The pursuit of peace. Briefly explained and plainly propounded in a sermon preached on the 29.th day of March, 1660. Unto a solemne assembly of the parishioners of the parish of Botolphs Algate London; on the composure of their late unhappie and too long continued differences. By Z.C. their unworthy pastor.
THE Pursuit of Peace. BRIEFLY Explained and soberly propounded in a Sermon Preached to a solemne assembly of the Parishioners of Botolph Algate, LONDON, on the 29. th of March, 1660. On the Composure of their late unhappie and too long continued differences. Text in PSAL. 34.14. Seeke Peace and pursue it.
THE Pursuit of Peace. BRIEFLY Explained and soberly propounded in a Sermon Preached to a solemn assembly of the Parishioners of Botolph Algate, LONDON, on the 29. that of March, 1660. On the Composure of their late unhappy and too long continued differences. Text in PSALM 34.14. Seek Peace and pursue it.
THis Psalme doth by its owne Inscription declare its Author and occasion, the Author was DAVID, who though most desirous of and inquisitive after Peace was all his dayes attended with warre,
THis Psalm does by its own Inscription declare its Author and occasion, the Author was DAVID, who though most desirous of and inquisitive After Peace was all his days attended with war,
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The occasion was when hee changed his tast (as the Hebrew) his Face or Countenance (as the Septuagint) his Gesture or behaviour (as our and other Translations read it) before ABIMELECH that was ACHIS• King of Gath of the Philistines,
The occasion was when he changed his taste (as the Hebrew) his Face or Countenance (as the septuagint) his Gesture or behaviour (as our and other Translations read it) before ABIMELECH that was ACHIS• King of Gaza of the philistines,
and letting his Spittle fall on his beard, as is more fully to be read in the 1 Sam. 21. Chap. This ACHISN is called ABIMELECH as being one Binominis knowne by two names, as EBEN EZRA notes;
and letting his Spittle fallen on his beard, as is more Fully to be read in the 1 Sam. 21. Chap. This ACHISN is called ABIMELECH as being one Binominis known by two names, as EBEN EZRA notes;
This Psalme in the nature of it, is Gratulatory, or a solemne and thankfull acknowledgement of Gods mercy for delivering DAVID from that desperate danger;
This Psalm in the nature of it, is Gratulatory, or a solemn and thankful acknowledgement of God's mercy for delivering DAVID from that desperate danger;
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and the prevention of his feares, from verse 1. to vers. 11. 2. A Doctrine of Piety, vers. 11. to vers. 19. 3. A Doctrine of Faith in Gods mercy, to the end of the Psalme.
and the prevention of his fears, from verse 1. to vers. 11. 2. A Doctrine of Piety, vers. 11. to vers. 19. 3. A Doctrine of Faith in God's mercy, to the end of the Psalm.
1. A Preface inviting attention, Come yee Children hearken unto me, &c. vers. 11, 12. 2. Proposals of Pietie, and they are foure. 1. Keepe thy Tongue from evill, thy lips from speaking guile.
1. A Preface inviting attention, Come ye Children harken unto me, etc. vers. 11, 12. 2. Proposals of Piety, and they Are foure. 1. Keep thy Tongue from evil, thy lips from speaking guile.
2. Depart from Evill. 3. Doe good. 4. Seeke Peace and pursue it, vers. 13.14. 3. The perswasive Arguments or Motives to these duties, vers. 12.15, 16. The text we see then is the 4. th Duty propounded, and that as conducing to life, many dayes and enjoyment of Good to seeke Peace and pursue it.
2. Depart from Evil. 3. Do good. 4. Seek Peace and pursue it, vers. 13.14. 3. The persuasive Arguments or Motives to these duties, vers. 12.15, 16. The text we see then is the 4. that Duty propounded, and that as conducing to life, many days and enjoyment of Good to seek Peace and pursue it.
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In the words themselves wee have to observe two Parts. An object propounded Peace. A double act to be performed towards that Object, Seeke Peace and pursue it.
In the words themselves we have to observe two Parts. an Object propounded Peace. A double act to be performed towards that Object, Seek Peace and pursue it.
who will not sound that Eccho, Pacem te poscimus omnes, but It is after a more especiall manner charged on good men that professe unto the feare of God, that they seeke Peace and pursue it.
who will not found that Echo, Pacem te poscimus omnes, but It is After a more especial manner charged on good men that profess unto the Fear of God, that they seek Peace and pursue it.
In the consideration of this Doctrine I shall briefly inquire into the severall kinds of Peace. 2. The generall nature of Peace. 3. The acts of seeking and pursuing Peace. 4. The arguments enforcing the Duty,
In the consideration of this Doctrine I shall briefly inquire into the several Kinds of Peace. 2. The general nature of Peace. 3. The acts of seeking and pursuing Peace. 4. The Arguments enforcing the Duty,
The kinds of Peace are variously accounted, some reckoning them according to their quality, tell us of Pax temporis transient quiet among men, which indeed is but for a time and ordinarily is very short;
The Kinds of Peace Are variously accounted, Some reckoning them according to their quality, tell us of Pax Temporis Transient quiet among men, which indeed is but for a time and ordinarily is very short;
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Pax pectoris the calmnesse of our owne Consciences which is also variable and often removed; Pax Eternitatis an agreement with and enjoyment of GOD for ever.
Pax Heart the calmness of our own Consciences which is also variable and often removed; Pax Eternitatis an agreement with and enjoyment of GOD for ever.
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Others accounting of Peace by its properties, tells us of an inordinate Peace, when Subjects rule their Soveraignes, one of the foure things for which the earth is moved, Prov. 30.22. Dissembling and hipocriticall Peace, like IVDAS kisse an harbinger of Treason;
Others accounting of Peace by its properties, tells us of an inordinate Peace, when Subject's Rule their Sovereigns, one of the foure things for which the earth is moved, Curae 30.22. Dissembling and hypocritical Peace, like IVDAS kiss an harbinger of Treason;
and that because CHRIST hath endured the Chastisement of our Peace: This is the foundation of all other Peace purchased by the Lord IESVS the Prince of Peace, proclaimed in and by the Preaching of the Gospell the Glad-tidings of Peace, by the Ministers the Embassadors of peace and accepted by Faith, whereby wee have peace with GOD, so that we are no more pursued in his wrath nor punished for sinne,
and that Because CHRIST hath endured the Chastisement of our Peace: This is the Foundation of all other Peace purchased by the Lord JESUS the Prince of Peace, proclaimed in and by the Preaching of the Gospel the Glad-tidings of Peace, by the Ministers the ambassadors of peace and accepted by Faith, whereby we have peace with GOD, so that we Are no more pursued in his wrath nor punished for sin,
but become Gods friends, all his dispensations towards us being in mercy and faithfulness; and unto this must be added the Peace of contentation and holy submission to God:
but become God's Friends, all his dispensations towards us being in mercy and faithfulness; and unto this must be added the Peace of contentation and holy submission to God:
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Whereby the enmity of our Flesh is removed and wee are resigned into the will and pleasure of GOD to doe or suffer his appointment, closing with the termes of Faith and Obedience by God propounded,
Whereby the enmity of our Flesh is removed and we Are resigned into the will and pleasure of GOD to do or suffer his appointment, closing with the terms of Faith and obedience by God propounded,
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or quietly without wrath or murmuration, enduring the Chastisements by him inflicted, such is the agreement betweene GOD and man, that God restoreth his favour to his Creature,
or quietly without wrath or murmuration, enduring the Chastisements by him inflicted, such is the agreement between GOD and man, that God restoreth his favour to his Creature,
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untill wee are in Peace, and arrive at the rest appointed for the people of God. Heb. 4.6. The 2.d kind of Peace is a Peace betweene Man and other Creatures:
until we Are in Peace, and arrive At the rest appointed for the people of God. Hebrew 4.6. The 2.d kind of Peace is a Peace between Man and other Creatures:
and every thing that creepeth on t• … Earth: Hos. 2.18. All things are reduced into the order, that they shall worke together for the good of them that love GOD. Iam. 8.28.
and every thing that creeps on t• … Earth: Hos. 2.18. All things Are reduced into the order, that they shall work together for the good of them that love GOD. Iam. 8.28.
and stilling all those Noyses, Tumults, and stirres which anger, love, feare, desire, and the like are apt to provoke, like that of AMMON, who was sick of Love,
and stilling all those Noises, Tumults, and stirs which anger, love, Fear, desire, and the like Are apt to provoke, like that of AMMON, who was sick of Love,
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and this is effected by the power of right Reason, regulating the affections, and restraining Passion according to the Counsell given to LVTHER, Vince anim•s iram { que } tuam:
and this is effected by the power of right Reason, regulating the affections, and restraining Passion according to the Counsel given to LUTHER, Vince anim•s iram { que } tuam:
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and this is sometimes false, fained, and unsound, the Peace of Fooles and hopes of Hipocrites, which doe not and cannot continue, which doth spring from presumption, carnall Confidence, and security;
and this is sometime false, feigned, and unsound, the Peace of Fools and hope's of Hypocrites, which do not and cannot continue, which does spring from presumption, carnal Confidence, and security;
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and assurance of divine favour unto the answer of all our doubts, and abating of all feares an• passions, the soule being satisfied in God, and subord•nate to his will;
and assurance of divine favour unto the answer of all our doubts, and abating of all fears an• passion, the soul being satisfied in God, and subord•nate to his will;
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this is the Peace of the Gospell prayd for in behalfe of the Saints, and is the Peace which p• … seth all understanding, Phil 4.17. In which inded consisteth the Kingdome of GOD, Rom. 14.17. thiis Light in Darknesse, and establishment of the Spit under all Commotions that doe compasse about the Righteous, Psal. 112.4, 5, 6, 7. wherein they continually rejoyce.
this is the Peace of the Gospel prayed for in behalf of the Saints, and is the Peace which p• … seth all understanding, Philip 4.17. In which indeed Consisteth the Kingdom of GOD, Rom. 14.17. thiis Light in Darkness, and establishment of the Spit under all Commotions that do compass about the Righteous, Psalm 112.4, 5, 6, 7. wherein they continually rejoice.
and is excellently well described of St. AVSTIN, that it is ordinata imperandi et obediendi (and I would adde et alter utrum observandi) Concordia, an orderly agreement to observe that order God hath appointment among men,
and is excellently well described of Saint AUGUSTIN, that it is Ordinary Commanding et obediendi (and I would add et alter utrum observandi) Concord, an orderly agreement to observe that order God hath appointment among men,
The inversion of humane order Engendreth all strife and Controversie in the world, the raigning of a Servant is one of the foure things by which the Earth is moved and cannot sustaine it selfe, Prov. 30.21, 22. Or this is a private personall Peace, when it is onely between man and man, individuall persons,
The inversion of humane order Engendereth all strife and Controversy in the world, the reigning of a Servant is one of the foure things by which the Earth is moved and cannot sustain it self, Curae 30.21, 22. Or this is a private personal Peace, when it is only between man and man, Individu Persons,
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as ABRAHAM's peace with ABIMELECH, and IACOB's with ESAV, and it is in all politicall humane domestique affaires, the part of the Iust to have peace with the wicked,
as ABRAHAM's peace with ABIMELECH, and Jacob's with ESAU, and it is in all political humane domestic affairs, the part of the Just to have peace with the wicked,
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These are then the severall sorts and kinds of peace, and if you particulerly enquire which is the peace intended in the Text and Doctrine, I might answer all of them, for without peace with GOD, there can bee no peace in our selves,
These Are then the several sorts and Kinds of peace, and if you particularly inquire which is the peace intended in the Text and Doctrine, I might answer all of them, for without peace with GOD, there can be no peace in our selves,
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and in our text the Psalmist propounds his directions generally, as the fruit of the feare of God and the best way to long life ond seeking good, which cannot be without all these kindes of peace,
and in our text the Psalmist propounds his directions generally, as the fruit of the Fear of God and the best Way to long life and seeking good, which cannot be without all these Kinds of peace,
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in which it is answerable to the Greeke NONLATINALPHABET which is so called, NONLATINALPHABET, derived from Levelling into one what before was divided and at distance, Peace is the coment of division and settlement of distraction, the nature of it is very accurately described by St. AVSTIN,
in which it is answerable to the Greek which is so called,, derived from Levelling into one what before was divided and At distance, Peace is the comment of division and settlement of distraction, the nature of it is very accurately described by Saint AUGUSTIN,
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An orderly serenity, a tranquility of minds agreeing in certaine good, to the better discerning of the nature of Peace, according to this description I shall unfold it in these foure Conclusions or short propositions.
an orderly serenity, a tranquillity of minds agreeing in certain good, to the better discerning of the nature of Peace, according to this description I shall unfold it in these foure Conclusions or short propositions.
Calmnesse and composure, silence and satisfaction of spirit is the forme of peace, it allayeth Stormes, asswageth tempests, restraineth lusts and violence;
Calmness and composure, silence and satisfaction of Spirit is the Form of peace, it allayeth Storms, assuageth tempests, restraineth Lustiest and violence;
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stills all Warres, tumults, and stirres, maketh husht and quiet all rage and rayling, dismisseth all fretting and fuming, dispelleth all Clouds of doubts and darknesse;
stills all Wars, tumults, and stirs, makes hushed and quiet all rage and railing, dismisseth all fretting and fuming, dispelleth all Clouds of doubts and darkness;
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in which respect (when God bringeth peace to a people) hee is said to cause all warres to cease, Psal. 46.9. and the Lord by a Peace and be still allayeth the tempest, and turneth the most tumbling Wave and tumultuous storme into a great calme Mat. 4.39. and so peace stands opposite to all strife and contention, distraction, and disturbance, tumults and tumblings of the wicked, who never rest, Isa. 57.20.
in which respect (when God brings peace to a people) he is said to cause all wars to cease, Psalm 46.9. and the Lord by a Peace and be still allayeth the tempest, and turns the most tumbling Wave and tumultuous storm into a great Cam Mathew 4.39. and so peace Stands opposite to all strife and contention, distraction, and disturbance, tumults and tumblings of the wicked, who never rest, Isaiah 57.20.
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But whilst you observe calmnesse and tranquility to be the formality of peace, wee must not forget its adjunct an orderly tranquility for every quietnesse, silence and stilnesse is not peace;
But while you observe calmness and tranquillity to be the formality of peace, we must not forget its adjunct an orderly tranquillity for every quietness, silence and stillness is not peace;
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tranquility doth not properly exist, but by Order; if confusion be commanded by power and violence, it may meet with no present resistance and yet enjoy no peace;
tranquillity does not properly exist, but by Order; if confusion be commanded by power and violence, it may meet with no present resistance and yet enjoy no peace;
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If AHAB have one quiet turne in NABOTH's Vineyard, the next will meet him with an harsh Alarum of, hast thou kild and taken possession? and ATHALIAH may abide a few yeares in a quiet possession of her usurped kingdome,
If AHAB have one quiet turn in NABOTH's Vineyard, the next will meet him with an harsh Alarm of, hast thou killed and taken possession? and ATHALIAH may abide a few Years in a quiet possession of her usurped Kingdom,
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and therefore sleepe not without the constant Alarums of Warre: Tranquility doth not more formally constitute Peace then order doth constitute Tranquility;
and Therefore sleep not without the constant Alarms of War: Tranquillity does not more formally constitute Peace then order does constitute Tranquillity;
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and inbred lust, the inordinate of affection, and irregularity of passion doe engender all inward commotions and all outward confusions a pleasant countenance and calme condition the world is of little value under the perturbation of mind, for in Laughter the heart is sorrowfull, Prov. 4.13. nor indeed can it be ordinarily enjoyed, for it is the merry heart that maketh a cheerefull countenance, Prov. 15.13.
and inbred lust, the inordinate of affection, and irregularity of passion do engender all inward commotions and all outward confusions a pleasant countenance and Cam condition the world is of little valve under the perturbation of mind, for in Laughter the heart is sorrowful, Curae 4.13. nor indeed can it be ordinarily enjoyed, for it is the merry heart that makes a cheerful countenance, Curae 15.13.
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what shall wee tell you of CAINES convinced mind, or AMMONS Love-sicke humour, or IOB's wounded spirit or the heathens furies, following a man from place to place through all changes & conditions, which kept them under those Alarums, inward conflicts wracking debates, tumbling & tumultuous thoughts, and affrighting apprehensions;
what shall we tell you of CAINES convinced mind, or AMMONS Lovesick humour, or IOB's wounded Spirit or the Heathens furies, following a man from place to place through all changes & conditions, which kept them under those Alarms, inward conflicts wracking debates, tumbling & tumultuous thoughts, and affrighting apprehensions;
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that although they are able to reckon up their high honours, ample possessions, abundant favoures, and all the good the world can afford, yet are not appeased or quieted:
that although they Are able to reckon up their high honours, ample possessions, abundant favours, and all the good the world can afford, yet Are not appeased or quieted:
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and tokens of Peace, so as that a man may with AGAG appeare with confidence and say, Surely the bitternesse of Death is past, though it be to his very execution;
and tokens of Peace, so as that a man may with AGAG appear with confidence and say, Surely the bitterness of Death is past, though it be to his very execution;
wicked men doe ordinarily speake Peace unto their neighbour, when mischiefe is in their heart, as Psal. 28.3. The words of their mouth may be smoother then Butter but Warre is in the heart, Psal. 55.21. AMMON may bee entertained like a Brother at ABSALONS table;
wicked men do ordinarily speak Peace unto their neighbour, when mischief is in their heart, as Psalm 28.3. The words of their Mouth may be smoother then Butter but War is in the heart, Psalm 55.21. AMMON may be entertained like a Brother At ABSALONS table;
and yet in the midst of his mirth meet with the instruments of Warre and influence of an hatefull mind, 2 Sam. 13.22. and art thou in health my Brother? may be the faire Preludium of IOABS rage against his Brother AMASA, who is presently slaine;
and yet in the midst of his mirth meet with the Instruments of War and influence of an hateful mind, 2 Sam. 13.22. and art thou in health my Brother? may be the fair Preludium of IOABS rage against his Brother AMASA, who is presently slain;
the mind composed by confidence in God, estates a man in perfect Peace, Psal. 112. malice not mastered by true charity and a reconciled mind doth onely lurke for an opportunity of Warre and mischiefe:
the mind composed by confidence in God, estates a man in perfect Peace, Psalm 112. malice not mastered by true charity and a reconciled mind does only lurk for an opportunity of War and mischief:
& doth direct the Christian studying peace to make the peace of God Ruler Moderator in his heart, Col. 3.7. for our Lusts affections and passions restrained and regulated, peace may be enjoyed, wrath appeased, strife and Debates will cease:
& does Direct the Christian studying peace to make the peace of God Ruler Moderator in his heart, Col. 3.7. for our Lustiest affections and passion restrained and regulated, peace may be enjoyed, wrath appeased, strife and Debates will cease:
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God expostulating with ISRAELL doth urge the necessity of their consent to God with a can two walke together unlesse they be agreed? Amos, 3.3. different apprehensions must needs produce difference in words and actions;
God expostulating with ISRAEL does urge the necessity of their consent to God with a can two walk together unless they be agreed? Amos, 3.3. different apprehensions must needs produce difference in words and actions;
Confusion of tongues (the minds expositor) opened the doore to all commotion, till the tumults in building BABELL, warre was a stranger upon the Earth:
Confusion of tongues (the minds expositor) opened the door to all commotion, till the tumults in building BABEL, war was a stranger upon the Earth:
this agreement is no other save that humane verity, publique faith, and Orators eloquence that reason discoursed to mutuall conviction and reciprocall consent,
this agreement is no other save that humane verity, public faith, and Orators eloquence that reason discoursed to mutual conviction and reciprocal consent,
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or agreement, of which the heathen Orator thus speaketh, Societatis humanae vinculum est Ratio et oratio, qua docendo, discendo, communicando, disceptando, judicando conciliant inter se homines, Reason and discourse is the bond of humane society, whereby men by instruction, expostulation, discourse and debate are brought to agree each with other;
or agreement, of which the heathen Orator thus speaks, Societatis humanae vinculum est Ratio et oratio, qua docendo, discendo, communicando, disceptando, judicando conciliant inter se homines, Reason and discourse is the bound of humane society, whereby men by instruction, expostulation, discourse and debate Are brought to agree each with other;
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how deadly was the fewde, and dangerous the warre conceived and concluded on by the ten tribes against Reuben, Gad, and the halfe tribe of Manasseh, on a mistake of their work and meer misapprehension of their Altar-building? but how soone stilled, appeased,
how deadly was the fewde, and dangerous the war conceived and concluded on by the ten tribes against Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses, on a mistake of their work and mere misapprehension of their Altar-building? but how soon stilled, appeased,
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and diverted, when by prudent serious expostulation the misconception was corrected, and all minds agreeing in the quality of the act did not only recede from present strife;
and diverted, when by prudent serious expostulation the misconception was corrected, and all minds agreeing in the quality of the act did not only recede from present strife;
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but rejoyce each in other as they indeed were brethren? God & nature hath taught men to break off the war by treaties, expostulations, debates, rationall discourses,
but rejoice each in other as they indeed were brothers? God & nature hath taught men to break off the war by treaties, expostulations, debates, rational discourses,
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rayling RABSHAKEH that he might worke the people to a ready consent to his demands will speake in the Iewes language, that he may be understood by them,
railing RABSHAKEH that he might work the people to a ready consent to his demands will speak in the Iewes language, that he may be understood by them,
as well as by their Princes, Isa. 36. Consent and agreement is that Domina rerum, pacis comes, otii { que } socia, et Reipublicae quaedam qu•si alumna et nutrix;
as well as by their Princes, Isaiah 36. Consent and agreement is that Domina rerum, pacis comes, otii { que } socia, et Reipublicae quaedam qu•si alumna et nutrix;
Agreem•nt is the only end of mediation to the appeasing of wrath and anticipation of strife and warre, by rectifying of Errours and b•getting a right understanding betweene divided parties:
Agreem•nt is the only end of mediation to the appeasing of wrath and anticipation of strife and war, by rectifying of Errors and b•getting a right understanding between divided parties:
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Divide & Impera, is the Machivilian maxime, and a Kingdome divided against it selfe cannot stand is our Christian Aphorisme, Mat. 12.25. Discord in the Reformed Church is the only designe of the Iesuite because the disturbance of Peace and order;
Divide & Impera, is the Machiavellian maxim, and a Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand is our Christian Aphorism, Mathew 12.25. Discord in the Reformed Church is the only Design of the Iesuite Because the disturbance of Peace and order;
Ʋnity is the only argument of amity, and so improved by the Apostle, who adviseth to be of one mind and live in Peace, 2 Cor. 13.11. and the keeping of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace;
Ʋnity is the only argument of amity, and so improved by the Apostle, who adviseth to be of one mind and live in Peace, 2 Cor. 13.11. and the keeping of the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace;
for that unity is the line that runnes through our Religion, One body, one spirit, one hope, one God, one faith, one Baptisme, Ephes. 4.3, 4, 5. If peace bee preserved in the Common-wealth it must be as St. AVSTIN saith, Ordinata concordia an orderly agreement to Relative duties:
for that unity is the line that runs through our Religion, One body, one Spirit, one hope, one God, one faith, one Baptism, Ephesians 4.3, 4, 5. If peace be preserved in the Commonwealth it must be as Saint AUGUSTIN Says, Ordinary Concord an orderly agreement to Relative duties:
In the Church a consent to the same common principles, such as in any capacity cannot live each with other without jarres, strife and debare, are like the Pitchers in the Fable swimming downe the streame and can sound no other noise save — Si collidimur frangimur, If wee clash wee cleave:
In the Church a consent to the same Common principles, such as in any capacity cannot live each with other without jars, strife and debare, Are like the Pitchers in the Fable swimming down the stream and can found no other noise save — Si collidimur frangimur, If we clash we cleave:
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When disagreeing natures are reconciled, that the Lambe and the Wolfe may lie downe together, and Saints are all of one mind and one mouth in the Lord, speaking the same things, and thinking the same things;
When disagreeing nature's Are reconciled, that the Lamb and the Wolf may lie down together, and Saints Are all of one mind and one Mouth in the Lord, speaking the same things, and thinking the same things;
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Calmness of mind is the forme and consent is the Ground, yet if Good be not the matter about which we consent, and from whence Peace doth flow we cannot enjoy it;
Calmness of mind is the Form and consent is the Ground, yet if Good be not the matter about which we consent, and from whence Peace does flow we cannot enjoy it;
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the God of peace doth engage us into an open and absolute warre against sinne, engaging to resist striving against sinne unto blood, Heb. 12.4. Consent to the actings of prophanesse is Conspiracie not Peace, Confederacie not Union, like unto that of the Enemies of the Church in Psal. 83.5. Revel. 19.13, 14. against which wee are expresly warned in Prov. 1.10. My sonne if sinners entice thee consent thou not, and in Isa. 8.12. Say not a Confederacy with them who say a Confederacie:
the God of peace does engage us into an open and absolute war against sin, engaging to resist striving against sin unto blood, Hebrew 12.4. Consent to the actings of profaneness is conspiracy not Peace, Confederacy not union, like unto that of the Enemies of the Church in Psalm 83.5. Revel. 19.13, 14. against which we Are expressly warned in Curae 1.10. My son if Sinners entice thee consent thou not, and in Isaiah 8.12. Say not a Confederacy with them who say a Confederacy:
The wicked doe live in an agreement each with other notion any principles of Good, but in an opposition to the Godly, and in order to their destruction;
The wicked do live in an agreement each with other notion any principles of Good, but in an opposition to the Godly, and in order to their destruction;
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they would not, they could not agree amongst themselves, were it not in this one thing opposition of Good, they would wage warre one against another, had they not Gods people against whom they bend their bow, and combine their strength;
they would not, they could not agree among themselves, were it not in this one thing opposition of Good, they would wage war one against Another, had they not God's people against whom they bend their bow, and combine their strength;
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and th•refore there is no Peace to the wicked, saith my GOD, Isa. 57.20, 21. The Scripture doth make truth and peace, 2 Kings 20.19. Eschewing evill doing good and pursuit of Peace, 1. Pet. 3.11. Peace and holinesse, Heb. 12.14. Constant comcomitants, and inseparable associats, as the cause and effect, for order and obedience, Holinesse and truth, can only secure our Peace;
and th•refore there is no Peace to the wicked, Says my GOD, Isaiah 57.20, 21. The Scripture does make truth and peace, 2 Kings 20.19. Eschewing evil doing good and pursuit of Peace, 1. Pet. 3.11. Peace and holiness, Hebrew 12.14. Constant comcomitants, and inseparable associates, as the cause and Effect, for order and Obedience, Holiness and truth, can only secure our Peace;
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If men goe out of the way, doe not good, their throat become an open Sepulcher, with their tongues they use deceipt, their mouth be full of cursing and bitternesse, their feet are swift to shed bloud and the like, it must needs be concluded that the way of peace they have not knowne, the feare of God is not before their eyes, Rom. 3.12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. the God of peace makes it a quarrel against his Prophets, that they heale the hurt of the Daughter of his people slightly, saying peace, peace when there is no peace, Iere. 8.11.
If men go out of the Way, do not good, their throat become an open Sepulcher, with their tongues they use deceit, their Mouth be full of cursing and bitterness, their feet Are swift to shed blood and the like, it must needs be concluded that the Way of peace they have not known, the Fear of God is not before their eyes, Rom. 3.12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. the God of peace makes it a quarrel against his prophets, that they heal the hurt of the Daughter of his people slightly, saying peace, peace when there is no peace, Jeremiah 8.11.
nay for their very laxity and lukewarmnesse against errror and evill, it is his complaint, they are not valiant for the truth, it cost old ELY deare that hee did expresse no more enmity against sin,
nay for their very laxity and lukewarmness against errror and evil, it is his complaint, they Are not valiant for the truth, it cost old ELY deer that he did express no more enmity against since,
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though wee reade not that he did strike hands with, or consent unto it: 1. SAM. 3. the Gospell of Peace doth not only debarre from having fellowship with the unfruitfull workes of darknesse, bu• doth also direct us to reprove them, Ephes. 5 8. and engage us earnestly to contend for the faith delivered to the Saints, Iude, 3. Correction for disorder and chastisements of iniquity is so farre from the breach, that it is the preservative of Peace;
though we read not that he did strike hands with, or consent unto it: 1. SAM. 3. the Gospel of Peace does not only debar from having fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, bu• does also Direct us to reprove them, Ephesians 5 8. and engage us earnestly to contend for the faith Delivered to the Saints, Iude, 3. Correction for disorder and chastisements of iniquity is so Far from the breach, that it is the preservative of Peace;
what ever contests lie in the way marke the perfect man, and behold the upright? the end of that man is Peace, Psal. 37.37. for he agreeth with and consumeth to all certaine good propounded by God or man.
what ever contests lie in the Way mark the perfect man, and behold the upright? the end of that man is Peace, Psalm 37.37. for he agreeth with and consumeth to all certain good propounded by God or man.
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Thus then I have explained to you the generall nature of Peace according to this description, which may be a touchstone to our quietnesse, where wee enjoy true peace which the world cannot give the Grace, priviledge of peace, peculiar to the children of Peace, there will be Calmnesse and Composure, no boyling passions, fretting fumes, rayling language, ratling drums, roaring Cannons,
Thus then I have explained to you the general nature of Peace according to this description, which may be a touchstone to our quietness, where we enjoy true peace which the world cannot give the Grace, privilege of peace, peculiar to the children of Peace, there will be Calmness and Composure, no boiling passion, fretting fumes, railing language, rattling drums, roaring Cannons,
and not to obtained without diligence and difficulty, wee must seeke it and that sometimes sorrowing: The terme which is here rendred Seeke is very Emphaticall and significant;
and not to obtained without diligence and difficulty, we must seek it and that sometime sorrowing: The term which is Here rendered Seek is very Emphatical and significant;
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but chiefly by labour and industry of mind and body, the Apostle PETER retaining the Septuagint, rendreth this Hebrew phrase, NONLATINALPHABET, by a Greeke word no lesse significant then the Hebrew;
but chiefly by labour and industry of mind and body, the Apostle PETER retaining the septuagint, rendereth this Hebrew phrase,, by a Greek word no less significant then the Hebrew;
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a seeking with acuracie and strictnesse of observation of all occurrences that may administer an opportunity to obtaine peace as the Devill going about like a roaring Lyon seeking whom he may devoure, 1. PET. 5.8.
a seeking with accuracy and strictness of observation of all occurrences that may administer an opportunity to obtain peace as the devil going about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, 1. PET. 5.8.
as the Lord did seeke his Fathers glory, in IOHN 7.18 8.50: In short it is to seeke with curiosity and resolution, as the earnest disputant seekes out a question in the Schooles;
as the Lord did seek his Father's glory, in JOHN 7.18 8.50: In short it is to seek with curiosity and resolution, as the earnest disputant seeks out a question in the Schools;
dignity being the great enducement to duty under difficulty, worth causing warinesse to gaine and keepe: 2. Sincerely desire it as the one thing we want,
dignity being the great inducement to duty under difficulty, worth causing wariness to gain and keep: 2. Sincerely desire it as the one thing we want,
& without which wee must not rest or be content, know that Commotion can afford no comfort: 3. ly, Seriously enquire after peace; cast about our thoughts, crave Counsell and advise, hearken to Instruction and Reproofe; Read every Riddle;
& without which we must not rest or be content, know that Commotion can afford no Comfort: 3. lie, Seriously inquire After peace; cast about our thoughts, crave Counsel and Advice, harken to Instruction and Reproof; Read every Riddle;
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and unty all knots, resolve all questions that may informe our minds and direct our feet into the way of Peace: 4. thly Studiously, and with all our strength to apply our whole man to all actions in the improvement of all opportunities which tend unto peace: Taking upon us CHRISTS yoake:
and untie all knots, resolve all questions that may inform our minds and Direct our feet into the Way of Peace: 4. thly Studiously, and with all our strength to apply our Whole man to all actions in the improvement of all opportunities which tend unto peace: Taking upon us CHRIST yoke:
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doing all duties against all difficulties under the greatest discouragements that can be, in short, it is to stand in the waies to see and aske for the old Paths and to walke therein, that wee may at length find rest unto our soules, and thus then wee are to seeke Peace.
doing all duties against all difficulties under the greatest discouragements that can be, in short, it is to stand in the ways to see and ask for the old Paths and to walk therein, that we may At length find rest unto our Souls, and thus then we Are to seek Peace.
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Secondly, Peace is not more darke to discover then difficult to obtaine, it is not more obscure to meet then hard to be overtaken when sought out and seene;
Secondly, Peace is not more dark to discover then difficult to obtain, it is not more Obscure to meet then hard to be overtaken when sought out and seen;
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So that if ever wee will enjoy it, we must up and after it; not be sati•fied that we seeke and make a discovery of it, but also pursue and follow after till wee fasten on it and possesse it.
So that if ever we will enjoy it, we must up and After it; not be sati•fied that we seek and make a discovery of it, but also pursue and follow After till we fasten on it and possess it.
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The terme here rendred pursue is from the Hebrew word Radaph, no lesse Emphaticall and significant then the former, it signifieth a following with all force and fervency, as the Hound or hunter doth follow his prey, leaping hedge and ditch;
The term Here rendered pursue is from the Hebrew word Radaph, no less Emphatical and significant then the former, it signifies a following with all force and fervency, as the Hound or hunter does follow his prey, leaping hedge and ditch;
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not stopped by Darts or arrowes, nor startled by the ratlings of Drums and Trumpets; but rusheth into the battell and returneth not without the victory:
not stopped by Darts or arrows, nor startled by the rattlings of Drums and Trumpets; but Rushes into the battle and returns not without the victory:
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It is a word when referred to the wicked Pursuit of sin, signifieth such eagernesse and industry that death it selfe doth not divert them and is therefore well expressed by SOLOMON, Prov. 11.19. he pursueth evill to his own death:
It is a word when referred to the wicked Pursuit of since, signifies such eagerness and industry that death it self does not divert them and is Therefore well expressed by SOLOMON, Curae 11.19. he pursueth evil to his own death:
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NONLATINALPHABET from the originall NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth a Pursuit in Battell, a persecution of an enemy, It is ordinarily used to expresse the earnest desires,
from the original which signifies a Pursuit in Battle, a persecution of an enemy, It is ordinarily used to express the earnest Desires,
and so it is ordinarily taken in a good sence, as in 1. Thes. 5.15. Follow good? 2. TIM. 2.11. Follow after Righteousnesse, 1. Cor. 14.1. Follow after Charity? Phil. 3.12, J follow after, that I may apprehend on which one noteth the Apostle would not simply follow;
and so it is ordinarily taken in a good sense, as in 1. Thebes 5.15. Follow good? 2. TIM. 2.11. Follow After Righteousness, 1. Cor. 14.1. Follow After Charity? Philip 3.12, J follow After, that I may apprehend on which one notes the Apostle would not simply follow;
The Greeke word doth usually expresse the Pursuit of the persecutors of the Church with fiercenesse and fury, with insatiable appetites, and implacable Spirits;
The Greek word does usually express the Pursuit of the persecutors of the Church with fierceness and fury, with insatiable appetites, and implacable Spirits;
wee are ready to give any thing in exchange for Peace, accounting a dry Morsell with quietnesse better then a House full of Sacrifices with strife, Prov. 17.1: a dinner of herbs with Love better then a stalled Oxe and hatred, Prov. 15.17.
we Are ready to give any thing in exchange for Peace, accounting a dry Morsel with quietness better then a House full of Sacrifices with strife, Curae 17.1: a dinner of herbs with Love better then a stalled Ox and hatred, Curae 15.17.
Secondly To have established Resolution of mind to assault all difficulties and dangers, and indure all hurts and Hazards that may lie in our way to peace:
Secondly To have established Resolution of mind to assault all difficulties and dangers, and endure all hurts and Hazards that may lie in our Way to peace:
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Purpose must pricke forward our own backward Spirits, and provoke us to put out strength to obtain it. 3. dly Eagerly to apply our selves to the obtainement of it, endeavouring by all meanes to be at Peace, bridling our Passions, restraining wrath, remooving envy, refusing strife and contention:
Purpose must prick forward our own backward Spirits, and provoke us to put out strength to obtain it. 3. dly Eagerly to apply our selves to the obtainement of it, endeavouring by all means to be At Peace, bridling our Passion, restraining wrath, removing envy, refusing strife and contention:
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Forbearing wrong and violence, carefull to live void of offence towards God and man; shutting our eares against Tale-bearers, and our soules against Iealousies, surmises, and false suspicions; being ready to forgive;
Forbearing wrong and violence, careful to live void of offence towards God and man; shutting our ears against Talebearers, and our Souls against Jealousy's, surmises, and false suspicions; being ready to forgive;
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but wee will make an essay and endeavour it: wee will according to the Apostles counsell follow the things of Peace, Rom. 12.18.14.19. If it be possible as much as in us lyeth, by faire, just, and honest cariage, plaine, sober, rationall discourse, Conviction and expostulation; free cheerfull and speedy condescension;
but we will make an essay and endeavour it: we will according to the Apostles counsel follow the things of Peace, Rom. 12.18.14.19. If it be possible as much as in us lies, by fair, just, and honest carriage, plain, Sobrium, rational discourse, Conviction and expostulation; free cheerful and speedy condescension;
our next worke is to let you see why good men must with care seeke Peace and pursue it, and the Reasons I might render for this Duty and Doctrine might bee many;
our next work is to let you see why good men must with care seek Peace and pursue it, and the Reasons I might render for this Duty and Doctrine might be many;
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but I shall resolve them into two generall grounds viz: The unparalleld Excellency, and the unspeakeable necessity of Peace, and first of the first.
but I shall resolve them into two general grounds videlicet: The unparalleled Excellency, and the unspeakable necessity of Peace, and First of the First.
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and peace is beyond the purchase of Gold, such is the transcendent excellency of peace, that both prophane and sacred story sceme• to be at a losse to extoll it to its due point of worth:
and peace is beyond the purchase of Gold, such is the transcendent excellency of peace, that both profane and sacred story sceme• to be At a loss to extol it to its due point of worth:
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And in that respect it may well be called Optima rerum, & concluded the most excellent of enjoyment: men who live by sense and not by faith may well be dazled with its dignity,
And in that respect it may well be called Optima rerum, & concluded the most excellent of enjoyment: men who live by sense and not by faith may well be dazzled with its dignity,
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so farre as to imbrace peace on any Termes, preferring the most unjust Peace before the most just Warre, as that which is desired and imbraced by the most valiant Warriour devoted to martiall Atchievements,
so Far as to embrace peace on any Terms, preferring the most unjust Peace before the most just War, as that which is desired and embraced by the most valiant Warrior devoted to martial Achievements,
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As that which he finds not purchaseable by the excellencies of Nature or all the Riches in the World, in respect of which the Poet sings of the warlike Medes,
As that which he finds not purchaseable by the excellencies of Nature or all the Riches in the World, in respect of which the Poet sings of the warlike Medes,
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and furious Thracians that they seeke peace, — Otium bello furiosa Thrace, Otium Medi Pharetra decori, Grosph, enon gemmis nec purpurave, vale, nec auro:
and furious Thracians that they seek peace, — Otium bello furiosa Thrace, Otium Medi Pharetra decori, Grosph, Enon Gemis nec purpurave, vale, nec auro:
for all the excellencies under Law or Gospell are prised under this terme Peace; the Hebrew alone doth signifie the perfection of all kind of Blessings both for soule or body;
for all the excellencies under Law or Gospel Are prised under this term Peace; the Hebrew alone does signify the perfection of all kind of Blessings both for soul or body;
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The Criticks in this tongue tell us, that it imparts all health and perfect prosperity in Person, Name or estate and the Greekes usually understand the wish of Peace to comprehend the NONLATINALPHABET Grace, setlednesse, composure,
The Critics in this tongue tell us, that it imparts all health and perfect Prosperity in Person, Name or estate and the Greeks usually understand the wish of Peace to comprehend the Grace, Settledness, composure,
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but also directed to his Apostles, in whatsoever House or City yee enter, say, Peace be in this place, Math. 10.13; Peace is the Emphasis of all Gospell excellency, God is set forth by the Epithite of the God of Peace, Heb. 13.20, 2. Thes. 3.16. and Iesus Christ the Prince of Peace, Isa. 6.9.
but also directed to his Apostles, in whatsoever House or city ye enter, say, Peace be in this place, Math. 10.13; Peace is the Emphasis of all Gospel excellency, God is Set forth by the Epithet of the God of Peace, Hebrew 13.20, 2. Thebes 3.16. and Iesus christ the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 6.9.
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The excellency of Christ sufferings is in this they were the Chastisements of our Peace; Isa. 53.5, and the Covenant of Grace is a Covenant of Peace: The word is a Gospell of Peace, Ephe. 6.15. the Ministers honour is that they are Ambassadors of peace: And the beauty of their feet is that they do bring the Glad tidings of Peace, Rom. 10.5:
The excellency of christ sufferings is in this they were the Chastisements of our Peace; Isaiah 53.5, and the Covenant of Grace is a Covenant of Peace: The word is a Gospel of Peace, Ephes 6.15. the Ministers honour is that they Are ambassadors of peace: And the beauty of their feet is that they do bring the Glad tidings of Peace, Rom. 10.5:
Nay, in briefe the very excellency of the Estate of Grace and Glory (which is indeed the summum bonum ) is that it is an Estate of peace, and accordingly to be sought for and pursued: For let us imagine with our selves what excellency soever;
Nay, in brief the very excellency of the Estate of Grace and Glory (which is indeed the summum bonum) is that it is an Estate of peace, and accordingly to be sought for and pursued: For let us imagine with our selves what excellency soever;
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And it is implyed in, and expressed, nay, enjoyed by Peace, and this is a sufficient inducement to every ingenious Spirit, (wound to any competent height of Nobility, to follow after things as they are excellent) that they seeke peace and pursue it.
And it is employed in, and expressed, nay, enjoyed by Peace, and this is a sufficient inducement to every ingenious Spirit, (wound to any competent height of Nobilt, to follow After things as they Are excellent) that they seek peace and pursue it.
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So contentions is their disposition, and low their Spirit, that if they be not constrained they cannot, will not condescend to the least proposall for peace;
So contentions is their disposition, and low their Spirit, that if they be not constrained they cannot, will not condescend to the least proposal for peace;
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If such want ingenuity to moove themselves to seeke peace, as it is excellent, let them know this Reason is suited to them, to affect them with the necessity of peace;
If such want ingenuity to move themselves to seek peace, as it is excellent, let them know this Reason is suited to them, to affect them with the necessity of peace;
Peace I say, is indispensably necessary, and also the Pursuit of it: Not only the Object, but also the Act conversant about it, the priviledge must be possessed,
Peace I say, is indispensably necessary, and also the Pursuit of it: Not only the Object, but also the Act conversant about it, the privilege must be possessed,
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can any Christian man seriously observe the pressing perswasions of Scripture to follow the things which make for Peace, Rom 14.19, as farre as may be if it be possible live peaceably with all men, Rom, 12.18. live in peace, 1. Cor. 13.11; Be at peace among your selves 1. Thes. 5.13, and follow Peace and holinesse;
can any Christian man seriously observe the pressing persuasions of Scripture to follow the things which make for Peace, Rom 14.19, as Far as may be if it be possible live peaceably with all men, Rom, 12.18. live in peace, 1. Cor. 13.11; Be At peace among your selves 1. Thebes 5.13, and follow Peace and holiness;
Can I say these things be considered by a sensible Soule, and it not stand convinced that the enjoyment of peace is indispensably necessary? nay, can any man consider the Outcries of meere men after peace with a Pax bello potior, Peace before War? Yea, pacem iniquissimam justissimo bello antefero, the worst peace rather then the best warre;
Can I say these things be considered by a sensible Soul, and it not stand convinced that the enjoyment of peace is indispensably necessary? nay, can any man Consider the Outcries of mere men After peace with a Pax bello potior, Peace before War? Yea, pacem iniquissimam justissimo bello antefero, the worst peace rather then the best war;
and not determine surely peace is the one thing necessary for man? so necessary is the enjoyment of peace, that it and it only is the End, and so the Ground of lawfull Warre;
and not determine surely peace is the one thing necessary for man? so necessary is the enjoyment of peace, that it and it only is the End, and so the Ground of lawful War;
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Inter arma silent Leges, Souldiers know no right but Plunder, nor Law but Power, War hindreth the Husbandmans labour, the Marchants Trade, the Sea-mans Navigation, and Cit zens order;
Inter arma silent Leges, Soldiers know no right but Plunder, nor Law but Power, War hindereth the Husbandman's labour, the Merchants Trade, the Seamans Navigation, and Cit zens order;
By Peace Gods Worship, mens Laws, the Muses pleasures, Marchants Treasure, Husbandmans labour, Sojourners safety, and all other enjoyments are preserved:
By Peace God's Worship, men's Laws, the Muses pleasures, Merchants Treasure, Husbandman's labour, Sojourners safety, and all other enjoyments Are preserved:
but Peace is the Turn-key which opens the passage of all commerce and Trade, the Endowments of mind disposed by God for the mutuall Good each of other, are obstructed by strife and contention,
but Peace is the Turnkey which Opens the passage of all commerce and Trade, the Endowments of mind disposed by God for the mutual Good each of other, Are obstructed by strife and contention,
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And therefore the Apostle doth exceedingly wel advise to follow the things of peace, and edifie one another, Rom. 14.19. Discord among men saith TERTVLLIAN doth edificare in Gehennam, build backward;
And Therefore the Apostle does exceedingly well Advice to follow the things of peace, and edify one Another, Rom. 14.19. Discord among men Says TERTULLIAN does edificare in Gehennam, built backward;
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Let it therefore suffice, that if wee would sit under our Vines, and eat the Fruit of our own Figge-trees, follow our Trades and Callings with content;
Let it Therefore suffice, that if we would fit under our Vines, and eat the Fruit of our own Figtrees, follow our Trades and Callings with content;
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and pursue it at all Cities, before they breake into and proclaime War, Deut. 20. And our Tutors lesson to his Children is in the Text, Seeke Peace and pursue it;
and pursue it At all Cities, before they break into and proclaim War, Deuteronomy 20. And our Tutors Lesson to his Children is in the Text, Seek Peace and pursue it;
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and the great Command of the Gospell is to bee at peace among our selves, 1. Thes. 5.13, as farre as it is possible what in you lyeth live peaceably with all Men, Rom. 12.18; He must shut his eyes that will looke into Gods word, and not run and reade this Lesson:
and the great Command of the Gospel is to be At peace among our selves, 1. Thebes 5.13, as Far as it is possible what in you lies live peaceably with all Men, Rom. 12.18; He must shut his eyes that will look into God's word, and not run and read this lesson:
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that GOD hath called us unto Peace, 1. Cor. 7.15. and in this respect Peace is said to be the formality of the Kingdome of God, or estate of Grace, Rom. 14.17; the essentiall property of the Wisdome from above is to be peaceable, gentle and easie to be intreated, Iames, 43.17. the very Genius and disposition of the Regenerated is Man united unto Christ, and animated by the Spirit;
that GOD hath called us unto Peace, 1. Cor. 7.15. and in this respect Peace is said to be the formality of the Kingdom of God, or estate of Grace, Rom. 14.17; the essential property of the Wisdom from above is to be peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, James, 43.17. the very Genius and disposition of the Regenerated is Man united unto christ, and animated by the Spirit;
To be spiritually minded is Peace, Rom. 8.6. so that such as will appeare the Children of Peace, and answer the Condition to which they are called must seeke Peace and pursue it.
To be spiritually minded is Peace, Rom. 8.6. so that such as will appear the Children of Peace, and answer the Condition to which they Are called must seek Peace and pursue it.
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It is the honourable Epithite and Title of God, that he is the God of Peace, and the happinesse of man that he is a God seeking Peace: Whilest we have rebelled against and run away from God, wee had been ruined,
It is the honourable Epithet and Title of God, that he is the God of Peace, and the happiness of man that he is a God seeking Peace: Whilst we have rebelled against and run away from God, we had been ruined,
then did his own right hand bring forth Salvation, Isa. 59.17: God was in CHRIST reconciling the World unto himselfe, 2. Cor. 5.19. out of his piety, and peaceable disposition he provided for us a Propitiation, on whom hee laid the Chastisement of our peace; and whilest wee were yet enemies reconciled us unto himselfe, and hath committed to us the word of Reconciliation:
then did his own right hand bring forth Salvation, Isaiah 59.17: God was in CHRIST reconciling the World unto himself, 2. Cor. 5.19. out of his piety, and peaceable disposition he provided for us a Propitiation, on whom he laid the Chastisement of our peace; and whilst we were yet enemies reconciled us unto himself, and hath committed to us the word of Reconciliation:
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These two the Apostle joyneth together, as the best Ornament in accesse to God, like the Bels and Pomegranates on ARONS Garments in entring into the Holy place;
These two the Apostle Joineth together, as the best Ornament in access to God, like the Bells and Pomegranates on AARON'S Garments in entering into the Holy place;
Follow peace and holinesse, without which no Man can see GOD, Heb. 12.14? and our Psalmist and Tutor maketh it one of the Lessons to be learned in the way of the feare of the Lord, he begins with an I will teach you the feare of the Lord, and so proceedeth to a seeke peace and pursue it:
Follow peace and holiness, without which no Man can see GOD, Hebrew 12.14? and our Psalmist and Tutor makes it one of the Lessons to be learned in the Way of the Fear of the Lord, he begins with an I will teach you the Fear of the Lord, and so Proceedeth to a seek peace and pursue it:
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As in the Text, and that of P•TER before cited, if any Man love Life, and would see good Dayes, he must seeke peace and pursue it answerable hereunto, is the appointment of the Apostle that men pray lifting up hands without Wrath, 1. Tim. 2.8;
As in the Text, and that of P•TER before cited, if any Man love Life, and would see good Days, he must seek peace and pursue it answerable hereunto, is the appointment of the Apostle that men pray lifting up hands without Wrath, 1. Tim. 2.8;
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and indispensable necessity of Peace, and the pursuit of it to enforce the backward and more rude, that if wee wish well to our selves, will obey the command of God, and call of the Gospell;
and indispensable necessity of Peace, and the pursuit of it to enforce the backward and more rude, that if we wish well to our selves, will obey the command of God, and call of the Gospel;
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they bare peace, and when men seeke peace and speake thereof they are wholy bent for Warre, like PHILLIP of Macedon, who to keepe up the Heart and Courage of his Souldiers usually said to us, Peace is Warre and Warre is peace:
they bore peace, and when men seek peace and speak thereof they Are wholly bent for War, like PHILIP of Macedon, who to keep up the Heart and Courage of his Soldiers usually said to us, Peace is War and War is peace:
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Whatever be their faire pretences, a serious view of their carriage doth give us cause to conclude the Way of Peace they have not knowne, nor indeed doe they enquire after or desire to find it:
Whatever be their fair pretences, a serious view of their carriage does give us cause to conclude the Way of Peace they have not known, nor indeed do they inquire After or desire to find it:
when he by his Prophets sounds an Alarum to ISRAEL with an I have taken away my peace from this people, he doth declare the cause and reason to be this, yee have done worse then your Fathers,
when he by his prophets sounds an Alarm to ISRAEL with an I have taken away my peace from this people, he does declare the cause and reason to be this, ye have done Worse then your Father's,
For men to fight against Gods holinesse and power by their prophanesse, and yet fancy to themselves peace, it is a Wrath kindling security and provoking presumption; If any man heare the words of this curse,
For men to fight against God's holiness and power by their profaneness, and yet fancy to themselves peace, it is a Wrath kindling security and provoking presumption; If any man hear the words of this curse,
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and adde Drunkenesse to Thirst, the Lord will not spare him, but the wrath of the Lord and his Iealousie will smoake against that Man, Deut. 29.19.20:
and add drunkenness to Thirst, the Lord will not spare him, but the wrath of the Lord and his Jealousy will smoke against that Man, Deuteronomy 29.19.20:
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If the Kings of ISRAEL give themselves to worke wickednesse, they must not thinke to settle their Thrones in peace, prophane men enquiring for peace must and will meet with JEHV's Answer to IORAM's demand, is it Peace IEHV? what peace so long us the Whoredoms of thy Mother IEZABELL and her witchcrafts are so many, 2 Kings 9.22.
If the Kings of ISRAEL give themselves to work wickedness, they must not think to settle their Thrones in peace, profane men inquiring for peace must and will meet with JEHV's Answer to IORAM's demand, is it Peace JEHOVA? what peace so long us the Whoredoms of thy Mother JEZEBEL and her witchcrafts Are so many, 2 Kings 9.22.
the unjust extension of Dominion, by breaking bonds, and usurpation of other mens powers, and invasion of their interests, are on all hands acknowledged to be the inchoation of strife and inlet of war, into the world;
the unjust extension of Dominion, by breaking bonds, and usurpation of other men's Powers, and invasion of their interests, Are on all hands acknowledged to be the inchoation of strife and inlet of war, into the world;
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when no mans enjoyments could be secured, but all had cause to complain Vivitur ex rapto non hospes ab hospite tutus, All men lived by Rapine and violence, no man was secure by another;
when no men enjoyments could be secured, but all had cause to complain Vivitur ex rapto non Guest ab Hospite tutus, All men lived by Rapine and violence, no man was secure by Another;
God threatens warre and spoyling to the Spoyler, Isa. 33.1. Nature doth not more animate then Scripture allow that men should Vim vi repellere, resist and withstand violence;
God threatens war and spoiling to the Spoiler, Isaiah 33.1. Nature does not more animate then Scripture allow that men should Vim vi repellere, resist and withstand violence;
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in vaine doth AHAB think in peace to enjoy the pleasure of NABOTHS Vineyard, when he hath no better tenure then that he hath killed and taken Possession, and no other title but violence and Perjury:
in vain does AHAB think in peace to enjoy the pleasure of NABOTHS Vineyard, when he hath no better tenure then that he hath killed and taken Possession, and no other title but violence and Perjury:
but though men acted by it doe kill, fight and warre, and use all unjust meanes, they have not nor can obtaine a Peaceable possession of their unjust desires, Iames, 4.1, 2. For though an impotencie in the party invaded,
but though men acted by it do kill, fight and war, and use all unjust means, they have not nor can obtain a Peaceable possession of their unjust Desires, James, 4.1, 2. For though an impotency in the party invaded,
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The hire of the Labourer which is kept by force and fraud, and the cryes of them that reape the fields of proud Oppressors, doth cry in the eares to the great disturbance of the Lord of Rest or Saboth, ( Iames 5.5.) nor must men thinke by Prayer, Fasting and formalities of Religion, to palliate their violence, injustice, and oppression;
The hire of the Labourer which is kept by force and fraud, and the cries of them that reap the fields of proud Oppressors's, does cry in the ears to the great disturbance of the Lord of Rest or Sabbath, (James 5.5.) nor must men think by Prayer, Fasting and formalities of Religion, to palliate their violence, injustice, and oppression;
for whilest they fast for strife and debate and so smite with fist of wickedness, their voyce cannot be heard on high nor will God accept them, Isa. 58.34. To devour Widowes houses, and for pretence to make long prayers doth but expose men to a woe and greater condemnation, Math. 23.14. Such therefore as by Rapine and violence, invade other mens interests;
for whilst they fast for strife and debate and so smite with fist of wickedness, their voice cannot be herd on high nor will God accept them, Isaiah 58.34. To devour Widows houses, and for pretence to make long Prayers does but expose men to a woe and greater condemnation, Math. 23.14. Such Therefore as by Rapine and violence, invade other men's interests;
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are never contented with their owne possessions, but lust after and by right or wrong obtaine or detaine what belongs to others, doe not only slight Peace,
Are never contented with their own possessions, but lust After and by right or wrong obtain or detain what belongs to Others, do not only slight Peace,
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And the Subjects thereof must needs be arraigned as the slighters of Peace, for Pride and the Pursuit of peace are inconsistent, SOLOMON hath resolved that only from pride commeth Contention, Prov. 13.10.
And the Subject's thereof must needs be arraigned as the slighters of Peace, for Pride and the Pursuit of peace Are inconsistent, SOLOMON hath resolved that only from pride comes Contention, Curae 13.10.
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And shall we but seriously consult the strifes of Families, seditions of Republiques, and schismes in the Church, they will all soone appeare to have sprang from Pride;
And shall we but seriously consult the strifes of Families, seditions of Republics, and schisms in the Church, they will all soon appear to have sprang from Pride;
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This is that diabolicall disposition that put the Angels into an opposition of their Creator, this is the Grand make bate among men of all Rankes and Orders, that high form of Spirit which admits no Peeres, much lesse Superiours;
This is that diabolical disposition that put the Angels into an opposition of their Creator, this is the Grand make bore among men of all Ranks and Order, that high from of Spirit which admits no Peers, much less Superiors;
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to this humour nothing but singularity and superiority can give content, this is the Mother of envy, injustice, oppression and cruelty those grand Barres to peace:
to this humour nothing but singularity and superiority can give content, this is the Mother of envy, injustice, oppression and cruelty those grand Bars to peace:
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By pride Men grudge the Prosperity and Preheminence of others, and pricke up into a claime of parity, where God himselfe hath made the difference, all ISRAEL must be led into Commotion and Disturbance, one while by the Pride of AARON and MIRIAM, envying MOSES honour with an hath the Lord spoken by MOSES only, and hath he not spoken by us also, Numb. 12.2? and another while made to mutiny, against all order and authority with a proud out-cry, all the Lords people are holy, ye MOSES and AARON take too much upon you, Numb. 19.3;
By pride Men grudge the Prosperity and Pre-eminence of Others, and prick up into a claim of parity, where God himself hath made the difference, all ISRAEL must be led into Commotion and Disturbance, one while by the Pride of AARON and MIRIAM, envying MOSES honour with an hath the Lord spoken by MOSES only, and hath he not spoken by us also, Numb. 12.2? and Another while made to mutiny, against all order and Authority with a proud outcry, all the lords people Are holy, you MOSES and AARON take too much upon you, Numb. 19.3;
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Pride ever beholds other mens honours and enjoyments by the multiplying glasse of Envy, and so it stirreth up emulation, strife, hatred, enmity, and Contention:
Pride ever beholds other men's honours and enjoyments by the multiplying glass of Envy, and so it stirs up emulation, strife, hatred, enmity, and Contention:
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From hence hath sprung all those perfidies, Warres, Commotions, Rebellions, perjuries, usurpations, and treasonable bloudy invasions, whereby Kingdomes have been racked and ruined:
From hence hath sprung all those perfidies, Wars, Commotions, Rebellions, perjuries, usurpations, and treasonable bloody invasions, whereby Kingdoms have been racked and ruined:
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all men affecting Excellency cannot but contend for Mastery, whilest things are done by vaine glory, they must bee done in strife, the Crown of pride cannot be fastened otherwise then by the Calumny of all that exceed or equall the atchievements of proud men:
all men affecting Excellency cannot but contend for Mastery, whilst things Are done by vain glory, they must be done in strife, the Crown of pride cannot be fastened otherwise then by the Calumny of all that exceed or equal the achievements of proud men:
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ELIAB cannot but in Pride charge Pride on his Brother DAVID, but for enquiring after the Atchievement, himselfe or any other in the Host of ISRAELL durst not undertake, 1. Sam. 28. nay, Pride cannot but contemne the very Essayes,
ELIAB cannot but in Pride charge Pride on his Brother DAVID, but for inquiring After the Achievement, himself or any other in the Host of ISRAEL durst not undertake, 1. Sam. 28. nay, Pride cannot but contemn the very Essays,
then in the eyes of SAVL and the whole host of Israell; Excellency shining with unexpected splendor, doth enrage proud persons to the height of enmity and study of destruction of the more worthy person, what was the ground of SAVL's hatred and hunting after DAVID, save that the women in Israell had advanced DAVIDS praise, SAVL hath slaine his Thousand, but DAVID his ten Thousands, 1. Sam. 18.8.
then in the eyes of SAUL and the Whole host of Israel; Excellency shining with unexpected splendour, does enrage proud Persons to the height of enmity and study of destruction of the more worthy person, what was the ground of SAVL's hatred and hunting After DAVID, save that the women in Israel had advanced DAVIDS praise, SAUL hath slain his Thousand, but DAVID his ten Thousands, 1. Sam. 18.8.
such is the unreasonablenesse of this wicked passion and proud humour, that it will on meere toyes, trifles and punctilioes of no moment, involve men into the most intollerable broyles and deadly fewds imaginable:
such is the unreasonableness of this wicked passion and proud humour, that it will on mere toys, trifles and Punctilioes of no moment, involve men into the most intolerable broils and deadly feuds imaginable:
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the very want of a beck of respect, a cap or knee of honour, and that of one MORDECAI will excite the wrath of a proud HAMAN, to the extirpation of all Israell, 1 Sam. 26.21. Pride is picking quarrels on all occasions, and provoking enmity and strife on slender causes;
the very want of a beck of respect, a cap or knee of honour, and that of one MORDECAI will excite the wrath of a proud HAMAN, to the extirpation of all Israel, 1 Sam. 26.21. Pride is picking quarrels on all occasions, and provoking enmity and strife on slender Causes;
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IONATHAN's intreaties are of no force to allay the rage of SAVL; nor will the convictions of DAVID's integrity confest by himselfe checke this proud passion.
Jonathan's entreaties Are of no force to allay the rage of SAUL; nor will the convictions of DAVID's integrity confessed by himself check this proud passion.
hereby men proudly exact the utmost mite and show not the least of Patience to a fellow servant indebted but an hundred pence, though themselves procure the pardon of Ten thousand talents, Math. 18.22, 23, 24, &c. So that this being the knowne nature of Pride, such as pamper and please themselves in it must so farre provoke God and man,
hereby men proudly exact the utmost mite and show not the least of Patience to a fellow servant indebted but an hundred pence, though themselves procure the pardon of Ten thousand Talents, Math. 18.22, 23, 24, etc. So that this being the known nature of Pride, such as pamper and please themselves in it must so Far provoke God and man,
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But a fourth sort to be blamed as shunning Peace and indeed staving it off, from themselves or others, are Prating busie bodyes, make-bates that are alwayes medling in other mens matters:
But a fourth sort to be blamed as shunning Peace and indeed staving it off, from themselves or Others, Are Prating busy bodies, Makebates that Are always meddling in other men's matters:
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These are in nature the very Pest of the people, and professed obstructers of Peace; SALOMON doth oppose the Fooles medling unto a ceasing from strife, Prov. 20.3.
These Are in nature the very Pest of the people, and professed obstructers of Peace; SOLOMON does oppose the Fools meddling unto a ceasing from strife, Curae 20.3.
these are SOLOMONS ungodly men, who doe indeed dig up strife, their lips are as a burning fire, by their whispering they seperate the dearest friends, Prov. 16.27. for as Wood is to the fire, and Coales to burning Coales, so are these contentious men, Prov. 20.21: These Men by foolish Clamours and false accusations stirre up envy implacable, cursed Doegs that excite the Cruelty of SAVL to cut off the very Priests of God;
these Are SOLOMONS ungodly men, who do indeed dig up strife, their lips Are as a burning fire, by their whispering they separate the dearest Friends, Curae 16.27. for as Wood is to the fire, and Coals to burning Coals, so Are these contentious men, Curae 20.21: These Men by foolish Clamours and false accusations stir up envy implacable, cursed Doegs that excite the Cruelty of SAUL to Cut off the very Priests of God;
DAVID hath read the doome of these grand disturbers of Peace in Psal. 120.3, 4. What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? sharp Arrowes of the Mighty with coales of Iuniper.
DAVID hath read the doom of these grand disturbers of Peace in Psalm 120.3, 4. What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? sharp Arrows of the Mighty with coals of Juniper.
But the last fort whom I shall charge with a slighting of Peace, avoiding it in themselves, obstructing other mens enjoyment of it are prejuicate minds and suspicious heads, who are subject to surmises, continuall jealousies, and groundlesse feares;
But the last fort whom I shall charge with a slighting of Peace, avoiding it in themselves, obstructing other men's enjoyment of it Are prejuicate minds and suspicious Heads, who Are Subject to surmises, continual jealousies, and groundless fears;
even, the least and unlikely occasion makes such misdoubt, the event of which they are afraid, feare affrighteth it selfe with bugs of terror, which stand up against Peace;
even, the least and unlikely occasion makes such misdoubt, the event of which they Are afraid, Fear affrighteth it self with bugs of terror, which stand up against Peace;
all pleas are in vaine, and perswasions bootlesse to them, who are deafned with their own feare, a fearefull man can never be a fast or faithfull friend, this trembling passion will neither trust,
all pleasant Are in vain, and persuasions bootless to them, who Are deafened with their own Fear, a fearful man can never be a fast or faithful friend, this trembling passion will neither trust,
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fierce and cruell to all that fall in their Power, according to the Greeke proverb, NONLATINALPHABET, timidus homicida est, he that feares is ready to slay and kill:
fierce and cruel to all that fallen in their Power, according to the Greek proverb,, Timidus Homicide est, he that fears is ready to slay and kill:
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because he holds all things in suspicion, and soul tormenting care and Surmises; Power gotten by Usurpation is held with suspicion, and ordinarily lost with shame:
Because he holds all things in suspicion, and soul tormenting care and Surmises; Power got by Usurpation is held with suspicion, and ordinarily lost with shame:
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Subjects of Rebellion are distractfully doubtfull of their Soveraignes pardon, and therefore study to barre peace from amongst them, rather then returne to their allegiance,
Subjects of Rebellion Are distractfully doubtful of their Sovereigns pardon, and Therefore study to bar peace from among them, rather then return to their allegiance,
They run dangerous and desperate Hazards who feare revenge, and measuring all mens minds by their own feares, fancy, or necessity of perpetuall enmity;
They run dangerous and desperate Hazards who Fear revenge, and measuring all men's minds by their own fears, fancy, or necessity of perpetual enmity;
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and expell it, and herein their sin is exceeding sinfull in that they decline the dictate of Nature, directions of Scripture, degenerate from the property of good men, degrade their own Spirits,
and expel it, and herein their since is exceeding sinful in that they decline thee dictate of Nature, directions of Scripture, degenerate from the property of good men, degrade their own Spirits,
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and demonstrate themselves desperately wicked, and their sorrow is sufficiently heavy, when summed up into this short Compendium, as they loved not Peace,
and demonstrate themselves desperately wicked, and their sorrow is sufficiently heavy, when summed up into this short Compendium, as they loved not Peace,
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I shall not need to spend time in urging motives, if wee have but hearts affected with the Excellency or Necessity of Peace, wee find Arguments of no lesse efficacy to perswade the will,
I shall not need to spend time in urging motives, if we have but hearts affected with the Excellency or Necessity of Peace, we find Arguments of no less efficacy to persuade the will,
then force to convince the mind of this duty, give me leave to lay before you some few directions unto those things which tend to Peace and I have done.
then force to convince the mind of this duty, give me leave to lay before you Some few directions unto those things which tend to Peace and I have done.
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First, In the Pursuit of peace affect Truth: Falshood stirreth up fury, Error hath caused all those earnest contests which have filled the Church with commotion;
First, In the Pursuit of peace affect Truth: Falsehood stirs up fury, Error hath caused all those earnest contests which have filled the Church with commotion;
and enmity, if God but open your eyes to see the errors withstood, you would not contend against Gods Ministers who must be as ATHANASIVS, NONLATINALPHABET Pillers of Truth; receiving and repelling all the shafts of false Doctrine,
and enmity, if God but open your eyes to see the errors withstood, you would not contend against God's Ministers who must be as ATHANASIUS, Pillars of Truth; receiving and repelling all the shafts of false Doctrine,
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and Opinions have shot against the Faith, HEZEKIAHS content must be ours, it is good that Peace and Truth be in my dayes 2. Kings, 20.19. this may not be divided:
and Opinions have shot against the Faith, HEZEKIAH'S content must be ours, it is good that Peace and Truth be in my days 2. Kings, 20.19. this may not be divided:
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& give God cause to complaine, that when the wicked bend their tongues like bowes for lies, his people are not valiant for the truth; assent to Truth, agreement in Doctrines of faith must be the ground of Amity:
& give God cause to complain, that when the wicked bend their tongues like bows for lies, his people Are not valiant for the truth; assent to Truth, agreement in Doctrines of faith must be the ground of Amity:
It is a Moderation not more hardly attained, then obscurely allowed in Scripture, under divided judgements to imbrace with cheerfull and hearty affections;
It is a Moderation not more hardly attained, then obscurely allowed in Scripture, under divided Judgments to embrace with cheerful and hearty affections;
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Whilest therefore you seeke peace, see error, shun Seducers, know them that have made divisions among you contrary to the Doctrine you have received, and avoid them? shake hands with, stand at a distance from false Teachers, receive them not into your houses, bid them not GOD speed? much lesse thrust them with Violence into your Churches,
Whilst Therefore you seek peace, see error, shun Seducers, know them that have made divisions among you contrary to the Doctrine you have received, and avoid them? shake hands with, stand At a distance from false Teachers, receive them not into your houses, bid them not GOD speed? much less thrust them with Violence into your Churches,
But be ready earnestly to contend for the faith which hath been delivered to the Saints, Iude, 3. and in Zeale to peace give me leave to wish with the Apostle, they were even cut off who trouble you, Gal. 5.12.
But be ready earnestly to contend for the faith which hath been Delivered to the Saints, Iude, 3. and in Zeal to peace give me leave to wish with the Apostle, they were even Cut off who trouble you, Gal. 5.12.
and let me prescribe this advise, as the first and foundation act tending to be at peace in 1. Cor. 1.10, now I beseech you Brethren by the name of the Lord IESVS CHRIST, that ye all speake the same thing,
and let me prescribe this Advice, as the First and Foundation act tending to be At peace in 1. Cor. 1.10, now I beseech you Brothers by the name of the Lord JESUS CHRIST, that you all speak the same thing,
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Wee have before told you that peace in humane society is ordinata tranquilitas, as AVSTIN doth define it, orderly serenitie: Serenity doth not more formally constitute Peace, then Order doth constitute Serenity;
we have before told you that peace in humane society is Ordinary tranquilitas, as AUGUSTIN does define it, orderly serenity: Serenity does not more formally constitute Peace, then Order does constitute Serenity;
as ever wee will have Peace let us attend Order, keepe our places, wait on God in our stations, serve God in our Callings and Capacity, keepe that order God hath appointed among men, Superiours must be observed by inferiors,
as ever we will have Peace let us attend Order, keep our places, wait on God in our stations, serve God in our Callings and Capacity, keep that order God hath appointed among men, Superiors must be observed by inferiors,
the inversion of Order is the in let of all Commotion, strife and War, the Soveraignty of servants puts the whole Earth into a shaking fit, that it cannot sustaine in selfe, Prov. 30.21, 22, in Families, Church,
the inversion of Order is the in let of all Commotion, strife and War, the Sovereignty of Servants puts the Whole Earth into a shaking fit, that it cannot sustain in self, Curae 30.21, 22, in Families, Church,
and therefore the Apostolicall Rule in order to the Churches peace is, let all things be done decently and in order, 1. Cor. 14.40. and the Argument to enforce it is, GOD is not the God of Confusion (or as the Greeke tumultuation) but of Peace, where by the way note that disorder is a formall Tumultuation, and so is opposed to peace:
and Therefore the Apostolical Rule in order to the Churches peace is, let all things be done decently and in order, 1. Cor. 14.40. and the Argument to enforce it is, GOD is not the God of Confusion (or as the Greek tumultuation) but of Peace, where by the Way note that disorder is a formal Tumultuation, and so is opposed to peace:
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Thirdly, In the pursuit of Peace act justly: Bee content with your own things, invade not other mens interests, offer violence to no man, Oppression will make a wise man mad, and madnesse will easily make mutinies, and Commotion;
Thirdly, In the pursuit of Peace act justly: be content with your own things, invade not other men's interests, offer violence to no man, Oppression will make a wise man mad, and madness will Easily make mutinies, and Commotion;
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wee ordinarily say of a worme tread on it it will turne againe, and it is an act allowed by all Ʋim vi repellere, Nature hath furnished the Beast with hornes, the Fish with finnes, the Bee with a sting to be put forth when provoked to their owne defence;
we ordinarily say of a worm tread on it it will turn again, and it is an act allowed by all Ʋim vi repellere, Nature hath furnished the Beast with horns, the Fish with fins, the Bee with a sting to be put forth when provoked to their own defence;
and enlarged on the naturall tendency of that sinne unto all Strife and commotion, my advise to you is that of the Apostles, Let nothing bee done through strife and vaine glory,
and enlarged on the natural tendency of that sin unto all Strife and commotion, my Advice to you is that of the Apostles, Let nothing be done through strife and vain glory,
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Offence doth not so soone begin, as Obstinacie heighten and provoke a Contest and opposition: Penuance is the poorest part that can bee imposed on the party offending;
Offence does not so soon begin, as Obstinacy heighten and provoke a Contest and opposition: Penuance is the Poorest part that can be imposed on the party offending;
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and the same GOD that promiseth Pardon to men, doth require Confession from men; If wee confesse, hee is faithfull and ready to Forgive us our sinne, (1. Iohn, 1.9;) and the same CHRIST who doth enjoyne us to forgive an offending Brother till Seventy times seven, (Math. 18.22.) doth engage the Offendor as often to returne and say, I have offended:
and the same GOD that promises Pardon to men, does require Confessi from men; If we confess, he is faithful and ready to Forgive us our sin, (1. John, 1.9;) and the same CHRIST who does enjoin us to forgive an offending Brother till Seventy times seven, (Math. 18.22.) does engage the Offender as often to return and say, I have offended:
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though wee may not sinne, that Grace may abound, when wee have sinned Grace must abound; Repentance is (before GOD and Man) the spunge of guilt, God no sooner heareth DAVID cry, I have sinned, but hee answers, I have Forgiven thine offence, (2. Sam. 12.13.) And hee requires of Man, that as often as the Brother returneth and saith, I have offended, wee doe forgive him,
though we may not sin, that Grace may abound, when we have sinned Grace must abound; Repentance is (before GOD and Man) the sponge of guilt, God no sooner hears DAVID cry, I have sinned, but he answers, I have Forgiven thine offence, (2. Sam. 12.13.) And he requires of Man, that as often as the Brother returns and Says, I have offended, we do forgive him,
like that noble Emperour, who abhorred the motion of Slaughter of his conquered Enemies; saying, I am satisfied in the Victory, I seeke not their bloud.
like that noble Emperor, who abhorred the motion of Slaughter of his conquered Enemies; saying, I am satisfied in the Victory, I seek not their blood.
They who regard not to Avoid offences; that acknowledge them not when committed, and Exact the utmost mite from a prostrate Offendor without Remission in the least must never thinke to possesse Peace:
They who regard not to Avoid offences; that acknowledge them not when committed, and Exact the utmost mite from a prostrate Offender without Remission in the least must never think to possess Peace:
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If the Master on submission forgive Ten thousand Talents, the Servant may well remit an hundred Pence: Let us remember summum, jus is summa injuria, the rigour of Justice, runnes into wrong, Cruelty, and Injustice.
If the Master on submission forgive Ten thousand Talents, the Servant may well remit an hundred Pence: Let us Remember summum, jus is summa injuria, the rigour of justice, runs into wrong, Cruelty, and Injustice.
or Christianity, without that distastfull demeanour which your Passions have put you upon: and henceforward, let brotherly Love increase, and be carefull to walke in love;
or Christianity, without that distasteful demeanour which your Passion have put you upon: and henceforward, let brotherly Love increase, and be careful to walk in love;
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For Love is the life of all Grace, Meeknesse, Humility, Patience, Long sufferance, readinesse to Forgive, are all animated by Love and the fruits thereof:
For Love is the life of all Grace, Meekness, Humility, Patience, Long sufferance, readiness to Forgive, Are all animated by Love and the fruits thereof:
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and is therefore said to bee the fulfilling of the Law, ( Gal. 5.14.) Love is the limit of Authority, and so the b• … kes of Pride, whereby Power and places of Honour,
and is Therefore said to be the fulfilling of the Law, (Gal. 5.14.) Love is the limit of authority, and so the b• … kes of Pride, whereby Power and places of Honour,
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avoiding Offences, acquitting Wrongs, and abating Jealousies, those make bates among Men, abhorring Tale-bearers, and Slaunders, which blow up the very sparkes of Contention,
avoiding Offences, acquitting Wrongs, and abating Jealousies, those make bates among Men, abhorring Talebearers, and Slanders, which blow up the very sparks of Contention,
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Thus then I have given you the directions which lead to Peace, may you and I pray that the Peace of GOD may rule our hearts and minds, and enforce our Prayer by practising these Duties propounded, (viz.) First, affecting Truth. 2. Attending Order. 3. Acting justly. 4. Abiding Humble. 5. ly, Avoyding Offences;
Thus then I have given you the directions which led to Peace, may you and I pray that the Peace of GOD may Rule our hearts and minds, and enforce our Prayer by practising these Duties propounded, (viz.) First, affecting Truth. 2. Attending Order. 3. Acting justly. 4. Abiding Humble. 5. lie, Avoiding Offences;
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Haec est vita Tyrannorum in quae nulla est fides; nulla charitas, nulla stabilis bene volentiae fiducia, omnia semper suspecta atque sollicita nullus locus est amicitia, In Cicero.
Haec est vita Tyrannorum in Quae nulla est fides; nulla charitas, nulla stabilis bene volentiae Fiducia, omnia semper Suspecta atque sollicita nullus locus est Amicitia, In Cicero.
