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A Sermon Preached before both the Honourable Houses of Parliament at an extraordinary Fast, Sept. 12. 1644. PSAL. 65. 5. By terrible things in righteousnesse wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation.
A Sermon Preached before both the Honourable Houses of Parliament At an extraordinary Fast, Sept 12. 1644. PSALM 65. 5. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, Oh God of our salvation.
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THat which may be knowne of GOD, (for something may, though little) that little,
THat which may be known of GOD, (for something may, though little) that little,
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then, that Shamefull Little, (as the word seemes to import) in respect of our apprehending it, is transmitted to our understandings in Scripture by such termes, which we peculiarly call Attributes.
then, that Shameful Little, (as the word seems to import) in respect of our apprehending it, is transmitted to our understandings in Scripture by such terms, which we peculiarly call Attributes.
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Of these note (as serving to our end) two things. 1. The ground of them, whence they, or at least some of them, rise.
Of these note (as serving to our end) two things. 1. The ground of them, whence they, or At least Some of them, rise.
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2. The use of them, to which in Scripture they serve. For the first:
2. The use of them, to which in Scripture they serve. For the First:
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They arise from Gods workings, that quality which was requisite to that act, being ascribed to God, as to the cause.
They arise from God's workings, that quality which was requisite to that act, being ascribed to God, as to the cause.
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So from the Creation an act of power, we call God Powerfull; from the admirable order, wherein all things were disposed, we call him Wise;
So from the Creation an act of power, we call God Powerful; from the admirable order, wherein all things were disposed, we call him Wise;
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from the qualification of his Creatures, exceeding good, we terme him Good:
from the qualification of his Creatures, exceeding good, we term him Good:
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so oft God is said to be a Terrible God, because by terrible things he gives his answer. For the second:
so oft God is said to be a Terrible God, Because by terrible things he gives his answer. For the second:
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These Attributes are not onely naked Epithets adjoyned to the name of God, but have influence into the whole sentence,
These Attributes Are not only naked Epithets adjoined to the name of God, but have influence into the Whole sentence,
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and much conduce to the true sense therein contained; as here, O God of my salvation: as after shall be seene.
and much conduce to the true sense therein contained; as Here, Oh God of my salvation: as After shall be seen.
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So the Saints in their prayers, according to the subject of their Petitions, entitle him, Great, Most High, Preserver of men, Hearer of prayers, and the like.
So the Saints in their Prayers, according to the Subject of their Petitions, entitle him, Great, Most High, Preserver of men, Hearer of Prayers, and the like.
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And God himselfe in those seven Epistles to the Asian Churches represents himselfe to each in severall expressions,
And God himself in those seven Epistles to the Asian Churches represents himself to each in several expressions,
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as to the state of that Church might fitliest agree.
as to the state of that Church might fitliest agree.
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In Scripture God is oft called Terrible. The Text gives the ground, By terrible things he answers.
In Scripture God is oft called Terrible. The Text gives the ground, By terrible things he answers.
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He is called God of our salvation, because that which is said here of God, is in relation to him as a saving God. The words then are cleare.
He is called God of our salvation, Because that which is said Here of God, is in Relation to him as a Saving God. The words then Are clear.
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1. Terrible things: such actings of thy Power and Providence, as may strike terrour into men,
1. Terrible things: such actings of thy Power and Providence, as may strike terror into men,
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and cause them to tremble, reverencing thy presence above all gods. 2. In righteousnesse, most righteously, thou remaining, notwithstanding those terrible acts, a righteous God.
and cause them to tremble, reverencing thy presence above all God's. 2. In righteousness, most righteously, thou remaining, notwithstanding those terrible acts, a righteous God.
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3. Wilt answer us. It implyes the continuation of an act. This answering is thy course, and ordinary way.
3. Wilt answer us. It Implies the continuation of an act. This answering is thy course, and ordinary Way.
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Answers are either to a question, or to a petition.
Answers Are either to a question, or to a petition.
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We finde no question put forth here, we must suppose a petition given up, and thus terribly here answered.
We find no question put forth Here, we must suppose a petition given up, and thus terribly Here answered.
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The summe of all is this:
The sum of all is this:
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We have prayed to our God, his answer is rough, by terrible things: yet in this answer, in himselfe most righteous,
We have prayed to our God, his answer is rough, by terrible things: yet in this answer, in himself most righteous,
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and in the issue to us, a saving God.
and in the issue to us, a Saving God.
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Hence observe three Propositions. 1. Terrible things may be the consequent of the duty and day of prayer. 2. Such terrible consequences doe not at all intrench upon the righteousnesse of God. 3. They may be the way, whereby God to a Land becomes a saving God. Of these in order.
Hence observe three Propositions. 1. Terrible things may be the consequent of the duty and day of prayer. 2. Such terrible consequences do not At all entrench upon the righteousness of God. 3. They may be the Way, whereby God to a Land becomes a Saving God. Of these in order.
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The first Proposition. Terrible things may be the consequent of the duty and day of prayer.
The First Proposition. Terrible things may be the consequent of the duty and day of prayer.
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God may answer our private and publique intercedings by terrible things. Herein note five things, The Ground. The Sutablenesse. The Truth. The Experience. The Improvement. 1. The Ground. Davids practice here, for
God may answer our private and public intercedings by terrible things. Herein note five things, The Ground. The Suitableness. The Truth. The Experience. The Improvement. 1. The Ground. Davids practice Here, for
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1. It is certaine, David was in the duty of prayer: and this is cleare,
1. It is certain, David was in the duty of prayer: and this is clear,
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1. By the title, which he gives to God, Oh thou that hearest prayer, vers. 2. 2. By the subject whereabout he was, the prevalency of sin.
1. By the title, which he gives to God, O thou that Hearst prayer, vers. 2. 2. By the Subject whereabout he was, the prevalency of since.
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Iniquities prevaile in their infection against my soule, in their punishment against my Land. The word reacheth both.
Iniquities prevail in their infection against my soul, in their punishment against my Land. The word reaches both.
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2. It is probable, he was keeping a publique day of prayer, by those preceding expressions, vers. 4. Dwell in thy Courts, Goodnesse of thy house, Holinesse of thy Temple;
2. It is probable, he was keeping a public day of prayer, by those preceding expressions, vers. 4. Dwell in thy Courts, goodness of thy house, Holiness of thy Temple;
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which hold forth either that he as a publique person, was in that publique place deploring the sins,
which hold forth either that he as a public person, was in that public place deploring the Sins,
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or jointly with others bewailing the calamities of his Land and People.
or jointly with Others bewailing the calamities of his Land and People.
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Looking on the sins of the times, in his confessions they came so thicke upon him, that they overwhelmed him. Iniquities prevaile.
Looking on the Sins of the times, in his confessions they Come so thick upon him, that they overwhelmed him. Iniquities prevail.
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Looking on the miseries, the Drought was so universally burning (for a drought was the particular calamity) that as a scourge from the Almighty it generally did spread.
Looking on the misery's, the Drought was so universally burning (for a drought was the particular calamity) that as a scourge from the Almighty it generally did spread.
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And yet notwithstanding his prayers, by such terrible things did God answer still. Terrible things followed upon this duty and day of prayer. 2. The sutablenesse.
And yet notwithstanding his Prayers, by such terrible things did God answer still. Terrible things followed upon this duty and day of prayer. 2. The suitableness.
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How agreeable is this to our work in hand, the occasion of this dayes solemnity?
How agreeable is this to our work in hand, the occasion of this days solemnity?
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1. What the occasion is, you know, In a sad and terrible act from the West hath God spoke unto us. 2. When it happened.
1. What the occasion is, you know, In a sad and terrible act from the West hath God spoke unto us. 2. When it happened.
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Give me leave to reminde you, even the day after the last Publique Fast kept in this Kingdome, City, Place;
Give me leave to remind you, even the day After the last Public Fast kept in this Kingdom, city, Place;
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and not many dayes after a peculiar Fast for the welfare of that very Army.
and not many days After a peculiar Fast for the welfare of that very Army.
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3. It is plaine then, that it is an answer, and the thing being terrible, we take up Davids words,
3. It is plain then, that it is an answer, and the thing being terrible, we take up Davids words,
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and say, By terrible things in righteousnesse God answered our last day of prayer. 3. The truth.
and say, By terrible things in righteousness God answered our last day of prayer. 3. The truth.
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We must confesse to the glory of the goodnesse of our loving God, he doth not ordinarily answer thus.
We must confess to the glory of the Goodness of our loving God, he does not ordinarily answer thus.
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Few Scripture examples have we of such terrible consequences. Dayes of prayer seldome faile of a gainfull returne: yet,
Few Scripture Examples have we of such terrible consequences. Days of prayer seldom fail of a gainful return: yet,
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1. Thus it seemes to be with the Israelites, 1 Sam. 4. 1. The word of Samuel was for all Israel.
1. Thus it seems to be with the Israelites, 1 Sam. 4. 1. The word of Samuel was for all Israel.
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His daily words and prayers were for his people, and for their good, and particularly for a comfortable successe in this Expedition.
His daily words and Prayers were for his people, and for their good, and particularly for a comfortable success in this Expedition.
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Thus fortified with this holy mans prayers, they set the battel in aray against the Philistims,
Thus fortified with this holy men Prayers, they Set the battle in array against the philistines,
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and fell downe wounded before them once and againe. A terrible answer!
and fell down wounded before them once and again. A terrible answer!
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2. And thus sometimes doth God appeare to the rest of his children, else why doe they oft complaine
2. And thus sometime does God appear to the rest of his children, Else why do they oft complain
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1. Of their prayer shut out? Lam. 3. 8.
1. Of their prayer shut out? Lam. 3. 8.
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2. Of their prayers not admitted, God hiding himselfe in such a thick cloud that they cannot pierce thorough? vers. 44.
2. Of their Prayers not admitted, God hiding himself in such a thick cloud that they cannot pierce through? vers. 44.
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3. Of Gods being angry with the prayer of his servants? Psal. 80. 4.
3. Of God's being angry with the prayer of his Servants? Psalm 80. 4.
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And is not this answer terrible, or is it not terrible, because no answer? Thus God sometimes,
And is not this answer terrible, or is it not terrible, Because no answer? Thus God sometime,
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and yet but sometimes: that is our happinesse:
and yet but sometime: that is our happiness:
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Why hidest thou thy face at times in trouble? Psal. 10. 1. so the Originall. 4. The experience. Why hidest thou thy face At times in trouble? Psalm 10. 1. so the Original. 4. The experience.
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And so now hath God dealt with us: what the answer is, and that it is an answer, was said before.
And so now hath God dealt with us: what the answer is, and that it is an answer, was said before.
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And a terrible thing is this answer in two respects. 1. The great hopes conceived of it. 2. The probable consequences from it.
And a terrible thing is this answer in two respects. 1. The great hope's conceived of it. 2. The probable consequences from it.
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1. The great hopes we had of this Army, makes •his sad blow so much the more contrary to expectation,
1. The great hope's we had of this Army, makes •his sad blow so much the more contrary to expectation,
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and that is a circumstance which much imbitters; such were the miseries of Jerusalem.
and that is a circumstance which much imbitters; such were the misery's of Jerusalem.
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The Kings of the earth would never have beleeved, neither would the inhabitants of the world ever have thought, that the enemy should have entred the gates of Jerusalem, Lam. 4. 12. This occasioned bitter sighings in the Prophet.The Kings of the earth would never have believed, neither would the inhabitants of the world ever have Thought, that the enemy should have entered the gates of Jerusalem, Lam. 4. 12. This occasioned bitter sighings in the Prophet.
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O God thou hast done terrible things, because such, as we looked not for, Isa. 64. 3.Oh God thou hast done terrible things, Because such, as we looked not for, Isaiah 64. 3.
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But you were to blame for such expectations, for looking for great things.
But you were to blame for such Expectations, for looking for great things.
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It may be so, all are apt to boast themselves in the arme of flesh, strength of man, legs of horse, and the like;
It may be so, all Are apt to boast themselves in the arm of Flesh, strength of man, legs of horse, and the like;
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yet this was not without good ground: for the losse is contrary. To compleat preparations in the Spring, this Army was terrible with Banners.
yet this was not without good ground: for the loss is contrary. To complete preparations in the Spring, this Army was terrible with Banners.
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2. To continuall assistance from the City, I mean spirituall.
2. To continual assistance from the city, I mean spiritual.
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It was sent forth with fasting and prayer, followed with fasting and prayer, not onely giving them their share in the Common prayers for the whole,
It was sent forth with fasting and prayer, followed with fasting and prayer, not only giving them their share in the Common Prayers for the Whole,
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but giving them one portion above their brethren.
but giving them one portion above their brothers.
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Thou shalt not goe forth with us (say Davids souldiers) but thou shalt helpe us from the City, [ by thy prayers to the God of battels, Thou shalt not go forth with us (say Davids Soldiers) but thou shalt help us from the city, [ by thy Prayers to the God of battles,
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and so shalt thou be as good as ten thousand souldiers. ] See, hence our hopes, yet our hopes are perished. and so shalt thou be as good as ten thousand Soldiers. ] See, hence our hope's, yet our hope's Are perished.
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2. The probable consequences from it: that which may follow upon this, may be most terrible:
2. The probable consequences from it: that which may follow upon this, may be most terrible:
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noterrour like that which hereupon may sit close to the amazed spirits of tender hearts, I meane Thoughts of astonishment.
noterrour like that which hereupon may fit close to the amazed spirits of tender hearts, I mean Thoughts of astonishment.
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I speake not now of the prophane thoughts and Atheisticall words of the men of Belial, Where is now your God? What gain from your fastings and praiers? Where is the truth and stability of those promises, you have boasted on all day long? Though those are stinging.
I speak not now of the profane thoughts and Atheistical words of the men of Belial, Where is now your God? What gain from your Fastings and Prayers? Where is the truth and stability of those promises, you have boasted on all day long? Though those Are stinging.
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But oh the amazed thoughts of Saints themselves! How will they be dejected!
But o the amazed thoughts of Saints themselves! How will they be dejected!
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Tis not new, but an experiment as ancient as the Scripture it selfe, for Gods owne to be affrighted,
This not new, but an experiment as ancient as the Scripture it self, for God's own to be affrighted,
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and with feare to become dumb at the proceedings of the Lord in the temporary dispences of the acts of providence.
and with Fear to become dumb At the proceedings of the Lord in the temporary dispenses of the acts of providence.
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1. Heare what David saith generally, Psal. 60. 3. Thou shewest thy people hard things, thou dealest with thine owne in severity, layest them low,
1. Hear what David Says generally, Psalm 60. 3. Thou shewest thy people hard things, thou dealest with thine own in severity, layest them low,
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and by so doing thou makest Us to drink the wine of astonishment. and by so doing thou Makest Us to drink the wine of astonishment.
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Many strange cogitations, that astonish us, doe hence arise, So speakes God himselfe, Zech. 12. 2. Behold, I make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all people.
Many strange cogitations, that astonish us, do hence arise, So speaks God himself, Zechariah 12. 2. Behold, I make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all people.
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A cup of trembling, not actively, as though Jerusalem should doe something, but passively, the condition wherein I will place Jerusalem shall cause trembling to all that heare of it.
A cup of trembling, not actively, as though Jerusalem should do something, but passively, the condition wherein I will place Jerusalem shall cause trembling to all that hear of it.
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When I shall bring distresse upon them, and they heare that God hath dealt with his owne City thus;
When I shall bring distress upon them, and they hear that God hath dealt with his own city thus;
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and among all particulars, this one principally amazeth, because Judah (whom you would take for a friend) shall be in the siege against Jerusalem. (This the words will beare.) And I tell you, no one thing doe we so much stand astonished at,
and among all particulars, this one principally amazes, Because Judah (whom you would take for a friend) shall be in the siege against Jerusalem. (This the words will bear.) And I tell you, no one thing do we so much stand astonished At,
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as this, that many of our Judahs, whom the Countries and Counties of this Kingdome chose as Patriots,
as this, that many of our Judahs, whom the Countries and Counties of this Kingdom chosen as Patriots,
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and intrusted with their all, should perfidiously now draw their swords with other children of iniquity to ruine it.
and Entrusted with their all, should perfidiously now draw their swords with other children of iniquity to ruin it.
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2. Heare how Job particularizeth those astonishing thoughts that probably follow such unexpected calamities. My soule is weary of my life, I am even amazed to the death.
2. Hear how Job particularizeth those astonishing thoughts that probably follow such unexpected calamities. My soul is weary of my life, I am even amazed to the death.
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I will leave my complaint upon my selfe; I will leave my complaint upon my self;
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or rather, I will helpe my complaint against my self, (according to the nature of tender and wounded hearts, aggravating and imbittering every thought and apprehension whatsoever.) But observe the particulars:
or rather, I will help my complaint against my self, (according to the nature of tender and wounded hearts, aggravating and embittering every Thought and apprehension whatsoever.) But observe the particulars:
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It is good for the Lord to oppresse: God despiseth the worke of his hands: Hee shines upon the counsels of the wicked. Strange thoughts!It is good for the Lord to oppress: God despises the work of his hands: He shines upon the Counsels of the wicked. Strange thoughts!
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But the most remarkable instance that ever I met with, is the Prophet Habakkuk: He Cap. 1. and 3. of his Prophecie expresseth his astonishing thoughts in a strange manner:
But the most remarkable instance that ever I met with, is the Prophet Habakkuk: He Cap. 1. and 3. of his Prophecy Expresses his astonishing thoughts in a strange manner:
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I may cry long enough, ere God will heare, and pray and pray againe, but He will not save. I may cry long enough, ere God will hear, and pray and pray again, but He will not save.
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Oh say not so Habakkuk: there are promises to the contrary. Promises! A promise is worth nothing, that is out of date.
O say not so Habakkuk: there Are promises to the contrary. Promises! A promise is worth nothing, that is out of date.
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The word of God is but a loose hold, judgement never goeth forth from him. I tell you, God mindes his people no more then he doth a fish: and the like. The word of God is but a lose hold, judgement never Goes forth from him. I tell you, God minds his people no more then he does a Fish: and the like.
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Hereupon Isaiah, cap. 45. 9. Wo to him that strives with his Maker.
Hereupon Isaiah, cap. 45. 9. Woe to him that strives with his Maker.
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This is Habakkuk, (say the Jewish Expositors) and the words are to be read by way of complaint:
This is Habakkuk, (say the Jewish Expositors) and the words Are to be read by Way of complaint:
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Oh the man, the man Habakkuk, Habakkuk that strives with God! whom also they affirme to be that Watchman, cap. 21. 7, 8. that seeing horses approaching, cryed out by reason of his amazement, A Lyon.
O the man, the man Habakkuk, Habakkuk that strives with God! whom also they affirm to be that Watchman, cap. 21. 7, 8. that seeing Horses approaching, cried out by reason of his amazement, A lion.
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These are terrible consequences, and argue the answer to be terrible. 5. The improvement.
These Are terrible consequences, and argue the answer to be terrible. 5. The improvement.
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If such terrible consequences may follow our prayers, looke upon all these acts and answers with a right eye. 1. There is a double consideration of Gods doings. 1. An overly superficiall view of their outside. 2. A serious wise searching after God in them. 2. There are also two sorts of men imployed therein. 1. The ordinary and common sort, which look only upon the shell. 2. The godly judicious hearts, that see more in things then what appeares. For these note these Scriptures.
If such terrible consequences may follow our Prayers, look upon all these acts and answers with a right eye. 1. There is a double consideration of God's doings. 1. an overly superficial view of their outside. 2. A serious wise searching After God in them. 2. There Are also two sorts of men employed therein. 1. The ordinary and Common sort, which look only upon the shell. 2. The godly judicious hearts, that see more in things then what appears. For these note these Scriptures.
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Psal. 145. 6. Men, all men, all sorts, will speake of thy terrible acts, can relate things done.Psalm 145. 6. Men, all men, all sorts, will speak of thy terrible acts, can relate things done.
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But I (David) will speake of thy glorious honour, and declare thy greatnesse in them.
But I (David) will speak of thy glorious honour, and declare thy greatness in them.
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Psal. 64 9, 10. Some onely see them, the terrible act it selfe, and these flee away, as amazed;Psalm 64 9, 10. some only see them, the terrible act it self, and these flee away, as amazed;
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but others shall be able to hold forth the work of God in them, because they consider wisely of his doings:
but Others shall be able to hold forth the work of God in them, Because they Consider wisely of his doings:
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Job 18. 20. They that come after him shall be amazed at his day, as they that went before him were affrighted. Job 18. 20. They that come After him shall be amazed At his day, as they that went before him were affrighted.
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A verse of a difficult, if of any sense.
A verse of a difficult, if of any sense.
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How can they that goe before be affrighted at that which followes? they that come after, the ordinary vulgar sort, the hindermost, the lowest sort, they are amazed at the terrible things, that oft come to passe:
How can they that go before be affrighted At that which follows? they that come After, the ordinary Vulgar sort, the hindermost, the lowest sort, they Are amazed At the terrible things, that oft come to pass:
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but the Ancients and Wisemen, they balance them, weigh the occurrents, and seeke by a serious view to finde out the thoughts of the Lord.
but the Ancients and Wise men, they balance them, weigh the occurrents, and seek by a serious view to find out the thoughts of the Lord.
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Let this be our endeavour, not being like the foolish Philistims, and the Officers in their Army, when the Ark was brought into the host, the Souldiers cryed out for feare, Woe unto us, who shall deliver us out of the hands of these mighty Gods!
Let this be our endeavour, not being like the foolish philistines, and the Officers in their Army, when the Ark was brought into the host, the Soldiers cried out for Fear, Woe unto us, who shall deliver us out of the hands of these mighty God's!
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Who? replyed the Officers, Never feare these Gods, for these are they that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues:
Who? replied the Officers, Never Fear these God's, for these Are they that smote the egyptians with all the plagues:
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This God hath not another Arrow in his Quiver, not another Weapon in his Armory, he spent all his Darts against the Egyptians,
This God hath not Another Arrow in his Quiver, not Another Weapon in his Armoury, he spent all his Darts against the egyptians,
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or if any left, upon the rebellious Israelites in the wildernesse, Therefore be strong, &c. This their way was their folly;
or if any left, upon the rebellious Israelites in the Wilderness, Therefore be strong, etc. This their Way was their folly;
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Be we wise, and minde, &c
Be we wise, and mind, etc.
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The second Proposition. Such terrible consequences doe not at all intrench upon the righteousnesse of God.
The second Proposition. Such terrible consequences do not At all entrench upon the righteousness of God.
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God is true, and as true, so he doth afflict:
God is true, and as true, so he does afflict:
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Thy judgements are righteous, ('tis Davids acknowledgement) and of very faithfulnesse thou hast afflicted me: Thy Judgments Are righteous, (it's Davids acknowledgement) and of very faithfulness thou hast afflicted me:
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Though we be punished, yet remaines he faithfull, and just, and good. And this righteousnesse of his is cleare even in such terrible answers.
Though we be punished, yet remains he faithful, and just, and good. And this righteousness of his is clear even in such terrible answers.
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Because they may be 1. According to our desires. 2. According to our deserts. 1. According to our desires.
Because they may be 1. According to our Desires. 2. According to our deserts. 1. According to our Desires.
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I suppose in this passage Desires rectified, and Prayers, such as they ought to be, and then terrible things may follow, yet our prayers not by them crossed. For observe,
I suppose in this passage Desires rectified, and Prayers, such as they ought to be, and then terrible things may follow, yet our Prayers not by them crossed. For observe,
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In every right desire, and prayer of faith, there are foure things: all which I gather from Psal. 17. 1, 2.
In every right desire, and prayer of faith, there Are foure things: all which I gather from Psalm 17. 1, 2.
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1. Howsoever our hearts are inclinable to decree a thing, as Job speakes, that is, to fasten on the particular, which we would have, prescribing as it were to God, how he should answer;
1. Howsoever our hearts Are inclinable to Decree a thing, as Job speaks, that is, to fasten on the particular, which we would have, prescribing as it were to God, how he should answer;
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yet faith makes a secret reference thereof to the good pleasure of God, and in that doth rest: Heare the right O Lord:
yet faith makes a secret Referente thereof to the good pleasure of God, and in that does rest: Hear the right Oh Lord:
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though I faine would be answered thus, yet if another kinde of answer be right in thy eyes, give that;
though I feign would be answered thus, yet if Another kind of answer be right in thy eyes, give that;
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for, Heare the right. Who knowes but this terrible occurrent was the right, and so agreeable to the praier of faith?
for, Hear the right. Who knows but this terrible occurrent was the right, and so agreeable to the prayer of faith?
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2. Heare me no farther in my praying cryes, then as they proceed from lips not fained.
2. Hear me no farther in my praying cries, then as they proceed from lips not feigned.
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If there be dissimulation in my hand, shut out my prayer.
If there be dissimulation in my hand, shut out my prayer.
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And Hosea is punctuall in giving the Character of prayers proceeding from lips fained, in Chap. 7. 14. 1. If heart and mouth agree not.
And Hosea is punctual in giving the Character of Prayers proceeding from lips feigned, in Chap. 7. 14. 1. If heart and Mouth agree not.
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But they have not cryed to me with their hearts. 2. If it be onely a generall confused inarticulate supplication, and deprecation, praying or humbling. But they have not cried to me with their hearts. 2. If it be only a general confused inarticulate supplication, and deprecation, praying or humbling.
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themselves that they might not be single. A praying frame is in request, the fashion of the times.
themselves that they might not be single. A praying frame is in request, the fashion of the times.
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But no particular fixed expresse mourning for such or such causes, or consequents, sinnes or miseries. They howled.
But no particular fixed express mourning for such or such Causes, or consequents, Sins or misery's. They howled.
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3. If onely for feare of evill.
3. If only for Fear of evil.
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They pray indeed, but it is when they are ready to drop into Hell, when they are on their beds of sicknesse,
They pray indeed, but it is when they Are ready to drop into Hell, when they Are on their Beds of sickness,
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and death, lest they should be damned. Vpon their beds. 4. If it be onely for the baser and earthly part of the mercy;
and death, lest they should be damned. Upon their Beds. 4. If it be only for the baser and earthly part of the mercy;
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for peace, that their persons and estates may be safe; for plenty, that they may have enough:
for peace, that their Persons and estates may be safe; for plenty, that they may have enough:
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They assemble themselves, they troope together, come with the people of God to Fasts and publique humiliations,
They assemble themselves, they troop together, come with the people of God to Fasts and public humiliations,
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but it is for corne and for wine. They look no higher.
but it is for corn and for wine. They look no higher.
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5. If they walk not in the strength of their prayers, endeavoring holinesse afterward in the feare of God. They rebell against me.
5. If they walk not in the strength of their Prayers, endeavouring holiness afterwards in the Fear of God. They rebel against me.
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If this description lay hold upon our spirits, and presents to our view the state of our hearts, here in this terrible act is no crossing of our prayers,
If this description lay hold upon our spirits, and presents to our view the state of our hearts, Here in this terrible act is no crossing of our Prayers,
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because they proceeded from fained lips. 3. This is my request:
Because they proceeded from feigned lips. 3. This is my request:
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Let the issue, the consequent, that followes upon my prayers, appeare to be thy worke, that thy hand is in it, (be it what it will be) and I am satisfied.
Let the issue, the consequent, that follows upon my Prayers, appear to be thy work, that thy hand is in it, (be it what it will be) and I am satisfied.
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Let my sentence come forth from thy presence: Let that which is decreed upon for my prayer come from thee.Let my sentence come forth from thy presence: Let that which is decreed upon for my prayer come from thee.
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So that if God inables us to see his hand in this sad act, it is according to our prayers:
So that if God inables us to see his hand in this sad act, it is according to our Prayers:
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Can we but see, that it is a sentence came from Gods presence? this terrible doing then is our answer.
Can we but see, that it is a sentence Come from God's presence? this terrible doing then is our answer.
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4. Let the uprightnesse of my heart be accepted, Let thy eyes behold uprightnesse, and I am contented.
4. Let the uprightness of my heart be accepted, Let thy eyes behold uprightness, and I am contented.
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If God doe any way evidence his acceptance of our duty, to our spirits, we shall see and say, The duty and a day of prayer,
If God do any Way evidence his acceptance of our duty, to our spirits, we shall see and say, The duty and a day of prayer,
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and such terrible consequents may stand together, without any intrenchment upon the righteousnesse of God:
and such terrible consequents may stand together, without any entrenchment upon the righteousness of God:
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Goe thy way, eate thy meat with joy, and drinke thy wine with a cheerfull heart, Go thy Way, eat thy meat with joy, and drink thy wine with a cheerful heart,
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for God now accepteth thy worke. Thus this answer may be as we desire. 2. According to our deserts.for God now Accepteth thy work. Thus this answer may be as we desire. 2. According to our deserts.
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If the answer be deserved, then may God be righteous.
If the answer be deserved, then may God be righteous.
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Is there not a cause why the most righteous God should answer us by terrible things? Let me here (according to my method and manner) discover from Scripture, causes of the successelesse proceedings of our Armies,
Is there not a cause why the most righteous God should answer us by terrible things? Let me Here (according to my method and manner) discover from Scripture, Causes of the successless proceedings of our Armies,
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and lay them down positively, leaving the particular application to every mans heart. And I deduce them to three heads. The sins of Former times. Our Armies. Our selves. I. Of former times.
and lay them down positively, leaving the particular application to every men heart. And I deduce them to three Heads. The Sins of Former times. Our Armies. Our selves. I. Of former times.
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Hos. 10. 9. O Israel, thou hast sinned from the dayes of Gibeah. Hos. 10. 9. Oh Israel, thou hast sinned from the days of Gibeah.
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Now whether you refer this to the horrible abuse of the Levites Concubine committed in Gibeah of Benjamin, as some doe,
Now whither you refer this to the horrible abuse of the Levites Concubine committed in Gibeah of Benjamin, as Some do,
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or to their sinfull way of asking a King, done in Gibeah of Saul, as others doe;
or to their sinful Way of asking a King, done in Gibeah of Saul, as Others do;
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it is all one to the point in hand.
it is all one to the point in hand.
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It was a sinne committed some hundred yeares before Hosea was borne, yet this by him was charged upon them now,
It was a sin committed Some hundred Years before Hosea was born, yet this by him was charged upon them now,
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and plainly said, that for this, the battell against the children of iniquity could not overtake them.
and plainly said, that for this, the battle against the children of iniquity could not overtake them.
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This particular was taken to heart by you, since this sitting, when by an Ordinance you called upon the Kingdome to be humbled for the blood shed in the Marian persecution.
This particular was taken to heart by you, since this sitting, when by an Ordinance you called upon the Kingdom to be humbled for the blood shed in the Marian persecution.
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If such an Ordinance were reprinted, with some additions concerning mixtures in Gods service, and violence against Gods servants under the Prelaticall tyranny, it might possibly doe much good. II. Of our Armies.
If such an Ordinance were Reprinted, with Some additions Concerning mixtures in God's service, and violence against God's Servants under the Prelatical tyranny, it might possibly do much good. II Of our Armies.
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Moses, Deut. 1. 41. & seq. specifies three particulars, that made them turne their backs in the day of Battell. 1. Prophanenesse.Moses, Deuteronomy 1. 41. & seq. Specifies three particulars, that made them turn their backs in the day of Battle. 1. Profaneness.
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You would not heare, but rebelled against the Lord. God is not with Israel, saith the Prophet.
You would not hear, but rebelled against the Lord. God is not with Israel, Says the Prophet.
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Oh how it is to be wished, that a holy Cause were managed by holy Agents,
O how it is to be wished, that a holy Cause were managed by holy Agents,
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and that when our Armies remove, they would put from them every evill thing. 2. Self ends.
and that when our Armies remove, they would put from them every evil thing. 2. Self ends.
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Every one his owne severally, few the publique solely. Verse 41. Ye girded on every one The Weapons of HIS War;
Every one his own severally, few the public solely. Verse 41. You girded on every one The Weapons of HIS War;
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as if a different war to every souldier.
as if a different war to every soldier.
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It was a war of credit to one, of revenge to another, of profit to a third:
It was a war of credit to one, of revenge to Another, of profit to a third:
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as that outlandish Captaine ingenuously confessed to one, commending, that for conscience he was come over to maintaine the true Religion:
as that outlandish Captain ingenuously confessed to one, commending, that for conscience he was come over to maintain the true Religion:
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Nay, nay, said hee, I neither know what Conscience or Religion is, I am come over to fight for my Credit and my Pay.
Nay, nay, said he, I neither know what Conscience or Religion is, I am come over to fight for my Credit and my Pay.
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3. Wilfull putting themselves into disadvantages. We will goe up to the hill. No, said Moses, the Amorites are above at the top;
3. Wilful putting themselves into disadvantages. We will go up to the hill. No, said Moses, the amorites Are above At the top;
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they have a great advantage against you; yet you would presumptuously go up to the Hill:
they have a great advantage against you; yet you would presumptuously go up to the Hill:
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but what followed? The Amorites came against you, and chased you, as Bees doe, and ye were destroyed before them. III. Of our selves. Here is a wide field. I mention three.
but what followed? The amorites Come against you, and chased you, as Bees do, and you were destroyed before them. III. Of our selves. Here is a wide field. I mention three.
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1. The first from Hagg. 1. Slacknesse in the work of Religion, in promoting the wayes of God, and establishing his truth:
1. The First from Haggai 1. Slackness in the work of Religion, in promoting the ways of God, and establishing his truth:
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and more particularly, our not walking sutably to our conditions, our insensiblenesse on these dayes of humiliation.
and more particularly, our not walking suitably to our conditions, our insensibleness on these days of humiliation.
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No man put on his best aray, saith God of Israel. Wee are an unhumbled people.No man put on his best array, Says God of Israel. we Are an unhumbled people.
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Many cleare evidences whereof (besides others) are our unseasonable — feasts.
Many clear evidences whereof (beside Others) Are our unseasonable — feasts.
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2. Carelesnesse in keeping, and dealing with delinquents. 1 King. 20. 42. Because thou hast let goe out of thy hand the man of my curse, whom I have devoted to destruction, thy life shall goe for his, thy people for his people.
2. Carelessness in keeping, and dealing with delinquents. 1 King. 20. 42. Because thou hast let go out of thy hand the man of my curse, whom I have devoted to destruction, thy life shall go for his, thy people for his people.
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Thy punishment shall not onely be personall, but Nationall, thy People, Souldiers, Armies, all lye at stake for it.
Thy punishment shall not only be personal, but National, thy People, Soldiers, Armies, all lie At stake for it.
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I could wish some care used in this, lest an answer be put into the mouth of the adversary, to evade that which perhaps is not of least use in the justification of this Cause in hand.
I could wish Some care used in this, lest an answer be put into the Mouth of the adversary, to evade that which perhaps is not of least use in the justification of this Cause in hand.
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The controversie hath sometimes beene stated thus:
The controversy hath sometime been stated thus:
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That the Supreme Court of Judicature may by force of armes fetch in delinquents to be punished, That the Supreme Court of Judicature may by force of arms fetch in delinquents to be punished,
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though they be protected by the Royall Person. Tis true, Religion, Liberties, and other things, are now intwisted within the same controversie;though they be protected by the Royal Person. This true, Religion, Liberties, and other things, Are now intwisted within the same controversy;
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but the other being one, and perhaps a maine part, what can bee replyed, when the not censuring of delinquents in our power shall be thrown before us? &c. There are severall persons, and severall punishments: we presse not severity;
but the other being one, and perhaps a main part, what can be replied, when the not censuring of delinquents in our power shall be thrown before us? etc. There Are several Persons, and several punishments: we press not severity;
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let actions be weighed, and a just proportion observed. Look to all degrees, and spare none:
let actions be weighed, and a just proportion observed. Look to all Degrees, and spare none:
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and among the rest the Prelates, whose offences, in case they should not be found capitall, that device of sending them to New England, transcends all the inventions I ever met with.
and among the rest the Prelates, whose offences, in case they should not be found capital, that device of sending them to New England, transcends all the Inventions I ever met with.
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3. No care for the restitution to every man of his losses. This is a pressure, and followed with wars.
3. No care for the restitution to every man of his losses. This is a pressure, and followed with wars.
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Asa oppressed some of his subjects, and the remainder of his dayes was unquiet: From henceforth thou shalt have warres. Asa oppressed Some of his subject's, and the remainder of his days was unquiet: From henceforth thou shalt have wars.
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How mindfull was Abraham, that every man should have his owne to a shooe latchet? Gen. 14. 23. And no lesse David, 1 Sam. 30. 25. when some of his souldiers through wearinesse were disabled to follow.
How mindful was Abraham, that every man should have his own to a shoe latchet? Gen. 14. 23. And no less David, 1 Sam. 30. 25. when Some of his Soldiers through weariness were disabled to follow.
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The cry of many a poore undone man is great; make the spoiler returne the theft to the uttermost Farthing.
The cry of many a poor undone man is great; make the spoiler return the theft to the uttermost Farthing.
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These are some parts of our wayes:
These Are Some parts of our ways:
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and if these or the like vices abound, when God answers terrible things, why doth living man complaine? In these still remaineth he righteous in himselfe,
and if these or the like vices abound, when God answers terrible things, why does living man complain? In these still remains he righteous in himself,
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and to us a God of salvation. Which is
and to us a God of salvation. Which is
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The third Proposition.
The third Proposition.
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Such terrible consequences may bee the way, whereby God to a Land becomes a saving God.
Such terrible consequences may be the Way, whereby God to a Land becomes a Saving God.
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Oh God thou art terrible out of thy holy places, Psal. 68. ult. That evidence which we have of thee from holy duties, is terrible,
O God thou art terrible out of thy holy places, Psalm 68. ult. That evidence which we have of thee from holy duties, is terrible,
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yet herein the God of Israel is he, a God prevailed with, a saving God. Herein observe three steps.
yet herein the God of Israel is he, a God prevailed with, a Saving God. Herein observe three steps.
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1. There is a time, a set time, when God is a saving God to his people.
1. There is a time, a Set time, when God is a Saving God to his people.
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Thou wilt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for the time, the set time is come, Psal. 102. 13. The vision is yet for an appointed time, it will surely come, Thou wilt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for the time, the Set time is come, Psalm 102. 13. The vision is yet for an appointed time, it will surely come,
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and not tarry, Hab. 2. 3. There is a time both for man to work for the Lord, and not tarry, Hab. 2. 3. There is a time both for man to work for the Lord,
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and for the Lord to work for man:
and for the Lord to work for man:
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When the former must shew himselfe a God-serving man, and the latter will shew himselfe a man-saving God.
When the former must show himself a god-serving man, and the latter will show himself a man-saving God.
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2. This time, this set time, is onely to be taken from the fit disposition of the receiver.
2. This time, this Set time, is only to be taken from the fit disposition of the receiver.
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Gods hands are stretched out all day to give, but man hath sometimes put off his coat,
God's hands Are stretched out all day to give, but man hath sometime put off his coat,
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and is loath to put it on; is not ready to open when the Beloved knocks. 3. Terrible answers thus dispose:
and is loath to put it on; is not ready to open when the beloved knocks. 3. Terrible answers thus dispose:
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they prepare Gods way, hasten his comming. God is saving, by desolating the adversary, by prospering his people.
they prepare God's Way, hasten his coming. God is Saving, by desolating the adversary, by prospering his people.
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These terrible answers fit both, the wicked for desolation, the righteous for consolation: the one by hardning, the other by selfe-viewing.
These terrible answers fit both, the wicked for desolation, the righteous for consolation: the one by hardening, the other by self-viewing.
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Observe we then here the ripenesse of them both for their severall ends; of the 1. Wicked for destruction. 2. Good for salvation.
Observe we then Here the ripeness of them both for their several ends; of the 1. Wicked for destruction. 2. Good for salvation.
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1. When is a wicked people ripe for ruine, and what are the signes of its approach? The probable conjectures hereof are from foure grounds.
1. When is a wicked people ripe for ruin, and what Are the Signs of its approach? The probable Conjectures hereof Are from foure grounds.
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Their 1. Combination in wickednesse. 2. Hurtfulnesse to others. 3. Security. 4. Prophanenesse.
Their 1. Combination in wickedness. 2. Hurtfulness to Others. 3. Security. 4. Profaneness.
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All these the Prophet Nahum cap. 1. 10. positively layes downe, and saith expresly, that when these are found, they shall be consumed as stubble fully dried. But heare the particulars.
All these the Prophet Nahum cap. 1. 10. positively lays down, and Says expressly, that when these Are found, they shall be consumed as stubble Fully dried. But hear the particulars.
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1. Their combination in sin, and mutuall strengthening the hands of iniquity:
1. Their combination in since, and mutual strengthening the hands of iniquity:
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while they be folden together, as thornes, inwrapped one within another for their more firme establishment and resistance.
while they be folden together, as thorns, inwrapped one within Another for their more firm establishment and resistance.
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When hand joynes with hand, when our Prelacy had strengthened their interests with their owne combined resolves, backed herein with the countenance of Supreme Authority,
When hand joins with hand, when our Prelacy had strengthened their interests with their own combined resolves, backed herein with the countenance of Supreme authority,
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and had made the tye (as they hoped) indissoluble by a devised Oath;
and had made the tie (as they hoped) indissoluble by a devised Oath;
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thus folden together like thornes, we saw them suddenly on a flame, like stubble fully dry. 2. Their hurtfulnesse.
thus folden together like thorns, we saw them suddenly on a flame, like stubble Fully dry. 2. Their hurtfulness.
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Like thornes, tearing the cloathes and flesh of such as came within their reach.
Like thorns, tearing the clothes and Flesh of such as Come within their reach.
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When a wicked one is growne so pestilent, that a man cannot in safety speake to them, choosing rather to have to doe with an angry Lyon,
When a wicked one is grown so pestilent, that a man cannot in safety speak to them, choosing rather to have to do with an angry lion,
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and a raging Beare, then sin lyes at the doore. Oh how untoward were our Prelates and their Courts become!
and a raging Bear, then since lies At the door. O how untoward were our Prelates and their Courts become!
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Thousands whom they chased, as Bees doe, drave out of the Land, imprisoned, fined, confined, silenced, deprived, ruined, rending them like thornes, can witnesse. 3. Their security:
Thousands whom they chased, as Bees do, drave out of the Land, imprisoned, fined, confined, silenced, deprived, ruined, rending them like thorns, can witness. 3. Their security:
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crying to themselves peace and safety, then shall come upon them sudden destruction, 1 Thess. 5. 3. When they shall be drunken as drunkards, one,
crying to themselves peace and safety, then shall come upon them sudden destruction, 1 Thess 5. 3. When they shall be drunken as drunkards, one,
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yea a principall adjunct whereof is to be mindlesse of the times and the calamities. Wo to those that follow strong drinke.
yea a principal adjunct whereof is to be mindless of the times and the calamities. Woe to those that follow strong drink.
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Why? Because they regard not the worke of the Lord, nor consider the operation of his hands, Isa. 5. 11, 12. Of all men a drunkard is least fit to minde Gods doings.
Why? Because they regard not the work of the Lord, nor Consider the operation of his hands, Isaiah 5. 11, 12. Of all men a drunkard is least fit to mind God's doings.
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Many among us, about three yeares agone, had set these since-felt miseries farre away out of their sight,
Many among us, about three Years ago, had Set these since-felt misery's Far away out of their sighed,
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and as for any Items or Caveats given that way, they puffed at them;
and as for any Items or Caveats given that Way, they puffed At them;
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so drowned in ease, and drunken in security were many the very day or night before God tooke away their pride. Consider, and be mindfull. 4. Their prophanenesse: drunken as drunkards, abominably vitious.
so drowned in ease, and drunken in security were many the very day or night before God took away their pride. Consider, and be mindful. 4. Their profaneness: drunken as drunkards, abominably vicious.
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What sin is not a drunkard guilty of? When the cry of Sodome reaches to heaven,
What since is not a drunkard guilty of? When the cry of Sodom reaches to heaven,
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and the sins of the Amorites are full, the heavens rained vengeance on the one, the earth spued out the other.
and the Sins of the amorites Are full, the heavens reigned vengeance on the one, the earth spewed out the other.
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Seest thou one wicked overmuch? he shall perish out of his time.
See thou one wicked overmuch? he shall perish out of his time.
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Beholdest thou the breaking out of filthinesse, and sin touching sin? these are stubble fully dry, ready for the fire :
Beholdest thou the breaking out of filthiness, and since touching since? these Are stubble Fully dry, ready for the fire:
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these are conjectures of their end, and probabilities of desolation nigh at hand:
these Are Conjectures of their end, and probabilities of desolation High At hand:
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And unto the height of these they mount up by no step sooner, then by Gods answering his servants prayers by terrible things.
And unto the height of these they mount up by no step sooner, then by God's answering his Servants Prayers by terrible things.
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Then they combine, their party gets strength, and Gods people pay for it, then they scratch like Thornes, and rage like Beares:
Then they combine, their party gets strength, and God's people pay for it, then they scratch like Thorns, and rage like Bears:
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They flatter themselves in their wayes, and say, I shall never sit desolate.
They flatter themselves in their ways, and say, I shall never fit desolate.
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Then prophanenesse compasseth them as a chaine, and having hearts as full of mischief, as Hell is of horrour, drunken with prosperity, are caried on with fury.
Then profaneness Compasseth them as a chain, and having hearts as full of mischief, as Hell is of horror, drunken with Prosperity, Are carried on with fury.
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But in that day their thoughts perish, they are gone, and are no more. When pride compasseth the wicked as a chaine, and violence covereth them as a garment;
But in that day their thoughts perish, they Are gone, and Are no more. When pride Compasseth the wicked as a chain, and violence Covereth them as a garment;
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when they are corrupt, and speak wickedly;
when they Are corrupt, and speak wickedly;
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when they set their mouthes against heaven, and live as if there were no God in Israel:
when they Set their mouths against heaven, and live as if there were no God in Israel:
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then suddenly shall they be destroyed, and that without remedy.
then suddenly shall they be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2. So on the other side, there is a time when, and a disposition whereby the Saints are fitted for mercy, prepared to receive God as a saving God.
2. So on the other side, there is a time when, and a disposition whereby the Saints Are fitted for mercy, prepared to receive God as a Saving God.
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This fitnesse see held forth in two Scriptures. 1. From Psal. 24. 4. Here the qualifications of one that shall ascend into the hill of the Lord are set down:
This fitness see held forth in two Scriptures. 1. From Psalm 24. 4. Here the qualifications of one that shall ascend into the hill of the Lord Are Set down:
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viz. He that hath 1. Cleane hands. 2. Pure heart. 3. A soule not lift up to vanity. 1. Cleane hands.viz. He that hath 1. Clean hands. 2. Pure heart. 3. A soul not lift up to vanity. 1. Clean hands.
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Hands are the instrument of action, and pointeth us thereby to an holy imployment. 2. Pure heart, or judgement;
Hands Are the Instrument of actium, and pointeth us thereby to an holy employment. 2. Pure heart, or judgement;
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cleare in the principles and spirituall grounds of the work. 3. A soule not lift up to vanity.
clear in the principles and spiritual grounds of the work. 3. A soul not lift up to vanity.
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Affection not wrongfully fastned on that which is nothing, transitory, and hurtfull.
Affection not wrongfully fastened on that which is nothing, transitory, and hurtful.
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That person then by these terrible occurrences is prepared to receive a saving God, that hath a heart 1. Holily imployed. 2. Clearly convinced. 3. Rightly affected. I. Holily imployed.
That person then by these terrible occurrences is prepared to receive a Saving God, that hath a heart 1. Holily employed. 2. Clearly convinced. 3. Rightly affected. I. Holily employed.
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The hearts imployment is only to make its addresse to God, by prayer and supplication to seek to him.
The hearts employment is only to make its address to God, by prayer and supplication to seek to him.
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So David, Psal. 105. 4. presseth, and withall sheweth in what particulars we must seek him.
So David, Psalm 105. 4. Presseth, and withal shows in what particulars we must seek him.
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1. Generally, Seeke the Lord. Seek him, to finde his hand in his works; seek him, to gaine his favour to his works. 2. Particularly. In seeking him
1. Generally, Seek the Lord. Seek him, to find his hand in his works; seek him, to gain his favour to his works. 2. Particularly. In seeking him
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1. Seek his strength, spirituall support from him under these terrible answers; that we may be able to stand fast.
1. Seek his strength, spiritual support from him under these terrible answers; that we may be able to stand fast.
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2. Seek his face, his gracious acceptance of you and your prayers in your severall addresses to his Throne. Seek the Lord; seek his strength;
2. Seek his face, his gracious acceptance of you and your Prayers in your several Addresses to his Throne. Seek the Lord; seek his strength;
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seek his face. II. Cleerly convinced of two things. 1. Of his own sin. 2. Of the righteousnesse of God.
seek his face. II Clearly convinced of two things. 1. Of his own since. 2. Of the righteousness of God.
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1. Of his own sin, and just demerit of the terrour.
1. Of his own since, and just demerit of the terror.
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I will goe and returne to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, Hos. 5. 13. Gods assisting and prospering presence may be withdrawn from a Nation, he may be gone to His place;I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, Hos. 5. 13. God's assisting and prospering presence may be withdrawn from a nation, he may be gone to His place;
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he may contract, and as it were confine himself to the soules;
he may contract, and as it were confine himself to the Souls;
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and faith of his Saints, which is one of his dwelling places, till that Nation be clearly convinced that they are justly punished for their transgression.
and faith of his Saints, which is one of his Dwelling places, till that nation be clearly convinced that they Are justly punished for their Transgression.
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2. Of the righteousnesse of God. Mich. 6. 5. Remember but the particulars of Gods proceedings;
2. Of the righteousness of God. Mich. 6. 5. remember but the particulars of God's proceedings;
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use any and all meanes you can, that you may bee brought to know the righteousnesse of God. III. Rightly affected.
use any and all means you can, that you may be brought to know the righteousness of God. III. Rightly affected.
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This is when the heart is caried after 1. The purity of Gods wayes, of Religion.
This is when the heart is carried After 1. The purity of God's ways, of Religion.
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It is the time, the set time for God to arise, and have mercy upon Sion,
It is the time, the Set time for God to arise, and have mercy upon Sion,
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when his servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof Psal. 102. 13. 2. The publique good.
when his Servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof Psalm 102. 13. 2. The public good.
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The Centurion, Luke 7. is said to be worthy of helpe from Christ, because he loves our Nation, verse 5. 2 From Lam. 3. 26. This Scripture also hath a threefold qualification of one fitted for the salvation of God.
The Centurion, Lycia 7. is said to be worthy of help from christ, Because he loves our nation, verse 5. 2 From Lam. 3. 26. This Scripture also hath a threefold qualification of one fitted for the salvation of God.
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It is good that a man should both. — Or after the Originall,
It is good that a man should both. — Or After the Original,
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The good man, and he that hopeth, and silently waiteth, is for the salvation of the Lord. 1. The good man. A godly sanctified man. His priviledges are many. Happinesses belong unto him.
The good man, and he that Hopes, and silently waits, is for the salvation of the Lord. 1. The good man. A godly sanctified man. His privileges Are many. Happinesses belong unto him.
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All those rayes of light, that streame from Sion, are his peculiars, God doth thence blesse him, Psal. 128. in three things, (and these likewise happy in him.) 1. In himselfe. 2. In his family. 3. In his Country. 1. In himselfe. All those rays of Light, that stream from Sion, Are his peculiars, God does thence bless him, Psalm 128. in three things, (and these likewise happy in him.) 1. In himself. 2. In his family. 3. In his Country. 1. In himself.
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He shall share in all the common comforts of the Land. What mercy soever is given to the publique, is given to him.
He shall share in all the Common comforts of the Land. What mercy soever is given to the public, is given to him.
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He is alwayes remembred in the favour, God brings to his people, and his particular visited with the Lands salvation.
He is always remembered in the favour, God brings to his people, and his particular visited with the Lands salvation.
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Is the Nation glad? In that gladnesse he rejoyceth.
Is the nation glad? In that gladness he Rejoiceth.
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Is Gods inheritance refreshed when it is weary? In it and with it he doth glory. Is God's inheritance refreshed when it is weary? In it and with it he does glory.
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He shall see, that is, injoy, share in the good of Jerusalem all the dayes of his life. 2. In his family:
He shall see, that is, enjoy, share in the good of Jerusalem all the days of his life. 2. In his family:
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He shall see his childrens children. He shall see his Children's children.
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A just man walkes in his integrity, and his children are blessed after him, Prov. 20. 7. 3. In his Country:A just man walks in his integrity, and his children Are blessed After him, Curae 20. 7. 3. In his Country:
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Peace upon Israel. The Lord hath blessed thee since my comming, saith Jacob to Laban, at my foot. Peace upon Israel. The Lord hath blessed thee since my coming, Says Jacob to Laban, At my foot.
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Blessings are sent to every place where the Saints feet tread. Abraham was the worlds blessing, and God commanded so. Be thou a blessing.
Blessings Are sent to every place where the Saints feet tread. Abraham was the world's blessing, and God commanded so. Be thou a blessing.
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We have blessed you, we have made you a blessing, you, your selves to others.
We have blessed you, we have made you a blessing, you, your selves to Others.
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Psal. 118. 26. But in spirituals, from the house of the Lord, that is the maine of Gods salvation.Psalm 118. 26. But in spirituals, from the house of the Lord, that is the main of God's salvation.
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A godly man is for the salvation of God. 2. And he that hopeth.
A godly man is for the salvation of God. 2. And he that Hopes.
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Blessed are they that wait for him, Isai. 30. 18. Why is the living man (the man spiritually living) sorrowfull? is Jeremies mournfull demand. Blessed Are they that wait for him, Isaiah 30. 18. Why is the living man (the man spiritually living) sorrowful? is Jeremies mournful demand.
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He himselfe answers, Man suffers for his sin. And we say, most of the sorrowes, unhappinesses, sad conditions of the people of God,
He himself answers, Man suffers for his since. And we say, most of the sorrows, Unhappinesses, sad conditions of the people of God,
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and their agents, is for sin, for this sin, Their earthly confidence.
and their agents, is for since, for this since, Their earthly confidence.
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They do not partake from God of salvation, because they doe not hope in God for salvation.
They do not partake from God of salvation, Because they do not hope in God for salvation.
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Jacob (it's probable) began to settle a little to the things of this world, making that to him a firme possession, which his father esteemed but as a temporary abode, And Jacob DWELT in the Land wherein his Father was a stranger, Gen. 37. 1. And see him presently sadded in Joseph his darling.Jacob (it's probable) began to settle a little to the things of this world, making that to him a firm possession, which his father esteemed but as a temporary Abided, And Jacob DWELLED in the Land wherein his Father was a stranger, Gen. 37. 1. And see him presently sadded in Joseph his darling.
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Judah feared Joseph because of his dreames, upon Reubens forfeiture he hoped after a Kingdome, which those dreames seemed to bequeath to Joseph; in this he was loath to be prevented, unwilling, that any, that a brother should step in betweene a Kingdome and his issue.Judah feared Joseph Because of his dreams, upon Reubens forfeiture he hoped After a Kingdom, which those dreams seemed to Bequeath to Joseph; in this he was loath to be prevented, unwilling, that any, that a brother should step in between a Kingdom and his issue.
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If this were removed, all were sure. Judah sticks not at it;
If this were removed, all were sure. Judah sticks not At it;
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his brothers slaughter is spoke of, his sale effected, and so his person made incapable, the thing impossible,
his Brother's slaughter is spoke of, his sale effected, and so his person made incapable, the thing impossible,
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and Judahs sons are heires apparent to a crown. Thus far earthly policy bore up. He that remembers Er and Onan, will assert what here is said.
and Judahs Sons Are Heirs apparent to a crown. Thus Far earthly policy boar up. He that remembers Er and Onan, will assert what Here is said.
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The spirituall beleever, not the Politician, is for the salvation of God. Joseph himselfe is become a Courtier, and a Favourite:
The spiritual believer, not the Politician, is for the salvation of God. Joseph himself is become a Courtier, and a Favourite:
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his experience had fully informed him, how changeable were great ones favours. Hee hoped by affected neatnesse, and Courtlike behaviour to keep himselfe in grace:
his experience had Fully informed him, how changeable were great ones favours. He hoped by affected neatness, and Courtlike behaviour to keep himself in grace:
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whereby he became insnared almost to his ruine. He that hopeth. 3. And is silent, patiently undergoing what God layes on him.
whereby he became Ensnared almost to his ruin. He that Hopes. 3. And is silent, patiently undergoing what God lays on him.
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This is the Lords doing, saith Moses. And Aaron held his peace, saith the Text. You have heard of the patience of Job, and know what end the Lord made.This is the lords doing, Says Moses. And Aaron held his peace, Says the Text. You have herd of the patience of Job, and know what end the Lord made.
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Be silent to Jehovah, and under his hand, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Be silent to Jehovah, and under his hand, and verily thou shalt be fed.
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For, the good man, and he that hopeth, and silently waiteth, that, that is hee that is for the salvation of the Lord.
For, the good man, and he that Hopes, and silently waits, that, that is he that is for the salvation of the Lord.
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These are the severall qualifications, that ripen both the wicked and the righteous for their ends respectively,
These Are the several qualifications, that ripen both the wicked and the righteous for their ends respectively,
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and in them both doth God appeare a saving God. The sum of all is: Terrible answers harden the wicked, and make them irreconciliable to the waies of God.
and in them both does God appear a Saving God. The sum of all is: Terrible answers harden the wicked, and make them irreconciliable to the ways of God.
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They make them to combine their strength, that they may be as Thornes to hurt the man that is more righteous then they.
They make them to combine their strength, that they may be as Thorns to hurt the man that is more righteous then they.
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These terrible things plunge them into security and prophanenesse, and makes them as stubble fully dry. But the same so prepare the Saints,
These terrible things plunge them into security and profaneness, and makes them as stubble Fully dry. But the same so prepare the Saints,
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so exerciseth their thoughts, convinceth their judgements, and regulateth their affections, so sanctifieth their persons, exciteth their dependence,
so Exerciseth their thoughts, Convinces their Judgments, and regulateth their affections, so Sanctifieth their Persons, Exciteth their dependence,
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and quieteth their spirits, that they shall quickly perceive God in this way to be the preserver of men.
and quieteth their spirits, that they shall quickly perceive God in this Way to be the preserver of men.
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Againe, terrible answers last not long.
Again, terrible answers last not long.
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A day, a night, an houre, a moment, a little moment doe in Scripture phrase expresse the duration of Gods frowne;
A day, a night, an hour, a moment, a little moment do in Scripture phrase express the duration of God's frown;
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and whilest thus, it is but as a Chirurgions lancing in order to healing. He terribly speaks when he intends certainly to save.
and whilst thus, it is but as a Chirurgeons lancing in order to healing. He terribly speaks when he intends Certainly to save.
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The men in Hosea's time apprehended so much, and thorough a terrible appearance saw God a saving God.
The men in Hosea's time apprehended so much, and through a terrible appearance saw God a Saving God.
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Come, let us returne to the Lord, &c. Or rather thus:Come, let us return to the Lord, etc. Or rather thus:
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Goe ye, and we will returne to the, &c. Ephraim was now under Gods hand, they had walked after a sinfull Commandment,
Go you, and we will return to thee, etc. Ephraim was now under God's hand, they had walked After a sinful Commandment,
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and God had rent them, & was departed: then they under the burden of pressures and sinne thus cry out:
and God had rend them, & was departed: then they under the burden of pressures and sin thus cry out:
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Goe ye, O ye servants of the Lord, go ye on in your most righteous wayes,
Go you, Oh you Servants of the Lord, go you on in your most righteous ways,
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and we also, we will returne to the Lord.
and we also, we will return to the Lord.
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What? to the Lord? see you not how terribly he deales? have you any hopes of being received? We confesse, he at this present answers by terrible things, he hath indeed torne us,
What? to the Lord? see you not how terribly he deals? have you any hope's of being received? We confess, he At this present answers by terrible things, he hath indeed torn us,
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but this is the way to a cure; he hath torne, and he will heale, yea otherwise we could not be healed;
but this is the Way to a cure; he hath torn, and he will heal, yea otherwise we could not be healed;
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to effect it therefore, He WILL smite, he will lance, and search, and so he will binde us up.
to Effect it Therefore, He WILL smite, he will lance, and search, and so he will bind us up.
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Thus in his terrours is he a saving God.
Thus in his terrors is he a Saving God.
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But they are bitter for the time, and should they lye long, we should be oppressed,
But they Are bitter for the time, and should they lie long, we should be oppressed,
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therefore after two dayes he will revive us, and in the third wee shall stand up, and be found.
Therefore After two days he will revive us, and in the third we shall stand up, and be found.
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The rod shall not long lye upon the lot of the righteous. God is oft corrective, never destructive.
The rod shall not long lie upon the lot of the righteous. God is oft corrective, never destructive.
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But the point is evident, and usuall. I draw on to a close. Jehoshaphat and we are in a like condition.
But the point is evident, and usual. I draw on to a close. Jehoshaphat and we Are in a like condition.
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Danger appeared, prayers are made, God is sought unto, the enemies grow strong.
Danger appeared, Prayers Are made, God is sought unto, the enemies grow strong.
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Looke yet nearlier, of the things requisite for such a time, they want much, have little;
Look yet nearlier, of the things requisite for such a time, they want much, have little;
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no courage, no strength, no armes nor armies considerable, no might to resist such a company comming against them;
no courage, no strength, no arms nor armies considerable, no might to resist such a company coming against them;
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the King is at his wits end, he knowes not what to doe, he is overwhelmed with feares;
the King is At his wits end, he knows not what to do, he is overwhelmed with fears;
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the people they run to God to be informed what to doe, they are drowned in teares; discoveries are made to both;
the people they run to God to be informed what to do, they Are drowned in tears; discoveries Are made to both;
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the Scouts from the enemie come running with terrible tidings, Oh Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat, an enemy,
the Scouts from the enemy come running with terrible tidings, O Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat, an enemy,
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an enemy, a numerous army marching furiously, already entred, and possessed of some strong places, &c. Thus they.
an enemy, a numerous army marching furiously, already entered, and possessed of Some strong places, etc. Thus they.
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A Prophet from the Lord, divinely inspired, from spirituall promises, gave strong incouragement; Be not dismayed, feare not numbers, minde not the persons, consider the Cause;
A Prophet from the Lord, divinely inspired, from spiritual promises, gave strong encouragement; Be not dismayed, Fear not numbers, mind not the Persons, Consider the Cause;
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thinke not who the men are, but whose the Cause is: The battell is not yours, but Gods:
think not who the men Are, but whose the Cause is: The battle is not yours, but God's:
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He will be with you as a Man of War: this terrible alarm is the way wherein he will be to you a saving God.
He will be with you as a Man of War: this terrible alarm is the Way wherein he will be to you a Saving God.
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As for you, Set your selves; Stand still, and see the salvation of God. 1. Set your selves.
As for you, Set your selves; Stand still, and see the salvation of God. 1. Set your selves.
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This is our duty, we must not be idle, God blesseth us in all we put our hand to;
This is our duty, we must not be idle, God Blesses us in all we put our hand to;
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Goe downe against the enemy, do your best; let the Souldiers march, the battell be ordered; set your hearts to; compose your spirits;
Go down against the enemy, do your best; let the Soldiers march, the battle be ordered; Set your hearts to; compose your spirits;
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have an eye to the Covenant; looke up to heaven; let the soule be beleeving, the body be doing;
have an eye to the Covenant; look up to heaven; let the soul be believing, the body be doing;
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set your selves in a right posture either way, that neither may your faithlesse hearts lose your God, nor your disorders, the battell. Set your selves. 2. Stand still: be silent, quiet, 1. From feares and discouragements:
Set your selves in a right posture either Way, that neither may your faithless hearts loose your God, nor your disorders, the battle. Set your selves. 2. Stand still: be silent, quiet, 1. From fears and discouragements:
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neither fear nor doubt the successe, that belongs to God, not to you; have an eye to your own, your affections, your aimes, your manner of managing;
neither Fear nor doubt the success, that belongs to God, not to you; have an eye to your own, your affections, your aims, your manner of managing;
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referre the rest to him to whom it belongs: Trust you in God, when the wicked bend their bowes.
refer the rest to him to whom it belongs: Trust you in God, when the wicked bend their bows.
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Hold your peace from any sinfull distrustfull passages, and then for the event, let come on us what will. Job 13. 13. 2. From shunning dangers by false wayes.
Hold your peace from any sinful distrustful passages, and then for the event, let come on us what will. Job 13. 13. 2. From shunning dangers by false ways.
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Let no mans judgement faile him. There is no safety in falshood: a complyance is odious to all.
Let no men judgement fail him. There is no safety in falsehood: a compliance is odious to all.
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A Castle is a refuge for a day, or so; flight prolongs the misery;
A Castle is a refuge for a day, or so; flight prolongs the misery;
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sinfully then to betray the Cause, or trust reposed in us, is to run into the danger we would avoid.
sinfully then to betray the Cause, or trust reposed in us, is to run into the danger we would avoid.
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Remember Sampsons wife and father in law:
remember Sampsons wife and father in law:
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The Philistims threatned to burne them, nothing but a treacherous betraying of Sampson can prevent it;
The philistines threatened to burn them, nothing but a treacherous betraying of Sampson can prevent it;
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rather then they will hazard themselves, they will break the bonds of relation. By their enticements Sampson is deceived. Mark the end.
rather then they will hazard themselves, they will break the bonds of Relation. By their enticements Sampson is deceived. Mark the end.
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He falls into the snare he shunned. The Philistims come up, and burn them both with fire.
He falls into the snare he shunned. The philistines come up, and burn them both with fire.
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Behold the severity and justice of God, who brought their feares upon them.
Behold the severity and Justice of God, who brought their fears upon them.
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So true is that of the Prophet, That shall be no confidence to the house of Israel which brings their iniquity to remembrance.
So true is that of the Prophet, That shall be no confidence to the house of Israel which brings their iniquity to remembrance.
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These are not the wayes therefore that God approves; stand still in a full dependence on him;
These Are not the ways Therefore that God approves; stand still in a full dependence on him;
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leave him to work his own ends by his own wayes. He is wise. Hold you your peace. Stand still, and
leave him to work his own ends by his own ways. He is wise. Hold you your peace. Stand still, and
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3. See the salvation of God, brought to passe three wayes to the people of God.
3. See the salvation of God, brought to pass three ways to the people of God.
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When their 1. Prayers 2. Persons 3. Cause get the victory. 1. When their prayers are victorious. So sometimes God fights:
When their 1. Prayers 2. Persons 3. Cause get the victory. 1. When their Prayers Are victorious. So sometime God fights:
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so Moses subdued Amalek: Jehoshaphat his enemies:
so Moses subdued Amalek: Jehoshaphat his enemies:
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and Hezekiah Senacherib: for prayer hath in it a power preservative, and destructive, and in this Mount is often God seene.
and Hezekiah Sennacherib: for prayer hath in it a power preservative, and destructive, and in this Mount is often God seen.
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2. When their persons get the victory. In all the prevalent proceedings of the Saints, the victory is of God:
2. When their Persons get the victory. In all the prevalent proceedings of the Saints, the victory is of God:
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ordinary meanes of Souldiers, Weapons, Stratagems, a strong City, are subordinate to God. He useth them, and effects by them what he pleaseth.
ordinary means of Soldiers, Weapons, Stratagems, a strong city, Are subordinate to God. He uses them, and effects by them what he Pleases.
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3. When the Cause stands up against all oppositions, though with the losse of the persons, Religion gets the upper hand by the sufferings of the professours.
3. When the Cause Stands up against all oppositions, though with the loss of the Persons, Religion gets the upper hand by the sufferings of the professors.
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Lift we up therefore both eyes and hearts, and see, and behold a saving God, when tempestuous round about him.
Lift we up Therefore both eyes and hearts, and see, and behold a Saving God, when tempestuous round about him.
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Gods answer the last day was Lightning, and an horrible Tempest:
God's answer the last day was Lightning, and an horrible Tempest:
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this drave us to our shelter, where being freed from the fury of the storme, we may with delight behold the refreshing drops intermixed.
this drave us to our shelter, where being freed from the fury of the storm, we may with delight behold the refreshing drops intermixed.
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This dayes imployment is this covert, wherein our desire is to meet, to finde God an hiding place,
This days employment is this covert, wherein our desire is to meet, to find God an hiding place,
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as the shadow of a great Rock in a weary Land. The signe of it,
as the shadow of a great Rock in a weary Land. The Signen of it,
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and our duty after it is to double our diligence after this day, to enlive our spirits in the wayes of the Lord.
and our duty After it is to double our diligence After this day, to enlive our spirits in the ways of the Lord.
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Jacob being blessed by Isaac, met with a crosse consequent, a purpose of Esau to murder him. A terrible answer.Jacob being blessed by Isaac, met with a cross consequent, a purpose of Esau to murder him. A terrible answer.
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This makes his fathers house unsafe: he leaves it, but sadly, and against his will.
This makes his Father's house unsafe: he leaves it, but sadly, and against his will.
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And Jacob went out from Beersheba. He was gone, verse 7. yet verse 10. hee went. And Jacob went out from Beersheba. He was gone, verse 7. yet verse 10. he went.
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Probably he set forward, and yet hanged back. His father, his mother, his family, his native Country, all are clogs:
Probably he Set forward, and yet hanged back. His father, his mother, his family, his native Country, all Are clogs:
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But at last gone he is: and in the way at Bethel, God, the God of his Fathers meets with him.
But At last gone he is: and in the Way At Bethel, God, the God of his Father's meets with him.
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By a banishment the God of his salvation appeared to him. Then Jacob lift up his feet and journeyed. Then he took heart to him.
By a banishment the God of his salvation appeared to him. Then Jacob lift up his feet and journeyed. Then he took heart to him.
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God, we hope, will make this day our Bethel. From this day forward, up and be doing. Double thy prayers, paines, purse.
God, we hope, will make this day our Bethel. From this day forward, up and be doing. Double thy Prayers, pains, purse.
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Ride on prosperously because of the word of truth and righteousnesse: Ride on prosperously Because of the word of truth and righteousness:
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that the right hand of the Lord may bring valiant things to passe for us and our Armies.
that the right hand of the Lord may bring valiant things to pass for us and our Armies.
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Once hath God answered by terrible things, but he will doe so no more. Therein he crossed not his righteous nature, though he concealed the acts of his mercy.
Once hath God answered by terrible things, but he will do so no more. Therein he crossed not his righteous nature, though he concealed the acts of his mercy.
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If he give us grace to improve it aright, the end will shew, it was the way whereby he became to us a saving GOD. FINIS.
If he give us grace to improve it aright, the end will show, it was the Way whereby he became to us a Saving GOD. FINIS.
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