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A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of COMMONS at Westminster upon the 23. of Aprill, 1644. being a day appointed for solemn Thanksgiving unto God for the late successes and victories attained by our Armies in York-shire and Pembrock-shire. REVEL 11. v. 16, 17.
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of COMMONS At Westminster upon the 23. of April, 1644. being a day appointed for solemn Thanksgiving unto God for the late Successes and victories attained by our Armies in Yorkshire and Pembrokeshire. REVEL 11. v. 16, 17.
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Ver. 16. And the foure and twenty Elders which sate before God on their seates, fell upon their faces and worshipped God,
Ver. 16. And the foure and twenty Elders which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces and worshipped God,
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17. Saying, we give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come;
17. Saying, we give thee thanks, Oh Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come;
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because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
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THis Chapter may be well entitled the compendium or Breviat of all the Prophecies contained in this booke, concerning the state of the Church; whether, sadly gro•ning under or gloriously triumphing over Antichristian Tyrannie. God hath ever (even in times of thickest errour and grossest Apostasie) reserved a remnant to himself for the asserting of his Truth. These are called (by way of excellency) his Witnesses. These being small in number;
THis Chapter may be well entitled the compendium or Breviate of all the Prophecies contained in this book, Concerning the state of the Church; whither, sadly gro•ning under or gloriously triumphing over Antichristian Tyranny. God hath ever (even in times of thickest error and Grossest Apostasy) reserved a remnant to himself for the asserting of his Truth. These Are called (by Way of excellency) his Witnesses. These being small in number;
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are express'd by the smallest number, Two Witnesses; These, being thus few, are yet enow, to give a compleat Testimonie, For in the mouth of two or three Witnesses every word may be established.
Are expressed by the Smallest number, Two Witnesses; These, being thus few, Are yet enough, to give a complete Testimony, For in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every word may be established.
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The worke of these Witnesses, in the nature of it, is very spirituall and divine,
The work of these Witnesses, in the nature of it, is very spiritual and divine,
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therefore called prophesying, I will give power to my two Witnesses, and they shall prophesie, v. 3. The continuance of their worke, is very long:
Therefore called prophesying, I will give power to my two Witnesses, and they shall prophesy, v. 3. The Continuance of their work, is very long:
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so long, That it is shorten'd in words by a figure, reducing a year to a day, A Thousand two hundred and threescore daies.
so long, That it is shortened in words by a figure, reducing a year to a day, A Thousand two hundred and threescore days.
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Propheticall daies, every yeare being as short in words, as a day, and every day as long in sence as a yeare.
Prophetical days, every year being as short in words, as a day, and every day as long in sense as a year.
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A day for a yeare: So Ezekiel was taught to count; and so are we. A day for a year: So Ezekielem was taught to count; and so Are we.
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The outward condition wherin they prophesied was such as might have caused them to reckon every day a yeare:
The outward condition wherein they prophesied was such as might have caused them to reckon every day a year:
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and yet the inward comfort and assistance was such, as might make them reckon every yeare, but as a day.
and yet the inward Comfort and assistance was such, as might make them reckon every year, but as a day.
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To be cloathed in sack-cloth is to be cloathed with sorrow, to be wrapt about with affliction.
To be clothed in Sackcloth is to be clothed with sorrow, to be wrapped about with affliction.
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The habit of these Witnesses was an Embleme of actuall mourning, They prophesied cloathed in sack-cloth, v. 3.
The habit of these Witnesses was an Emblem of actual mourning, They prophesied clothed in Sackcloth, v. 3.
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And as sorrow attended them all the time of their witnessing, so death attends the accomplishment of it.
And as sorrow attended them all the time of their witnessing, so death attends the accomplishment of it.
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And when they shall have finished their Testimonie, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomelesse pit, shall make warre against them and evercome them and kill them, v. 7.And when they shall have finished their Testimony, the beast that Ascendeth out of the bottomless pit, shall make war against them and evercome them and kill them, v. 7.
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As we have learned the length of their daies from Ezekiels Kalender, so we may learne the kind of their death from Ezekiels vision:
As we have learned the length of their days from Ezekiel's Calendar, so we may Learn the kind of their death from Ezekiel's vision:
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his dry bones ( Chap. 37.) can speake (as well as heare, v. 4.) and tell you that to die, is sometimes to be in great distresse, in captivity,
his dry bones (Chap. 37.) can speak (as well as hear, v. 4.) and tell you that to die, is sometime to be in great distress, in captivity,
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and under the power of mercilesse men. This is to die daily, to be in deaths often. As to live in sinne,
and under the power of merciless men. This is to die daily, to be in death's often. As to live in sin,
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so to live in sorrow, is to be dead while we live. Yet this death cannot swallow up these dead,
so to live in sorrow, is to be dead while we live. Yet this death cannot swallow up these dead,
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but shall it self be swallow'd up in victory.
but shall it self be swallowed up in victory.
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The grave had no victory at all over them, and death had but a short one.
The grave had no victory At all over them, and death had but a short one.
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The people shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves, v. 9. And after three daies and a halfe, the spirit of life from God entred into them, The people shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves, v. 9. And After three days and a half, the Spirit of life from God entered into them,
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and they stood upon their feet, v. 11, Christ arose the third day. His witnesses arise after three dayes and a halfe;and they stood upon their feet, v. 11, christ arose the third day. His Witnesses arise After three days and a half;
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All the servants of Christ shall enter into their Masters joy, and these eminent ones are admitted (in the letter) within halfe a degree of their Masters priviledge.
All the Servants of christ shall enter into their Masters joy, and these eminent ones Are admitted (in the Letter) within half a degree of their Masters privilege.
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As in Scripture language, imminent dangers are a death, so eminent deliverances are a resurrection.
As in Scripture language, imminent dangers Are a death, so eminent Deliverances Are a resurrection.
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What shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? Rom. 11. 15.What shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? Rom. 11. 15.
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And because the justice and goodnesse of God will not be satisfied with the bare reparation of his oppressed servants,
And Because the Justice and Goodness of God will not be satisfied with the bore reparation of his oppressed Servants,
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for their wrongs, and a putting of them in statu quo; But he will give them an addition of double honour, in every land where they have been put to shame.
for their wrongs, and a putting of them in Statu quo; But he will give them an addition of double honour, in every land where they have been put to shame.
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Therefore these witnesses shall not only arise, but they shall ascend: Christ will make them what they were, and more;
Therefore these Witnesses shall not only arise, but they shall ascend: christ will make them what they were, and more;
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They ascended up to Heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them, v. 12. Great changes, produce great effects, The blessing of God upon his people, portends a curse to his enemies.They ascended up to Heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them, v. 12. Great changes, produce great effects, The blessing of God upon his people, portends a curse to his enemies.
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That act of mercy which raiseth Sion, ruines Babylon: Every advancement of the truth is the downfall of error.
That act of mercy which Raiseth Sion, ruins Babylon: Every advancement of the truth is the downfall of error.
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No sooner doe these witnesses ascend, But the same houre there was a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the City fell, v. 13.
No sooner do these Witnesses ascend, But the same hour there was a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, v. 13.
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And so great is the fall thereof, that presently the seventh Angell sounds;
And so great is the fallen thereof, that presently the seventh Angel sounds;
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This sound produces (a second effect) great voices, v. 15. And there were great voices in Heaven, saying, &c. These voices have a double sound in them;
This found produces (a second Effect) great voices, v. 15. And there were great voices in Heaven, saying, etc. These voices have a double found in them;
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First, The sound of faith and holy confidence in God. Secondly, The voice of joy and thankfulnesse unto God.
First, The found of faith and holy confidence in God. Secondly, The voice of joy and thankfulness unto God.
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The voice of faith is so confident, as if it spake from the dictates of sense,
The voice of faith is so confident, as if it spoke from the dictates of sense,
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and saw yea enjoyed all (in these beginnings) as already done.
and saw yea enjoyed all (in these beginnings) as already done.
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The Kingdomes of this world are become the Kingdomes of our Lord and of his Christ, The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his christ,
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and he shall raigne for ever and ever, v. 15. This heightn'd faith brings forth joy, as its immediate issue, joy is the fruit of faith.and he shall Reign for ever and ever, v. 15. This heightened faith brings forth joy, as its immediate issue, joy is the fruit of faith.
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This joy brings forth praise to God, praise is the Reuben of joy, its first-borne, the beginning of its strength, the excellency of its dignity. Joy cannot be silent;
This joy brings forth praise to God, praise is the Reuben of joy, its firstborn, the beginning of its strength, the excellency of its dignity. Joy cannot be silent;
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it is the ointment in the Saints righthand, which bewrayeth it selfe, in perfuming the Name of God, in making his Name like an ointment powred out.
it is the ointment in the Saints Right hand, which bewrayeth it self, in perfuming the Name of God, in making his Name like an ointment poured out.
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The Saints were so full of holy joy that they could not keepe their seates, And the foure and twenty Elders, which sate before God on their seates, fell upon their faces,
The Saints were so full of holy joy that they could not keep their seats, And the foure and twenty Elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces,
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and worshipped God saying, We give thee thanks O Lord God Almighty, &c. The studies of the learned both Antient and Moderne have been very great, and their conceptions as various about the meaning of this prophecy.and worshipped God saying, We give thee thanks Oh Lord God Almighty, etc. The studies of the learned both Ancient and Modern have been very great, and their conceptions as various about the meaning of this prophecy.
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All that I shall say, is, That I beleeve the providence of God is now about to open and give the unerring interpretation of it.
All that I shall say, is, That I believe the providence of God is now about to open and give the unerring Interpretation of it.
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The actions of these times are now a making, and will shortly make a full exposition of this Scripture.
The actions of these times Are now a making, and will shortly make a full exposition of this Scripture.
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I am sure the businesse of this day, will be as a Comment upon that part of it, read unto you.
I am sure the business of this day, will be as a Comment upon that part of it, read unto you.
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For, though we should not now hit the very nick of time (about that I will not strive) which the Spirit of God aimes at in this solemne Hallelujah of these Elders:
For, though we should not now hit the very neck of time (about that I will not strive) which the Spirit of God aims At in this solemn Hallelujah of these Elders:
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Yet this duty becomes the Elders at all or any of those times, wherein they behold the Lord God Almighty, taking to himselfe his great power and raigning.
Yet this duty becomes the Elders At all or any of those times, wherein they behold the Lord God Almighty, taking to himself his great power and reigning.
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The generall subject of these words is the praise of God, about which they hold out foure things distinctly considerable.
The general Subject of these words is the praise of God, about which they hold out foure things distinctly considerable.
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First, the persons, who performe this duty of praise to God. 2ly, The manner in which they praise God. 3ly, The notions under which they praise God. 4ly, The grounds or reasons for which they praise God.
First, the Persons, who perform this duty of praise to God. 2ly, The manner in which they praise God. 3ly, The notions under which they praise God. 4ly, The grounds or Reasons for which they praise God.
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1, The persons are described in those words. And the foure and twenty Elders which sate upon their seates.
1, The Persons Are described in those words. And the foure and twenty Elders which sat upon their seats.
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This description of the persons hath three things observable.
This description of the Persons hath three things observable.
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First, the number of the persons, Four and twenty. 2ly, Their State or Qualitie, they were Elders. 3ly, Their posture or condition, They sate upon seats before God.
First, the number of the Persons, Four and twenty. 2ly, Their State or Quality, they were Elders. 3ly, Their posture or condition, They sat upon seats before God.
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2. In the manner of their praising God we may note two things. 1. Their praises were very humble and devout, They fell upon their faces and worshipped.
2. In the manner of their praising God we may note two things. 1. Their praises were very humble and devout, They fell upon their faces and worshipped.
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2. Their praises were vocall and explicit, They spake out, Saying, we give thee thanks. 3. The Notions under which they praise God;
2. Their praises were vocal and explicit, They spoke out, Saying, we give thee thanks. 3. The Notions under which they praise God;
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are two, 1. His omnipotency, O Lord God Almighty. 2ly, His eternity, Which art and wast, and art to come.
Are two, 1. His omnipotency, Oh Lord God Almighty. 2ly, His eternity, Which art and waste, and art to come.
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4. The grounds or reasons moving them to this duty of praising God are likewise two.
4. The grounds or Reasons moving them to this duty of praising God Are likewise two.
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First, the assuming of his power; Thou hast taken to thee thy great power. 2ly, The setling of his kingdome, And hast raigned.
First, the assuming of his power; Thou hast taken to thee thy great power. 2ly, The settling of his Kingdom, And haste reigned.
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And the four and twenty Elders. And the four and twenty Elders.
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By these Elders we may understand all the faithfull people of God, especially their chiefes and leaders, godly Magistrates and godly Ministers going before, stirring them up,
By these Elders we may understand all the faithful people of God, especially their chiefs and leaders, godly Magistrates and godly Ministers going before, stirring them up,
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and directing them to magnifie the name of the Lord.
and directing them to magnify the name of the Lord.
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Among the Saints some are Elders by Office, many in regard of Age, all in regard of that reall gravity and dignity, which spirituall wisdom and holinesse casts upon them.
Among the Saints Some Are Elders by Office, many in regard of Age, all in regard of that real gravity and dignity, which spiritual Wisdom and holiness Cast upon them.
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Wisdome and holinesse are the gray-haires of young-men. Wisdom and holiness Are the Gray hairs of Young men.
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The hoary head is a crowne of Glory when it is found in the way of righteousnesse. The hoary head is a crown of Glory when it is found in the Way of righteousness.
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And the wayes of righteousnesse are a crowne of glorie upon the greenest head. These Elders are numbred foure and twenty, either;
And the ways of righteousness Are a crown of glory upon the Greenest head. These Elders Are numbered foure and twenty, either;
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first in allusion to that distribution of the Levites, who attended the service of God;
First in allusion to that distribution of the Levites, who attended the service of God;
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or, of the people attending the service of the King, each being cast into twenty foure divisions, 1 Chron. ch. 24. Chap. 25. Chap. 26. Chap. 27. From whence Mr Brightman concludes thus;
or, of the people attending the service of the King, each being cast into twenty foure divisions, 1 Chronicles changed. 24. Chap. 25. Chap. 26. Chap. 27. From whence Mr Brightman concludes thus;
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Seeing therefore the whole company of the children of Israel, were distinguished into 24 orders, These Elders which are both Priests and Kings, Seeing Therefore the Whole company of the children of Israel, were distinguished into 24 order, These Elders which Are both Priests and Kings,
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and doe stand in stead of all the faithfull that serve Christ, are worthily reckoned up in so many Orders and in the same number. and do stand in stead of all the faithful that serve christ, Are worthily reckoned up in so many Order and in the same number.
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Or, 2ly. (Which is also the apprehension of the same Author.) These Elders are numbred foure and twenty, to shew the Amplitude of the Christian Church above the Jewish, That, having but twelve Patriarches or Elders, this, foure and twenty;
Or, 2ly. (Which is also the apprehension of the same Author.) These Elders Are numbered foure and twenty, to show the Amplitude of the Christian Church above the Jewish, That, having but twelve Patriarchs or Elders, this, foure and twenty;
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the doubling of the chiefe number, intimates a mighty encrease in the whole number.
the doubling of the chief number, intimates a mighty increase in the Whole number.
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These sate on their seats. To sit notes sometime the peaceblenesse of our present condition and sometime the honour of it.
These sat on their seats. To fit notes sometime the peaceblenesse of our present condition and sometime the honour of it.
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Sitting is a posture both of rest and of rule;
Sitting is a posture both of rest and of Rule;
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the power of the Magistrate is exprest by sitting in the gate, and the peace of the people by sitting every one under his vine, and under his figge-tree.
the power of the Magistrate is expressed by sitting in the gate, and the peace of the people by sitting every one under his vine, and under his Fig tree.
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These sate upon their seats before God, as being either first under the eye of his inspection.
These sat upon their seats before God, as being either First under the eye of his inspection.
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Or, 2ly, Under the eye of his protection.
Or, 2ly, Under the eye of his protection.
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But here, rather, this sitting before God implies their addresse and readinesse in the Congregation, for publike worship, which they act,
But Here, rather, this sitting before God Implies their address and readiness in the Congregation, for public worship, which they act,
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as the next words import, by falling upon their faces. To fall upon the face is a worship-gesture,
as the next words import, by falling upon their faces. To fallen upon the face is a worship-gesture,
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so frequent in the old Testament, that the Patriarches and Prophets were called Nephilim (from Naphal to fall downe) or cadentes, that is prostrates or fallers, because in the duties of worship, they used to prostrate themselves and fall upon their faces before God.
so frequent in the old Testament, that the Patriarchs and prophets were called Nephilim (from Naphal to fallen down) or cadentes, that is prostrates or fallers, Because in the duties of worship, they used to prostrate themselves and fallen upon their faces before God.
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Hence the Hebrews use the same word to signifie worshipping and bowing down the body.
Hence the Hebrews use the same word to signify worshipping and bowing down the body.
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And the Greek word here used in the Text hath the same propriety in it, alluding in the letter to the nature and manner of little doggs, which out of feare creepe and crouch at the feet of their Masters for favour and acceptance with them.
And the Greek word Here used in the Text hath the same propriety in it, alluding in the Letter to the nature and manner of little Dogs, which out of Fear creep and crouch At the feet of their Masters for favour and acceptance with them.
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So then, falling upon the face points out self-abasement, and humiliation in worship.
So then, falling upon the face points out self-abasement, and humiliation in worship.
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To worship God is to give him the honour due unto his name, that's the Scripture definition, Psal. 29. 2. Give unto the Lord the honour due unto his name, then followes by way of explication, Worship the Lord in the beauty of holinesse. To worship God is to give him the honour due unto his name, that's the Scripture definition, Psalm 29. 2. Give unto the Lord the honour due unto his name, then follows by Way of explication, Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
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Worship is the giving of God his due honour; honour is due to God by a double right:
Worship is the giving of God his due honour; honour is due to God by a double right:
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By the right of his Nature, as he hath a being; and by the right of his Will, as he hath given a command.
By the right of his Nature, as he hath a being; and by the right of his Will, as he hath given a command.
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It is equally dangerous to denie the former and to innovate the latter. God counts nothing worship, but honour due to his name:
It is equally dangerous to deny the former and to innovate the latter. God counts nothing worship, but honour due to his name:
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and no honour due to his name, but what his will cals for and appoints.
and no honour due to his name, but what his will calls for and appoints.
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All besides or beyond these is a dishonour to God, though we intend him a worship.
All beside or beyond these is a dishonour to God, though we intend him a worship.
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Further, the worship of God which is due honour, is of two sorts. 1. Internall. 2. Externall,
Further, the worship of God which is due honour, is of two sorts. 1. Internal. 2. External,
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and either of these may be an act, either of prayer for the receiving of mercies or of praise for mercies received.
and either of these may be an act, either of prayer for the receiving of Mercies or of praise for Mercies received.
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The worship of the Text is praise, and that externall praise, They worshipped, saying, we give thee thanks O Lord God Almighty.
The worship of the Text is praise, and that external praise, They worshipped, saying, we give thee thanks Oh Lord God Almighty.
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Blessings are the gifts of God to man, and thanks is the gift of man to God.
Blessings Are the Gifts of God to man, and thanks is the gift of man to God.
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Every good gift descends from God, and here is a good gift that ascends to God.
Every good gift descends from God, and Here is a good gift that ascends to God.
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He that gives all is willing sometimes to take, and he who enjoyes all is willing sometimes to receive;
He that gives all is willing sometime to take, and he who enjoys all is willing sometime to receive;
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God needs nothing, we are honour'd as much that God will receive our Thanks, as we are relieved in receiving his mercies.
God needs nothing, we Are honoured as much that God will receive our Thanks, as we Are relieved in receiving his Mercies.
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Thanks is mercies Eccho, We thank thee O Lord God.
Thanks is Mercies Echo, We thank thee Oh Lord God.
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The words thus farre opened yeeld many usefull Instructions, I shall gather the summe of all into one Conclusion,
The words thus Far opened yield many useful Instructions, I shall gather the sum of all into one Conclusion,
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and touch all particulars in applying it.
and touch all particulars in applying it.
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It is the dutie and hath been the practise of all the faithfull people of God, especially of godly Magistrates and Ministers, humbly to worship God in giving him thanks for the acts of his Almighty power and unchangeable goodnesse. It is the duty and hath been the practice of all the faithful people of God, especially of godly Magistrates and Ministers, humbly to worship God in giving him thanks for the acts of his Almighty power and unchangeable Goodness.
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The Psalmist doubles this duty in the practise of the Saints, Vnto thee O Lord, doe we give thanks, doe we give thanks:
The Psalmist doubles this duty in the practice of the Saints, Unto thee Oh Lord, do we give thanks, do we give thanks:
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we doe it, we doe it, as if none else did it but they, or as if they had done nothing else, Praise waiteth for thee O God in Sion. we do it, we do it, as if none Else did it but they, or as if they had done nothing Else, Praise waits for thee Oh God in Sion.
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Why in Sion? Sion was the habitation of the Saints, there they dwelt or thither they came to worship God in the beauty of holinesse. Praise waits there,
Why in Sion? Sion was the habitation of the Saints, there they dwelled or thither they Come to worship God in the beauty of holiness. Praise waits there,
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because the people of God wait there. The Hebrew saith, Praise is silent for thee O God in Sion.
Because the people of God wait there. The Hebrew Says, Praise is silent for thee Oh God in Sion.
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Not that praise is dumbe or tongue-tied in Sion, if it speake any where it speakes there.
Not that praise is dumb or tongue-tied in Sion, if it speak any where it speaks there.
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But praise is silent for God, if it speakes of any, it speaks of God, praise in Sion hath not a word for any creature in Heaven or Earth till God comes;
But praise is silent for God, if it speaks of any, it speaks of God, praise in Sion hath not a word for any creature in Heaven or Earth till God comes;
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Sions praise cannot speak to any below God, and to God it cannot but speake.Zions praise cannot speak to any below God, and to God it cannot but speak.
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Thanksgiving is the trade of Saints in Sion, there is the free-Mart of mercy, and there is the free receit of praise.
Thanksgiving is the trade of Saints in Sion, there is the free-Mart of mercy, and there is the free receipt of praise.
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Ther's buying without mony, and ther's giving without need.
Ther's buying without money, and ther's giving without need.
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The Songs of Moses and Miriam, of Deborah and Barak, of David and others in the holy Story, shew that the stresse of this heavenly worke, lies upon the Elders.
The Songs of Moses and Miriam, of Deborah and Barak, of David and Others in the holy Story, show that the stress of this heavenly work, lies upon the Elders.
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There are two grounds why it should lie there.
There Are two grounds why it should lie there.
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First, the Elders are fittest to performe this duty. 2ly, The Elders have most cause to performe this duty.
First, the Elders Are Fittest to perform this duty. 2ly, The Elders have most cause to perform this duty.
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That they are fittest to doe it, appeares from three considerations. First, They are fittest to doe a thing, whom it most becomes to doe it;
That they Are Fittest to do it, appears from three considerations. First, They Are Fittest to do a thing, whom it most becomes to do it;
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The garment of praise sits most comely upon the Saints. This reason is cleare in the Psalme;
The garment of praise sits most comely upon the Saints. This reason is clear in the Psalm;
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Rejoyce in the Lord O ye righteous. Why they? For praise is comely for the upright. Rejoice in the Lord Oh you righteous. Why they? For praise is comely for the upright.
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A godly man praising God, is the most comely and beautifull sight in the world. Neither are there any in whom it is comely, but they;
A godly man praising God, is the most comely and beautiful sighed in the world. Neither Are there any in whom it is comely, but they;
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the garment of praise fits the righteous only. The praise of God is dishonour'd in the mouthes of wicked men.
the garment of praise fits the righteous only. The praise of God is dishonoured in the mouths of wicked men.
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The legs of the lame are not equall, so is a parable in the mouth of fooles, saith Solomon. A parable is a master-sentence, a sentence full of wisdome and holinesse, wherein the very spirits of Truth are so contracted that it subdues the understanding to it; The legs of the lame Are not equal, so is a parable in the Mouth of Fools, Says Solomon. A parable is a master-sentence, a sentence full of Wisdom and holiness, wherein the very spirits of Truth Are so contracted that it subdues the understanding to it;
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such a speech as this (and such are the due praises of God) how unevenly doe they goe,
such a speech as this (and such Are the due praises of God) how unevenly do they go,
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how haltingly doe they passe from the mouths of foolish, ( scil. ) wicked men.
how haltingly do they pass from the mouths of foolish, (scil.) wicked men.
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They who are darkenesse never appeare so ugly as when they draw neare unto or deale about the light.
They who Are darkness never appear so ugly as when they draw near unto or deal about the Light.
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How did the confession of one of the most glorious Truths that ever was revealed, offend and grate the eares of Christ,
How did the Confessi of one of the most glorious Truths that ever was revealed, offend and grate the ears of christ,
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when spoken by the father of lyes.
when spoken by the father of lies.
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A prophane man abuses God, everytime he gives him thanks, at the best he doth but bungle and make uncomely worke of it.
A profane man Abuses God, everytime he gives him thanks, At the best he does but bungle and make uncomely work of it.
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The beautifull garment of praise put upon such, is as beauty upon a woman without discretion, a jewell of gold in a Swines snout, Prov. 11. 22. A second consideration importing the fitnesse of the Elders for this duty, is their ability for the duty.
The beautiful garment of praise put upon such, is as beauty upon a woman without discretion, a jewel of gold in a Swine snout, Curae 11. 22. A second consideration importing the fitness of the Elders for this duty, is their ability for the duty.
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They are most able, yea they only are able to performe this duty. Without Christ we can doe nothing.
They Are most able, yea they only Are able to perform this duty. Without christ we can do nothing.
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Beasts and stones can praise God ( analogically ) in a manner, Hypocrites and prophane men can praise God ( formally ) after their manner:
Beasts and stones can praise God (analogically) in a manner, Hypocrites and profane men can praise God (formally) After their manner:
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Elders and Saints only can praise God ( properly ) after his manner. Praise is worship, and worship is the sole worke of Saints:
Elders and Saints only can praise God (properly) After his manner. Praise is worship, and worship is the sole work of Saints:
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yea praise is the most spirituall part of worship, it is the spirit of worship, the highest and noblest act of worship;
yea praise is the most spiritual part of worship, it is the Spirit of worship, the highest and Noblest act of worship;
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'tis Heaven-worship, Heaven-worke, all the worke and worship that is reserved for Heaven. It requires more then a state of regeneration, even a state of perfection;
it's Heaven-worship, Heaven-worke, all the work and worship that is reserved for Heaven. It requires more then a state of regeneration, even a state of perfection;
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Grace is not sufficient, it cals for the strength of glory to praise the Lord.
Grace is not sufficient, it calls for the strength of glory to praise the Lord.
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Here we can complaine over our wants, and blubber over our sinnes, and sufficiently cry over our troubles.
Here we can complain over our Wants, and blubber over our Sins, and sufficiently cry over our Troubles.
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But how short and low-hearted are we (at best) in rejoycing over our mercies, in singing the loving kindnesse,
But how short and low-hearted Are we (At best) in rejoicing over our Mercies, in singing the loving kindness,
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and crying up the glory of our God.
and crying up the glory of our God.
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God will be above our praises, when we are above, how much is he then above them, while we are below;
God will be above our praises, when we Are above, how much is he then above them, while we Are below;
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And if the Lord be above the praises of the holiest, who are below in the state of grace;
And if the Lord be above the praises of the Holiest, who Are below in the state of grace;
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how infinitely is he above their praises, who are below in the state of nature?
how infinitely is he above their praises, who Are below in the state of nature?
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Thirdly, The Elders are fittest in respect of the Lords acceptation. Praise doth not please God, brought by every hand.
Thirdly, The Elders Are Fittest in respect of the lords acceptation. Praise does not please God, brought by every hand.
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The Sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord; Prayer is sacrifice, and so is praise; The Sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord; Prayer is sacrifice, and so is praise;
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this is so abominable, that it is abomination when presented by the wicked.
this is so abominable, that it is abomination when presented by the wicked.
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From them (though never so curiously flourisht in words) it is but like the offering of Swines flesh, and the cutting off, of a doggs necke.
From them (though never so curiously flourished in words) it is but like the offering of Swine Flesh, and the cutting off, of a Dogs neck.
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Some great Princes have forbid all to draw their pictures in colours, or cut their statues in stone,
some great Princes have forbid all to draw their pictures in colours, or Cut their statues in stone,
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but some speciall Artists of their own appointment; they would not accept this service from any others.
but Some special Artists of their own appointment; they would not accept this service from any Others.
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Grace only hath art enough to limbe out to the life, the excellencies of God; no creature can do God right, but others do him wrong.
Grace only hath art enough to limb out to the life, the excellencies of God; no creature can do God right, but Others do him wrong.
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His Saints cannot reach him, yet they please him.
His Saints cannot reach him, yet they please him.
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Others doe not only come short of, but blot the name of God, with the pensil of their most studied praises.
Others do not only come short of, but blot the name of God, with the pensil of their most studied praises.
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These things laid together clear the first Reason, why praise is the Elders duty, they are fittest for this service, it becomes them best, they are best enabled for it and accepted in it.
These things laid together clear the First Reason, why praise is the Elders duty, they Are Fittest for this service, it becomes them best, they Are best enabled for it and accepted in it.
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Againe, the Elders have most cause to praise the Lord. For first, their mercies are greater then the mercies of others.
Again, the Elders have most cause to praise the Lord. For First, their Mercies Are greater then the Mercies of Others.
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All creatures have cause to praise the Lord, for their being (Psal. 148.) All men have cause to praise the Lord,
All creatures have cause to praise the Lord, for their being (Psalm 148.) All men have cause to praise the Lord,
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for the excellencie of their being: The worst of men have cause to praise God, that they are no worse,
for the excellency of their being: The worst of men have cause to praise God, that they Are no Worse,
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and the most miserable men on earth, because they are not more miserable, even arrested with the miseries of hell;
and the most miserable men on earth, Because they Are not more miserable, even arrested with the misery's of hell;
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yea some affirm that the most miserable in hel, have reason to praise God, because their hell is not more miserable.
yea Some affirm that the most miserable in hell, have reason to praise God, Because their hell is not more miserable.
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All these have cause to blesse God, but the Saints have more, they have right-handed mercies, full-handed mercies, greater mercies and better mercies;
All these have cause to bless God, but the Saints have more, they have right-handed Mercies, full-handed Mercies, greater Mercies and better Mercies;
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both qualitie and quantitie commends them; they have choice mercies and a Benjamins messe.
both quality and quantity commends them; they have choice Mercies and a Benjamites mess.
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Now as where God sows, there he looks to reap, so where he sows much, he looks to reap much;
Now as where God Sovus, there he looks to reap, so where he Sovus much, he looks to reap much;
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and where he sows most, he looks to reape most.
and where he Sovus most, he looks to reap most.
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None receive so much mercy as the Elders, and none bound to pay so much praise as they.
None receive so much mercy as the Elders, and none bound to pay so much praise as they.
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Secondly, the Elders have prayed and dealt with God most for the obtaining of publike mercies.
Secondly, the Elders have prayed and dealt with God most for the obtaining of public Mercies.
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They have often gone forth weeping (in daies of humiliation) bearing precious seed of prayer,They have often gone forth weeping (in days of humiliation) bearing precious seed of prayer,
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and therefore they shall (as a priviledge) and they ought (as a duty) come againe with rejoycing bringing their sheaves (of praise) with them. Psal. 126. 6. They that sow in teares shall reape in joy, (that's the promise of God) and they ought to rejoyce when they reape, that's the duty of man.
and Therefore they shall (as a privilege) and they ought (as a duty) come again with rejoicing bringing their sheaves (of praise) with them. Psalm 126. 6. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy, (that's the promise of God) and they ought to rejoice when they reap, that's the duty of man.
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The Elders falling upon their faces in praier, had wrestled for & obtained these mercies, and now they fall upon their faces to praise the Lord for these mercies.
The Elders falling upon their faces in prayer, had wrestled for & obtained these Mercies, and now they fallen upon their faces to praise the Lord for these Mercies.
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Further, the Elders have bin active in their severall stations to serve the providence of God for the procuring of these mercies. Prayer makes them industrious;
Further, the Elders have been active in their several stations to serve the providence of God for the procuring of these Mercies. Prayer makes them Industria;
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They pray as if God were to doe all, and they endeavour, as if themselves were to doe all.
They pray as if God were to do all, and they endeavour, as if themselves were to do all.
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They pray as knowing they can doe nothing without God, and they labour as knowing that usually God will doe nothing without them.
They pray as knowing they can do nothing without God, and they labour as knowing that usually God will do nothing without them.
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This engages them to praise God, when they see (through his concurrent blessing) the fruits of their counsels and watchings, when they eate the labours of their hands.
This engages them to praise God, when they see (through his concurrent blessing) the fruits of their Counsels and watchings, when they eat the labours of their hands.
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Lastly, none have such cause as they, for the vowes of God are upon them: Praise is the paiment of vowes.
Lastly, none have such cause as they, for the vows of God Are upon them: Praise is the payment of vows.
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Thy vowes are upon me O Lord (saith David) I will render praises unto thee. And againe, when he had said; Thy vows Are upon me Oh Lord (Says David) I will render praises unto thee. And again, when he had said;
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Praise waiteth for thee O God in Sion, presently followes, and unto thee shall the vow be performed. Praise waits for thee Oh God in Sion, presently follows, and unto thee shall the Voelli be performed.
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Praying daies are vowing-daies, and praising-daies are vow-performing-daies.
Praying days Are vowing-daies, and praising-daies Are vow-performing-daies.
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Vowes are the dedication of our mercies to God before we receive them, and praise is the dedication of our mercies to God after we have received them.
Vows Are the dedication of our Mercies to God before we receive them, and praise is the dedication of our Mercies to God After we have received them.
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When Hannah was in bitternesse of soule and prayed unto the Lord for a child, she vowed a vow and said, O Lord of Hosts,
When Hannah was in bitterness of soul and prayed unto the Lord for a child, she vowed a Voelli and said, Oh Lord of Hosts,
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if thou wilt indeed looke upon the affliction of thy hand-maid, and remember me, and not forget thine hand-maid,
if thou wilt indeed look upon the affliction of thy handmaid, and Remember me, and not forget thine handmaid,
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but wilt give unto thine hand-maid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the dayes of his life. but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life.
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Her prayer was heard, she hath a sonne. In the same Chapter her praise-offering is upon record, and the paiment of her vow.
Her prayer was herd, she hath a son. In the same Chapter her praise-offering is upon record, and the payment of her Voelli.
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She brings her child to the High-Priest and said, O my Lord as thy soule liveth, my Lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here prayeng unto the Lord:
She brings her child to the High-Priest and said, Oh my Lord as thy soul lives, my Lord, I am the woman that stood by thee Here praying unto the Lord:
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For this child I prayed and the Lord hath given me my Petition, which I asked of him,
For this child I prayed and the Lord hath given me my Petition, which I asked of him,
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therefore also I have lent him to the Lord as long as he liveth. Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord as long as he lives.
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The holy Elders may name most of their mercies Samuels, that is, asked of God; yea and vowed to God. This causeth them to come with praise-offerings and say in the great Congregation,
The holy Elders may name most of their Mercies Samuels, that is, asked of God; yea and vowed to God. This Causes them to come with praise-offerings and say in the great Congregation,
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for this mercie we prayed unto the Lord, and the Lord hath given us our petition,
for this mercy we prayed unto the Lord, and the Lord hath given us our petition,
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therefore also we have lent this, and our selves to the Lord as long as we live.
Therefore also we have lent this, and our selves to the Lord as long as we live.
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Whatsoever good thing the Lord gives us by prayer we should lend it to the Lord by praise:
Whatsoever good thing the Lord gives us by prayer we should lend it to the Lord by praise:
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Every blessing received is best enjoyed by man, when it is lent unto the Lord. How wonderfull is the course of Gods love, and the recourse of mans dutie.
Every blessing received is best enjoyed by man, when it is lent unto the Lord. How wonderful is the course of God's love, and the recourse of men duty.
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He gives to us that we may lend to him; and this lending is the paiment of our vows to him.
He gives to us that we may lend to him; and this lending is the payment of our vows to him.
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Then blessed be God who hath put into the hearts of our Elders to pay their vowes this daie and praise the Lord.
Then blessed be God who hath put into the hearts of our Elders to pay their vows this day and praise the Lord.
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It is a sweet thing when dutie and practise goe together.
It is a sweet thing when duty and practice go together.
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When our obedience touches the command, and when our will is in consort with the Will of God.
When our Obedience touches the command, and when our will is in consort with the Will of God.
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This makes the most pleasant harmonie, such musicke as is the delight of God, the joy of angels.
This makes the most pleasant harmony, such music as is the delight of God, the joy of Angels.
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You are met this day (Honourable and Beloved) to bring your Presents to the Lord who ought to be feared, to dedicate your victories and your spoiles unto the Lord, who ought to be feared;
You Are met this day (Honourable and beloved) to bring your Presents to the Lord who ought to be feared, to dedicate your victories and your spoils unto the Lord, who ought to be feared;
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to the Lord glorious in holinesse, fearfull in praises, doing wonders. to the Lord glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders.
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Yee are arisen from your seats of judgement, on which you sit every day before the Lord:
Ye Are arisen from your seats of judgement, on which you fit every day before the Lord:
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and are sitting upon your seats of worship before the Lord, readie to fall upon your faces and worship, saying, We give thee thankes O Lord God Almighty.
and Are sitting upon your seats of worship before the Lord, ready to fallen upon your faces and worship, saying, We give thee thanks Oh Lord God Almighty.
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Yee are as the common center, from whom the lines of direction are carried for the managing of all publicke affaires throughout the land;
Ye Are as the Common centre, from whom the lines of direction Are carried for the managing of all public affairs throughout the land;
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And therefore how sutable is it that from your, both pious example and Authoritative Direction, Lines of praise should be carried into all the land for the successes of those affaires.
And Therefore how suitable is it that from your, both pious Exampl and Authoritative Direction, Lines of praise should be carried into all the land for the Successes of those affairs.
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As the worke is specially yours, so also is the fruit of it, and so also are all the duties which that fruit cals for.
As the work is specially yours, so also is the fruit of it, and so also Are all the duties which that fruit calls for.
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Your hands and tongues are chief in procuring National blessings, your hearts and tongues ought to be chiefe in acknowledging National blessings.
Your hands and tongues Are chief in procuring National blessings, your hearts and tongues ought to be chief in acknowledging National blessings.
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And blessed be God that we are all here this day, to give him Thanks for victories, which we see coming-in at the great and beautifull gate of our Nationall Councell and publike deliberations, not at the trap-door of secret plots, or personall passions.
And blessed be God that we Are all Here this day, to give him Thanks for victories, which we see coming-in At the great and beautiful gate of our National Council and public deliberations, not At the trap-door of secret plots, or personal passion.
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Our victories are not the issues of a warre raised upon the distemper'd heate of green heads or upon the discontented humours of an enraged multitude,
Our victories Are not the issues of a war raised upon the distempered heat of green Heads or upon the discontented humours of an enraged multitude,
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but upon the coolest consultations of our Elders, the saddest resolutions of a grave and steddie Senate.
but upon the Coolest Consultations of our Elders, the Saddest resolutions of a grave and steady Senate.
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Object. Yet some thinke rejoycing and praise unbecomming the successes of this warre.Object. Yet Some think rejoicing and praise unbecoming the Successes of this war.
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The light of nature taught Heathen Rome better, then to triumph in the victories of a Civill-warre.
The Light of nature taught Heathen Room better, then to triumph in the victories of a Civil-war.
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Answ. I confesse ours is a sad warre, because it is a Civill-warre, yet be not offended.Answer I confess ours is a sad war, Because it is a Civil-war, yet be not offended.
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For first, in some cases where nature bids us agree, the Gospell bids us divide: in some cases, where nature bids us grieve, the Gospel bids us rejoyce.
For First, in Some cases where nature bids us agree, the Gospel bids us divide: in Some cases, where nature bids us grieve, the Gospel bids us rejoice.
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Christ (the Prince of Peace) hath told us that he came, (not that it was intended but occasioned by his comming) To set a man at variance against his father, christ (the Prince of Peace) hath told us that he Come, (not that it was intended but occasioned by his coming) To Set a man At variance against his father,
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and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against the mother in law and a mans enemies shall be they (not only of his own kingdome,and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against the mother in law and a men enemies shall be they (not only of his own Kingdom,
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but) of his owne house. Though the opposition of Gospel truths and priviledges are not held forth by the enemie,
but) of his own house. Though the opposition of Gospel truths and privileges Are not held forth by the enemy,
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as the appearing ground of this warre, yet I beleeve they lie in the bottome of it.
as the appearing ground of this war, yet I believe they lie in the bottom of it.
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And that our Civill laws and liberties were so much infring'd, chiefly as they were the fence of our spirituall.
And that our Civil laws and Liberties were so much infringed, chiefly as they were the fence of our spiritual.
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Oppressions upon our temporall estates doe sometime begin at the doore of the Sanctuary, and they are often intended to end there.
Oppressions upon our temporal estates do sometime begin At the door of the Sanctuary, and they Are often intended to end there.
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Nationall Religion usually followes the State, and when the spirit of a people is subdued, their consciences seldom stand out.
National Religion usually follows the State, and when the Spirit of a people is subdued, their Consciences seldom stand out.
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Secondly, all warres are either just or unjust:
Secondly, all wars Are either just or unjust:
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If a warre be unjust, we have reason to hide our trophies, and be ashamed of our victories,
If a war be unjust, we have reason to hide our trophies, and be ashamed of our victories,
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though attained upon the most forraigne and remotest enemy. He that thanks God when he prospers in sinne;
though attained upon the most foreign and Remotest enemy. He that thanks God when he prospers in sin;
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makes God a patron, yea a partner in his sin. makes God a patron, yea a partner in his since.
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But if a warre be (as ours hath bin prooved, and appeared over and over to unbyast consciences) a just warre;
But if a war be (as ours hath been proved, and appeared over and over to unbiased Consciences) a just war;
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I know no reason but we may, yea we ought to rejoyce in the prosperous successe of it,
I know no reason but we may, yea we ought to rejoice in the prosperous success of it,
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though against our nearest naturally or civilly related Friends. The good successe of a just warre, is the highest sentence of divine Justice.
though against our nearest naturally or civilly related Friends. The good success of a just war, is the highest sentence of divine justice.
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And it becomes us to glorifie God, whensoever he glorifies himself and releeves us by the manifestations of his justice.
And it becomes us to Glorify God, whensoever he Glorifies himself and relieves us by the manifestations of his Justice.
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The Saints are described singing the Song of Moses, saying, who would not feare thee O Lord and glorifie thy Name, &c. for thy judgements are made manifest.
The Saints Are described singing the Song of Moses, saying, who would not Fear thee Oh Lord and Glorify thy Name, etc. for thy Judgments Are made manifest.
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We are not this day rejoycing in the bloud and ruine of men, but in the justice of God upon them,
We Are not this day rejoicing in the blood and ruin of men, but in the Justice of God upon them,
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and in his goodnesse to ourselves.
and in his Goodness to ourselves.
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Lastly, our joy is not (I am sure it ought not to be, and was not intended to be) a riotous loose joy,
Lastly, our joy is not (I am sure it ought not to be, and was not intended to be) a riotous lose joy,
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but a religious regulated, sober joy: Joy with a temperament of holy feare:
but a religious regulated, Sobrium joy: Joy with a temperament of holy Fear:
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we are called to rejoyce, not as men, much les as vain men, but as Christians:
we Are called to rejoice, not as men, much less as vain men, but as Christians:
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we are not called to sacrifice to our nets, or burne incense to our draggs, to boast in an arm of flesh, in the strength of horses,
we Are not called to sacrifice to our nets, or burn incense to our drags, to boast in an arm of Flesh, in the strength of Horses,
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or in the skill and courage of their riders; but in the Lord of Hosts and in the power of his might. Onely serious joy becomes Elders.
or in the skill and courage of their riders; but in the Lord of Hosts and in the power of his might. Only serious joy becomes Elders.
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Such was the joy and praise of these Elders in the text, whose practise may be our patterne,
Such was the joy and praise of these Elders in the text, whose practice may be our pattern,
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and teach us how to manage this important duty by a three-fold direction. First, the Elders in giving thanks to God fell upon their faces.
and teach us how to manage this important duty by a threefold direction. First, the Elders in giving thanks to God fell upon their faces.
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The face is the seat of beautie, the throne of dignity, the image of the mind, you may reade much of man in the lines of his countenance.
The face is the seat of beauty, the throne of dignity, the image of the mind, you may read much of man in the lines of his countenance.
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He that fals upon his face, hides his owne glorie.
He that falls upon his face, hides his own glory.
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Then the Elders by this act teach you to give thankes very humbly with much self-deniall, yea with self-abasement.
Then the Elders by this act teach you to give thanks very humbly with much self-denial, yea with self-abasement.
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To doe so, is to fall upon your faces, while you sit upon your seats; and to be prostrate, while you stand upon your feet.
To do so, is to fallen upon your faces, while you fit upon your seats; and to be prostrate, while you stand upon your feet.
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In this sence let all our Armies be, as fallen upon their faces. Let our Parliament be as fallen upon their faces.
In this sense let all our Armies be, as fallen upon their faces. Let our Parliament be as fallen upon their faces.
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Let us hide the strength, the valour of the one, the wisdome and councels of the other.
Let us hide the strength, the valour of the one, the Wisdom and Counsels of the other.
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Let us put all in the dust, let nothing be seene, nothing be heard of this day,
Let us put all in the dust, let nothing be seen, nothing be herd of this day,
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but the wisdome and strength of Christ.
but the Wisdom and strength of christ.
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They that goe forth in Christs name will make mention (in their returnes) of his strength and righteousnesse only.
They that go forth in Christ name will make mention (in their returns) of his strength and righteousness only.
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Praise is a self-emptying, and a God-exalting dutie. When we are lowest in our selves, we lift up God highest.
Praise is a self-emptying, and a God-exalting duty. When we Are lowest in our selves, we lift up God highest.
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Usually God exalts a people most when they are lowest in a necessitated lownesse, He doth great things to set on high those that be low:
Usually God exalts a people most when they Are lowest in a necessitated lowness, He does great things to Set on high those that be low:
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And when a people are lowest in a voluntary lownesse, they exalt God most.
And when a people Are lowest in a voluntary lowness, they exalt God most.
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He that fals upon his face to the ground, will find the ground his advantage, to lift up either a prayer or a praise.
He that falls upon his face to the ground, will find the ground his advantage, to lift up either a prayer or a praise.
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We (besides this example of the Elders, and our owne advantage) have yet a further reason to fall upon our faces,
We (beside this Exampl of the Elders, and our own advantage) have yet a further reason to fallen upon our faces,
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while we give thanks for this victorie.
while we give thanks for this victory.
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Many of our valiant ones, men (as Davids helpers are described) whose faces were like Lions, Men, who with a due temper'd courage, dared death and danger to the face, fell upon their faces and died to gaine this victorie.
Many of our valiant ones, men (as Davids helpers Are described) whose faces were like Lions, Men, who with a endue tempered courage, dared death and danger to the face, fell upon their faces and died to gain this victory.
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Our mercies cost us bloud, therefore give thanks humbly, yea rejoyce tremblingly.
Our Mercies cost us blood, Therefore give thanks humbly, yea rejoice tremblingly.
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And be not afraid to tremble in rejoycing, it will not weaken, much lesse destroy your joyes.
And be not afraid to tremble in rejoicing, it will not weaken, much less destroy your Joys.
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To rejoyce with trembling, makes the most steddy joy. Secondly, The praises of these Elders were explicit and vocall.To rejoice with trembling, makes the most steady joy. Secondly, The praises of these Elders were explicit and vocal.
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They worshipped, saying, we give thee thankes, &c. Loud speaking-mercies are ill answered with silent, or whispering praises.They worshipped, saying, we give thee thanks, etc. Loud speaking-mercies Are ill answered with silent, or whispering praises.
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Most of the solemne Thanksgivings, recorded in Scripture are composed in Songs.
Most of the solemn Thanksgivings, recorded in Scripture Are composed in Songs.
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We often reade of singing praise, sometime of loud-singing, and (which is more) of shouting-praises, we must at the lowest say our praises, The Elders worshipped, saying, we thanke thee.
We often read of singing praise, sometime of loud-singing, and (which is more) of shouting-praises, we must At the lowest say our praises, The Elders worshipped, saying, we thank thee.
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Heart-praise is best, but tongue-praise is necessary; Internall worship pleases God most, but externall worship honours God most.
Heart-praise is best, but tongue-praise is necessary; Internal worship Pleases God most, but external worship honours God most.
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For by this onely God is knowne ▪ in the world, and his glorie shines forth. Outward worship is Gods name.
For by this only God is known ▪ in the world, and his glory shines forth. Outward worship is God's name.
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Hence God is said to put his name in the Temple, because he was there publikely worship'd.
Hence God is said to put his name in the Temple, Because he was there publicly worshipped.
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It is as dangerous to conceale the praise of God, as to conceale our owne sins.
It is as dangerous to conceal the praise of God, as to conceal our own Sins.
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My sonne (saith Joshua to Achan ) give I pray thee glorie to God, My son (Says joshua to achan) give I pray thee glory to God,
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and make confession unto him, (he meanes not a confession betweene God and his owne soule in secret,and make Confessi unto him, (he means not a Confessi between God and his own soul in secret,
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therefore he adds) and tell me now what thou hast done, hide it not from me.
Therefore he adds) and tell me now what thou hast done, hide it not from me.
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If we also would give glory to God, we must make open confession of his mercies, tell abroad what he hath done, and not hide it.
If we also would give glory to God, we must make open Confessi of his Mercies, tell abroad what he hath done, and not hide it.
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Why should not we speake out audibly, when God works out so visibly.
Why should not we speak out audibly, when God works out so visibly.
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When God doth us good in the sight of all, shall not we speake good of God, in the hearing of all.
When God does us good in the sighed of all, shall not we speak good of God, in the hearing of all.
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David makes a narrative of invisible mercies, mercies which could not be seen, shall be heard;David makes a narrative of invisible Mercies, Mercies which could not be seen, shall be herd;
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Come (saith he) and heare all ye that feare God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soule, Psal. 66. 26. Shall not we make a narrative of visible mercies? Shall not those mercies be heard, which cannot but be seen? Shall we not say, come and heare, all ye that feare God, we will declare what God hath done for our land,Come (Says he) and hear all you that Fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul, Psalm 66. 26. Shall not we make a narrative of visible Mercies? Shall not those Mercies be herd, which cannot but be seen? Shall we not say, come and hear, all you that Fear God, we will declare what God hath done for our land,
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for England. I may say to silent ones as those lepers did one to another, You doe not well, this is a day of good tidings, and you hold your peace.
for England. I may say to silent ones as those lepers did one to Another, You do not well, this is a day of good tidings, and you hold your peace.
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Some (I feare) hold their peace about any prosperities of our warre, least hereafter they should loose their peace,
some (I Fear) hold their peace about any Prosperities of our war, lest hereafter they should lose their peace,
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as having been observed to owne the warre.
as having been observed to own the war.
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Let me say to such as Christ did to those in the Gospel, but in the sense last used.
Let me say to such as christ did to those in the Gospel, but in the sense last used.
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If these hold their peace, the stones will speake.
If these hold their peace, the stones will speak.
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It will be as much a miracle for any to hold (in this sense) their peace, by silencing the praise of God, as for stones to speak.
It will be as much a miracle for any to hold (in this sense) their peace, by silencing the praise of God, as for stones to speak.
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It is sinfull and dangerous to silence others, but it is more sinfull and dangerous to silence our selves,
It is sinful and dangerous to silence Others, but it is more sinful and dangerous to silence our selves,
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and suspend our owne abilities from preaching or publishing with thankfulnesse our late temporall Salvations.
and suspend our own abilities from preaching or publishing with thankfulness our late temporal Salvations.
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We can never with confidence looke for the mercies of God, either spirituall or corporall hereafter,
We can never with confidence look for the Mercies of God, either spiritual or corporal hereafter,
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if we wilfully hide them now. Such policie will yeeld us little protection in an evill day.
if we wilfully hide them now. Such policy will yield us little protection in an evil day.
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David bottomes his hope of future deliverance upon his joyfull publication of what was past.David bottoms his hope of future deliverance upon his joyful publication of what was passed.
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I have not refrained my lips, O Lord thou knowest (He was not actively or politickly silent) I have not hid thy righteousnesse within my heart (it lay there, I have not refrained my lips, Oh Lord thou Knowest (He was not actively or politicly silent) I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart (it lay there,
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but it was not imprison'd or stifled there) I have declared thy faithfulnesse and thy salvation:
but it was not imprisoned or stifled there) I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation:
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I have not concealed thy loving kindnesse and thy truth from the great Congregation. I have not concealed thy loving kindness and thy truth from the great Congregation.
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Upon this he fals a praying (with a mighty spirit of beleeving, that he shall have preservations from future evils) With-hold not thou thy tender mercies from me O Lord, let thy loving kindnesse and thy truth continually preserve me,
Upon this he falls a praying (with a mighty Spirit of believing, that he shall have preservations from future evils) Withhold not thou thy tender Mercies from me Oh Lord, let thy loving kindness and thy truth continually preserve me,
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for innumerable evils have compassed me about, &c. While we are praising God for his goodnesse alreadie shewed us, we have need to be praying against evils and enemies still encompassing us.for innumerable evils have compassed me about, etc. While we Are praising God for his Goodness already showed us, we have need to be praying against evils and enemies still encompassing us.
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And if any may be confident of preservation against evils, stil encompaising them; they may, who thankfully publish the goodnesse of God already shewed them;
And if any may be confident of preservation against evils, still encompaising them; they may, who thankfully publish the Goodness of God already showed them;
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The Elders said, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art and wast and art to come. Which words lead us to
The Elders said, We give thee thanks, Oh Lord God Almighty, which art and waste and art to come. Which words led us to
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A third Rule of Direction, from the practise of these Elders in our praising God, which is this.
A third Rule of Direction, from the practice of these Elders in our praising God, which is this.
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In the duty of thankesgiving for any mercie, wee are to lift-up and magnifie the name of God most, in those Attributes, which he himselfe hath most lifted-up and magnified in bestowing the mercie.
In the duty of thanksgiving for any mercy, we Are to lift-up and magnify the name of God most, in those Attributes, which he himself hath most lifted-up and magnified in bestowing the mercy.
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As in confessing sinne we should chiefly weepe over that Attribute which in committing that sinne we have chiefly wronged.
As in confessing sin we should chiefly weep over that Attribute which in committing that sin we have chiefly wronged.
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So in confession of mercies, we should cry up and glorie over that Attribute chiefly, which God in giving the mercie hath chiefly honoured.
So in Confessi of Mercies, we should cry up and glory over that Attribute chiefly, which God in giving the mercy hath chiefly honoured.
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Why do these Elders praise God, under those Notions of his Omnipotencie and eternitie? Surely,
Why do these Elders praise God, under those Notions of his Omnipotency and eternity? Surely,
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because God had made these Attributes (in those acts) most glorious.
Because God had made these Attributes (in those acts) most glorious.
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Though the mercy of God be the fountaine, from whence all good things flow unto us,
Though the mercy of God be the fountain, from whence all good things flow unto us,
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yet the power of God is the hand which acts & executes good by every hand for us.
yet the power of God is the hand which acts & executes good by every hand for us.
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Enemies are not much troubled to heare that God is gracious and pitifull and compassionate; They could carrie it (they thinke) by fine force against all these Attributes.
Enemies Are not much troubled to hear that God is gracious and pitiful and compassionate; They could carry it (they think) by fine force against all these Attributes.
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But the report of his power and omnipotencie makes the stoutest heart to tremble.
But the report of his power and omnipotency makes the Stoutest heart to tremble.
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The love, and goodnesse, and mercie of God are Attributes written in so spirituall a character, that nature can hardly reade them,
The love, and Goodness, and mercy of God Are Attributes written in so spiritual a character, that nature can hardly read them,
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but the print of his power is so plaine, that they are forced to acknowledg, This is the finger of God.
but the print of his power is so plain, that they Are forced to acknowledge, This is the finger of God.
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The ruine of Babylon is prophesied and described with this conclusion, For strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.
The ruin of Babylon is prophesied and described with this conclusion, For strong is the Lord God who Judgeth her.
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Babylon thinkes her selfe impregnable, and her mountaines too strong, for all the batteries of earth or heaven:Babylon thinks her self impregnable, and her Mountains too strong, for all the batteries of earth or heaven:
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For she saith in her heart, I sit a Queen, and am no widdow, and shall see no sorrow. For she Says in her heart, I fit a Queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
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Therefore when God shall pull her downe, and levell all her Forts, the Attribute of his power shall be magnified, Strong is the Lord who judgeth her.
Therefore when God shall pull her down, and level all her Forts, the Attribute of his power shall be magnified, Strong is the Lord who Judgeth her.
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When the Church prayes for deliverance against potent enemies, she passionately stirs up the omnipotencie of God, Awake, awake, put on strength, O arme of the Lord, awake as in the ancient daies.
When the Church prays for deliverance against potent enemies, she passionately stirs up the omnipotency of God, Awake, awake, put on strength, Oh arm of the Lord, awake as in the ancient days.
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Unlesse the love of God awake, and he cloath himselfe with mercie, we cannot be delivered;
Unless the love of God awake, and he cloth himself with mercy, we cannot be Delivered;
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yet because it is the awakening of his power, and the putting-on of strength, which is most visible in our deliverance,
yet Because it is the awakening of his power, and the putting-on of strength, which is most visible in our deliverance,
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therfore in worshipping, let us say, We thanke thee O Lord God Almighty.
Therefore in worshipping, let us say, We thank thee Oh Lord God Almighty.
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Here is yet another Attribute, in contemplation wherof these Elders praised the Lord, and so must we this day, namely his eternitie:
Here is yet Another Attribute, in contemplation whereof these Elders praised the Lord, and so must we this day, namely his eternity:
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Which art and wast and is to come, is the Periphrasis of eternity. Time is the moveable Image of Eternitie. Which art and waste and is to come, is the Periphrasis of eternity. Time is the movable Image of Eternity.
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Eternity is a fixed instant, and time is a fluid instant. I am, is the proper name of eternitie:
Eternity is a fixed instant, and time is a fluid instant. I am, is the proper name of eternity:
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Which is and was and is to come, is a name borrowed from the image of it, Time. Hee who is at once,Which is and was and is to come, is a name borrowed from the image of it, Time. He who is At once,
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and in one instant all the divisions of time, must needs be eternall.
and in one instant all the divisions of time, must needs be Eternal.
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When Moses was sent by God to deliver Israel, Moses desires to be instructed by what name he should make him known to Israel. Tell them, saith God, I am hath sent me unto you.
When Moses was sent by God to deliver Israel, Moses Desires to be instructed by what name he should make him known to Israel. Tell them, Says God, I am hath sent me unto you.
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The Hebrew is Ehejeh. Tell them that One Ehejeh hath sent thee.
The Hebrew is Jehovah. Tell them that One Jehovah hath sent thee.
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The learned Jewes and Talmudists assure us, that this word Ehejeh containes those three times, present, past and to come;
The learned Jews and Talmudists assure us, that this word Jehovah contains those three times, present, past and to come;
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and is the very same in sense, with this in the Text, which art and wast and is to come.
and is the very same in sense, with this in the Text, which art and waste and is to come.
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God is as much what he was, and what he is to come, as what he is. I am in All:
God is as much what he was, and what he is to come, as what he is. I am in All:
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and therefore God is all stabilitie and perfection.
and Therefore God is all stability and perfection.
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It is very observable, that the same Title in which he revealed himselfe a deliverer to his Church, from literall Egypt, by the same he is magnified as the deliverer of his people from mysticall Egypt. The Elders Which art and wast and art to come, is Moses his Ehejeh, I am, expounded.
It is very observable, that the same Title in which he revealed himself a deliverer to his Church, from literal Egypt, by the same he is magnified as the deliverer of his people from mystical Egypt. The Elders Which art and waste and art to come, is Moses his Jehovah, I am, expounded.
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This Attribute is most sweetly taken into our praising meditations. What is it that carries the Lord thorough in all he hath done, and doth,
This Attribute is most sweetly taken into our praising meditations. What is it that carries the Lord through in all he hath done, and does,
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and is to do? even this, He was and is, and is to come. Eternity tryumphs over all;
and is to do? even this, He was and is, and is to come. Eternity Triumphos over all;
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Hence the same word in Hebrew signifies, strength, victorie and eternitie. Hence the same word in Hebrew signifies, strength, victory and eternity.
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In the first of Samuel (Chap. 15. 29.) The Text reades, The strength of Israel will not lie nor repent, the Margin reades, the Eternitie and victorie of Israel will not lie nor repent.
In the First of Samuel (Chap. 15. 29.) The Text reads, The strength of Israel will not lie nor Repent, the Margin reads, the Eternity and victory of Israel will not lie nor Repent.
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So the Vulgar Triumphator Israel, &c. Perpetuall durance prevailes over all. He that is eternall will certainly have the last word and the last blow.
So the vulgar Triumphator Israel, etc. Perpetual durance prevails over all. He that is Eternal will Certainly have the last word and the last blow.
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Then certainly, Conquerour is his Name, He must triumph over all.
Then Certainly, Conqueror is his Name, He must triumph over all.
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It releeves some men to thinke, that though they cannot carrie a businesse at one time, yet they may at another.
It relieves Some men to think, that though they cannot carry a business At one time, yet they may At Another.
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It is one of the grand principles of Jesuiticall policie, Take time and you may doe any thing.
It is one of the grand principles of Jesuitical policy, Take time and you may do any thing.
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He that is, and was, and is to come, may take what time he pleases; and upon this ground he hath done, and will doe what he pleases.
He that is, and was, and is to come, may take what time he Pleases; and upon this ground he hath done, and will do what he Pleases.
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This is it which makes Sion rejoyce and all the Elders who dwell in Sion give thanks, Iesus Christ is and was and is to come.
This is it which makes Sion rejoice and all the Elders who dwell in Sion give thanks, Iesus christ is and was and is to come.
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He is the true semper Idem, his goodnesse and love to his Church, his power and strength for his Church, the same for ever. He can never be surpriz'd, His preparations in regard of strength,
He is the true semper Idem, his Goodness and love to his Church, his power and strength for his Church, the same for ever. He can never be surprised, His preparations in regard of strength,
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and his resolutions in regard of love, stand eternally at the same height, and upon the same bent.
and his resolutions in regard of love, stand eternally At the same height, and upon the same bent.
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We may be sure of him at all times;
We may be sure of him At all times;
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Man may be able to doe much to day, and nothing to morrow, Fuimus Troes, we were brave men, Time was; now the case is alter'd.
Man may be able to do much to day, and nothing to morrow, Fuimus Troes, we were brave men, Time was; now the case is altered.
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Man may be willing to doe much to day, and nothing to morrow, Time was! Now his mind is alter'd.
Man may be willing to do much to day, and nothing to morrow, Time was! Now his mind is altered.
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Men one day are very zealous, hot and high (as if they were all spirit) in the prosecution of a designe, come to morrow, you may find them cold and flat,
Men one day Are very zealous, hight and high (as if they were all Spirit) in the prosecution of a Design, come to morrow, you may find them cold and flat,
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as if they had no spirit at all.
as if they had no Spirit At all.
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These were, but they are not, and who can tell what they will be, in time to come.
These were, but they Are not, and who can tell what they will be, in time to come.
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But herein lies the strong consolation of the Elders, that the hand of Christ, never shortens, that his mind never changes, that his zeale never cools, he can act over all his works of power and love againe and againe, a thousand times againe,
But herein lies the strong consolation of the Elders, that the hand of christ, never shortens, that his mind never changes, that his zeal never cools, he can act over all his works of power and love again and again, a thousand times again,
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and will if his people stand in need of it.
and will if his people stand in need of it.
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If Christ were not alwayes the same, his Church could not be at all the same.
If christ were not always the same, his Church could not be At all the same.
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Let us therefore under this notion rejoyce in and praise the Lord.
Let us Therefore under this notion rejoice in and praise the Lord.
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He was in our former mercies, He is in our present mercies, He is to come, readie yet to give (as emergencies call for them) future mercies.He was in our former Mercies, He is in our present Mercies, He is to come, ready yet to give (as emergencies call for them) future Mercies.
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It had bin sad with us this day, if we had a God to praise, of whom we could onely say, He was Englands deliverer, Englands protector in 88, in 1605. He was the Lord of our Hosts in former battels.
It had been sad with us this day, if we had a God to praise, of whom we could only say, He was Englands deliverer, Englands protector in 88, in 1605. He was the Lord of our Hosts in former battles.
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But in this we triumph, that we can say this day, the Lord is, he is our deliverer, our protectour, the Lord of our Hosts and the God of our battels.
But in this we triumph, that we can say this day, the Lord is, he is our deliverer, our protector, the Lord of our Hosts and the God of our battles.
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And with what misgiving, if not bleeding hearts should we blesse him this day, if we could not (with as much assurance as we say, he is ) say also, he is to come; surely we have troubles yet to come,
And with what misgiving, if not bleeding hearts should we bless him this day, if we could not (with as much assurance as we say, he is) say also, he is to come; surely we have Troubles yet to come,
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and dangers yet to come, and battels yet to come, and if we had not a God to come; what would shortly become of us? What of our Parliament? What of our Armies? We praise a God who is with us,
and dangers yet to come, and battles yet to come, and if we had not a God to come; what would shortly become of us? What of our Parliament? What of our Armies? We praise a God who is with us,
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when trouble is present, and who will not be farre off, when trouble is neare at hand.
when trouble is present, and who will not be Far off, when trouble is near At hand.
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Is not this comfortable that our dangers can never come faster or sooner then our deliverer can come? His comming is so unfailable, that his name is, That art to come. He is what he was,
Is not this comfortable that our dangers can never come faster or sooner then our deliverer can come? His coming is so unfailable, that his name is, That art to come. He is what he was,
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and he will be what he is. and he will be what he is.
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Doe not your hearts leape for joy, while you give thanks to him, whose very name assures you,
Do not your hearts leap for joy, while you give thanks to him, whose very name assures you,
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as much of what you want, as of what you have, of what is behind in your hopes and expectations,
as much of what you want, as of what you have, of what is behind in your hope's and Expectations,
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as of what is this day before you in your sight and gratulation? So much of the duty contained in the three former branches of the Text. I now passe to the ground of the duty, laid down in those latter words.
as of what is this day before you in your sighed and gratulation? So much of the duty contained in the three former branches of the Text. I now pass to the ground of the duty, laid down in those latter words.
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Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast raigned. But what meaneth this? Was Christ weake and without power before? Or did he now first of all begin to raigne? All power was committed into his hand; Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. But what means this? Was christ weak and without power before? Or did he now First of all begin to Reign? All power was committed into his hand;
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he was made both Lord and King, did he divest himselfe, delegate his power unto others? Or did they despoyl him of it? Did he ever resigne his kingdome,
he was made both Lord and King, did he divest himself, delegate his power unto Others? Or did they despoil him of it? Did he ever resign his Kingdom,
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or was he driven from his throne?
or was he driven from his throne?
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I answer, the power of Christ is ever the same, and his throne above the invasion of the creature.
I answer, the power of christ is ever the same, and his throne above the invasion of the creature.
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Yet sometimes he hides his power, or appeares not in it, He had hornes comming out of his hand (saith the Prophet) and there was the hiding of his power.
Yet sometime he hides his power, or appears not in it, He had horns coming out of his hand (Says the Prophet) and there was the hiding of his power.
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His people doe not alwayes see, nor enemies feele, what he can doe. None can cut the lock where the strength of our Sampson lyes.
His people do not always see, nor enemies feel, what he can do. None can Cut the lock where the strength of our Sampson lies.
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When he seemes weake as other men, or weaker then other men, so that man prevailes, it is because he pleases, it should be so.
When he seems weak as other men, or Weaker then other men, so that man prevails, it is Because he Pleases, it should be so.
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His not acting his power, is all his not having of power. His hand is omnipotent, only he keeps it in his bosome.
His not acting his power, is all his not having of power. His hand is omnipotent, only he keeps it in his bosom.
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Hence the Church prayes, Plucke thy hand out of thy bosome. His power is hidden in his will.
Hence the Church prays, Pluck thy hand out of thy bosom. His power is hidden in his will.
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And as his Saints are said to lacke or be without that grace, which through negligence they do not vse;
And as his Saints Are said to lack or be without that grace, which through negligence they do not use;
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so Christ is said to be without that power, which through providence he doth not use.
so christ is said to be without that power, which through providence he does not use.
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And therfore this phrase of Taking his great power, imports no more, but the exerting and exercising of his power,
And Therefore this phrase of Taking his great power, imports no more, but the exerting and exercising of his power,
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or the raising up and awakening of his power, which lying still, seemed to be a sleepe.
or the raising up and awakening of his power, which lying still, seemed to be a sleep.
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To which sence those cries of his people, Awake Lord, why sleepest thou (often used in Scripture) doe referre.
To which sense those cries of his people, Awake Lord, why Sleepest thou (often used in Scripture) do refer.
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And for the raigne of Christ, whether over his enemies to destroy them, or over his Churches to direct them,
And for the Reign of christ, whither over his enemies to destroy them, or over his Churches to Direct them,
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whether as King of Nations, or King of Saints: We may say as the Apostle John doth of our Sonship.
whither as King of nations, or King of Saints: We may say as the Apostle John does of our Sonship.
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Beloved we are now the sons of God, but it doth not yet appear what we shall be, 1 Jo. 3. 2. we have alwaies the priviledg of Sons, beloved we Are now the Sons of God, but it does not yet appear what we shall be, 1 John 3. 2. we have always the privilege of Sons,
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but not always the glory of Sons.
but not always the glory of Sons.
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So Christ is alwaies King, but it doth not alwaies appear how glorious a King he is, or what he shall be.
So christ is always King, but it does not always appear how glorious a King he is, or what he shall be.
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Christ hath power, Kingdome, and glory, he retains the power of his Kingdom, when he doth not shine in the glory of his Kingdom, The Lord reigneth (saith the Psalme) but clouds and darknes are round about him.
christ hath power, Kingdom, and glory, he retains the power of his Kingdom, when he does not shine in the glory of his Kingdom, The Lord Reigneth (Says the Psalm) but Clouds and darkness Are round about him.
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When he breakes through these Cloudes and scatters this Darknes, When not only Iudgement and righteousnes (which ever are) but Majesty and glory (which ever do not) appeare the habitation of his Throne, then in the sense of the Text Christ raigneth. He raigns rounded with Cloudes,
When he breaks through these Clouds and scatters this Darkness, When not only Judgement and righteousness (which ever Are) but Majesty and glory (which ever do not) appear the habitation of his Throne, then in the sense of the Text christ Reigneth. He raigns rounded with Clouds,
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when his enemies are upon his Throane; But he shall raigne as incompassed and cloathed with light making all his enemies his Foot-stoole. Christ will recover nations and new Kingdomes out of the hand of Satan, from Paganish and Turkish Tyranny.
when his enemies Are upon his Throne; But he shall Reign as encompassed and clothed with Light making all his enemies his Footstool. christ will recover Nations and new Kingdoms out of the hand of Satan, from Paganish and Turkish Tyranny.
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He will make such changes and alterations not only in Antichristian but in Kingdomes truly called Christian, That even these shall be,
He will make such changes and alterations not only in Antichristian but in Kingdoms truly called Christian, That even these shall be,
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as if they had not bin Christs, till then.
as if they had not been Christ, till then.
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He will make the place of his feet so glorious in all Kingdomes, as if he had had no Kingdome, till then. He will make the place of his feet so glorious in all Kingdoms, as if he had had no Kingdom, till then.
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That which was glorious shall have no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory which shall excell.
That which was glorious shall have no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory which shall excel.
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This is the raigne of Christ, the beginnings whereof these Elders celebrate.
This is the Reign of christ, the beginnings whereof these Elders celebrate.
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We give the thanks O Lord &c. Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power and hast raigned. Hence Observe,We give the thanks Oh Lord etc. Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power and haste reigned. Hence Observe,
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First, That Power is Christs peculiar. And that Christ hath a peculiar power.
First, That Power is Christ peculiar. And that christ hath a peculiar power.
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Thy power, All power is his, and he hath some power which none else can have. Thy power, All power is his, and he hath Some power which none Else can have.
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Christ is Pleni-potentiarius, The proprietary of power and the distributer of power. christ is Pleni-potentiarius, The proprietary of power and the distributer of power.
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Much of his power he deposites in the hands of Men, and some of his power is usurpt by Men.
Much of his power he deposits in the hands of Men, and Some of his power is usurped by Men.
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This latter he recovers back from all: and for the former all with whom it is trusted must account.
This latter he recovers back from all: and for the former all with whom it is trusted must account.
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Then, they who have power had need consider whether it be such as Christ hath given them,
Then, they who have power had need Consider whither it be such as christ hath given them,
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or such as they have taken from Christ.
or such as they have taken from christ.
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He will take back all his peculiars, and vindicate the prerogatives of his Crowne from all sacrilegious Antichristian usurpations And they who have power by due commission from Christ, had need consider what they doe with it, and how they improve it.
He will take back all his peculiars, and vindicate the prerogatives of his Crown from all sacrilegious Antichristian usurpations And they who have power by due commission from christ, had need Consider what they do with it, and how they improve it.
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It is almost as dangerous to misuse a power received from Christ, as to use a power not received from Christ.
It is almost as dangerous to misuse a power received from christ, as to use a power not received from christ.
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May I not doe what I will with mine owne? said that Master in the Parable ( Math. 20. 15.) yes that thou mayest, good reason too.May I not doe what I will with mine own? said that Master in the Parable (Math. 20. 15.) yes that thou Mayest, good reason too.
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And by the same reason, no man may doe what he will with power, for it is not his owne. If a mans tongue were his owne (as they bragg'd, Psal. 124.) he might speake what he list, without controule:
And by the same reason, no man may do what he will with power, for it is not his own. If a men tongue were his own (as they bragged, Psalm 124.) he might speak what he list, without control:
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But because his tongue is not his own, therefore he must give an account of every idle word.
But Because his tongue is not his own, Therefore he must give an account of every idle word.
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So, if a mans power were his owne, he might doe with it what he list,
So, if a men power were his own, he might do with it what he list,
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but because it is not his owne, but Christs, therefore he must give an account to Christ of every unjust act or administration of that power.
but Because it is not his own, but Christ, Therefore he must give an account to christ of every unjust act or administration of that power.
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Power is a Talent, they sinne who hide it in a Napkin, and will not use it for Christ:
Power is a Talon, they sin who hide it in a Napkin, and will not use it for christ:
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What then doe they who use it against Christ, And oppose heaven by that which originally comes from heaven? He that acts a meere Politician with his power, is well compared to a man standing upon his head (he trusts his wit) and kicking (as such do) at heaven with their feet. His actions are heaven oppositions.
What then do they who use it against christ, And oppose heaven by that which originally comes from heaven? He that acts a mere Politician with his power, is well compared to a man standing upon his head (he trusts his wit) and kicking (as such do) At heaven with their feet. His actions Are heaven oppositions.
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Such abusers of power, Christ will at last tread under his feet as mire in the streets,
Such Abusers of power, christ will At last tread under his feet as mire in the streets,
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and breake them to peeces as a Potters vessel with the iron rod of his angred power.
and break them to Pieces as a Potters vessel with the iron rod of his angered power.
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Be wise now therefore O ye Kings, be instructed yee that are Iudges of the Earth.
Be wise now Therefore Oh you Kings, be instructed ye that Are Judges of the Earth.
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Serve the Lord (in all your power) with feare. Secondly, observe, The power of Christ is a great power.
Serve the Lord (in all your power) with Fear. Secondly, observe, The power of christ is a great power.
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Thou hast taken to thee thy great power. Thou hast taken to thee thy great power.
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His power is great ( extensivè ) being over All, All places, All persons, at all times.
His power is great (extensivè) being over All, All places, All Persons, At all times.
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And his power is great ( Intensivè ) being over all in all degrees, This positive is superlative, Christs great power is the greatest power.
And his power is great (Intensivè) being over all in all Degrees, This positive is superlative, Christ great power is the greatest power.
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Then Christ can doe great things, yea he can doe great things as easily, as small.
Then christ can do great things, yea he can do great things as Easily, as small.
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A great mind counts nothing great, and it makes every thing little, when it is arm'd with great power.
A great mind counts nothing great, and it makes every thing little, when it is armed with great power.
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The Lord in a holy scorne bafl'd the great mountaine of old Babel before great Zerubbabel, with, Who art thou O great Mountaine, &c. yet,
The Lord in a holy scorn baffled the great mountain of old Babel before great Zerubbabel, with, Who art thou Oh great Mountain, etc. yet,
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then the promise was, Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hostes. And shall not the Elders in a like scorne bafle the great mountaines of new Babel, and say, Who art thou O great Babylon, O Babylon the great before Iesus Christ, taking to himselfe his great power and raigning, thou shalt surely fall.
then the promise was, Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, Says the Lord of Hosts. And shall not the Elders in a like scorn baffle the great Mountains of new Babel, and say, Who art thou Oh great Babylon, Oh Babylon the great before Iesus christ, taking to himself his great power and reigning, thou shalt surely fallen.
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Againe, if Christs be a great power, then let our's be a great faith.
Again, if Christ be a great power, then let our's be a great faith.
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How unsutable is it that when we have a God who can easily doe great things, we should be a people that can hardly beleeve small things? How doth it misbecome, that Christ should be invested with great power,
How unsuitable is it that when we have a God who can Easily do great things, we should be a people that can hardly believe small things? How does it misbecome, that christ should be invested with great power,
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and Christians should give cause to be rebuk'd with, O ye of little faith. Thirdly, from these words observe in briefe;
and Christians should give cause to be rebuked with, Oh you of little faith. Thirdly, from these words observe in brief;
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That, Sometime Christ seemes to put his power out of his owne hand. Thou hast taken to thee thy great power. Christ cals it in: surely then it was abroad.
That, Sometime christ seems to put his power out of his own hand. Thou hast taken to thee thy great power. christ calls it in: surely then it was abroad.
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Christ goes (in the opinion of the world) for weake when his Church is weake,
christ Goes (in the opinion of the world) for weak when his Church is weak,
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as he takes himself for persecuted, when any member of his Church is smitten.
as he Takes himself for persecuted, when any member of his Church is smitten.
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Christ gives power, not only into the hands of his friends, but into the hands of his enemies;
christ gives power, not only into the hands of his Friends, but into the hands of his enemies;
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to try what they will doe with it, to see, what worke they will make with it.
to try what they will do with it, to see, what work they will make with it.
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Men know not what they would be, nor what they would doe, till they have opportunity.
Men know not what they would be, nor what they would do, till they have opportunity.
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Much wickednesse lies hid in the heart, till there be strength in the hand to draw it forth.
Much wickedness lies hid in the heart, till there be strength in the hand to draw it forth.
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Little did Hazael thinke that so much cruelty lodg'd in his breast, till he had a throne to act upon.
Little did hazael think that so much cruelty lodged in his breast, till he had a throne to act upon.
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Nature vex'd and Nature arm'd discovers it selfe. Nature vexed and Nature armed discovers it self.
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And because Christ will have the thoughts of mens hearts discern'd and their spirits turn'd outwards, And Because christ will have the thoughts of men's hearts discerned and their spirits turned outward,
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therefore he lets men rule and carry it in the world, while himselfe, as it were stands by and looks on.
Therefore he lets men Rule and carry it in the world, while himself, as it were Stands by and looks on.
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Fourthly, note hence, Christ can resume his power when he pleases, and will resume it when his owne promise and the Churches profit call him to it.
Fourthly, note hence, christ can resume his power when he Pleases, and will resume it when his own promise and the Churches profit call him to it.
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The appearing weakenesse of Christ is voluntary and elected; He is weake only upon consultation and designe;
The appearing weakness of christ is voluntary and elected; He is weak only upon consultation and Design;
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and therefore upon consultation and designe, at his owne will and election, he can be strong againe.
and Therefore upon consultation and Design, At his own will and election, he can be strong again.
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Men sometime are put to feare those, whom they trust with their power. They trust out more power in the hands of others, then they see is well-used,
Men sometime Are put to Fear those, whom they trust with their power. They trust out more power in the hands of Others, then they see is well-used,
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and yet they know not how to recall, or take it backe into their owne hands.
and yet they know not how to Recall, or take it back into their own hands.
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Christ can recall all his Commissions, and take to himselfe his great power, without asking any mans leave, or fearing any mans displeasure:
christ can Recall all his Commissions, and take to himself his great power, without asking any men leave, or fearing any men displeasure:
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He can recrew't his (as the world accounts them) broken Troops and scattered Armies, without the counsell or contributions of any creature. Observe fiftly.
He can recrewed his (as the world accounts them) broken Troops and scattered Armies, without the counsel or contributions of any creature. Observe Fifty.
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As soone as ever Christ takes his power he raignes presently, Thou hast taken to thee thy great power and hast raigned. As soon as ever christ Takes his power he reigns presently, Thou hast taken to thee thy great power and haste reigned.
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This was the very beginning and commencement of Christs kingdome, in the glorie of it, and yet it is spoken of, as if he had fully accomplish'd it.
This was the very beginning and commencement of Christ Kingdom, in the glory of it, and yet it is spoken of, as if he had Fully accomplished it.
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If he will worke none can let him. Man may quickly overweene his owne power, but Christ cannot. If he will work none can let him. Man may quickly overween his own power, but christ cannot.
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Let not him that girdeth on his harnesse, boast himselfe as he that putteth it off, saith Ahab to Benhadad. But as soone as Christ begins to gird on his harnesse, he may boast,Let not him that Girdeth on his harness, boast himself as he that putteth it off, Says Ahab to Benhadad. But as soon as christ begins to gird on his harness, he may boast,
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as if he were putting it off. There is nothing left to hazard, there is no fortune in his warre.
as if he were putting it off. There is nothing left to hazard, there is no fortune in his war.
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He may sing victoria before the battell, If he doth but whet his glittering sword (whetting is but preparatory to smiting) and his hand take hold on judgment, he wil render vengeance to his enemies, and will reward them that hate him.
He may sing victoria before the battle, If he does but whet his glittering sword (whetting is but preparatory to smiting) and his hand take hold on judgement, he will render vengeance to his enemies, and will reward them that hate him.
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When he begins he will also make an end, whether in wrath upon his adversaries, or in loving kindnes to his people.When he begins he will also make an end, whither in wrath upon his Adversaries, or in loving kindness to his people.
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Thou hast raigned. I have but toucht at these points, because though they lie plainly in the words,Thou hast reigned. I have but touched At these points, Because though they lie plainly in the words,
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as they are a Proposition, yet they are not the scope of propounding them:
as they Are a Proposition, yet they Are not the scope of propounding them:
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which in this place is only to give a reason or ground of the Elders joy & thankfulnes, expressed in the former parts of the Text. As taken strictly under this consideration, they teach us three points.
which in this place is only to give a reason or ground of the Elders joy & thankfulness, expressed in the former parts of the Text. As taken strictly under this consideration, they teach us three points.
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First, That it is a ground of abundant praise and comfort to all the Saints when Christ appeares resuming his power and setting up his kingdome.
First, That it is a ground of abundant praise and Comfort to all the Saints when christ appears resuming his power and setting up his Kingdom.
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It is well for all the world that Christ raignes.
It is well for all the world that christ reigns.
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How soone would the frame of every kingdome dissolve or be out of course, if he did not beare up their pillars, and over-rule all their rulers.
How soon would the frame of every Kingdom dissolve or be out of course, if he did not bear up their pillars, and overrule all their Rulers.
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Men could not live by men, if the world were left meerly to the power of man.
Men could not live by men, if the world were left merely to the power of man.
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Hence the Psalmist cals all to rejoyce in Christ the King.
Hence the Psalmist calls all to rejoice in christ the King.
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The Lord raigneth, let the earth rejoyce, let the multitude of Isles (many and great Isles) be glad thereof, yet the Saints who have an interest in Christ above others are glad of the raigne of Christ above others, he is a King over others, The Lord Reigneth, let the earth rejoice, let the multitude of Isles (many and great Isles) be glad thereof, yet the Saints who have an Interest in christ above Others Are glad of the Reign of christ above Others, he is a King over Others,
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but he is a King for them, therefore it followes, v. 8th, Sion heard thereof and was glad.
but he is a King for them, Therefore it follows, v. 8th, Sion herd thereof and was glad.
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The rest are called to rejoyce, but Sion doth rejoyce; her eare affects her heart.
The rest Are called to rejoice, but Sion does rejoice; her ear affects her heart.
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Sion heard therof and was glad. This is news enough to be told in Sion; how beautifull are his feet that brings this good tidings, that saith unto Sion thy God raigneth. Sion herd thereof and was glad. This is news enough to be told in Sion; how beautiful Are his feet that brings this good tidings, that Says unto Sion thy God Reigneth.
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In this one report, all her mercies are reported at once.
In this one report, all her Mercies Are reported At once.
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And she reades the history of all her hopes, in her first experiencies of that ancient prophecie.
And she reads the history of all her hope's, in her First experiences of that ancient prophecy.
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Q. But what matter of joy or thankfulnes is it for Saints, that Christ raigneth?Q. But what matter of joy or thankfulness is it for Saints, that christ Reigneth?
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A. We use to say, A friend at Court is better then a pennie in our purse; A. We use to say, A friend At Court is better then a penny in our purse;
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we count it matter of joy, if we have a friend about the King.
we count it matter of joy, if we have a friend about the King.
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What is it then to have the King our Friend, or to hear that Our Friend is King. But the qualification of a King is better to us then his relation.
What is it then to have the King our Friend, or to hear that Our Friend is King. But the qualification of a King is better to us then his Relation.
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All kingly qualifications meet in the person of Christ.
All kingly qualifications meet in the person of christ.
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First, he is so wise, that he is called Wisdom; so wise, that in him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom;
First, he is so wise, that he is called Wisdom; so wise, that in him Are hidden all the treasures of Wisdom;
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so wise, that he needs none to counsell him, he is the Counsellour, and feares none who counsell against him,
so wise, that he needs none to counsel him, he is the Counselor, and fears none who counsel against him,
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for there is no counsell against the Lord. It hath beene said, That Common-wealths should then be happie, when either Philosophers were Kings, or Kings were Philosophers.
for there is no counsel against the Lord. It hath been said, That Commonwealths should then be happy, when either Philosophers were Kings, or Kings were Philosophers.
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How happy then must Sion be in her King, who is not only a lover of wisdome, but wisdome.
How happy then must Sion be in her King, who is not only a lover of Wisdom, but Wisdom.
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Secondly he is a just King.
Secondly he is a just King.
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The true Melchizedec, King of Iustice. When Christ takes his great power and raignes, we know power is then in a good hand,
The true Melchizedek, King of Justice When christ Takes his great power and reigns, we know power is then in a good hand,
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and the Crowne upon a righteous head.
and the Crown upon a righteous head.
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Christ never did, nor ever will doe wrong to any, (no not to the devill) with his power;
christ never did, nor ever will do wrong to any, (no not to the Devil) with his power;
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Though his will be his law, and the breast of this Commander, the reason of his commands;
Though his will be his law, and the breast of this Commander, the reason of his commands;
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yet no man, no not the worst of men, his greatest and most professed studied enemies, shall ever have cause to complaine of rigour or injustice.
yet no man, no not the worst of men, his greatest and most professed studied enemies, shall ever have cause to complain of rigour or injustice.
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He will indeed punish all wicked men, but he will not oppresse or injure any one.
He will indeed Punish all wicked men, but he will not oppress or injure any one.
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Now if his power shall never wrong his enemies;
Now if his power shall never wrong his enemies;
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what right and reliefe may not his own people expect from him? no gifts can blind his eyes from giving judgment,
what right and relief may not his own people expect from him? no Gifts can blind his eyes from giving judgement,
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nor any greatnes stop his hand from executing it;
nor any greatness stop his hand from executing it;
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No sonnes of Zerviah are to hard for him, he will reward the doer of evill according to his wickednesse. No Sons of Zeruiah Are to hard for him, he will reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.
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Tribulation and anguish upon every soule of man that doth evill, but glory, honour and peace to every man that worketh good. Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that does evil, but glory, honour and peace to every man that works good.
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Thirdly, he is meeke and lowly;
Thirdly, he is meek and lowly;
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so the Prophet presents him as the object of Sions joy, in the dayes of his humiliation, When he came riding upon an Asse,
so the Prophet presents him as the Object of Zions joy, in the days of his humiliation, When he Come riding upon an Ass,
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and upon a colt the foale of an Asse. and upon a colt the foal of an Ass.
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And so we may present him to Sion still in all the times of his exaltation, raigning upon his throne,
And so we may present him to Sion still in all the times of his exaltation, reigning upon his throne,
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or riding upon the chariot of his greatest glorie.
or riding upon the chariot of his greatest glory.
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He keeps no severe distance from his people, nor deterrs them from suing to him by a clouded, angry brow;
He keeps no severe distance from his people, nor deters them from suing to him by a clouded, angry brow;
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smiles and sweetnesse sits upon his face;
smiles and sweetness sits upon his face;
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he is ( Deliciae Sanctorum ) the delight of Saints, and tendernesse it selfe to all his people.
he is (Deliciae Sanctorum) the delight of Saints, and tenderness it self to all his people.
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Fourthly, he is a peaceable Prince, and more then that the very Prince of Peace. He is not onely disposed for Peace,
Fourthly, he is a peaceable Prince, and more then that the very Prince of Peace. He is not only disposed for Peace,
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but he hath peace at his dispose. Kings of the earth command warre;
but he hath peace At his dispose. Kings of the earth command war;
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but they Treat for peace. But if Christ say Peace to the Sea; The winds will obey him And if Christ say peace to the sword, the warre will obey him.
but they Treat for peace. But if christ say Peace to the Sea; The winds will obey him And if christ say peace to the sword, the war will obey him.
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If he will give quietnesse, who then can make trouble, whether it be for a Nation or for a man only. If he will give quietness, who then can make trouble, whither it be for a nation or for a man only.
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Time would faile me to instance further, in those divine heart-reioycing Characters of Sions King.
Time would fail me to instance further, in those divine heart-reioycing Characters of Zions King.
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That which compleates and eternizes our Ioy in Christ as King, is, that he is King eternall, who only hath immortality.
That which completes and eternizes our Joy in christ as King, is, that he is King Eternal, who only hath immortality.
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It clouds our light and kils the spirit of our joy, even while we enjoy excellent Princes, to remember they must dye.
It Clouds our Light and kills the Spirit of our joy, even while we enjoy excellent Princes, to Remember they must die.
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For when that snow melts from the heads of such Aged Princes (as it was said of our late famous Queene Elizabeth, from the feare of her good subjects,
For when that snow melts from the Heads of such Aged Princes (as it was said of our late famous Queen Elizabeth, from the Fear of her good subject's,
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and the hope of her enemies) then (I say) we may expect a Flood.
and the hope of her enemies) then (I say) we may expect a Flood.
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Change of Kings makes often great changes in a state. But in Sion there is no succession of Princes, Christ is perpetuall Dictator there.
Change of Kings makes often great changes in a state. But in Sion there is no succession of Princes, christ is perpetual Dictator there.
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To have a better then he, or to loose him are equally impossible.
To have a better then he, or to lose him Are equally impossible.
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We cannot mend our selves by any change, nor have we any ground to feare a change.
We cannot mend our selves by any change, nor have we any ground to Fear a change.
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And that which sets the crowne upon all our comforts yet faster, is, that as his person is immortall,
And that which sets the crown upon all our comforts yet faster, is, that as his person is immortal,
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so also is his love towards his people; his love is free, he hath no designes upon any in loving them.
so also is his love towards his people; his love is free, he hath no designs upon any in loving them.
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His love is without respect of persons, he makes all his Subiects Favourites. His love is everlasting, none can out us of his favour.
His love is without respect of Persons, he makes all his Subjects Favourites. His love is everlasting, none can out us of his favour.
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We know that a false whisper into a Princes eare, hath blasted all a mans hopes,
We know that a false whisper into a Princes ear, hath blasted all a men hope's,
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and withred all the Interests he had in him before. But no Ziba can accuse us out of the affection of our Heavenly King.
and withered all the Interests he had in him before. But no Ziba can accuse us out of the affection of our Heavenly King.
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Then rejoyce greatly O Daughter of Sion, Shout O Daughter of Ierusalem, Behold thy King. Then rejoice greatly Oh Daughter of Sion, Shout Oh Daughter of Ierusalem, Behold thy King.
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That which the Queene of Sheba said of Solomon as the shadow is fully accomplisht in Christ, who is greater then Solomon. Because the Lord loved Israel,
That which the Queen of Sheba said of Solomon as the shadow is Fully accomplished in christ, who is greater then Solomon. Because the Lord loved Israel,
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therefore made he thee King to doe Iudgement and Iustice. The thrones of some Princes have bin founded in the wrath of God against a people. Therefore made he thee King to do Judgement and Justice The thrones of Some Princes have been founded in the wrath of God against a people.
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I gave thee a King in anger. I gave thee a King in anger.
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But the throne of Christ is founded in the love of God, yea it is all composed and built up of love.
But the throne of christ is founded in the love of God, yea it is all composed and built up of love.
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The whole frame is love, and such love, as will never be out of frame. But have we this cause, of joy and thankfulnes? is Christ King now;
The Whole frame is love, and such love, as will never be out of frame. But have we this cause, of joy and thankfulness? is christ King now;
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or hath he taken to him his great power and raigned? I beleeve we have:or hath he taken to him his great power and reigned? I believe we have:
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I beleeve we may see he hath. 'Tis true the acts and glory of this Kingdome fall not under popular observation.
I believe we may see he hath. It's true the acts and glory of this Kingdom fallen not under popular observation.
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No nor under the observation of the Princes of the Earth. Wicked men will not (cannot) behold the Majesty of the Lord.
No nor under the observation of the Princes of the Earth. Wicked men will not (cannot) behold the Majesty of the Lord.
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Every eye cannot see this King in his beauty.
Every eye cannot see this King in his beauty.
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Therefore it is spoken as a speciall priviledge of him, that walkes uprightly and shuts his eyes from seeing evill, Thine eyes shall see the King in his beautie.
Therefore it is spoken as a special privilege of him, that walks uprightly and shuts his eyes from seeing evil, Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty.
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The proper beauty and Majestie of Christs kingdome is spirituall.
The proper beauty and Majesty of Christ Kingdom is spiritual.
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When Christ came in the flesh and conversed among the Jews every day, they knew him not,
When christ Come in the Flesh and conversed among the jews every day, they knew him not,
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neither do they beleeve on him to this day.
neither do they believe on him to this day.
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As therfore Christs appearance to save his Church, was humility in a mysterie, such as none of the Princes of this world knew;
As Therefore Christ appearance to save his Church, was humility in a mystery, such as none of the Princes of this world knew;
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For (as the Apostle argues) had they knowne it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glorie. For (as the Apostle argues) had they known it, they would not have Crucified the Lord of glory.
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So the appearance of Christ to governe his Church, is Majestie in a mysterie, such as the Princes and men of the world know not,
So the appearance of christ to govern his Church, is Majesty in a mystery, such as the Princes and men of the world know not,
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for did they know it (we may argue from the Apostle) they would not oppose the Lord of glorie.
for did they know it (we may argue from the Apostle) they would not oppose the Lord of glory.
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Antichrist hath usurp'd the great power of Christ, and hath raigned many hundred yeares, yet how many Nations,
Antichrist hath usurped the great power of christ, and hath reigned many hundred Years, yet how many nations,
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and in every Nation how many persons will not beleeve it to this day? His kingdome is tottering and falling and ending,
and in every nation how many Persons will not believe it to this day? His Kingdom is tottering and falling and ending,
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and yet many contend, that it is not yet begun. The raigne of Antichrist is a mysterie too.
and yet many contend, that it is not yet begun. The Reign of Antichrist is a mystery too.
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Neither the raigne of Christ, nor Antichrist is visible to all.
Neither the Reign of christ, nor Antichrist is visible to all.
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The reason why so many see not Antichrist on his throne, is, because they are so neare him.
The reason why so many see not Antichrist on his throne, is, Because they Are so near him.
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And the reason why so many see not Christ on his throne, is, because they are so farre from him.
And the reason why so many see not christ on his throne, is, Because they Are so Far from him.
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They who are neare Antichrist cannot see him, and they only can see Christ, who are neare unto him.
They who Are near Antichrist cannot see him, and they only can see christ, who Are near unto him.
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A great part of the day of Christs raigne shall neither be cleare nor darke, but at evening time it shall be light.
A great part of the day of Christ Reign shall neither be clear nor dark, but At evening time it shall be Light.
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He will at last cast out such rayes of glorie in the administrations of his Kingdome, He will At last cast out such rays of glory in the administrations of his Kingdom,
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as every eye shall either see it or be dazel'd with it. And for the present, if we consult the things which we either heare or see,
as every eye shall either see it or be dazzled with it. And for the present, if we consult the things which we either hear or see,
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if we leave ancient prophecies, and peruse but the historie of these latter yeares.
if we leave ancient prophecies, and peruse but the history of these latter Years.
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What can we conclude lesse, then the Initials of Christs Kingdome, or at least the Prognosticks of his Raigne. When Iohn the Baptist sent two of his Disciples unto Christ, And said unto him, art thou he that should come,
What can we conclude less, then the Initials of Christ Kingdom, or At least the Prognostics of his Reign. When John the Baptist sent two of his Disciples unto christ, And said unto him, art thou he that should come,
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or do we looke for another? Christ answers from his actions, goe and shew John the things which yee do heare and see;
or do we look for Another? christ answers from his actions, go and show John the things which ye do hear and see;
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the blind receive their sight, and the lame walke, the lepers are cleansed, and the deafe heare, the dead are raised up,
the blind receive their sighed, and the lame walk, the lepers Are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead Are raised up,
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and the poore have the Gospel preached to them. At another time when the Jewes came round about him, and said unto him;
and the poor have the Gospel preached to them. At Another time when the Jews Come round about him, and said unto him;
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how long doest thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ tell us plainly.
how long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the christ tell us plainly.
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Iesus answered, I told you, but ye beleeved not, the workes which I do in my Fathers name, they beare witnesse of me. Iesus answered, I told you, but you believed not, the works which I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
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We may thus answer all Querists about the raigne of Christ, consider of the things which ye heare and see.
We may thus answer all Querists about the Reign of christ, Consider of the things which you hear and see.
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The spiritually blind begin to have their eyes unscaled and receive their sight, many lamed in prisons walke abroad at liberty, many who were deafe at the voice of truth, now heare it:
The spiritually blind begin to have their eyes unscaled and receive their sighed, many lamed in prisons walk abroad At liberty, many who were deaf At the voice of truth, now hear it:
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some who were civilly dead under oppressions and persecutions are raised up, and thousands of poore soules have the Gospel preached unto them.
Some who were civilly dead under oppressions and persecutions Are raised up, and thousands of poor Souls have the Gospel preached unto them.
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Proud ones are abased, they are scattered in the imaginations of their owne hearts;
Proud ones Are abased, they Are scattered in the Imaginations of their own hearts;
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mighty ones are put from their seats, and they of low degree are exalted ▪ Errours are discountenanc'd, truth is enquired after, ceremonies and superstitions are cast out, monuments of Popery and Paganisme are cast downe;
mighty ones Are put from their seats, and they of low degree Are exalted ▪ Errors Are discountenanced, truth is inquired After, ceremonies and superstitions Are cast out, monuments of Popery and Paganism Are cast down;
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the beautie of Idols is stained, and the coverings of the graven images are defiled.
the beauty of Idols is stained, and the coverings of the graved Images Are defiled.
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May we not argue from all these, for this enthronization of Christ, as they did fo his incarnation, Ioh. 7. 31. When Christ commeth will he doe moe miracles (marvels I am sure they are) then these which now are done? I believe he will doe more and greater marvels then these,
May we not argue from all these, for this enthronization of christ, as they did foe his incarnation, John 7. 31. When christ comes will he do more Miracles (marvels I am sure they Are) then these which now Are done? I believe he will do more and greater marvels then these,
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but doe ye not thinke these worthy the Annals of Christs raigne? Will it not be an honourable record,
but do you not think these worthy the Annals of Christ Reign? Will it not be an honourable record,
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for future ages, to enter these things as acted Regnante Christo, Christo duce & auspice Christo?
for future ages, to enter these things as acted Regnante Christ, Christ duce & auspice Christ?
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Will not your late Victorie memoriz'd this day become the historie of Christs raigne? While I remember how that noble Northerne-light was insulted over in wanton-witted rimes,
Will not your late Victory memorized this day become the history of Christ Reign? While I Remember how that noble Northerne-light was insulted over in wanton-witted rhymes,
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as burnt downe into the socket, yea as quite extinct:
as burned down into the socket, yea as quite extinct:
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And so extinct that he was prophecied or prayed incapable of ever being lighted up againe,
And so extinct that he was prophesied or prayed incapable of ever being lighted up again,
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for the direction either of Sea-men or souldiers in the North.
for the direction either of Seamen or Soldiers in the North.
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I cannot but conceive that Christ hath by more then ordinary Providence brought oyle againe to that lampe,
I cannot but conceive that christ hath by more then ordinary Providence brought oil again to that lamp,
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and caused him to shine brighter (out of those obscurities) then ever he did before,
and caused him to shine Brighter (out of those Obscurities) then ever he did before,
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even to rebuke the madnesse of those wild-headed Prophets, or to make those Diviners yet more mad.
even to rebuke the madness of those wild-headed prophets, or to make those Diviners yet more mad.
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And because they tryumph'd, that they had beaten all enemies out of the field, but prayer,
And Because they triumphed, that they had beaten all enemies out of the field, but prayer,
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and no prayer was left to oppose them (for the Letany was almost every where on their side) but the prayers (as they call them) of addle heads and sick brains.
and no prayer was left to oppose them (for the Letany was almost every where on their side) but the Prayers (as they call them) of addle Heads and sick brains.
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Therfore also, Jesus Christ to vindicate this despised Ordinance, hath let them fall in all places by that which they little thought could stand before them;
Therefore also, jesus christ to vindicate this despised Ordinance, hath let them fallen in all places by that which they little Thought could stand before them;
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The prayers (as they count madnesse and distractions) of a mad distracted people.
The Prayers (as they count madness and distractions) of a mad distracted people.
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And doe not those successes look like the successes of Christs kingdome, which are given in to the prayer of faith, put up in the Name of Christ?
And do not those Successes look like the Successes of Christ Kingdom, which Are given in to the prayer of faith, put up in the Name of christ?
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For the close of this point, let me bespeake you as the Lord doth the Jewes by the Prophet Micah, O my people remember now what Balak King of Moab consulted,
For the close of this point, let me bespeak you as the Lord does the Jews by the Prophet micah, Oh my people Remember now what Balak King of Moab consulted,
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and what Balaam the sonne of Beor answered him from Sittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the righteousnesse of the Lord. and what balaam the son of Beor answered him from Sittim unto Gilgal, that you may know the righteousness of the Lord.
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Remember O England what hath been consulted and attempted against thee, from the first step of thy travels in the way of Reformation,
remember Oh England what hath been consulted and attempted against thee, from the First step of thy travels in the Way of Reformation,
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untill this houre, Remember how the counsels of all Balaks, with the answers of all Balams against thee, have been blasted,
until this hour, remember how the Counsels of all Balaks, with the answers of all Balams against thee, have been blasted,
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and their joynt attempts defeated, Remember well (which we are this day remembring) what hath been done from York-shire to Pembroke-shire (of such extent is the stage of this dayes mercies) That yee may know the righteousnesse of the Lord,
and their joint attempts defeated, remember well (which we Are this day remembering) what hath been done from Yorkshire to Pembrokeshire (of such extent is the stage of this days Mercies) That ye may know the righteousness of the Lord,
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and see prints of the raigne of Christ.
and see prints of the Reign of christ.
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Lactantius speaking of the raigne of Christ in another notion, then any thoughts of mine can yet take in (for he maintains his personall comming) tels us that before Christ comes, he shall give this signe.Lactantius speaking of the Reign of christ in Another notion, then any thoughts of mine can yet take in (for he maintains his personal coming) tells us that before christ comes, he shall give this Signen.
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Suddenly a Sword (saith he) shall fall from heaven, whereby the righteous may know that the Captaine of the holy Militia is about to descend. Suddenly a Sword (Says he) shall fallen from heaven, whereby the righteous may know that the Captain of the holy Militia is about to descend.
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As I assert not his opinion about the personall raigne of Christ, so neither can I agree to his signe, (if that be his meaning) the visible falling of a materiall Sword. I know no warrant we have to expect such tokens.
As I assert not his opinion about the personal Reign of christ, so neither can I agree to his Signen, (if that be his meaning) the visible falling of a material Sword. I know no warrant we have to expect such tokens.
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But surely, in Allusion, I may safely make this use of it, when we see a Sword falling from heaven, that is, a warre begun and carried on by extraordinary providences, farre beyond the thoughts and designes of men, we may more then probably conclude, that Christ is come to be Captaine of that Militia, that he hath taken to him his great power and raigneth.
But surely, in Allusion, I may safely make this use of it, when we see a Sword falling from heaven, that is, a war begun and carried on by extraordinary providences, Far beyond the thoughts and designs of men, we may more then probably conclude, that christ is come to be Captain of that Militia, that he hath taken to him his great power and Reigneth.
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Object. But if Christ be upon his throne, why are not all his enemies under his foot-stoole? If Christ be a King, why doth Babylon sit still as a Queen? Answ. Babylons ruine is graduall; Object. But if christ be upon his throne, why Are not all his enemies under his footstool? If christ be a King, why does Babylon fit still as a Queen? Answer Babylons ruin is gradual;
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as Babylon was not built in a day, so Babylon shall not fall in a day.
as Babylon was not built in a day, so Babylon shall not fallen in a day.
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Obj. But the Text saith, Her plagues shall come in one day, death and mourning and famine, Object But the Text Says, Her plagues shall come in one day, death and mourning and famine,
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and she shall be utterly burnt with fire. Answ. One day cannot here be taken strictly, for the duration of 24 hours.and she shall be utterly burned with fire. Answer One day cannot Here be taken strictly, for the duration of 24 hours.
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Famine cannot begin and end, assault and kill in, one such day.
Famine cannot begin and end, assault and kill in, one such day.
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Then, one day, is a short time, or suddenly, unexpectedly, when Babylon shall sit fastest and safest in her owne thoughts, saying, I shall see no sorrow, then her plagues and pangs shall come upon her,
Then, one day, is a short time, or suddenly, unexpectedly, when Babylon shall fit fastest and Safest in her own thoughts, saying, I shall see no sorrow, then her plagues and pangs shall come upon her,
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as paine upon a woman with child, and she shall not escape.
as pain upon a woman with child, and she shall not escape.
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Againe, these plagues in one day, may be taken for the period and perfection of her plagues.
Again, these plagues in one day, may be taken for the Period and perfection of her plagues.
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As a mighty tree which hath stood many hundred stroakes of the axe, at the last fals at one blow:
As a mighty tree which hath stood many hundred Strokes of the axe, At the last falls At one blow:
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or as a strong City which hath bin many months, some yeares (perhaps) besieged, being at the last taken;
or as a strong city which hath been many months, Some Years (perhaps) besieged, being At the last taken;
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all her plagues, may be said to come upon her in one day.
all her plagues, may be said to come upon her in one day.
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Such is the case of Babylon, Axes have bin laid to her root a long time;
Such is the case of Babylon, Axes have been laid to her root a long time;
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long siedge hath bin laid, many batteries made against her wals and gates. She must fall at length by one stroake, and be taken as in one day.
long siege hath been laid, many batteries made against her walls and gates. She must fallen At length by one stroke, and be taken as in one day.
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Hence the fall of Antichrist is spoken of, not as an instantaneous, but as a continued act, he goeth into perdition. Even while Christ raignes, Antichrist will play Rex in the world;
Hence the fallen of Antichrist is spoken of, not as an instantaneous, but as a continued act, he Goes into perdition. Even while christ reigns, Antichrist will play Rex in the world;
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and like a wilde beast rage, and doe mischiefe after he is in the toyls, and hath received his deaths wound.
and like a wild beast rage, and do mischief After he is in the toils, and hath received his death's wound.
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Christs is a gradually rising, ascending, and growing Kingdome, Antichrists is a gradually falling descending and declining Kingdom.
Christ is a gradually rising, ascending, and growing Kingdom, Antichrists is a gradually falling descending and declining Kingdom.
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Antichrist will have some shew of a Kingdome, untill Christ hath a full and compleate kingdome.
Antichrist will have Some show of a Kingdom, until christ hath a full and complete Kingdom.
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That it was the beginnings and first appearances of Christ in his great power and raigne, which caused the Elders to breake forth into these gratefull Acclamations, appeares in the words immediately following, And the Nations were angry (he doth not say they were all presently subdued) they fret and fume and vexe to see the beginnings and some increases of the Kingdome of Christ.
That it was the beginnings and First appearances of christ in his great power and Reign, which caused the Elders to break forth into these grateful Acclamations, appears in the words immediately following, And the nations were angry (he does not say they were all presently subdued) they fret and fume and vex to see the beginnings and Some increases of the Kingdom of christ.
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This anger quickly breaks out into opposition; so some understand the last words of the 19th verse;
This anger quickly breaks out into opposition; so Some understand the last words of the 19th verse;
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And there were lightnings and voyces and thunderings, and an Earth quake, and great haile. And there were lightnings and voices and thunderings, and an Earth quake, and great hail.
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As if the anger of these Nations, did administer them Armes, to trouble the whole world and mingle heaven and earth together, rather then Antichrists kingdome should goe downe.
As if the anger of these nations, did administer them Arms, to trouble the Whole world and mingle heaven and earth together, rather then Antichrists Kingdom should go down.
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All troubles were not ended, all enemies were not quel'd by the power of Christ, when these Elders gave thanks to Christ for taking to him his great power. Hence observe,
All Troubles were not ended, all enemies were not quelled by the power of christ, when these Elders gave thanks to christ for taking to him his great power. Hence observe,
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That the first acts and appearances of Christ taking to him his power and raigning, call his people to this dutie of thanksgiving. That the First acts and appearances of christ taking to him his power and reigning, call his people to this duty of thanksgiving.
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As soon as Christ begins to worke for us we should begin to praise him. We cannot blesse God too soone, 'tis seldome but we blesse him too late:
As soon as christ begins to work for us we should begin to praise him. We cannot bless God too soon, it's seldom but we bless him too late:
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the very dawnings of deliverance should awaken us to Thankfulnesse. Christ speaks of some events, which are the beginnings of sorrow.
the very dawnings of deliverance should awaken us to Thankfulness. christ speaks of Some events, which Are the beginnings of sorrow.
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All these are the beginnings of sorrows. And then we should begin to be humbled. All these Are the beginnings of sorrows. And then we should begin to be humbled.
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Some events are but the beginnings of joy, yet then we should begin to be thankefull. For,
some events Are but the beginnings of joy, yet then we should begin to be thankful. For,
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First the love and care and faithfulnes of Christ to and for his Church, are stampt upon every such act.
First the love and care and faithfulness of christ to and for his Church, Are stamped upon every such act.
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Little deliverances are full of love.
Little Deliverances Are full of love.
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, and the love of Christ in the least, is better then the greatest deliverance. 2dly we have not deserved any mercy or deliverance at all;
, and the love of christ in the least, is better then the greatest deliverance. 2dly we have not deserved any mercy or deliverance At all;
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what we cannot deserve, we must acknowledge:
what we cannot deserve, we must acknowledge:
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and where merit stops thankfulnes must begin. 3dly to praise God for the beginnings of mercy, is the readiest way to receive perfect mercies.
and where merit stops thankfulness must begin. 3dly to praise God for the beginnings of mercy, is the Readiest Way to receive perfect Mercies.
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To give thanks for a benefit before we receive it, engages the promiser to bestow it. 4thly the beginnings of mercy, are assurances of perfect mercy.
To give thanks for a benefit before we receive it, engages the promiser to bestow it. 4thly the beginnings of mercy, Are assurances of perfect mercy.
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If the light of our deliverance be but like the darke cloud which the servant of Eliah saw, only as big as a mans hand, we may thence conclude, that it will shortly irradiate the whole Heavens,
If the Light of our deliverance be but like the dark cloud which the servant of Elijah saw, only as big as a men hand, we may thence conclude, that it will shortly irradiate the Whole Heavens,
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and that it will never cease encreasing till it come to a perfect day;
and that it will never cease increasing till it come to a perfect day;
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til (as it is prophesied) the light of the moon be as the light of the sun and the light of the sun seven-fold as the light of seven dayes.
till (as it is prophesied) the Light of the moon be as the Light of the sun and the Light of the sun sevenfold as the Light of seven days.
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If we see Christ lay but one stone in the foundation of a worke, we may rest confident of the topstone.
If we see christ lay but one stone in the Foundation of a work, we may rest confident of the topstone.
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For he is the wise builder, who intending to build a Tower hath sat down first and counted the cost.
For he is the wise builder, who intending to built a Tower hath sat down First and counted the cost.
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Christ knew the charge of the whole work to a penny, the very first hour he undertook it.
christ knew the charge of the Whole work to a penny, the very First hour he undertook it.
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And he knows he hath enough in the treasury both of his wisdom and power, to carry it thorough.
And he knows he hath enough in the treasury both of his Wisdom and power, to carry it through.
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He wil not be mockt, with, This is He who began to build and was not able to finish.
He will not be mocked, with, This is He who began to built and was not able to finish.
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Yea Christ is like that King (spoken of v. 31.) going to make warre against another King, who sits downe and consulteth whether hee be able with ten thousand to meet him, that cometh against him with twenty thousand.
Yea christ is like that King (spoken of v. 31.) going to make war against Another King, who sits down and consulteth whither he be able with ten thousand to meet him, that comes against him with twenty thousand.
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Christ can if he pleaseth bring twenty to ten, yea a hundred to one, against his enemies,
christ can if he Pleases bring twenty to ten, yea a hundred to one, against his enemies,
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and if he pleases he can cause ten to chase twenty, yea one to put a hundred to flight.
and if he Pleases he can cause ten to chase twenty, yea one to put a hundred to flight.
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For it is all one with Christ, to save with few or more, with many or with one.
For it is all one with christ, to save with few or more, with many or with one.
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Let this both warrant and encourage our practise in praising God this day. It is fit for us to wait till God gives us in all our mercies,
Let this both warrant and encourage our practice in praising God this day. It is fit for us to wait till God gives us in all our Mercies,
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but it is most unfit to let God waite for thankes, till we enjoy all our mercies.
but it is most unfit to let God wait for thanks, till we enjoy all our Mercies.
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We must not take particulars and parcels, and say, we will pay our praises and reckon with God, about thanks, for all together.
We must not take particulars and parcels, and say, we will pay our praises and reckon with God, about thanks, for all together.
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What though all be not done? what though these be but the beginnings of our deliverance? The Iewes rejoyced in God who had done great things for them,
What though all be not done? what though these be but the beginnings of our deliverance? The Iewes rejoiced in God who had done great things for them,
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and yet they were in captivity still. The Lord doth great things for a people, who yet may be in great straights,
and yet they were in captivity still. The Lord does great things for a people, who yet may be in great straights,
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and have great troubles upon them.
and have great Troubles upon them.
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Is all that we have received nothing, except we receive all? yea, what though God in our dayes should do no more? is not what he hath done worth our thankes? A day of victory is worth a day of thanksgiving at any time.
Is all that we have received nothing, except we receive all? yea, what though God in our days should do no more? is not what he hath done worth our thanks? A day of victory is worth a day of thanksgiving At any time.
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Let it not repent you (it will not repent any who praise God uprightly) that you have praised God for this victory,
Let it not Repent you (it will not Repent any who praise God uprightly) that you have praised God for this victory,
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though you should have no more;
though you should have no more;
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and which is more, though you should meet newes at the Church doore, that any of,
and which is more, though you should meet news At the Church door, that any of,
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or all our armies have received an overthrow, yet you have no reason to repent of the praises of this day.
or all our armies have received an overthrow, yet you have no reason to Repent of the praises of this day.
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A heathen will teach better practicall divinity, then to repent of thankes for benefits received, when those benefits are not continued. A heathen will teach better practical divinity, then to Repent of thanks for benefits received, when those benefits Are not continued.
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The end of a benefit must not be counted an injury, nor must we think that there is no present benefit, The end of a benefit must not be counted an injury, nor must we think that there is no present benefit,
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but in benefits which are present. but in benefits which Are present.
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In the last place, it is very considerable that in these grounds of the Elders joy, their owne interests are quite left out:
In the last place, it is very considerable that in these grounds of the Elders joy, their own interests Are quite left out:
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Here is no mention of their owne safety, and settlement, of their own peace, or prosperitie, of their victories over or revenges upon their enemies;
Here is no mention of their own safety, and settlement, of their own peace, or Prosperity, of their victories over or revenges upon their enemies;
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Their hearts runne out upon the advancement of Christs honour, the thing which pleases and takes most upon their spirits, is, that Christ tooke to him his great power and raigned. Hence observe,
Their hearts run out upon the advancement of Christ honour, the thing which Pleases and Takes most upon their spirits, is, that christ took to him his great power and reigned. Hence observe,
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That which gives most content to the Saints in all victories and successes, is to see Christ a gainer, in power and in honour. That which gives most content to the Saints in all victories and Successes, is to see christ a gainer, in power and in honour.
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It is more joy to them that Christ hath glorie, then that themselves have safety.
It is more joy to them that christ hath glory, then that themselves have safety.
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As it is with the Saints in their publike sorrowes, they can easily beare their owne losses,
As it is with the Saints in their public sorrows, they can Easily bear their own losses,
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but when Christ looses, they cannot bear it.
but when christ looses, they cannot bear it.
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When Israel was in fight with the Philistines, Old Eli sate upon a seat by the wayes side watching,
When Israel was in fight with the philistines, Old Eli sat upon a seat by the ways side watching,
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for his heart trembled for the Arke of God. And when the sad Messenger reported, Israel is fled before the Philistines,
for his heart trembled for the Ark of God. And when the sad Messenger reported, Israel is fled before the philistines,
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and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sonnes also Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the arke of God is taken. and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two Sons also Hophni and Phinehas, Are dead, and the Ark of God is taken.
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At the fall of that word (saith the Text) when he made mention of the arke of God, Eli fell backward, &c. That word was as a dagger at his heart,
At the fallen of that word (Says the Text) when he made mention of the Ark of God, Eli fell backward, etc. That word was as a dagger At his heart,
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for he knew the reproach which would follow, where is now your God? So when the Israelites were worsted by,
for he knew the reproach which would follow, where is now your God? So when the Israelites were worsted by,
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and fled from the men of Ai, Joshua rent his cloaths, and fell to the earth upon his face before the Arke of the Lord,
and fled from the men of Ai, joshua rend his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the Ark of the Lord,
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and said, alas, Lord God, wherefore hast thou brought this people at all over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us, &c. But was it only the death of thirty six men,and said, alas, Lord God, Wherefore hast thou brought this people At all over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the amorites to destroy us, etc. But was it only the death of thirty six men,
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or the dishonour fallen upon his Armie, or the feare of cutting off the name of Israel, (as he speakes a little after) which fetch'd these complaints from valiant Ioshua? No, there was more then all these:
or the dishonour fallen upon his Army, or the Fear of cutting off the name of Israel, (as he speaks a little After) which fetched these complaints from valiant Ioshua? No, there was more then all these:
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And that breakes forth in the last words of his prayer, ( v. 9.) And what wilt thou doe unto thy great name? As if he had said, we came not over Iordane to make our owne names great,
And that breaks forth in the last words of his prayer, (v. 9.) And what wilt thou do unto thy great name? As if he had said, we Come not over Iordane to make our own names great,
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but to make thy name great.
but to make thy name great.
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And if by the blotting out of our name from under heaven, thy name might be advanced among these Heathens,
And if by the blotting out of our name from under heaven, thy name might be advanced among these heathens,
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how willingly should we embrace our destruction, that thou mightest raise up thy honour upon our ruine.
how willingly should we embrace our destruction, that thou Mightest raise up thy honour upon our ruin.
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But Lord these Amorites will blaspheme and darken thine honour through our destruction. Therefore what wilt thou doe to thy great Name.
But Lord these amorites will Blaspheme and darken thine honour through our destruction. Therefore what wilt thou do to thy great Name.
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Now as in all the overthrowes, the heart of a godly man trembles most for the Arke of God:
Now as in all the overthrows, the heart of a godly man trembles most for the Ark of God:
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and mournes most, fearing reproach should be cast upon the name of God:
and mourns most, fearing reproach should be cast upon the name of God:
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So in all victories his heart triumphs most for the Arke of God, and he gives thankes chiefly for joy, that honour is brought to the name of God.
So in all victories his heart Triumphos most for the Ark of God, and he gives thanks chiefly for joy, that honour is brought to the name of God.
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The righteous shall rejoyce when he seeth the vengeance (saith holy David) he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, that is, either abundance of that bad blood shall be spilt, The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance (Says holy David) he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, that is, either abundance of that bad blood shall be spilled,
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and it shall be powred like water in the streets, so that the righteous may goe over shoes in it, if he will:
and it shall be poured like water in the streets, so that the righteous may go over shoes in it, if he will:
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or onely thus, hee shall have comfort (in those hot Countries washing of the feet was for the refreshment of the weary, to which custome the holy Ghost seemes here to allude) he (I say) shall have comfort and refreshing by the death of wicked men, as weary travellers have by washing their feet.
or only thus, he shall have Comfort (in those hight Countries washing of the feet was for the refreshment of the weary, to which custom the holy Ghost seems Here to allude) he (I say) shall have Comfort and refreshing by the death of wicked men, as weary travellers have by washing their feet.
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Yet not barely in their death, or in the vengeance that fals upon them (these are objects too low,
Yet not barely in their death, or in the vengeance that falls upon them (these Are objects too low,
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and very unsutable to the joy of Saints) but in this, that by their death the glory of God is vindicated.
and very unsuitable to the joy of Saints) but in this, that by their death the glory of God is vindicated.
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Thus the next verse teaches us to expound it.
Thus the next verse Teaches us to expound it.
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So that a man (one that hath but the light of common reason to guide his tongue) shall say, verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God that judgeth the earth. So that a man (one that hath but the Light of Common reason to guide his tongue) shall say, verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God that Judgeth the earth.
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While wicked men flourish, righteous men are looked upon (by the men of the world) as if God had forsaken them,
While wicked men flourish, righteous men Are looked upon (by the men of the world) as if God had forsaken them,
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or had nothing in all his treasures left to recompence them, & God is looked on (by the same carnall eyes) as if he were violently driven from his throne,
or had nothing in all his treasures left to recompense them, & God is looked on (by the same carnal eyes) as if he were violently driven from his throne,
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or had voluntarily forsaken the earth.
or had voluntarily forsaken the earth.
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But when once his hand takes hold on vengeance, and he makes his arrows drunke with the bloud of the wicked:
But when once his hand Takes hold on vengeance, and he makes his arrows drunk with the blood of the wicked:
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then worldly men shall recant their erroneous conceits, both concerning righteous men, and the most righteous God,
then worldly men shall recant their erroneous conceits, both Concerning righteous men, and the most righteous God,
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and say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God that judgeth the Earth.
and say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily there is a God that Judgeth the Earth.
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We confesse we were mistaken, we see our confutation written in blood of these men,
We confess we were mistaken, we see our confutation written in blood of these men,
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or the bloud of these wicked men speakes aloud (as the bloud of righteous Abel did to God for judgement) that God is a righteous Iudge.
or the blood of these wicked men speaks aloud (as the blood of righteous Abel did to God for judgement) that God is a righteous Judge.
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Now this is the thing which caused the righteous to rejoyce in the vengeance, namely to see God repair'd in honour,
Now this is the thing which caused the righteous to rejoice in the vengeance, namely to see God repaired in honour,
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and set right in the opinion of men. The reason of all is: First, because the Saints make Christs honour the end of all their undertakings.
and Set right in the opinion of men. The reason of all is: First, Because the Saints make Christ honour the end of all their undertakings.
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Whether they eate or drinke, whether they consult or act, whether they make warre or peace,
Whither they eat or drink, whither they consult or act, whither they make war or peace,
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whether they fight or treat or whatsoever they doe, they doe all to the glory of God;
whither they fight or Treat or whatsoever they do, they do all to the glory of God;
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and therefore when God is glorified, they are satisfied and rest as in their end.
and Therefore when God is glorified, they Are satisfied and rest as in their end.
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They cannot take content in any thing, wherein Christ is not All. They can rejoyce in their own weakenesse,
They cannot take content in any thing, wherein christ is not All. They can rejoice in their own weakness,
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so Christ may have power, they can triumph in their own slavery, so Christ may raign.
so christ may have power, they can triumph in their own slavery, so christ may Reign.
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But they cannot rejoyce in their own power or liberty without the crosse of Christ, wherby they are saved,
But they cannot rejoice in their own power or liberty without the cross of christ, whereby they Are saved,
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and in the crown of Christ, whereby they are ruled. Secondly, they know that their owne interests are wrapt up in Christs;
and in the crown of christ, whereby they Are ruled. Secondly, they know that their own interests Are wrapped up in Christ;
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and if he gaine, they cannot loose. God hath inseparably espoused his owne glory with his peoples good.
and if he gain, they cannot lose. God hath inseparably espoused his own glory with his peoples good.
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As Christ died not for himselfe, so neither doth he raigne for himselfe. Whatsoever he doth as Mediatour, he doth for his Church.
As christ died not for himself, so neither does he Reign for himself. Whatsoever he does as Mediator, he does for his Church.
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Hence they can looke upon the power of Christ, as their power, or power for them,
Hence they can look upon the power of christ, as their power, or power for them,
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and they looke upon the kingdome of Christ, as their kingdome, or as a kingdome set up for them, Because I live (saith Christ to beleevers) ye shall live also, and therein he saith (in effect) to beleevers, because I raigne, yee shall raigne also. While Christ is full, his people shall not want,
and they look upon the Kingdom of christ, as their Kingdom, or as a Kingdom Set up for them, Because I live (Says christ to believers) you shall live also, and therein he Says (in Effect) to believers, Because I Reign, ye shall Reign also. While christ is full, his people shall not want,
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and while Christ hath power, his people shall not fall.
and while christ hath power, his people shall not fallen.
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As then they would not, so they need not looke further then the advance of Christ,
As then they would not, so they need not look further then the advance of christ,
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for the ground of their joy, for in and with Christ they also are advanced.
for the ground of their joy, for in and with christ they also Are advanced.
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Christ is afflicted in all their afflictions, and in all the exaltations of Christ they are exalted.
christ is afflicted in all their afflictions, and in all the exaltations of christ they Are exalted.
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Then, be hence directed in what, and for what chiefly to rejoyce and give thankes this day.
Then, be hence directed in what, and for what chiefly to rejoice and give thanks this day.
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Say not, we give thee thanks ô Lord God Almighty, because we have got power and have prevailed,
Say not, we give thee thanks o Lord God Almighty, Because we have god power and have prevailed,
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because we have got honour and are exalted, because we have got a victory, and many of our enemies are subdued;
Because we have god honour and Are exalted, Because we have god a victory, and many of our enemies Are subdued;
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this were to give thanks for our selves while we give thanks unto God. It was a great charge upon the people of the Jewes, that they fasted to, or for themselves.
this were to give thanks for our selves while we give thanks unto God. It was a great charge upon the people of the Jews, that they fasted to, or for themselves.
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When yee fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh moneth, even those seventie yeares, did yee at all fast unto me, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh Monn, even those seventie Years, did ye At all fast unto me,
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even to me? It would be very sad, if we should give the Lord occasion to renew this charge upon our feast this day;even to me? It would be very sad, if we should give the Lord occasion to renew this charge upon our feast this day;
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Have ye at all feasted unto me, even unto me? It is as dangerous and unbecomming to feast to our selves,Have you At all feasted unto me, even unto me? It is as dangerous and unbecoming to feast to our selves,
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as to fast to our selves. This were to give thankes like a Roman, not like a Christian State.
as to fast to our selves. This were to give thanks like a Roman, not like a Christian State.
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Heathens triumph'd and gave thanks to their gods for victories, because their enemies were conquer'd,
heathens triumphed and gave thanks to their God's for victories, Because their enemies were conquered,
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because their peace and safety were ensur'd, because their honour was encreas'd and their Empire enlarged.
Because their peace and safety were insured, Because their honour was increased and their Empire enlarged.
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But Christians must give thankes for victories, because the power of Christ is magnified, and his kingdome in a way of exaltation over All. It is observable that the foure and twenty Elders worshipping God (in the fourth of the Revelation) cast their Crownes before the throne saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glorie and honour and power; for thou hast created all things,
But Christians must give thanks for victories, Because the power of christ is magnified, and his Kingdom in a Way of exaltation over All. It is observable that the foure and twenty Elders worshipping God (in the fourth of the Revelation) cast their Crowns before the throne saying, Thou art worthy, Oh Lord, to receive glory and honour and power; for thou hast created all things,
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and for thy pleasure they are and were created. and for thy pleasure they Are and were created.
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Observe, they do not praise God for creating a world, wherein they had received so much pleasure,
Observe, they do not praise God for creating a world, wherein they had received so much pleasure,
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so many conveniences, such comforts and refreshings;
so many conveniences, such comforts and refreshings;
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but as if it had not been worth the while to reflect upon themselves, or any concernement of theirs in the world,
but as if it had not been worth the while to reflect upon themselves, or any concernment of theirs in the world,
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as if God had made a world only for himselfe to dwell in;
as if God had made a world only for himself to dwell in;
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They blesse him for creating all things, purely and precisely under this notion, because for his pleasure they are and were created.
They bless him for creating all things, purely and precisely under this notion, Because for his pleasure they Are and were created.
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In this one point lies the very spirit, of all the spiritualnesse of this great duty.
In this one point lies the very Spirit, of all the spiritualness of this great duty.
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When we can so praise God for blessings received as if not we, but he himselfe had received them.
When we can so praise God for blessings received as if not we, but he himself had received them.
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It is the very heaven of heavenly mindednesse, when we can rejoyce that all things are done for the pleasure of God.
It is the very heaven of heavenly Mindedness, when we can rejoice that all things Are done for the pleasure of God.
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Armies are created of God, warre is created of God, victorie is created of God, as much and as truly as ever the world was created of God.
Armies Are created of God, war is created of God, victory is created of God, as much and as truly as ever the world was created of God.
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Say therefore (yee who have the honour of our civill Eldership, and all who are here assembled to joyne in this great duty) say, Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive glorie and honor,
Say Therefore (ye who have the honour of our civil Eldership, and all who Are Here assembled to join in this great duty) say, Thou art worthy Oh Lord, to receive glory and honour,
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and power, for thou hast created al these things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. and power, for thou hast created all these things, and for thy pleasure they Are and were created.
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For thy pleasure our Armies are and were raised; for thy pleasure our warre is, and hath bin continued;
For thy pleasure our Armies Are and were raised; for thy pleasure our war is, and hath been continued;
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for thy pleasure our enemies are and have bin opposed; for thy pleasure this victorie is and was obtained.
for thy pleasure our enemies Are and have been opposed; for thy pleasure this victory is and was obtained.
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We then feed most sweetly upon mercies, when the pleasure of God swallows up all. We then feed most sweetly upon Mercies, when the pleasure of God Swallows up all.
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And from this principle we may aboundantly answer that Objection, which some seemingly-compassionate spirits raise against this dutie.
And from this principle we may abundantly answer that Objection, which Some seemingly-compassionate spirits raise against this duty.
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What! give thankes when men are slaine? What! Rejoyce when so many, of our owne blood and Nation, lie weltring in their bloud? Is not this not only not Christian,
What! give thanks when men Are slain? What! Rejoice when so many, of our own blood and nation, lie weltering in their blood? Is not this not only not Christian,
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but inhumane? Let such objectors know, we are (I am sure we ought to be,
but inhumane? Let such objectors know, we Are (I am sure we ought to be,
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and we are now taught to be) so farre from rejoycing, because men (though our enemies) are slaine and their blood spilt, that we doe not rejoyce,
and we Are now taught to be) so Far from rejoicing, Because men (though our enemies) Are slain and their blood spilled, that we do not rejoice,
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because we our selves are safe and our blood not spilt. We are not giving thankes, because men are ruin'd, but because Christ raignes;
Because we our selves Are safe and our blood not spilled. We Are not giving thanks, Because men Are ruined, but Because christ reigns;
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Joy (in such a duty as this) below the throne of Christ, is too low for the spirit of an Elder.
Joy (in such a duty as this) below the throne of christ, is too low for the Spirit of an Elder.
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And if Christ will set up his Throne upon millions of carkasses of the slaine, it well becomes an Elder, all the Elders to rejoyce and give thanks.
And if christ will Set up his Throne upon millions of carcases of the slain, it well becomes an Elder, all the Elders to rejoice and give thanks.
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I shall now onely leave some few briefe counsels with you (Honourable and Beloved) as results from all that hath been spoken, and so conclude.
I shall now only leave Some few brief Counsels with you (Honourable and beloved) as results from all that hath been spoken, and so conclude.
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First, labour to walk worthy of this victory.
First, labour to walk worthy of this victory.
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It is good to give thankes with our lips, but it is best to give thanks with our lives.
It is good to give thanks with our lips, but it is best to give thanks with our lives.
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Thankes acted is better then thankes said. Let this mercie make you holy. They get little good by victories, who are not better by victories.
Thanks acted is better then thanks said. Let this mercy make you holy. They get little good by victories, who Are not better by victories.
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Secondly, let this experience worke hope. Hope is the most naturall and proper effect of experience.
Secondly, let this experience work hope. Hope is the most natural and proper Effect of experience.
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Your work is not all done, nor your dangers all blowne over, get confidence of future successes, from past successes.
Your work is not all done, nor your dangers all blown over, get confidence of future Successes, from past Successes.
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A daring Goliah should be lookt upon as vanquish't, when we can remember a vanquish't Lion and a Beare.
A daring Goliath should be looked upon as vanquished, when we can Remember a vanquished lion and a Bear.
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Argue downe all unbeliefe, as the Apostle doth, God who hath delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver:
Argue down all unbelief, as the Apostle does, God who hath Delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver:
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in him wee trust that he will yet deliver us, Let there never be found in any Historie to be written of your actions, such a record against you, in him we trust that he will yet deliver us, Let there never be found in any History to be written of your actions, such a record against you,
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as stands to this day against the Israelites, who sung a Psalme of praise for drowning Pharaoh and his host in the Sea, at the beginning of the Chapter,
as Stands to this day against the Israelites, who sung a Psalm of praise for drowning Pharaoh and his host in the Sea, At the beginning of the Chapter,
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and fell a murmuring, being but a little stress't for sweet water, at the end of the Chapter.
and fell a murmuring, being but a little stressed for sweet water, At the end of the Chapter.
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Thirdly, gather strength in prayer from these praises. As prayer engages unto praise, so praise encourages unto prayer.
Thirdly, gather strength in prayer from these praises. As prayer engages unto praise, so praise encourages unto prayer.
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The joy of the Lord is our strength to aske. And when God is giving, it is seasonable to aske more.The joy of the Lord is our strength to ask. And when God is giving, it is seasonable to ask more.
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The Jewes in Babylon had great things done for them, so great, that they thought themselves in a dreame, and the newes too good to be true:
The Jews in Babylon had great things done for them, so great, that they Thought themselves in a dream, and the news too good to be true:
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so great, that yet it overcame their unbeliefe, and their mouthes were filled with laughter, and their tongues with singing; so great, that yet it overcame their unbelief, and their mouths were filled with laughter, and their tongues with singing;
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so great, that they among the Heathen said, the Lord hath done great things for them: so great, that they among the Heathen said, the Lord hath done great things for them:
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and then it was time for them to take up the ditty from the Heathens lips and say, The Lord hath done great things for us, wherof we are glad:
and then it was time for them to take up the ditty from the heathens lips and say, The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we Are glad:
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yet (as it were) with the same breath they fall a praying as hard,
yet (as it were) with the same breath they fallen a praying as hard,
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as if God had done nothing for them; Turne againe our captivitie, O Lord, as the rivers in the South.
as if God had done nothing for them; Turn again our captivity, Oh Lord, as the Rivers in the South.
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The providence of God hath now made an immediate succession from your Thanksgiving-day, to your Fasting-day;
The providence of God hath now made an immediate succession from your Thanksgiving day, to your Fasting-day;
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some have thought them too farre distant in nature, to be so neare in time;
Some have Thought them too Far distant in nature, to be so near in time;
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but I beleeve the former will prove a very fit Parascue or day of preparation for the latter.
but I believe the former will prove a very fit Parascue or day of preparation for the latter.
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The higher we can get our hearts spiritually lifted up, and the more joyfully affected in a day of praise, the deeper we may get our hearts humbled,
The higher we can get our hearts spiritually lifted up, and the more joyfully affected in a day of praise, the Deeper we may get our hearts humbled,
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and the more beleevingly enlarged, in a day of prayer. Fourthly, let these mercies raise your hearts yet to more activitie of endeavours.
and the more believingly enlarged, in a day of prayer. Fourthly, let these Mercies raise your hearts yet to more activity of endeavours.
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When we see God working, shall we stand still? Should we not worke harder then before? When God goes forward, shall we goe back-ward? Should we not move faster then before? In the journey from Egypt to Canaan through the wildernesse, the Israelites were bound to follow the motions or stations of the cloud,
When we see God working, shall we stand still? Should we not work harder then before? When God Goes forward, shall we go backward? Should we not move faster then before? In the journey from Egypt to Canaan through the Wilderness, the Israelites were bound to follow the motions or stations of the cloud,
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when that went forward, they were to goe forward, and when that stood still, they stood still.
when that went forward, they were to go forward, and when that stood still, they stood still.
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Divine providence is a leading Cloud to this day; it is ill to out-run providence, and it is as bad not to follow it.
Divine providence is a leading Cloud to this day; it is ill to outrun providence, and it is as bad not to follow it.
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Let not successes flat upon your hands. It is better to use a victorie, then to get it.
Let not Successes flat upon your hands. It is better to use a victory, then to get it.
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Lastly, seeing yee have given thanks to Christ for help against your enemies, be ye a helpe to all the friends of Christ;
Lastly, seeing ye have given thanks to christ for help against your enemies, be you a help to all the Friends of christ;
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Christ hath made your hearts glad, let it be your studie (it will be your honour) to glad the hearts of those who love Christ.
christ hath made your hearts glad, let it be your study (it will be your honour) to glad the hearts of those who love christ.
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Christ himselfe needs no favour from you, but some who are neare to him may;
christ himself needs no favour from you, but Some who Are near to him may;
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He will take it very kindly, if some of your debts to him, may be paid over into their bosomes.
He will take it very kindly, if Some of your debts to him, may be paid over into their bosoms.
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Old Barzillai modestly refused the royall Favours of King David, because age had disabled him to make use of them;
Old Barzillai modestly refused the royal Favours of King David, Because age had disabled him to make use of them;
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But (saith he) behold thy servant Chimham, let him goe over with my Lord the King, But (Says he) behold thy servant Chimham, let him go over with my Lord the King,
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and doe to him what shall seeme good unto thee: and do to him what shall seem good unto thee:
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Should yee, as Kings offer to the King, our Lord Jesus Christ, the greatest bounties imaginable, he must refuse them,
Should ye, as Kings offer to the King, our Lord jesus christ, the greatest bounties imaginable, he must refuse them,
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because his fulnesse sets him above the use of them:
Because his fullness sets him above the use of them:
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Or if he were hungrie, he would not tell it you, for the world is his, Or if he were hungry, he would not tell it you, for the world is his,
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and the fulnesse thereof. But he hath many Chimhams, Beloved sonnes and deare children, take them and their condition into your counsels, and the fullness thereof. But he hath many Chimhams, beloved Sons and deer children, take them and their condition into your Counsels,
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and doe to them as shall seeme good unto you.
and do to them as shall seem good unto you.
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And all that you doe for them, Christ will take upon his own account, and as done unto himself.
And all that you do for them, christ will take upon his own account, and as done unto himself.
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Yea in their enjoyment of their due priviledges, Christ raignes, and the kingdom becomes the kingdom of the Lord,
Yea in their enjoyment of their due privileges, christ reigns, and the Kingdom becomes the Kingdom of the Lord,
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and of his Christs, Then a Kingdom is Christs, when all who approve themselves members of Christ may have free and in-offensive communion with him in all the Ordinances of his worship.and of his Christ, Then a Kingdom is Christ, when all who approve themselves members of christ may have free and inoffensive communion with him in all the Ordinances of his worship.
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Which how to compasse is the highest and noblest designe of any councell upon the earth,
Which how to compass is the highest and Noblest Design of any council upon the earth,
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and I beleeve hath hitherto been, I am sure it ought to be the utmost aime of all your counsels;
and I believe hath hitherto been, I am sure it ought to be the utmost aim of all your Counsels;
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especially considering how solemnly you have witnessed your owne and the Nations engagement unto Christ.
especially considering how solemnly you have witnessed your own and the nations engagement unto christ.
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How sad would it be, (so sad that the remotest suspition of it is more then enough to make any heart sad) how sad would it be,
How sad would it be, (so sad that the Remotest suspicion of it is more then enough to make any heart sad) how sad would it be,
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if Christ should ever have the occasion offer'd to expostulate with the great Councell of England, Thus, Your daies of Thanksgiving to me for victories, testifie that I have subdued your enemies by my power,
if christ should ever have the occasion offered to expostulate with the great Council of England, Thus, Your days of Thanksgiving to me for victories, testify that I have subdued your enemies by my power,
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and shall not your authoritie protect my friends? your thanksgivings to me for victories, testifie that I have asserted your civill liberties, through the bloud of your opposers,
and shall not your Authority Pact my Friends? your thanksgivings to me for victories, testify that I have asserted your civil Liberties, through the blood of your opposers,
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and will not yee assert their spirituall liberties, purchased by my bloud? Your Thanksgivings to me for victories, testifie, that I have suffered no man to doe you wrong,
and will not ye assert their spiritual Liberties, purchased by my blood? Your Thanksgivings to me for victories, testify, that I have suffered no man to do you wrong,
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but have even reproved a King (And O that such reproofe may be as a precious ointment, which might not breake,
but have even reproved a King (And Oh that such reproof may be as a precious ointment, which might not break,
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but heale both his head and heart) for your sakes, and will ye suffer any to doe my servants wrong, will yee not reprove either high or low for their sakes? Or shall I goe on to gain the kingdom into a quiet habitation for you,
but heal both his head and heart) for your sakes, and will you suffer any to do my Servants wrong, will ye not reprove either high or low for their sakes? Or shall I go on to gain the Kingdom into a quiet habitation for you,
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and shall any who are truly mine and faithfully yours, have ground to complaine in mine eares, that they cannot find a place in it, freely to set their feet,
and shall any who Are truly mine and faithfully yours, have ground to complain in mine ears, that they cannot find a place in it, freely to Set their feet,
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and rest their heads? Honourable and Beloved, I know your goodnesse will beare it,
and rest their Heads? Honourable and beloved, I know your Goodness will bear it,
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if I thus freely represent (what cannot be hid) that such fears are scatter'd.
if I thus freely represent (what cannot be hid) that such fears Are scattered.
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And I doubt not but your great wisdome and tendernes (through the help of Christ) will scatter them indeed,
And I doubt not but your great Wisdom and tenderness (through the help of christ) will scatter them indeed,
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so that they shall never improve into sorrows:
so that they shall never improve into sorrows:
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and prevent, not only that terrible chiding of Christ (which you shall never heare without infinite reason for it) but also the complaints of any of his people, which sometime you may possible heare (yet vouchsafe to weigh them) upon lighter reason.
and prevent, not only that terrible chiding of christ (which you shall never hear without infinite reason for it) but also the complaints of any of his people, which sometime you may possible hear (yet vouchsafe to weigh them) upon lighter reason.
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In this sense, to be weake with them that are weake, is, (I humbly conceive) as sutable to a Parliamentary spirit,
In this sense, to be weak with them that Are weak, is, (I humbly conceive) as suitable to a Parliamentary Spirit,
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as it was to an Apostolicall.
as it was to an Apostolical.
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The desire and praier of all that fear God, is, that every one of you may shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of this hope unto the end. FINIS.
The desire and prayer of all that Fear God, is, that every one of you may show the same diligence, to the full assurance of this hope unto the end. FINIS.
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