The good man perished from the earth. Being a sermon preached upon the death of that eminent and faithful servant of Christ Mr. Christr. Fowler formerly of Reading, and lastly of London minister. By William Cooper M.A. and minister of the gospel.
And now Christian Friends you are come together on this occasion, and what are ye come out to see or hear? Are ye come with curiosity? Know I have brought nothing to feed that Worm,
And now Christian Friends you Are come together on this occasion, and what Are you come out to see or hear? are you come with curiosity? Know I have brought nothing to feed that Worm,
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or to please that Itch. Are there any here of that sort of hearers that haunted and infested this place, which came lately to pick quarrels, to lay snares, to mistake words,
or to please that Itch. are there any Here of that sort of hearers that haunted and infested this place, which Come lately to pick quarrels, to lay snares, to mistake words,
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Therefore he that hath Ears to hear, let him hear what the Word of God saith, Micah 7. ver. 1. and part of the 2d. In this Chapter the Prophet doth three Things:
Therefore he that hath Ears to hear, let him hear what the Word of God Says, micah 7. ver. 1. and part of the 2d. In this Chapter the Prophet does three Things:
2. The People of God comfort themselves with the hope of better times, ver. 7. 3. The Prophet encourageth godly men with the promise of Reformation, ver. 11. These are amplified many wayes:
2. The People of God Comfort themselves with the hope of better times, ver. 7. 3. The Prophet Encourageth godly men with the promise of Reformation, ver. 11. These Are amplified many ways:
But as to the first of these to which I am confined, note the paucity of good men is expressed two wayes, 1. Parabolically by an elegant Simily, v. 1. 2. Properly,
But as to the First of these to which I am confined, note the paucity of good men is expressed two ways, 1. Parabolically by an elegant Simily, v. 1. 2. Properly,
and in plain words, v. 2. Some make these words (which are the Prophets last Sermon) to be his complaint that he had no better su•cess in his Ministry.
and in plain words, v. 2. some make these words (which Are the prophets last Sermon) to be his complaint that he had no better su•cess in his Ministry.
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Nay for our example and encouragement under the like discouragements, he shews it is more thank-worthy with God, the less thank we have from men, ver. 5.
Nay for our Exampl and encouragement under the like discouragements, he shows it is more thankworthy with God, the less thank we have from men, ver. 5.
Thus the Psalmist could not forget the time of their captivated state in Babylon, when they sadly remembred Sion, and protested he would rather forget to speak or sing,
Thus the Psalmist could not forget the time of their captivated state in Babylon, when they sadly remembered Sion, and protested he would rather forget to speak or sing,
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than not to mourn over and pray for Jerusalem, yea and prefer it before the head of his joy; Psal. 131.5, 6. He that doth not sympathize with the Church of Christ, declares thereby that he is not of it, 1 Cor. 12.26. no part, no member, because he hath no feeling:
than not to mourn over and pray for Jerusalem, yea and prefer it before the head of his joy; Psalm 131.5, 6. He that does not sympathise with the Church of christ, declares thereby that he is not of it, 1 Cor. 12.26. no part, no member, Because he hath no feeling:
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of the state of it every where at present, of the fates of it, of the relation between it and Christ, of the appearance of God for it, of the promises of God to it, of the providences of God about it, of the enemies of God against it, of our lot and part in it:
of the state of it every where At present, of the fates of it, of the Relation between it and christ, of the appearance of God for it, of the promises of God to it, of the providences of God about it, of the enemies of God against it, of our lot and part in it:
All these things are worthy the survey of our most serious thoughts, Psal. 48.13, 14. to walk about Sion, to tell her towers, to mark her palaces and bulwarks,
All these things Are worthy the survey of our most serious thoughts, Psalm 48.13, 14. to walk about Sion, to tell her towers, to mark her palaces and bulwarks,
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and how miraculously it is preserved, though cruelly threatned. Great and glorious things are spoken of thee thou City of God, Psal. 87.3. among others, that God will build up Sion; and when he doth, he will appear in his glory; Psal. 102.16.
and how miraculously it is preserved, though cruelly threatened. Great and glorious things Are spoken of thee thou city of God, Psalm 87.3. among Others, that God will built up Sion; and when he does, he will appear in his glory; Psalm 102.16.
to ver. 16. Cant. 6.9, 10, 11. Cant. 7.6, 7, 8, 9. Isa. 5.1, 2. What fruits are those wherewith the Lord is delighted? Fruits of Righteousness by Jesus Christ to the praise and glory of God, fruits of the Spirit, Phil. 1.11. Gal. 5.22.
to ver. 16. Cant 6.9, 10, 11. Cant 7.6, 7, 8, 9. Isaiah 5.1, 2. What fruits Are those wherewith the Lord is delighted? Fruits of Righteousness by jesus christ to the praise and glory of God, fruits of the Spirit, Philip 1.11. Gal. 5.22.
Not fruits of unrighteousness, which are manifest, whereof he reckons 17 together with an &c. Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. wild grapes, grapes of Gall, Clusters of Sodom, Deut. 32.32, 33. This is,
Not fruits of unrighteousness, which Are manifest, whereof he reckons 17 together with an etc. Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. wild grapes, grapes of Gall, Clusters of Sodom, Deuteronomy 32.32, 33. This is,
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1. The greatest disappointment of Gods expectation, Isa. 5.2, and 7. verses compared. 2. The worst requital of Gods care and cost, Deut. 32.6.
1. The greatest disappointment of God's expectation, Isaiah 5.2, and 7. Verses compared. 2. The worst requital of God's care and cost, Deuteronomy 32.6.
3. The highest provocation of Gods wrath, Heb. 6.7, 8. he curseth such ground, blasteth such trees, cuts them down and burns them, Matth. 3.10. Matth. 21.19. Luke 13. Hereby we see how to take true measures of a true Church:
3. The highest provocation of God's wrath, Hebrew 6.7, 8. he Curseth such ground, blasteth such trees, cuts them down and burns them, Matthew 3.10. Matthew 21.19. Lycia 13. Hereby we see how to take true measures of a true Church:
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The Jews when they were degenerate took false measures, when they cried, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are ye, Jer. 7.4. three times they cried so: As the Ephesians, Acts 19.34. for two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians;
The jews when they were degenerate took false measures, when they cried, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are you, Jer. 7.4. three times they cried so: As the Ephesians, Acts 19.34. for two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians;
as Antichrist cries, Holy Church, Catholick Church, Visibility, Prosperity, Succession, Duration, and who will not acknowledge this is a Lollard and a Heretick.
as Antichrist cries, Holy Church, Catholic Church, Visibility, Prosperity, Succession, Duration, and who will not acknowledge this is a Lollard and a Heretic.
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But as godliness is without controversie a great mystery, 1 Tim. 3. ult. which the world understands not, 1 Cor. 2.6, 7, 8, 9, &c. because like the Tabernacle in the Camp and Wilderness condition, within full of Gold and precious things, without all cover'd over with Badgers skins;
But as godliness is without controversy a great mystery, 1 Tim. 3. ult. which the world understands not, 1 Cor. 2.6, 7, 8, 9, etc. Because like the Tabernacle in the Camp and Wilderness condition, within full of Gold and precious things, without all covered over with Badgers skins;
To fancy the Beauty of the Kings Daughter to be in outward paint, and not in her inward glory; Psal. 45.13. Obs. 3. Decayes in the Church of God present a sad Spectacle to the Seers and Servants of God.
To fancy the Beauty of the Kings Daughter to be in outward paint, and not in her inward glory; Psalm 45.13. Obs. 3. Decays in the Church of God present a sad Spectacle to the Seers and Servants of God.
as sorrow and suffering, •s for the cause thereof, their sin and rebellion against God; Lam. 1.5, 8, 9, 14, 20, 22. Decayes in grace and righteousness, increase of sin •nd wickedness thereupon, is more grievous and omi•ous to behold than wasting of a land.
as sorrow and suffering, •s for the cause thereof, their since and rebellion against God; Lam. 1.5, 8, 9, 14, 20, 22. Decays in grace and righteousness, increase of since •nd wickedness thereupon, is more grievous and omi•ous to behold than wasting of a land.
Obs. 4. When we see Churches grown corrupt and •egenerate in Doctrine and Manners, it must be the de••re of our souls to have them reduced to their Ancient •nd Primitive Purity.
Obs. 4. When we see Churches grown corrupt and •egenerate in Doctrine and Manners, it must be the de••re of our Souls to have them reduced to their Ancient •nd Primitive Purity.
Biccurah, in the Text, notes the first ripe •ruits properly, saith Hie•ome; and a Lapide tells us a Story from an Eye-witness, that in Palestine there was a delicate sort of Fig• that bore twice a year,
Biccurah, in the Text, notes the First ripe •ruits properly, Says Hie•ome; and a Lapide tells us a Story from an Eyewitness, that in Palestine there was a delicate sort of Fig• that boar twice a year,
What will he do to Sardis, that had onely Name to live but was dead, Rev. 2.1, 17. and un• Laodicea, that like them that are sick with a Deliriu• that fancied themselves well when heart-sick, rich wh• poor, happy when miserable;
What will he do to Sardis, that had only Name to live but was dead, Rev. 2.1, 17. and un• Laodicea, that like them that Are sick with a Deliriu• that fancied themselves well when heartsick, rich wh• poor, happy when miserable;
when Chasid and Jasher, the go• man and the righteous man are taken off: When Bur•ing Lights are extinguished, when Bearing Trees a• pluckt up, or cut down.
when Chased and Jasher, the go• man and the righteous man Are taken off: When Bur•ing Lights Are extinguished, when Bearing Trees a• plucked up, or Cut down.
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The S•ptuagint is emphatical, Alas O my Son• so they translate the Hebrew, Wo is me; as if he h• said, It should grieve one to the Soul to think of it,
The S•ptuagint is emphatical, Alas Oh my Son• so they translate the Hebrew, Woe is me; as if he h• said, It should grieve one to the Soul to think of it,
the Saint, the holy man, the gracious man, that hath received grace from God to shew grace to others, that this man of piety and goodness, this Conduit, this Candle of the Lords lighting for enlightning others is perished. Isa. 57.1.
the Saint, the holy man, the gracious man, that hath received grace from God to show grace to Others, that this man of piety and Goodness, this Conduit, this Candle of the lords lighting for enlightening Others is perished. Isaiah 57.1.
Matth. 5.13, 14. Ye are the Salt of the Earth, without (to speak naturally and morally of this, note these four things:) 1. Without which the Earth would be unfruitful. 2. Without this all Creatures would putrefie and perish;
Matthew 5.13, 14. You Are the Salt of the Earth, without (to speak naturally and morally of this, note these four things:) 1. Without which the Earth would be unfruitful. 2. Without this all Creatures would putrefy and perish;
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the Salt of Nature in every Creature is its chief preservation. 3. Without this every thing would be insipid and unsavory and unwholsome. 4. He that hath not this favor, is neither good for the land nor for the dunghill.
the Salt of Nature in every Creature is its chief preservation. 3. Without this every thing would be insipid and unsavoury and unwholesome. 4. He that hath not this favour, is neither good for the land nor for the dunghill.
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and so they are the Crown of Twelve Stars wherewith the the Church is Crowned, Rev. 12.1. which would not signifie much, unless they were first cloathed with the Sun from which they borrow all their light.
and so they Are the Crown of Twelve Stars wherewith the the Church is Crowned, Rev. 12.1. which would not signify much, unless they were First clothed with the Sun from which they borrow all their Light.
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Moreover, They are Pillars, Gal. 2.9. Guids of the Blind, Rom. 2.19. Watchmen, Isa. 21.6. are not these useful? Seeds-men, Sowers, Plowers, 1 Cor. 9.10. Physicians, Jer. 8.22. are not these useful? Shepherds, Jer. 8.22. are not these Housholders? Matth. 13.52. Ambassadors, 2 Cor. 5.20. Take away the Pillars, and the House cannot stand:
Moreover, They Are Pillars, Gal. 2.9. Guides of the Blind, Rom. 2.19. Watchmen, Isaiah 21.6. Are not these useful? Seeds-men, Sower's, Plowers, 1 Cor. 9.10. Physicians, Jer. 8.22. Are not these useful? Shepherd's, Jer. 8.22. Are not these Householders? Matthew 13.52. ambassadors, 2 Cor. 5.20. Take away the Pillars, and the House cannot stand:
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What say ye then, considering the circumstances wherein we are, is there not cause to lament the loss of eminent servants of God? So that we may use the prophets words in the Text,
What say you then, considering the Circumstances wherein we Are, is there not cause to lament the loss of eminent Servants of God? So that we may use the Prophets words in the Text,
and be no more a Reprover, to that people, because they are a Rebellious House; Ezek. 3.26. Take heed therefore of over-valuing, and take heed of under-valuing your Teachers.
and be no more a Reprover, to that people, Because they Are a Rebellious House; Ezekiel 3.26. Take heed Therefore of overvaluing, and take heed of undervaluing your Teachers.
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Take heed of despising of them, and take heed of abusing of them; in so doing you despise him that sent them, Luke 10.16. 1 Thess. 4.8. A neglect or affront to the Ambassador, reflects on his Prince and Master.
Take heed of despising of them, and take heed of abusing of them; in so doing you despise him that sent them, Lycia 10.16. 1 Thess 4.8. A neglect or affront to the Ambassador, reflects on his Prince and Master.
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and so after the death of Luther, in Germany; and after the burning of Husse and Hierome in Constance; and upon the death of Pareus Heydelberg was taken with a flood of other troubles.
and so After the death of Luther, in Germany; and After the burning of Husse and Jerome in Constance; and upon the death of Pareus Heidelberg was taken with a flood of other Troubles.
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As it fares with a House that stands upon Pillars, take away the Pillars, and the binding Beams, it cannot long stand if ye take away any of them, much more if ye take away many of them, the House will shock, crack, and totter.
As it fares with a House that Stands upon Pillars, take away the Pillars, and the binding Beams, it cannot long stand if you take away any of them, much more if you take away many of them, the House will shock, Crac, and totter.
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and unable to hold it out much longer, and must be forced to yield. And thus the House will fall, the Vessel miscarry, and the Fort be lost; which God forbid.
and unable to hold it out much longer, and must be forced to yield. And thus the House will fallen, the Vessel miscarry, and the Fort be lost; which God forbid.
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Brethren, These things being seasonably and not unsuitably spoken to this Providence and Doctrine, I hope and desire may be seriously minded and laid to heart;
Brothers, These things being seasonably and not unsuitably spoken to this Providence and Doctrine, I hope and desire may be seriously minded and laid to heart;
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You consider in the day of adversity, and that's a Duty: Rom. 12.15. Eccles. 7.14. You despise not Gods Rod; for that were a sin; Heb. 12.5. You have your hearts tuned and framed to the present Dispensation of God, and that's a benefit and mercy;
You Consider in the day of adversity, and that's a Duty: Rom. 12.15. Eccles. 7.14. You despise not God's Rod; for that were a since; Hebrew 12.5. You have your hearts tuned and framed to the present Dispensation of God, and that's a benefit and mercy;
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Doth the Lion roar when there is no prey? Doth Gods Trumpet give an uncertain sound? Shall twelve godly choice Ministers be taken away by Death in the compass of one year now past,
Does the lion roar when there is no prey? Does God's Trumpet give an uncertain found? Shall twelve godly choice Ministers be taken away by Death in the compass of one year now past,
Now what doth all this speak to you that hear me this day, and to all that shall hear of it, respectively concerned herein? To lay the stroak of this Rod to heart,
Now what does all this speak to you that hear me this day, and to all that shall hear of it, respectively concerned herein? To lay the stroke of this Rod to heart,
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2. Death is the Lot and Fate of all sorts of Men. Do the Prophets live for ever? Zach. 1.5. Their Constitution, their Condition is frail, mouldering and mortal;
2. Death is the Lot and Fate of all sorts of Men. Do the prophets live for ever? Zach 1.5. Their Constitution, their Condition is frail, mouldering and Mortal;
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when Shepherds are smitten to the scattering of the Sheep, when Elijahs, or Men in the Spirit and Power of Elijahs, are taken away from our Heads, as at this day;
when Shepherd's Are smitten to the scattering of the Sheep, when Elijahs, or Men in the Spirit and Power of Elijahs, Are taken away from our Heads, as At this day;
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Shall we not cry, My Father my Father• 2 Kings 2.12. 4. When Ʋzzah was smitten to Death, and taken away from the Ark, and the place called Perez-Ʋzzah the breach of Ʋzzah thereupon;
Shall we not cry, My Father my Father• 2 Kings 2.12. 4. When Ʋzzah was smitten to Death, and taken away from the Ark, and the place called Perez-Ʋzzah the breach of Ʋzzah thereupon;
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seeing it argues or bodes a dearth? When Corn is scarce and dear, an• there be few sellers (not that there are no stores, bu• Men shut them up) the price is inhansed,
seeing it argues or bodes a dearth? When Corn is scarce and dear, an• there be few sellers (not that there Are not stores, bu• Men shut them up) the price is enhanced,
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When like as Israel in the Desarts, fell a lusting afte• Fish, Melons, and other Egyptian fare, saying, Ou• Souls is dryed away, there is nothing at all beside the Manna before our eyes, Num, 11.4, 5, 6. So we ••ke them, lust after new Doctrines, Egyptian, Hete••dox, strange Doctrines,
When like as Israel in the Deserts, fell a lusting afte• Fish, Melons, and other Egyptian fare, saying, Ou• Souls is dried away, there is nothing At all beside the Manna before our eyes, Num, 11.4, 5, 6. So we ••ke them, lust After new Doctrines, Egyptian, Hete••dox, strange Doctrines,
and strange dressing of them up, saying, Our Soul is weary of this Manna (words of contempt) this plain preaching, this sound, home, soul-searching, soul-nourishing Doctrine, we are weary of it.
and strange dressing of them up, saying, Our Soul is weary of this Manna (words of contempt) this plain preaching, this found, home, soul-searching, soul-nourishing Doctrine, we Are weary of it.
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When Orthodoxy is become a word of reproach, among the degenerate Sons of the times, who have learned a mongrel language, mixed with those of Ashdod, and go up to the Philistines to wet their Coulters, Shares, Axes, and Mattocks;
When Orthodoxy is become a word of reproach, among the degenerate Sons of the times, who have learned a mongrel language, mixed with those of Ashdod, and go up to the philistines to wet their Coulters, Shares, Axes, and Mattocks;
borrowing Doctrines, Distinctions, and Modes of Expression, from Papists, Photinians, and Pelagians. When of our own selves, Men are risen up, speaking perverse things;
borrowing Doctrines, Distinctions, and Modes of Expression, from Papists, Photinians, and Pelagians. When of our own selves, Men Are risen up, speaking perverse things;
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But is there no hope in Israel concerning this thing, is there nothing to allay our mourning in this case, no Wine of Consolation at this Funeral Pile? Yes,
But is there no hope in Israel Concerning this thing, is there nothing to allay our mourning in this case, no Wine of Consolation At this Funeral Pile? Yes,
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Tell me whence came Waldus, and Wickliff, and Hus, and Hierome, and Luther, and thousands more, who raised up the righteous man from the East, called him to his foot, &c. I the Lord am he, Isa. 41.2, 3, 4. Aut invinet aut faciet, as Hannibal said in another case, God will find them, or make them, who is able of Stones to raise up Children unto Abraham, Math. 3.9.
Tell me whence Come Waldus, and Wickliffe, and Hus, and Jerome, and Luther, and thousands more, who raised up the righteous man from the East, called him to his foot, etc. I the Lord am he, Isaiah 41.2, 3, 4. Or invinet Or faciet, as Hannibal said in Another case, God will find them, or make them, who is able of Stones to raise up Children unto Abraham, Math. 3.9.
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3. If ye ask me, How shall we unlock or open this Store and Magazine of God? I answer, Prayer is the Key of that work, Pray ye the Lord of the Harvest,
3. If you ask me, How shall we unlock or open this Store and Magazine of God? I answer, Prayer is the Key of that work, Pray you the Lord of the Harvest,
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4. Mind God of his promise in that behalf, I will give them Pastors after mine own heart that shall feed them, I will set up Shepherds over them that shall feed them, Jer. 3.15. Jer. 23.4.
4. Mind God of his promise in that behalf, I will give them Pastors After mine own heart that shall feed them, I will Set up Shepherd's over them that shall feed them, Jer. 3.15. Jer. 23.4.
6. And these are not for a time, or upon some occasions only, but continually to the end, till the work of Christ be finisht, till the body of Christ in every member of it, be intirely compleated and pefected, Ephes. 4.12, 13. 7. The presence of the Lord will be with them for protection and blessing in their work; Mat. 28.20. he will severely rebuke those that oppose, or afflict them, saying, Touch them not, nor do them no harm, Psal. 105.15. He will reprove the greatest for their sakes;
6. And these Are not for a time, or upon Some occasions only, but continually to the end, till the work of christ be finished, till the body of christ in every member of it, be entirely completed and pefected, Ephesians 4.12, 13. 7. The presence of the Lord will be with them for protection and blessing in their work; Mathew 28.20. he will severely rebuke those that oppose, or afflict them, saying, Touch them not, nor do them no harm, Psalm 105.15. He will reprove the greatest for their sakes;
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Wo to them that receive them not, wo to them that persecute them, Mat. 10.14, 15. The sorest judgments of God have befallen men in that case, 2 Chron. 36.15, 16, 17. read it.
Woe to them that receive them not, woe to them that persecute them, Mathew 10.14, 15. The Sorest Judgments of God have befallen men in that case, 2 Chronicles 36.15, 16, 17. read it.
the chief Shepherd never dies, on whose Shoulders lies the government and burthen of all the Churches, of every Sheep, of every poor Lamb, Isa. 9.6. John 10.14, 27. Isa. 40.11. let this allay our grief.
the chief Shepherd never die, on whose Shoulders lies the government and burden of all the Churches, of every Sheep, of every poor Lamb, Isaiah 9.6. John 10.14, 27. Isaiah 40.11. let this allay our grief.
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he is but sowen as a Corn of Wheat in the earth, to rise up again with richer advantage, 1 Cor. 15.42, &c. a Spiritual, a Heavenly, an Incorruptible Body.
he is but sown as a Corn of Wheat in the earth, to rise up again with Richer advantage, 1 Cor. 15.42, etc. a Spiritual, a Heavenly, an Incorruptible Body.
he is earthed, he i• housed from the storm, where the wicked cease from trouble, and where the weary be at rest, Job. 3.17, 18 The storm hath blown him into a safe Harbour, whil• others are at the labour Oar, by reason of cros• Winds and rough Seas.
he is earthed, he i• housed from the storm, where the wicked cease from trouble, and where the weary be At rest, Job. 3.17, 18 The storm hath blown him into a safe Harbour, whil• Others Are At the labour Oar, by reason of cros• Winds and rough Seas.
When any of us come to preach here, where h• preached, methinks I hear the Hearers cry, Wo is me• my soul desireth the first ripe fruits, or, The good ma• is perished and gone;
When any of us come to preach Here, where h• preached, methinks I hear the Hearers cry, Woe is me• my soul Desires the First ripe fruits, or, The good ma• is perished and gone;
He that awakened sleepy sinners, he that revived •hem that were ready to perish, reduced wandering Sheep, re-established them that were unsettled, convinced them that gain-sayed, confounded them that insulted:
He that awakened sleepy Sinners, he that revived •hem that were ready to perish, reduced wandering Sheep, Reestablished them that were unsettled, convinced them that gainsaid, confounded them that insulted:
He that powered out Viols vpon Antichrist, de•ected the Blasphemies of Socinus, proved Pordagian pre•ended Angelical Communion to be Diabolical Delusion;
He that powered out Viols upon Antichrist, de•ected the Blasphemies of Socinus, proved Pordagian pre•ended Angelical Communion to be Diabolical Delusion;
and that Works in Justifica•ion and Free Will in Conversion, sends us to Hagar •nd Mount Sinai in Arabia; Gal. 4.22, 23, 24, 25. O my soul desireth these first ripe fruits,
and that Works in Justifica•ion and Free Will in Conversion, sends us to Hagar •nd Mount Sinai in Arabia; Gal. 4.22, 23, 24, 25. O my soul Desires these First ripe fruits,
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or a Boy that reads a Lesson John was the voice of a Cryer, the Prophets were often exstatical in their Prophesies, 1 Kings 9.11. Th• Spirit of God breaths variously and as it listeth, in al• the Instruments and Organs of it:
or a Boy that reads a lesson John was the voice of a Crier, the prophets were often ecstatical in their prophecies, 1 Kings 9.11. Th• Spirit of God breathes variously and as it lists, in al• the Instruments and Organs of it:
It was said of Cicero the Prince of Orators, that h• was usually so earnest in his Delivery, that he was Quasi pugnax in loquendo, Stout and daring in his Action and Pleading:
It was said of Cicero the Prince of Orators, that h• was usually so earnest in his Delivery, that he was Quasi pugnax in Loquendo, Stout and daring in his Actium and Pleading:
For whic• cause, The lips of the wise are a well or fountain • life; Prov. 10.11. He knew that it is a Rule in Husbandry, Never t• under-seed the ground;
For whic• cause, The lips of the wise Are a well or fountain • life; Curae 10.11. He knew that it is a Rule in Husbandry, Never t• under-seed the ground;
He remembre• what his Master said of the Scribe that is instructed t• the Kingdom of God, that he is likened to a good Housholder, that brings out of his Treasury things new and old; Matth. 13.52. and that freedom and boldness of speech in the Lords Message, is both a great gift and grace.
He remembre• what his Master said of the Scribe that is instructed t• the Kingdom of God, that he is likened to a good Householder, that brings out of his Treasury things new and old; Matthew 13.52. and that freedom and boldness of speech in the lords Message, is both a great gift and grace.
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What shall I say of this man of men, this man of God? If we will follow him from Marlborough to Oxford, to Woohday, to Albourn, to Eaton, to Reading, to Prison, to London, to the Grave, we shall find him an able, holy, faithful, indefatigable Servant of Christ, a Workman that need not be ashamed;
What shall I say of this man of men, this man of God? If we will follow him from Marlborough to Oxford, to Woohday, to Albourn, to Eaton, to Reading, to Prison, to London, to the Grave, we shall find him an able, holy, faithful, indefatigable Servant of christ, a Workman that need not be ashamed;
He was quick in Apprehension, solid in his Notions, clear in his Conceptions, sound in the Faith, strong and demonstrative in arguing, mighty in convincing, zealous for the Truth against all Error;
He was quick in Apprehension, solid in his Notions, clear in his Conceptions, found in the Faith, strong and demonstrative in arguing, mighty in convincing, zealous for the Truth against all Error;
but as a Key and Measure to know the signs of the Times, and the fulfilling of Prophesies relating to the Kingdom of Christ and Antichrist, the Exaltation of the one,
but as a Key and Measure to know the Signs of the Times, and the fulfilling of prophecies relating to the Kingdom of christ and Antichrist, the Exaltation of the one,
Knowing the Spirit of God calls for Wisdom and Understanding in this case, Rev. 17.9. Dan. 5.11, 14. Rev. 13.18. What measure of the Spirit of God he had herein, his intelligent Hearers can judge.
Knowing the Spirit of God calls for Wisdom and Understanding in this case, Rev. 17.9. Dan. 5.11, 14. Rev. 13.18. What measure of the Spirit of God he had herein, his intelligent Hearers can judge.
In a word, By what I knew of him, he seemed for compleatness, taking our Measures by Gospel Rules (and I know no other to measure a Minister of Christ by) he may be numbred among the chief;
In a word, By what I knew of him, he seemed for completeness, taking our Measures by Gospel Rules (and I know no other to measure a Minister of christ by) he may be numbered among the chief;
and being told by friends that this was • fault (thovgh such a one as many are not guilty of) he would answer, I cannot help it, my time and strength is Gods, and he shall have it.
and being told by Friends that this was • fault (though such a one as many Are not guilty of) he would answer, I cannot help it, my time and strength is God's, and he shall have it.
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all which three seemed to meet in this one man Mr. Fowler. Paul saith he approved himself a Minister of Christ in patience and affliction; 2 Cor. 6.3. so did he.
all which three seemed to meet in this one man Mr. Fowler. Paul Says he approved himself a Minister of christ in patience and affliction; 2 Cor. 6.3. so did he.
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Yet further, Is this the part of a Minister, to flee Sensual Lusts and Pleasures, to follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace? 2 Tim. 6. so did he.
Yet further, Is this the part of a Minister, to flee Sensual Lustiest and Pleasures, to follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace? 2 Tim. 6. so did he.
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Lastly, Is it to strengthen the weak, to heal the Sick, to bi•d up the broken, to seek those that are lost and driven away? Exek. 34.4. This was his desire and practice.
Lastly, Is it to strengthen the weak, to heal the Sick, to bi•d up the broken, to seek those that Are lost and driven away? Ezek. 34.4. This was his desire and practice.
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I cannot conceal some of his last Breathings, which he breathed out in his last Prayer for the Church o• Christ and the Peace of Jerusalem, for the Preservation, Propagation,
I cannot conceal Some of his last Breathings, which he breathed out in his last Prayer for the Church o• christ and the Peace of Jerusalem, for the Preservation, Propagation,
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3. I cannot but look on it as a signal impulse of the Spirit of God upon him, in bringing those things to his remembrance then in that prayer which he made a little before his Death in a short lucid interval,
3. I cannot but look on it as a signal impulse of the Spirit of God upon him, in bringing those things to his remembrance then in that prayer which he made a little before his Death in a short lucid interval,
