The Lord of Hosts: or, God guarding the camp of the saints, and the beloved city. Revel. 20.9. Wherein is declared, that God is now rising as a man of warr in the saints, by whom he will destroy all the oppressors and oppressions of men; with salvation and settlement to the kingdomes of the earth. / By William Erbery.
but God dwelling in flesh, defending and Saving himself in the Saints from the power of flesh in the world, oppressing his Glorious Appearance in them; the Oppressor shall cease.
but God Dwelling in Flesh, defending and Saving himself in the Saints from the power of Flesh in the world, oppressing his Glorious Appearance in them; the Oppressor shall cease.
This in short is the sense and summ of that Scripture, I will encamp about mine House, &c. What is the House of God, but God dwelling in the flesh of the Saints,
This in short is the sense and sum of that Scripture, I will encamp about mine House, etc. What is the House of God, but God Dwelling in the Flesh of the Saints,
though in weakest flesh and lowest forms, the Lord of Hosts owns as his Army, in whom he Goes forth defending and saving himself and them from all the powers of flesh without and within, opposing and oppressing his Appearance and Glory in them:
though in Weakest Flesh and lowest forms, the Lord of Hosts owns as his Army, in whom he Goes forth defending and Saving himself and them from all the Powers of Flesh without and within, opposing and oppressing his Appearance and Glory in them:
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for that House of God which the Prophets point at, and plainly tell to be built in the last days, is nothing but the mystery of God when 'tis finished, Rev. 10.7.
for that House of God which the prophets point At, and plainly tell to be built in the last days, is nothing but the mystery of God when it's finished, Rev. 10.7.
or in many waters, ver. 3, 4. The Lord sitteth also upon the Floods; his glorious voice in every other creature commanding forth his appearance in them:
or in many waters, ver. 3, 4. The Lord Sitteth also upon the Floods; his glorious voice in every other creature commanding forth his appearance in them:
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the Saints in a speciall manner being called the House of God, his holy Temple, and habitation of his Holiness, the Holy of Holyest, wherein all his glory appears,
the Saints in a special manner being called the House of God, his holy Temple, and habitation of his Holiness, the Holy of Holiest, wherein all his glory appears,
yet the Saints shall first appear in Glory, and Gods appearance be first manifested in them, they being therefore called, The first fruits of the Creation, that is, of all mankinde, who are indeed the lump and full crop;
yet the Saints shall First appear in Glory, and God's appearance be First manifested in them, they being Therefore called, The First fruits of the Creation, that is, of all mankind, who Are indeed the lump and full crop;
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then no sin, nothing but salvation shall appear, as we shall shew another time: And therefore as no Man is holy Now, but God onely, the Holy, holy, holy;
then no since, nothing but salvation shall appear, as we shall show Another time: And Therefore as no Man is holy Now, but God only, the Holy, holy, holy;
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The people say indeed, The time is not yet come that the house of the Lord should be built, (Hagg. 1.2.), that God should be exalted and set up in the Saints:
The people say indeed, The time is not yet come that the house of the Lord should be built, (Haggai 1.2.), that God should be exalted and Set up in the Saints:
that is, as the glory of the Gospel was above that of the Law, so the glory of the saints in the last dayes shall be far more excellent and glorious then all the Churches of saints at first,
that is, as the glory of the Gospel was above that of the Law, so the glory of the Saints in the last days shall be Far more excellent and glorious then all the Churches of Saints At First,
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For in this house (saith God) I will give peace. What wars did alwayes trouble the state of the legall Church of the Jews? yea, the first Churches of Christ were full of wranglings and strife among themselves, with sufferings from the world:
For in this house (Says God) I will give peace. What wars did always trouble the state of the Legal Church of the jews? yea, the First Churches of christ were full of wranglings and strife among themselves, with sufferings from the world:
so Ephraim shall not envie Judah nor Judah vex Ephraim; saints in one form shall not vex those in another, but both shall flee upon the shoulders of the Philistines, towards the West, they shall spoil them of the East together,
so Ephraim shall not envy Judah nor Judah vex Ephraim; Saints in one from shall not vex those in Another, but both shall flee upon the shoulders of the philistines, towards the West, they shall spoil them of the East together,
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they must die to that, and have that destroyed by the saints, or by God in them, that at last the saints may be their saviours, save them and their Nation and Kingdom from all their oppressors and oppressions,
they must die to that, and have that destroyed by the Saints, or by God in them, that At last the Saints may be their Saviors, save them and their nation and Kingdom from all their Oppressors's and oppressions,
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Saviours shall rise from mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau, and the kingdom shall be the Lords, Obad. 21. What's Zion but the hill where Gods house was built, where God dwelt and delighted in, that's the saints in truth:
Saviors shall rise from mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau, and the Kingdom shall be the lords, Obadiah 21. What's Zion but the hill where God's house was built, where God dwelled and delighted in, that's the Saints in truth:
from hence faviours shall arise, and judge the mount of Esau; that is, as the Apostle expounds, 1 Cor. 6.2. The Saints shall judge the world, and Angels also;
from hence faviours shall arise, and judge the mount of Esau; that is, as the Apostle expounds, 1 Cor. 6.2. The Saints shall judge the world, and Angels also;
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yea, saints themselves slying above their brethren, and beyond their reach, as living alone in their strangenesse of spirit, making their nest in the Starres, these like Lucifer the son of the morning, must come down,
yea, Saints themselves slying above their brothers, and beyond their reach, as living alone in their strangeness of Spirit, making their nest in the Stars, these like Lucifer the son of the morning, must come down,
I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, them that rejoyce in my highnesse, Isa. 13.1, 2. Who are these sanctified ones? not onely Cyrus and his companions;
I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, them that rejoice in my highness, Isaiah 13.1, 2. Who Are these sanctified ones? not only Cyrus and his Sodales;
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that is, God in the saints shall judge the Nations with righteousnesse, and govern the people with his truth, Psal. 67.4, 7. This Judgement-day, or coming of God to judge, is the joyfullest news which ever the world heard:
that is, God in the Saints shall judge the nations with righteousness, and govern the people with his truth, Psalm 67.4, 7. This Judgement-day, or coming of God to judge, is the joyfullest news which ever the world herd:
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therefore there is so much joy expressed in heaven, and earth, and sea, and all the trees of the field to clap their hands, for hee cometh, hee cometh to judge;
Therefore there is so much joy expressed in heaven, and earth, and sea, and all the trees of the field to clap their hands, for he comes, he comes to judge;
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Indeed, before God comes to judge, confusion and a consuming fire goes before him, Psal. 97.2. therefore in that respect the Judgement-day is dreadful and terrible to flesh, and formall powers, to be consumed by him, 2 Cor. 5.11.
Indeed, before God comes to judge, confusion and a consuming fire Goes before him, Psalm 97.2. Therefore in that respect the Judgement-day is dreadful and terrible to Flesh, and formal Powers, to be consumed by him, 2 Cor. 5.11.
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And how doth all this come to passe, but because the House of the Lord, the City of God is so built and set on high? God so appearing in the saints, that the sons of them that afflicted them,
And how does all this come to pass, but Because the House of the Lord, the city of God is so built and Set on high? God so appearing in the Saints, that the Sons of them that afflicted them,
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not to flesh, but to God manifest in their flesh, whom they shall call The City of the Lord, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel, Isa. 60. ver. 14, 18. This is the House of God, and God will encamp about this house:
not to Flesh, but to God manifest in their Flesh, whom they shall call The city of the Lord, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel, Isaiah 60. ver. 14, 18. This is the House of God, and God will encamp about this house:
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but most true it is, that as mans salvation is called the salvation of God, Isa. 52.10. so when God shall save himself, man shall do nothing but see God and his salvation in him, Isa. 59. Therefore when the saints were to passe out of Egypt thorow the red sea, they were to stand still and see the salvation of God:
but most true it is, that as men salvation is called the salvation of God, Isaiah 52.10. so when God shall save himself, man shall do nothing but see God and his salvation in him, Isaiah 59. Therefore when the Saints were to pass out of Egypt thorough the read sea, they were to stand still and see the salvation of God:
but God comes reigning and riding on an Asse, that is, Revealing himself in majesty and glory in the basest of men, men counted so of the Kingdom, despised and dull fellows:
but God comes reigning and riding on an Ass, that is, Revealing himself in majesty and glory in the Basest of men, men counted so of the Kingdom, despised and dull Fellows:
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though both have been destroyed by it, and None saved thereby as yet, but the Common Interest and freedom of Saints, who lest they might bee markt as Rebels by Men, God stampt them with the authority of a Parliament, at first, to break the beginning of their bondage;
though both have been destroyed by it, and None saved thereby as yet, but the Common Interest and freedom of Saints, who lest they might be marked as Rebels by Men, God stamped them with the Authority of a Parliament, At First, to break the beginning of their bondage;
I speak this, that the more glorious God appears in us, the more glorious all the Saints appear with us in God, as 'tis, Zach. 14.5. The Lord my God shall come, and all the Saints with thee;
I speak this, that the more glorious God appears in us, the more glorious all the Saints appear with us in God, as it's, Zach 14.5. The Lord my God shall come, and all the Saints with thee;
3. The more glorious any deliverance is, which God will manifest in and by his appearance in the Saints, the more generall and publique the deliverance will be, not of a King or a Parliament,
3. The more glorious any deliverance is, which God will manifest in and by his appearance in the Saints, the more general and public the deliverance will be, not of a King or a Parliament,
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Fourthly, as God is not to be known nor considered in his naked being, but as cloathed with flesh, God manifest in flesh, that's the mystery of godliness:
Fourthly, as God is not to be known nor considered in his naked being, but as clothed with Flesh, God manifest in Flesh, that's the mystery of godliness:
The woman is the weaker vessel, and the saints in this Land were the weakest party for power, the fewest for number, two or three in a Parish persecuted by King, Lords,
The woman is the Weaker vessel, and the Saints in this Land were the Weakest party for power, the fewest for number, two or three in a Parish persecuted by King, lords,
that is, by dividing King and Parliament, and by dividing Prelates and Presbyters, the Saints have got liberty and freedom in their states and spirits to serve God,
that is, by dividing King and Parliament, and by dividing Prelates and Presbyters, the Saints have god liberty and freedom in their states and spirits to serve God,
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Alas, they were men most quiet in the Land, or lambs in the midst of wolves, they would not hurt, they could not hate those who hated and abhorred them, and God in them;
Alas, they were men most quiet in the Land, or Lambs in the midst of wolves, they would not hurt, they could not hate those who hated and abhorred them, and God in them;
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so God dwelling in the saints, though long hid and buried in their flesh, yet now hath raised himself and them also with him, that as he is the Camp, (I will encamp about mine-house) so they become an Army whom God hath raised:
so God Dwelling in the Saints, though long hid and buried in their Flesh, yet now hath raised himself and them also with him, that as he is the Camp, (I will encamp about mine-house) so they become an Army whom God hath raised:
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I will raise up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, oh Greece, and make thee as the sword of a mighty man, Zech. 9.18. Arise and thresh, oh daughter Zion, for I will make thine horn iron, and thy hoofs brasse, and thou shalt thresh many people, Micah 4.13:
I will raise up thy Sons, Oh Zion, against thy Sons, o Greece, and make thee as the sword of a mighty man, Zechariah 9.18. Arise and thresh, o daughter Zion, for I will make thine horn iron, and thy hoofs brass, and thou shalt thresh many people, micah 4.13:
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'Tis God hath put a sword in their hands, and made them as the sword of a mighty man against all the sons of Greece: Greece was that Countrey famous for the wisest, wealthiest,
It's God hath put a sword in their hands, and made them as the sword of a mighty man against all the Sons of Greece: Greece was that Country famous for the Wisest, Wealthiest,
Historians can tell you the names of those wise Masters, mighty weakhy men, men of warr, the feat of souldiers and scholars, schools of learning also were first in Greece: all these humane excellencies and glories God in the saints hath ruined in this land, raising up the sons of Zion, and the spirits of saints in the Army, to that height, that every high thing is fallen before them, both King, Countreys, Counsellors;
Historians can tell you the names of those wise Masters, mighty weakhy men, men of war, the feat of Soldiers and Scholars, Schools of learning also were First in Greece: all these humane excellencies and Glories God in the Saints hath ruined in this land, raising up the Sons of Zion, and the spirits of Saints in the Army, to that height, that every high thing is fallen before them, both King, Countries', Counsellors;
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and most of the rest in Greece; now All the Churches in the Kingdom, the Church of England, the Presbyterian and Independent Churches had a sword of the spirit come forth from the saints abroad, which hath slain their flesh,
and most of the rest in Greece; now All the Churches in the Kingdom, the Church of England, the Presbyterian and Independent Churches had a sword of the Spirit come forth from the Saints abroad, which hath slave their Flesh,
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and forms of doctrine and worship, which God in the saints there hath judged, discovered, and destroyed, by the appearance of a greater glory in them ready to be revealed.
and forms of Doctrine and worship, which God in the Saints there hath judged, discovered, and destroyed, by the appearance of a greater glory in them ready to be revealed.
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for nothing but his appearance, and the mighty power of God in men could in so short a time cast down so many strong Holds, conquer so many royall Armies, rout such multitudes with so few a number,
for nothing but his appearance, and the mighty power of God in men could in so short a time cast down so many strong Holds, conquer so many royal Armies, rout such Multitudes with so few a number,
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yet fell twice in their spirits before a small party, which in mans reason had easily been swallowed up, had not the Lord of hosts, who is the Father of spirits, raised up the spirits of the one;
yet fell twice in their spirits before a small party, which in men reason had Easily been swallowed up, had not the Lord of hosts, who is the Father of spirits, raised up the spirits of the one;
Now the Lord is that spirit, that is, the Lord who is that Spirit, dwelling in all the saints, hath powerfully gone forth and fought against the Nations,
Now the Lord is that Spirit, that is, the Lord who is that Spirit, Dwelling in all the Saints, hath powerfully gone forth and fought against the nations,
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as when he fought in the day of battell, Zech. 14.3. that is, the Lord in saints at home went forth and fought, as well as in those who were in battel.
as when he fought in the day of battle, Zechariah 14.3. that is, the Lord in Saints At home went forth and fought, as well as in those who were in battle.
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thou shalt fan them, and the winde shall carry them away, and the whirlwinde shall scatter them, Isa. 41.15. The saints have been as worms hid in their holes, and trod under every foot of the basest men;
thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them, Isaiah 41.15. The Saints have been as worms hid in their holes, and trod under every foot of the Basest men;
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and to scatter the rest as chaffe with a whirlwinde into forraign Countries. See the same Micah 4 11, 12, 13. I speak this the more, that men might understand my meaning when I mention the Army;
and to scatter the rest as chaff with a whirlwind into foreign Countries. See the same micah 4 11, 12, 13. I speak this the more, that men might understand my meaning when I mention the Army;
'tis not to magnifie an Arm of flesh, but that the Arm of the Lord might be made bare, that men might see nothing but the power of God in the saints, where-ever they are, in the Country, in the City, or in the field:
it's not to magnify an Arm of Flesh, but that the Arm of the Lord might be made bore, that men might see nothing but the power of God in the Saints, wherever they Are, in the Country, in the city, or in the field:
that's their unsetlednese and unstayed spirits, coming and going, now going forward to high principles, then returning back to base and low complyances:
that's their unsetlednese and unstayed spirits, coming and going, now going forward to high principles, then returning back to base and low compliances:
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yea, their former unbelief and weaknesses makes them see God now come and manifested cleerer: for as Gods strength is perfected in weakness, so his goodness abounds in their evill,
yea, their former unbelief and Weaknesses makes them see God now come and manifested clearer: for as God's strength is perfected in weakness, so his Goodness abounds in their evil,
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for though they passe, and return, yet God stands still and the same, sure and stable as the mountains, in the midst of mans unsetled and various motions;
for though they pass, and return, yet God Stands still and the same, sure and stable as the Mountains, in the midst of men unsettled and various motions;
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yea, the more substantiall and solid the saints appear, who change, this causeth God to appear the more without all shadow of changing, who dwels as high in a saint fallen never so low from his stedfastness,
yea, the more substantial and solid the Saints appear, who change, this Causes God to appear the more without all shadow of changing, who dwells as high in a saint fallen never so low from his steadfastness,
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as when he inhabits eternity, or dwels in the unchangable being, therefore is God in a special manner said to dwell in the heart of the contrite one and humble spirit, which is not a saints excellency,
as when he inhabits eternity, or dwells in the unchangeable being, Therefore is God in a special manner said to dwell in the heart of the contrite one and humble Spirit, which is not a Saints excellency,
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yet this weakness of theirs God appears in, yea, powerfully also, for he encamps about his Host, because of him that passeth by and returneth, that is, his power encompasseth that weakness, and encamps about it;
yet this weakness of theirs God appears in, yea, powerfully also, for he encamps about his Host, Because of him that passes by and returns, that is, his power encompasses that weakness, and encamps about it;
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now see when and why God made the Saints, the Army so weak as to passe by, and return back again from their former principles of liberty and promises to free the Land from bondage and burthens,
now see when and why God made the Saints, the Army so weak as to pass by, and return back again from their former principles of liberty and promises to free the Land from bondage and burdens,
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and People, in secret English so discovered, in open Scots since defeated, yea in the Saints own Divisions now united, all these stumbling blocks being taken out of the way,
and People, in secret English so discovered, in open Scots since defeated, yea in the Saints own Divisions now united, all these stumbling blocks being taken out of the Way,
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Now God begins to work higher to levell that great mountain, that mighty oppressor, that oppressing mountain Babylon, all that is oppressing in the world, God will destroy in the Saints.
Now God begins to work higher to level that great mountain, that mighty oppressor, that oppressing mountain Babylon, all that is oppressing in the world, God will destroy in the Saints.
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for now I have seen with mine eyes, that is, as when God delivered his people from Egytian bondage, I have seen, I have seen saith the Lord, the afflictions of my people,
for now I have seen with mine eyes, that is, as when God Delivered his people from Egyptian bondage, I have seen, I have seen Says the Lord, the afflictions of my people,
Again, when God brought his people from Babylons captivity, he saw also with his eyes the stone God laid before Jehoshua had seven eyes, Zach 3.9. and I will engrave the engraving thereof, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of the land in one day;
Again, when God brought his people from Babylons captivity, he saw also with his eyes the stone God laid before Joshua had seven eyes, Zach 3.9. and I will engrave the engraving thereof, Says the Lord of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of the land in one day;
this God shall bring to passe in the Saints, typified in Joshua (called also Jesus, ) that is God in the Saints, Joshua and his fellows, ver. 8. and ye shall call every man his neighbour under his vine, ye shall call, that is, the Saints shall powerfully go forth for the liberty and peace of the Land, whose iniquity he will remove in one day, saith the Lord, by iniquity their punishment is also meant,
this God shall bring to pass in the Saints, typified in joshua (called also jesus,) that is God in the Saints, joshua and his Fellows, ver. 8. and you shall call every man his neighbour under his vine, you shall call, that is, the Saints shall powerfully go forth for the liberty and peace of the Land, whose iniquity he will remove in one day, Says the Lord, by iniquity their punishment is also meant,
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Jehoushua the high Priest was before, but now Zerubbabel the Captain of the Lords host, the civil Magistrate is mentioned, shewing that liberty both in civill and Spirituall things shal be accomplished in and by the Saints, who are typified by Joshua and Zerubbabel, the two olive trees, ver. 12. ( or two witnesses and candlesticks standing before the God of the whole earth, that is witnessing God,
jehoshua the high Priest was before, but now Zerubbabel the Captain of the lords host, the civil Magistrate is mentioned, showing that liberty both in civil and Spiritual things shall be accomplished in and by the Saints, who Are typified by joshua and Zerubbabel, the two olive trees, ver. 12. (or two Witnesses and candlesticks standing before the God of the Whole earth, that is witnessing God,
Now the Saints do all this not by an Army or might, but by the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit and power of the Lord appearing in them, all the powers of men,
Now the Saints do all this not by an Army or might, but by the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit and power of the Lord appearing in them, all the Powers of men,
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and mighty things, Kingdomes and Cities shall fall down before them, and be levelled at their feet, ver. 7. Who art thou O great mountain before Zorubbabel? thou shalt be made a plain,
and mighty things, Kingdoms and Cities shall fallen down before them, and be leveled At their feet, ver. 7. Who art thou Oh great mountain before Zerubbabel? thou shalt be made a plain,
and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zorrubbabel, with those seven they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth, ver. 10. The summ of all this is, No Oppressor shall pass through them any more;
and shall see the plummet in the hand of zerubbabel, with those seven they Are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and from through the Whole earth, ver. 10. The sum of all this is, No Oppressor shall pass through them any more;
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and thoughts, and actings of Men to oppress the Appearance of God in the Saints, this being the House of God to be built, the foundation stone being laid of Deliverance and liberty to the saints;
and thoughts, and actings of Men to oppress the Appearance of God in the Saints, this being the House of God to be built, the Foundation stone being laid of Deliverance and liberty to the Saints;
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There is yet but a stone of this building laid before Joshua, onely the foundation laid by Zorubbabel, there is yet but a plummet in his hand, a way prepared to this glorious structure.
There is yet but a stone of this building laid before joshua, only the Foundation laid by Zerubbabel, there is yet but a plummet in his hand, a Way prepared to this glorious structure.
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for the whole creation, all Mankinde shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption, Rom. 8.21. from all oppression, not onely in the spirit at last, but in the letter also from all visible oppressors.
for the Whole creation, all Mankind shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, Rom. 8.21. from all oppression, not only in the Spirit At last, but in the Letter also from all visible Oppressors's.
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and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing, Esay 10.24, 25, 26, 27. For the Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet chuse Israel, and set them in their own land;
and the yoke shall be destroyed Because of the anointing, Isaiah 10.24, 25, 26, 27. For the Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and Set them in their own land;
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Let silent Truth, and these Speaking times interpret these scriptures, and the reall experiments of Gods providences in this present Age, be a living commentary to future Generations of the saints, who shall Know clearly (what the saints now but confusedly apprehend) that the Anointing,
Let silent Truth, and these Speaking times interpret these Scriptures, and the real experiments of God's providences in this present Age, be a living commentary to future Generations of the Saints, who shall Know clearly (what the Saints now but confusedly apprehend) that the Anointing,
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and the Israel of God, who have power with God, with Men much more, or mightiest Oppressors, who are the Assyrian and Egypt so much spoken of by the Prophets.
and the Israel of God, who have power with God, with Men much more, or Mightiest Oppressors's, who Are the assyrian and Egypt so much spoken of by the prophets.
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Then shall we raise against him seven Shepherds, and eight principall Men (or princes of Men, Hebr.) and they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof, &c. Mich. 5.5, 6. What is this Man, but God, manifest in flesh:
Then shall we raise against him seven Shepherd's, and eight principal Men (or Princes of Men, Hebrew) and they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof, etc. Mich. 5.5, 6. What is this Man, but God, manifest in Flesh:
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that's our Land therefore in truth, where God has brought us forth, appointing us to live in and inhabit, (though in spirit we inherit the whole earth,
that's our Land Therefore in truth, where God has brought us forth, appointing us to live in and inhabit, (though in Spirit we inherit the Whole earth,
and are princes in all Lands) yet we lay claim to nothing but to this peice of earth which is ours, with as much or more right then Princes lands to them:
and Are Princes in all Lands) yet we lay claim to nothing but to this piece of earth which is ours, with as much or more right then Princes Lands to them:
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but to give that power back again to a Parliament, as the Parliament gave it up to the King, God wil raise up a living power from the dust of King, Parliament,
but to give that power back again to a Parliament, as the Parliament gave it up to the King, God will raise up a living power from the dust of King, Parliament,
and Army, which shall appear in the saints, who shall yet raise seven shepherds, and eight principall men, a perfect and sufficient strength to oppose all oppressing powers,
and Army, which shall appear in the Saints, who shall yet raise seven shepherd's, and eight principal men, a perfect and sufficient strength to oppose all oppressing Powers,
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For as there is no power but of God, so there is no power of God executed but in and by the Saints among men, it was God that stirred up the spirit of Cyrus to proclaim liberty to his people, the Jewes in captivity, Ezra 1.2.
For as there is no power but of God, so there is no power of God executed but in and by the Saints among men, it was God that stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus to proclaim liberty to his people, the Jews in captivity, Ezra 1.2.
that is, God in his people then did appear so powerfully in the spirit of Cyrus, that he could not chuse but give them that liberty, being indeed the Lords captives, (the glory of the Lord in them being imprisoned,
that is, God in his people then did appear so powerfully in the Spirit of Cyrus, that he could not choose but give them that liberty, being indeed the lords captives, (the glory of the Lord in them being imprisoned,
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therefore his power departs from that form where it was before in the King, and seates it self in that of a Parliament, to whom all the Saints are afterward subject as to their King,
Therefore his power departs from that from where it was before in the King, and seats it self in that of a Parliament, to whom all the Saints Are afterwards Subject as to their King,
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yea their spirits who were before still in sufferings, now begin to stirre, and to be raised up, shaking off all that Royall dust which stuck upon them,
yea their spirits who were before still in sufferings, now begin to stir, and to be raised up, shaking off all that Royal dust which stuck upon them,
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and oppressing practises not onely toward the Saints, but to the whole Kingdome, then the Kingdome and all the Saints look upon the power of God in the Army,
and oppressing practises not only towards the Saints, but to the Whole Kingdom, then the Kingdom and all the Saints look upon the power of God in the Army,
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yet I cannot but see God, and his glory, his glorious appearance in this Army, most of the shepherds, the leaders and principall therein, being part of that Army of Saints we have spoken of all this while.
yet I cannot but see God, and his glory, his glorious appearance in this Army, most of the shepherd's, the leaders and principal therein, being part of that Army of Saints we have spoken of all this while.
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so though this wasting of the Land with the Armies sword be of a legall spirit, far below that of Gospel saints, who fought only by the sword of the Spirit,
so though this wasting of the Land with the Armies sword be of a Legal Spirit, Far below that of Gospel Saints, who fought only by the sword of the Spirit,
but the Gospel state was most in the Spirit, and of a spirituall appearance in the Churches of saints, with manifold gifts of the Spirit manifested among them:
but the Gospel state was most in the Spirit, and of a spiritual appearance in the Churches of Saints, with manifold Gifts of the Spirit manifested among them:
so the Churches of Saints, medled not with matters of state in Kings or Kingdoms, having nothing to doe to judg them that are without, only in obedience to the Magistrate in Civil commands, the saints were then taken up wholly with things within, in spiritual enjoyments, and expectations of a greater Glory to be revealed in them, called, The glorious liberty of the sons of God;
so the Churches of Saints, meddled not with matters of state in Kings or Kingdoms, having nothing to do to judge them that Are without, only in Obedience to the Magistrate in Civil commands, the Saints were then taken up wholly with things within, in spiritual enjoyments, and Expectations of a greater Glory to be revealed in them, called, The glorious liberty of the Sons of God;
The glory of the first was much in Great deliverances, God appearing gloriously in delivering his people from outward oppressors, from Egypt and Assyria, from many kings,
The glory of the First was much in Great Deliverances, God appearing gloriously in delivering his people from outward Oppressors's, from Egypt and Assyria, from many Kings,
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thirty & one kings are numbred together, whom God then threw down before his people, besides many afterward, raising them still saviours, till at length the Saviour indeed appeared,
thirty & one Kings Are numbered together, whom God then threw down before his people, beside many afterwards, raising them still Saviors, till At length the Saviour indeed appeared,
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even God manifest in flesh, not only in the the flesh of Christ, but in the flesh of the saints (who are indeed Christ in spirit) God appeared, the Saints therefore being called, Jesus; who as he was persecuted in them, they filling up the sufferings of Christ in their flesh;
even God manifest in Flesh, not only in the the Flesh of christ, but in the Flesh of the Saints (who Are indeed christ in Spirit) God appeared, the Saints Therefore being called, jesus; who as he was persecuted in them, they filling up the sufferings of christ in their Flesh;
Art thou not it that hath cut Rahah, and wounded the Dragon? Art thou not it that hath dryed the Sea, the waters of the Great deep? That hast made the depth of the Sea a way for the ransomed to passe over? What's this? sure God hath seemed to men to be asleep in all these sufferings of the Saints, in these latter ages;
Art thou not it that hath Cut Rahah, and wounded the Dragon? Art thou not it that hath dried the Sea, the waters of the Great deep? That haste made the depth of the Sea a Way for the ransomed to pass over? What's this? sure God hath seemed to men to be asleep in all these sufferings of the Saints, in these latter ages;
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Now God begins to break our bonds, to take away our Egyptian burdens, to bring us out of our bondage under oppressing Kings and rulers? how is this done,
Now God begins to break our bonds, to take away our Egyptian burdens, to bring us out of our bondage under oppressing Kings and Rulers? how is this done,
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but how is there a way made in the deepe for the ransomed for the saints? surely by dividing the waters, by dividing the nations as we said before, God now delivers his people and the nations also at last.
but how is there a Way made in the deep for the ransomed for the Saints? surely by dividing the waters, by dividing the Nations as we said before, God now delivers his people and the Nations also At last.
This glory of the saints is differing and far above the glory of Gospel saints, who were still suffering, from without and within, from men and from God also hiding his face, through their forgetting him in the midst of them:
This glory of the Saints is differing and Far above the glory of Gospel Saints, who were still suffering, from without and within, from men and from God also hiding his face, through their forgetting him in the midst of them:
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and where is the fury of the oppressor? yea all that sorrow and sighing that was in Gospel saints flyes away in the now redeemed of the Lord, verse 11.
and where is the fury of the oppressor? yea all that sorrow and sighing that was in Gospel Saints flies away in the now redeemed of the Lord, verse 11.
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Now nothing but songs are heard among saints, who live in the spirit, who live in God, in the discoveries of God, in this third dispensation which is indeed the third Heaven, in which Paul was rapt for a time, which is intruth the Heaven of heavens.
Now nothing but songs Are herd among Saints, who live in the Spirit, who live in God, in the discoveries of God, in this third Dispensation which is indeed the third Heaven, in which Paul was rapt for a time, which is in the Heaven of heavens.
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Therefore rejoyce over her, thou heaven, and yee holy Apostles and Prophets, for God hath avenged her, Rev. 18.20. see heres joy in heaven for vengeance done on earth;
Therefore rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy Apostles and prophets, for God hath avenged her, Rev. 18.20. see heres joy in heaven for vengeance done on earth;
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On whom? on Kings and merchants, or mighty rich men who weep and wayl, Alas, alas, verse 9.10. therefore these are plagued, ver. 7.8. by whom are the Kings or mighty men of the earth so plagued? surely by the saints, by God in the saints, (who are called here the holy.
On whom? on Kings and merchant's, or mighty rich men who weep and wail, Alas, alas, verse 9.10. Therefore these Are plagued, ver. 7.8. by whom Are the Kings or mighty men of the earth so plagued? surely by the Saints, by God in the Saints, (who Are called Here the holy.
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This glorious estate of the Saints is called by the Prophets, the raign of God, and of David our King, Ezek. 37.24. Hosea 3.5. David had great discoveries of God, above all Kings and prophets, that he could call himself the Christ, Ps. 2.2. the Son of God v. 7.12.
This glorious estate of the Saints is called by the prophets, the Reign of God, and of David our King, Ezekiel 37.24. Hosea 3.5. David had great discoveries of God, above all Kings and Prophets, that he could call himself the christ, Ps. 2.2. the Son of God v. 7.12.
but bring in righteousnes to the world, when the beasts of the earth, the dragon and the owle shall honour him, that is, the most savage men shall come in and serve God with honour, and praise to his grace.
but bring in righteousness to the world, when the beasts of the earth, the dragon and the owl shall honour him, that is, the most savage men shall come in and serve God with honour, and praise to his grace.
Isay 43.20, 21. when all the services of formal professors, and fleshly churches shall not be owned of God, vers. 23.24. but their Ministers and ministry abhorerd, vers. 27.28. This is that new thing which God will create vers. 19, when he will make all things new in churches and Kingdoms, a new Heaven and a new Earth, the new Jerusalem;
Saiah 43.20, 21. when all the services of formal professors, and fleshly Churches shall not be owned of God, vers. 23.24. but their Ministers and Ministry abhorerd, vers. 27.28. This is that new thing which God will create vers. 19, when he will make all things new in Churches and Kingdoms, a new Heaven and a new Earth, the new Jerusalem;
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In this third dispensation, God in the saints restores all things, heaven and earth, things spiritual and civill also, renewes the formes of Kingdoms, of outward governments,
In this third Dispensation, God in the Saints restores all things, heaven and earth, things spiritual and civil also, renews the forms of Kingdoms, of outward governments,
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so they are hid in the shadow of his hand, that he may plant the heavens and lay the foundation of the earth again, Isay 51.16. that is, that they may raise up the former desolations, repair the wast eities and the desolations of many generations, Isay 61.4. for this is that Holy city called Jehovah Shammah the Lord is there, the new Jerusalem:
so they Are hid in the shadow of his hand, that he may plant the heavens and lay the Foundation of the earth again, Saiah 51.16. that is, that they may raise up the former desolations, repair the wast eities and the desolations of many generations, Saiah 61.4. for this is that Holy City called Jehovah Shammah the Lord is there, the new Jerusalem:
first, the glory of God resurns into his Temple, that is, all spirituall things are restored, &c. Eze. 43.7, 8, 9, 10, 11. & then there followes restitution of civill power, Ezek 45.9. Let it suffice you O Princes of Israel:
First, the glory of God resurns into his Temple, that is, all spiritual things Are restored, etc. Ezekiel 43.7, 8, 9, 10, 11. & then there follows restitution of civil power, Ezekiel 45.9. Let it suffice you Oh Princes of Israel:
but in the midst of his brethren, in the knowledge and worship of God, waiting on God with them, to enlighten and lead them in and out together, out of one truth, into another,
but in the midst of his brothers, in the knowledge and worship of God, waiting on God with them, to enlighten and led them in and out together, out of one truth, into Another,
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For this has bin the burdensom stone, which hath burdened and broken kingdoms, when Kings and civil powers would fit above to judg of things in Churches, or spirituall concernments:
For this has been the burdensome stone, which hath burdened and broken kingdoms, when Kings and civil Powers would fit above to judge of things in Churches, or spiritual concernments:
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so, when ever this present Parliament renewed their Debates about Church businesses, by compelling or confining the spirit of Men, God renewed his plagues upon the Kingdom,
so, when ever this present Parliament renewed their Debates about Church businesses, by compelling or confining the Spirit of Men, God renewed his plagues upon the Kingdom,
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I shall not now stand to answer the objections of men, saving, that to set in order things by the sword in this confused oppressing state, is more confusion and oppression of the power of God, whose Ordinance it is, both in Law and Gospel, that Kings and Governouts should be obeyed, that the Magistrate onely must set things in order in the Kingdome, for he beareth not the sword in vair, therefore we must be subject to the higher Powers.
I shall not now stand to answer the objections of men, Saving, that to Set in order things by the sword in this confused oppressing state, is more confusion and oppression of the power of God, whose Ordinance it is, both in Law and Gospel, that Kings and governors should be obeyed, that the Magistrate only must Set things in order in the Kingdom, for he bears not the sword in vair, Therefore we must be Subject to the higher Powers.
and if the sword be now the higher powers, why must not men and Magistrates also be subject to it by Gods appointment? especially since the power of Kings and Governors, is but the Ordinance of man at best.
and if the sword be now the higher Powers, why must not men and Magistrates also be Subject to it by God's appointment? especially since the power of Kings and Governors, is but the Ordinance of man At best.
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But leaving these controversies to wise men of the world, it is enough for me to know that the Saints now are under a a differing dispensation from Law and Gospel.
But leaving these controversies to wise men of the world, it is enough for me to know that the Saints now Are under a a differing Dispensation from Law and Gospel.
and set themselves on high to rule in the Church, to determine of doctrines and divine worships, to order all things in the spirituall affairs of men by a temporall sword, by Parliaments or civill power, imprisoning and punishing all Saints who would not conform to their formal Religions.
and Set themselves on high to Rule in the Church, to determine of doctrines and divine worships, to order all things in the spiritual affairs of men by a temporal sword, by Parliaments or civil power, imprisoning and punishing all Saints who would not conform to their formal Religions.
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God will so rise and reveal himself in the Saints, that they in his appearance and with his power shall oppose those earthly powers and Kings of the earth,
God will so rise and reveal himself in the Saints, that they in his appearance and with his power shall oppose those earthly Powers and Kings of the earth,
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yea imprison and punish with the sword the Kings of the earth upon the earth, not onely by the sword of the Spirit, (for thus they are punished in hell) but on the earth the Kings of the earth shall be punished with the spirit and strength of the sword:
yea imprison and Punish with the sword the Kings of the earth upon the earth, not only by the sword of the Spirit, (for thus they Are punished in hell) but on the earth the Kings of the earth shall be punished with the Spirit and strength of the sword:
and those who imprisoned and captivated the Saints by their earthly power, or temporall sword, enslaving their spirits also, shall be led into captivity, shut up in Prison, and slain by the sword:
and those who imprisoned and captivated the Saints by their earthly power, or temporal sword, enslaving their spirits also, shall be led into captivity, shut up in Prison, and slave by the sword:
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He that leadeth into captivity shall be led into captivity, & he that kills with, the sword, shal be killed by the sword here is the patience & faith of the saints, Rev. 13.10. that is, the saints have got by all ther Patience in former sufferings, and faith in the performance of future Glory promised, that Kings and Rulers who have punished and imprisoned the saints, shall be so used by God appearing in the Saints:
He that leads into captivity shall be led into captivity, & he that kills with, the sword, shall be killed by the sword Here is the patience & faith of the Saints, Rev. 13.10. that is, the Saints have god by all their Patience in former sufferings, and faith in the performance of future Glory promised, that Kings and Rulers who have punished and imprisoned the Saints, shall be so used by God appearing in the Saints:
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yea heavenly powers of Churches and Ruling Elders shall be confounded and ashamed when the Lord of kosts shall raign in mount Zion, and before his ancients gloriously;
yea heavenly Powers of Churches and Ruling Elders shall be confounded and ashamed when the Lord of kosts shall Reign in mount Zion, and before his ancients gloriously;
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yet in the second appearance of God in flesh, Christ is said, to ride upon a white Horse (as a conqueror in triumph) and in righteousness to judg and make warr;
yet in the second appearance of God in Flesh, christ is said, to ride upon a white Horse (as a conqueror in triumph) and in righteousness to judge and make war;
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yea, all manner of righteousness shal be administred by them, civil righteousness and spiritual also; righteousnes that mens consciences may not be oppressed;
yea, all manner of righteousness shall be administered by them, civil righteousness and spiritual also; righteousness that men's Consciences may not be oppressed;
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so that kings and rulers, yea, all oppressors shall come under their judgment, as the Prophets plainly express, Esay 60.10, 11, 14, 17. Kings shall minister unto thee,
so that Kings and Rulers, yea, all Oppressors's shall come under their judgement, as the prophets plainly express, Isaiah 60.10, 11, 14, 17. Kings shall minister unto thee,
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and thine exacters righteousness, v. 17. Yea, thy people shall be all Righteous, they shall inherit the Land for ever, ver. 21, 22. This is the new earth wherein dwels righteousnesse, 2 Pet. 3:
and thine exacters righteousness, v. 17. Yea, thy people shall be all Righteous, they shall inherit the Land for ever, ver. 21, 22. This is the new earth wherein dwells righteousness, 2 Pet. 3:
These things are most of all performed in the spirit, yet I wait on God to see them accomplished in the letter, to See God in the Army of saints, wasting all oppressing powers in the land, that's the land of Assyria, or the land of Nimrod. Nimrod being the first king in the world,
These things Are most of all performed in the Spirit, yet I wait on God to see them accomplished in the Letter, to See God in the Army of Saints, wasting all oppressing Powers in the land, that's the land of Assyria, or the land of Nimrod. Nimrod being the First King in the world,
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and he also was king of Babel, Babylon in the spirit, is the oppressing City, and Nimrod the first king the king of Babel, the first oppressor of the world,
and he also was King of Babel, Babylon in the Spirit, is the oppressing city, and Nimrod the First King the King of Babel, the First oppressor of the world,
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Rom. 1.20: Gen. 1.26. Heb. 1.13. Character substantiae ejus, as Erasmus reads, for there is no person in the Godhead, but God even the Father in fl sh is the person of the Sonn. 1 John 3.1. Esay 9.6. John 14.9, 10. Job 37.4, 5.
Rom. 1.20: Gen. 1.26. Hebrew 1.13. Character substantiae His, as Erasmus reads, for there is no person in the Godhead, but God even the Father in fl sh is the person of the Son. 1 John 3.1. Isaiah 9.6. John 14.9, 10. Job 37.4, 5.