The good man a publick good, 1. passively, 2. actively. As it was manifested in a sermon preached to the Honourable House of Commons, at the late solemne fast: January 31. 1643. By Daniel Cavvdrey, minister of the Gospell at Great Billing in Northhamptonshire, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
A SERMON Preached before The honourable House of COMMONS, at the publike Fast, Ian. 31. 1643. Proverbs, 29.8. Scornefull men bring a City into a snare, but wise men turne away wrath.
A SERMON Preached before The honourable House of COMMONS, At the public Fast, Jan 31. 1643. Proverbs, 29.8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
THis Booke of the Proverbs, as it hath the common Honour, with other sacred Scriptures, to be called Canonicall; so it hath some speciall Prerogatives above the rest,
THis Book of the Proverbs, as it hath the Common Honour, with other sacred Scriptures, to be called Canonical; so it hath Some special Prerogatives above the rest,
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And for this cause they are called Proverbs. Look what Maximes are in Law, Axioms in Logick, Aphorismes in Physick, Apothegmes in historie or morality, such are these Proverbs in Divinity:
And for this cause they Are called Proverbs. Look what Maxims Are in Law, Axioms in Logic, Aphorisms in Physic, Apothegms in history or morality, such Are these Proverbs in Divinity:
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the word NONLATINALPHABET in the original, carries their Dignity in the very forehead. It comes from a roote that signifies to Rule, as a Lord or Prince.
the word in the original, carries their Dignity in the very forehead. It comes from a root that signifies to Rule, as a Lord or Prince.
They are principes, or prinpales sententiae, princely or principall sentences, not onely from their Authour King Salomon, chap. 1. 1. but also from their worth & authority, being,
They Are Princes, or prinpales sententiae, princely or principal sentences, not only from their Author King Solomon, chap. 1. 1. but also from their worth & Authority, being,
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as to a Chaine of precious Pearles, all put upon one string, having indeed, a kind of Contaction, (as I may say) but no necessary Connexion, or Cohaerence, one upon another. And that's the second.
as to a Chain of precious Pearls, all put upon one string, having indeed, a kind of Contaction, (as I may say) but no necessary Connexion, or Coherence, one upon Another. And that's the second.
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The verses, or halfe verses sometimes, being like unto two Candles, or torches, lighted and set up, which are seene, both by their owne, and by each others light. And that's the third.
The Verses, or half Verses sometime, being like unto two Candles, or Torches, lighted and Set up, which Are seen, both by their own, and by each Others Light. And that's the third.
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The one is this, That an ill man is an ill neighbour, acknowledged by a Heathen Poet, who said long agoe, The whole City, fares the worse, for one wicked man: He may seeme to have borrowed it from our Salomon, in our text.
The one is this, That an ill man is an ill neighbour, acknowledged by a Heathen Poet, who said long ago, The Whole city, fares the Worse, for one wicked man: He may seem to have borrowed it from our Solomon, in our text.
So here, men of scorne, is more then scorners, Psal. 1.1. (who yet, are there made the worst and highest degree of sinners, ungodly, sinners, scorners ) for it implies the worst of scorners,
So Here, men of scorn, is more then Scorner's, Psalm 1.1. (who yet, Are there made the worst and highest degree of Sinners, ungodly, Sinners, Scorner's) for it Implies the worst of Scorner's,
but the Messengers and Ministers of God (and in them, God himself) in their admonitions, reproofes or threatnings (as those did, 2 Chron. 36.16.) being neare of kin to that man spoken of, vers. 1. A man of reproofes, or often reproved,
but the Messengers and Ministers of God (and in them, God himself) in their admonitions, reproofs or threatenings (as those did, 2 Chronicles 36.16.) being near of kin to that man spoken of, vers. 1. A man of reproofs, or often reproved,
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Now a snare in Scripture signifies sometimes perplexities, or perplexing troubles. The ungodly is snared in the workes of his owne hands, Psal. 9.16. Sometimes some fearfull judgement of God.
Now a snare in Scripture signifies sometime perplexities, or perplexing Troubles. The ungodly is snared in the works of his own hands, Psalm 9.16. Sometime Some fearful judgement of God.
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or to blow the coales of Gods wrath and fury, till he by his judgements (compared also to fire in Scripture, Psal. 11. Psal. 42. last) set all on a flame.
or to blow the coals of God's wrath and fury, till he by his Judgments (compared also to fire in Scripture, Psalm 11. Psalm 42. last) Set all on a flame.
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Their mischiefe extends not to themselves alone, but to all about them; they are the common pestilences, and publicke enemies in the places where they live.
Their mischief extends not to themselves alone, but to all about them; they Are the Common pestilences, and public enemies in the places where they live.
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But perhaps some may question Solomons wisdome in the choice thereof, for making an opposition to the former part (as the particle, But, implies) it may be demanded,
But perhaps Some may question Solomons Wisdom in the choice thereof, for making an opposition to the former part (as the particle, But, Implies) it may be demanded,
and in our common speech we so stile them, when we say of a man of a scornfull carriage, he is a proud foole: Yea, in the language of the Scripture, all wicked men, (of which, scornfull men are chiefest,
and in our Common speech we so style them, when we say of a man of a scornful carriage, he is a proud fool: Yea, in the language of the Scripture, all wicked men, (of which, scornful men Are chiefest,
Therefore as sometimes a scorner and a wicked man are Synonymas in Scripture, as Prov. 9.7. [ He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame, and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
Therefore as sometime a scorner and a wicked man Are Synonymas in Scripture, as Curae 9.7. [ He that Reproveth a scorner, gets to himself shame, and he that Rebuketh a wicked man, gets himself a blot.
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] He that in the first part is called a scorner, in the second part is called a wicked man, implying them to be convertible, every scorner is a wicked man;
] He that in the First part is called a scorner, in the second part is called a wicked man, implying them to be convertible, every scorner is a wicked man;
Therefore, it is worth observing also, that as proud men, and scornfull men, are parallels in Scripture, Prov. 21.24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath:
Therefore, it is worth observing also, that as proud men, and scornful men, Are parallels in Scripture, Curae 21.24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name who deals in proud wrath:
So Saint James would have us understand, when he sayes, [ Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge amongst you? let him shew out of a good conversation his workes with meeknesse of wisdome, Jam. 3.13.
So Saint James would have us understand, when he Says, [ Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good Conversation his works with meekness of Wisdom, Jam. 3.13.
then peaceable, gentle, &c. ] By wise men therefore here, Solomon meanes meek and humble men, in speciall and generally all Good men, who are only wise;
then peaceable, gentle, etc. ] By wise men Therefore Here, Solomon means meek and humble men, in special and generally all Good men, who Are only wise;
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2. The removall of those judgements which are inflicted, when a City is ensnared or enfired, wise men, good men, are so prevalent with God, that they help to break those snares,
2. The removal of those Judgments which Are inflicted, when a city is Ensnared or enfired, wise men, good men, Are so prevalent with God, that they help to break those snares,
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and quench those fires, by turning away the wrath of God. Thirdly, the procuring of mercies and blessings upon the place, for here is a NONLATINALPHABET;
and quench those fires, by turning away the wrath of God. Thirdly, the procuring of Mercies and blessings upon the place, for Here is a;
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So wise men doe not only prevent and remove judgements, but procure blessings on the places where they live, the House, the Towne, the City, the Countrey, the Kingdome;
So wise men do not only prevent and remove Judgments, but procure blessings on the places where they live, the House, the Town, the city, the Country, the Kingdom;
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which must the rather be observed because in this latter part, the City is not mentioned but understood, NONLATINALPHABET, by the rule of interpretation:
which must the rather be observed Because in this latter part, the city is not mentioned but understood,, by the Rule of Interpretation:
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1. Passively, as meriting and procuring the wrath and judgements of God upon these places. 2. Actively, as studying, plotting and endeavouring mischiefes to the places:
1. Passively, as meriting and procuring the wrath and Judgments of God upon these places. 2. Actively, as studying, plotting and endeavouring mischiefs to the places:
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Fourthly, That on the contrary, wise men (that is good men, for they are Synonyma's in Scripture) are publick Goods to the places where they live: And that also two wayes.
Fourthly, That on the contrary, wise men (that is good men, for they Are Synonyma's in Scripture) Are public Goods to the places where they live: And that also two ways.
2. Actively, as seeking, studying, endeavouring the publick Good, being men of publick spirits, preferring the publick Good, before their owne private interests.
2. Actively, as seeking, studying, endeavouring the public Good, being men of public spirits, preferring the public Good, before their own private interests.
First, Good men are publicke goods passively; God for their sakes blessing the Places, Family, Towne, City, Country, Kingdome where they live. This is thus made good.
First, Good men Are public goods passively; God for their sakes blessing the Places, Family, Town, city, Country, Kingdom where they live. This is thus made good.
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1. There are promises made unto them for this very purpose, as to Abraham, Gen. 12.2.3. I will blesse thee, and make thy name great, and thou shalt be a blessing.
1. There Are promises made unto them for this very purpose, as to Abraham, Gen. 12.2.3. I will bless thee, and make thy name great, and thou shalt be a blessing.
To this may bee added that other conditionall promise to the same Abraham, Gen. 18.26. If I finde in Sodome fifty righteous within the City, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.
To this may be added that other conditional promise to the same Abraham, Gen. 18.26. If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.
The innocent shall deliver the Island, and it is delivered by the purenesse of thine hands, Iob 22.30. The like or a yet lower condiscension we finde, Jer. 5.1.
The innocent shall deliver the Island, and it is Delivered by the pureness of thine hands, Job 22.30. The like or a yet lower condescension we find, Jer. 5.1.
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This was made good to Abraham in the preservation of his Nephew Lot and his family, Gen. 19.29. God remembred Abraham (that is, his prayer and pleading with God that he would not destroy the righteous with the wicked, Chap. 18.) and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow.
This was made good to Abraham in the preservation of his Nephew Lot and his family, Gen. 19.29. God remembered Abraham (that is, his prayer and pleading with God that he would not destroy the righteous with the wicked, Chap. 18.) and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow.
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Nay Lot himselfe had experience of this grace and favour, that as he preserved Zoar, so the City of Sodome, and the rest could not be destroyed so long as he was in it:
Nay Lot himself had experience of this grace and favour, that as he preserved Zoar, so the city of Sodom, and the rest could not be destroyed so long as he was in it:
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Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turne away his wrath (the words of our Text) lest he should destroy them, Psal. 106.23. And so verse 29.30. Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions, and the plague brake in upon them:
Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath (the words of our Text) lest he should destroy them, Psalm 106.23. And so verse 29.30. Thus they provoked him to anger with their Inventions, and the plague brake in upon them:
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Take some for procuring of Good: God blessed the Egyptians house for Josephs sake, Gen. 39.5. And the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field.
Take Some for procuring of Good: God blessed the egyptians house for Josephs sake, Gen. 39.5. And the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field.
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And what a blessing he was to the whole land of Egypt, for a blessing of plenty for seven yeares together, is to be seen, Gen. 41.47. Saint Paul also was thus highly honoured, that he saved the lives of all that sailed with him in the ship, two hundred threescore and fifteen soules beside himselfe, Acts 27.24 Lo, sayes the Angell, God hath given thee all them that saile with thee.
And what a blessing he was to the Whole land of Egypt, for a blessing of plenty for seven Years together, is to be seen, Gen. 41.47. Saint Paul also was thus highly honoured, that he saved the lives of all that sailed with him in the ship, two hundred threescore and fifteen Souls beside himself, Acts 27.24 Lo, Says the Angel, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
First, Good men, or Righteous men, are Gods Favourites, so they are called in the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET his Saints we render it, the word signifies, his Favourites, from the root NONLATINALPHABET which signifies Mercy, and Favour;
First, Good men, or Righteous men, Are God's Favourites, so they Are called in the Hebrew his Saints we render it, the word signifies, his Favourites, from the root which signifies Mercy, and Favour;
but especially passively as received to the mercy or favour of God, (as the word NONLATINALPHABET is used in Greeke, spoken of the blessed Virgin, Lu. 1.28.
but especially passively as received to the mercy or favour of God, (as the word is used in Greek, spoken of the blessed Virgae, Lu. 1.28.
Thou shalt also decree a thing and it shall be established unto thee, ver. 28. And last of all, (as before) The Island shall be delivered by the purenesse of thy hands, vers. 30. Such grace and favour shalt thou finde with God.
Thou shalt also Decree a thing and it shall be established unto thee, ver. 28. And last of all, (as before) The Island shall be Delivered by the pureness of thy hands, vers. 30. Such grace and favour shalt thou find with God.
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It is very observable that the Psalmist hath delivered, Psal. 146.7.8. The Lord executeth judgement for the oppressed, he giveth food to the hungry, the Lord looseth the prisoners, the Lord openeth the eyes of the blinde, the Lord raiseth them that are bowed downe.
It is very observable that the Psalmist hath Delivered, Psalm 146.7.8. The Lord Executeth judgement for the oppressed, he gives food to the hungry, the Lord loses the Prisoners, the Lord Openeth the eyes of the blind, the Lord Raiseth them that Are bowed down.
the Lord heareth the prayers of the righteous, &c. Insomuch, that when God is resolved to punish a People or Nation, he is faine to bid his Favourites not to pray for them, Ier. 14. and 15. Chap. Pray not for this people:
the Lord hears the Prayers of the righteous, etc. Insomuch, that when God is resolved to Punish a People or nation, he is feign to bid his Favourites not to pray for them, Jeremiah 14. and 15. Chap. Pray not for this people:
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what then remaines for the proud and scornfull wicked men, but Hell, their proper inheritance? as it is said of Judas, that sonne or heire of perdition, that he was gone to his owne place, Act. 1.25.
what then remains for the proud and scornful wicked men, but Hell, their proper inheritance? as it is said of Judas, that son or heir of perdition, that he was gone to his own place, Act. 1.25.
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As the Sunne shines upon the stony rocks, as well as upon the low valleyes; and the raine falls upon the barren mountaines, as well as upon the fruitfull medowes,
As the Sun shines upon the stony Rocks, as well as upon the low valleys; and the rain falls upon the barren Mountains, as well as upon the fruitful meadows,
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because it is against justice to punish the Righteous with the wicked, or for wicked mens sake, Abraham pleads it so with God, Wilt thou destroy the righteous with the wicked? farre be that from thee;
Because it is against Justice to Punish the Righteous with the wicked, or for wicked men's sake, Abraham pleads it so with God, Wilt thou destroy the righteous with the wicked? Far be that from thee;
Now it is a wonderfull wel-pleasing thing to God to see men of his owne disposition, to neglect themselves for Gods glory and his peoples Good, that he will,
Now it is a wonderful Well-pleasing thing to God to see men of his own disposition, to neglect themselves for God's glory and his peoples Good, that he will,
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but to the Places, Families, Townes, Cities, Countries, the whole Island or Kingdome where they live. One sinner destroyeth much good. Eccles. 9. last.
but to the Places, Families, Towns, Cities, Countries, the Whole Island or Kingdom where they live. One sinner Destroyeth much good. Eccles. 9. last.
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brings an house, or City into a Snare, or sets them all on fire. One spark hath been the cause of the burning of a whole town: One Achan troubled and had like to have ruined a whole Armie. One and every wicked man is a curse, a pest, a viper to the place where he lives.
brings an house, or city into a Snare, or sets them all on fire. One spark hath been the cause of the burning of a Whole town: One achan troubled and had like to have ruined a Whole Army. One and every wicked man is a curse, a pest, a viper to the place where he lives.
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A fruitfull land, he maketh barren for the wickednesse of them that dwell therein. Psal. 107.34. These, these are the men that violate the peace and happinesse of a Nation, that with-hold Good things from it:
A fruitful land, he makes barren for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. Psalm 107.34. These, these Are the men that violate the peace and happiness of a nation, that withhold Good things from it:
Adde to these, your profane souldiers, who undertaking to fight for Religion, do as much scorne it and the professors of it, with names of reproach, as any of the Cavaliers.
Add to these, your profane Soldiers, who undertaking to fight for Religion, do as much scorn it and the professors of it, with names of reproach, as any of the Cavaliers.
This mixture of so many scorners with some few wise men, in our Cities, in our Armies, makes things thus to hang in aequilibrio: Now we have a victory,
This mixture of so many Scorner's with Some few wise men, in our Cities, in our Armies, makes things thus to hang in Equilibrium: Now we have a victory,
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I make a decree, that every people, nation and language which speake any thing amisse against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces,
I make a Decree, that every people, Nation and language which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be Cut in Pieces,
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and their houses shall be made a dunghill, &c. I could wish, that our Law-makers, would provide a Statute, that it might be lawful for no man, with impunity, to deride and scorne Religion,
and their houses shall be made a dunghill, etc. I could wish, that our Lawmakers, would provide a Statute, that it might be lawful for no man, with impunity, to deride and scorn Religion,
And so of another, it is said, Then stood up Phineas and executed judgement, and so the plague was stayed, Psal. 106.30. I speake unto wise men, judge ye what I say.
And so of Another, it is said, Then stood up Phinehas and executed judgement, and so the plague was stayed, Psalm 106.30. I speak unto wise men, judge you what I say.
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You know what was said of those two great and holy Prophets, Elija and Elisha; when Elijah was taken away in a fiery chariot, his servant and successour Elisha saw his strength and safety,
You know what was said of those two great and holy prophets, Elijah and Elisha; when Elijah was taken away in a fiery chariot, his servant and successor Elisha saw his strength and safety,
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But Elisha's servant saw the reason of it, when an army of Souldiers beset the Towne of D•than, and thought to have taken Elisha, and plundered the towne;
But Elisha's servant saw the reason of it, when an army of Soldiers beset the Town of D•than, and Thought to have taken Elisha, and plundered the town;
and presently he saw the Mountaine full of horses and Chariots of fire, round about Elisha. 2. Kings 6.17. One Elisha was a better guard then all the hosts of Israel. But I let that passe.
and presently he saw the Mountain full of Horses and Chariots of fire, round about Elisha. 2. Kings 6.17. One Elisha was a better guard then all the hosts of Israel. But I let that pass.
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So Tertullus the Oratour, elegantly and learnedly charges Paul, Act. 24.5. Certainely we have found this man, a pestilent fellow, (a pestilence, in the Originall) a mover of sedition, among all the Jewes, throughout the world, &c. So Ahab, not onely accounts Elijah his owne enemy;
So Tertullus the Orator, elegantly and learnedly charges Paul, Act. 24.5. Certainly we have found this man, a pestilent fellow, (a pestilence, in the Original) a mover of sedition, among all the Jews, throughout the world, etc. So Ahab, not only accounts Elijah his own enemy;
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Art thou he that troubles Israel? No sayes he, It is thou and thy fathers house, in that you have forsaken the commandements of the Lord, and thou hast followed Baalim. 1. King. 18.18.
Art thou he that Troubles Israel? No Says he, It is thou and thy Father's house, in that you have forsaken the Commandments of the Lord, and thou hast followed Baalim. 1. King. 18.18.
your drunkennes and whoredomes, and blasphemies, &c. these are the troublers of England; you that are scornefull men, that scoffe and deride Godlinesse, and God himself;
your Drunkenness and whoredoms, and Blasphemies, etc. these Are the troublers of England; you that Are scornful men, that scoff and deride Godliness, and God himself;
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That despise his Ministers and mock at his Messengers, till there be no remedy. 2. Chr. 36.16. It was an hard case that Salomon tells of; Eccles. 9.14 15.16.
That despise his Ministers and mock At his Messengers, till there be no remedy. 2. Christ 36.16. It was an hard case that Solomon tells of; Eccles. 9.14 15.16.
but none remembred this poore man: Then said I, better is wisedome then strength; yet the wisedome of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.
but none remembered this poor man: Then said I, better is Wisdom then strength; yet the Wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words Are not herd.
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for which of them doe you persecute and banish them? Yea, but what madnesse is this to stop up the fountaines, at least the pipes, through which all the streames of blessings come? To pull away the props that uphold a Nation, the pillars that uphold the house from falling upon the heads of the owners:
for which of them do you persecute and banish them? Yea, but what madness is this to stop up the fountains, At least the pipes, through which all the streams of blessings come? To pull away the props that uphold a nation, the pillars that uphold the house from falling upon the Heads of the owners:
Joab tooke it as a great favour, that King David would condescend to gratifie him in a request for his owne son Absalom, 2 Sam. 14.22. By this I know that thy servant hath found favour in thy sight, in that the King hath fulfilled the request of his servant.
Joab took it as a great favour, that King David would condescend to gratify him in a request for his own son Absalom, 2 Sam. 14.22. By this I know that thy servant hath found favour in thy sighed, in that the King hath fulfilled the request of his servant.
What an honour then is it for a poore sinfull man to have this favour with the King of Heaven, not only to grant the requests of his servants for themselves,
What an honour then is it for a poor sinful man to have this favour with the King of Heaven, not only to grant the requests of his Servants for themselves,
or rather reall honour was it for God to say to Moses, as a man to his friend, Let me alone that I may destroy them, when Moses said nothing that we heare of? What an honour was it to Saint Paul, that without asking, God should give him the life of all the soules that sailed with him? If a man had but so much favour with a King, it would make him proud,
or rather real honour was it for God to say to Moses, as a man to his friend, Let me alone that I may destroy them, when Moses said nothing that we hear of? What an honour was it to Saint Paul, that without asking, God should give him the life of all the Souls that sailed with him? If a man had but so much favour with a King, it would make him proud,
That it shall not yet be totally destroyed, though the sinnes and sinners be many, though there be many scornfull men, that bring the Land and City into many snares, and have enkindled many fires;
That it shall not yet be totally destroyed, though the Sins and Sinners be many, though there be many scornful men, that bring the Land and city into many snares, and have enkindled many fires;
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We trust we may safely say, and without any arrogance, there are many fifties, many ten thousands in this our Land, that never bowed the knee to Baal, that crie night and day to God that the Island may be delivered.
We trust we may safely say, and without any arrogance, there Are many fifties, many ten thousands in this our Land, that never bowed the knee to Baal, that cry night and day to God that the Island may be Delivered.
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Suffer us, O Father of mercies, to plead an argument of thine owne framing, as Abraham did for Sodome, wee are bad enough, perhaps as bad or worse then Sodome, yet suffer us holy God, to speake but this once;
Suffer us, Oh Father of Mercies, to plead an argument of thine own framing, as Abraham did for Sodom, we Are bad enough, perhaps as bad or Worse then Sodom, yet suffer us holy God, to speak but this once;
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and that the righteous should be even as the wicked, be it farre from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the world doe right? Gen. 18.23.25. Upon this ground we beleeve, though we may have a sharp storm, yet it will blow over againe.
and that the righteous should be even as the wicked, be it Far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the world do right? Gen. 18.23.25. Upon this ground we believe, though we may have a sharp storm, yet it will blow over again.
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so being Good, they may be honoured as blessings and publicke Goods. This argument Eliphaz presses Job withall, Job 22.30. after many other encouragements;
so being Good, they may be honoured as blessings and public Goods. This argument Eliphaz presses Job withal, Job 22.30. After many other encouragements;
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Acquaint thy selfe now with the Lord, &c. why? because then, thou shalt pray unto him and he shall heare thee, vers. 27. And last of all, thou shalt be honoured as the Deliverer of the Island: The innocent shall deliver the Island,
Acquaint thy self now with the Lord, etc. why? Because then, thou shalt pray unto him and he shall hear thee, vers. 27. And last of all, thou shalt be honoured as the Deliverer of the Island: The innocent shall deliver the Island,
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and beginne to be righteous and mercifull, Is not this the Fast that I have chosen to loose the bands of wickednesse, to undoe the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed goe free,
and begin to be righteous and merciful, Is not this the Fast that I have chosen to lose the bans of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free,
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Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer, &c. And after all, thus he concludes to our present purpose, vers. 12. And they that shall be of thee, shall build the old waste places;
Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer, etc. And After all, thus he concludes to our present purpose, vers. 12. And they that shall be of thee, shall built the old waste places;
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That is, thou shalt be honoured and renowned in present and future times, as a man that hath been a publicke Good and a blessing to the places where thou livedst: Thats the first.
That is, thou shalt be honoured and renowned in present and future times, as a man that hath been a public Good and a blessing to the places where thou livedest: Thats the First.
2. If we cannot perswade scornfull men to be Good themselves, yet let them be perswaded for their owne sakes, to make much of those that are Good and righteous:
2. If we cannot persuade scornful men to be Good themselves, yet let them be persuaded for their own sakes, to make much of those that Are Good and righteous:
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and improve all their interest in God in these troublesome and calamitous times for the publicke Good: First, to be Good still, and more Good as there is more need and use for the publicke Good:
and improve all their Interest in God in these troublesome and calamitous times for the public Good: First, to be Good still, and more Good as there is more need and use for the public Good:
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As we see it is the policie of children, when they have any sute or request to promote, they are commonly double diligent to insinuate themselves into our affections and favour.
As we see it is the policy of children, when they have any suit or request to promote, they Are commonly double diligent to insinuate themselves into our affections and favour.
she first invites him to a banquet to sweeten his affections to her, insomuch that he askes her that intended to aske him, What wilt thou Queen Esther, what is thy request,
she First invites him to a banquet to sweeten his affections to her, insomuch that he asks her that intended to ask him, What wilt thou Queen Esther, what is thy request,
It is worth our imitation in such times of distresse, when our lives and lands lye at stake, to make our way with God, by more exact observance of him, to indeere our selves unto him, that so for our sakes, not only our owne lives,
It is worth our imitation in such times of distress, when our lives and Lands lie At stake, to make our Way with God, by more exact observance of him, to endear our selves unto him, that so for our sakes, not only our own lives,
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To what purpose is this Grace and Priviledge with God, if we make not use of it as Abraham did? The whole Kingdome and Church of God cries to you as to our Saviour, If thou canst do any thing, come & help us? Ply God with prayers and tears,
To what purpose is this Grace and Privilege with God, if we make not use of it as Abraham did? The Whole Kingdom and Church of God cries to you as to our Saviour, If thou Canst do any thing, come & help us? Ply God with Prayers and tears,
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1. This is Commanded in the Scriptures, as the duty of every Christian: Let us do good to all, especially to the houshold of faith. Gal. 6.10. By love serve one another, Gal. 5.13. Let no man seeke his owne things, but every man anothers wealth, or welfare. 1. Cor. 10.24. 2. This is Commended by the Spirit of God in Scripture, to have been the practise of all Good men: we observe some memorable instances.
1. This is Commanded in the Scriptures, as the duty of every Christian: Let us do good to all, especially to the household of faith. Gal. 6.10. By love serve one Another, Gal. 5.13. Let no man seek his own things, but every man another's wealth, or welfare. 1. Cor. 10.24. 2. This is Commended by the Spirit of God in Scripture, to have been the practice of all Good men: we observe Some memorable instances.
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And we beginne with Moses, who spent himself in the publick affaires of the people, in judgeing all causes brought before him, till Jethro his Father in lawe gave him wise counsell. Exod. 18.17.18.
And we begin with Moses, who spent himself in the public affairs of the people, in judging all Causes brought before him, till Jethro his Father in law gave him wise counsel. Exod 18.17.18.
And when God offered him one of the greatest offers that ever was made to a mortall man, to bribe him (that I may so say) and to take him off from seeking and entreating for the Good of his people, he utterly refused it, Exod. 32.9, 10, 11, &c. The Lord said unto Moses, I have seen this people,
And when God offered him one of the greatest offers that ever was made to a Mortal man, to bribe him (that I may so say) and to take him off from seeking and entreating for the Good of his people, he utterly refused it, Exod 32.9, 10, 11, etc. The Lord said unto Moses, I have seen this people,
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But Moses prayed unto the Lord his God, &c. And another time, when the Lord seemed resolved to destroy that people, he ventures not only his life but his soule between them and the wrath of God:
But Moses prayed unto the Lord his God, etc. And Another time, when the Lord seemed resolved to destroy that people, he ventures not only his life but his soul between them and the wrath of God:
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and ruled them prudently with all his power, Psal. 7, 72. And as if the spirit of Moses had been upon him, he exposes himselfe to the sword of the destroying Angel to stay it from the people, 2 Sam. 24.17, Behold I have sinned, yea I have done wickedly, (takes all the fault upon himselfe,
and ruled them prudently with all his power, Psalm 7, 72. And as if the Spirit of Moses had been upon him, he exposes himself to the sword of the destroying Angel to stay it from the people, 2 Sam. 24.17, Behold I have sinned, yea I have done wickedly, (Takes all the fault upon himself,
This is the commendation of that Good man Jehojada the high Priest, and the Epitaph upon his grave, made by the Spirit of God, They buried him in the City of David amongst the Kings, because he had done good in Israell both towards God, and towards his house.
This is the commendation of that Good man Jehoiada the high Priest, and the Epitaph upon his grave, made by the Spirit of God, They buried him in the city of David among the Kings, Because he had done good in Israel both towards God, and towards his house.
For the former Governours that were before me, had been chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver,
For the former Governors that were before me, had been chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bred and wine, beside forty shekels of silver,
There were many poor Jews that were glad for necessity, to sell their inheritances, and so he made good bargaines for himselfe by buying land at the cheapest rate:
There were many poor jews that were glad for necessity, to fell their inheritances, and so he made good bargains for himself by buying land At the cheapest rate:
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he addes, Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the (poore) Jewes and Rulers, besides those that came unto us from among the Heathen that are about us, verse 17. His charge and expences is set downe in the 18. verse to be very great;
he adds, Moreover there were At my table an hundred and fifty of thee (poor) Jews and Rulers, beside those that Come unto us from among the Heathen that Are about us, verse 17. His charge and expenses is Set down in the 18. verse to be very great;
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Secondly, he laboured more then all the Apostles, spared no paines, feared no dangers, ran through many perplexities and hazards, by sea and land, by brethren and strangers, &c. Thirdly,
Secondly, he laboured more then all the Apostles, spared no pains, feared no dangers, ran through many perplexities and hazards, by sea and land, by brothers and Strangers, etc. Thirdly,
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I count not my life deare to me, so that I may finish my course with joy, Act. 20.24. Yea (saies he) and if I be offered (powred forth as a drinke offering NONLATINALPHABET) upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy and rejoyce with you all, Phil. 2.17.
I count not my life deer to me, so that I may finish my course with joy, Act. 20.24. Yea (Says he) and if I be offered (poured forth as a drink offering) upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy and rejoice with you all, Philip 2.17.
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And (to omit many things of like kinde) that there might be an example and instance of one under the New Testament, not inferiour to the highest in the Old, heare what he saies like another Moses, if not beyond him) I have great heavinesse and continuall sorrow in my heart;
And (to omit many things of like kind) that there might be an Exampl and instance of one under the New Testament, not inferior to the highest in the Old, hear what he Says like Another Moses, if not beyond him) I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart;
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For I could wish that my selfe were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh, Rom. 9.2, 3. We need say no more, we have given instances of all sorts, Kings, Priests, Magistrates, Ministers, of eminently publicke spirits, to make good our assertion, That Good men are publicke Goods Actively, as well as Passively:
For I could wish that my self were accursed from christ, for my brothers, my kinsmen according to the Flesh, Rom. 9.2, 3. We need say no more, we have given instances of all sorts, Kings, Priests, Magistrates, Ministers, of eminently public spirits, to make good our assertion, That Good men Are public Goods Actively, as well as Passively:
Doe but take the Reasons of it, and we shall hasten to the Application. 1. Good men are made partakers of the divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. and so made conformable to God, their heavenly Father, and to Christ their Head. The Proverb is, A Good the more common it is, the better it is:
Doe but take the Reasons of it, and we shall hasten to the Application. 1. Good men Are made partakers of the divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. and so made conformable to God, their heavenly Father, and to christ their Head. The Proverb is, A Good the more Common it is, the better it is:
The eyes of all things wait upon thee, O Lord, and thou givest them their meat in due season, Psal. 145.15. Thou openest thy hand, and fillest with thy blessing every living thing.
The eyes of all things wait upon thee, Oh Lord, and thou givest them their meat in due season, Psalm 145.15. Thou openest thy hand, and Fillest with thy blessing every living thing.
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Thou art Good, and doest Good, Psal. 119.68. The Lord is Good to all, and his mercy is over all his workes, Psal. 145.9. He makes his Sunne to shine upon the Good and the bad, and his raine to fall upon the just and unjust.
Thou art Good, and dost Good, Psalm 119.68. The Lord is Good to all, and his mercy is over all his works, Psalm 145.9. He makes his Sun to shine upon the Good and the bad, and his rain to fallen upon the just and unjust.
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Good men then being made partakers of the Al-sufficient and Good God, are like him in this, to seeke the publicke Good, with neglect of themselves: and thats the first.
Good men then being made partakers of the All-sufficient and Good God, Are like him in this, to seek the public Good, with neglect of themselves: and thats the First.
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And laid them downe at the Apostles feet, and distribution was made to every man, according as he had need, Act. 4.34, 35. And before that, Act. 2.44. All that beleeved were together, and had all things common.
And laid them down At the Apostles feet, and distribution was made to every man, according as he had need, Act. 4.34, 35. And before that, Act. 2.44. All that believed were together, and had all things Common.
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Self-ends, Self-profit, Self-honour, &c. Now the first Lesson in the Schoole of Christ is, Self-deniall, let him deny himselfe, his owne reason, his owne will, his owne affections, his owne ends.
Self-ends, Self-profit, Self-honour, etc. Now the First lesson in the School of christ is, Self-denial, let him deny himself, his own reason, his own will, his own affections, his own ends.
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The words rendered to be promoted over the trees, are significant in the Hebrew, to goe up and downe for (other) trees? That is, Shall I neglect my selfe, my owne profit, my owne honour, my owne pleasure, to runne up and downe (as a Magistrate or a publicke person must) to doe others service? It is a common and received Proverbe in nature, proximus egomet mihi, I am my owne next neighbour:
The words rendered to be promoted over the trees, Are significant in the Hebrew, to go up and down for (other) trees? That is, Shall I neglect my self, my own profit, my own honour, my own pleasure, to run up and down (as a Magistrate or a public person must) to do Others service? It is a Common and received Proverb in nature, Proximus Egomet mihi, I am my own next neighbour:
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The eye sees, not for it selfe (sees not it selfe) but for the whole body, the hand workes not, the foot moves not for it selfe, but for the whole body:
The eye sees, not for it self (sees not it self) but for the Whole body, the hand works not, the foot moves not for it self, but for the Whole body:
Before wee come to particulars, we may justly take up the complaint of the Psalmist, Psal. 12.1. Helpe Lord, for there is not a Godly man left, the faithfull are minished from among the sonnes of men.
Before we come to particulars, we may justly take up the complaint of the Psalmist, Psalm 12.1. Help Lord, for there is not a Godly man left, the faithful Are minished from among the Sons of men.
we may make the Discovery by these two things: 1. That many have publicke spirits indeed but for publicke mischiefes: 2. That many have private spirits in publick causes:
we may make the Discovery by these two things: 1. That many have public spirits indeed but for public mischiefs: 2. That many have private spirits in public Causes:
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1. There are many, that have Publick Spirits, not for the publick Good, but for publick evill, to the places where they live, just like the bramble in Jothams parable, Judg. 9.14.15. chosen to raigne over the trees, who did scratch and catch all for it selfe.
1. There Are many, that have Public Spirits, not for the public Good, but for public evil, to the places where they live, just like the bramble in Jothams parable, Judges 9.14.15. chosen to Reign over the trees, who did scratch and catch all for it self.
like Paris, whose mother Hecuba dream'd, when she was with child of him, that she was delivered of a burning firebrand; and so he proved to his Country, if stories say true;
like paris, whose mother Hecuba dreamed, when she was with child of him, that she was Delivered of a burning firebrand; and so he proved to his Country, if stories say true;
Such firebrands, there are many now to be found, who have set this (as well as other) Kingdomes on fire, or brought Townes, Cities, Countries, into a snare, as our text speakes: we note some.
Such firebrands, there Are many now to be found, who have Set this (as well as other) Kingdoms on fire, or brought Towns, Cities, Countries, into a snare, as our text speaks: we note Some.
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Not their nature onely, but their Religion also, teaches and allowes them for the Good of the Catholike cause, falsely so called, not to spare their owne native Country, their owne kindred, Brothers, Fathers, no not of their own Religion,
Not their nature only, but their Religion also, Teaches and allows them for the Good of the Catholic cause, falsely so called, not to spare their own native Country, their own kindred, Brother's, Father's, no not of their own Religion,
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and might farre better take their name from him, who is called in Hebrew Abaddon, and in Greeke Apolluon, but signifying a Destroyer. Revel. 9.11. 2. Next to these, are those, (prophesied to fall into these last and worst times: 2. Tim. 3.) whom the Apostle calls Traitours.
and might Far better take their name from him, who is called in Hebrew Abaddon, and in Greek Apollyon, but signifying a Destroyer. Revel. 9.11. 2. Next to these, Are those, (prophesied to fallen into these last and worst times: 2. Tim. 3.) whom the Apostle calls Traitors.
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Not only betraying the publike trust, but even their owne Countries and Kingdomes. Wofull experience have these our sad times, of these publick mischiefes:
Not only betraying the public trust, but even their own Countries and Kingdoms. Woeful experience have these our sad times, of these public mischiefs:
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3. Adde to these, those of our text, proud, scornfull men, who by stirring up Seditions, and strife, in Townes and Cities, have set all places almost on fire:
3. Add to these, those of our text, proud, scornful men, who by stirring up Seditions, and strife, in Towns and Cities, have Set all places almost on fire:
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Such an one was that Silver-smith Demetrius, Acts 19. who under a pretence of defence of religion, (but indeed for his own gaine) set all the City of Ephesus on an uproare.
Such an one was that Silversmith Demetrius, Acts 19. who under a pretence of defence of Religion, (but indeed for his own gain) Set all the city of Ephesus on an uproar.
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Therefore thus saith the Lord, many houses great and faire shall be left desolate without an inhabitant, Isay. 5.9. Such are the Projectors, the Monopolists of later times, who under pretence of Publick Good, have enriched themselves, with the spoiles of the Commonwealth:
Therefore thus Says the Lord, many houses great and fair shall be left desolate without an inhabitant, Saiah 5.9. Such Are the Projectors, the Monopolists of later times, who under pretence of Public Good, have enriched themselves, with the spoils of the Commonwealth:
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and as the Father said of Ingrossers of corne that made a famine in plentie, mercatores humanarum calamitatum, the Merchants of humane miseries and calamities.
and as the Father said of Ingrossers of corn that made a famine in plenty, mercatores humanarum Calamities, the Merchant's of humane misery's and calamities.
Well fare yet that Noble spirited Nehemiah, we spake of before, that was so farre from eating the bread of the people, That he did not eate the bread of the Governour;
Well fare yet that Noble spirited Nehemiah, we spoke of before, that was so Far from eating the bred of the people, That he did not eat the bred of the Governor;
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so also many private evill spirits, in the publick causes of God and the State: (Not to speake of Idle persons, our lazie Gallants, in times of peace, that conferre nothing to the publick Good, by any publick usefull imployment,
so also many private evil spirits, in the public Causes of God and the State: (Not to speak of Idle Persons, our lazy Gallants, in times of peace, that confer nothing to the public Good, by any public useful employment,
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as all creatures in the world doe, besides themselves,) We may take up the complaint of the Apostle, Phil. 2.21. All seeke their owne, and not the things of Jesus Christ:
as all creatures in the world do, beside themselves,) We may take up the complaint of the Apostle, Philip 2.21. All seek their own, and not the things of jesus christ:
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why were not men ever Lovers of themselves? Is it any such great fault or dangerous for men to love themselves? Is it not naturall for charity to begin at home? True,
why were not men ever Lovers of themselves? Is it any such great fault or dangerous for men to love themselves? Is it not natural for charity to begin At home? True,
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and therefore it followes in a few words after, men shall be Lovers of themselves — NONLATINALPHABET, without naturall affection: So they may but save themselves and sleepe in a whole skin, let posterity take care for it selfe, let the community sinke or swimme, they care not.
and Therefore it follows in a few words After, men shall be Lovers of themselves —, without natural affection: So they may but save themselves and sleep in a Whole skin, let posterity take care for it self, let the community sink or swim, they care not.
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First, for estates, men of a covetous churlish disposition like Nabal, who when David sent messengers to him for some reliefe and refreshment of himselfe and his souldiers, who were a protection to his cattell and servants, returned this dogged answer, Shall I take my bread and my water and my flesh, provided for the shearers of my sheep,
First, for estates, men of a covetous churlish disposition like Nabal, who when David sent messengers to him for Some relief and refreshment of himself and his Soldiers, who were a protection to his cattle and Servants, returned this dogged answer, Shall I take my bred and my water and my Flesh, provided for the shearers of my sheep,
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and give it to men I know not from whence they are? There be many servants now adaies, that break away from their masters, &c. 1 Sam. 25. Shall I leave my fatnesse sayes the Olive? my sweetnesse, sayes the Figtree, &c. to go to be promoted over the trees? Shall I leave my profit, my honour, my pleasure,
and give it to men I know not from whence they Are? There be many Servants now adais, that break away from their Masters, etc. 1 Sam. 25. Shall I leave my fatness Says the Olive? my sweetness, Says the Fig tree, etc. to go to be promoted over the trees? Shall I leave my profit, my honour, my pleasure,
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now in thine hands, that thou sayest, Give bread, &c. How many are there that in this great and publick Cause now in agitation, have never yet contributed any thing, (willingly) but ill words, mocks and jeers, though they have enjoyed the benefit of publicke safety, they and theirs? To whom it may be said,
now in thine hands, that thou Sayest, Give bred, etc. How many Are there that in this great and public Cause now in agitation, have never yet contributed any thing, (willingly) but ill words, mocks and jeers, though they have enjoyed the benefit of public safety, they and theirs? To whom it may be said,
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as David of Nabal, In vaine have I kept all that this fellow had in the wildernesse, &c. 1 Sam. 25.21. These men perhaps, some of them, wish all were well, but lend not the least assistance that all may bee well:
as David of Nabal, In vain have I kept all that this fellow had in the Wilderness, etc. 1 Sam. 25.21. These men perhaps, Some of them, wish all were well, but lend not the least assistance that all may be well:
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And so for their persons to be engaged in the publick service, how few are there that offer themselves willingly to the worke? Men strive not who shall goe,
And so for their Persons to be engaged in the public service, how few Are there that offer themselves willingly to the work? Men strive not who shall go,
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It hath it seems been the fashion of former times as well as this? See but an Instance in Judg. 5 14, 15, 16. where Deborah first discovers the Voluntiers, Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek;
It hath it seems been the fashion of former times as well as this? See but an Instance in Judges 5 14, 15, 16. where Deborah First discovers the Volunteers, Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek;
So it followes, verse 16. Why abodest thou (Ruben) amongst the sheepfolds, to heare the bleatings of the flocks? for the divisions of Ruben, there were great searchings of heart.
So it follows, verse 16. Why abodest thou (Reuben) among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? for the divisions of Reuben, there were great searchings of heart.
But mark what followes, Zebulon and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field, verse 18. and so shewed themselves, both Good men and Good patriots. And this may serve for the first Use of Discovery.
But mark what follows, Zebulon and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field, verse 18. and so showed themselves, both Good men and Good patriots. And this may serve for the First Use of Discovery.
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For example, First, in choice of a Minister, a publicke person; (a businesse of great and common concernment in these times) If you would chuse one that shal be faithfull & constant to you, chuse not a man of a narrow or private spirit:
For Exampl, First, in choice of a Minister, a public person; (a business of great and Common concernment in these times) If you would choose one that shall be faithful & constant to you, choose not a man of a narrow or private Spirit:
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All other men will warpe and start aside like a deceitfull bow, will be corrupted or wrought like wax to take any impression of his owne or others designes.
All other men will warp and start aside like a deceitful bow, will be corrupted or wrought like wax to take any impression of his own or Others designs.
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In these great divisions of this state, what discoveries have been made of false & faithlesse hearts? In our great Senate, in our Armies, in all publick services:
In these great divisions of this state, what discoveries have been made of false & faithless hearts? In our great Senate, in our Armies, in all public services:
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what strange discoveries have beene made of those perhaps, whom wee little suspected. They say in politicks, A man may be an ill man, yet a Good Citizen.
what strange discoveries have been made of those perhaps, whom we little suspected. They say in politics, A man may be an ill man, yet a Good Citizen.
All, or a great part of these present distractions of our state arise from hence, that men in publicke places have private spirits, private ends and aimes with neglect of the publicke.
All, or a great part of these present distractions of our state arise from hence, that men in public places have private spirits, private ends and aims with neglect of the public.
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3. This may informe us, what Honour and estimation is due to Good men, men of publicke spirits, that neglect themselves for the publicke Good, their owne profit, pleasure, Honour.
3. This may inform us, what Honour and estimation is due to Good men, men of public spirits, that neglect themselves for the public Good, their own profit, pleasure, Honour.
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Truly, what the Apostle speakes of laborious and painfull Ministers, That the Elders that rule well, are worthy or to be accounted worthy of double Honour, especially they that labour in the word and doctrine, is fairly by proportion, to be applyed to all publicke Instruments of publicke spirits.
Truly, what the Apostle speaks of laborious and painful Ministers, That the Elders that Rule well, Are worthy or to be accounted worthy of double Honour, especially they that labour in the word and Doctrine, is fairly by proportion, to be applied to all public Instruments of public spirits.
there's his Honour of Countenance, and to be plentifully supplyed with oyle, to preserve it selfe for the common Good, there's the Honour of Maintenance. The like is due to the Magistrate, that is imployed in the publicke services of the State;
there's his Honour of Countenance, and to be plentifully supplied with oil, to preserve it self for the Common Good, there's the Honour of Maintenance. The like is due to the Magistrate, that is employed in the public services of the State;
It is an odious and ignominious shame, that we should chuse men to imploy in our publicke and common Concernments, spirituall or temporall, (who must leave their fatnesse and their sweetnes, and their wine, (as the trees speak in the parable) which they might privately,
It is an odious and ignominious shame, that we should choose men to employ in our public and Common Concernments, spiritual or temporal, (who must leave their fatness and their sweetness, and their wine, (as the trees speak in the parable) which they might privately,
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How shamefully have they been deserted (I wish that were all, yea maligned, scoffed at by Scornfull men, hated, opposed) even by them that chose, and imployed them.
How shamefully have they been deserted (I wish that were all, yea maligned, scoffed At by Scornful men, hated, opposed) even by them that chosen, and employed them.
As therefore the Apostle spake in a case of a faithfull Minister, so I of all of a publicke spirit, Receive them therefore in the Lord, with all gladnesse,
As Therefore the Apostle spoke in a case of a faithful Minister, so I of all of a public Spirit, Receive them Therefore in the Lord, with all gladness,
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and hold such in reputation, because for the worke of Christ, they were neare unto death, not regarding their owne life, to supply your lacke of service, Phil. 2.29.30.
and hold such in reputation, Because for the work of christ, they were near unto death, not regarding their own life, to supply your lack of service, Philip 2.29.30.
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Blesse ye the Lord, Judg. 5.9. and so she goes on to name the tribes and persons, casting a secret reproach upon the Newters; and at last come to it againe:
Bless you the Lord, Judges 5.9. and so she Goes on to name the tribes and Persons, casting a secret reproach upon the Newters; and At last come to it again:
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Zebulon and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field, verse 18. So say I, my heart is towards the Governours of England, our Parliament Patriots, that offered themselves willingly among the people:
Zebulon and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field, verse 18. So say I, my heart is towards the Governors of England, our Parliament Patriots, that offered themselves willingly among the people:
Blesse ye the Lord. Blesse ye the Lord that raised up their persons, and their spirits, to stand for the publick Good of Religion, Lawes and Liberties; and to spend their time, their strength, their estates, their credits and honour, and lives for the same:
Bless you the Lord. Bless you the Lord that raised up their Persons, and their spirits, to stand for the public Good of Religion, Laws and Liberties; and to spend their time, their strength, their estates, their credits and honour, and lives for the same:
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and have jeoparded their lives in the high places of the field, blesse ye the Lord that raised up their spirits to such a pitch of Magnanimity and Resolution, and blessed be they of the Lord;
and have jeoparded their lives in the high places of the field, bless you the Lord that raised up their spirits to such a pitch of Magnanimity and Resolution, and blessed be they of the Lord;
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Lastly, my heart is towards the Honourable City and Citizens, that offered themselves and their estates willingly among and above all the Cities of the Kingdome, to the almost exhausting of their wealth and treasure, to the publick Good of the whole Land:
Lastly, my heart is towards the Honourable city and Citizens, that offered themselves and their estates willingly among and above all the Cities of the Kingdom, to the almost exhausting of their wealth and treasure, to the public Good of the Whole Land:
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This is the least we can doe for them, that have bn Instruments of the publick Good: Render to every one their due Honour to whom Honour belongeth, &c. 4. It may be a ground of Exhortation to all, especially to those who are publicke persons, to study and endeavour the publicke Good, above their owne, with neglect of their owne sometimes;
This is the least we can do for them, that have bn Instruments of the public Good: Render to every one their due Honour to whom Honour belongeth, etc. 4. It may be a ground of Exhortation to all, especially to those who Are public Persons, to study and endeavour the public Good, above their own, with neglect of their own sometime;
As above in the heavens, every Starre, even the least contributes its light and influence to the world, especially those of greater magnitude: So let it be on earth, in a Church, in a State, every one cast in something to the publicke Treasury: Some their wisdome and parts:
As above in the heavens, every Star, even the least contributes its Light and influence to the world, especially those of greater magnitude: So let it be on earth, in a Church, in a State, every one cast in something to the public Treasury: some their Wisdom and parts:
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He shall be like a tree planted by the waters side, that brings forth his fruit in his season, Psal. 1. All times a reseasonable for a Christians fruit, and so are all places:
He shall be like a tree planted by the waters side, that brings forth his fruit in his season, Psalm 1. All times a reseasonable for a Christians fruit, and so Are all places:
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The sheepe, and bees, and the rest, pay their tribute to Man, Sic vos non vobis, &c. and the bees in the hives do not fill their cells with hony for their owne private use,
The sheep, and Bees, and the rest, pay their tribute to Man, Sic vos non vobis, etc. and the Bees in the hives do not fill their cells with honey for their own private use,
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In the body naturall, every member is a publick servant, to the whole Corporation. And shall Christians in the body mysticall, or Citizens in the body politicall, vary from all the rest, and live only to themselves.
In the body natural, every member is a public servant, to the Whole Corporation. And shall Christians in the body mystical, or Citizens in the body political, vary from all the rest, and live only to themselves.
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and share, in the Publick Good, of peace, plenty, liberty, lawes, religion: what reason or equitie, they should expect it, if they contribute nothing to it.
and share, in the Public Good, of peace, plenty, liberty, laws, Religion: what reason or equity, they should expect it, if they contribute nothing to it.
Shall all other men, all other creaturs be made serviceable to them, and they to no body? How can men desire of God with the Psalmist? That they may see the Good of his chosen, that they may rejoice in the gladnesse of his nation, that they may glory with his inheritance, Psal. 106.5. if they have not some way or other lent their assistance to the procuring of it.
Shall all other men, all other creatures be made serviceable to them, and they to no body? How can men desire of God with the Psalmist? That they may see the Good of his chosen, that they may rejoice in the gladness of his Nation, that they may glory with his inheritance, Psalm 106.5. if they have not Some Way or other lent their assistance to the procuring of it.
If they will not suffer with Gods people, is it reason they should raigne, or rejoice with them? Such men may justly feare, that they shall bee blasted by death,
If they will not suffer with God's people, is it reason they should Reign, or rejoice with them? Such men may justly Fear, that they shall be blasted by death,
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4. It is very dangerous to have private Spirits, in the publick causes of God, and his people, both, in respect of men, and God: Newters commonly fare worst.
4. It is very dangerous to have private Spirits, in the public Causes of God, and his people, both, in respect of men, and God: Newters commonly fare worst.
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First in regard of men, they at least fall fowle upon such, both sides sometimes. Experience tells us of some, that for their Neutralitie have been plundered by both sides.
First in regard of men, they At least fallen fowl upon such, both sides sometime. Experience tells us of Some, that for their Neutrality have been plundered by both sides.
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but for their Neutralitie, and not affoording him a small assistance. He tooke the Princes of Succoth, and the Elders thereof, even threescore and seventeene men,
but for their Neutrality, and not affording him a small assistance. He took the Princes of Succoth, and the Elders thereof, even threescore and seventeene men,
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And I have heard a French storie, of a certaine Prince that in a warre betweene the Emperour, and the French King, complyed secretly with both sides, which being discovered to both, by letters intercepted, they both agreed to fall upon and breake him,
And I have herd a French story, of a certain Prince that in a war between the Emperor, and the French King, complied secretly with both sides, which being discovered to both, by letters intercepted, they both agreed to fallen upon and break him,
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That bitter execration of Meroz, is well •nough knowne, Iudg. 5.23. Curse ye Meroz, saies the Angel of the Lord, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof,
That bitter execration of Meroz, is well •nough known, Judges 5.23. Curse you Meroz, Says the Angel of the Lord, curse you bitterly the inhabitants thereof,
For what ever any man ventures in the publick causes of God and Religion, &c. this is the best way, 1. to Secure it, 2. to Repaire it, 3. to Improve it.
For what ever any man ventures in the public Causes of God and Religion, etc. this is the best Way, 1. to Secure it, 2. to Repair it, 3. to Improve it.
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For in reason we see, the safety of every mans cabin in a ship, consists in the safety of the ship, not the safety of the ship in the safety of the cabine;
For in reason we see, the safety of every men cabin in a ship, consists in the safety of the ship, not the safety of the ship in the safety of the cabin;
6. Lastly, as it is very Honourable, as we say, in those Instances before mentioned, of Moses, David, Jehojada, Mordecai, Nehemiah, Paul, who stand Renowned upon Record;
6. Lastly, as it is very Honourable, as we say, in those Instances before mentioned, of Moses, David, Jehoiada, Mordecai, Nehemiah, Paul, who stand Renowned upon Record;
as Hezekiah (one of the great Reformers of Religion) did in a like case, Lord remember how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart,
as Hezekiah (one of the great Reformers of Religion) did in a like case, Lord Remember how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart,
for good, according to all that I have done for this people: Nehe. 5.19. and 13.22. More might be added, but these may suffice, in way of Motive: I shall only adde a few directions, as meanes to procure a publick Spirit, and then conclude. Take these,
for good, according to all that I have done for this people: Neh 5.19. and 13.22. More might be added, but these may suffice, in Way of Motive: I shall only add a few directions, as means to procure a public Spirit, and then conclude. Take these,
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They that are men of publick spirits, must be spiritually wise men (as the text cals them:) The wisdome of the world is to be wise to a mans selfe, Nemo sapit, qui sibi non sapit, is a proverb of Nature, he is not wise, that is not wise to himselfe:
They that Are men of public spirits, must be spiritually wise men (as the text calls them:) The Wisdom of the world is to be wise to a men self, Nemo sapit, qui sibi non sapit, is a proverb of Nature, he is not wise, that is not wise to himself:
But only the wisdome which is from above, is first pure, then gentle, &c. full of mercy and good fruits, as it is described, Jam. 3.17. Wise men turne away wrath.
But only the Wisdom which is from above, is First pure, then gentle, etc. full of mercy and good fruits, as it is described, Jam. 3.17. Wise men turn away wrath.
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and the like, which bring a City into a snare, or set it on fire, according as it is in the Text. For this, Salomon tells us, Prov. 15.1. A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words (of proud and scornfull men) stir up anger. And Prov. 29.15. By long forbearing is a Prince perswaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
and the like, which bring a city into a snare, or Set it on fire, according as it is in the Text. For this, Solomon tells us, Curae 15.1. A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words (of proud and scornful men) stir up anger. And Curae 29.15. By long forbearing is a Prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
in laying that storme and tumult raised by Demetrius. Secondly, meeknesse makes a man stoop and condiscend from his owne Greatnesse, to the meanest service and imployment for the publick Good. A proud heart as it ever envyes those that are honoured for their publick service,
in laying that storm and tumult raised by Demetrius. Secondly, meekness makes a man stoop and condescend from his own Greatness, to the Meanest service and employment for the public Good. A proud heart as it ever Envies those that Are honoured for their public service,
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shall such a man as I, so parted, so gifted, so advanced, so enriched, stoop to such and such meane and low imployments? shall I, that am a learned Rabbi of the times, condiscend to teach the ignorant, simple, poore people? leave that to the poore Curate. Shall I that am by birth a merit, ennobled, shall I leave my fatnesse, my sweetnesse to go up and down for other trees? Now a meek spirit, will be content to be any thing, to do any thing,
shall such a man as I, so parted, so gifted, so advanced, so enriched, stoop to such and such mean and low employments? shall I, that am a learned Rabbi of the times, condescend to teach the ignorant, simple, poor people? leave that to the poor Curate. Shall I that am by birth a merit, ennobled, shall I leave my fatness, my sweetness to go up and down for other trees? Now a meek Spirit, will be content to be any thing, to do any thing,
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3. Another direction is, to learne well the first Lesson in Christs Schoole, Selfe-deniall: This Self is it that hinders all publick Good. Men are naturally lovers of themselves, NONLATINALPHABET;
3. another direction is, to Learn well the First lesson in Christ School, Self-denial: This Self is it that hinders all public Good. Men Are naturally lovers of themselves,;
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so lovers of themselves, that they scarce love any body else, not their owne flesh and bloud, their posterity (which yet in some cases they love too well:) As the parents of the blinde man,
so lovers of themselves, that they scarce love any body Else, not their own Flesh and blood, their posterity (which yet in Some cases they love too well:) As the Parents of the blind man,
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for the Jewes had agreed already, that if any man did confesse that he was Christ, he should be put out of the Synagogue, John 9.21, 22, 23. Therefore said his parents, he is of age, aske him.
for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was christ, he should be put out of the Synagogue, John 9.21, 22, 23. Therefore said his Parents, he is of age, ask him.
Lovers of themselves without naturall affection, in the place afore mentioned. Till this Selfe, this Selfe-love be denyed, men cannot goe, or looke beyond themselves.
Lovers of themselves without natural affection, in the place afore mentioned. Till this Self, this Self-love be denied, men cannot go, or look beyond themselves.
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charity vaunteth not it selfe, is not puft up, doth not behave it selfe unseemly, seeketh not her owne (marke that) is not easily provoked, endureth all things, 1 Cor. 13.4, 5, 6. Yea Love will make a man not to thinke his life deare for the publicke Good:
charity vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up, does not behave it self unseemly, seeks not her own (mark that) is not Easily provoked, Endureth all things, 1 Cor. 13.4, 5, 6. Yea Love will make a man not to think his life deer for the public Good:
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And therefore the Apostle having said, If God so loved us, we ought also to love one another, 1 John. 4.11. he shewes how far this love will carry us, cap. 3.16.
And Therefore the Apostle having said, If God so loved us, we ought also to love one Another, 1 John. 4.11. he shows how Far this love will carry us, cap. 3.16.
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