A model of true spiritual thankfulnesse. Delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, upon their day of thanksgiving, being Thursday, Feb. 19. 1645, for the great mercy of God, in the surrender of the citie of Chester into the hands of the Parliaments forces in Cheshire, under the command of Sir William Brereton. / By Tho. Case, preacher in Milkstreet London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
Delivered in a Sermon before the Honourable House of COMMONS, Upon their day of Thansgiving (being Thursday the 19 of Febr. 1645.) for the great Mercy of God in the Surrender of the City of CHESTER into the hands of the Parliaments Forces in Cheshire under the Command of Sir William Brereton. PSAL. 107.30, 31.
Delivered in a Sermon before the Honourable House of COMMONS, Upon their day of Thanksgiving (being Thursday the 19 of February 1645.) for the great Mercy of God in the Surrender of the city of CHESTER into the hands of the Parliaments Forces in Cheshire under the Command of Sir William Brereton. PSALM 107.30, 31.
In this Psalm he contemplates the wonders of Providence towards all Mankinde: For after he had in the beginning of the Psalm finished the mention of his mercy and loving kindnesse to his Red•emed, in the eight first Verses, he descends to take notice what God doth. For the Hungry, Vers. 9.
In this Psalm he contemplates the wonders of Providence towards all Mankind: For After he had in the beginning of the Psalm finished the mention of his mercy and loving kindness to his Red•emed, in the eight First Verses, he descends to take notice what God does. For the Hungry, Vers. 9.
For the disconsolate and afflicted, Vers. 10, 11, 12 13, 14. For the sick and languishing, Vers. 17, 18 19, 20. F•r Sea-men and such as travel upon the waters;
For the disconsolate and afflicted, Vers. 10, 11, 12 13, 14. For the sick and languishing, Vers. 17, 18 19, 20. F•r Seamen and such as travel upon the waters;
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What he doth in breaking the power of mighty Princes turned Oppressors and Tyrants, in making them contemptible, and •ain like, Vagabonds to wander up and down in desert and hungry places, Vers. 40.
What he does in breaking the power of mighty Princes turned Oppressors's and Tyrants, in making them contemptible, and •ain like, Vagabonds to wander up and down in desert and hungry places, Vers. 40.
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And in lifting up the heads and restoring the habitations of their poor oppressed Subjects and People, Vers. 41. Upon each of these admirable Turns of Providence the Psalmist sets a Crown of glory, breathing out his enlarged and repeated desires, that when men have the comfort, God might have the praise of all his wonders of Providence.
And in lifting up the Heads and restoring the habitations of their poor oppressed Subject's and People, Vers. 41. Upon each of these admirable Turns of Providence the Psalmist sets a Crown of glory, breathing out his enlarged and repeated Desires, that when men have the Comfort, God might have the praise of all his wonders of Providence.
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The admirable and even stupendious deliverances which God vouchsafes Mariners and Sea-men in many a black, dreadful, furious, death-threatnin• storm and tempest, exprest to the life in the 23, 24, 25, 26 27, 28, 29 Verses.
The admirable and even stupendious Deliverances which God vouchsafes Mariners and Seamen in many a black, dreadful, furious, death-threatnin• storm and tempest, expressed to the life in the 23, 24, 25, 26 27, 28, 29 Verses.
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We that have gone down into the Sea, this Red-sea of Blood, and have had our businesse now for these four or five yeers in these great waters of Civil war; surely we have seen the works of the works of the Lord,
We that have gone down into the Sea, this Red sea of Blood, and have had our business now for these four or five Years in these great waters of Civil war; surely we have seen the works of the works of the Lord,
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Surely all the storms and tempests that have beaten upon these three Kingdoms, have not come by chance and fortune; this af••iction hath not risen out of the dust: but as it was with Sol•mon, af•er his heart began to depart from God, it is sa•d, The Lord stirred up an Adversary unto Solomon, Had•d the Ed•mite, &c. And (Vers. 23.) God stirred him up another Adversary; Rezin the son of Eliadah.
Surely all the storms and tempests that have beaten upon these three Kingdoms, have not come by chance and fortune; this af••iction hath not risen out of the dust: but as it was with Sol•mon, af•er his heart began to depart from God, it is sa•d, The Lord stirred up an Adversary unto Solomon, Had•d the Ed•mite, etc. And (Vers. 23.) God stirred him up Another Adversary; Rezin the son of Eliadah.
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Storm after Storm, Tempest after Tempest; one cloud of blood and wrath after another, (The clouds have returned after rain) and all raised up by God, in his righteous Judgement upon these sinful backsliding Nations:
Storm After Storm, Tempest After Tempest; one cloud of blood and wrath After Another, (The Clouds have returned After rain) and all raised up by God, in his righteous Judgement upon these sinful backsliding nations:
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Oh the various changes that have been upon us I Somtimes up, and somtimes down; somtimes raised up as high as heaven, by wonderful Deliverances and glorious Victories, anon cast down even as l•we as hell, by sad breakings of our Armies and losse of our Strong-holds.
O the various changes that have been upon us I Sometimes up, and sometimes down; sometimes raised up as high as heaven, by wondered Deliverances and glorious Victories, anon cast down even as l•we as hell, by sad breakings of our Armies and loss of our Strongholds.
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Oh how oft have I seen palenesse in mens faces, the very shadow of death upon mens countenances I how oft have I seen men with their hands upon their loyns,
O how oft have I seen paleness in men's faces, the very shadow of death upon men's countenances I how oft have I seen men with their hands upon their loins,
betake our selves to our fasting and prayers; when God hath shewed himself easie to be intreated, very gracious at the voice of our cry, and hath brought us out of these distresses and straits wherein were, calming the storms, and stilling the waves, the pride and rage, the power and policie of our devouring Adversaries.
betake our selves to our fasting and Prayers; when God hath showed himself easy to be entreated, very gracious At the voice of our cry, and hath brought us out of these Distresses and straits wherein were, calming the storms, and stilling the waves, the pride and rage, the power and policy of our devouring Adversaries.
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Thus hath the Lord done, as often heretofore, so now wonderfully of late at Dartmouth and Plymouth, at Hereford, at Belvoyre, and at Chester, the Wonder of mercy which we this day celebrate.
Thus hath the Lord done, as often heretofore, so now wonderfully of late At Dartmouth and Plymouth, At Hereford, At Belvoyre, and At Chester, the Wonder of mercy which we this day celebrate.
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And to hold you in the porch no longer, though many Observations might be raised from the words, I shall onely from the comparing of these two together, sc. What men do when mercies and deliverances come in, They are glad; with what they should do; O that men would praise the Lord for his goodnesse, &c. hold forth to you this Point of Doctrine:
And to hold you in the porch no longer, though many Observations might be raised from the words, I shall only from the comparing of these two together, sc. What men do when Mercies and Deliverances come in, They Are glad; with what they should do; Oh that men would praise the Lord for his Goodness, etc. hold forth to you this Point of Doctrine:
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First, Gladnesse and Thankfulnesse differ in their Nature. Gladnesse or Joy is but a natural affection. Some of the Stoick Philosophers have defined or described it to be NONLATINALPHABET, Elatio animi propter aliquid quod optandum esse videatur;
First, Gladness and Thankfulness differ in their Nature. Gladness or Joy is but a natural affection. some of the Stoic Philosophers have defined or described it to be, Elatio animi propter Aliquid quod optandum esse Videatur;
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And it is found not onely in natural men, but even in the bruit creatures; even these, you see, do expresse in their way, a great deal of gladnesse and contentment when they meet with that which is sutable to their natures and dispositions.
And it is found not only in natural men, but even in the bruit creatures; even these, you see, do express in their Way, a great deal of gladness and contentment when they meet with that which is suitable to their nature's and dispositions.
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But now Thankfulnesse, which is here commended, is a divine grace wrought in the soul by the Spirit of God, whereby the heart is drawn out towards God in gracious and holy desires and endeavours to praise and exalt the Lord, who is the Author and Donor of the Mercie, as here it is expressed by this chiefest and highest act of Thankfulnesse:
But now Thankfulness, which is Here commended, is a divine grace wrought in the soul by the Spirit of God, whereby the heart is drawn out towards God in gracious and holy Desires and endeavours to praise and exalt the Lord, who is the Author and Donor of the Mercy, as Here it is expressed by this chiefest and highest act of Thankfulness:
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Indeed the holy Psalmist doth often expresse the workings of his heart upon the receipt of great deliverances and mercies, under the notion of gladnesse, all over the Psalms:
Indeed the holy Psalmist does often express the workings of his heart upon the receipt of great Deliverances and Mercies, under the notion of gladness, all over the Psalms:
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but you are to take it as a Synonymon, or t'other expression of thankfulnesse; not a meer stirring of natural joy and complacency in and for deliverances and mercies;
but you Are to take it as a Synonym, or tother expression of thankfulness; not a mere stirring of natural joy and complacency in and for Deliverances and Mercies;
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in witnesse whereof, you shall never sinde that notion stand single, but (like the Spirit of the holy man himself) joyned unto the Lord, either as the Author or as the Object of his Gladnesse.
in witness whereof, you shall never sinde that notion stand single, but (like the Spirit of the holy man himself) joined unto the Lord, either as the Author or as the Object of his Gladness.
And indeed Grace is nothing else but the natural affection baptized (as I may so say) and regenerated by the holy Ghost and the Blood of Christ, faced and pointed upon God as its proper and highest object. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Set, and Set not:
And indeed Grace is nothing Else but the natural affection baptised (as I may so say) and regenerated by the holy Ghost and the Blood of christ, faced and pointed upon God as its proper and highest Object. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Set, and Set not:
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So natural sorrow and grief, spiritualized and set upon the right object, sc. upon an offended God, is the grace of Repentance. And Anger sanct fied and faced upon Gods dishonour, is Zeal. And Love fired with a flame from Christ,
So natural sorrow and grief, spiritualized and Set upon the right Object, sc. upon an offended God, is the grace of Repentance. And Anger sanct fied and faced upon God's dishonour, is Zeal. And Love fired with a flame from christ,
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The Rise or Ground of Gladnesse (as it is a meer natural affection) is meerly the poss ssion of some sutable desirable Good which comes in, whether National, or Domestick, or Personal; together with those natural fruits and improvements which arise and grow upon it.
The Rise or Ground of Gladness (as it is a mere natural affection) is merely the poss ssion of Some suitable desirable Good which comes in, whither National, or Domestic, or Personal; together with those natural fruits and improvements which arise and grow upon it.
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As here in the Text, Then are they glad; what is the Rise? Because they b• quiet•• they are now out of those fears and dangers which made their hearts work as tempestuoussy as the Sea it self.
As Here in the Text, Then Are they glad; what is the Rise? Because they b• quiet•• they Are now out of those fears and dangers which made their hearts work as tempestuoussy as the Sea it self.
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but it is but a Right of Creation; they have a right To the Creatures, but it is but a right Of the Creatures: But now th• S•ints have a right of Sonship; If children, then heirs of God, and joynt heirs with Christ.
but it is but a Right of Creation; they have a right To the Creatures, but it is but a right Of the Creatures: But now th• S•ints have a right of Sonship; If children, then Heirs of God, and joint Heirs with christ.
Whatever mercy or deliverance they have, it is part of their childes portion: though they are not joynt-purchasers, yet they are joynt-heirs with Jesus Christ: they have all by inheritance:
Whatever mercy or deliverance they have, it is part of their child's portion: though they Are not joint-purchasers, yet they Are Joint heirs with jesus christ: they have all by inheritance:
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Seco•d Right, and that is a Right of Promise or Covenant; and therefore Believers are call'd The children of promise, because they be both begotten and m•int•in'd by promise: whatever they have, they have by promise:
Seco•d Right, and that is a Right of Promise or Covenant; and Therefore Believers Are called The children of promise, Because they be both begotten and m•int•ined by promise: whatever they have, they have by promise:
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Others are fed out of the Common basket of Providence; they are fed out of the Ark of the Covenant, which is the great List of the promises. Every childe of God, be he never so poor, is served in Plate: The words of the Lord are pure words,
Others Are fed out of the Common basket of Providence; they Are fed out of the Ark of the Covenant, which is the great List of the promises. Every child of God, be he never so poor, is served in Plate: The words of the Lord Are pure words,
He speaks of the word of promise. So that if it be but bread and water, yet it is served in to a childe of God in the silver and golden vessels of the Promises: And this affects them more then all the bulk and heap of mercies and comforts which they do possesse, or that worldlings do possesse.
He speaks of the word of promise. So that if it be but bred and water, yet it is served in to a child of God in the silver and golden vessels of the Promises: And this affects them more then all the bulk and heap of Mercies and comforts which they do possess, or that worldlings do possess.
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This is the Rise of a gracious Joy and Thankfulnesse, That what he hath, he hath not onely by Gods leave, but with Gods love; not by Creatureship onely,
This is the Rise of a gracious Joy and Thankfulness, That what he hath, he hath not only by God's leave, but with God's love; not by Creatureship only,
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but by Sonship; not by providence onely, but by promise. With the men of the world, the Principal is more then the Interest: but every childe of God accounts his Interest more then the Principal. Therefore you shall finde the Church glorying in this, That all her deliverances and mercies are Covenant-mercies. If God destroy her enemies, she looks upon it as a fruit of the Covenant.
but by Sonship; not by providence only, but by promise. With the men of the world, the Principal is more then the Interest: but every child of God accounts his Interest more then the Principal. Therefore you shall find the Church glorying in this, That all her Deliverances and Mercies Are Covenant mercies. If God destroy her enemies, she looks upon it as a fruit of the Covenant.
He is the Lord our God; his judgements are in all the world. She triumphs in the execution of Gods righteous judgements upon the enemies of the Church;
He is the Lord our God; his Judgments Are in all the world. She Triumphos in the execution of God's righteous Judgments upon the enemies of the Church;
Her meat (how course soever) was served in in the great silver Cha•ger of the Covenant. And this was the rise of Thankfulnesse in the Churches Grace; q. d.
Her meat (how course soever) was served in in the great silver Cha•ger of the Covenant. And this was the rise of Thankfulness in the Churches Grace; q. worser.
And so for her deliverances and redemption from enemies temporal and eternal. He sent Redemption to his people, he hath commanded his Covenant for ever:
And so for her Deliverances and redemption from enemies temporal and Eternal. He sent Redemption to his people, he hath commanded his Covenant for ever:
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I will hearken what God the Lord will speak, &c. when he had done praying, he begins hearkning. And so again, In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and I will look up.
I will harken what God the Lord will speak, etc. when he had done praying, he begins Harkening. And so again, In the morning will I Direct my prayer unto thee, and I will look up.
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Yea, and for this he calls in help to this great work of praising God (as the disciples beckoned to their fellows to come and help them when they had taken such a great draught of fishes, that their ship began to sink again:
Yea, and for this he calls in help to this great work of praising God (as the Disciples beckoned to their Fellows to come and help them when they had taken such a great draught of Fish, that their ship began to sink again:
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When we were nigh to perishing, our God was nigh to save; to save us in such a Battel and in such a danger; to give up such and such a strong-hold out of which the enemies did vex and plague us,
When we were High to perishing, our God was High to save; to save us in such a Battle and in such a danger; to give up such and such a stronghold out of which the enemies did vex and plague us,
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The living, the living shall praise thee, as I do this day; so sings Hezekiah. Have mercie upon me, O Lord, consider my trouble which I suffer, &c. That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Sion;
The living, the living shall praise thee, as I do this day; so sings Hezekiah. Have mercy upon me, Oh Lord, Consider my trouble which I suffer, etc. That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Sion;
Yea, the Prophet David is so intent upon the matter, that whereas with carnal hearts the lean kine eat up the fat, the earthly part of a mercy devours the heavenly and spiritual; with this man after Gods own heart (and if ever he was so, it was in this) the spiritual part devours and swallows up the earthly, where he doth encourage his soul:
Yea, the Prophet David is so intent upon the matter, that whereas with carnal hearts the lean kine eat up the fat, the earthly part of a mercy devours the heavenly and spiritual; with this man After God's own heart (and if ever he was so, it was in this) the spiritual part devours and Swallows up the earthly, where he does encourage his soul:
Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, &c. He was waiting for a Deliverance from the persecutions of bloody Saul, and he hath forgot and lost both it and himself in the heavenly-soul-part of the mercy:
Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, etc. He was waiting for a Deliverance from the persecutions of bloody Saul, and he hath forgotten and lost both it and himself in the heavenly-soul-part of the mercy:
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he saw it would be fuel for the grace of love and thank fulnesse, and that so takes up all his thoughts, that he can speak nothing else but praise, praise: not, I shall yet be delivered: but, I shall yet praise him, &c. Oh happie Losse indeed I to lose Earth in Heaven I to lose the Creature in God I lose the mercy of God in the God of mercy I Surely he that so loseth a mercy, findes it with infinite advantage.
he saw it would be fuel for the grace of love and thank fullness, and that so Takes up all his thoughts, that he can speak nothing Else but praise, praise: not, I shall yet be Delivered: but, I shall yet praise him, etc. O happy Loss indeed I to loose Earth in Heaven I to loose the Creature in God I loose the mercy of God in the God of mercy I Surely he that so loses a mercy, finds it with infinite advantage.
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Thus if you will peruse that song of Moses, Exod. 15, from the first Verse and so forward, you shall finde that which most affects him and the children of Israel, in the drowning of Pharroh and the Egyptians in the Red-sea, was not so much their being freed from the fear of the Egyptians pursuit,
Thus if you will peruse that song of Moses, Exod 15, from the First Verse and so forward, you shall find that which most affects him and the children of Israel, in the drowning of Pharroh and the egyptians in the Red sea, was not so much their being freed from the Fear of the egyptians pursuit,
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Thus they lift up God, because he hath lifted up himself. And so the Saints in the Revelation, when they repeat this Song (for it is said, They sang the song of Moses the Servant of the Lord ) they harp upon this string, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty: who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorifio thy Name?
Thus they lift up God, Because he hath lifted up himself. And so the Saints in the Revelation, when they repeat this Song (for it is said, They sang the song of Moses the Servant of the Lord) they harp upon this string, Great and marvellous Are thy works, Lord God Almighty: who shall not Fear thee, Oh Lord, and glorifio thy Name?
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so will we sing and praise thy power. I come now to the third difference between Gladnesse and Thankfulnesse, which is this; They differ in their Duration.
so will we sing and praise thy power. I come now to the third difference between Gladness and Thankfulness, which is this; They differ in their Duration.
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Gladnesse for the most part is but a present impetus of spirit, a sudden impression upon the first arrival of un-expected, or long-•xpected desires, overspreads the heart;
Gladness for the most part is but a present impetus of Spirit, a sudden impression upon the First arrival of unexpected, or long-•xpected Desires, overspreads the heart;
Thou shalt remember all the way wherein the Lord thy God led thee these fourty yeers in the wildernesse, a great work certainly, we see it is no easie matter to remember all the way wherein the Lord hath led us these four yeers; what is it to remember the mercies of fourtie yeers! yet as great as it is,
Thou shalt Remember all the Way wherein the Lord thy God led thee these fourty Years in the Wilderness, a great work Certainly, we see it is no easy matter to Remember all the Way wherein the Lord hath led us these four Years; what is it to Remember the Mercies of fourtie Years! yet as great as it is,
One ingredient into Thankfulnesse, is a good memory, which like the Ark must preserve the rod, and the pot of manna, and the Law; the Fatherly Corrections, the Miraculous Provisions, and the glorious Ordinances where with God blesseth his people.
One ingredient into Thankfulness, is a good memory, which like the Ark must preserve the rod, and the pot of manna, and the Law; the Fatherly Corrections, the Miraculous Provisions, and the glorious Ordinances where with God Blesses his people.
First, either it is bounded and terminated within it self, whilest upon the coming in of some desired or desirable good, it doth hugg it self, and blesse it self:
First, either it is bounded and terminated within it self, whilst upon the coming in of Some desired or desirable good, it does hug it self, and bless it self:
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and the sides of his Carmel, &c. and I have digged and drunk water, and with the soles of my feet have I dried up all the Rivers of the besieged places.
and the sides of his Mount carmel, etc. and I have dug and drunk water, and with the soles of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.
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Here is nothing to be heard but I, and mine; and so all the Returns are dedicated to self: put on fine apparel, dresse as brave as the Sun, eat the fat, drink wine in bowls, dance to the instruments of Musick, set open the Cellar-doors, drink so many hogs-heads empty, and their own full; this is an Oxford-day of Thanksgiving, and I would such days were onely kept there;
Here is nothing to be herd but I, and mine; and so all the Returns Are dedicated to self: put on fine apparel, dress as brave as the Sun, eat the fat, drink wine in bowls, dance to the Instruments of Music, Set open the Cellar-doors, drink so many hogsheads empty, and their own full; this is an Oxford-day of Thanksgiving, and I would such days were only kept there;
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and when ye did drink, did ye not eat to your selves, and drink to your selves? In fasting and feasting, that is, in days of Humiliation and in days of Thanksgiving, they rested the in duty: self was uppermost in both:
and when you did drink, did you not eat to your selves, and drink to your selves? In fasting and feasting, that is, in days of Humiliation and in days of Thanksgiving, they rested thee in duty: self was uppermost in both:
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the Fasting of carnal people is but the holding downn the head like a bulrush for a day, and their Thanksgivings are but the holdi•g up the head like a reed for a day.
the Fasting of carnal people is but the holding downn the head like a bulrush for a day, and their Thanksgivings Are but the holdi•g up the head like a reed for a day.
and, to binde the Sacrifice with Cords to the horns of the Altar, he doubles the engagement upon his own soul, Vers. 17. I will offer to thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving,
and, to bind the Sacrifice with Cords to the horns of the Altar, he doubles the engagement upon his own soul, Vers. 17. I will offer to thee the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving,
nay, but that is the note of an Hypocrite, to cease praying when troubles cease. What is the hope of the hypocrite? &c. Will he always call upon God? No, there be two times when the Hypocrite will not call upon God:
nay, but that is the note of an Hypocrite, to cease praying when Troubles cease. What is the hope of the hypocrite? etc. Will he always call upon God? No, there be two times when the Hypocrite will not call upon God:
He had seen much of the wonders of God; now his love is fired with desires of seeing the God of these wonders. He would fain be acquainted with that God which did all those wonders.
He had seen much of the wonders of God; now his love is fired with Desires of seeing the God of these wonders. He would fain be acquainted with that God which did all those wonders.
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A gracious heart could take little comfort in Victories and Deliverances, and other comforts, unlesse the God of those Victories and Comforts were his too.
A gracious heart could take little Comfort in Victories and Deliverances, and other comforts, unless the God of those Victories and Comforts were his too.
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So the Church in that Psalm of Thanksgiving, Psal. 48, when she had told all the world the great Victories God had given by Land and Sea; how he had routed mighty Kings and Princes, and made them glad to betake themselves to their heels;
So the Church in that Psalm of Thanksgiving, Psalm 48, when she had told all the world the great Victories God had given by Land and Sea; how he had routed mighty Kings and Princes, and made them glad to betake themselves to their heels;
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after she had led the Spectator round about the Line of Communication, and invited him to behold the beautie and strength of her Towers and Fortifications; she concludes the Psalm with this triumph, as that which infinitely transcended all the rest:
After she had led the Spectator round about the Line of Communication, and invited him to behold the beauty and strength of her Towers and Fortifications; she concludes the Psalm with this triumph, as that which infinitely transcended all the rest:
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should we again break thy Commandments? so argued thankful Ezra. I tell you, Sirs, there is more Thankfulnesse in one act of Self-denial, then in twenty days of Thanksgiving.
should we again break thy commandments? so argued thankful Ezra. I tell you, Sirs, there is more Thankfulness in one act of Self-denial, then in twenty days of Thanksgiving.
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for all the mercies of God to his people, whether National or Personal, whether Victories or Supplies, they are all the making good of his Covenant to them, as I have shewed before:
for all the Mercies of God to his people, whither National or Personal, whither Victories or Supplies, they Are all the making good of his Covenant to them, as I have showed before:
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Abrabam was strong in faith, giving glory to God. God did this great work upon the Egyptians, on purpose that they might believe him ever after. The Psalmist observe it;
Abraham was strong in faith, giving glory to God. God did this great work upon the egyptians, on purpose that they might believe him ever After. The Psalmist observe it;
Who was that Leviathan? who were these Dragons? Surely none other but Pharaoh and his Armie, as huge as the Leviathan, as fierce as Dragons: Oh they had stings in their heads; I,
Who was that Leviathan? who were these Dragons? Surely none other but Pharaoh and his Army, as huge as the Leviathan, as fierce as Dragons: O they had stings in their Heads; I,
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What, did the Israelites powder up the carcases of these Leviathans and Dragons, the Egyptians, to serve them for Victuals while they kept Lent in the Wildernesse? No, he gave them to be meat; not food for their bodies, but food for their faith; that as long as they should travel in the wildernesse, where they should meet with innumerable multitudes of nonplussing oppositions and dangers, they might remember the Dragons and the Leviathan (as David after did the Lion and the Bear ) and their faith might be strengthned when it had fed well on the remembrance of that wonder of salvation.
What, did the Israelites powder up the carcases of these Leviathans and Dragons, the egyptians, to serve them for Victuals while they kept Lent in the Wilderness? No, he gave them to be meat; not food for their bodies, but food for their faith; that as long as they should travel in the Wilderness, where they should meet with innumerable Multitudes of nonplussing oppositions and dangers, they might Remember the Dragons and the Leviathan (as David After did the lion and the Bear) and their faith might be strengthened when it had fed well on the remembrance of that wonder of salvation.
In this Wildernesse they shall wander, and there they shall die. But to proceed. A Seventh operation of Thankfulnesse is, A well-ordering of the Conversation:
In this Wilderness they shall wander, and there they shall die. But to proceed. A Seventh operation of Thankfulness is, A well-ordering of the Conversation:
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but to him that ordereth his conversation aright, &c. It is a kinde of honour done to God, to keep a day of Thanksgiving, to hear two Sermons, to sing Psalms, to pray and praise, &c. but the main work is the ordering of the Conversation,
but to him that Ordereth his Conversation aright, etc. It is a kind of honour done to God, to keep a day of Thanksgiving, to hear two Sermons, to sing Psalms, to pray and praise, etc. but the main work is the ordering of the Conversation,
and surely this an high expression of Thankfulnesse, when the heart travels with holy desires that all the world might come in and be tributary to the glory of God:
and surely this an high expression of Thankfulness, when the heart travels with holy Desires that all the world might come in and be tributary to the glory of God:
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it is the designe of the 148 Psalm thorowout, the thankful Psalmist engageth heaven and earth, Angels and men, the whole Creation to come in and help him keep a day of Thanksgiving.
it is the Design of the 148 Psalm throughout, the thankful Psalmist engageth heaven and earth, Angels and men, the Whole Creation to come in and help him keep a day of Thanksgiving.
This was the testimonie which the Lord established in Jacob, and the Law which he appointed in Israel; That they should make known to their children the strength and the wonderful works which God hath done;
This was the testimony which the Lord established in Jacob, and the Law which he appointed in Israel; That they should make known to their children the strength and the wondered works which God hath done;
to what end? That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born, who should arise and declare them to their children, &c. according to this Law your may finde them acting, Vers. 2, 3, 4.
to what end? That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born, who should arise and declare them to their children, etc. according to this Law your may find them acting, Vers. 2, 3, 4.
They had received the memorial of the wonders of God from their fathers, and they will hand it down to their children, that the wonders of God might be as eternal as the God of those wonders. And to that end,
They had received the memorial of the wonders of God from their Father's, and they will hand it down to their children, that the wonders of God might be as Eternal as the God of those wonders. And to that end,
Tenthly and lastly, gracious spirits, in laid and enamel'd with Thankfulnesse, because they can live but a while to praise God on earth, and their generations too shall not continue after them for ever, to do this work,
Tenthly and lastly, gracious spirits, in laid and enameled with Thankfulness, Because they can live but a while to praise God on earth, and their generations too shall not continue After them for ever, to do this work,
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therefore they breathe after heaven, where in the presence of God their praises shall be perfected and perpetuated here, they are weak, weary, full of natural and sinful mixtures and defilements; there, they shall be vigorous, active, pure, perfect, as unchangeable, as interminable as eternitie it self.
Therefore they breathe After heaven, where in the presence of God their praises shall be perfected and perpetuated Here, they Are weak, weary, full of natural and sinful mixtures and defilements; there, they shall be vigorous, active, pure, perfect, as unchangeable, as interminable as eternity it self.
Thankfulnesse is a pure flame of a restlesse motion, ever mounting upward till it come to its element, the Quire of Saints and Angels in heaven, where it shall sing everlasting Hallelujahs to him that sitteth upon the throne, and to the Lamb;
Thankfulness is a pure flame of a restless motion, ever mounting upward till it come to its element, the Choir of Saints and Angels in heaven, where it shall sing everlasting Hallelujahs to him that Sitteth upon the throne, and to the Lamb;
And thus have I done with the fourth and last difference between Gladnesse and Thankfulnesse, sc. their operations, and so with the whole Doctrinal part of my Discourse.
And thus have I done with the fourth and last difference between Gladness and Thankfulness, sc. their operations, and so with the Whole Doctrinal part of my Discourse.
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and if you would know whether you are a thankful people or no, you may easily resolve into an Ʋse of Examination, while every branch under all these four heads of differences will serve you as Note of Trial, whereby you may make some Judgement upon the question Whether you do more then others of the world, in this great work of Thankfulnesse. And if you would know how you might be thankful, set this Model in your eye,
and if you would know whither you Are a thankful people or no, you may Easily resolve into an Ʋse of Examination, while every branch under all these four Heads of differences will serve you as Note of Trial, whereby you may make Some Judgement upon the question Whither you do more then Others of the world, in this great work of Thankfulness. And if you would know how you might be thankful, Set this Model in your eye,
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and it will serve you as Directory, wherein every branch (again) will be a Rule whereby you may form and proportion your Thankfulnesse according to the Word, and the example of those Saints who have excell'd in this grace and duty of Thankfulnesse.
and it will serve you as Directory, wherein every branch (again) will be a Rule whereby you may from and proportion your Thankfulness according to the Word, and the Exampl of those Saints who have excelled in this grace and duty of Thankfulness.
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The world, yea, the greatest part of the Gospel-world, is extremely out in this great businesse of Thankfulnesse. It is sad and fearful to observe, with what skins, and shadows, and (almost) mockeries God is turn'd off, in stead of this pure, holy, spiritual, active grace and duty of Thankfulnesse:
The world, yea, the greatest part of the Gospel-world, is extremely out in this great business of Thankfulness. It is sad and fearful to observe, with what skins, and shadows, and (almost) mockeries God is turned off, in stead of this pure, holy, spiritual, active grace and duty of Thankfulness:
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Many malignant spirits there be who fret, and repine, and gnash their teeth at the glorious Successes wherewith God hath been pleased to crown the outgoings of his servants and people in these later days.
Many malignant spirits there be who fret, and repine, and gnash their teeth At the glorious Successes wherewith God hath been pleased to crown the outgoings of his Servants and people in these later days.
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But truely that sads not my spirit so much, as to see a people whom God hath strived to endear unto himself by so many miracles of preservation, Deliverances and Victories, to mock God out of his praise, and themselves (at length) out of their mercies. Surely we may weep over our Deliverances, and turn our days of Thanksgiving into days of mourning and lamentation, to consider how we dally with God,
But truly that sads not my Spirit so much, as to see a people whom God hath strived to endear unto himself by so many Miracles of preservation, Deliverances and Victories, to mock God out of his praise, and themselves (At length) out of their Mercies. Surely we may weep over our Deliverances, and turn our days of Thanksgiving into days of mourning and lamentation, to Consider how we dally with God,
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and put him off with a few empty, formal Complements, in stead of that real, and spiritual, and vital dutie which he expects and deserves at our hands.
and put him off with a few empty, formal Compliments, in stead of that real, and spiritual, and vital duty which he expects and deserves At our hands.
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And therefore I said, when I heard I was designed to the service of this day I will not stand to analyse this mercie, nor take in pieces this work of God, the surrender of that strong impregnable Hold of Chester, though very great, and worthy to be sought out by all them that take pleasure in the works of the Lord;
And Therefore I said, when I herd I was designed to the service of this day I will not stand to analyse this mercy, nor take in Pieces this work of God, the surrender of that strong impregnable Hold of Chester, though very great, and worthy to be sought out by all them that take pleasure in the works of the Lord;
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And therefore, Noble Senators, and all you that stand before God this day, or to whom the words of this day may come, sit down I beseech you, seriously examine your selves by,
And Therefore, Noble Senators, and all you that stand before God this day, or to whom the words of this day may come, fit down I beseech you, seriously examine your selves by,
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it is a main one, and such as will include many other. It is the fifth branch of the fourth head of Difference between Gladnesse and Thankfulnesse: namely.
it is a main one, and such as will include many other. It is the fifth branch of the fourth head of Difference between Gladness and Thankfulness: namely.
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better judge our selves then be judged of the Lord: If we cannot stand before our own Consciences, how shall we be able to stand before that Judge who is greater then our heart, and knoweth all things; the great-heart-maker, and the great-heart-searcher.
better judge our selves then be judged of the Lord: If we cannot stand before our own Consciences, how shall we be able to stand before that Judge who is greater then our heart, and Knoweth all things; the great-heart-maker, and the great-heart-searcher.
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I will not ravel into your bosoms to enquire with what dispositions of spirit, upon what grounds and interests; to what ends and references you entred into the Solemn League and Covenant; though I wish with all my heart that you would;
I will not ravel into your bosoms to inquire with what dispositions of Spirit, upon what grounds and interests; to what ends and references you entered into the Solemn League and Covenant; though I wish with all my heart that you would;
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perhaps you would finde a pad in the straw; in your entrance into this Covenant, possibly you may discover rashnesse in opposition to judgement; hypocrisie, in opposition to truth and sincerity; it may be, base, lowe, carnal ends and aims, in opposition to Righteousnesse, which are the Qualifications of a religious Covenanter; perhaps such workings of heart as sometimes brought the Sichemites into Covenant with the sons of Jacob; Shall not their cattel, and their substance,
perhaps you would find a pad in the straw; in your Entrance into this Covenant, possibly you may discover rashness in opposition to judgement; hypocrisy, in opposition to truth and sincerity; it may be, base, low, carnal ends and aims, in opposition to Righteousness, which Are the Qualifications of a religious Covenanter; perhaps such workings of heart as sometime brought the Sichemites into Covenant with the Sons of Jacob; Shall not their cattle, and their substance,
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and every beast of theirs be ours? &c. perhaps the gaining of such an office, securing the estate, the keeping of such a Living, was in the eye, &c. Oh let the Kingdoms enquire into this,
and every beast of theirs be ours? etc. perhaps the gaining of such an office, securing the estate, the keeping of such a Living, was in the eye, etc. O let the Kingdoms inquire into this,
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for if it were so, know of a certin, that this was first source and fountain of all that sin and mischief which hath broken in upon us since the day of our Covenanting with God and with one another. But this I leave:
for if it were so, know of a certin, that this was First source and fountain of all that since and mischief which hath broken in upon us since the day of our Covenanting with God and with one Another. But this I leave:
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Men and Brethren, have ye paid your vows unto the Lord, the Vows which ye uttered in this place in the day wherein you lifted up your hands to the most high God?
Men and Brothers, have you paid your vows unto the Lord, the Vows which you uttered in this place in the day wherein you lifted up your hands to the most high God?
let me demand, with Samuel, What means then the lowing of the oxen, and the bleating of the sheep in mine ears? What means that brutish, and beastly noise of Heresie, and Schism, and Profanenesse in mine ears?
let me demand, with Samuel, What means then the lowing of the oxen, and the bleating of the sheep in mine ears? What means that brutish, and beastly noise of Heresy, and Schism, and Profaneness in mine ears?
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Did ye not indeed Covenant with God the preservation of Religion in the Church of Scotland, &c. and the Reformation of Religion in the Kingdoms of England and Ireland, in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline and Government, according to the Word of God,
Did you not indeed Covenant with God the preservation of Religion in the Church of Scotland, etc. and the Reformation of Religion in the Kingdoms of England and Ireland, in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline and Government, according to the Word of God,
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and the example of the best Reformed Churches? Oh what is the reason then that to this day, the House of God lieth waste? in some places there being no Ministery for want of Ordination; in others, indeed in all places, there being no Discipline or Government for want of a Rule according to the Word:
and the Exampl of the best Reformed Churches? O what is the reason then that to this day, the House of God lies waste? in Some places there being no Ministry for want of Ordination; in Others, indeed in all places, there being no Discipline or Government for want of a Rule according to the Word:
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no Discipline, I say, unlesse it be amongst those whose impatient zeal suffers them not to wait for your civil Sanction. Will ye say The time is not come;
no Discipline, I say, unless it be among those whose impatient zeal suffers them not to wait for your civil Sanction. Will you say The time is not come;
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I must confesse you have not spent your time in building your own houses, and ceiling them; nay, some of your houses have been pull'd down to the ground,
I must confess you have not spent your time in building your own houses, and ceiling them; nay, Some of your houses have been pulled down to the ground,
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The time is not come, the time is not come, we are not yet in a fitting posture, (Oh, my soul trembles to speak it) till God say The time is past, The time is past:
The time is not come, the time is not come, we Are not yet in a fitting posture, (O, my soul trembles to speak it) till God say The time is past, The time is past:
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But further, how comes it to passe, I beseech you, since you are under the Covenant of God, to reform according to the Word, and example of the best Reformed Churches, that some are so startled at the very mention of such a Clause, According to the Word of God,
But further, how comes it to pass, I beseech you, since you Are under the Covenant of God, to reform according to the Word, and Exampl of the best Reformed Churches, that Some Are so startled At the very mention of such a Clause, According to the Word of God,
and example of the best Reformed Churches, as if they saw a monster, some hideous apparition which had in it the face of Treason and Blasphemie? But I must proceed.
and Exampl of the best Reformed Churches, as if they saw a monster, Some hideous apparition which had in it the face of Treason and Blasphemy? But I must proceed.
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Have you not Covenanted to extirpate Superstition, Heresie, Schism, Profanenesse, and whatsoever shall be found contrary to sound Doctrine and the power of Godlinesse & c.
Have you not Covenanted to extirpate Superstition, Heresy, Schism, Profaneness, and whatsoever shall be found contrary to found Doctrine and the power of Godliness & c.
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namely, that there be no Isse then One hundred and eighty several Heresies propagated and spread in this neighbouring Citie, which hitherto hath been so famous for soundnesse of Doctrine and the power of godlinesse: and many of them also of such a nature, as that I may say, in Galvin 's language, The Errours and Innovations under which we so much groaned of later yeers, were but tolerabiles ineptiae, tolerable trisles, childrens play, compared with these damnable Doctrines, Doctrines of devils as the Apostle calls them:
namely, that there be no Isse then One hundred and eighty several Heresies propagated and spread in this neighbouring city, which hitherto hath been so famous for soundness of Doctrine and the power of godliness: and many of them also of such a nature, as that I may say, in Galvin is language, The Errors and Innovations under which we so much groaned of later Years, were but tolerabiles ineptiae, tolerable trisles, Children's play, compared with these damnable Doctrines, Doctrines of Devils as the Apostle calls them:
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And the very foundation of all these laid in such a Schism of boundlesse liberty of Conscience, viz. Believe what you will, and preach what you believe, and such lawlesse Separation of Churches; and all these not onely whispered in corners,
And the very Foundation of all these laid in such a Schism of boundless liberty of Conscience, viz. Believe what you will, and preach what you believe, and such lawless Separation of Churches; and all these not only whispered in corners,
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but preacht on the house top, yea, published in Print before your faces with so much virulency and impudence, that I verily believe no Age since the Apostles times could ever parallel.
but preached on the house top, yea, published in Print before your faces with so much virulency and impudence, that I verily believe no Age since the Apostles times could ever parallel.
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Fathers and Brethren, how will you call this Keeping of Covenant with God? Had we a Parliament of Apostate Julians, of whom it is reported, that at what time he opened the Temples of the Heathenish gods, he set open the Christian Churches; call'd home all the Christians whom he had banisht, both Orthodox and Heretick,
Father's and Brothers, how will you call this Keeping of Covenant with God? Had we a Parliament of Apostate Julians, of whom it is reported, that At what time he opened the Temples of the Heathenish God's, he Set open the Christian Churches; called home all the Christians whom he had banished, both Orthodox and Heretic,
but for a Parliament of Christians, Protestants, Professors, the choisest, the most active that could be cull'd out of a Christian State, the like not under heaven;
but for a Parliament of Christians, Protestants, Professors, the Choicest, the most active that could be culled out of a Christian State, the like not under heaven;
and all at home that love the Lord Jesus Christ more then their own interests and notions, to be fill'd with unspeakable trembling and astoshnishment, to wit, what God means to do with this poor bleeding Church and State. But further:
and all At home that love the Lord jesus christ more then their own interests and notions, to be filled with unspeakable trembling and astoshnishment, to wit, what God means to do with this poor bleeding Church and State. But further:
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Have we not lifted up our hands to the most high God, to amend our lives, and each one to go before another in the example of a real Reformation? Ah God, where is it to be found? Is not the drunkard a drunkard still;
Have we not lifted up our hands to the most high God, to amend our lives, and each one to go before Another in the Exampl of a real Reformation? Ah God, where is it to be found? Is not the drunkard a drunkard still;
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Surely never was Covenant so abused, scorned, and trampled under foot as this is: and happie were we, if it were by the wicked and profane malignant party onely.
Surely never was Covenant so abused, scorned, and trampled under foot as this is: and happy were we, if it were by the wicked and profane malignant party only.
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Ah how many have dealt with the Covenant, as the Scribes and Pharisees of old did, and the Antinomians of this age do with the Law of God, make it void, through their distinctions and glosses which they have put upon it? How many deal with it as the Papists do with the Scriptures, make it a nose of Wax and • Leaden rule;
Ah how many have dealt with the Covenant, as the Scribes and Pharisees of old did, and the Antinomians of this age do with the Law of God, make it void, through their Distinctions and Glosses which they have put upon it? How many deal with it as the Papists do with the Scriptures, make it a nose of Wax and • Leaden Rule;
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When should Israel say so? Surely when Zed•kiah was carried Captive into Babylon; of which you may read, 2 King. 24 15, 16, 17. and Chap. 25 7. They slow the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes,
When should Israel say so? Surely when Zed•kiah was carried Captive into Babylon; of which you may read, 2 King. 24 15, 16, 17. and Chap. 25 7. They slow the Sons of Zedekiah before his eyes,
What Covenant was that? Some refer it to the Prophecies of the false Prophets, who though they prophesied lyes to the people, a vision of their own head, yet they were so sacrilegiously impudent as to father their lyes upon God, by setting his seal to their Prophecies, the form of oath which God himself did use, As I live, saith the Lord.
What Covenant was that? some refer it to the Prophecies of the false prophets, who though they prophesied lies to the people, a vision of their own head, yet they were so sacrilegiously impudent as to father their lies upon God, by setting his seal to their Prophecies, the from of oath which God himself did use, As I live, Says the Lord.
be in subjection to the King of Babylon. This Covenant Zedekiah, and the Princes, and the people had solemnly confirmed both by Oath, and by lifting up or striking hand, vers. 18.
be in subjection to the King of Babylon. This Covenant Zedekiah, and the Princes, and the people had solemnly confirmed both by Oath, and by lifting up or striking hand, vers. 18.
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and the People of Judah had made with God, while this Captivity was yet threatned, concerning the letting of their servants go free at the end of Seven yeers, according to the Law:
and the People of Judah had made with God, while this Captivity was yet threatened, Concerning the letting of their Servants go free At the end of Seven Years, according to the Law:
as a righteous Judge to take vengeance on the party that shall prevaricate, in both which respects God calls it his Oath: Surely mine Oath which he hath despised,
as a righteous Judge to take vengeance on the party that shall prevaricate, in both which respects God calls it his Oath: Surely mine Oath which he hath despised,
which kinde of Ceremony or Sanction, was taken from Gods own command to Abraham when he made a Covenant with him, Gen. 15. from whence also even the Caldeans and Romanes borrowed it,
which kind of Ceremony or Sanction, was taken from God's own command to Abraham when he made a Covenant with him, Gen. 15. from whence also even the Chaldaeans and Romans borrowed it,
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by which Ceremony they did as it were silently imprecate this Judgement upon themselves, that they might be so divided as those beasts were, if they did violate their Covenant:
by which Ceremony they did as it were silently imprecate this Judgement upon themselves, that they might be so divided as those beasts were, if they did violate their Covenant:
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from this solemnity, as from the other in Ez•kiel, &c. giving the hand, or as with us, lifting up the hand to the most high God, doth God aggravate their Covenant-violation; when lo, he had given his hand!
from this solemnity, as from the other in Ez•kiel, etc. giving the hand, or as with us, lifting up the hand to the most high God, does God aggravate their Covenant violation; when lo, he had given his hand!
yea, they judge themselves not onely for what is past, but unworthy to sinde mercy for the time to come: not onely We have no King, but, What then shall a King do to us? q. d.
yea, they judge themselves not only for what is past, but unworthy to sinde mercy for the time to come: not only We have no King, but, What then shall a King do to us? q. worser.
If God were so angry, and threatens so furiously the breach of a Covenant made with an Heathenish Tyrant, an Infidel (with whom the other Babylon, Mystical Babylon, teacheth no faith is to be k•pt ) because it was made before God, and by the Name of God;
If God were so angry, and threatens so furiously the breach of a Covenant made with an Heathenish Tyrant, an Infidel (with whom the other Babylon, Mystical Babylon, Teaches no faith is to be k•pt) Because it was made before God, and by the Name of God;
and my Covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompence upon his own head, &c. Oh how shall she escape? yea, of how much sorer punishment shall we be thought worthy,
and my Covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head, etc. O how shall she escape? yea, of how much Sorer punishment shall we be Thought worthy,
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We hope an end shall be put shortly to these bloody desolating wars; and we cry to the Sword, Oh thou Sword of the Lord, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thy self into thy scabbard, rest and be still:
We hope an end shall be put shortly to these bloody desolating wars; and we cry to the Sword, O thou Sword of the Lord, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thy self into thy scabbard, rest and be still:
and therefore meth•nks I hear the Sword replying, How can I be quiet, since the Lord hath given me a charge against England? Yea, methinks I hear God renewing the Commission of the Sword in the words of that threatning: I will bring a sword upon yo• that shall avenge the quarrel of my Covenant.
and Therefore meth•nks I hear the Sword replying, How can I be quiet, since the Lord hath given me a charge against England? Yea, methinks I hear God renewing the Commission of the Sword in the words of that threatening: I will bring a sword upon yo• that shall avenge the quarrel of my Covenant.
We keep now a day of Thank•giving for the surrender of a strong Hold in the Kingdom, and God hath sent us in the glad tiding of a great Victory in the West, to fill up our joy,
We keep now a day of Thank•giving for the surrender of a strong Hold in the Kingdom, and God hath sent us in the glad tiding of a great Victory in the West, to fill up our joy,
1. Proclaim, I beseech you, a solemn Fast, wherein we may professedly humble and afflict our souls for our Covenant-violations, whereby God is so deeply provoked;
1. Proclaim, I beseech you, a solemn Fast, wherein we may professedly humble and afflict our Souls for our Covenant-violations, whereby God is so deeply provoked;
so you that are England 's Samuels, might call the people together to this Galgal (where the Lord first rolled away our reproa•h, by bringing us into the bond of the Covenant) to renew the Kingdom upon our Lord Jesus, whom God hath appointed to be King in his holy Hill of Sion.
so you that Are England is Samuels, might call the people together to this Gilgal (where the Lord First rolled away our reproa•h, by bringing us into the bound of the Covenant) to renew the Kingdom upon our Lord jesus, whom God hath appointed to be King in his holy Hill of Sion.
there is a twofold obligation; the one to duty, the other to a curse; and if we break the one, the other will hold us fast enough. Did not my words take hold upon your fathers? How? Surely not in the commanding power of them,
there is a twofold obligation; the one to duty, the other to a curse; and if we break the one, the other will hold us fast enough. Did not my words take hold upon your Father's? How? Surely not in the commanding power of them,
2. To that end, studie real Thankfulnesse: To you that sit at the Stern, guiding the Ship of this Church and State in this troublesome Sea; let me commend unto you but this piece of Thankfulnesse: Set up God;
2. To that end, study real Thankfulness: To you that fit At the Stern, guiding the Ship of this Church and State in this troublesome Sea; let me commend unto you but this piece of Thankfulness: Set up God;
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Exalt him in the congregation of the people, by setting up the Ministery of the Word: Let this be your wisedom and honour, that when God hath given up the strong Holds of the Kingdom to you, you would render them up back again to God, by placing able and faithful Ministers in those eminent places of the Kingdom, that may undeceive the poor mifled people,
Exalt him in the congregation of the people, by setting up the Ministry of the Word: Let this be your Wisdom and honour, that when God hath given up the strong Holds of the Kingdom to you, you would render them up back again to God, by placing able and faithful Ministers in those eminent places of the Kingdom, that may undeceive the poor mifled people,
To that end, hasten I beseech you your Ordinance for Ordination: it were a sad thing that the strong Holds of the Kingdom should be taken for God, and kept for the Devil; for want of Pastors according •o Gods own heart,
To that end, hasten I beseech you your Ordinance for Ordination: it were a sad thing that the strong Holds of the Kingdom should be taken for God, and kept for the devil; for want of Pastors according •o God's own heart,
I will not, I need not ask you, Whether you intend really and cordially to go about this Work, this greatest work wherewith God and the Kingdom have entrusted you:
I will not, I need not ask you, Whither you intend really and cordially to go about this Work, this greatest work wherewith God and the Kingdom have Entrusted you:
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I know you do intend it; and if you do, Why not now? when the Lord hath so miraculously broken the power of the enemie, and (in so great a measure) subdued the Kingdom before you, as if God of purpose had created you an opportunity to give demonstration to the world, that you are in good earnest.
I know you do intend it; and if you do, Why not now? when the Lord hath so miraculously broken the power of the enemy, and (in so great a measure) subdued the Kingdom before you, as if God of purpose had created you an opportunity to give demonstration to the world, that you Are in good earnest.
He that bids his Servants shake off the dust of their feet, in case of refusal of their message, knows how to do it himself, should he be angred out of his patience.
He that bids his Servants shake off the dust of their feet, in case of refusal of their message, knows how to do it himself, should he be angered out of his patience.
But as the Scotch-man said of the English-mans Will, " Imprimis, I bequeath my soul to God, &c. I but, said he, Will he tak it man, will he tak it? so may I question concerning such tenders of Thrones and Kingdoms, Will Christ take them, will he accept of them? when haply they shall be surrendred upon no better terms then a desperate King would deliver up his Crown to any of his Neighbours, even to a Stranger that would come and help him against his prevailing enemies; what Christ would do in such a case, jude you.
But as the Scotchman said of the Englishman's Will, " Imprimis, I Bequeath my soul to God, etc. I but, said he, Will he taken it man, will he taken it? so may I question Concerning such tenders of Thrones and Kingdoms, Will christ take them, will he accept of them? when haply they shall be surrendered upon no better terms then a desperate King would deliver up his Crown to any of his Neighbours, even to a Stranger that would come and help him against his prevailing enemies; what christ would do in such a case, U^de you.
Take heed, I humbly beseech you, of setting your selves down at the upper end of Christs House and Table, and of suffering Him to be thrust down to serve as an underling at the lower and, to have no more then the lusts of some,
Take heed, I humbly beseech you, of setting your selves down At the upper end of Christ House and Table, and of suffering Him to be thrust down to serve as an underling At the lower and, to have no more then the Lustiest of Some,
1. Give all diligence to possesse your selves of the grace of Thankfulnesse, as well as of the affection of Joy and Gladnesse: to that end, ply the Throne of Grace,
1. Give all diligence to possess your selves of the grace of Thankfulness, as well as of the affection of Joy and Gladness: to that end, ply the Throne of Grace,
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First, Scripture interest; studie rather a good Title, then great Possessions; namely, to enjoy what you have, by Sonship as well as Creatureship; by co-inheritance with Jesus Christ;
First, Scripture Interest; study rather a good Title, then great Possessions; namely, to enjoy what you have, by Sonship as well as Creatureship; by coinheritance with jesus christ;
if Scripture-interest can bring in more content and satisfaction to thy soul, then all earthly possessions; if Covenant-title can draw out and endear thy heart to G•d, more then all the deliverances and provisions cast in by providence; fear not, thou art a childe of promise.
if scripture-interest can bring in more content and satisfaction to thy soul, then all earthly possessions; if Covenant-title can draw out and endear thy heart to G•d, more then all the Deliverances and provisions cast in by providence; Fear not, thou art a child of promise.
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if the hearing of thy prayer can endear thy heart to God, more then the bulk of thy mercy, whatever it is (of these visible treasures) I pronounce the a man or woman that hast more cause to rejoyce then if God had given thee this days surrender, the City of Chester, solely and entirely to thine own share.
if the hearing of thy prayer can endear thy heart to God, more then the bulk of thy mercy, whatever it is (of these visible treasures) I pronounce the a man or woman that hast more cause to rejoice then if God had given thee this days surrender, the city of Chester, solely and entirely to thine own share.
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3. Be careful to maintain a faithful Remembrance of the mercies of God in your heads, and a setled constant frame of Thankfulnesse upon your hearts: for know this, The mercies of God cannot perish alone, but thou shalt perish with them:
3. Be careful to maintain a faithful Remembrance of the Mercies of God in your Heads, and a settled constant frame of Thankfulness upon your hearts: for know this, The Mercies of God cannot perish alone, but thou shalt perish with them:
Thirdly, let your Thankfulnesse work it self into pure flames of Love to God, and expresse it by labouring To Know more of God. Enjoy more Communion with God.
Thirdly, let your Thankfulness work it self into pure flames of Love to God, and express it by labouring To Know more of God. Enjoy more Communion with God.
Fourthly, studie Self-denial; let there be but one will between God and thee, and let that will be Gods. He is a thankful man indeed, that in doing and suffering can say, Father, not my will, but thine be done. Fifthly, pay your Vows:
Fourthly, study Self-denial; let there be but one will between God and thee, and let that will be God's He is a thankful man indeed, that in doing and suffering can say, Father, not my will, but thine be done. Fifthly, pay your Vows:
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It were a good becoming Solemnitie on these days of Thanksgiving, if Christians in their private meetings together to feast and rejoyce before the Lord, would make it a Law, that every one in their turn should remember and repeat some special eminent Victory or Deliverance wrought by God either for the Nation in general, especially since the coming together of this happie Parliament, and the beginning of these unhappie Wars; or for themselves in particular. Such conference as this would keep out vain and unprofitable discourse, preserve the memorial of Gods Loving kindnesses, exceedingly honour God,
It were a good becoming Solemnity on these days of Thanksgiving, if Christians in their private meetings together to feast and rejoice before the Lord, would make it a Law, that every one in their turn should Remember and repeat Some special eminent Victory or Deliverance wrought by God either for the nation in general, especially since the coming together of this happy Parliament, and the beginning of these unhappy Wars; or for themselves in particular. Such conference as this would keep out vain and unprofitable discourse, preserve the memorial of God's Loving Kindnesses, exceedingly honour God,
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Tenthly, be continually breathing after heaven, where the praises as well as the spirits of just men, are made perfect 〈 ◊ 〉 use Austins Contemplation with a little variation:
Tenthly, be continually breathing After heaven, where the praises as well as the spirits of just men, Are made perfect 〈 ◊ 〉 use Austins Contemplation with a little variation:
or (as the Hebrew signifies) measure your Thankfulnesse upon this Model, as Elijah spread himself upon the Shunemites dead son, mouth to mouth, eyes upon eyes, and hand upon hand; limb upon limb, and part upon part;
or (as the Hebrew signifies) measure your Thankfulness upon this Model, as Elijah spread himself upon the Shunemites dead son, Mouth to Mouth, eyes upon eyes, and hand upon hand; limb upon limb, and part upon part;
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die when you will ▪ you may change your company, but not your work: you have begun an everlasting day of Thanksgiving: you have the Word of God for it;
die when you will ▪ you may change your company, but not your work: you have begun an everlasting day of Thanksgiving: you have the Word of God for it;
