The reformation of the church to be endeavoured more then that of the common-vvealth, declared, in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable House of Lords at the publike fast, August 27. 1645. / By Anthony Burges, pastour of Sutton Coldfield, and now preacher at Laurence-Jury, London.
And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the sonne of Joash hath done this thing, &c.
And they said one to Another, Who hath done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing, etc.
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THis book containeth a wonderfull alternation and vicissitude of the Israelites troubles, and their deliverances, as also of their sinnes, and prayers unto God;
THis book Containeth a wonderful alternation and vicissitude of the Israelites Troubles, and their Deliverances, as also of their Sins, and Prayers unto God;
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In the next place, you have their punishment, they were oppressed by the Midianites: and this was so great, that the Israelites, who had been beasts in their sinnes, were now made like them in their punishments;
In the next place, you have their punishment, they were oppressed by the midianites: and this was so great, that the Israelites, who had been beasts in their Sins, were now made like them in their punishments;
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now the words that do expresse the misery of warre, as clades, strages and calamitas, are such as are taken from the hurt done to the husbandman, in his corne and grasse,
now the words that do express the misery of war, as clades, strages and Calamity, Are such as Are taken from the hurt done to the husbandman, in his corn and grass,
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At ver. 7. God sendeth a Prophet to them, to informe them of their sinne, that the weight thereof might lye heavier upon them, then all outward misery;
At for. 7. God sends a Prophet to them, to inform them of their sin, that the weight thereof might lie Heavier upon them, then all outward misery;
now it is indged by some, that here is an NONLATINALPHABET in the history, and that this expostulation, which the Prophet made with them, did precede and cause the prayers and supplications of the Israelites. What the Prophet was,
now it is indged by Some, that Here is an in the history, and that this expostulation, which the Prophet made with them, did precede and cause the Prayers and supplications of the Israelites. What the Prophet was,
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Upon the Israelites humiliation, God sends them a deliverer, who is described by his name, family, and his present action (he was threshing wheat:) A fit representation of him who was afterwards in the worship of God, to separate the wheat and the chaffe.
Upon the Israelites humiliation, God sends them a deliverer, who is described by his name, family, and his present actium (he was threshing wheat:) A fit representation of him who was afterwards in the worship of God, to separate the wheat and the chaff.
That it is an happy thing, when those Magistrates, whom God raiseth up to assert the freedoms of a Common wealth, do also endeavour a reformation of the Church. In the second place;
That it is an happy thing, when those Magistrates, whom God Raiseth up to assert the freedoms of a Common wealth, do also endeavour a Reformation of the Church. In the second place;
whereas you see Gideon much opposed, and that by the multitude of people, and the dearest of his friends, in so much that had he not been endowed with extraordinary piety and magnanimity from above, he could never have performed this great service to God; we may observe;
whereas you see gideon much opposed, and that by the multitude of people, and the dearest of his Friends, in so much that had he not been endowed with extraordinary piety and magnanimity from above, he could never have performed this great service to God; we may observe;
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Before we lay down the grounds of this, take notice, that it lyeth as a duty upon Magistrates, to attend to the reformation of all corruptions that creep into the Church,
Before we lay down the grounds of this, take notice, that it lies as a duty upon Magistrates, to attend to the Reformation of all corruptions that creep into the Church,
But we see in the Scripture, the godly Magistrates, Hezekiah, Josiah and others, demolishing the Altars, incouraging the Priests that taught the good knowledge of God, and punishing Baals Priests;
But we see in the Scripture, the godly Magistrates, Hezekiah, Josiah and Others, demolishing the Altars, encouraging the Priests that taught the good knowledge of God, and punishing Baal's Priests;
Thus Constantius is branded, who when he would have counselled the Orthodox to Arianisme, he uttered that speech full of pride, quod ego volo, pro canone sit;
Thus Constantius is branded, who when he would have counseled the Orthodox to Arianism, he uttered that speech full of pride, quod ego volo, Pro canon fit;
and on the contrary, how was Solomons and Rehoboams kingdome shaken, when they corrupted the worship of God? If we would judge by Scripture, we should see horrible wickednesse and impiety in those speeches of men, which say;
and on the contrary, how was Solomons and Rehoboams Kingdom shaken, when they corrupted the worship of God? If we would judge by Scripture, we should see horrible wickedness and impiety in those Speeches of men, which say;
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men that will not be perswaded, their own oaths, drunkennesse and ungodly practices do make the land miserable, will yet thinke the prayers and active endeavours of the godly to bring all our ruine upon us. 1. This is no Scripture judgement.
men that will not be persuaded, their own Oaths, Drunkenness and ungodly practices do make the land miserable, will yet think the Prayers and active endeavours of the godly to bring all our ruin upon us. 1. This is no Scripture judgement.
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If therefore we would have God subdue our enemies, and those that hate us, let Magistrates subdue that which is an enemy to God, corrupt worship, defiled administrations of ordinances, these are enemies to God.
If Therefore we would have God subdue our enemies, and those that hate us, let Magistrates subdue that which is an enemy to God, corrupt worship, defiled administrations of ordinances, these Are enemies to God.
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It is true, sometimes God, to try the constancie of reformers and their faithfullnesse, hath brought much warre and calamity upon them, presently upon finishing the reformation, as 2 Chron. 32.1. 2. Herein are concerned the souls of men:
It is true, sometime God, to try the constancy of reformers and their faithfulness, hath brought much war and calamity upon them, presently upon finishing the Reformation, as 2 Chronicles 32.1. 2. Herein Are concerned the Souls of men:
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certainly this ought much to inflame, and kindle your affections in a Church-reformation, that hereby you may preserve the souls of thousands from everlasting perdition.
Certainly this ought much to inflame, and kindle your affections in a Church reformation, that hereby you may preserve the Souls of thousands from everlasting perdition.
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but (had not God stirred up Governours to reform) how many thousands of souls would have perished through ignorance and superstition? So that Joseph was never in more mercy raised up by God to preserve his Father and Brethren from famine in time of dearth,
but (had not God stirred up Governors to reform) how many thousands of Souls would have perished through ignorance and Superstition? So that Joseph was never in more mercy raised up by God to preserve his Father and Brothers from famine in time of dearth,
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so that the greatest, and the most dangerous part of our warre at this time is with the powers of darknesse, which stirre up instruments to promote that kingdom of darknesse.
so that the greatest, and the most dangerous part of our war At this time is with the Powers of darkness, which stir up Instruments to promote that Kingdom of darkness.
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and certainly the confusions that the devil hath brought upon Churches by heresies and impieties, are more dreadfull and terrible then all the devastations and desolations he hath brought upon States and Common-wealths, by the sword or other calamities.
and Certainly the confusions that the Devil hath brought upon Churches by heresies and impieties, Are more dreadful and terrible then all the devastations and desolations he hath brought upon States and Commonwealths, by the sword or other calamities.
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He looks to the Common-wealth in the way of providence, as a God absolutely considered; but to his Church, in the decree of Election, and acts of Justification and Salvation, as a gracious Father;
He looks to the Commonwealth in the Way of providence, as a God absolutely considered; but to his Church, in the Decree of Election, and acts of Justification and Salvation, as a gracious Father;
how effectuall and strong ought the resolutions and endeavours of those be, who by reason of their place and office are called gods? and if it was accounted such an honour among the Heathens unto Hercules, that he cleansed their Augean stable,
how effectual and strong ought the resolutions and endeavours of those be, who by reason of their place and office Are called God's? and if it was accounted such an honour among the heathens unto Hercules, that he cleansed their Augean stable,
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and to subdue all heresies, that rise up against the truths of Christ? let us therefore all imitate God, in our places and relations, by our love and thoughts of good to the Church and ordinances of God.
and to subdue all heresies, that rise up against the truths of christ? let us Therefore all imitate God, in our places and relations, by our love and thoughts of good to the Church and ordinances of God.
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how much lesse should we judge our pains and thoughts too much for it? Psal 2. There is a forcible exhortation to all the governours of the earth, to receive Christ,
how much less should we judge our pains and thoughts too much for it? Psalm 2. There is a forcible exhortation to all the Governors of the earth, to receive christ,
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when the Lord promiseth, that Kings and Queens shall be nursing fathers, and nursing mothers, it supposeth the Church to be like a poor helplesse orphan:
when the Lord promises, that Kings and Queen's shall be nursing Father's, and nursing mother's, it Supposeth the Church to be like a poor helpless orphan:
Who seeth not a vast difference between the spirit of a proud Thomas Becket, obstinately dying for the outward pompe and usurped power of the Church (as they call it) and the zeal of a Calvin, choosing punishment,
Who sees not a vast difference between the Spirit of a proud Thomas Becket, obstinately dying for the outward pomp and usurped power of the Church (as they call it) and the zeal of a calvin, choosing punishment,
so his promises to his Church, are chiefly about the spirituall means of salvation; this consideration may also be a great motive in the worke of reformation.
so his promises to his Church, Are chiefly about the spiritual means of salvation; this consideration may also be a great motive in the work of Reformation.
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Thus Moses, as soon as he had delivered the people of Israel out of Egypt, before they were a setled Common wealth, he prescribeth them all the forme and manner of Gods worship;
Thus Moses, as soon as he had Delivered the people of Israel out of Egypt, before they were a settled Common wealth, he prescribeth them all the Form and manner of God's worship;
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And as you have Gods commands, so also his promises to his Church are chiefly in respect of spirituall things, Hag. 2.6, 7. One would not have thought that the glory there prophesied of for the Temple, should have been the reformation that Christ did bring into it,
And as you have God's commands, so also his promises to his Church Are chiefly in respect of spiritual things, Hag. 2.6, 7. One would not have Thought that the glory there prophesied of for the Temple, should have been the Reformation that christ did bring into it,
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therefore ought Magistrates to ease the godly in these respects, rather then in any other. No doubt to the godly Israelites, Gideon was more welcome, in that he destroyed Altars,
Therefore ought Magistrates to ease the godly in these respects, rather then in any other. No doubt to the godly Israelites, gideon was more welcome, in that he destroyed Altars,
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This made our godly ancestours, lying under the burdens of Popery, to cry out, like David, for the water of Bethlehem; Who will give us to drinke of the pure waters of Gods ordinances? How many have found an hell in their hearts,
This made our godly Ancestors, lying under the burdens of Popery, to cry out, like David, for the water of Bethlehem; Who will give us to drink of the pure waters of God's ordinances? How many have found an hell in their hearts,
but when oppressions were in doctrine and worship, this made them choose reproaches with Christ, rather then the treasures of Rome. It is true, there are men whose consciences are like the Leviathans skinne, no spear can enter into them;
but when oppressions were in Doctrine and worship, this made them choose Reproaches with christ, rather then the treasures of Room. It is true, there Are men whose Consciences Are like the Leviathans skin, no spear can enter into them;
Again, its observed by Calvin, as a great testimony of their faith and godly zeal, that they carried their harpes with them into so strange a land from their own countrey,
Again, its observed by calvin, as a great testimony of their faith and godly zeal, that they carried their harps with them into so strange a land from their own country,
Now one of the main burdens that hath borne down the backs of the godly Ministers in this kingdome, hath been the want of holy and powerfull discipline;
Now one of the main burdens that hath born down the backs of the godly Ministers in this Kingdom, hath been the want of holy and powerful discipline;
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Its a passage of Calvins to Farell, speaking of the Sacrament to be with them the next Lords day, Cogita (saith he) quantis angustijs constringer, utinam me absente posset celebrari, hâc conditione, ut ad vos us { que } vel manibus reptarem.
Its a passage of Calvin's to Farell, speaking of the Sacrament to be with them the next lords day, Cogita (Says he) Quantis angustijs constringer, utinam me absent posset celebrari, hâc condition, ut ad vos us { que } vel manibus reptarem.
therefore men may be forward to have monopolies and taxes removed, that yet cannot indure to have the sanctification of the Sabbath, the powerfull and soul saving preaching of Gods Word established.
Therefore men may be forward to have monopolies and Taxes removed, that yet cannot endure to have the sanctification of the Sabbath, the powerful and soul Saving preaching of God's Word established.
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How few are like Theodosius, of whom Ambrose saith, Dilexi virum, qui cum corpore solveretur, magis de statu Ecclesiarum, quàm de proprijs periculis angebatur;
How few Are like Theodosius, of whom Ambrose Says, Desi virum, qui cum corpore solveretur, magis de Statu Ecclesiarum, quàm de proprijs Periculis angebatur;
some have said, the head of every sacrifice was to be thrown away, and not offered, to signifie, that our own carnall apprehensions must be laid aside in the worship of God:
Some have said, the head of every sacrifice was to be thrown away, and not offered, to signify, that our own carnal apprehensions must be laid aside in the worship of God:
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thus it was in Josiahs time, insomuch that one would wonder to read the story in Josiahs time, to see what a generall compliance there was in the whole kingdome with his reformation, yea, an universall submission thereunto;
thus it was in Josiahs time, insomuch that one would wonder to read the story in Josiahs time, to see what a general compliance there was in the Whole Kingdom with his Reformation, yea, an universal submission thereunto;
Magistrates have not been alwaies able to reforme as they would, because of the wickednesse of the Ministery, who should indeed have laid the first stones of every spirituall building;
Magistrates have not been always able to reform as they would, Because of the wickedness of the Ministry, who should indeed have laid the First stones of every spiritual building;
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like the Philistims, thrown earth into all our springs that we were to drinke of? yet do they repent and humble themselves for all their superstitious pollutions to this very day? or are they not rather obstinate and hardened in the maintaining of them? So then its no wonder,
like the philistines, thrown earth into all our springs that we were to drink of? yet do they Repent and humble themselves for all their superstitious pollutions to this very day? or Are they not rather obstinate and hardened in the maintaining of them? So then its no wonder,
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and its true still, great scholars corrupted in their judgements, see nothing in the Scripture, but what they thinke maketh for Altars, and Ceremonies, and such vanity.
and its true still, great Scholars corrupted in their Judgments, see nothing in the Scripture, but what they think makes for Altars, and Ceremonies, and such vanity.
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They would have peace againe, though they had thereby, mala saevis pejora hostibus; and he bringeth in an Heathen, saying, Let us have our feasts again, our merry meetings, reges non curent quam bonis, sed quam subtitis regnant;
They would have peace again, though they had thereby, mala Saevis pejora hostibus; and he brings in an Heathen, saying, Let us have our feasts again, our merry meetings, reges non curent quam bonis, sed quam subtitis regnant;
Lib. 1. de civit. cap. 30. I fear these things lye in the bottome of many mens hearts, who yet are very willing to have all state grievances taken away.
Lib. 1. de Civit. cap. 30. I Fear these things lie in the bottom of many men's hearts, who yet Are very willing to have all state grievances taken away.
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consider not, what this, or that carnall principle suggesteth to you, but say, how is it written? and how do we read in the Scripture? The Church of God is tied to the Scripture, to fetch all nourishment and support from it,
Consider not, what this, or that carnal principle suggests to you, but say, how is it written? and how do we read in the Scripture? The Church of God is tied to the Scripture, to fetch all nourishment and support from it,
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, &c. So when he is in banishment, what is that which he so longeth for? is it to have his peace and outward tranquillity again,
Blessed Are they that dwell in thy house, etc. So when he is in banishment, what is that which he so Longeth for? is it to have his peace and outward tranquillity again,
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if the hearts of men in place had been for it? Can we say, that it is not the sinne of Parliaments and governours heretofore, that the Ark is not already setled? and how necessary our humiliations are for former known defilements and superstitions, appeareth, Ezek. 43.10, 11. 4. Remember these considerations.
if the hearts of men in place had been for it? Can we say, that it is not the sin of Parliaments and Governors heretofore, that the Ark is not already settled? and how necessary our humiliations Are for former known defilements and superstitions, appears, Ezekiel 43.10, 11. 4. remember these considerations.
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There is a Papist Raymundus saith, There are as many mysteries in the Masse, as drops in the sea, Angels in Heaven, Starres in the firmament, atomes in the Sunne-beames,
There is a Papist Raymundus Says, There Are as many Mysteres in the Mass, as drops in the sea, Angels in Heaven, Stars in the firmament, Atoms in the Sunbeams,
they were of all the Heathens most ridiculous about their gods. And all Popery may sufficiently advertise us, how dangerous it is to leave Gods word,
they were of all the heathens most ridiculous about their God's. And all Popery may sufficiently advertise us, how dangerous it is to leave God's word,
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Lord blesse these Magistrates, this Parliament, for they set up thy Kingdome? and consider that every time you pray that petition in the Lords prayer, that the Kingdome of God would come;
Lord bless these Magistrates, this Parliament, for they Set up thy Kingdom? and Consider that every time you pray that petition in the lords prayer, that the Kingdom of God would come;
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And thus Austin at another time, Sensi saepe dolens & gemens, &c. he often perceived with much grief, that many perturbations and contentions were raised in many things, one reason whereof was,
And thus Austin At Another time, Sensi saepe dolens & gemens, etc. he often perceived with much grief, that many perturbations and contentions were raised in many things, one reason whereof was,
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because they made their change, or not rather their duty? and thus in Popery, when God caused the light of Reformation to shine out of that thick darknesse;
Because they made their change, or not rather their duty? and thus in Popery, when God caused the Light of Reformation to shine out of that thick darkness;
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was this levity and mutability, because there were no Altars, no Images, no Masse, where they were used to be for many hundred years? No, God commanded them to leave Babylon.
was this levity and mutability, Because there were no Altars, no Images, no Mass, where they were used to be for many hundred Years? No, God commanded them to leave Babylon.
3. There is an alteration essentiall and destructive, and an alteration accidentall and perfective. Where the Churches of God retain the true Doctrine, there is not an essentiall alteration,
3. There is an alteration essential and destructive, and an alteration accidental and perfective. Where the Churches of God retain the true Doctrine, there is not an essential alteration,
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therefore all the alteration is accidentall, concerning rituals and discipline, which alteration makes to the perfection and wellbeing of the Doctrine,
Therefore all the alteration is accidental, Concerning rituals and discipline, which alteration makes to the perfection and wellbeing of the Doctrine,
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Nay certainly were the godly Martyrs commanded to come out of their graves, and to see what is now doing in England, they would exceedingly rejoyce to see the fruit of their prayers.
Nay Certainly were the godly Martyrs commanded to come out of their graves, and to see what is now doing in England, they would exceedingly rejoice to see the fruit of their Prayers.
If persons are to grow in knowledge and Reformation, then why not Churches? not as if that Academicall principle of the Socinians were to be received, that it is lawfull every moneth to alter our opinions in the Doctrine of Religion;
If Persons Are to grow in knowledge and Reformation, then why not Churches? not as if that Academical principle of the socinians were to be received, that it is lawful every Monn to altar our opinions in the Doctrine of Religion;
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It is good to confider, first, a man may pervert Scripture to his own damnation by errour, 2 Pet. 3.16. Which the unlearned and unstable wrest to their own damnation:
It is good to confider, First, a man may pervert Scripture to his own damnation by error, 2 Pet. 3.16. Which the unlearned and unstable wrest to their own damnation:
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Yea Oecumenius makes it as great a sinne to wrest and mangle the Scripture, as to take the bodies of the holy Pen-men, and to murder them; consider that place, Prov. 30.6. Adde thou not to his words, lest he reprove thee.
Yea Oecumenius makes it as great a sin to wrest and mangle the Scripture, as to take the bodies of the holy Penmen, and to murder them; Consider that place, Curae 30.6. Add thou not to his words, lest he reprove thee.
therefore they are not to be sleighted: the generall cause of them is made to be the flesh, Gal. 5.20. and reckoned in the nature of them with grosse sins, murders, whoredoms, &c. and joyned in the damnable effect of them, They that do these things shall never inherit the Kingdom of heaven;
Therefore they Are not to be sleighted: the general cause of them is made to be the Flesh, Gal. 5.20. and reckoned in the nature of them with gross Sins, murders, whoredoms, etc. and joined in the damnable Effect of them, They that do these things shall never inherit the Kingdom of heaven;
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neither is there any necessity of that forced interpretation, to take heresies (there spoken of) for contentions and strifes, seeing though the word may denote some wilfull pertinacie,
neither is there any necessity of that forced Interpretation, to take heresies (there spoken of) for contentions and strifes, seeing though the word may denote Some wilful pertinacy,
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and vain-glory, as in Marcion, when he said, NONLATINALPHABET, he would throw the fire-bals of contention, which should be unquenchable like those of hell:
and vainglory, as in Marcion, when he said,, he would throw the fireballs of contention, which should be unquenchable like those of hell:
and against the obligation of the morall law, and the divinity of the Scriptures; therefore goe to the fountain of every errour, and see how dangerous that is.
and against the obligation of the moral law, and the divinity of the Scriptures; Therefore go to the fountain of every error, and see how dangerous that is.
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Is not the devil called an unclean spirit? yet he hath no bodily wickednesse, therefore doctrine being the foundation of practice it is dangerous to erre there.
Is not the Devil called an unclean Spirit? yet he hath no bodily wickedness, Therefore Doctrine being the Foundation of practice it is dangerous to err there.
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neither doth this excuse them, that they have good intentions and ends, for the Socinians professe they dare not hold Christ to be the true God, equall with the Father, out of reverence and respect to the Father, lest they should dishonour him.
neither does this excuse them, that they have good intentions and ends, for the socinians profess they Dare not hold christ to be the true God, equal with the Father, out of Reverence and respect to the Father, lest they should dishonour him.
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The last Objection is, wherein should England be reformed? Hath not the Church thereof been famous for her orthodoxy? what can be done more to her? I answer, to settle wholsome orders, and spirituall discipline against sin.
The last Objection is, wherein should England be reformed? Hath not the Church thereof been famous for her orthodoxy? what can be done more to her? I answer, to settle wholesome order, and spiritual discipline against since.
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and the Scripture is not only a rule for faith, but for our life also: now take those places of Scripture, 1 Cor. 5.11. 2 Thess. 3.6. what little influence had they upon our Kingdom? O, but this will bring men into bondage and slavery!
and the Scripture is not only a Rule for faith, but for our life also: now take those places of Scripture, 1 Cor. 5.11. 2 Thess 3.6. what little influence had they upon our Kingdom? O, but this will bring men into bondage and slavery!
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Luther said, while he was still leavened with Popish principles of contrition, and their penance, there was no more bitter word in all the Scripture then resipisce, repent:
Luther said, while he was still leavened with Popish principles of contrition, and their penance, there was no more bitter word in all the Scripture then Recipice, Repent:
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And lastly, lay to heart seriously how far Popery hath prevailed with Kingdoms and States, to debase and wrong themselves indeed, in their outward liberties, to set up that;
And lastly, lay to heart seriously how Far Popery hath prevailed with Kingdoms and States, to debase and wrong themselves indeed, in their outward Liberties, to Set up that;
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Thus the King he was to write Gods Word, and to be acquainted familiarly with it, that so he might be the more able to reform all abuses that may creep into the worship of God:
Thus the King he was to write God's Word, and to be acquainted familiarly with it, that so he might be the more able to reform all Abuses that may creep into the worship of God:
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It was an ingenuous way of reproving, which one orthodox Bishop used to an Arian Emperour, who being called into the Emperours presence, where his son also was, the Bishop made his low obeysance to the Emperour,
It was an ingenuous Way of reproving, which one orthodox Bishop used to an Arian Emperor, who being called into the emperors presence, where his son also was, the Bishop made his low obeisance to the Emperor,
Unlesse a man beclothed with a publike spirit, he cannot labour for a Reformation. Nehemiah, though it was well with him, yet how deeply and sadly is he affected,
Unless a man beclothed with a public Spirit, he cannot labour for a Reformation. Nehemiah, though it was well with him, yet how deeply and sadly is he affected,
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because the Temple lieth desolate? and thus Christ himself at that very time, when he was received with the greatest acclamations, he doth not minde them,
Because the Temple lies desolate? and thus christ himself At that very time, when he was received with the greatest acclamations, he does not mind them,
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For though Governours may be carried far in a Reformation, yet if pure love to God and his Ordinances be not the Star which leadeth them, the issue will be very uncomfortable;
For though Governors may be carried Far in a Reformation, yet if pure love to God and his Ordinances be not the Star which leads them, the issue will be very uncomfortable;
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you have a sad instance in Iehu, who though he did all according to Gods heart (as the Scripture saith) yet Hos. 1. God threatens to be avenged on him.
you have a sad instance in Iehu, who though he did all according to God's heart (as the Scripture Says) yet Hos. 1. God threatens to be avenged on him.
Take heed therefore of corrupt, politicall designs in promoting Gods work. Nazianzen complained of some that were NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET:
Take heed Therefore of corrupt, political designs in promoting God's work. Nazianzen complained of Some that were and:
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This hath made God many times let his own Ark fall into the hands of the Philistims, not but that his cause was dear to him, only those who managed it, had selfish and particular interests.
This hath made God many times let his own Ark fallen into the hands of the philistines, not but that his cause was dear to him, only those who managed it, had selfish and particular interests.
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This was wonderfull in Gideon and David, whereas men, who are lifted up by any successe that God bestoweth on them, are like a blazing star, that make a great lustre at first,
This was wonderful in gideon and David, whereas men, who Are lifted up by any success that God bestoweth on them, Are like a blazing star, that make a great lustre At First,
How have Governours, and others, who have not had such advantages, such interests in the Kingdom, done much for Christ and his Ordinances? and do these things speedily,
How have Governors, and Others, who have not had such advantages, such interests in the Kingdom, done much for christ and his Ordinances? and do these things speedily,
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Multi ••nt qui d•sciplinam imperium esse judica•t ac rationa••m ca•••gationem superbiae assignant; quum non fit imperium, aisi ubi aliqui• juberur i••u••um; ne• superbia, nisi u•i regligitur disciplina Aug.
Multi ••nt qui d•sciplinam imperium esse judica•t ac rationa••m ca•••gationem superbiae assignant; Whom non fit imperium, aisi ubi aliqui• juberur i••u••um; ne• superbia, nisi u•i regligitur Discipline Aug.
