A Christian standing & moving upon the true foundation. Or, A word in season. Perswading to sticke close to God, act eminently for God. In his present design a- against [sic] all discouragements, oppositions, temptations. Expressed in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons upon the day of their monthly fast, Octob. 25, 1648. By Matthew Barker, M.A. late preacher of the Gospel at James Garlick-hith, London, and now at Morclacke in Surrey.
First, in the end, or finall cause of it, and that either Mediate, as the putting downe all rule, all authority and power, and the utter abolishing of all enemies, or ultimate;
First, in the end, or final cause of it, and that either Mediate, as the putting down all Rule, all Authority and power, and the utter abolishing of all enemies, or ultimate;
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There are many enemies that lift up themselves above God in the world, and doe cast vailes upon his glory, that they themselves may appeare and shine forth,
There Are many enemies that lift up themselves above God in the world, and do cast vails upon his glory, that they themselves may appear and shine forth,
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this he first proves from verse 12. to 39. Then describes from ver. 39. to 45. 4. The fourth is the Mystery of the first and second Adam; which he sets in opposition to each other severall wayes in this Chapter.
this he First Proves from verse 12. to 39. Then describes from ver. 39. to 45. 4. The fourth is the Mystery of the First and second Adam; which he sets in opposition to each other several ways in this Chapter.
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but afterwards the second Adam comes and gathers up all things into a spirituall estate, even into himselfe, that now all that delight which God puts forth upon his creature,
but afterwards the second Adam comes and gathers up all things into a spiritual estate, even into himself, that now all that delight which God puts forth upon his creature,
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And next, he proceeds to the confirmation, wherein he doth prove his own assertion, by many solid and undeniable arguments, from the 12. verse to the 33. which would be too long to give a particular account of at this time.
And next, he proceeds to the confirmation, wherein he does prove his own assertion, by many solid and undeniable Arguments, from the 12. verse to the 33. which would be too long to give a particular account of At this time.
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And lastly, we have the Epilogus, where he windes up all, and makes a practicall application of his whole discourse, Wherefore my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord,
And lastly, we have the Epilogus, where he winds up all, and makes a practical application of his Whole discourse, Wherefore my Beloved brothers, be you steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
and sets his feet upon the neckes of his enemies, O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? v. 55. 2. He offers up his sacrifice of praise to the God of his victory, But thankes be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus.
and sets his feet upon the necks of his enemies, Oh Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? v. 55. 2. He offers up his sacrifice of praise to the God of his victory, But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord jesus.
What ever labour you undergoe, either in standing unmovably upon your foundation, or in your spirituall motion in the worke of Christ, it is not lost labour, not an empty worke, your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.
What ever labour you undergo, either in standing unmovably upon your Foundation, or in your spiritual motion in the work of christ, it is not lost labour, not an empty work, your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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For the first part, the Compellation, we shall not insist upon it at all, it being only to make roome in their hearts for the entertainment of the duties, he commends to them.
For the First part, the Compellation, we shall not insist upon it At all, it being only to make room in their hearts for the entertainment of the duties, he commends to them.
as we read in Rom. 8. latter end, Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, distresse, nakednesse, famine, &c. nay in all these things we are more than conquerers;
as we read in Rom. 8. latter end, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? shall tribulation, distress, nakedness, famine, etc. nay in all these things we Are more than conquerors;
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and then adds, I am perswaded that neither life nor death, principallities nor powers, things present nor things to come, shall ever be able to seperate us from the love of God, &c. He like a wise Commander, espies out the utmost strength of his enemies,
and then adds, I am persuaded that neither life nor death, principalities nor Powers, things present nor things to come, shall ever be able to separate us from the love of God, etc. He like a wise Commander, espies out the utmost strength of his enemies,
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and he is not one whit moved or shaken, but standing firm upon his foundation, concludes against them all, that they shall never be able to separate him from the love of God which is in Jesus Christ.
and he is not one whit moved or shaken, but standing firm upon his Foundation, concludes against them all, that they shall never be able to separate him from the love of God which is in jesus christ.
Some Criticks observe, that the word implies such a trouble, as when Souldiers receive some sudden alarm, what strange disquietments, distraction, confusion, may then be seene,
some Critics observe, that the word Implies such a trouble, as when Soldiers receive Some sudden alarm, what strange disquietments, distraction, confusion, may then be seen,
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David felt them, and elegantly describes them by that dismall appearance of things upon Mount Sinai, at the delivery of the Law, God came downe upon it, in his Majesty and glory, and then the Earth shooke;
David felt them, and elegantly describes them by that dismal appearance of things upon Mount Sinai, At the delivery of the Law, God Come down upon it, in his Majesty and glory, and then the Earth shook;
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The Apostle exhorts to this Heb. 10. 22. Let us draw nigh with full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, &c. Nothing more unfits the soule to draw nigh to God than an evil conscience, a conscience under the workings of guilt, and feare of wrath;
The Apostle exhorts to this Hebrew 10. 22. Let us draw High with full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, etc. Nothing more unfits the soul to draw High to God than an evil conscience, a conscience under the workings of guilt, and Fear of wrath;
The Devill could not touch Christ, because hee abode stedfast in the Godhead, and the will of the Father, hee set the Lord alwayes before him, and kept Satan behind him, and so conquered.
The devil could not touch christ, Because he Abided steadfast in the Godhead, and the will of the Father, he Set the Lord always before him, and kept Satan behind him, and so conquered.
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and say with those men of Bethshemesh, Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God? But yet looking up to that free estate, to which he is advanced in Christ, having the Law with all its curses under his feet, he is to stand fast, not to feare,
and say with those men of Bethshemesh, Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God? But yet looking up to that free estate, to which he is advanced in christ, having the Law with all its curses under his feet, he is to stand fast, not to Fear,
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First its Frowns, when it musters up its reproaches, losses, crosses, afflictions, persecutions, and sets them as in battell aray against a poore Christian:
First its Frowns, when it musters up its Reproaches, losses, Crosses, afflictions, persecutions, and sets them as in battle array against a poor Christian:
When God sent out the Prophets of old to prophesie against the Princes, and the great men of the earth, he commands them to stand fast against all opposition.
When God sent out the prophets of old to prophesy against the Princes, and the great men of the earth, he commands them to stand fast against all opposition.
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For behold, I have made thee this day a defenced Citie, an Iron pillar, and brazen walls against the whole Land, against the Kings of Judah, against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof, &c. Though the powers of the World acting in severall Spheares,
For behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, an Iron pillar, and brazen walls against the Whole Land, against the Kings of Judah, against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof, etc. Though the Powers of the World acting in several Spheres,
Such armour of proofe is the spirit of a Christian to put on, that he may be able without feare or prejudice, to walk through the very midst of Briers, Thorns, and Scorpions.
Such armour of proof is the Spirit of a Christian to put on, that he may be able without Fear or prejudice, to walk through the very midst of Briers, Thorns, and Scorpions.
and these many times conquer where the other cannot Sampson could not be overcome by the power of all the Philistims, yet was foild by the inticement of one Dalilah. The Armies of Moab could not prevaile against Israel, but the daughters of Moab could with their whorish alurements.
and these many times conquer where the other cannot Sampson could not be overcome by the power of all the philistines, yet was foiled by the enticement of one Delilah. The Armies of Moab could not prevail against Israel, but the daughters of Moab could with their whorish allurements.
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So that as the Romans had this inscription upon their Targets nec spe nec metu; neither by hope nor feare, would they ever prove renegadoes, or become unfaithfull;
So that as the Romans had this inscription upon their Targets nec See nec metu; neither by hope nor Fear, would they ever prove Renegades, or become unfaithful;
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when there appeares no harmony between Promises and Providences, the word and workes of God. And this either in the more internall, or externall workes of the Almighty.
when there appears no harmony between Promises and Providences, the word and works of God. And this either in the more internal, or external works of the Almighty.
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when he shall frowne as a Judge, who even now did smile as a Father; When he shall cover his face with a dark cloud, that even now shone forth with much sweetnesse and glory: when the soule shall still follow God,
when he shall frown as a Judge, who even now did smile as a Father; When he shall cover his face with a dark cloud, that even now shone forth with much sweetness and glory: when the soul shall still follow God,
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and as the Israelites, Arise, and make us Gods to goe before us, for as for this Moses that brought us out of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.
and as the Israelites, Arise, and make us God's to go before us, for as for this Moses that brought us out of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.
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and rather to rest upon, and waite for a frowning, chiding, delaying God, than to imbrace a smiling, courting, flattering world, this is her worke and dutie.
and rather to rest upon, and wait for a frowning, chiding, delaying God, than to embrace a smiling, courting, flattering world, this is her work and duty.
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Now all this while to stand fast, to rest confident of Sions prosperity and glory, and that all these strange administrations shall be made serviceable thereunto;
Now all this while to stand fast, to rest confident of Zions Prosperity and glory, and that all these strange administrations shall be made serviceable thereunto;
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David though a man raised up on high, yet professeth that when he viewed the strange methods of Providence, His feet were almost gone, his steps had welnigh •lipt, Psal. 73. 2. It was a strange work that Abraham was called unto, to offer up Isaac, which was not alone his onely sonne, his beloved sonne, the sonne of his old age,
David though a man raised up on high, yet Professes that when he viewed the strange methods of Providence, His feet were almost gone, his steps had Wellnigh •lipt, Psalm 73. 2. It was a strange work that Abraham was called unto, to offer up Isaac, which was not alone his only son, his Beloved son, the son of his old age,
The seventh and last thing that is apt to shake and remove the soule from her foundation, is strange Doctrines, these are said To tosse to and fro, Ephes. 4. 14. To carry about, Heb. 13. 9. To shake as a ship upon the waves, 2 Thess. 2. 2. To turn aside, 1 Tim. 1. 6.
The seventh and last thing that is apt to shake and remove the soul from her Foundation, is strange Doctrines, these Are said To toss to and from, Ephesians 4. 14. To carry about, Hebrew 13. 9. To shake as a ship upon the waves, 2 Thess 2. 2. To turn aside, 1 Tim. 1. 6.
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whilst strange doctrines, like so many impetuous waves, are beating upon him, and breaking themselves to pieces against it, till at last they are turned into meere froth and foame.
while strange doctrines, like so many impetuous waves, Are beating upon him, and breaking themselves to Pieces against it, till At last they Are turned into mere froth and foam.
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these are the speakings of Christs blood in the soule; and the sprinkling of the heart from an evill conscience, Heb. 10. 22: 2. This doth establish her also against Satan and his temptations;
these Are the speakings of Christ blood in the soul; and the sprinkling of the heart from an evil conscience, Hebrew 10. 22: 2. This does establish her also against Satan and his temptations;
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Yea she beholds herselfe so embraced in the arms of mercy, so infolded in the bosome of Love and Grace, so setled upon the Rock of eternity, that Principalities and Powers, the gates of Hell shall never bee able to pull her away,
Yea she beholds herself so embraced in the arms of mercy, so enfolded in the bosom of Love and Grace, so settled upon the Rock of eternity, that Principalities and Powers, the gates of Hell shall never be able to pull her away,
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or to prevaile against her. Paul seeing this in that Rom. 8. makes his Challenge against all enemies, who shall ever separate us from the love of God which is in Jesus Christ? So that though Satan casts his fiery darts,
or to prevail against her. Paul seeing this in that Rom. 8. makes his Challenge against all enemies, who shall ever separate us from the love of God which is in jesus christ? So that though Satan Cast his fiery darts,
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as the Apostle doth c•early speak this, Rom. 7. 1, 2, 3. He first doth lay down the metaphor of the woman being under the law of her husband while her husband liveth,
as the Apostle does c•early speak this, Rom. 7. 1, 2, 3. He First does lay down the metaphor of the woman being under the law of her husband while her husband lives,
for hereby shee beholds the sting of death removed, and her selfe made one with the Fountain of life, and by death to be brought into the most intimate conjunction with it.
for hereby she beholds the sting of death removed, and her self made one with the Fountain of life, and by death to be brought into the most intimate conjunction with it.
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hereby she beholds God himselfe become her buckler and shield, hiding her in his pavillion, taking her into the secret of his tabernacle, and standing on her side,
hereby she beholds God himself become her buckler and shield, hiding her in his pavilion, taking her into the secret of his tabernacle, and standing on her side,
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This did so confirm David, that hee saith, His heart should not feare, even though an host encamped against him. Though they may touch his outward man,
This did so confirm David, that he Says, His heart should not Fear, even though an host encamped against him. Though they may touch his outward man,
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As Philo reports of Anaxarchus, that being brought under tortures to confesse a secret, he spake thus, You may beat the skin and cask of Anaxarchus, but you cannot touch Anaxarchus himselfe.
As Philo reports of Anaxarchus, that being brought under tortures to confess a secret, he spoke thus, You may beatrice the skin and cask of Anaxarchus, but you cannot touch Anaxarchus himself.
Hereby is the soule established also against the smiles of the world, this casts a dark vaile upon all earthly glory, that we may say of it as the Apostle of the administration of the Law, 2 Cor. 3. 10. That it had no glory, by reason of the glory which excelleth.
Hereby is the soul established also against the smiles of the world, this Cast a dark veil upon all earthly glory, that we may say of it as the Apostle of the administration of the Law, 2 Cor. 3. 10. That it had no glory, by reason of the glory which excels.
the pretious things of the world, as mean and worthlesse, the high things of the world are now degraded and come down from that height wherein they stood before,
the precious things of the world, as mean and worthless, the high things of the world Are now degraded and come down from that height wherein they stood before,
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yea, even invincible, by reason of her immixt and immutable love of this divine beauty, and her full propension to that which is truly desirable, as Dionysius the Arcopagite divinely speakes.
yea, even invincible, by reason of her immixed and immutable love of this divine beauty, and her full propension to that which is truly desirable, as Dionysius the Areopagite divinely speaks.
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and universall good that is in God, and therefore is not called of by the stream from the fountain, by the particular from the universall, by the finite from the infinite.
and universal good that is in God, and Therefore is not called of by the stream from the fountain, by the particular from the universal, by the finite from the infinite.
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And according to that degree that any Christian is brought up to this sight of God in Christ, doth he thus remaine stedfast, both against the frownes and flatteries of the world.
And according to that degree that any Christian is brought up to this sighed of God in christ, does he thus remain steadfast, both against the frowns and flatteries of the world.
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for she beholds nothing but vilenesse and emptinesse in her selfe, but upon the unchangable righteousnesse, the infinite and invalluable merit of the Lord Jesus;
for she beholds nothing but vileness and emptiness in her self, but upon the unchangeable righteousness, the infinite and invalluable merit of the Lord jesus;
Vpon this account also is she established under all the strange acts of providence to the Church abroad, seeing his love to her setled upon such imūtable grounds, that he cannot cast her off;
Upon this account also is she established under all the strange acts of providence to the Church abroad, seeing his love to her settled upon such imuntable grounds, that he cannot cast her off;
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and that this love still followes her in every condition, and will certainly worke her out of all her wants, darkness, distresses, conflicts, into perfect fulnesse, perfect light, salvation and victory.
and that this love still follows her in every condition, and will Certainly work her out of all her Wants, darkness, Distresses, conflicts, into perfect fullness, perfect Light, salvation and victory.
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7. Lastly, by this appearance is the soule established, against strange doctrines; for by it she comes to see truths, especially fundamentall, as it is in Jesus, shee comes to taste its sweetnesse, to see its beautie,
7. Lastly, by this appearance is the soul established, against strange doctrines; for by it she comes to see truths, especially fundamental, as it is in jesus, she comes to taste its sweetness, to see its beauty,
and to be convinced of its authenticknesse by the demonstration of divine light; and therefore will hold it as invaluable treasure against the gates of hell.
and to be convinced of its authenticknesse by the demonstration of divine Light; and Therefore will hold it as invaluable treasure against the gates of hell.
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And therefore Mysticall Divines to bring up the soul to that Deiforme state which they speake of, which is the perfect conjunction of the soule with God,
And Therefore Mystical Divines to bring up the soul to that Deiforme state which they speak of, which is the perfect conjunction of the soul with God,
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1. A sensual life, in this life is the soule hurried up and downe, changing according to the severall changes and motions of times and things about her;
1. A sensual life, in this life is the soul hurried up and down, changing according to the several changes and motions of times and things about her;
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Never doth she catch hurt but by declining and moving from her Centre; while she abides here, the wicked one doth not touch her, the world doth neither affright nor allure her:
Never does she catch hurt but by declining and moving from her Centre; while she abides Here, the wicked one does not touch her, the world does neither affright nor allure her:
and is passing and transforming into the nature of it, 1 Pet. 2. 4, 5. To whom comming as to a living stone, you also as lively stones are built up, &c. The stones being laid upon this foundation, are quickned by it into the same life.
and is passing and transforming into the nature of it, 1 Pet. 2. 4, 5. To whom coming as to a living stone, you also as lively stones Are built up, etc. The stones being laid upon this Foundation, Are quickened by it into the same life.
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This abiding I conceive speakes out more then union with Christ by habituall faith, viz. a continuall act of faith, whereby the soul keeps close to him, and lives upon him;
This abiding I conceive speaks out more then Union with christ by habitual faith, viz. a continual act of faith, whereby the soul keeps close to him, and lives upon him;
Living besides the foundation is the reason that Christians for the most part live at so low a rate, they live upon Creatures, upon their own duties, graces, enjoyments, and therefore are no fuller of peace, strength, and joy. 3. The strongest state:
Living beside the Foundation is the reason that Christians for the most part live At so low a rate, they live upon Creatures, upon their own duties, graces, enjoyments, and Therefore Are no fuller of peace, strength, and joy. 3. The Strongest state:
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now is the soule able to encounter her greatest enemies, now doth shee stand stoutly against the fiercest assaults, they are but like Arrowes against a wall of Marble that make no impression,
now is the soul able to encounter her greatest enemies, now does she stand stoutly against the Fiercest assaults, they Are but like Arrows against a wall of Marble that make no impression,
As Darknesse can make no resistance to Light, but scatters and flies before it, so whiles a Saint walkes in the light, and is drest up in his armour of light, his enemies being all darknesse, vanish before him,
As Darkness can make no resistance to Light, but scatters and flies before it, so while a Saint walks in the Light, and is dressed up in his armour of Light, his enemies being all darkness, vanish before him,
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whiles he keeps this vow, lives as one separate to God, out of the flesh and the world, upon himselfe the true foundation, he is a Gyant in spirituall strength, and alwayes conquering:
while he keeps this Voelli, lives as one separate to God, out of the Flesh and the world, upon himself the true Foundation, he is a Giant in spiritual strength, and always conquering:
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What a building is removed from the foundation, what a tree is without its root, that is a Christian when he is departed from God. 4. The freest state:
What a building is removed from the Foundation, what a tree is without its root, that is a Christian when he is departed from God. 4. The Freest state:
surely if this be liberty, as indeed it is, he that lives most directly upon his foundation, lives in greatest conquest over his lusts, and so most at liberty.
surely if this be liberty, as indeed it is, he that lives most directly upon his Foundation, lives in greatest conquest over his Lustiest, and so most At liberty.
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2. We dishonour him in his Spirit; that Spirit which was in Christ, and brought him off with conquest in all his agonies, conflicts and sufferings, he hath given to dwell in the heart of every Christian that it might bring them up into the same victory.
2. We dishonour him in his Spirit; that Spirit which was in christ, and brought him off with conquest in all his agonies, conflicts and sufferings, he hath given to dwell in the heart of every Christian that it might bring them up into the same victory.
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doth not this speak that there is more power in Satan to destroy, then in this Spirit to save, that he that is in us, is lesser then he that is in the world.
does not this speak that there is more power in Satan to destroy, then in this Spirit to save, that he that is in us, is lesser then he that is in the world.
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3. We dishonour him in his truth, how doth the Gospel suffer when those that professe it stand not fast? how doe the enemies of the Gospel triumph over the truth, Religion, Gospel, all,
3. We dishonour him in his truth, how does the Gospel suffer when those that profess it stand not fast? how do the enemies of the Gospel triumph over the truth, Religion, Gospel, all,
when Christians fall? Lactantius professeth that he saw in Bithynia a chiefe Ruler boasting, tanquam barbarorum gentem aliquam subegisset, as if he had overcome some great Nation,
when Christians fallen? Lactantius Professes that he saw in Bythynia a chief Ruler boasting, tanquam Barbarorum gentem aliquam subegisset, as if he had overcome Some great nation,
And I remember it is an argument that he much insists upon, to prove the truth of the Christian religion by, viz. the constancy and unmovablenesse of Christians, Eadem ubi { que } patientia, idem contemptus mortis, &c.
And I Remember it is an argument that he much insists upon, to prove the truth of the Christian Religion by, viz. the constancy and unmovableness of Christians, Same ubi { que } patientia, idem Contemptus mortis, etc.
From the end of the Gospel, there are three things that will much establish the heart, faith, hope, and joy; and the Gospel is said to be written to worke all these in us,
From the end of the Gospel, there Are three things that will much establish the heart, faith, hope, and joy; and the Gospel is said to be written to work all these in us,
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1. In the Gospel is revealed, our conquest in Christ over all our enemies; and may not this be a strong bulwark to establish the soule against all their assaults, that she hath to doe with conquered enemies.
1. In the Gospel is revealed, our conquest in christ over all our enemies; and may not this be a strong bulwark to establish the soul against all their assaults, that she hath to do with conquered enemies.
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By this the Roman Generall sought to put new courage into the hearts of his Soldiers, telling them, Cum iis est vobis hodie pugnandum quos priori bello terrâ mari { que } vicistis, you are to encounter with those to day whom in a former battle you conquered both by Land and Sea.
By this the Roman General sought to put new courage into the hearts of his Soldiers, telling them, Cum iis est vobis hodie pugnandum quos priori bello terrâ Mary { que } vicistis, you Are to encounter with those to day whom in a former battle you conquered both by Land and Sea.
As God to quiet the heart of Abraham when he had left countrie, kinred, lands, all to follow him, tells him Gen. 15. 1. I am thy shield, thy exceeding great rewara.
As God to quiet the heart of Abraham when he had left country, kindred, Lands, all to follow him, tells him Gen. 15. 1. I am thy shield, thy exceeding great rewara.
Emptinesse is as fulnesse, losse as gaine, poverty as riches, death as life, nothing as all things to that soule that hath heard such language from heaven.
Emptiness is as fullness, loss as gain, poverty as riches, death as life, nothing as all things to that soul that hath herd such language from heaven.
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3. In the Gospel is revealed, the hope of our caling, that inheritance imortall, incorruptible, undefiled, reserved for us in the heavens, 1 Pet. 1. 4. and this being seen will carry on the soule with stedfastnesse,
3. In the Gospel is revealed, the hope of our calling, that inheritance imortall, incorruptible, undefiled, reserved for us in the heavens, 1 Pet. 1. 4. and this being seen will carry on the soul with steadfastness,
It was Canaan that the Israelites had in their eye that encouraged them to walke through the midst of the Sea, through a land of drought, of desarts and pits, and the shaddow of death.
It was Canaan that the Israelites had in their eye that encouraged them to walk through the midst of the Sea, through a land of drought, of deserts and pits, and the shadow of death.
The recompence of reward Moses had in his eye, which made him neither to decline by the flatteries of the Court, nor the afflictions of the Church; The incorruptible crowne was in the eye of Paul, which made him not to faint in his race,
The recompense of reward Moses had in his eye, which made him neither to decline by the flatteries of the Court, nor the afflictions of the Church; The incorruptible crown was in the eye of Paul, which made him not to faint in his raze,
who is there that may not take up a sad lamentation over the instability of his owne heart? and its cursed declinings from the true foundation every day.
who is there that may not take up a sad lamentation over the instability of his own heart? and its cursed declinings from the true Foundation every day.
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and the avoiding of grosse and scandalous sins, by the goodlinesse of their profession, &c. They are ready to say as the young man in the Gospel, Master what lack I yet;
and the avoiding of gross and scandalous Sins, by the goodliness of their profession, etc. They Are ready to say as the young man in the Gospel, Master what lack I yet;
This is that which God so sadly complaines of in his owne people, Psal. 78. 7, 8. They are a rebelious generation, a generation that set not their hearts aright,
This is that which God so sadly complains of in his own people, Psalm 78. 7, 8. They Are a rebellious generation, a generation that Set not their hearts aright,
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And ver. 41. They turned backe and tempted God, &c. Unstedfastnesse is the retreat of the soule from her true foundation, playing fast and loose with God.
And for. 41. They turned back and tempted God, etc. Unsteadfastness is the retreat of the soul from her true Foundation, playing fast and lose with God.
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and cry out with the Prophet Psal 19. 12. VVho can understand his errors? we may as easily know the way of an Egle in the aire; the various windings and turnings of a Serpent upon a Rocke;
and cry out with the Prophet Psalm 19. 12. Who can understand his errors? we may as Easily know the Way of an Eagl in the air; the various windings and turnings of a Serpent upon a Rock;
the motion of a Ship upon the wide Sea, as to track and finde out the way of this adulterous woman, THE FLESH, in all her secret and whorish departings from God;
the motion of a Ship upon the wide Sea, as to track and find out the Way of this adulterous woman, THE FLESH, in all her secret and whorish departings from God;
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and so deceitfull as none can know it but infinite wisdom, God himself, Jer. 17. 9. the words there in the Hebrew run thus, The heart is a supplanter above all things, and sick; This is the great sicknesse and distemper, that it labours under, that it is so full of unquietnesse, tumbling and tossing up and down;
and so deceitful as none can know it but infinite Wisdom, God himself, Jer. 17. 9. the words there in the Hebrew run thus, The heart is a supplanter above all things, and sick; This is the great sickness and distemper, that it labours under, that it is so full of unquietness, tumbling and tossing up and down;
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and not superficially, thou shalt finde it an hard matter to beleeve, and rest stedfastly on God, and he gives this reason, because of that affinity and kinred,
and not superficially, thou shalt find it an hard matter to believe, and rest steadfastly on God, and he gives this reason, Because of that affinity and kindred,
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and imbrace the creature? doe not we goe, from strength to weaknesse, from light to darknesse, from fulnesse to amptinesse, from truth to lies, from all things to a meere nothing.
and embrace the creature? do not we go, from strength to weakness, from Light to darkness, from fullness to amptinesse, from truth to lies, from all things to a mere nothing.
? And can wee looke upon this with dry eyes, unbroken hearts, and faces not covered with shame? Oh let it be your work this day to see this and lament it,
? And can we look upon this with dry eyes, unbroken hearts, and faces not covered with shame? O let it be your work this day to see this and lament it,
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I confesse you have been put upon as great trials as ever any Parliament, or such a Society of men was, sometimes God hath raised you up into a very high estate,
I confess you have been put upon as great trials as ever any Parliament, or such a Society of men was, sometime God hath raised you up into a very high estate,
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kept your selves close to the true principles upon which you and the wel-affected in this Kingdom first engaged in this Cause? Though the people, mobile vulgus, have in themselves bin inconstant, sometimes for you, sometimes against you,
kept your selves close to the true principles upon which you and the Well-affected in this Kingdom First engaged in this Cause? Though the people, mobile vulgus, have in themselves been inconstant, sometime for you, sometime against you,
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And give me leave (Sirs) in all humility, and yet with all freedom as a Messenger from God to propound these few Quaeres to you, which I desire you to make a faithful Answer of, to that God that knowes you, and is within you.
And give me leave (Sirs) in all humility, and yet with all freedom as a Messenger from God to propound these few Quaeres to you, which I desire you to make a faithful Answer of, to that God that knows you, and is within you.
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1. Have you been stedfast in your Eye, or Ends, that from the very first day of your sitting, your eye hath been still fixt upon the same common end, the glory of God, & the publick advantage:
1. Have you been steadfast in your Eye, or Ends, that from the very First day of your sitting, your eye hath been still fixed upon the same Common end, the glory of God, & the public advantage:
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so while your hands have been upon the Rudder, steering the torn Ship of this Common-wealth upon a raging Sea, • have you had your eyes fixt upon an heavenly end? Or have they not sometimes at least, been looking a-squint, and rolling aside to some private end and interest of your own?
so while your hands have been upon the Rudder, steering the torn Ship of this Commonwealth upon a raging Sea, • have you had your eyes fixed upon an heavenly end? Or have they not sometime At least, been looking asquint, and rolling aside to Some private end and Interest of your own?
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and born up stoutly against all opposition, and discouragements that you have met with in that great worke which hath been under your hands? Or have you not been closing, at least some of you, with indirect meanes for your own security, in case the Cause should miscarry?
and born up stoutly against all opposition, and discouragements that you have met with in that great work which hath been under your hands? Or have you not been closing, At least Some of you, with indirect means for your own security, in case the Cause should miscarry?
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3. Have you been stedfast in your Tongue, or Language? I mean in your debates and votes, that still in all the changes of the times they have savoured of as much zeale, justice, resolution,
3. Have you been steadfast in your Tongue, or Language? I mean in your debates and votes, that still in all the changes of the times they have savoured of as much zeal, Justice, resolution,
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4. Have you been stedfast in your hand, or actions? have you not been drawn to act something out of fear or favour, which hath not born proportion to some former proceedings?
4. Have you been steadfast in your hand, or actions? have you not been drawn to act something out of Fear or favour, which hath not born proportion to Some former proceedings?
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or some of you, to decline former Conclusions, and those setled upon good Foundations of Religion and Justice? Not but that upon the Emergencie of things, unseene, there may and ought to bee a change in mens actions and resolutions,
or Some of you, to decline former Conclusions, and those settled upon good Foundations of Religion and justice? Not but that upon the Emergency of things, unseen, there may and ought to be a change in men's actions and resolutions,
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but to alter upon carnall grounds, is unworthy a man, much more a Christian, much more such a society of Christians met upon affaires of so great importance and influence.
but to altar upon carnal grounds, is unworthy a man, much more a Christian, much more such a society of Christians met upon affairs of so great importance and influence.
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What ever it is that seeks to draw you off from the true foundation, say to it as Christ to Peter, Get thee hehinde me Satan, yea fight against it as the enemy of your safety, liberty, strength and fulnesse.
What ever it is that seeks to draw you off from the true Foundation, say to it as christ to Peter, Get thee hehinde me Satan, yea fight against it as the enemy of your safety, liberty, strength and fullness.
Yea, say to it as Peter to his Saviour, Whither should we goe, hast not thou the keyes of eternall life? Is there any creature can open me the doore to enter into li•• and true peace? Is there any foundation that 〈 … 〉 the weight of my immortall soule,
Yea, say to it as Peter to his Saviour, Whither should we go, hast not thou the keys of Eternal life? Is there any creature can open me the door to enter into li•• and true peace? Is there any Foundation that 〈 … 〉 the weight of my immortal soul,
and say, I will returne to my former husband, for then it was better with me, then now, Hosea 2. 7. The Scriptures doe much presse this every where Luke 9. 62. No man laying his hand to the Plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdome of Heaven, is not a man well constituted for such a kingdome.
and say, I will return to my former husband, for then it was better with me, then now, Hosea 2. 7. The Scriptures do much press this every where Lycia 9. 62. No man laying his hand to the Blow and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of Heaven, is not a man well constituted for such a Kingdom.
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To these we might adde innumerable examples of Martyrs, in primitive and latter times, whose constancy and resolution against all tentations, is incredible:
To these we might add innumerable Examples of Martyrs, in primitive and latter times, whose constancy and resolution against all tentations, is incredible:
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I shall mention onely one passage out of Lactantius: Saith he, That I may not speak of men, our women and children being silent, doe evercome their tormentors,
I shall mention only one passage out of Lactantius: Says he, That I may not speak of men, our women and children being silent, do evercome their tormentors,
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When Alexander the great was in India, he met with a Sect of Philosophers whom he desired to acquaint him with the greatest Rarity of their Countrey, of which hee might inform the Grecians. They bid him report this, That there were there certain men who could never be forced to change their mind,
When Alexander the great was in India, he met with a Sect of Philosophers whom he desired to acquaint him with the greatest Rarity of their Country, of which he might inform the Greeks. They bid him report this, That there were there certain men who could never be forced to change their mind,
how much more should Christians that are set upon an everlasting Rock, be firm to those principles that they have received by supernaturall revelation and infusion.
how much more should Christians that Are Set upon an everlasting Rock, be firm to those principles that they have received by supernatural Revelation and infusion.
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Did you owne it in the midst of difficulties and outward uncertainties, and will you now leave it when as God hath crowned it with such admirable successe and victory.
Did you own it in the midst of difficulties and outward uncertainties, and will you now leave it when as God hath crowned it with such admirable success and victory.
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But more particularly I desire to addresse to you (honorable & beloved) as you are the Trustees of the kingdom. In you I see this day the whole kingdom before me,
But more particularly I desire to address to you (honourable & Beloved) as you Are the Trustees of the Kingdom. In you I see this day the Whole Kingdom before me,
the sum of all I have to say to you, is this, Remember your trust, & stand fast: you have the liberties, wealth, safety, prosperity of this great people put into your hands, hold them fast, they lie upon your shoulders,
the sum of all I have to say to you, is this, remember your trust, & stand fast: you have the Liberties, wealth, safety, Prosperity of this great people put into your hands, hold them fast, they lie upon your shoulders,
If the Sunne should goe back, would not all men wonder? And if the heart keepe not stedfast to that place and function assign'd it in nature, would not the pillars of the body bow and tremble?
If the Sun should go back, would not all men wonder? And if the heart keep not steadfast to that place and function assigned it in nature, would not the pillars of the body bow and tremble?
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win to your selves the name of Boaz for your strength and firmenesse, and of Jachin by establishing the true liberties and interests of this Nation, that your memory may be renowned and precious in future Generations,
win to your selves the name of Boaz for your strength and firmness, and of Jachin by establishing the true Liberties and interests of this nation, that your memory may be renowned and precious in future Generations,
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1. In the full vindication of our liberty from oppression and tyranny; this Kingdome as well as other Nations about us have a long time groan'd for it:
1. In the full vindication of our liberty from oppression and tyranny; this Kingdom as well as other nations about us have a long time groaned for it:
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And I intreate your care and wisdome in setling it upon some sure foundation. Verbal assurances are not foundations strong enough for so precious & weighty a fabricke.
And I entreat your care and Wisdom in settling it upon Some sure Foundation. Verbal assurances Are not foundations strong enough for so precious & weighty a fabric.
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I have read of Sylla the Dictator, having condemned to death all the Inhabitants of Peronza, save his Host, his Host refused his pardon, saying, that he would not hold his life of the murtherer of his Countrey!
I have read of Sylla the Dictator, having condemned to death all the Inhabitants of Peronza, save his Host, his Host refused his pardon, saying, that he would not hold his life of the murderer of his Country!
You cannot (Sirs) be too circumspect in this point, especially if you consider what a precious jewell, what a comprehensive good the true Liberty of a people is;
You cannot (Sirs) be too circumspect in this point, especially if you Consider what a precious jewel, what a comprehensive good the true Liberty of a people is;
I know absolute and infallible security cannot be had of any outward enjoymēts, yet God hath given you opportunity of doing much for us this way if you improve it and stand fast. This is the first.
I know absolute and infallible security cannot be had of any outward enjoyments, yet God hath given you opportunity of doing much for us this Way if you improve it and stand fast. This is the First.
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And this great priviledge (Right Honorable) how ever some may undervalue it, God hath enabled you to bestow upon this nation, you have been as Abraham to drive away those * ravens & uncleane fowles that did prey upon the Saints in this kingdom, shew your selves still resolved to free us from these yoakes.
And this great privilege (Right Honourable) how ever Some may undervalue it, God hath enabled you to bestow upon this Nation, you have been as Abraham to drive away those * Ravens & unclean fowls that did prey upon the Saints in this Kingdom, show your selves still resolved to free us from these yokes.
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And I am confident, that the protection, freedome, and countenance which the people of God have had under you, above all Parliaments before you, is one great reason of that blessed successe wherewith God hath crowned your endeavours.
And I am confident, that the protection, freedom, and countenance which the people of God have had under you, above all Parliaments before you, is one great reason of that blessed success wherewith God hath crowned your endeavours.
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And how ever they are a poore despised people in the world, yet God upholds States and Monarchies, Common wealths and Kingdoms, yea the world it self for their sakes;
And how ever they Are a poor despised people in the world, yet God upholds States and Monarchies, Common wealths and Kingdoms, yea the world it self for their sakes;
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Therefore (worthy Senators) how ever times may alter, and things turn about, if you would establish your selves and the Kingdom, let these still be protected and cherished under your wings.
Therefore (worthy Senators) how ever times may altar, and things turn about, if you would establish your selves and the Kingdom, let these still be protected and cherished under your wings.
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Doth innocent blood cry, and will you not hear it what it speaks, what it demands, whom it accuseth? Blood cannot be buried in a grave of Oblivion; for the Earth will disclose its blood, and no longer cover its slain.
Does innocent blood cry, and will you not hear it what it speaks, what it demands, whom it Accuseth? Blood cannot be buried in a grave of Oblivion; for the Earth will disclose its blood, and no longer cover its slave.
hath not your cause been stiled the Cause of God, and your warres the warres of Christ against Antichrist? For what ever power it is that doth presse the forms of godlinesse to the destruction of the power, that tramples upon the Saints of the most high, that in the Temple of God sits above God, and will make times and places holy, which God hath left common;
hath not your cause been styled the Cause of God, and your wars the wars of christ against Antichrist? For what ever power it is that does press the forms of godliness to the destruction of the power, that tramples upon the Saints of the most high, that in the Temple of God sits above God, and will make times and places holy, which God hath left Common;
impose Laws to binde the Conscience in matters of divine worship, which Christ hath never instituted, is certainly Antichristian; and hath not that power against which you ingaged been of this nature? Now hear what the voice from heaven saith concerning ▪ Babylon when she is falling, Revel. 18. 6. Reward her even as she rewarded you,
impose Laws to bind the Conscience in matters of divine worship, which christ hath never instituted, is Certainly Antichristian; and hath not that power against which you engaged been of this nature? Now hear what the voice from heaven Says Concerning ▪ Babylon when she is falling, Revel. 18. 6. Reward her even as she rewarded you,
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And the third Angel having powred out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters, and they becoming blood, the Angel of the waters saith, Thou art righteoas, O Lord, which art,
And the third Angel having poured out his vial upon the Rivers and fountains of waters, and they becoming blood, the Angel of the waters Says, Thou art righteoas, Oh Lord, which art,
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4. Lastly, shew your resolution in the propagation of the Gospel, and promoting of Religion within your spheare; that it may have a free course in the Kingdom:
4. Lastly, show your resolution in the propagation of the Gospel, and promoting of Religion within your sphere; that it may have a free course in the Kingdom:
Let the faithfull Dispensers of it be encouraged, and countenanced by your Authority; though all see not by the same light, and cannot act by the same rules:
Let the faithful Dispensers of it be encouraged, and countenanced by your authority; though all see not by the same Light, and cannot act by the same rules:
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The spirituall whore doth dresse up her self in a false glory with scarlet, purple, gold, and precious stones, Revel. 17. 4. which is discovered and destroyed as the true glory breaks forth in the world.
The spiritual whore does dress up her self in a false glory with scarlet, purple, gold, and precious stones, Revel. 17. 4. which is discovered and destroyed as the true glory breaks forth in the world.
He hath given your Enemies as the dust to the sword, and as the driven stubble to your bowe. If ever any victories had the Arme of the most high God ingraven upon them then have yours:
He hath given your Enemies as the dust to the sword, and as the driven stubble to your bow. If ever any victories had the Arm of the most high God engraven upon them then have yours:
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and not cry out even with astonishment, as Balaam in his parable, What hath God wrought! Could a man ever have thought to see the Hierarchy f•ll, and the Kingdome stand:
and not cry out even with astonishment, as balaam in his parable, What hath God wrought! Could a man ever have Thought to see the Hierarchy f•ll, and the Kingdom stand:
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had he suffered your enraged Enemies to prevail, could you have expected to be followed with Propositions to restore you to Honour, Safetie, and freedome? Or could you have compounded for your lives at a lower rate then slavery and beggery? Think upon this,
had he suffered your enraged Enemies to prevail, could you have expected to be followed with Propositions to restore you to Honour, Safety, and freedom? Or could you have compounded for your lives At a lower rate then slavery and beggary? Think upon this,
The heathen Emperour said, Si violandum est jus Regni gratia violandum est. When a Kingdom lay at stake, he thought necessitie might supersede Justice.
The heathen Emperor said, Si violandum est jus Regni Gratia violandum est. When a Kingdom lay At stake, he Thought necessity might supersede justice.
So (Honoured Senatours) what ever stormes may assault you while you are ingaging for the happinesse and preservation of the Nation, remember the necessitie of the work, the strength of your call, and retreat not for them.
So (Honoured Senators) what ever storms may assault you while you Are engaging for the happiness and preservation of the nation, Remember the necessity of the work, the strength of your call, and retreat not for them.
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4. Consider the temper of the times upon which God hath cast us, shaking and trying times: And unlesse men be firme and resolved, they will scarse be able to stand.
4. Consider the temper of the times upon which God hath cast us, shaking and trying times: And unless men be firm and resolved, they will scarce be able to stand.
Malac. 3. 2. But who may abide the day of his coming, and who may stand when he appeareth? When Christ came in the fl•sh, he came like a refiners fire, and the droffie hearts of men could not abide his presence, or stand before him;
Malachi 3. 2. But who may abide the day of his coming, and who may stand when he appears? When christ Come in the fl•sh, he Come like a refiners fire, and the droffie hearts of men could not abide his presence, or stand before him;
So much lesse are men able to stand before Christs coming in the Spirit, when he shall come and drive asunder the Nations, and the everlasting mountains are scattered, and the perpetuall hils do bow before him:
So much less Are men able to stand before Christ coming in the Spirit, when he shall come and drive asunder the nations, and the everlasting Mountains Are scattered, and the perpetual hills do bow before him:
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The Philistines rejoyced that they had got the Arke, but they were quickly wearie of it when they were smote with Emrods. And the men of Ekron cried out when it came to them, They have brought the Ark of the God of Israel to us to slay us. And so the men of Bethshemesh rejoyced to see the Ark,
The philistines rejoiced that they had god the Ark, but they were quickly weary of it when they were smote with Emrods. And the men of Ekron cried out when it Come to them, They have brought the Ark of the God of Israel to us to slay us. And so the men of Bethshemesh rejoiced to see the Ark,
then they cryed, Who can stand before this holy Lord God, and to whom shall he go up from us? So the Israelites sighed under their bondage, cried for deliverance,
then they cried, Who can stand before this holy Lord God, and to whom shall he go up from us? So the Israelites sighed under their bondage, cried for deliverance,
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and made them look back to Egypt: And hath it not been thus with this Generation, many have cryed out for deliverance, have pretended much joy at the approaching of the Ark, and erecting of Christs Kingdome,
and made them look back to Egypt: And hath it not been thus with this Generation, many have cried out for deliverance, have pretended much joy At the approaching of the Ark, and erecting of Christ Kingdom,
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Before Christs coming in the flesh, there were great shakings of the Nations from the time that Haggai wrote this Prophecie to the coming of Christ, wh•ch is computed to be about 500. yeers, there were great wars and troubles in the world, whereby the greatest Kingdoms were either shaken or overthrown;
Before Christ coming in the Flesh, there were great shakings of the nations from the time that Chaggai wrote this Prophecy to the coming of christ, wh•ch is computed to be about 500. Years, there were great wars and Troubles in the world, whereby the greatest Kingdoms were either shaken or overthrown;
And so when he comes in his Spirit, to refine and purge his Church, to bring her up into a clearer light, and higher life, he comes and shakes the earth; those false foundations, false contentments that men have rested upon, and delighted in; yea he shakes Heaven also:
And so when he comes in his Spirit, to refine and purge his Church, to bring her up into a clearer Light, and higher life, he comes and shakes the earth; those false foundations, false contentment's that men have rested upon, and delighted in; yea he shakes Heaven also:
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And things may gradually run back into their old channell; Oh, look back to those •u•s of blood that have been shed, those millions of treasure that have been exhausted, those sad breaches that have been made upon families, Towns, Cities, Counties in this Kingdom, to bring us up to that degree of deliverance, at which we are arrived this day;
And things may gradually run back into their old channel; O, look back to those •u•s of blood that have been shed, those millions of treasure that have been exhausted, those sad Breaches that have been made upon families, Towns, Cities, Counties in this Kingdom, to bring us up to that degree of deliverance, At which we Are arrived this day;
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It is reported of Judas Maccabeus, when he was assaulted by a mighty Army, and having with him but an handfull of men, he was advised to retire and flie into the Temple;
It is reported of Judas Maccabeus, when he was assaulted by a mighty Army, and having with him but an handful of men, he was advised to retire and fly into the Temple;
and it went round from Babylon to Assyria, to Egypt, to Moab, to Damascus, &c. And so when God hath performed his intended work upon the hearts of his people,
and it went round from Babylon to Assyria, to Egypt, to Moab, to Damascus, etc. And so when God hath performed his intended work upon the hearts of his people,
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And the Armies that follow the Lamb when he is going forth in righteousnesse to judge and make war are cloathed in white: as an emblem of their innocency, righteousnesse, and victory.
And the Armies that follow the Lamb when he is going forth in righteousness to judge and make war Are clothed in white: as an emblem of their innocency, righteousness, and victory.
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It is by their prayers that you have prevailed, and your Enemies fallen. Isa. 43. 14. God tels his people, For your sakes I have sent to Babylon, and brought down their Princes.
It is by their Prayers that you have prevailed, and your Enemies fallen. Isaiah 43. 14. God tells his people, For your sakes I have sent to Babylon, and brought down their Princes.
And therefore to keep the hearts of these will be your wisdom and security. 7. Consider the present juncture of time upon which Providence hath cast us.
And Therefore to keep the hearts of these will be your Wisdom and security. 7. Consider the present juncture of time upon which Providence hath cast us.
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now for the Lords sake, sirs, I beseech you shew your selves men resolved for the happinesse and prosperity of England, take heed you loose not that in Conciliis, which you have won in Campis. Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the rest of Nehemiahs Enemies sent to him with a desire to treat with him, Nehem. 6. 2. but Nehemiah perceived that it was for mischief,
now for the lords sake, Sirs, I beseech you show your selves men resolved for the happiness and Prosperity of England, take heed you lose not that in Councils, which you have wone in Camps. Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the rest of Nehemiah's Enemies sent to him with a desire to Treat with him, Nehemiah 6. 2. but Nehemiah perceived that it was for mischief,
Oh let us never have cause to complain of you, as God doth of the Prophets and Priests among the Jews, Ier. 6. 14. They have healed the breach of the daughter of my people slightly:
O let us never have cause to complain of you, as God does of the prophets and Priests among the jews, Jeremiah 6. 14. They have healed the breach of the daughter of my people slightly:
or as the word is better rendred by some, Excelling in the work of the Lord, as expressing not so much the number as the nature, the quantity as the quality of our works.
or as the word is better rendered by Some, Excelling in the work of the Lord, as expressing not so much the number as the nature, the quantity as the quality of our works.
but the works of the Lord, so called, either because it is work of Gods own institution, as the Lords Supper, the Lords day, &c. or else because it is wrought in God:
but the works of the Lord, so called, either Because it is work of God's own Institution, as the lords Supper, the lords day, etc. or Else Because it is wrought in God:
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all spirituall works are wrought in God, Joh. 3. 21. Or else, because it tends to God, and his glory. And these works are either more internal and immanent, as the works of faith, and love in the soul;
all spiritual works Are wrought in God, John 3. 21. Or Else, Because it tends to God, and his glory. And these works Are either more internal and immanent, as the works of faith, and love in the soul;
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yet it will be countervail'd in the recompence, It is not in vain: NONLATINALPHABET, not an empty work, that brings nothing with it, that evaporates and comes to nothing;
yet it will be countervailed in the recompense, It is not in vain:, not an empty work, that brings nothing with it, that evaporates and comes to nothing;
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Cant. 6. 10. who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun? she is shining forth still in a purer and brighter light and glory.
Cant 6. 10. who is she that looks forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun? she is shining forth still in a Purer and Brighter Light and glory.
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The first works and fruits of a Christian are weak, and lowe, and exceeding imperfect, that he can scarse know them whether they be of the flesh or of the spirit:
The First works and fruits of a Christian Are weak, and low, and exceeding imperfect, that he can scarce know them whither they be of the Flesh or of the Spirit:
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They go on from strength to strength, it is in the margin, and so the originall will bear it, from company to company: from one form and company of Christians to another;
They go on from strength to strength, it is in the margin, and so the original will bear it, from company to company: from one from and company of Christians to Another;
The Apostle presseth to this often, as, Hebr. 6. 1. Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and faith towards God.
The Apostle Presseth to this often, as, Hebrew 6. 1. Therefore leaving the principles of the Doctrine of christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the Foundation of Repentance from dead works, and faith towards God.
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And therefore an ancient Writer perswading men to depart out of themselves, bids them beware they appropriate not understanding, apprehension, quicknesse of sight, any thing to themselves in their actions:
And Therefore an ancient Writer persuading men to depart out of themselves, bids them beware they Appropriate not understanding, apprehension, quickness of sighed, any thing to themselves in their actions:
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When we can rejoyce more in opportunities of service, then in all outward contentments; counting it an honour that God will make use of us in the meanest work.
When we can rejoice more in opportunities of service, then in all outward contentment's; counting it an honour that God will make use of us in the Meanest work.
an heart soaring above dangers, sufferings, lowe, and earthly interests. Not slothfull in businesse: but fervent in spirit, serving the Lord: saith the Apostle.
an heart soaring above dangers, sufferings, low, and earthly interests. Not slothful in business: but fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord: Says the Apostle.
In other things we are ambitious to excell, as who shall have the greatest state, who shall have the best repute among men who shall drive the greatest Trade, who shall be best seen into his Art,
In other things we Are ambitious to excel, as who shall have the greatest state, who shall have the best repute among men who shall drive the greatest Trade, who shall be best seen into his Art,
and indifferent in the work of God? are there any works so noble, and attended with such plentifull incomes as these works are? And doth not God deserve from you something that is excellent daily? Or can you in the perfection of any works arrive at so much satisfaction, peace and joy,
and indifferent in the work of God? Are there any works so noble, and attended with such plentiful incomes as these works Are? And does not God deserve from you something that is excellent daily? Or can you in the perfection of any works arrive At so much satisfaction, peace and joy,
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as in the perfection of spirituall works? Or can your spirits ever be in their highest operation in any works, save onely these? Or are they ever imployed to the end for which they were created, till they busie themselves in these works?
as in the perfection of spiritual works? Or can your spirits ever be in their highest operation in any works, save only these? Or Are they ever employed to the end for which they were created, till they busy themselves in these works?
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And O that this was all the contention among Ministers, not who shall get the greatest Livings, who shall be most in favour with men, or gain the greatest party:
And O that this was all the contention among Ministers, not who shall get the greatest Livings, who shall be most in favour with men, or gain the greatest party:
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And O that this was all the contention among Magistrates, not who shall most enrich themselves by the ruines of the State, who shall carry on some private designe with greatest strength and successe;
And O that this was all the contention among Magistrates, not who shall most enrich themselves by the ruins of the State, who shall carry on Some private Design with greatest strength and success;
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and that happinesse she expects from You. Therefore still strive to excell not alone other Parliaments, for so You have done already; but your selves also daily.
and that happiness she expects from You. Therefore still strive to excel not alone other Parliaments, for so You have done already; but your selves also daily.
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And let there appear still more simplicity, love, self denyall, and intention of spirit in all your actions, that none may have occasion to say, that you have any whit abared of your primitive integrity and zeal.
And let there appear still more simplicity, love, self denial, and intention of Spirit in all your actions, that none may have occasion to say, that you have any whit abared of your primitive integrity and zeal.
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hath he thus excelled in his workings for you, and will not you excell daily in your acting for him? How often hath the Parliament of England been at the very brinks of the grave, the proud waves have beset you round;
hath he thus excelled in his workings for you, and will not you excel daily in your acting for him? How often hath the Parliament of England been At the very brinks of the grave, the proud waves have beset you round;
and yet God hath given you a new life from the dead, and you stand upon your feet this day as rich monuments of the excelling mercy and providence of God, to the joy and comfort of your friends,
and yet God hath given you a new life from the dead, and you stand upon your feet this day as rich monuments of the excelling mercy and providence of God, to the joy and Comfort of your Friends,
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So, Sirs, you having been al•eady as crucified, and buried, and now as risen from the dead. Oh that we might now see more of God breaking forth from you,
So, Sirs, you having been al•eady as Crucified, and buried, and now as risen from the dead. O that we might now see more of God breaking forth from you,
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2. Consider how the eyes of all the Saints have been upon you, not onely in England, but even in all parts of the world, to see what will be the issue of that work which is now in you hands.
2. Consider how the eyes of all the Saints have been upon you, not only in England, but even in all parts of the world, to see what will be the issue of that work which is now in you hands.
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and they are now looking how prayers are answered in you. And oh that we might daily see you rising up in your actions and resolutions answerable to the height of our hopes and expectations from you.
and they Are now looking how Prayers Are answered in you. And o that we might daily see you rising up in your actions and resolutions answerable to the height of our hope's and Expectations from you.
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yet going sorth in the strength of God, you need not fear the greatest undertakings. 4. Consider what great opportunities God hath again put into your hand:
yet going forth in the strength of God, you need not Fear the greatest undertakings. 4. Consider what great opportunities God hath again put into your hand:
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You were faint in your extremities to run upon arrears with Scotland, but God hath set you up, and enabled you to pay them not onely in Coyne, but in kinde: so that now again the whole Kingdom is before you,
You were faint in your extremities to run upon arrears with Scotland, but God hath Set you up, and enabled you to pay them not only in Coin, but in kind: so that now again the Whole Kingdom is before you,
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and attendance now for these eight yeers, all your expense of time, all your losses, sufferings, reproaches, inconveniences that any of you have sustained in the prosecution of this cause you have in hand (which will be carried on against the gates of hell) yea all those wholsome Votes, Orders, Ordinances, Declarations that have proceeded from you in the integritie of your hearts, do stand upon record in heaven,
and attendance now for these eight Years, all your expense of time, all your losses, sufferings, Reproaches, inconveniences that any of you have sustained in the prosecution of this cause you have in hand (which will be carried on against the gates of hell) yea all those wholesome Votes, Order, Ordinances, Declarations that have proceeded from you in the integrity of your hearts, do stand upon record in heaven,
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and that not of debt but of grace, as the Apostle distinguisheth, Rom. 4. 4. Neither can we allow the love of the reward as the highest principle from which,
and that not of debt but of grace, as the Apostle Distinguisheth, Rom. 4. 4. Neither can we allow the love of the reward as the highest principle from which,
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and to the glory of God as our utmost end, though there was no reward at all, is most Evangelicall, and Saint-like: yet that a subordinate respect may be had to the reward, the pleasure and glory that are the train of spirituall works, the text, especially that word NONLATINALPHABET, knowing, in the text doth undeniably prove.
and to the glory of God as our utmost end, though there was no reward At all, is most Evangelical, and Saintlike: yet that a subordinate respect may be had to the reward, the pleasure and glory that Are the train of spiritual works, the text, especially that word, knowing, in the text does undeniably prove.
Therefore now to shut up all, (Right Honorable) let me bes•ech you by all the glorious appearances of God for you, by those expectations that the Saints have of you, by all those prayers that have been made, those tears that have been shed, that blood that hath been spilt, by those precious opportunities that are in your hands, by that exceeding great reward wherewith free grace shall crown your works in the Lord withall;
Therefore now to shut up all, (Right Honourable) let me bes•ech you by all the glorious appearances of God for you, by those Expectations that the Saints have of you, by all those Prayers that have been made, those tears that have been shed, that blood that hath been spilled, by those precious opportunities that Are in your hands, by that exceeding great reward wherewith free grace shall crown your works in the Lord withal;
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that you would, as in opposition to all tentations both on the right hand and the left, shew your selves stedfast and unmovable; so in Answer to your own ingagements, the necessities and expectations of the Kingdom, be alwayes excelling in the work of the Lord.
that you would, as in opposition to all tentations both on the right hand and the left, show your selves steadfast and unmovable; so in Answer to your own engagements, the necessities and Expectations of the Kingdom, be always excelling in the work of the Lord.
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You know, not long since, this excelling in spirituall things was looked upon with an evill eye, and was condemned for faction, scoisme, precisenesse, singularity, &c. and therefore all Religion and worship must be confined within certain forms and boundaries; and thus men sought to imprison light and truth:
You know, not long since, this excelling in spiritual things was looked upon with an evil eye, and was condemned for faction, scoisme, preciseness, singularity, etc. and Therefore all Religion and worship must be confined within certain forms and boundaries; and thus men sought to imprison Light and truth:
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Di•imus ita { que } assiduis ad deū connitendo aspirationibus a { que } totalibus contrariorli mortificationibus et abolutionibus homines Spirituales status hujus de•formis immutabilitate pot•ri. Isagoge Corderit ad Myst. Theol. Cap. 5.
Di•imus ita { que } assiduis ad deū connitendo aspirationibus a { que } totalibus contrariorli mortificationibus et abolutionibus homines Spirituales status hujus de•formis immutabilitate pot•ri. Isagoge Corderit ad Myst. Theology Cap. 5.
Omnē temporum difficultatem sciet legē ei naturae, &c. Senec. de vita beata. Omnia tibi ex sententia cedent, nihil adversum accidet, nihil contra opinionem ac voluntatē. Ibid.
Omnē Temporum difficultatem sciet legen ei naturae, etc. Seneca de vita Beata. Omnia tibi ex sententia cedent, nihil adversum accidet, nihil contra opinionem ac voluntatē. Ibid
Nostri autem (ut de viris ta ceam) pueri & mulierculae tortores suos taciti vincunt, & expromere illis gemitū nec ignis potest. Lact. lib. 5. cap. 13.
Our autem (ut de Viris ta ceam) pueri & mulierculae tortores suos taciti vincunt, & expromere illis gemitū nec ignis potest. Lactantius lib. 5. cap. 13.
Fervorem & acumen & •ffer vescentiam inte•tae ac nunquam intermissae nunquam { que } decl•nantis motionis nomen Seraphim luculenter designat. Dionys. Areop. de coelest. hierarch. cap. 7.
Fervorem & acumen & •ffer vescentiam inte•tae ac Never intermissae Never { que } decl•nantis motions Nome Seraphim luculenter designate. Dionys Areopagus. the coelest. hierarch. cap. 7.
Et si aliqua am•sist is vi•ae gaudia, negotiatio •st al quid amittere ut matora lucretis. Tertul. lib. ad Marty ras. Bo•um agonem subiturae estu in quo corona aeterni•a•is brab•um, ang•licae substantiae po•itia in coelis, gloria in s•cula seculorum. ibid.
Et si Any am•sist is vi•ae Gaudia, negotiatio •st all quid amittere ut matora lucretis. Tertulian lib. ad Mart ras. Bo•um agonem subiturae estu in quo corona aeterni•a•is brab•um, ang•licae substantiae po•itia in Coelis, gloria in s•cula seculorum. Ibid.
