorious things of this world;
So men, who, in their life times, have greedily pursued the great and glorious things of this world;
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when dying, when appearing before God, will cry out, They were but all dreams, and imaginations:
when dying, when appearing before God, will cry out, They were but all dreams, and Imaginations:
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And this destroyeth men, that they take these things as the words of meer men, and beleeve them not as the undeniable truths of God:
And this Destroyeth men, that they take these things as the words of mere men, and believe them not as the undeniable truths of God:
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even as young Samuel thought the voice he heard to be the voice of Eli, of a man, and no more;
even as young Samuel Thought the voice he herd to be the voice of Eli, of a man, and no more;
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therefore goeth to sleep again, till he understood it to be the voice of God.
Therefore Goes to sleep again, till he understood it to be the voice of God.
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Consider likewise the honour that God puts upon you, when he makes you instruments to relieve the oppressed Church and State.
Consider likewise the honour that God puts upon you, when he makes you Instruments to relieve the oppressed Church and State.
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If a drop of cold water shall not go without a reward, how acceptable then will it be,
If a drop of cold water shall not go without a reward, how acceptable then will it be,
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when men have been ready to give many drops of their warm bloud? God,
when men have been ready to give many drops of their warm blood? God,
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when he made heaven and earth, took no instruments, no not Angels themselves, in that work of Creation;
when he made heaven and earth, took no Instruments, no not Angels themselves, in that work of Creation;
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but when he makes new heavens, and new earth, (as the Scripture phrase is about the Reformation and good change of a Kingdome) he putteth much glory upon those who are subservient therein.
but when he makes new heavens, and new earth, (as the Scripture phrase is about the Reformation and good change of a Kingdom) he putteth much glory upon those who Are subservient therein.
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Again, meditate on the difficulty and rarity of this disposition and affection in men of trust.
Again, meditate on the difficulty and rarity of this disposition and affection in men of trust.
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How few are there that look upon themselves as for the publick, and not the publick for themselves? Yea,
How few Are there that look upon themselves as for the public, and not the public for themselves? Yea,
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and suppose we be mounted up so high by generous principles, as to give the preheminence to the publick;
and suppose we be mounted up so high by generous principles, as to give the pre-eminence to the public;
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yet to do this with godly, sincere aims and ends, is a further difficulty.
yet to do this with godly, sincere aims and ends, is a further difficulty.
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Jehu, how high did he go in a Reformation? yet would not yeeld to take away Jeroboam 's Calves,Jehu, how high did he go in a Reformation? yet would not yield to take away Jeroboam is Calves,
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though hee did zealously destroy Baals Priests.
though he did zealously destroy Baal's Priests.
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Thus it is an easier matter to consent that the Antichristian yoke and burden shall be removed,
Thus it is an Easier matter to consent that the Antichristian yoke and burden shall be removed,
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then to set up Christs order and government.
then to Set up Christ order and government.
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But when our Saviour invited those that were heavie laden and burdened (under the Pharisaicall government and traditions) as some learned men expound it;
But when our Saviour invited those that were heavy laden and burdened (under the Pharisaical government and traditions) as Some learned men expound it;
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lest they should think this were all, he bids them take his yoke upon them. Mens corruptions may make them willing to have Antichrist pulled down;
lest they should think this were all, he bids them take his yoke upon them. Men's corruptions may make them willing to have Antichrist pulled down;
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yea, their advantages and self-interests may incline them that way:
yea, their advantages and self-interests may incline them that Way:
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but there are required many positive graces to set up the wayes and orders of Christ.
but there Are required many positive graces to Set up the ways and order of christ.
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And certainly, there was something in it, that the Heathens did so universally object against the Christian Religion and way,
And Certainly, there was something in it, that the heathens did so universally Object against the Christian Religion and Way,
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as incompatible with Common-wealths and Magistracy; not that indeed there was any contradiction:
as incompatible with Commonwealths and Magistracy; not that indeed there was any contradiction:
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but onely it is hard for States to bring up every thing in their Kingdome to the Scripture way.
but only it is hard for States to bring up every thing in their Kingdom to the Scripture Way.
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This must be laid down as a most certain principle, (saith Luther ) that Gods word will not attemper it self,
This must be laid down as a most certain principle, (Says Luther) that God's word will not attemper it self,
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or condescend to Princes and States, but they must bring themselves to that. or condescend to Princes and States, but they must bring themselves to that.
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And therefore we ought the more earnestly to strive in prayer unto God for such that are in authority,
And Therefore we ought the more earnestly to strive in prayer unto God for such that Are in Authority,
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and to rejoyce in seeing the clusters of grapes, though as yet wee are not entered into Canaan.
and to rejoice in seeing the clusters of grapes, though as yet we Are not entered into Canaan.
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Now let mee instance in some particulars, wherein your tender bowels may be wonderfully expressed: As,
Now let me instance in Some particulars, wherein your tender bowels may be wonderfully expressed: As,
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First, In the setting up of a faithfull, learned Ministry in all the parts of the Kingdome:
First, In the setting up of a faithful, learned Ministry in all the parts of the Kingdom:
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And, blessed be God, you have shewed much readinesse to this work.
And, blessed be God, you have showed much readiness to this work.
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It was your enemies designe to put that down, although it proved a work as impossible to them,
It was your enemies Design to put that down, although it proved a work as impossible to them,
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as to put fetters and gyves upon the Sun, to hinder it in its course.
as to put fetters and gyves upon the Sun, to hinder it in its course.
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Herein our Saviour shewed his bowels, and imitate him, Matth. 9.36, 37. The people then injoyed the reading of the Scriptures every Sabbath day, with the Pharisees explication of it:
Herein our Saviour showed his bowels, and imitate him, Matthew 9.36, 37. The people then enjoyed the reading of the Scriptures every Sabbath day, with the Pharisees explication of it:
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that was not wholly unusefull (for then our Saviour would not have bid the people heare them);
that was not wholly unuseful (for then our Saviour would not have bid the people hear them);
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yet, for all this, his bowels yearned to them, as sheep without a shepherd.
yet, for all this, his bowels yearned to them, as sheep without a shepherd.
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What pity is it, to have a great harvest, and no labourers to inne it? The Ministers are the light and salt of the earth;
What pity is it, to have a great harvest, and no labourers to inn it? The Ministers Are the Light and salt of the earth;
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and how necessary are they, especially if wee consider the great darknesse, and unsavoury manners of most people? These are like Orpheus, to use the harp of Gods word, whereby those who are as wilde as beasts,
and how necessary Are they, especially if we Consider the great darkness, and unsavoury manners of most people? These Are like Orpheus, to use the harp of God's word, whereby those who Are as wild as beasts,
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and stupid as trees, may be new-moulded, and become the people of God.
and stupid as trees, may be new-moulded, and become the people of God.
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Some have thought, that therefore Christ would use spittle in the curing of the blind man, to shew, that it must be something which goeth out of his mouth, the word preached, that would indeed give the true eye-sight:
some have Thought, that Therefore christ would use spittle in the curing of the blind man, to show, that it must be something which Goes out of his Mouth, the word preached, that would indeed give the true eyesight:
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But I will not abide by that notion.
But I will not abide by that notion.
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A second thing wherein compassionate bowels may be seen, is, as much as lyeth in you, to stop the infection and contagion of heresies.
A second thing wherein compassionate bowels may be seen, is, as much as lies in you, to stop the infection and contagion of heresies.
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How many men are there, who may be called, as Origen was, Centauri, for the divers monstrous opinions they hold? There is a Book, called, The compassionate Samaritan, who makes it a great act of pity, to give an unbounded and illimited toleration to every man:
How many men Are there, who may be called, as Origen was, Centauri, for the diverse monstrous opinions they hold? There is a Book, called, The compassionate Samaritan, who makes it a great act of pity, to give an unbounded and illimited toleration to every man:
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But, certainly, this is such a pity as St. Francis had, that would take the beggars lice,
But, Certainly, this is such a pity as Saint Francis had, that would take the beggars lice,
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and put them into his own bosome.
and put them into his own bosom.
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The Scripture speaketh much of the cordiall affections that ought to be in us against them, Gal. 1.8, 9. Though we, or an Angel should preach any other doctrine, let him be accursed.
The Scripture speaks much of the cordial affections that ought to be in us against them, Gal. 1.8, 9. Though we, or an Angel should preach any other Doctrine, let him be accursed.
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So again, 2 Joh. 10, 11. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, nor bid him God speed:
So again, 2 John 10, 11. If there come any unto you, and bring not this Doctrine, receive him not into your house, nor bid him God speed:
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and mark the reason, He that biddeth him God speed, is partaker of his evill deeds:
and mark the reason, He that bids him God speed, is partaker of his evil Deeds:
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Hee calleth evill doctrines evill deeds there. Rev. 2.2.
He calls evil doctrines evil Deeds there. Rev. 2.2.
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Thou canst not bear them which are evill, and thou hast tryed them which say, they are Apostles, and are not: Thou Canst not bear them which Are evil, and thou hast tried them which say, they Are Apostles, and Are not:
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so ver. 14, 15. Its made their sin, that they had such as taught the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, and others.
so for. 14, 15. Its made their since, that they had such as taught the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, and Others.
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Learn of this Moses, Deut. 9.9.
Learn of this Moses, Deuteronomy 9.9.
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How did he mourn before the Lord, fasting forty dayes and nights, because the people had committed idolatry in his absence? Not but that instruction by way of reason, ought to goe before all rejection of them.
How did he mourn before the Lord, fasting forty days and nights, Because the people had committed idolatry in his absence? Not but that instruction by Way of reason, ought to go before all rejection of them.
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It is the Apostles rule, To rebuke in all doctrine;
It is the Apostles Rule, To rebuke in all Doctrine;
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so that there are none who would have the suppression of heresies and errours, but they likewise presse a rationall admonition and information, that so the obstinacy of men gainsaying may appear to all the world.
so that there Are none who would have the suppression of heresies and errors, but they likewise press a rational admonition and information, that so the obstinacy of men gainsaying may appear to all the world.
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Musculus hath a memorable story in his Common-place de haeresi, that there were some Anabaptists, who had been four yeers in prison,Musculus hath a memorable story in his Commonplace de Heresy, that there were Some Anabaptists, who had been four Years in prison,
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and there were some who cried to have them put to death;
and there were Some who cried to have them put to death;
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but others, more moderate, dealt with them by way of argument, and in such a spirit of meeknesse, that they were convinced their salvation,
but Others, more moderate, dealt with them by Way of argument, and in such a Spirit of meekness, that they were convinced their salvation,
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and not confusion was sought for:
and not confusion was sought for:
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And by this means they changed their mindes, and one, being a pretty scholar, was chosen Deacon in a Church,
And by this means they changed their minds, and one, being a pretty scholar, was chosen Deacon in a Church,
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and by his means many more were drawn from Anabaptisme.
and by his means many more were drawn from Anabaptism.
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It's no disparagement to the Reformation, but rather an argument of the truth of it, that when the good seed is sown, the Divell is so industrious to sow his tares.
It's no disparagement to the Reformation, but rather an argument of the truth of it, that when the good seed is sown, the devil is so Industria to sow his tares.
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The April showres, that make the grasse grow, and the flowers sweet, do likewise cause many croaking frogs to come forth:
The April showers, that make the grass grow, and the flowers sweet, do likewise cause many croaking frogs to come forth:
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But as this is not to be cast upon the Reformation, so ought those that are in authority to be the more vigilant, knowing, that then Satan is more busie then ever:
But as this is not to be cast upon the Reformation, so ought those that Are in Authority to be the more vigilant, knowing, that then Satan is more busy then ever:
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The tares were sown when men were asleep.
The tares were sown when men were asleep.
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Again, Look to this, That while you suppresse heresies, you still leave a way for the improvement and growth of mens abilities and parts,
Again, Look to this, That while you suppress heresies, you still leave a Way for the improvement and growth of men's abilities and parts,
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lest in time it be thought heresie, to have more learning then another;
lest in time it be Thought heresy, to have more learning then Another;
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as, when Reformation began, the Papists made it a suspicion of heresie, to understand Greek and Hebrew.
as, when Reformation began, the Papists made it a suspicion of heresy, to understand Greek and Hebrew.
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Lastly, Let not every opinion in matters of lesse consequence, be accounted heresie:
Lastly, Let not every opinion in matters of less consequence, be accounted heresy:
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for then it will fall out, as among one kind of people, that made only Treason capitall,
for then it will fallen out, as among one kind of people, that made only Treason capital,
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and to be punished by death;
and to be punished by death;
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but then the Judges had a device to finde every offence Treason, and so indeed all sins were capitall.
but then the Judges had a device to find every offence Treason, and so indeed all Sins were capital.
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These cautions, and such like, laid down, you ought to be zealous and vigorous against them.
These cautions, and such like, laid down, you ought to be zealous and vigorous against them.
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2. Another Use may be to us Ministers:
2. another Use may be to us Ministers:
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For, certainly, we need as much the pressing of publick affections upon us as any other.
For, Certainly, we need as much the pressing of public affections upon us as any other.
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How hardly doe we finde such bowels in us, as were in Paul? Gal. 4.19. My little children, of whom I travell in birth again. So 1 Thess. 2.7. We were gentle among you, even as the nurse cherisheth her children:
How hardly do we find such bowels in us, as were in Paul? Gal. 4.19. My little children, of whom I travel in birth again. So 1 Thess 2.7. We were gentle among you, even as the nurse Cherishes her children:
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thus Paul, whom Chrysostome calls the terrestriall Angel; yea, more, Cor Pauli est cor Christi. And, certainly, if these bowels were in us, it would keep us from pride, self-seeking, and tyranny:
thus Paul, whom Chrysostom calls the terrestrial Angel; yea, more, Cor Pauli est cor Christ. And, Certainly, if these bowels were in us, it would keep us from pride, self-seeking, and tyranny:
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And what is preached from inward bowels doth more good, then things of meer invention and parts, how excellent soever;
And what is preached from inward bowels does more good, then things of mere invention and parts, how excellent soever;
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as the milk that cometh warm out of the brest nourisheth more then that which is heated at the fire.
as the milk that comes warm out of the breast Nourishes more then that which is heated At the fire.
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What a ridiculous thing was that of Bernard, to excommunicate flies, because they were troublesome to a Chappell? And how cruelly hath that spirituall sword been drawn out in Popery, meerly for want of bowels? So that in preaching, dispensation of Sacraments,
What a ridiculous thing was that of Bernard, to excommunicate flies, Because they were troublesome to a Chapel? And how cruelly hath that spiritual sword been drawn out in Popery, merely for want of bowels? So that in preaching, Dispensation of Sacraments,
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and infliction of spirituall censures, there is required much prudence, zeal, holinesse, love, all which cannot be done without tender bowels and compassions.
and infliction of spiritual censures, there is required much prudence, zeal, holiness, love, all which cannot be done without tender bowels and compassions.
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Many times wee Ministers are like Samsons dead Lion, though others may finde honey in us,
Many times we Ministers Are like Samsons dead lion, though Others may find honey in us,
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yet we our selves feel not the sweetnesse of it. Christ said thrice to Peter, Feed my sheep;
yet we our selves feel not the sweetness of it. christ said thrice to Peter, Feed my sheep;
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but not once, Milk them, or, Shear them. So that I know not what more necessary to be prayed for this day,
but not once, Milk them, or, Shear them. So that I know not what more necessary to be prayed for this day,
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then to say, Give, Lord, to Magistrates, give to Ministers, give to Committees, give to Souldiers:
then to say, Give, Lord, to Magistrates, give to Ministers, give to Committees, give to Soldiers:
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What shalt thou give them? Fatherly bowels.
What shalt thou give them? Fatherly bowels.
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This will be a living spring to carry us forward in our work, when all other principles are but a land-floud, that will quickly be dried up.
This will be a living spring to carry us forward in our work, when all other principles Are but a landflood, that will quickly be dried up.
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Many disputes, divisions, and jealousies would be extinct, if this inward love were effectuall.
Many disputes, divisions, and jealousies would be extinct, if this inward love were effectual.
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The bowels of the true mother will by no means endure the sword should divide the childe.
The bowels of the true mother will by no means endure the sword should divide the child.
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I shall conclude, desiring to all that temper which Paul commends in Timothy, Phil. 2.20. naturally to take care for the publick;
I shall conclude, desiring to all that temper which Paul commends in Timothy, Philip 2.20. naturally to take care for the public;
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and so shall we avoid that charge the Apostle layeth upon many, that they seek their own, and not the things of Jesus Christ.
and so shall we avoid that charge the Apostle Layeth upon many, that they seek their own, and not the things of jesus christ.
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I come to the 2d Observation, which is, that The ingratitude and discontent of people is such under Reformers, that they make their Governours lives hard and miserable.
I come to the 2d Observation, which is, that The ingratitude and discontent of people is such under Reformers, that they make their Governors lives hard and miserable.
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Moses, though a man noted for such meeknesse, yet is quite wearied out with the work;Moses, though a man noted for such meekness, yet is quite wearied out with the work;
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and sometimes the people talk of stoning him, as the cause of all their calamity.
and sometime the people talk of stoning him, as the cause of all their calamity.
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They could not be more bitter and violent against Pharaoh and his task-masters, then now they are against Moses and Aaron. Thus they deal with their Worthies,
They could not be more bitter and violent against Pharaoh and his taskmasters, then now they Are against Moses and Aaron. Thus they deal with their Worthies,
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as beasts with trees, that run to shelter themselves under them while the storm and tempest is,
as beasts with trees, that run to shelter themselves under them while the storm and tempest is,
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and after that is over, then they browze upon the boughs, and break down the branches thereof.
and After that is over, then they browze upon the boughs, and break down the branches thereof.
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So that there is no safe rule to go by in publick administrations: not self-interests, not present successe, not applause of the people;
So that there is no safe Rule to go by in public administrations: not self-interests, not present success, not applause of the people;
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but a faithfull eying and owning of God in all.
but a faithful Eyeing and owning of God in all.
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In the amplifying of this Doctrine, wee will take notice of the particulars, Wherein, and How the Israelites murmured under the faithfull conduct of Moses. Their murmuring is excellently described, Exod. 16.2. to be a beastly sin;
In the amplifying of this Doctrine, we will take notice of the particulars, Wherein, and How the Israelites murmured under the faithful conduct of Moses. Their murmuring is excellently described, Exod 16.2. to be a beastly since;
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for the word doth signifie such howlings as beasts use to make when they are ready to be famished.
for the word does signify such howlings as beasts use to make when they Are ready to be famished.
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What an horrid noise do dogs and such creatures make? the same did the Israelites against Moses and Aaron.
What an horrid noise do Dogs and such creatures make? the same did the Israelites against Moses and Aaron.
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And first, Consider, they charge their Governours as the cause of the calamities that are come upon them. Numb. 16.13.
And First, Consider, they charge their Governors as the cause of the calamities that Are come upon them. Numb. 16.13.
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Moses is there charged with a designe to bring them out of Egypt to kill them in the wildernesse,Moses is there charged with a Design to bring them out of Egypt to kill them in the Wilderness,
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and that he intended to make himself a Prince over them:
and that he intended to make himself a Prince over them:
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and mark their expression, v. 14. Wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? that is, Doe you think so to blind them, that they should not espie out your fraud? O horrible ingratitude!
and mark their expression, v. 14. Wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? that is, Do you think so to blind them, that they should not espy out your fraud? O horrible ingratitude!
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Moses was much incensed at this:Moses was much incensed At this:
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and see how his integrity comforted him, I have not taken one asse from them (the vilest beast) nor hurt one of them.
and see how his integrity comforted him, I have not taken one Ass from them (the Vilest beast) nor hurt one of them.
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Thus the good Prophets were judged the troublers of Israel: Thus the ignorant people blame the Physick and Physician,
Thus the good prophets were judged the troublers of Israel: Thus the ignorant people blame the Physic and physician,
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as if they made them sick, when it is the corrupt humour within. And are there not men now adaies, that, in stead of charging their Idolatries, Oaths,
as if they made them sick, when it is the corrupt humour within. And Are there not men now adais, that, in stead of charging their Idolatries, Oaths,
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and Blasphemies, as the causes of the miserable calamities upon us, lay all the blame upon those that would reform things amisse?
and Blasphemies, as the Causes of the miserable calamities upon us, lay all the blame upon those that would reform things amiss?
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2. Though the servants of God laboured by arguments to allay their frowardnesse, yet this melodious harp could not drive out that evill spirit in them, Num. 14.9, 10. Exod. 6.9.
2. Though the Servants of God laboured by Arguments to allay their frowardness, yet this melodious harp could not drive out that evil Spirit in them, Num. 14.9, 10. Exod 6.9.
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Though they were told what great things God had done for them: though they make it appear, God had forsaken their enemies; yet they hearken to nothing.
Though they were told what great things God had done for them: though they make it appear, God had forsaken their enemies; yet they harken to nothing.
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To bid men in distresse not consider the dead womb of the creature, but the power of God, is as ridiculous to their carnall hearts,
To bid men in distress not Consider the dead womb of the creature, but the power of God, is as ridiculous to their carnal hearts,
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as that mock-charity James speaks of, which saith, Goe home and be warmed, but doth nothing at all.
as that mock-charity James speaks of, which Says, Go home and be warmed, but does nothing At all.
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Though you draw buckets of water out of the wels of the Scripture, yet you can hardly quench the fire of impatiency,
Though you draw buckets of water out of the wells of the Scripture, yet you can hardly quench the fire of impatiency,
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when it hath inflamed a people.
when it hath inflamed a people.
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3. A third expression of their discontent, is, To magnifie their former life, though never so miserable. Exod. 16.3. When we sate down by the flesh-pots: Sate down;
3. A third expression of their discontent, is, To magnify their former life, though never so miserable. Exod 16.3. When we sat down by the fleshpots: Sat down;
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as if they had such ease and plenty: not one word of their brick and straw. Numb. 16.13. They tell Moses, he had brought them out of a land that flowed with milk and honey.
as if they had such ease and plenty: not one word of their brick and straw. Numb. 16.13. They tell Moses, he had brought them out of a land that flowed with milk and honey.
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That which was an iron furnace, in which they groaned, and were weary of their lives, they here call, A land flowing with milk and honey;
That which was an iron furnace, in which they groaned, and were weary of their lives, they Here call, A land flowing with milk and honey;
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the same phrase that is given to Canaan:
the same phrase that is given to Canaan:
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And are there not many such mutiners to this day amongst us? Have not people forgotten the pressures, the State and Church burdens, that once they crouched under? Did they not long for a redemption? and now when it is working for them, they make an Egypt as good as a Canaan.
And Are there not many such mutineers to this day among us? Have not people forgotten the pressures, the State and Church burdens, that once they crouched under? Did they not long for a redemption? and now when it is working for them, they make an Egypt as good as a Canaan.
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4. To be willing, for their ease-sake, to go back to their condition again. Numb. 14.4. Let us make our selves a Captain, and go down into Egypt.
4. To be willing, for their ease-sake, to go back to their condition again. Numb. 14.4. Let us make our selves a Captain, and go down into Egypt.
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And doth not many a man wish for the Popish innovations again, rather then to be undone thus continually,
And does not many a man wish for the Popish innovations again, rather then to be undone thus continually,
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as they account it? But, what good would peace and plenty doe to a gracious heart,
as they account it? But, what good would peace and plenty do to a gracious heart,
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if he must drink again of streams muddied by the inventions of men, and have gravell again put into the bread he must eat? Certainly, corrupt Doctrine and Worship is more to be feared then the devouring sword.
if he must drink again of streams muddied by the Inventions of men, and have gravel again put into the bred he must eat? Certainly, corrupt Doctrine and Worship is more to be feared then the devouring sword.
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5. They are onely discontented, because of outward streights and miseries; and when indeed they should complain, we have not a word fall from them.
5. They Are only discontented, Because of outward straights and misery's; and when indeed they should complain, we have not a word fallen from them.
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When Aaron was indeed in blame, for making a golden calfe, they could bear that well enough:
When Aaron was indeed in blame, for making a golden calf, they could bear that well enough:
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When he said, To morrow shall be a feast to the Lord, none opened his mouth, crying, It is Idolatry, we dare not do it:
When he said, To morrow shall be a feast to the Lord, none opened his Mouth, crying, It is Idolatry, we Dare not do it:
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but, in hunger and drought, in want of necessaries, then they fret and rage.
but, in hunger and drought, in want of necessaries, then they fret and rage.
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Thus, people that open their mouthes because of taxes and assessements, found no trouble or burden under those altars, cringes,
Thus, people that open their mouths Because of Taxes and assessments, found no trouble or burden under those Altars, cringes,
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and corrupt doctrines that were then preached. When our estates are gone, we think our selves undone;
and corrupt doctrines that were then preached. When our estates Are gone, we think our selves undone;
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but not so, when God and his pure worship is removed from us. 6. In all their murmurings, they never blame themselves for their sins:
but not so, when God and his pure worship is removed from us. 6. In all their murmurings, they never blame themselves for their Sins:
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sometimes they complain of God, of the instruments, of the evils themselves; but never any word of their own sins.
sometime they complain of God, of the Instruments, of the evils themselves; but never any word of their own Sins.
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If they had said, God hath done like an holy and just God, our Governours like faithfull and wise men;
If they had said, God hath done like an holy and just God, our Governors like faithful and wise men;
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but we, by our iniquities, have brought all this evill upon our selves, it had been well.
but we, by our iniquities, have brought all this evil upon our selves, it had been well.
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It argueth a carnall froward heart, when we are alwayes complaining, and talking against instruments, never seriously humbling our selves for our sins,
It argue a carnal froward heart, when we Are always complaining, and talking against Instruments, never seriously humbling our selves for our Sins,
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nor considering, that if God doe leave Governours to their own selves, it is for the sins of the people.
nor considering, that if God do leave Governors to their own selves, it is for the Sins of the people.
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What makes our hearts like so many Mount Aetnaes, sending forth vollies of enraged flames;
What makes our hearts like so many Mount Aetnaes, sending forth volleys of enraged flames;
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but looking upon mercies as so many debts to us, and calamities as so many injuries? Let us feel sin more,
but looking upon Mercies as so many debts to us, and calamities as so many injuries? Let us feel since more,
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and we shall feel outward troubles lesse.
and we shall feel outward Troubles less.
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Use 1. Of admonition to people, to take heed of this sin of murmuring and discontent. Use 1. Of admonition to people, to take heed of this since of murmuring and discontent.
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1 Cor. 10. Neither murmure ye (saith the Apostle) as some of them murmured.
1 Cor. 10. Neither murmur you (Says the Apostle) as Some of them murmured.
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It is questioned, how this was applicable to the Corinthians; Why should they murmure? And it is answered thus;
It is questioned, how this was applicable to the Corinthians; Why should they murmur? And it is answered thus;
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The Corinthians were guilty of many foule and disorderly courses: now the false Apostles let them alone;
The Corinthians were guilty of many foul and disorderly courses: now the false Apostles let them alone;
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but Paul he was resolved to come with the rod of discipline among them (as he saith):
but Paul he was resolved to come with the rod of discipline among them (as he Says):
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hereupon the Corinthians muttered, their sore eyes could not endure the Sun shining:
hereupon the Corinthians muttered, their soar eyes could not endure the Sun shining:
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And this is still the cause of the vexations and disquietnesse of men, that they cannot submit to the holy rules and wayes of Christ.
And this is still the cause of the vexations and disquietness of men, that they cannot submit to the holy rules and ways of christ.
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This made some heretofore call the Geneva Discipline the Spanish Inquisition; and all because men love their lusts and their pleasures even to death.
This made Some heretofore call the Geneva Discipline the Spanish Inquisition; and all Because men love their Lustiest and their pleasures even to death.
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Grudge not therefore under the difficulty of a Reformation.
Grudge not Therefore under the difficulty of a Reformation.
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Think not, that God will cast England into a dead sleep, as he did once Adam, and take out of her side a glorious Church,
Think not, that God will cast England into a dead sleep, as he did once Adam, and take out of her side a glorious Church,
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and shee never know of it, or feel any pain. Consider how much the Antichristian party ventureth for their Idols and corrupt worship;
and she never know of it, or feel any pain. Consider how much the Antichristian party ventureth for their Idols and corrupt worship;
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how they, through many tribulations, enter into the kingdome of hell, and the kingdome of darknesse suffereth violence by them:
how they, through many tribulations, enter into the Kingdom of hell, and the Kingdom of darkness suffers violence by them:
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they deny themselves, and take up the crosse, and follow Satan.
they deny themselves, and take up the cross, and follow Satan.
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O that we were as wise, as cordiall, had as publick affections for the truths and government of Christ, as they for Satan.
O that we were as wise, as cordial, had as public affections for the truths and government of christ, as they for Satan.
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Shall men bring their ear-rings to make a golden calf;
Shall men bring their earrings to make a golden calf;
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yea, offer their sons and daughters to Molech? And shall not we be ready to do and suffer in the way God calleth for?
yea, offer their Sons and daughters to Molech? And shall not we be ready to do and suffer in the Way God calls for?
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Use 2. Of direction to men in place and trust, To expect difficulties and hardship. You see Moses is even weary of his life.Use 2. Of direction to men in place and trust, To expect difficulties and hardship. You see Moses is even weary of his life.
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Josuah indeed, never met with any discontent or muttering from the people (herein God was very mercifull unto him.) But Moses, and David, and Nehemiah, what difficulties did they devour? Be you as the heavens, that communicate their influence to the earth;Joshua indeed, never met with any discontent or muttering from the people (herein God was very merciful unto him.) But Moses, and David, and Nehemiah, what difficulties did they devour? Be you as the heavens, that communicate their influence to the earth;
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though that, by way of requitall, sends up nothing but black and smoaky vapours. Now in the midst of these, take some Remedies:
though that, by Way of requital, sends up nothing but black and smoky vapours. Now in the midst of these, take Some Remedies:
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1. Consider seriously, Whether you have not sinned against God, and therefore God makes the people loose in their affections.
1. Consider seriously, Whither you have not sinned against God, and Therefore God makes the people lose in their affections.
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When Shimei reviled David, see how spiritually David resenteth it: The Lord bid him do it.
When Shimei reviled David, see how spiritually David resenteth it: The Lord bid him do it.
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There is not any sigh or discontent in people, but there is a just and wise providence in it,
There is not any sighs or discontent in people, but there is a just and wise providence in it,
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though it may be their fault and impatiency.
though it may be their fault and impatiency.
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It is a great expression of Gods love to the people of Israel, that a dog should not move his tongue against man or beast, Exod. 11.7. 2. Keep up sincerity, and holy ends in reference to God.
It is a great expression of God's love to the people of Israel, that a dog should not move his tongue against man or beast, Exod 11.7. 2. Keep up sincerity, and holy ends in Referente to God.
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How could Moses have supported himself, if there had not been that brazen wall therein? O how sweet a repose is it to a man much in publick affairs,
How could Moses have supported himself, if there had not been that brazen wall therein? O how sweet a repose is it to a man much in public affairs,
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when hee can truly empty his soul in prayer to God! O Lord, the people are jealous and suspicious, many have hard thoughts,
when he can truly empty his soul in prayer to God! Oh Lord, the people Are jealous and suspicious, many have hard thoughts,
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but thou knowest the integrity of my heart and indeavours: O Lord, I have not sought my self, nor been vainly puffed up.
but thou Knowest the integrity of my heart and endeavours: Oh Lord, I have not sought my self, nor been vainly puffed up.
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I have made no parties, driven on no designes; but cordially thought, meditated, and indeavoured the publick good;
I have made no parties, driven on no designs; but cordially Thought, meditated, and endeavoured the public good;
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Remember me, O my God, in this. remember me, Oh my God, in this.
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Such a man God will honour, and he hath the advantage of all others who serve corrupt ends.
Such a man God will honour, and he hath the advantage of all Others who serve corrupt ends.
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And, truly, such is the change of all sublunary things, while they are at the best, that there is no safe haven but in this one thing.
And, truly, such is the change of all sublunary things, while they Are At the best, that there is no safe Haven but in this one thing.
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Lastly, Consider this or Moses; As soon as the people were out of Egypt, and they became to be an embodied people, the first thing he sets upon by the command of God, is to settle the Worship of God, and order therein:
Lastly, Consider this or Moses; As soon as the people were out of Egypt, and they became to be an embodied people, the First thing he sets upon by the command of God, is to settle the Worship of God, and order therein:
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for the Church of God, being a Society joining together to worship God, it cannot be rationally thought, that it should remain compact together without Government, no more then any other Society.
for the Church of God, being a Society joining together to worship God, it cannot be rationally Thought, that it should remain compact together without Government, no more then any other Society.
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And it is one thing, when God raiseth up some to be avenged on the sins and oppressions of men that have gone before;
And it is one thing, when God Raiseth up Some to be avenged on the Sins and oppressions of men that have gone before;
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and another thing, when, besides this, God putteth into their heart to settle the things of his Temple:
and Another thing, when, beside this, God putteth into their heart to settle the things of his Temple:
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The first is a mercy, and this was done by Jehu: the second is a far greater mercy,
The First is a mercy, and this was done by Jehu: the second is a Far greater mercy,
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and that was done by Hezekiah, and Josiah. Now our considence and expectation is, that God will use you as instruments for both these mercies to the Kingdome:
and that was done by Hezekiah, and Josiah. Now our confidence and expectation is, that God will use you as Instruments for both these Mercies to the Kingdom:
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And, oh that in this Land, at last, we might (as Paul concerning the Colossians, Col. 2.) rejoice, beholding the faith and order thereof. FINIS.
And, o that in this Land, At last, we might (as Paul Concerning the colossians, Col. 2.) rejoice, beholding the faith and order thereof. FINIS.
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