Fœlix scelus, querela piorum, et auscultatio divina; or, prospering prophaneness provoking holy conference, and Gods attention, in which you have the [brace] happy estate of the wicked, holy exercise of the godly, hazard and event of both. Plainly propounded in sundry sermons preached at Botolphs Algate London: and after contracted in two sermons preached in Peters Church in West-Chester, July 17. 1659. Now published to the counsell and confirmation of the godly; and check of the false surmises and reports of the wicked. / By Zachary Crofton.
provoking holy conference and Gods attention First preached at Botolphs Algate, Lond. and after in Peters Church West-Chester on July 17. 1659. Mal. 3.15, 16, 17. And now we call the proud happy:
provoking holy conference and God's attention First preached At Botolphs Algate, Lond. and After in Peter's Church West-Chester on July 17. 1659. Malachi 3.15, 16, 17. And now we call the proud happy:
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Secondly, the reason of so severe an approach which is partly in God, he changeth not: Chiefly from men they are presumptuously sinfull and must bee curbed and convicted;
Secondly, the reason of so severe an approach which is partly in God, he changes not: Chiefly from men they Are presumptuously sinful and must be curbed and convicted;
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Sin abounded unto the sad & serious thoughts of the Godly, Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another, &c. Therefore it was high time for the Messiah to appear that then might discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
since abounded unto the sad & serious thoughts of the Godly, Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to Another, etc. Therefore it was high time for the Messiah to appear that then might discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves him not.
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Saints despised and dispondent, deeming that God hath forsaken the earth, and will not regard the sons of men, or requite the wickednesse of the wicked but leave them at liberty to blaspheme his name,
Saints despised and dispondent, deeming that God hath forsaken the earth, and will not regard the Sons of men, or requite the wickedness of the wicked but leave them At liberty to Blaspheme his name,
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when impiety impeacheth Gods purity, it is time for justice to plead its cause. 2. Rescue Gods Saints and people from the taunts, scoffs and insultings of the wicked:
when impiety impeacheth God's purity, it is time for Justice to plead its cause. 2. Rescue God's Saints and people from the taunts, scoffs and insultings of the wicked:
whilst wee see iniquity abound, prophanenesse prosper, fin soaring high, and are sadned in our spirits at its prevalency and presumption consider we Gods justice & holiness is under the press of mēs prophanenesse,
while we see iniquity abound, profaneness prosper, fin soaring high, and Are Saddened in our spirits At its prevalency and presumption Consider we God's Justice & holiness is under the press of men's profaneness,
The estate of the wicked, and that is asserted in the Prophets observation, by an entire proposition we call the proud happy, they that work wickednesse are set up, &c. In which we have two things observable as the parts of this proposition.
The estate of the wicked, and that is asserted in the prophets observation, by an entire proposition we call the proud happy, they that work wickedness Are Set up, etc. In which we have two things observable as the parts of this proposition.
This proposition (thus divided without any further comment or explication) doth lay before every observant eye & intelligent ear, the great prosperity of the worst of men:
This proposition (thus divided without any further comment or explication) does lay before every observant eye & intelligent ear, the great Prosperity of the worst of men:
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Most prosperous provideneies do frequently attend the prophanest wretches. In the discussion of this doctrine. I shal speak by way of explication, demonstration, and application.
Most prosperous provideneies do frequently attend the profanest wretches. In the discussion of this Doctrine. I shall speak by Way of explication, demonstration, and application.
By way of explication we shall enquire 1. Whom we define and denominate prophanest wretches. 2. What are the prospering providences which do so frequently attend them.
By Way of explication we shall inquire 1. Whom we define and denominate profanest wretches. 2. What Are the prospering providences which do so frequently attend them.
and the same is given in Job 4.8. and in Psal. 5.5. and Isa. 31.2. and in other places and indeed it is their proper name the very notation of their nature:
and the same is given in Job 4.8. and in Psalm 5.5. and Isaiah 31.2. and in other places and indeed it is their proper name the very notation of their nature:
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what ever professions and pretences they make, still sin is their business: all their hypocrisies, circumventious, fallacies, fair speeches, is but to drive this trade of sin,
what ever professions and pretences they make, still since is their business: all their Hypocrisies, circumventious, fallacies, fair Speeches, is but to drive this trade of since,
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and act it when the day is light because it is in the power of their hand, Mica. 2.1. Suggestion are smoothered in the godly, and prophaneness in them seldome passeth into purpose:
and act it when the day is Light Because it is in the power of their hand, Mica. 2.1. Suggestion Are smothered in the godly, and profaneness in them seldom passes into purpose:
but this seed soon springs in prophane soil, and having conceived it brings forth not onely purposes but practises also, Jam. 1. 15. they are sinners of duration, not transiency, they continue in their course of prophaneness, the practice of sin is the prison of the pious,
but this seed soon springs in profane soil, and having conceived it brings forth not only Purposes but practises also, Jam. 1. 15. they Are Sinners of duration, not transiency, they continue in their course of profaneness, the practice of since is the prison of the pious,
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they abide in their wicked course against friendly counsels, misteriall reproofs, checks of conscience, and corrections of Gods severe hand, they will not be warned,
they abide in their wicked course against friendly Counsels, mysterial reproofs, Checks of conscience, and corrections of God's severe hand, they will not be warned,
so that this is the first note of such who may prosper in the world, they are workers of wickedness to whom you must confess all wrath and woe doth belong, and therefore it may seem strange that they should, who yet do, prosper,
so that this is the First note of such who may prosper in the world, they Are workers of wickedness to whom you must confess all wrath and woe does belong, and Therefore it may seem strange that they should, who yet do, prosper,
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in the pride of their heart they disdain the poor, and oppresse them, Psal. 10.2. their hearts swell with such apprehensions of their estate and enjoyments that their eyes do sparkle with pride;
in the pride of their heart they disdain the poor, and oppress them, Psalm 10.2. their hearts swell with such apprehensions of their estate and enjoyments that their eyes do sparkle with pride;
and destruction to the Mordecai and his people who deny to adore their Hamam like pride their tongues can speak nothing but braggs, boastings, and arrogancy;
and destruction to the Mordecai and his people who deny to adore their Hamam like pride their tongues can speak nothing but brags, boastings, and arrogance;
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their haughtiness can abide no obstruction, but their wrath swells to the ruine and removall of them who dis-respect their dignity, and disobey their unjust demands:
their haughtiness can abide no obstruction, but their wrath Swells to the ruin and removal of them who disrespect their dignity, and disobey their unjust demands:
nor are they more insolent towards men then impudent towards God, appropriating to themselves their own power, might, acquirement, what they hold by divine indulgence, Our high hand, & not the Lord hath done all this.
nor Are they more insolent towards men then impudent towards God, appropriating to themselves their own power, might, acquirement, what they hold by divine indulgence, Our high hand, & not the Lord hath done all this.
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and hence they arrogate to themselves the honour, and adoration, (as did the Roman Emperours) which only belongeth unto God, their Image must be worshipped on pain of a fiery furnace,
and hence they arrogate to themselves the honour, and adoration, (as did the Roman emperors) which only belongeth unto God, their Image must be worshipped on pain of a fiery furnace,
and in the haughtiness of their spirit they blspheme Gods holy name denying his power with Sennacherib; who is the God that can deliver out of my hand, Isa. 37. and determine the execution of their own purposes in despight of God,
and in the haughtiness of their Spirit they blspheme God's holy name denying his power with Sennacherib; who is the God that can deliver out of my hand, Isaiah 37. and determine the execution of their own Purposes in despite of God,
Corah's conceipt of the peoples holinesse, carrieth not onely to the contempt of Moses and Aaron, but unto a proud preposterous unwarrantable approach to God.
Corah's conceit of the peoples holiness, Carrieth not only to the contempt of Moses and Aaron, but unto a proud preposterous unwarrantable approach to God.
and thinks scorn to be limited in any act he takes a Censer and goes into the Temple to offer incense, nor will he be by the Priest of God warned to desist his sin:
and thinks scorn to be limited in any act he Takes a Censer and Goes into the Temple to offer incense, nor will he be by the Priest of God warned to desist his since:
Like prophane Israel, they fret & fume, grudge & grumble under their crossed expectation, & cry, Is God in the midst of us. Exod. 17.7. Can God spread a Table in the wilderness, and prepare bread and flesh for his people.
Like profane Israel, they fret & fume, grudge & grumble under their crossed expectation, & cry, Is God in the midst of us. Exod 17.7. Can God spread a Table in the Wilderness, and prepare bred and Flesh for his people.
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As Psal. 78.18, 19, 20. They dispute all divine threats, and debate Gods very nature, arraigning all the attributes of God at the barre of their proud fancy;
As Psalm 78.18, 19, 20. They dispute all divine Treats, and debate God's very nature, arraigning all the attributes of God At the bar of their proud fancy;
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and so daringly resist divine direction, like Israel rush out of a dogged diffidence into a desperate resolution of going to fight against Amaleck, though warned by Moses to sit still in their places,
and so daringly resist divine direction, like Israel rush out of a dogged diffidence into a desperate resolution of going to fight against Amalek, though warned by Moses to fit still in their places,
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Therefore they deride the messengers of God and mock his Prophets with an how went the Spirit of the Lord from me to thee. 1 Kings 22.24. Watchman, what of the night? Isa. 21.11. Where is the promise of his coming? do not all things continue as they were.
Therefore they deride the messengers of God and mock his prophets with an how went the Spirit of the Lord from me to thee. 1 Kings 22.24. Watchman, what of the night? Isaiah 21.11. Where is the promise of his coming? do not all things continue as they were.
because God abides silent, they say, he is altogether such an one as themselves Psal. 50.21. They conceive a mischievous device and come and enquire of the Lord:
Because God abides silent, they say, he is altogether such an one as themselves Psalm 50.21. They conceive a mischievous device and come and inquire of the Lord:
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and cry, who is the God that shall deliver out of our hands, crucifie Christ and his people and blasphemously insult, he trusted in the Lord let him save him if he will have him trample on the righteous and triumph over them with a Where is now your God, he persecutes the poor, he boasteth of his hearts desire, hee blesseth the Covetous whom God abhorreth, through the pride of his countenance he will not seek after God;
and cry, who is the God that shall deliver out of our hands, crucify christ and his people and blasphemously insult, he trusted in the Lord let him save him if he will have him trample on the righteous and triumph over them with a Where is now your God, he persecutes the poor, he boasts of his hearts desire, he Blesses the Covetous whom God abhorreth, through the pride of his countenance he will not seek After God;
yet he hath said in heart I shal not be moved, s for all his enemies he puffeth at them, he hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten, he hideth his face, he will never see it;
yet he hath said in heart I shall not be moved, s for all his enemies he Puffeth At them, he hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten, he Hideth his face, he will never see it;
these strangers meddle not with these joys, but peace, plenty, health, honour, wealth, liberty, all worldly ter••ne sublimary mercy, expressions of Gods goodnesse are extended to them,
these Strangers meddle not with these Joys, but peace, plenty, health, honour, wealth, liberty, all worldly ter••ne sublimary mercy, expressions of God's Goodness Are extended to them,
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and that in such abundance that as the Psalmist noteth, They have more than heart 〈 ◊ 〉 wish, They flo•rish like the green 〈 ◊ 〉 tree, and know no sorrow, our Prophet doth very accurately describe the porsperitie of prophane men in the three steps thereof they are called Happy. Set up. Delivered.
and that in such abundance that as the Psalmist notes, They have more than heart 〈 ◊ 〉 wish, They flo•rish like the green 〈 ◊ 〉 tree, and know no sorrow, our Prophet does very accurately describe the porsperitie of profane men in the three steps thereof they Are called Happy. Set up. Delivered.
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and that first by himself, then by others, though it be the murther of his dearest friend Clitus, nor is it to be thought strange th•t men arise call them blessed,
and that First by himself, then by Others, though it be the murder of his dearest friend Clitus, nor is it to be Thought strange th•t men arise call them blessed,
For their Kine calve, their Bull genders, the waters of a full cup are wrung 〈 ◊ 〉 unto them, they prosper and increase in riches, They enjoy full barns, flourishing fields, fair structures,
For their Kine calve, their Bull genders, the waters of a full cup Are wrung 〈 ◊ 〉 unto them, they prosper and increase in riches, They enjoy full Barns, flourishing fields, fair structures,
The hand of God is lifted up, and yet it lights not on them, they tempt him and yet are not troubled, provoke him and yet scape unpunished, They are not in trouble as other men,
The hand of God is lifted up, and yet it lights not on them, they tempt him and yet Are not troubled, provoke him and yet escape unpunished, They Are not in trouble as other men,
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Psal. 73.4, 5. Their houses are peaceable without fear, and the Rod of God is not upon them. Job. 21.9. The wicked are like the Tyrant Polycrates that never met with crosse all his life time nay the very clouds that hang over their heads, do ordinarily disperse:
Psalm 73.4, 5. Their houses Are peaceable without Fear, and the Rod of God is not upon them. Job. 21.9. The wicked Are like the Tyrant Polycrates that never met with cross all his life time nay the very Clouds that hang over their Heads, do ordinarily disperse:
sometimes unto the Godly observer, their proud prophanesse doth so tempt God, that to their thinking, he can no longer bear nay commotion and clouds doth arise about them,
sometime unto the Godly observer, their proud profaneness does so tempt God, that to their thinking, he can no longer bear nay commotion and Clouds does arise about them,
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and yet their fear vanisheth and the expectation of the Godly fails them, they scape Scot-free and are delivered from the dangers to which they seem obnoxious, also snares are broken;
and yet their Fear Vanishes and the expectation of the Godly fails them, they escape Scot free and Are Delivered from the dangers to which they seem obnoxious, also snares Are broken;
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So it is plain, peace, plenty, health, liberty, honour, victory, full enjoyments, successefull atchievements, immunity from deserved and impending plagues and punishments, may attend the verie worst of men,
So it is plain, peace, plenty, health, liberty, honour, victory, full enjoyments, successful achievements, immunity from deserved and impending plagues and punishments, may attend the very worst of men,
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But to passe from explication, wee proceed to demonstration, and that prospering providences doth so frequently attend the prophanest wretches is a truth undeniably evedent to every serious and sober spirit acquainted with sacred or prophane story,
But to pass from explication, we proceed to demonstration, and that prospering providences does so frequently attend the profanest wretches is a truth undeniably evedent to every serious and Sobrium Spirit acquainted with sacred or profane story,
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Can we read Scripture & not regard its generall & attest to this plain truth, positively affirming that Some remove the Landmarks and violently take away the flocks and feed thereon, They drive away the Asse of the fatherless and take the widdows ox for a pledg, they turn the needy out of the way,
Can we read Scripture & not regard its general & attest to this plain truth, positively affirming that some remove the Landmarks and violently take away the flocks and feed thereon, They drive away the Ass of the fatherless and take the Widows ox for a pledge, they turn the needy out of the Way,
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Job. 24. Was not Jobs demonstration of profane mens prosperity, the very defence of his integrity, against the erroneous cavills and groundlesse censures of his three friends,
Job. 24. Was not Jobs demonstration of profane men's Prosperity, the very defence of his integrity, against the erroneous cavils and groundless censures of his three Friends,
And are not these positive assertions made evident in plain instances and examples? is not cruell Pharaoh oppressing Israel the highest Prince in the World? is not Jeroboam who rebelled against his master, made Israell to sin, set up Calves at Dan and Bethel, and suffered the lowest of the people to make themselves Priest, defended his usurped magistracie with a usurped ministery;
And Are not these positive assertions made evident in plain instances and Examples? is not cruel Pharaoh oppressing Israel the highest Prince in the World? is not Jeroboam who rebelled against his master, made Israel to since, Set up Calves At Dan and Bethel, and suffered the lowest of the people to make themselves Priest, defended his usurped magistracy with a usurped Ministry;
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and slept with his Fathers, leaving the succession of his ill gotten Kingdom unto his son? & did not Manasseh that raged most in murther and mischief raign longest of any of the Kings of Israel? Yet many of them much better then himself.
and slept with his Father's, leaving the succession of his ill got Kingdom unto his son? & did not Manasses that raged most in murder and mischief Reign longest of any of the Kings of Israel? Yet many of them much better then himself.
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whilst not onely the fewest in number (being but 26000 against four hundred thousand) but managing the basest quarrell the impudent defence of the horrid impiety and murther of the men of Gibeah. Judg. 20. must we not shut our Bibles if we will not see prosperitie attend prophanenesse? doth not the word note the prospering providences of the propane to be the principle or rather occasion of all their pride and blasphemie? is it not from hence that pride compasseth them as a chain,
while not only the fewest in number (being but 26000 against four hundred thousand) but managing the Basest quarrel the impudent defence of the horrid impiety and murder of the men of Gibeah. Judges 20. must we not shut our Bibles if we will not see Prosperity attend profaneness? does not the word note the prospering providences of the propane to be the principle or rather occasion of all their pride and blasphemy? is it not from hence that pride Compasseth them as a chain,
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and violence covereth them as a garment; that they set their mouths against Heaven, and their tongues walk through the Earth. Psal. 73.6.9. Therefore they say unto God, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways;
and violence Covereth them as a garment; that they Set their mouths against Heaven, and their tongues walk through the Earth. Psalm 73.6.9. Therefore they say unto God, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways;
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Psal. 73. And against this Jeremiah could not but complain, and almost quarrel at Gods very justice. Jer. 12.1. Against this very temptation God hath prescribed, preserving and supporting cautions, counselling us not to fret at the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73. And against this Jeremiah could not but complain, and almost quarrel At God's very Justice. Jer. 12.1. Against this very temptation God hath prescribed, preserving and supporting cautions, counseling us not to fret At the Prosperity of the wicked.
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but in the World also, and demonstrated by all prohane History the Heathen Poets have long since sung Marmoreo Licinus tumulo jacet, & Cato parvo. Pompeius nullo;
but in the World also, and demonstrated by all prohane History the Heathen Poets have long since sung Marble Licinus tumulo jacet, & Cato parvo. Pompeius nullo;
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And have not their Orators left us that maxim on observation of wicked mens prospering Foelix impietas virtus dicitur; Prosperity makes Vice be deemed Virtue:
And have not their Orators left us that maxim on observation of wicked men's prospering Felix Impiety virtus dicitur; Prosperity makes Vice be deemed Virtue:
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What shall we tell you of Seneca 's writings of providence occasioned by wicked mens prosperity? And Salvians treatise of Gods government of the World in righteousnesse on the like occasion:
What shall we tell you of Senecca is writings of providence occasioned by wicked men's Prosperity? And Salvians treatise of God's government of the World in righteousness on the like occasion:
Or shall I mention to you Basils stumbling at the successe and prosperity of the blasphemous Arrians? Or of the flourishing estate of the Turks those vowed enemies of Christianity? I might swell a volume with instances of this nature,
Or shall I mention to you Basil's stumbling At the success and Prosperity of the blasphemous Arians? Or of the flourishing estate of the Turks those vowed enemies of Christianity? I might swell a volume with instances of this nature,
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have not we seen men of errour, ignorance, perjury perfidie and hypocrisie, who supplant government, subvert foundation, dethrone Princes, usurpe authority, invade Nations, imbrew their hands in blood, trample on the Church & lay it wast, blaspheme ordinances, expose Ministry to contempt, violate all sacred obligations, falsifie all solemn professions, advanc• and establish themselves by all acts of cruelty, couzenage dissimulation and perjury,
have not we seen men of error, ignorance, perjury perfidy and hypocrisy, who supplant government, subvert Foundation, dethrone Princes, usurp Authority, invade nations, embrue their hands in blood, trample on the Church & lay it wast, Blaspheme ordinances, expose Ministry to contempt, violate all sacred obligations, falsify all solemn professions, advanc• and establish themselves by all acts of cruelty, cozenage dissimulation and perjury,
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whence is their success, how comes it to pass that they who thus provoke God, scape Scot-free? here then I shal shew you that prospering providences do on some weighty grounds and reasons, attend the prophanest wretches, viz. the 1. Providence of God in its common course and method doth dispose.
whence is their success, how comes it to pass that they who thus provoke God, escape Scot free? Here then I shall show you that prospering providences do on Some weighty grounds and Reasons, attend the profanest wretches, viz. the 1. Providence of God in its Common course and method does dispose.
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2, Patience of God doth require 3. Punishment and probation of the Saints necessitate 4. Provoked Justice doth enforce prosperity to attend the prophaneest.
2, Patience of God does require 3. Punishment and probation of the Saints necessitate 4. Provoked justice does enforce Prosperity to attend the prophaneest.
These Reasons let us particularly and seriously consider, and they will convince us that there is good ground for prophane mens prosperity, and first, of the first.
These Reasons let us particularly and seriously Consider, and they will convince us that there is good ground for profane men's Prosperity, and First, of the First.
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the World created is preserved, ordered and disposed by divine providence; he that made the World settleth it in a series and regular course and method:
the World created is preserved, ordered and disposed by divine providence; he that made the World settleth it in a series and regular course and method:
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though God do exercise a speciall care over his own Children, his eyes running to, and fro, that he may shew himselfe strong for the good of the upright in heart;
though God do exercise a special care over his own Children, his eyes running to, and from, that he may show himself strong for the good of the upright in heart;
God doth whatsoever he wil, and who shall say unto him what dost thou? the whole course of providence is a comment on God his independencie and absolute dominion,
God does whatsoever he will, and who shall say unto him what dost thou? the Whole course of providence is a comment on God his independency and absolute dominion,
and usually Runneth Counter to mens castings and contrivances, apprehensions and expectations, so as that God may manifest, his thoughts are not mans thoughts.
and usually Runneth Counter to men's castings and contrivances, apprehensions and Expectations, so as that God may manifest, his thoughts Are not men thoughts.
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no outward enjoyments must depend on humane acquirements, therefore all things come alike unto all men, There is one event to the righteous and the wicked:
no outward enjoyments must depend on humane acquirements, Therefore all things come alike unto all men, There is one event to the righteous and the wicked:
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and therefore the Race is not to the swift, nor the Battle to the strong; neither yet bread to the Wise, nor riches to men of understanding. Eccl. 9.11. Benjamin with their 26000 once and again overcame Israels 400000, and destroy 40000, to demonstrate that battle is not to the strong.
and Therefore the Raze is not to the swift, nor the Battle to the strong; neither yet bred to the Wise, nor riches to men of understanding. Ecclesiastes 9.11. Benjamin with their 26000 once and again overcame Israel's 400000, and destroy 40000, to demonstrate that battle is not to the strong.
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psal. 75.6, 7. When the heathen do observe Agathocles the Son of a Potter to become King of Scicile, Valentinian the Son of a Rope-maker, to become Emperour of Rome, Justinus to arise from a Swineheard to be an heardsman, to turn Souldier and at the length become Emperour;
Psalm. 75.6, 7. When the heathen do observe Agathocles the Son of a Potter to become King of Sicily, Valentinian the Son of a Ropemaker, to become Emperor of Room, Justinus to arise from a Swineherd to be an herdsman, to turn Soldier and At the length become Emperor;
can they chuse but conclude Sic fata trahunt, thus the Gods will have it; and can Christians observe Absolon advanced against his Father; Jeroboam against his Master;
can they choose but conclude Sic fata trahunt, thus the God's will have it; and can Christians observe Absalom advanced against his Father; Jeroboam against his Master;
if Alexander to magnifie his majesty, advanced abdolominus, a poor Gardener to be King in Sidon, what shall not God do? Prosspering providences attend the prophanest wretches, to proclaim The earth is the Lords,
if Alexander to magnify his majesty, advanced abdolominus, a poor Gardener to be King in Sidon, what shall not God do? Prosspering providences attend the profanest wretches, to proclaim The earth is the lords,
he gives good things o the worst of men, that men may know his own will is the on•y guide of all his actions, he will not be prescribed by the sons of men:
he gives good things oh the worst of men, that men may know his own will is the on•y guide of all his actions, he will not be prescribed by the Sons of men:
God is good to all, and his mercy is over all his works. Psal. 145.9. The creation is a comment on Gods power and wisedome, but in the preservation of the world shines Gods goodness:
God is good to all, and his mercy is over all his works. Psalm 145.9. The creation is a comment on God's power and Wisdom, but in the preservation of the world shines God's Goodness:
the wicked shall do no work for God, but his goodnesse assignes them wages, if Ahab humble himself but hypocritically, yet the judgment threatned shal be delayed in his days;
the wicked shall do no work for God, but his Goodness assigns them wages, if Ahab humble himself but hypocritically, yet the judgement threatened shall be delayed in his days;
truly God is good to Israel, but their present tune must be, Oh how great is thy goodness thou hast laid up in store for them that fear thee. Psal. 31.19.
truly God is good to Israel, but their present tune must be, O how great is thy Goodness thou hast laid up in store for them that Fear thee. Psalm 31.19.
Jam. 5.5, 6. It is in this life, that Dives receiveth his good things, and Lazarus must be contented with evill things here: for his comfort is in Abrahams bosome hereafter.
Jam. 5.5, 6. It is in this life, that Dives receives his good things, and Lazarus must be contented with evil things Here: for his Comfort is in Abrahams bosom hereafter.
And Davids Dolor is present, and by the pride of the now psosperou•, for that his satisfaction must be when he shall arise in the likeness of God and see his face in Righteousness;
And Davids Dolour is present, and by the pride of the now psosperou•, for that his satisfaction must be when he shall arise in the likeness of God and see his face in Righteousness;
and reserveth it to the righteous, at the resurrection, and can be but content to wait the motion of this wonderfull wheel will never wonder to see prosperity attend the prophane.
and reserveth it to the righteous, At the resurrection, and can be but content to wait the motion of this wonderful wheel will never wonder to see Prosperity attend the profane.
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such is the concurrence of providence, in time of Gods silence with the corruption of men, that many would think there were a combination unto prophanenesse;
such is the concurrence of providence, in time of God's silence with the corruption of men, that many would think there were a combination unto profaneness;
The Lord warneth before he wars, and alarms the wicked by his word before he abate their pride by his sword, the days of divine debates, warnings, conviction and threats, are days wherein wrath is bridled,
The Lord warneth before he wars, and alarms the wicked by his word before he abate their pride by his sword, the days of divine debates, Warnings, conviction and Treats, Are days wherein wrath is bridled,
& then sheweth that he can curb & cut them down; he sits stil whilst his Heralds proclaim war sūmons submission, sollicite repentance, signifie displeasure;
& then shows that he can curb & Cut them down; he sits still while his Heralds proclaim war summons submission, solicit Repentance, signify displeasure;
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when he wil render tribulation and anguish unto every one that doth wickedly; and unto this day the wrath of the Lord is referred, the wicked are reserved,
when he will render tribulation and anguish unto every one that does wickedly; and unto this day the wrath of the Lord is referred, the wicked Are reserved,
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and the ungodly are not acquitted, though not yet punished: Paternall correction and chastisement is a coursorie expresssion of anger unto the awe of children,
and the ungodly Are not acquitted, though not yet punished: Paternal correction and chastisement is a coursorie expresssion of anger unto the awe of children,
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and so passeth on the Godly every day, but judicial punishment tending to the death and destruction of the malefactor, is referred to the generall S•ssions of Goal delivery:
and so passes on the Godly every day, but judicial punishment tending to the death and destruction of the Malefactor, is referred to the general S•ssions of Goal delivery:
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though the sinner do evill an hundred times, yet God prolongeth his wrath, but at the long run it shal not go wel with the wicked, Eccl. 8.12, 13. God scorns to be at the trouble of correction to men appointed to condemnation,
though the sinner do evil an hundred times, yet God prolongeth his wrath, but At the long run it shall not go well with the wicked, Ecclesiastes 8.12, 13. God scorns to be At the trouble of correction to men appointed to condemnation,
but doth not acquit though the heart of the wicked be full set in them to do evill, it is only because the sentence is not speedily executed. Eccles. 8.11. The wicked flourish not in favour, but forbearance, scape Scot-free, becaus the day of reckoning is not yet come:
but does not acquit though the heart of the wicked be full Set in them to do evil, it is only Because the sentence is not speedily executed. Eccles. 8.11. The wicked flourish not in favour, but forbearance, escape Scot free, Because the day of reckoning is not yet come:
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the young man may rejoyce, and walk in the ways of his own heart, but remember for all these things God will bring thee to judgment is his cooling-Card. Eccles. 11.9.
the young man may rejoice, and walk in the ways of his own heart, but Remember for all these things God will bring thee to judgement is his cooling-Card. Eccles. 11.9.
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We see then the first Reason carrying with it strength of conviction, and declaring good ground for the prosperity of the prophane men, the providence of God in it's common course doth dispose it:
We see then the First Reason carrying with it strength of conviction, and declaring good ground for the Prosperity of the profane men, the providence of God in it's Common course does dispose it:
and so long as this Chariot of Providence doth run on these wheels, the demonstration of Gods power and soveraignity, the distribution of Gods goodness to his creatures, divine method and order,
and so long as this Chariot of Providence does run on these wheels, the demonstration of God's power and sovereignty, the distribution of God's Goodness to his creatures, divine method and order,
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God is slow to anger, and ready to forgive The execution of his wrath is his strange work, in which hee seems no way dextrous, & is thereunto very slow:
God is slow to anger, and ready to forgive The execution of his wrath is his strange work, in which he seems no Way dextrous, & is thereunto very slow:
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he forgiveth iniquity, and forbeareth the sinner, unto the utmost of his pity and patience, the whole course of his carriage towards the wicked is the comment upon,
he forgiveth iniquity, and forbeareth the sinner, unto the utmost of his pity and patience, the Whole course of his carriage towards the wicked is the comment upon,
and aggravation of the wicked's torments, when damned; he therefore suffereth with long patience the vessells of wrath prepared unto destruction. Rom. 9.22.
and aggravation of the wicked's torments, when damned; he Therefore suffers with long patience the vessels of wrath prepared unto destruction. Rom. 9.22.
God deferreth the destruction of the world, and day of judgment, untill the scoffers and mockers of the last times, tauntingly demand where is the promise of his comming,
God deferreth the destruction of the world, and day of judgement, until the scoffers and mockers of the last times, tauntingly demand where is the promise of his coming,
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wicked men defie his power, and dare his justice by their pride & blasphemies, yet he deferreth his judgments, they sin with so high an hand, that sober men wonder that the earth swalloweth them not up,
wicked men defy his power, and Dare his Justice by their pride & Blasphemies, yet he deferreth his Judgments, they sin with so high an hand, that Sobrium men wonder that the earth swalloweth them not up,
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and God either suffers them in silence, or onely sends his messengers, rising early, and sending them to intreat that they would not do that great wickednesse which his soul hateth;
and God either suffers them in silence, or only sends his messengers, rising early, and sending them to entreat that they would not do that great wickedness which his soul hates;
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The wrath of God is to rage against the wicked and it is therefore restrained, that like smothered fire it may flame more furiously and the impenitencie of the wicked against,
The wrath of God is to rage against the wicked and it is Therefore restrained, that like smothered fire it may flame more furiously and the impenitency of the wicked against,
but provoked justice may be the principle of vengeance, and men may bee convinced their destruction is of themselves, their sinnes were so daring that the holiness of God could no longer forbear.
but provoked Justice may be the principle of vengeance, and men may be convinced their destruction is of themselves, their Sins were so daring that the holiness of God could no longer forbear.
the wicked prosper in the world, and the current of providence is to their countenance and content, they flourish in wealth, grow great in power, possesse what ever the heart desires accomplish whatever they purpose,
the wicked prosper in the world, and the current of providence is to their countenance and content, they flourish in wealth, grow great in power, possess what ever the heart Desires accomplish whatever they purpose,
The Rod of Gods anger by which he chastiseth his hypocriticall nation, his axe and saw whereby he hewes and squares his knotty stubborn people to a submission to his own will:
The Rod of God's anger by which he Chastiseth his hypocritical Nation, his axe and saw whereby he hues and squares his knotty stubborn people to a submission to his own will:
Babylon must needs sit as a Queen in the height of glory, because Zion must become desolate and forsaken such is the Antipathy of Saints and sinners that the mercy of the one is the misery of the other, the rising of the one is the fall of the other:
Babylon must needs fit as a Queen in the height of glory, Because Zion must become desolate and forsaken such is the Antipathy of Saints and Sinners that the mercy of the one is the misery of the other, the rising of the one is the fallen of the other:
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the ungodly because of their arrogancy and cruelty are Gods scorpions, David in his choice well prayeth that God might deal with him immediately, not by the success of his enemies;
the ungodly Because of their arrogance and cruelty Are God's scorpions, David in his choice well Prayeth that God might deal with him immediately, not by the success of his enemies;
for the mercies of men are cruelty: Seven years famine, or three days pestilence were far more easie afflictions then three months flight before his enemies.
for the Mercies of men Are cruelty: Seven Years famine, or three days pestilence were Far more easy afflictions then three months flight before his enemies.
and pvrpose cruelty, yet they forget that God only sent them as a scourge against Jerusalem, and to strike them as with a staffe to correct, not destroy:
and pvrpose cruelty, yet they forget that God only sent them as a scourge against Jerusalem, and to strike them as with a staff to correct, not destroy:
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but they slay them with a rage which reacheth up to heaven, and purpose to keep the children of Judah and of Jerusalem to be bondmen and bondwomen, forgetting that they are brethren, though under the chastisement of the Father,
but they slay them with a rage which reaches up to heaven, and purpose to keep the children of Judah and of Jerusalem to be bondmen and bondwomen, forgetting that they Are brothers, though under the chastisement of the Father,
because the rod of the wicked must not lie always on the lot of the Righteous, and he will arraign the arrogancy of the Assyrian, with a Shal the axe boast it self against him that heweth therewith,
Because the rod of the wicked must not lie always on the lot of the Righteous, and he will arraign the arrogance of the assyrian, with a Shall the axe boast it self against him that heweth therewith,
It were well, if wicked men could say with Titus, Vespasian at the destruction of Jerusalem, we have but lent God our hand for however they persecute the Godly in lust, pride,
It were well, if wicked men could say with Titus, Vespasian At the destruction of Jerusalem, we have but lent God our hand for however they persecute the Godly in lust, pride,
let not the wicked blaspheme God when their prospering proivdences succeed their profaneness, and seems to be the result of their Ahab - like fasts, humiliations,
let not the wicked Blaspheme God when their prospering proivdences succeed their profaneness, and seems to be the result of their Ahab - like fasts, humiliations,
If once the faith of God's people be but found unto praise and honour, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and when God shall cease to chastise his children,
If once the faith of God's people be but found unto praise and honour, the Light of the wicked shall be put out, and when God shall cease to chastise his children,
and justice is much provoked when he crieth out, why should you be smitten any more, •sa. 1.5. The son of most liberty and least smart is usually the child of highest displeasure.
and Justice is much provoked when he cries out, why should you be smitten any more, •sa. 1.5. The son of most liberty and least smart is usually the child of highest displeasure.
and my jealousie shall depart from thee, and I will be quiet and bee no more angry, Ezek. 16.42. And I will not punish your daughters, when they commit whoredome, nor your spouses when they commit adultery, Hos. 4.14. Origen quoting this scripture crieth out vis indignantis Dei, vocem terribilem audire, will you hear the terrible voyce of God, hear it here, I will not punish: The profane like foolish children think their fathers quietness the token of his favour;
and my jealousy shall depart from thee, and I will be quiet and be no more angry, Ezekiel 16.42. And I will not Punish your daughters, when they commit whoredom, nor your Spouses when they commit adultery, Hos. 4.14. Origen quoting this scripture cries out vis indignantis Dei, vocem terribilem Audire, will you hear the terrible voice of God, hear it Here, I will not Punish: The profane like foolish children think their Father's quietness the token of his favour;
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they are well pleased when profaneness passeth uncontrouled, and impiety uncorrected, when Gods silence seconds and gives way to their loud crying sins? they crie mercy, mercy,
they Are well pleased when profaneness passes uncontrolled, and impiety uncorrected, when God's silence seconds and gives Way to their loud crying Sins? they cry mercy, mercy,
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but Bernard calleth it Misericordiam omni indignatione Crudeliorem, a cruell courtesie, a killing kindness to let the child play with the candle till burned, and the knife till stabbed:
but Bernard calls it Misericordiam omni Indignation Crudeliorem, a cruel courtesy, a killing kindness to let the child play with the candle till burned, and the knife till stabbed:
I will prosper him and not by affliction restrain him, can wee consider prosperity to be the principle and spring of Atheisme, irreligion, and profanenesse;
I will prosper him and not by affliction restrain him, can we Consider Prosperity to be the principle and spring of Atheism, irreligion, and profaneness;
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It is the miserable mercy of the Gentiles whom God gave up unto a reprobate mind and vile affections to do those things which were not convenient to be filled with all unrighteousness and fornication wickedness &c. Rom. 1.28, 29. An estate of so great displeasure that the children of God rather chuse affliction and crie with Luther, Feri, Domine feri, strike Lord strike, and spare not:
It is the miserable mercy of the Gentiles whom God gave up unto a Reprobate mind and vile affections to do those things which were not convenient to be filled with all unrighteousness and fornication wickedness etc. Rom. 1.28, 29. an estate of so great displeasure that the children of God rather choose affliction and cry with Luther, Feri, Domine Feri, strike Lord strike, and spare not:
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or else they are designed to a wrathful rejection, they have provoked him so far with their pride and stubbornesse, that hee will no longer bee troubled to correct them, or attempt to reduce them;
or Else they Are designed to a wrathful rejection, they have provoked him so Far with their pride and Stubbornness, that he will no longer be troubled to correct them, or attempt to reduce them;
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but let them take their swinge and runne their Career of profanenesse unto their own ruine, let them swear and lye, commit adultry, deal falsly, do what they will, they shall not for him be check'd or crossed;
but let them take their swinge and run their Career of profaneness unto their own ruin, let them swear and lie, commit adultery, deal falsely, do what they will, they shall not for him be checked or crossed;
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for hee in his wrath hath cast them off, and will have no more to do with them, till in judgement he crie Go yee cursed into Hell fire, prepared for the Divell and his Angells:
for he in his wrath hath cast them off, and will have no more to do with them, till in judgement he cry Go ye cursed into Hell fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels:
wee see satisfying reasons and grounds why prospering providences frequently attend the prophanest wretches, and shall cease to wonder that the proud are called happy, they that worke wickednesse are set up,
we see satisfying Reasons and grounds why prospering providences frequently attend the profanest wretches, and shall cease to wonder that the proud Are called happy, they that work wickedness Are Set up,
I shall contract all into one generall use of instruction, to teach us to demean and carrie as those that are convinced, that prospering providences do frequently attend the prophanest wretches.
I shall contract all into one general use of instruction, to teach us to demean and carry as those that Are convinced, that prospering providences do frequently attend the profanest wretches.
and carry suitably to so clear demonstration of profane mens prosperity, and especially in learning, and daily exercising these three lessons or duties.
and carry suitably to so clear demonstration of profane men's Prosperity, and especially in learning, and daily exercising these three Lessons or duties.
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First, favour no cause or person, follow no course of life as approved of, and acceptable to GOD, because seconded with prospering providences in this world.
First, favour no cause or person, follow no course of life as approved of, and acceptable to GOD, Because seconded with prospering providences in this world.
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do not determine this or that principle, profession or practice to be true because not troubled, and good because successefull. The providences of God are in our much age observed & made mention of;
do not determine this or that principle, profession or practice to be true Because not troubled, and good Because successful. The providences of God Are in our much age observed & made mention of;
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How many that act horrid impieties, unparalleld wickedness, subverting foundations, supplanting laws, destroying liberties, usurping authority, despising dominions, speaking evill of dignities, trampling on truth, contemning ordinances, laying wast the Church, advancing errors, heresies schisms, despising and despiting Gods Ministers, violating sacred vows and blaspheming most solemne oaths and Covenants;
How many that act horrid impieties, unparalleled wickedness, subverting foundations, supplanting laws, destroying Liberties, usurping Authority, despising Dominions, speaking evil of dignities, trampling on truth, contemning ordinances, laying waste the Church, advancing errors, heresies schisms, despising and despiting God's Ministers, violating sacred vows and blaspheming most solemn Oaths and Covenants;
and in their Enterprises meeting with successe: proceeding with prosperity; do with impudence cry, providence, providence, as the plea of defence to their damned courses,
and in their Enterprises meeting with success: proceeding with Prosperity; do with impudence cry, providence, providence, as the plea of defence to their damned courses,
Whilst it is to be improved it must be our care it be not misimproved, and whilst we wait to hear & see Gods mind in a providence, we must not make it to speak the uncertain sound of our own fancies,
While it is to be improved it must be our care it be not misimproved, and while we wait to hear & see God's mind in a providence, we must not make it to speak the uncertain found of our own fancies,
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I would that providenc• be used, not abused, and duely argued, but not made to conclude what the promises of successe and prosperity will not conclude:
I would that providenc• be used, not abused, and duly argued, but not made to conclude what the promises of success and Prosperity will not conclude:
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let me therefore (unto the guiding you unto the due observation and Christian improvement of providences, successe and prosperity) desire you to keep this golden Rule in mind,
let me Therefore (unto the guiding you unto the due observation and Christian improvement of providences, success and Prosperity) desire you to keep this golden Rule in mind,
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but particular acts of piety (that not in substance and matter, but method and order:) Gods providence doth sometimes call to weeping, and mourning, and cloathing in sackcloth;
but particular acts of piety (that not in substance and matter, but method and order:) God's providence does sometime call to weeping, and mourning, and clothing in Sackcloth;
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yet he that improves this providence to the casting off Religion, and forsaking the Covenant of God is blasphemous and irreligious, & degenerated from the Saints of old, who could cleave to Gods Covenant under the greatest of crosses,
yet he that improves this providence to the casting off Religion, and forsaking the Covenant of God is blasphemous and irreligious, & degenerated from the Saints of old, who could cleave to God's Covenant under the greatest of Crosses,
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1. Precept not providence is the Rule of direction unto the people of God Their enquiry is, what doth God speak, not what doth God succeed, God hath published his word and prescribed it to be the Rule of life and manners, and hath bound his people to the determination thereof.
1. Precept not providence is the Rule of direction unto the people of God Their enquiry is, what does God speak, not what does God succeed, God hath published his word and prescribed it to be the Rule of life and manners, and hath bound his people to the determination thereof.
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but Gods Israel have ••ws, statutes, Ordinances, and commandements which they must observe, & fare it as it wil wth their cōditiō, they must not turn to the right hand or the left hand, from Gods declared will.
but God's Israel have ••ws, statutes, Ordinances, and Commandments which they must observe, & fare it as it will with their condition, they must not turn to the right hand or the left hand, from God's declared will.
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their very King the subject of highest prosperity, must have the Law written and therein read daily, and Rule the people not by the impulse or instigation of providence, but those positive prescriptions:
their very King the Subject of highest Prosperity, must have the Law written and therein read daily, and Rule the people not by the impulse or instigation of providence, but those positive prescriptions:
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In the most dark estate that that ever befell Israel, they are directed to the word, not works of God to uphold their faith, and direct their conversation.
In the most dark estate that that ever befell Israel, they Are directed to the word, not works of God to uphold their faith, and Direct their Conversation.
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Remember the Law of Moses my servant wh ill I commanded him in Horeb for a Israel, with the statutes & judgments, was the counsell of God to Israel untill the comming of the Messiah; and he leavs not Christian faith on the changable wheel of providence but committed it to writing, that it might be a standard of doctrine, and Rule of life.
remember the Law of Moses my servant Where ill I commanded him in Horeb for a Israel, with the statutes & Judgments, was the counsel of God to Israel until the coming of the Messiah; and he leaves not Christian faith on the changeable wheel of providence but committed it to writing, that it might be a standard of Doctrine, and Rule of life.
These things are written, that we may believe. Joh. 20.31. And peace is to be on as many as walk according to the written Rule. Gal. 6.16. No gracious heart ever yet durst decline the word of God to be directed by works of providence.
These things Are written, that we may believe. John 20.31. And peace is to be on as many as walk according to the written Rule. Gal. 6.16. No gracious heart ever yet durst decline the word of God to be directed by works of providence.
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The word that God putteth into my mouth, that will I speak, Numb. 22.38. The Barbarians may bottome their perswasions of Paul, upon the successe of the Viper;
The word that God putteth into my Mouth, that will I speak, Numb. 22.38. The Barbarians may bottom their persuasions of Paul, upon the success of the Viper;
and the Lycaonians stir up their superstition by the miraculous providences that attend the Apostles, but the noble Bereans regard neither the one nor the other;
and the Lycaonians stir up their Superstition by the miraculous providences that attend the Apostles, but the noble Bereans regard neither the one nor the other;
But search the Scipture, and bottome their faith on the Word of God: he that weigheth Religion in the ballance of providence, forsaketh •he ballance of the Sanctuary;
But search the Scripture, and bottom their faith on the Word of God: he that weigheth Religion in the balance of providence, Forsaketh •he balance of the Sanctuary;
to embrace any course because it prospereth, is to forsake the law of the Lord, as rude and uncertain; and blasphemously to tempt God, by a course on which no faith can be founded,
to embrace any course Because it prospereth, is to forsake the law of the Lord, as rude and uncertain; and blasphemously to tempt God, by a course on which no faith can be founded,
Psal. 44.17, 18. Let profane men practise their evill purposes and prosper in their evill practises and plead providence providence; their blasphemie may afflict us but their plea carrieth no perswasion,
Psalm 44.17, 18. Let profane men practise their evil Purposes and prosper in their evil practises and plead providence providence; their blasphemy may afflict us but their plea Carrieth no persuasion,
or force to him that feareth God, & obeyeth the voice of his servants: one; it is written, is of more weight to a gracious soul, then hundreds of victories, and a series of prosperity:
or force to him that fears God, & Obeyeth the voice of his Servants: one; it is written, is of more weight to a gracious soul, then hundreds of victories, and a series of Prosperity:
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or disapprove any course of life by it's externall providence, that attend it, is to deny and determine in direct contradiction not onely to the experiences of the Church;
or disapprove any course of life by it's external providence, that attend it, is to deny and determine in Direct contradiction not only to the experiences of the Church;
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and again we must through many tribulations, enter into the Kingdome of Heaven. Acts 14.22. And the poor of this World, Rich in faith, God hath chosen:
and again we must through many tribulations, enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Acts 14.22. And the poor of this World, Rich in faith, God hath chosen:
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or guide of conversation, nay our Saviour doth so sarr discountenance appeals to, and approbation of any cause by providence and successe, that he will not work miracles to convert souls or enforce faith.
or guide of Conversation, nay our Saviour does so Sarr discountenance appeals to, and approbation of any cause by providence and success, that he will not work Miracles to convert Souls or enforce faith.
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nay, and cautioneth all men to take heed of signs, wonders, and lying miracles, which are the arguments of Antichrist, to out-face the Scripture. Mat. 24.24. 2 Thes 1.9.
nay, and cautioneth all men to take heed of Signs, wonders, and lying Miracles, which Are the Arguments of Antichrist, to outface the Scripture. Mathew 24.24. 2 These 1.9.
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and are onely found in favour of the false Prophet and Antichrist, [ viz. ] because the Church of Christ must be persecuted, and seem abject, vile and forsaken:
and Are only found in favour of the false Prophet and Antichrist, [ viz. ] Because the Church of christ must be persecuted, and seem abject, vile and forsaken:
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and must overcome by confessi•n of the truth, by holinesse, and shining in good works; by love and patience, and not by power: but Antichrist must sway all;
and must overcome by confessi•n of the truth, by holiness, and shining in good works; by love and patience, and not by power: but Antichrist must sway all;
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but this he disalloweth because thereto he disappeareth these are Saints, their prayers succeed: but these are sinners, for God wrappeth himself as in a cloud, and shutteth out their prayers:
but this he disalloweth Because thereto he disappeareth these Are Saints, their Prayers succeed: but these Are Sinners, for God wrappeth himself as in a cloud, and shutteth out their Prayers:
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for precept not providence is the Rule prescribed by the Lord, and by it we see The proud are called Happy, &c. Providence made a Rule doth expose us to uncertainty of perswasion and unconstan•y in profession of Religion. Faith ought to be fixed;
for precept not providence is the Rule prescribed by the Lord, and by it we see The proud Are called Happy, etc. Providence made a Rule does expose us to uncertainty of persuasion and unconstan•y in profession of Religion. Faith ought to be fixed;
holding fast the form of sound words and being stedfast and unmoveable, alway abounding in the worke of the Lord is the dutie and due property of a true beleever but forsaking the right rule is the way to constant wandring;
holding fast the from of found words and being steadfast and Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord is the duty and due property of a true believer but forsaking the right Rule is the Way to constant wandering;
for if success be the line of decision, the same cause is to day good, because prosperous, to morrow evill because adverse, to day godliness is gain, and to morrow gain shal be Godliness, sometime the Righteous are in honour, but anon, the Honourable are the Righteous: how soon do such men change their Tune, who conclude providence to bee Gods voice. Was it not this that led men in all ages unto sinful, shameful, unconstancy;
for if success be the line of decision, the same cause is to day good, Because prosperous, to morrow evil Because adverse, to day godliness is gain, and to morrow gain shall be Godliness, sometime the Righteous Are in honour, but anon, the Honourable Are the Righteous: how soon do such men change their Tune, who conclude providence to be God's voice. Was it not this that led men in all ages unto sinful, shameful, unconstancy;
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the same Shimei that to day curseth David because adverse, is the first that to morrow cometh down and meeteth him with blessing, because returned with victory: They that in Ahab rage fall down before Baal in Elijahs successfull resolution, pull down Baall, and destroy his Priests.
the same Shimei that to day Curseth David Because adverse, is the First that to morrow comes down and meeteth him with blessing, Because returned with victory: They that in Ahab rage fallen down before Baal in Elijahs successful resolution, pull down Baal, and destroy his Priests.
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and like Baldwinus of whom Beza speaks, will have Religionem Ephemeram, an every days Religion, ab his ad istos, abillis ad hos leviter iens aut transiens:
and like Baldwin of whom Beza speaks, will have Religionem Ephemera, an every days Religion, ab his ad istos, abillis ad hos Leviter iens Or Transiens:
and again, a Christian on his death, changing his Religion with the Emperour, like the Melchites (a kind of mongrill Christians) who would be of the Kings Religion:
and again, a Christian on his death, changing his Religion with the Emperor, like the Melchites (a kind of mongrill Christians) who would be of the Kings Religion:
so that luke warmness and fluctuation of Spirit, and change, is the result of making outward present providences, the reason of our assent and dissent to any cause or course:
so that lycia warmness and fluctuation of Spirit, and change, is the result of making outward present providences, the reason of our assent and dissent to any cause or course:
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Is Christ his own desire of Lukewarm Laodicea. And if Baal bee God follow him, Is Elijah his advice to haling Israel, less hatefull are they to God that serve him not at all,
Is christ his own desire of Lukewarm Laodicea. And if Baal be God follow him, Is Elijah his Advice to haling Israel, less hateful Are they to God that serve him not At all,
as unsettledness and irreligion. How long will ye halt between two opinions? Peters compliance with the prospering providence of the circumcision was with stood to his face by the Apostle Paul: to go upright in a wrong way, is a less eye-sore to God,
as unsettledness and irreligion. How long will you halt between two opinions? Peter's compliance with the prospering providence of the circumcision was with stood to his face by the Apostle Paul: to go upright in a wrong Way, is a less eyesore to God,
nor is there more shame and sin then sorrow in the minds uncertainty, and affections in stability, its not onely better in the end but very enjoyment, there cannot bee a greater misery then for a man to be a burden & terror to himselfe:
nor is there more shame and since then sorrow in the minds uncertainty, and affections in stability, its not only better in the end but very enjoyment, there cannot be a greater misery then for a man to be a burden & terror to himself:
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and know rebellion is rebellion, though successfull, and Skepticism in Religion, the shame of Christianity though accounted the Saints moderation: Lawfull authority the object of loyallty and fidellity,
and know rebellion is rebellion, though successful, and Skepticism in Religion, the shame of Christianity though accounted the Saints moderation: Lawful Authority the Object of loyally and Fidis,
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even when oppressed and ej•cted: Let us cleave to the Covenant of God against all changes of providences, Communication, persw•sion or terrors whatsoever though it cost us never so de•r:
even when oppressed and ej•cted: Let us cleave to the Covenant of God against all changes of providences, Communication, persw•sion or terrors whatsoever though it cost us never so de•r:
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Prophaneness is the naturall product of marching after prospering providence, what impiety doth not issue from the prosperity of the prophane? Leads it not unto all cruelty, oppression, injustice,
Profaneness is the natural product of marching After prospering providence, what impiety does not issue from the Prosperity of the profane? Leads it not unto all cruelty, oppression, injustice,
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for the wicked succeeding say there is no God, he doth not regard, or he is altogether blasphemous, and saith God is such an one as our selvs, and he abetteth our undertakings,
for the wicked succeeding say there is no God, he does not regard, or he is altogether blasphemous, and Says God is such an one as our selves, and he abetteth our undertakings,
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So that whoever shall make providence the Principle of his perswasion, and guide of his conversation must make prophaneness his course, and Atheisme his Religion. What daring impieties have been devised, pursued,
So that whoever shall make providence the Principle of his persuasion, and guide of his Conversation must make profaneness his course, and Atheism his Religion. What daring impieties have been devised, pursued,
solemnly to implore divine help and favour, on treason, rebellion, perfidie, perjury, and all prophaneness: Must not this needs speak that these men think that God is like themselvs:
solemnly to implore divine help and favour, on treason, rebellion, perfidy, perjury, and all profaneness: Must not this needs speak that these men think that God is like themselves:
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and unconstancy, and follow prophaneness with impudence and blasphemy, In which very respect Christians may, much more then heathen pray, Careat successibus opto, qui ab eventu, &c.
and unconstancy, and follow profaneness with impudence and blasphemy, In which very respect Christians may, much more then heathen pray, Care at successibus opto, qui ab eventu, etc.
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Success be wanting unto him who maketh, Event the rule of what he undertaketh. So long then as the most prospering providence may attend the prophanest wretches;
Success be wanting unto him who makes, Event the Rule of what he undertaketh. So long then as the most prospering providence may attend the profanest wretches;
The things of this life, peace, plenty, health honour, wealth, and worship, I deny not to be blessings even as the Apostle calls them precious fruits of the Earth: Jam. 5.7.
The things of this life, peace, plenty, health honour, wealth, and worship, I deny not to be blessings even as the Apostle calls them precious fruits of the Earth: Jam. 5.7.
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And like the fool in the Gospel, sing a Requiem to our soul, take thine ease, if wee have but goods laid up for many years, never considering what shall become of the immortall soul:
And like the fool in the Gospel, sing a Requiem to our soul, take thine ease, if we have but goods laid up for many Years, never considering what shall become of the immortal soul:
and conclude not our happiness in the prospering providences of this life, that we never say, Father give us the portion that to us belongeth, if we well consider,
and conclude not our happiness in the prospering providences of this life, that we never say, Father give us the portion that to us belongeth, if we well Consider,
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they are indeed Gods gift, but given in common to creatures, not in speciall to his Children, they cannot conclude us under divine favour and affection, but rather the contrary:
they Are indeed God's gift, but given in Common to creatures, not in special to his Children, they cannot conclude us under divine favour and affection, but rather the contrary:
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in Gods speciall love and peculiar favour, as a Father reconciled in Jesus Christ, in the pardon of sin, sanctification of the soul, society with God and Christ, consists true happinesse;
in God's special love and peculiar favour, as a Father reconciled in jesus christ, in the pardon of since, sanctification of the soul, society with God and christ, consists true happiness;
health, peace, wealth, honour, prosperity, successe, all outward things are common provisions of Gods family and food, of his servants not the speciall fare of his Children:
health, peace, wealth, honour, Prosperity, success, all outward things Are Common provisions of God's family and food, of his Servants not the special fare of his Children:
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but he hath great good things laid up for them that fear him, and however the men of the world do cry out after these common comforts, who will shew us any good? Gods dear Davids do crie, Lord lift up the light of thy countenance, it shall make me more joyfull and glad then when Corn and Wine and Oyle increaseth.
but he hath great good things laid up for them that Fear him, and however the men of the world do cry out After these Common comforts, who will show us any good? God's dear Davids do cry, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance, it shall make me more joyful and glad then when Corn and Wine and Oil increases.
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speciall salvation is the onely delight and satisfaction of a gracious heart, however the heathen in their ordinary dictates of blessednesse would with Cicero make the enjoyment of health, possession of honour,
special salvation is the only delight and satisfaction of a gracious heart, however the heathen in their ordinary dictates of blessedness would with Cicero make the enjoyment of health, possession of honour,
the rich men may enjoy pleasures on earth, with a cause to howl and weep; they are not in any peculiar relation to God not as Children, because fed with his common good things, this is but prison provision, they are not Redeemed by Christ, because released from present sorrows;
the rich men may enjoy pleasures on earth, with a cause to howl and weep; they Are not in any peculiar Relation to God not as Children, Because fed with his Common good things, this is but prison provision, they Are not Redeemed by christ, Because released from present sorrows;
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no they must not rest till they see themselves in favour and friendship wth God, enjoying speciall love, let them be but Children, and no matter if they be chastised every day, let the covenant of grace conveigh their condition,
no they must not rest till they see themselves in favour and friendship with God, enjoying special love, let them be but Children, and no matter if they be chastised every day, let the Covenant of grace convey their condition,
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like a Pilgrim useth the world as not possessing it, and quiets his souls in reversion, not present possession, with David expects to be satisfied, when he ariseth in God likenesse,
like a Pilgrim uses the world as not possessing it, and quiets his Souls in reversion, not present possession, with David expects to be satisfied, when he arises in God likeness,
grace and greatnesse may center in the same subject, and stand together: for outward happinesse is a blessing, though of the left hand, and without it's specialty:
grace and greatness may centre in the same Subject, and stand together: for outward happiness is a blessing, though of the left hand, and without it's specialty:
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therefore pride compasseth their necks as a chain, therefore they say unto God depart from us therefore they say God is altogether such a one as themselves.
Therefore pride Compasseth their necks as a chain, Therefore they say unto God depart from us Therefore they say God is altogether such a one as themselves.
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how many wil to eternity lament their prosperity & freedome from sorrow? like many a cockered child when brought to the Gallows, curse parental indulgence, which reprooved but never restrained their proprophanesse.
how many will to eternity lament their Prosperity & freedom from sorrow? like many a cockered child when brought to the Gallows, curse parental indulgence, which reproved but never restrained their proprophanesse.
Shall we ever bee content with sins snares, the worlds fetters? are we not taught to pray lead us not into temptation? must not every gracious soul desire neither poverty nor riches, lest being ful he deny God? those men that can keep humble hearts under high enjoyments find an hard task;
Shall we ever be content with Sins snares, the world's fetters? Are we not taught to pray led us not into temptation? must not every gracious soul desire neither poverty nor riches, lest being full he deny God? those men that can keep humble hearts under high enjoyments find an hard task;
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Pope Adrian the sixth, said, nothing more unhappy in the world ever befell him then having been the head of the Church & Monarch of the Christian Common-wealth:
Pope Adrian the sixth, said, nothing more unhappy in the world ever befell him then having been the head of the Church & Monarch of the Christian Commonwealth:
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whilst servants, have with Hazaell detested the thoughts of murther, treason, rebellion, perfidie perjurie, crueltie, and mischief? with an Is thy servant a dead Dog? which act, after,
while Servants, have with Hazaell detested the thoughts of murder, treason, rebellion, perfidy perjury, cruelty, and mischief? with an Is thy servant a dead Dog? which act, After,
whilst outward blessings are not onely common to the wicked with the Godly, but sad occasions and temptations unto sin, let us never be contented with them ▪ But again
while outward blessings Are not only Common to the wicked with the Godly, but sad occasions and temptations unto since, let us never be contented with them ▪ But again
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Adonibezecke, who but lately had threescore Kings under his own Table, with their thumbs and great toes cut off, is shortly himsel• the subject of the same, oppression and scorn:
Adonibezek, who but lately had threescore Kings under his own Table, with their thumbs and great toes Cut off, is shortly himsel• the Subject of the same, oppression and scorn:
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the tr•asures of the earth are obnoxiou• to rust and rape: they are things seen, and so temporall, if we lived not in a changing age, wherein our eyes see not strange and sudden Revolutions;
the tr•asures of the earth Are obnoxiou• to rust and rape: they Are things seen, and so temporal, if we lived not in a changing age, wherein our eyes see not strange and sudden Revolutions;
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I might amplify the transiency of the things of the world, but we must all witnesse, man in his glittering glory, to be but grasse that is soon withered:
I might amplify the transiency of the things of the world, but we must all witness, man in his glittering glory, to be but grass that is soon withered:
and therefore must it make it them diligent to know in themselves that they have a better and more enduring substance and whilst prospering providences are common temptations unto sin,
and Therefore must it make it them diligent to know in themselves that they have a better and more enduring substance and while prospering providences Are Common temptations unto since,
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When we see it go well wi•h the worst o• men wee are not only envi•us at them but •pt to be angry with God, and at enmity with Godlinesse. It is no great wonder to hear Coesar when vanquished by Pompey, to conclude there was a a mist upon the eye of providence, when David in a little distresse could bruitishly conclude, God hath forgotten to be gracious,
When we see it go well wi•h the worst o• men we Are not only envi•us At them but •pt to be angry with God, and At enmity with Godliness. It is no great wonder to hear Caesar when vanquished by Pompey, to conclude there was a a missed upon the eye of providence, when David in a little distress could brutishly conclude, God hath forgotten to be gracious,
and shall we think it strange that the wicked cry out It is in vain to serve or to keep his statutes and to walk mournfully before him, when even the godly themselves are ready to resolve they have, in vain, washed their hands in innocency, and cleansed their hearts:
and shall we think it strange that the wicked cry out It is in vain to serve or to keep his statutes and to walk mournfully before him, when even the godly themselves Are ready to resolve they have, in vain, washed their hands in innocency, and cleansed their hearts:
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and fret not, grieve envy and care not when the proud are called Happy, &c. I say grieve not at the greatnesse of the wicked, they must fall, their fall will be fearfull;
and fret not, grieve envy and care not when the proud Are called Happy, etc. I say grieve not At the greatness of the wicked, they must fallen, their fallen will be fearful;
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for it is the whole of their blessednesse if ever a day of death and judgment come, they must go cursed for ever: and yet their present happinesse is fading and transient, the wheel is running round,
for it is the Whole of their blessedness if ever a day of death and judgement come, they must go cursed for ever: and yet their present happiness is fading and Transient, the wheel is running round,
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and then they whom we now see in estate and pomp, we see no mo•e: be not carefull of the estate of t•e godly, it shall go well with the Ri hteous, however it be at present, God is good to them that are pure in spirit, their little is sweetned with Gods blessing;
and then they whom we now see in estate and pomp, we see no mo•e: be not careful of the estate of t•e godly, it shall go well with the Ri hteous, however it be At present, God is good to them that Are pure in Spirit, their little is sweetened with God's blessing;
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and delivered in Peters Church, West-Chester, one Lords day 17. July, 1659. in afte• noon. Mal. 3.16, 17, 18. Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another.
and Delivered in Peter's Church, West-Chester, one lords day 17. July, 1659. in afte• noon. Malachi 3.16, 17, 18. Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to Another.
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and therein shewed the estate of the wicked, now wee call the proud happy, &c. Whereby you understand that most prsopering providences do frequently attend the prophanest wretchet.
and therein showed the estate of the wicked, now we call the proud happy, etc. Whereby you understand that most prsopering providences do frequently attend the profanest wretchet.
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nay they are Godly men fearing the Lord; and following providence unto the duties thereby dictated, they must carry like selves in these sinfull successefull times;
nay they Are Godly men fearing the Lord; and following providence unto the duties thereby dictated, they must carry like selves in these sinful successful times;
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and how is that? Is it to saile with the wind? Row with the tide? Follow the the multitued to doe evill? and by the successe of sin, prosperity of prophanenesse;
and how is that? Is it to sail with the wind? Row with the tide? Follow the the multitued to do evil? and by the success of since, Prosperity of profaneness;
to be swayed in their judgment to threw off a course of godlinesse? renounce the truth? and recede from religion? to resolve with the proud now called happy, that it in vaine to serve God & it is no profit to walk mourn fully before him all the day long? Oh, no? this is not the carriage of the godly, they read no such lesson in all God's providence;
to be swayed in their judgement to threw off a course of godliness? renounce the truth? and recede from Religion? to resolve with the proud now called happy, that it in vain to serve God & it is no profit to walk mourn Fully before him all the day long? O, no? this is not the carriage of the godly, they read no such Lesson in all God's providence;
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they easily assent unto Jobs proposition, The Tabernacle of robbers do prosper, and they are in safety that provoke God, whome God hath enriched with his hand, but yet they withstand the inference of Eliphaz, thou restrainest prayer before God, and conclude with David, Ii is good for us to draw neer to G•d:
they Easily assent unto Jobs proposition, The Tabernacle of robbers do prosper, and they Are in safety that provoke God, whom God hath enriched with his hand, but yet they withstand the Inference of Eliphaz, thou restrainest prayer before God, and conclude with David, Ii is good for us to draw near to G•d:
Whilst they see men succeede in sin, and therefore set their mouthes against heaven, and speak stout words against God, they as men sollicitous for their own establishment in piety under so strong temptations,
While they see men succeed in since, and Therefore Set their mouths against heaven, and speak stout words against God, they as men solicitous for their own establishment in piety under so strong temptations,
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These words are rendered by Montanus, Then they that feared the Lord were wasted •nd destroyed, (Scil.) by the impious Atheists who prevailed and invaded them;
These words Are rendered by Montanus, Then they that feared the Lord were wasted •nd destroyed, (Scil.) by the impious Atheists who prevailed and invaded them;
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the proud who were called happie, and bent their violence against them, and the word which is here used, is indeed used to signifie divastation and destruction: Thus in 2 Cron. 22.10. Psal. 2.5.
the proud who were called happy, and bent their violence against them, and the word which is Here used, is indeed used to signify divastation and destruction: Thus in 2 Cron. 22.10. Psalm 2.5.
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But in this place it can in no wise be so understood, it being here used by the holy Ghost, to expresse the exercise, not the estate of the godly in such sinfull prosperous times & therefore is by all other expositors,
But in this place it can in no wise be so understood, it being Here used by the holy Ghost, to express the exercise, not the estate of the godly in such sinful prosperous times & Therefore is by all other expositors,
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& in all other versions expressed as in our English Translation, Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another and the cohaerence of the Text must needs •eade us to this sence of the words.
& in all other versions expressed as in our English translation, Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to Another and the coherence of the Text must needs •eade us to this sense of the words.
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but then when men could speake agains• God, and the proud were called happie, &c Each of these parts would afford as a very profitable observation or point of Doctrine,
but then when men could speak agains• God, and the proud were called happy, etc. Each of these parts would afford as a very profitable observation or point of Doctrine,
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when prophanenesse was the only passage to preferment, the most gracelesse appeared greatest, then, when if men wou•d serve God they must serve him for nought: we cannot but observe.
when profaneness was the only passage to preferment, the most graceless appeared greatest, then, when if men wou•d serve God they must serve him for nought: we cannot but observe.
with Antipas, suffer martyrdome and the Church of Pergamus hold fast the name of Christ, and deny not the faith, when Satan his seate is set among them:
with Antipas, suffer martyrdom and the Church of Pergamos hold fast the name of christ, and deny not the faith, when Satan his seat is Set among them:
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Thus they approve the sincerity of grace, and uprightnesse of their hearts, by standing in a storme, abiding the utmost influence of temptation and serving God for naught, leaving all outward comforts for a naked Christ and his Crosse:
Thus they approve the sincerity of grace, and uprightness of their hearts, by standing in a storm, abiding the utmost influence of temptation and serving God for nought, leaving all outward comforts for a naked christ and his Cross:
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And abate the insolency and contempt of the wicked, whose wayes are rebuked by the good conversation of the godly, their very keeping of the law is a contending against the wicked;
And abate the insolency and contempt of the wicked, whose ways Are rebuked by the good Conversation of the godly, their very keeping of the law is a contending against the wicked;
How repugnant to the carriage of the good men is the Tepidity, Luke warmnesse, nay Changeablenesse and Apostasie of those vespertine professors of Religion that square their principles and piety according to the company, times and places, where, and among whom they live.
How repugnant to the carriage of the good men is the Tepidity, Lycia warmness, nay Changeableness and Apostasy of those vespertine professors of Religion that square their principles and piety according to the company, times and places, where, and among whom they live.
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they are great adorers of providence unto the disobedience of precepts and degeneration from all holy men, whose care is in times of prospering prophanesse to provoke themselves and others unto zeal and seriousnesse in acts of piety:
they Are great adorers of providence unto the disobedience of Precepts and degeneration from all holy men, whose care is in times of prospering profaneness to provoke themselves and Others unto zeal and seriousness in acts of piety:
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and with their tongues they use deceit, the poyson of Asps is under their lips: their mouth is full of cursing and bitternesse, their feet is swift to shed blood.
and with their tongues they use deceit, the poison of Asps is under their lips: their Mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, their feet is swift to shed blood.
3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. But the feare of God is the bridle of corruption: Josephs nature is restrained with, an hew shall I do this great wickednesse, and sin against God:
3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. But the Fear of God is the bridle of corruption: Josephs nature is restrained with, an hew shall I do this great wickedness, and since against God:
Let it be noted that this feare of God must be spiritual, not natural ingenions & filliall, not slavish as of a vassal, it must be a feare of reverence sensibly apprehending Gods holinesse, power, iustice majesty,
Let it be noted that this Fear of God must be spiritual, not natural ingenious & filial, not slavish as of a vassal, it must be a Fear of Reverence sensibly apprehending God's holiness, power, Justice majesty,
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and all his attributes, and that great desparitie & disproportion which is between God and us, which was in Abraham constraining him, to cry out I•hat am but dust & ashes having taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Gen. 18.27.
and all his attributes, and that great desparitie & disproportion which is between God and us, which was in Abraham constraining him, to cry out I•hat am but dust & Ashes having taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Gen. 18.27.
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The feare of sence awfully affecting the heare with the horror of Gods fearfull judgments, dreadfully discerning that it is a fearful thing to fal into the hands of a living God, this led Josiah to the renting of his garments and humbling himself before the Lord;
The Fear of sense awfully affecting the hear with the horror of God's fearful Judgments, dreadfully discerning that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God, this led Josiah to the renting of his garments and humbling himself before the Lord;
and made the marked of God in Jerusalem, mourn for her abominations Ezek. 9.4. Stupidity under Gods judgments threatned or inflicted is folly. Jer. 5.2. security and senselessnesse of the symptoms of Gods anger, is a note of stubbornness incotrigible;
and made the marked of God in Jerusalem, mourn for her abominations Ezekiel 9.4. Stupidity under God's Judgments threatened or inflicted is folly. Jer. 5.2. security and senselessness of the symptoms of God's anger, is a note of stubbornness incotrigible;
as the souldier standing sentinell and lying perdue in a Land of peace, keeping an Army undermilitary discipline in a conquered Land, working out their own salvation with feare & trembling becaus it is God that worketh in them to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.
as the soldier standing sentinel and lying perdue in a Land of peace, keeping an Army undermilitary discipline in a conquered Land, working out their own salvation with Fear & trembling Because it is God that works in them to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.
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No marvel if few be found pleading f•r God & cleaving to his covenant in evil backsliding days for there are not many that fear the Lord: if we will be of the number of the men that speak one to another in evil tims;
No marvel if few be found pleading f•r God & cleaving to his Covenant in evil backsliding days for there Are not many that Fear the Lord: if we will be of the number of the men that speak one to Another in evil tims;
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will we commend Gods truth, justice & faithfulness, and manifest godliness with contentment to be gain when the prosperity of prophaneness, make most men say it's in vain to serve God & no profit to walke mournfully before him all the day, the proud are only happy:
will we commend God's truth, Justice & faithfulness, and manifest godliness with contentment to be gain when the Prosperity of profaneness, make most men say it's in vain to serve God & no profit to walk mournfully before him all the day, the proud Are only happy:
But on these circumstances I must not insist, intending to acquaint you of, and effect you with the exercise it self which was especially performed by these, God fearing men in these sin successfull times & that is holy language, heavenly discourse, godly conference the sweet breath of their sound hearts, in an hypocriticall age:
But on these Circumstances I must not insist, intending to acquaint you of, and Effect you with the exercise it self which was especially performed by these, God fearing men in these sin successful times & that is holy language, heavenly discourse, godly conference the sweet breath of their found hearts, in an hypocritical age:
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the expression of their care by the words of the wise to preserve knowledg? whilst the evil communication of the prosperous prophane did corrupt good manners, They that feared the Lord spak often one unto anthere, whence we shall propound to your serious thoughts, this observation or point of Doctrine.
the expression of their care by the words of the wise to preserve knowledge? while the evil communication of the prosperous profane did corrupt good manners, They that feared the Lord spoke often one unto anthere, whence we shall propound to your serious thoughts, this observation or point of Doctrine.
Many are the exercises of piety enjoyned by the Lord to be duely performed by his people, some are personal & concerne only a particular soul but others are publick, & to be used unto the conviction of the wicked & confirmatiō of the godly against all temptations that assault them:
Many Are the exercises of piety enjoined by the Lord to be duly performed by his people, Some Are personal & concern only a particular soul but Others Are public, & to be used unto the conviction of the wicked & confirmation of the godly against all temptations that assault them:
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but also admonitions & expostulations of particular Saints, in more private and particular societies expressing the thoughts of their hearts by the help of the tongue and communicating their gifts and graces to each other by godly & religions conference.
but also admonitions & expostulations of particular Saints, in more private and particular societies expressing the thoughts of their hearts by the help of the tongue and communicating their Gifts and graces to each other by godly & Religions conference.
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when the tongues of the wicked do walke proudly through the earth, the tongues of the godly must be tuned for Heaven when the prophane, glutted with their prospering prouidences do speak pride and blasphemy, and that in talking stoutly against God and and openly affirm it.
when the tongues of the wicked do walk proudly through the earth, the tongues of the godly must be tuned for Heaven when the profane, glutted with their prospering providences do speak pride and blasphemy, and that in talking stoutly against God and and openly affirm it.
, Then above all times is it a time for them that feare the Lord, to speak often one unto another, though our words must be always seasoned with grace, and our care must ever be to admonish one another, yet more especially,
, Then above all times is it a time for them that Fear the Lord, to speak often one unto Another, though our words must be always seasoned with grace, and our care must ever be to admonish one Another, yet more especially,
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This hath been the care and carriage of them that feared the Lord in all ages of the world, you shall not find the old World filled with pride, security,
This hath been the care and carriage of them that feared the Lord in all ages of the world, you shall not find the old World filled with pride, security,
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Nor shall you read of the Captivity of Righteous Lot, but also of Abrahams consultation with his chatechised servants for his rescue & conference with Melchizedeck: & Israels oppression cannot increase by the pride of prosperous Egypt, but Moses & Aron will confer of the mind of God, concerning their deliverance and their own duty towards it:
Nor shall you read of the Captivity of Righteous Lot, but also of Abrahams consultation with his chatechised Servants for his rescue & conference with Melchizedeck: & Israel's oppression cannot increase by the pride of prosperous Egypt, but Moses & Aron will confer of the mind of God, Concerning their deliverance and their own duty towards it:
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yet they discoursed right & •eligious premises, Ahab succeeds not in his idolatry, but we shall finde the Prophet Elijah and Elisha, and he and Obadiah in godly conference:
yet they discoursed right & •eligious premises, Ahab succeeds not in his idolatry, but we shall find the Prophet Elijah and Elisha, and he and Obadiah in godly conference:
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but the Apostle Paul longs to see them, to the end, he may imparte unto them some spirituall good, that they may be established, we shall not read in sacred or Ecclesiastick storie of the successe of prophaneness which did not stir up the holy conference of the godly:
but the Apostle Paul longs to see them, to the end, he may impart unto them Some spiritual good, that they may be established, we shall not read in sacred or Ecclesiastic story of the success of profaneness which did not stir up the holy conference of the godly:
The fellowship of the Saints, is never so visible, as in the suffering seasons of the Church, Arius prosperity unto persecution, made the Orthordox, resort one to another with frequencie.
The fellowship of the Saints, is never so visible, as in the suffering seasons of the Church, Arius Prosperity unto persecution, made the Orthordox, resort one to Another with frequency.
the late prelaticall crueltie was the spur of the Puritans Conventicles (as in derision, their holy conferences were called) for in such times as these, if ever;
the late prelatical cruelty was the spur of the Puritans Conventicles (as in derision, their holy conferences were called) for in such times as these, if ever;
and they may as becomes them, mourn for the abominations which abound, and the blasphemies which are proudly, belched against God, his name, truth, Ordinances,
and they may as becomes them, mourn for the abominations which abound, and the Blasphemies which Are proudly, belched against God, his name, truth, Ordinances,
and sad, but serious expostulation with God, and each with others [ by way of confirmation ] each of others spirit, against the strong influence of so sore temptations:
and sad, but serious expostulation with God, and each with Others [ by Way of confirmation ] each of Others Spirit, against the strong influence of so soar temptations:
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On this Peter, fell to the denyall of his Lord and Master, making him with more then ordinary earnestnesse, enquire his affection to him, Peter lovest thou me? Peter lovest thou me? Peter lovest thou me:
On this Peter, fell to the denial of his Lord and Master, making him with more then ordinary earnestness, inquire his affection to him, Peter Lovest thou me? Peter Lovest thou me? Peter Lovest thou me:
It is strange if Ahabs insolency in his Idolatry, make not all even the best of Israell to halt between two opinions, and most to fall into flat and open Idolatry:
It is strange if Ahabs insolency in his Idolatry, make not all even the best of Israel to halt between two opinions, and most to fallen into flat and open Idolatry:
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and if they will ever speakne couragingly of waiting on God, and walking with him in holinesse it must be when most men discouragingly determine God hath forsaken the Earth, doth not regarde the righteous, It's in vain to serve him:
and if they will ever speakne couragingly of waiting on God, and walking with him in holiness it must be when most men discouragingly determine God hath forsaken the Earth, does not regard the righteous, It's in vain to serve him:
even obvious to the common capacity of every sober christian seriously studious of Scripture, or observant of the society of the Saints, I shal briefly propound the reason of the point,
even obvious to the Common capacity of every Sobrium christian seriously studious of Scripture, or observant of the society of the Saints, I shall briefly propound the reason of the point,
It is Directed by, and delighfull to the Lord. Declareth the sincerity of sanctitie, Deriveth much profit, & advantage. Of these in their order; and first of the first.
It is Directed by, and delightful to the Lord. Declareth the sincerity of sanctity, Deriveth much profit, & advantage. Of these in their order; and First of the First.
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we shall find amongst other soule establishing meanes appointed to Israell, that one was frequent and familiar conference of divine councell, he must not only learn the law himself and Catechize his Family therein,
we shall find among other soul establishing means appointed to Israel, that one was frequent and familiar conference of divine council, he must not only Learn the law himself and Catechise his Family therein,
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Family and friendly conference must be conversant about Gods Law, let our companie be at home or abroad, this must be our discourse, for exciting the soule to duty,
Family and friendly conference must be conversant about God's Law, let our company be At home or abroad, this must be our discourse, for exciting the soul to duty,
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and encouragment of the heart in difficultie, and to the restraint of sin, it is Gods own direction that we shal rebuke a brother, by all brotherly argumentation discourse and conference with him concerning his impiety Levit. 19.17. He is by words to shew him, what is right, and what is wrong, saith Ainsworth, nor was this religious reasoning, peculiar to the Jewes, by whom it was in an Ordinany and familar way practised:
and encouragement of the heart in difficulty, and to the restraint of since, it is God's own direction that we shall rebuke a brother, by all brotherly argumentation discourse and conference with him Concerning his impiety Levit. 19.17. He is by words to show him, what is right, and what is wrong, Says Ainsworth, nor was this religious reasoning, peculiar to the Jews, by whom it was in an Ordinary and familiar Way practised:
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who makes private conference with his brother, the praecursor of publick complaint against a brother, Mat. 11.15, 16. and positively enjoins us in days of temptation unto sin, to exhort one another daily whilst it is called to day, Heb. 3.13. And consider one another to provoke unto love and good works, Heb. 10.24. To admonish one another, Rom 15.14. To comfort one another, 1 Thes. 5.11. Jude 20. All which is done by conference and friendly discourse:
who makes private conference with his brother, the Precursor of public complaint against a brother, Mathew 11.15, 16. and positively enjoins us in days of temptation unto since, to exhort one Another daily while it is called to day, Hebrew 3.13. And Consider one Another to provoke unto love and good works, Hebrew 10.24. To admonish one Another, Rom 15.14. To Comfort one Another, 1 Thebes 5.11. U^de 20. All which is done by conference and friendly discourse:
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and declare but the several parts thereof, sometimes by complaint against sin, warning the unruly; sometimes by counsell unto duty exhorting and quickning the dull and discouraged:
and declare but the several parts thereof, sometime by complaint against since, warning the unruly; sometime by counsel unto duty exhorting and quickening the dull and discouraged:
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and if the Romans be full of goodness and knowledge it is, that they may admonish one another. God will not that any of his servants hide their Talent, and conceal his counsell;
and if the Romans be full of Goodness and knowledge it is, that they may admonish one Another. God will not that any of his Servants hide their Talon, and conceal his counsel;
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the hand miscarrieth when it would become the eye, and the foot when it would be the head. Private conference is to bee contemned when it presseth upon publick Ministry, and becomes provoking to God: (but of this I shall speak more in the applicati•n) otherwise it is exceeding pleasing to God:
the hand miscarrieth when it would become the eye, and the foot when it would be the head. Private conference is to be contemned when it Presseth upon public Ministry, and becomes provoking to God: (but of this I shall speak more in the applicati•n) otherwise it is exceeding pleasing to God:
so delightfull that David determines the talking of Gods righteousness, as the p•easant holding of his songs of praise, Psa. 71.24. and cheering of his own drooping and desponding spirits as the help against diffidence, hee will talke of all Gods doings, Psal. 77.12.
so delightful that David determines the talking of God's righteousness, as the p•easant holding of his songs of praise, Psa. 71.24. and cheering of his own drooping and desponding spirits as the help against diffidence, he will talk of all God's doings, Psalm 77.12.
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he accounts it to bee the precious and pleasant fruit of all his instruction and eminently to be esteemed by the Lord, he prays for that oyl that may make this Lamp ever burn, make me to understand the w•y of thy precepts,
he accounts it to be the precious and pleasant fruit of all his instruction and eminently to be esteemed by the Lord, he prays for that oil that may make this Lamp ever burn, make me to understand the w•y of thy Precepts,
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so shall I talk of all thy wondrous works, Psal. 119. 27. Gods esteem of the holy language and heavenly discourse of his people in prophane times is emphatically expressed in the text,
so shall I talk of all thy wondrous works, Psalm 119. 27. God's esteem of the holy language and heavenly discourse of his people in profane times is emphatically expressed in the text,
2. He records it as fearing it should be forgotten, a book of remembrance is written, and that not in the earth where it may be trampled out by prophane feet,
2. He records it as fearing it should be forgotten, a book of remembrance is written, and that not in the earth where it may be trampled out by profane feet,
Nay his complacency is in them, they shall be his is propriety and his jewels in peculiarity, whose hearts cause such holy language in so bad and evil times: (but of these I shall speak more fully hereafter) we see then what delight God takes in holy conference, no tender parent can with more delight listen to the tatlings of her babe;
Nay his complacency is in them, they shall be his is propriety and his Jewels in peculiarity, whose hearts cause such holy language in so bad and evil times: (but of these I shall speak more Fully hereafter) we see then what delight God Takes in holy conference, no tender parent can with more delight listen to the tattlings of her babe;
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or lay up in her heart the pretty prudent reasons urged by the child and set her heart on the childe, with more serious and compassionate affections then God doth to his people in their holy conference:
or lay up in her heart the pretty prudent Reasons urged by the child and Set her heart on the child, with more serious and compassionate affections then God does to his people in their holy conference:
as an evident declaration of sincere grace, such as have superficiall and temporary graces may be forward in common and ordinary acts of holinesse and religion;
as an evident declaration of sincere grace, such as have superficial and temporary graces may be forward in Common and ordinary acts of holiness and Religion;
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such as hearing, Reading, and the like ordinances of the Church in common, but when acts of private and personall concernment are to to be performed, they think them needless and superfluous;
such as hearing, Reading, and the like ordinances of the Church in Common, but when acts of private and personal concernment Are to to be performed, they think them needless and superfluous;
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all specialties in Religion are in their account singularities, and nicities and the agents in them deemed busie bodies, and giddy spirits making themselves over righteous,
all specialties in Religion Are in their account singularities, and niceties and the agents in them deemed busy bodies, and giddy spirits making themselves over righteous,
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1. Apprehensive of present affairs, observant of the dispensations of God towards his people; security & senslesness under gods hand, is the object of a wo.
1. Apprehensive of present affairs, observant of the dispensations of God towards his people; security & senselessness under God's hand, is the Object of a woe.
But to apprehend Gods anger provoked, and his hand lifted up, the Lord looks on that with delight, Josiah shal dye in peace because his heart was tender when he heard the words of the Lord against Jerusalem. 2 Cor. 34.27.
But to apprehend God's anger provoked, and his hand lifted up, the Lord looks on that with delight, Josiah shall die in peace Because his heart was tender when he herd the words of the Lord against Jerusalem. 2 Cor. 34.27.
And the mourners for all Jerusalems abominations make such melody in Gods ears, that they shall be the marked of the Lord in the day of Jerusalems desolation.
And the mourners for all Jerusalems abominations make such melody in God's ears, that they shall be the marked of the Lord in the day of Jerusalems desolation.
Ezek. 9. It is a kind check Godgives Samuel for mourning over Sauls rejection. 1 Sam. 16.1. It is an how long? not why dust thou mourn for Saul? the matter was pleasing, the measure is burthensome and to be blamed.
Ezekiel 9. It is a kind check Godgives Samuel for mourning over Saul's rejection. 1 Sam. 16.1. It is nias how long? not why dust thou mourn for Saul? the matter was pleasing, the measure is burdensome and to be blamed.
Their good thoughts did heat their affections, and make them to boil over into holy conference, heat of heart towards God must have vent of tongue for God thus when David mused, the fire waxed hot, untill he at length was constrained to break his resolved silence, zeal for Gods honour, grief for sins successe sets the Godly on conference each to others;
Their good thoughts did heat their affections, and make them to boil over into holy conference, heat of heart towards God must have vent of tongue for God thus when David mused, the fire waxed hight, until he At length was constrained to break his resolved silence, zeal for God's honour, grief for Sins success sets the Godly on conference each to Others;
Stephen spake with such fulness & fervency, as when the cōmotions of his soul stirred by the blasphemies of the Jews shewed him to be full of the holy Ghost. Acts 7. 3. Associated to the Saints. Communion of Saints is an Article of Creed, and advantage of grace to every sincere soul:
Stephen spoke with such fullness & fervency, as when the commotions of his soul stirred by the Blasphemies of the jews showed him to be full of the holy Ghost. Acts 7. 3. Associated to the Saints. Communion of Saints is an Article of Creed, and advantage of grace to every sincere soul:
Saul is no sooner become a Paul, but he assayed to join himselfe to the Church. Act. 9.26. No member of the Church must be idle and dead or unprofitabl, bu• must gives and receive nutriment towards the increase of the whole body, every joint must supply it's proper part;
Saul is no sooner become a Paul, but he assayed to join himself to the Church. Act. 9.26. No member of the Church must be idle and dead or unprofitabl, bu• must gives and receive nutriment towards the increase of the Whole body, every joint must supply it's proper part;
but conference of God and Religion in times of prospering prophanen•sse proclaim a resolution of adhaerency a care against apostasy by such confirming soul-establishing Colloquies.
but conference of God and Religion in times of prospering prophanen•sse proclaim a resolution of adhaerency a care against apostasy by such confirming soul-establishing Colloquies.
an heart apprehensive of present affairs, affected with Gods honour, associating with the Saints & adhaering to God in times of discouragement is approved sincere in Gods sight:
an heart apprehensive of present affairs, affected with God's honour, associating with the Saints & adhering to God in times of discouragement is approved sincere in God's sighed:
the dog is Restrained and a slave made serviceable by the cudgell, but fear of a father and zeale for his honour, are onely notes of ingenuity and candor,
the dog is Restrained and a slave made serviceable by the cudgel, but Fear of a father and zeal for his honour, Are only notes of ingenuity and candor,
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hypocrites may cry to God in distresse, but will not pray alwayes, they must fear God who seeing the prosperity of the prophane will not restrain prayer before him: men may be full and forward for Gods Religion in fair weather;
Hypocrites may cry to God in distress, but will not pray always, they must Fear God who seeing the Prosperity of the profane will not restrain prayer before him: men may be full and forward for God's Religion in fair weather;
3. Sincere grace is not more evident in the service done, and principle of holy conference then in its season, it is performed then when prophanesse prospers, the proud are called happy, &c. Many receive good seed of Gods word, who are offended at tribulation;
3. Sincere grace is not more evident in the service done, and principle of holy conference then in its season, it is performed then when profaneness prospers, the proud Are called happy, etc. Many receive good seed of God's word, who Are offended At tribulation;
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they must be sound at heart who will speak of and for God when all men speak against him, they m•st be Cordiall that seek to confirm themselves and others against the discouragements of prospering prophanesse.
they must be found At heart who will speak of and for God when all men speak against him, they m•st be Cordial that seek to confirm themselves and Others against the discouragements of prospering profaneness.
The Philippians are observed, with much profit, to holdfellowship in the Gospel from the first day of their conversiō, Phil. 1.5.6. The lips of the Righteous saith Solomon do feed many, Prov 10.21.
The Philippians Are observed, with much profit, to holdfellowship in the Gospel from the First day of their conversion, Philip 1.5.6. The lips of the Righteous Says Solomon do feed many, Curae 10.21.
and cure of our brothers sin, thou shalt in no wise hate thy brother, but shalt Rebuke thy brother and not suffer sin upon him: Levit. 19.17. Wrath retained in silence works Revenge, as in Absalon towards Amnon; but expressed in Rebuke, it easeth the offended heart and helpeth the offender to Repentance:
and cure of our Brother's since, thou shalt in no wise hate thy brother, but shalt Rebuke thy brother and not suffer since upon him: Levit. 19.17. Wrath retained in silence works Revenge, as in Absalom towards Amnon; but expressed in Rebuke, it eases the offended heart and Helpeth the offender to Repentance:
Nay it shall be a kindnesse; Let him Reprove me it shall be an excellent oil, Psal. 141.5. Christian conference is prescribed of God as an antidote to the venome of custome in sin.
Nay it shall be a kindness; Let him Reprove me it shall be an excellent oil, Psalm 141.5. Christian conference is prescribed of God as an antidote to the venom of custom in since.
Exhort one another daily whilest it is called to day, least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin, Heb. 3.13. Fraternall correption is a skilfull setting of a lapsed soul in joynt, Restoring the fallen brother with meeknesse;
Exhort one Another daily whilst it is called to day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since, Hebrew 3.13. Fraternal correption is a skilful setting of a lapsed soul in joint, Restoring the fallen brother with meekness;
private conference is the first corrasive of sin, & must precede publick censure in the enforcement of a sinners repentance Complaints against sinners are not allowable whilst private conference meets with acceptance and success,
private conference is the First corrasive of since, & must precede public censure in the enforcement of a Sinners Repentance Complaints against Sinners Are not allowable while private conference meets with acceptance and success,
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whom and whose advice he blesseth, and the private discourse between him and Nathan did a waken his conscience unto repentance for his murther and adultery in which he lay a long time:
whom and whose Advice he Blesses, and the private discourse between him and Nathan did a waken his conscience unto Repentance for his murder and adultery in which he lay a long time:
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by the constant patience of the Martyrs and the holy conference of a certain grave old man, who met him in the walks of his retirement; and Junius professeth of himself;
by the constant patience of the Martyrs and the holy conference of a certain grave old man, who met him in the walks of his retirement; and Junius Professes of himself;
that he escaped the snares of Atheisme in which he was entangled by the plain and fervent discourse of an ordinary Country man in Florence; and Latimer was recovered from Popery by the private confernce of Bilsney. So serviceable is holy conference to conversion of souls;
that he escaped the snares of Atheism in which he was entangled by the plain and fervent discourse of an ordinary Country man in Florence; and Latimer was recovered from Popery by the private confernce of Bilsney. So serviceable is holy conference to conversion of Souls;
if any man Erre from the faith, and one convert him, let him know that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death,
if any man Err from the faith, and one convert him, let him know that he which Converts the sinner from the error of his Way, shall save a soul from death,
and shall hide a multitude of sin; is the encouragement of Christian conference urged by the Apostle James, 5.19.20. The wise shall shine as the firmament, and they that turn many to Righteousnesse as the starrs for ever and ever:
and shall hide a multitude of since; is the encouragement of Christian conference urged by the Apostle James, 5.19.20. The wise shall shine as the firmament, and they that turn many to Righteousness as the Stars for ever and ever:
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So that if in times of sore temptation, by the successe of sin, we are desirous to prevent impiety and Recover any that are fallen under this prospering prophanesse, we must be provoked to be frequent and fervent in holy con•erence.
So that if in times of soar temptation, by the success of since, we Are desirous to prevent impiety and Recover any that Are fallen under this prospering profaneness, we must be provoked to be frequent and fervent in holy con•erence.
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as sensible of our flagging spirits, hath left us Cordiall counsels and promises, to encourage us and earnest cautions to quicken our faith, as be not weary of wel doing ye shal reap if ye faint not Having begun in the spirit, do not end in the flesh;
as sensible of our flagging spirits, hath left us Cordial Counsels and promises, to encourage us and earnest cautions to quicken our faith, as be not weary of well doing you shall reap if you faint not Having begun in the Spirit, do not end in the Flesh;
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Yet so dull are our hearts so drousie our spirits, that the best of Christs Disciples may rejoyce in the compassion of their master which maketh him conclude when he findes them sleeping:
Yet so dull Are our hearts so drowsy our spirits, that the best of Christ Disciples may rejoice in the compassion of their master which makes him conclude when he finds them sleeping:
even the stoutest David is ready to faint with waiting long on the Lord, and to slack in holinesse and say as the wicked it is in vain to serve God, when he considereth the proud are called happy, they who tempt God are delivered:
even the Stoutest David is ready to faint with waiting long on the Lord, and to slack in holiness and say as the wicked it is in vain to serve God, when he Considereth the proud Are called happy, they who tempt God Are Delivered:
If at any time we wax dull in duty, and begin to draw heavily in the yoak of Christ; the words of the wise are as Goads & as nails to spur, and quicken us:
If At any time we wax dull in duty, and begin to draw heavily in the yoke of christ; the words of the wise Are as Goads & as nails to spur, and quicken us:
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So doth the sweetnesse of a mans friend by hearty councell Prov. 27.9. Cold hearts in hard times are warmed and heated by holy conference, consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; saith the Apostle Heb. 10.20. The Greek word is consider one another into a Taroxisme; a violent heat as the fit of an Ague or burning of a Feaver:
So does the sweetness of a men friend by hearty council Curae 27.9. Cold hearts in hard times Are warmed and heated by holy conference, Consider one Another to provoke unto love and good works; Says the Apostle Hebrew 10.20. The Greek word is Consider one Another into a Taroxisme; a violent heat as the fit of an Ague or burning of a Fever:
as Iron sharpneth Iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Prov. 27.17. by colloquie, debates, conference, familiar disputes, speaking one to another, saith Mer•er and Lavater on the text:
as Iron sharpeneth Iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Curae 27.17. by colloquy, debates, conference, familiar disputes, speaking one to Another, Says Mer•er and Lavater on the text:
the heathen do much mention the quickning efficacy of conference, Euripides makes it the mother of all arts, and Cicero, the means of all wisedome and councell:
the heathen doe much mention the quickening efficacy of conference, Euripides makes it the mother of all arts, and Cicero, the means of all Wisdom and council:
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as Gregory Nazianzen notes, Christians sharpen each others spirits by their conference, as Boars sharpen their tushes by rubbing them one against another.
as Gregory Nazianzen notes, Christians sharpen each Others spirits by their conference, as Boars sharpen their tusks by rubbing them one against Another.
22, 32. And faith is most envied by the Devill, all his temptations are to overthrow our faith, this is the only errand of all the allurements of prospering prophanenesse,
22, 32. And faith is most envied by the devil, all his temptations Are to overthrow our faith, this is the only errand of all the allurements of prospering profaneness,
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but holy conference is a means for confirmation, making known common perswasion; and by a friendly debate, removing all scruples and doubts which arise in the soul;
but holy conference is a means for confirmation, making known Common persuasion; and by a friendly debate, removing all scruples and doubts which arise in the soul;
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the only errand of Pauls expedition to Rome was Conference, and the only end of that conference, the confirmation of the Saints in the faith of Christ:
the only errand of Paul's expedition to Room was Conference, and the only end of that conference, the confirmation of the Saints in the faith of christ:
unto the confirmation of their faith therein, but also after his Resurrection he condescended to associate with the two Disciples as they walked to Emmaus; and familiarly to conferre of his own sufferings and confirm them in the faith of his Resurrection:
unto the confirmation of their faith therein, but also After his Resurrection he condescended to associate with the two Disciples as they walked to Emmaus; and familiarly to confer of his own sufferings and confirm them in the faith of his Resurrection:
Thus also he in a friendly manner did conferre with the two Maries, and with the Eleven Disciples; when they sate at meat and with the other Disciples when fishing.
Thus also he in a friendly manner did confer with the two Mary's, and with the Eleven Disciples; when they sat At meat and with the other Disciples when fishing.
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So excellent & advantagious is holy conference for confirmation in the faith; that it is honoured by the exercise of the Authour and Finisher of our faith:
So excellent & advantageous is holy conference for confirmation in the faith; that it is honoured by the exercise of the Author and Finisher of our faith:
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We see then that if the godly have any care of divine direction and delight; desire to declare the sincerity of their sanctity & dilight in the expulsion of sin, excitation one of another to duty,
We see then that if the godly have any care of divine direction and delight; desire to declare the sincerity of their sanctity & dilight in the expulsion of since, excitation one of Another to duty,
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and establishment each of other in their most holy faith, they must in times of sins successe, speak often one to another, by prospering prophanesse, be provoked to godly conference:
and establishment each of other in their most holy faith, they must in times of Sins success, speak often one to Another, by prospering profaneness, be provoked to godly conference:
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but I hasten unto the use and application of this doctrine, which will be Reproof for the neglect of this duty, exhortation unto the discharge thereof.
but I hasten unto the use and application of this Doctrine, which will be Reproof for the neglect of this duty, exhortation unto the discharge thereof.
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conference is indeed common among men but it is seldom good, Rarely holy; most men are unacquainted with the language of Canaan, and unskilled in heavenly discourse:
conference is indeed Common among men but it is seldom good, Rarely holy; most men Are unacquainted with the language of Canaan, and unskilled in heavenly discourse:
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and walk alone in such evil times, and when occasionally we meet make little or no mention of the ways of God, Case and Condition of the Church, or cause of Religion:
and walk alone in such evil times, and when occasionally we meet make little or no mention of the ways of God, Case and Condition of the Church, or cause of Religion:
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therefore, he that hath knowledge will spare his words, and that a fool stopping his lips may bee judged prudent. Prov. 17, 27. But must caution in speaking, be the barre of holy conference? must we flie from the fools babling into prophane mens silence of the things of God? can the tongue chuse but speake out of the abundance of the heart? will not holy affections boil in our bosoms untill they bubble out in heavenly discourses? must not the lips of the wise seed many? and if ever be the time of speaking one to another;
Therefore, he that hath knowledge will spare his words, and that a fool stopping his lips may be judged prudent. Curae 17, 27. But must caution in speaking, be the bar of holy conference? must we fly from the Fools babbling into profane men's silence of the things of God? can the tongue choose but speak out of the abundance of the heart? will not holy affections boil in our bosoms until they bubble out in heavenly discourses? must not the lips of the wise seed many? and if ever be the time of speaking one to Another;
But doth this evil of the times engage an absolute silence? though the prudent are prohibited by the Rage and violence of the wicked, who hate him that Rebuketh in the gate and abhor him that speaketh uprightly, verse 10. Yet the Prophets of God must speak ••y a loud, and not spare to tell Judah of her sins: the fear of the Saw did not silence, Isaiahs prophesie;
But does this evil of the times engage an absolute silence? though the prudent Are prohibited by the Rage and violence of the wicked, who hate him that Rebuketh in the gate and abhor him that speaks uprightly, verse 10. Yet the prophets of God must speak ••y a loud, and not spare to tell Judah of her Sins: the Fear of thee Saw did not silence, Isaiah's prophesy;
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nor the terrors of the dungeon tongue-tie Jeremiah; nor yet the scourge, prison and proud commands, no more to speak in the name of Jesus, stop the ministry of the gospell:
nor the terrors of the dungeon tongue-tie Jeremiah; nor yet the scourge, prison and proud commands, no more to speak in the name of jesus, stop the Ministry of the gospel:
but you are not in awe of office, and so bound to speak against opposition, private Saints we grant may with much prudence be silent, when like to be made an offendor for a word:
but you Are not in awe of office, and so bound to speak against opposition, private Saints we grant may with much prudence be silent, when like to be made an Offender for a word:
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though you speak not to the wicked, may you not speak one to another? though not to the conviction of the proud and prophane, may you not conferre to the confirmation each of of others? when should godly conference more abound then when open checks will not bee endured by the wicked? if any thing do drive the people of God to joint complaints and mutuall communication of gifts and graces it must be the times that are thus evill:
though you speak not to the wicked, may you not speak one to Another? though not to the conviction of the proud and profane, may you not confer to the confirmation each of of Others? when should godly conference more abound then when open Checks will not be endured by the wicked? if any thing do drive the people of God to joint complaints and mutual communication of Gifts and graces it must be the times that Are thus evil:
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and therefore Christian soules, you who shun the society each of other, and abide silent in sinfull times, abstaining from holy conference as strange or dangerous;
and Therefore Christian Souls, you who shun the society each of other, and abide silent in sinful times, abstaining from holy conference as strange or dangerous;
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let me tell you there is sin upon you, and you are greatly to be blamed for the neglect of anindispensible duty and failing in the exercise profitable to your selves and honourable to your God:
let me tell you there is since upon you, and you Are greatly to be blamed for the neglect of anindispensible duty and failing in the exercise profitable to your selves and honourable to your God:
as amongst others these in our Text, who did speake often one to another: the Corinthians did abound in speech and wisedom one toward another. 1 Cor. 1.5.
as among Others these in our Text, who did speak often one to Another: the Corinthians did abound in speech and Wisdom one towards Another. 1 Cor. 1.5.
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And the Romans were filled with all knowledge admonishing one another. Rom. 15.14. And the Philipians continned in fellowship from the first day of their conversion.
And the Roman were filled with all knowledge admonishing one Another. Rom. 15.14. And the Philippians contained in fellowship from the First day of their conversion.
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The Virgin Mary could not contain the good news brought her by the Angell, but up she went to th• hill Country, to conferre of them with her cousen Elizabeth:
The Virgae Marry could not contain the good news brought her by the Angel, but up she went to th• hill Country, to confer of them with her Cousin Elizabeth:
and the late Prelates complaint of, and contests against Conventicles: how did not the Protestants in Queen Maries dayes confirm one another unto Martyrdome.
and the late Prelates complaint of, and contests against Conventicles: how did not the Protestants in Queen Mary's days confirm one Another unto Martyrdom.
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It is storied of Rawlius White a poor fisher man in Cardiffe in Wales that hee, not being able to read, did by the reading of his little boy and conference with good men, (in the time of King Edward the sixt) gain such knowledge that hee became an instructer of others, going to his neighbours and conferring with them, hee did prepare himselfe and them for the patient undergoing the bloudy persecution in Queen Maries dayes.
It is storied of Rawlius White a poor fisher man in Cardiff in Wales that he, not being able to read, did by the reading of his little boy and conference with good men, (in the time of King Edward the sixt) gain such knowledge that he became an instructer of Others, going to his neighbours and conferring with them, he did prepare himself and them for the patient undergoing the bloody persecution in Queen Mary's days.
I need not multiply instances of this nature, you that have been observant of the godly (wickedly and falsly called Puritans (well know the common and commendable course of conference by them used such Communion of Saints, eomplaining of sin and Gods sad judgments hath been the event of evil times in England as hath caused this note to be left upon our Nation.
I need not multiply instances of this nature, you that have been observant of the godly (wickedly and falsely called Puritans (well know the Common and commendable course of conference by them used such Communion of Saints, eomplaining of since and God's sad Judgments hath been the event of evil times in England as hath caused this note to be left upon our nation.
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and that because your silence in such sinfull sad times doth bespeak you in sensible and unprofitable: without any feeling of Gods dishonour and Religious danger or zeal for the Lords glory and the safety of piety, I have before told you warm affections must word it, and have vent by good expressions.
and that Because your silence in such sinful sad times does bespeak you in sensible and unprofitable: without any feeling of God's dishonour and Religious danger or zeal for the lords glory and the safety of piety, I have before told you warm affections must word it, and have vent by good expressions.
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It is impossible for an holy heart to bee tongue-tied. Davids holy heart and heated passions wil burst the padlock of resolved silence; and constrain good conference:
It is impossible for an holy heart to be tongue-tied. Davids holy heart and heated passion will burst the padlock of resolved silence; and constrain good conference:
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especially if enforced with the desire of our brethrens profit for such as are slack in holy conference are unprofitable, for the souls of men, are no way fed but by the lips of the wise, or preserved from falling,
especially if Enforced with the desire of our Brothers' profit for such as Are slack in holy conference Are unprofitable, for the Souls of men, Are no Way fed but by the lips of the wise, or preserved from falling,
lively and profitable Christians do in evill times enquire the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying one to another come and let us joyn our selves unto the Lord in a perpetuall Covenant.
lively and profitable Christians do in evil times inquire the Way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying one to Another come and let us join our selves unto the Lord in a perpetual Covenant.
in a day of generall defection and diligent seduction, the Saints must edifie one another in their most holy faith, and save one another with fea•e, pulling them out of the fire:
in a day of general defection and diligent seduction, the Saints must edify one Another in their most holy faith, and save one Another with fea•e, pulling them out of the fire:
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3. You disgrace Religion and are condemned by the wicked of the World, whilst you sinfully suggest that sanctity destroyeth society, and maketh the ungodly conclude Religion a solitary condition in which communion is not to be enjoyed:
3. You disgrace Religion and Are condemned by the wicked of the World, while you sinfully suggest that sanctity Destroyeth society, and makes the ungodly conclude Religion a solitary condition in which communion is not to be enjoyed:
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whereas indeed holinesse is a bond of union and ground of Communion, which whilst it seperates us from the Tabernacles of the wicked seateth us in the Temple of God;
whereas indeed holiness is a bound of Union and ground of Communion, which while it separates us from the Tabernacles of the wicked seateth us in the Temple of God;
and doth not more divide us from the society of the prophane then drive us into the Cōmunion with the Saints the scope of sanctity is to turn the stream and direct mens thoughts and expressions into an holy channell, which not being thus employed makes Religion look like the Ruine of charity, and that which barrs all kind of counsell admonition or conference.
and does not more divide us from the society of the profane then drive us into the Communion with the Saints the scope of sanctity is to turn the stream and Direct men's thoughts and expressions into an holy channel, which not being thus employed makes Religion look like the Ruin of charity, and that which bars all kind of counsel admonition or conference.
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they agitate no affairs in the world, but by good counsell and ordinary conference, men that seduce from the truth are diligent and dextrous in their discourses:
they agitate no affairs in the world, but by good counsel and ordinary conference, men that seduce from the truth Are diligent and dextrous in their discourses:
is it not ashame that the enemies of God should beat us at our own weapon? Popery Arianisme, Socincanisme, Anabaptism, and other heresies are propagated, hy Catechising and conference whilest these edifying exercises are omitted and slighted by the professors of truth:
is it not ashame that the enemies of God should beatrice us At our own weapon? Popery Arianism, Socincanisme, Anabaptism, and other heresies Are propagated, high Catechising and conference whilst these edifying exercises Are omitted and slighted by the professors of truth:
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and so carelesse of this eminent means of confirmation, and the rather for that the successe of sin should stir us up; unto the frequent discharge thereof:
and so careless of this eminent means of confirmation, and the rather for that the success of since should stir us up; unto the frequent discharge thereof:
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Nay renounce your relation to God and his people, of, and to whom you speak so little that you seem insensible of their estate; and unprofitable to their souls.
Nay renounce your Relation to God and his people, of, and to whom you speak so little that you seem insensible of their estate; and unprofitable to their Souls.
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This is the duty incumbent on you that fear the Lord, and cannot but be discharged by you whose hearts are full of thoughts, of Gods holy name if you are indeed in union, maintain the Communion of Saints, and whilst you sit joyntly under the same ministrations of grace;
This is the duty incumbent on you that Fear the Lord, and cannot but be discharged by you whose hearts Are full of thoughts, of God's holy name if you Are indeed in Union, maintain the Communion of Saints, and while you fit jointly under the same ministrations of grace;
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fail not in your places and capacities to minister one to another. Consider Christian brethren, Scripture as well as nature doth teach us it is not good to be alone;
fail not in your places and capacities to minister one to Another. Consider Christian brothers, Scripture as well as nature does teach us it is not good to be alone;
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and when Peter wandered alone in the high Priests hall, he was overcome with the temptation to deny his master: Profit of holy conference is ever great but most in evil times, by it we are established in holinesse; kept from falling, Restored when fallen;
and when Peter wandered alone in the high Priests hall, he was overcome with the temptation to deny his master: Profit of holy conference is ever great but most in evil times, by it we Are established in holiness; kept from falling, Restored when fallen;
It is the very veins of the Church by which every joynt supplieth its place unto the edification, of the body there is not more profit then priviledge in holy conference:
It is the very Veins of the Church by which every joint supplieth its place unto the edification, of the body there is not more profit then privilege in holy conference:
how is it then Christian souls that you are so much unacquainted, and unaccustomed to holy conference? for shame content not our selves to hear the word preached,
how is it then Christian Souls that you Are so much unacquainted, and unaccustomed to holy conference? for shame content not our selves to hear the word preached,
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are not the times evill in which we live? do not the proud prosper? are not they who work wickednesse set up? and see we not men that tempt God delivered? are not truth blasphemed ordinances trampled on, sincere sanctity slighted vilified and contemned? is not perfidy perjury violation o• solemn oaths,
Are not the times evil in which we live? do not the proud prosper? Are not they who work wickedness Set up? and see we not men that tempt God Delivered? Are not truth blasphemed ordinances trampled on, sincere sanctity slighted vilified and contemned? is not perfidy perjury violation o• solemn Oaths,
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and covenants the way to preferment? do not men court us by providences, into wayes pinciples and practise• direct contrary to Scripture precepts? and have not they who fear the Lord need to speak often one to another? the Colloquies of the ungodly and conferences of the seducers and seduced from the faith do every where abound,
and Covenants the Way to preferment? do not men court us by providences, into ways principles and practise• Direct contrary to Scripture Precepts? and have not they who Fear the Lord need to speak often one to Another? the Colloquies of the ungodly and conferences of the seducers and seduced from the faith do every where abound,
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the less restraint is laid on you by the Church or state you should be more watchfull one of another, and carefull to k•ep each other from the use of your prophanely allowed libert•, know you that it is a saying beseeming a cursed Cain: am I my brothers keeper? have we not evills to complain of? do not men speak st•ut words against God? is not all possitive p•ety, under a pretence of holinesse, denied? do not men say it is in vain to serve God? if you have any sence of Gods honour, any zeal for true R•ligion;
the less restraint is laid on you by the Church or state you should be more watchful one of Another, and careful to k•ep each other from the use of your profanely allowed libert•, know you that it is a saying beseeming a cursed Cain: am I my Brother's keeper? have we not evils to complain of? do not men speak st•ut words against God? is not all positive p•ety, under a pretence of holiness, denied? do not men say it is in vain to serve God? if you have any sense of God's honour, any zeal for true R•ligion;
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I shall not therefore stand to enforce it with motives, but referre you to the reasons of the Doctrine before urged, which you will find to be quickning considerations thereunto:
I shall not Therefore stand to enforce it with motives, but refer you to the Reasons of the Doctrine before urged, which you will find to be quickening considerations thereunto:
like other good duties, doth m•ny times miscarry by the r•sh and unadvised management thereof, many, I must confesse, have been the mismischiefes which have redounded from the private conferences of the Godly; especially in this City:
like other good duties, does m•ny times miscarry by the r•sh and unadvised management thereof, many, I must confess, have been the mismischiefes which have redounded from the private conferences of the Godly; especially in this city:
in their jus divinum ministerii. Cap 5. pag 78, •9, 90. Yet many par icu•ar Pa•tors, to some of their peculiar charge, have seen cause, in a way prudentiall, to discountenance,
in their jus Divinum Ministerii. Cap 5. page 78, •9, 90. Yet many par icu•ar Pa•tors, to Some of their peculiar charge, have seen cause, in a Way prudential, to discountenance,
and almost dis••low the conferences of p•iv•te Christians; especially with their fixed circumstances, that so the inconveniences accidently thence arising might bee avoided:
and almost dis••low the conferences of p•iv•te Christians; especially with their fixed Circumstances, that so the inconveniences accidently thence arising might be avoided:
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though I would it m•y be wisely enjoyed nor interdict the posi ive duty, but wil endeavour to inst•uct you unto the due management and exercise there•f, that the evil and inconveniences thereof may be prevented & herein I sh•l pr••e•• yo• with some cautions and some direction•.
though I would it m•y be wisely enjoyed nor interdict the Position ive duty, but will endeavour to inst•uct you unto the due management and exercise there•f, that the evil and inconveniences thereof may be prevented & herein I sh•l pr••e•• yo• with Some cautions and Some direction•.
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1. Some Cautions of evill to bee avoided in holy conferences which must be carefully observed by •u•h as will speak one unto another to edification not destruction: and they are these. viz.
1. some Cautions of evil to be avoided in holy conferences which must be carefully observed by •u•h as will speak one unto Another to edification not destruction: and they Are these. viz.
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it is a sin to be noted to our shame, •hat conferences of private Christians have given occasion to schisme and sinfull separation from publick assemblies, justifying our late prelacy in their violent resistance of the private conventions of Christians,
it is a since to be noted to our shame, •hat conferences of private Christians have given occasion to Schism and sinful separation from public assemblies, justifying our late Prelacy in their violent resistance of the private conventions of Christians,
we cannot on serious observation, but see that the sinfull Schisme of Independency, and shamefull separation of the Congregationallists was founded in and nour•shed by the fixed conferences of private Christians:
we cannot on serious observation, but see that the sinful Schism of Independency, and shameful separation of the Congregationalists was founded in and nour•shed by the fixed conferences of private Christians:
and how many are there at this day who leave the publick assemblies, break from the Communion of the Church, disown publick Ordinances and despise them,
and how many Are there At this day who leave the public assemblies, break from the Communion of the Church, disown public Ordinances and despise them,
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now although private conference is a duty, yet the improvement of it to the neglect, much more the contempt, of the Church and publick assemblies is an horrid impiety.
now although private conference is a duty, yet the improvement of it to the neglect, much more the contempt, of the Church and public assemblies is an horrid impiety.
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This prophane fruit is not the naturall result of conference, but is enforced f•om it, by the c•rruption of prophane hearts cloathed with the pretense of piety,
This profane fruit is not the natural result of conference, but is Enforced f•om it, by the c•rruption of profane hearts clothed with the pretense of piety,
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and drawing wicked conclusions from just premises, the loose heart •hinks private exercises to be sufficient, and so makes them jostle with publick acts of Religion;
and drawing wicked conclusions from just premises, the lose heart •hinks private exercises to be sufficient, and so makes them jostle with public acts of Religion;
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and the proud heart not enduring the subjection of disciples to be taught with authority in the name of Christ, thinks it is better to abide in priv•te Conference; where he may play the part of a Teacher,
and the proud heart not enduring the subjection of Disciples to be taught with Authority in the name of christ, thinks it is better to abide in priv•te Conference; where he may play the part of a Teacher,
but must be conversant in that exercise in which he may capti•usly propound his criticisms and groundlesse scrupulosities or sceptical objections against plainest principles:
but must be conversant in that exercise in which he may capti•usly propound his criticisms and groundless scrupulosities or sceptical objections against Plainest principles:
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and not apprehensive of the consistency of publick and private duties, nay the priority and preheminency, the publick hath of all private means of edification, to which the private must give place and not affected with the conscience-binding authority of publique administrations of instruction, wherein God him self speaketh above the charitative admonitions of brethren, wherein though the thing spoken be good and true yet it is but the advice of men,
and not apprehensive of the consistency of public and private duties, nay the priority and Preeminence, the public hath of all private means of edification, to which the private must give place and not affected with the conscience-binding Authority of public administrations of instruction, wherein God him self speaks above the charitative admonitions of brothers, wherein though the thing spoken be good and true yet it is but the Advice of men,
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too much to cry it up, and content themselves with it, untill the devill, taking at mans disposition, doth tempt and prevail unto a neglect of publick ordinances, a separation from the Church,
too much to cry it up, and content themselves with it, until the Devil, taking At men disposition, does tempt and prevail unto a neglect of public ordinances, a separation from the Church,
and blasphemously defending their impiety, urging gods words ag•inst Gods worsh•p and arguing, wee must speak every man to his neighbour and enquire every man of his brother, what hath the Lord answered? we must teach one another, saying, know yee the Lord and shall not need any to teach us.
and blasphemously defending their impiety, urging God's words ag•inst God's worsh•p and arguing, we must speak every man to his neighbour and inquire every man of his brother, what hath the Lord answered? we must teach one Another, saying, know ye the Lord and shall not need any to teach us.
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This forsaking the assemblies, and separating •rom the Church is an evill and inconvenience so dishonourable to Religion, and dangerous to the soul, and yet so incident unto the holy conferences of the people of God, that the holy Ghost hath taken notice of it,
This forsaking the assemblies, and separating •rom the Church is an evil and inconvenience so dishonourable to Religion, and dangerous to the soul, and yet so incident unto the holy conferences of the people of God, that the holy Ghost hath taken notice of it,
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and bounded the command of private conference with this very caution concerning publick assemblies. Heb. 10.24, 25. Consider one another to provoke unto love and good works:
and bounded the command of private conference with this very caution Concerning public assemblies. Hebrew 10.24, 25. Consider one Another to provoke unto love and good works:
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and the evill incident thereunto carefully cautioned, which is not to forsake the publick assemblies, clearly expressed in the Greek word, which signifieth not onely a coming together in the synag•gue or plane of Assembly:
and the evil incident thereunto carefully cautioned, which is not to forsake the public assemblies, clearly expressed in the Greek word, which signifies not only a coming together in the synag•gue or plane of Assembly:
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and also in the discretive particle but d•fferencing the exhortation one of another, from the duties to be attended in the assembling of our selves together:
and also in the discretive particle but d•fferencing the exhortation one of Another, from the duties to be attended in the assembling of our selves together:
Calvin on this T•xt tels us, we may here, see, that of old, Schisme from the Church doth ari•e from the contempt thereof in men pr•ud of their seeming sanctity in mu•uall exhortation:
calvin on this T•xt tells us, we may Here, see, that of old, Schism from the Church does ari•e from the contempt thereof in men pr•ud of their seeming sanctity in mu•uall exhortation:
and Pareus doth w•ll note that whilest we admonish and exhort one another •he Apostle doth commend to us Reverentiam Erga ministerium Eccles•ae & studium frequent•ndi Ecclesias••c•s Caetus.
and Pareus does w•ll note that whilst we admonish and exhort one Another •he Apostle does commend to us Reverentiam Erga ministerium Eccles•ae & studium frequent•ndi Ecclesias••c•s Caetus.
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But ye beloved Edifie one another in your most holy faith, the discretive particle leads us back to something before spoken & that is, the properties of wicked sects, seducing and seduced souls; who did separate from the Church, and are therefore branded with it.
But you Beloved Edify one Another in your most holy faith, the discretive particle leads us back to something before spoken & that is, the properties of wicked Sects, seducing and seduced Souls; who did separate from the Church, and Are Therefore branded with it.
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These are they who separate, sensuall, not having the spirit, verse 19. And are set as evill examples to be avoided, but ye, beloved, that ye may not separate Edifie one another. Holy conference should fit us for,
These Are they who separate, sensual, not having the Spirit, verse 19. And Are Set as evil Examples to be avoided, but you, Beloved, that you may not separate Edify one Another. Holy conference should fit us for,
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Ʋse your domestick so•ieties but despise not the Church of God, take heed that you never give a parity much less a priority to your Charitative instructions, with ministeriall authoritative injunctions, to your friendly conventicles, as brethren, with the congregation of Saints in the Church of God;
Ʋse your domestic so•ieties but despise not the Church of God, take heed that you never give a parity much less a priority to your Charitative instructions, with ministerial authoritative injunctions, to your friendly conventicles, as brothers, with the congregation of Saints in the Church of God;
but Omit not the weightier matters of the Law, know that your exhorting, admonishing, speaking one to another is a duety: but preaching hearing and the Ordinances of God in the Assemblies of his people;
but Omit not the Weightier matters of the Law, know that your exhorting, admonishing, speaking one to Another is a duty: but preaching hearing and the Ordinances of God in the Assemblies of his people;
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these ess•ntiall to the being of Religion and salvation of the soul That convenient, comfortable, quickning, advantagious and to the well being of the soul:
these ess•ntiall to the being of Religion and salvation of the soul That convenient, comfortable, quickening, advantageous and to the well being of the soul:
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so that there can be no parity between them much lesse may we overthrow the publick and standing worship of God, by our friendly and fraternall intercourse;
so that there can be no parity between them much less may we overthrow the public and standing worship of God, by our friendly and fraternal intercourse;
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those that make holy conference an occasion of contempt of publick Assemblies, may edifie fancy but not faith; may grow in knowledge but not in grace: may make Religion shine with a little splendor but not stand in a storm, for they do fasten it with a sinful peg;
those that make holy conference an occasion of contempt of public Assemblies, may edify fancy but not faith; may grow in knowledge but not in grace: may make Religion shine with a little splendour but not stand in a storm, for they do fasten it with a sinful peg;
how horrid are the prophanesses both doctrinal & practical acted by the pretended Saints of our age who have sprung up from their private Conventicles into an open separation from the Church,
how horrid Are the Profanenesses both doctrinal & practical acted by the pretended Saints of our age who have sprung up from their private Conventicles into an open separation from the Church,
Set not upon soul Edifying acts which are out of your sphere, the Edification of the Church, is •he great end of all Gospell-administrations and friendly admonitions of the brethren,
Set not upon soul Edifying acts which Are out of your sphere, the Edification of the Church, is •he great end of all Gospell-administrations and friendly admonitions of the brothers,
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Pre•atical violence against piou Communion of brethren in praying each with and •or other, and speaking one to another w•s no mean pulback to Re igion:
Pre•atical violence against piou Communion of brothers in praying each with and •or other, and speaking one to Another w•s no mean pulback to Re igion:
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the straining of the priviledge of private Christians unto their presumptuous medling with the work of Gospel-min•stry, hath made the sun of the Gospell stand still,
the straining of the privilege of private Christians unto their presumptuous meddling with the work of Gospel-min•stry, hath made the sun of the Gospel stand still,
Let it be your care (Christians) in your private Conference to keep within compass, and manage those things which onely belong to private Christians? meddle not with matters that appertain to the ministery,
Let it be your care (Christians) in your private Conference to keep within compass, and manage those things which only belong to private Christians? meddle not with matters that appertain to the Ministry,
and what u•der the pretence of conference, private Christians may not meddle withall, as they tender the edification of the Church, advancement of Religion,
and what u•der the pretence of conference, private Christians may not meddle withal, as they tender the edification of the Church, advancement of Religion,
and Communion of Saints which particular Christians and private brethren not onely lawfully may, but in duty must discharge each with and towards other: and they are briefly these
and Communion of Saints which particular Christians and private brothers not only lawfully may, but in duty must discharge each with and towards other: and they Are briefly these
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and that believers do pray one for another; James. 5 16. And it is the promise of the covenant of grace that families and tribes shall every of them pray apart and in the times of the Churches perplexity;
and that believers do pray one for Another; James. 5 16. And it is the promise of the Covenant of grace that families and tribes shall every of them pray apart and in the times of the Churches perplexity;
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thus did the men that feared God in our Text and the many who were gathered into the house of Mary the mother of John, and were praying in the day of Herods Rage acts. •2. 12. Some have been angry at, but never durst argue against the practice of Christians in private fasts and prayers;
thus did the men that feared God in our Text and the many who were gathered into the house of Marry the mother of John, and were praying in the day of Herods Rage acts. •2. 12. some have been angry At, but never durst argue against the practice of Christians in private fasts and Prayers;
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sin must indeed be sometimes confessed in and to the Church, when she is become the object of offence and scandalized by the miscarriage and so the finner become the subject of her censure:
since must indeed be sometime confessed in and to the Church, when she is become the Object of offence and scandalized by the miscarriage and so the finner become the Subject of her censure:
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but private brethren may not onely confess their sins one unto another, as they are the parties offended, but as they are brethren and subjects of pity and of comp•ssion? who seeing his brother sin a sin, not unto death, will pray for him,
but private brothers may not only confess their Sins one unto Another, as they Are the parties offended, but as they Are brothers and subject's of pity and of comp•ssion? who seeing his brother since a since, not unto death, will pray for him,
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Where let it be Remembred that Reproof is the wound of a friend done in Charity not out of office, with pitty and successefull by its truth and justice not with power; prevailing by its Authority.
Where let it be Remembered that Reproof is the wound of a friend done in Charity not out of office, with pity and successful by its truth and Justice not with power; prevailing by its authority.
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can be angry at, or argue against, the private Rebukes and exhortations of holy conference. 5. Private Christians may, and must comfort one another in their anguish and affliction:
can be angry At, or argue against, the private Rebukes and exhortations of holy conference. 5. Private Christians may, and must Comfort one Another in their anguish and affliction:
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the speaking of promises and providences of God, so as to prop up a sinking soul & to strengthen the feeble hands is the work not onely of publick communion but also of private conference:
the speaking of promises and providences of God, so as to prop up a sinking soul & to strengthen the feeble hands is the work not only of public communion but also of private conference:
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Jonathan & David must into the field to confer of Sauls wickedness and cruelty? Israels abomination must be made mention of among the mourners for it;
Johnathan & David must into the field to confer of Saul's wickedness and cruelty? Israel's abomination must be made mention of among the mourners for it;
the d•eadfull dispensations of God, at the death of Christ must be the matter of discourse to the Disciples as they wa•k to Emmaus: every soul must see Gods hand observe Gods providences,
the d•eadfull dispensations of God, At the death of christ must be the matter of discourse to the Disciples as they wa•k to Emmaus: every soul must see God's hand observe God's providences,
and make the prosperity of prophaness and escapes impiety, the matter of discourse unto his own and other mens discretion to a due demeanor and suitable conversation.
and make the Prosperity of profaneness and escapes impiety, the matter of discourse unto his own and other men's discretion to a due demeanour and suitable Conversation.
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and see his Romans therein established and Schisme, tending to an Apostacy from the faith, must stirr up the Saints that keep the Union of the Church, to hold the Communion of it by Edifying one another in their most holy faith:
and see his Romans therein established and Schism, tending to an Apostasy from the faith, must stir up the Saints that keep the union of the Church, to hold the Communion of it by Edifying one Another in their most holy faith:
or be censured for maintaining a modest and humble debate and expostulation or conference; about the fundamentall points and doctrines of faith and of salvation.
or be censured for maintaining a modest and humble debate and expostulation or conference; about the fundamental points and doctrines of faith and of salvation.
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so far would I be from cōdemning that I would encourage and in the name of the Lord command you to maintain your society and make conscience of holy conference,
so Far would I be from condemning that I would encourage and in the name of the Lord command you to maintain your society and make conscience of holy conference,
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I well know it hath of late been the principle and practice of many pretenders unto piety in their conferences (which were at first private) to constitute Churches;
I well know it hath of late been the principle and practice of many pretenders unto piety in their conferences (which were At First private) to constitute Churches;
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Irrational, because no politicall body can constitute it self, doth not civill pollicy call it a combination and conspiracy, where men embodie themselves without publick authority who will suffer them to enjoy the priviledge or be subject to their Rules and orders as a corporation who Receive not their Charter from,
Irrational, Because no political body can constitute it self, does not civil policy call it a combination and Conspiracy, where men embody themselves without public Authority who will suffer them to enjoy the privilege or be Subject to their Rules and order as a corporation who Receive not their Charter from,
nor are constituted by publick Authority. Is not the Church a body politique? and every particular congregation parts of the Church Catholique? and how then shall they constitute themselves? Is there any thing true and good in nature and contradicted in Scripture;
nor Are constituted by public authority. Is not the Church a body politic? and every particular congregation parts of the Church Catholic? and how then shall they constitute themselves? Is there any thing true and good in nature and contradicted in Scripture;
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is God a God of order in the world and of confusion in his Church? is the Authority of the magistrate essentiall to the constitution of any corporation,
is God a God of order in the world and of confusion in his Church? is the authority of the magistrate essential to the constitution of any corporation,
and company in any Town or City, and shall men of Religion embody and give a Church form unto themselves? shal• simple consent be the Ratio formalis of a civill conspiracy, and Religious constitution not onely is it irrational but irreligious, without the least colour of Authority or countenance of Scripture I shall not be afraid to challenge all the congregationallists to produce any commission from Jesus Christ, by either precepts or president of self constitution of the Church.
and company in any Town or city, and shall men of Religion embody and give a Church from unto themselves? shal• simple consent be the Ratio Formalis of a civil Conspiracy, and Religious constitution not only is it irrational but irreligious, without the least colour of authority or countenance of Scripture I shall not be afraid to challenge all the Congregationalists to produce any commission from jesus christ, by either Precepts or president of self constitution of the Church.
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but none dare presume to say, this was given to private persons nor is it to constitute themselves unto a Church if there be other commission in the book of God let it be produced:
but none Dare presume to say, this was given to private Persons nor is it to constitute themselves unto a Church if there be other commission in the book of God let it be produced:
and sent forth ministers to Gather in the elect, and to constitute and confirm Churhes so that the ministery is before the Church and for the Church, essentiall unto its constituton:
and sent forth Ministers to Gather in the elect, and to constitute and confirm Churches so that the Ministry is before the Church and for the Church, essential unto its constituton:
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to constitute a Church without commission, is to build in the sand without any confidence of Protection or preservation, to make the ministery to arise out of the Church is to make it the ministry of the Church not of Jesus Christ indeed I read of two self constituted Churches in the Scripture;
to constitute a Church without commission, is to built in the sand without any confidence of Protection or preservation, to make the Ministry to arise out of the Church is to make it the Ministry of the Church not of jesus christ indeed I read of two self constituted Churches in the Scripture;
but they were both disowned by God and good men, the one was the Church gathered by Corah & his company, with a cry of sanctity all the Lords people were holy:
but they were both disowned by God and good men, the one was the Church gathered by Corah & his company, with a cry of sanctity all the lords people were holy:
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take heed you perish not in the gain saying of Corah, the other was the ten Tribes who casting off the house of David, did also cast off the ministry of God and constituted themselves a Church, and so consecrated to themselves Priests o• the lowest of the people:
take heed you perish not in the gain saying of Corah, the other was the ten Tribes who casting off the house of David, did also cast off the Ministry of God and constituted themselves a Church, and so consecrated to themselves Priests o• the lowest of the people:
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however men seemingly holy and succeeding in their guilded impiety do by doctrine & practice, direct you to self constitution in Church way, decline it, depend upon Gods publick ministery in disposing of you:
however men seemingly holy and succeeding in their Guilded impiety do by Doctrine & practice, Direct you to self constitution in Church Way, decline it, depend upon God's public Ministry in disposing of you:
and any capacity of acting without Officers, and therefore the Congregationallists in plain the Independents, who make self aggregation, the form of Church constitution, give not only power to men unordained, not consecrated, to come nigh unto God, in the most holy and publick of administrations;
and any capacity of acting without Officers, and Therefore the Congregationalists in plain the Independents, who make self aggregation, the from of Church constitution, give not only power to men unordained, not consecrated, to come High unto God, in the most holy and public of administrations;
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and by whom, the administrators of Gods ordinances must be appointed, and ordained: and thus their leaders having resolved themselves members of such a society;
and by whom, the administrators of God's ordinances must be appointed, and ordained: and thus their leaders having resolved themselves members of such a society;
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and by the leprosie of King Ʋzziah for presuming to meddle with the Priests function and by the censers of Corah, and his company, be•ten into plates and made Monuments of memoriall that no unconsecrated persons, meddle with the holy things of God,
and by the leprosy of King Ʋzziah for presuming to meddle with the Priests function and by the censers of Corah, and his company, be•ten into Plataea and made Monuments of memorial that no unconsecrated Persons, meddle with the holy things of God,
charged with speciall service: appointed to a proper end: prepared unto by speciall qualities and indowed wi•h speciall priviledges? men will not let civill offices lie common;
charged with special service: appointed to a proper end: prepared unto by special qualities and endowed wi•h special privileges? men will not let civil Offices lie Common;
common Elements as water in baptisme and bread and wine in the Lords supper must be consecrated before they become acts of worship, and seals of Gods covenant:
Common Elements as water in Baptism and bred and wine in the lords supper must be consecrated before they become acts of worship, and Seals of God's Covenant:
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It is blasphemy and prophanesse to make every table the Lords table; and common use of creatures bread or wine the commemoration of Christ his death and sufferings;
It is blasphemy and profaneness to make every table the lords table; and Common use of creatures bred or wine the commemoration of christ his death and sufferings;
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and therefore, it is Israels Horrid impiety, in their defection from the house of David, and altar of God, that whosoevor would might bring a bullock and consecrate himself a Priest unto the Lord? nor is the liberty greater under the Gospel;
and Therefore, it is Israel's Horrid impiety, in their defection from the house of David, and altar of God, that whosoevor would might bring a bullock and consecrate himself a Priest unto the Lord? nor is the liberty greater under the Gospel;
for it is the method, and order of Christ; that the office of the Gospell ministery be transmitted unto faithfull men, by the solemn ordination of men themselves ordained to that sacred function:
for it is the method, and order of christ; that the office of the Gospel Ministry be transmitted unto faithful men, by the solemn ordination of men themselves ordained to that sacred function:
Chuse you out men whom we may appoint, and those who act any thing in Christ, or his Ministers name without their Authority may expect to be corrected by the Devil himself as were those Exorcists in Acts 19.13, 14, 15 v. Paul we know and Jesus we know but whence are ye:
Choose you out men whom we may appoint, and those who act any thing in christ, or his Ministers name without their authority may expect to be corrected by the devil himself as were those Exorcists in Acts 19.13, 14, 15 v. Paul we know and jesus we know but whence Are you:
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3. Private men may not communicate ordinances to the Church, in the name and stead of Jesus Christ, when you are in your conferences, used to speak take heed you presume not to preach: whilst you play the men, in ministring counsell;
3. Private men may not communicate ordinances to the Church, in the name and stead of jesus christ, when you Are in your conferences, used to speak take heed you presume not to preach: while you play the men, in ministering counsel;
as to presume in your selves, or proclaim to others, you are more then private brethren, even publick •fficers the Embassadors of Jesus Christ: to this end you must take heed that your administrations be not to the Church of Christ: nor in the name or stead of Christ;
as to presume in your selves, or proclaim to Others, you Are more then private brothers, even public •fficers the ambassadors of jesus christ: to this end you must take heed that your administrations be not to the Church of christ: nor in the name or stead of christ;
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these two are boundaries of ministeriall instructions; which may not be broken in upon, by private men, without palpable presumption, and prophannesse:
these two Are boundaries of ministerial instructions; which may not be broken in upon, by private men, without palpable presumption, and profaneness:
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as Parents and masters of families to speak instruction to their children and families; private and particular brethren to exhort, admonish and Rebuke in their friendly societies; Generalls to make their orations (and that like Christians) to their Armies; and Tutors to Read divinity Lectures to their Pupills in the Universities;
as Parents and Masters of families to speak instruction to their children and families; private and particular brothers to exhort, admonish and Rebuke in their friendly societies; Generals to make their orations (and that like Christians) to their Armies; and Tutors to Read divinity Lectures to their Pupils in the Universities;
but (let their abilities be never so great we must barre them out o the Church here they must be hearers not speakers: the Church is onely the object of ministeriall instruction; when men presume to speak in,
but (let their abilities be never so great we must bar them out oh the Church Here they must be hearers not Speakers: the Church is only the Object of ministerial instruction; when men presume to speak in,
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and to the Church of Christ, they p•esse upon the function of Gospell ministry; and make themselves Prophets unto the Lord, for all Agents in the Church appear as officers;
and to the Church of christ, they p•esse upon the function of Gospel Ministry; and make themselves prophets unto the Lord, for all Agents in the Church appear as Officers;
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so that their feet that thus bring glad tidings must be beautifull unto the hearers unto prophesying which hath believers for its object: mission is essentiall:
so that their feet that thus bring glad tidings must be beautiful unto the hearers unto prophesying which hath believers for its Object: mission is essential:
how therefore can he preach exept he be sent and as we barre private men from speaking to the Church as their object so also from speaking in the name and stead of Jesus Christ the instructions, admonitions, Rebukes,
how Therefore can he preach except he be sent and as we bar private men from speaking to the Church as their Object so also from speaking in the name and stead of jesus christ the instructions, admonitions, Rebukes,
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or invested with his authority: only Ministers are the Lords Emabassadors, beseeching us in Christ stead, as if he himselfe did beseech us to be reconciled: to them it is indeed given in charge,
or invested with his Authority: only Ministers Are the lords Emabassadors, beseeching us in christ stead, as if he himself did beseech us to be reconciled: to them it is indeed given in charge,
and to them only to teach and command, and in teaching 1 Tim. 1•. 11 to exhort and rebuke with all authority. Titus 2.15. as being over the Church of God.
and to them only to teach and command, and in teaching 1 Tim. 1•. 11 to exhort and rebuke with all Authority. Titus 2.15. as being over the Church of God.
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private Christians must know that the onely weight and strength of their instructions lye in the turth and goodnesse with some civill and naturall circumstances thereof:
private Christians must know that the only weight and strength of their instructions lie in the turth and Goodness with Some civil and natural Circumstances thereof:
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do with much confidence, impose on you their discourses, in the name and authority of Jesus Christ, and at length uncalled and unqualified, presume to step into the pulpit;
do with much confidence, impose on you their discourses, in the name and Authority of jesus christ, and At length uncalled and unqualified, presume to step into the pulpit;
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I would such as thus presume to prophesie would but seriously ponder that which was certainly spoken in reference to gospell times, by the Prophet Zach. 13.5. And the Prophet shall be ashamed, every one of his vision;
I would such as thus presume to prophesy would but seriously ponder that which was Certainly spoken in Referente to gospel times, by the Prophet Zach 13.5. And the Prophet shall be ashamed, every one of his vision;
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and followed with the curse of God, because they have run and I have not sent them, they shall not profit this people. Jer. 23.32. Whilst you give good counsell, do not cheat men of their salvation, by giving it with the assurance and authority you never received.
and followed with the curse of God, Because they have run and I have not sent them, they shall not profit this people. Jer. 23.32. While you give good counsel, do not cheat men of their salvation, by giving it with the assurance and Authority you never received.
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4. Private Christians cannot, under pretence of conferense, cast out of the Church: excommunication is the highest act of authority in the Church of Christ:
4. Private Christians cannot, under pretence of conferense, cast out of the Church: excommunication is the highest act of Authority in the Church of christ:
and however it hath been highly asserted and hotly contended for, it yet remains to be proved that the people or body of the Church are the subject of the keys, the Savoy conclusions are neither Scripture nor Church Canons;
and however it hath been highly asserted and hotly contended for, it yet remains to be proved that the people or body of the Church Are the Subject of the keys, the Savoy conclusions Are neither Scripture nor Church Canonas;
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absolution is an act undoubtedly ministeriall and Ecclesiastick: the Officers of the Church can onely acquit convicted guilt, private Christians must confesse their sins each to other, to provoke pitty and prayer;
absolution is an act undoubtedly ministerial and Ecclesiastic: the Officers of the Church can only acquit convicted guilt, private Christians must confess their Sins each to other, to provoke pity and prayer;
but he must be a minister who doth in the name of the Lord pronounce pardon and in the name of the Lord ministerially though not Judicially cancell conscience,
but he must be a minister who does in the name of the Lord pronounce pardon and in the name of the Lord ministerially though not Judicially cancel conscience,
and quiet the guilty by assuring Remission of sin; upon true Repentance: It was unto Ministers that Jesus said whose sins you Remit shall be Remitted;
and quiet the guilty by assuring Remission of since; upon true Repentance: It was unto Ministers that jesus said whose Sins you Remit shall be Remitted;
6. Private Christians may not conclude orders and decrees, which shall binde the Church. All acts of discipline are attendant on the keyes of the Church;
6. Private Christians may not conclude order and decrees, which shall bind the Church. All acts of discipline Are attendant on the keys of the Church;
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let them never be imposed on others, or prescribed to the Church: but know subjection is your station in Gods Church, and Legislation above your Reach.
let them never be imposed on Others, or prescribed to the Church: but know subjection is your station in God's Church, and Legislation above your Reach.
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unto the Church is an act of worship to God, and argument of faith to his people and therefore must be done by authority, and belongs onely to his Embassadours and commission Officers:
unto the Church is an act of worship to God, and argument of faith to his people and Therefore must be done by Authority, and belongs only to his ambassadors and commission Officers:
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the Tribe of Levi is separated in Israell to stand before the Lord and Minister unto him and to blesse his name, Deut. 10.8. They must, and they onely must blesse in the name of the Lord, for they are chosen to this very purpose, Deut. 21.5. That your private conferences begin and end with prayer is commendable, but that your society break up with a formall and pronounced blessing in the name of the Lord is to be condemned:
the Tribe of Levi is separated in Israel to stand before the Lord and Minister unto him and to bless his name, Deuteronomy 10.8. They must, and they only must bless in the name of the Lord, for they Are chosen to this very purpose, Deuteronomy 21.5. That your private conferences begin and end with prayer is commendable, but that your society break up with a formal and pronounced blessing in the name of the Lord is to be condemned:
very prudent was the practise of the Church when men unordained and onely expectants of the ministry did, for probation sake, preach, were barred from pronouncing the blessing and thereby made known to the people not yet to have been consecrated to this holy function.
very prudent was the practice of the Church when men unordained and only expectants of the Ministry did, for probation sake, preach, were barred from pronouncing the blessing and thereby made known to the people not yet to have been consecrated to this holy function.
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and what will prove your dammage, wherein you as private members and particular joynts may duely make a supply unto the edification of the whole body of Christ: and wherein you may be dangerously prejudiciall to the Church and destructive to your own souls:
and what will prove your damage, wherein you as private members and particular Joints may duly make a supply unto the edification of the Whole body of christ: and wherein you may be dangerously prejudicial to the Church and destructive to your own Souls:
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and assume to our selves all ministerial power and authority, pressing on all the acts thereof, consti•uting Churches, consecrating things and persons, communicating to the Church in the name and stead of Christ casting out of the Church, cancelling conscience, concluding orders for the Church,
and assume to our selves all ministerial power and Authority, pressing on all the acts thereof, consti•uting Churches, consecrating things and Persons, communicating to the Church in the name and stead of christ casting out of the Church, cancelling conscience, concluding order for the Church,
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as was the brazen Serpent to prevent Idolatry: Christian liberty must be restrained when it giveth occasion to Schifme, Rebellion, and Impiety: know therefore;
as was the brazen Serpent to prevent Idolatry: Christian liberty must be restrained when it gives occasion to Schifme, Rebellion, and Impiety: know Therefore;
Now that I have bounded your liberty in holy conference by fit cautions, I shall direct your duty unto the right discharge of it that it may be honourable to religion;
Now that I have bounded your liberty in holy conference by fit cautions, I shall Direct your duty unto the right discharge of it that it may be honourable to Religion;
how much more is the contrariety thereof to holinesse and Christianity? this may be the language of the prospering prophane men which must provoke our speaking one to another, by way of complaint that men should be so wicked:
how much more is the contrariety thereof to holiness and Christianity? this may be the language of the prospering profane men which must provoke our speaking one to Another, by Way of complaint that men should be so wicked:
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The conference which we have under cōsideration is Godly & speciall; belonging to Saints, & stirred up by the stout words of the wicked, and successe of sin, springing from the fear of God, and thoughts of his name, therefore the matter propounded to it, must be holy and Religious, like the language of the vertuous woman, your mouths must be opened with wisdome,
The conference which we have under consideration is Godly & special; belonging to Saints, & stirred up by the stout words of the wicked, and success of since, springing from the Fear of God, and thoughts of his name, Therefore the matter propounded to it, must be holy and Religious, like the language of the virtuous woman, your mouths must be opened with Wisdom,
Col. 3 16. Our discourse must be such matter as is savoury, seasoned with salt, administring grace and edification to the hearers. Col. 4.6. No corrupt communication, must come out of your mouths but that which is good. Eph. 4.29. Good men must like housholders bring out in holy conference, things new & old but always such as may witnesse them to be Scribes instructed to the Kingdome of Heaven. Mat. 13.5.
Col. 3 16. Our discourse must be such matter as is savoury, seasoned with salt, administering grace and edification to the hearers. Col. 4.6. No corrupt communication, must come out of your mouths but that which is good. Ephesians 4.29. Good men must like householders bring out in holy conference, things new & old but always such as may witness them to be Scribes instructed to the Kingdom of Heaven. Mathew 13.5.
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So that in general, the •ind of God, word of truth, doctrine of the gospell, must be propounded as the matter of your conference but more specially, propound not to your ordinarie co•ference.
So that in general, the •ind of God, word of truth, Doctrine of the gospel, must be propounded as the matter of your conference but more specially, propound not to your ordinary co•ference.
1. Jewish fables and genealogies or vain jangling notions, frivolous matters which minister questions rather then godly, edifying in the faith. 1 Tim 1.5.
1. Jewish fables and genealogies or vain jangling notions, frivolous matters which minister questions rather then godly, edifying in the faith. 1 Tim 1.5.
Suetonius tells us that the curious canvasing of the genealogie of Priamus, to find out the Pedigree of Aiax and Achilles, was ridiculous to all sober men,
Suetonius tells us that the curious Canvassing of the genealogy of Priam, to find out the Pedigree of Ajax and Achilles, was ridiculous to all Sobrium men,
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2. Conferre not of curious and nice critical cases of conc•ence. R•m. 14.1. We are required to rec•ive such as are weak in the faith, but not to doubtfull disputations: that is criticall debates, concerning Christian liberty, which indeed stirre up scrupulosity; but do not edifie:
2. Confer not of curious and Nicaenae critical cases of conc•ence. R•m. 14.1. We Are required to rec•ive such as Are weak in the faith, but not to doubtful disputations: that is critical debates, Concerning Christian liberty, which indeed stir up scrupulosity; but do not edify:
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the weak will by scrupulosity of conscience be discouraged in the ways of piety; let them not therefore be in your conferences, perplexed with such enquiries;
the weak will by scrupulosity of conscience be discouraged in the ways of piety; let them not Therefore be in your conferences, perplexed with such Enquiries;
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doubts are soon started, and easily raised, but not so soon resolved; it is sad, when soul tormenting scrupulosity becomes the effect of Christian society.
doubts Are soon started, and Easily raised, but not so soon resolved; it is sad, when soul tormenting scrupulosity becomes the Effect of Christian society.
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3. Conferre not controverted matters of discipline and order in the Chrrch, the things of salvation may be enjoyed in the Church where discipline is much wanting,
3. Confer not controverted matters of discipline and order in the Chrrch, the things of salvation may be enjoyed in the Church where discipline is much wanting,
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because they dulled his affections to holinesse if in any thing, •ōmon Christian should be concluded by Church officers, it is in matters of discipline & order.
Because they dulled his affections to holiness if in any thing, •ommon Christian should be concluded by Church Officers, it is in matters of discipline & order.
This is more then probable to have been the matter of which the men in our Text did speak one to another, we may not alwaies speak to the conviction of the wicked yet we may and must speak to the confirmation of our selves against the temptation of their prospering prophanesse and successefull sin.
This is more then probable to have been the matter of which the men in our Text did speak one to Another, we may not always speak to the conviction of the wicked yet we may and must speak to the confirmation of our selves against the temptation of their prospering profaneness and successful since.
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2. Principles of which are ploin and obvious to every serious Christian studious of Scriptuee and are essentiall to the v•ry being of a believer and indispensably necessary to salaation:
2. Principles of which Are ploin and obvious to every serious Christian studious of Scriptuee and Are essential to the v•ry being of a believer and indispensably necessary to salaation:
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the matter of Christ his conference with his Disciples in the coasts of Philippi as is evident by his, Whom say men that I am? and whom say ye that I am. Mat. 16.13.16. Was the verity of the Messias who was to be believed:
the matter of christ his conference with his Disciples in the coasts of Philippi as is evident by his, Whom say men that I am? and whom say you that I am. Mathew 16.13.16. Was the verity of the Messias who was to be believed:
and Pauls Errand to Rome was by conference to establish the Saints in the faith, Rom. 1.11. The common work of the Communion of Saints is to edifie one another in their most holy faith:
and Paul's Errand to Room was by conference to establish the Saints in the faith, Rom. 1.11. The Common work of the Communion of Saints is to edify one Another in their most holy faith:
3. Practises of piety which are to be performed unto these, being to the gracious soul supernaturall and and above his reach, beyond his naturall strength;
3. Practises of piety which Are to be performed unto these, being to the gracious soul supernatural and and above his reach, beyond his natural strength;
therefore we must consider one another to provoke unto love and good work, so long as the willing spirit is Retarded with the weaknesse of the flesh the words of the wise must be as nails and as goads.
Therefore we must Consider one Another to provoke unto love and good work, so long as the willing Spirit is Retarded with the weakness of the Flesh the words of the wise must be as nails and as goads.
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whilst the vision is delayed the just must live by faith, and by discoursing of Gods promises and properties, establish their expectation of a discrimnating deliverance out of all their sorrows, though at the present the proud are called happy, &c.
while the vision is delayed the just must live by faith, and by discoursing of God's promises and properties, establish their expectation of a discrimnating deliverance out of all their sorrows, though At the present the proud Are called happy, etc.
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and great are the evils which our corrupt natures do draw from so good an exercise, we must therfore be very watchfull to improve it to its end and avoid its evill, though accidentall:
and great Are the evils which our corrupt nature's do draw from so good an exercise, we must Therefore be very watchful to improve it to its end and avoid its evil, though accidental:
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the kinds but shadows of sin are to be shunned: let therefore your conference be managed with all wisdom, in point of time, place, manner, and order.
the Kinds but shadows of since Are to be shunned: let Therefore your conference be managed with all Wisdom, in point of time, place, manner, and order.
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unto the negle••, nay at length the contempt of publick ordinances? or must we fix for holy conference, the time which is our families that is to say the feason of our particular calling, in which we ought to labour unto the subsistance of our selves and family:
unto the negle••, nay At length the contempt of public ordinances? or must we fix for holy conference, the time which is our families that is to say the feason of our particular calling, in which we ought to labour unto the subsistence of our selves and family:
for private duties do not become publick places, the Church is a place purposely prepared, and preserved for publick Assembly, and administrations of the Church;
for private duties do not become public places, the Church is a place purposely prepared, and preserved for public Assembly, and administrations of the Church;
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and by long and uninterrupted custome and practice of all Christian ages and nations, all holy exercises in these publick places, have the Church for their object,
and by long and uninterrupted custom and practice of all Christian ages and Nations, all holy exercises in these public places, have the Church for their Object,
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their businesse is NONLATINALPHABET mutual debate, expostulation, colloquie, each speaking to other, answering one another, when speak in order proposing their doubts, urging their objections, imparting their thoughts;
their business is mutual debate, expostulation, colloquy, each speaking to other, answering one Another, when speak in order proposing their doubts, urging their objections, imparting their thoughts;
so also you must be in the manner, speaking one unto another and one after another, suiting an answer proper for the thing propounded, not speaking all at once unto confusion and distraction:
so also you must be in the manner, speaking one unto Another and one After Another, suiting an answer proper for the thing propounded, not speaking all At once unto confusion and distraction:
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Having then associated each with other, and made your holy conference (a dutie in it self occasionall and transient) to be fixed, manage it withall wisdome in respect of time, place, manner,
Having then associated each with other, and made your holy conference (a duty in it self occasional and Transient) to be fixed, manage it withal Wisdom in respect of time, place, manner,
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which hath fallen within my own time and knowledge, which proved the prologue of apostacy from the Church and Covenant of God unto the men that used it:
which hath fallen within my own time and knowledge, which proved the prologue of apostasy from the Church and Covenant of God unto the men that used it:
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untill at length they fixed their conference on one day in the week, and sometimes on the Lords day to be held in the publick place or Church and did cal unto it by the tolling of the bell;
until At length they fixed their conference on one day in the Week, and sometime on the lords day to be held in the public place or Church and did call unto it by the tolling of the bell;
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& one of them more apt then the rest, spake unto the rest, of which miscarriage in a private duty I had (by some more humble then the rest) notice given me & came to the men and blamed their indiscretion, who in the sinfulnesse of pride, scorned my instruction and would not be admonished;
& one of them more apt then the rest, spoke unto the rest, of which miscarriage in a private duty I had (by Some more humble then the rest) notice given me & Come to the men and blamed their indiscretion, who in the sinfulness of pride, scorned my instruction and would not be admonished;
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2. Spirit of wisdom and understanding. The lips of the wise must feed many; the word of God must dwell plentifully in them, who will admonish one another:
2. Spirit of Wisdom and understanding. The lips of the wise must feed many; the word of God must dwell plentifully in them, who will admonish one Another:
and ready to pleade for God and piety, when most men say, it is in vain to serve God, out of the abundance of the heart the mouth must speak, they must fear God and think upon his name, who will speak often one to another in evill times.
and ready to plead for God and piety, when most men say, it is in vain to serve God, out of the abundance of the heart the Mouth must speak, they must Fear God and think upon his name, who will speak often one to Another in evil times.
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Let (Christians) these directions be Remembred and carefully practised by you, and then what ever providence attends you or estate doth befall the wicked, you may,
Let (Christians) these directions be Remembered and carefully practised by you, and then what ever providence attends you or estate does befall the wicked, you may,
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fore him, for them that fear the Lord, &c. And so much for the 2. part of the Text (viz) the exercise of the Godly in the time of the prosperous estate of the wicked.
before him, for them that Fear the Lord, etc. And so much for the 2. part of the Text (videlicet) the exercise of the Godly in the time of the prosperous estate of the wicked.
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& that is laid down in these words, and fals into two parts. 1. The delight that God takes in, and due respect he expresseth towards the Godly, and their exercise.
& that is laid down in these words, and falls into two parts. 1. The delight that God Takes in, and due respect he Expresses towards the Godly, and their exercise.
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The Lord hearkned and heard, &c. 2. The discrimination between the righteous and the wicked. Then shall you return, and discern between &c. Of these in their order, and first of Gods delight in, and respect to the Godly:
The Lord hearkened and herd, etc. 2. The discrimination between the righteous and the wicked. Then shall you return, and discern between etc. Of these in their order, and First of God's delight in, and respect to the Godly:
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but shall gather the whole Respect herein expressed and so the mind of God towards the Righteous in bad times into this generall point of doctrine. [ viz. ]
but shall gather the Whole Respect herein expressed and so the mind of God towards the Righteous in bad times into this general point of Doctrine. [ viz. ]
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and encouragement of the godly under the increase and successe of prophanesse: they had done their best endeavour amidst an ungodly nation, and rude people; they clave to God themselvs;
and encouragement of the godly under the increase and success of profaneness: they had done their best endeavour amid an ungodly Nation, and rude people; they clave to God themselves;
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continue in the fear of the Lord, and thoughts of his name, and give proof thereof, in speaking one to another, bestir themselves to the conviction, and confutation of the wicked; comfort and confirmation of themselves:
continue in the Fear of the Lord, and thoughts of his name, and give proof thereof, in speaking one to Another, Bestir themselves to the conviction, and confutation of the wicked; Comfort and confirmation of themselves:
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the Lord doth hearken and hear &c. & sheweth especial respect to the Godly, & accepteth, with much delight, their holy exercises maintained in times of prospering prophanesse: although a sinner do evill an hundred times,
the Lord does harken and hear etc. & shows especial respect to the Godly, & Accepteth, with much delight, their holy exercises maintained in times of prospering profaneness: although a sinner doe evil an hundred times,
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and his days be prolonged, yet surely it shall go well with them th•t feare G•d, which fear before him. Eccl. 8.12. For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect before him. 2 Chron. 16.9. The Lord delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he takes no p•easure in the legs of a man;
and his days be prolonged, yet surely it shall go well with them th•t Fear G•d, which Fear before him. Ecclesiastes 8.12. For the eyes of the Lord run to and from throughout the earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect before him. 2 Chronicles 16.9. The Lord delights not in the strength of the horse, he Takes no p•easure in the legs of a man;
or stand up for his name, cause or people, and not meet with eminent expressions of acceptance? Shall Abraham arise to the rescue of an holy Lot, from the hands of the prophane,
or stand up for his name, cause or people, and not meet with eminent expressions of acceptance? Shall Abraham arise to the rescue of an holy Lot, from the hands of the profane,
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and not meet with his God to assure him that he is his shield and exceeding great reward? Or shall Lot's Righteous soul be greived with the filthinesse of Sodom, and not find the favour of God to pull him out of the destruction thereof? Knoweth not the Lord how to deliver the Righteous? Shall Job serve God for nought,
and not meet with his God to assure him that he is his shield and exceeding great reward? Or shall Lot's Righteous soul be grieved with the filthiness of Sodom, and not find the favour of God to pull him out of the destruction thereof? Knoweth not the Lord how to deliver the Righteous? Shall Job serve God for nought,
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when stript of all by the Devill? and shall not God return the captivity of Job, and double his estate? Shall he maintain his integrity against the proud censures of his prospering friends and not become their advocate to pray the pardon of their sin? Shall Davids courage destroy the Goliah that defied the God of Israel, and must not the Daughters of Israell sing, David hath slain his ten thousands? & Saul his thousands? Shalhe wait on God in patience,
when stripped of all by the devil? and shall not God return the captivity of Job, and double his estate? Shall he maintain his integrity against the proud censures of his prospering Friends and not become their advocate to pray the pardon of their since? Shall Davids courage destroy the Goliath that defied the God of Israel, and must not the Daughters of Israel sing, David hath slave his ten thousands? & Saul his thousands? Shalhe wait on God in patience,
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& not lay his hand on the Lords anointed, (though himself anointed to the Kingdome) to make way for the possession of Gods appointment and shall not his Throne be established? Shall Daniel in the midst of Babylon make supplication for oppressed Israel, and not be comforted by the Angel Gabriel, and assured that he is greatly beloved and his supplication is heard? Shall any give a cup of cold water to a Prophet, in the name of a Prophet,
& not lay his hand on the lords anointed, (though himself anointed to the Kingdom) to make Way for the possession of God's appointment and shall not his Throne be established? Shall daniel in the midst of Babylon make supplication for oppressed Israel, and not be comforted by the Angel Gabriel, and assured that he is greatly Beloved and his supplication is herd? Shall any give a cup of cold water to a Prophet, in the name of a Prophet,
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or father, or mother, or Wife, or Children, or lands, for Christ his names sake, and not receive here an hundred fold & hereafter eternall life? in a word,
or father, or mother, or Wife, or Children, or Lands, for christ his names sake, and not receive Here an hundred fold & hereafter Eternal life? in a word,
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and insultingly observeth the faith and patience of the Saints, when the prosperity of prophane men, swells them to blaspheme and say that it is in vain to serve God,
and insultingly observeth the faith and patience of the Saints, when the Prosperity of profane men, Swells them to Blaspheme and say that it is in vain to serve God,
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if then they that fear God do speak often one to another, then the Lord shall hearken and hear, &c. He accepts their service done in so sinfull a time,
if then they that Fear God do speak often one to Another, then the Lord shall harken and hear, etc. He accepts their service done in so sinful a time,
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The specialtie of divine acceptance of the Godly, and their holy exercise in times of prospering profaness doth appear and consist in three steps or gradations.
The specialty of divine acceptance of the Godly, and their holy exercise in times of prospering profaneness does appear and consist in three steps or gradations.
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hearing is an act of observation, but seemes to be formal, superficiall, and carelesse, yet when it is referred unto God, it notes his serious observation and delight,
hearing is an act of observation, but seems to be formal, superficial, and careless, yet when it is referred unto God, it notes his serious observation and delight,
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or mistake it, but be resolved into it as, the direction of our ways and therefore it is emphatically expressed by the Prophet Isai. 32.3 The eyes of them that see shall not not be aim:
or mistake it, but be resolved into it as, the direction of our ways and Therefore it is emphatically expressed by the Prophet Isaiah 32.3 The eyes of them that see shall not not be aim:
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and Gods most speciall acceptance of his peoples desires is said to be hearking to their prayers; Thus God hearkned to Leah and to Rachel. Gen. 30, 17.22. and he hearkned to Moses, when he moved for Israel. Deut. 9.19, 10.10.
and God's most special acceptance of his peoples Desires is said to be harking to their Prayers; Thus God hearkened to Leah and to Rachel. Gen. 30, 17.22. and he hearkened to Moses, when he moved for Israel. Deuteronomy 9.19, 10.10.
yet the Lord heard, and he had respect unto it, nay, he hearkned, listned, layed his ear unto their discourse, with all diligence and delight, assenting unto the truth and goodnesse of what they had spoken;
yet the Lord herd, and he had respect unto it, nay, he hearkened, listened, laid his ear unto their discourse, with all diligence and delight, assenting unto the truth and Goodness of what they had spoken;
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and admitting it to seize and settle upon his heart, as that which must command the great Jehovah which he could not gain-say, out would constrain him at the length to break his attention, by an open asserting the verity of their discourse and the integrity of them that in so evill a time,
and admitting it to seize and settle upon his heart, as that which must command the great Jehovah which he could not gainsay, out would constrain him At the length to break his attention, by an open asserting the verity of their discourse and the integrity of them that in so evil a time,
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Secondly Gods acceptance of the Godly, and their holy exercise is not onely to listen and regard but also to record and remember: he doth hear and hearken with all pleasure and delight, in so much that he hath a book of Remembrance written before him for them that fear him and think upon his name.
Secondly God's acceptance of the Godly, and their holy exercise is not only to listen and regard but also to record and Remember: he does hear and harken with all pleasure and delight, in so much that he hath a book of Remembrance written before him for them that Fear him and think upon his name.
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Tamerlane the great, was so well pleased with the diligence & faithfulnesse of his servants that he kept a Catalogue of their names and services which he daily read,
Tamerlane the great, was so well pleased with the diligence & faithfulness of his Servants that he kept a Catalogue of their names and services which he daily read,
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and the Chronicles of Persia were kept and consulted by the King Ahashuerosh that if his list or leasure could not confer a present recompense upon faithfull Mordecai, for his good service,
and the Chronicles of Persiam were kept and consulted by the King Ahasuerus that if his list or leisure could not confer a present recompense upon faithful Mordecai, for his good service,
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and therefore when God makes mention of a book of Remembrance, it is but after the manner of men, to manifest and make known his high esteem of his people and their holy exercises, whose names he is said (after the manner of noble Princes) to enter in a book of of life, and their diligence in duty for him and his name, to register in a book of Remembrance:
and Therefore when God makes mention of a book of Remembrance, it is but After the manner of men, to manifest and make known his high esteem of his people and their holy exercises, whose names he is said (After the manner of noble Princes) to enter in a book of of life, and their diligence in duty for him and his name, to register in a book of Remembrance:
The third and last degree of Gods speciall acceptance of the Godly and their holy exercise is, Recompence and reward thereof. God regards unto Remembrance, and remembreth unto recompence;
The third and last degree of God's special acceptance of the Godly and their holy exercise is, Recompense and reward thereof. God regards unto Remembrance, and Remember unto recompense;
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He will soon resolve that enquiry, Master what shall we have, who have left all and followed thee? With an assurance, none that have left any thing for him shal be losers,
He will soon resolve that enquiry, Master what shall we have, who have left all and followed thee? With an assurance, none that have left any thing for him shall be losers,
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but shal reap their comfort an hundred fold, and have eternall life in to the bargain. Mark 10.29. None that are stedfast, unmoveable. abounding in the woak of the Lord, shal labour invain, the God that accepts will in his time approve the acceptance of their service.
but shall reap their Comfort an hundred fold, and have Eternal life in to the bargain. Mark 10.29. None that Are steadfast, Unmovable. abounding in the woke of the Lord, shall labour invain, the God that accepts will in his time approve the acceptance of their service.
He that hears and hearkens, will remember, and he that remembreth wil recompence, so as that after all the contempts of men, by reason of the cloudy providences that attend them, a man shal say, verily there is a reward to the Righteous, verily there is a God that judgeth the earth. Psal. 58.11.
He that hears and hearkens, will Remember, and he that Remember will recompense, so as that After all the contempts of men, by reason of the cloudy providences that attend them, a man shall say, verily there is a reward to the Righteous, verily there is a God that Judgeth the earth. Psalm 58.11.
And the acceptance of God wil appear to be the more speciall, if we consider the quality of this reward, they shall receive that speak one to another in evil times, which consisteth in these two things, viz. Their 1. Propriety and Peculiarity of relation to God, They shall be mine when I make up my Jewels.
And the acceptance of God will appear to be the more special, if we Consider the quality of this reward, they shall receive that speak one to Another in evil times, which Consisteth in these two things, viz. Their 1. Propriety and Peculiarity of Relation to God, They shall be mine when I make up my Jewels.
The first •art of this reward is, the propriety and peculiarity of their relation unto God, they shal be mine in the day that I make up my jewels: their propriety is unto God, they are his, the Lords people are his portion, and Israell is the lot of his inheritance. Deut. 32.9. This is the high honour of Israel, to vouch God for their God, and to have God to vouch them for his people.
The First •art of this reward is, the propriety and peculiarity of their Relation unto God, they shall be mine in the day that I make up my Jewels: their propriety is unto God, they Are his, the lords people Are his portion, and Israel is the lot of his inheritance. Deuteronomy 32.9. This is the high honour of Israel, to vouch God for their God, and to have God to vouch them for his people.
Deut, 26.17, 18. The great Charter of all our priviledges even the very Covenant of grace concludes us but in a propriety to God I will be your God,
Deuteronomy, 26.17, 18. The great Charter of all our privileges even the very Covenant of grace concludes us but in a propriety to God I will be your God,
and you shall bee my people, nor indeed need we any more, for happy is that people, whose God is the Lord. Psal. 144.15. In the utmost of distress, nay w•en drawing nigh unto death, the holy heart desir• no more then to beable to determine this God is our God, our God, and he will b• our guide even unto death, Psal. 44.14.
and you shall be my people, nor indeed need we any more, for happy is that people, whose God is the Lord. Psalm 144.15. In the utmost of distress, nay w•en drawing High unto death, the holy heart desir• no more then to beable to determine this God is our God, our God, and he will b• our guide even unto death, Psalm 44.14.
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For what is there in Heaven but God, and what can we desire in all the earth besides the Lord. Psal. 73.15. To stand entitled to God is to enjoy Abrahams portion, a God allsufficient, there can be no want where God is possessed, where God gives himself he becomes a shield, and an exceeding great reward.
For what is there in Heaven but God, and what can we desire in all the earth beside the Lord. Psalm 73.15. To stand entitled to God is to enjoy Abrahams portion, a God All-sufficient, there can be no want where God is possessed, where God gives himself he becomes a shield, and an exceeding great reward.
yet thou art our God. Isai. 93.16. No greater assurance of support in affliction can be given, then to cry unto the Lord in the midst of the furnace, my God, and for God to answer, my people. Zach. 13.13. nor yet of salvation, out of all sorrows, then for God to say unto Zio•, thou art my people.
yet thou art our God. Isaiah 93.16. No greater assurance of support in affliction can be given, then to cry unto the Lord in the midst of the furnace, my God, and for God to answer, my people. Zach 13.13. nor yet of salvation, out of all sorrows, then for God to say unto Zio•, thou art my people.
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he seekes mens souls because they are his Fathees, and he prayes for their preservation, on this ground, they are thine, thou hast chosen them out of the world. Joh. 17.9. Christ his argument of support, under his absence is the propriety of his people unto God.
he seeks men's Souls Because they Are his Fathees, and he prays for their preservation, on this ground, they Are thine, thou hast chosen them out of the world. John 17.9. christ his argument of support, under his absence is the propriety of his people unto God.
I go to your God and your Father. Joh. 20.17. The utmost of Saints endeavours, is to see a propriety, in God the sormallity of saving faith is to say sincerely, my Lord, and my God;
I go to your God and your Father. John 20.17. The utmost of Saints endeavours, is to see a propriety, in God the sormallity of Saving faith is to say sincerely, my Lord, and my God;
the satisfaction of a gracious heart in the saddest of affliction is to see that it is the Lords. The utmost design of the Devills envy at the Saints, is, to make them deny their relation to God and Gods affection to them, knowing that the estranged to God are exposed to all woe and wickednesse;
the satisfaction of a gracious heart in the Saddest of affliction is to see that it is the lords. The utmost Design of the Devils envy At the Saints, is, to make them deny their Relation to God and God's affection to them, knowing that the estranged to God Are exposed to all woe and wickedness;
Well may the pious speak often one to another under the prosperity of the prophane, if they stand in propriety to God, they need not matter how the World goeth.
Well may the pious speak often one to Another under the Prosperity of the profane, if they stand in propriety to God, they need not matter how the World Goes.
they are not only the Lords, in common course and providence, as the earth is the Lords and the fulness thereof, but in speciall relation and peculiar esteem, they shall be mine when I make up my jewels: they are not ordinary houshold-stuffe,
they Are not only the lords, in Common course and providence, as the earth is the lords and the fullness thereof, but in special Relation and peculiar esteem, they shall be mine when I make up my Jewels: they Are not ordinary Household stuff,
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In brief, however they lye scattered at present among the objects of commō providence, yet they must be manifested to be a chosen generation, a Royall Priesthood,
In brief, however they lie scattered At present among the objects of Common providence, yet they must be manifested to be a chosen generation, a Royal Priesthood,
an holy nation, a peculiar people, that they should shew forth the praises of him that called them out of darknesse into his marvellous light. 1 Pet. 2.9. God hath not onely the propriety of a Creator in them, but the peculiarity of a Redeemer;
an holy Nation, a peculiar people, that they should show forth the praises of him that called them out of darkness into his marvellous Light. 1 Pet. 2.9. God hath not only the propriety of a Creator in them, but the peculiarity of a Redeemer;
but incorruptibl, the precious blood of Jesus Christ, as of a Lamb without spot and blemish, who gave himself for them, that he might redeem them from all iniquity,
but incorruptibl, the precious blood of jesus christ, as of a Lamb without spot and blemish, who gave himself for them, that he might Redeem them from all iniquity,
And to them therefore are given the great and precious promises of God, and these are they who partake of precious faith, possesse special and peculiar graces, and are fitted for speciall and peculiar duties and destinated to special and peculiar dignities, they are jewels in efficacy and operation, and so must appear in esteem and acceptation. They are the bright Diamond, that sparkles in the darkest times and places of profanesse,
And to them Therefore Are given the great and precious promises of God, and these Are they who partake of precious faith, possess special and peculiar graces, and Are fitted for special and peculiar duties and destinated to special and peculiar dignities, they Are Jewels in efficacy and operation, and so must appear in esteem and acceptation. They Are the bright Diamond, that sparkles in the Darkest times and places of profaneness,
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they are the flourishing Amaranthus, that continueth green and fresh in the most parching places of prospering pride, the splendid Amiants which retain their oriency & brightnesse under the most polluting prophanesses, which passe upon them and are kept by the power of God, through faith, to the exercise & approvemēt of it as more precious then gold tried in the fire, unto prais honor and glory, for them therefore is reserved the Amarantine Amiantine Crown, the inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, that fadeth not away:
they Are the flourishing Amaranthus, that Continueth green and fresh in the most parching places of prospering pride, the splendid Amiants which retain their oriency & brightness under the most polluting Profanenesses, which pass upon them and Are kept by the power of God, through faith, to the exercise & approvement of it as more precious then gold tried in the fire, unto praise honour and glory, for them Therefore is reserved the Amarantine Amiantine Crown, the inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, that fades not away:
so that however at present they are mingled with the men of the world, and the providences of God passe upon them in common, with others & there is no discrimination, save only in their duty:
so that however At present they Are mingled with the men of the world, and the providences of God pass upon them in Common, with Others & there is no discrimination, save only in their duty:
they cannot be known to stand related to God, save only by their standing to and for God his name, truth and people, against the opposition which prophanesse makes, and prosperity heightneth:
they cannot be known to stand related to God, save only by their standing to and for God his name, truth and people, against the opposition which profaneness makes, and Prosperity heightneth:
yet God hath his day of segregation, a day of gathering up his Jewels, and seeking after his scattered pearls, and then hee will make the very World to see and know they that spake often one to another were his,
yet God hath his day of segregation, a day of gathering up his Jewels, and seeking After his scattered Pearls, and then he will make the very World to see and know they that spoke often one to Another were his,
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they were his peculiar ones, even his Jewels. God hath a day of collection, and it is a segregation, he gathers his people into the receptacles appointed,
they were his peculiar ones, even his Jewels. God hath a day of collection, and it is a segregation, he gathers his people into the receptacles appointed,
and when pearls are brought into the Cabinet they appear to be pecious and peculiar Treasures. Sometimes before a day of Common calamity, God gathers his Righteous ones from among the wicked into the receptacle of the grave, so as that the Righteous are taken from the evill to come. Isai. 57.1.
and when Pearls Are brought into the Cabinet they appear to be pecious and peculiar Treasures. Sometime before a day of Common calamity, God gathers his Righteous ones from among the wicked into the receptacle of the grave, so as that the Righteous Are taken from the evil to come. Isaiah 57.1.
and Luther before the wars in Germany, therefore thereby God manifested his esteem of them in providing for them who were vexed by the sins, to rest in peace under the sorrows of the places of their abode.
and Luther before the wars in Germany, Therefore thereby God manifested his esteem of them in providing for them who were vexed by the Sins, to rest in peace under the sorrows of the places of their Abided.
Sometimes God gathers his Jewels into an estate of conservation in the midst of the many troubles, and common calamities that destroy the wicked and thus he marketh out his mourners over sin to see,
Sometime God gathers his Jewels into an estate of conservation in the midst of the many Troubles, and Common calamities that destroy the wicked and thus he marks out his mourners over since to see,
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and Lot is conducted to, and conserved Zoar a City of Sodome: Daniell and his three Companions are safe in Babylon, when Israell perish in Aegypt. Baruch, Jeremiah, Ebedmelech and Gedaliah are preserved in the sacking of Jerusalem. And thus Gods acceptance is expressed to his people in his peculiar preservation in the midst of evill, he as it were calling on them, Come my people enter into thy Chambers, shut thy door, hide thy self as it were for a little moment, untill the indignation bee over-past. Isai. 26.21.
and Lot is conducted to, and conserved Zoar a city of Sodom: Daniell and his three Sodales Are safe in Babylon, when Israel perish in Egypt. baruch, Jeremiah, Ebedmelech and Gedaliah Are preserved in the sacking of Jerusalem. And thus God's acceptance is expressed to his people in his peculiar preservation in the midst of evil, he as it were calling on them, Come my people enter into thy Chambers, shut thy door, hide thy self as it were for a little moment, until the Indignation be overpast. Isaiah 26.21.
Thus God observing the miseries of Israel doth aggravate them, and excite himselfe to put a period to them by the peculiarity of the peoples relation to himselfe;
Thus God observing the misery's of Israel does aggravate them, and excite himself to put a Period to them by the peculiarity of the peoples Relation to himself;
I have forsaken mine house I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soule into the hands of her enemies, many pastors have destroyed my Vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wildernesse;
I have forsaken mine house I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly Beloved of my soul into the hands of her enemies, many Pastors have destroyed my Vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate Wilderness;
and this day God hath in this World many times, but when the day of judgment cometh, in which the Lord shail send out his Angels to gather out the good from the bad and the righteous from the wicked,
and this day God hath in this World many times, but when the day of judgement comes, in which the Lord shail send out his Angels to gather out the good from the bad and the righteous from the wicked,
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They behave themselves like Children, and hee will behave himself like a Father; They are sons of zeal and affection, he will appear a Father of pity and compassion;
They behave themselves like Children, and he will behave himself like a Father; They Are Sons of zeal and affection, he will appear a Father of pity and compassion;
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Such is the pity of a parent that it is ready to run into a sinful indulgence of the sons perversness if not barred with a sacred prohibition, Let not thy soul spare for his crying, and look what pity parents bear to their children, such pity beareth God to them that fear him:
Such is the pity of a parent that it is ready to run into a sinful indulgence of the Sons perverseness if not barred with a sacred prohibition, Let not thy soul spare for his crying, and look what pity Parents bear to their children, such pity bears God to them that Fear him:
he blotteth out their iniquity, nay many times beholdeth not iniquity in Jacob, nor transgressiō in Israel: he winks at small faults, hee seeth many a wanton trick which he observeth not:
he blots out their iniquity, nay many times beholdeth not iniquity in Jacob, nor Transgression in Israel: he winks At small Faults, he sees many a wanton trick which he observeth not:
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With what paternall conflicts doth he chastise? How shall I give thee up Ephraim? How shall I make thee as Zeboim? How shall I set thee as Admah? my repentings are kindled within me, Hos. 11.8. The least remorse in Ephraim will engage great repentings, in God I have heard Ephraim bemoaning himself;
With what paternal conflicts does he chastise? How shall I give thee up Ephraim? How shall I make thee as Zeboim? How shall I Set thee as Admah? my repentings Are kindled within me, Hos. 11.8. The least remorse in Ephraim will engage great repentings, in God I have herd Ephraim bemoaning himself;
and his compassion cryeth out, Is not Ephraim my dear son? Is hee not a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still,
and his compassion Cries out, Is not Ephraim my dear son? Is he not a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still,
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therefore my bowels are troubled for him: I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord, Jer. 31.18, 19.20. Gods hand is long ere it bee lifted up against his sons;
Therefore my bowels Are troubled for him: I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord, Jer. 31.18, 19.20. God's hand is long ere it be lifted up against his Sons;
When his wrath is most outragious, his mercy layeth a restraint on it, and in compassion, he saith, surely they are my people, Children that will not lye,
When his wrath is most outrageous, his mercy Layeth a restraint on it, and in compassion, he Says, surely they Are my people, Children that will not lie,
Yet the truly pious and their holy exercise meets with especiall acceptance, for it is Regarded, heard and hearkned to, Remembred and written in Gods Register,
Yet the truly pious and their holy exercise meets with especial acceptance, for it is Regarded, herd and hearkened to, Remembered and written in God's Register,
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The Reasons and grounds why the Godly and their holy exercise in times of prospering prophaness do meet with such speciall acceptance from the Lord of hosts, are reducible to three heads. 1. They are a speciall people.
The Reasons and grounds why the Godly and their holy exercise in times of prospering profaneness do meet with such special acceptance from the Lord of hosts, Are reducible to three Heads. 1. They Are a special people.
Reason. (viz.) The Godly and their holy exercises in times of prospering prophanesse find speciall acceptance with the Lord of hosts because it is the service of speciall people:
Reason. (viz.) The Godly and their holy exercises in times of prospering profaneness find special acceptance with the Lord of hosts Because it is the service of special people:
the quality of the persons puts a lustre on the performance, the Lord minds not somuch how well as by whom holy actions are performed? The method of God is to consecrate the person that must approach unto him:
the quality of the Persons puts a lustre on the performance, the Lord minds not So much how well as by whom holy actions Are performed? The method of God is to consecrate the person that must approach unto him:
he Redeems unto himself a peculiar people, that may, and must be zealous of good works, and makes unto himself a peculiar people, and Royall Priest hood, that they may offer up acceptable service, a chosen Generation, that they may shew forth the praises of him that hath called them out of darkness into his marvellous light, 1 Pet. 2.7.9. Titus 2.14.
he Redeems unto himself a peculiar people, that may, and must be zealous of good works, and makes unto himself a peculiar people, and Royal Priest hood, that they may offer up acceptable service, a chosen Generation, that they may show forth the praises of him that hath called them out of darkness into his marvellous Light, 1 Pet. 2.7.9. Titus 2.14.
For God hath respect to Abel, and to his Sacrifice. Gen. 4.5. And Daniell is dearly belo•ed; and therefore his desires are accepted. Dan. 9.23. God accepts the person, and then the performance, the naked person without any qualification is accepted by the Lord.
For God hath respect to Abel, and to his Sacrifice. Gen. 4.5. And Daniell is dearly belo•ed; and Therefore his Desires Are accepted. Dan. 9.23. God accepts the person, and then the performance, the naked person without any qualification is accepted by the Lord.
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but Jewels of God, Vessels of honour fitted for the Masters use, & this specially of their relation unto God is in respect of their Election. Redemption. Vocation.
but Jewels of God, Vessels of honour fitted for the Masters use, & this specially of their Relation unto God is in respect of their Election. Redemption. Vocation.
& assurance of choisest blessings in the most sad and perplexed condtion; I•r•els most encouraging Epethite is the chosen of the Lord. Psal. 105.6. 1 Chron. 16.13.
& assurance of Choicest blessings in the most sad and perplexed condition; I•r•els most encouraging Epitaph is the chosen of the Lord. Psalm 105.6. 1 Chronicles 16.13.
And so under the gospell, though they be a p•ople scattered through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asin and Bithynia. Yet it is their honorable Epethit•, Elect according to the fore knowle•ge of God. 1 Pet. 1.2. and a chosen generation 1 Pet, 2.7.
And so under the gospel, though they be a p•ople scattered through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asin and Bythynia. Yet it is their honourable Epethit•, Elect according to the before knowle•ge of God. 1 Pet. 1.2. and a chosen generation 1 Pet, 2.7.
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our Election was the enforcement of our redemption, for the foundation of God abideth sure, the Lord knoweth who are his, and of his chosen he will not loose any:
our Election was the enforcement of our redemption, for the Foundation of God Abideth sure, the Lord Knoweth who Are his, and of his chosen he will not lose any:
for they are indeed in speciall relation to him, and shall be specially regarded by him, however they are suffered sometimes to lye common as of no esteem. Again secondly,
for they Are indeed in special Relation to him, and shall be specially regarded by him, however they Are suffered sometime to lie Common as of no esteem. Again secondly,
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great is the dignity stamped on them by cretion, wherein he was made but little lower then the Angells, but much greater is the dignity of our redemption, wherein we are made higher then Angels, who are but ministring spirits to the redeemed of the Lord.
great is the dignity stamped on them by cretion, wherein he was made but little lower then the Angels, but much greater is the dignity of our redemption, wherein we Are made higher then Angels, who Are but ministering spirits to the redeemed of the Lord.
but with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 1.19. It is the highest Epethite of honour, They shall be called the Redeemed of the Lord. Isai. 62.12.
but with the precious blood of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 1.19. It is the highest Epitaph of honour, They shall be called the Redeemed of the Lord. Isaiah 62.12.
then the worst of men running with others in the same excess of riot, subject to the God of this World and serving divers lusts, thus it was with Abraham, and thus it was with the •postles untill the grace of God appeared,
then the worst of men running with Others in the same excess of riot, Subject to the God of this World and serving diverse Lustiest, thus it was with Abraham, and thus it was with the •postles until the grace of God appeared,
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an estate of honour, unto which not many wise, not many rich not many noble do attain. 1 Cor. 1.26. Vocation is the execution of Election, and extention of favour intended from eternity:
an estate of honour, unto which not many wise, not many rich not many noble do attain. 1 Cor. 1.26. Vocation is the execution of Election, and extension of favour intended from eternity:
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formity to, and communion with God, engageth us to walk with G•d and assureth that he is our God alsufficient, our shield and exceeding great reward:
formity to, and communion with God, engageth us to walk with G•d and assureth that he is our God All-sufficient, our shield and exceeding great reward:
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we are culled and called to bear up Gods name in the World, and therefore must needs be cared for by him above the rest of the world, he hath called us and must needs conserve us to his heavenly Kingdome.
we Are culled and called to bear up God's name in the World, and Therefore must needs be cared for by him above the rest of the world, he hath called us and must needs conserve us to his heavenly Kingdom.
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if the complaints and holy conservation of the Redeemed bee worth regard, then the Godly and their holy exercise must needs meet with speciall acceptance:
if the complaints and holy conservation of the Redeemed be worth regard, then the Godly and their holy exercise must needs meet with special acceptance:
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this specialtie of relation is the great Reason of the Saints affliction, and suffering by the World, and shal it not be the reason of their support & safety, the World hates them because chosen out of the World, and shall they not then be kept in the World, and from the evill of the World? the the Devill rageth against them, because the redeemed of the Lord, and shal they not, through divine favor, shortly bring Satan under their feet? their friends forsake and contemne them,
this specialty of Relation is the great Reason of the Saints affliction, and suffering by the World, and shall it not be the reason of their support & safety, the World hates them Because chosen out of the World, and shall they not then be kept in the World, and from the evil of the World? the the devil rages against them, Because the redeemed of the Lord, and shall they not, through divine favour, shortly bring Satan under their feet? their Friends forsake and contemn them,
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because the Called of the Lord shall not God then favour and fill them with joy in the light of his countenance? So long as the godly stand in this speciall relation by Election, Redemption and Vocation;
Because the Called of the Lord shall not God then favour and fill them with joy in the Light of his countenance? So long as the godly stand in this special Relation by Election, Redemption and Vocation;
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they have not one-divine election, Redemption and Calling, to enforce Gods affection towards them, but singular holy qualities in their own mind and spirit, to attract and draw unto themselves the divine favour,
they have not one-divine election, Redemption and Calling, to enforce God's affection towards them, but singular holy qualities in their own mind and Spirit, to attract and draw unto themselves the divine favour,
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like good Children are beloved by the Father not onely, for that innate Reason because Children, but because good, they are the subjects of all those qualities which are the objects of divine complacencie, they do what God delighteth in:
like good Children Are Beloved by the Father not only, for that innate Reason Because Children, but Because good, they Are the subject's of all those qualities which Are the objects of divine complacency, they do what God delights in:
the fear of God that spring of prudence, and beginning of all wisedome, designing matters of highest importance, discerning dangerous and difficult oppositions,
the Fear of God that spring of prudence, and beginning of all Wisdom, designing matters of highest importance, discerning dangerous and difficult oppositions,
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That spur of duty that trembleth at Gods Word, trampleth on all obstructions, and travelleth with constancy and cheerfulnesse in the way of Gods holy Commands:
That spur of duty that Trembleth At God's Word, trampleth on all obstructions, and travelleth with constancy and cheerfulness in the Way of God's holy Commands:
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That strength against corruption and temptation curbing lusts, casting off allurements, and couragiously standing against humane fury which can onely kill the body, the fear of God which made Abraham leave his Fathers house and follow God he knew not whither;
That strength against corruption and temptation curbing Lustiest, casting off allurements, and courageously standing against humane fury which can only kill the body, the Fear of God which made Abraham leave his Father's house and follow God he knew not whither;
and spurred Daniel to be exact in devotion, when never so much liable to danger, that filled the Martyrs with zeal in adhaerence to truth, under hellish torments.
and spurred daniel to be exact in devotion, when never so much liable to danger, that filled the Martyrs with zeal in adherence to truth, under hellish torments.
the want of divine fear is the very ground of a•l impiety, and shall not this speciall quality make them acceptable to God? the fear of the Lord is to be prized above favour which is deceitful, and beauty which is vain. Prov. 31.30.
the want of divine Fear is the very ground of a•l impiety, and shall not this special quality make them acceptable to God? the Fear of the Lord is to be prized above favour which is deceitful, and beauty which is vain. Curae 31.30.
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they have not only this holy habit imprinted on, and implanted in their hearts, but it is operative and sendeth forth its fruits and effects, they that feared the Lord thought •pon his name, and spake often one to another.
they have not only this holy habit imprinted on, and implanted in their hearts, but it is operative and sends forth its fruits and effects, they that feared the Lord Thought •pon his name, and spoke often one to Another.
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like ingenious children they are affected with the Fathers disgrace, & the very zeal of Gods house consumeth them their cry is, what shal become of Gods holy name:
like ingenious children they Are affected with the Father's disgrace, & the very zeal of God's house consumeth them their cry is, what shall become of God's holy name:
The name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the Righteous run into it and are safe. Prov. 18.10. They trust in the name of the Lord, when others trust in Chariots and in horses. Psal. 20.7.
The name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the Righteous run into it and Are safe. Curae 18.10. They trust in the name of the Lord, when Others trust in Chariots and in Horses. Psalm 20.7.
And so by the fear of the Lord they depart from iniquity, for let what trouble will befall the godly, they deal not falsly in Gods Covenant, because, they forget not Gods name:
And so by the Fear of the Lord they depart from iniquity, for let what trouble will befall the godly, they deal not falsely in God's Covenant, Because, they forget not God's name:
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not onely doth the fear of God stir up the thoughts of Gods name, but engageth the Godly to speak one to another, to be much in complaints and conference each with other:
not only does the Fear of God stir up the thoughts of God's name, but engageth the Godly to speak one to Another, to be much in complaints and conference each with other:
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they are the performances of speciall persons related to, and qualified for God, for if the tears of a Mother could move an Alexander to o•liteate all accusations,
they Are the performances of special Persons related to, and qualified for God, for if the tears of a Mother could move an Alexander to o•liteate all accusations,
holy actions are alwayes good, but sometimes they shine with more then common splendor; God as well as man hath extraordinary services to put his people upon:
holy actions Are always good, but sometime they shine with more then Common splendour; God as well as man hath extraordinary services to put his people upon:
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It is speciall service unto God in respect of the matter of it to speak one unto another by way of complaint, of Gods great dishonour, by way of comfort under such sad prospering providences to the most prophane:
It is special service unto God in respect of the matter of it to speak one unto Another by Way of complaint, of God's great dishonour, by Way of Comfort under such sad prospering providences to the most profane:
to instruct many and strengthen the weak hands, to speak words that may uphold the falling, to strengthen the feeble knees as did Job; to preach a sermon, pen a Psalm,
to instruct many and strengthen the weak hands, to speak words that may uphold the falling, to strengthen the feeble knees as did Job; to preach a sermon, pen a Psalm,
and become a pattern of patience, as did David, in perplexing times of prospering prophaneness is no ordinary service, no, this requires strength and measure as well as truth of grace;
and become a pattern of patience, as did David, in perplexing times of prospering profaneness is no ordinary service, no, this requires strength and measure as well as truth of grace;
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To speak one to another is speciall service, in respect of the principle that animateth and acteth the same, the fear of the Lord, that excellent, usefull and acceptable grace before spoken of, is, the primum mobile spring of this motion, wheel of this Clock, Reason of this zeal for Religion.
To speak one to Another is special service, in respect of the principle that animateth and Acts the same, the Fear of the Lord, that excellent, useful and acceptable grace before spoken of, is, the primum mobile spring of this motion, wheel of this Clock, Reason of this zeal for Religion.
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The specialtie of this service which indeed sets the lustre on it and sends it with strength and holy violence towards Heaven, is the season in which it is performed.
The specialty of this service which indeed sets the lustre on it and sends it with strength and holy violence towards Heaven, is the season in which it is performed.
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so that their then holy exercises were vindications of God and godlinesse; convictions of wicked, prophane, contempts of piety and blasphemies uttered commonly agaist God.
so that their then holy exercises were vindications of God and godliness; convictions of wicked, profane, contempts of piety and Blasphemies uttered commonly aghast God.
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Confirmations of weak brethren, ready to stumble at prospering prophanesse, and complaints of zeal and affection to Gods holy name, dishonoured so that they run counter to the common cry of the multitude, set to do evill,
Confirmations of weak brothers, ready to Stumble At prospering profaneness, and complaints of zeal and affection to God's holy name, dishonoured so that they run counter to the Common cry of the multitude, Set to do evil,
speaking for God and Religion, when common policy, nay almost Christian wisedome did conclude it an evill time in which the prudent should keep silence.
speaking for God and Religion, when Common policy, nay almost Christian Wisdom did conclude it an evil time in which the prudent should keep silence.
They can serve God for nought? Hath God registred all the holy men that have served him? no, onely such are made Eminent in sacred and Ecclesiastick story, who have done especiall service to God.
They can serve God for nought? Hath God registered all the holy men that have served him? no, only such Are made Eminent in sacred and Ecclesiastic story, who have done especial service to God.
Noah a Preacher of Righteous, Lot whose Righteous soul was grieved for the sins of Sodom: Job a mirrour of patience, under the prond censures of his prosperous friends: David a Cham:
Noah a Preacher of Righteous, Lot whose Righteous soul was grieved for the Sins of Sodom: Job a mirror of patience, under the prond censures of his prosperous Friends: David a Cham:
Antipas must not onely have an honourable mention, but be made an honour to the Church at Pergamus, because Gods faithfull Martyr slain where Satan dwelleth;
Antipas must not only have an honourable mention, but be made an honour to the Church At Pergamos, Because God's faithful Martyr slave where Satan dwells;
and couragious opposition of impostors is the duty & only dignity of seven famous the Churches of Asia: this is the especiall service enjoyned, and expected;
and courageous opposition of impostors is the duty & only dignity of seven famous the Churches of Asia: this is the especial service enjoined, and expected;
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In justice, wisedom, and faithfulness he many times hides his face from his dearest David, and giveth the beloved of his soul to the oppressor, & suffereth proud men to prevail and trample on his truth and people & succeed in such horrid impiety as may make the wicked to say, God regardeth not the righteous,
In Justice, Wisdom, and faithfulness he many times hides his face from his dearest David, and gives the Beloved of his soul to the oppressor, & suffers proud men to prevail and trample on his truth and people & succeed in such horrid impiety as may make the wicked to say, God Regardeth not the righteous,
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God is bound (to spaek with reverence) in unviolable bonds to respect the righteous, and openly even in the sight of men to give publick testimony of such special respect.
God is bound (to spaek with Reverence) in unviolable bonds to respect the righteous, and openly even in the sighed of men to give public testimony of such special respect.
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Hereunto he is engaged not onely by the common course of piety, but by speciall engagements and peculiar obligations which arise partly from himself, and partly from his people
Hereunto he is engaged not only by the Common course of piety, but by special engagements and peculiar obligations which arise partly from himself, and partly from his people
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some times, and that often, the wicked charge God with positive impotencie but ever attribute to themselves the acts of his power, in their owne prosperi•y & his people •fflictions they often say because God was not able to bring them into the Land of which he sware,
Some times, and that often, the wicked charge God with positive impotency but ever attribute to themselves the acts of his power, in their own prosperi•y & his people •fflictions they often say Because God was not able to bring them into the Land of which he sware,
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therefore he slew them, Numbers, 14 16. And what is the Lord that he should deliver out of my hands? Is he able to do more then the Gods of Hamath and Arphad, and the Gods of Sepharvaim dumbe Idols that had no power saith railing Rabshakeh? Isa. 36.18.
Therefore he slew them, Numbers, 14 16. And what is the Lord that he should deliver out of my hands? Is he able to do more then the God's of Hamath and Arphad, and the God's of Sepharvaim dumb Idols that had no power Says railing Rabshakeh? Isaiah 36.18.
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Christ cannot be crucified but his Divine power must needs be denyed with a now he cannot come down from the Crosse and save himself, who would build the temple in three dayes:
christ cannot be Crucified but his Divine power must needs be denied with a now he cannot come down from the Cross and save himself, who would built the temple in three days:
So that a more pregnant argument cannot •e urged in praier, for Gods appearance, then the necessity of making, known his power unto the end of the Earth:
So that a more pregnant argument cannot •e urged in prayer, for God's appearance, then the necessity of making, known his power unto the end of the Earth:
Nor is God more engaged to vindicate his power, then his Justice, and holinesse, how often have the heathen concluded by the prosperity of the prophane, that either there is no God, or he is not a Righteous God but that he loveth impiety? as Dionisius concluded, the Gods take delight in Sacriledge;
Nor is God more engaged to vindicate his power, then his justice, and holiness, how often have the heathen concluded by the Prosperity of the profane, that either there is no God, or he is not a Righteous God but that he loves impiety? as Dionysius concluded, the God's take delight in Sacrilege;
nay the very godly themselves •re ready to condemne the generation of the just to be a company of fooles that do in vaine wash their hands and cleanse their hearts because they are afflicted all the day long:
nay the very godly themselves •re ready to condemn the generation of the just to be a company of Fools that do in vain wash their hands and cleanse their hearts Because they Are afflicted all the day long:
because of Gods silence, th•t he is all together such an one as themselves, an a bettor and approver of their prophanenesse and therefore do begin their impious designs, with praier to him,
Because of God's silence, th•t he is all together such an one as themselves, an a bettor and approver of their profaneness and Therefore do begin their impious designs, with prayer to him,
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and set the iniquity of the wicked before their eyes and by making the godly see that the prospering prophane men stand but in slippery places that so they may conclude, truly God is good to the righteous, and by rescuing the just from the power of the oppressor make all the world proclaime verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God who judgeth the earth: Psalm, 58.11.
and Set the iniquity of the wicked before their eyes and by making the godly see that the prospering profane men stand but in slippery places that so they may conclude, truly God is good to the righteous, and by rescuing the just from the power of the oppressor make all the world proclaim verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God who Judgeth the earth: Psalm, 58.11.
And this leads us to the second speciall engagement, which is from himself, laid on God, to manifest respect to those that are godly in evill times. viz.
And this leads us to the second special engagement, which is from himself, laid on God, to manifest respect to those that Are godly in evil times. viz.
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and the de•ay of their accomplishment makes them many times the derision of the wicked, who blasphemously demand, Where is the promise of his coming? And so mock the Prophets of the Lord:
and the de•ay of their accomplishment makes them many times the derision of the wicked, who blasphemously demand, Where is the promise of his coming? And so mock the prophets of the Lord:
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though the children of God many times doubt, a•d their enemies deny the truth of what is spoken concerning Israell, yet all must be accomplished, that God may be proclaimed faithfull and true; God hath said it,
though the children of God many times doubt, a•d their enemies deny the truth of what is spoken Concerning Israel, yet all must be accomplished, that God may be proclaimed faithful and true; God hath said it,
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and shall he not make it good, he hath spoken it, and shall hee not accomplish it? Shall be the reason why, no inchantments can prevaile against Jacob.
and shall he not make it good, he hath spoken it, and shall he not accomplish it? Shall be the reason why, no enchantments can prevail against Jacob.
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the very height of the wicked helpes forward the salvation of the just, for Gods properties must bee vindicated, God's word must bee verified, and that is the first p•rt of the reason, but secondl•.
the very height of the wicked helps forward the salvation of the just, for God's properties must be vindicated, God's word must be verified, and that is the First p•rt of the reason, but secondl•.
God is under a speciall engagement, to shew speciall respect unto the godly, and their holy exercises in tim•s of prospering prophanenesse and that in respect of the godly themselves, and that to. Prevent the danger of sin.
God is under a special engagement, to show special respect unto the godly, and their holy exercises in tim•s of prospering profaneness and that in respect of the godly themselves, and that to. Prevent the danger of since.
the prosperity of the wicked is the saddest stumbling stone that can lye in the way of the Godly, on this they have done and many times do fall and fearfully wound themselves;
the Prosperity of the wicked is the Saddest stumbling stone that can lie in the Way of the Godly, on this they have done and many times do fallen and fearfully wound themselves;
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The time of crosse providences is the time of the proud censures of the profane: when God seems not to Regard, the wicked are subject to Reproach the godly:
The time of cross providences is the time of the proud censures of the profane: when God seems not to Regard, the wicked Are Subject to Reproach the godly:
and if David be driven from Jerusalem b• his son Absolon, he shal be cursed by Shimei, and called a man of Beliall, and a man of blood, and a traitor to his Master Saul.
and if David be driven from Jerusalem b• his son Absalom, he shall be cursed by Shimei, and called a man of Belial, and a man of blood, and a traitor to his Master Saul.
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the Resurrection of name and estate goeth together, and ther•fore it is, that Gods appearance to the rescue of the Righteous from the proud, is said to be a pleading their cause:
the Resurrection of name and estate Goes together, and ther•fore it is, that God's appearance to the rescue of the Righteous from the proud, is said to be a pleading their cause:
and wait for Gods righteous judgment, and therefo•e God is engaged to restore their estate and cause their Righteousnesse to break forth as the sun at noonday:
and wait for God's righteous judgement, and therefo•e God is engaged to restore their estate and cause their Righteousness to break forth as the sun At noonday:
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so that if we well w•igh the Specialty of Relation, Gods people stand in unto him, the speciall service they do for him in the time of prospering prophanesse,
so that if we well w•igh the Specialty of Relation, God's people stand in unto him, the special service they do for him in the time of prospering profaneness,
and to you that are troubled, peace with him. 27 Thes. 1.6, 7. I now passe then to the application of this doctrine, and shall onely improve it unto two uses.
and to you that Are troubled, peace with him. 27 Thebes 1.6, 7. I now pass then to the application of this Doctrine, and shall only improve it unto two uses.
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that the godly and their holy exercises in times of prospering prophaness do meet with such speciall acceptance from the Lord of hosts? let this then check and abate the insolencies of the wicked, the ungodly cannot prosper, but they are proud,
that the godly and their holy exercises in times of prospering profaneness do meet with such special acceptance from the Lord of hosts? let this then check and abate the insolences of the wicked, the ungodly cannot prosper, but they Are proud,
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God cannot a little frown on his people, but the wicked cry he hath forsaken him. Psal. 71.11. and follow them with mocks, taunts, and reproaches, as the very sting of their affliction:
God cannot a little frown on his people, but the wicked cry he hath forsaken him. Psalm 71.11. and follow them with mocks, taunts, and Reproaches, as the very sting of their affliction:
and bloody man, and counted a rebell unto Saul (whom he durst never resist) by a blaspheming Shimei: nor shall Jobs sorrows seize on him without the proud censures of his prosperous fri•nds:
and bloody man, and counted a rebel unto Saul (whom he durst never resist) by a blaspheming Shimei: nor shall Jobs sorrows seize on him without the proud censures of his prosperous fri•nds:
but let the wicked well weigh in their thoughts the speciall acceptance that the godly & their holy exercise, in evil times, doth receive from the Lord of hosts, and it will cool their courage, abate th•ir insolency, check their pride and blasphemie,
but let the wicked well weigh in their thoughts the special acceptance that the godly & their holy exercise, in evil times, does receive from the Lord of hosts, and it will cool their courage, abate th•ir insolency, check their pride and blasphemy,
And under all the prosperity of the prophane, and oppression of the righteous, we may hear the godly thus courting the wicked in the language of the •fflicted Church.
And under all the Prosperity of the profane, and oppression of the righteous, we may hear the godly thus courting the wicked in the language of the •fflicted Church.
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I will be•r the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned ag•inst him, untill he plead my cause and execute judgment for mee, he will bring me forth to the light, I shall behold ••s Righteousness,
I will be•r the Indignation of the Lord, Because I have sinned ag•inst him, until he plead my cause and execute judgement for me, he will bring me forth to the Light, I shall behold ••s Righteousness,
and deride them under the Rod, but their rejoycing is only from the teeth outward, being checked with this consideration, they are children, and will bee cockered as soon as corrected:
and deride them under the Rod, but their rejoicing is only from the teeth outward, being checked with this consideration, they Are children, and will be cockered as soon as corrected:
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This speciall acceptance of the godly and their holy exercise doth suggest unto us sundry speciall considerations, which may check and abate the insolency of the wicked,
This special acceptance of the godly and their holy exercise does suggest unto us sundry special considerations, which may check and abate the insolency of the wicked,
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and no expressions of favour and friendship of God: however they be extension: of general goodnesse they are not the least Evidences of peculiar armity:
and no expressions of favour and friendship of God: however they be extension: of general Goodness they Are not the least Evidences of peculiar armity:
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nay have God for their very enemie, and one that designeth their ruine and rejection: they are not more the objects of Saints deprecation and imprecation then of Gods indignation:
nay have God for their very enemy, and one that designeth their ruin and rejection: they Are not more the objects of Saints deprecation and imprecation then of God's Indignation:
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though they may tender unto God some sacred services, and solemne sacrifices God hath no delight in them shuts his eyes to their offerings, his ears to their cries, and counts all unsavoury:
though they may tender unto God Some sacred services, and solemn Sacrifices God hath no delight in them shuts his eyes to their offerings, his ears to their cries, and counts all unsavoury:
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The very incense and and prayers they offer is an abomination: they can, by the serious observation of an awakened conscience, see nothing but frownes, wrath, enmity and hatred towards them in the face of God:
The very incense and and Prayers they offer is an abomination: they can, by the serious observation of an awakened conscience, see nothing but frowns, wrath, enmity and hatred towards them in the face of God:
he useth them but his Rod, Axe, saw or sword, which are usually imployed against the objects of his affection, his dearest friends and choisest children;
he uses them but his Rod, Axe, saw or sword, which Are usually employed against the objects of his affection, his dearest Friends and Choicest children;
and brag of his cruel purposes, saying in his heart I wil destroy nations, not a few, whilst in all his glory & puissance, he is only the Rod of anger towards others, and object of his hatred in himself;
and brag of his cruel Purposes, saying in his heart I will destroy Nations, not a few, while in all his glory & puissance, he is only the Rod of anger towards Others, and Object of his hatred in himself;
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were the prospering providences of this life any certain evidences of favour and friendship with God, they might be some causes of confidence? but to bee thus raised for the greater fall,
were the prospering providences of this life any certain evidences of favour and friendship with God, they might be Some Causes of confidence? but to be thus raised for the greater fallen,
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the Prophet Oded doth check the triumph of Israell when they had obtained a victory over their brethren of Judah by the suggestion of Gods wrath against themselves. 2 Chron. 28. You have slain your brethren with a Rage which reacheth unto heaven and now you think to carry them Captive,
the Prophet Oded does check the triumph of Israel when they had obtained a victory over their brothers of Judah by the suggestion of God's wrath against themselves. 2 Chronicles 28. You have slave your brothers with a Rage which reaches unto heaven and now you think to carry them Captive,
Thus also the Apostle James doth call men most prosperous, to mourn on the memoriall of the last judgment which must manifest Gods enmity to them, in James 5.1.
Thus also the Apostle James does call men most prosperous, to mourn on the memorial of the last judgement which must manifest God's enmity to them, in James 5.1.
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Go to now you rich, howl and weep, for your miseries are comming upon you, &c. So long as the enmity of God abides on any, the best of outward enjoyments afford no cause of jo•,
Go to now you rich, howl and weep, for your misery's Are coming upon you, etc. So long as the enmity of God abides on any, the best of outward enjoyments afford no cause of jo•,
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the righteous may be despised of men, and seemingly disregarded of God, & yet be the dear children of God: They may lye common amongst other men, in all outward condition,
the righteous may be despised of men, and seemingly disregarded of God, & yet be the dear children of God: They may lie Common among other men, in all outward condition,
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Never was Antipaters accusations more curbed with Alexanders affections to his accused mother, with an Nescitne Antipater? &c. Knoweth not Antipater that one tear of a mother will wash away all accusations? then the wicked are by Gods continued Respect to the Godly and their holy service, Cain is cr•ssed in nothing more,
Never was Antipaters accusations more curbed with Alexanders affections to his accused mother, with an Nescitne Antipater? etc. Knoweth not Antipater that one tear of a mother will wash away all accusations? then the wicked Are by God's continued Respect to the Godly and their holy service, Cain is cr•ssed in nothing more,
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it avails not Haman any thing that he is the greatest Prince in Persia, if Mordecai the Jew ever become the Kings favourite, let the estate of the Godly be never so miserable,
it avails not Haman any thing that he is the greatest Prince in Persiam, if Mordecai the Jew ever become the Kings favourite, let the estate of the Godly be never so miserable,
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It is storied that the holy Monks of Bangar were slain by King Ethilfrid the Saxon, King of Northumbria, for no caus but fas•ing & praying for the Britains in West Chester. Oh the envy at accesse to God!
It is storied that the holy Monks of Bangar were slave by King Ethilfrid the Saxon, King of Northumbria, for no cause but fas•ing & praying for the Britains in West Chester. O the envy At access to God!
and therefore they restrain prayer before God, & shake hands with God, let him depart from us, we desire not the knowledg of his wayes, they embrace impiety as the thing in which God delighteth, with lying, stealing, adulterie, murder & what not iniquity? they come & fit before the Lord,
and Therefore they restrain prayer before God, & shake hands with God, let him depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of his ways, they embrace impiety as the thing in which God delights, with lying, stealing, adultery, murder & what not iniquity? they come & fit before the Lord,
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They pass proud and false censures on the Godly, brand them with hypocrisie, pride, ambition, charge them with grossest prophanesse, conclude Gods hand on them to be austere punishments of their impiety, implacable expressions, of his provoked furie;
They pass proud and false censures on the Godly, brand them with hypocrisy, pride, ambition, charge them with Grossest profaneness, conclude God's hand on them to be austere punishments of their impiety, implacable expressions, of his provoked fury;
and cursing Shimei, lay treason, blood, perfidie, and rebellion, to the charge of a suffering David, and the blasphemous Jewes upbraid the faith of the Lord Jesus as vaine,
and cursing Shimei, lay treason, blood, perfidy, and rebellion, to the charge of a suffering David, and the blasphemous Jews upbraid the faith of the Lord jesus as vain,
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and prosperities of the wicked, make the best of men ready in their hast, to say all men are lyars, Psal. 116.11. and I have washed mine hands in vain, and God hath forgotten to be Gracious:
and Prosperities of the wicked, make the best of men ready in their haste, to say all men Are liars, Psalm 116.11. and I have washed mine hands in vain, and God hath forgotten to be Gracious:
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and the esteeme he had for holy men, when God comes to make up his jewels, and to lay open before men his attention to, and Recordation of the constant piety of his perplexed people,
and the esteem he had for holy men, when God comes to make up his Jewels, and to lay open before men his attention to, and Recordation of the constant piety of his perplexed people,
and proud hearts, as if forsaken and forgotten of God, whilst indeed they labour in vaine and do but kick against pricks: whilst the wicked pursue the righteous with purposes of extirpation,
and proud hearts, as if forsaken and forgotten of God, while indeed they labour in vain and do but kick against pricks: while the wicked pursue the righteous with Purposes of extirpation,
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or else is impotent and not able to deliver out of their hand with Goliah blaspheming the God of Israell, & with railing Rabshakeh: blaspheme reproach, extoll their voice,
or Else is impotent and not able to deliver out of their hand with Goliath blaspheming the God of Israel, & with railing Rabshakeh: Blaspheme reproach, extol their voice,
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as not able to withstand his multitude, and puissance, & so keeping the judgments of God out of his sight, hee puffeth at all his enemies, and because they escape many snares, conclude none can prevail against them,
as not able to withstand his multitude, and puissance, & so keeping the Judgments of God out of his sighed, he Puffeth At all his enemies, and Because they escape many snares, conclude none can prevail against them,
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and so grow secure, and sin in the height of presumption, undertaking the most desperate atchievements, extending the most cruel rage and oppression, against the godly,
and so grow secure, and since in the height of presumption, undertaking the most desperate achievements, extending the most cruel rage and oppression, against the godly,
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but when God ariseth for the oppression of the poor & sighing of the needy to set him in safety, from him that puffeth at him What shame shall cover their faces and folly be found in all their devices? The favour of God manifested to the godly gives just cause to befoole the wicked in their simple apprehensions of God, and to say with David, understand, ye brutish among the people,
but when God arises for the oppression of the poor & sighing of the needy to Set him in safety, from him that Puffeth At him What shame shall cover their faces and folly be found in all their devices? The favour of God manifested to the godly gives just cause to befool the wicked in their simple apprehensions of God, and to say with David, understand, you brutish among the people,
and yee fooles when will ye be wise, he that planted thee are, shal he not hear? he that formed the eye, shal he not see? he that chastiseth the Heathen, shall hee not correct? You must know that the men whom you oppresse, are the blessed whom God chasteneth, and so teacheth out of his Law:
and ye Fools when will you be wise, he that planted thee Are, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see? he that Chastiseth the Heathen, shall he not correct? You must know that the men whom you oppress, Are the blessed whom God Chasteneth, and so Teaches out of his Law:
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When God shal shew favour to the righteous, the wicked are to be befooled, for their acquiessencie in their present prosperous estate, where honour seemes to court & force it self on them with importunity, they become Lords of all,
When God shall show favour to the righteous, the wicked Are to be befooled, for their acquiessencie in their present prosperous estate, where honour seems to court & force it self on them with importunity, they become lords of all,
and every knee boweth unto them, so foolishly secure are they in their slipperie state, that if any Mordecay be too stout to bend before them, a lofty Gallows shall take him down,
and every knee boweth unto them, so foolishly secure Are they in their slippery state, that if any Mordecai be too stout to bend before them, a lofty Gallows shall take him down,
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neither doth the fool understand, and this when the wicked spring as grasse, and all the workers of iniquity do flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever, Psa. 92.6.7.
neither does the fool understand, and this when the wicked spring as grass, and all the workers of iniquity do flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever, Psa. 92.6.7.
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as remembred to have been his faithfull, servant in an hour of danger, and now the proud foole instead of listlng up Mordecay his head on his prepared Gallows must Crown it with a Royall Crown,
as remembered to have been his faithful, servant in an hour of danger, and now the proud fool instead of listlng up Mordecai his head on his prepared Gallows must Crown it with a Royal Crown,
little did this fool think in the morning that he must take the Gallows, and the despised Jew sit in the Throne next to the King of Persia before night:
little did this fool think in the morning that he must take the Gallows, and the despised Jew fit in the Throne next to the King of Persiam before night:
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Like Joab they march out with resolution against Absalon, so soon as ever he receiveth commission from David; but never regardeth the restriction laid on it by the pity of a father, deal gently with the young man,
Like Joab they march out with resolution against Absalom, so soon as ever he receives commission from David; but never Regardeth the restriction laid on it by the pity of a father, deal gently with the young man,
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will Davids affection be so far moved with the sence of relation as to limit a commission given to subdue treason and rebellion? and shall not the bowells of Gods pity work much towards the righteous, his dear children? with what confidence can the rod rage whilst every stripe on the childe cut• the father to the heart? Can the wicked insult in the day of Ephraims woe,
will Davids affection be so Far moved with the sense of Relation as to limit a commission given to subdue treason and rebellion? and shall not the bowels of God's pity work much towards the righteous, his dear children? with what confidence can the rod rage while every stripe on the child cut• the father to the heart? Can the wicked insult in the day of Ephraim's woe,
whilst God weeps and stands over him in his afflictions? Is he not my deare son since I spake against him, my bowells are moved within me? when God sendeth the wicked against his people, their severity doth engage him, soon to call them back,
while God weeps and Stands over him in his afflictions? Is he not my deer son since I spoke against him, my bowels Are moved within me? when God sends the wicked against his people, their severity does engage him, soon to call them back,
because of an old hatred, in Ezec. 25.15. Gods jealousie for Jerusalem maketh him sore displeased with the heathen who help forward the affliction of his people when he was but a little angrie, Zach. 1.15.
Because of an old hatred, in Ezekiel 25.15. God's jealousy for Jerusalem makes him soar displeased with the heathen who help forward the affliction of his people when he was but a little angry, Zach 1.15.
and stirreth up such sighs and groans, fervent prayers and importunate supplications, that God hearing, cannot but arise to set the Righteous free from him that puffeth at him. Psal. 12.5.
and stirs up such sighs and groans, fervent Prayers and importunate supplications, that God hearing, cannot but arise to Set the Righteous free from him that Puffeth At him. Psalm 12.5.
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though left to their power, for they are still in their Fathers affection beloved as sons, looked after as Jewels, and wil appear objects of especiall favour and acceptance.
though left to their power, for they Are still in their Father's affection Beloved as Sons, looked After as Jewels, and will appear objects of especial favour and acceptance.
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Secondly, this doctrine is usefull to the righteous, seeing that the Godly and their holy exercise in evil times doth meet with such especiall acceptance from the Lord of Hosts.
Secondly, this Doctrine is useful to the righteous, seeing that the Godly and their holy exercise in evil times does meet with such especial acceptance from the Lord of Hosts.
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Remember no smart wild dissolve a solemn vow made to God, if Jepthahs vow extend to his onely daughter and dearest darling, he hath opened his mouth to the Lord and must not go back.
remember no smart wild dissolve a solemn Voelli made to God, if Jepthahs Voelli extend to his only daughter and dearest darling, he hath opened his Mouth to the Lord and must not go back.
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perform the service, speak the language, which may be recorded in Gods Register, that he may hearken and hear and cause a book of Remembrance to be written before him:
perform the service, speak the language, which may be recorded in God's Register, that he may harken and hear and cause a book of Remembrance to be written before him:
we cannot indeed deny but that the very godly are surprised with this temptation, and check their joyes and duties by misinterpretation of of outward dispensations of provid•nce:
we cannot indeed deny but that the very godly Are surprised with this temptation, and check their Joys and duties by misinterpretation of of outward dispensations of provid•nce:
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yet they in a composed spirit will convince themselves of a brutish apprehension of their present condition, which made them draw such belluine conclusions: how doth David befool himself for this very errour? we have before shewed you that Gods common course of providence is no rule to know by, it is no demonstration of Gods speciall frowns or favour;
yet they in a composed Spirit will convince themselves of a brutish apprehension of their present condition, which made them draw such belluine conclusions: how does David befool himself for this very error? we have before showed you that God's Common course of providence is no Rule to know by, it is no demonstration of God's special frowns or favour;
if affliction and divine acceptance were inconsistent, how came Abraham (Gods friend) to be the wandring stranger of the World? Job that upright man in the East, to be poor and miserable Job? David Gods darling to be hunted like a Partridge? Daniell zealous in devotion to be devoted to the Lyons den? the only beloved son of God, to be stricken and smitten of men and forsaken of his father? the Israelites so forsaken to fall once & again before Bejamin? and the Elect of God to be strangers scattered thorow Pontus; Galatia, Cappadocia, Asla, and Bythinia? have sober observers lived in any age,
if affliction and divine acceptance were inconsistent, how Come Abraham (God's friend) to be the wandering stranger of the World? Job that upright man in the East, to be poor and miserable Job? David God's darling to be hunted like a Partridge? Daniell zealous in devotion to be devoted to the Lyons den? the only Beloved son of God, to be stricken and smitten of men and forsaken of his father? the Israelites so forsaken to fallen once & again before Benjamin? and the Elect of God to be Strangers scattered thorough Pontus; Galatia, Cappadocia, Asla, and Bithynia? have Sobrium observers lived in any age,
and eternall reprobation in any outward affliction? No, the Fathers pity boileth within him, when he will not spare correcting for the childes roaring.
and Eternal reprobation in any outward affliction? No, the Father's pity boileth within him, when he will not spare correcting for the child's roaring.
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Gods love and affection is most rationally and religiously argued from our outward affliction, and that if you consider it as chastisement or temptation of a Father.
God's love and affection is most rationally and religiously argued from our outward affliction, and that if you Consider it as chastisement or temptation of a Father.
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and maketh Hell to see, his service to God is not slavish, but candid and ingenious, serving God for nought: so that passion and prejudice, ignorance and unbelief must blind their eyes that see not a consistency between Gods affection and the Saints affliction,
and makes Hell to see, his service to God is not slavish, but candid and ingenious, serving God for nought: so that passion and prejudice, ignorance and unbelief must blind their eyes that see not a consistency between God's affection and the Saints affliction,
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Let their bellies bee filled with Gods treasure, so he can but keep a confidence of awaking in Gods likeness, and seeing his face in righteousness, he is satisfied, Psal. 17.14, 15. What ever curb or check his outward condition puts upon him he keeps close to God; and continueth in duty;
Let their bellies be filled with God's treasure, so he can but keep a confidence of awaking in God's likeness, and seeing his face in righteousness, he is satisfied, Psalm 17.14, 15. What ever curb or check his outward condition puts upon him he keeps close to God; and Continueth in duty;
If fire and fagot, sword or gibbet, axes or Engins of torments lie in the way of his duty to God, he with cheerfulness and courage passeth through all;
If fire and faggot, sword or gibbet, axes or Engines of torments lie in the Way of his duty to God, he with cheerfulness and courage passes through all;
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being asked how hee could endure it, professus est se sensisse divinas Martyrum consolationes, he answered that he felt the comforts of the Martyrs, the sence of Gods speciall acceptance made Geneva more delightfull to the noble Galleacius Caracciolus then the enjoyments of a Dukedome,
being asked how he could endure it, Professus est se sensisse divinas Martyrs consolationes, he answered that he felt the comforts of the Martyrs, the sense of God's special acceptance made Geneva more delightful to the noble Galleacius Caracciolo then the enjoyments of a Dukedom,
Thirdly, and lastly, Obvious and open discrimination of the righteous from the wicked, is and will be the effect of Gods favour and speciall acceptance:
Thirdly, and lastly, Obvious and open discrimination of the righteous from the wicked, is and will be the Effect of God's favour and special acceptance:
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The oriency and lustre of them is abscured, and they bear no note of excellency amongst men, save their piety which maketh them the object of mens enmity and reproach:
The oriency and lustre of them is abscured, and they bear no note of excellency among men, save their piety which makes them the Object of men's enmity and reproach:
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who is approaching as a swift witness against the wicked, to plead the cause of himselfe and his people against the stout words and scornfull carriage of the prosperous prophane-Gods time is coming when his countenance cannot be hid, his compassion must and will break out into the expressions of favour to his people;
who is approaching as a swift witness against the wicked, to plead the cause of himself and his people against the stout words and scornful carriage of the prosperous prophane-Gods time is coming when his countenance cannot be hid, his compassion must and will break out into the expressions of favour to his people;
and the discrimination of the righteous be open? be therefore contented Oh ye that fear the Lord comfort your selves by mutual colloquie and conference:
and the discrimination of the righteous be open? be Therefore contented O you that Fear the Lord Comfort your selves by mutual colloquy and conference:
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know that God hearkeneth, heareth, and his time of reward approacheth, and then they that reproach and rage against the godly shall return and discern between him that serveth God,
know that God harkeneth, hears, and his time of reward Approaches, and then they that reproach and rage against the godly shall return and discern between him that serves God,
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Difficile est ut presentibus bonis quis fruatur & futuris; ut hic ventrem illic mentem reficiat; ut de deliciis ad delicias transeat: ut in coelo & in terra gloriosus appareat Be•u.
Difficile est ut presentibus bonis quis fruatur & futuris; ut hic ventrem illic mentem reficiat; ut de delicious ad Delicias Transit: ut in coelo & in terra glorious appareat Be•u.
