A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons at Westminster, August 22. 1645. Being the day appointed for their solemn thanksgiving unto God for his several mercies to the forces of the Parliament in divers parts of the kingdome, in the gaining of the towns of Bath and Bridgewater, and of Scarborough-Castle, and Sherborn-Castle, and for the dispersing of the Clubmen, and the good successe in Pembroke-shire. By Thomas Case, preacher at Milkstreet, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
when God sends this Gospel-Prophet Isaiah with an Olive-branch of good tydings in his mouth, promises of redemption and deliverance out of Captivity, as so many Cordials and Preservatives to prevent desponding and despairing thoughts,
when God sends this Gospel-Prophet Isaiah with an Olive-branch of good tidings in his Mouth, promises of redemption and deliverance out of Captivity, as so many Cordials and Preservatives to prevent desponding and despairing thoughts,
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My Text is one of those promises, wherein, though the Captivity (as I say) were not yet begun, God speaks of it as if it were already expired, and Israel already rescued and redeemed out of it.
My Text is one of those promises, wherein, though the Captivity (as I say) were not yet begun, God speaks of it as if it were already expired, and Israel already rescued and redeemed out of it.
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Thus saith the Lord ] Jehovah, he that hath power enough to make good his promises; for he is Jehovah, The Fountain of Beings, his own, and every things else that hath a being;
Thus Says the Lord ] Jehovah, he that hath power enough to make good his promises; for he is Jehovah, The Fountain of Beings, his own, and every things Else that hath a being;
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but Your Redeemer, that redeems you from Hell and Wrath to come: That redeemed you from Egypt, and from all the Nations whither you have been carried away captive;
but Your Redeemer, that redeems you from Hell and Wrath to come: That redeemed you from Egypt, and from all the nations whither you have been carried away captive;
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or, I have brought into subjection, &c. All their Nobles ] NONLATINALPHABET, which I finde diversly translated, as indeed the word is capable of various significations.
or, I have brought into subjection, etc. All their Nobles ], which I find diversely translated, as indeed the word is capable of various significations.
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as so many bars or bolts, did hinder so long the Expedition of Cyrus into Babylon: One whereof was the River Euphrates; which impediment or bar was removed or taken away by diverting of that River into divers other Chanels (made and prepared on purpose beforehand by the Army of Cyrus ) that very night in which the Babylonians were carowsing and drinking themselves drunk in their security, whereby the Medes and Persians came in upon them,
as so many bars or bolts, did hinder so long the Expedition of Cyrus into Babylon: One whereof was the River Euphrates; which impediment or bar was removed or taken away by diverting of that River into diverse other Channels (made and prepared on purpose beforehand by the Army of Cyrus) that very night in which the Babylonians were carousing and drinking themselves drunk in their security, whereby the Medes and Persians Come in upon them,
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Prophesied of by the Prophet Jer. 50 38. A drought is upon her waters: And so, Chap. 51.32. Some, by bars, understand their Walls, and Towers, and Strong-holds, and all the mighty Fortifications of Babylon, which seemed impregnable:
Prophesied of by the Prophet Jer. 50 38. A drought is upon her waters: And so, Chap. 51.32. some, by bars, understand their Walls, and Towers, and Strongholds, and all the mighty Fortifications of Babylon, which seemed impregnable:
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and their invincible Fortifications (in their own opinion) to come down, and fall flat upon the ground before Cyrus his Army. As God threatned to do to Tyrus by the King of Babylon, so God threatens to do with the King of Babylon by Cyrus: He shall see engines of War against thy walls,
and their invincible Fortifications (in their own opinion) to come down, and fallen flat upon the ground before Cyrus his Army. As God threatened to do to Tyre by the King of Babylon, so God threatens to do with the King of Babylon by Cyrus: He shall see Engines of War against thy walls,
Others, by NONLATINALPHABET, understand Reges, Principes, The King and Princes of Babylon; because they are, or should be, the bars and strength, defence and safety of a Kingdom;
Others, by, understand Reges, Princes, The King and Princes of Babylon; Because they Are, or should be, the bars and strength, defence and safety of a Kingdom;
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And the Caldeans ] i.e. As in that place of Jer. The inhabitants, or the common-people of Babylon; not onely the Nobles and great Commanders, but upon all the people, all the military forces of Babylon; called, Jer. 50.37. The mingled people that were in the midst of her.
And the Chaldaeans ] i.e. As in that place of Jer. The inhabitants, or the Common people of Babylon; not only the Nobles and great Commanders, but upon all the people, all the military forces of Babylon; called, Jer. 50.37. The mingled people that were in the midst of her.
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But I conceive it rather, it is meant of the cry and howling they made while either they were fleeing from the Medes and Persians in Ships, the passages by land being stopt up, as Jer. 31.31. or while they were carried away prisoners by the Medes and Persians in ships: Their cry went up to heaven.
But I conceive it rather, it is meant of the cry and howling they made while either they were fleeing from the Medes and Persians in Ships, the passages by land being stopped up, as Jer. 31.31. or while they were carried away Prisoners by the Medes and Persians in ships: Their cry went up to heaven.
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like a Potters vessel, before Cyrus; that so the prison-doors might be opened to his poor Israel, that had lien prisoner and captive in Babylon now seventy yeers, their Iron bolts might be stricken off,
like a Potters vessel, before Cyrus; that so the prison-doors might be opened to his poor Israel, that had lain prisoner and captive in Babylon now seventy Years, their Iron bolts might be stricken off,
1 Observ. And first, from the circumstance of time when this promise was made; namely, some hundreds of yeers before the Captivity was brought upon them: Observe,
1 Observation And First, from the circumstance of time when this promise was made; namely, Some hundreds of Years before the Captivity was brought upon them: Observe,
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while they are entering into the hour of Temptation: Why the means of their deliverance and enlargement are all prepared and fitted already, by the hand of a wise and faithfull Redeemer.
while they Are entering into the hour of Temptation: Why the means of their deliverance and enlargement Are all prepared and fitted already, by the hand of a wise and faithful Redeemer.
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But again, This ruine of Babylon, and enlargement of Israel, is spoken of (here) as a thing done already: I have sent (saith God) to Babylon, and brought down their Nobles, &c. some indeed read it in the future tense, I will send to Babylon,
But again, This ruin of Babylon, and enlargement of Israel, is spoken of (Here) as a thing done already: I have sent (Says God) to Babylon, and brought down their Nobles, etc. Some indeed read it in the future tense, I will send to Babylon,
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3. Observ. God in making his promises, is very sollicitous and carefull to secure the faith of his people, about the making of them good. It implies two things:
3. Observation God in making his promises, is very solicitous and careful to secure the faith of his people, about the making of them good. It Implies two things:
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And this implies also two things: 1. The Churches forlorn condition in her self; a poor lost captaive: She loseth her self, she sells her self at every turn:
And this Implies also two things: 1. The Churches forlorn condition in her self; a poor lost captaive: She loses her self, she sells her self At every turn:
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It is much, that Israel should be called The Israel of God: but that God should be called The God of Israel, The Holy One of Israel; This is above all admiration. Yet further;
It is much, that Israel should be called The Israel of God: but that God should be called The God of Israel, The Holy One of Israel; This is above all admiration. Yet further;
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as for them to get out of captivity: (the more was their unbelief, and God took it very unkindly, having made them such gracious promises of deliverance) Behold, they say (said God to his Prophet) our bones are dried, and our hope is lost;
as for them to get out of captivity: (the more was their unbelief, and God took it very unkindly, having made them such gracious promises of deliverance) Behold, they say (said God to his Prophet) our bones Are dried, and our hope is lost;
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Man doth foolishly (many times) God doth wisely; man weakly, God powerfully; man trecherously, God faithfully; man sinfully, God most righteously. This will keep us from justifying the miscarriages of men;
Man does foolishly (many times) God does wisely; man weakly, God powerfully; man treacherously, God faithfully; man sinfully, God most righteously. This will keep us from justifying the miscarriages of men;
8. Observ. From thence you may take an eighth Observation, viz. The strongest, and scuningly most inconquerable impediments and obstructions that stand in the way of the Churches deliverance, shall he all broken in peices,
8. Observation From thence you may take an eighth Observation, viz. The Strongest, and scuningly most inconquerable impediments and obstructions that stand in the Way of the Churches deliverance, shall he all broken in Pieces,
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In the mighty concussions and subversions of the Empires and Monarchies of the World, God carries on the designes of his Churches deliverance and enlargement. Or thus,
In the mighty concussions and subversions of the Empires and Monarchies of the World, God carries on the designs of his Churches deliverance and enlargement. Or thus,
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For your sake have I sent to Babylon, and brought down, &c. I shall not be able in such straits of time, to travell through the Historicall part of this Doctrine;
For your sake have I sent to Babylon, and brought down, etc. I shall not be able in such straits of time, to travel through the Historical part of this Doctrine;
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and to shew you by an induction of particulars, how in the breaking, and destruction of Kingdoms and Nations, God hath carried on the designe of his Churches enlargement.
and to show you by an induction of particulars, how in the breaking, and destruction of Kingdoms and nations, God hath carried on the Design of his Churches enlargement.
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and spoil, given as dust to Abrahams sword, for Abrahams sake, and the rescue of Lot, his Brothers son, who was then carried captive by the numerous and potent enemy.
and spoil, given as dust to Abrahams sword, for Abrahams sake, and the rescue of Lot, his Brother's son, who was then carried captive by the numerous and potent enemy.
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From that time forward, travell through the Scripture, and you shall finde the ruines of Egypt, Bashan, the Amorites, and all the Kingdoms of Canaan; Palestina, Syria and Assyria; Babylon, both Old and New: Babylon Ethnick, and Babylon Antichristian, with other Monarchies and Empires of the World, standing as so many Monuments and Witnesses of this truth.
From that time forward, travel through the Scripture, and you shall find the ruins of Egypt, Bashan, the amorites, and all the Kingdoms of Canaan; Palestine, Syria and Assyria; Babylon, both Old and New: Babylon Ethnic, and Babylon Antichristian, with other Monarchies and Empires of the World, standing as so many Monuments and Witnesses of this truth.
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For your sakes, I have sent, &c. NONLATINALPHABET Propter vos; for you, or for your sake: We must be sure to exclude all thought of merit in this and the like expressions:
For your sakes, I have sent, etc. Propter vos; for you, or for your sake: We must be sure to exclude all Thought of merit in this and the like expressions:
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which the Antients were wont to call NONLATINALPHABET, such men who in the time of publike and common plagues, were either devoted to death by the people,
which the Ancients were wont to call, such men who in the time of public and Common plagues, were either devoted to death by the people,
or did willingly devote themselves, to appease (as they imagined) the anger of their gods, who were called Sacri homines, or devota capita, among the Latines;
or did willingly devote themselves, to appease (as they imagined) the anger of their God's, who were called Sacri homines, or devota capita, among the Latins;
That is, when Sennacherib made his Expedition against Judah and Jerusalem, to destroy and lay it waste, ego effeci ut pro Judaea Sennacheribo objiceretur Ethiopia, Egyptus & Saba quasi victima piacularis loco Judeae ab eo mactanda.
That is, when Sennacherib made his Expedition against Judah and Jerusalem, to destroy and lay it waste, ego effeci ut Pro Judaea Sennacheribo objiceretur Ethiopia, Egypt & Saba quasi Victima piacularis loco Judaea ab eo mactanda.
I caused him to return from Judah and Jerusalem, and I diverted his Expedition upon Ethiopia and Egypt, and gave them as piacular Sacrifices, to be offered up to divine Justice, instead of Jerusalem: I gave Egypt for thy ransom.
I caused him to return from Judah and Jerusalem, and I diverted his Expedition upon Ethiopia and Egypt, and gave them as piacular Sacrifices, to be offered up to divine justice, instead of Jerusalem: I gave Egypt for thy ransom.
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And thus God did once and again, as I might shew you had I time, out of Isai. 37.9,37. prophesied of, Isa. 20.4. According to that of the Proverbs 11.8. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
And thus God did once and again, as I might show you had I time, out of Isaiah 37.9,37. prophesied of, Isaiah 20.4. According to that of the Proverbs 11.8. The righteous is Delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.
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It is an argument whereby God comforts his people, That he will save his Israel, vers. 17. But Israel shall be saved in the Lord, &c. What security? Heaven and Earth; both were lost, if Israel be not saved: He created it not in vain.
It is an argument whereby God comforts his people, That he will save his Israel, vers. 17. But Israel shall be saved in the Lord, etc. What security? Heaven and Earth; both were lost, if Israel be not saved: He created it not in vain.
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You know who feared the prayers of Knox more then all the Forces of England. Indeed the prayers of the Saints are the plagues of the world. It is observable, Revel. 8.3,4,5.
You know who feared the Prayers of Knox more then all the Forces of England. Indeed the Prayers of the Saints Are the plagues of the world. It is observable, Revel. 8.3,4,5.
let me see thy countenance, and hear thy voice: For sweet is thy voice, &c. 3. The Relation wherein the Saints stand towards God, takes much upon his heart:
let me see thy countenance, and hear thy voice: For sweet is thy voice, etc. 3. The Relation wherein the Saints stand towards God, Takes much upon his heart:
Why what will not a man do for these Relations sake? And will not the great God much more engage himself for his people which stand in this Relation to him,
Why what will not a man do for these Relations sake? And will not the great God much more engage himself for his people which stand in this Relation to him,
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4. The Image of God is stampt upon them, and therefore he doth such great things for their sake. As Christ is the Image of God, so the Saints are the Image of Christ; insomuch that you may hear God saying unto them, He that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of mine eye.
4. The Image of God is stamped upon them, and Therefore he does such great things for their sake. As christ is the Image of God, so the Saints Are the Image of christ; insomuch that you may hear God saying unto them, He that touches you, touches the apple of mine eye.
1. For free graces sake; as in that Proclamation, Exod. 33.19. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 2. For his Covenants sake.
1. For free graces sake; as in that Proclamation, Exod 33.19. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 2. For his Covenants sake.
3. For his Christs sake: So Daniel prayed, when he wrestled with God for this very mercy which here God promiseth, Deliverance out of Captivitie. O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant,
3. For his Christ sake: So daniel prayed, when he wrestled with God for this very mercy which Here God promises, Deliverance out of Captivity. O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant,
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He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? After he hath redeemed them from eternall death, with the Blood of his Son, he will not stick to redeem them from temporall Destruction, with the blood of his and their enemies. I will give men for thee, and people for thy life.
He that spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? After he hath redeemed them from Eternal death, with the Blood of his Son, he will not stick to Redeem them from temporal Destruction, with the blood of his and their enemies. I will give men for thee, and people for thy life.
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In these mercies, the people of God come not in so much as by way of motive, much lesse by way of merit: But God doth these meerly and immediately for his own sake.
In these Mercies, the people of God come not in so much as by Way of motive, much less by Way of merit: But God does these merely and immediately for his own sake.
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And therefore learn to distinguish of mercies, and to prize, and put in for your share in those mercies, which purely and unmixtly are in, and from, and for, and to himself. The sure mercies of David. Second branch of Information.
And Therefore Learn to distinguish of Mercies, and to prize, and put in for your share in those Mercies, which purely and unmixtly Are in, and from, and for, and to himself. The sure Mercies of David. Second branch of Information.
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Thirdly, Take notice how vainly and ignorantly the Philosophers and other wisemen of the world, have discoursed of the Rise and Ruine of the Nations and Kingdoms of the world:
Thirdly, Take notice how vainly and ignorantly the Philosophers and other Wise men of the world, have discoursed of the Rise and Ruin of the nations and Kingdoms of the world:
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and the Reasons and Causes of all these alterations and confusions that befall the great and mighty Empires and Dominions of the World, discovered to the sons of men;
and the Reasons and Causes of all these alterations and confusions that befall the great and mighty Empires and Dominions of the World, discovered to the Sons of men;
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namely, the deliverance and enlargement of the Church, and therein the propagation and exaltation of the Kingdom of his dear Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the great end of ends, they have been ignorant of:
namely, the deliverance and enlargement of the Church, and therein the propagation and exaltation of the Kingdom of his dear Son, the Lord jesus christ, the great end of ends, they have been ignorant of:
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He thought he was his own man. As when God sent Israel into Captivity, the Babylonian Tyrant minded nothing but his own lusts, his pride, and his cruelty, his ambition, and covetousnesse; and yet he was but Gods Rod and Staff, to beat and correct his hypocriticall, and rebellious children.
He Thought he was his own man. As when God sent Israel into Captivity, the Babylonian Tyrant minded nothing but his own Lustiest, his pride, and his cruelty, his ambition, and covetousness; and yet he was but God's Rod and Staff, to beatrice and correct his hypocritical, and rebellious children.
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Truely, When Princes and their people combine and conspire to come from afar, with their united forces to battle with the Church, it is but many times to bring their own Throats to be cut, to save the people of God the labour of longer marches, and harder sieges.
Truly, When Princes and their people combine and conspire to come from afar, with their united forces to battle with the Church, it is but many times to bring their own Throats to be Cut, to save the people of God the labour of longer marches, and harder sieges.
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Fifthly, This Doctrine takes away all ground of boasting, and contention, about the Instruments which God useth in bringing down the strength and pride of the enemy.
Fifthly, This Doctrine Takes away all ground of boasting, and contention, about the Instruments which God uses in bringing down the strength and pride of the enemy.
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I speak not this to obscure and eclipse the praise of any, whose fidelity and valour, in the dangerous and daring undertakings of this later age, have deserved as highly from this Nation,
I speak not this to Obscure and eclipse the praise of any, whose Fidis and valour, in the dangerous and daring undertakings of this later age, have deserved as highly from this nation,
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I speak it to the same end, that the Apostle layes in his Caution about faithfull Ministers of the Gospel, That you be not puffed up for one against another:
I speak it to the same end, that the Apostle lays in his Caution about faithful Ministers of the Gospel, That you be not puffed up for one against Another:
and all the Malignant powers of the earth, an eye to his Church, respect to his people? Doth God do these great things for his Churches sake? For his peoples sake? See then how much we stand engaged to God this day.
and all the Malignant Powers of the earth, an eye to his Church, respect to his people? Does God do these great things for his Churches sake? For his peoples sake? See then how much we stand engaged to God this day.
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Hath not God (my Brethren) done as much for England, as ever he did for Israel? Hath not God for Englands sake, sent to Babylon, and brought down all their Barres?
Hath not God (my Brothers) done as much for England, as ever he did for Israel? Hath not God for Englands sake, sent to Babylon, and brought down all their Bars?
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You may please to observe, That ever after Israel was in Babylon, all the enemies of the Church, to the end of the world, are called Assyrians, as Mich. 5.5. This man (speaking of Christ ) shall be the peace when the Assyrian shall come into our Land, &c. And Babylonians, especially Rome, with all the Antichristian enemies of the Church, they are called Babylon. Rome is Babylon, and all the Popish and Antichristian multitude, are Babylonians; which now in these three Kingdoms have taken up Arms against Christ, his Government and people;
You may please to observe, That ever After Israel was in Babylon, all the enemies of the Church, to the end of the world, Are called Assyrians, as Mich. 5.5. This man (speaking of christ) shall be the peace when the assyrian shall come into our Land, etc. And Babylonians, especially Room, with all the Antichristian enemies of the Church, they Are called Babylon. Rome is Babylon, and all the Popish and Antichristian multitude, Are Babylonians; which now in these three Kingdoms have taken up Arms against christ, his Government and people;
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and what a sad thing is it my Brethren, to see our King in the head of an Army of Babylonians, refusing as it were to be called, the King of England, Scotland,
and what a sad thing is it my Brothers, to see our King in the head of an Army of Babylonians, refusing as it were to be called, the King of England, Scotland,
But now I say, hath not God in a great measure fulfill'd my Text upon our Babylonish enemies, in bringing down their Barres? take them in which of the senses you will, abovementioned;
But now I say, hath not God in a great measure fulfilled my Text upon our Babylonish enemies, in bringing down their Bars? take them in which of the Senses you will, abovementioned;
take them with Sanches for Impedimenta, &c. The Impediments and Remora's, which lay in the way of Reformation, and Deliverance of Gods people out of that Romish bondage, wherein they and the Ordinances were taken Captive; (for though we were not in Babylon, yet Babylon was in the midst of us:
take them with Sanches for Impedimenta, etc. The Impediments and Remora's, which lay in the Way of Reformation, and Deliverance of God's people out of that Romish bondage, wherein they and the Ordinances were taken Captive; (for though we were not in Babylon, yet Babylon was in the midst of us:
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Rome was among us, though we were not in Rome ) Prelacy, and the Prelaticall Clergy, Priests and Jesuites, Ceremonies and Service-Book, Star-Chambers and High-Commission Court, with all the appurtenances:
Room was among us, though we were not in Rome) Prelacy, and the Prelatical Clergy, Priests and Jesuits, Ceremonies and Service book, Star-Chambers and Highcommission Court, with all the appurtenances:
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and seemingly impregnable Fortifications which God hath brought down, even of late, and delivered up into the hands of your Armies, (to passe by in silence these great things done formerly since the beginning of these Civill Wars.)
and seemingly impregnable Fortifications which God hath brought down, even of late, and Delivered up into the hands of your Armies, (to pass by in silence these great things done formerly since the beginning of these Civil Wars.)
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the Armies that the King of Babylon had raised in all his Empire, to make resistance against the Medes and Persians, ut supra. And hath not God brought down these also before your Victorious Forces? Not to mention Edgehill, Newbury, York, &c. Surely, the marchings of your new Model, under that renowned Generall, Sir Thomas Fairfax, that despised, and despaired Army; despised of enemies,
the Armies that the King of Babylon had raised in all his Empire, to make resistance against the Medes and Persians, ut supra. And hath not God brought down these also before your Victorious Forces? Not to mention Edgehill, Newbury, York, etc. Surely, the marchings of your new Model, under that renowned General, Sir Thomas Fairfax, that despised, and despaired Army; despised of enemies,
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save onely, that did not lie so expressely in the Commission of this Joshua, to smite, as it was in the Commission of that Joshua, which you may read, Deut. 7.2.
save only, that did not lie so expressly in the Commission of this joshua, to smite, as it was in the Commission of that joshua, which you may read, Deuteronomy 7.2.
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Never History since Joshua 's dayes, can file up so many glorious Victories, upon such long and tedious marches, accomplished by one Army in so short a time. The fruits whereof are,
Never History since joshua is days, can file up so many glorious Victories, upon such long and tedious marches, accomplished by one Army in so short a time. The fruits whereof Are,
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such a one, one would think that very instrument, prophesied of by the Prophet Isaiah: Behold (saith God) I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth:
such a one, one would think that very Instrument, prophesied of by the Prophet Isaiah: Behold (Says God) I will make thee a new sharp threshing Instrument having teeth:
I think those mountains and hills, those proud presumptuous and blasphemous Armies, have been pretty well thresht by this New instrument in the hand of our Redeemer;
I think those Mountains and hills, those proud presumptuous and blasphemous Armies, have been pretty well threshed by this New Instrument in the hand of our Redeemer;
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Is there any of them here that jeered and scorned that New Instrument? that have despised that New Model, as if it consisted of a company of feeble unskilfull boys, rather then men of War:
Is there any of them Here that jeered and scorned that New Instrument? that have despised that New Model, as if it consisted of a company of feeble unskilful boys, rather then men of War:
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Yea, many days and nights did our Armies and their worthy Commanders march to the relief of their Brethren, whose destruction else would have filled the Land with the saddest lamentations that ever have been heard in England since the beginning of this unnaturall War.
Yea, many days and nights did our Armies and their worthy Commanders march to the relief of their Brothers, whose destruction Else would have filled the Land with the Saddest lamentations that ever have been herd in England since the beginning of this unnatural War.
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and had providence cast that successe upon the enemie, which he hath mercifully and miraculously blest and honoured your Armies withall, we had known, to our sorrow, before this time.
and had providence cast that success upon the enemy, which he hath mercifully and miraculously blessed and honoured your Armies withal, we had known, to our sorrow, before this time.
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4. The great and gracious hopes of a full and speedy regaining of the West, the poor almost-desolate West, which was as a garden of Eden before the enemy,
4. The great and gracious hope's of a full and speedy regaining of the West, the poor almost-desolate West, which was as a garden of Eden before the enemy,
5. A fifth fruit is, The opening of the passages of Trade and Traffick, which a long time have been obstructed, to the great impoveaishing of this City,
5. A fifth fruit is, The opening of the passages of Trade and Traffic, which a long time have been obstructed, to the great impoveaishing of this city,
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10. And lastly, which is all, A fair and hopefull possibility yea probability (if our murmure and unbelief do not wheel us back again into the wildernesse) of putting an end, this Summer, to the bleeding distractions of this poor languishing Kingdom,
10. And lastly, which is all, A fair and hopeful possibility yea probability (if our murmur and unbelief do not wheel us back again into the Wilderness) of putting an end, this Summer, to the bleeding distractions of this poor languishing Kingdom,
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God hath given you gracious demonstrations, that when men go faithfully and cordially about their businesse, what a world of work may be done in a little time.
God hath given you gracious demonstrations, that when men go faithfully and cordially about their business, what a world of work may be done in a little time.
God hath a people in England, for whose sake he hath sent to Babylon, and brought down the cry of the Nobles, &c. Who they be, or how you may know whether you be of the number of them for whose sakes God hath done these things, I shall give an hint in the close of the Work.
God hath a people in England, for whose sake he hath sent to Babylon, and brought down the cry of the Nobles, etc. Who they be, or how you may know whither you be of the number of them for whose sakes God hath done these things, I shall give an hint in the close of the Work.
And now, Honoured Senatours, studie your Renders, What shall I render to the Lord? &c. Studie what you should do for the Lords sake, who hath done so much for yours.
And now, Honoured Senators, study your Renders, What shall I render to the Lord? etc. Study what you should do for the lords sake, who hath done so much for yours.
Will you give me leave to by your Remembrancer? I will do it with all Humility, Fidelity and Plainnesse, being encouraged thereto by former experience of your candid and Christian entertainment of the faithfulnesse and facenesse of those whom you have called to this Service.
Will you give me leave to by your Remembrancer? I will do it with all Humility, Fidis and Plainness, being encouraged thereto by former experience of your candid and Christian entertainment of the faithfulness and facenesse of those whom you have called to this Service.
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God hath lifted you up, and set you upon the highest Throne in the Kingdom, The Throne of Legislative power: Every one of you resemble the person of a Prince; you are so many little kings.
God hath lifted you up, and Set you upon the highest Throne in the Kingdom, The Throne of Legislative power: Every one of you resemble the person of a Prince; you Are so many little Kings.
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And God hath given you admirable Successes (ever since he call'd you together) to the astonishment of all that see or hear of the Lords goings forth with you and for you:
And God hath given you admirable Successes (ever since he called you together) to the astonishment of all that see or hear of the lords goings forth with you and for you:
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O now take heed, I beseech you, that these do not become temptations and snares to you, whereby your hearts should be lifted up above your brethren, that they should become cheap and vile in your eyes.
Oh now take heed, I beseech you, that these do not become temptations and snares to you, whereby your hearts should be lifted up above your brothers, that they should become cheap and vile in your eyes.
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humble your selves in the presence of God for the pride of your heart, as it is said of Hezekiah in the next verse, Why should there be wrath upon you,
humble your selves in the presence of God for the pride of your heart, as it is said of Hezekiah in the next verse, Why should there be wrath upon you,
2. For the Lords sake take heed of self-interests, and by-ends: Where these prevail, there can be nothing done for the Lords sake: Either the Lords work is not done,
2. For the lords sake take heed of self-interests, and by-ends: Where these prevail, there can be nothing done for the lords sake: Either the lords work is not done,
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Hence it was that Jehu 's zeal in doing execution upon the house of Ahab, when God comes to reckon, is set upon the score of Murder, Hos. 1. Jehu writes service, God writes murder: Jehu sets down zeal, God sets down blood; and all because he did the Lords work in the pursuit of his own base and sinfull ends and interests. O that you would shake off these Vipers from your hands and hearts.
Hence it was that Jehu is zeal in doing execution upon the house of Ahab, when God comes to reckon, is Set upon the score of Murder, Hos. 1. Jehu writes service, God writes murder: Jehu sets down zeal, God sets down blood; and all Because he did the lords work in the pursuit of his own base and sinful ends and interests. Oh that you would shake off these Vipers from your hands and hearts.
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and the Rule and Regiment of this Kingdom he hath committed to Monarchies, Aristocracies, or Democracies, as the severall combinations and associations of the people shall between themselves think good to elect and erect. God leaves people to their own liberty in this case.
and the Rule and Regiment of this Kingdom he hath committed to Monarchies, Aristocracies, or Democracies, as the several combinations and associations of the people shall between themselves think good to elect and erect. God leaves people to their own liberty in this case.
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The Greek reads it, NONLATINALPHABET, To every humane Creation. Civill Government, in the kindes or species of it, is as it were but the creature of man,
The Greek reads it,, To every humane Creation. Civil Government, in the Kinds or species of it, is as it were but the creature of man,
As he hath an inward and Spirituall Government in the Conscience, which is onely his Throne; so he hath an outward Kingdom, which he doth visibly exercise in his Church,
As he hath an inward and Spiritual Government in the Conscience, which is only his Throne; so he hath an outward Kingdom, which he does visibly exercise in his Church,
but to govern his people according to them • … Go teach all Nations: Feed the flock whereof the holy Ghost hath made you overseers. He that ruleth, with diligence.
but to govern his people according to them • … Go teach all nations: Feed the flock whereof the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers. He that Ruleth, with diligence.
And God hath set in his Church Governments. The spirit of the Prophets is subject to the Prophets, 1 Cor. 14.32. 4. In that he hath commanded all the people and subjects of this Kingdom to be obedient (in the Lord) unto these Officers.
And God hath Set in his Church Governments. The Spirit of the prophets is Subject to the prophets, 1 Cor. 14.32. 4. In that he hath commanded all the people and subject's of this Kingdom to be obedient (in the Lord) unto these Officers.
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and, They watch for your souls, &c. 5. In that Christ hath appointed penalties to be inflicted upon the stubborn and disobedient, proper to this Government:
and, They watch for your Souls, etc. 5. In that christ hath appointed penalties to be inflicted upon the stubborn and disobedient, proper to this Government:
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it will be your honour in the eyes of your own people, and strangers abroad, who will certainly say, O what Nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for? (surely Reformation is the great thing which the Saints this day in England and in the three Kingdoms have prayed for) And what Nation is there so great, that hath Statutes and Judgements so righteous as all that Law of Reformation is, which Englands Parliament have set up?
it will be your honour in the eyes of your own people, and Strangers abroad, who will Certainly say, Oh what nation is there so great, who hath God so High unto them as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for? (surely Reformation is the great thing which the Saints this day in England and in the three Kingdoms have prayed for) And what nation is there so great, that hath Statutes and Judgments so righteous as all that Law of Reformation is, which Englands Parliament have Set up?
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and render your selves cheap and contemptible to all the reformed Churches, who do certainly stand at a gaze upon Englands Parliament and Assembly, expecting not onely that you should follow them,
and render your selves cheap and contemptible to all the reformed Churches, who do Certainly stand At a gaze upon Englands Parliament and Assembly, expecting not only that you should follow them,
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but that you should hold forth to all the Christian world the most full, purest and glorious Reformation that hath been since the Churches have begun to shake off the yoke of Antichristian Bondage.
but that you should hold forth to all the Christian world the most full, Purest and glorious Reformation that hath been since the Churches have begun to shake off the yoke of Antichristian Bondage.
You have done admirably in the destructive and purging part of Reformation: with Hezekiah, You have brought out the uncleannesse that was found in the Temple of the Lord.
You have done admirably in the destructive and purging part of Reformation: with Hezekiah, You have brought out the uncleanness that was found in the Temple of the Lord.
You have pulled up every plant which by our heavenly Father hath not planted, and taken out of his Kingdom whatsoever did offend; and the Lord blesse you for it.
You have pulled up every plant which by our heavenly Father hath not planted, and taken out of his Kingdom whatsoever did offend; and the Lord bless you for it.
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Now therefore, that your work and your blessing may be compleat, studie to be answerable in the positive and erective part of Reformation; that as you have left nothing that Jesus Christ would have removed,
Now Therefore, that your work and your blessing may be complete, study to be answerable in the positive and erective part of Reformation; that as you have left nothing that jesus christ would have removed,
Tell me, I beseech you, what have you got by Delays? Who hath been a gainer by them? Not Jesus Christ, not you, not the work of Reformation. I know none that have gained by these unhappie Obstructions,
Tell me, I beseech you, what have you god by Delays? Who hath been a gainer by them? Not jesus christ, not you, not the work of Reformation. I know none that have gained by these unhappy Obstructions,
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even those that are under the Parliaments command (not to speak of those that lie under the Villanies and Violences of the enemy) I say it would make your bowels ake,
even those that Are under the Parliaments command (not to speak of those that lie under the Villainies and Violences of the enemy) I say it would make your bowels ache,
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and where there is, they know not what to do with their Congregations, for want of a Government: So that in the mean time the greatest part turn profane;
and where there is, they know not what to do with their Congregations, for want of a Government: So that in the mean time the greatest part turn profane;
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and seduced into some way or other, of Heresie or Schism, because there is neither hand nor instrument to take these Foxes, the little Foxes that spoil the Vines, that now begin to have tender Grapes.
and seduced into Some Way or other, of Heresy or Schism, Because there is neither hand nor Instrument to take these Foxes, the little Foxes that spoil the Vines, that now begin to have tender Grapes.
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If you mean that England shall be turned into a wildernesse, and be over-run with Atheism, and Heresie, and Prophanenesse, and Blasphemy, you may hold your hands;
If you mean that England shall be turned into a Wilderness, and be overrun with Atheism, and Heresy, and Profaneness, and Blasphemy, you may hold your hands;
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better it should be devoured by plague and pestilence; (the Arrows whereof flie so thick abroad, that they darken the very Heavens over our heads) till man and beast were destroyed off the face of this good Land, rather then this should come to passe:
better it should be devoured by plague and pestilence; (the Arrows whereof fly so thick abroad, that they darken the very Heavens over our Heads) till man and beast were destroyed off the face of this good Land, rather then this should come to pass:
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Therefore, for the Lords sake, for the Lords sake, and again I say, for the Lords sake, make haste; be through, be speedy in your Reformation. Would you not stay long for a Deliverance, let not Christ stay long for a Reformation. In both respects, hear what an Heathen Emperour could advise and command:
Therefore, for the lords sake, for the lords sake, and again I say, for the lords sake, make haste; be through, be speedy in your Reformation. Would you not stay long for a Deliverance, let not christ stay long for a Reformation. In both respects, hear what an Heathen Emperor could Advice and command:
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and make a Rule about the Lords Table: But be sure, make it so thick and so high, that not a Dog may creep through, or leap over, to eat the Childrens Bread; not one (I mean) that appears to be so; for secret things we must leave to the Lord to judge.
and make a Rule about the lords Table: But be sure, make it so thick and so high, that not a Dog may creep through, or leap over, to eat the Children's Bred; not one (I mean) that appears to be so; for secret things we must leave to the Lord to judge.
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Are there any kinde of sinners think you, that Jesus Christ would have excluded from that holy Mystery? If any, then all of the same Nature and Influence; for what if you should keep out seventy, yea, seven thousand, sins and sinners from the Sacrament, and let but one scandalous sinner come, would not he be found a Crucifier of the Son of God? yea,
are there any kind of Sinners think you, that jesus christ would have excluded from that holy Mystery? If any, then all of the same Nature and Influence; for what if you should keep out seventy, yea, seven thousand, Sins and Sinners from the Sacrament, and let but one scandalous sinner come, would not he be found a Crucifier of the Son of God? yea,
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it is not in the power of Elderships, nor Classes, nor Assemblies, or Parliaments, nor any body in the World, to suspend any one kinde of sin or sinner from that Holy Feast. Honourable and Beloved:
it is not in the power of Elderships, nor Classes, nor Assemblies, or Parliaments, nor any body in the World, to suspend any one kind of since or sinner from that Holy Feast. Honourable and beloved:
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For suppose God should say, The Irish shall not spill your blood; Prince Ruperts Army shall not drink your blood; Hoptons Army shall not; Gorings Army shall not; Greenvils shall not; the Clubmen shall not;
For suppose God should say, The Irish shall not spill your blood; Prince Ruperts Army shall not drink your blood; Hoptons Army shall not; Gorings Army shall not; Greenvils shall not; the Clubmen shall not;
and so name seven, yea, seven times seven Armies, and Nations, and yet give Commission or leave but for one Army, one Nation, in all the world, to eat your flesh, and drink your blood;
and so name seven, yea, seven times seven Armies, and nations, and yet give Commission or leave but for one Army, one nation, in all the world, to eat your Flesh, and drink your blood;
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what would it avail you, that the rest were suspended and restrained? O give not the Lord Jesus occasion to say of you, as sometime David said of Nabal: Surely, In vain have I kept all that these men have;
what would it avail you, that the rest were suspended and restrained? O give not the Lord jesus occasion to say of you, as sometime David said of Nabal: Surely, In vain have I kept all that these men have;
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Purge the Sacrament, and purge it throughly; And then hasten the setting up of that Ordinance in all Congregations (where there be a competent number fit for it.) Behold, the children cry for this bread, and there is none to give it unto them: Behold, The Spouse of Christ is sick of love and hunger; and therefore, hasten to stay her with this bread, and comfort her with these flagons, that she may eat and drink,
Purge the Sacrament, and purge it thoroughly; And then hasten the setting up of that Ordinance in all Congregations (where there be a competent number fit for it.) Behold, the children cry for this bred, and there is none to give it unto them: Behold, The Spouse of christ is sick of love and hunger; and Therefore, hasten to stay her with this bred, and Comfort her with these flagons, that she may eat and drink,
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What can you do more answerably by way of return, for the Lords sake, then to bring down his enemies, and slay them before his face? Behold, shall God for your sake, not suffer Parliament-Traitors,
What can you do more answerably by Way of return, for the lords sake, then to bring down his enemies, and slay them before his face? Behold, shall God for your sake, not suffer Parliament-Traitors,
O hear the complaints of your poor Brethren that are opprest by inferiour Committees in any part of the Kingdom, that none that sit under your shadow, may have just cause to say, You have pull'd down one Star-Chamber, and set up hundreds: Look to your wounded Souldiers; to the poor women that have been made widows, and children that have been made fatherlesse in the Parliaments Service;
Oh hear the complaints of your poor Brothers that Are oppressed by inferior Committees in any part of the Kingdom, that none that fit under your shadow, may have just cause to say, You have pulled down one Star-chamber, and Set up hundreds: Look to your wounded Soldiers; to the poor women that have been made Widows, and children that have been made fatherless in the Parliaments Service;
Look to these Families, many whereof have been of good estates, that by this unnaturall War, and for owning you, and your work, have been driven from their habitations, destitute and naked,
Look to these Families, many whereof have been of good estates, that by this unnatural War, and for owning you, and your work, have been driven from their habitations, destitute and naked,
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by making some other provisions for your wounded Souldiers, that the Collections in the City, might be imployed for the relief of such as are ready to give up the ghost at our doors,
by making Some other provisions for your wounded Soldiers, that the Collections in the city, might be employed for the relief of such as Are ready to give up the ghost At our doors,
and we have not wherewith to relieve their souls? This is a work that much concerns Jesus Christ; for he hath said it, In as much as ye have done it to one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me.
and we have not wherewith to relieve their Souls? This is a work that much concerns jesus christ; for he hath said it, In as much as you have done it to one of the least of these, you have done it unto me.
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God hath avenged you in the blood of base and wicked men, do you avenge God in the blood of your base and sinfull lusts. God hath pulled down the strong holds of your enemies,
God hath avenged you in the blood of base and wicked men, do you avenge God in the blood of your base and sinful Lustiest. God hath pulled down the strong holds of your enemies,
and come and stand before me in this house, which called by my Name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? O let us not be the reproach of victories; let us not sin against, much lesse sin upon, sin because of our deliverances: It is pity fair weather should do any harm.
and come and stand before me in this house, which called by my Name, and say, We Are Delivered to do all these abominations? Oh let us not be the reproach of victories; let us not sin against, much less since upon, sin Because of our Deliverances: It is pity fair weather should do any harm.
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Do ye thus requite the Lord, O foolish people, and unwise? O let us put these lusts to flight, to death; whose cry hath been in Gods ears, calling for vengeance so long, on us, and on the Nation:
Do you thus requite the Lord, Oh foolish people, and unwise? Oh let us put these Lustiest to flight, to death; whose cry hath been in God's ears, calling for vengeance so long, on us, and on the nation:
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as Isaac. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, wichh is your reasonable service.
as Isaac. I beseech you Therefore, brothers, by the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, wichh is your reasonable service.
and serve it with our Estates, our Counsells, our Prayers, our persons, and if need be, our lives and blood: Christ hath not deserted us, let not us desert Christ. And to this purpose;
and serve it with our Estates, our Counsels, our Prayers, our Persons, and if need be, our lives and blood: christ hath not deserted us, let not us desert christ. And to this purpose;
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that as the Light turns sin into rebellion, so the Covenant might aggravate rebellion into perjury. How may we expect for this, That God should strengthen the hand,
that as the Light turns sin into rebellion, so the Covenant might aggravate rebellion into perjury. How may we expect for this, That God should strengthen the hand,
and sharpen the sword of the enemy, which for a while he hath in mercy weakned and blunted, and let it in upon us, with Commission, To avenge the quarrell of the Covenant? O let us be wise to Salvation,
and sharpen the sword of the enemy, which for a while he hath in mercy weakened and blunted, and let it in upon us, with Commission, To avenge the quarrel of the Covenant? Oh let us be wise to Salvation,
Now therefore, holy Bretheren, Partakers of the Heavenly Calling, let us every one in our stations and callings, stir up our selves to be active for God, who hath been mighty for us.
Now Therefore, holy Brethren, Partakers of the Heavenly Calling, let us every one in our stations and callings, stir up our selves to be active for God, who hath been mighty for us.
Hereby we shall know that we are of the number of those for whose sake God hath done these great things, (and will do yet greater) when we finde our hearts raised and enlarged to do great things for him:
Hereby we shall know that we Are of the number of those for whose sake God hath done these great things, (and will do yet greater) when we find our hearts raised and enlarged to do great things for him:
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Deliverances, and deliverances for our sake; Victories, and victories not onely by divine leave, but with divine love, love to our persons, and love to our prayers, &c. These be deliverances indeed; Victories worth the having;
Deliverances, and Deliverances for our sake; Victories, and victories not only by divine leave, but with divine love, love to our Persons, and love to our Prayers, etc. These be Deliverances indeed; Victories worth the having;
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NONLATINALPHABET homines facinorosi pro Patriae lustratione morti devoti, qui diris execrationibus obruti magno cum totius populi tripudio interficiebantur, Steph. NONLATINALPHABET Sacri Homines, Budaeus.
homines facinorosi Pro Patriae lustration morti devoti, qui diris execrationibus obruti magno cum totius People tripudio interficiebantur, Stephen Sacri Homines, Budaeus.
Isai. 45.4. Nihil minus vulgo creduum fuit quam illius Monarchae ruina cencussum suisse orbent ut in patriam redirent Judaei qui tunc abjectissimi erant in hominum oculis, Calv.
Isaiah 45.4. Nihil minus vulgo creduum fuit quam Illius Monarchy ruina cencussum suisse orbent ut in Patriam redirent Judaei qui tunc abjectissimi Erant in hominum oculis, Calvin
Humilitas semper volat licet repere videatur instar avis volitantis, alas ad solem habentis, rostreque pendentis Guil. Paris. Perit omne judicium, ubi res transit in affectum.
Humilitas semper Volatile licet repere Videatur instar avis volitantis, alas ad solemn habentis, rostreque pendentis Guile paris. Perit omne judicium, ubi Rest transit in affectum.
Matth. 28.19. Acts 20.28. Rom. 12.8. 1 Cor. 12.28. NONLATINALPHABET. Presbyterorum ordinem declarat qui disciplinae & Politiae Ecclesiastica custodes erant.
Matthew 28.19. Acts 20.28. Rom. 12.8. 1 Cor. 12.28.. Presbyterorum ordinem Declarat qui Discipline & Politiae Ecclesiastica custodes Erant.
