Gods vvaiting to be gracious unto His people together with Englands encouragements and cautions to wait on God. Delivered in certaine sermons at Milk-street in London, by Tho. Case, minister of Gods Word, and lecturer there.
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THis illative Particle Therefore must looke either backward or forward. If we shall follow it backward, we shall finde nothing but sinne and wrath: Sinne, the summe whereof ye have verses 9.10.11. a double sin;
THis illative Particle Therefore must look either backward or forward. If we shall follow it backward, we shall find nothing but sin and wrath: Sin, the sum whereof you have Verses 9.10.11. a double since;
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but it is epitomiz'd, ver. 13.14. and the first Character of this wrath is, that it is Irresistible, ver. 13. This iniquitie shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in an high wall, whose breaking commeth suddenly at an instant. i. e.
but it is epitomized, ver. 13.14. and the First Character of this wrath is, that it is Irresistible, ver. 13. This iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fallen, swelling out in an high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly At an instant. i. e.
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one might as well stand before a wall, an high wall, where no breach was suspected, and is even now falling, as be able to stand before this judgement threatned;
one might as well stand before a wall, an high wall, where no breach was suspected, and is even now falling, as be able to stand before this judgement threatened;
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And as it is irresistible, so it is irrecoverable, as it could not be prevented, so neither shall it be repaired. For he shall breake it as the breaking of the potters vessell, that is broken in pieces, he shall not spare;
And as it is irresistible, so it is irrecoverable, as it could not be prevented, so neither shall it be repaired. For he shall break it as the breaking of the potters vessel, that is broken in Pieces, he shall not spare;
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And this sin of the people against God; and this wrath of God against this people is all the bottome we can find whereon to set this Therefore in the Text,
And this sin of the people against God; and this wrath of God against this people is all the bottom we can find whereon to Set this Therefore in the Text,
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For upon this sad prediction of irresistible and irreparable judgement, in the former part of the Chapter, it might be objected (and that even by Gods owne people.) And will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? Is his mercie clean gone for ever? doth his Promise (his Promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) faile for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? will he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.
For upon this sad prediction of irresistible and irreparable judgement, in the former part of the Chapter, it might be objected (and that even by God's own people.) And will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? does his Promise (his Promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? will he in anger shut up his tender Mercies? Selac.
The third Observation will resolve into the grand Vse we are to make of this Doctrine, scil. if God wait to be gracious to his people, his people should learne to wait upon him.
The third Observation will resolve into the grand Use we Are to make of this Doctrine, scil. if God wait to be gracious to his people, his people should Learn to wait upon him.
The fourth and last Observation will contribute its influence by way of Motive. scil. It is a blessed thing to wait on God. The maine Doctrine then is,
The fourth and last Observation will contribute its influence by Way of Motive. scil. It is a blessed thing to wait on God. The main Doctrine then is,
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3. Expectation of future, and better opportunity, as we see in Esau, The dayes of mourning for my father are at hand, Gen. 27.41. then will I slay my Brother Jacob. Dayes of mourning, there is succession of time;
3. Expectation of future, and better opportunity, as we see in Esau, The days of mourning for my father Are At hand, Gen. 27.41. then will I slay my Brother Jacob. Days of mourning, there is succession of time;
For these kind of mercies here mentioned and promised, are rescues and deliverances from the oppression and tyranny of their potent and cruell enemies, viz. from the Babylonian bondage and slavery, &c.
For these kind of Mercies Here mentioned and promised, Are rescues and Deliverances from the oppression and tyranny of their potent and cruel enemies, viz. from the Babylonian bondage and slavery, etc.
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before he made good the promise he made to Abraham? God resolves Abraham concerning this matter, In the fourth generation they, ( viz. the seed of Abraham ) shall come hither againe, not before;
before he made good the promise he made to Abraham? God resolves Abraham Concerning this matter, In the fourth generation they, (viz. the seed of Abraham) shall come hither again, not before;
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for even after the Israelites deliverance was set on foot, and they expected now a speedy and finall accomplishment of Gods promise by the hands of Moses and Aaron, the work met with so many and almost desperate set-backs, that they seemed to themselves to be further off from deliverance than ever before, in so much that the people fell foule on Moses and Aaron, Exod. 5.21. The Lord look upon you and judge,
for even After the Israelites deliverance was Set on foot, and they expected now a speedy and final accomplishment of God's promise by the hands of Moses and Aaron, the work met with so many and almost desperate setbacks, that they seemed to themselves to be further off from deliverance than ever before, in so much that the people fell foul on Moses and Aaron, Exod 5.21. The Lord look upon you and judge,
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So the sinner, &c. And therefore saith our Saviour to the cursed Scribes and Pharisees, Fill ye up the measure of your Fathers, make up the Ephah of your wickednesse compleat;
So the sinner, etc. And Therefore Says our Saviour to the cursed Scribes and Pharisees, Fill you up the measure of your Father's, make up the Ephah of your wickedness complete;
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Lord why dost thou not command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them as Elias did? Or Shall we pull them up Lord? (as the servant askt concerning the tares;) no saith Christ, Let them alone, let them grow, till they come to the height,
Lord why dost thou not command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them as Elias did? Or Shall we pull them up Lord? (as the servant asked Concerning the tares;) no Says christ, Let them alone, let them grow, till they come to the height,
ye have hitherto resisted but unto tears and sighes, I tell you, you must suffer greater matters, you must resist to bloud. Ye have not yet resisted unto bloud.
you have hitherto resisted but unto tears and sighs, I tell you, you must suffer greater matters, you must resist to blood. You have not yet resisted unto blood.
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and they complain in a land of peace, when yet Jordan is to overflow her banks, they thinke to be delivered from lesser trials, when greater sufferings are behind;
and they complain in a land of peace, when yet Jordan is to overflow her banks, they think to be Delivered from lesser trials, when greater sufferings Are behind;
And therfore it is very remarkable that in all Church-Histories you shall find, that Persecution hath alwaies been a fore-runner of Deliverance; as the Israelites enlargement out of the Egyptian slavery began in the doubling of their burdens and bondage, and the neerer the Deliverance the hotter alwaies hath bin the fire of Persecution;
And Therefore it is very remarkable that in all Church-histories you shall find, that Persecution hath always been a forerunner of Deliverance; as the Israelites enlargement out of the Egyptian slavery began in the doubling of their burdens and bondage, and the nearer the Deliverance the hotter always hath been the fire of Persecution;
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the Reason whereof I conceive to be, partly because at such times God hath usually stirred up the Spirits of some of his faithfull Witnesses to discover and protest against the horrible impleties & villanies of the Tyrants and oppressors of his people;
the Reason whereof I conceive to be, partly Because At such times God hath usually stirred up the Spirits of Some of his faithful Witnesses to discover and protest against the horrible impleties & villainies of the Tyrants and Oppressors's of his people;
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So God stirred up the Spirit of Luther and others to protest against the pride, lust and oppression of the Pope and papall Hierarchy, whereby the rage and indignation of that Antichristian generation was then (as before and since in divers ages and places of the Christian world) kindled into slames of fiery persecution upon the Saints of God.
So God stirred up the Spirit of Luther and Others to protest against the pride, lust and oppression of the Pope and papal Hierarchy, whereby the rage and Indignation of that Antichristian generation was then (as before and since in diverse ages and places of the Christian world) kindled into slames of fiery persecution upon the Saints of God.
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Partly because, as I said, they must fill up the measure of their iniquities; their pride and covetousnesse, and lasciviousnesse, and violence, and crueltie must rise to the height,
Partly Because, as I said, they must fill up the measure of their iniquities; their pride and covetousness, and lasciviousness, and violence, and cruelty must rise to the height,
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or whether we meane some choice separated ones, who are to him as a peculiar treasure: on both these God waites many times in the dispensation of his power and goodnesse in delivering his people.
or whither we mean Some choice separated ones, who Are to him as a peculiar treasure: on both these God waits many times in the Dispensation of his power and Goodness in delivering his people.
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Secondly, in case Gods expectation be disappointed herein, God sometimes doth suspend the deliverance of his people till reparations as it were be made to his abused and despised justice in some set time of judgement, wherein such a people shall beare the punishment of their iniquitie, See the threatning, Levit. 26.38.39.41.42.
Secondly, in case God's expectation be disappointed herein, God sometime does suspend the deliverance of his people till reparations as it were be made to his abused and despised Justice in Some Set time of judgement, wherein such a people shall bear the punishment of their iniquity, See the threatening, Levit. 26.38.39.41.42.
but all would not doe, They mocked the messengers of God, 2 Chron. 36.16. and despised his words, and misused his Prophets, untill the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedie.
but all would not do, They mocked the messengers of God, 2 Chronicles 36.16. and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
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Then he brought upon them the King of the Chaldeans, &c. and resolv'd they should doe pennance to divine Justice threescore and ten yeeres, under his iron yoke;
Then he brought upon them the King of the Chaldeans, etc. and resolved they should do penance to divine justice threescore and ten Years, under his iron yoke;
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and till that time were expired though Moses and Samuel stood before him, ( scil. as Intercessours) his minde could not be toward them, Jer. 15.1. Cast them out of my sight, and let them goe forth.
and till that time were expired though Moses and Samuel stood before him, (scil. as Intercessors) his mind could not be towards them, Jer. 15.1. Cast them out of my sighed, and let them go forth.
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Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speake ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her that her warfare is accomplished; that her iniquitie is pardoned:
Comfort you, Comfort you my people, Says your God. Speak you comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her that her warfare is accomplished; that her iniquity is pardoned:
it is the Language of Gods Compassions rolled together, and kindled into repentings, as if he had given her two blowes for one sinne, beaten her more then her sins deserved;
it is the Language of God's Compassions rolled together, and kindled into repentings, as if he had given her two blows for one sin, beaten her more then her Sins deserved;
Jerusalem her selfe would not say so; no saith she, Our God hath punisht us lesse then our iniquities deserve, Ezra 9.13. Ezra 9.13. Observe by the way contrarie expressions in Gods mouth, and Jerusalems, too much saith God, too little saith Jerusalem;
Jerusalem her self would not say so; not Says she, Our God hath punished us less then our iniquities deserve, Ezra 9.13. Ezra 9.13. Observe by the Way contrary expressions in God's Mouth, and Jerusalems, too much Says God, too little Says Jerusalem;
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and yet how sweetly and beautifully doth this kinde of contradiction become both? How well doth it become the humbled broken heart of Jerusalem to confesse, Lord thou hast punisht lesse then our iniquities deserve,
and yet how sweetly and beautifully does this kind of contradiction become both? How well does it become the humbled broken heart of Jerusalem to confess, Lord thou hast punished less then our iniquities deserve,
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if our Captivitie had beene sevenscore, yea seven hundred in stead of seventie yeeres it had not been too much? And how well doth it become the gracious tender heart of God (as their Father) to say,
if our Captivity had been sevenscore, yea seven hundred in stead of seventie Years it had not been too much? And how well does it become the gracious tender heart of God (as their Father) to say,
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so for a full measure of his peoples prayers and teares. God loves to heare their prayers, and see their teares, Oh my Dove! Cant. 2.14. that dwellest in the clefts of the Rocke, let me heare thy voice, for it is sweet. Lam. 2.18. Let teares runne downe like a river, day and night:
so for a full measure of his peoples Prayers and tears. God loves to hear their Prayers, and see their tears, O my Dove! Cant 2.14. that dwellest in the clefts of the Rock, let me hear thy voice, for it is sweet. Lam. 2.18. Let tears run down like a river, day and night:
God suspends deliverance many times, that he may draw out prayers and teares from his people which are like musick in his eares, and pearls in his eyes. And then when it is full tide with Gods peoples sorrows,
God suspends deliverance many times, that he may draw out Prayers and tears from his people which Are like music in his ears, and Pearls in his eyes. And then when it is full tide with God's peoples sorrows,
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Thou shalt or thou wilt! what is the ground of this confidence? it followes: For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
Thou shalt or thou wilt! what is the ground of this confidence? it follows: For thy Servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
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For truly there is so much Idolatry even in their hearts, that if God deliver by means they are ready to ascribe deliverance to means, In regard whereof God is fain to suspend their rescues and salvations till the tide of second causes runne so low, that there is hardly adrop to be seen in the channel that is able to bear up their hopes and expectations, that so there may be nothing to share with God in the glory of their deliverances.
For truly there is so much Idolatry even in their hearts, that if God deliver by means they Are ready to ascribe deliverance to means, In regard whereof God is fain to suspend their rescues and salvations till the tide of second Causes run so low, that there is hardly adrop to be seen in the channel that is able to bear up their hope's and Expectations, that so there may be nothing to share with God in the glory of their Deliverances.
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Thus he would not fully and finally rescue his Israel from the oppression and opposition of Pharaoh and his Egyptians, till their inclosure between the red Sea before them, & the Armies of the Egyptians like another red Sea behind them,
Thus he would not Fully and finally rescue his Israel from the oppression and opposition of Pharaoh and his egyptians, till their enclosure between the read Sea before them, & the Armies of the egyptians like Another read Sea behind them,
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and the end why God suspended their deliverance, till they were brought to this desperate strait and exigence, the Prophet Isaiah tells us, was that God might make himselfe an everlasting Name, ver. 12. a glorious Name, ver. 14.
and the end why God suspended their deliverance, till they were brought to this desperate strait and exigence, the Prophet Isaiah tells us, was that God might make himself an everlasting Name, ver. 12. a glorious Name, ver. 14.
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And therefore would not God save his people in Babylon from the bloudy designe of Haman, till the letters were sealed with the Kings seale, the Posts dispatched away with their Commissions into all his Kingdomes,
And Therefore would not God save his people in Babylon from the bloody Design of Haman, till the letters were sealed with the Kings seal, the Posts dispatched away with their Commissions into all his Kingdoms,
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all now at a desperate losse, that so the wisedome, and power, and goodnesse and faithfulnesse of God might shine forth most gloriously in that miraculous salvation.
all now At a desperate loss, that so the Wisdom, and power, and Goodness and faithfulness of God might shine forth most gloriously in that miraculous salvation.
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when the Midianites were as the sand of the fea for multitude, ver. 12. well, twenty thousand are sent home again for milk-sops, ver. 3. and but ten thousand remains,
when the midianites were as the sand of the fea for multitude, ver. 12. well, twenty thousand Are sent home again for milksops, ver. 3. and but ten thousand remains,
an inconsiderable company compared with the Midianites, and yet too many, vers. 4. well (short work to make) they must be all sent back to three hundred, of whom one might have said,
an inconsiderable company compared with the midianites, and yet too many, vers. 4. well (short work to make) they must be all sent back to three hundred, of whom one might have said,
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as Andrew of the five loaves and two fishes, What are they among so many? And why must these doe the deed? God himself gives Gideon this account of it, vers. 2. Lest Israel vaunt themselves against me,
as Andrew of the five loaves and two Fish, What Are they among so many? And why must these do the deed? God himself gives gideon this account of it, vers. 2. Lest Israel vaunt themselves against me,
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There was so much pride and ignorance and Idolatry even in Gods owne Israel, that if God save them by themselves, they will attribute deliverance to themselves; Mine owne hand dath saved mee.
There was so much pride and ignorance and Idolatry even in God's own Israel, that if God save them by themselves, they will attribute deliverance to themselves; Mine own hand dath saved me.
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To informe which ignorance, and to correct which pride, and to prevent which Idolatry in the hearts of his owne people God waits till there is not a second cause to be seene to come into their succour, that there being none other to whom it is possble to attribute deliverance, he alone may carry away the repute and glory of it;
To inform which ignorance, and to correct which pride, and to prevent which Idolatry in the hearts of his own people God waits till there is not a second cause to be seen to come into their succour, that there being none other to whom it is possble to attribute deliverance, he alone may carry away the repute and glory of it;
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and secondly, On what considerations or respects God waits to be gracious to his people. I come now to the Grounds, or Reasons of this truth, exprest in the Text.
and secondly, On what considerations or respects God waits to be gracious to his people. I come now to the Grounds, or Reasons of this truth, expressed in the Text.
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He will make inquisition for bloud, ver. 12. He will draw articles of inquiry as strict and as criticall as ever the inquisition of Spaine or Lambeth, as he did to Cain, Where is thy Brother? Gen. 4.9. The voice of thy Brothers bloud cryeth to me from the ground.
He will make inquisition for blood, ver. 12. He will draw Articles of inquiry as strict and as critical as ever the inquisition of Spain or Lambeth, as he did to Cain, Where is thy Brother? Gen. 4.9. The voice of thy Brother's blood Cries to me from the ground.
The Hebrew reads it the voice of thy Brothers blouds, every drop of Abels bloud had a tongue to cry against Cain. So will God say to the persecutors of the Christians in the Primitive times, Where are the Christians your Brethren? the voice of their blouds cryeth in mine eares;
The Hebrew reads it the voice of thy Brother's bloods, every drop of Abel's blood had a tongue to cry against Cain. So will God say to the persecutors of the Christians in the Primitive times, Where Are the Christians your Brothers? the voice of their bloods Cries in mine ears;
So shall it be articled against all Antichristian Tyrants, Bonner and the rest of his bloud-sucking Brethren, Where are your Brethren the Protestants? where Cranmer and Ridley and Latimer, and the rest? the voice of their blouds cryeth in mine eares;
So shall it be articled against all Antichristian Tyrants, Bonner and the rest of his bloodsucking Brothers, Where Are your Brothers the Protestants? where Cranmer and Ridley and Latimer, and the rest? the voice of their bloods Cries in mine ears;
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the voice of their heart bloud, and eare bloud, and estate bloud, the bloud of their liberties and Ministery, the bloud of their families cryeth in mine eares;
the voice of their heart blood, and ear blood, and estate blood, the blood of their Liberties and Ministry, the blood of their families Cries in mine ears;
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and God will avenge this bloud, every drop shall cost the Tyrant dear, Shall not God avenge his owne Elect? doe ye doubt it? I tell you he will avenge them speedily.
and God will avenge this blood, every drop shall cost the Tyrant dear, Shall not God avenge his own Elect? do you doubt it? I tell you he will avenge them speedily.
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Since it is a righteous thing with God to recompence tribulation to them that trouble you, 2 Thess. 1.6.7. and to them that are troubled rest, &c. It is a righteous thing with God;
Since it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you, 2 Thess 1.6.7. and to them that Are troubled rest, etc. It is a righteous thing with God;
Gods Righteousnesse lyes at stake, for he hath engaged himselfe to his people for as much as this comes to, The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the back of the Righteous.
God's Righteousness lies At stake, for he hath engaged himself to his people for as much as this comes to, The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the back of the Righteous.
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and shall not he make it good? A righteous man will be as good as his word, will the righteous God breake, think you? no, God is not unrighteous to forget your worke and labour of love, &c.
and shall not he make it good? A righteous man will be as good as his word, will the righteous God break, think you? no, God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, etc.
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Secondly, As he is a just God, so he is a wise God, and by vertue of that infinite light which dwelleth in his nature, he knows when mercy will be most seasonable,
Secondly, As he is a just God, so he is a wise God, and by virtue of that infinite Light which dwells in his nature, he knows when mercy will be most seasonable,
as a wise Physician or Chirurgion knows when his Patient hath bled enough, and will not let him loose a drop of good bloud, he takes away none but that which is better out then in.
as a wise physician or Chirurgeon knows when his Patient hath bled enough, and will not let him lose a drop of good blood, he Takes away none but that which is better out then in.
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He that prescribed a number of stripes to the Judges, Deut. 25.3. will not exceed himselfe, In measure when it shooteth forth wilt thou debate with it.
He that prescribed a number of stripes to the Judges, Deuteronomy 25.3. will not exceed himself, In measure when it shoots forth wilt thou debate with it.
God hath a bag for wicked mens sinnes, Mine iniquity is sealed up in a bag, saith Job, &c. And he hath a bottle for his peoples tears, Thou puttest my tears into thy bottle, saith David; and God hath the bag and the bottle with him in heaven,
God hath a bag for wicked men's Sins, Mine iniquity is sealed up in a bag, Says Job, etc. And he hath a Bottle for his peoples tears, Thou puttest my tears into thy Bottle, Says David; and God hath the bag and the Bottle with him in heaven,
One would have thought thirty thousand had been no considerable strength to encounter with an Army of such vastnesse and multitude as was the Hoast of the Midianites (in the place before quoted) but when twenty thousand were dismist, who would have thought there had been any room left for Israel to have arrogated any praise or glory to themselves,
One would have Thought thirty thousand had been no considerable strength to encounter with an Army of such vastness and multitude as was the Host of the midianites (in the place before quoted) but when twenty thousand were dismissed, who would have Thought there had been any room left for Israel to have arrogated any praise or glory to themselves,
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yet he in whose eyes all things are naked and open, cut up through the back bone, his wisdome saw their pride would have made a calfe of their owne strength,
yet he in whose eyes all things Are naked and open, Cut up through the back bone, his Wisdom saw their pride would have made a calf of their own strength,
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One would have thought God had done enough in the ten plagues of Egypt, to have got himselfe the praise of Israels comming forth under the conduct of Moses and Aaron; but he was a God of judgement, a wise God, and saw they were not brought low enough yet to exalt him;
One would have Thought God had done enough in the ten plagues of Egypt, to have god himself the praise of Israel's coming forth under the conduct of Moses and Aaron; but he was a God of judgement, a wise God, and saw they were not brought low enough yet to exalt him;
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and therefore chose the red Sea for a bridge, and the wildernesse for a passage into Canaan, that he might for ever silence the pride and idolatry of their hearts,
and Therefore chosen the read Sea for a bridge, and the Wilderness for a passage into Canaan, that he might for ever silence the pride and idolatry of their hearts,
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And before we come to the maine Vse the holy Ghost makes of this truth here in the text, this Doctrine of Gods waiting will serve to many gracious purposes.
And before we come to the main Use the holy Ghost makes of this truth Here in the text, this Doctrine of God's waiting will serve to many gracious Purposes.
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and have kickt them into hel for the first box on the care which ever they gave any of his beloved children, doth yet suffer them to goe on and take their fill of sin and drinke themselves even drunke with the blood of his people!
and have Kicked them into hell for the First box on the care which ever they gave any of his Beloved children, does yet suffer them to go on and take their fill of since and drink themselves even drunk with the blood of his people!
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and holdest thy tongue, when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he? how comes it to passe that while the enemies of thy glory, truth and people, beate and wound,
and holdest thy tongue, when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he? how comes it to pass that while the enemies of thy glory, truth and people, beat and wound,
and slay thy people before thy face, thou standest still and holdest thy peace, and dost not so much as say, Why doe ye so? for though thy people are bad, thine enemies are worse;
and slay thy people before thy face, thou Standest still and holdest thy peace, and dost not so much as say, Why do you so? for though thy people Are bad, thine enemies Are Worse;
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though thine Israel is not so good as they should be, yet they be better then Babylonians, more righteous then they; Lord I know thou dost not approve and justifie their wickednesse and crueltie, for thou art of purer eyes, &c. but why Lord dost thou suffer it? what parent on earth could have the patience to see a slave whom he bought with his money smite a tenderly beloved Childe on the face before his eyes,
though thine Israel is not so good as they should be, yet they be better then Babylonians, more righteous then they; Lord I know thou dost not approve and justify their wickedness and cruelty, for thou art of Purer eyes, etc. but why Lord dost thou suffer it? what parent on earth could have the patience to see a slave whom he bought with his money smite a tenderly Beloved Child on the face before his eyes,
and not either teare him in pieces, or turne him presently out of doores, with the language and jealousie of Ahasuerus, Esth. 7.8. What will he force the Queene before my face? what will hee murder my Childe before my face, Villain thou shalt not stay one houre in my house!
and not either tear him in Pieces, or turn him presently out of doors, with the language and jealousy of Ahasuerus, Esth. 7.8. What will he force the Queen before my face? what will he murder my Child before my face, Villain thou shalt not stay one hour in my house!
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and from yeare to yeare for their repentance and reformation, about the time of fortie yeares (it is said of the Israelites) suffered he their manners in the wildernesse, he being good bare with their evill manners which he could not approve; (for so the word signifies.)
and from year to year for their Repentance and Reformation, about the time of fortie Years (it is said of the Israelites) suffered he their manners in the Wilderness, he being good bore with their evil manners which he could not approve; (for so the word signifies.)
Alas, all that time (as afterward) what adulteries and idolatries, what murmuring and infidelitie, what contradiction and blasphemie did God put up at their hands? the Epitome whereof ye have pathetically exprest by the Prophet Ezek. Chap. 20.13.16.21.
Alas, all that time (as afterwards) what adulteries and idolatries, what murmuring and infidelity, what contradiction and blasphemy did God put up At their hands? the Epitome whereof you have pathetically expressed by the Prophet Ezekiel Chap. 20.13.16.21.
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neither did they forsake the Idols of Egypt, then I said I would poure out my furie upon them, to accomplish my anger against them, &c. but I wrought for my names sake.
neither did they forsake the Idols of Egypt, then I said I would pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them, etc. but I wrought for my names sake.
and Sabbath profanation, by pride and fulnesse of bread, Heresie in Doctrine, corruption in Ordinances, superstition in worship, &c. and he hath lifted up his hand to destroy us, threatned to drown us in a red sea of blood in Queen Maries dayes, but he wrought for his names sake;
and Sabbath profanation, by pride and fullness of bred, Heresy in Doctrine, corruption in Ordinances, Superstition in worship, etc. and he hath lifted up his hand to destroy us, threatened to drown us in a read sea of blood in Queen Mary's days, but he wrought for his names sake;
lifted up his hand to destroy us by Water in 88. and by Fire in the Gunpouder Treason, but he wrought for his names sake, he hath lifted up his hand of late,
lifted up his hand to destroy us by Water in 88. and by Fire in the Gunpowder Treason, but he wrought for his names sake, he hath lifted up his hand of late,
and threatned as it were to destroy us by the tyranny of the Prelacie, and the frequent treacheries of the popish partie, as the Lord liveth there was but a step between us and death;
and threatened as it were to destroy us by the tyranny of the Prelacy, and the frequent Treacheries of the popish party, as the Lord lives there was but a step between us and death;
Oh beloved Christians, all these yeares what pride and contempt, what oaths and blasphemie, what temptations and bitter provocations hath God put up at the hand of a sinfull and foolish generation? and is not England yet destroyed? is she not consumed with Sodomes fire that hath boyled in Sodomes lust? hath she acted Israels sins, and hath she not yet suffered Israels plagues? Oh wonder of patience!
O Beloved Christians, all these Years what pride and contempt, what Oaths and blasphemy, what temptations and bitter provocations hath God put up At the hand of a sinful and foolish generation? and is not England yet destroyed? is she not consumed with Sodom's fire that hath boiled in Sodom's lust? hath she acted Israel's Sins, and hath she not yet suffered Israel's plagues? O wonder of patience!
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Thirdly, consider it thou also that hearest in particular these words or readest these lines, consider how God hath followed thee from Sabbath to Sabbath, from Sermon to Sermon, from Ordinance to Ordinance;
Thirdly, Consider it thou also that Hearst in particular these words or Readest these lines, Consider how God hath followed thee from Sabbath to Sabbath, from Sermon to Sermon, from Ordinance to Ordinance;
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thou hast been drunk it may be more times then thou canst reckon, told more lies then thou canst number, multiplyed acts of uncleannesse above possibility of account, out-sworn the number of thy haires, curst or denied God in thy heart;
thou hast been drunk it may be more times then thou Canst reckon, told more lies then thou Canst number, multiplied acts of uncleanness above possibility of account, out-sworn the number of thy hairs, cursed or denied God in thy heart;
out-sinn'd the number of the starres, the sands of the sea, and art thou yet out of hell? how often hast thou stradled over the mouth of the bottomlesse pit,
outsin the number of the Stars, the sands of the sea, and art thou yet out of hell? how often hast thou straddled over the Mouth of the bottomless pit,
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and art thou not yet falne into that boyling Canldron, that fiery flaming unquenchable furnace. Oh stand and wonder at the Patience of God; admire, feare;
and art thou not yet fallen into that boiling Canldron, that fiery flaming unquenchable furnace. O stand and wonder At the Patience of God; admire, Fear;
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If a man finde his enemie, will he let him goe well away? but God hath found thee, he hath had thee at a thousand advantages, thy feet have been in the stocks, he hath had thee under his knees in such a sicknesse and such a danger,
If a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? but God hath found thee, he hath had thee At a thousand advantages, thy feet have been in the stocks, he hath had thee under his knees in such a sickness and such a danger,
ah, how can we behold it without feare and astonishment? that hee who by a word of his mouth beares up Heaven and Earth, should complaine of the burthen of our sins as unsupportable, pressed as a cart that is full of sheaves, that cracks,
ah, how can we behold it without Fear and astonishment? that he who by a word of his Mouth bears up Heaven and Earth, should complain of the burden of our Sins as unsupportable, pressed as a cart that is full of sheaves, that cracks,
Behold, the Name of the Lord commeth from farre, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavie, a burden so heavie that you would be glad to change it for hils and mountaines;
Behold, the Name of the Lord comes from Far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy, a burden so heavy that you would be glad to change it for hills and Mountains;
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if ye put God to complaine still, How long refuse ye to keep my commandements, and my lawes? How long will this people provoke me? How long will it be ere they beleeve me,
if you put God to complain still, How long refuse you to keep my Commandments, and my laws? How long will this people provoke me? How long will it be ere they believe me,
for all the signes which I have shewed among them? How long shall I beare with this evill generation that murmur against me? &c. How long will you turne my glory into shame, how long will ye love vanitie? How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicitie?
for all the Signs which I have showed among them? How long shall I bear with this evil generation that murmur against me? etc. How long will you turn my glory into shame, how long will you love vanity? How long you simple ones will you love simplicity?
How long shall thy vaine thoughts lodge within thee? How long shall this be in the heart of the Prophets that prophesie lies? How long wilt thou goe about, O backsliding daughter? How long will it be ere they attaine to innocencie? How long shall I suffer you?
How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? How long wilt thou go about, Oh backsliding daughter? How long will it be ere they attain to innocence? How long shall I suffer you?
If you still, I say, put God to complaine thus, look that God will also one day pay you in your own coyne, & put you to your how longs, and then you complaine.
If you still, I say, put God to complain thus, look that God will also one day pay you in your own coin, & put you to your how longs, and then you complain.
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How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take Counsell in my soule, having sorrow in my heart? How long shall my enemie be exalted over me? O God how long shall the adversary reproach, shall the enemie blaspheme thy Name for ever? How long Lord wilt thou be angry forever, shall thy jealousie burn like fire? How long Lord wilt thou hide thy selfe for ever, shall thy wrath burn like fire? Return O Lord, how long? Lord how long shall the wicked? how long shall the wicked triumph? how long shall they utter and speake hard things,
How long wilt thou forget me, Oh Lord, for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take Counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Oh God how long shall the adversary reproach, shall the enemy Blaspheme thy Name for ever? How long Lord wilt thou be angry forever, shall thy jealousy burn like fire? How long Lord wilt thou hide thy self for ever, shall thy wrath burn like fire? Return Oh Lord, how long? Lord how long shall the wicked? how long shall the wicked triumph? how long shall they utter and speak hard things,
How long shall I see the standard, and heare the sound of the trumpet? How long shall the land mourne and the hearbs of the field wither? How long O Lord of Hosts, wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the Cities of Judah? How long O Lord, Holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our bloud on them that dwell on the earth?
How long shall I see the standard, and hear the found of the trumpet? How long shall the land mourn and the herbs of the field wither? How long Oh Lord of Hosts, wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the Cities of Judah? How long Oh Lord, Holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
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There is no more any Prophet, Psal. 74.9. neither is any left among us that knoweth How long? If you aske how long, there be none to tell you How long;
There is no more any Prophet, Psalm 74.9. neither is any left among us that Knoweth How long? If you ask how long, there be none to tell you How long;
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and the land utterly desolate, and the Lord have removed men farre away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the Land. This would be a cutting answer, (worse then silence) take heed this be your answer;
and the land utterly desolate, and the Lord have removed men Far away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the Land. This would be a cutting answer, (Worse then silence) take heed this be your answer;
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he puts God to his How longs? and God will put him to his how longs? If thus you would not have it befall you, accept the Counsell of the Holy Ghost, To day if ye will heare his voice, Heb. 3.7.8. harden not your hearts;
he puts God to his How longs? and God will put him to his how longs? If thus you would not have it befall you, accept the Counsel of the Holy Ghost, To day if you will hear his voice, Hebrew 3.7.8. harden not your hearts;
Remember Salvation hangs not upon a yeare, but a day, To day if you will heare, &c. and that day is but the NONLATINALPHABET, the Now, the present moment.
remember Salvation hangs not upon a year, but a day, To day if you will hear, etc. and that day is but the, the Now, the present moment.
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Now is the accepted time, 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the day of Salvation. Thirdly, To Gods own people by peculiar Covenant must a word of counsell be directed.
Now is the accepted time, 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the day of Salvation. Thirdly, To God's own people by peculiar Covenant must a word of counsel be directed.
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Doth God wait for a fulnesse of sorrow in you, doe you then hasten deliverance by answering Gods expectation, doe you labour to draw water and poure it out before the Lord.
Does God wait for a fullness of sorrow in you, do you then hasten deliverance by answering God's expectation, do you labour to draw water and pour it out before the Lord.
Consider ye, i.e. gather together all the humbling considerations both of sin & wrath, both nationall and personall. Call for the mourning women, i. e.
Consider you, i.e. gather together all the humbling considerations both of sin & wrath, both national and personal. Call for the mourning women, i. e.
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use all advantages to worke these considerations so impressively upon your hearts, that if it were possible Jeremiahs wish might be fulfilled in you, Your heads might be waters, Vers. 1. and your eyes a fountaine of tears, that you might weep day and night for the slaine of the daughter of my people.
use all advantages to work these considerations so impressively upon your hearts, that if it were possible Jeremiah's wish might be fulfilled in you, Your Heads might be waters, Vers. 1. and your eyes a fountain of tears, that you might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people.
There want not incentives to this duty, for first me thinks I hear the Churches in Germany, Bohemia, the Palatinat with our afflicted slaughtered Brethren in Ireland cry out to us, Is it nothing to you all ye that passe by? doth it nothing concerne you? Ye that like the Priest and Levite look on my wounds and passe on carelesse, pittielesse, O behold and see whether there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
There want not incentives to this duty, for First me thinks I hear the Churches in Germany, Bohemia, the Palatinat with our afflicted slaughtered Brothers in Ireland cry out to us, Is it nothing to you all you that pass by? does it nothing concern you? the that like the Priest and Levite look on my wounds and pass on careless, pittielesse, Oh behold and see whither there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
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Secondly, Consider that what evils are upon Sion, you have had an hand in the procuring of them, that fire which you behold devouring Kingdomes, and laying wast Cities and families to the very ground, your sinnes have either been the coales that have helpt to kindle it,
Secondly, Consider that what evils Are upon Sion, you have had an hand in the procuring of them, that fire which you behold devouring Kingdoms, and laying wast Cities and families to the very ground, your Sins have either been the coals that have helped to kindle it,
It is not, (beleeve it) it is not the sinnes of the prophane Idolatrous multitude, that have made this great combustion in Christendome, it is the provocation of his sonnes and daughters that have caused him to hide his face;
It is not, (believe it) it is not the Sins of the profane Idolatrous multitude, that have made this great combustion in Christendom, it is the provocation of his Sons and daughters that have caused him to hide his face;
and therefore let me bespeake you as the Prophet Malachi did the Priests of his time (and I pray God with better successe) And now I pray you beseech God, Mal. 1.9. that he will be gracious unto us, this hath been by your means, you have had an hand in this great combustion;
and Therefore let me bespeak you as the Prophet Malachi did the Priests of his time (and I pray God with better success) And now I pray you beseech God, Malachi 1.9. that he will be gracious unto us, this hath been by your means, you have had an hand in this great combustion;
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but those that mourne for her. Isai. 66.10. Rejoyce with Ierusalem, and be glad with her all ye that love her, and rejoyce for joy with her all yee that mourne for her;
but those that mourn for her. Isaiah 66.10. Rejoice with Ierusalem, and be glad with her all you that love her, and rejoice for joy with her all ye that mourn for her;
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they and they only shall rejoyce in the Churches joy that weepe her teares and mourne her sorrows, The Prophet Habakkuk understood this mystery, and therefore he tells us:
they and they only shall rejoice in the Churches joy that weep her tears and mourn her sorrows, The Prophet Habakkuk understood this mystery, and Therefore he tells us:
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When I heard (namely, that dreadfull captivity by the Babylonians threatned, Chap. 1. from the 6. verse to the 12.) my belly trembled, my lips quivered at the voice, rottennesse entred into my bones:
When I herd (namely, that dreadful captivity by the Babylonians threatened, Chap. 1. from the 6. verse to the 12.) my belly trembled, my lips quivered At the voice, rottenness entered into my bones:
Oh doe you make hast to fill up the bottle with your tears, if the bag be full and not the bottle, we may thank our selves & not our enemies, that our deliverance makes no more hast.
O do you make haste to fill up the Bottle with your tears, if the bag be full and not the Bottle, we may thank our selves & not our enemies, that our deliverance makes no more haste.
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Oh let not God wait at thy doore, it may be thy tears, thy sorrows will doe it, oh let not so glorious a deliverance as is already within view, goe back and miscarry for want of thy Contributions.
O let not God wait At thy door, it may be thy tears, thy sorrows will do it, o let not so glorious a deliverance as is already within view, go back and miscarry for want of thy Contributions.
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but because the work is long and my time short, I will therefore hasten to the use which the holy Ghost makes of it, here in the Text, which is to stirre up all the people of God, that since God waits to be gracious, &c. They should therefore learne to wait upon God.
but Because the work is long and my time short, I will Therefore hasten to the use which the holy Ghost makes of it, Here in the Text, which is to stir up all the people of God, that since God waits to be gracious, etc. They should Therefore Learn to wait upon God.
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Yea, it is a duty that God enjoyns all his people at all times, Turn thou to thy God, Hos. 12.6. keep mercy and judgement, and wait on thy God continually.
Yea, it is a duty that God enjoins all his people At all times, Turn thou to thy God, Hos. 12.6. keep mercy and judgement, and wait on thy God continually.
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as namely, Gods faithfulnesse, and All-sufficiency, &c. and therefore he doth still encourage himself to hold on this course, wait on God, wait I say on the Lord.
as namely, God's faithfulness, and All-sufficiency, etc. and Therefore he does still encourage himself to hold on this course, wait on God, wait I say on the Lord.
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He that beleeveth not, doth not wait but despaire. And therefore the Schooles define despaire to be Quando animus impossibilitate victus, cedit, when a man taken captive with the apprehension of impossibility gives over waiting and working,
He that Believeth not, does not wait but despair. And Therefore the Schools define despair to be Quando animus impossibilitate victus, cedit, when a man taken captive with the apprehension of impossibility gives over waiting and working,
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as he did, This evill is of the Lord, why should I wait on the Lord any longer? As Tertullian observes of sinne, that it is the yeelding up of the soule when it is impatient of resisting any longer:
as he did, This evil is of the Lord, why should I wait on the Lord any longer? As Tertullian observes of sin, that it is the yielding up of the soul when it is impatient of resisting any longer:
The third Ingredient is diligence and activity, He that waiteth for a mercie, must serve Gods providence in the use of all the means which God hath sanctified for the accomplishment thereof, it is diligence as well as faith and patience that must inherit the promises, We desire that every one of you doe shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end, Heb. 6.11.12. that ye be not slothfull, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
The third Ingredient is diligence and activity, He that waits for a mercy, must serve God's providence in the use of all the means which God hath sanctified for the accomplishment thereof, it is diligence as well as faith and patience that must inherit the promises, We desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end, Hebrew 6.11.12. that you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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The vision is for an appointed time (saith the Prophet Habakkuk to the Church and people in his dayes) but what shall we doe (might they say) in the mean time? why, you must tarry, wait for it. How? it follows in the next verse, The just shall live by saith.
The vision is for an appointed time (Says the Prophet Habakkuk to the Church and people in his days) but what shall we do (might they say) in the mean time? why, you must tarry, wait for it. How? it follows in the next verse, The just shall live by Says.
Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the pretious fruits of the earth, how doth he wait? as with patience, so with faith. Husbandmen even such as want divine and saving faith, doe yet by a naturall faith bear up themselves in the expectation of a harvest;
Behold, the husbandman waits for the precious fruits of the earth, how does he wait? as with patience, so with faith. Husbandmen even such as want divine and Saving faith, do yet by a natural faith bear up themselves in the expectation of a harvest;
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a naturall faith, I say, arising meerly from the observation of the constant course and circle of providence, wherby he sees it comes to passe (according to the Promise and Covenant of God after the deluge) that Seed-time and Harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, &c. doe never cease:
a natural faith, I say, arising merely from the observation of the constant course and circle of providence, whereby he sees it comes to pass (according to the Promise and Covenant of God After the deluge) that Seedtime and Harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, etc. do never cease:
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and therefore herein he doth comfort and support himselfe over all his cost, and travell of feed-time, his harvest he hopes will make him amends for all.
and Therefore herein he does Comfort and support himself over all his cost, and travel of feed-time, his harvest he hope's will make him amends for all.
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and from the constant experience and observation of Gods faithfulnesse, and all-sufficiencie in the constant Methods of his providence towards his suffring Church and people, learn to wait on God not with a naturall only but a divine faith, and gracious recumbencie of Spirit.
and from the constant experience and observation of God's faithfulness, and All-sufficiency in the constant Methods of his providence towards his suffering Church and people, Learn to wait on God not with a natural only but a divine faith, and gracious recumbency of Spirit.
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it is not peradventure, or it may be, or who knowes? (as some where in Scripture) but He will save us, we will, or we shall rejoyce and be glad in that Salvation which he will vouchsafe unto us.
it is not Peradventure, or it may be, or who knows? (as Some where in Scripture) but He will save us, we will, or we shall rejoice and be glad in that Salvation which he will vouchsafe unto us.
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And therefore let all that mourne for Sion, and sigh and weep for her pressures and oppressions read over the Promises wherein God hath engaged himselfe for the rescue and redemption of his persecuted languishing Church and people;
And Therefore let all that mourn for Sion, and sighs and weep for her pressures and oppressions read over the Promises wherein God hath engaged himself for the rescue and redemption of his persecuted languishing Church and people;
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and make Catalogues of all the Monuments and Experiences of Gods Faithfulnesse and All-sufficiency both publike and personall in making good his Promises;
and make Catalogues of all the Monuments and Experiences of God's Faithfulness and All-sufficiency both public and personal in making good his Promises;
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so hath he also sworne that a deluge or inundation of affliction and persecution shall no more cover and drowne his waiting Church and people wholly and for ever. The Vision may be for an appointed time,
so hath he also sworn that a deluge or inundation of affliction and persecution shall no more cover and drown his waiting Church and people wholly and for ever. The Vision may be for an appointed time,
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though it may seeme to tarry your time, it will not tarry Gods time; wait Beleevingly: it will be your support, Psal. 27.14. and Gods glory, Rom. 4.20.
though it may seem to tarry your time, it will not tarry God's time; wait Believingly: it will be your support, Psalm 27.14. and God's glory, Rom. 4.20.
take heed of uncomely and unchristian deporture, either of inward impressions, or of outward expressions by word or gesture, such kinde of distempers the Prophet David saw raigning in gracelesse people,
take heed of uncomely and unchristian deporture, either of inward impressions, or of outward expressions by word or gesture, such kind of distempers the Prophet David saw reigning in graceless people,
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wait patiently for his Promise, and rest in his worke, rest in his will: Labour to quiet and calme all those tempestuous workings and boilings of spirit, with that word wherwith Christ becalm'd the raging sea, Peace, be still. So David, Psal. 42.5.
wait patiently for his Promise, and rest in his work, rest in his will: Labour to quiet and Cam all those tempestuous workings and boilings of Spirit, with that word wherewith christ becalmed the raging sea, Peace, be still. So David, Psalm 42.5.
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Why art thou cast downe, Oh my Soule, and why art thou disquieted within me? hast thou any cause thus tumultuously and tempestuously to rise and rage within me? Is this done like a Son of Abraham? doth this become a David? a Beleever? a Child of Promise? will this bring honour to God, or ease to thee? The Cup that my Father giveth me, shall I not drink of it? downe proud heart, be still oh my impatient unbeleeving spirit, not a word more, wilt blubber and sob,
Why art thou cast down, O my Soul, and why art thou disquieted within me? hast thou any cause thus tumultuously and tempestuously to rise and rage within me? Is this done like a Son of Abraham? does this become a David? a Believer? a Child of Promise? will this bring honour to God, or ease to thee? The Cup that my Father gives me, shall I not drink of it? down proud heart, be still o my impatient unbelieving Spirit, not a word more, wilt blubber and sob,
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Hope thou in God, is he not able, faithfull, willing to help and deliver? did he ever faile thee? fie for shame, what a quile is here? thus he questions and chides,
Hope thou in God, is he not able, faithful, willing to help and deliver? did he ever fail thee? fie for shame, what a quill is Here? thus he questions and chides,
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Doe thou as David did, expostulate the matter with thine owne impatient heart, chide thy selfe with bitter language, foole, beast, mad man what dost thou? art got no further yet,
Do thou as David did, expostulate the matter with thine own impatient heart, chide thy self with bitter language, fool, beast, mad man what dost thou? art god no further yet,
or one, thou darest not trust? Lay charges and commands upon thine owne soule, say, Hope in God, I charge thee in the Name of God, be quiet, wait patiently upon him;
or one, thou Darest not trust? Lay charges and commands upon thine own soul, say, Hope in God, I charge thee in the Name of God, be quiet, wait patiently upon him;
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and if the winds and stormes will not obey thee, goe, run to Christ, awake him, with the Disciples, Master, carest thou not that I perish? and desire him to speake the word of command once more, Peace, be still; and if he will speak, there shall be a gracious calme,
and if the winds and storms will not obey thee, go, run to christ, awake him, with the Disciples, Master, Carest thou not that I perish? and desire him to speak the word of command once more, Peace, be still; and if he will speak, there shall be a gracious Cam,
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stormes and tempests will obey Christ, though they will not obey thee. Remember this, a Christian should give way to no more sadnesse and dejection of Spirit,
storms and tempests will obey christ, though they will not obey thee. remember this, a Christian should give Way to no more sadness and dejection of Spirit,
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then he can give good reason for; Why art thou cast downe, &c. Againe, wait Patiently, as Patience is opposed to Making haste. Indeed he that beleeveth will not make haste;
then he can give good reason for; Why art thou cast down, etc. Again, wait Patiently, as Patience is opposed to Making haste. Indeed he that Believeth will not make haste;
and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should faile, &c. that is, men surprized and taken captive in any affliction whatsoever (for it is a figurative speech,
and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bred should fail, etc. that is, men surprised and taken captive in any affliction whatsoever (for it is a figurative speech,
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The Jewes in Captivitie were in such a fit, when they said, Ezek. 37.11. Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost, we are cut off for our parts; as if they had said.
The Jews in Captivity were in such a fit, when they said, Ezekiel 37.11. Our bones Are dried, and our hope is lost, we Are Cut off for our parts; as if they had said.
And thus because enlargement came not in in their time, they would not beleeve it should come at all: because they were not delivered presently, they conclude they shall never be delivered.
And thus Because enlargement Come not in in their time, they would not believe it should come At all: Because they were not Delivered presently, they conclude they shall never be Delivered.
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Thus they that would not beleeve the Captivitie when threatned in the day of their securitie, would not now beleeve their return when promised in the day of their trouble. Securitie alwayes ends in Despaire. But that by the way.
Thus they that would not believe the Captivity when threatened in the day of their security, would not now believe their return when promised in the day of their trouble. Security always ends in Despair. But that by the Way.
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David himselfe was in such an hasty moode. I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes. Psal. 31.22. David made such haste to be delivered, that he thought he should never come out of trouble;
David himself was in such an hasty mood. I said in my haste, I am Cut off from before thine eyes. Psalm 31.22. David made such haste to be Delivered, that he Thought he should never come out of trouble;
what is that 〈 ◊ 〉 it followes in the next vers. Isai. 51.15. But I am th• Lord thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared the Lord of Hosts is his Name. q. d.
what is that 〈 ◊ 〉 it follows in the next vers. Isaiah 51.15. But I am th• Lord thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared the Lord of Hosts is his Name. q. worser.
they doe not look up to me, the mighty God; I that divided the red sea, and then when it was most tempestuous, when the waves thereof roared, and made it a way for my Redeemed to passe over:
they do not look up to me, the mighty God; I that divided the read sea, and then when it was most tempestuous, when the waves thereof roared, and made it a Way for my Redeemed to pass over:
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I that am the Lord of hosts, and have all the armies of Heaven and earth attending upon my command, I could easily scatter and destroy the Armies of the Rebels;
I that am the Lord of hosts, and have all the armies of Heaven and earth attending upon my command, I could Easily scatter and destroy the Armies of the Rebels;
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with the turning of an hand I would have destroyed them, and delivered my people, if they would have learn'd to wait upon me, and stay my leasure: but I said, Isai. 30.15.
with the turning of an hand I would have destroyed them, and Delivered my people, if they would have learned to wait upon me, and stay my leisure: but I said, Isaiah 30.15.
why should I wait upon the Lord any longer? why shouldst thou? nay wretch, why shouldst thou not wait upon the Lord longer? thine own mouth shall convince and condemne thee,
why should I wait upon the Lord any longer? why Shouldst thou? nay wretch, why Shouldst thou not wait upon the Lord longer? thine own Mouth shall convince and condemn thee,
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for if the evill were from the Lord, none could remove that evill from thee, but he that laid that evill on thee. Fooles in the impatience of their spirits doe sin against God and their owne arguments.
for if the evil were from the Lord, none could remove that evil from thee, but he that laid that evil on thee. Fools in the impatience of their spirits do sin against God and their own Arguments.
It is a dangerous thing to be too quick with God, short-spirited men give away their hopes for nothing, it cost Saul both his kingdome and his soul too.
It is a dangerous thing to be too quick with God, short-spirited men give away their hope's for nothing, it cost Saul both his Kingdom and his soul too.
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How long did he wait? himself will resolve you, even till he cryed himselfe weary, his throat dry, and his eyes dimme. I am weary of my crying, Psal. 69.3. my throat is dried, mine eyes faile while I wait for my God. Oh invincible patience! unconquerable expectation!
How long did he wait? himself will resolve you, even till he cried himself weary, his throat dry, and his eyes dim. I am weary of my crying, Psalm 69.3. my throat is dried, mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. O invincible patience! unconquerable expectation!
He brought me also out of an horrible pit, &c. And he hath put a new song within my mouth. Psal. 40.2.3. David praying is at length David speeding. David sinking is now David rising. David walking, David waiting is now David singing, David triumphing.
He brought me also out of an horrible pit, etc. And he hath put a new song within my Mouth. Psalm 40.2.3. David praying is At length David speeding. David sinking is now David rising. David walking, David waiting is now David singing, David triumphing.
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oh that you might be some of the many, that from such experiments of your owne and others, would learn to see, fear, and patiently wait for, and trust in God.
o that you might be Some of the many, that from such experiments of your own and Others, would Learn to see, Fear, and patiently wait for, and trust in God.
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but to beare the heaviest burden and a long time, this is a perfect work: but how long may some say? the Apostle will answer, Be patient Brethren till the comming of the Lord. James 5.7. Till his comming? when? not in the last judgement, (I conceive that not the meaning in this place) but till his coming in this or that particular deliverance out of any triall or temptation.
but to bear the Heaviest burden and a long time, this is a perfect work: but how long may Some say? the Apostle will answer, Be patient Brothers till the coming of the Lord. James 5.7. Till his coming? when? not in the last judgement, (I conceive that not the meaning in this place) but till his coming in this or that particular deliverance out of any trial or temptation.
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In brief, as long as the Lord staies, so long to wait, this is to let patience have line and rope, a perfect worke: His instance of the husbandman shews this to be the meaning, Behold the Husbandman waits for the precious fruits of the earth,
In brief, as long as the Lord stays, so long to wait, this is to let patience have line and rope, a perfect work: His instance of the husbandman shows this to be the meaning, Behold the Husbandman waits for the precious fruits of the earth,
as patience is opposed to making hast, wait till the comming of the Lord, and be of good chear, saith he, it draweth nigh. So may I say, it draweth nigh, nigh to thee, beleeving, patient soule, nigh to England, as I shall shew you hereafter.
as patience is opposed to making haste, wait till the coming of the Lord, and be of good cheer, Says he, it draws High. So may I say, it draws High, High to thee, believing, patient soul, High to England, as I shall show you hereafter.
Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts, for the comming of the Lord draweth nigh. Well, wait patiently, as patience is opposed to Restlesnesse. Making hast.
Be you also patient, establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draws High. Well, wait patiently, as patience is opposed to Restlessness. Making haste.
Patience is a possession, better and richer then all the possessions in the world, for it is the possession of ones soule, without it a man is not owner of his own soule,
Patience is a possession, better and Richer then all the possessions in the world, for it is the possession of ones soul, without it a man is not owner of his own soul,
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He that hath lost his patience hath lost his soul, he is besides himselfe, a mad man, furor ira brevis, passion is a little phrensie: recover your patience, and you recover your wits;
He that hath lost his patience hath lost his soul, he is beside himself, a mad man, Furor ira brevis, passion is a little frenzy: recover your patience, and you recover your wits;
if the beams of God shine upon their tabernacle, the publike condition of Sion, the sinnes or sufferings of the Church are little laid to heart with most men, they can easily be perswaded to wait for the taking off of publike burdens, especially spirituall, that yoke which neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear.
if the beams of God shine upon their tabernacle, the public condition of Sion, the Sins or sufferings of the Church Are little laid to heart with most men, they can Easily be persuaded to wait for the taking off of public burdens, especially spiritual, that yoke which neither we nor our Father's have been able to bear.
and stay as long as he please, and they will wait his leisure, but it's idly and lazily and securely, they will doe nothing toward the mending of the matter.
and stay as long as he please, and they will wait his leisure, but it's idly and lazily and securely, they will do nothing towards the mending of the matter.
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Their own pleasures, their own profits, their owne ends, their own advantages: not the things of Jesus Christ, not Christs Truths, not Christs ORdinances, worship, not Christs kingdome, glory, greatnesse, &c. And there are not a few of this temper,
Their own pleasures, their own profits, their own ends, their own advantages: not the things of jesus christ, not Christ Truths, not Christ ORdinances, worship, not Christ Kingdom, glory, greatness, etc. And there Are not a few of this temper,
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Had not the Common wealth been kept in bondage as well as the Church, had not civill freedome been taken captive as well as spirituall, and had not mens particular Interests been bound up in the publike concernments, how few would there have been think ye, that would have stept over their thresholds and embarkt themselves,
Had not the Common wealth been kept in bondage as well as the Church, had not civil freedom been taken captive as well as spiritual, and had not men's particular Interests been bound up in the public concernments, how few would there have been think you, that would have stepped over their thresholds and embarked themselves,
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But God hath been pleased in much mercy to begin to awaken the Kingdome out of that deep sleep of Laish security, which threatned us with a Laish destruction (as I shall shew you more fully in this ensuing discourse) wherefore let every one awake and rouze up himself to goe forth to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and to serve the goodnesse and providence of our God (which hath prevented us) in a diligent operative active way, according to those faculties and provisions wherewith God hath furnisht every one in their ranke and station.
But God hath been pleased in much mercy to begin to awaken the Kingdom out of that deep sleep of Laish security, which threatened us with a Laish destruction (as I shall show you more Fully in this ensuing discourse) Wherefore let every one awake and rouse up himself to go forth to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and to serve the Goodness and providence of our God (which hath prevented us) in a diligent operative active Way, according to those faculties and provisions wherewith God hath furnished every one in their rank and station.
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None so meanly invested, but may doe some thing toward Sions enlargement, either by command, authority, learning, riches, counsell, encouragements or prayers.
None so meanly invested, but may do Some thing towards Zions enlargement, either by command, Authority, learning, riches, counsel, encouragements or Prayers.
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but he doth not fit still all that while, He hath prepared his throne for judgement, Psal. 9 7. and he hath prepared the instruments of death for the enemie, Psal. 7.13. He is preparing the mercy for his people, and them for the mercy;
but he does not fit still all that while, He hath prepared his throne for judgement, Psalm 9 7. and he hath prepared the Instruments of death for the enemy, Psalm 7.13. He is preparing the mercy for his people, and them for the mercy;
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He went up and down doing good, &c. The Divel waits for mens souls, but he doth not sit still all that while, He goeth up and downe like a roaring Lion seeking whom he may devoure.
He went up and down doing good, etc. The devil waits for men's Souls, but he does not fit still all that while, He Goes up and down like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.
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Our enemies wait to doe mischiefe and to destroy us, but they doe not sit still all this while, they are counselling and plotting, laying snares and digging pits, preparing the instruments of cruelty and death:
Our enemies wait to do mischief and to destroy us, but they do not fit still all this while, they Are counseling and plotting, laying snares and digging pits, preparing the Instruments of cruelty and death:
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Is God active to save? was the Lord Christ active to save? the Divel and damned men active to destroy? and shall we alone sit still and doe nothing for our own safety and enlargement? Oh prepare to meet your God, Amos 4.22. with prayers, tears, reformation, seasonable and proportionable fruit to all his cost and pains bestowed on us.
Is God active to save? was the Lord christ active to save? the devil and damned men active to destroy? and shall we alone fit still and do nothing for our own safety and enlargement? O prepare to meet your God, Amos 4.22. with Prayers, tears, Reformation, seasonable and proportionable fruit to all his cost and pains bestowed on us.
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Know ye not that the vowes of God are upon you? hath not God brought you into the bond of the Covenant, for the maintaining of the Gospel, his Majesties Person, Honour and Posteritie, the Priviledges of Parliament, the Liberties of the Subject, and mutuall defence and safetie with your lives, power and estates? Now therefore brethren and beloved clothe your selves with faith, courage and resolution sutable to the great engagements which in the presence of God, men and Angels you have laid upon your own soules, to wait on the Power, wisdome, and goodnesse of God, which is gon out before you in all just and honourable waies, every one in his place for the making good the oath of God;
Know you not that the vows of God Are upon you? hath not God brought you into the bound of the Covenant, for the maintaining of the Gospel, his Majesties Person, Honour and Posterity, the Privileges of Parliament, the Liberties of the Subject, and mutual defence and safety with your lives, power and estates? Now Therefore brothers and Beloved cloth your selves with faith, courage and resolution suitable to the great engagements which in the presence of God, men and Angels you have laid upon your own Souls, to wait on the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, which is gone out before you in all just and honourable ways, every one in his place for the making good the oath of God;
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Oh England wait thou upon God, but wait not sleepingly but seekingly: especially wait upon him in prayer, in dayes of humiliation, in reforming your selves and families, in purging your hearts and lives from whatsoever may hinder or retard our desired and expected deliverance:
O England wait thou upon God, but wait not sleepingly but seekingly: especially wait upon him in prayer, in days of humiliation, in reforming your selves and families, in purging your hearts and lives from whatsoever may hinder or retard our desired and expected deliverance:
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and therefore must hasten to the second thing I undertooke, and that is to lay downe some Helps or Directions to get our hearts into a waiting frame and disposition.
and Therefore must hasten to the second thing I undertook, and that is to lay down Some Helps or Directions to get our hearts into a waiting frame and disposition.
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To this end I will briefely propound to you a few Considerations, which I shall desire every one to work upon his heart by deep and serious meditation:
To this end I will briefly propound to you a few Considerations, which I shall desire every one to work upon his heart by deep and serious meditation:
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First therefore consider the emptinesse and vanitie of all Creature-succours, and the fulnesse and All-sufficiencie of divine helpe and protection. Sennacherib brings with him an hundred fourescore and five thousand armed men,
First Therefore Consider the emptiness and vanity of all Creature-succours, and the fullness and All-sufficiency of divine help and protection. Sennacherib brings with him an hundred fourescore and five thousand armed men,
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who would not have given Jerusalem for lost? and who would not have said, that had gone out of town and left Jerusalem in such a taking, within a few weekes after, by this time Jerusalem is utterly destroyed? and yet behold before the next morning they are but so many dead corpses.
who would not have given Jerusalem for lost? and who would not have said, that had gone out of town and left Jerusalem in such a taking, within a few weeks After, by this time Jerusalem is utterly destroyed? and yet behold before the next morning they Are but so many dead corpses.
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Holy David had this observation in his eye and heart, when he prayed so earnestly, Give us help from trouble, Psal. 6.11.10. for vaine is the help of man:
Holy David had this observation in his eye and heart, when he prayed so earnestly, Give us help from trouble, Psalm 6.11.10. for vain is the help of man:
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in the former verse he askt a question, and answeres it himselfe, Who will bring me into the strong Citie, who will lead me into Edom? can Joab my Generall,
in the former verse he asked a question, and answers it himself, Who will bring me into the strong city, who will led me into Edom? can Joab my General,
and ten thousands of the Assyrians will they serve the turne? no, the horse and the rider will not, cannot doe it, Wilt not thou O God? if thou wilt not, it will never be done while the world stands;
and ten thousands of the Assyrians will they serve the turn? no, the horse and the rider will not, cannot do it, Wilt not thou Oh God? if thou wilt not, it will never be done while the world Stands;
Truly in vain is Salvation looked for from the hils, and from the multitude of mountaines, i.e. either from their Idols who were plac'd and worship'd in the Hils and mountaines,
Truly in vain is Salvation looked for from the hills, and from the multitude of Mountains, i.e. either from their Idols who were placed and worshipped in the Hills and Mountains,
yea though there were multitudes of them, hils upon hils, mountaines upon mountaines, people upon people, armies upon armies, multitudes of nations and people united and combined together with power and policie, in vaine is salvation, deliverance and rescue looked for from them all;
yea though there were Multitudes of them, hills upon hills, Mountains upon Mountains, people upon people, armies upon armies, Multitudes of Nations and people united and combined together with power and policy, in vain is salvation, deliverance and rescue looked for from them all;
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And they wearied themselves in running about for help and deliverance, from one Countrey to another, and from one people to another, but all would not doe;
And they wearied themselves in running about for help and deliverance, from one Country to Another, and from one people to Another, but all would not do;
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all they got for their labour and travell was but shame and sorrow, as it was threatned, They shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory. Isai. 20.5.6.
all they god for their labour and travel was but shame and sorrow, as it was threatened, They shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory. Isaiah 20.5.6.
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Therefore we will wait upon thee; and it is exprest in some such language, Hos. 14.3. Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon horses, neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods:
Therefore we will wait upon thee; and it is expressed in Some such language, Hos. 14.3. Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon Horses, neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, You Are our God's:
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and thou wouldst not heare? How long hast thou made Christ wait at thy doore since thy Conversion? and knock there many times for entrance, till his head hath been wet with the dew,
and thou Wouldst not hear? How long hast thou made christ wait At thy door since thy Conversion? and knock there many times for Entrance, till his head hath been wet with the due,
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and his locks with the drops of the night, i.e. very long, very late. Well, thinke with thy selfe if God waited so long for me, it is but an equall and an easie censure,
and his locks with the drops of the night, i.e. very long, very late. Well, think with thy self if God waited so long for me, it is but an equal and an easy censure,
We will wait (may we say) the Lords leasure, because we have made him wait upon us a long time, it is the Churches resolution in the same place, vers. 7. she had considered her carriage against God in the former part of the Chapter,
We will wait (may we say) the lords leisure, Because we have made him wait upon us a long time, it is the Churches resolution in the same place, vers. 7. she had considered her carriage against God in the former part of the Chapter,
therefore I will wait under his punishments, I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my Salvation, my God will heare me. Gods patience under our sins may well purchase our patience under his afflictions.
Therefore I will wait under his punishments, I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my Salvation, my God will hear me. God's patience under our Sins may well purchase our patience under his afflictions.
He is ready at this instant to give deliverance, but we have not been, neither are to this day fit to receive deliverance, else we had had it before this time.
He is ready At this instant to give deliverance, but we have not been, neither Are to this day fit to receive deliverance, Else we had had it before this time.
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Thinke thus with your selfe when nationall and personall pressures seeme to lye too long: Oh if we, or I were fit for delivereance we should have deliverance;
Think thus with your self when national and personal pressures seem to lie too long: O if we, or I were fit for delivereance we should have deliverance;
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were our pride and idolatry, and selfe love, and other malignant distempers purged out, deliverance would come in alone, God waits for me; I will wait for him:
were our pride and idolatry, and self love, and other malignant distempers purged out, deliverance would come in alone, God waits for me; I will wait for him:
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He saith not, Blessed is the man who was in prison, and is enlarged; nor blessed is the man who was sick, and is recovered; nor blessed are the people, who were likely to have been consumed by civill warres,
He Says not, Blessed is the man who was in prison, and is enlarged; nor blessed is the man who was sick, and is recovered; nor blessed Are the people, who were likely to have been consumed by civil wars,
when by affliction God teacheth a people or person, the sinfulnesse of sinne, the blessednesse of exact walking, the emptinesse of the Creature, and the fulnesse of Christ, they are blessed indeed.
when by affliction God Teaches a people or person, the sinfulness of sin, the blessedness of exact walking, the emptiness of the Creature, and the fullness of christ, they Are blessed indeed.
And therefore if you would not make more hast then good speed out of your afflictions, labour more to get them sanctified then removed; chuse rather that the affliction should lie upon the all thy life then be removed before God hath done thy soule good by it:
And Therefore if you would not make more haste then good speed out of your afflictions, labour more to get them sanctified then removed; choose rather that the affliction should lie upon the all thy life then be removed before God hath done thy soul good by it:
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God may give a deliverance in wrath, but he never gives a waiting frame of heart, but it is in love. Impatience, frowarnesse, and unbeliefe may wrest a temporary deliverance out of Gods hand,
God may give a deliverance in wrath, but he never gives a waiting frame of heart, but it is in love. Impatience, frowarnesse, and unbelief may wrest a temporary deliverance out of God's hand,
when God hath brought us to this that we can freely and cheerefully say to God, Thy will be done, God is ready to say so to us, Blessed are they that wait for him.
when God hath brought us to this that we can freely and cheerfully say to God, Thy will be done, God is ready to say so to us, Blessed Are they that wait for him.
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First, They that wait on God shall be blessed in the accomplishment of their hopes, in the answer of their expectation. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
First, They that wait on God shall be blessed in the accomplishment of their hope's, in the answer of their expectation. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
when their tongues were ready to cleave to the roofe of their mouths for thirst, they were vanisht and consumed out of their places, vers. 17. What then follows? They were confounded because they had hoped, they came thither and were ashamed.
when their tongues were ready to cleave to the roof of their mouths for thirst, they were vanished and consumed out of their places, vers. 17. What then follows? They were confounded Because they had hoped, they Come thither and were ashamed.
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Such is the fruit of creature confidence, and waiting on second causes, when God is left out or neglected: Second causes may prove abortive; Parliaments may miscarry;
Such is the fruit of creature confidence, and waiting on second Causes, when God is left out or neglected: Second Causes may prove abortive; Parliaments may miscarry;
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Such were Job 's brethren and friends to him in his distresse, My Brethren have dealt treacherously as a brook, &c. vers. 15. Such were Egypt and Assyria to Israel, They shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Ethiopia their glory:
Such were Job is brothers and Friends to him in his distress, My Brothers have dealt treacherously as a brook, etc. vers. 15. Such were Egypt and Assyria to Israel, They shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Ethiopia their glory:
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Old Jacob waited for the salvation of God, and saw it in himselfe and his children; temporall and eternall. Psal. 116.1.2.3. David waited for God and was delivered out of the mire, where others would have sunke and perisht,
Old Jacob waited for the salvation of God, and saw it in himself and his children; temporal and Eternal. Psalm 116.1.2.3. David waited for God and was Delivered out of the mire, where Others would have sunk and perished,
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Oh all you that with Jacob have waited for God's salvation, and with Simeon have waited for the consolation of our English Sion, be of good chear, you shall not be ashamed of your expectation;
O all you that with Jacob have waited for God's salvation, and with Simeon have waited for the consolation of our English Sion, be of good cheer, you shall not be ashamed of your expectation;
wait and wait beleevingly; wait, and wait patiently; wait, and wait actively; Surely the Lord will wait to be gracious to England; surely he will be exalted that he may have mercy upon England. Psal. 9.18. The expectation of his poor waiting servants in England shall not perish for ever;
wait and wait believingly; wait, and wait patiently; wait, and wait actively; Surely the Lord will wait to be gracious to England; surely he will be exalted that he may have mercy upon England. Psalm 9.18. The expectation of his poor waiting Servants in England shall not perish for ever;
The righteous salvation of God toward his poor people in England is comming, and that not farre off, It is neer to come and ready to be revealed. God certainly my Brethren, intends to doe good to England, and (I could beleeve) it is neer,
The righteous salvation of God towards his poor people in England is coming, and that not Far off, It is near to come and ready to be revealed. God Certainly my Brothers, intends to do good to England, and (I could believe) it is near,
and turn that journey into the land of promise which might be dispatcht, in forty dayes into a forty years pilgrimage, through a wildernesse of danger, difficulty and opposition.
and turn that journey into the land of promise which might be dispatched, in forty days into a forty Years pilgrimage, through a Wilderness of danger, difficulty and opposition.
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That therefore I may not conceale from you the bottome and foundation of my humble confidence, I shall discover to you such Arguments as in my observation of the times I have collected together;
That Therefore I may not conceal from you the bottom and Foundation of my humble confidence, I shall discover to you such Arguments as in my observation of the times I have collected together;
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which By that time you have throughly viewed and seriously observed what proportion they hold with Scripture, that eternall rule of truth, comfort, and hope;
which By that time you have thoroughly viewed and seriously observed what proportion they hold with Scripture, that Eternal Rule of truth, Comfort, and hope;
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and with the methods and dispensations of God toward his Church and people held out therein, I shall leave every spirituall discerning eye to judge what strength they bear,
and with the methods and dispensations of God towards his Church and people held out therein, I shall leave every spiritual discerning eye to judge what strength they bear,
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There be therefore twelve Argu ments that put me into good hope that God is waiting to doe good to England, the most like the teeth of the Spouse compared to a flock of sheep which goeth up from washing, every one bear twins; and if there be any that goe single, there be others of so fruitfull a wombe, that they will make up the number with a liberall overplus.
There be Therefore twelve Argue ments that put me into good hope that God is waiting to do good to England, the most like the teeth of the Spouse compared to a flock of sheep which Goes up from washing, every one bear twins; and if there be any that go single, there be Others of so fruitful a womb, that they will make up the number with a liberal overplus.
The first is hinted to us from the 12. Dan. where we find a Prophesie of the finall restauration of the Jewes, and the 11. vers. expresseth the time, which is 1290. years after the ceasing of the dayly sacrifice, and the setting up of the abomination of desolation, which is conceived to be in Julian 's time, who did essay to rebuild the Temple of the Jewes, which was an abomination to God;
The First is hinted to us from the 12. Dan. where we find a Prophesy of the final restauration of the Jews, and the 11. vers. Expresses the time, which is 1290. Years After the ceasing of the daily sacrifice, and the setting up of the abomination of desolation, which is conceived to be in Julian is time, who did essay to rebuild the Temple of the Jews, which was an abomination to God;
who therefore to shew his just detestation thereof destroyed it by fire (out of the earth) tearing up the very foundation thereof to the nethermost stone, this was in the year 360. after Christ, to which if you adde 1290. years, it will pitch this calculation upon the year 1650. And before this full and finall restauration of the Jewes (when ever it comes) Babylon must down, Rome must be destroyed,
who Therefore to show his just detestation thereof destroyed it by fire (out of the earth) tearing up the very Foundation thereof to the nethermost stone, this was in the year 360. After christ, to which if you add 1290. Years, it will pitch this calculation upon the year 1650. And before this full and final restauration of the Jews (when ever it comes) Babylon must down, Room must be destroyed,
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Second conjecture bottom'd upon the prophesie of the seven Vials, The effusion whereof is by the best Expositors concluded to be so many degrees of the ruine and destruction of the Beast: For as he arose by severall steps and gradations,
Second conjecture bottomed upon the prophesy of the seven Vials, The effusion whereof is by the best Expositors concluded to be so many Degrees of the ruin and destruction of the Beast: For as he arose by several steps and gradations,
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I shall content my self to set in your view a few of those opinions which are most received, by the harmonie whereof you may make some guesse what probability this conjecture of the approch of Antichrists downfall carrieth with it.
I shall content my self to Set in your view a few of those opinions which Are most received, by the harmony whereof you may make Some guess what probability this conjecture of the approach of Antichrists downfall Carrieth with it.
The first Viall which was powred out upon the earth, vers. 2. seems to expound it self to be a plague powred upon the men that had the mark of the beast,
The First Vial which was poured out upon the earth, vers. 2. seems to expound it self to be a plague poured upon the men that had the mark of the beast,
and worshipped his Image, that is to say, upon the ordinary people or the common sort of Papists which (like the earth) are the lowest and basest part in the kingdome of Antichrist, the foot stoole upon which he treads.
and worshipped his Image, that is to say, upon the ordinary people or the Common sort of Papists which (like the earth) Are the lowest and Basest part in the Kingdom of Antichrist, the foot stool upon which he treads.
That which some conjecture, that by earth should be meant the common sort of godly Christians plagued and persecuted by Antichrist, bears no probability at all,
That which Some conjecture, that by earth should be meant the Common sort of godly Christians plagued and persecuted by Antichrist, bears no probability At all,
for by that interpretation Antichrist himselfe must be the Angel that pours out this viall, and godly Christians those which receive the marke of the Beast, for upon the effusion of this viall, the plague broke out upon them that had received that mark.
for by that Interpretation Antichrist himself must be the Angel that pours out this vial, and godly Christians those which receive the mark of the Beast, for upon the effusion of this vial, the plague broke out upon them that had received that mark.
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viz. that the generall subject of all the Vials is the Antichristian Church or world, and the particular subject whereupon each severall viall is poured out is some part or thing in that Antichristian state.
viz. that the general Subject of all the Vials is the Antichristian Church or world, and the particular Subject whereupon each several vial is poured out is Some part or thing in that Antichristian state.
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And therefore they speak with much more probability, who by Sea understand the Doctrine, Religion, Worship, and Ordinances of that Antichristian Church, which was gathered together into one body, as it were into one Sea, and combination of waters in the Counsell of Trent,
And Therefore they speak with much more probability, who by Sea understand the Doctrine, Religion, Worship, and Ordinances of that Antichristian Church, which was gathered together into one body, as it were into one Sea, and combination of waters in the Counsel of Trent,
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and was then separated from the Orthodox Christian Doctrine of the Scripture (as the waters from the drie land in the third dayes creation ) and might well be called a Sea, the Doctrine of the See of Rome, or the Sea of that Romane doctrine.
and was then separated from the Orthodox Christian Doctrine of the Scripture (as the waters from the dry land in the third days creation) and might well be called a Sea, the Doctrine of the See of Room, or the Sea of that Roman Doctrine.
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it being a doctrine that doth not hold forth the clensing, quickning, pacifying, purifying bloud of the Lord Jesus, as the Sea in Solomons Temple did;
it being a Doctrine that does not hold forth the cleansing, quickening, pacifying, purifying blood of the Lord jesus, as the Sea in Solomons Temple did;
but it holds forth the bloud of a dead man, a dead Christ, and dead Ordinances, dead to any spirituall life, fitter to pollute then to purge the Conscience;
but it holds forth the blood of a dead man, a dead christ, and dead Ordinances, dead to any spiritual life, fitter to pollute then to purge the Conscience;
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The third Viall (therefore) is poured out on the rivers and fountains of waters, which are the Romane Tyrants and persecutors as some conceive: for they became bloud too;
The third Vial (Therefore) is poured out on the Rivers and fountains of waters, which Are the Roman Tyrants and persecutors as Some conceive: for they became blood too;
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And this opinion is not contradicted, but extended in a larger sense by others, to Popish Bishops, Priests Jesuites, and all other Ecclesiasticall persons, Agents and Factors for Antichrist;
And this opinion is not contradicted, but extended in a larger sense by Others, to Popish Bishops, Priests Jesuits, and all other Ecclesiastical Persons, Agents and Factors for Antichrist;
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This Viall some would have poured out in Queene Eliz. Reigne, when in the year 1581. she by consent of the Parliament made the Statute for the banishing of Priests and Jesuites from the Kingdome, under pain of high Treason:
This Vial Some would have poured out in Queen Eliz Reign, when in the year 1581. she by consent of the Parliament made the Statute for the banishing of Priests and Jesuits from the Kingdom, under pain of high Treason:
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The fourth Viall poured out on the Sun, was not as it seems to hurt the Sun, and so the Sun must not be any any part or thing in the Antichristian state,
The fourth Vial poured out on the Sun, was not as it seems to hurt the Sun, and so the Sun must not be any any part or thing in the Antichristian state,
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Some of those that make the Sun to be some part or thing in the Antichristian world, would have it to be that transcendent light which the Pope assumes to himselfe (as the Sun is the greatest Luminarie in the Heavens) whereby he gives authority to Scriptures, to doctrines, to worship, to government, to Counsells, &c. And the Angell that poured out this Viall upon him, the Queen Eliz. (also) and her Parliament (among other States and Kingdomes) taking away the Popes Supremacy, making it, and the defence of it high Treason. Some the House of Austria, the chiefe Governour in the Antichristian state of most eminent lustre and brightnesse;
some of those that make the Sun to be Some part or thing in the Antichristian world, would have it to be that transcendent Light which the Pope assumes to himself (as the Sun is the greatest Luminary in the Heavens) whereby he gives Authority to Scriptures, to doctrines, to worship, to government, to Counsels, etc. And the Angel that poured out this Vial upon him, the Queen Eliz (also) and her Parliament (among other States and Kingdoms) taking away the Popes Supremacy, making it, and the defence of it high Treason. some the House of Austria, the chief Governor in the Antichristian state of most eminent lustre and brightness;
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But other that make the Sun to be but the medium or instrument, which the Angel of God useth to make it more vexatious and tormenting to men of the Antichristian state, by the Sun understand Christ himself,
But other that make the Sun to be but the medium or Instrument, which the Angel of God uses to make it more vexatious and tormenting to men of the Antichristian state, by the Sun understand christ himself,
whereas it is most probable, that it is Christ the Angell of the Covenant that poures out all the Vials by the Ministery of other created Angels, or Creatures whatsoever.
whereas it is most probable, that it is christ the Angel of the Covenant that pours out all the Vials by the Ministry of other created Angels, or Creatures whatsoever.
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Others therfore with much more dexterity by Sun understand the Holy Scriptures (the purest and perfectest body of light and heat under the Heavens) the preaching whereof by a more abundant effusion of the Holy Ghost (in the dayes of the pouring out of this Viall) being raised to infinite more purity and power than in those misty cloudy times of blindnesse and ignorance, wherein Antichrist reigned without controll, doth make the Scriptures to be of such a vexing, tormenting influence,
Others Therefore with much more dexterity by Sun understand the Holy Scriptures (the Purest and perfectest body of Light and heat under the Heavens) the preaching whereof by a more abundant effusion of the Holy Ghost (in the days of the pouring out of this Vial) being raised to infinite more purity and power than in those misty cloudy times of blindness and ignorance, wherein Antichrist reigned without control, does make the Scriptures to be of such a vexing, tormenting influence,
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And so the Angel that poures out this Viall may be those who (though not by their nature, yet) by their office are Angels, or Messengers, even the faithfull Ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
And so the Angel that pours out this Vial may be those who (though not by their nature, yet) by their office Are Angels, or Messengers, even the faithful Ministers of the Gospel of jesus christ;
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And as the Scriptures shall be more and more cleerely and powerfully preacht, so this Viall shall more and more aboundantly and tormentingly be poured out, till that time come,
And as the Scriptures shall be more and more clearly and powerfully preached, so this Vial shall more and more abundantly and tormentingly be poured out, till that time come,
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when the light of the Moone shall be as the light of the Sun, and the light of the Sun shall be seven-fold as the light of seven dayes, Isai. 30.26. at which time (saith Mr Brightman ) this Viall shall have its compleat and perfect effusion.
when the Light of the Moon shall be as the Light of the Sun, and the Light of the Sun shall be sevenfold as the Light of seven days, Isaiah 30.26. At which time (Says Mr Brightman) this Vial shall have its complete and perfect effusion.
The fifth Viall is poured out upon the seat of the Beast, by which some of good repute and learning understand the Forme of the Pope 's government, which is Monarchicall or Sole Episcopall Authoritie in Ecclesiasticall causes; which is another throne distinct from that universall Supremacie of the Pope whereby he challengeth transcendent authoritie over all Kings and Princes, (and whereupon he hath exalted himself above all that is called God,
The fifth Vial is poured out upon the seat of the Beast, by which Some of good repute and learning understand the Form of the Pope is government, which is Monarchical or Sole Episcopal authority in Ecclesiastical Causes; which is Another throne distinct from that universal Supremacy of the Pope whereby he Challengeth transcendent Authority over all Kings and Princes, (and whereupon he hath exalted himself above all that is called God,
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whether Magistrates, or Ministers of the Gospel,) and the Angel that poures out this Viall to be such Protestant Writers that doe discover the Antichristianisme of this kinde of church government,
whither Magistrates, or Ministers of the Gospel,) and the Angel that pours out this Vial to be such Protestant Writers that do discover the Antichristianism of this kind of Church government,
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but especially the Church of Scotland, which hath not only discovered it to be Antichristian, but as Antichristian hath thrust it out by head and shoulders;
but especially the Church of Scotland, which hath not only discovered it to be Antichristian, but as Antichristian hath thrust it out by head and shoulders;
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not in a tumultuous popular way, but with so much wisdome, courage, judgement and Pietie, as that one may see and say it is not a Viall poured out by a weake and an unadvised multitude, but by an Angel of God, by the heavenly Ministers of his wrath.
not in a tumultuous popular Way, but with so much Wisdom, courage, judgement and Piety, as that one may see and say it is not a Vial poured out by a weak and an unadvised multitude, but by an Angel of God, by the heavenly Ministers of his wrath.
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the literall drying up whereof as of the Red sea and Jordane shall prepare a way for the Jewes to returne to Jerusalem to entertain the Gospel and Kingdome of Jesus Christ;
the literal drying up whereof as of the Read sea and Jordan shall prepare a Way for the Jews to return to Jerusalem to entertain the Gospel and Kingdom of jesus christ;
as all the Redeemed are called, Chap. 1. ver. 6. By others Metaphorically, of the Turks Dominion, and the Angel that poures it out to be the Jewes; while others very learned and judicious extend it in a larger analogie to whatsoever it is that hinders the approch of those Kings of the earth, who are to doe execution upon Antichrist, as Euphrates did hinder the passage of Cyrus to old Babylon, till by a straragem of his it was dryed up by turning the course of the streames to runne in other Channels.
as all the Redeemed Are called, Chap. 1. ver. 6. By Others Metaphorically, of the Turks Dominion, and the Angel that pours it out to be the Jews; while Others very learned and judicious extend it in a larger analogy to whatsoever it is that hinders the approach of those Kings of the earth, who Are to do execution upon Antichrist, as Euphrates did hinder the passage of Cyrus to old Babylon, till by a straragem of his it was dried up by turning the course of the streams to run in other Channels.
Vnder the seventh and last Viall poured out on the aire, some contend for judgements and plagues to be poured out upon the whole Kingdome of Satan, who is called the prince that ruleth in the aire;
Under the seventh and last Vial poured out on the air, Some contend for Judgments and plagues to be poured out upon the Whole Kingdom of Satan, who is called the Prince that Ruleth in the air;
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and so making all the subjects upon which all the Vials are poured out, some part or thing in that state, doe understand by aire, the aire of the Antichristian Church; and conceive it to be (the same with the smoke that arose out of the bottomlesse pit, Chap. 9.1.2.) namely, nothing else but the darknesse of ignorance that fils the Kingdome and Region of Antichrist.
and so making all the subject's upon which all the Vials Are poured out, Some part or thing in that state, do understand by air, the air of the Antichristian Church; and conceive it to be (the same with the smoke that arose out of the bottomless pit, Chap. 9.1.2.) namely, nothing Else but the darkness of ignorance that fills the Kingdom and Region of Antichrist.
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and then if by the Seat of the beast (upon which the fifth Viall is poured out) be meant Rome it selfe (as it is greatly probable) then surely the ruine and downfall of that beast which sits upon that seat cannot be a calculation of any long expectation.
and then if by the Seat of the beast (upon which the fifth Vial is poured out) be meant Room it self (as it is greatly probable) then surely the ruin and downfall of that beast which sits upon that seat cannot be a calculation of any long expectation.
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And that is the main result which I desire may be observed, that all this variety of opinions (and much more which might be produced, were it not rather to distract than to instruct you) concerning the Vials,
And that is the main result which I desire may be observed, that all this variety of opinions (and much more which might be produced, were it not rather to distract than to instruct you) Concerning the Vials,
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and the subjects on which they are poured out, is yet picht by their Authors upon such times and periods, that entertaine which you please, they will allow you no long time for the expectation of the ruine and downfall of that man of sin.
and the subject's on which they Are poured out, is yet picht by their Authors upon such times and periods, that entertain which you please, they will allow you no long time for the expectation of the ruin and downfall of that man of since.
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I answer, First, that without all Controversie the good of all the Protestant Churches in Christendom is deeply concern'd in the downefall of Antichrist, else what meanes that Exultation in heaven mentioned by St John, Revel. 19.1.2. 1. And after these things, Revel. 19.1.2. I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Hallelu-jah:
I answer, First, that without all Controversy the good of all the Protestant Churches in Christendom is deeply concerned in the downfall of Antichrist, Else what means that Exultation in heaven mentioned by Saint John, Revel. 19.1.2. 1. And After these things, Revel. 19.1.2. I herd a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Hallelujah:
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and hath avenged the bloud of his servants at her hand. &c. Is it not the voice of the Saints and people of God triumphing in the confusion of Antichrist? and in what heaven? not in the heaven of glory, but in the heaven of grace; for as by Earth the generall subject of all the Vials, ver. 1. is meant the earthly corrupt state of the Antichristian Church or world, so (in opposition to that) by heaven is meant the pure and heavenly state and Complexion of the Reformed Churches. And if so, England will have as much cause to beare a part in that song as any other Church under heaven;
and hath avenged the blood of his Servants At her hand. etc. Is it not the voice of the Saints and people of God triumphing in the confusion of Antichrist? and in what heaven? not in the heaven of glory, but in the heaven of grace; for as by Earth the general Subject of all the Vials, ver. 1. is meant the earthly corrupt state of the Antichristian Church or world, so (in opposition to that) by heaven is meant the pure and heavenly state and Complexion of the Reformed Churches. And if so, England will have as much cause to bear a part in that song as any other Church under heaven;
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But secondly, that Englands good is yet more neerly and particularly concern'd in the downfall of Antichrist, I shall only observe from the premised interpretations of the Vials, that as we see many in the naturall death die upward and by degrees in their extreame limbs and members before death seize upon the heart, that being primum vivens & ultimum moriens, the first that lives, and the last that dies; so must Antichrist, he must dye abroad in Germanie, in Geneva, in Scotland, in England and in other Kingdomes,
But secondly, that Englands good is yet more nearly and particularly concerned in the downfall of Antichrist, I shall only observe from the premised interpretations of the Vials, that as we see many in the natural death die upward and by Degrees in their extreme limbs and members before death seize upon the heart, that being primum Living & ultimum moriens, the First that lives, and the last that die; so must Antichrist, he must die abroad in Germany, in Geneva, in Scotland, in England and in other Kingdoms,
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he must dye in his Catholiques, in his Doctrine and Doctors, &c. before he dye in his Person, that being also the first that lived, and the last that shall dye in the Antichristian state.
he must die in his Catholics, in his Doctrine and Doctors, etc. before he die in his Person, that being also the First that lived, and the last that shall die in the Antichristian state.
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And therefore if there be found many Symptoms of death upon his limbs in the effusion of divers of the Vials upon his Catholiques, Doctrine, Doctors, Worship, Ceremonies (and the like) here in England, as it were together (for it is not conceived necessary that the effusion of one Viall should be determined,
And Therefore if there be found many Symptoms of death upon his limbs in the effusion of diverse of the Vials upon his Catholics, Doctrine, Doctors, Worship, Ceremonies (and the like) Here in England, as it were together (for it is not conceived necessary that the effusion of one Vial should be determined,
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before the other begin;) If the holy Scriptures had never such a scalding influence poured out upon them to torment the men of the Antichristian Church, as in this morning of Englands revivings, making the popish partie to bite their tongues for paine, and blaspheme the God of Heaven in stead of repenting of their deeds.
before the other begin;) If the holy Scriptures had never such a scalding influence poured out upon them to torment the men of the Antichristian Church, as in this morning of Englands revivings, making the popish party to bite their tongues for pain, and Blaspheme the God of Heaven in stead of repenting of their Deeds.
If the sole Episcopall power of Ordination and Jurisdiction (which if it be not the seat of the Beast, I am sure is one of the stayes of that seat) never received such a blow and wound in England as by this Happy Parliament, which like another Angel of God hath poured out this Viall or at lest some drops of this Viall upon it? If these, I say,
If the sole Episcopal power of Ordination and Jurisdiction (which if it be not the seat of the Beast, I am sure is one of the stays of that seat) never received such a blow and wound in England as by this Happy Parliament, which like Another Angel of God hath poured out this Vial or At lest Some drops of this Vial upon it? If these, I say,
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so also he lies drawing on in England; his pulse beats low, his Countenance is ghastly, a cold sweat stands on his members, and all these strivings and strugglings of his friends and family seeme to be nothing else but ultimus singultus morientis papatus, the last pangs and prongs of dying popery in England, unlesse our sinnes, murmurings and unthankfulnesse more then all the strong waters and cordials his Physitians can prescribe, revive him againe, which God forbid.
so also he lies drawing on in England; his pulse beats low, his Countenance is ghastly, a cold sweat Stands on his members, and all these strivings and strugglings of his Friends and family seem to be nothing Else but Ultimus singultus morientis Papacy, the last pangs and prongs of dying popery in England, unless our Sins, murmurings and unthankfulness more then all the strong waters and cordials his Physicians can prescribe, revive him again, which God forbid.
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And if indeed Antichrist be fetching his last breath in England, who doubts not (unlesse it be such as are content to receive his marke ) but Englands recovery and happinesse is bound up in it? for did not Englands miseries and plagues come in when Antichrist came in, and grow as Antichrist grew, and revive as Antichrist revived? and shall we not hope that as Antichrist goes out, our plagues and miseries will goe out; as he declines, they will decline; as he dies, they will die? As Antichrist came in, so Christ went out, his Truthes, his worship, his glory, his Government went out;
And if indeed Antichrist be fetching his last breath in England, who doubts not (unless it be such as Are content to receive his mark) but Englands recovery and happiness is bound up in it? for did not Englands misery's and plagues come in when Antichrist Come in, and grow as Antichrist grew, and revive as Antichrist revived? and shall we not hope that as Antichrist Goes out, our plagues and misery's will go out; as he declines, they will decline; as he die, they will die? As Antichrist Come in, so christ went out, his Truths, his worship, his glory, his Government went out;
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and shall we not hope as Antichrist goes out, so Christ will come in, his Truthes, his worship, his glory, his Government will come in and be set up in power and beautie among us? Surely so farre as Antichrist 's dominion hath obscured or hindred the Government of Christ among us, so farre shall his destruction and extirpation make way for the lifting up of the Kingdome of the Lord Jesus in our borders:
and shall we not hope as Antichrist Goes out, so christ will come in, his Truths, his worship, his glory, his Government will come in and be Set up in power and beauty among us? Surely so Far as Antichrist is dominion hath obscured or hindered the Government of christ among us, so Far shall his destruction and extirpation make Way for the lifting up of the Kingdom of the Lord jesus in our borders:
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and so England shall not need wait for her Nationall Salvation, prayed and hoped for, till the Totall and Finall destruction of the man of sin from the face of the earth,
and so England shall not need wait for her National Salvation, prayed and hoped for, till the Total and Final destruction of the man of since from the face of the earth,
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Behold, thy King commeth unto thee: he is just and having Salvation. I have done with this second Conjecture of the approach of Babylons downfall: the third followes.
Behold, thy King comes unto thee: he is just and having Salvation. I have done with this second Conjecture of the approach of Babylons downfall: the third follows.
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And that is, That God hath begun with such a distinct and audible voice from heaven to Call his people out of Babylon, saying, Come out of her my people, that ye be not pertakers of her sinnes, (her idolatries, her bowings and cringings, her Altars, Crosses and Crucifixes, her cursed Ceremonies, false worship, false doctrines, teaching for doctrines the traditions of men.
And that is, That God hath begun with such a distinct and audible voice from heaven to Call his people out of Babylon, saying, Come out of her my people, that you be not partakers of her Sins, (her idolatries, her bowings and cringings, her Altars, Crosses and Crucifixes, her cursed Ceremonies, false worship, false doctrines, teaching for doctrines the traditions of men.
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This Call God hath made from heaven, not only by the pure and powerfull preaching of the Word, which like the Sun hath broken through the cloud of errour and ignorance, spread upon the face of the Kingdome by the popish Factors and Agents here,
This Call God hath made from heaven, not only by the pure and powerful preaching of the Word, which like the Sun hath broken through the cloud of error and ignorance, spread upon the face of the Kingdom by the popish Factors and Agents Here,
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and now shines upon us with a cleere and enliving influence (blessed be God) I say, not only by this voice hath God call'd to us, Come out of her, but yet more distinctly and fully by bringing us into the bond of the Covenant, that Solemn Protestation into which both Houses of Parliament,
and now shines upon us with a clear and enliving influence (blessed be God) I say, not only by this voice hath God called to us, Come out of her, but yet more distinctly and Fully by bringing us into the bound of the Covenant, that Solemn Protestation into which both Houses of Parliament,
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so it was Englands reproch among the Churches (and we have heard of it on both eares) that we were never separated from Rome by solemne Covenant and Protestation as other Reformed Churches in Germanie, France, Scotland, &c. who were therefore called Protestants,
so it was Englands reproach among the Churches (and we have herd of it on both ears) that we were never separated from Room by solemn Covenant and Protestation as other Reformed Churches in Germany, France, Scotland, etc. who were Therefore called Protestants,
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But brethren, how ever that reproch was as untrue as it was uncharitable (for there was a reall separation from the usurpations and doctrine of that man of sin ) yet we have infinite cause to blesse God for that dayes work in the House of Parl. and may christen it, Gilgal, i.e. Rolling; because then and thereby did the Lord roll away this reproch from England; and if you will observe it you may, with the Prophet Haggai, From that very day hath the Lord blest us:
But brothers, how ever that reproach was as untrue as it was uncharitable (for there was a real separation from the usurpations and Doctrine of that man of since) yet we have infinite cause to bless God for that days work in the House of Parl. and may christen it, Gilgal, i.e. Rolling; Because then and thereby did the Lord roll away this reproach from England; and if you will observe it you may, with the Prophet Chaggai, From that very day hath the Lord blessed us:
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Now brethren, when this call was made from heaven in that 18. of the Revelations, see I beseech you what a voyce followed in the 2. vers. for though it is exprest before, it must be understood after (for it had been too late to fly out of Babylon, when Babylon was fallen) see I say,
Now brothers, when this call was made from heaven in that 18. of the Revelations, see I beseech you what a voice followed in the 2. vers. for though it is expressed before, it must be understood After (for it had been too late to fly out of Babylon, when Babylon was fallen) see I say,
Surely my brethren as the call out of Babylon hath been in other Churches, so it will in this poore oppressed Church of England, be an immediate Forerunner of Babylons down-fall:
Surely my brothers as the call out of Babylon hath been in other Churches, so it will in this poor oppressed Church of England, be an immediate Forerunner of Babylons downfall:
The second argument of hope, is that God hath staied the flight of his people, were they not all upon David 's wish, Oh that I had wings like a Dove, and as many as could disengage themselves from their intanglements here, were they not even upon the tiptoe, ready to take their flight, where they might happily find an hole where they might hide themselves from the storme and tempest, that was comming upon us, with a dreadfull aspect and noise.
The second argument of hope, is that God hath stayed the flight of his people, were they not all upon David is wish, O that I had wings like a Dove, and as many as could disengage themselves from their entanglements Here, were they not even upon the tiptoe, ready to take their flight, where they might happily find an hold where they might hide themselves from the storm and tempest, that was coming upon us, with a dreadful aspect and noise.
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I could tell you of a ship fraught with Christians that after they had lancht forth a day or two into the deep, were struck all sick as it were by an immediate hand from heaven,
I could tell you of a ship fraught with Christians that After they had launched forth a day or two into the deep, were struck all sick as it were by an immediate hand from heaven,
and in one continued storme to drive the vessel back again, so that in an incredible short space the passengers found themselves upon the very same coasts from which they first hoysed up their sayles.
and in one continued storm to drive the vessel back again, so that in an incredible short Molle the passengers found themselves upon the very same coasts from which they First hoised up their sails.
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and to Jupiter's names added another title, calling him from thenceforth Jupiter Stator: The immediate hand of divine providence hath made many even miraculous stayes of his flying servants for which they have cause in a like manner to erect monuments of thankfulnesse and may honour God with a new title Jehovah Stator, Jehovah that stayed the flight of his poor persecuted flying people, for surely it speaks in more then ordinary language that God in tends good for his people;
and to Jupiter's names added Another title, calling him from thenceforth Jupiter Stator: The immediate hand of divine providence hath made many even miraculous stays of his flying Servants for which they have cause in a like manner to erect monuments of thankfulness and may honour God with a new title Jehovah Stator, Jehovah that stayed the flight of his poor persecuted flying people, for surely it speaks in more then ordinary language that God in tends good for his people;
yea doth bring them back again by a strong hand out of Captivity, surely the meaning of it is, that word of God to Israel looking which way they might fly from the Egyptian Army, Stand still, Exod. 14.13. and see the salvation of the Lord, or like that word in Isaiah to the Grape-gatherer concerning the cluster that was ready to be destroyed, Destroy it not for there is a blessing in it.
yea does bring them back again by a strong hand out of Captivity, surely the meaning of it is, that word of God to Israel looking which Way they might fly from the Egyptian Army, Stand still, Exod 14.13. and see the salvation of the Lord, or like that word in Isaiah to the grape-gatherer Concerning the cluster that was ready to be destroyed, Destroy it not for there is a blessing in it.
as when a King commands all his skilfull Physicians to goe to a sick favourite and lay their heads together to find out the cause and cure of his sicknesse, it is an argument he is unwilling that favourite should miscarry for want of means of recovery.
as when a King commands all his skilful Physicians to go to a sick favourite and lay their Heads together to find out the cause and cure of his sickness, it is an argument he is unwilling that favourite should miscarry for want of means of recovery.
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When Israel was a dying people, the complaint was, Is there no balme in Gilead, is there no Physician there? When God will not have a wound healed, he hides away the balme that should doe it,
When Israel was a dying people, the complaint was, Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there? When God will not have a wound healed, he hides away the balm that should do it,
and is all this that England may dye under the hands of her Physicians? and give up the ghost in their armes? God forbid we should think such a thought;
and is all this that England may die under the hands of her Physicians? and give up the ghost in their arms? God forbid we should think such a Thought;
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I am sure it is promised in Joel as an evidence and fore-runner of deliverance and salvation, vers. 28. I will poure out my Spirit upon all flesh, and what then? it follows vers. 32. In mount Sion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance.
I am sure it is promised in Joel as an evidence and forerunner of deliverance and salvation, vers. 28. I will pour out my Spirit upon all Flesh, and what then? it follows vers. 32. In mount Sion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance.
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For first God hath poured out on his people a spirit of compassion towards the desolations of Sion, and this was in his eyes (whoever he was whether David or Daniel ) that wrote the 102. Psal. such a promising argument, that he dare assure himself and others of a gracious restauration with as much confidence as if he had been in Gods bosome when he spake it;
For First God hath poured out on his people a Spirit of compassion towards the desolations of Sion, and this was in his eyes (whoever he was whither David or daniel) that wrote the 102. Psalm such a promising argument, that he Dare assure himself and Others of a gracious restauration with as much confidence as if he had been in God's bosom when he spoke it;
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I, might some say, we know that, but when, can ye tell? It may be many years or ages hence, we know God will save his Church, she shall have the better of it in the end;
I, might Some say, we know that, but when, can you tell? It may be many Years or ages hence, we know God will save his Church, she shall have the better of it in the end;
but we may be dead and rotten in our graves before that time, nay saith the Prophet, God will doe it and you shall see it with your eyes, The time to favour her,
but we may be dead and rotten in our graves before that time, nay Says the Prophet, God will do it and you shall see it with your eyes, The time to favour her,
but how did the man know that? why Brethren, he seems not now to speak by a Spirit of prophesie, or divine revelation (as at other times) but by way of argumentation, or necessary demonstration; the particle For (which follows) is a word of inference, inforcing the conclusion from rationall principles or premisses,
but how did the man know that? why Brothers, he seems not now to speak by a Spirit of prophesy, or divine Revelation (as At other times) but by Way of argumentation, or necessary demonstration; the particle For (which follows) is a word of Inference, enforcing the conclusion from rational principles or premises,
and the reason which it ushers in this his confidence, is that sweet tender melting frame of spirit, which he did wisely and thankfully observe God had created in the bosomes of his people towards the breaches and desolations of Sion:
and the reason which it ushers in this his confidence, is that sweet tender melting frame of Spirit, which he did wisely and thankfully observe God had created in the bosoms of his people towards the Breaches and desolations of Sion:
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Why (saith he) doe you not see the servants of God every where troubled for Sion, and bemoaning Sion, and weeping over Sion, crying out over her ruines, oh is this Sion? what the Citie of our solemnities? what she that was the praise and beauty of the whole earth? ah Lord who can hold his peace at such a sight as this? who can look upon Sion with dry eyes? are these her stones that lye thus scattered in the dust? oh it is a thousand pities to see Sion in such a sad and mournfull condition? Oh that our head were waters,
Why (Says he) do you not see the Servants of God every where troubled for Sion, and bemoaning Sion, and weeping over Sion, crying out over her ruins, o is this Sion? what the city of our solemnities? what she that was the praise and beauty of the Whole earth? ah Lord who can hold his peace At such a sighed as this? who can look upon Sion with dry eyes? Are these her stones that lie thus scattered in the dust? o it is a thousand pities to see Sion in such a sad and mournful condition? O that our head were waters,
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Come Sirs, what shall we doe for Sion? is there nothing that we may doe by our petitions to the King of Babylon, our Counsels, our Contributions, our prayers for the repairing of these breaches, to the restoring of her desolate places to dwell in? Oh it grieves us at the very soule to see Sion lye thus like the barren and desolate wildernesse!
Come Sirs, what shall we do for Sion? is there nothing that we may do by our petitions to the King of Babylon, our Counsels, our Contributions, our Prayers for the repairing of these Breaches, to the restoring of her desolate places to dwell in? O it grieves us At the very soul to see Sion lie thus like the barren and desolate Wilderness!
Brethren have there not been some such workings of Spirit and yearning of bowels, and rollings and meltings of compassions in the heart of Gods people towards our English Sion? there have surely,
Brothers have there not been Some such workings of Spirit and yearning of bowels, and rollings and meltings of compassions in the heart of God's people towards our English Sion? there have surely,
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Yea the oppression of the faithfull Ministers, the suppression of the precious truths, the violation of the holy Ordinances of the House of God, together with the breaches which have been made upon the walls and very foundations of Civill government, have been a griefe of soul and burden of spirit to the servants of God, of all ranks and conditions,
Yea the oppression of the faithful Ministers, the suppression of the precious truths, the violation of the holy Ordinances of the House of God, together with the Breaches which have been made upon the walls and very foundations of Civil government, have been a grief of soul and burden of Spirit to the Servants of God, of all ranks and conditions,
and it hath pitied them at the heart to see these stones of beauty and strength, Religion and Policie lie in the dust; In which if they have been as sincere, as they have been active, either the man of God is out in his Logicks, or else none can justly censure me for presumption,
and it hath pitied them At the heart to see these stones of beauty and strength, Religion and Policy lie in the dust; In which if they have been as sincere, as they have been active, either the man of God is out in his Logicks, or Else none can justly censure me for presumption,
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if upon the same premisses, I take the humble boldnesse to inferre the same conclusion (the name onely changed) Thou shal arise and have mercy upon England,
if upon the same premises, I take the humble boldness to infer the same conclusion (the name only changed) Thou shall arise and have mercy upon England,
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There is a passage in the 24. Psalme, that in my eare seemes to speake another kinde of language then usually is understood by Interpreters on that place.
There is a passage in the 24. Psalm, that in my ear seems to speak Another kind of language then usually is understood by Interpreters on that place.
and the Psalmist lookt abroad, and behold he had spied a considerable number of praying people, that every where did set upon God with Jacob-like importunitie,
and the Psalmist looked abroad, and behold he had spied a considerable number of praying people, that every where did Set upon God with Jacob-like importunity,
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why saith the Prophet, this is a generation of Wrestlers, these be none other then the Sons and Daughters of Jacob, they be as like him as ever children were like their father, they doe patrizare, thus did Jacob when in the midst of his dangers the Angel met him,
why Says the Prophet, this is a generation of Wrestlers, these be none other then the Sons and Daughters of Jacob, they be as like him as ever children were like their father, they do Patronize, thus did Jacob when in the midst of his dangers the Angel met him,
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and for his paines, of a Jacob was created Israel, a Conquerour, a Prince with God. Well, prayer hath as much power now with God as ever, it was not Jacobs Hands, but Jacobs Prayers and teares that preva il'd with God;
and for his pains, of a Jacob was created Israel, a Conqueror, a Prince with God. Well, prayer hath as much power now with God as ever, it was not Jacobs Hands, but Jacobs Prayers and tears that preva ill with God;
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and the answere to the question, Who is the King of glory? implies what I said before that the state of the Church at that time was militant, conflicting with many and mighty adversaries in great hazard and danger,
and the answer to the question, Who is the King of glory? Implies what I said before that the state of the Church At that time was militant, conflicting with many and mighty Adversaries in great hazard and danger,
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and therefore he presents God to them in the most sutable posture and aspect to their condition, The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battell;
and Therefore he presents God to them in the most suitable posture and aspect to their condition, The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle;
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the Lord of Hosts, ver. 10. q.d. though you be weak and feeble, yet the Lord is strong and mighty, though you have not equall power to encounter your enemies in battell; yet your God is the Lord of Hosts, and if he doe but give the word, he can have Armies enough to attend him to the battell, the Sun, Moon and Starres, the winds and Seas, Frogs, Lice, Caterpillars;
the Lord of Hosts, ver. 10. Q.d though you be weak and feeble, yet the Lord is strong and mighty, though you have not equal power to encounter your enemies in battle; yet your God is the Lord of Hosts, and if he do but give the word, he can have Armies enough to attend him to the battle, the Sun, Moon and Stars, the winds and Seas, Frogs, Lice, Caterpillars;
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for he alone is able to conquer all his enemies that rise up against him, He is mighty in battle, and therefore be of good cheare, your prayers will doe more than your enemies weapons, for prayer will bring God, the Lord of Hosts into the Army,
for he alone is able to conquer all his enemies that rise up against him, He is mighty in battle, and Therefore be of good cheer, your Prayers will do more than your enemies weapons, for prayer will bring God, the Lord of Hosts into the Army,
and of this he is so confident that he repeats the incouragement, and the ground of it, vers. 9. and 10. as if nothing could disadvantage them but want of faith and courage in a confident expectation of a blessed return of their prayers.
and of this he is so confident that he repeats the encouragement, and the ground of it, vers. 9. and 10. as if nothing could disadvantage them but want of faith and courage in a confident expectation of a blessed return of their Prayers.
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Surely Brethren, when we may see also how God hath knit the hearts of his people in such an holy conspiracy as it were, to besiege heaven with their prayers, all is not to be given for lost;
Surely Brothers, when we may see also how God hath knit the hearts of his people in such an holy Conspiracy as it were, to besiege heaven with their Prayers, all is not to be given for lost;
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So much doth God prize and love the prayers of his Jeremiah's, that when he intends to deny, he will some way or other forbid them to pray; that so much precious breath may not be spent in vaine:
So much does God prize and love the Prayers of his Jeremiah's, that when he intends to deny, he will Some Way or other forbid them to pray; that so much precious breath may not be spent in vain:
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and put it into the mouths of the enraged railing Rabshekah's whose rage and tumult is come up into his eares. Blessed be God, they are a little more muzled,
and put it into the mouths of the enraged railing Rabshekah's whose rage and tumult is come up into his ears. Blessed be God, they Are a little more muzzled,
Indeed the times were and not long since, when the language of Gods mourning servants one to another, was that, Amos 6.10. Hold thy tongue for we may not make mention of the Name of the Lord.
Indeed the times were and not long since, when the language of God's mourning Servants one to Another, was that, Amos 6.10. Hold thy tongue for we may not make mention of the Name of the Lord.
But now blessed be God, those fears and stumbling blocks are remoued out of the way, Gods people meet together in publike and in private to pray for the King, his Queen, and Children, the Parliament and Kingdome; while our enemies look on,
But now blessed be God, those fears and stumbling blocks Are removed out of the Way, God's people meet together in public and in private to pray for the King, his Queen, and Children, the Parliament and Kingdom; while our enemies look on,
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I appeal else to the obseration• of those that sit in the watch towres, and wait 〈 … 〉 of prayer; tell me oh ye praying Christians w• … hath God with-held from us hitherto 〈 … 〉 have askt at the throne of grace,
I appeal Else to the obseration• of those that fit in the watch towers, and wait 〈 … 〉 of prayer; tell me o you praying Christians w• … hath God withheld from us hitherto 〈 … 〉 have asked At the throne of grace,
for he will speake peace to his people, &c. There is a dreadfull curse imprecated upon all prayerlesse people, both by David and Jeremiah, Jer. 10.25. Psal. 79.6.7.
for he will speak peace to his people, etc. There is a dreadful curse imprecated upon all prayerless people, both by David and Jeremiah, Jer. 10.25. Psalm 79.6.7.
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And surely this curse is gone forth, and hath kindled upon the habitations of the mighty enemies of prayer, a fire that will burn downe to their very foundations,
And surely this curse is gone forth, and hath kindled upon the habitations of the mighty enemies of prayer, a fire that will burn down to their very foundations,
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and none shall quench it, a just and a righteous judgement that prayer should pull them downe that would have pul'd down prayer; that prayer should curse them that cursed and blasphemed that holy Ordinance, and spirit of prayer. Surely the prayers of Gods people are gone up to heaven in great assemblies,
and none shall quench it, a just and a righteous judgement that prayer should pull them down that would have pulled down prayer; that prayer should curse them that cursed and blasphemed that holy Ordinance, and Spirit of prayer. Surely the Prayers of God's people Are gone up to heaven in great assemblies,
of whose further and prevailing successe we may be humbly confident with holy David, Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble, Psal. 10.17. thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine care to heare.
of whose further and prevailing success we may be humbly confident with holy David, Lord thou hast herd the desire of the humble, Psalm 10.17. thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine care to hear.
if he should not hear, he should crosse his own project, as well as discourage his people, and rather then that, he will cause his eare to hear, that is,
if he should not hear, he should cross his own project, as well as discourage his people, and rather then that, he will cause his ear to hear, that is,
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if they cannot come up to God, he will cause his eare to come down to them, he will make hard shift as it were to hear, rather than their prayers shall be lost.
if they cannot come up to God, he will cause his ear to come down to them, he will make hard shift as it were to hear, rather than their Prayers shall be lost.
And therefore David resolves against all the objections that can arise from the unworthinesse of himself or his prayers. Psal. 55.16. As for me I will call upon God and the Lord shall save me. I will. He shall:
And Therefore David resolves against all the objections that can arise from the unworthiness of himself or his Prayers. Psalm 55.16. As for me I will call upon God and the Lord shall save me. I will. He shall:
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See double and treble confidence, no may be, no peradventure, he will and he shall. Oh where this holy confidence accompanies prayer, it makes it way through the thickest, darkest clouds of sinne and dangers, and pierceth the heavens,
See double and triple confidence, no may be, no Peradventure, he will and he shall. O where this holy confidence Accompanies prayer, it makes it Way through the thickest, Darkest Clouds of sin and dangers, and pierces the heavens,
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Thus saith the Lord, the holy one of Israel and his maker, Isai. 45.11. aske of me things to come concerning my Sonnes, and concerning the worke of my hands command ye mee.
Thus Says the Lord, the holy one of Israel and his maker, Isaiah 45.11. ask of me things to come Concerning my Sons, and Concerning the work of my hands command you me.
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It seems Luther understood the latitude of this royall Charter, who praying for the recovery of a godly usefull man, amongst other passages, lets fall ths transcendent rapture of a daring faith, Fiat mea voluntas, I beseech thee let him recover, My will be done; and then he falls off sweetly, Mea voluntas Domine, quia tua, My will Lord,
It seems Luther understood the latitude of this royal Charter, who praying for the recovery of a godly useful man, among other passages, lets fallen this transcendent rapture of a daring faith, Fiat mea Voluntas, I beseech thee let him recover, My will be done; and then he falls off sweetly, Mea Voluntas Domine, quia tua, My will Lord,
because thy will for thy glory. He that writes Luthers life saith thus of him, Vir iste potuit quod voluit, That man could doe what he would with God, it was but aske and have.
Because thy will for thy glory. He that writes Luthers life Says thus of him, Vir iste Potuit quod voluit, That man could do what he would with God, it was but ask and have.
it were safer standing at the mouth of a Cannon when it is discharged, then before the prayers of Gods people discharged by the hand of faith. Mercy is the Mother, Faith the midwife of deliverances;
it were safer standing At the Mouth of a Cannon when it is discharged, then before the Prayers of God's people discharged by the hand of faith. Mercy is the Mother, Faith the midwife of Deliverances;
Faith is the pledge and security of eternall salvation, and therefore may well be the pawne and fore runner of temporall Redemption; There is nothing too hard for Christ where a people can beleeve,
Faith is the pledge and security of Eternal salvation, and Therefore may well be the pawn and before runner of temporal Redemption; There is nothing too hard for christ where a people can believe,
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The Lord knows we were within these few moneths in a divided shattered posture, and it is infinite mercy the enemy did not fall upon us then, the divided House could not have stood:
The Lord knows we were within these few months in a divided shattered posture, and it is infinite mercy the enemy did not fallen upon us then, the divided House could not have stood:
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and the bloud of his Sonne, the bloud of reconciliation; England and Scotland, Lords and Commons, Citie and Countrey, Brethren and Brethren begin graciously to combine for the joynt opposing of the common adversary,
and the blood of his Son, the blood of reconciliation; England and Scotland, lords and Commons, city and Country, Brothers and Brothers begin graciously to combine for the joint opposing of the Common adversary,
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Now when the Prophet could sing that song, Jerusalem is as a Citie that is compact together, then observe how he drives on the triumph, Thither the Tribes goe up to give thanks to the Name of the Lord, There are the thrones of judgement, &c. Then the worship of the God in the Temple, and Civill government in the Common wealth then flourisht.
Now when the Prophet could sing that song, Jerusalem is as a city that is compact together, then observe how he drives on the triumph, Thither the Tribes go up to give thanks to the Name of the Lord, There Are the thrones of judgement, etc. Then the worship of the God in the Temple, and Civil government in the Common wealth then flourished.
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an happy government, peace and security, and a Gad, even a whole troop of mercies on that happy union. The Lord in mercy perfect this encouragement every day more and more.
an happy government, peace and security, and a Gad, even a Whole troop of Mercies on that happy Union. The Lord in mercy perfect this encouragement every day more and more.
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It was a sad time in Israel when the Prophet complained, They bend their tongues like their bowes for lies, Jer. 9.3. but they are not valiant for the truth:
It was a sad time in Israel when the Prophet complained, They bend their tongues like their bows for lies, Jer. 9.3. but they Are not valiant for the truth:
but God who is slow to anger, and rich in mercy, when he might have struck us dead in our sleep or suffered our enemies to have burnt us in our bed, our bed of security;
but God who is slow to anger, and rich in mercy, when he might have struck us dead in our sleep or suffered our enemies to have burned us in our Bed, our Bed of security;
was pleased seasonably and graciously to awaken us of our sleep, and call up the spirit of courage and resolution, whereby some of our Nobles did with Queen Esther [ If I perish, I perish ] venter into the Royall presence with their petitions, where God commanded the like royall favour and grace for them, as He did for her.
was pleased seasonably and graciously to awaken us of our sleep, and call up the Spirit of courage and resolution, whereby Some of our Nobles did with Queen Esther [ If I perish, I perish ] venture into the Royal presence with their petitions, where God commanded the like royal favour and grace for them, as He did for her.
Some of our Worthyes in Parliament threatned by the Sanballads of our times, have answered with stout Noble-hearted Nehemiah (put in feare of his life) Should such a man as I fly.
some of our Worthies in Parliament threatened by the Sanballads of our times, have answered with stout Noble-hearted Nehemiah (put in Fear of his life) Should such a man as I fly.
Hath God thus engaged and heightened the spirit of the land to let us fall before our enemies? Doe but read over the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Verses of the 4th. of Nehemiah, and without a paraphrase you may see an Embleme of that seasonable courage which God hath poured out upon our Governors and people.
Hath God thus engaged and heightened the Spirit of the land to let us fallen before our enemies? Doe but read over the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Verses of the 4th. of Nehemiah, and without a Paraphrase you may see an Emblem of that seasonable courage which God hath poured out upon our Governors and people.
Magnanimitie? doth it not speake in Scripture language strong and abundant assurance that God is doing good to England? Let's heare whether the next and fifth Argument will not speake with the same mouth.
Magnanimity? does it not speak in Scripture language strong and abundant assurance that God is doing good to England? Let's hear whither the next and fifth Argument will not speak with the same Mouth.
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and this I find, that where ever I come, there is a poor afflicted people that hunger after the word, that are not content onely with spirituall food if a man will give it them,
and this I find, that where ever I come, there is a poor afflicted people that hunger After the word, that Are not content only with spiritual food if a man will give it them,
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but are so sharp set that they are ready to pull the Ministers of the Gospel out of their cloathes for bread to relieve their soules, never did the poore prisoners at Ludgate beg bread more emphatically then these poor soules, it would make your bowels yerne to hear the pittifull complaints of those poor creatures in every place;
but Are so sharp Set that they Are ready to pull the Ministers of the Gospel out of their clothes for bred to relieve their Souls, never did the poor Prisoners At Ludgate beg bred more emphatically then these poor Souls, it would make your bowels yearn to hear the pitiful complaints of those poor creatures in every place;
& no wonder alas poor souls they have been famisht and starved to death almost by a generation of false Prophets Idol shepherds, who have stollen away the word of God every one from their neighbours, and instead of bread hath given them stones, stoned them with hard words, loquanter lapides, Jude 15 and hard deeds too;
& no wonder alas poor Souls they have been famished and starved to death almost by a generation of false prophets Idol shepherd's, who have stolen away the word of God every one from their neighbours, and instead of bred hath given them stones, stoned them with hard words, loquanter lapides, U^de 15 and hard Deeds too;
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in stead of fishes have given them Serpents; Cockatriees for eggs; poysonous doctrines for evangelicall truths; chaffe in stead of wheat; the husks of swine in stead of childrens bread; dead Ceremonies for pure and living ordinances.
in stead of Fish have given them Serpents; Cockatriees for eggs; poisonous doctrines for Evangelical truths; chaff in stead of wheat; the husks of Swine in stead of Children's bred; dead Ceremonies for pure and living ordinances.
for truly it is a wonder and a great one (if we duly weigh it) that after so long a forbearance of wholsome food, there should be any tast or hunger or life left;
for truly it is a wonder and a great one (if we duly weigh it) that After so long a forbearance of wholesome food, there should be any taste or hunger or life left;
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Here is the discouragement that we may say with our Saviour, Whence shall we have bread that these may eate? Alas where shall every congregation in England & Wales be furnisht with a faithfull and able ministery? But brethren he that is able of stones to raise up children to Abraham, is able also to turne stones into bread for these chidren;
Here is the discouragement that we may say with our Saviour, Whence shall we have bred that these may eat? Alas where shall every congregation in England & Wales be furnished with a faithful and able Ministry? But brothers he that is able of stones to raise up children to Abraham, is able also to turn stones into bred for these Children;
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He that sayes give ye them to eate is able so to multiply the Loaves, that there shall be enough and to spare. The maine weight of this care must lye upon the great Counsell of the Kingdom:
He that Says give you them to eat is able so to multiply the Loaves, that there shall be enough and to spare. The main weight of this care must lie upon the great Counsel of the Kingdom:
Oh pray, pray pray, that he that hath created appetites will create bread also, that he that hath reserved himself an harvest in a time of such drought will also furnish himself with labourers for the bringing in of that harvest, that loiterers may be cast out and labourers may be brought into their places.
O pray, pray pray, that he that hath created appetites will create bred also, that he that hath reserved himself an harvest in a time of such drought will also furnish himself with labourers for the bringing in of that harvest, that loiterers may be cast out and labourers may be brought into their places.
And truly Brethren neither in this respect also hath the Lord left himself nor us, without witnesse that he intends to doe us good, which brings to The sixth argument.
And truly Brothers neither in this respect also hath the Lord left himself nor us, without witness that he intends to do us good, which brings to The sixth argument.
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And that is, that the Lord hath reserved to himself many hundred faithfull Prophets, while we said with Elijah they are all slaine and I onely am left and they seek my life to take it away, or as the Prophet complaines concerning his so we concerning our English Jerusalem. Isai. 51.28.
And that is, that the Lord hath reserved to himself many hundred faithful prophets, while we said with Elijah they Are all slain and I only am left and they seek my life to take it away, or as the Prophet complains Concerning his so we Concerning our English Jerusalem. Isaiah 51.28.
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But surely Brethren it hath fared with the faithfull Ministers of England as with the Hebrew males in Egypt they have multiplyed under oppressions; And so still the blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the Gospel.
But surely Brothers it hath fared with the faithful Ministers of England as with the Hebrew males in Egypt they have multiplied under oppressions; And so still the blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the Gospel.
You know the cruell commands and wiles of our Egyptian Taskemasters to kill all the male children to suppresse and strangle in the very birth all the faithfull and godly Preachers in the Kingdome:
You know the cruel commands and wiles of our Egyptian Taskmasters to kill all the male children to suppress and strangle in the very birth all the faithful and godly Preachers in the Kingdom:
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what else have been their Subscriptions, Oaths of Canonicall obedience, Ceremonies, with their late improvement of Innovations, but so many ginnes and snares to suspend and strangle the Conscientious Clergy,
what Else have been their Subscriptions, Oaths of Canonical Obedience, Ceremonies, with their late improvement of Innovations, but so many begins and snares to suspend and strangle the Conscientious Clergy,
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and when they saw these would not doe mischiefe enough or not fast enough, what was their last Oath, with that bottomlesse &c. but a drug compounded of purpose to choak or poyson all the sincere Ministry within the Kingdome? One of their Chaplins about the time of the making thereof, comforted another of his ambitious Tribe, whining for want of preferment;
and when they saw these would not do mischief enough or not fast enough, what was their last Oath, with that bottomless etc. but a drug compounded of purpose to choke or poison all the sincere Ministry within the Kingdom? One of their Chaplins about the time of the making thereof, comforted Another of his ambitious Tribe, whining for want of preferment;
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And truly it is a wonder and a miracle of providence, that all the Livings in England (and the Kingdome it self) are not voided of every faithfull godly Minister.
And truly it is a wonder and a miracle of providence, that all the Livings in England (and the Kingdom it self) Are not voided of every faithful godly Minister.
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But Brethren God hath not only left us a remnant, (preserving them as miraculously as the fire of the Altar was fancied to be preserved under ground all the time of the Babylonian Captivity) but hath also multiplyed their number by a numerous encrease of yong Timothyes, admirably gifted and instructed for the right and skilfull dividing of the word of truth, able and ready to doe singular service in the Temple,
But Brothers God hath not only left us a remnant, (preserving them as miraculously as the fire of the Altar was fancied to be preserved under ground all the time of the Babylonian Captivity) but hath also multiplied their number by a numerous increase of young Timothyes, admirably gifted and instructed for the right and skilful dividing of the word of truth, able and ready to do singular service in the Temple,
when the Buyers and Sellers are whipt out; (the Lord Jesus make this Parliament his whip for that purpose) and when by a warrantable and comfortable Call, they may be sent forth to this work of the Gospell.
when the Buyers and Sellers Are whipped out; (the Lord jesus make this Parliament his whip for that purpose) and when by a warrantable and comfortable Call, they may be sent forth to this work of the Gospel.
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In respect of which miraculous improvement England may sing with Jerusalem returning out of Captivity, wondring at her increase, Who hath begotten me these, Isai. 49.20.21.
In respect of which miraculous improvement England may sing with Jerusalem returning out of Captivity, wondering At her increase, Who hath begotten me these, Isaiah 49.20.21.
seeing I have lost my Children, and am desolate, a Captive, and removing to and fro? Behold I was left alone, these where had they been? Surely I have lost my Children, my sonnes have been suspended, silenc't, deprived, degraded, excommunicated, imprisoned (and some of them have died there) banish't, others have been fain to fly into the wildernesse from the rage and fury of the red Dragon; I was left alone, a Widow, a Captive, taken captive and spoiled of all my Gospel-ornaments; These where had they been? who hath begotten them?
seeing I have lost my Children, and am desolate, a Captive, and removing to and from? Behold I was left alone, these where had they been? Surely I have lost my Children, my Sons have been suspended, silenced, deprived, degraded, excommunicated, imprisoned (and Some of them have died there) banished, Others have been fain to fly into the Wilderness from the rage and fury of the read Dragon; I was left alone, a Widow, a Captive, taken captive and spoiled of all my Gospel-ornaments; These where had they been? who hath begotten them?
And may we not humbly and thankfully look upon this strange and admirable increase, as a fore runner and a pledge, that Englands Captivity is now expiring.
And may we not humbly and thankfully look upon this strange and admirable increase, as a before runner and a pledge, that Englands Captivity is now expiring.
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If a King gather Souldiers together, hath he not a battell to fight? If an Husbandman hire Labourers, hath he not seed to sow and corn to reap? If a man call Carpenters together, hath he not a structure to build. 1 Cor. 3.9. We are labourers together with God, Ye are Gods Husbandry, Ye are Gods building.
If a King gather Soldiers together, hath he not a battle to fight? If an Husbandman hire Labourers, hath he not seed to sow and corn to reap? If a man call Carpenters together, hath he not a structure to built. 1 Cor. 3.9. We Are labourers together with God, You Are God's Husbandry, You Are God's building.
If God had not some great worke to doe in England, would he think ye make all this great preparation? I know and desire to be sensible of it, God hath taken away many of our famous worthy Divines, both Masters and Scholars in Israel, who would have been of singular use in this great worke of building the Temple. Mr Browne. Mr Swallow.
If God had not Some great work to do in England, would he think you make all this great preparation? I know and desire to be sensible of it, God hath taken away many of our famous worthy Divines, both Masters and Scholars in Israel, who would have been of singular use in this great work of building the Temple. Mr brown. Mr Swallow.
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A messenger of death. ☞ Augustine immediately before the sacking of Hippo. And before the taking of Heidelbergh it was observed God took away the chiefe of the learned and godly Preachers, as Paraeus and others.
A Messenger of death. ☞ Augustine immediately before the sacking of Hippo. And before the taking of Heidelberg it was observed God took away the chief of the learned and godly Preachers, as Pareus and Others.
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when they make their weekly and yeerly Bills; Set your Christnings right over against your Burials, and then computing the odds, you shall finde many more godly Ministers have beene Christned than buried; Blessed be God (Brethren) our Christnings doe farre exceed our Burials;
when they make their weekly and yearly Bills; Set your Christenings right over against your Burials, and then computing the odds, you shall find many more godly Ministers have been Christened than buried; Blessed be God (Brothers) our Christenings do Far exceed our Burials;
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and you shall not find any age since Protestantisme first came into England, that can parallel the faithfull Ministery of England either for number, or that which I would have in the second place taken notice of, (that God may have the glory) for spirituality, inwardnesse, power of conviction, and transcendent skill in discovering to their hearers the need, Ministerial Abilities. worth, use, the beauty and excellencies of Jesus Christ.
and you shall not find any age since Protestantism First Come into England, that can parallel the faithful Ministry of England either for number, or that which I would have in the second place taken notice of, (that God may have the glory) for spirituality, inwardness, power of conviction, and transcendent skill in discovering to their hearers the need, Ministerial Abilities. worth, use, the beauty and excellencies of jesus christ.
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Compare the labours of the most eminent Preachers in Queene Elizabeths dayes, with the labours of many of our times, (& some even but Babes in comparison of their years) the vision of Christ in these dayes with the vision then,
Compare the labours of the most eminent Preachers in Queen Elizabeths days, with the labours of many of our times, (& Some even but Babes in comparison of their Years) the vision of christ in these days with the vision then,
and you would almost all say as the Apostle of the vision under the Law, and compared with the Revelation of Christ in the Gospel; The vaile was upon their face.
and you would almost all say as the Apostle of the vision under the Law, and compared with the Revelation of christ in the Gospel; The veil was upon their face.
and in what degree soever that promise which hath so long beene in the stalke, doth now begin to shoot forth into the eare, in that degree must this be one of those dayes wherein the Lord will bind up the breaches of his people,
and in what degree soever that promise which hath so long been in the stalk, does now begin to shoot forth into the ear, in that degree must this be one of those days wherein the Lord will bind up the Breaches of his people,
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he hath a purpose to bring them to Sion, v. 13. and to multiply and increase them in the Land, ver. 15. This Argument is of so much the more strength, because we may comfortably observe the fruit to have beene proportionable to the seed, the successe to the cost and pains, which God hath been at in these reviving times; which casts me upon.
he hath a purpose to bring them to Sion, v. 13. and to multiply and increase them in the Land, ver. 15. This Argument is of so much the more strength, Because we may comfortably observe the fruit to have been proportionable to the seed, the success to the cost and pains, which God hath been At in these reviving times; which Cast me upon.
There is hardly a Sermon preacht by any faithfull Minister of the Gospel, but they hear of some or other that being prickt in their heart come in with Men and Brethren what shall we doe? I blesse God I doe not speak without book.
There is hardly a Sermon preached by any faithful Minister of the Gospel, but they hear of Some or other that being pricked in their heart come in with Men and Brothers what shall we do? I bless God I do not speak without book.
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I doe not beleeve the most peaceable times in the Reignes of our former Princes did ever afford a parallel List of Converts of all sorts both of Nobles, Lords and Ladies Gentry, City, Countrey, especially among the Youth, with abundance of young Disciples, there be in every place it rejoyceth my soul to see it.
I do not believe the most peaceable times in the Reigns of our former Princes did ever afford a parallel List of Converts of all sorts both of Nobles, lords and Ladies Gentry, city, Country, especially among the Youth, with abundance of young Disciples, there be in every place it Rejoiceth my soul to see it.
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Even our Vniversities, where Religion hath not been of such an Honourable esteem, as we could wish it had been where (perhaps) a praying Scholar, hath been like the Prophet Isaiah, and his Pupils, Isai. 8.18. for signes and wonders in Israel (the more have the masters of those Schools of the Prophets to answer for, that have minded no more the things of Jesus Christ in their government) doe now in some Colledges and Halls bring forth not onely here,
Even our Universities, where Religion hath not been of such an Honourable esteem, as we could wish it had been where (perhaps) a praying Scholar, hath been like the Prophet Isaiah, and his Pupils, Isaiah 8.18. for Signs and wonders in Israel (the more have the Masters of those Schools of the prophets to answer for, that have minded no more the things of jesus christ in their government) do now in Some Colleges and Halls bring forth not only Here,
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and let those Elders ther• … be counted worthy of double honour, who by ruling well doe labour to countenance and propagate purity of Religion, and the power of godlinesse within their wals.
and let those Elders ther• … be counted worthy of double honour, who by ruling well do labour to countenance and propagate purity of Religion, and the power of godliness within their walls.
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This I say is the successe of that inward and faithfull and powerfull Christ-preaching Ministery, wherewith God hath blest and beautified these later times;
This I say is the success of that inward and faithful and powerful Christ-preaching Ministry, wherewith God hath blessed and beautified these later times;
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For I remember what Christ said, John 12.32. And I if I were lifted up mould draw all men unto me, John 12.32. this the holy Ghost tels us, he spake signifying what death he should dye:
For I Remember what christ said, John 12.32. And I if I were lifted up mould draw all men unto me, John 12.32. this the holy Ghost tells us, he spoke signifying what death he should die:
But there is also as I conceive a vailed sence in the words alluding to the lifting up of the brazen serpent in the wildernesse, which was so lift up that all might see, and they that saw were healed of their stings by the fiery serpents,
But there is also as I conceive a veiled sense in the words alluding to the lifting up of the brazen serpent in the Wilderness, which was so lift up that all might see, and they that saw were healed of their stings by the fiery Serpents,
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and lived. Surely if the Lord Jesus were lifted up in the ministery of the Gospel that all might see, the necessitie, beauty, excellencie, of this Christ, this vision would be a vision of life, like the resurrection of the dead, the beauty of Christ would draw all men after him;
and lived. Surely if the Lord jesus were lifted up in the Ministry of the Gospel that all might see, the necessity, beauty, excellency, of this christ, this vision would be a vision of life, like the resurrection of the dead, the beauty of christ would draw all men After him;
oh that all the ministers of the Gospel that desire to be found faithfull and fruitfull in their places, would take notice of it and remember what Christ said of the spirit which he would send into the world after his departure.
o that all the Ministers of the Gospel that desire to be found faithful and fruitful in their places, would take notice of it and Remember what christ said of the Spirit which he would send into the world After his departure.
If the holy Ghost the spirit of wisdome and truth could not use any better meanes to glorifie Christ then to take of Christs excellencies and hold them out to the view of the world, what other course should they that be the mouth of the holy Ghost take to make him lovely and desireable in the eyes of their people.
If the holy Ghost the Spirit of Wisdom and truth could not use any better means to Glorify christ then to take of Christ excellencies and hold them out to the view of the world, what other course should they that be the Mouth of the holy Ghost take to make him lovely and desirable in the eyes of their people.
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and presence in those ordinances) is from the wombe of the morning i.e. of that generative & enlivening vertue, that the dew of the teeming morning is to the seeds and plants of the earth.
and presence in those ordinances) is from the womb of the morning i.e. of that generative & enlivening virtue, that the due of the teeming morning is to the seeds and plants of the earth.
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Those dayes shall be daies of deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and to the remnant whom the Lord shall call when soules begin to rise from the dead, shall bodies think you fall to the ground?
Those days shall be days of deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and to the remnant whom the Lord shall call when Souls begin to rise from the dead, shall bodies think you fallen to the ground?
Religion I am perswaded was neverprofessed since the Apostles times, in greater beuty and power then now it is in England. Consult travelers abroad and they will tell you that in other parts of Christendom;
Religion I am persuaded was neverprofessed since the Apostles times, in greater beauty and power then now it is in England. Consult travelers abroad and they will tell you that in other parts of Christendom;
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as France, Germany, and Holland, &c. familie duties are rare things, the entire sanctification of an whole Lords day an unknowne peece of precisenesse, with divers others lower parts of profession wanting, the neglect whereof we esteeme prophane,
as France, Germany, and Holland, etc. family duties Are rare things, the entire sanctification of an Whole lords day an unknown piece of preciseness, with diverse Others lower parts of profession wanting, the neglect whereof we esteem profane,
and let no man thinke we are more precise then needs, for God hath made them smart and bleed for their formality and remisnesse in religion, the Lord in mercy be reconciled to them in the blood of reconciliation.
and let no man think we Are more precise then needs, for God hath made them smart and bleed for their formality and remissness in Religion, the Lord in mercy be reconciled to them in the blood of reconciliation.
much pride and censoreousnesse and devisions and wantonnesse and worldlinesse, yea (that which many Heathens would be ashamed of) unconscionable dealings, whereby much offence and scandall doth dayly arise,
much pride and censoreousnesse and divisions and wantonness and worldliness, yea (that which many heathens would be ashamed of) unconscionable dealings, whereby much offence and scandal does daily arise,
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and the good way of God is evill spoken of, and I wish that every one may lay hand on beart & say, nunquidego Domine, My Lord is it I? and what have I done? remembring that dreadfull word of our Saviour, woe unto him by whom offences come better that a milstone were hanged about his necke and hecast (not into the pitts) but into the midst of the sea.
and the good Way of God is evil spoken of, and I wish that every one may lay hand on beart & say, nunquidego Domine, My Lord is it I? and what have I done? remembering that dreadful word of our Saviour, woe unto him by whom offences come better that a millstone were hanged about his neck and hecast (not into the pits) but into the midst of the sea.
Oh that repentance and reformations may heale their wounds and the Gospels, woe to them indeed by whom offences come and they do not lay them to heart.
O that Repentance and reformations may heal their wounds and the Gospels, woe to them indeed by whom offences come and they do not lay them to heart.
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But I know withall God hath a people, and they noe contemptible number that walke up with their principles, that wear their garments unspotted, (as far as they durst wherein they live will suffer) they hold fast the word of life and shine as lights in the midest of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom if you come you shall finde them as Chrysistome sayes, walking like Angels rather than men and women, I appeal to all observing understanding Christans,
But I know withal God hath a people, and they no contemptible number that walk up with their principles, that wear their garments unspotted, (as Far as they durst wherein they live will suffer) they hold fast the word of life and shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom if you come you shall find them as Chrysostom Says, walking like Angels rather than men and women, I appeal to all observing understanding Christians,
whether not onely in respect of other Churches but also in comparison of former times in England, there be not a mightie improvement and even a resurrection of the power of godlinesse.
whither not only in respect of other Churches but also in comparison of former times in England, there be not a mighty improvement and even a resurrection of the power of godliness.
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And surely if God would have spared a Sodome for ten, and jerusalem for one righteous person, he will spare England for many tens and hundreds and thousands, and (I hope in God I may add) millions of such as professe and adorne the Gospel with a shineing and glorious conversation.
And surely if God would have spared a Sodom for ten, and Jerusalem for one righteous person, he will spare England for many tens and hundreds and thousands, and (I hope in God I may add) millions of such as profess and adorn the Gospel with a shining and glorious Conversation.
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Now if God be saying to England Thy people shall be all righteous, he will also say the dayes of mourning shall be ended, ver. 20. and they shall also inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the worke of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Now if God be saying to England Thy people shall be all righteous, he will also say the days of mourning shall be ended, ver. 20. and they shall also inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
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Heare it and it will speak peace, scil. That God hath so graciously and even miraculously delivered the Kingdome from guilt especially from those two Land-destroying Kingdome-desolating sinnes, Idolatry and blood.
Hear it and it will speak peace, scil. That God hath so graciously and even miraculously Delivered the Kingdom from guilt especially from those two Land-destroying Kingdome-desolating Sins, Idolatry and blood.
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if they had done no more but this, namely the keeping out of these foundations-subverting provocations which like the roaring Sea were breaking in upon us in these latter dayes, it would contribute more to the safety and hopes of the Kingdome,
if they had done no more but this, namely the keeping out of these foundations-subverting provocations which like the roaring Sea were breaking in upon us in these latter days, it would contribute more to the safety and hope's of the Kingdom,
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But herein therefore you may with wonder and thankfulnesse remember with what jealousie and resolution of spirit our Worthies in Parliament did abominate the very mention of a toleration of Popery in Ireland, protesting the they would rather hazard the losse of that, and of this kingdome too;
But herein Therefore you may with wonder and thankfulness Remember with what jealousy and resolution of Spirit our Worthies in Parliament did abominate the very mention of a toleration of Popery in Ireland, protesting thee they would rather hazard the loss of that, and of this Kingdom too;
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thus did they with Nehemiah-like zeal and courage resolve while some of those whose pretended authority in and over the Church should have suggested to them a little more care of the affairs of Christs kingdome, were either silent, or in their great devotion to the cause of Resormation, pleased to be Mediatours in that Antichristian motion.
thus did they with Nehemiah-like zeal and courage resolve while Some of those whose pretended Authority in and over the Church should have suggested to them a little more care of the affairs of Christ Kingdom, were either silent, or in their great devotion to the cause of Reformation, pleased to be Mediators in that Antichristian motion.
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Alas Beloved, if the Lords and Commons had not had more Divinity in them than the Bishops, Popery might have beene establish't by a law, men might have gone to Masse by act of Parliament, and we might have trussed up our fardels,
Alas beloved, if the lords and Commons had not had more Divinity in them than the Bishops, Popery might have been established by a law, men might have gone to Mass by act of Parliament, and we might have trussed up our farthels,
and have bid farewell England before this time, where ever did Idolatry come into a Nation but desolation and ruine trod upon the heeles of it? It is the sinne of Gods jealousie and therefore must needs be the sinne of Gods unquenchable indignation.
and have bid farewell England before this time, where ever did Idolatry come into a nation but desolation and ruin trod upon the heals of it? It is the sin of God's jealousy and Therefore must needs be the sin of God's unquenchable Indignation.
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And for the other sinne of bloud how miraculously hath God delivered us from bloud guiltinesse! how neer was this Kingdome to have imbrued its hands in fraternall bloud, the bloud of our deer Brethren in Scotland? what preparations what arts and provocations to have engaged the King and Kingdome in that fratricidous designe; woe unto the contrivers thereof without repentance) for they have gone in the way of Cain,
And for the other sin of blood how miraculously hath God Delivered us from blood guiltiness! how near was this Kingdom to have imbrued its hands in fraternal blood, the blood of our deer Brothers in Scotland? what preparations what arts and provocations to have engaged the King and Kingdom in that fratricidous Design; woe unto the contrivers thereof without Repentance) for they have gone in the Way of Cain,
But behold the goodnesse of God to England, that which formerly had often been our great affliction, was now one of the seasonablest mercies that ever England saw, the dissolution of a Parliament;
But behold the Goodness of God to England, that which formerly had often been our great affliction, was now one of the seasonablest Mercies that ever England saw, the dissolution of a Parliament;
for surely brethren had the Paliament given but sixpence towards the mainetenance of that warre, that Bellum Episcopale it might have envolved the Kingdome in guilt, brought God as an enimie against us and undone us and our children for ever, our poor Brethren in Ireland have dearly and deeply tasted the bitter and deadly fruite of that unnaturall as well as unchristian contribution though we hope it was but extorted from many of them by the power and policie of a wily and cruell oppressor under whose iron yoke they did then groane and languish yet God saw it and was displeased, and behold into what devouring flames hath the fircenesse of his anger broken forth upon them which hath burnt downe almost to the very foundation of that Kingdome, and they had by this time been made like Sodome and Gomorrah, Jer. 1.9.25. had not the Lord of Hosts left them a little remnant, and begun to turn his hand upon the enemy.
for surely brothers had the Parliament given but sixpence towards the maintenance of that war, that Bellum Episcopal it might have involved the Kingdom in guilt, brought God as an enemy against us and undone us and our children for ever, our poor Brothers in Ireland have dearly and deeply tasted the bitter and deadly fruit of that unnatural as well as unchristian contribution though we hope it was but extorted from many of them by the power and policy of a wily and cruel oppressor under whose iron yoke they did then groan and languish yet God saw it and was displeased, and behold into what devouring flames hath the fircenesse of his anger broken forth upon them which hath burned down almost to the very Foundation of that Kingdom, and they had by this time been made like Sodom and Gomorrah, Jer. 1.9.25. had not the Lord of Hosts left them a little remnant, and begun to turn his hand upon the enemy.
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But see the justice and righteousnesse of God, who hath kept off that Nation from comming in to their timely rescue and succour, who would suffer themselves for any respects of hopes or fears to be beguiled to a contribution for their spoyling and slaughter.
But see the Justice and righteousness of God, who hath kept off that nation from coming in to their timely rescue and succour, who would suffer themselves for any respects of hope's or fears to be beguiled to a contribution for their spoiling and slaughter.
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for if the bloud of one Abel had so many tongues as drops ( Clamor sanguinum fratris (so the Heb.) the voice of thy Brothers Blouds cryeth unto me from the ground ) how many tongues have the blouds of so many thousands, as have been barbarously and inhumanely butchered in Ireland, to multiply clamors in the eares of God for vengeance? And therefore oh the unspeakable love and goodnesse of God, in keeping the guilt of that bloud also from the land!
for if the blood of one Abel had so many tongues as drops (Clamor Sanguinum fratris (so the Hebrew) the voice of thy Brother's Bloods Cries unto me from the ground) how many tongues have the bloods of so many thousands, as have been barbarously and inhumanely butchered in Ireland, to multiply clamours in the ears of God for vengeance? And Therefore o the unspeakable love and Goodness of God, in keeping the guilt of that blood also from the land!
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and weep tears, not of water onely, but of bloud too, in a sad expectation of a storm of wrath and bloud to be rained down upon us from heaven, in Gods avengement of our Brethrens desolation!
and weep tears, not of water only, but of blood too, in a sad expectation of a storm of wrath and blood to be reigned down upon us from heaven, in God's avengement of our Brothers' desolation!
Indeed there hath not been that speedy dispatch of succours and supplies, as either our Brethren in Ireland, or standers by might have expected from a people so neerly concerned in their peace or warre, woe or welfare, as we are;
Indeed there hath not been that speedy dispatch of succours and supplies, as either our Brothers in Ireland, or standers by might have expected from a people so nearly concerned in their peace or war, woe or welfare, as we Are;
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but there have been a generation of men ( who they be God knows) of whom both King and his Parliament may say with David, You are too hard for me ye sonnes of Zerviah, who have by some whily and mysterious artifices retarded the relief and rescue of that poore, bleeding, crying, dying Nation;
but there have been a generation of men (who they be God knows) of whom both King and his Parliament may say with David, You Are too hard for me you Sons of Zeruiah, who have by Some whily and mysterious artifices retarded the relief and rescue of that poor, bleeding, crying, dying nation;
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but surely the hand of Joab (and his Brethren ) hath been in it, who may therefore (without deep humiliation) expect to inherit the Legacie which Solomon be queathed him and his posterity, The Lord shall return the bloud of Ireland upon the head of Joab, and Abner, and Amasa;
but surely the hand of Joab (and his Brothers) hath been in it, who may Therefore (without deep humiliation) expect to inherit the Legacy which Solomon be queathed him and his posterity, The Lord shall return the blood of Ireland upon the head of Joab, and Abner, and Amasa;
What an argument of divine displeasure had it been, if God should have left us to have murdered a Kingdome, two Kingdoms, either by wilfull slaughter, or by willing sufferance? Surely there is not a greater expression of Gods love to a people or person,
What an argument of divine displeasure had it been, if God should have left us to have murdered a Kingdom, two Kingdoms, either by wilful slaughter, or by willing sufferance? Surely there is not a greater expression of God's love to a people or person,
There hath been bloud shed in England, but blessed be God, it hath not been shed by England, Read over that promise, Isai. 61. ver. 8. I the Lord love judgement, I hate robbery for burnt offering,
There hath been blood shed in England, but blessed be God, it hath not been shed by England, Read over that promise, Isaiah 61. ver. 8. I the Lord love judgement, I hate robbery for burned offering,
A ninth ground of Hope that God is waiting to do England good, is, that He hath so graciously vindicated the reputation of his belyed slandered people.
A ninth ground of Hope that God is waiting to do England good, is, that He hath so graciously vindicated the reputation of his belied slandered people.
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and Papists the Kings best Subjects; The Scots were proclaimed Rebels in the Pulpit by them that never had a word to speak against the Rebels in Ireland, or for Gods poor afflicted people there;
and Papists the Kings best Subject's; The Scots were proclaimed Rebels in the Pulpit by them that never had a word to speak against the Rebels in Ireland, or for God's poor afflicted people there;
Religion hath been found to be wounded under the sides of Puritanisme; his Majesty cals the Scots his good Subjects; the Parliament their Friends their Brethren; Papists doe now discover themselves to be the Traytors and Rebels, while those that have been stigmatized with those infamies and scandals, are honoured in the eye of the Kingdome for the Patrons of Religion, and Patriots of the Countrey. And you shall finde that the time when God takes away the rebuke of his people is a time also of wiping off tears from their eyes.
Religion hath been found to be wounded under the sides of Puritanism; his Majesty calls the Scots his good Subject's; the Parliament their Friends their Brothers; Papists do now discover themselves to be the Traitors and Rebels, while those that have been stigmatized with those infamies and scandals, Are honoured in the eye of the Kingdom for the Patrons of Religion, and Patriots of the Country. And you shall find that the time when God Takes away the rebuke of his people is a time also of wiping off tears from their eyes.
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They that have threatned us the greatest dangers doe now promise us the greatest hopes; Howbeit (as God speaks of the Babylonian Tyrant, Isai. 10.7. They mean not so neither doe their hearts think so, but it is in their hearts to destroy and to cut off people not a few.
They that have threatened us the greatest dangers do now promise us the greatest hope's; Howbeit (as God speaks of the Babylonian Tyrant, Isaiah 10.7. They mean not so neither do their hearts think so, but it is in their hearts to destroy and to Cut off people not a few.
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We have heard of the pride of the Enemies, (may England say they are very proud) even of their haughtinesse and their pride and their wrath; I, and felt it too:
We have herd of the pride of the Enemies, (may England say they Are very proud) even of their haughtiness and their pride and their wrath; I, and felt it too:
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the villanies of their Courts, the vilenesse of their officers, the viciousnesse of their families, their owne briberies, covetousnesse, unsatiable ambition, their perjuries, adulteries, drunkennesse, prophane healths, cursed oaths, oaths fetcht I know not how many miles in hell, malice against the power of godlinesse, blasphemies against the spirit of prayer, suppression of the truth, oppression of the faithfull Ministers thereof, discountenancing of religion, encouragement and support of prophanenesse and superstition; to all which we may justly put an &c. of an endlesse catalogue of all manner of wickednesses, Also in their skirts is found the bloud of the soules of poore innocents:
the villainies of their Courts, the vileness of their Officers, the viciousness of their families, their own briberies, covetousness, unsatiable ambition, their perjuries, adulteries, Drunkenness, profane healths, cursed Oaths, Oaths fetched I know not how many miles in hell, malice against the power of godliness, Blasphemies against the Spirit of prayer, suppression of the truth, oppression of the faithful Ministers thereof, discountenancing of Religion, encouragement and support of profaneness and Superstition; to all which we may justly put an etc. of an endless catalogue of all manner of Wickednesses, Also in their skirts is found the blood of the Souls of poor Innocents:
thousands of soules have been sent to hell either by their corrupt and poysonous drugs, or at lest for want of sound and seasonable food, and all this (as it followes there) hath not been found by secret search but upon all these. Isai. 3.9. The shew of their countenance doth witnesse against them, and they declare their sin as Sodome, they hide it not:
thousands of Souls have been sent to hell either by their corrupt and poisonous drugs, or At lest for want of found and seasonable food, and all this (as it follows there) hath not been found by secret search but upon all these. Isaiah 3.9. The show of their countenance does witness against them, and they declare their since as Sodom, they hide it not:
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never a more ulcerous rotten body hath been beheld then that which hath been laid before & anatomized by the grave and learned Counsel and Colledge of Physicians now assembled.
never a more ulcerous rotten body hath been beheld then that which hath been laid before & anatomized by the grave and learned Counsel and College of Physicians now assembled.
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And If the sinnes of these Amorites be fall, what remains, but that (in answer to the type shewed to Abraham ) they must be destroyed, and Israel (now in the very edge of the wildernesse) brought in to their possessions.
And If the Sins of these amorites be fallen, what remains, but that (in answer to the type showed to Abraham) they must be destroyed, and Israel (now in the very edge of the Wilderness) brought in to their possessions.
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To which I answer, that we have not, it is part of our salvation, not of their moderation; we may thank God not them, that the Cinders of Queen Maryes dayes are not uncovered,
To which I answer, that we have not, it is part of our salvation, not of their moderation; we may thank God not them, that the Cinders of Queen Maryes days Are not uncovered,
Brethren what meant the casting of new Cannons, the repairing of old prisons (that were never used since the Lollards dayes,) the preparing of strange Engines of cruelty,
Brothers what meant the casting of new Cannons, the repairing of old prisons (that were never used since the Lollards days,) the preparing of strange Engines of cruelty,
When I free Boyes gathering of sticks and other fuell together, doe not I know they mean to make a bone-fire? Certainly (Brethren) Smithfield had not now to have been fil'd with faggots, and the prisons with Professours;
When I free Boys gathering of sticks and other fuel together, do not I know they mean to make a bonfire? Certainly (Brothers) Smithfield had not now to have been filled with faggots, and the prisons with Professors;
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Godly Ministers had not now to have been made the ransome of Priests and Jesuites; the Parliament had not now been unblown up, nor our Worthies to have been murthered;
Godly Ministers had not now to have been made the ransom of Priests and Jesuits; the Parliament had not now been unblown up, nor our Worthies to have been murdered;
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and the whole Kingdome to have been made the seat and stage of the most bloudy warre and persecution that ever was acted by barbarous hands, had our Antichristian enemies had time and opportunity to have set abroach their Hogs-heads of wrath and revenge which they have been tunning up these many yeares together.
and the Whole Kingdom to have been made the seat and stage of the most bloody war and persecution that ever was acted by barbarous hands, had our Antichristian enemies had time and opportunity to have Set abroach their Hogsheads of wrath and revenge which they have been tunning up these many Years together.
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Witnesse poor, bleeding, groaning, gasping dying Ireland, was there ever such treacheries and treasons, such massacres and murders, such deflouring of Virgins, such ravishing of women with child,
Witness poor, bleeding, groaning, gasping dying Ireland, was there ever such Treacheries and treasons, such massacres and murders, such deflowering of Virgins, such ravishing of women with child,
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and then ripping them up alive, and tearing out their unborn infants out of their wombs, such tortures and torments invented by the wit and madnesse and malice ever heard of among Heathen and Barbarians? yea the Heathen shall hear of it and be ashamed;
and then ripping them up alive, and tearing out their unborn Infants out of their wombs, such tortures and torments invented by the wit and madness and malice ever herd of among Heathen and Barbarians? yea the Heathen shall hear of it and be ashamed;
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And were not (I pray you) the same whips prepared for our backs, the same knives for our throats, the same swords, for our bowels, the same halters for our necks, the same fire for our houses, the same tortures and torments for our selves and wives and children and families? was not the same massacre and butchery plotted, contrived,
And were not (I pray you) the same whips prepared for our backs, the same knives for our throats, the same swords, for our bowels, the same halters for our necks, the same fire for our houses, the same tortures and torments for our selves and wives and children and families? was not the same massacre and butchery plotted, contrived,
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and sealed up by oath and sacrament for all the three Kingdomes? and now that all this hath not been acted upon us in the same height of mischiefe and fury, we are no more beholding to our Babylonian adversaries,
and sealed up by oath and sacrament for all the three Kingdoms? and now that all this hath not been acted upon us in the same height of mischief and fury, we Are no more beholding to our Babylonian Adversaries,
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Then I will, now I would, but now I cannot, his will waited but for a then; there was no want of will but of opportunitie onely in Esau, that Jacob was not murdered like Abel; nor in our Isau-like brethren that we are not murdered like our brethren in Ireland; Esau 's heart was full of bloud, though his hands were not;
Then I will, now I would, but now I cannot, his will waited but for a then; there was no want of will but of opportunity only in Esau, that Jacob was not murdered like Abel; nor in our Isau-like brothers that we Are not murdered like our brothers in Ireland; Esau is heart was full of blood, though his hands were not;
and so were, and so are our Esaus, very thirsty they are for bloud, they began to sip of the cup of Protestant-puritan bloud (as they called it,) the bloud of their liberties, estates, livelyhoods, limbs, and very sweet it was,
and so were, and so Are our Esaus, very thirsty they Are for blood, they began to sip of the cup of Protestant-puritan blood (as they called it,) the blood of their Liberties, estates, livelihoods, limbs, and very sweet it was,
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and much they thirsted after the bloud of their lives; if their eare bloud was so sweet what would their throat bloud, their heart bloud be? and well, they hoped long before this to have glutted themselves with deep draughts of English bloud, they promised themselves a whole vintage of bloud before this, day but blessed be God hitherto they are found lyers; they said they would not leave a Puritan in the Kingdome, but that was a lye;
and much they thirsted After the blood of their lives; if their ear blood was so sweet what would their throat blood, their heart blood be? and well, they hoped long before this to have glutted themselves with deep draughts of English blood, they promised themselves a Whole vintage of blood before this, day but blessed be God hitherto they Are found liars; they said they would not leave a Puritan in the Kingdom, but that was a lie;
than our own prayers: our prayers are imperfect, their sinnes are perfect; if our prayers cannot pull them down, their wickednesse shall, especially if we consider in the second place.
than our own Prayers: our Prayers Are imperfect, their Sins Are perfect; if our Prayers cannot pull them down, their wickedness shall, especially if we Consider in the second place.
Are they not a generation of men that never had a Vote for Jesus Christ? doe they not oppose all Reformation both of Church and Common-wealth, that cannot stand with their own pride and ambition? yea, they would not passe to sacrifice three Kingdomes at once to their own pompe and lusts, could they get the knife into their owne hand.
are they not a generation of men that never had a Vote for jesus christ? do they not oppose all Reformation both of Church and Commonwealth, that cannot stand with their own pride and ambition? yea, they would not pass to sacrifice three Kingdoms At once to their own pomp and Lustiest, could they get the knife into their own hand.
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and heark the Prophets question, Shall they escape by iniquity? have they no other instruments for their defence but instruments of cruelty? no other policies but the policies of Antichrist? no other mediums but such as they borrow from the Prince and powers of darknesse? and Shall they escape by these? no, In thine anger cast down the people O God.
and hark the prophets question, Shall they escape by iniquity? have they no other Instruments for their defence but Instruments of cruelty? no other policies but the policies of Antichrist? no other mediums but such as they borrow from the Prince and Powers of darkness? and Shall they escape by these? no, In thine anger cast down the people O God.
for a time had they but used their policie (in which they so much trusted) it might have prevailed with men. We are a mercifull nation (too mercifull God be mercifull to us) and might happily have compounded the businesse betwixt Christ and Antichrist; (according to the desire of the Harlot, neither mine nor thine, but let it be divided ) and so wrath might have come upon the whole Kingdome.
for a time had they but used their policy (in which they so much trusted) it might have prevailed with men. We Are a merciful Nation (too merciful God be merciful to us) and might happily have compounded the business betwixt christ and Antichrist; (according to the desire of the Harlot, neither mine nor thine, but let it be divided) and so wrath might have come upon the Whole Kingdom.
And therefore when I see them by a just judgement of God upon them lose their judgements that have first lost their Conscience, and put off the man as well as the Saint; they seem to be of that generation who when their kingdome was full of darknesse, Revel. 16.10.11.
And Therefore when I see them by a just judgement of God upon them loose their Judgments that have First lost their Conscience, and put off the man as well as the Saint; they seem to be of that generation who when their Kingdom was full of darkness, Revel. 16.10.11.
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but blessed be God, the times are turned, and we may lawfully call a Spade a Spade; Popery Superstition and Idolatry; the Pope Antichrist; and a Bishop &c. Their folly is made known to all men; 2 Tim. 3.8.9. Mal. 2.9.
but blessed be God, the times Are turned, and we may lawfully call a Spade a Spade; Popery Superstition and Idolatry; the Pope Antichrist; and a Bishop etc. Their folly is made known to all men; 2 Tim. 3.8.9. Malachi 2.9.
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Plot hath been hatcht upon plot, treason upon treason, now upon Scotland, and then upon England, and anon upon Ireland, now in the North, and by and by in the South, sometime upon the Citie, and then upon the Parliament, the whole House, particular Members, by plague sore clouts, poysons, armed - Cutthroat villains, what not? but blessed be God, they have all been hitherto like the untimely fruit of a woman, that could never see the Sun;
Plot hath been hatched upon plot, treason upon treason, now upon Scotland, and then upon England, and anon upon Ireland, now in the North, and by and by in the South, sometime upon the city, and then upon the Parliament, the Whole House, particular Members, by plague soar clouts, poisons, armed - Cutthroat villains, what not? but blessed be God, they have all been hitherto like the untimely fruit of a woman, that could never see the Sun;
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what promise God made to Israel, he hath made good to England, no weapon formed against it hath prospered: Isai. 54.17. many weapons have been formed, cruell, deadly, formidable weapons, but none prospered; these later years have been nothing else but a series of treachery and treason against King and State;
what promise God made to Israel, he hath made good to England, no weapon formed against it hath prospered: Isaiah 54.17. many weapons have been formed, cruel, deadly, formidable weapons, but none prospered; these later Years have been nothing Else but a series of treachery and treason against King and State;
and though God hath hedged up their way with thorns, yea compast them about with hewen stones yet have not these desperate Engineers desisted their Treasons,
and though God hath hedged up their Way with thorns, yea compassed them about with hewn stones yet have not these desperate Engineers desisted their Treasons,
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and that none of these have prospered, is it not a fruit of the Covenant (in the former place) In righteousnesse shalt thou be established, Isai. 54.14. thou shalt be farre from oppression, and from terrour, for it shall not come neer thee.
and that none of these have prospered, is it not a fruit of the Covenant (in the former place) In righteousness shalt thou be established, Isaiah 54.14. thou shalt be Far from oppression, and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.
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And an Argument it is, that our Enemies gather themselves together, but not by God, and that they that doe gather together against us, shall fall for our sakes.
And an Argument it is, that our Enemies gather themselves together, but not by God, and that they that do gather together against us, shall fallen for our sakes.
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This is much, but this is not all, for not onely this, but Fifthly, Their weapons have been turn'd upon their owne bosome, and their Cannons have broken,
This is much, but this is not all, for not only this, but Fifthly, Their weapons have been turned upon their own bosom, and their Cannons have broken,
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They have lost ground by advancing, neither hath any thing, or in rationall probabilities, could any thing have contributed so powerfully to their owne ruine,
They have lost ground by advancing, neither hath any thing, or in rational probabilities, could any thing have contributed so powerfully to their own ruin,
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You may observe it in a constant succession of their plots and Counsels, it hath been the unchangeable project of divine providence to beat them with their owne weapons, to turne the mouth of their Cannons upon their owne forces, to burn them with the fire they have kindled,
You may observe it in a constant succession of their plots and Counsels, it hath been the unchangeable project of divine providence to beatrice them with their own weapons, to turn the Mouth of their Cannons upon their own forces, to burn them with the fire they have kindled,
and not know what to doe next, the Enemies contrivements have dig'd them an hole to creep out at, where they have found a path of providence chalkt out to them,
and not know what to do next, the Enemies contrivements have dug them an hold to creep out At, where they have found a path of providence chalked out to them,
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Could all the visible Artillery, of the poor derided and despised people of God, have ever given such a wound to the Prelacie, as they have received in their owne Episcopall warre with Scotland? or hath any thing so dangerously shaken the foundation of their rotten fabrick,
Could all the visible artillery, of the poor derided and despised people of God, have ever given such a wound to the Prelacy, as they have received in their own Episcopal war with Scotland? or hath any thing so dangerously shaken the Foundation of their rotten fabric,
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and ramd up to the very mouth with a voluminous & c.? And while by their late learned and vigorous protestation, they thought to have been above the Parliament by trampling under their feet the Acts of King and State (because not consecrated forsooth by their Episcopall Vote ) they did that in an houre, which the Parliament could not doe in a year,
and rammed up to the very Mouth with a voluminous & c.? And while by their late learned and vigorous protestation, they Thought to have been above the Parliament by trampling under their feet the Acts of King and State (Because not consecrated forsooth by their Episcopal Vote) they did that in an hour, which the Parliament could not do in a year,
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What skill and physick could have been so effectually operative for the purging of that representative body of the Kingdome from so many corrupt and pestilentiall humours, which did much endanger the constitution thereof,
What skill and physic could have been so effectually operative for the purging of that representative body of the Kingdom from so many corrupt and pestilential humours, which did much endanger the constitution thereof,
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and the list of second causes that could give such hopes or probability that ever popery and Papists should ever be rooted out of his Majesties Dominions,
and the list of second Causes that could give such hope's or probability that ever popery and Papists should ever be rooted out of his Majesties Dominions,
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in an holy confidence that God is executing his judgements on the wicked, and that their next turne (without speedy and importunate repentance) shall be into hell, with all the nations that forget God.
in an holy confidence that God is executing his Judgments on the wicked, and that their next turn (without speedy and importunate Repentance) shall be into hell, with all the Nations that forget God.
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why may not we upon Davids premisses infer Davids conclusion? and when we see our Enemies turned back resolve they shall fall and perish at Gods Presence. Psal. 9.3.
why may not we upon Davids premises infer Davids conclusion? and when we see our Enemies turned back resolve they shall fallen and perish At God's Presence. Psalm 9.3.
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nay then I know you have not long to live, you are appointed to destruction, you shall fall and perish at the presence of God, oh thou Enemie destructions are come to a perpetuall end;
nay then I know you have not long to live, you Are appointed to destruction, you shall fallen and perish At the presence of God, o thou Enemy destructions Are come to a perpetual end;
thou shalt destroy no more, you shall excommunicate no more, suspened no more, imprison no more, banish no more, draw bloud no more, ravish no more women with child,
thou shalt destroy no more, you shall excommunicate no more, suspened no more, imprison no more, banish no more, draw blood no more, ravish no more women with child,
you shall dash out no more infants braines against the stones defloure no more virgins, torture no more faithfull Ministers, burne no more houses, spoile no more Townes and Villages, lay desolate no more Countries, &c. thou shalt destroy no more:
you shall dash out no more Infants brains against the stones deflower no more Virgins, torture no more faithful Ministers, burn no more houses, spoil no more Towns and Villages, lay desolate no more Countries, etc. thou shalt destroy no more:
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and now thy turne is come, Woe unto thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled, Isai. 33.1. and dealts treacherously and they dealt not treacherously with thee:
and now thy turn is come, Woe unto thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled, Isaiah 33.1. and dealts treacherously and they dealt not treacherously with thee:
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How may this encourage us to wait on God, whilst it lays a foundation not onely for prayer, in the next verse, O Lord be gracious unto us, verse 2. we have waited for thee, be thou our arme every morning,
How may this encourage us to wait on God, while it lays a Foundation not only for prayer, in the next verse, Oh Lord be gracious unto us, verse 2. we have waited for thee, be thou our arm every morning,
and our salvation also in the time of trouble: but a foundation also of faith and confidence, vers. 5.6. The Lord is exalted for he dwelleth on high, he hath filled Sion;
and our salvation also in the time of trouble: but a Foundation also of faith and confidence, vers. 5.6. The Lord is exalted for he dwells on high, he hath filled Sion;
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he hath filled England (may we say) with judgement and righteousnesse: There is the foundation; and what is the confidence he builds on it? it follows, Wisedome and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times and strength of salvation.
he hath filled England (may we say) with judgement and righteousness: There is the Foundation; and what is the confidence he builds on it? it follows, Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times and strength of salvation.
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While God hath made some of them Prophets of their own destruction, with Haman's wife and the Midianitish Souldier (and a better oracle cannot be than the mouth of an Enemies foretelling his own destruction) and hath caused a trembling, a mightie fear and horror to fall upon others so that the sword of the Lord and of Gideon never stroke more terror and faintnesse into the hearts of the Midianites than the sword of the Lord and of England, the sword of the Lord and of Scotland doth into the hearts of the Rebels in Ireland;
While God hath made Some of them prophets of their own destruction, with Haman's wife and the Midianitish Soldier (and a better oracle cannot be than the Mouth of an Enemies foretelling his own destruction) and hath caused a trembling, a mighty Fear and horror to fallen upon Others so that the sword of the Lord and of gideon never stroke more terror and faintness into the hearts of the midianites than the sword of the Lord and of England, the sword of the Lord and of Scotland does into the hearts of the Rebels in Ireland;
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at what time all the host ran and cryed and fled hath not God (in his faithfulnesse and power) made good that promise (almost to the letter) one of you shall chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight,
At what time all the host ran and cried and fled hath not God (in his faithfulness and power) made good that promise (almost to the Letter) one of you shall chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight,
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when the Egyptians cry out let us fly let us fly, you may know that God begins to trouble their Host, and take off their wheels, and is about to drown them in the midst of the Sea;
when the egyptians cry out let us fly let us fly, you may know that God begins to trouble their Host, and take off their wheels, and is about to drown them in the midst of the Sea;
Interim, because I would not altogether faile your expectations, give me leave to present to your view some of the most remarkable footsteps wherein divine providence hath gone as visibly before our eyes,
Interim, Because I would not altogether fail your Expectations, give me leave to present to your view Some of the most remarkable footsteps wherein divine providence hath gone as visibly before our eyes,
as ever the pillar of fire by night, or the pillar of the cloud by day, before Moses and Israel in their forty years travell between Egypt and the Land of promise. I must but make a bare mention of them, that my dispatch may not swell to too great a bulke and burden.
as ever the pillar of fire by night, or the pillar of the cloud by day, before Moses and Israel in their forty Years travel between Egypt and the Land of promise. I must but make a bore mention of them, that my dispatch may not swell to too great a bulk and burden.
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The Calling of a Parliament this Phaenix Parliament, which like the Phaenix indeed did spring out of the ashes of the old ones; we had not had now an indissoluble Parliament,
The Calling of a Parliament this Phoenix Parliament, which like the Phoenix indeed did spring out of the Ashes of the old ones; we had not had now an indissoluble Parliament,
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if former Parliaments had not been untimely dissolved; Surely God hath done for this Parliament, in as great wonder and more mercy, what he did for Joshuah, he hath caused the Sunne to stand still in Gibeon.
if former Parliaments had not been untimely dissolved; Surely God hath done for this Parliament, in as great wonder and more mercy, what he did for Joshua, he hath caused the Sun to stand still in Gibeon.
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I am sure, there hath been no Parliament day like this before it, (what shall be after it, is known onely to the maker of dayes) wherein the Lord hearkened to the voice of man, even to the voice of his poor, praying, despised people.
I am sure, there hath been no Parliament day like this before it, (what shall be After it, is known only to the maker of days) wherein the Lord harkened to the voice of man, even to the voice of his poor, praying, despised people.
That miraculous pacification of the two Kingdomes like the Parliament it self (after many sad and fearfull dissolutions) made (we humbly hope) indissoluble to the unspeakable security and joy of both the Nations;
That miraculous pacification of the two Kingdoms like the Parliament it self (After many sad and fearful dissolutions) made (we humbly hope) indissoluble to the unspeakable security and joy of both the nations;
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Surely it is a day much to be observed unto the Lord, &c. You have not forgot I hope that second Eighty eight, not long before the Parliament began;
Surely it is a day much to be observed unto the Lord, etc. You have not forgotten I hope that second Eighty eight, not long before the Parliament began;
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Looke into the Common-wealth, and that you shall find disburthened of the grievous pressures and oppressions of Ship-money, Coat and conduct money, and a bed-roll of Monopolies, as long as the Inventory of all your goods and chattels, meat, drink and clothing;
Look into the Commonwealth, and that you shall find disburdened of the grievous pressures and oppressions of Ship-money, Coat and conduct money, and a bedroll of Monopolies, as long as the Inventory of all your goods and chattels, meat, drink and clothing;
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this kind of vermine like the frogs of Egypt comming into your houses, Exod. 8.3.4. and bed-chambers, and beds, and ovens, and kneeding troughs, &c. or like the Locusts, which darkened the Land, Chap. 10.15.
this kind of vermin like the frogs of Egypt coming into your houses, Exod 8.3.4. and bedchambers, and Beds, and ovens, and kneeding troughs, etc. or like the Locusts, which darkened the Land, Chap. 10.15.
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that yoke (which neither we nor our fathers were able to bear, happily broken off our necks, those formidable oaths ex officie, and Canonicall obedience, Subscriptions, Canons, Images, Altars, and Altar-worship, with the whole Romish pack of Idolatrous Ceremonies seasonably suspended and removed, which formerly occasioned the suspension and removing of many godly and learned Ministers, the bloud of whose Ministery,
that yoke (which neither we nor our Father's were able to bear, happily broken off our necks, those formidable Oaths ex officie, and Canonical Obedience, Subscriptions, Canonas, Images, Altars, and Altar-worship, with the Whole Romish pack of Idolatrous Ceremonies seasonably suspended and removed, which formerly occasioned the suspension and removing of many godly and learned Ministers, the blood of whose Ministry,
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Look again into both, and you shall see those two strong and seemingly invincible Forts, from whence the Enemie did continually batter down the wals of Church and State.
Look again into both, and you shall see those two strong and seemingly invincible Forts, from whence the Enemy did continually batter down the walls of Church and State.
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Those two Cities Pithon and Rameses, which the Egyptians built not onely for treasure Cities, but also to keepe Israel in perpetuall bondage; that Mizpah and Tabor, where the Priests and Judges built Towres wherein to lay men in wait for them that came to worship the Lord at Jerusalem;
Those two Cities Pithon and Rameses, which the egyptians built not only for treasure Cities, but also to keep Israel in perpetual bondage; that Mizpah and Tabor, where the Priests and Judges built Towers wherein to lay men in wait for them that Come to worship the Lord At Jerusalem;
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In English, the Starre-chamber, and High-commission Court, thrown down to the ground, not so much left as the very foundations where they might again erect any such like fortifications in after times, to the annoyance of the Kingdome.
In English, the Star chamber, and Highcommission Court, thrown down to the ground, not so much left as the very foundations where they might again erect any such like fortifications in After times, to the annoyance of the Kingdom.
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Where are the mighty oppressours that made the Kingdome, yea three Kingdomes tremble? behold some fled, others fast, and others taken out of the land of the Living. Are not the Righteous delivered and the wicked brought into their places.
Where Are the mighty Oppressors's that made the Kingdom, yea three Kingdoms tremble? behold Some fled, Others fast, and Others taken out of the land of the Living. are not the Righteous Delivered and the wicked brought into their places.
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and without which we might have lost (who knows how soone?) both our names and truth and Kingdome; had not the Lord raised and strengthened our resolutions by this oath of Gad. I cal'd it before Gilgal, because by that the Lord rolled away our reproch;
and without which we might have lost (who knows how soon?) both our names and truth and Kingdom; had not the Lord raised and strengthened our resolutions by this oath of Gad. I called it before Gilgal, Because by that the Lord rolled away our reproach;
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Behold from thenceforth banished ones returning, dangerous ones flying, Priests and Jesuites banisht, faithfull silenc't Ministers restored, Scandalous Priests discovered, discountenanced, threatned (though because sentence against those evill doers was not speedily executed, Eccles. 8.11. the hearts of those sonnes of Belial, is wholly set in them to doe evill;) the Masse going downe, Preaching going up, Popery and Arminianisme hiding the head, sound Orthodoxe Doctrine set at libertie, holy Ordinances comming in, ridiculous Cerimonies going out;
Behold from thenceforth banished ones returning, dangerous ones flying, Priests and Jesuits banished, faithful silenced Ministers restored, Scandalous Priests discovered, discountenanced, threatened (though Because sentence against those evil doers was not speedily executed, Eccles. 8.11. the hearts of those Sons of Belial, is wholly Set in them to do evil;) the Mass going down, Preaching going up, Popery and Arminianism hiding the head, found Orthodox Doctrine Set At liberty, holy Ordinances coming in, ridiculous Ceremonies going out;
the day of the Lords Resurrection rising (it selfe) againe from the dead; bad Canons damned, good Lawes enacted, others revived; evill officers removed out of places of skill and trust, faithfull and honourable persons put in their rooms;
the day of the lords Resurrection rising (it self) again from the dead; bad Canonas damned, good Laws enacted, Others revived; evil Officers removed out of places of skill and trust, faithful and honourable Persons put in their rooms;
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those that never had a Vote for Jesus Christ, voted out of their Votes; Lords and Commons blessedly united; Aspice exinde universas nationes emergentes ad Dominum denm & ad Dominum Christum ejus Tertul. Apol. Jab. 38.2.
those that never had a Vote for jesus christ, voted out of their Votes; lords and Commons blessedly united; Aspice From thence universas Nations emergentes ad Dominum denm & ad Dominum Christ His Tertulian Apollinarian Jab. 38.2.
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Disturbers of the publike peace; Opposers of Reformation curb'd and censured; Cities and Countreys comming in and laying down at the feet of King and Parliament, their lives and estates, for Religion and Reformation.
Disturbers of the public peace; Opposers of Reformation curbed and censured; Cities and Countries' coming in and laying down At the feet of King and Parliament, their lives and estates, for Religion and Reformation.
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pray for a large portion of skill and power on them, whose spirits God either hath or shall stirre up to this honourable work, of writing up the righteous acts of the Lord done for poore England in these later dayes.
pray for a large portion of skill and power on them, whose spirits God either hath or shall stir up to this honourable work, of writing up the righteous acts of the Lord done for poor England in these later days.
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That which is my most proper work in this Argument is to demonstrate, that what hath been done in and for England, hath been done by the immediate wisedome and power of God;
That which is my most proper work in this Argument is to demonstrate, that what hath been done in and for England, hath been done by the immediate Wisdom and power of God;
not by force and Armes, not by violence and compulsion but by a secret influence upon mens spirits hath the worke been carried on all this while, warming them when deadly cold and frozen entouraging them whem despairingly poor and timerous, and heightning them with dangerously low and sinking: have I not seen men like Deers to day,
not by force and Arms, not by violence and compulsion but by a secret influence upon men's spirits hath the work been carried on all this while, warming them when deadly cold and frozen entouraging them whem despairingly poor and timorous, and heightening them with dangerously low and sinking: have I not seen men like Deers to day,
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and like Lyons to morrow, like fainting men now, and like the Angel of the Lord anon, clothed with a kinde of omnipotence so that no opposition or hazard hath been able to turn them out of their road,
and like Lyons to morrow, like fainting men now, and like the Angel of the Lord anon, clothed with a kind of omnipotence so that no opposition or hazard hath been able to turn them out of their road,
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but when men have been seperated and at distance, that it seemes not lesse miraculous than that which is reported of the septuagint, who shut up in their severall studies,
but when men have been separated and At distance, that it seems not less miraculous than that which is reported of the Septuagint, who shut up in their several studies,
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and not suffered to communicate their thoughts and labours one to another, did yet by a secret instinct, meet in such an harmonious translation of the Bible that they differ'd neither in sence nor words.
and not suffered to communicate their thoughts and labours one to Another, did yet by a secret instinct, meet in such an harmonious Translation of the bible that they differed neither in sense nor words.
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Is not this his work who gathers the waters of the Sea into an heap and makes them run which way he please? yea if you will call to mind the deportment and behaviour of that ragged regiment that should have fought the Bishops battels against Scotland, between whom and the barbarous ignorantmoores, there went (one would think) but a payre of sheeres, from whom the religious partie in their travell might have expected nothing but inhumane violence and spoile (which oh how greatfull a service would it have been to their masters?) I say if you will remember in what an unexpected posture they carried themselves, much more like Bishops then those that set them a worke, pulling up of railes which they had erected; calling upon idle ministers to preach, whose silence the Bishops did not onely beare with but approve of;
Is not this his work who gathers the waters of the Sea into an heap and makes them run which Way he please? yea if you will call to mind the deportment and behaviour of that ragged regiment that should have fought the Bishops battles against Scotland, between whom and the barbarous ignorantmoores, there went (one would think) but a pair of Sheers, from whom the religious party in their travel might have expected nothing but inhumane violence and spoil (which o how greatfull a service would it have been to their Masters?) I say if you will Remember in what an unexpected posture they carried themselves, much more like Bishops then those that Set them a work, pulling up of rails which they had erected; calling upon idle Ministers to preach, whose silence the Bishops did not only bear with but approve of;
and their popish commanders, whom the Bishops spared and favoured, (all the world, but their own Chaplains and favourits will bear me witnesse I do them no wrong) in a word (for particulars are so many) to see a poor rude untaught company keeping such a visitation in their progresse as the Bishops harely ever did since Queen Elizabeths dayes, must not all the beholders confesse (unlesse more blind then the Egyptian sorcerers,) Digitus Dei, the finger yea the hand of God upon their spirits, forcing them like Jordan in a contrary streame to their wonted course;
and their popish commanders, whom the Bishops spared and favoured, (all the world, but their own Chaplains and favourites will bear me witness I do them no wrong) in a word (for particulars Are so many) to see a poor rude untaught company keeping such a Visitation in their progress as the Bishops harely ever did since Queen Elizabeths days, must not all the beholders confess (unless more blind then the Egyptian sorcerers,) Digitus Dei, the finger yea the hand of God upon their spirits, forcing them like Jordan in a contrary stream to their wonted course;
which of the Puritans (as they once used to call them) had catechised this poor ignorant multitude before they went? or which of their Commanders did infuse into them these principles? surely their Masters were men of another Notion.
which of the Puritans (as they once used to call them) had catechised this poor ignorant multitude before they went? or which of their Commanders did infuse into them these principles? surely their Masters were men of Another Notion.
Consider the zeale and courage the wisdome and patience the unweariednesse and undauntednesse of those that are embarqued in the great affairs of Church and state both at home and abroad, and you must say God is in them of a certaine, for surely these are not the spirits they brought from home.
Consider the zeal and courage the Wisdom and patience the unweariedness and undauntedness of those that Are embarked in the great affairs of Church and state both At home and abroad, and you must say God is in them of a certain, for surely these Are not the spirits they brought from home.
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All the births of which this Parliament hath been delivered, have been with great throws and sorrows: though (blessed be God) the joy of a masculine issue hath swallowed up (hirherto) the sorrows of an hand travell.
All the births of which this Parliament hath been Delivered, have been with great throws and sorrows: though (blessed be God) the joy of a masculine issue hath swallowed up (hirherto) the sorrows of an hand travel.
In all our mercies we have beheld Abrahams vision, wherein God revealed to him (as in a type) in what a method he must expect the accomplishment of the promise and covenant he then made with him and his seed.
In all our Mercies we have beheld Abrahams vision, wherein God revealed to him (as in a type) in what a method he must expect the accomplishment of the promise and Covenant he then made with him and his seed.
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The smoaking Furnace hath gone, before the burning Lampe. Great feares and shakings have ushered in great comforts and setlings when our hopes have been even giving up the Ghost,
The smoking Furnace hath gone, before the burning Lamp. Great fears and shakings have ushered in great comforts and settlings when our hope's have been even giving up the Ghost,
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Our despairing times have been Gods rescuing and redeeming times, So that as when Lazarus was raised from the dead after he had lain foure dayes stinking in the grave, such have the incomes of our deliverances and enlargements been, all the works of him and him onely, who quickneth the dead, dead men, dead hopes, dead bisnksses, and calleth those things which are not as though they were.
Our despairing times have been God's rescuing and redeeming times, So that as when Lazarus was raised from the dead After he had lain foure days stinking in the grave, such have the incomes of our Deliverances and enlargements been, all the works of him and him only, who Quickeneth the dead, dead men, dead hope's, dead bisnksses, and calls those things which Are not as though they were.
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Sum up all this, and if you would have the second demonstration, scil. influence and inference of this argument from a warrantable hand, take't from the man after Gods owne heart well acquinted with his workings, Psal. 75.1. That thy name is neer thy wondrous works declare.
Sum up all this, and if you would have the second demonstration, scil. influence and Inference of this argument from a warrantable hand, takeed from the man After God's own heart well acquainted with his workings, Psalm 75.1. That thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
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faithfullnesse, mercy, truth and goodnes of our God is now contriving and combining to perfect and hasten our deliverance and mercies, the wonderfull things which God hath done for us already do sweetly ascertaine us:
faithfulness, mercy, truth and Goodness of our God is now contriving and combining to perfect and hasten our deliverance and Mercies, the wonderful things which God hath done for us already do sweetly ascertain us:
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This was good Logick in Davids time, and may it not be so in ours? Surely if England do not lay in strange obstructions of unbelief, unthankfullnesse, unfruitfulnesse, these premisses may support our hearts in the expectation and waiting for a comfortable and desired conclusion.
This was good Logic in Davids time, and may it not be so in ours? Surely if England do not lay in strange obstructions of unbelief, unthankfulness, unfruitfulness, these premises may support our hearts in the expectation and waiting for a comfortable and desired conclusion.
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Hath God thinke you removed all these mountaines of difficulties, and laid these more then foundations of mercie and reformation, that he may raise up a throne for our enemies triumph in the eye of the world.
Hath God think you removed all these Mountains of difficulties, and laid these more then foundations of mercy and Reformation, that he may raise up a throne for our enemies triumph in the eye of the world.
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Hath God lift us up that he may cast us downe? and cast them down that he might lift them up: which way have they obliged God to do them so much honour? I cannot beleeve it, I cannot beleeve it? If God had had a mind to destroy us, he wanted not opportunity long agoe,
Hath God lift us up that he may cast us down? and cast them down that he might lift them up: which Way have they obliged God to do them so much honour? I cannot believe it, I cannot believe it? If God had had a mind to destroy us, he wanted not opportunity long ago,
Blessed be God the worke of Reformation is not yet at that losse which some malignant spirits (whom an opinion of too much learning seare hath made mad ) would insultingly charge upon poore unlearned, yet not altogether unlettered generation.
Blessed be God the work of Reformation is not yet At that loss which Some malignant spirits (whom an opinion of too much learning sear hath made mad) would insultingly charge upon poor unlearned, yet not altogether unlettered generation.
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Although I must confesse, if we consider the professed opposition of some, and the bribed mercinary Apostacy of others, blazing stars, ignes fatui! ) it is a wonder of mercy that voice of rebuke and blasphemy is not heard amongst us.
Although I must confess, if we Consider the professed opposition of Some, and the bribed mercenary Apostasy of Others, blazing Stars, ignes Fatui!) it is a wonder of mercy that voice of rebuke and blasphemy is not herd among us.
Many beautifull and masculine births have been brought forth already, and I would gladly have all men which feare thankfullnes and joy, heare God himselfe expostulating the sequell.
Many beautiful and masculine births have been brought forth already, and I would gladly have all men which Fear thankfulness and joy, hear God himself expostulating the sequel.
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Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to be bring forth? Or shall I cause to bring forth and shut the wombe saith thy God, God hath and therefore God will, is a strong medium of hope,
Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to be bring forth? Or shall I cause to bring forth and shut the womb Says thy God, God hath and Therefore God will, is a strong medium of hope,
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Surely Gods hand is in doing wonders, and therefore if not for our sakes, yet for his own Names sake, he will not see this worke goe back and perish, which casts my discourse and your attentions on.
Surely God's hand is in doing wonders, and Therefore if not for our sakes, yet for his own Names sake, he will not see this work go back and perish, which Cast my discourse and your attentions on.
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) It was Moses jealousie for God, and the argument wherewith he strengthens himselfe to wrestle with him, that Israel might not be slaine in the wildernes by the hand of divine justice;
) It was Moses jealousy for God, and the argument wherewith he strengthens himself to wrestle with him, that Israel might not be slain in the Wilderness by the hand of divine Justice;
Moses save that his Act of justice should be scandolized by the enemies abroad as want of strength in the Hebrews God to make good his promise unto his people;
Moses save that his Act of Justice should be scandolized by the enemies abroad as want of strength in the Hebrews God to make good his promise unto his people;
if this worke thus prosperously began, and gloriously carried on like the sun in the firmament in the eye of all the world should now set in a cloude of blood and finall ruine and desolation? It were better the sunne should bee covered with sack-cloth,
if this work thus prosperously began, and gloriously carried on like the sun in the firmament in the eye of all the world should now Set in a cloud of blood and final ruin and desolation? It were better the sun should be covered with Sackcloth,
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and the starres should be extinguish't into everlasting darknes then that the wisdome and power of God should be obscured with the least shadow of such an imputation.
and the Stars should be extinguished into everlasting darkness then that the Wisdom and power of God should be obscured with the least shadow of such an imputation.
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Would not such a sad and dismall change and turne of things (should all the hopes and expectations of Gods people perish) bee construed (by the ill-willers to them and the worke ) as the birth and issue of his dislike and hatred of them and it.
Would not such a sad and dismal change and turn of things (should all the hope's and Expectations of God's people perish) be construed (by the ill-willers to them and the work) as the birth and issue of his dislike and hatred of them and it.
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Least the land whence thou broughtest them out say, because the Lord was not able to bring them into the land which he promised (that before) and because he hated them he hath brought them out to slay them in the wildernes.
lest the land whence thou Broughtest them out say, Because the Lord was not able to bring them into the land which he promised (that before) and Because he hated them he hath brought them out to slay them in the Wilderness.
and now you may see the fruit of their Rebellion against their lawfull Soveraigne and Rulers in Aegypt; their God hath as a demonstration how little hee approoved their religion, or defection, overthrowne them every mothers child in the wildernes.
and now you may see the fruit of their Rebellion against their lawful Sovereign and Rulers in Egypt; their God hath as a demonstration how little he approved their Religion, or defection, overthrown them every mother's child in the Wilderness.
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It might stagger ( in double minded - men, people not rooted nor setled in the faith) the credit of that observation which hath got God so much honour and trust in the world.
It might stagger (in double minded - men, people not rooted nor settled in the faith) the credit of that observation which hath god God so much honour and trust in the world.
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when they observe free accesse certaine audience, unmiscarrying returnes in addresments to the throne of grace, they hither to, they pray also but let God deny to answer Saul, hee'l to the witch, if God will not, the Devill shall:
when they observe free access certain audience, unmiscarrying returns in addresments to the throne of grace, they hither to, they pray also but let God deny to answer Saul, he'll to the witch, if God will not, the devil shall:
Why have we fasted say they, and thou hearest not, wherefore have we afflicted our soules and thou takest no notice? God tells them in their eares in the next verse the reason of it,
Why have we fasted say they, and thou Hearst not, Wherefore have we afflicted our Souls and thou Takest no notice? God tells them in their ears in the next verse the reason of it,
there which occasions a greater scandall is when Gods Elijah, and Jeremiahs, and all Israel, Prophets and people are seeking God in solemn duties fasting and prayer,
there which occasions a greater scandal is when God's Elijah, and Jeremiah's, and all Israel, prophets and people Are seeking God in solemn duties fasting and prayer,
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and their Enemies stand by and jear at them and their prayers, to see what will be come of them, that they may laugh thē and their prayers to scorne, in such a cease as this is,
and their Enemies stand by and jear At them and their Prayers, to see what will be come of them, that they may laugh them and their Prayers to scorn, in such a cease as this is,
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if God should make as if he did not hear, and desert their rescue in the very midest of his seemeing approaches to their succour, (though matters may so stand betweene God and his people, that he may have just cause to do all this) how gladly would the cursed Enemies of God and his ordinances,
if God should make as if he did not hear, and desert their rescue in the very midst of his seeming Approaches to their succour, (though matters may so stand between God and his people, that he may have just cause to do all this) how gladly would the cursed Enemies of God and his ordinances,
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scil. Election without any consideration of works foreseen or faith foreseene justification by faith, true grace, unchangablenesse of Gods love, &c. pure ordinances, and spiritual dispensations of Gospel-worship and the like;
scil. Election without any consideration of works foreseen or faith foreseen justification by faith, true grace, unchangablenesse of God's love, etc. pure ordinances, and spiritual dispensations of Gospel worship and the like;
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I say much of the credit of these truths and wayes, depends upon the successe of the battels betwixt Michael & his Angels and the dragon and his: and in such a case as this is, David observes how ready God was to step in to the succour of his people,
I say much of the credit of these truths and ways, depends upon the success of the battles betwixt Michael & his Angels and the dragon and his: and in such a case as this is, David observes how ready God was to step in to the succour of his people,
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even in the mid'st of great conflicts and hazards (as you may see in the begining of the Psalme.) Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed; i. e.
even in the midst of great conflicts and hazards (as you may see in the beginning of the Psalm.) Thou hast given a banner to them that Fear thee, that it may be displayed; i. e.
but because also of the truth of doctrine and worship: which we preserved among the people of Israel, especially of the Tribe of Juda; which cleaved to David: (for this Psalme is a golden Psalme of Davids to teach, that is to teach the rest of the Tribes by the observation of these great victories vouchsafe to David for the truth sake, to submit unto his government, chosen and establish't by God himself.) David I say,
but Because also of the truth of Doctrine and worship: which we preserved among the people of Israel, especially of the Tribe of Juda; which cleaved to David: (for this Psalm is a golden Psalm of Davids to teach, that is to teach the rest of the Tribes by the observation of these great victories vouchsafe to David for the truth sake, to submit unto his government, chosen and established by God himself.) David I say,
and the house of Juda preserved the truth of doctrine and of worship; and therefore the truth of the promises did preserve them. They fought for the truth, and the truth fought for them, and crowned them with a multitude of victories, over Aram Naharaim, and Aram Zobah, and the Edomites, as you may see in the title of the Psalme, was it ever knowne that God deserted a people that stood up for truth and reformation?
and the house of Juda preserved the truth of Doctrine and of worship; and Therefore the truth of the promises did preserve them. They fought for the truth, and the truth fought for them, and crowned them with a multitude of victories, over Aram Naharaim, and Aram Zobah, and the Edomites, as you may see in the title of the Psalm, was it ever known that God deserted a people that stood up for truth and Reformation?
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if they stand for the truth, it is not for the truth of God and the God of truth (if we may speake with feare and humble confidence) engaged to stand for them? surely God will do much for his truths sake even when a Church or people deserve not very well at his hands;
if they stand for the truth, it is not for the truth of God and the God of truth (if we may speak with Fear and humble confidence) engaged to stand for them? surely God will do much for his truths sake even when a Church or people deserve not very well At his hands;
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Judah was not much better then Israel in regard of great and fearfull sinnes in their conversations, hardly free from Sodomie that peccatum non nominandum, that sinne not to be named, yet saith God I will have mercy upon the house of Juda and will save them by the Lord their God, when at the very same time hee threatens utterly to destroy Israel, as Vers. 6. what was the reason of it,
Judah was not much better then Israel in regard of great and fearful Sins in their conversations, hardly free from Sodomy that peccatum non nominandum, that sin not to be nam, yet Says God I will have mercy upon the house of Juda and will save them by the Lord their God, when At the very same time he threatens utterly to destroy Israel, as Vers. 6. what was the reason of it,
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whiles Israel had made a base and desperate Apostacy to Jeroboams calves and idolatrous worship, which he had devised of his owne heart, which is therefore brought into the account of Israels undoing.
while Israel had made a base and desperate Apostasy to Jeroboams calves and idolatrous worship, which he had devised of his own heart, which is Therefore brought into the account of Israel's undoing.
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with lying and deceitfull arguments and colours to justifie their Idolatrous courses) while to the honour of Judah, it is reportep in the very same verse, and implyed as one reason of their immunitie from Israels destruction;
with lying and deceitful Arguments and colours to justify their Idolatrous courses) while to the honour of Judah, it is reportep in the very same verse, and employed as one reason of their immunity from Israel's destruction;
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It must needs be understood in regard of divine ordinances, Truths and worship (for otherwise they were extreamly corrupted) in respect whereof faith God, I will save Judah, &c.
It must needs be understood in regard of divine ordinances, Truths and worship (for otherwise they were extremely corrupted) in respect whereof faith God, I will save Judah, etc.
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Fourthly his free-grace of all the rest is highly concernd in it, none of all the Names of God having suffered so much by a blasphemous generation of prophane ambitious Priests:
Fourthly his Free grace of all the rest is highly concerned in it, none of all the Names of God having suffered so much by a blasphemous generation of profane ambitious Priests:
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I have seen his wayes and will heale them, his wayes, what wayes? why, his waies of covetousnesse and frowardnesse; these were the onely works and wayes God saw, these were all the preparatives for cure and healing which God found;
I have seen his ways and will heal them, his ways, what ways? why, his ways of covetousness and frowardness; these were the only works and ways God saw, these were all the preparatives for cure and healing which God found;
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and yet he resolves I will heale him; as if he should have said, well I see these froward children will lay nothing to heart frownes will not humble them, blowes will do them no good if I do not save them till they seek me, they will never be saved;
and yet he resolves I will heal him; as if he should have said, well I see these froward children will lay nothing to heart frowns will not humble them, blows will do them no good if I do not save them till they seek me, they will never be saved;
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Englands deliverance will be the most irrefragable confutation of Popery and Armianisme, and the highest monument of free-grace that ever was set up in the view of the world.
Englands deliverance will be the most irrefragable confutation of Popery and Armianisme, and the highest monument of Free grace that ever was Set up in the view of the world.
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Lord what wilt thou doe for thy great name? what wilt thou doe for thy power and wisdome? thy mercy and love, thy faithfulnesse and truth? what wilt thou doe for thy free grace? wilt thou suffer it againe to be trampled under feet by dogs & swine?
Lord what wilt thou do for thy great name? what wilt thou do for thy power and Wisdom? thy mercy and love, thy faithfulness and truth? what wilt thou do for thy free grace? wilt thou suffer it again to be trampled under feet by Dogs & Swine?
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I do humbly and cordially subscribe to this acknowledgement, God may destroy England and be never the lesse powerfull and wise, mercifull and good, faithfull and true, every way a God still,
I do humbly and cordially subscribe to this acknowledgement, God may destroy England and be never the less powerful and wise, merciful and good, faithful and true, every Way a God still,
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God may say against England as once against Israel: I will scatter them into corners, Deut. 32.26. I will make the remembrance of them cease from among the children of men.
God may say against England as once against Israel: I will scatter them into corners, Deuteronomy 32.26. I will make the remembrance of them cease from among the children of men.
How ever give me leave to present unto you these foure observations, which will much, both clear and corroborat the evidence of this twelfth and last argument.
How ever give me leave to present unto you these foure observations, which will much, both clear and corroborat the evidence of this twelfth and last argument.
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1 We find God in all times to have been very jealous of his owne name, not onely when this argument hath been wavered before him by his faithfull and humble remembrances:
1 We find God in all times to have been very jealous of his own name, not only when this argument hath been wavered before him by his faithful and humble remembrances:
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His owne righteousnesse suggested this argument to him and it prevailed even them, when he had said and sworne (as it were) the finall rooting out of Israel and their very name:
His own righteousness suggested this argument to him and it prevailed even them, when he had said and sworn (as it were) the final rooting out of Israel and their very name:
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if I leave my people in their adversaries hands, they will shew them no mercy, I will not doe it saith God, this shall not be; there he had respect to his mercy: mercy could not behold such strange wrath and crueltie, and not even weep her self sick as it were.
if I leave my people in their Adversaries hands, they will show them no mercy, I will not do it Says God, this shall not be; there he had respect to his mercy: mercy could not behold such strange wrath and cruelty, and not even weep her self sick as it were.
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and as you hear God saying, so you may hear him swearing, yea saying and swearing over and over againe (or at least reporting what he had said and sworn before) Ezek. 20. I said I will poure out my fury, vers. 8. and I said so againe, vers. 13. and a third time, ver. 21. and swearing too (as I say) I lifted up my hand, vers. 15. and I lifted up my hand to them in the wildernesse that I would scatter them, vers. 23. there you have the form of an oath, though not the words of an oath, as you may see, Gen. 14.22.
and as you hear God saying, so you may hear him swearing, yea saying and swearing over and over again (or At least reporting what he had said and sworn before) Ezekiel 20. I said I will pour out my fury, vers. 8. and I said so again, vers. 13. and a third time, ver. 21. and swearing too (as I say) I lifted up my hand, vers. 15. and I lifted up my hand to them in the Wilderness that I would scatter them, vers. 23. there you have the from of an oath, though not the words of an oath, as you may see, Gen. 14.22.
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I have lifted up my hand unto the Lord, &c. I have lifted up my hand, that I will not take from a thread, &c. that is, I have sworne. But what then hindered the execution of Gods word and oath? It is as often expressed in the same place, I wrought for my Names sake, vers. 8. I wrought for my Names sake, vers. 14. and so a third time, vers. 22. and a fourth time, vers. 44. Surely God hath not ordinarily nor easily denied the solicitations of this argument,
I have lifted up my hand unto the Lord, etc. I have lifted up my hand, that I will not take from a thread, etc. that is, I have sworn. But what then hindered the execution of God's word and oath? It is as often expressed in the same place, I wrought for my Names sake, vers. 8. I wrought for my Names sake, vers. 14. and so a third time, vers. 22. and a fourth time, vers. 44. Surely God hath not ordinarily nor Easily denied the solicitations of this argument,
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This must be understood with much sobrietie and caution, for in these various expressions God doth not change his will, but wills a change; in all these seeming mutations, God discovers his unchangeable and immutable love unto his Name and people.
This must be understood with much sobriety and caution, for in these various expressions God does not change his will, but wills a change; in all these seeming mutations, God discovers his unchangeable and immutable love unto his Name and people.
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But secondly, observe that this plea hath then especially carried all before it, when Gods Name hath been reproached and blasphemed by the proud Enemie.
But secondly, observe that this plea hath then especially carried all before it, when God's Name hath been reproached and blasphemed by the proud Enemy.
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Nothing will sooner tempt out Gods jealousie and indignation against the enemies of his people (even when Gods people be not so good as they should or might be) then the cursed blasphemies of railing Rabshekahs against his Name.
Nothing will sooner tempt out God's jealousy and Indignation against the enemies of his people (even when God's people be not so good as they should or might be) then the cursed Blasphemies of railing Rabshakehs against his Name.
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Heark how angerly he doth take up that Assyrian blasphemer, Whom hast thou reproved and blasphemed? &c. Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine eares, I will put my hook into thy nose and my bridle into thy lips,
Hark how angrily he does take up that assyrian blasphemer, Whom hast thou reproved and blasphemed? etc. Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, I will put my hook into thy nose and my bridle into thy lips,
Alas, Israel at that time had but one, England hath at this day many many thousands of Rabshekahs, dead dogs, that with Shimei, bark (though dead) and blaspheme God and his Truths,
Alas, Israel At that time had but one, England hath At this day many many thousands of Rabshakehs, dead Dogs, that with Shimei, bark (though dead) and Blaspheme God and his Truths,
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he pleads with God as Abishai once with David, concerning that railing Shimei, Why should these dead dogs curse my Lord the King? the King of glory? oh!
he pleads with God as Abishai once with David, Concerning that railing Shimei, Why should these dead Dogs curse my Lord the King? the King of glory? o!
The Prophet Jeremiah went forth to wrastle with God for his people as at other times, and thought to have carried it with this Argument, O Lord though our iniquities testifie against us, doe thou it for thy Names sake, for our backslidings are many.
The Prophet Jeremiah went forth to wrestle with God for his people as At other times, and Thought to have carried it with this Argument, Oh Lord though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy Names sake, for our backslidings Are many.
q.d. Lord it is evident enough we have deserved to be consumed by famine (for that prayer was made in a time of drought) but Lord remember thou hast a Name, and though our name deserve to perish, yet thy Name doth not;
Q.d Lord it is evident enough we have deserved to be consumed by famine (for that prayer was made in a time of drought) but Lord Remember thou hast a Name, and though our name deserve to perish, yet thy Name does not;
No saith God, hold thy peace Jeremiah, that argument will not doe it now; why? verse 10. They have loved to wander, they have wandred, and loved to wander, their hearts are set upon their wicked wayes, They have not refrained their feet;
No Says God, hold thy peace Jeremiah, that argument will not do it now; why? verse 10. They have loved to wander, they have wandered, and loved to wander, their hearts Are Set upon their wicked ways, They have not refrained their feet;
But brethren here is our hope, that God hath in England, a considerable number both of governours and people that tremble at his word, whose soules do thirst and pant after,
But brothers Here is our hope, that God hath in England, a considerable number both of Governors and people that tremble At his word, whose Souls do thirst and pant After,
and stand up for reformation: they do not desire peace more than truth, nor happinesse more than holynesse, and therefore we have good hopes through grace to receive the fruits of this argument: for so runnes the promise.
and stand up for Reformation: they do not desire peace more than truth, nor happiness more than holiness, and Therefore we have good hope's through grace to receive the fruits of this argument: for so runs the promise.
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Fourthly and lastly observe, that God delights many times to raise himself a name and a praise by outbidding the hopes, Isa. 64.3. prayers, and the very faith too of his people:
Fourthly and lastly observe, that God delights many times to raise himself a name and a praise by outbidding the hope's, Isaiah 64.3. Prayers, and the very faith too of his people:
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when they saw that before them and the Egyptians behinde them, and the woods on either side? did they dreame of travailing to their rest, through a barren wildernesse, fitter to starve them than to feed them and their flocks? why did God thus outbid not their merits onely but their thoughts and faith? To make himself an everlasting name, Isa. 63.12.14. To make himself a glorious name.
when they saw that before them and the egyptians behind them, and the woods on either side? did they dream of travailing to their rest, through a barren Wilderness, fitter to starve them than to feed them and their flocks? why did God thus outbid not their merits only but their thoughts and faith? To make himself an everlasting name, Isaiah 63.12.14. To make himself a glorious name.
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I read of an Emperour that delighted in no undertakings, so much as those, which in the esteeme of his counsellors and Captaines were deemd impossible;
I read of an Emperor that delighted in no undertakings, so much as those, which in the esteem of his counsellors and Captains were deemed impossible;
and so I might run on in a thousand instances more, who would have said Sarah shall give suck? who would have said England shall have a Parliament? who would have said, you shall live to see the day in England, when there shall not be a Monopolie in the Common-weath, a Ceremony in the Church? when there shall not be a Bishop in the House of Lords? when Scandalous Ministers shall be as vile in their names as ever they were vile in their lives; and painfull labourers had in honour;
and so I might run on in a thousand instances more, who would have said Sarah shall give suck? who would have said England shall have a Parliament? who would have said, you shall live to see the day in England, when there shall not be a Monopoly in the Common-weath, a Ceremony in the Church? when there shall not be a Bishop in the House of lords? when Scandalous Ministers shall be as vile in their names as ever they were vile in their lives; and painful labourers had in honour;
when good men shall be put into great places, and Oppressours shall betake themselves to their heels, &c. who would have said it? or if any would have said it, who had faith enough to beleeve it? But our God hath done it for us;
when good men shall be put into great places, and Oppressors shall betake themselves to their heels, etc. who would have said it? or if any would have said it, who had faith enough to believe it? But our God hath done it for us;
The Bishops are cast out of the house of Lords, and it is a great thing in your eyes (and well it may be so) but if you should live to see never a Bishop in England, this would be a greater worke, and you will wonder;
The Bishops Are cast out of the house of lords, and it is a great thing in your eyes (and well it may be so) but if you should live to see never a Bishop in England, this would be a greater work, and you will wonder;
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and when wonder itself falls short of his excellent praises (as certaine all the men and Angels can reach to, infinitly doth) even when they stand upon the very tiptoe of admiration, then doth God delight himself in the beholding of his owne glorious workes,
and when wonder itself falls short of his excellent praises (as certain all the men and Angels can reach to, infinitely does) even when they stand upon the very tiptoe of admiration, then does God delight himself in the beholding of his own glorious works,
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who knowes but this may be one of those times wherein God will worke wonders in England and in Ireland, as he hath done in Scotland to make himself a glorious name;
who knows but this may be one of those times wherein God will work wonders in England and in Ireland, as he hath done in Scotland to make himself a glorious name;
Thus I have presented unto you the twelve arguments upon which I conceive Englands hope doth stand, I have broken unto you these twelve Loaves of comfort which like those which Christ brake unto the people have multiplyed in my hands:
Thus I have presented unto you the twelve Arguments upon which I conceive Englands hope does stand, I have broken unto you these twelve Loaves of Comfort which like those which christ brake unto the people have multiplied in my hands:
1. The neere approach of Babylons downefall, witnes 1. The probability of the drawing neer of the calling of the Jewes. 2. The cold sweat that stands on Antichrists limbs. 3. Gods call of his people out of Babylon.
1. The near approach of Babylons downfall, witness 1. The probability of the drawing near of the calling of the Jews. 2. The cold sweat that Stands on Antichrists limbs. 3. God's call of his people out of Babylon.
6. The great improvement of godly Ministers, in their Number. Abilities. 7. Their eminent successe seen in the Number, Graces, of Converts and Professors.
6. The great improvement of godly Ministers, in their Number. Abilities. 7. Their eminent success seen in the Number, Graces, of Converts and Professors.
10. The enemies themselves, 1. The fulnes of their sins. 2. Their desperate medicines to support themselves. 3. The discovery of their plots. 4. The blasting of their projects. 5. The recoyling of their engins upon there owne selves. 6. The spirit of feare and trembling that hath possest their hearts.
10. The enemies themselves, 1. The fullness of their Sins. 2. Their desperate medicines to support themselves. 3. The discovery of their plots. 4. The blasting of their projects. 5. The recoiling of their Engines upon there own selves. 6. The Spirit of Fear and trembling that hath possessed their hearts.
11. The great things God hath done already evidenc't by two demonstrations, 1. That which hath been done is by a secret worke of God upon mens spirits. 2. That it hath been hewn out of the very rock of difficulty.
11. The great things God hath done already evidenced by two demonstrations, 1. That which hath been done is by a secret work of God upon men's spirits. 2. That it hath been hewn out of the very rock of difficulty.
12. Gods owne Name which lies at stake, sc. his Power and Wisdom. Love and Mercy. Faithfullnesse and Truth. Free-grace. Strengthened by foure observations.
12. God's own Name which lies At stake, sc. his Power and Wisdom. Love and Mercy. Faithfulness and Truth. Free grace. Strengthened by foure observations.
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before I come to the second motive have patience with me, while for your sakes and safety, I desire to lay into these twelve encouragements but halfe so many Cautions,
before I come to the second motive have patience with me, while for your sakes and safety, I desire to lay into these twelve encouragements but half so many Cautions,
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but that for all that hath been spoken, the Clouds may returne againe after raine, and we may live to see as black and dismall dayes as ever England saw since it was a Nation!
but that for all that hath been spoken, the Clouds may return again After rain, and we may live to see as black and dismal days as ever England saw since it was a nation!
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And do I deny it? did I undertake such a worke as to lay in infallible assurances? unquestionable security? remember therefore that as I told you in my addresment to this worke, I undertooke not to hold forth demonstrations unto you,
And do I deny it? did I undertake such a work as to lay in infallible assurances? unquestionable security? Remember Therefore that as I told you in my addresment to this work, I undertook not to hold forth demonstrations unto you,
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but Encouragements, I profest not to speake in the language of divine Revelation, but of modest and awfull observation; not by spirit of prophesie but of powerfull and humble conjecture,
but Encouragements, I professed not to speak in the language of divine Revelation, but of modest and awful observation; not by Spirit of prophesy but of powerful and humble conjecture,
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the out-goings of God in those remarkeable passages of wonder and compassion in the latter dayes, with the presidents and methods of his providence toward his Church and people in former ages,
the outgoings of God in those remarkable passages of wonder and compassion in the latter days, with the Presidents and methods of his providence towards his Church and people in former ages,
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On which observation while I fix mine eye and consider the sweet and beautifull proportions they hold one to another, me thinkes I see as in an optick glasse, the Lord in his glorious apparrell, travelling towards England in the greatnesse of his strength mighty to save, making the very earth tremble under him.
On which observation while I fix mine eye and Consider the sweet and beautiful proportions they hold one to Another, me thinks I see as in an optic glass, the Lord in his glorious apparel, traveling towards England in the greatness of his strength mighty to save, making the very earth tremble under him.
However the caution is I professe not to make this discovery by the eye of inspiration, but of hopefull observation. The wayes of God are in the Clouds,
However the caution is I profess not to make this discovery by the eye of inspiration, but of hopeful observation. The ways of God Are in the Clouds,
who hath known the mind of the Lord or who hath been his counsellor, & c? As therefore those reverend Divines who did for many yeares together (till of very late dayes) with one lip foretell of an hour of temptation, wrath and fearfull desolation hastning upon England, did not do it by vertue of a spirit of prophesie, or immediate revelation, (with Jonas) thereby laying a fatall and peremptory necessity upon their predictions (which had been to great a presumption,
who hath known the mind of the Lord or who hath been his Counsellor, & c? As Therefore those reverend Divines who did for many Years together (till of very late days) with one lip foretell of an hour of temptation, wrath and fearful desolation hastening upon England, did not do it by virtue of a Spirit of prophesy, or immediate Revelation, (with Jonah) thereby laying a fatal and peremptory necessity upon their predictions (which had been to great a presumption,
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and an high breach of divine prerogative ) but meerly out of a sad and serious observation, of the dangerous and almost desperate height, to which all manner of sin was sweld in the Kingdome;
and an high breach of divine prerogative) but merely out of a sad and serious observation, of the dangerous and almost desperate height, to which all manner of since was swelled in the Kingdom;
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and other direfull symptomes of divine displeasure upon us, the diversion whereof hitherto is not therefore to be accounted an argument of any spirit of errour and precipitancy in them,
and other direful symptoms of divine displeasure upon us, the diversion whereof hitherto is not Therefore to be accounted an argument of any Spirit of error and precipitancy in them,
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but meerely as a demonstration and monument of Gods free-grace, and prerogative royall, reserving to himself liberty to spare when and whom he pleaseth,
but merely as a demonstration and monument of God's Free grace, and prerogative royal, reserving to himself liberty to spare when and whom he Pleases,
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not as revelations of unchangeable certainty, but as probable fore-runners of approaching salvation, the dawning of the most glorious and happy times that ever England saw, upon which if God should yet command the black clouds of dismaying feares and dangers to returne againe, who can doubt that (though these considerations breath warrantable and sweet consolation) yet God should be able to give a justifying accompt of his dealings to all the world,
not as revelations of unchangeable certainty, but as probable forerunners of approaching salvation, the dawning of the most glorious and happy times that ever England saw, upon which if God should yet command the black Clouds of dismaying fears and dangers to return again, who can doubt that (though these considerations breath warrantable and sweet consolation) yet God should be able to give a justifying account of his dealings to all the world,
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And therefore the second Caution must be to cry a take-heed in every mans eare how they suffer these Encouragements to hearten them in wayes of sinne and sinfull security.
And Therefore the second Caution must be to cry a Take heed in every men ear how they suffer these Encouragements to hearten them in ways of sin and sinful security.
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I cast in these grounds of comfort that I might strengthen the hands of your faith not of your lusts, to the end that you might apply your selves to all the duties which God and the times call for with diligence and chearfullnesse; It being the great law of all that Christian security which Christ hath purchased for and dispenseth to his people, in any kind or branch thereof, that they may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
I cast in these grounds of Comfort that I might strengthen the hands of your faith not of your Lustiest, to the end that you might apply your selves to all the duties which God and the times call for with diligence and chearfullnesse; It being the great law of all that Christian security which christ hath purchased for and dispenseth to his people, in any kind or branch thereof, that they may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
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To strengthen the weake hands, and to confirme the feeble knees, by saying to them that are of a fearfull heart, be strong fear not, behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence he will come and save you.
To strengthen the weak hands, and to confirm the feeble knees, by saying to them that Are of a fearful heart, be strong Fear not, behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense he will come and save you.
And therefore study the law of this blessed hope whereinto we are enlarged by the outstretched arme of our God, that it may not be an occasion unto you to dispirit your hope into wantonnesse and security. There is a proverb;
And Therefore study the law of this blessed hope whereinto we Are enlarged by the outstretched arm of our God, that it may not be an occasion unto you to dispirit your hope into wantonness and security. There is a proverb;
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Oh, it is a thousand pitties (my brethrem) that these faire hopes which God hath given us of Gospel-sunshine-times should encourage any one to be lesse good or active for God than they were in times of feares and dangers; (there is an angry question) God askes.
O, it is a thousand pities (my brethren) that these fair hope's which God hath given us of Gospel-sunshine-times should encourage any one to be less good or active for God than they were in times of fears and dangers; (there is an angry question) God asks.
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and say, we are delivered to do all these abominations? e.i. in a word, do you think that I have delivered you from captivitie, that you may live as you list? dare you thinke such a thought much lesse dare you speak such a word?
and say, we Are Delivered to do all these abominations? e.i. in a word, do you think that I have Delivered you from captivity, that you may live as you list? Dare you think such a Thought much less Dare you speak such a word?
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we are not so farr out of Gods hands and sight but that if God see us making such base conclusions upon those pretious premisses, he can easily bring us back againe into our old bondage and slavery;
we Are not so Far out of God's hands and sighed but that if God see us making such base conclusions upon those precious premises, he can Easily bring us back again into our old bondage and slavery;
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And after all this is come upon us for our evill deeds, and for our great trespasse, Ezra. 9.13, 14. seing our God hath punnished us lesse than our iniquities deserve,
And After all this is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass, Ezra. 9.13, 14. sing our God hath punished us less than our iniquities deserve,
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There is so much unthankfullnesse and disingenuity in such an entertaynment of mercy, that holy Ezra thinks Heaven and Earth would be asham'd of it, should we? were that done like children, like servants, like men, like any thing but unnaturall monsters, would not all the world cry shame on us? to render good for evil is divine, to render good for good is humane, to render evill for evill is brutish,
There is so much unthankfulness and disingenuity in such an entertainment of mercy, that holy Ezra thinks Heaven and Earth would be ashamed of it, should we? were that done like children, like Servants, like men, like any thing but unnatural monsters, would not all the world cry shame on us? to render good for evil is divine, to render good for good is humane, to render evil for evil is brutish,
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Oh if God might see us upon these ground-workes of hope building up resolves for holynesse, all our expectations of mercy, running out (as they did in David ) into streames of praise and service; We might have our hearts desire and God would delight to see us prosper;
O if God might see us upon these groundworks of hope building up resolves for holiness, all our Expectations of mercy, running out (as they did in David) into streams of praise and service; We might have our hearts desire and God would delight to see us prosper;
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observe and remember this, the end of all the wonders which God wrought for Israel when he brought them out of Egypt was, that they might observe his statutes and keep his lawes. The third Caution followes.
observe and Remember this, the end of all the wonders which God wrought for Israel when he brought them out of Egypt was, that they might observe his statutes and keep his laws. The third Caution follows.
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because so much as a man trusts in the creature, so much he doth distrust God; and so it followes, whose heart departeth from the Lord, looke in what degree the heart cleaveth to the second cause, in such a degree the heart departeth from the living God: and God must needs take that in high indignation to see himselfe thrust downe and the creature set up in his place;
Because so much as a man trusts in the creature, so much he does distrust God; and so it follows, whose heart departeth from the Lord, look in what degree the heart cleaveth to the second cause, in such a degree the heart departeth from the living God: and God must needs take that in high Indignation to see himself thrust down and the creature Set up in his place;
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First, either by sitting downe in a faithles and sullen discontent and dispaire when wee can see no second causes come into our succour in our streights and exigences;
First, either by sitting down in a faithless and sullen discontent and despair when we can see no second Causes come into our succour in our straights and exigences;
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or secondly by rising up into a corkie frothy confidence, when we discover (as we think) sufficient forces and strengths of the creature marching towards us. And lastly,
or secondly by rising up into a corky frothy confidence, when we discover (as we think) sufficient forces and strengths of the creature marching towards us. And lastly,
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when by them our designes are acted and accomplished, we stand gazing upon the beauty, strength and wisdome of the creature, and fall• downe in our adoring and admiring thoughts before the creature, and putting the crowne of honour and praise upon the head of the creature, passe by God either with a neglective,
when by them our designs Are acted and accomplished, we stand gazing upon the beauty, strength and Wisdom of the creature, and fall• down in our adoring and admiring thoughts before the creature, and putting the crown of honour and praise upon the head of the creature, pass by God either with a neglective,
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doth not this making of flesh our arme highly merit, that God should wither that arme (with Jeroboams ) and leave us to pine a way in our transgressions and Idolatry? To prevent this Idolatry in the Jewes, therefore God by his Prophets did acquaint them alwayes before hand what he meant to do,
does not this making of Flesh our arm highly merit, that God should wither that arm (with Jeroboams) and leave us to pine a Way in our transgressions and Idolatry? To prevent this Idolatry in the Jews, Therefore God by his prophets did acquaint them always before hand what he meant to do,
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whether it were in a way of judgement or of mercy. I have from the beginning declared it to thee, Isai. 48.5. before it came to passe, I shewed it thee:
whither it were in a Way of judgement or of mercy. I have from the beginning declared it to thee, Isaiah 48.5. before it Come to pass, I showed it thee:
least thou shouldest say, mine Idoll hath done them? &c. And truly so hath the wisdome of God methodized all his workes of wonder and love towards England, (as I haue formerly observed) by such an immediate and visible ducture of his own hand;
lest thou Shouldst say, mine Idol hath done them? etc. And truly so hath the Wisdom of God methodized all his works of wonder and love towards England, (as I have formerly observed) by such an immediate and visible ducture of his own hand;
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I am confident it was our carnall confidence that tooke off the King of Sweden, and some of our brave Commanders in Ireland (of late) in the mid'st of triumphant victories.
I am confident it was our carnal confidence that took off the King of Sweden, and Some of our brave Commanders in Ireland (of late) in the midst of triumphant victories.
if we shall say Net well held, Dragge thou wast wisely cast and strongly drawne, this was a brave pull indeed, we shall adde impudence and Idolatry to our confidence and pull the curse upon our heads with twisted guilt and indignation.
if we shall say Net well held, Drag thou wast wisely cast and strongly drawn, this was a brave pull indeed, we shall add impudence and Idolatry to our confidence and pull the curse upon our Heads with twisted guilt and Indignation.
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they trust not God at all that trust not God alone. He that stands with one foot upon a rock and another foote upon a quicksand will sinke and perish as certainly as he that stands with both feet on the quicksand,
they trust not God At all that trust not God alone. He that Stands with one foot upon a rock and Another foot upon a quicksand will sink and perish as Certainly as he that Stands with both feet on the quicksand,
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and therefore happie they that can say of God with David, Psal. 62.2.5.6. he is only my rock and my salvation, He is my defence, wait thou only upon God, my soul,
and Therefore happy they that can say of God with David, Psalm 62.2.5.6. he is only my rock and my salvation, He is my defence, wait thou only upon God, my soul,
And surely this is the least returne that God expects for all the wonders he hath wrought for us, that all the dear and seasonable experiments of his wisdom power and faithfulnesse should prevaile with us to say, I wait for the Lord, my soule doth wait, in his word do I hope; we and our souls;
And surely this is the least return that God expects for all the wonders he hath wrought for us, that all the dear and seasonable experiments of his Wisdom power and faithfulness should prevail with us to say, I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, in his word do I hope; we and our Souls;
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a full and entire rolling our selves upon God is the least, and yet the best we can render to the Lord for all the sweet experiments of his faithfullnesse and all-sufficiencie.
a full and entire rolling our selves upon God is the least, and yet the best we can render to the Lord for all the sweet experiments of his faithfulness and All-sufficiency.
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that have learned to live upon God alone. He dies a thousands deaths whose life and comfort is bound in the dying creature; he lives indeed who lives in him to whom alwaies is essentiall.
that have learned to live upon God alone. He die a thousands death's whose life and Comfort is bound in the dying creature; he lives indeed who lives in him to whom always is essential.
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Secondly As for those arguments that lie within your selves labour to strengthen them by adding as the Apstle counsels one grace to another, 2 Pet. 1.5. and one degree of grace to another, to your compassion, prayer, and to prayer faith, and to faith unanimity, and to unanimity magnanimity, and to magnanimity hungring after the meanes of grace;
Secondly As for those Arguments that lie within your selves labour to strengthen them by adding as the Apostle Counsels one grace to Another, 2 Pet. 1.5. and one degree of grace to Another, to your compassion, prayer, and to prayer faith, and to faith unanimity, and to unanimity magnanimity, and to magnanimity hungering After the means of grace;
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and truly I may go on with the Apostle if these things be in you and abound, as they will make you that you shall be neither barren nor unfruitfull in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, so also (hereby) an entrance shall be ministred unto you abundantly, even into this Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, which we humbly expect and pray for,
and truly I may go on with the Apostle if these things be in you and abound, as they will make you that you shall be neither barren nor unfruitful in your knowledge of our Lord jesus christ, so also (hereby) an Entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly, even into this Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, which we humbly expect and pray for,
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Oh that every one would give all diligence to nourish and strengthen these arguments within you that whereas they do but whisper as yet, they may at length speake loud and visible hopes to all the world that Englands redemption is drawing nigh;
O that every one would give all diligence to nourish and strengthen these Arguments within you that whereas they do but whisper as yet, they may At length speak loud and visible hope's to all the world that Englands redemption is drawing High;
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but (brethren) I would have you study and prize one argument in your owne bosomes, more than an hundred from abroad in those reports which we call good newes: if these be wanting and neglected within, the best newes cannot speake much comfort to us without; They reason sweetly and strongly that can inferre the Churches conclusion, Lord thou wilt ordaine peace for us from the Churches premisses, Isai. 26.12. For thou hast wrought all our works in us;
but (brothers) I would have you study and prize one argument in your own bosoms, more than an hundred from abroad in those reports which we call good news: if these be wanting and neglected within, the best news cannot speak much Comfort to us without; They reason sweetly and strongly that can infer the Churches conclusion, Lord thou wilt ordain peace for us from the Churches premises, Isaiah 26.12. For thou hast wrought all our works in us;
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Thou hast wrought in us a spirit of compassion, prayer, faith, unanimity, magnanimity, thou hast given us hearts to prize the meanes and to improve the means to desire the power as well as the form of godlinesse &c. and therefore we know Thou wilt ordaine peace for us.
Thou hast wrought in us a Spirit of compassion, prayer, faith, unanimity, magnanimity, thou hast given us hearts to prize the means and to improve the means to desire the power as well as the from of godliness etc. and Therefore we know Thou wilt ordain peace for us.
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that as the Apostle speaks in another case you might be ready alwaies to give an answere to every man that asketh you a reason even of this Hope (that we now speake of from within you ) with meeknesse and feare. Oh, that whosoever sees us might say there bee reall and living testimonies that God will doe England good:
that as the Apostle speaks in Another case you might be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason even of this Hope (that we now speak of from within you) with meekness and Fear. O, that whosoever sees us might say there be real and living testimonies that God will do England good:
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and that is unanimity, that same onenes which God hath begun to powre out upon both Houses of Parliament; upon Citie and Country, and upon Christians between themselves:
and that is unanimity, that same onenes which God hath begun to pour out upon both Houses of Parliament; upon city and Country, and upon Christians between themselves:
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indeed for the divisions of Reuben there have been great thoughts & searchings of heart; the division of our House began to speake in a dreadfull language that we could not stand long;
indeed for the divisions of Reuben there have been great thoughts & searchings of heart; the division of our House began to speak in a dreadful language that we could not stand long;
but God hath begun to powre out a spirit of healing upon our breaches; and of closure upon our wounds: Oh, grieve not this spirit, make much of it I beseech you as you tender Englands good.
but God hath begun to pour out a Spirit of healing upon our Breaches; and of closure upon our wounds: O, grieve not this Spirit, make much of it I beseech you as you tender Englands good.
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So much the rather because it hath been the cursed policy and practise of those who act by that maxime divide & impera, to thrust in Sampsons Foxes among us with firebrands in their tailes;
So much the rather Because it hath been the cursed policy and practice of those who act by that maxim divide & Impera, to thrust in Sampsons Foxes among us with firebrands in their tails;
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and it is the wonder of Gods mercy, and an argument he intends good unto us, that this City as other parts of the Kingdome bath not been set on fire by such divelish stratagems long before this time (the Lord humble and forgive the Actors in this endeavoured combustions that knew not what they did.) There is a Spirit of seduction and division gone out into the midst of the land:
and it is the wonder of God's mercy, and an argument he intends good unto us, that this city as other parts of the Kingdom both not been Set on fire by such devilish stratagems long before this time (the Lord humble and forgive the Actors in this endeavoured combustions that knew not what they did.) There is a Spirit of seduction and division gone out into the midst of the land:
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factors they be for Rome and hell; Priests and Jesuits cannot doe that service for Antichrist which these men do, the Lord rebuke them; and send out that Spirit of truth and unity, that may teach all the people of the Land from one end thereof to another to think, speak, & do the same things, even the things that make for our safety and Reformation.
Factors they be for Room and hell; Priests and Jesuits cannot do that service for Antichrist which these men do, the Lord rebuke them; and send out that Spirit of truth and unity, that may teach all the people of the Land from one end thereof to Another to think, speak, & do the same things, even the things that make for our safety and Reformation.
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if they once divide us among our selves, it will not be long but they will divide us between themselves. If England would study to be a Philadelphia, that Brotherly love might abound among us, it would be a sweet securing pledge that the dore which God hath set open before us, no man (no, not any divel) should shut it, and that God would make our hypocriticall lying enemies, that say, they are Christians,
if they once divide us among our selves, it will not be long but they will divide us between themselves. If England would study to be a Philadelphia, that Brotherly love might abound among us, it would be a sweet securing pledge that the door which God hath Set open before us, no man (no, not any Devil) should shut it, and that God would make our hypocritical lying enemies, that say, they Are Christians,
But then (brethren) in the third place for those arguments of Hope which lie in God, sc. in Gods works already done; and Gods Name and Honour, make much of them I beseech you,
But then (brothers) in the third place for those Arguments of Hope which lie in God, sc. in God's works already done; and God's Name and Honour, make much of them I beseech you,
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but one Argument in God is worth a thousand in our selves. Thou hast, and therefore thou wilt, or therefore doe Lord, is an argument David and other of Gods Remembrancers make plentiful use of in Scriptures.
but one Argument in God is worth a thousand in our selves. Thou hast, and Therefore thou wilt, or Therefore do Lord, is an argument David and other of God's Remembrancers make plentiful use of in Scriptures.
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What wilt thou doe for thy great Name? And Lord though our iniquities testifie against us, doe thou it for thy Names sake. Helpe us O God of our Salvation for the glory of thy Name, and deliver us,
What wilt thou do for thy great Name? And Lord though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy Names sake. Help us O God of our Salvation for the glory of thy Name, and deliver us,
But if you would doe so, be sure (my brethren) that your hearts and spirits be carried out with sincere aimes and respects to the glory of the Name of God;
But if you would do so, be sure (my brothers) that your hearts and spirits be carried out with sincere aims and respects to the glory of the Name of God;
see I beseech you, that you plead Joshuahs argument with Joshuahs spirit; Davids motives with Davids mind; remembring what Jacob said to his mother when she taught him how to get the birthright;
see I beseech you, that you plead Joshuahs argument with Joshuahs Spirit; Davids motives with Davids mind; remembering what Jacob said to his mother when she taught him how to get the birthright;
(for he searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts) and if hee finde us but complementing with his Majesty when we use these arguments,
(for he Searches all hearts, and understands all the Imaginations of the thoughts) and if he find us but Complimenting with his Majesty when we use these Arguments,
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pretending his Name and his glory, when we minde onely our own advantages; we shall seem to him as deceivers, and instead of a blessing bring a curse upon our selves, kingdome and posterity.
pretending his Name and his glory, when we mind only our own advantages; we shall seem to him as deceivers, and instead of a blessing bring a curse upon our selves, Kingdom and posterity.
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and work not onely for his owne Name but for our comforts, not only above our merit, but beyond our very prayers and expectations. It is the ingenuity of Saints in all their desired and expected mercies to studie Gods ends more than their own;
and work not only for his own Name but for our comforts, not only above our merit, but beyond our very Prayers and Expectations. It is the ingenuity of Saints in all their desired and expected Mercies to study God's ends more than their own;
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choise and excellent spirits are more taken up with thoughts what they shall doe for God, than what they shall receive from God, and are more troubled when any thing crosseth God, than when any thing crosseth themselves; and in both drown all selfe respects in the glory of God.
choice and excellent spirits Are more taken up with thoughts what they shall do for God, than what they shall receive from God, and Are more troubled when any thing Crosseth God, than when any thing Crosseth themselves; and in both drown all self respects in the glory of God.
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so will I sing praise unto thy Name, (and a thousand such like) but overlooking, and as it were, forgetting his owne deliverances, solaceth himselfe in the expectation of an opportunity of praising God. I shall yet praise him, not I shall yet be delivered and so praise him; but I shall praise him, he singled out Gods praises from all his own concernments,
so will I sing praise unto thy Name, (and a thousand such like) but overlooking, and as it were, forgetting his own Deliverances, solaceth himself in the expectation of an opportunity of praising God. I shall yet praise him, not I shall yet be Delivered and so praise him; but I shall praise him, he singled out God's praises from all his own concernments,
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If wee begin with our selves, yet let us end in God; if God bee so gracious as to give us leave to respect our owne good, let us not be so ungracious as give our hearts leave not to respect his glory: if we cannot make it our only,
If we begin with our selves, yet let us end in God; if God be so gracious as to give us leave to respect our own good, let us not be so ungracious as give our hearts leave not to respect his glory: if we cannot make it our only,
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they that are fit for one are fit for both, and they that are not prepared for both are not prepared for either, what God is doing we cannot certainly divine;
they that Are fit for one Are fit for both, and they that Are not prepared for both Are not prepared for either, what God is doing we cannot Certainly divine;
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If it be a judgement it will be such an one as was threatned against Eli's house, at which both the eare of every one that heareth it shall tingle, and if it be a mercy, a deliverance, it will be such an one as shall (as it were) make all Gods former works of mercy and wonder to be forgotten;
If it be a judgement it will be such an one as was threatened against Eli's house, At which both the ear of every one that hears it shall tingle, and if it be a mercy, a deliverance, it will be such an one as shall (as it were) make all God's former works of mercy and wonder to be forgotten;
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so that it shall not be said in that day, The Lord liveth which brought up the Children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, or the Lord liveth which saved England from the Spanish Invasion in 88. when the proude waves threatned to goe over our Soule, or the Lord liveth which snatcht us as a brand out of the middest of the fire,
so that it shall not be said in that day, The Lord lives which brought up the Children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, or the Lord lives which saved England from the Spanish Invasion in 88. when the proud waves threatened to go over our Soul, or the Lord lives which snatched us as a brand out of the midst of the fire,
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and was seen walking in the middest of the flames, of the hellish powder plot (November the 5th. 1605.) So that not an haire of our head was scorcht or our coate singed:
and was seen walking in the midst of the flames, of the hellish powder plot (November the 5th. 1605.) So that not an hair of our head was scorched or our coat singed:
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but the Lord liveth that did thus and thus for England, a poore perishing helplesse hopelesse England, when there was but a step between them and destruction:
but the Lord lives that did thus and thus for England, a poor perishing helpless hopeless England, when there was but a step between them and destruction:
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we shall and must want a Title for it, till the Mercy it selfe make one. And truly it is most likely God is doing both these works of wonder, wherein Righteousnesse and Truth shall meet together, Justice and mercy shall kisse each other, let every one looke to which he belongeth;
we shall and must want a Title for it, till the Mercy it self make one. And truly it is most likely God is doing both these works of wonder, wherein Righteousness and Truth shall meet together, justice and mercy shall kiss each other, let every one look to which he belongeth;
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Make this out upon warrantable evidence that thou lovest God, and trust God with the rest, what ever he doth shall be in reference to thy best and everlasting advantage.
Make this out upon warrantable evidence that thou Lovest God, and trust God with the rest, what ever he does shall be in Referente to thy best and everlasting advantage.
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There was never any great deliverance set on foot but it met with many and almost desperate setbacks before it was compleated, you see the beginning of Israels deliverance out of captivity, was the doubling of their bondage, how did that deliverance hover up and downe between hopes and fears good newes to day;
There was never any great deliverance Set on foot but it met with many and almost desperate setbacks before it was completed, you see the beginning of Israel's deliverance out of captivity, was the doubling of their bondage, how did that deliverance hover up and down between hope's and fears good news to day;
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he is desperately resolved upon the matter, They shall not goe, he sayes, what ever come on it, but speaks big, curses, threatnes them, it is well if they might remain in Egypt with their lives.
he is desperately resolved upon the matter, They shall not go, he Says, what ever come on it, but speaks big, curses, threatens them, it is well if they might remain in Egypt with their lives.
begs pardon and prayers but this one time; surely now we shall off say the Israelites one to another, &c. but alas this fair weather lasts not long, the clouds returne after rain, new storms arise, Pharaoh hardens againe, Moses and Aaron are driven out of the Court gates,
begs pardon and Prayers but this one time; surely now we shall off say the Israelites one to Another, etc. but alas this fair weather lasts not long, the Clouds return After rain, new storms arise, Pharaoh hardens again, Moses and Aaron Are driven out of the Court gates,
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Alas now they seeme further off from deliverance than ever, the meanes of negotiating their enlargement is obstructed; as long as Moses might be admitted into the presence chamber, some hope in the matter,
Alas now they seem further off from deliverance than ever, the means of negotiating their enlargement is obstructed; as long as Moses might be admitted into the presence chamber, Some hope in the matter,
not onely to be brought back againe into their former & greater bondage than ever (that would have seem'd a mercy in Israels eyes) but even to be cut off and slaine every mothers child of them in the wildernesse by the sword of Pharaoh and his Egyptians. You may follow this deliverance through it's story and journey of forty years long,
not only to be brought back again into their former & greater bondage than ever (that would have seemed a mercy in Israel's eyes) but even to be Cut off and slain every mother's child of them in the Wilderness by the sword of Pharaoh and his egyptians. You may follow this deliverance through it's story and journey of forty Years long,
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The building of the Temple in Ezras and Nehemiahs time, how was it off and on, begun and staid. set forward, and then throwne as it were quite off from the thinges againe.
The building of the Temple in Ezras and Nehemiah's time, how was it off and on, begun and stayed. Set forward, and then thrown as it were quite off from the things again.
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Yea, what shall I say the greatest and most glorious worke that ever was, the deliverance and redemtion of the world, though carried on not by man but by the Sonne of God, God and man, was encountred with mighty oppositions, (and one would think) irrecoverable set-backs, in so much as it was brought to this strait and bottome;
Yea, what shall I say the greatest and most glorious work that ever was, the deliverance and redemption of the world, though carried on not by man but by the Son of God, God and man, was encountered with mighty oppositions, (and one would think) irrecoverable setbacks, in so much as it was brought to this strait and bottom;
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These and the like were in the eye of rationall probability, such disadvantages and obstructions to the propagating of the Gospel that one would have thought it could hardly ever have recovered these hinderances.
These and the like were in the eye of rational probability, such disadvantages and obstructions to the propagating of the Gospel that one would have Thought it could hardly ever have recovered these hindrances.
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and tempests beat vehemently upon it, which it may be doth not retard the progresse only but drives the designe backward many leagues and degrees by which it had been formerly advanced;
and tempests beatrice vehemently upon it, which it may be does not retard the progress only but drives the Design backward many leagues and Degrees by which it had been formerly advanced;
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just like Peter though God have caused us to walke on the waters, and carry us over deepe and dangerous passages, Seas of trouble and opposition, yet if a wave do arise but a little higher than the rest, we begin to sink and cry out, Master save us, we perish,
just like Peter though God have caused us to walk on the waters, and carry us over deep and dangerous passages, Seas of trouble and opposition, yet if a wave do arise but a little higher than the rest, we begin to sink and cry out, Master save us, we perish,
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and well if no worse, perhaps in stead of crying out with Peter to Christ, with the Israelites in the wildernesse, we cry out ene to another, murmur against our leaders, charge them with exposing the congregation of the Lord to ruine and slaughter; and wish we had never attempted a departure out of captivity.
and well if no Worse, perhaps in stead of crying out with Peter to christ, with the Israelites in the Wilderness, we cry out ene to Another, murmur against our leaders, charge them with exposing the congregation of the Lord to ruin and slaughter; and wish we had never attempted a departure out of captivity.
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How long will this people provoke me, how long will it be ere they beleeve me for all the signes which I have shewed them? well, let us chide our selves out of our frowardnesse and unbeliefe as David did, Let us provoke our selves to beleeve and wait on God till he arise up to the prey,
How long will this people provoke me, how long will it be ere they believe me for all the Signs which I have showed them? well, let us chide our selves out of our frowardness and unbelief as David did, Let us provoke our selves to believe and wait on God till he arise up to the prey,
And therefore for your encouragement observe that this is Gods way and method to carry on the deliverances of his Church and people through mighty oppositions and desperate disadvantages.
And Therefore for your encouragement observe that this is God's Way and method to carry on the Deliverances of his Church and people through mighty oppositions and desperate disadvantages.
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God makes all these mighty oppositions and crosse turnings which seeme to be obstructions and set-backs, to be so many advantages and advancements to his designes to bring them forth with more fullnesse, perfection and glory.
God makes all these mighty oppositions and cross turnings which seem to be obstructions and setbacks, to be so many advantages and advancements to his designs to bring them forth with more fullness, perfection and glory.
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heare him reasoning the matter with his Philippians: You think (saith he) that my voyage to Rome and my imprisonment there hath beene a prejudice to the cause,
hear him reasoning the matter with his Philippians: You think (Says he) that my voyage to Room and my imprisonment there hath been a prejudice to the cause,
I would have you understand brethren, Phil. 1.12.13.14. that the things which have happened unto mee have fallen out to the furtherance of the Gospell:
I would have you understand brothers, Philip 1.12.13.14. that the things which have happened unto me have fallen out to the furtherance of the Gospel:
nothing ever fell out more to the advantage of the Gospels plantation, than that journey of mine to Rome, and hee tels them in the two next verses wherein;
nothing ever fell out more to the advantage of the Gospels plantation, than that journey of mine to Room, and he tells them in the two next Verses wherein;
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many in Nero's Court and other places in Rome and else where came to the knowledge of Jesus Christ by this means, his sufferings begot some converts at court;
many in Nero's Court and other places in Room and Else where Come to the knowledge of jesus christ by this means, his sufferings begotten Some converts At court;
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The enemies of God when they cannot conquer would faine Compound: Pharaoh will let some goe not all; Tobias and Sanballat they would build with Nehemiah and Ezra if they could not hinder the worke yet the bewty and glory of it.
The enemies of God when they cannot conquer would feign Compound: Pharaoh will let Some go not all; Tobias and Sanballat they would built with Nehemiah and Ezra if they could not hinder the work yet the beauty and glory of it.
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But when God hath a work to doe, hee will not endure any lowe and unworthy accomodations; to which his people for peace sake are too too ready to subscribe;
But when God hath a work to do, he will not endure any low and unworthy Accommodations; to which his people for peace sake Are too too ready to subscribe;
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and therefore God hardens the heart of the enemy to oppose, lets then attempt high and desperate resolutions, thereby to heighten the spirits and steele the courage of his people, that so hee may bring them and the worke off with full and perfect satisfaction to them,
and Therefore God hardens the heart of the enemy to oppose, lets then attempt high and desperate resolutions, thereby to heighten the spirits and steel the courage of his people, that so he may bring them and the work off with full and perfect satisfaction to them,
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It would bee the wonder of Ages if it should bee so, but if not, doe not think, I beseech you, that God deales hardly with us, The Churches in all ages have not onely wept but sweat and fought and bled for their deliverances witnesse that maxime:
It would be the wonder of Ages if it should be so, but if not, do not think, I beseech you, that God deals hardly with us, The Churches in all ages have not only wept but sweat and fought and bled for their Deliverances witness that maxim:
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The seed times of the Churches peace and reformation have been wet and dropping, but the Harvests have made amends with glorious Sun-shines; They have sowne in teares, but they have reapt in joy, yea, they have not sown in tears only but in blood also, but either themselves or their posterity have reapt in the greater joy for it:
The seed times of the Churches peace and Reformation have been wet and dropping, but the Harvests have made amends with glorious Sunshines; They have sown in tears, but they have reaped in joy, yea, they have not sown in tears only but in blood also, but either themselves or their posterity have reaped in the greater joy for it:
The Martyrs in Queen Maries daies have sowne, and we have reapt; they did sowe in teares and blood; and we for above these fourescore yeers have reapt in marveilous joy: Oh let us not think much if it come to our turne to sow now in teares and bloud; for if either wee or our children may reape the harvest of a powerfull Gospell, pure Ordinances, Pastors and worship according to Gods own heart, it will bee a glorious recompence of reward:
The Martyrs in Queen Mary's days have sown, and we have reaped; they did sow in tears and blood; and we for above these fourescore Years have reaped in marvelous joy: O let us not think much if it come to our turn to sow now in tears and blood; for if either we or our children may reap the harvest of a powerful Gospel, pure Ordinances, Pastors and worship according to God's own heart, it will be a glorious recompense of reward:
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who would think such a recovery too deer of silver, gold, estates, livelihood and lives and all, when as the first purchase of them was not with corruptible things, as silver and gold;
who would think such a recovery too deer of silver, gold, estates, livelihood and lives and all, when as the First purchase of them was not with corruptible things, as silver and gold;
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Ah what is an Ocean of our blood to one droppe of his? The best blood that runnes in our veines is tainted with bastardy and treason; if we will not lose it for Christ and his Gospell, we may lose it, and Christ and his Gospell;
Ah what is an Ocean of our blood to one drop of his? The best blood that runs in our Veins is tainted with bastardy and treason; if we will not loose it for christ and his Gospel, we may loose it, and christ and his Gospel;
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if wee will not lose it in Love, we may lose it in wrath; if we will not lose it to serve a command, contend for the faith (others have done it before you, contend, or conflict you after them, for so the word imports;
if we will not loose it in Love, we may loose it in wrath; if we will not loose it to serve a command, contend for the faith (Others have done it before you, contend, or conflict you After them, for so the word imports;
and if we will not doe it to inherit the promise, [ whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall finde it ] we may lose it to suffer a curse and fulfill a threatning, (in the same place) whosoever will save his life shall lose it.
and if we will not do it to inherit the promise, [ whosoever will loose his life for my sake shall find it ] we may loose it to suffer a curse and fulfil a threatening, (in the same place) whosoever will save his life shall loose it.
who being afraid to burne for Christ at the stake, were in a few daies after burnt in their beds, and others who would not lay downe their lives for the Gospell, had shortly after their lives taken from them by a hand of divine justice.
who being afraid to burn for christ At the stake, were in a few days After burned in their Beds, and Others who would not lay down their lives for the Gospel, had shortly After their lives taken from them by a hand of divine Justice.
Our Brethren in Ireland are dolefull witnesses, who obeying an unlawfull command of contributing to their Brethrens destruction in Scotland, thinking it better to give part of their estates, than have their whole estates confiscate, goods seized upon, Cattle driven away, if they stood out;
Our Brothers in Ireland Are doleful Witnesses, who obeying an unlawful command of contributing to their Brothers' destruction in Scotland, thinking it better to give part of their estates, than have their Whole estates confiscate, goods seized upon, Cattle driven away, if they stood out;
have by this contribution incur'd that losse which they thought hereby to prevent, together with the additions of that misery and desolation, the report whereof shall make the generations that are yet to come, tremble, their faces gather palenesse,
have by this contribution incurred that loss which they Thought hereby to prevent, together with the additions of that misery and desolation, the report whereof shall make the generations that Are yet to come, tremble, their faces gather paleness,
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If we will save our lives and estates by deserting the cause of Jesus Christ, and those that have engaged themselves in it, we may make up the Catalogue of these wofull examples,
If we will save our lives and estates by deserting the cause of jesus christ, and those that have engaged themselves in it, we may make up the Catalogue of these woeful Examples,
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and so if we will not beare witnesse to the truth of Christ in an active way, we may bear witnesse to this truth of Christ in a passive; and if we will not serve the generations to come, by leaving unto them the presidents of courage and zeale for their imitation, we may serve them whether we will or no, by leaving them in our sinne and punishment, the take heeds of foolish wisedome and carnall providence for their admonition.
and so if we will not bear witness to the truth of christ in an active Way, we may bear witness to this truth of christ in a passive; and if we will not serve the generations to come, by leaving unto them the Presidents of courage and zeal for their imitation, we may serve them whither we will or no, by leaving them in our sin and punishment, the take heeds of foolish Wisdom and carnal providence for their admonition.
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Oh, if we knew the valew of the Gospell and the worth of such a Reformation as wee pray for and hope for, we would not thinke it too deare whatsoever it should cost us;
O, if we knew the value of the Gospel and the worth of such a Reformation as we pray for and hope for, we would not think it too deer whatsoever it should cost us;
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and the onely way to get this pearle at a cheape rate, is to bee ready to sell all to buy it. Prov. 23.23. Buy the truth and sell it not, buy it with our estates, buy it with our peace, with our dearest lives and blood, buy it at any rate, but sell it at no rate.
and the only Way to get this pearl At a cheap rate, is to be ready to fell all to buy it. Curae 23.23. Buy the truth and fell it not, buy it with our estates, buy it with our peace, with our dearest lives and blood, buy it At any rate, but fell it At no rate.
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neither count I my life dear, so I may finish my course with joy, Acts 20.24. and the Ministery which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testifie the gospel of the grace of God.
neither count I my life dear, so I may finish my course with joy, Acts 20.24. and the Ministry which I have received of the Lord jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
I Have now finish't both the Encouragements and Cautions which make up the first invitation or motive to wait on God. If it seem strange to any that I have dwelt so long on one motive let them consider, it was the maine designe of these sermons to cast in grounds of comfort to fill up the vallies of drooping and despairing spirits, that so I might help to prepare the way of the Lord, neither was there any place in this discourse more proper for this businesse than this, wherein I would faine bribe and tempt christians to wait on God by this argument of Gods owne making and using. I said not to the seed of Jacob seeke ye me in vaine. I the Lord speak righteousnesse; I mean as I speak.
I Have now finished both the Encouragements and Cautions which make up the First invitation or motive to wait on God. If it seem strange to any that I have dwelled so long on one motive let them Consider, it was the main Design of these Sermons to cast in grounds of Comfort to fill up the valleys of drooping and despairing spirits, that so I might help to prepare the Way of the Lord, neither was there any place in this discourse more proper for this business than this, wherein I would feign bribe and tempt Christians to wait on God by this argument of God's own making and using. I said not to the seed of Jacob seek you me in vain. I the Lord speak righteousness; I mean as I speak.
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if we can mannage these Encouragements with these Cautions, and by them engage our hearts to wait on God beleeveingly patiently, actively, we shall not be ashamed of our expectation, we shall see it is not in vaine to wait on God; This be sure of,
if we can manage these Encouragements with these Cautions, and by them engage our hearts to wait on God beleeveingly patiently, actively, we shall not be ashamed of our expectation, we shall see it is not in vain to wait on God; This be sure of,
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in peace, peace (so the Hebrew reads it) which may be in erpreted a multiplyed peace; peace with God, peace with conscience, peace with the creature, even peace with the enemies, when a mans wayes please the Lord, he will make even his enemies to be at peace with him.
in peace, peace (so the Hebrew reads it) which may be in erpreted a multiplied peace; peace with God, peace with conscience, peace with the creature, even peace with the enemies, when a men ways please the Lord, he will make even his enemies to be At peace with him.
And no wayes of man can please the Lord more than when in the mid'st of their greatest exigences, fears and dangers, they have learned to wait beleevingly, Patiently, and seekingly upon God;
And no ways of man can please the Lord more than when in the midst of their greatest exigences, fears and dangers, they have learned to wait believingly, Patiently, and seekingly upon God;
Mark ye, all the while the eye of Christs humanity was fixt upon deliverance from the houre of temptation, so long there was no peace nor rest in his soul, Deliver me from this houre;
Mark you, all the while the eye of Christ humanity was fixed upon deliverance from the hour of temptation, so long there was no peace nor rest in his soul, Deliver me from this hour;
but when he could come to this, Father glorifie thy Name, that is, when he could wait on, and acquiesce in, and resigne to the will of his Father, we never hear of any more objections, nor fears, nor troubles; then his soule found an unchangeable rest and peace, because bottom'd on an unchangeable rock, the will and glory of God;
but when he could come to this, Father Glorify thy Name, that is, when he could wait on, and acquiesce in, and resign to the will of his Father, we never hear of any more objections, nor fears, nor Troubles; then his soul found an unchangeable rest and peace, Because bottomed on an unchangeable rock, the will and glory of God;
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and that is the reason of this perfect peace, which they finde that stay upon God, in the next vers. Verse 4. In the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength, or as the Heb. reads it, The Lord Jehovah is a rock of ages.
and that is the reason of this perfect peace, which they find that stay upon God, in the next vers. Verse 4. In the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength, or as the Hebrew reads it, The Lord Jehovah is a rock of ages.
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higher than I, and higher than the waves, and that is not all, God must not only lead him to the rock, but when he comes there, lift him up, Psal. 27.5. He shall set me upon a rock, there set and placed he enjoyes that sweet and blessed tranquillitie, that he can looke down upon the waves and sing, The Lord is my rock and my salvation, whom shall I fear? Psal. 27.1.
higher than I, and higher than the waves, and that is not all, God must not only led him to the rock, but when he comes there, lift him up, Psalm 27.5. He shall Set me upon a rock, there Set and placed he enjoys that sweet and blessed tranquillity, that he can look down upon the waves and sing, The Lord is my rock and my salvation, whom shall I Fear? Psalm 27.1.
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and the young men shall utterly fall, but they that wait upon the Lord shall renue their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary,
and the young men shall utterly fallen, but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary,
The youths and the yong men, who be they? why you know youths and yong men are lusty and strong, their veins being full of bloud, and their bloud of spirits and their bones of marrow, active and vigorous;
The youths and the young men, who be they? why you know youths and young men Are lusty and strong, their Veins being full of blood, and their blood of spirits and their bones of marrow, active and vigorous;
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and for the most part as they are strong, so they trust in their strength, and glory in their owne vigour and ability. And so the Youths and yong men here, are your brave Gallants and Cavaliers of the world, who abounding in Creature-provisions, whether riches, honours, friends, policy, power, weapons of warre, or what ever it is which they call or count their strength and livelyhood, begin to stand on tiptoe, looke big, speak great things, Speak wickedly concerning oppression, Psal. 73.8.9.
and for the most part as they Are strong, so they trust in their strength, and glory in their own vigour and ability. And so the Youths and young men Here, Are your brave Gallants and Cavaliers of the world, who abounding in Creature-provisions, whither riches, honours, Friends, policy, power, weapons of war, or what ever it is which they call or count their strength and livelihood, begin to stand on tiptoe, look big, speak great things, Speak wickedly Concerning oppression, Psalm 73.8.9.
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they speak loftily, set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth, from one Countrey to another, from one Kingdome to another, thinking to beat down all before them,
they speak loftily, Set their Mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth, from one Country to Another, from one Kingdom to Another, thinking to beatrice down all before them,
In a word such as in any kind trust and fortifie themselves in their Creature munition, even these for all their policy and power, and self-sufficiency shall faint and be weary, spend and tire and be non-plust, and be glad to betake themselves to their heels, if they were able to doe them any service,
In a word such as in any kind trust and fortify themselves in their Creature munition, even these for all their policy and power, and self-sufficiency shall faint and be weary, spend and tire and be nonplussed, and be glad to betake themselves to their heels, if they were able to do them any service,
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but no, they shall neither find hands nor legs, they shall be able when their strength is spent neither to fight nor fly, they shall not onely faint and be weary, but they shall utterly fall; fall and fall utterly, not stumble only,
but no, they shall neither find hands nor legs, they shall be able when their strength is spent neither to fight nor fly, they shall not only faint and be weary, but they shall utterly fallen; fallen and fallen utterly, not Stumble only,
The reason is, because having once runne themselves out of breath, and spent their stock of Creature-strength, they know not whether to goe to renue their stock, to repaire their Lamps when they be out,
The reason is, Because having once run themselves out of breath, and spent their stock of creature-strength, they know not whither to go to renew their stock, to repair their Lamps when they be out,
Indeed they may be weary, but they shall recover, they may spend their strength, but it shall be renued, they shall renue their strength; he doth not say their strength shall not wast or ebbe, but if it doe, it shall be renued; the reason is,
Indeed they may be weary, but they shall recover, they may spend their strength, but it shall be renewed, they shall renew their strength; he does not say their strength shall not wast or ebb, but if it do, it shall be renewed; the reason is,
yet they have their fillings again from the fulnesse of the Sea, yea springtides come in and overflows their banks; so the people of God that wait upon him, when their Creature-strength is done,
yet they have their fillings again from the fullness of the Sea, yea springtides come in and overflows their banks; so the people of God that wait upon him, when their creature-strength is done,
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when all is ebb'd so low, that the channel is dry, yet there is a river that makes glad the Citie of God, there is an immense, boundlesse, bottomlesse Ocean of wisedome, power, counsell riches, all-sufficiency from whence they are fed and supplyed in all their failings and deficiencies.
when all is ebbed so low, that the channel is dry, yet there is a river that makes glad the city of God, there is an immense, boundless, bottomless Ocean of Wisdom, power, counsel riches, All-sufficiency from whence they Are fed and supplied in all their failings and deficiencies.
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The Everlasting God, the Lord, Creatour of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary, And he hath not this power and indeficiency for himself alone,
The Everlasting God, the Lord, Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary, And he hath not this power and indeficiency for himself alone,
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but for those that wait on him, for so it follows, He giveth power (not onely he hath, but he giveth power) to the faint, and to them that have no might he encreaseth strength;
but for those that wait on him, for so it follows, He gives power (not only he hath, but he gives power) to the faint, and to them that have no might he increases strength;
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when they meet with rocks, and rivers and quicksands, and quag-mires, or else venter, and sinke and perish; this generation of waiters are carried aloft on Eagles wings, they care no more for hedge and ditch, rocks and rivers and Seas (of difficulties) than the Eagle doth when she is on the wing, whose flight is swifter and higher than all other winged fowle under heaven;
when they meet with Rocks, and Rivers and quicksands, and quagmires, or Else venture, and sink and perish; this generation of waiters Are carried aloft on Eagles wings, they care no more for hedge and ditch, Rocks and Rivers and Seas (of difficulties) than the Eagl does when she is on the wing, whose flight is swifter and higher than all other winged fowl under heaven;
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and above all disadvantages what ever, above Hosts of men, and Legions of Devils, above warre and above death, by the arme of an Almighty, never failing God, whereby they are caused to ride on the high places of the earth. Isai. 58.14. To run and not to be weary, to walk and not faint, lo this is the blessednesse of them that wait on God. Oh England if thou wouldst learn thus to wait on God, what mightest thou not doe? nothing should be able to stand before thee.
and above all disadvantages what ever, above Hosts of men, and Legions of Devils, above war and above death, by the arm of an Almighty, never failing God, whereby they Are caused to ride on the high places of the earth. Isaiah 58.14. To run and not to be weary, to walk and not faint, lo this is the blessedness of them that wait on God. O England if thou Wouldst Learn thus to wait on God, what Mightest thou not do? nothing should be able to stand before thee.
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So that when you have waited on God, and seen his salvation here, you may goe out of the world with good old Jacob, singing and triumphing, I have waited for thy Salvation, O Lord; and enjoy it for ever.
So that when you have waited on God, and seen his salvation Here, you may go out of the world with good old Jacob, singing and triumphing, I have waited for thy Salvation, Oh Lord; and enjoy it for ever.
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Aquin. 1. 2. q. 40. Art. 4. desperatio importat quendam recessum à re desideratâ propter impossibilitatem adipiscendi. 2 Kings 6.33. Nullum peccatum donec animus victus impatientia resistendi. Tertull. de ira. Omne peccatum est impatientia. Idem.
Aquinas 1. 2. q. 40. Art. 4. desperatio Importat quendam recessum à re desideratâ propter impossibilitatem adipiscendi. 2 Kings 6.33. Nullum peccatum donec animus victus impatientia resistendi. Tertul de ira. Omne peccatum est impatientia. Idem.
